Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-13

leaving the rebels behind him in an
attempt to escape, stumbles in on the
conspirators. They accept his pres
ence as loyalty. To prove the fallacy
of the stories of fairies, the lord lieu
tenant comes to the caves. Later
the soldiery appear. The rebels re-
main concealed. The lord lieutenant,
believing the whole story of rebels
and fairies hoax, offers a reward of
a thousand guineas for the discovery
of the identity of the writer of the
note of warning. Bum, believing the
lord lieutenant wishes to reward IN
stead of punish the note sender, at
once steps forgward and claims the
thousand gJiineas. just as promptly
the lord lieutenant orders him to be
shot. Blind Murphy appears at the
cave to see Molly. The question of
his treason comes up. he is suspected
of sending the note that brought the
red coats and is tried The evidence
all but acquits m when his love for
Molly prompts him to admit that he
had never been blind. Before the CON
spfrator can decide upon his guilt
the lord lieutenant returning from
one of his fairy seeking explorations,
stumblcs in upon the trial scene.
Murphy then is able to show his 10y
|nlty to his own by publicly declaring
his allegiance TO the rebels. The lord
lieutenant ,ierilers the fate for. him
that he has just ordered for Bum.
ference appears, alike proclai1ns his
patriotism and is similarly sentenced.
Then comes Lady Rosie, the lord lieu
tenants daughter, VINO confesses her
love Tor the handsome Irish leader.
Official severity bends before the
daughters pleas, and Bum, returning
here with good-humored set of rea-
sons why cordially rather than fric-
ton should be the spirit of the con-
gress, the lord lieutenant relents.
Matinee Tomorrow.
"a Royal Slave" which comes to the
Illinois, Saturday, matinee and night,
is a most striking production in many
ways. 1t is 4 new and pleasing de-
parture in the way of play, and
there is nothing similar to it on the
stage today. 1t is unlike any other
story, containing an interesting theme
and presenting pretty romance in
of the audience throughout the en-
fire play. Mr.. Bennett, who portrays
the part of Agulia, the slave, is man
of fine physique, possessing a rich,
mellow voice and handling the char
acter in a masterful manner. He
gives an excellent Interpretation of
a type of race which now remains
only n memory. Harry Gordon has
selected an entire cast that seems eX-
ceptionally well fitted for the parts
which they portray. Margaret Ne
Vile gives a strong representation of
character which appeals to the
audience and demands talent of
superior quality. There is not an
uninteresting character in the play.
The stage settings are admirable and
lacking in nothing to make a first
class production.
HInstreIs Sunday.
Hi Henry's minstreIs will appear at
the Illinois Sunday. The organiza
tion claims to be the oldest in the
world, the present season constitute
ing its 3Oth annual tour. 1t has APP
peared in all the leading cities east
and west, from coast to coast, and
lHc lACSCit StuSNn tIlt
has eXerted every effort to present
an entertainment that will be classed
among the leaders of minstreIsy. 4
new spectacular first part will be
given, representing six bright com
edians. twelve gifted singers, double
orchestra of twenty pieces, Which in
cludes the popular saXaphone quar-
tct. Among their comedians is the
modern premier, Billy Clark, and the
character comedians, John Dove and
Jimmy Corrigan. The singers en-
brace the popular tenor, j. p. Moore,
for several seasons n feature with
Nogel's minstrels, George S. Van,
likewise for several seasons a vo-
cal feature of Al G. Fields MINISTRIES;
the gifted tenors. Joe Lyons and f. j.
Bronilette, and Master Sam Edwards,
and two talented quartcts. During an
interlude which follows the first part
Hi Henry will appear with his gold
cornet and render some of his best
selections which have gained him ia
voritism wherever he has appeared.
Following this will be the appearance
of Prof. j. Probst. imitation of birds
and animals; Corrigan and Dove in
black-face act, Billy Clark in mono
logue; Brothers Latoy, voltigems eX-
traordinary.