Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-12

the Illinois this evening. Charles Fred
eric Nerdlinger and Charles Henry
Neltzer made the adaptation and the
franslatiCn.and that they did their work
well Is borne out by the long popu-
larlty enjoyed by the piece. As every
one will remember, More than Queen
deals with certain epochs in the lives of
Napoleon and Josephine. bur these
! episodes are treated in an entirely new
! and original fashion. The stage has
been somewhat surfeited by present
ments of the life and doings of the
Little Corporal but Bergerat gave
To the drama a vivid picture of the IL
lustrious character which will live for
many years. William Humphrey will
! play the part of Napoleon. which he
created when the piece was originally
! produced. The actor has made his
greatest reputation in the interpre-
tation of this character 1t is by no
means an easy one to depict. but there
are situations which afford virile ac-
tor fine opportunities for the display
Of his powers. The part of Josephine
which Miss Julia Arthur played. Will
be i'm the hands of Miss Anne Suther-
land. The actress possesses wonderful
force. a regal presence and Il fine per-
ccption of the requirements of the
role she undertakes. During her ca
reer on the stage. she has filled the
most important positions under the
best known managers. and she is not
unknown as a stellar attraction of the
highest class. The company in sup
port of these artists has been care
fully selected. Much has been said in
praise of the scenery and costumes
used in more than Queen" The play
has enjoyed extended runs i'm the prin-
ciple cities, and the best known
critics Of the country assert that not
in many years has Il historic drama
been so Iavishly equipped" Particular
stress has been laid on the magnificence
of the Malmaison and Of the corona
ticn scenes at Notre Dame. 1t is GER
tain that the costumes worn by the
ladies' in the piece are of a most
striking character, for they have at
tracted the attention of the ladies
throughout the country.
The eminent tragedian, John Crit
fifth. will appear here Sunday evening.
Mr.. Griffith il a man of commanding
presence. with handsome face, fine
and grace Of movement;
he makes an excellent stage figure
and never fails to interest. 1t i quite !
evident that Mr.. Griffith thoroughly |
and appreciates the fa |
nous lines If Shakespeare. 1t can
truthfully he said that he is the great !
H.,
press and general theatregoing pa
irons proclaim Mr.. Griffith q dramatic
genius.
The BilliunaireSs. Il sparkling me-
langc of clever comedy. witty dia- /
lngue and !udicrous situations, will he |
seen here tomorrow evening. The /
company. now entcur. GENES from Il
successful engagement nj the Four |
teenth street theatre, New York City. |
and numbers in the east some we'll |
known New York favorites. Miss Lor-
rainC buchanan. the star of the or |
ganiZatiuu. iS well known i'm theatre |
Gals in this country and abroad. Rob |
crt Mansfield was for two seasons !
leading tenor with the California OPP |
era company and is an actor of rare
ability ana pleasing personality: IIar |
rN Williams. to whom i entrusted one |
of the principal comedy parts of the
play, j. a young comedian of great |
promise. Dave Bernard has served as
to his art in engagements |
with wcll-known and tablished rcpu- |
tatiCn and il now one of the respon-
sible members of this company. !
Misses Florence and Mayer, typical
Gibson girls, are attractive in their !
beautiful costumes. Little Miss Lotus. |
q clever child actress. and Miss Ruth |
Lynn, a. the pert French maid. all as
siSt i'm making up one of the strong
est comedy organizations on the road
today.