The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-24

''h ~ iAiVlf ds dlFAlllct types OF AMERICAN
citlzenship. as can be conceived, yet these
same types are to be found in every
neighborhood. either I'm or outside OF this
great centres of population.
They prevail in the rural districts az
well as IN the cities and when handled by
a man OF Mr.. AIDES brilliancy Of thought
and hunnor. they are made stage pictures
that are not only true To nature. but are
portrayed In an atmosphere consistent
with Mr.. AIDES most delightful comedy,
Inc play is without doubt the wittiesr
and ksenest in satire OF anything that has
yet come from the pen OF Mr.. AIDE.
There viii be three matinees, wednes-
day. Thursday THANKSGIVING and on
Saturday.
Will Rogers, known as THE Iariat
King, who comes 20 Keith's theatre next
week heading q strong bill, is one of the
most interesting characters the vaudeville
season has produced. Roger is a COW
puncher' mailing from Indian Territory
anu mas Cherokee Indian blood In his
veins, his father. "A judge and bank previ-
dent, being one of the prominent members
OF That nation. from childhood ho was
famous throughout the western plains an
an expert with the lasso. He came east
last April TO see the sights" and visited
ule exhibition being given there at Madi-
son Square Garden.
During the evening he attended a wild
Iexss steer broke loose, and jumping the
Talling that separated the arena from
the audience. created a panic among the
spectators. Several cowboys In the exhibi-
tion attempted to lasso tho infuriated
beast, but were unsuccessful. and Rce-
ers, himself a spectator. Ieapssa into the
arena grasped a rope from a helpleys
cowboy and himself roped the beast about
the neck. leading him back to the arena.
The next day the New York papers had
long accounts or the sensational feat and
Rogers became a prominent figure. He was
made an offer to appear in vaudeville and
demonstrate his skill with the lariat ana
accepted, because the novelty OF the thing
appealed to him. He remained In New
YORK all summer, where he was one OF
the features Of the s1Imme theatrical seq
son, and was booked for a rood part OF
the regular winter season. He will Short
ly give UP theatrical work, however. to-
return 10 the freedom of the plains. In his
vaudeville act he is assisted by Buck Nc
kee, a former sheriff OF Pawnee county.
Oklahoma, aud by n wild COW pany sent
from Rogers fathers ranch in Indian
Territory. He is a slight youth. barely 2,
years ola. and his unique individuality AMI
witty side remarks are big features In
his success IN vaudeville.
Clay Clement. the finished German char
acter actor, will be at Reith's theatre
next week in his exquisite high class
comedy sketch. "The Baron's Love
Story which is a condensed version OF
Tho New Dominion, IN wf1fctr- Mr.
Clement starred a Few years ago. As tho
German nobleman. struggling for a mas
terry of the English language in order To
mako love To n young woman. Mr..
Clement contributes a piece Of finished,
high grade acting that appeals to intelli-
gent t-heatregoers strongly. When he ap-
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pretty botanical description Of love I'm
The Baron's Love story made such an
impression upon those that heard il that
the press agent OF the theatre was kept
busy sending copies of Il TO the many
people who requested &c.
The Toozoonin Arabs. q dozen or SO
whirlwind sons OF the desert. will be at
Keith's theatre next week in their ex-
citing tumbling act. These men are, per-
haps. the greatest tumblers before the
public. and the act always arouses n
furore. due largely To their own seeming
enjoyment Of their work. 1t is curious tn
note that the bill At Keith's tina week
will include entertainers of eight different
nationalities.
For the week Of Dec. 4th. the poetic
drama OF the New Testament, ''The Holy
city by Thomas H. Broadhurst. will be
presented. with elaborate scenery. cos
tunes and an augmented cast. Tickets
FOR this production may DO secured after
Tuesday by Providence patro~ AT tho
box office Of the local Keith theatre.
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"The Belle OF Avenue a. ia which Fife
Fay Is starring this season Is probably the
only musical production on tour that does
not depend upon some foreign country for
its locale. Many plays have had but ono
act located i'm some American city. usually
q see. side resort or grounds OF some well
known society centre. Miss Esy's vehi-
Gle, however. Is strictly an American COM
ely and from a section a. familiar 20
every visitor to the metropolis as his own
Back yard. All Of its three acts are pic
tured in New Yor kcity. Tho first Is a
reproduction Of the famous East Sid9
Boulevard Avenue 4. "A street swarminr
with characters and a- full of color ~
any country across tho water. The East
side OF Gotham Is the home Of many
foreigners who refuse 80 become natural
lied and despite the fact that they are
in the heart OF the biggest city OF the
United states. cling 10 the customs and
dress OF their country. Miss Fay aud
her company rome 90 the Empire theatre
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