The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-12
NEMWTCN DIR. A. e. BUCHANAN
OAN LAVA 1888 When Building.
ADJUSTMENTS.

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Those who witness the production Of
sTennessee's Partner this week at the
Park Theater will be surprised to learn that
Jane Corcoran, the winsome young woman
who plays the role of the orphan Tennessee
Kent, is an old stage favorite. Although
she has appeared in this character for the
past two seasons it is Miss Corcorafs first
adult role. Miss Corcoran made her theat-
rical debut at the age Of three months. Miss
Corcoran when two years of age supported
Frank Mayo in Ivan the Virginian." Her
next appearance was with Kate Forsyth as
The child in ''Lynnwood" with Sidney Arm
strong, George Osborne, Fred Warde and
other now famous players in the cast When
four years old Miss Corcoran accompanied
her mother herself prominent actress, to
Philadelphia. where she had a long engage
ment at Woods Museum She was the
Raoul in THE Princess OF Bagdad," the
Duke of York in Richard ILL.," Little
Adrienne in THE Celebrated Case" the boy
in Queens Evidence" Little Paul in 1.-THE
Octoroon.' Prince Arthur in king john"
Little Meenie in RIP Van Wrinkle" and
numerous other characters which displayed
her remarkable versatility. Returning to
San Francisco, Miss Corcoran appeared as
Little Jennie in Charlie Reed and Billy
Emerson's farce, ''Muldoon's Picnic" She
was then five years of age. She afterwards
played long range of child parts at the
Princess Theater. Winnipeg. Fred Bryton
was then its manager. Her last appearance
as a child actress was made at this theater
for her mother sent her to Notre Dame con-
vent. at Fort Lee, N. j., where she was
she returned to the stage a young lady
of eighteen. The name of. Jane Corcoran
was in the programme, of many famous
casts. and although she appeared with
Booth, Barretet. Mccullough William e.
Sheridan, Tom Keene, Barton HILL Fred
Bryyton; Fred ets. warde Sydney Armstrong
coterie of artists in the halcyon days of
the stock company in San Francisco. New
remembers any. of it,. though. she was at
that time conceded to be the cieverest child
actress on the boards.
The "Superba" company arrived here last
night from Buffalo. 1t takes almost an en-
tire train to transport the large company
and the immense amount of scenery re-
quired for the Hanlons big production.
With the company are William Hanon and
Manager Edwin Warner. who has for many
years directed the Hanlon production Mr.
Hanlon is one of the best known figures in
the amusement world to-day. To his in
ventive genius is due the entertainment af-
is his pride and which long ago made him
a very rich man. Every summer at his
home near Boston he directs the making of
new scenery and effects for Superba.'
planning out all the trick illusions and
transformations that prove so entertaining
to the thousands who have learned to re-
gard his production as one of the novelties
Of every theatrical season. 1t is especially
well adapted as fair week attraction, for
the Pierrot of the cast ''Superba" will open
tonight at the Grand and there will be
matinees Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday.
Although Bronson Howard wrote "shen-
andoah'' originally to exalt the victory of
Sheridan at Cedar Run, the old play never
had the spectacular embellishments that
were given it on it's revival in Chicago last
spring by Jacob Lift. AS seen at English
tonight it will be found to be filled with Z
military spirit in keeping with the senti-
ment of the times on account of the war.
The battle scene will bring more people be-
fore the audience than are on the stage l.
a modern operate production. Even tho
lavish settings of Belasco's Heart of Mary
iand had not the amount of equipment.
mat nave been introduced into ''Shenan-
9oan. aside from these special hurral
ieatures inc drama itself is one of thrilling
interest The pretentious nature of the pro-
duction Is only heightened bv the en,inent
a slna OF the cast selected for the mans
b.o.ninS ,ul roles Mary Hampton as Ger
trude Ellngham and Maurice Earrvn,ore = :
Cofonel kerchival West head tha Sso,,oae ,,o a.
have h ~ una1e up Of weil-known people who
lions; only two matinees Will be given d,,,
ing the week. Wednesday and Saturday. 1oi'
Beerbohm Tree it is said. will have t,o
kendals in his king John and Mrs James
Brown Potter as Miladi in ..The rhrso
1uardsmen kyrle Bellew will play C.hr;se
TAN 10 Mary Moore's Roxane in "C'yrano !,
winch Charles Wyndham will prod,,ca /,
London. p'e IN
The famous cyrano de Bergerac nose ne
WOLF Hopper claims, was stolen from the
nasal appendage he wore i'm lei C.apitan ;,
rms is the same nose which Mansfieid is 70
use In his version of the French play. . -
Gladys Wallis has been engaged to p,av
the part of Fiji in the Dan Daily Belle Of
New York. Casino organization. which
opens It's season at the Montauk Theater
Brooklyn.
The Kelcey-Shannon company in '.The
Moth and the Flame made the expected
hit In Chicago: This organization is one
OF the best In the country.
Miaco's City Club Burlesoue and vaude-
Vile Company begins a six-day engagement
at the Empire this afternoon.
William Frederick has taken Eugene
Cowies's place in the Bostonians. Helen
Bertram is also with them.
Olga Nethersoe has announced that she
viii essay Lady Macbeth before beginning
her American tour.
Mrs. Potter Will Never Forgive.
London Cablegram.
Gossip in America about James Brow,
Potter's determination to get a divorce has
neen source OF amusement to Mrs Potter,
likewise the stories that this action had
caused her to give up her home here and
dissolve the theatrical partnership with
kyrle Bellew. Nothing that Mr.. Potter
can do or may do can alter my plans or
nave the slightest weight with me either in
my business or domestic arranRments"
SAID Mra. Potter to-day. Il have not given
up my mouse; have no intention OF doing
90 II suits me 10 play Miladi with Mr..
Tree When IT suits me 10 play with Mr.
kyrle Below or Mr.. Anybody-eIse / will
Mr. Potter'E lawyers have written to
Sir George Lewis. my counsel, asking him