Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 November 1884 — A MOTHER’S DREAD. [ARTICLE]

A MOTHER’S DREAD.

The Wonderful Histrionic Development of a Famous Child Actress. [Chicago World.] The New York public waa Surprised a •fewyears ago at the arrest, at the instigation of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, of little Corinne, the chilli actress. The little girl, less than 8 years old, was taken from her parents and kept in confinement until released by order of the Court and Mayor of the city. Mrs. Jennie Kimball, the mother of Corinne, who has been known to the public for many years as vocalist and comedienne, has devoted the greatest care to the training and education of Corinne, and the result is a development of natural faculties really phenomenal. “Whendid you discover Corinne’s remarkable talent?” was asked of Mrs. KimbalL “I can hardly remember the time when her eyes would not sparkle at the sound of music; she began to sing before she could talk. Before she was four years old she created a sensation and received the prize of a gold chain and locket studed with diamonds, at the National baby show in Boston. Next she sang in a concert given by Brown’s Brigade Band, and in 1879 made her debut as Little Buttercup in the Juvenile Pinafore Company. Since then she has sung in opera and played various roles nearly everywhere.” Mrs. Kimball is a lady of fine presence, and, when playing at the Boston Museum, was herself known as “Little Jennie Kimball.” “What has become of the little lady?” asked the reporter. “She has given place to the person you see before you. Like so many others, I have grown somewhat fleshy. Indeed, I assumed such proportions that I began to fear for my health. Why, at times I would have the most suffocating sensation in my heart; then again my head would be attacked and I have frequently fallen to the floor in a dead fainting fit. I consulted several eminent physicians and they told me I must abandon the stage if I expected or hoped to live. This seemed terrible, for I am devoted to my profession and also to the developmentof Corinne.” “And yet you appear perfectly strong?” “And so I am. Why, I have reduced my weight over twenty pounds within three months, and I never felt better in my life. If any who are troubled as I was question this, let them try Warner’s safe cure, the remedy I used, and they will, I am sure, be speedily convinced of its truth. 1 believe it is the finest medicine in the world, and any number of my friends to whom I have recommended it have found it as beneficial as it has been to me.” “Is Corinne’s health good?” “Perfect. The child has so much life and vivacity she is overflowing with it, on and off the stage.” The only previous instance of such remarkable prococity which history chronicles, is that of the famous Peg Woffington, who first appeared in “The Beggar’s Opera,” when but a little older than Corinne.