The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26
NINE. ANDERSON.


TALK WITH THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF SUCCESS
The indomtable pluck displayed by Mime. Ander-
in her walk at Mozart Garden, Brooklyn. is ex-
citing more and more Of wonderment among those
who watch her performance and her progress most
narrowly 1t is becoming the accepted verdict
among these persons that she possesses physical
qualities which exist in other of this age.
and it may be doubted if there any male
pedestrians who could accomplish the task which
she has set for herself The odds in betting however,
are still heavily against her. A larger crowd was
present all day yesterday to witness her repeated
rounds than at any previous stage of her effort.
good many skeptics and enthusiasts had remained
all through the night. and at early hour Access
sons to the number of spectators rapidly dropped
in, singly, in couples and in squads At one time
during the afternoon there ut least fifteen hun
dred people present. and late in the evening the
number mounted up to 2,000 Few of the visitors
stayed longer than half hour and they kept con.
tinually going in and out it was estimated by the
agent and the ticket seller that there
or eight thousand persons present during the day.
There was good deal Of discussion Of the qualities
of the pedestrienne and the prospects Of her doing
what she had set out to perform. Some Of the physi
clans who have shown such deep interest in her had
moments to spare in looking at her during
HERALD they expressed, without reserve, their
admiration Of her splendid determination and
have Visited her repeatediy and have made
such thorough examination Of her condition
and diet as to satisfy themselves that she has
derful nerve and muscle, and is not indebted to
natural stimulens for her extraordinary vigor, may
be mentioned Drs. Creamer Swan, Watt. Greene.
Hutchinson, Swain and Skean. Last evening Con-
gresham elect Reilly sat by the railing which sepa-
centre Of the garden from the track and
much interested Ex-senator Perry was also there
n Cam rial Sxvaf zyva1d and lie Vbo
centage of ladies in the audience had considerably in
creased and they joined in the demonstrations Of APP
plause with great vim and enthusiasm.
HOW HERSELF.
About half-past eight the HERALD reporter entered
stage in the Mozart Garden and was introduced to
her by her agent, Mr.. Webb She was reclining
low couch. receiving nourshment from the hands Of
'How do you feel. Mime. Anderson2" asked the re-
porter.
Il am very well. thank you" said she; but could
60 to sleep now very easily.
Her eyes did look decidedly drowsy, but still there
was brave light in them which seemed to assert
will which could not be broken. Her well shaped
proportions seemed larger as she occupied recum-
bent position than when she was walking. Her face
beams with intelligence and good nature. Her eyes
Of grayish blue. her nose is short and rather
TetroMSsee while her forehead Is low and her brows
straight Her form is that of an ideal Amazon,
stout but graceful, and combining supplcness
with muscular volume. There is nothing in tine
slightest degree unwomanly about her appearance.
On the contrary it is robustness and comelness to-
gether.
what are You eating now?" asked.
This" said she, between mouthfuls, sis beef and
cabbage, not the good English beef, but it's
to it as we can get here.
The contents of the dish were chopped up quite
fine. Mime. Anderson named some Of the other ar
tices Of her diet prompted by her attendant and by
Mrs: Webb who was present. These are chops, beef
steaks poultry fish, oysters beef tea light puddings,
light cakes and grapes Her drinks tea port wine
and champagne.
can cat just what like To-day have lived on roast
beef cabbage and corned beet. potatoes. port wine
How often do you take refreshments"
almost every time that leave the track except
when go right to sleep"
HER FORMER LIFE.
do you think your power OF endurance proceeds
from any special character of your diet method Of
living during this trial?'
"Ohl no. l get my strength where other people
get theirs and I'm grateful for it." This said
constituted whole argument in favor of her
The strokes of the bell which calls her
When she returned she kindly alluded to some points
of her past history which characteristic or her.
She was born in Blackfriar's road London. about
1912. Her mother English and her father
was German jew, who was engaged in
the manufacture of hats and caps. In next
February she will be thirtysix years old. Her
former husband named Anderson. and she was
married to Mr.. DAILY about ten months ago. Her
profession has for seventeen years been that of
seriocomic character actress, and she has played in
London and all the principal provincial towns of
Great Britain Ever since her girhood she has been
asonshed all her friends and neighbors by doing i'll
half day some work which would have employed two
thep a. If she could p the house DOWN and n mt IL
up again. She began walking professionally about
two years ago. She always had an ambition to do
something which no other girl could do, and when
she walked through the streets and the of
public performers billed in large letters the boards
her nmost thought was. Il wonder shall ever have
my put up like that y
1.-THE GATES AFFAIR.""
WELL" remarked the reporter lyon have arrived
Yes" was the reply "when looked on the faces
around the ring just now. thought to myself that
everybody looks admiration anyhow whether they
feel it or not But for how long2 1t can only last
through this life"
don't want everybody staring at you in the next
world, do YOU? You don't want them to be pointing
at You and crying OUT There goes Madame Ander-
SOM"
Don't I? Yes, do though"
Then while you are walking. we will be flying
able to keep up with you, even them
Mrs. Anderson laughed right merrly at this pleas
antry.
takingY' asked the reporter.
"Oh. yesi" came the reply. quick and hearty. Eve
been working rather hard to-day. / tired, but I
don't ache much as did last night Then had
my first aches in the body since began"
The bell rang again, and Nine Anderson exclaimed
with little touch Of petulant frankness in her
tone:-
Now amt that tiresomc."
Then she sprang up brskly and with smiles, and
away.
HER CONDITION.
Yesterday. usual she had several baths. She
takes Of these whenever she feels so inclined,
generally about in three four hours. She
also frequently changes her clothing and the effect
to dispe her drowsincss and to enlivcn her spirits
when they droop little. Her all taste
full and becoming. Her favorite tints to be tho
deep shades OF red Her general condition last night
was somewhat improved that of the day before.
The bistcrs her feet less painful and seemed
TO be healing. Nearly all the physicians who have
visited her have gratuitousy prescribed for them,
and she has literally tested the advice of each Tho
chief lotions that are used arc composed of vinegar
and water, aud coal tar.
In the speed of her walking Mime. Anderson pre-
n safe average. but yesterday at four o'clock
she reused herself for little extra work and did "a
quarter OF 4 mile In 3In. MS When told the record
she said That's not good enough" and when the
bell next sounded she went at IL with a still
greater vim. This time the time was I'm.
52s On the next quarter her time I'm. 81 as She
was chccred on nearly every lap, aud generally in
obliged in spirited squirt the last round before
going to her little room. about nine O'Clock