The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-08
VOLUME EXXXIV.---NUMBER 40.
MARY's RETURN.
Arrival 10 New York o The DiItInEu'shOd
Miss ApdeFs1u

Arrival In New York the DIstIuE ga shed
Misc Anderson.
NEw YoRE, Oct. 7.-Miss Mary Ander.
son, the American artist, who for two
years and half has been showing the
English public what an American girl can
DO for art, arrived on the Cunard steamer
Gallia, at o'clock. An effort has been
made for two days in succession to have
the Iron Steamboat Company's steamer
Cygnus take party down the bay to meet
the Gallia, but through somebody's mis-
management Mr.. Marcus Mayer, Mr..
Ab6ey's agent, and q host OF reporters
were left to do escort TO the Gallis, while
Miss Anderson chatted pleasantly t0 the
few who made their own arrangements
and boarded the steamer from the customs
boat at quarantine.
Attired in a bright blue travelling dress
OF some soft, warm material, the famous
actress never looked more beautiful. She
was in the gayest sort Of spirits and chat
ted to tho host OF friends who crowded
about the rail explaining to her all the
points oiintersst in the busy harbor.
~ never was very familiar with New
York," she said, "and eau scarcely recall
what / do know. But remember how
dreadfully blue 1 was when l saw New
York dwindle into the background two
years and hall ago. suppose those are
reporters on board Of the Cygnus," she
said, and modestly added: ~ guess they
are all yelling at me-" Then as II shocked
at the idea, she turned to Mr.. Abbey and
entreated: "You'll stand by me, won't
you, and not let them eat me up when we
get ashore?" Mr. Abbey suggested that
she 90 down stairs and sign the customs
papers. She went to the long table
where all the passengers were wait
ing iu line. "Miss Anderson will he
next" said the official iIowning at the
man to whom that place really belonged
She sat down and looked over the blank
81 don't know how many boxes there
arr" she said petulantly. Where is the
man who has the listp Five minutes
were expended looking up the "man."
She looked over. the list and volunteered
the information that there were thirty
boxes and three baskets. Then aha sign
ed her name twice and went on deck.
"Yes; We have had pretty hard trip.
! was terribly sick, but got up at O'Clock
this morning to see the view. am sorry
we did not take the Etruria, though they
say she rolls more than the Gallia."
Il see you are fond Of Dickens" ven
tured one OF the party.
''Oh, this is not Dickens. This Is Van
ity Fair like Thackery much better.
and read him over and over. No; didn't
adoYn Dickens bust with flowers daily, as
has been reported, nor live in Shakspeare's
tomb. paid them some attention, OF
course. By the way" she continued, "is
it true that Americans are down on me for
bringing an English company here?"
The reporter suggested cautiously that
merit only was appreciated in this conn
try, and that II her company was what il
vAs reputed to he the audience would be
Just as appreciative as il the actors were
Americana.
lI1 am SO glad to hear it." she went on
~ think my company is the best ever
had, and ! hope there will be no unjust
criticism"
."AIiss Anderson" said the reporter,
Golsmnly, "dots it occur to you that you
return here quite the foremost American
woman?'
The gCtress turned With q startled lock,
blushed and looked back, ou. through
tho nar:oSs towards the Eoa.
is that se2l hhe said ,=quietly. Then
she laughed 'meTrily and remarked: THAT
being the case, although don't believe it,
must comport myself with great dignity.
have heard that poor John Mccullough
Ia dying" abe continued. at is one Of
the saddest things know Of He was
one Of our greatest tragedians."
Mr.. Abbey approached. "The customs
officials have volunteered to examine our
baggage first" be said.
This is very kind Of them. Let us pro-
peed 70 that disasreea6le duty at once"
There was little trouble, and Miss An
derson bore the ordeal calmly. She was
asked ii she had any new engagements TO
report. Che laughed.
''Who was the last one?" she inquired.
Really, / am reported engaged so often
and to so many people that am quite be-
wildered. You eau say that the latest Is
for my American tour"
Then she TUNED and trlpped down the
plank, rewardiug the eager crowd below
with smile, but. holding Mr.. Abbey to
his promise OF protection, and hurrying to
the Hotel Buckingham.