The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-24
MRS. MAVERICK WILL
SOON VISIT MOBILE
SAYS SHE CANNOT EXPRESS THE
FEELINGS OF DEEP JOY AND
THANKFULNESS AT RETURN TO
HER NATIVE LAND.

New York, August 23.--On board the
Red Star liner Vaderland which arrived
today from Antwerp, was Mrs. Florence
Chandler Maybrick, recently released
from prison in England.
Mrs. Maybrick was entered on the pas
senger list as Mrs. Rosa Ingraham a
name which she took from her great
grand parents This precaution was not
designed to evade official inquiry, but
merely to avoid annoying observation on
the part of fellow passengers.
While she made no secret Of her pres
ence ON board and appeared frequently
about the decks and saloon, very few
were aware of her Identity. She is accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel V. Hay
den, Mr.. Hayden is her attorney.
Mrs. Maybrick refused to be interview
ed, but gave out the following statements
II regret that the state of my health,
as well business reasons, prevent my
talking to my friends Of the American
press at this time as l should like. TO
them and to my fellow countrymen and
women. l am deeply indebted for their eff
fort in my behalf, and | take this means
as well as words can and also to thank
them for their congratulations on my
release, which | regret | have not been
able, personally to acknowledge.
AS my mother was not able to accom-
pany me. came over under the protec-
ton Of Mr.. Hayden, my attorney, and his
wife.
Il am assured by my English physician
and by DR.. Wilmer of Washington, j. c.,
u hO bod fot -,
that quiet and mental rest will In time
restore my health.
1T Is on the advice of my counsel and
my physician that / have Travelled in
cognito. l cannot express the feelings of
deep JOY and thankfulness with which
| return to my native land. At the earliest
opportunity l shall visit my birthplace.
Mobile. Ala, and also Norfolk, Va. NV
home during my married life | now he
lieve as l have always that God Will in
his own time right the great wrong that
l have suffered"
Mrs. Maybrick had expected to leave
the ship at quarantine last night. but
the plans miscarried. and she remained
on board until the Vader;. nd docked to-
day.
The immigration authorities made no
attempt to question Mrs. Maybrick and
the custom officers did all in their power
" eApeulbc inc taxing OF ner decIara-
tion and the passing Of her baggage.
Deputy Surveyor Bishop had met the
ship down the bay and took charge Of
things and special inspector was de-
tailed to examine her baggage In her
ntaterooms. The departure Of the party
from the ship proved somewhat of an
ordeal and on account Of large party
of curious people It took strenuous efforts
of1two detective sergeants to get It to the
carriages. The crowd. however was very
orderly and made no demonstration.
She left the pier on the arm of Mr..
Hayden. What the curious crowd saw was
a slight, short woman. with thin, worn
face and mass of brown hair. The
simple gown Of small black and white
pattern in silk fitted her closely, and was
fastened at the waist with a wide black
belt. The only hit of color in her cos
tune was a heliotrope ribbon and a flower
of the same hue in her hat.
During the voyage across Mrs. May
brick appeared few times at meals
and in the cabin, but remained most Of
tho time in her cabin. She was met at
the dock by fow close friends and was
driven directly to a hotel. and after a
brief rest will make trip to the Cats