The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-03-19
THE VIRGINIA WAR.
The Little Girl I'm Brooches an
Object of Great Curiosity I'm
PhkIadetphia-A Great Many
Persons Sending Money
and Offers of support
PHILADELPHIA, March 5, 1874.

PHILADELPHIA, March 5, 1874.
The sketch of BERTHE Winkler which
appeared in the HERALD of TO-DAY
aroused no little interest in the communi
ty, and created in her behalf no small
amount of sympathy and regard. Tht
story of this little waif, who LIFT her home
simply to relieve the duties of an aged
mother; who dressed herself in male attire
simply because she felt that she could bet
ter support herself, and protect to fuller
extent her position and her virtue, the
purity which was identified with every
stage Of her career; and the brightness
and good nature which glimmered through
her character, were all so pure and ster.
| ling, and graced here and there with SO
much poetry and romance that the plain,
unembellished statement of this same
found its way directly to the hearts of the
people, and brought to the central head
quarters of the police great many con-
tributions for her support. All at once
every one seemed to feel personal inter-
est in the girl, and dozens upon dozens
have called to see her during the day.
Each one who made visit left something
behind, and in counting the money placed
in his hands to buy her an outfit, Captain
Heine, at noon to-day, found that he had
seventy-fve dollars.
"How did you fare last night" l asked
this morning.
"Oh very well" she answered. 81
went home with the Captain, had a nice
supper, a splendid warm bath and a
good sleep. l had been much excited
during the day and didn't expect to sleep
much. Thought that l would be trou-
bled with dreams, but / was not / did
not awake until about eight o'clock this
morning. Captain had daughter about
my size, and | tried on suit of her cloth
ing / found them little to long, and
besides they fit me too closely to be COM
Portable They din't seem right either,
because | have had on this boys rig so
long that when | am out of 1t don't feel
at home. tried to part my hair in the
middle Just as | used to do when at home
with my mother. | din't get along very
we'll though, for it wanted to turn over
on one side and stand right straight up on
the other. When | made up my mind to
be boy my hair was the only thing that
worried me. It was long then and fell in
Dig waves upon my snou1ueTS. uIn
dare go to the BARRIERS you know, for it
would have been just the same as given
away my secret. | din't know just what
to do for long time, but at last | plated
it in two long twists, and then cut them
square off with the scissors. Then after
this | went to the BARRIERS and had it cut
shorter still.
During the day many letters have been
received from disinterested parties, prais-
ing BERTHE for her spirit and heroism, and
offering her a good home. II am sure
you are a good, generous girl, said one
letter from lady, addressed to BERTHE
herself, sand if you will come to my
house l will do all | can foI you" The
police have taken such an interest in her
that they will be exceedingly particular
what becomes of her. Several proprie-
tors of restaurants and saloons are exceed
inry anxious to secure h er services, but
the authorities viii not hear such offers
under any consideration.
Tomorrow BERTHE will drop her name
of Louis, and will be provided with nice,
new clothes. Contributions are coming
in quite literally, and this little one is
likely to be well provided for.