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The evening world., 1889-04-15
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A SENSIBLE SERMON.


4 The EVENING WORLD Children's bill re-
ceived q hearty Endorsement at the hands Of
Rev. DR.. DE COSTA in his sermon yesterday.
and the reasons given by him in favor Of the
measure are sound and convincing.
He made q strong point when he declared
that II Is at the best a serious evil TO institu-
tionalize children, whereby their identity is
gone, and that such q course should be
adopted only after every precaution against
possible injustice has been observed.
To the mind of this divine the testi.
mony Of the Supreme Court Judges and
many public men as to the character and
value of the bill is overwhelmingly in its
favor.
As to the attitude of the institutions, which
claim that they must have autocratic power
or perish, DR.. DE:CosrA speaks thus point
edly.
1t is true that certain institutions oppose the
bill, but it ia often the case that institutions and
societies are the last to discover any need Of any
curb upon their power. Tn long exercise of
power naturally begets the desire, not for less,
but for more power. The proposed law will do
no society or any institution any harm, and ii
will give the needed safeguard to the child.
We commend these words of wisdom to the
Legislature.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
The Bold Briton,s Choice.

I am convinced that American girls make the
best women in the world. Go to the home Of
any American family and you will, in nine cases
out Of ten, find 1t cheerful, neat and happy.
They make better wives and mothers. cleaner
and better housekeepers than any other nation.
very few. They have no need Of doing so, as it
y an acknowledged fact that they are the most
world. l am an Englishman, but il l should
ever marry j must have an American girl or
none, al l could never tolerate one Of my own
nation. az they are dowdy, dirty, lazy and loose.
az a rule. and love brandy and ale better than
the American girl loves her ice-cream, and. too
paint and powder. The only fault | can find
with You American. girls is that some of you try
TO ape your sloyen English cousins.
FRANK WILSON
The evening world., 1889-04-15
NnIca Abnmt b

Lillian Russell and other notable sing ers ana
Theatre next Sunday night for the benefit OF the
carpet weavers.
Baltimore and Ohio employees threaten 70
strike unless the insurance system enforced by
the Company is abolished. They say the Com.
pany takes from 80 to $40 q year from each
mans wages.
The Central Labor Union devoted yesterday's
mittee reported against the admission Of eight
organizations which sent some delegates who
are Objectionable and against whom protests
were entered. The Committee. will meet again
Friday night and pass upon the credentials OF
other delegates. Eorty-one organizations have
Treasurer, William A. Hotchkiss; Recording
Secretary, W. p. Hicks; Corresponding Score
Astley; SerReant-at-Arms, q. McChristy.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
ga Lovuble Woman, NobIy Planned,

The American girl IL an unique specimen of
hor sex. The result Of European and American
parentage, unusual freedom of thought and
action, and u century of successful republican
ism. Clear-headed, quick witted, versatile.
with an adaptability possessed by no other ma
tiouality of women, under, the sun, she has
proved herself capable Of filling, with grace and
distinction, positions OF honor to which she was
not trained. Competent and persevering, she
holds her own by honest, conscientious work in
and genius have opened to her. With a. good
deal of confidence in herself and, her, ability to
accomplish anything she may undertake, she has
made the name of American girl almost syn
onymnus with success, Not a Daisy Miller nor
hearted American girl. With many faults, too;
crude in her youthfulness, apt to Judge harshly,
but with a substratum OF kindliness, honesty
and good sense that might redeem worse faults.
The admiXture of these faults and virtues makes
a charming combination, Us our t~rRns-Atlantic
cousins are discovering, and constitutes that
choicest work of Gods hand. a lovable
woman, nobly plann'd." BARBARA YECHToS.
The evening world., 1889-04-15

During a recent trip in Europe l saw many
gentlewomen, and none Of them are so spar
king, no witty, so good-looking as our typical
American girls, On the other hand, our girls
spend too much time and money with the drug
Sists, dressmakers, dentists, doctors and candy
stores. They do not pay enough respect to their
parents and husbands. The typical American
girl is found in tho West, where che, plays the
and sails a boat, washes, irons and cooks well.
There il a very little difference between the
wealthy, cultivated American girl and the best
English girls. The daughters Of the mon
vesuX riches here are p~etulant, nervous and
prudish. She is a Mollie Pitcher to her country,
ity. a Catherine Wolfe to Iociety. a Nellie BLY, to
journalism. a Grace Dodge to. religion and, a
Charlotte Cushmsn or a Mary Anderson TO the
stage. TRAVELLER,
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O. Too SmRrt.v

The American girl has more self reliance than
her foreign sister. She IL. / think, AZ a rule,
brighter-quicker Of perception. She is what
in called - smarter" She II also more vivacious,
all of which make her more interesting. She is
not sentimental. neither has she that false mod
esty that blushes without causes, but then she
when there Ia cnuse. She IN p~rettier than her
foreign sister. without being more beautiful.
Her clf-roliance, II, 10 trne, often rum into I'M
degcnerates into cheek. She has more of
that II want you to understand, sir" about
can't fancy an American girl ever falling in love
with anybody. She il =" too smart too much
head and too little heart, She would want some
charge made against her that she can't keep
house is undoubtedly, false. 0qr American
On the whole, / think our Yankee " girl IL on
titled TO a higher percentage than any other.
That il my solemn verdict s. l. WILKIN.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
THE LAST BATCH.
Closing Instalment of the American
Girl Descriptions.
Judge Nellie Bly, Hard at Work at a
Mountain OF MSS.
She Will Announce Her Decision
Wednesday Afternoon.

Herewith Ia given the last instalment OF the
interesting descriptions of the American girl.
All Of the contributions here printed were re-
ceived prior TO the closing of the contest and are
we'll worthy Of the publicity Of print.
Judge Nellie BLY, is hard at work comparing
the contributions. In Justice TO all contributors
it will be impossible TO announce her decision
to-day. II will be given Wednesday afternoon,
together with the successful description OF the
typical American girl.
200 Words Too Few for Her Merits.
To stint a man with a limit Of but 200 words
wherein 10 define the virtues OF the American
girl Ia a sad restriction upon the liberty of the
heart and pen. A volume Of as many pages
could he written OF her, and then her charms be
but half expressed. The true American girl is
the pcrRoniication Of nobleness without pride,
of purity without parade, of intelligence without
display. She H. the matron OF virtue, the
daughter Of charity and the sister OF honor. She
is found in the midst Of every battle Of duty,
give. From the cradle to the grave sle II firm
smiling away in infancy the burdens. Of her
kindred, and in old age tutoring her kith and
kin to follow after. .Artifice 10 her Is "A stranger,
and independence, like as with her progcnitors,
the fOothold of her being. She carries no title
of nobility, yet she IL an angel in, the ,irst
months of her existence, a princess III her child
hood. n queen in her maturity, and a mother
Gods purest noblewoman-in her old age.
MONROE II. RosENFELD.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
DE COSTA FOR THE CHlLDRENs BILL.
He Favors the Proposed Amendment Be
cause Homes May Improve.


tNNom Tnh' Morning's H,raii-hr. Gsrry's Orn oroan.l
The Rev. B. f.. De Costa. rector of the Church
Of st. John the Evangelist, took advantage Of
the children's interest In Palm Sunday to refer
in his morning sermon to the Children's bill now
pending in the Legislature. lie commended it
warmly on grounds made familiar by other adj
vocateH.
" At present, " he said. ION thu. finding Of any
police magistrate children may lie taken from
their parents and shut up In public institutions.
After that. no matter how much the condition OF
their homes may improve, sherc IL no chance
for their release from the institution except by
the grace of the society which controls II. Chill
drcn need the care of parents. No institution,
however good, can possibly supply the home in
fuenco, which IL NO essential to the development
of good character.
~ know that these societies and institutions
oppose the proposed amendment, but II Ia a
question whether we are to be ruled by these
societies or by our common sense and expert
enrc. In onr own Sunday school there have
been instances where the present law has worked
injustice, and VT have felt the need Of the pro-
our Sunday school and shut mp in these instltii-
tons, whence the parents and the church were
powerlesR to reclaim them.
~ have nothing to. ray against these 30
cieties. They are good in themselves, but liable
to error. When institutions like these are fire.
quently asking the public for money, they are
apt to try to show the public that they are doing
something for the money given them. | beg OF
You, IL you have any influence. to uEe IL in be-
half OF this bill. which has the support of the
most eminent judges in the CITY,"
The evening world., 1889-04-15
PIou,. Pn,rlo,ic and sen.ibIe.

The American girl IN q remarkably attractive,
bright. graceful creature. To my mind she APP
proaches moro nearly the beau ideal OF what a
girl should he than any other. She IL well edn-
Gated. loves flowers, and her taste for drawing
II remarkable. Possessed OF many plish-
mcnts. her good services often give fCidt to the
social entertainment Of which she IL. so fond,
and where profit and pleasure 20 hand In hand.
The prominent Characteristic OF the American
girl are. ] think. good looks. neat dress. iutclli-
goncc. self-rcliance, and modesty witlIal.
love OF country, good sense and kind disposition
are, conspicnons. OF course rhe has her faults
tie headstrong in her efforts TO lie self-rcliant.
Maybe her pursuits in another field give her the
appearance. or not being a-t1ne to every house,
hold duty; but she IL a sensible, good girl, and
tries to do her duty in every sphere. Happy and
useful everywhere, she IL the sweet harhingcr OF
the brave, good woman identified with this good
land of ours the world over. T. q.
The evening world., 1889-04-15

The average American girl is not intellectual
and would rather be thought witty and enter
tanning than learned or well informed.
Fond Of admiration, yet, when she lays siege
to masculine hearts, has designs only on those
that Rre free.
Capable OF deep and lasting. affection. She il
cool-headed aud polite III affairs of love and
friendship giving perhaps undue Importance
to rank and fortune.
OF genial manner, yet under the most trying
circumstances = often quite unprotected-our
girls can chalet go the world to show their
equals in preserving honor and self respect,
under like conditions.
1t Ia when dark days come to the home that
the true worth Of the girl shines forth, and she
Is without II ,compot'tpr among the girls Of
other nationaliti,- Whether educated or I'M
educated; OF del cate or robust health, what
ever capability 70 usefulness she. possesses Is
used unreErrVCG.N rnd C' rctivcly for the fam
lily good, and may n brnkcn-down father and
sad despairinE mot .gr. have leaned heavily on
the slip of n Rirl III the iIome, and have found
themselves upheld aud INSPIRED with new cour-
age by contact with the loving heart and IN
~ventive, helpful brain of their own American
girl. l.. u. r..
The evening world., 1889-04-15
Accustomed TO Luxury.

la, yes" said Mrs. Oregonian complaccntly
on her return from a trip East, ~ tell You | let
hem New Workers know that we know about us
much about style out here az the next fellow.
We Just put mp at the Fifth Avynoo in New York
and at the Vaundome in Boston, and at both
places | wore my red satin decoletty dress down
TO- breakfast every morning., ana my solitary
that big diamond star stuck in my hair and my
pearl and diamond bracelets: and wore 'em al
downtown every time / went, and | got me a
set around the, parlor in, and ! ordered, the
servants round biz, az anybody and set my shoes
] let EN- see that we knowed what style was.
Why, you'd thought I'd been born and raised
right there in Boston"
The evening world., 1889-04-15
Prefer Iri,h t!irI. Aner All.

To ne Ed'ior NJ The E-suing World.
The letter which appeared over my name In
your issue OF Thursday, commenting on
American Girls, " has occasioned great COM
ment. No less than twenty-five letters awaited
me in my study this morning, all severely criti-
cising my letter for having therein accorded
ana smnS 1cmayy ~ fn ane american Enn OYER 3Stp une it van,
COLUMNS. Now. sir, am the last lrishm9n IN
creation who would disown my much beloved
country. or barter my principles, and, i
most generously. declare tia of all girls
there are noneeI prize and love so dear
y a. the beyitching lassses that hail from poor
never bad nor never will, and, when I stated
that preferred the American girl | simply
meant to convey. the. conception that they were
more crafty and had more general experience
than !, the blne.eysd Irish gill but as for them to
grace, Memo, never, away with thnt idea;
away with it., awayl trust that the people Of
my race who have anailed me on account Of that
letter will do mt the Justice to withdraw the re-
proachful language which they have used.
JouS O'DoNELAN,
OF Galway, Ireland.
The evening world., 1889-04-15

= Postmaster General Wanamaker reaches his
desk at 7 O'Clock in the morning, and not infre-
q%uently his work is prolonged far into the night.
Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, the eX-Presi-
dents sister. has left her Florida orange grove,
whore she spent the Winter, and is on her way
to New York. At present she is visiting friends
in Savannah. Ga.
Beatty McClelland. Of Columbus, Ind, IL
probably the oldest lawyer in length Of contin-
uous practice in the West. He was admitted to
the bar in 1890, and still p~ractises his profess
sion. He is more than eighty years old.
A wagon that recently passed through Kansas
City bore painted on its canvas covers the
legend; ''Chintz buged in Illinois, sicloaned In
Newbraskn. white capped in Indiana, bald
knobed in Missoury, prohibited in Kansas.
0klahomy or bust"
The evening world., 1889-04-15
Iuterestinu Views of a Rural Citizen.

The typical American girl il in New Jersey
She is a we'll built girl and uses neither paint nor
powder and dresses neatly. Yet, half the people
in New York think that the country girl is no.
body just because they don't paint and powder.
because they don't need it.. They have the
natural beauty. She il useful as well as orna-
mental. She can move in society. She il re-
know anything about u New York girl. but
every one for their own country, and II the men
about girls. tho city girls would get a rest; so
take a look at the New Jersey girls. and there is
whore You will find a true type Of an American
house-keepers, for they are taught 1t from
childhood by their mothers, and they wear nc
cheap trinkets and have no time To stay in q
glass case. A. Nj.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
A High Tribute,

The American girl in the most beautiful crea-
turc in the world. She il all that is good, all
that il noble, all that is grand, loving, faithful,
honest and virtuous. She stands AZ an example
Of purity, She being a native of the most
glorious and illustrious nation of the earth. has
bbsse%n o uasorded other a giris OF T forsign nSG lsn hS'
She Is charitable, and feels for downtrodden
humanity, always dong what lies in her power
TO nmeliorate the condition of the poor. No sci
fish motives rule her, she does not stoop or bow,
OF, cringe to any sriStocracy; She carries her
self erect, and u can he Justly said and without
doubt but that the American girl by her actions,
by her good and noble deeds has won the dis
tinction of being the greatest girl of the age, and
il honored, respected and adored by all.
WILLIAM +. EsTERDRooK.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
A Cheerml, sep,Ible Littlc Bodv.

There are many different types of the Amer
lean girl. As a rule she is a nice, neat, cheer
full, sensible little body. IL well informed on all
subjects, knows exactly when to speak and when
to be silent, and If she makes up her mind to
be silent no amount of persuasion or threaten
ing will alter her decision. This does not de-
note, stubbornnesS - as many imagine - but
mirable qualities. She is also fond Of Emusic; in
fact, appreciates anything good or beautiful.
Now, there must he an exception To. prove the
rule. and for the exception there is the girl who
cannot cook to match the man who has no more
discernm mt, Judgment or taste than to select a
fool for a wife and who does not possess wisdom
enough to keep the fact Of his folly from the
public. G. L. NJ.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
Advantage of Being Blind and Deaf.

II man were blind lie might consider her at
~tractive to tho eye, II deaf he might not regard
her voice as rivaling in melody and sweetness
the rumbling of II saw-mill or the braying of a
mule. Her conversation would be q deal more
entertaining if she had no tongue. In vivacity
and brilliancy it equals that OF an Indian
squAw. Her reasoning. powers might perhaps
compare favorably with those OF a stone wall
with an humble apology. to the latter for the
comparison). In a word. take the American
girl as she il, change her radically IN every re-
spcct and she is perfection. W. ID. O..
The evening world., 1889-04-15
LAST WEEK OF BARNUM & BAILEY.
The Great Show Will Move to Brooklyn On
Enster Monday.

EnSter Monday.
This is positively the last week Of the big
show of Barnum 4 Bailey in Madison Square
Garden. az it exhibits in Brooklyn for one week,
beginning next Monday.
During the past three weeks the business has
been unprecedented, a fact due as much to the
wonderful character of the performances as to
the excellent and meritorious features and de-
partments.
II is not possible to find a more thoroughly
neat and better kept mcnagerie. Everything
about it IL as clean az a whistle. The cages are
washed twice daily, both inside and out, and
even the animals are given baths regularly.
There il al odor as sweet az new-mown hay per-
vading the entire building. and the floors Of the
cages are az clean as wax.
The rules of the show are such and the force
Of attendants SO great that not a speck Of dirt ID
to be seen anywhere within the big building. DR..
Leoard and staff look after the animal part Of the
! liz show and keep them in the finest possible
condition.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
A Familiar Scene.

TFTUW HuFp"H BHNUF.I
Saleslady No. l whisper to No. Gas I was
putting on his coat in the hall last night he
said
Mrs. ~Propre-Have you any imported whale
bones?
Saleslady No. $50 soon. I am so glad.
Saleslady No. Next September.
Mrs. Propre-Not before then
Saleslady No. 2-Of course / will be invited to
the
Mrs. P~atience-Babies' head-gear2,
Mrs. Propre-Won't you kindly wait on me?
Saleslady No. l-Beg pardon.
Mrs. Patience-For babies, please.
Saleslady No. 2-At the next counter.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
LOST LOUISA DUVAL.
no Many Poor Families Fenr MIR. Gerry's
Society In this FnshionS
Prom n. Sunday SUM-

prom ne Sunday Sun.l
Little Louisa Duval, four and n half years old.
daughter of Charles Duyal, Of 336 Fast Forty
seventh street, has been missing from her home
since Tuesday, the second day Of April, at about
l o'clock in the afternoon. ''' The parents
at oncc reported the case to the police. They
went several times to the office of the Children's
Society under the conviction, which they still
have, that some officer of the Children's
Society had picked the child mp and had
her committed to some institution. The
father il ~ full of this idea that lie said vester-
day that il he could hire a lawyer he would
gladly prosecute Mr.; GerTy's Society, under the
some way got hold of the chile! and put her
have been beer over and over again to the Childrem'S
Society Office. and have been informed again
end again that nothing has been heard of little
Louisa. The incredulous father Eaid yesterday:
- don't believe them;. they had the. little
Weiss girl and, they denied 1t. and If | had
money | would hire n lawyer and prosecute
them, and ! believe l would get the child"
The evening world., 1889-04-15
She Nur.ed the Yellow Fever Sufferers.

INV IN"EStu " tiOW FtNtT FuHtTtTb.
The typical American girl possesses the best
publications attainable by her sex; her educa-
ton, aE n rule, is superior to that Of her foreign
sister; her countenance IL frank and open, beam
ing with the light Of a refined intellect and ex-
treme good nature, her erect carriage is admir-
able for its perfect ease and dignitied grace, her
dress IL attractive for its unostentatious style,
combining n%eatness. elegance and good taste.
She may be relied upon to give good counsel in
case of embarrassment or difficulty. She IL con-
siderate, not, requiring costly attentions TO be
assured Of her lovers affection. That she IL
always willing to lend a helping hand in any
emergency. and worthy Of a place in the front
rank of womanhood, was characteristic Of her
last Fall, when many n0bly and fearlessly
volunteered to nurse the yellow fever sufferers
in Florida; the. unreserved self-sacrifce. and
earnest goodwill and efficiency with which she
dctantly made war. upon the fearful plague
comlnanded admiration by all, while commend
ing her for a tender nature and angelic DISPOSE
ton 10 do good by. helping her fellow-creatures
at a time OF most dire distress.
Snch IL the spirit, Of the American girl and
200 words are insufficient to describe it..
The evening world., 1889-04-15
The Flower of All Nations.

The American girl is q type sui 0enerts.
Whether from climate, intermingling OF races
or the freedom of this glorious country, she
possesses those mdescribable charms which is
found in acme others Of her sex in any nation
under the sun. She has the chic Of the French,
the haughtipegs Of the Spanish, the wit of the
abandon Of the Orientals, and no matter whether
taken from the ranks OF MeAllister's Four Hum
bred, the factories OF our Eastern. cities or the
with an uncommon amount Of common sense.
The evening world., 1889-04-15

Thu American girl has a generous, forgiving
and loving disposition. Her characteristic
points are her self-esteem. independence and
her high morality, She il fond Of light amuse-
ments, delights in dancing moderately at pri-
vate gatherings; enjoys good plays, and Is in
variably q music lover and a performer to some
extent. She does not overdress, but Is tasty and
attractive, bringing ont her. pleasing points.
She il a lover of home life and parents, dabbles
her home by fancy knickknacks OF her own
manufacture, has plenty of gentlemen friends
and few lovers. AN AMERICAN Boy.
The evening world., 1889-04-15

Yes, / promise to tell the t~ruth-only the truth.
She IL good and bad. must take the scales to
nee which side weighs the more. She is charm
ing, witty. enticing, we'll educated, dresses with
tase, fond Of sport and young men-in a word, a
jewel in society; but she has, no discretion, no
respect for her parents or old. people, acts ac-
naughty, wavering, affected, unahectionate,
whimsicRl-in a word, l would not have her for
my wife. julius NOEL.
The evening world., 1889-04-15
The Kind OF a (!irI She Is.

The girl who's mp in buildings and in pies and
politics. Who can compound a gravy or con-
found church hereties. Talk right feeIingly of
HeEel or knowingly Of Kant, and yet be with
her cookery book as deeply conversAnt The
maiden who can charm you with Bach or Men
delssohnj knows when the moons In Apogee,
can quote AnHereo1. And yet can boil potatoes.
tul doughnut aud the festive 0urrGnt bunI aud