The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-24

the world benefit their sex is furnishing an ex-
ample OF what women ought not to be-" said Nh.
Dobey sternly. "On the other hand-nice women
women like you" die paused slightly. Civ
ing Mrs Doblcy time 10 blush and smile while her
brow was still frowning) Women who don't go
prancing through life mcddng with matters that
they don't need 10 soil their hands or minds with
women who care for their children and their homes
and incidentally their husbands-are all typihcd
in those beautiful figures that are to adorn the
Dewey arch"
Mrs. Dobley's lips were about to frame qucs-
ton, but Dobley proceeded eoquently.
The most exquisite part Of the matter is" said
he that each figure represents perfect type OF
feminine beauty. The artistt have not been CON
tent that their figures should typify ideas; they
have sought TO embody absolute Perfection in each
No one woman has been beautiful enough to pose
as model for any of the figures The sculptors
have sought the entire world for different parts Of
the majestic figures that will stand in greeting TO
Admiral Dewey as he drive Fifth avenue"
But will he understand
There will be women on all sides The win
dows and stands and hotels will fairly glow with
women. Their faces and their gowns will relieve
the scene of the gloom Of color which always dis
tnguishes strictly masculine gathering. Their
handkerchiefs will futter and their voices will Join
in the cheers in spite Of all the conventions in the
world And at that moment, Mrs Dobley, every
American woman can be proud that the American
Eagle is hem"
| That is a very charming idea. I wish you
could speak before the Emancpated League.
| You say that the models came from all parts OF
| the country
| "Yes, Mrs Dobley. For the great figure Of
Victory more than half dozen real live girls have
-laC haef ,r,i uhoI N ralp f,l
| brow and a pair of great. glorious eyes. The
West has contributed pair Of magnificent should
| ers and arms From Maine to Florida beautiful
| women have been selected to furnish a perfection
Of charm that will be adequate TO voice the feelings
Of the American people toward the hero Of the day.
| Il imagine that Mrs SCrecchcr would call that
| idea visionary one She believes in actualties.
And in Mrs. Screechcr," said Dobey.
You seem very bitter about poor Mrs. Scrcecher.
| John. but she means we'll! You know those home
| ly women have to take up some fad"
Il have reason to feel bitter" said Dobley. q
| find you a woman Of ordinarily excellent dis
| position. fine perceptions unusual intellectual
| charm"
| "Oh john protested Mrs Dobley, dimpling.
Il am stating facts, Honora, have no wish to
| natter you, for know you are woman who has
| always been superior to such adulation. ! find
you for the first time uttcring the time rant
| that is always heard from the lips Of the typical
strong minded female Speaking of being down
trodden and oppressed of casting off whalebone
| and shackles 1t is my home-my hearthstone-
| that Mrs, Screechcr threatens am TO be driven
| from my happy Preside "
why John Dobcy am sure hadn't the slight
est idea Of taking up the thing seriously. ! told
! Mrs Screccher that | hardly thought I'd Join
I'll write her note and tell her TO devote the ni-
tiation fee gave her to some of the worthy socie-
| ties she belongs To- Its only ten dollars She is
| the President. YOU know. and collects the fees
| She got four other women to join this afternoon
so she won't mind my dropping out"
| ITO think" said nobley, that have been the
| means of rescuing YOU from the Chasm Of the
| Advanced Woman movement just as you were
| going over the verge think We had better cce-
| brate the occasion with new fall hat"
| Il suppose Mrs Screechrr is all wrong =
| John" faltered Mrs Dobcy she certainly was
| wrong about women taking no part in the vel
come to Admiral Dewey, as you have proved "
THANK you Mrs Dobcy," said Dobley beam
| ingly.
Il wonder if she could possibly be mistaken
| about the other matter the American eagle
| being a hem"
We'll not worry about that, Iionora it is SUI
| hccnt for us To know that the American eagle is ,
| bird, and that Just now Dewey has given it III
cue TO scream"