The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-09-22
WEST VIRGINIA WOMEN

sisaIl Hold Up ths IInndsof Their Repre-
.,utntiVes On tho Worlds tnir Board-A
Letter from Mrs. AlsA. Campbell.
7gas Editor CCGs Ateligsne'r.
s,R:-sEhc admirable and interesting
interview with Miss Lille l. Jackson in
Tho IsrKLIlaEScER OF the l2ih, brought
TO my mind much that is pleasant con-
nectcd with woman's work in exhibi-
tons have not the pleasure OF a per-
sonal acquaintance with Miss Jackson,
Int what she said was well said, and
Ter "hands should DO held up" in this
nublic spirited work. Ii our fathers,
bnsbGnds, brothers and sons Sare so en-
,bnsiastic. and work with all their
,oigbtsU for tho honor, glory and SUI
nremacy OF tho United States OF Amerl'
On and the Columbian Exposition, why
should not the mothers, wives, sisters
and daughters imbibe portion OF the
same spirit, and 20 TO work in earnest
for tho honor and credit Of their state
in tho woman's department, at TINS, 10
be the greatest exhibition ever held TO
show MI that is best in the world!
i write because Of my deep interest
in the West Virginia exhibit, and l
nome nil the ladies' in the state will ap-
nraciote the situation and como forward
Win both talent and energy, using
them freely in doing their best, that
;hc West Virginia exhibit in the mag
nificent woman's building may be one
that "maketh not ashamed" The wo'
mon Of West Virginia are not willing TO
have their sisters from other states and
foreign countries surpass them. Lei
all Who can do something-none dis
paragingtheir ability-and though their
work may not be so perfect as they
could wish. they must remember that
no effort in the right direction is lost or
without its good results. 49,.
Ono OF tho most interesting things at
the Melbourne Exhibition was u room
filled with the needle work, crocheting,
&c, Of little girls, while on the walls
hung the maps and drawings of both
boys and girls-marvels OF accuracy
That display was an inspiration to those
little ones, and it is beautifully apprro-
pirate that youth should BIO guided by
the experience OF those who are older.
Then let all OF us endeavor to leave
something OF which our successors may
be proud. am sure tho people OF no
other state will be moro gratified than
those OF West Virginia when they sec
collected and beautifully arranged the
result OF tho talent, skill and labor oil
their matrons and maidens.
Miss jackson. who certainly h9s rare
ability and noble devotion, hds met
with disappointments and discourage
ments. Better have them now while
they can be remedied. l would say to
the lady commissioners, be not discour-
aged; your untiring interest and work
will be crowned with success and your
happy and enjoyable time Is coming.
| am indebted TO Ex-Governor jack
son for one OF the most pleasant associ-
ations OF my life, by his appointment
as lady commissioner to the Now Or
leans Exhibition. ] there learned how
ladies' can manage in n deliberative
body aud what executive ability and
perseverance will do. Their money
was all gone before they had sufficient
number OF glass cases, etc. Our accomp-
lished president, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe,
rich in learning and experience, said:
Ladies we will have to depend on our
selves will inaugurate a plan for
getting the money we need by giving u
lecture" The proceeds Of this lecture
were 5000. Other ladies followed her
example in other directions.
Enroute to the Melbourne, Australia,
exposition, in 1883, | was fortunate
enough to meet Mrs. Howe at Salt Lake
City, where abe told me they had set
tied everything at New Orleans in the
womans' department enthusiastically,
leaving no financial troubles behind
them. Permit me to urge all to culti-
vate deep interest in this great Colum-
bian fair and work with untiring effort.
1t will do good to emulate the woman
hood taught King temuel by his moth;
or from the thirteenth verse to the end
Of the thirty-frst chapter OF Proverbs,
and be worthy OF the twenty-ninth
verse, MANY daughters have done
virtuously but thou excellest them all"
Mrs ALEXANDER CAMPBELL.
Bethany w Va, September l6.