The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-24

where it required years of arduous toll in
the days of long ago is but a faint illus
tration of the progress of the age in
which we live
The discovery of America was due, in a
great measure, to the desire for the ex-
tension of trade. In the fairs or great
markets of the earth a spirit of business
enterprises had been inaugurated and 1t
was the idea of Columbus that by sailin e
westward he could discover new and
better route to the eastern countries; thus
facilitating trade and building up the
commerce of his country.
1t was the ever present thought of the
grandeur consequent upon an increase of
trade and the wealth to be obtained that
urged Columbus on. Had he found just
what he set out to find. the rich countries
OF the east, he would have opened up a
market for the products of Spain, and
perhaps have created good sized mo-
nopoly for Spanish merchants in the
merchandise of the east.
That he found country which he sup
posed abounded in gold and silver, peo-
pied by race comparatively ignorant,
only changed the current of his thoughts,
but not the one great purpose which he
sought to accomplish, viz. to. build up the
wealth of his sOvereigns, himself and
country by means of an increased COM
merce and traffic with the world.
Many people do not understand what
benefit Utah is to derive from the World s
fair. 1t can derive great or little benefit
Just as our citizens take an interest in the
exposition. A man who wishes to be sue
cessful IN business advertises his wares
and exhibits them to his customers in
order that they may buy and thus in
crease his wealth by reason of the profit
that he can make.
The wealth OF nations is built up in the
same way. We send consular agents
throughout the civilized world, in order
that they may advertise our products and
increase our commerce with other nations.
By means of the consular reports our
merchants and manufacturers learn what
is required, in order to produce articles
suitable for foreign markets.
Utah is likewise interested because we
desire to increase both our wealth and
population, and to do this we must let the
world know what we have in the way OF
natural resources, and what we can pro-
duce.
If we make a creditable showing at
Chicago OF all that we Go and can do, the
products of mine and soil, there is no de-
nylng the fact that many people may be-
come interested.
The sympathy and good wishes of the
people in the interest of any enterprise
always helps out with the work in hand !;
hence, the Worlds fair commission is
just as anxious TO have the good will and
we'll wishes of the people as anything
else. With all the people heartily in ac
cord with the commission and anxious to
do what they can to further the interest
of the Worlds fair all difficulties vanish,
because the old saying, sFWhere there is
will there is a way'' applies to com
munities as well as to individuals.
Every citizen should not only be will
ing but glad TO contribute anything he
possesses that is deemed worthy to the
Utah exhibit.
The women of Utah are taking an ac-
tive part in the Worlds Fair. 1t is the
first time in the history of the world
that woman has been officially recognized
TO the extent she has by the government
in relation to the coming great exposi-
ton. The law of Congress makes it
obligatory that a statement shall accom-
pany each exhibit showing what per-
centage of woman'S labor is represented
in its production. An opportunity here
presents itself for the women of America
to make display that will not only be
credit to themselves but to the nation at
large.
The women of Utah possess both the
means and ability to take high position
in the exposition, position second to
none of the other states or territories, and
their offerings will attract as much atten-
ton as any other state.
The great woman building at Chicago
was designed by a woman and women
have superintendent its construction. The
decorations are by women artists. and the
taste and skill displayed both in the
building and the decorations will be one
of the wonders of the exposition.
The women of Utah offered to furnish
silk portierre for the women's building at
Chicago, and the offer was accepted with
the comment that it was one of the most
appropriate and desirable offerings that
had been made. The portiere is made of
native silk, designed by woman and
woven by a woman and paid for by
women-the only privilege that is ac-
corded the men is that of admiration for
the fair promoters of the scheme and the
result of their labor. This and other ex-
hibits from the women of Utah will be a
mute but eloquent tribute to the woman
hood of Utah women. The will say more
than can be written in book.
E. A. MCDANIEL.
Wycherley, the friend of Pope, married
Lady Drogheda, who was bitterly jealous
of him. He was fond of meeting his
friends at the Cock tavern, across the
street, butshe would not let him go I'M
less he left the window of the tap-room
open that she might look in and see who