The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-13
A Chicago Soul Window.

There has been so much hubbub Mt Mnne-
apolis for the past week that Chicago has
been almost forgotten. But we must not
forget to remember Chicago. II we were
capable of forgetting. tho Hon. DELMoRE
ELwELL would remind us. People in this
part OF tho country have very dcciduous
memories about some things. Possibly
some things seem to them less important
than others. Mr.. ELwELL is not n person
to be slowed away in tho attic of the unim-
portants. He is majestic entity. In 1891
he was secretary at tho Eastern head
quarters OF the Worlds Columbian EXPOSE
ton. and had not yet perlneatcd this town.
Last winter his temporary superior. who
bore tho serene title of Eastern Commits
sioncr. resigned. Secretary ELwELL took
tho place and fortified 1t. Ho did more.
He bombardcd the town. He hired q type
writer. He sought to bring New York to
what the thcologians used to call n realG-
ing sense Of its duty to tho Show He cried
aloud and spared not. In the very flush
and prime Of his duty Chicago smoto him.
She abolished his place. She took away his
wage. She behaved like q scurvy jade.
But Mr.. ELwELL spoke softly to her and
she listened. They appointed me Eastern
agent with rowing commission" he told
SUN reporter the other day. I'm to get
81. 800 q year. the same salary received us
secretary Of the Eastern headquarters. -
No salary could be too large for a Chicago
Rover Of Mr.. ELwELL's merits. He is n
born puller-in. He is an unequallcd cappcr.
Tho letter which he sent to our esteemed
neighbor. the Tribune. the other day. is suf-
fcient proof Of his greatness. He has an
eloquence. q fire. that compel admiration.
We copy big piece; we should like to copy
the whole:
Tho Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago In
1898 is destined to be event. II things the
thoughts OF God.' then a new Bible will have been
opened at its close Not one of the mighty factors of
human progress but will have spoken through its
physical pages OF wood. iron. gold silver brass
threaded fabric The Genius OF Earth will DO there
revelation. The loom will vic with the engine in
ing noselcss message of love, to take the place OF
the sentence of perpetualto- Tho burdens OF weary
weird of lsboriny millions will be translated in tho
presence of their multitude OF fruits into harmony OF
blessings. Tho peasant artisan will look into the
face Of royalty and exclam. Lo. we are all kings
and to be citizen of tho world will be esteemed
honor We shall look back over the pathways of the
centuries aud many things other than blood
and pitfalls The Egyptians OF 1892 will wander with
the Japanese among groups OF American children and
wonder whether either have yet the glory Of the
modern Eden. Men Of giant stature from all climes
will lay down the mantle OF strength in order to pick
up the spirit OF babes. nineteenth century born
soul will be discovered OF greater va,us than any
ancient patriarch of centuries ie. The pilgrim
from the faror islands OF tho will speak in whis
pers the Western farmer Of tho New World and boi
will realize kinship. The Icy atmosphere OF the
EsQunaux will melt under the genial radiance oil
the tropical Amazonan. aud tho fiery Spanish blood
grow cool and conplaisant az it exchanges com
pliments over Russian teas with tho nntty mer
chant princes OF New York and San Francisco
| The Hndoo Rrandee will find caste Of sinal
comfort when he cats dairy luncheon with sol
| OF tho Emerald Isle born in Chicago. The wave,
| of fresh water Michigan will lap the foundations OF
| buildings not eSceed in ancient Rome. and Interiors
Of vast dimensions viii glitter and glow with evidence
OF the life that teens in all countries and Chimes with
ministration for all others Great mutitudes uf met
will make man small, whi!o their aggregate vii
| make men the Acknowledged browning product OF ar
always abortng creation. wilderness OF illustrated
thought Will make ideas physical fac. and beauty tn,
crystal OF chdrens eyes because may not know be
hind which little soul window there looks another grea
mind born to bless mankind"
II the Hon. DELMoRE ELwELL will sent
| us the size OF his soul window we will sub
nit specifications for glazing 1t.