So thoroughly does it represent the world’s civilization that if all man’s other works were, by some unspeakable catastrophe, blotted out the records here established by the assembled nations would afford all necessary standards for the rebuilding of our entire civilization.

And at this great exposition, by the elimination of the special woman’s department, the exhibits of woman’s work for the first time in this country stood solely and independently by the side of the exhibits by men, and the industrial equality and the value of the contributions to the industries, sciences, and arts of both were judged by the same standards.  Let no concern, therefore, be felt as to the future advancement of women.  Their strength and powers have been tested, and the new era upon which they entered but a few years ago under the leadership of the women of America is now so far advanced for the women of all nations in every country that their undeniable right to education and training is being acknowledged, their consequent recognition as a factor for increased usefulness is being accorded, and their development is swift, their progress sure.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition is passing into the realm wherein lies forgetfulness; its beauties are even now fading from the memories of its millions of visitors.  The buildings have been razed, and the broad acres it covered have been laid waste; the labor of years, the result of thought, perseverance, patience, energy, and untiring application on the part of hundreds of its promoters and workers, already seems as intangible as a dream.  But the things for which those buildings stood, the intellectual, moral, and material prosperity which they expressed are real, lasting, and glorious.  These are permanently recorded in history.  And forming an important part of these records is the work of woman.

The board of lady managers of this vast world’s fair earnestly hopes that at every future exposition woman may be accorded that dignified position that she has so splendidly earned by her own endeavors, and that each time a resume of her work achieved is recorded new fields of usefulness may be found added thereto.  No fear need be entertained that she will not always demonstrate that she does contribute her full share toward the progress and prosperity of nations and the uplifting of humanity.

APPENDIX 6.

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES OF LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION COMMISSION

FROM APRIL 23, 1901, TO JUNE 30, 1905.

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Statement of expenditures of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission from April 23, 1901, to June 30, 1901, inclusive.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY.

APRIL.

Scarritt Comstock Furniture Company, furniture ............         $71.00
Miller & Spalding Stationery Company, stationery ..........          32.90
Broadway Furniture Company, rug ...........................          19.00
Smith-Premier Typewriter Company, one typewriter ..........          99.00
Woodward & Tiernan Printing Company, letter heads .........          31.50
William Corcoran, stenographer, eight days at $8.33-1/3
per day .................................................          66.67
--------------      $320.07

MAY.