The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-11
ORDS or WISDOM.
George Francis Train, Philosopher, Inter.
viewed by students.


Upon one Of the SEATS on the east side Of
Madison Park W. bchc'd sitting a remarkable
loosing man. lie was apparently about 80
years 81 axe. with a noble physique n mass i've
head II iron gray hair iinc. uicrring blue eyes
a ruddV. genial count"nanr", and IA most regal
air lie VAS -urruuuded toy hcvy of girls and
boys of from t. 10 years of age. who werr
evidently chlpyiu his society in Tia" highest
dr!r"'. chatting. laushng. rouping. and ever
and anon throwing their arms ahuut his neck
md ipndlns hun n the most artcss aud alice
iuuui" manner. The ground at his feet WIS
sir.Nn with r'ahu' smells ana bread crumbs
ana IN" rpnrroW- Wore hopping about. pick ing
up tue crumbs. and twt"rihg in u very uncon-
W. approached him with tho saluiation
Good evening. Mr. Train,' and extended our
hands for a shake. H. Immediately placed
hi- own hands behind his back. and looked at
Us with pier ing scrutiny.
Il don't know you. said he. nor DO wish
10. Ny conn anions ani friends ar" children
aud hlr,ls. not men and women. nor even over
Come here. Maggie and Won. Charlie. ST ON
my kul"s ami susie and Robbie. SIT on either
side. IN, rest o. You ran keep on Win your
hoops and YOUR hHlls. Don't loiter. young men,
Now. Mr Train" said We. ina very coaxing.
pleasant WV, "" are ia ~ haste to 70. No
hoas > waiting Tor Ms. and We want 10 ttlN WITH
You or. rather. W" won't you TO ulk 10 u.s. We
ar, rofnui~s .ourr- from the con. W Irll- Idh.
nud have nrcn sent To- you Tor some words Of
W. Ion and adu'nitlon for the benefit oi our
constituent ana yourself.
A. ON 90 the features OF the philosopher re-
llN'l. % -miH owe i'a" hi7 count nance he
tom ..ed Co each 90 rs anaud.
Excuse mo youngu.n.' said he, Il haven't
qultr myself. / mSionk you fOr hal bows. vino
want "a - annoy nv. Now | know YOU ARE
good. and tax" YOU hy ih" hand. Tia. words
winch now give Nou to boz printed in the !, .i-
Idt ara worth i've cents line II printed IN
| long primer or seven c"ut- in brewer. With
| the und 'rsnnding Will proceed
" Proceed sniI W..
" But first let M snow II YOU are verbatim r.
Otnerwi-e. said We. Wv, should not be- ap-
! pointed to This service Don b" afraid a. h'i
/ Your min! work in n, accustomed ehanneis.
| n assumed tho attitude OF an orator. and the
! sentiments Win % " her, produce came rolling
| IN his tongue with an understanding glbnes-
You want som, good advice. II has ruined
many q man. but may not harm you. because
Rise early; BE- arstemious he frugal attend
! 10 your own huslnr. ana never trust n a.
! another: h,. not afraid fo work and diligently
too. with your own hands. treat every one with
! ciVllty amt respect good manners insure sn %
/ cess accomplish nat YOU undcrtalr: decide
| come Hll I'll niru~lr-, Yer lee mean rathcrgiv,
than take Tia" odd shiil .ng, ny postpone ia
| the morrow what can be- done lay: never an.
| uNpate wealth from any source bur labor
| honesty h. moi only tn" 10, - policy. lint the onl
| policy commence at the first round and kocI
| climbing max" your word A. good ~ your
| hond -,ek knowledge to plan. enterprise I,
execute. honesty To govern all never trade be
/ Nond your stock; nrV"r Civ" too large credit
/ time is money; make few promises keep Noul
/ S"cr"i- I'VE Miuln YOUR income Suhriog
| above all things: luck II n word that does no
| uuply 90 a successful man; not too mu IN eau
| tnn-Slow hut sur ls the Thing tine high - mon
umrnts ar" huilt p'nec Nv piece; stop hy sirl
| W. mount the lytami.S; Il" bold-bc rrsu
lulc wnen the clouds gather dim nj
Tics are surmounird 10y opposition; sclf-conll
science the h"si mouilor never h" over san
Euinr. hut don't underrate your own abilities
don pr discouraged. Ninety -nin' may say nu
your sleeves. dnnt DE afraid of manual labor