Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-12-30
Self.Reliance.

There is no element in a mans char
acter that contributes more to his sue
cess in life, than confidence or self.re-
lance in his own ability A faint-hearted
man is unstable, and will never excel.
Faith i'll the endeayor TO will and to ex-
ecute is rs important in successful bus
mess career as is the keystone TO the
arch. man possessed of bold, daring.
resolute will may be modest in revealing
his powers, but will be determined in
performing what he conceives TO be
right. To men with this neyer-dying
faith there is no such word rs defeat, and
when obstacles present themselves in
their path, it only results in their put
ting forth Il greater effort TO accomplish
their purpose.
Toll, trial, disaster, gloom and danger
may environ and threaten to overflow
the most cherished plans, yet over and
above adj hlndrances Il heroic soul will
triumph and win fame and honor. The
discouragements that would retard the
irresolute only discover the weak places
TO the brave, and, strengthening these,
they renew the cor 'ict with increased
vigor. Timidity creates towards, and
never wins success. 1t is Il strong and
abiding faith in ones own ability to per-
form that overcomes difficulties others
thought could not be surmounted.
In all the pursuits Of life we find that
those who achieve honor and distinc-
ton are strong and self-reliant in their
powers, exercise faith in their own
ability, and carry out plans conceived in
their own brain. Morse had faith in
telegraph wires, and Field in submarine
cables, and to-day, in consequence there
of, the lightning is harnessed TO convey
the news of the world in every part of
the habitable globe within the compass
of few hours. Two young men in 1862
commenced banking business in Wall
street in small office. They had faith
in their own ability, and also that of the
United States to pay its great war debt.
To-day they are leading bankers in Gov
ernment securities ON this continent.
their daily sales running into the millions,
and their name and credit take high
rank in all the financial centerS of the
world. Not many years ago Edison oc-
cupied an humble position as telegraph
operator to-day his name and fame are
worldwide as associated with some of
the grandest discoveries of ancient or
modern times. Stewart, Astor and Van
derbllt iHrnish examples, III the large
fortunes they created, us to what we'll
directed energy and determination can
accomplish in business pursuits, while
the eventful life Of the late Judge Packer
is another striking illustration of the
high position that can be attained by
reliance, perseverance in the iNlividual
man, backed by liberal endowment of
common sense. In the overwhelming
paths of commerce and the ever-increas-
ing monetary circles there open up to
the young men of the nation rare OPP
| lsortunitics to win wealth and fortune.
In agricultural and mining, industrial
and mercantile pursuits, like avenues to
attain distinction are presented. But
fortune will not come by chance, nor
distinction by hazard; both must be Won
by strong, heroic endeavor. Backbone
is vital in the achievement of lofty aims,
and nerve and grit are essential requi-
sites in the battle of life. A man, 10
triumph, must have faith in his enter
prise and reliance in his ability.