Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-11
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CONDITIONS OF SUCCESS IN LIFE.

CONDITIONS OF SUCCESS IN LIFE.
In recent address before the Georgia
State Medical Association, DR.. Searcy stated
that the physiological conditions of success
in life depend mainly upon a vigorous,
healthy action of the brain and nervous sys-
tenn. 1t follows, therefore, that the structu-
raj integrity and functional capacity OF the
brain are matters of the deepest Importance,
and their preservation and Improvement
are of vital moment. The author 6elleVes
that much would be accomplished, could
we discover the ways in which the brain
capacity is increased and lowered. The
problem is most delicate one, for up to a
certain point the receptivity of the brain is
directly proportional to the strain already
brought to bear upon its capacities. An
even balance between the brain functions
is an essential element. The superior man
must have the ability, not only to compre-
hend, but, in equal degree, to discriminate;
he must be able to select for purpose.
Beside the ability to learn, a man, to be
successful, needs the power to verify. his
learning, to deduce his own conclusions,
and to execute his purposes with persls'
tence. :,
A simply erudite man is not necessarily
successful. On the contrary, he is often the
reverse, perfect failure, for lack of the
saving virtue of common sense. The ca
pacity to receive is of small value unless
it be coupled with an ability to adjust, ar
range, and impart. 1t frequently happens
that s. man who is simply scholar ana
nothing else is at an absolute disadvantage
in the presence of an unlettered mar! who
is blessed with an inherent excellence OF
capacity in these departments of brain ac-
ton. One need not be educated to possess
this trait, though it is the addition of edu-
cation to such natural gifts that brings dis
tinction. It is not an exaggeration to say
that many man of eminence has had 0c-
casion to envy his humber associates the
possession of oseso-called commoner mer'
its which would have given his own attain
ments greater availability. Nature appa'
rently requires certain amount OF the
concrete to maintain the mental equipolse
The man who can learn, reason and execute
with equal facility possesses the elements
of success, even though his qualities be o.
but an inferior order; while one, who has
any Of these faculties abnOrmally developed
at the expense of the others will always be
crippled by the absence of the essential
features of successful life.
HINTS ABOUT STEAM BoILERs.-"There
are many things, said the manager of sue
cessful boiler-making company "about
perfect steam boiler which the average per
son does not know. Of course it is not eX
pected that he should. A boiler, to be per
feet, has to be simple in construction, ano
it should have constant and thorough
circulation of water so as to MAINTAIN al
parts at one temperature. 1t should DC
provided with ..mud-drum to receive al
the impurities deposited from the water
in place removed from the action OF the
fire. 1t should be supplied with combus
ton chamber so arranged that the combus
tion of the gases commenced in the furnace
may be completed before they escape to the
chimney. All parts should be readily &C.
cessible for cleaning and repairs, because
safety and economy depend upon it. The
heating surface should be arranged as near
ly as possible at right angles to the cur.
rents of heated gases and so break up the
currents as to extract the entire available
heat therefrom. The boiler should have
large water surface for the disengagement
of the steam from the water to prevent
foaming.
"Besides these it should havea large and
free passage between the different sections
to equalize the water line and pressure in
all. It should have steam and water ca
pacity sufficient to prevent SuQuen Huctu'
ations in pressure on water level, and have
no Joints exposed to the direct action of the
fire. There ought to be a great excess OF
strength over any regular strain. The wa
ter space should be divided into sections so
that if any section gave out no general ex-
plosion could occur and the destructive ef-
fects would be confined to the simple escape
of the contents. 1t should be provided
with the very best gauges, safety valves and
other fixtures.
"According to good authority, explosions
are the effect of weakening of the iron by
strains due to unequal expansion caused by
excessive heating of different portions OF
the boiler. Frequently they are caused by
corrosion from long use or improper setting:
If steam boilers are properly proportioned
and constructed, they will, when new, be
safe against considerably more pressure
than the safely valve is set to; but against
the dangers resulting from unequal expan-
sion ordinary boilers have no protection, q
fact not properly appreciated by either en-
gineer or the public"
HIS OWN STITCHES .-Chief-JusticeM Mans
field said to friend who having been ap-