Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-04
SUCCESS IN LIFE.
Sound Advice to Young Men by Gen.
Cutcheon and Mr.. b. III. Warner.

Cutcheon and Mr.. b. H. Warner.
TWO ABLE ADDRESSES DELIVERED IN THE Y.M c A
ROOMS LAST EvENINs-PLESTY OF oPpoRru.
MITES FOR YOUNG MEN WHO KNOW HOW TO DC
ANY ONE THING WELL.
There was a large audience Of young men
gathered in the parlors of the YIN CA las,
evening to listen to two very interesting ad.
dresses. The first was by Gen. B. NJ Cutcheon
member Of Congress from Michigan, who spoke
on The essentials of character necessary to
success in life." Gen. Cutcheon's address was
an earnest appeal to young men to form strong
Christian characters early in life. "Give me
the making of young mans character until he
is twenty-four years DID," said the Representa-
tive, land can tell you with almost absolute
certainty what his destiny will be. Be honest.
do not like the phrase honesty is the best
policy. for it has a sordid aspect; yet must
say believe the phrase is a true one. Let us
rather say honesty stands for manhood. Char
acter Is destiny. Every man makes his own
destiny"
BUSINESS POINTERS" Fon YOUNG MEN.
Mr.. b. II. Warner spoke on business pointers
for young men. He said by pointers we
mean advices as to what will happen in bust
ness or on the market. Pointers as to proper
business life are always more valuable than
pointers on the market. l speak for young
men. They may be of the opinion that all the
places in business life are filed, yet can as
sure them that opportunities for business sue
cess are ten times more numerous and tempt
ing than ever before. What with the railroads
telegraph, type writer and the many other
means of simplifying business methods, there
are
PLENTY OF PLACES FOR YOUNG MEN
with push and energy and grasp of these Ia
bor-saving machines. Fully q quarter of my
time is occupied with hearing the requests of
applicants for business positions, yet you would
be surprised to know how poorly equipped the
majority of them are. They may have a good
general education. but they are not good at
any one thing. They want to make their own
terms and then have an easy job while their
employer is teaching them the business Men
want easy places at first. If a banker should
advertise for young man to fill an
easy position in bank, with a good salary, he
would have 1000 answers yet if he should
mention plenty of work and small salary to
begin with doubt If he would have twenty.
Young men are likely, while waiting for large
opportunities, to let the small ones slip by
them. Let me advise you
TO GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY
nearest you, however small, and the large ones
will come in their turn. Adapt yourself to your
circumstances and your work will be success.
Cultivate honesty. That is the foundation of
all success. man of genius without honesty
Is the most dangerous member possible in a
community. Talent gets tripped up, but hon
esty marches a full course. Have courage.
THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY
is in the hands of young men, and they must
originate and devise our great enterprises
Do not go into any scheme simply because there
is money in it. Have higher ideal of success.
Get into some business where you can benefit
others as well as yourself and you will reap adj
vantages greater than mere dollars and cents.
Character is the main thing, yet let me say that
character is not built without effort. Do not
sell or debase yourself for the sake Of gain in
business. Many men fail again and again, yet
build up great future because they retain
their character and the respect of their fellow
men. Do not get discouraged. Whatever you
enter into carry through with all your might
and whatever you may do do not be a halfway,
mllk-and-water man. Have system; exercise a
little self-de1ial; show consideration for others
and your life will be a success; it will be the
sweeter and it will help to sweeten the lives of
others"