The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-27

HOW TO MAhE IT.
RUSSELL SAGE. WHO HAS
ACrJNULATTD A oUE4E
FORTUNE. GIVES
his VIEWS.

who has accumulated an immense
fortune. thus gives a Herald reporter
his views of the solution OF the
problem that every man tries to
solve-how 10 make money.
II believe that any man or good
intelligence can accumulate $ for
tune, at least moderate one. BY
adopting three principle industry,
economy and patience. \ miGd
capable OF directing Que in the right
course makes success almost certain.
\ young man should start out in lie
trusting in God and resolved to
attain position OF self-dependence.
He must so conduct himself as to
command the respect and confidence
of all with whom he comes in contact.
The way in which he is regarded by
Others will have u powerful Influence
on his future. TO disregard The
opinions of others woald be to invite
failure.
"WithOut economy 10 man can
succeed even if he should be placed
in circumstances where there are
large gains. His gains would not
be lasting, for he would net be pres
pared 10 withstand reverses which
are likely to come to any one. A
man must be ready for sctbacks.
see striking illustrations in Wall
street of the lack of foresight in men.
Great displays ere made, and when
the course Of speculation changes TO
an adverse direction the money that
is ueeded to tide spectators oyer
the trouble has been dissipatej. 1t
is th6 careful, prIdent way that
makes q man master Of the situation
the controller instcau Of the fol-
lower. Tuis is true not only IN
business. but also in politics, religion
and every occupation of life.
"a man should make it point to
save. What percentage Of bis salary
or income he should put aside it is
difficult to say. Tnat should be
governed by circumstances Mems
surroundings are different, and q rule
that one could follow another could
rot. Judgment must bc exercised
in saving as well a< in spending. 1t
is safe to adYi5e q young man TO
save all be car. AMI he will find that
the saving of the d,st tQad,ed dol,
lars will teach him to save the
second, and so Oh, until be has laid
the foundation for q fortune that
may by good management be made
a large Oce. A mans health has
much to do with his success in life,
aud it behooves him to look well
after his bodily condition. Iii health
will deprive him Of energy, which he
must use to achieve success. The
young man must work on salary
until be is able to comprehend the
value Of money, and also the source
Of supply and the ease with which it
may be ssipated. He must read
books and newspapers to keep posted
on the topics of the day and the
course Of human events. 1t you Id
be we'll for him to attend debating
societies to qualify himself to stand
oa his two feet and express himself
in an intelligent manner, Learning
acquired by q young man in his own
room after his labors Of the day are
over is hare gained, aud for that
reason more lasting than the cdoca
tion acquired III the great institutions
Of culture. The young man taught
IN fashionable college is house
plant, while the Young man who
cultlvates himself is an outdoor
growt", and better able to stand a
severe drought or severe storm,
which all are subject to in the
variations OF HE.
The question Of choosing a bus
mess is a serious one. AS q rule, q
young man sho1ld adopt the calling
/ for which be has preference. Il
he has no particular choice it would
be well for him TO try diferen:
occupations until he finds one that
suits him. | 60 not counsel chang
ing about to crafty q spirit OF
uneas.ness for once q young man il
| installed in the business that he is
suited to be ought TO stick 10 1t.
have known young men who entered
employments Reluctantly, and after
a trial became fond Of them. A
Young man must be determined tC
succeed, After all there is one
greater lever, and that IS wil!-pcwer
Without it very few men succeed.