The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-05-13

and Capabilities.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May /, 81.
The oppor,une time has arrived for
the young men of the South. They
occupy an important position to the
future development of that vast terri
tory of an inexhaustible riches. 1t is
earnestly hoped they will take right
hold of the matter, master its details
and assist in advancing the industrial
progress Of the country. In every
section, every district, every county Of
the Southarn States exist advantages
for the young man better chances
than anywhere on the face Of the
globe. During the past few years
large numbers Of young men surren-
dered their interests in the South
went into other and, as they believed
then, broader fields for the employ
ment of their talents and capabilities.
That movement Of the young men, as
we'll as others, has reached a Conclu
sion. No more is the South sending
people to aid in trying to build up
other sections. We have reached a
full realization OF the fact that the
South POSSESSES superior advantages
over all other sections for the utiliza
ton Of our native talent, as we'll as
that of other sections. We not only
have room for ali of our own people,
but several million of desirable imm-
grants. The young men of the South
ern cities and towns are rapidly
awakening to their duty and privilege,
and are casting about for some avenue
through which they can assist in the
development of their respective locali
ties. Young mems business leagues
are being organized, immigration and
improvement societies started and
successfully oficered by young men,
business enterprises are being estab-
lished by young men, farms opened by
young men, factories located and
managed by young men, and gener-
ally the young men of the South are
ably participating in the various impor-
tant functions which will bring pros
perity and improvement to that Sec
ton. These young men who are pre-
pairing to come South from the North,
are the future business men of that Sec
ton. The South is being shaped by
these people, and the activity mani
tested and the experience gained by
the young men of to-day forms no
minor part in the success of the South.
They are disciplining their abilities
to take up and fill the places they
must necessary be called upon to oc-
cupy.
1t is the duty Of each AMI every
young man of the South TO have his
proper position in this matter and un-
falteringly take hold of the opportu-
nifty, using ali honorable means to bet
ter his condition. He Is entitled to a
position in the commercial as we'll as
social avenues q! the South, and that
position is lu,l what he himself makes
it. The stranger, the homeseeker, the
tourist is attracted to a section by the
activity of the people IN placing be-
fore them the spe; al advantages Of that
section, and til lung men are cap
able of engag.i'- n an important line
OF work in tha, direction.
The West was largely settled by
young men from the East. The South's
prosperity will be greatly advanced by
the young men of the South. This
era of remarkable push and progress
on all lines Of betterment requires con
slant and intelligent effort, and our
young men are rapidly adjusting
themselves to The situation and are TO
be commended for their enterprise and
quick perception Of the necessities OF
the advanced period in which they are
living.
The young man Of to-day without
| capital or influence should realize that
there is in store for him, provided he
manlpulates his career properly,
prominen; place in the social, Com
mercal and financial connections OF
the South.
1t is hoped this circular will be Of
some service in stimulating the young
men Of the South and encourag ing
them on to prospeIo Gus and Contented
citizenship; that they will weigh the
sutjectma,ter, talk it over with their
friends and associates, and act upon
these suggestions. There is not a
community in the South that does not
possess the elements for numerous sue
cesses to the young men. Let the
young men get together, decide them
selves what they can and will do 10
promote their posllon and prospects.
Let the farmers sons study the agrl-
cultural situatlon-learn ADVANCED
modern methods; see what other sec
tlons are doing and endeavor to sur
pass them; study the markets, both do
mestic and foreign; learn how and
when to reach them and when to sell.
Let the young men oi our cities ard
towns educate themselves up to the re-
quirements OF the day. Let eve' y
young man Of the South ask himself
and answer this question, VIZ:
"What am going TO do to assist in
advancing the best interest OF the sec
ton in which live, and thereby pro-
mote my own personal interests4"
The young men Of the country trib-
utary to the Southern Railway are
> hereby advised that this company !:
interested in the welfare Of its patrons
realizing that the success Of the peo'
pie along lis lines means prosperity
for the road. A successful people
. means conten,ed people; a pros,
. | DerliiS Community means a. The SANG