Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-12-02

The Oxford Eagle prints the follow
ing excellent article on Enthusiasm"
that Is worthy of reproduction in every
paper in the State. A certain amount
of enthusiasm is absolutely necessary
To carry out a proposition Of any char
acter, and the necessity for it is well
defined in the Eagles article;
"A hey or girl, man or woman, with
enthusiasm for honest work or worthy
cause, is an inestimable power In the
world for good. All down the ages Of
the past, it has been enthusiasts who
have given the world inventions, made
discoveries of continents, explored un-
known regions and led the procession
in scientific research.
"There is scarcely any one so stupid
or Indifferent as to be devoid of en-
,husiasm upon some subject. IL may
be only for hunting fishing or pleasure,
yet it indicates possibility Of rousing
an interest in other things. Parents
and teachers may have the strongest
and most lasting influence upon child
by awakening and directing enthusiasm
in acquiring knowledge which will be
helpful in future life work.
I'm the choosing Of a profession or
calling, the one in which we can mani
fest enthusiastic interest Is in ninety
nine cases in a hundred the one in which
we can achieve success and distinction.
He who takes so little interest in his
work as 10 apologize for it, may well be
Stunned as an employer or employee,
for his handiwork can never attain for
the best.
"The great power of enthusiasm lies
not only In what one individual can ac-
complish, but in the fact that others
are inspired by contact with the en-
thusiast. This should induce us to seek
out the work best suited to our capaci-
ties and so persistenty cultivate an en-
thusiasm for it that it will become CON
tagious, and Others will catch the habit
of throwing heart and soul into the per-
formancc of every duty.
when we find our most cengenial
sphere of action, and eater upon our
work with the strenuous zeal, we may
expect revolution IN both manual and
mental work which will tell for pro-
grcss, prosperity and the uplifting Of
mankind. Value enthusiasm above
silver and gold, for it is the handspring
of success to the individual as well as
the nation
Mississippi should be proud Of the
fact that oar people have been fore
most in standing by the wishes of the
Southern Cotton Association. The
farmers of the State have uniformly
stood by the organization in its efforts
TO assist the planter in projecting him
self against the sIhculatnrs and combi-
nations formed for his Nndoing. One
nf The ably edited papers of the State,
and one that has not at all times agreed
with the Association, has the following
10 say concerning the excellent action
ol our people toward the body:
'ln this State almost alone, have the
farmers endeavored to stand by the
recommendation of the Southern Cot
ton Association in the matter OF slowly
mark"ting their crops, thus maintain
Sns to as great an extent as possible,
the price always reduced hy rapid de-
livery. This We attribute TO the wise
and conservative methods and manage
ment of Hon. Walter Clark, president
of the Mississippi Division of the Asso-
citation, reinforced by the exceptionally
solvent and independent condition Of
our producers. Ny
The reference TO Mr.. Clark is timely
and well taken. He is the right man
in the right place as far as Mississippi
is concerned, but there are great mum
bers who believe, and that number is
being largely augmented from day To
day, that he should be at the head of
the association. Under his guidance it
is believed that the association would
be made as effective in other States as
in Mississippi, and that in short time
the body would be the powerful inilu-
ence in behalf OF the farmer that it is
intended to be. We sincerely hope
that the friends of Mr.. Clark will pre-
sent his name and elect him president
OF the whole organization, and feel con-
fident that no mistake will be made.
Winona gave highly creditabe
chrysanthcmum show recently which
demonstrated beyond the shadow of u
doubt that there is money in the bust
ness for those who engage in it at
Winona The royal flowers were said
to be as large and beautifully formed
as those grown anywhere, and were pro-
ducod with little trouble and expense.
Choice rysanthemums command u
good price on the market and the de-
mand is increasing yearly Crystal
Springs, Haalehurst, Bonneville and
other Mississippi towns have grown
them for years and found the industry
u aprofmbe one. There is every reason
why other sections should fall in line
and share in the profits that are sure
to follow. jackson offers great induce
ments for the location of such farm,
and the man to take up the project and
carry it through would no doubt reap
u rich harvest of dollars.
There is money in the poultry busi-
ness for the man who knows how to
handle the business. Chickens and
eggs are sky-high in prices and the
supply is not near equal to the demand.
Investigate the proposition and get on
the ground floor.
In Mississippi the worthy young man
may not have any fear of failure from
lack of opportunities. The demand for
honest and competent men is greater
now than it nas ever been in the history
of the State. The young man who
applies himself soberly and diligently
viii find no difficulty in securing recog-
milton of his virtues,
The writer has been counseled as to
the sale of several pieces OF newspaper
property in Mississippi, and parties de-
string to enter the business will be fur
nished with the address of parties de-
string to sell upon receipt of letter
with stamped envelope for reply.
Since the removal of quarantine re-
strictions Greenyille is recording a
wonderful revival Of business and build
ing activity. The Delta metropolis is
hustling for all there Is in it.
Secretary Wood of the Cotton AS
sociation said recently in speech that
If all the flour bought in the South was
bought in sacks instead of barrels, a
million bales of cotton additional an
nually would he required to supply the
sacks. Then let's all buy flour in
sacks so long as tie material used Is
CT on our principal proauct.