The Washington herald., 1907-07-08

Chicago, July John D. Rockefeller,
regarded by most people as the richest
man in the world. believes that the op-
p0rtuuiues for acquiring wealth in this
country are greater than ever before.
The present prosperity. in his opinion.
viii continue and increase.
That was the parting message OF the
oil king TO Chicago. after one of the most
eventfUi days i1 his interesting history.
1t was in the train shed of the La sale
street station. a few inmates before Mr..
Rockefeller departed last night for Cleve-
land. where he VIII spend his sixty
eighth birthday, ard participate in a golf
tournament tomorrow.
His last minutes i'm Chicago were pass
ed In the center Of a group Of newspaper
men. to whom he had C0urteously denied
interviews, except IN brief installments.
during his days sofoum I'm the city
DO you believe the present prosperity
Of the country viii cent.nue?' Mr.. Rock
efelier was asked. after he had declined
10 say anything about Standard Oil.
Before I answer that question" Mr..
Rockefeller replied. -qet me ask y ~
you men save any money? I am
about IT, I am sincere or does
citeme1t and fascination Of your Ii
and night work. always on the aui
prevent you from any systematic
10 saveg"
Reporters Arc prOsperous
These reporters were quite a pros
lot. 20 hear them tell IT,
Il have bought two town lots" sa
Good. Excellent commented
Rockefeller. Real estate is a &c
vcstment"
Il manage to save 5000 OF 500 a
some years" said another.
'I am glad 60 hear IT," reptile
Rockefeller. Men, I want % te
that systematic saving and self
with a good deal OF hard work.
foundation for every large fortune.
has been my experience"
Newspaper men don't receive
enough salaries to save any money
served one Of the speDders.
IN reply TO this Mr.. Rockefeller
the parable Of the newsboy who b
come a great railroad man.
Relates Experience.
Not long ago on one Of ny r
journeys said the oil king. 7
jolly, roUnd-faced looking mamie
face like you" he said to one
/ reporters. who asked me II
bered him. I could not place hir
as soon as he mentioned his n,
recalled all the circumstances.
TO be little Tommy O'Brien. he said
/ sold the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Now he's general manager OF a
Western railroad"
/ Six or seven Cleveland citizens.
/ them a man with a reddish bearu and
rough clothes. who knew Mr.. Rockefeller,
! crowded up at this moment 10 shake
/ hands with him.
You ask If the present prosperity OF
/ the country IS 20 continue" said the oil
king, after the interruption
/ 4 will say TO you men that the oppor-
tuni.ies for acquiring a wealth or a SIM
| pie competency are greater in this coun-
/ try than ever before,
Cites improvements.
THE improvement Of transportation
facilities. advancement along scientific
lines. the development Of machinery. and
/ system and organization all tend 10 in
crease general prosperity.
| "The average citizen OF to-day IS en-
1 jOying the luxury of the rich man OF yes
| tcrday. The average citizen Of to-mor-
row will be enjoying the lUxuries of the
wealthy man Of to-day. Prosperity viii
! continue. and viii increase
Don't fear, or envy those who progress
/ or push ahead. We all get the benefits.
/ No one can get ahead unless you and
/ YOU designating each reporter by
/ friendly poke in the ribS) get the benefit"