Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-07-14
ENTHUSIASM AS A FACTOR.

When it comes to accomplishing things
whether that be III commercial sense strictly,
or whether the object is to arouse, wider inter-
est in the mining resources Of any one section,
the factor of enthusiasm is one that must be
given great weight.
Enthusiasm a firm belief III the merits OF
the proposition, accompanied by an intense de-
sire to advance its interests, must always be
present, else the presentation will be cold and
lifeless, carrying no conviction, and even, per-
haps, arousing spirit OF contempt.
In this sense enthusiasm may be considered
as practically synonymous with 'boost mas
much as the who has the spirit of enthusi-
assn will always boost" for the advancement of
his interests and of those associated with him.
1t is evident therefore, that in trying to
arouse interest in the mines of any given section,
there must first be awakened spirit OF enthusl-
asm a strong belief in the real worth OF the
properties and clear perception of their profit
making possibilities First must enthusi-
assn amongst those most closely connected per-
sonally in touch, it may be- then will those at
distance become imbued with the idea that
this particular district is the one place where
profit may be realized from mining operations.
This fact is stated i'll the following manner
by the Valdez Miner, of Valdez Alaska. in which
section considerable interest is being manifested
through the opening up of valuable lode mines,
following the eary-day placer period
eve venture the broad statement that
the majority of the people of Valdez do
not realize the vast wealth of mineral
which is available and which in reality
lies at their very doors. And perhaps
this may account somewhat for the COM
parative lack of interest among mining
investors.
IF we do not ourselves know what
have in mining way, how can we
hope to secure the necessary capital, with
nut JUh mir tiac
idle and non-productive?
9 A primary lesson therefore must be
learned by the people of Valdez is the pre-
vailing conditions in Valdez and the enor-
nous possibilities which are and have for
some time BEEN dormant, principally for
want of interest and enthusiasm on the
part of Valdez people themselves
Enthusiasm is essential in mining
throughout all its various stages from the
time the prospector hits the trail to hunt
golden treasure 1t was enthusiasm
which made Leadville and it was enthusi-
which made Cripple Creek Goldfeld
and Tonopah, and the others of our great
camps. 1t is the lack of enthusiasm
which is the reason why some camps to-
day are not as active and prosperous as
the physical showing Of their mines and
prospects actually warrant. And the dis
covery of solid gold in new section that
did not engender the necessary enthusi-
asm, would not help much the CONNER
cial interests of the Valdez district
Herein may lie secret as to why some
camps are not so active as in past years Wher
enthusiasm begins to die out there may follow
feeling that the mines are worked out. anc
when such is the case, decided slowing dowr
Of all activities must result
Awaken and maintain enthusiasm for in thi.
lies the secret of advancement