New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-30
a SUCCESSFUL MAN AND HIS SURROUND
INGS

hh Olu mOnarchicM Countries, where titles
usurp merit and the ia famous on the same principle
as potato because the valuable part underground
nereaary Tealsh keeps up race Of drones who would
build their fortunes There born with q silver
lows and to do nothing useful either for themselves or
ther FELLOW men, TO be the passport 10 what is
called good society" Even there, some few by perse-
veTanee and energy, accumulate great wealth and
gather around them the luxuries Of e and live in sple
favored few who have descended from the bold adyen
vebtrer the interruptions soldier and the minons OF
ightier robDer, called hero or king. ...r -.
Even In France, under the consulate 1t the "a
yorto boast Of the great Napoleon that every OF his
soldiers bore In s knapsack q Marshals baton That
which ~ the renehman, was mere metaphor, s, In our
pam tdet ana inc ha6esS ooS To runs
one Of our great ones only requires the energy and
birth or accident Of name. .. ai.I.a r.'.r
To energetic man in country 1t but necessary
to deserve success and 1t will assuredly follow HonOra
bic dealings industrious application, and answering
perseverance, succeed in building up colossal fortunes
more honorable 10 their than all the hereditary
titles OF duke peer The one golden rule Is that
facetously given by Charles Lamb, Youll get fat ON
rock If you'll stick To tia muscle does"
Among the many honorable examples Of perseverance
and honorable trading leading to prncey independenee
Sehenck. Of Philadelphia For thirty years he has been
engaged IN tho manufacture OF those wordrenowned spe
clnes the seaweed Tonic Pumonc syrup ana MS Man
drake Pills Knowing the Intrinsic value OF these medic
inal preparations. and having confidence IN their value,
spared no 'Aet91' 70 SS' them INTO the T1ra T mar
At first, totally unknown. the struggle to introduce
them was an ardnous one and less energetic man
sessed what must be appreciated when fully known for
twenty-five years he kept them before the public, ber
ally expanding large sums in pushing them by OF
advertising until they became, in quarter OF this
immense continent, =" u household word" and their
names well the articles themselves, might, without
pun. be said TO be in everybodys mouth About eight
years ago the OngloOkedfOr reward began to assume
gigantic proportions and he finds himself In possess
sion OF magnificent fortune with the inclnations and
taste enjoy its advantages and extend the Inequalities
within Its power 10 numerous circle OF firm friends and
acquaintance
Looking back space Of thirty years to the hum
BILE period, whom the Seaweed Tonic prepared in
solitary barrel. aud now gazing upon the magnificent
almost endless quantities. he may well feel proud OF the
results OF perseverance ana fair trading.
the leading tonic Of the day, the Seaweed stands
without rival The large building which, now.
architectural beauty and attraction equals anything else
IN the City OF BrOthery Love has become too confined.
and the next Spring will erected the northeast
ner OF sixth aud Atchsts marble building tOl ne car
ryDg on OF his Immense trade echpsng IN magmhcehce
all other stores.
In his laboratory every Improvement known to modern
science employed and the steam machine. with eceen-
drake Pills. is curiosity Of mechanical deXterty Tor
tightening the labor Of man.
manner OF using great estate; whether the long
years OF accumulation have dried up the higher qualities
Of Fortune show that the blind Goddess has for
slowed IL where II will be wOrthly used. Dr. sehcnek
and the railroad leading from Philadelphia 90 New
York, built himself country residence or summer re-
luXures OF art and nature which make the chief blessings
OF life. II Il one OF the hnest residences near the Della
ware; erected "a Of $4,000 and surrounded by
farm of 30 acres In magnificent state OF cnltya
ton The situation Is picturesque the location healthy
and here the successful man OF business, in the
bosom OF ainiable family, enjoys his otiih cum
dignitqfe, proudly conscious that no owes All 10
his own energies The whole place reveals the mau
OF wealth, refined by culture and hne taste Con.
seryatores In which are treasured all the rartes OF
Flora both of temperate and torrd zones garden
which Adam, In his innocence, might nave cOFeteu
barns stables buildings. and agricultural machinery Of
the most approved STYLE horses, unexceptonabie
carriages aud stock OF the most expensive breeds me
supcrntended by the best gardener te best coac
man. and the best farming steward in the United states
The farm Is within ring FENCE ana inc inherent lOs
separated by the most approved fences Inc whole
is so beautifully titled and free from weeds as to lie be-
fore the parlor windows map OF beauty ana care on
tho river hard by rides like swan splendid yacht or
which he Is himself captain. and can steer to miracle
ON portion OF the gronud he eonemplates making
private tlsh pond which VIII ada much TO lae attrac
tiveness OF the place
the house, where the host aud his lady, with
one aDae daughter and two sons prepared to give
An odfashoned quilting ia taking place. for you must
remember that these none OF your tangled folks
who APO OF thB nrSOcratic absurdity, but
the genuine old Eastern stripe, who make you at home
ia mnuto aud by their and heartness remove the
stranger" feeling Mt word. Within taste regns SUI
prene and without the ostentatlous display, thing
Is OF the choicest and most costly character carved furni'
ture ratc glass richly chased ~ plate pic
lures by the old and modern masters library OF books
gorgeous IN true calf aud Turkey morocco al arranged
with an cNqnisito eye for harmony and all seemingly
without stralning after effect Here We were welcomed.
aud here with the proprietor his son Hay
ward worthy chip OF the old block and the hospitabe
lady OF tho house. felt what happy home aud cheerful
covcre could do Separated from the house Is private
billiard ROOM where parties relax from seyerer cares
and enjoy az leisure In the king Of games.
I'm addition this palace built aud fitted by the hands
OF the commercial enterprise and deserved success Dr.
schenck has the city his Winter residence high
stoop marble house. filed with every comfort, appliance
and modern improvement Thus lives the proprietor OF
the leading family medicines Of the day, and the founder
unaided, OF a colossal fortune.
Hale and hearty, IS OF age, long life, We trust
IL vet before him. during which lac may enjoy all those
comforts aud luIurcs which he has 80 fortunately ac'
qured and richly deserves Our visit TO his place Is a
green spot in lfes history and we shall always remem-
Der with pleasure the odfashoned hospitality we eX'
peronced at schencks station.
Davenport Iowa Democrat