Pacific Christian messenger., September 13, 1877, Page 3, Image 3

PACIFIC CHRISTIAN MESSENGER, THURSDAY, SEPT, 13,
1877
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RapicF Growth of the Railroad. Schenectady and Troy; the Utica and 1 a candidate for door keeper of the
Schenectady ; the Syracuse and Utica; i House.
In 1840 it has been climated that) ’ the Rochester and Syracuse; the Buf­
[Enter candidate, who supposes the
our yearly average"'Bt’ railroad- cons j falo and Lockport; the Mohawk \al- ! Judge to be a inenilier ]
- const ructio n was ubaut 500 utile s - -In
the Snww nnd Utica di re ct ; I J U a NI>II>ATB.—H vou please, sir. 1_
1850 this average had ojereased to the Buffalo and Rochester ; the Rocn- wish to be elected <lof»r-keeper of the
1500. In 1860 it was nearly 10,000, ester, L-ockport, and Niagara Falls. House, and if you will be so good aZi i
and in 1871 it was stated- that enter- The simple statement of the name» of to vote for me I #ill try to------”
prises requiring an expenditure nf; these roads show how local and frag­
JUDGE.*-^ Take a seat',; «ir, and I
$800,000,000, and involving the con- | mentary was the early growth of the will examine, you ”
struction of 20,000 miles of- railroad, railway. There was no conception , C andidate .—“ Yes, sir, if you
■were in actual jroerits of accomplish­ then of trunk-lines. Th« ver\’ knowl- please."
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ment. In 1872 the ’aggregate capital edge of the toporgraphv of the West,
J udge
“ Have you ever
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of the railroads of the United States- as the term is understood to-day, was been a dooi-keeper f”
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which were estimated to embrace one- as vague, almost,as at tne time .of the . C andidate ,—*'5>o, sir; but J trust j
half of the railroads of the civilized settlement'of Afnerica, when the char­ by your vote aud ——”
world, was stated to Amount to the ters’of fhc colonies were described as
J uimie .—rtHave
. «-* * j-Vm
■ ever been in-
sunt of 03,159,42.1,057, their gross rev­ extending from the' Atlaptic.to the structed in'the rewjumsible and ardu-
enue being 8473,211'055.
South Sea; or, as witli < 'onnecticyt-, to oustdutieH of door-keeping
Thus within forty years, within ft’
C andidate .—” No, sir, but 1 won l< r
little more than a generation, this
like to be.”
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enormous amount of wealth had, os it
J udge .-—" Have you ever attended
were, been cryatctl from nothing.
lectures on door-keeping I”
h ; *rc is proablv twenty times more
CANDDfATK.—" Why, no, I never"1
“ What is Life.” - ■*
wealth than was ‘ obtained by the
heard
of any.”.
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“ conqnistadores" of the sixteenth~ The following well prepared article
JUDGE/afrrnlyj.—“ Have you ever i
century at the time of the discovery on tike Subject of Life, we clip from reatl-a book on the science of door­
of America, when all Europe was the •Sucrunw’nfo Ayriculturi^t, and keeping
■ made wild by the stories .of untold commend it to the perusal of old and
C andidate . “ I never did. 'ir; but
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gild ill the new found World. The 'Young:
P would, if
’
“ What is life ? IIow. is it spent ?
difference in the method of its Acqui-
J udge .—“Have never conversed
,
sition may roughly indicate the prog­ Man is ushered into this world with- I i with one who haa read such a book ?” 1 i
ress, made in two centuries toward the ont any accountability on his part for
C andidate .—“ No, sir; but 1 cer­ I
organization of labor. The Spanish his birth or creation. The majority of tainly will.” — _ .
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conquerors decimated the flotuishiiig men live for themselves alone, in
J udge
“ 1) o you not
countries they obtained possession of selfish struggle for superiority and see, sir, that you have not a single
by the sword, and making slaves of wealth, constantly trampling npomthc I qualification fcr the office ?”
the natives, actually exterminated interests and the feelings of others-
[Exit candidate, resolved to go
life
be,
and
how
^pthem in many of tbe West India Is­ How different . would
[
home
and give it up.]—E ditors
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lands by'their enforced labor in the jnuch ♦ more pleasure and. happiness DiutWER, in Harptr’e Magazine for
mines. The -advent of the railroad wou\l there l>e in this world, if each September.
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has made the settlement of’the whole lived a true and noble lii»; careful of
The Time to Eat Fruit.
West possible, and raised the produc­ the interest and of the fee iags of
The earlier in the div fruits art- i
tion of. cereals in the United States tliose'yvith whom he came in contact,
eaten
-the better, «.They should.be I
and
lived
constantly
in
the
presence
?
• for the year 1872, a-Cording to the
Let
ns.
pause
and
inquire,
”
How
are
ripe,
fresh
and perfect, and if eaten in
Agricultural Jlep&rtnient, to the enor­
we
passing
our
lives'.''
Whom
are
we
their
natural
state, it is -almost im­
mous total of T,656,798,100 bushel».
living
for
?
Wlmt
good
are
we
doing
?
possible
to
take
too much. Their -
.
.Witlt.such a rapid growth of the
When
life
’
s
flame
has
expired,
and
we
healthful
qualities
depend, on their
railroad <-ia. it wti< naturally to Li-
expected that every thing connected rfre numbered with the dead,
f
■ will the ripe acidity, but if sweetened with
with it has npt, been .conducted in the world feel a good -effect. an<L a Bene­ sugar the acidity is not' only neutral- '
These iied, But tUe stomach is tempted to-
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most orderly manner possible. Peo­ ficial influence from our lite
ple learning by experience are apt to are questions it would be well to receive more than it can digest, and if
make miatakes, and when an entire ¡»onder. How lew of us improve the cream is taken with them, the 'later '■
jlition is simultaneously passing benefit of the passing hours. Perhaps of digestion .is increased. No liquid
through the same ‘educational process there is not one of us who can sincere­ 1 of any description should be drank i
ef culture, it can not be expected to ly declare that he is now living in a within an hour alter eating fruits, nor
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reach perfection at the first attempt. i ■ satisfactory, manner, though most o? 'should anyrfwig else be catch within ;
There was no precedent by which the us intend to do so presently. The two or three' hours thus time being |
railroad should be governed,noy which i scholar is waiting until ljls school allowed for them to.pass out of the .
the people could consult for guidance l j days are over; ’the youth till he is' of stomach, the system derives from
in dealing with it. The turpike and age; the artist until he becomes more them all their enlivening, cooling and
canal were as incompetent precedents skillful; the clerk till he can claim a aperient influences. The great rule
as the games of children would be for larger salary; .t^e physician till he is, eat fruits and berries while fresh,
the serious business of their, after life. can obtain a practice. Some are look­ ripe and perfect, in their natural
And as the railroad lias had to- create ing foiward to a change of place or state, without eating or drinking any­
its own engineers, competent to deal occupation; some to assume new thing for at least two hours after­
with the new problems of construc­ responsibilities; some to enjoy more ward. With these restrictions, fruits
tion it has introduced, so has it had leisure. Then they will begin to live may be eaten in moderation during
’ to originate its own financial meas­ in earnest, but now life is a kind of the day and without getting tired of (?•
ures ; and it was inevitable that tbe makeshift—a time to be passed through them, or ceasing to be benefited by
criticism of a larger experience might ns an avenue to the future; to be them during the whole 'easen.
Justly find fault with the mistakes of valued not for its own sake, but only
Oratorical Blunders.
both. Were the problem to-day pre­ foi that to which it leads. Meantime
sented to the country, with the knowl­ life is fast flitting away, habits are
It was a Frenchman—the famous
edge that we have upon railroad mat­ being formed, character for good or Carlino—who, contentedly laying his
ters, to furnish anew a system of evil is being built. Who ean tell head upon a large stone jar for a
railroad transportation as competent which part of life is important, which pillow, replied to one who inquired if
— for our industrial needs as that we is to be the fullest and richest, which it were not rather hard, “ Not at all,
now-have, there is no doubt an. ar­ will offer the best opportunities ? Or, for I have stuffed it with hay.” It
rangement would be made very differ­ rather, who can declare any part was an American lecturer who
ent from any now existing. The ex­ unimportant, insignificant or mean­ solemnly said one evening, " Parents,
isting system was not constructed to ingless ? Each day is a life in itself, you may have children; or, if not,
meet the needs of the present course full of Vital import to him who seeks your daughters, may have.” It was a
If it is despised, ignored or German orator who, warming with
of trade, but for totally different ne­ it
wasted,
so much of life is lost; noth­ his subject, exclaimed, “ There is no
cessities. At the same time,but for the
ing
can
make up for it ; no future, man, woman or child in the house
advent of the railroad, the trade which
however
brilliant, can ev&-^compen­ who has airived at the age of fifty
now finds itself hampered for want of
facilities would never have existed. sate us. Let us then, while planning years, but What has felt the truth
Nons of the trunk lines, which are the for the future, beware how we slight thundering through their minds for
only reliance for bringing to the At­ the present The now is all we can centuries.”
lantic coast the grain crop of the West, be sure of. We may not live to see
A Refined Man.
were designed for this work. At the the future of which we dream, or the
period of their construction there was plans we lay, for they may be frus­
A refined man is ncvet “loud” in
no settled West, and no grain crop to trated, but the good we do to-day can his dress, for refinement is always
transport. They were built to con­ never be obliterated.”— Farmer.
allied to simplicity and a judicious
nect other ¡mints, and to supply other
and tasteful employment of thv means
needs. The facte in tho construction
of the good and happiness which it
AQjvll Service Examination.
of the New York Central will show
has at command. It seeks to divest
In these dayB, when civil service itself of superfluities, and aspires con­
readily. This line. betWen Albany
and Buffalo, consisted originally of reform is agitating the bosom of tbe tinually to the utmost possible
various smaller roajls, built for local politician, it may not be out of place purity. Refinement leads to personal
needs; and consolidated in 1853. The to present, for the consideration of cleanliness and elegant neatness good
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consolidation
agreement was en- aspirants for place at Washington, the taste Mnd simplicity. Needless dis­
tered in to by the following roads: following dialogue that occurred some play and bashfulncss are alike repug­
The Albany and 8chenectady; the years ago between Judge C------ made nant to its spirit.
WHITNEY & HOLMES
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rpHE above Inxtrnment» contain all the improvement» found in
First Clnas Organs,
Many of which are n«ed exclusively by n». They have IMFRQVED
, yWELL,. IMPROVED B .LLOWS, PATENT REED and SQUND,
ING BOARDS. IMPROVED REEDS. VALVES, aud STOP ACTION,
with KEYS of the FINEST IVORY, IVORY- FRONTS. SOLID EBONY
SIIAi;PS„CI.OTHED MORTISES, BRASS OVIDE PINS, ENGRAVED
IVORY STOPS PEDALS, enrpeded in rich deeiguH, Ac.
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We manufacture lint one ela*» of work, and one of- onr fNSTRU MENTIS
1» in general respect» equal to another, a« far as its capacity goes. The
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same .
Smootlr, Flnisliins Voicing c.ncl
37’ixa.o Action ,
Which are so satisfactory to good players, will be fonn.l in every Organ
upou onr list, the difference in price being regulated, by the capacity of
the Instrument, and tLie difference in the Style and Ornameutatiou of the
ease. Every Instmiuent fully warranted. Send for Price List.
' A few good" Age tits «anted.’ For further information address
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J, U. R.OBBIATS,
_ ■ Portland,
Agent for Oregon and Washington Territory.;
These Organs took the Fir^t Premium at the Oregon
State Fair, 1876.
Il U N1) REDS
SEWING MACHINES
KB SALT, VHOLXSALI ATS UTAH,
AT Mt-SQCX FiUSC.
'C-VRED
DAILY
The beet and latest improved for
every variety of work, including
THE FLORENCE 9:
ÖF
to long the leading Family Sew­
ing Machine on the Pacific Coast,
its superior qualities are too well
known to require further recom­
mendation.
.
the best straight needle Machine
in the market, has a great deal ot
room under the arm, is very light­
running and substantial
ALSO,
FLORENCE CO&L OIL STOVES
FOB COOKING AND HEATING.
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Persons desiring business, deal­
ers, and all others wishing Sewing
Machines, either for Cash or on
Installments, should send for cir­
culars and terms to
SAMUEL HILL,
No. 19 New Montgomery Street,'
BAN FRAXCISCO,
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Liberal prices allowed for old
Machines in exchange for new.
7-9-8m
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Æ O L I A N .
Tbv proprietor» take nleaauro in calling at
ention tit their heantifofiimpi ove-l
“OMAN”
REED ORGAN,
believing it to be the best Parlor Vmd Orchea
tral Organ mannfiictnrcl. Th« pe-feoed
Reed» in thia imtrnnteut ar, tnned and voiced
with the nin:oat care, and, in cnnjuocuoa with
the improved feed Ctudui-Cr. pivtluce a «weet,
pore and powerful ccl A,
SUPE i F b ’ c ’ASES,
-or—
NEW AND ELEGANT .DESIGNS,
Mannfaetnred of Black Walnut, fluiahed in Oil.
with French Walnnt Panel» and maaaiva Orna­
ment», forming fine »pecimcne of Cabinetwork.
THE HANDSOMEST AND BEST.
Before buying an inferior inatrnmot at a
fabnleua price ON TIME, write and ascertain
the prino of a rapermr one kXJIt CASH
Xiniatm. Churehe«, Teacher». Sunday School«,
Lodge», «de., ahoild aoud (letup for price lial
aud dhrevunrv,
RHEUMATISM,
BY THE
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HRf:uto:Tic. c t»at
* This HLQt/Hft rit i# sV^t’rii'i .¡ b ;>
w n evi ieiu-v
the p
s- iou < f ihe Agehis
ia th.- x.iitpr < f rutin.- •'us h^iinutiHAls iron .
p.'»t kh IF.- ik in ajj tl:,- w.J' -
lite, and
pArUciUiiiJy iirtiu H<»n;e <»f uur rt.okt
ttixl trustworthy fiiiuiiiee.'
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* III IJIOND KHI-I JIATIC
: .
Ct HE.
In it» hh»nry. this mvalnable IL-didne or
/■iipi^s the in,Mt honorable position jw»tdble for
any remedy to attain. A tew year» > mt-e it «a»
known only to the friends and neighbotk and
patients of the proprietor, and alwavs sought
for l>v thorn whenever troubled with Rheu­
matism. ami in this way came io tbe notice of
ptiVsici uis generally, mill through their favor
aide expression, am] its acknowledged value as
a Rheumatic Remedy, the demai,d fer it be
crime ao freq-ient and urgent at to-oHige itr
proprietor to increase hi« theiliiies for its mann
factor«. Its repiitation rapidly-extended, and
mon orders, lettnra of enquiry, letter» of
thanks, and Oertidi-ates of praise were daily
reaeived f.-om all sections of the United States
and Canada, and in thia wav. op a busts of its
merit alone—unaided by ’’trick» of trade" or
special efforts—it has risen to its present envi­
able p-witioo. Wherever intrcduced it lias re­
ceived- the most flanenng prefeiem-e in tbe
treatment of all rhenmatic complaint«. In this
we are really grateful and Lapp», not alone be­
cause enr medicine finds reedy sale, and is
consequently profitable to ua i.e'tuiy this, but
be-mnse we open a new field in me'i’eal science,
and cure at once what tbe beat medical practi­
tioners have for ages fonnd ao diftirnlt even to
relieve. We fill enlace heretofore nnoccnried.
We relieve the suffering «nd minister to God’«
poor : we restore the laboring men to tbe use
of hi« injured limb«, and save him scores oi
time» its coat in doctor s bills ■ we rarrv eon-
tentruest and gladness into the home of U m
afflicted, and conseqnently aie remembered bw
millions of grateful souls.
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cases sometimes one or two doses
an...’«. In tne Hfot< chrr-nic <-a»e« it is sure to
jive W by the Bae of fonr or five bottles. By
' tula efficient and simple remedy, hnndreds o’f
dollars are eared to those who ran least afford
to throw it away, as surely it i( by the purchase
of nselcaa prescriptions.
This medicine is for sale bv al) Druggists
tKjrmghont the United Htates and Canada. If
it happens thyt vonr Druggist has not got it in
stock, ask him to send for it to
“ j EOLIAN” organ co »
SS Hanover 8t., Boston.
General Agents for the U. 8.
on to
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r.. ri. ncati. rw« Motn««.
nit'HlRl)«)« A CO., at. Unll.
VVLLKH A PlLLItn, Chicago.
fl-24-ly
WASHINGTON, N. J.
MRS. BOHRER’S
GREAT OREGON’ REMEDY
® 275.00
PARLOR ORGAN EARNED BY A
LADY IN TWO WEEKS.
Canvaeeera Wanted, male w femal« 8pUn-
did pveminma. Larxe eaeh eoBmieMSn». No
capital required. Send 10 eon« for sample
maeax-ne and foil partic-ulav».
Addre»».
t»vs»a»n Ma->a*:W. W msi -
inoton , Nxw J kk »2».
_•al ly
SUNDAY-8CII00L SUPPLIES
AKiPr, "“"Ji 7*?1? '*P*r|euce we are
cuaMed, we think, to offer the beat Sue-
Aiy-School Papera, Uaaeaa, Reeorda
lUwanK &c., for the leagt money mwi |
ole. hnninlew «ent free to any a<lJre«A.
This tiew medicine (a purely vegetable and 1»
harmless to Ute moat delicate connfitntion. B
purifies the blood, give» tone and vigor to tbe
general system, while it soothes th® Inn«»,
causing them to throw off all unhealthy
secretions. An it act« on the blond tt will H _
found very useful in all rcr'ofvlana
Its pleasant taste and aootlsng eflbeta make it a
great favorite'with children ; abd for meaalea,
whooping-cough, eronp,- it., it is unequalled
by any medicine in use. It baa produced re­
markable enreav'in asthma, dyspet ait M»d
bronchitis. Try a bottle and be convit ati tliat
it is the best lung medicine in use. Price, tl
per bottle.
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^Jobn L. Murphy, Monmouth. Oregon, man­
ufacturer and proprietor for Oregon and Waah-
iotr**n Terrifoffr. For sale by (lruggiam.
generally, end wholesale by T. A_ Aavta A
Co.^and Hodge A Calef, Portland, qtegen.
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F ob tub cubs of
CONSUMPTION. COUGHS. COT DS
■ ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS. CROUP,
WHOOPING-COUGH,
And all other diseases of the throat and
lungs.
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GEO. C. aooDWH Jr»CO..
- DEALERS
will find It to their advantage to examine this
Organ. It ha» improvement» found in no other.
KJC'Be»pon»ible parties wanted to handle
them instruments in every town. Corrcepon-
denee aolieiled. ~
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ADDRESS:
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