Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 March 1885 — Glittering Wealth. [ARTICLE]

Glittering Wealth.

Do you see that elegant mansion with the fountain in front, the spacious grounds around it, the diamond-studded door knob, the gold steps, and the silver sidewalk leading to the nickelplated hen-heuse? Yes, I perceive that magnificent palace. Do you also behold the barn shingled with rubies, the wood-shed with damask curtains, the stately grove of magnolias, Abo vast conservatory filled with countless plants and perfumed flowers imported from every clime, the liveried servants and elegant carriages, the variety of beautiful animals in the park, the $60,000 swans floating gracefully around in the pond filled with cologne? Yes, I observe these beautiful things. To whom do these gorgeous luxuries belong 1 ? O, they are the property of a porter on a Pullman sleeping car. He started in the business poor but honest. In three years he earned enough at his profession to surround himself with these luxuries. What salary does he receive? Twelve dollars a month and boards himself. How much does his board cost him ? . Eleven dollars and 75 cents. Thus by carefully handling the savings of his princely salary he has purchased all these grounds and luxurious luxuries. Does he own anything else ? Yes, he is the owner of two or three railroads and sixteen members of Congress; Let us take tbe first train for Cbicago and apply to the magnanimous Pullman Sleeping Oar Company for situations as porters. — Chicago Ledger. s