The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-18

doubt it is a dominant factor and Will
be the keystone that binds all the other
organs together. If one solitary in
stance could be produced by the oppo-
nents of phrenology where person
was known for his liberality of mind,
for his kindness and sympathy and for
his generosity who was deficient in this
region OF the brain that is SO conspic-
uously developed in our subject, ii
would be fatal blow to the science;
but the one sample has never been
found up TO date. The same amount of
benevolence in a head that was minus
those faculties that impart practical
judgment and common sense already
alluded TO. would incline its possessor
10 sell all that he had and give it to
the poor, and he would be speedily
reduced TO a condition of abject pow
erty by an indiscriminate distribution
OF everything he possessed. If, in adj
ditiCn, such a person were lacking in
cOnscientiousness, ne would then go to
the extent of stealing. if opportunity
was given. that he might crafty his
desire to beStOw gifts upon others
Whenever any one organ becomes SO.
abnormal in its development as to be
beyond the control and counteracting
influence of the others, a deceased con-
dition of the mind or 'monomania" is
the inevitable result: but in the present
the unmistakable evidence of q liberal
mind and generous disposition. there is
also a full development of acquisitive-
ness the natural function of which is
TO accumulate whatever is deemed
most desirable and to look out for
No. l.
Benevolencer therefore. under these
circumstances, and where there is so
much practical intellect, will take a
practical course, and though a legiti-
mate appeal for aid would seldom if
ever be refused, he would much prefer
to give employment and in a perma-
nent, substantial manner help a man
10 help himself. In a word he has
more sympathy than philanthropy, will
take a portion of everybody's burdens,
willing to devote time. labor and ener-
gy for their benefit, does not envy any
one of what they possess, but derives
pleasure from noting the happiness of
others. and if possible contributing to
their comfort This genial, social and
sympathetic nature will be manifested
and will enter largely into all the af-
fairs of life. whether public or private.
Even his religion viii consist more in
doing good than in saying long prayers.
Though not wanting in proper re-
spect for sacred things, and due
reverence for deity, yet he is not over
burdened with piety and is far from be-
lieving that true worship is opposed to
a full enjoyment of every legitimate
pleasure in life. He is a man wonder
fully blessed with hope, his mind rises
superior to surrounding conditions, can
always find something to be thankful
for, and is never completely VanQuiShed
or wholly discouraged. His mind is
exceedingly fruitful of ideas. and he
has that rare tact of being able to say
exactly the right thing at the right
time. There are many people who can
think of some brilliant retort or some
smart reply they might have used. long
after the opportunity has passed, but
Mr.. Savage is ready-witted, his Ian
guage flows easily, he does not seek
for large and obscure words with a
view to impress others with the extent
of his knowledge, hence he is equal to
every emergency. His sermons Will be
full of hope and forgiveness, viii en-
courage and advise rather than con-
denim. and wherever ne is. will exert a
cheerful influence. 1t would be absurd
to expect and impossible to obtain a
gloomy. depressing and morose DISPOSE
ton from one who has so much hope
so much benevolence. friendship and
mirth with relatively speaHng), so
little combativeness. Such a man
could not be very harsh. to say moth
ing of being cruel. and as a father will
be indulgent TO a fault.
His social qualities are very strong.
is extremely fond of intellectual So
ciety, enjoys lively company. but does
not care to wrangle and debate
He has much more executive force
than combative force and, therefore in
business matters and especially where
personal interest is at stake. he can be
very emphatic or even severe at the !
same time he can derive but little |
pleasure from arousing hostilities or
looking for opportunities 10 find fault, |
and unless provoked viii never be the |
first To open a quarrel.
He has mechanical turn of mind, |