The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-22

man who applied, and who was refused
because there was none to give, would
set him down as 'stingy."
A moments reflection will convince US
that, generally speaking, people judge
others from appearances, from their
own ideas of right and wrong, and
without a full knowledge of all con-
ditions surrounding the case, and the
man who was so angelic in disposition
and so perfect in character as to suit
everybody. who was able to satisfy
their varied and ever-changing Whims
and notions such a man would be so
extremely lonely in this cold, dreary
world that the Lord in his mercy
would take him away.
Some men are more concerned about
their character than their reputation,
and they would rather be honest. in
truth and in fact, than to merely have
the name; while others are more So
iicitous about their reputation and are
not scrupuous about the facts in the
case if they are only reputed to be
honest.
The subjece of our sketch does not
belong to the latter class. Accordi-~s
10 the light he has, he is by nature
disposed to be honest. Honesty IS
suggested by his temperament; 1t 10
indicated by the mouth, confirmed by
the eye proved by the lines in the
forehead, and the whole is ratified and
ments He is a man who would go
out of his way to pay % cents he had
borrowed The stiff upper lip and
poise of the head are suggestive of
firmness and insparts somewhat
stern. rigid and cold expression to his
manner that is not in keeping with his
real feelings. He is not lacking IN
sympathy and feeling for others, but
his cool deliberate, business-like
method of considering and handling
matters may cause some to think he
is Indifferent and selfish. He is not
one to employ much ceremony, does
not put on style, or agony" if you
please. but is straightforward and
matter-of-fact.
He is a man of action rather than
words. never works by fits and
starts first blowing hot and then
cold. Is not emotional and gushing"
never Jumps at conclusions; is not "all
things to all men," but Dursues
straight. unwavering, consistent course
I'm life: will do business in his own pc
culiar style and if this particular style
happens to give satisfaction to the
people-so much the better. He likes
to have the approval and good will
of the public, but will not change his
action or modify his views simply to
receive their endorsement and applause.
He has mind of his own; is not sub
feet to outward influence, and II he
SAYS mo to a proposition-that settles
it.
There is here a strong muscular
frame. wonderful enduring power. and
he will be noted for his staying quail
ties rather than brilliancy- He is ex-
cecdingly cautious. always thinks twice
before speaking once on important bus
mess: will seldom commit himself to
any new scheme without first providing
for a. graceful exit in case OF emergency
and viii never be bitten twice by the
same dog.
He is not suited to any position
where raDidity of action or agility of
movements are essential. He can get
through an enormous amount of work.
and will do it thoroughly, but he must
have his own time and his own way.
dislikes to be hurried. and with his
inventive faculties Will contrive some
method whereby there will be a maxi
mum amount of work turned out. as
compared with the minimum amount of |
labor involved He is pre-eminently |
man of tact rather than talent. and will |
be practical in all he says and does. He |
deals in facts rather than theories. and :
will be slow to get enthused with any 1
scheme that is not suscep- /
tible of demonstration He must have /
solid ground under his feet. and /
though he is never carried away with 1
plausible theories, vet no amount of |
labor or number of obstacles could dis