The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-22
THE SALT LAKE HERAIDs MONDAY. FEBRUARY 2s, 1897

in few select books, than to have a
smattering knowledge of a great many.
He is a business man. looks at things
from purely business standpoint, and
will not allow sentiment TO be mixed
up with business affairs. He does not
like man in his employ who COM
bines the office of workman and beggar
in one If a man is engaged-we will
say at 81 an hour-he may depend on
getting il, but should he claim 10 cents
an hour extra on account of some senti-
mental notion outside and apart from
what he is able to earn. that, from Mr..
Armstrong; way of looking at things,
means another contract, and if he gets
it at all it must be on another and
separate check.
This popularity of character, COM
bined with his stock reserve and appar-
ent GOODNESS will cause many TO mis-
judge him. Having no safe rule to
guide them in their estimate of char
acter, they are very apt to form opin-
ions that facts do not warrant Those
who have a bonafied. legitimate claim
on his philanthropy. however, will
never receive a stone when they ask
for bread. He believes in "self-help,"
likes to see a man industrious, willing
to work and willing to learn, and will
be friend to the one who will be
friend TO himself.
modic fits of liberality, will not seek to
make big display, and frequently his
left hand will not know what his right
hand doeth.
He is very secretive, and to those
who take only contracted view of the
man, they will. of course, entertain
contracted opinions, but there can be
no doubt those who know him best
will regard him as a minded and
llberal-hearted man. AS his acquisi-
tiveness is only moderate, and his
benevolence large no other deduction
can be drawn scientifically. Public
men are always subject to criticism;
sometimes it is just, and sometimes
unjust. and in the latter instance they
may console themselves with the reflec-
ton that it is only at fruit trees that
children throw stones
MIR. Armstrong; mirthfulnesS is
rather below the mark; is inclined to
take things rather too seriously, is not
given to joking, and dislikes to be
made the subject of a joke by others.
He has a good moral development, and
the three graces-faith, hope and
charity-are well represented. He is
naturally inclined to revere and wor-
ship. Has implicit faith in an over
ruling providence, and sincere respect
for what he considers are the laws of
God. AS he advances in years and the
desire 10 be actively engaged in the
business affairs of life decreases, he
will become still more deyout and re-
ligious. When, as a result of adj
vancing age. the executive forces of
ones nature begin to wane, so, in an
equal ratio, the spiritual nature be-
comes intensified, he will be wholly
prepared for the change and willing to
be judged according to his deeds''
In summing up: Mr.. Armstrong will
be strict in family discipline as in his
business, but as a father, will be kind
and affectionate, and his love will be
shown in deeds rather than words He
becomes strongly attached to those
friends whom he has known for years, /
and who NAV have shared his early
hardships and struggles. Morally, he /
will be a good liver, but not remark |
able for religious zeal. He is persever- /
ing, determined and a good worker. /
VIII be an excellent counsellor, can |
give wholesome advice, and for the /
affairs of life is reliable and |
a coed one to tie to. There are many |
things in which he could not possibly /
and for which he is wholly 1
unsuited. He is more of a tradesman |
than professor, and is adapted to out
door work where bodily strength. |
physical endurance, will power ard /
good, sound, practical judgment are
needed. He will stand up 10 his obli- |
and such men are the corner |
stones IN the community.