The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-24

! but these faculties in his case are
negative rather than positive forces.
You do not become aware of their
existence until circumstances call them
out He is more defensive than ag-
gressive, but viii stand his ground
where duty demands or where priIlci-
pie is at stake. If he were a member
of the present legislature, he would
not be with that class who find 1t
either desirable or expedient to change
their candidate each time they vote,
but he would decide in the first place
whom he wanted and then remain
true to his choice.
He has wonderful control of himself
and should be able easily to control
others. He is naturally cautious-will
not "holler until out of the woods,
but his caution has that peculiar de-
velopment that imparts discretion,
prudence ana fOrethOught rather than
timidity or coWardice.
When the time arrives to strike,
there viii be no hesitation or waVer-
ing, and it will be found that every
possible emergency has been antiCi-
pated and provided for His powder is
always dry, but he will avoid war if
peace is probable.
In dealing with the stern realities of
life he is thorough, practical and in
his element. Mr.. Paul is not one who
would make much Roadway in the
higher branches of philosophy or in any
of the abstract sciences. He is more
a man of business than a man Of let
tiers.
He would make an excellent buyer
for a large firm. He could not be i'm
posed upon or hoodwinked" would
do business in the yea, yea" Gnd
may, nay fashion, and would be
punctual in keeping his appointments
and prompt in payment.
He does not like to be bothered with
small matters-prefers the wholesale
to retail business, and that which is
hard and bulky to that which is small
and delicate. He is not thin-skinned
or "touchy;" never attempts to 'show
Off" but is gentlemanly without af
fectation.
He is never heard to use the big
"I'' and little u" or boast of what he
has done. In short, he is modest and
considerate, viii not show his author
ity in a commanding, dictatorial man
ner. except when antagoniZed or
trified with, and then the lion will
roar.
He is energetic, active and alert;
viii have to look in the dictionary to
find the meaning Of the word "laZi-
ness" would prefer to wear out than
rust out, but should try not to take
life quite so seriously. He is a good
ObSCi Vel anu ~ III acquire l4luNI VI Ills
information in this way. He is a man
who works by rule, is inclined to be
conservative, seldom if ever spasmodic
or emotional, prefers facts to theories
and example to precept.
He has a good memOry-ShOuld be
able to recall the features and forms
of people and places once seen. and
has many admirable qualifications for
the office he holds.
To SIM There is 2 good deal Of
iron in his constitution. or that which
viii wear like iron. He seldom gets
sick and could Withstand the hard
ships and fatigue of frontier life bet
ter than many who are 20 years his
junior. He is naturally a temperate
man, has little temptation to be other
wise, and the punch bowl or decanter
is not a necessary adjunct to his en-
joyment when in the social circle. He
has good lungs, perfect circulation,
and if careful in his diet should live
TO a ripe old age.