The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-27
promising externals were forgotten when
a glance at his face was had

promising externals were forgotten when
a glance at his face was had.
His complexion had evidently been fair
and bright originally, although the wind
and sun had modified it's native hue. His
skin, too, was singularly smooth and clear
for a man who had spent most Of his life
at sea, and entirely lacked the tough,
leathery, weather-beaten aspect which was
more consonant with his profession. =
His brow was broad and high; his eyes
were Of deep and intense blue, and set
beneath heavy eyebrows. His nose was
hooked like an eagles beak and sharply
cut, with thin, welcomed nostrils Be-
meath his short upper lip extended a mouth
which showed strength and determination
in every line. Indeed, high personal dig
nifty, stern impartiality and inf1exible
firmness, blended together with indomita-
BILE resolution, were apparent in his hand
some aristocratic face, even to the most
casual observer. - g.
Here was man who had that indie
Unable stamp upon his countenance which
marked him as leader of men; who ex-
hibited that aspect which we see pre-
scented in all the portraits, imaginary and
| ideal, Of those who in their allotted span
and sphere have controlled forces, shaped
events, and determined ends in this
| worlds history. The subtle sef-conh-
dence, which only real and true greatness
JT0nOeTS SOcS
before successful achievement, was there,
too. It was present, in fact, In contagious
force. Men looked to him and took cour-
age. In his own confidence, they found
assurance to carry out his bold and splen-
did plans. ~--- s.
Here was a man to be trusted; a kindly
man and just too, in spite OF his I'M
perious sternness, and a man great enough
to condescend to details which a nature
Hess large would have considered petty
and inconsequent. For instance, he was
wise enough to look after the welfare Of
/ his men, their health, provisions and Other
supplies, with the same zeal and persis.
tence that he would pursue an enemy; anc
4 he was strong enough to have his way II
bringing about their well being, in spite
of knavish contractors and inefficient ad.
| mintstrators.
He was man loved by the upright ant
feared by the evil. Unsparing IN exact
ling services, generous In awarding
I praise, prompt in rewarding merit, bu
Infinitely stern and unbendtng toward la
illness or weakness, and ruthless In allot
i ting blame to the inefficient, he was
Header whose qualities had attached t.
his command the best seamen in England
4 AS Grafton saluted him, the @admira
:, recognized the young man who had saflet
I with him in other days, and his FAC
lighted I'D with a kindly smile. Ate
!, ICer6u1OUlOuSly dSh1OWAOueA iA5 SAAS
! for it was day in which etiquette rule'
!. intercourse, especially in the service-h
lextended his hand.
AsAh. Grafton he said in a deep voice
which well accorded with his stout per
, son. 81 am glad to see you again; and le
Inc tell you never saw q ship brough
5 to In better shape than that one. Twa
J a smart piece Of .seamanship and hand
sornely done. / hope our young gentle
7 men marked It, Campbell. Now, sir, W
s are brirnful Of curiosity to know your er
rand. Eth, captain? My young friend
|. here have been fairly thirsting to hea
J lyour tidings What news?
{ dispatches, Sir Edward. from Vice
: Admiral Saunders. Here they are, Sir.