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THE COURIER
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CHARACTER, SKETCHES.
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second series.
NO. 2.
Tho writer of these sketches was disappointed at the readiness
with which the likeness presented last week was recognized. It
was not intended that there should be a photographic reproduc
tion of every feature, but merely a suggestion or outline. But
everybody named the subject of last week's sketch at once, so
quickly that it wasn't amusing at all. The writer feels that he will
be compelled hereafter to mingle a bit of Dumasism with his accus
tomed Zola-like precision and fidelity to the exact truth.
The busiuos depression has borne down heavily on some of Lin
coln's most enterprising citizens. Tho last two years have been a
trying tebt of character for those who are heavily involved or whose
business is directly affected by the hard times and there are few
persons who have escaped. There is a striking contrast in the man
ner in which two of the most prominent victims have struggled with
fate.
One, who for years has been an extensive operator, with liabilities
running.up in the hundred thousands, has been dealt a blow by the
money stringency that would kill some men. Daring, sagacious. con
fident in his own judgment, this man has not hesitated to assume
immense obligations. Up to the time of the beginning of tho panic
he carried the burden with ease, and he spent many thousands of
dollars yearly without apprehension of the future. The depression
affectMi him among the first. There was no sale for the kind of
property ho handled, he could borrow no more money, and those
from whom he bad borrowed demanded immediate payment. Kuin
was inevitable. But he bore up bravely, and creditors, admiring his
courage and pluck and enterprise, and confident that he will come
out on top in the end, have not swooped down on him. Today he
shows 6ome traces of anxiety, but he has never lost spirit, and he is
sure of his ultimate success. He is a rare optimist.
The other, with not one-fourth, of the obligations, is broken in
spirit, his health is impaired by ceaseless worry, and he sees nothing
bnt ill fortune in the future. Melancholy has lengthened his face
aud soured his visage until he is not pleasant to behold. He has
let go his grip and he will never be able to catch on again. He is as
greatly to be pitied pessimists always are as tho other is to be
admired.
FRANK O. JrSHRIXNrO, Manager.
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