I Wish You Well

THE GOVERNORS OF UTAH. 803

Ms conservatism and prudence that he has been deemed worthy to hold office in the territory longer than any other official we ever had, longer than almost any official in any of the territories; and that at the end he is able to retire with the consciousness of duty well performed, and the respect of his fellow citizens is no slight tribute to his character. * *

• • He came to this territory a young man of twenty-seven, and has served the territory fourteen years, a longer service than has been ren- dered by any other official in its history. When appointed governor he was a citizen of Utah. Four of his children were born here, and their mother sleeps the final sleep upon our soil. He has made Utah his home and now acknowledges no other; and, in conclusion, his moral character has always been above suspicion.

Since his retirement from the governorship, he has continued to reside in Utah, and is at present the postmaster of Salt Lake City, of which office he took charge, February 1, 1897.

"I WISH YOU WELL."

Despite the tales the cynics tell, Whom does the busy world wish well? The soldier boy, who leads the way By early learning to obey; The sailor lad, whose swift "Ay, ay!" Halts not to question when or why; The city boy, whose heedful grace Gives charm to every commonplace; The village boy, who makes his path Bloom with the loving skill he hath; The true lad everywhere, who wills To honor well the place he fills, And make the house he dares begin Worth building sure and living in. To these the world finds time to say. Amid the march of every day: "Whatever tales the doubters tell, 1 wish you well— I wish you well."

Youth's Companion.