Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-10
CHARACTER or THE EAR.
A Significance beyond the Mere RegistI

CHARACTER or THE EAR.
A Significance beyond the Mere Registra-
tion of sound-Characteristics
The generally accepted theory that a
large ear denotes generosity and small
ear the reverse is shallow conclusion
based upon the most superficial observa-
ton. The confguration and position of
an ear mean much more than its size.
Large ears rather more often than small
ones are unelaborate, presenting no well
defined elevations and depressions. which
smooth surface indicates both want of
perception and delicate understanding.
This same smooth surface, whether the
ear be large or small, usually indicates
the very refinement Of selfshness. II is
true that among the large, smooth-eared
people are found the doers Of good; but
observation will, as q rule, disclose the
fact that such action has its source in
self-gratification, and not in an unselfish
willingness to endure for the good OF
others.
An ear which is rather long, has less
bluntly defined elevation, is thick.
highly tinted, soft-lobed, set well for
ward ON the head. and is indeed what
the casual observer would call hand
some ear, indicates that its possessor be-
longs to that by no means small class
who look out for the interests of all
save those who have real claims upon
them. They govern, il at all, by mes
meric power, and ever for the good of
the governed. They are likely to be
grasping, and also strangers to the grace
Of gratitude. Incapable of lasting re-
gard, they are also incapable Of inspir-
ing it.
A thin ear indicates keen SUSCEPTIBLE
ity, both as to sound and mental and
physical impressions. When such an
ear projects out from the head it indi-
Gates narrow alertness, a quick per-
ception. not of things in their entirety
but only in line straight on. A thin
ear lying closer to the head indicates
breadth as well as susceptibility.
A small, soft ear, with no decided
lines, triangular-shaped yielding lobe,
and fiat rim only partially developed
is hysterical ear, and belongs to those
whose emotions predominate. They
love intensely, but not long, and hate in
the same way. They are of the shallow
extreme type, with whom nothing en-
dures.
An ear lung from lis upper margin to
the lower e re Of the lobe and rather
narrow. whh very decided ,lcpressons
and e eva;i r.. Vii register sound with
accuraC H. aide to distinguish all
tho -rnl' "a . -. t.@ MT only of music
b't ...,.s .i,t..... Srh an ear indicates
d. ''.' - r"rp' ,on, but invariably
/, Sr.,i rather to methods
ta' v's T.. q, the other hand. an
.. ..o.c.. D., ,',,I rather than long.
" - =" }, limitations and eleva-
-. ,.lr. Isrc ability to compre.
.,...sn.n % ',"ii entirety and apprc-
'''i" =. -.- ID spirit rather than
'a! .,d.,
A.,d, g. rf;lige of which is soft
''',! = '-fi, .I,dy pInctured and torn,
IL - wax physical, mental. and
moral niiur while an ear Of strong
carthage with perfect, clear cut lines
Lelongs To a character strongly defined
throughout. This fact is recognized
by the Sioux Indian tribes, with
whose customs l was familiar as a
child. 1t was quite a general prac-
tice among them to puncture the ear all
around the outer edge for the insertion
of different objects. When the ear was
found soft SO that the bits Of lead, rare
ornaments, tore out, the possessor was
regarded, il young squaw, an ne'er.
do-weel, unlikely to be enduringly ODE,
dent, and so make that lifelong drudge,
good Indian wife; and il a brave, a.
one on whom his tribe could not count,
either on the hunt, in council. or in war.
The ear which denotes creative tenn
permanent has numerous and clearly de
fined indentations, and is never fully
developed and perfect in its shape. An
ear which is highest in its indications
and really the most beautiful is one ly-
ing close to the head, neither too narrow
nor overbroad, gracefully rounded, with
clear, perfect curves, strong lines, and
firm, dencately tinted cartilage.
The conformation of the human ear il
30 infinitely varied that it is quite impos-
sible to lay down hard and-fast rules by
which to read its different signifcations,
but with the outline given little patient
observation Of people whose striking
characteristics are well known to the
observer will, / venture to say, convince
the person taking such cognizancs that
the human ear has q Specification beyond
The mere registering Of sound.-Antoin-
etta " Wakeman in Chicapo Times