The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-01
READING HUMAN NATURE.
Characteristics as Shown by
the Pastures.
From TIE Washington Star.

Is the wav a scientist greeted reporter the
o-bar dav who called to learn something
about the art OF reading human nature.
tThis faculty of reading man at glance"
Ia continued. SIS extremely interesting and
~ a lilies one to Discriminate wisely i'll bust
- as we'll as in social life 1t is also
e,,.aaf aid in making a discreet selection of
ff,i@nds and associates, and it often
sayas one from becoming the dupe
- victim of INSCRIPTIONS and de-
sirrninq persons. l remember once" con-
e;Ss',,oG the scientific man, when delayed in
n,,a1 town in Western Maryland on bust
.,ess I missed the train and was compelled
mt Ill, at the inn the only one for miles
sr6und. As luck would have it, IL was fair
"a and the town was crowded, as was
tbn inn. and when applied for room |
Us NOT surprised to learn that it would be
.,acessarv to have a bed-fellOw Being tired
7 u,ant upstairs early and looked over my
-a,y nuartars 1t would be impossible for
no RI describe the room, but it was a very
Jir+v one. and the bed, while clean enough,
tbreatened every moment to deposit you on
tba floor. / had just turned in when the
door openad and in stalked my bed-fellow.
Tail Iank, with top-boots and trousers stuck
In them. he possessed anything but a pleas
inc appearance was struck with the pc
Cyli3r glare VI LID oJSy LLO Sbup VI Llo ihOSt
and mouth, aud came to the conclusion that
HE WAS CRAZY,
or bordering on that state. determined
IN keep awake, and it was well | did, for
about an hour after when all was still, a
form passed the window through which the
Moonlight was streaming, and approached
tbe bed. Instinctively | reached for my
nistol, which was within convenient reach,
and waited. In less time than it takes to
+al if was seized by the throat. / tried to
halloo, but could not In my fright the
nistol was forgotten, but recovering my
presence of mind l pushed it to his waist
and fired. His hand relaxed, and
uttering cry of pain he disap-
reared through the door | was ar
rested the next day and came very
near being sentenced, the man swearing l
had entered the room for the purpose of
stealing, and when he went to interfere was
shot. After l had given my testimony
vourg physician stepped forward and swore
fhe man was crazy. This ended the trial
and | was released. The man was after
ward sent to the insane asylum, where he
died.
Il told you this story" continued the
speaker, merely to show you how, with
the knowledge of reading the human face,
undoubtedly saved my life"
wv uaU are INC slSls, quelloo uuo IT.
porter, ''by which an ordinary person can
tell the character of a strangerp
"Well, d" answered the scientific man, "by
the eyes, the hair, the nose, the mouth, the
forehead, the chin, and last, but not least,
by the walk. In my opinion this faculty
should be included in tue education of
youth, and every person should become
thoroughly familiar with the fundamental
principles, at least. 1t is well known fact
that animals possess in large degree this
talent-in fact, it could be called an intui-
tive perception of character. This is more
especially manifest in the more intelligent
classes of animals-for instance, observe
how a cat, horse or a dog will watch and
read the character of their masters, and
acting as they do upon the conclusions thus
drawn, regulate their conduct. Women
also have in a large degree the faculty of
reading human nature, and their conclusions
are usually correct.
.s.s WHAT EYES SHOW.
"But," he continued, ''to go into detail
we'll commence with the eyes, the most
eloquent features of the countenance In
fact they are miniature windows through
which every desire, passion and impulse
looks out, and differ widely in color,
brightness, size, shape and expression. For
instance, a large bright eye denotes quick
pTeCepU1OH. dIlQ Is luu1CdOtVe Ol RrSdC
susceptibility to external influences, while
small, dull, sunken eyes will retain impress
sions longer. Beautiful eyes, with finely
arched eyebrows, when found in man,
indicate one of truly refined and artistic
nature, and one who is an ardent admirer,
and an appreciative of symmetry, elegance
and loneliness wherever they appear"
How about beautiful eyes in women?n
asked the reporter.
"Why, when beautiful eyes, with finely
arched eyebrows, appear In woman they
denote a character fond of dress, pleasure,
music and other artistic pursuits, although
at times they are indicative of a cruel,
spiteful nature. Large, full eyes, resembling
a cats, are indicative of a timid, stupid,
treaCherous nature, and the pOssessor of
such eyes will seem frightened and appre-
hensive when engaged in conversation with
you.
BLACK EYES.
Before you give me your opinion relative
TO black eyes," ventured the reporter, ''let
Inc call your attention to the color of my
ownn
After assuring the reporter that he would
he careful he continued; "When you
meet person possessed with a black eve
you must look out; they are apt to be art
ful, crafty, treacherous, and always Gchem-
are possessed of unrelieving malignity, and
when once resolved upon an undertaking
are thoroughly reckless. Beware of put
ting confidence in persons possessed of such
eyes. While the majority of black are bad,
some of them are exceptions, indicating
1rankness, warm affection, and a great de-
gree of character. There j. one thing, how
ever, to be remembered about black eyes,
don't arouse them. They are capable of
taking fearful vengeance. and never forget
an injury, and will bide their time.
blue eyes, or l might add" he con-
tinued, light eyes, because they are in the
same category as rule, are cunning. Be
ing full of tactics, they keep their secrets
well, and are like snakes ~ the grass While
protesting the greatest friendship for you
they are likely to bs plotting your ruin.
Like black eyes, there are some exceptions,
and these exceptions make warm friends,
being aniable, truthful and affectionate
once perverted to evil, however they will
assume the character above described and
seek your ruin. Lastly, in speaking of the
eyes, let me call your attention to gray
eyes. These, taken as rule, make good
friends, although possessed of good deal Of
selilshness, and persons having such eyes
are generally painstaking, intelligent and
thrifty"
THE FoREHEAD,"
he continued, sis another important factor
IN the general makeup of a person. 1t is
tne seat Of reason, and here intellectual
powers reside. Directly over the eyes are
located the perceptive faculties, and directly
over these, and occupying the upper part Of
sae forehead are the reflective faculties, the