The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-05-28
READING CHARACTER.
PERSONAL TRAITS AS SHOWN BY
PhVsIOcNOMicAL SIGNS

tho Eyes indicsts-Noss. Mouth and
Chin-Ths Walk.
"The proper study OF mankind Is man, Is
the way scientist greeted a reporter the
other day who called 20 learn something
about the art Of reading human nature
"1his faculty of reading man at glance"
he continued, lis extremely interesting, and
enables one to discriminate wisely in bust
ness as we'll as In social life. 1t Is also
great aid in making a discreet selection OF
friends and associates, and It often saves one
from becoming the dupe and victim OF un
scrupulous aud designing persons"
what are the signsr gueried the reporter
'by which an ordinary person can tell the
character Of n Stranger
well" answered the scientific man, "by
the eyes. the hair, the nose the mouth, the
forehead, the chin, and last, but not least, by
tho walk. In my opinion this faculty should
DO included in the education Of youth, and
every person should become thoroughly
familiar with the fundamental principles, at
least. IL Is a well known fact that animals
possess Tn large degree this talent-in fact,
it could 10 called an intuitive perception OF
in the more intelligent classes OF Animals
for instance, observe how cat, horse or
dog will watch and read the character OF
their masters, and acting as they do upon the
conclusions thus drawn, regulate their con
duct. Women also have in large degree
the faculty OF reading human nature, and
their conclusions are usually correct.
THE EYES AND THE MOUTH.
"But." no continued, ito 60 into detail
we'll commence with the eyes, the most elo-
uuent features of the countenance. In TACT,
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, large,
bright eye denotes quick perception, and is
indicative Of great susceptibility to external
influences, while small, dull, sunSen eyes
will retain impressions longer Beautiful
eyes. with finely arched eyebrows, when
found in "a man, indicate one OF truly refined
and artistic nature and one who is an ardent
admircr, and appreciative OF symmetry, ele-
gance and loveliness wherever they appear"
How about beautiful eyes in women"
asked the reporter
"Wby. when beautiful eyes, with finely
arched eyebrows, appear In woman they
denote character fond OF dress, pleasure,
music and other artistic pursuits, although
at times they are indicative OF cruel, spite
full nature Large, full eyes resembling a
cats. arc indicative Of Il tmid, stupid,
treacherous nature, and the possessor of
such eyes will seem frightened and appre-
hensive when engaged in conversation with
you"
How about the nlouthf' said the reporter
What important part docs that play III
reading tie character OF o per5onF
"A very important one" answered the
scientist; "a large mouth belongs to coarse,
vulgar person. Lips with cherry redness,
having a cushioned appearance, belong to
domestic natures, fond of kissing end Ca
resses; they make alfectionate friends. Lips,
on the other hand, that are thin denote a
great deal OF self control and an indication
of GOODNESS and unsociability. You have
often seen persons with their lips habitually
open Well, they belong TO n class that thirst
for notoriety, applause and commentator.
Generally speaking they are deficient in pas
sions, emotions.
IMPORTANCE OF THE NOSE.
"One Of tho most eloquent and important
factors in the general maize ur.of
character is the ne- CemhpstrS.oa persons
uon, a. Jse. When wide and prom.
u ~ indicates character strong In it,
composition and one determined to accom-
plish everything undertaken Indicative as
it is of commercial nature, person with
such nose would mako a good business man,
while the opposite type Of nose, l. O., narrow,
Is indicative OF rather an effeminate cbarac-
ter, with great deficiency in business pur-
suits. When turned up, continued he, as
yours is, it denotes a prying and tnquistive
character, All interchangeable news hunter.
Should the nose be the reverse, however,
that is, convex like an eagles beak, look out
for the possessor Of such q proboscis, as he Is
exceedinglylrevengefnl never forgetting an
injury and never forgiving one. 1t Is also
indicative of 2uarrelsome disposition"
"Perhaps you don't think 1t, but the chin Is
another guide to character" continued the
vcientist "A broad, full one shows strong
unchanging affection, and "a narrow one,
while possessed OF more intensity, lacks In
power and constancy. A pointed chin is an
adjunct to warm and impulsive character
The square, massive chin, though Is the in
Dictator of a strong determined and persis
tent character and one possessed OF great
will power. These are the ones that achieve
success In this world and have stamped them
selves like Caesar indelibly on the communi-
ties. the countries and the times In which
they have lived
"And now" said the scientist, my time is
drawing to q close, and l will have to STOP
touching slightly upon that last great requi-
site In the make up of a characteristic walk.
Now, every one has style of gait peculiar to
himself or herself, denoting frmness, decis-
ion Of character, fckleness and instability.
Those who step firmly may be regarded Us
possessing firfnness and solidity Of charac-
ter, while light step indicates that the pos
SCISSOR IL of mirthful disposition, and apt to
b seoretive. A graceful step belongs to a
person who transacts his business In an easy
manner. The brisk, rapid walker Is perssn
Of ambition, energy and hopefulness, while
those Of shutting gait are almost in every
case traitors, usually resorting to treason and
stratagem to accomplish their ends. Wash
ington Star.
Feasting on Elephants Feet.
Speaking OF elephants foot takes US natu-
rally to the Kaffirs, where this dish is the