Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-07-27
READING CHARACTER.
PERSONAL TRAITS AS SHOWN eY
PHYsIoGNoMIcAL SIGNS.
The Art Of Reading Human nature at .
Glance = 1ntuitive Perception = What
the Eyes 1ndfcate-Nose, Mouth and
Chin-The Walk.

L Ch1n-Tho Walk T
"The proper study Of mankind is man" is
the way scientist sgreeted reporter the
other day who called to learn something
about the art Of reading human nature.
'sThis faculty Of reading a man at glance"
| he continued, "is extremely interesting, and
enables one to discriminate wisely in busi-
ness as well as in social life. It is also q
great aid in making discreet selection Of
friends and associates, and it often saves one
from becoming the dupe and victim Of un-
scrupulous and designing persons"
"What are the signsT queried the reporter,
'by which an ordinary person can tell the
character of q strangerr
"Well," answered the scientific man, ssby
the eyes, the hair, the nose, the mouth, tho
forehead, the chin, and last, but not least, by
the walk. In my opinion this faculty should
be included in the education of youth, and
every person should become thoroughly
familiar with the fundamental principles, at
least. It is a well known fact that animals
possess in a large degree this talent-in fact,
| It could be called an intuitive perception of
character This is more especially manifest
in the more Intelligent classes of animals-
for instance, observe how cat, horse or
q 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." he continued, Ito go into detail
we'll commence with tho eyes, the most elo-
| quent 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. large,
bright eye denotes quick perception, and is
Indicative of great susceptibility to external
| influences, while small, dull, sunken eyes
will retain impressions 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 appreciative Of symmetry, ele-
gance and loveliness wherever they appear.n
"How about beautiful eyes in women7"
asked the reporter.
| "Why, 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
cats, are Indicative of timid, stupid.
treacherous nature, and the possessor Of
such eyes will seem frightened and appre-
hensive when engaged in conversation with
! you"
"How about the mouth ~ said the reporter.
'What important part does that play In
reading the character Of a personp
"a very important one," answered the
scientist; ''a large mouth belongs to coarse,
vulgar person. Lips with cherry redness,
having cushioned appearance, belong to
domestic natures, fond Of kissing and ca
resses; they make affectionate 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 habithally
open. Well, they belong to a class that thirst
for notoriety, applause and commendation.
Generally speaking, they are deficient in pas
sions, emotions.
IMPORTANCE OF THE NOSE
zone of the most eloquent and important
factors in the general make up Of persons
character is the nose When wide and prom
nent it indicates character strong in it's
composition and one determined to accom-
plish everything undertaken. Indicative rs
it is of a commercial nature, person with
such nose would make good business man,
while the opposite type Of nose, i. e., narrow,
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ter, with great deficiency in business pur-
suits When turned up, continued he, as
yours is, it denotes prying and inquisitive
Should the nose be the reverse, however.
that is. convex like an eagles beak, look out
for the possessor of such proboscis as he Is
exceedingly! !revengeful, never forgetting an
injury and never forCiving one It lis also
indicative Of quarrelsome disposition"
perhaps you don't think it, but the chin is
another guide to character" continued the
scientist IA 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 impulsfve character
The square, massive chin, though, is the in
dicator of 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, tiny time is
drawing to close, and will have to stop,
touching slightly upon that last great requi-
site in the make up Of characteristic walk.
Now, every one has styleof gait peculiar to
| Nl41ne7AA VI 0c1o0As OoAOGAA6 oAu4ue1ds UoCl6-
ion Of character, fckleness and instability.
Those who step firmly may be regarded as
possessing firmneu and solidity OF charac-
ter, while light step indicates that the pos
sessor is of mirthful disposit tion, and apt to
be secretive A graceful step belongs to a
person who transacts his business in an easy
manner. The brisk, rapid walker is a person
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 Elephant's Feet.
Speaking Of elephants foot takes us natu-
rally to the Kahirs, where this dish is the
crowning triumph Of their bin Of fare Night
is the time generally selected by tho Kaf1r
for the enjoyment Of this prime luxury.
Other portions Of the elephant are eaten with