Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-01
READING CHARACTER.
PERSONAL TRAITS AS SHOWN BY
PHYSiOGNOMlCAl SIGNS.

The Art Of Reading Human Nature ne .
Glance - Intuitive Perception - What
the Eyes Indicats-Nsss. Mooth and
Chin-The Walk.
"The proper study OF mankind b man, b
the way scientist greeted . reporter tho
other day who called to learn something
about the art OF reading human nature
This faculty Of reading a man az q glance"
he continued, els extremely interesting. and
enables enc to discriminate vissly in buxi-
ness - well as In social life. Il IN also .
great aid IN making . Discreet selection Of
friends and associates. and IL often saves ono
from becoming the dupe and victim Of un-
scrupulous and designing persons"
Nv hat are the signsr queried the reporter,
''by which an ordinary person can tell The
character OF Stranger
Well answered the scientific man. .sbv
the eyes, the hair, the nose, tho mouth. tina
forehead, the chin, and last, but no, least. bv
the walk In my opinion this faculty should
be incInded in the education OF youth. and
every person should become Thoroughly
familiar with the fundamental principles at
least u Is we'll known fact that animals
possess IL large degree this talent-in fact,
il coalI be cal'Al an intuitive perception ot
character. THIS Is more especially manifest
in tne rltore Intelligent classes Of animals
for instance, observe now a cat, a horse or
dog viii watch and read the character OF
their masters, and acting as they do upon tho
conclusions thus drawn. regulate their con-
duct Women also have in a large degree
the faculty OF reading human nature, and
their conclusions are usually correct
THE EYES ASo TEE MOUTH
But" be continued, Ito so into detail
we'll commence with the eyes the most elo-
quent features Of the countenance In fact,
shey are miniature windows through which
every desire, passion and impulse looks out,
and differ widely IN color brightness size,
shape and expression Forirstance. a 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 nm ardent
admirer. and appreciative Of symmetry. eIc-
gance and loneliness wherever they appear"
How about beautiful eyes In women"
asked the reporter.
why when beautiful eyes with finely
arched eyebrows, appear in a woman they
denote a character fond of dress pleasure.
music and other artistic pursuits, although
ut times they are indicative of a cruel, spite
full nature Large full eyes, resembling n
cats, are Indicative of a timd stupid.
treacherous nature and the possessor Of
such eyes viii seam frightened and appre-
heusive when engaged IN conversation with
you"
How about the MOUTH said the reporter.
"What important part does that play in
reading the character If a personf
"A very important one" answered the
scientist; "a large mouth belongs to a coarse,
vulgar person Lips with a cherry richness,
having a 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 habitually
open. Well, they belong TO a class that thirst
for notoriety, applause and commentator
Generally speaking, they are deficient In pas
sions, emotions
IMPORTANCE OF TIE NOSE
"Olc of the most eloquent ard important
factors in the general make up OF a persons
character Is the nose When wide and prom
nent it indicates a character strong in its
composition and ore determined to accom-
plish everything undertaken Indicative as
It is OF a commercial nature, n person with
such a nose would make IA good business man,
while the opposite type Of nose, l. q. narrow,
Is indicative of rather an effcrninate charao-
ter. with great deficiency in business pur-
suits When turned up. continued he, az
yours is, IL denotes pTying and inquisitivs
character, an indefatigable news hunter
Should the nose be the reverse, however,
that is, convex like eagles beak, look otis
for the possessor Of such n proboscis, as he il
exceedinglyi revengefui, never forgetting an
injury and never forgiving one 1t Is also
Indicative Of q quarrelsofne disposition"
perhaps you don't think it, but the chin 10
another guido TO character continued the
scientist. "a broad, full one shows strong.
unchapging affection, and narrow enc,
while possessed OF more intensity, lacks in
power and constsncy A pointed chin is an
adjunct to a warm and irnpuIsivc character
The square, massive chin though. Ia the IN
dica;or OF "a strong. determined aud t-ersis-
tent character, and one possessed Of grcai
will power These are the osiss that achieve
success IN this world and have stamped them
selves like Caesar indciibly on the cor,rnnni-
ties, the countries and tho tirrsa~ IN which
they have lived
''ADd now" said the scientist, ''rpy time h
drawing TO a close. and win have to ssop.
touching slightly upon that Last great rsqai-
site in the make up Of cbaractsr-the walk.
Now, every one has a style of gaas peculiar "a
himself or bcrSef, denorinx Grrnn-ss. dec.,-
ION Of character, 1ckienes and pnesability.
Thoss who step firmly may bs regarded -
possessing frrnnes and solidity Of cklarao.
sr, whiis . hight step indicates that r,ss pos
essor b Of rnirrhfui dsspo~itson, and apt 70
be secrresva A graceful step belougs 70 .
person who txansacts his business In an cary
manner. The brisk, rapid walker = a psr,os
Of ambition, Energy ard hoy-fuine.s. willis
tho~e q . strrfiiinz gait are almost In cvery
caso traitors, USUALLY r-sortsng 20 ;rea>on and
E:rutasssn 70 accomplish their eadx "-ws-as.
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All There Was In sight.