The times., 1898-12-11
FINGER-TIP FORTUNES.
Impressions Taken From Hands of
Some Famous People.

Impressions Taken From Hands of
Some Famous People.
Phalangology is the pretty art of
reading character and fate by means OF
lines on the finger tips. Pudd' nhead VIII
son reintroduced it to the public, but in
lands of the occult, Egypt, for example,
it has always been followed with super
stitious faith. Below are given the char
acter readings of several prominent peo-
pie, the lines of whose fingers were ex-
amined by the ablest phalangoIist In this
country.
Perhaps it is best" here the profess
sor of phalangology turned to the writ
er smiling, that you have 1t distinctly
understood from the beginning that I'm
absolutely ignorant of whose Impressions
1 am to read, though l presume-and my
inference is quite naturaI-tnat they are
all of them persons of Importance.
mo. is unquestionably woman, and
a woman who possesses undoubted arts
tic talent. You will no.4ce the extreme
delicacy of the lines os her finger tips
not weakness. but thread-like fneness
and observe the imprints of
the cushions. especially of the
middle and third fingers. The
thumb is well proportioned, and the
straight markings of its surface indicate
an individual independent III both thought
and action. Not especially logical for
you see how many of the lines I'm to-
gether. suggesting that she Is guided by
intuition rather than reason.
Now notice the unusual length Of the
tip above the ball of the inst finger. 1t
proves that this woman covets power
passionately, and in this instance she
gets 1t. else the line of success on her
little finger would not so strongly be
marked. The lines of this first finger
also demonstrate superstition, especially
in matters of religion and her art You
ask what this art is. That l am unable
to tell. but l would suggest from this
same first finger that the emotions are
called largely into play. l fancy the
owner would do well on the stage, though
it may be she is painter or musician.
The second finger indicates moo5iness.
fiuctuating, high-strung temperament.
familiar with the blue devils. yet very
jolly and gay at times.
1T is the third finger. however. that
proves the artist. Do you see how suavely
the lines extend from one side TO the
other. absolutely unbroken, except by the
| cushion. Look at both hands. l always
statements by the right-this woman loves
luxury. and she is astonishingly extrava-
CANT.
Now the little finger-and it is an excel
lent little finger-shows success to a mark
ed degree. not only of what we call fame.
| but power to get money. If she is an
artist or a writer her work commands
good prices.
Then. turning 10 the writer, Mrs. Blank
| asked: Am / not to know, even now,
whose impressions have been reading?"
| She then learned for the first time that
she had been giving the personal charac-
| teristics of Nine. Melba.
| The next impressions selected were
those of Lieut.. Hobson.
There is absolute lack of fear, with
great self-control and decision shown by
I the lines of these impressions. There are
| no contradictions no signs of vacilating
| in any of these lines, but the man is not
artistic There are no cushions. and the
J sweep of the lines are complete, and / may
say beautiful. for they signify one who
| can be depended upon in any emergency.
! He has a logical mind and is swayed by
reason, yet he can show courage TO the
| point of rashness. He is vigorous, and
! / find no indications of any prolonged or
critical illness. Neither is tendency to
superstition suggested. I should say he
was in all things practical and unemotion-
al The second finger demonstrates his
equanmity of disposition
/ "And the third an absence of artistic
! or inventive ability. Ambition, virility,
| triumph over difficulties, and lack of
success in love are written by the lines
| of his little finger. He will succeed where
pluck and perseverance, coupled with In
| tellect, can win. in the practical things Of
| life. but when 1t comes to the emotions,
recurring personal magnetism-poor fellow.
| 1t is through no fault of his-he will not
| be victor
.These impressions" Mrs. Blank con-
| ttnued, picking up those of Mr.. Richard
| Mansfield, "are diametrically opposite to
| the ones 1 have just finished reading.
| This man will be successful in whichever
| of the arts he devotes himself to, and
will achieve wealth and fame. He will be
decided in his actions and not overly ami
| able. Indeed. the middle finger betrays a
temper easily aroused and quite violent.
He is very ambitious and will readily sac
rifice happiness to satisfy his craving for
its qualification.
| "He covets power and Will get it to a
| large degree. He will invariably sway
others by his personal magnetism He is
| a man resolved to lead He will never
! consent to follow. He is independent of
| thought and action and often careless as
to consequences. He holds very good
| opinion of his own abilities, and is al
ways ready to take the consequences OF
| his own wrongdoings. Unlike the finger
| marks of his predecessor, this man will
be lucky in his love affairs, and 1 should
judge not too constant in his affection.
"Ah, here Is the impulsive man. Look
at these Lines. They are the straightes,
We have seen.' Mrs Blank smiled as she
scanned the next two glasses slipped un-
der the magnifying glass. He goes tc