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The Washington times., 1905-10-29
More True Than Tactful.
' MISS GERTRUDE NELLEl
Brentwood. Nd.


A well-known local minister who has
just returned from an extended West
ern trip, tells the following:
Recently in Los Angeles FIVE promi-
nent gentlemen of foreign birth chanced
to meet. One was a Russian, one a
Turk, one Frenchman. one an Ameri-
can, one an Englishman- These gentle
men became bosom friends, and finally
a champagne supper was proposed, at
which each gentleman, to be In keeping
with the times. was to give a toast to
his native country. the one giving the
best to be at no expense for the wine.
Here are the toasts given:
The Russian: Here's 10 the stars and
bars of Russia that we're never pulled
down.
The Turk: Here's to the moons of
Turkey, whose wings were never clip
ped.
The Frenchman: Here's TO the cock OF
France, whose feathers were never pick
ed.
The American: Here's to the stars and
stripes of America. never trailed in de-
feat
The Englishman: Here's to rampin'
roarIn' lion of Great Britain. that tore
down the stars and bars OF Russia, clip
ped the wings of Turkey. picked the
feathers OF the cock of France, and
ran like HI from the stars and stripes
of the United States of America.
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Plate 70. 10

Shading in writing is either conscious
or unconscious. When conscious. from
n desire to make the writing look pretty,
it is sign of affection and esptism. a
readiness TO pose. desire TO impress.
not a great deal OF neral courage, not a
whole lot OF sincerity. When uncon-
scious. and especially noticeable in the
terminal strokes, it shows an insistent.
emphatic nature. When the writing is
evidently hasty, done in quick jerks Of
the pen, the shading means impatence, n
natural executive ability that wants 10
put a thing through and chafes AT de-
lay (See Plate ID
Naturally, the more nearly writing
conforms to a copy book type the less
individuality the writer is likely to have.
Self-consciousness in writing. OF course.
means egotism in the writer, but there
may be a deliberate striving for effect
without seif-consciouseess Such writ
ing is full of creative ability and origin
aiity. but It is written hastily. 1t shows
distinct sense Of and appreciation for
externals- The writer would do his work
neatly. keep his rooms orderly, ard have
care for his personal appearance It
is the hand which combines the artistic
temperament with superior mentality
and a certain executive ability.
Rapid writing indicates self-forgetful-
ness. absorption In ones work.
Straight, even lines across a page
show determination, perseverance, and
directness. Uphill lines indicate a cheer
full. sanguine disposition Descending
lines. If merely occasional, indicate dis
couragement; if habitual, a moody. NOR
ose nature, which always expects the
unpleasant thing to happen Uneven.
wavering lines show changeability. in
decision, moodiness-
Margins also tell their tale. Writing
well placed on page shows a feeling
for balance and form. certain amount
of forethought. Large writing and wide
margins combined show generosity
even extravaganza, which is emphasiz-
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as the curves increase. And yet there
Is wsli--ounded hand which shows
absolute control and strength OF execu-
tion. II shows a strong personality, but
an Indifferent one a man who does not
try to manage or dominate others.
A hand with strong downward or horI-
zoatal strokes shows a person who likes
10 manage others, but who, having an
unusual combination OF tact and execu-
ttive ability can do so without friction
When these characteristics occur IN a
small wr1ting (See Plate Ii il adds to
the qualities enumerated, fine sensibili-
ties, literary taste. and achievements
Connected letters, or the stringing to-
gether OF several words shows lcsi-
cal mind. Disconnection between the
letters of words is a sign of intuition,
the habit of jumping at conclusions,
hasty thGSgh usually correct Judgment
Aside from these general characteris-
tics. there are certain minor signs
which usually hold good Tenacity is
indicated by a hooked terminal stroke
CT ~ crossing When these lines as
cend It is mark OF aspiration; when
they descend below the line. especially
where the stroke betrays consciousness.
it marks an emphatic personality, while
cross-cut or sIanting stroke (See
Plate I'D means oDinionatedness
A line under a signature generally
means a writer fond OF appreciation
and several ornate lines under the sig
nature Indicate this charscteris.iS car
J.ed 40 an extreme.
Shape and size of the stems of such
letters as !. h. b. d. g. p, f. etc. each
add a little 10 the story. Large loops
mean Imagination. made with flourish
they show impulse, impatience. haste;
made with one strong stroke of the pep,
determination. force, directness. \ CAP
able; practical individual.
Very long stems, running into ths.
lines above or below, show impulse. ex-
travagance. lack of judgment. a person
given over to fads, anxious 10 keep
abreast of the times. (See Plate KID
lines indicate imagination and sanity
combined generally originality with the
ability to put it to some practical user
A weak crossing to the sEnws
will; placed high it shows a domineer-
ing spirit; made by mere BACKWARD
stroke Of the pen il means obstiaacy.
These are only q few general rules.
They really cover nearly all the cnaTac-
teristics of hand writing. But the diff
ficulty in the correct reading thereof lies
IN the combination OF apparently incon-
sistent characteristics The judgment Is
required in deciding whether one CHAR
acteristic is strongly enough marked to
dominate some other and incongruous
characteristic which the writing also re-
veals. When one has studied enough
to do this one becomes q really. COmpe-
tent graphologist, and has a very strong
aid In ones understanding of the true
iinwardness OF ones associates
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the writing of a person easily led. who
sometimes has q positive manner, but
without any nrmness or strength of
mind back Of it.
Generally the strength OF the line
Indicates the degree of emotional feel
Ing. the thinner the line the colder the
individual-or at least the more super
fetal his emotions. 1t is common in the
writing OF women who may be affec-
tionate and chnging in the extreme,
but whoa If one support is removed,
soon lean quite as comfortably on an
other. Especially is this true of the
waving rounded hand.
Then as to slant Broadly speaking
running hand slanting forward de-
notes a degree of conventionaiity,
person amenable to the ordinary condi-
tions of life. An exaggerated forward
slant indicates irnpressionability and sus-
ceptibility. Add to this marked heaviness
and the writer is probably continually
subject TO affairs of the heart. IL these
heavy forward slanting letters are well
formed. the writer probably has good
sense enough to recognize his own
temperament and not take these affairs
TOO seriously and will enough to con-
trol them. Still the temperament re-
mains.
Equally II remains in the forward
slant OF fine wavy writing. but with
out the force which should control it.
Such q hand shows a person both sus-
ceptible and visionary. inclined to be-
lieve each affair a matter of life and
death. enjoying emotion for its own sake,
sentimental and inclined to be ruled
by emotion and impulse
The more vertical the writing the more
controlled the emotions and impulses.
Vertical and baekhand writing show
self-control. self-containment, balance.
practical common sense. the ability to
see facts and pierce shams. capability.
independence of thought and action.
self-reliaDce. They indicate that the
head is the governing factor. though not
necessarily self-interest or cold calcu-
lation. They are the hands of those
who resist the tide. deny dogma, and
will not yield to environment. They
Indicate executive ability. (All this.
however. does not apply to the writing
now being taught in schools. No char
acter shows in handwriting until the
mechanical labor of learning to write is
over. the copy-book thrown aside. and
individuality has unconsciously crept in
to the penmanship)
Still. the heavy lines show intensity
of character. the light lines lack of
depth, coldness, and, to certain ex-
tent. calculation-this last particularly
when the signs of selfishness appear
such as short terminal strokes or 40
terminals. small margins or none at all,
or 4 return of the line backward to the
left.
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skyscraper doing out in the country?'
What" said her uncle, rs not sky
scraper, but a coal breaker. where the
coal man puts his coal after he digs it
out of the ground before he sells it"
who puts the coal in the ground?'
God. my dear" How much does God
charge the coal man. uncle?' Nothing,
dear" Later. on the return trip she
tugged ct her uncle's arm Say. is
that another coal breaker?'' mo. that
is where the ice man keeps his ice be-
fore he takes it 10 the >city TO SELL"
Where does he get it?'' God freezes
the lake in winter and the ice man
cuts It in chuncks for use" The little
maid was silent a minute. then ex-
claimed: Gee. uncle, what an awful
pull the ice man and the coal man must
have with Godl"
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writing. The more nealfy the writing
resembles ones ordinary hand the more
nearly correct the delineation will be.
While the more there is of affectation in
the specimen submitted. the less will
the delineation be like the writer
First of all. consider the general ap-
pearance of the page. Here are a few
of the questions one asks: Is the writing
clear, neat, distinct? Are the words and
lines separate and well-spaced, or do
they run together? Are the letters we'll
formed or indistinct-written with ease
or laboriously? Is the writing very large,
very small, or medium-sized? Is the
stroke OF the pen heavy. light. or shad-
edTAre the letters conventionally form
ed or are there original formations?
Does the writing slant to the right, or
is 1t vertical, or back hand? Does it run
in straight even lines across an unruled
page or is. it uphill or down hill or
wavy? Are the vertical and horizontal
strokes strong? Are there abrupt angles.
or are the letters rounded at the bottom?
Are the Ia. rs or words strung together
or are the.e abrupt openings even be-
tween the letters of the same word 2
Finally, how about the margins?
II the writing Is clear, neat and dis
tinct. exactly formed, the words WELL
spaced, one is safe in concluding that
the writer is a careful. thorough. sys-
tematic worker, neat and orderly. There
are three distinct variations in this
type of writing: ID Where the letters
are conscientiously formed in the con-
ventionaI copybook style, In which case
one may reasonably infer that the writer
is a very conscientious person who tries
90 40 t1v ha inlr
has been told. they should be done; ac-
corffne fO some generally acoepted Gus
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Who Laughs Last Laughs
Best.
BY e. q. sUYDAM, el3 II Street
Northeast.
awarded a prize Of 80


When Secretary Shaw was actively
engaged in the practice of law in Iowa,
some years ago. he was looked upon as
a very able lawyer. He had several
peculiar habits and they were especial
ly noticeable when he faced an audi
cnce. Before beginning TO talk he
would look over the audience. clear
his throat. arrange his coat and rub
his hands together. In trying a case in
an Iowa court one day. before opening
the argument Mr.. Shaw looked over
the audience. rubbed his hands to-
sether, cleared his throat. arranged his
coat, and then commenced The oppos-
Ing lawyer was young man, who had
a very high opinion OF his own legal
ability He stood before the court and
thinking to have some fun at Mr.
Shaw's expense. proceeded 10 go
through With Mr.. Shaw's eccentric
movements. Before beginning to talk.
he calmly looked over the audience.
cleared his throat. arranged his coat.
rubbed his hands together. and in every
way initiated Mr.. Shaw's manner The
spectators were much amused and the
lawyer satisfied. When he had finished
Mr.. Shaw. calm and undisturbeS, arose
20 make the closing argument. de
stood before the court and audience and
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hA~ ~. it eeu.eL 4
~ ~L II EAe,4 IS
Plate No. 8.

Easy writing. without effort or self
consciousness. shows general capabili-
ty and educational advantages La
bored writing shows that the writer
either has not had. or has not i'm
proved, such advantages. Such a per-
son is self-consclous. and self-distrust-
full, not likely to attempt anything OUT
side OF the few familiar things that he
knows be can do well. II there is
plenty of space between the lines it ar
CUES foresight and good judgment; If,
on the other hand. they interlap and
run toeether, 1t has the opposite sig
nificance.
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To Save Future Trouble.
by LEILA G. WILSON, 2725 w. North
Street, Baltimore. MD.

An Indian once owed a white man SO
After paying the money. he asked the
white man for receipt; the white
man treating the matter with indiffer-
ence. told him it was not necessary, as
he would never ask him again for the
money. The Indian, however, still per-
sisting, the white man asked him why
receipt.
The Indian replied: Indian die. go
to heaven. st. Peter say, been good In
dian-yes; paid all debts-yes; where
your receipts? Then Indian have to
run all over he'll TO find white man and
get receipt"
The Washington times., 1905-10-29
No Warm Water.
BY ]. E. LOWE, 43o Eleventh Street
Southeast.
awarded q prize Of sl.)

Recently a well-to-do family who had
more or less trouble with their domes-
tics decided to secure the services OF
Celestial. The head OF the household
gave him instructions to prepare hot
biscuits, telling him at the same time
the tea biscuits that were prepared by
the former servant were always eaten
with suspicion and digested with re-
gret. The madam, concealing herself
in the pantry. concluded to watch the
Chinaman. To her dismay she discov-
cred him sprinkling the dough from his
mouth after the manner of damping
clothes. Rushing out she exclaimed: !:
John, what are you dOing?" The
Chinaman innocently replied: Me usee
too much flour; gottce no warm water
me warme water in mouthee''
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Largo writing usually indicates
positive personality, force. perhaps ag-
gressiveness, self-confidence. usually
generosity, except in extreme cases
where IL is often n sign that the writer
is prone to overestimate his own i'm
portance and want his own way, TO de-
mand first place at the expense or or
at least without thought of others IL
IS a dou.ineering selfish hand. especial
Nv If the downward strokes are
straight and heavy and the crossings
of the ~ are heavy and long and
placed above or high UP on the stem.
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reading of character from handwriting
are an analytical turn of mind. clear,
impartial judgment. and sympathy. And
of these, perhaps the most essential is
sympathy-the intuiuve knowing how
IL feels'-being able to think and want
and do ard be as the writer thinks
and wants and does and is.
Even the NEST skeptical ana proof
demanding individual viii admit that
he would reasonably expect the writer
of n large, bold hand TO be more self
reliant and positive than the writer of
q fire. wavy, indistinct hand; that he
could tell n deliberate from hasty
method of attack, a neat, orderly habit
of work from a disorderly, careless
scrawl
1t has been suggested that the graph
ologist gets a clue TO his delineaton
from the content of what is written.
But that is no safe guide to the char
acter of the writer. The words may
have been written with the deliberate
intent TO mislead. On the other hand,
after one has discovered from the hand
writing the true character OF the writer.
IL is often both surprising and graft
flying how characteristic the sentiment
of the specimen submitted will be of
the individuality as ii stands revealed
One thing more-the graphologist does
NOT claim, OF attempt. to see through
q disguised hand. His only object is
to reveal the true characteristics of
the writer from his most natural and
usual manner of expressing himself in
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Plate
(2) Where there is distinct originality
in the formation and combination of the
letters, neat and well-spaced even when
done in apparent haste, or where IL is
heavy, in which cases one reads self
reliance. courage, activity, an original,
creative mind, willing to test its theories
even at the risk of being often In the
wrong.
go Where the originality is tempered
by care, dciiberation, and thought, and
where good Judgment is shown in the
spacing of words and lines, In which
case one reads the safe man, n good
executive, keen. reliable, both conserva-
tive and original, having opinions. but
net too headlong about advancing them
until he has tested them.
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quiet, observant. Industrious, self
contained, capable. thorough, reserved.
Where the writing is medium sized
one must look to Its other qualities
for distinguishing characteristics AS
rule characteristics are emphasized
in proportion as the writing is heavy
and black. Heaviness adds force to the
personality, and as rule magnetism.
Large writing made in fine. light
strokes of the pen usually shows an
emotional temperament. undecided and
changeable, not to De relied on for Il
sane view OF things as they are. 1t is
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methodical. systematic mental and
business habits. (See Plate III)
Extremely small writing with the
lines close together, but not overlap
ping, indicates extreme good Judgment,
perhaps even shrewdness and suspi-
cion, not necessarily a mean suspicion,
but the foresight and caution Of the
diplomat, man not gullible nor easi-
ly deceived, cool head, calmness and
self-reliance when others fly to pieces.
AS a summary. the writer of n small
hand is usually thoughtful, deferen-
tial. courteous. well educated, of high
intellectual culture. and attainment,
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was mortified not to be able to answer
them who was the first MANI" No
answer. do you know who Noah
was?" a shake of the head and the
question was passed on. Finally the
teacher said: Did you ever hear about
Solomon, dear?'
Here was an acquaintance at last and
the little girls face broke into smiles.
"Oh, yes. she replied. confidently: Il
know him all the way through. Solo
mon Grundy. born on Monday!' Want
me to say the rest2'
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Possessed of a Devil.
Nv MISS IA. Kennedy, sos II Street
Northwest.
(Awareed a prize OF So

tAWdrGeO u prize "a VIZ
In q small town in one OF the South
ern States a very good old minister Of
one of the churches OF the town was
presented with n pair of new breeches-
His old ones were not quite worn out.
20 the new ones were hung in an IN
finished chamber to wear on state 90
casions The occasion came and the
preacher donned his breeches. which,
in the meantime had been the abode Of
several hornets.
He entered the pulpit and began his
three-hour sermon. His firstly was
little uneasy; his secondly" showed
signs of a coming storm; his thirdly"
was a regular cakewalk. and before his
"fourthly' was finished he said: "Breth-
rem. I am awfully sorry. but 1 can't
finish this sermon You'll have TO ex-
cuse me. The word of God is in my
mouth, but the devils In these
breeches."
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balance. generosity. strength of both
heart and head, impulsiveness with eau
tim, and some executive ability. man
who writes such a hand can care doe
only when he approves ard admires.
A woman who writes this hand may
long to lean and cling. but can only
do 1t when she finds strength greater
than her Own
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Out of the Mouths of Babes.
BY MRS. @. Il. HANDS, 229 Tenth
Street Northeast

A young man visiting a friend told
n little boy five years OF age that If he
did not stop being so bad. God would
not love him. The young man then asked
the boy where God was, the reply was:
God is everywhere. He is in this
room" The young man looking all
around the room, said, II can't see
Him" This puzzled the little boy for a
moment, when all at once his face lit up
with a ray of joy and said. Can you
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Not Without Precedent.
By a1ARx G. MILAN, 1ega.o. va.

Mr. Ramsay, an aged farmer, was d.
recting some work on his farm one
morning recently One OF the farm hands
who thought he knew a better way OF
performing the work. undertook to ex-
plain his method Yes" said Mr. r.,
'hut I'm an old man. past seventy, and
I've always had it done my way"
Just So" said the farm hand, I've
known number of men who lived to
be ninety aud one hundred years old
and then died fools"
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concluded an earnest appeal to the con-
sciences of his flock with these words:
Brothers and sisters, ask you: When
you come to the great pearly gates. how
are you going to get in?" He paused for
a reply. On the still. warm air came the
piping voice OF a youthful fan, address,
ed to boy trying to steal a base: Slide
like hell. Jimmie. slide like hell"
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A Dimcult Position.
By z. q. sUyDAzE, SIS Il Street
Northeast.

Two Irishnen were crossing a bog
when one of them fell into a mud hole
His companion running to a nearby
farmhouse asked the loan OF a spade.
What do you want il fCr?" asked the
farmer. Sure, Mike is stuck in the bog.
and l want 10 dig him out" was the
answer. How far is he sunk?" ques-
toned the farmer. up to his ankles"
''Begorra, then he can easy walk out
''Begorra he can't" exclaimed Pat.
hes wrong end up
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A heavy vertical hand. written hastily
with large stems and unconscious signs
of originality, and strong vertical and
horizontal strokes, shows a personality
of intense feeling, temperament, natur-
al impulsiveness. combined with capa-
bility viii power. and control. 1t COM
bines deep affection, an idealistic ma
ture. temperamental. clinging person
ality, with discrimination, independence,
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lar stress on what a difficult matter it
would be to operate the business with
out him. This claim was admitted by
the employer who inquired further:
but, Chon, vat If you should die?"
''Oh, thea, you would have 10 get
along without me"
After few minutes deep thought:
deaf"
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oTny, sometimes suspicion or fear lest
the writer be cheated out of his rights.
Ihen again one must consider the alb
straight lines. horizontal or vertical.
The more straight lines, and the heavier
these lines. the more positive, forcefsii.
and determined the character. Courage,
independence, and self-reliaacc are IN
dicated, and these qualities diminish
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Avs EHs~~

ed by long terminal strokes Large
writing and narrow margins combine
generous disposition with a frugal mind.
inclined to give thoughtfully. but hat
ing waste. Small writing with wide
margins denotes even greater economy.
generosity controlled very thoroughly
by prudence. Small writing. small
spaces between the words. and margins
narrow or lacking, show extreme econ
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Knew Ali About Solomon.
By HEss1E ". TODD, sne1byviue. XIV

ny IAbS1H ". HODO, SAe1UJVI4Ie, Ky
A little girl who attended regularly
a Sunday school where the international
lessons were taught went one afternoon
to the class of a playmate and heard
catechlsm questions for the first time
in her life.
She was asked several questions and
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Ministerial Profanity.
BY c. c. DUvALL, aIe Colorado, Build
In, Washington.
awarded a prize of So.

awarded a prize Of So.
Aside from the fact that Justice Har-
Ian OF the Supreme Court is an ardent
golfer. he is also noted for his droll
humor.
One day he and DR.. Sterrett, a Pres
byterian divine, were playing a match
game on the Chevy Chase links. 1t
was the doctors drive. After the most
elaborate preparations 10 hit the ball
squarely. he simply famed the air. the
ball remaining motionless In its orig
inal position.
Nothing was said for several moments
although the minister's lips moved per-
ceptibly. Judge Harlan quietly re-
marked:
Doctor. that is the most damnable
silence / ever listened to-