The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-21

be considered are the facial angles, eyes,
lips and their position. nose. chin and
forehead. From a knowledge of the Sig
may be seen largely almost at glance.
may be seen alrgely almost at glance.
The Telltale Eyes
The most telltale indications of charac-
ter and those most often observed are the
eyes. A great many characteristics may
be read in their depths. Very dark brown
or black eyes denote an impetuous tenn
permanent, one capa BILE of extremes of
feeling and passionate romantic love.
The rnsset-brown eye denotes an affec-
tionate disposition; the yelowish-
eye indicates an inconstant. shallow dis
position and little will power.
The ideal Of sublime purity is found in
the violet or dark blue eye. but it is well
to note that not much intellectually is
expressed by this color. The clear, lighter
blue eye denotes a cheerful constant
nature, intellectual power and passion
nature, intellectual power and passion
lectuality always.
The pale blue eye also indicates intel
lectuality as well as GOODNESS and selfish
ness If the blue of the eye has green
ish tint. intellect predominates over the
passions and wisdom and moral courage
are characteristic of the person. The
greenish-gray eye is the most intellect
ual, and the eye with varying shades of
blue and orange is the eye of genius
A preponderanee Of green shades In the
eyes denotes coquetry and artful deceit
fulness.
The dead colors and dull, expressionless
eyes indicate the sluggish temperament,
a lifeless disposition and cold selfish
nature. A steadfast glance from brown
eyes Is an indication of amatory love
Rapid and constantly shifting movements
of the eyes indicate the nervous, careful
temperament and often suggest the Grim
inal.
The distances between the eyes also
have their meaning. great width be-
tween the eyes denotes a susceptible in
tellect, while eyes close together are an
indication of obstinacy Large eyes
usually mean a calm constant nature;
deep-set eyes denote a selfish determined
and harsh temperament. The bullying eye
indicates culture, refinement and gen.
tility.
Next in importance 70 the eye are the
chin and lower jaw The set of the jaw
is very faithful indication of the char
acter of the man. The action of the mus
cles in early life may determine the char
acter of the chin. Thus, the man with
the firmly set jaw has been accustomed
to set his teeth in earlier life, and is
found to be man with great power
man who will not be found wanting at a
critical time.
Certain habits often determine the set
of the jaw For instance no sailor ever
has a weak jaw All crews of fighters,
who have been obliged to live on hard
tack that requires much mastication, have
acquired a notable firmness of jaw. The
habitual gum chewer can also be detected
in the same way, the jaw having acquired
greater prominence and firmness
through constant use.
Tobacco chewing also leaves its mark
on the countenance. the long, lank jaw
and firm mouth are the signs of the
chewer. A curious resemblance may be
seen as to shape of face and chin In many
of the pictures of early Civil war soldiers,
nearly all OF them being long of face and
sallow with angular jaws and wrinkled
cheeks. The majority of them were to-
bacco chewers.
The modern characteristic seems to be
a certain weakness of chin and jaw out
line that may be due to the fact that our
food Is largely prepared for us and re-
'quires little mastication.
The shape of the chin is of considerable
Importance in reading character. A chin
smooth and round denotes a childlke
disposition and a yielding will The oval
chin is indication of an artistic, sensi-
tive nature. with some talent along those
lines, while the angular chin denotes the
scientific, practical nature. The protrud-
ing chin always means combatveness, de-
termination and power, and the receding
chin denotes the weak will, and the
straight chin denotes weakness.
The long chin indicates gross nature,
and the short a timid nature. A short
chin accompanied by full, fat cheeks,
often is an indication of the singer. The
dimpled chin is a sure sign of the artistic
temperament, with talent for painting,
music or sculpture. 1t is interesting to
note that nearly all great men had dim
pied chins.
The manner of laughing is a reliable in
dication of a PERSONS depth of thought
and self-control. For instance, the chronic
gigler usually is a person of shallow
thought while the quiet person, who sell
dom laughs and only rarely smiles, has q
great intensity of feeling and thoughtful
ness.
The height of the forehead and shape
of the skull indicate brain power. The
high forehead usually we'll filled with
gray natter while the low, retreating