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A Short Treatise

ON

PALMISTRYILLUSTRATED

BY

E. J. LaSEER, C. D.

SCIENTIFIC PALMIST

President of the National Institute of Palmistry, of

Grand Rapids, Mich., and author of

"Illustrated Palmistry."

Copyrighted 1Q02

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THE HAND

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A Short Treatise

ON

PALNIISTRYILLUSTRATED

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BY

E. J. LASEER, C. D.

SCIENTIFIC PALMIST

President of the National Institute of Palmistry, of

Grand Rapids, Mich., and author of" Illustrated Palmistry.

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CONGRESS,Two Copies Received

JUN. 14 1902

Copyright entry

ILASS «OCXa No.

COPY 8.

Some of the Book's

Contents

Early History of Palmistry.

Its Scientific Divisions.

Good and Bad Signs in the Hands.

Fingers and Thumbs Keys to Character.

Cause of the Lines.

Disease Shown by the Lines.

The Ciiminal Known by h ; s Hands.

Insanity Detected.

Revealing the Future.

Importance of Having one's Hand Read.

Indicating Trades and Professions.

Palmistry Contrasted with Other Sciences.

Referring to Marriage.

Value of Knowing Palmistry.

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Some of the Book's

Contents

Early History of Palmistry.

its Scientinc Divisions. -

Good and Bad Signs in the Hands.

Fingers and Thumbs Keys to Character.

Cause of the Lines.

Disease Shown by the Lines.

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importance of Having one's Hand Read.

indicating Trades and Professions.

Palmistry Contrasted with Other Sciences

Referring to Marriage.

Value of Knowing Palmistry.

THE HANDAND =

ITS LINES

A Short Treatise

ON

PalmistryILLUSTRATED

BY

E. J. LaSEER, C. D.

SCIENTIFIC PALMIST

President of the National Institute of Palmistry, of

Grand Rapids, Mich., and author of

"Illustrated Palmistry."

Copyrighted iqoi

THE HAND

ITS LINES

A Short Treatise

ON

ALNIISTRYILLUSTRATED

BY

E. J. LASEER, C. D.'

SCIENTIFIC PALNIIST

President of the National Institute of Palmistry, of

Grand Rapids, Mich., and author of" Illustrated Palmistry.

"

Cobyriglzted IQO2

Some of the Book's

Contents

Early History of Palmistry.

Its Scientific Divisions.

Good and Bad Signs in the Hands.

Fingers and Thumbs Keys to Character.

Cause of the Lines.

Disease Shown by the Lines.

The Criminal Known by his Hands.

Insanity Detected.

Revealing the Future.

Importance of Having one's Hand Read.

Indicating Trades and Professions.

Palmistry Contrasted with Other Sciences.

Referring to Marriage.

Value of Knowing Palmistry.

Some of the Book's

Contents

.

Early History of Palmistry.

Its Scientihc Divisions.

Good and Bad Signs in the Hands.

Fingers and Thumbs Keys to Character.

Cause of the Lines.

Disease Shown by the Lines.

The Criminal Known by his Hands.

Insanity Detected.

Revealing the Future.

A

Importance of Having one's Hand Read.

Indicating Trades and Professions. ~

Palmistry Contrasted with Other Sciences

Referring to Marriage.

Value of Knowing Palmistry.

Preface

If one would have a son and daughter well employed,

Of judicious mind and skilled in worldly worth refined,

See Jupiter's and Mercury's mounts are well defined,

The moon well rounded and with Venus' love alloyed.

np HIS bo ok let has been prepared to

interest the public in the science of

Vw^ Palmistry and convince its readers that

there is much more than is generally

supposed by the average person in the outline

of the hand and in the lines and markings of the

palm. The doubter has but to inform himself

slightly respecting this great science, and examine

the hands of his friends to be agreeably surprised

at what even he— with a little study— can see.

A casual examination of its pages will con-

vince the reader that there is a real basis for

Palmistry ; a careful reading will interest him

to learn more.

LASEER.

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Preface

If one would have a son and daughter well employed,

Of judicious mind and skilled in worldly worth refined.

See Jupiter's and Mercury's mounts are well defined.

The moon well rounded and with Venus' love alloyed.

HIS booklet hasbemipmpmedto

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interest the public in the science of

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Palmistry and convince its readers that

._.;`__ there is much more than is generally

supposed by the average person in the outhne

of the hand and in the lines and markings of the

pahn. The doubter has but to hnorni hhnseh

slightly respecting this great science, and examine

the hands of his friends to be agreeably surprisedat what even he-with a little study-can see.

A casual exannnadon of Hs pages "HH con-

vince the reader that there is a. real bans for

Palmistry; a careful reading will interest him

to learn rnore.

LASEER.

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What is Palmistry?

PALMISTRY is the science of the physiog-

nomy of the hand and of the lines of the

TOM palm. It is also called Chirosophy and

fS^o Chirology. The two divisions of it, that

treating of the shape, or physiognomy

of the hand, and that relating to the lines of the

palm, are called Chirognomy and Chiromancy

respectively.

The latter, Chiromancy, is the oldest palmistry,

treating as it does of the lines or markings in the

hands ; and its history is anterior to Abraham and

contemporary with the earliest history of the peo-

ple of India. Passing thus lightly over its grand

past and its wonderful struggle for preservation

through the interminable wars preceding the birth

of Jesus Christ and the annihilation wrought by the

book-destroying Vandals of the Middle ages, the

time is reached when Chirognomy had its birth.

Its founder was Captain D'Arpentigny, a retired

army officer under Napoleon, who published his first

book on the subject in 1843, after studying the

subject for many years. His attention was first

called to it by noticing the similarity in the shapes

of hands of people in the same profession, science,

or calling in life. He noticed artists had similar

shaped hands, soldiers a common type, and people

of about the same temperament hands resembling

one another. He classified hands into seven dif-

erent types, all of which have a distinct meaning.

So accurate was he in his interpretation that no

change has been made in the classification since,

and he discovered a division in palmistry almost as

important as the lines themselves.

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ELEMENTARY SQUARE or USEFUL

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What is Palmistry?

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ALMISTRY is the science of the physiog-nomy of the hand and of the lines of the

palm. It is also called Chirosophy and

&?q§ Chirology. The two divisions of it, that:ZR _ _

____ treating of the shape, or physiognomyof the hand, and that relating to the lines of the

palm, are called Chirognomy and Chiromancyrespectively.

The latter, Chiromancy, is the oldest palmistry,treating as it does of the lines or markings in the

hands; and its history is anterior to Abraham and

contemporary with the earliest history of the peo-

ple of India. Passing thus lightly over its grandpast and its wonderful struggle for preservationthrough the interminable wars preceding the birth

of Jesus Christ and the annihilation wrought by the

book-destroying Vandals of the Middle ages, the

time is reached when Chirognomy had its birth.

its founder was Captain D'Arpentigny, a retired

army ofhcer under Napoleon, who published his hrst

book on the subject in I843, after studying the

subject for many years. His attention was first

called to it by noticing the similarity in the shapesof hands of people in the same profession, science,or calling in life. l-le noticed artists had similar

shaped hands, soldiers a common type, and peopleof about the same temperament hands resemblingone another. He classihed hands into seven dif-

erent types, all of which have a distinct meaning.So accurate was he in his interpretation that no

change has been made in the classilication since,and he discovered a division in palmistry almost as

important as the lines themselves.

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TYPES OF HANDS

These types are known as the square, or useful;

the philosophic, knotty or analytical; the conic, or

artistic; the spatulate or argumentative; the psychic,

idealistic or pointed; the elementary, or primitive;

and the mixed, the latter having the qualities of

two or more of the others.

So much may be told from this division of

palmistry alone that a competent Chirognomist can

tell the temperament, character and substantial

qualities of a person, acquiring an insight into his

business qualifications, and even his future years,

that is almost marvelous to the uninitiated; and

TYPES OF HANDS— Continued.

SPATULATE PHILOSOPHIC

CONIC o«ARISTIC PSYCHIC ^IDEALISTIC MIXED

how much more phenomenal the things he may

see by combining with it its brother science, Chi-

romancy

And 1 may as well say here, that the accuracy

and reliability of palmistic readings depends abso-

lutely on the knowledge and natural ability of the

interpreter. There is nothing the matter with the

science of Palmistry. Its reliability is long estab-

lished. Failure is with the reader, either through

ignorance, carelessness or misrepresentation ; and

he may err, even the very best—for it is a well

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TYPES or HANDS '.'

These types are known as the square, or useful;-the philosophic, knotty or analytical; the conic, or

artistic; the spatulateior argumentative; the psychic,idealistic or pointed; the elementary, or primitive;and the mixed, the latter having the qualities of

two or more of the others.

So much may be told from this division of

palmistry alone that a competent Chirognomist can

tell the temperament, character and substantial

`qualities of a person, acq`uiring an insight into his

business qualifications, and even his future years,that is almost marvelous to the uninitiated; and

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how much more phenomenal the things he may

see by combining with it its brother science, Chi-romancy !

And l may as well say here, that the accuracy

and reliability of palmistic readings depends abso-

lutely on the knowledge and natural ability of the

interpreter. There is nothing the matter with the

science of Palmistry. lts reliability is long estab-

lished. Failure is with the reader, either through*

ignorance, carelessness or misrepresentation; and

he may err, even the very best~-for it is an well.G

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known fact that in consultations five physicians

have many times been wrong and one right, and

sometimes all have failed to diagnose a case cor-

rectly. Palmistry is a deep study and requires

the keenest insight and analysis to interpret it

correctly. Then do not expect a scientific reading

from a Gypsy, who does not generally know the

name of one line in the hand, or from a lady mem-ber of a traveling palmistry show, whose' whole

knowledge is confined to the Mount of Venus.

But when you do spend money in this wayconsult an experienced reader who has made a

conscientious study of it. Experience counts for

more in Palmistry than perhaps in any other pro-

fession. There is no mystery connected with its

practice, and do not be deceived through euphon-

ious names, misapplied expressions and incantations,

and by fakirs wearing the toga and vestments of

East Indians.

MOUNTS OF THE HAND

A glance at the illustration entitled Mounts of

the Hand shows that special names are applied to

certain parts of the palm. Little hills or protu-

berances are found on the inside of the hands, par-

ticularly under the fingers and at the foot of the

thumb—only in the latter case the "hill" is not

"little" but quite large. These elevations have

a particular meaning in Palmistry, and as they are

large or small, high or depressed, so will certain

qualities in the individual be affected for good or

bad. Then they must all be considered in relation

to one another. For instance: Young men, in

selecting a wife, should observe that the mount or

elevation at the foot of the thumb, called the

Mount of Venus, is rounded neatly and not too

skinny if he desires an affectionate wife ; and the

maiden, in turn, should not select a husband too

much developed in this part of the hand if she

wants to be the only one in her partner's affec-

tions. If you desire your son to follow a profes-

sional life, look well to the Mount of Jupiter, and

get the opinion of a competent Chirognomist before

starting him out on life's voyage; also observe the

Mount of the Moon, for in certain phases of it the

lad will devote his time to "playing hookey," and

the young man to "avoiding examinations."

known fact that in consultations ive physicianshave many times been wrong and one right, and

sometimes all have failed to diagnose a case cor-

rectly. Palmistry is a deep study and requiresthe keenest insight and analysis to interpret it

correctly. Then do not expect a scientidc readingfrom a Gypsy, who does not generally know the

name of one line in the hand, or from a lady mem-

ber of a traveling palmistry show, whose' whole

knowledge is conhned to the Mount of Venus.

But when you do spend money in this way

consult an experienced reader who has made a

conscientious study of it. Experience counts for

more in Palmistry than perhaps in any other pro-fession. There is no mystery connected with its

practice, and do not be deceived through euphon-ious names, misapplied expressions and incantations,and by fakirs wearing the toga and vestments of

East lndians._

MOUNTS OF THE HAND

A glance at the illustration entitled Mounts of

the Hand shows that special names are applied to

certain parts of the palm. Little hills or protu-berances are found on the inside of the hands, par-

ticularly under the Hngers and at the foot of the

thumb-only in the latter case the "hill" is not

"little" but quite large. These elevations have

a particular meaning in Palmistry, and as they are

large or small, high or depressed, so will certain

qualities in the individual be affected for good or

bad. Then they must all be considered in relation

to one another. For instance: Young men, in

selecting a wife, should observe that the mount or

elevation at the foot of the thumb, called the

Mount of Venus, is rounded neatly and not too

skinny if he desires an affectionate wife ; and the

maiden, in turn, should not select a husband too

much developed in this part of the hand if she

wants to be the only one in her partner's affec-

tions. lf you desire your son to follow a profes-sional life, look well to the Mount of Jupiter, and

get the opinion of a competent Chirognomist before

starting him out on life's voyage; also observe the

Mount of the Moon, for in certain phases of it the

lad will devote his time to "playing hookey," and

the young man to "avoiding examinations."

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LINES OF THE HAND

The cut, Mounts of the Hand, also shows lines

taking various directions across the palm, the prin-

cipal of which are the life, head, heart, fate and

union lines. Every hand has these lines in a per-

fect or modified state, and according to their length,

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evenness and position will affect the sanity, health

and prosperity of the subject. Thus good life and

head lines are indicative of good healtn and even

disposition; a long, unbroken heart line of a calm,

constant and truthful nature, particularly in a

woman. Long' fate lines are excellent in manyways, and promise much to the possessors. Besides

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these lines there are other lines found in most

persons' hands, making fourteen chief lines in all,

and still others, called influence lines. All of these

are taken into consideration when reading hands.

Signs like stars, crosses, dots, cir-

cles, squares, triangles, etc., play

an important part, some being

good, others evil, depending on

what part of the hand they are

found. A star found on the Mount

of Jupiter presages great honors

and (according to good authority)

the achievement of one's fondest

hopes. But even in this, other

parts of the hands and the lines

should verify it.

The number of lines of all

kinds, primary and influence lines,

in the hands depends upon the

impressionability of the person

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upon the scale of his intelligence.

So in some hands there are more

lines than in others and more

events may be read from them.

Events are read chiefly from the

lines ; character from the type,

lines and mounts. As we progress

in the scale of humanity we find

more lines, indicating higher in-

telligence, and from this fact alone

we can form an idea of the descent

of the person and gain an insight

into his ancestry. Thus a gen-

ealogical tree is at once opened

before us.

The difference between theelementary hand, or the person

of lower intelligence, and the hand

of the highest order is so great

that seeing the hand of a criminal

we at-pnce know whether he is of

the brutal type or one of the ad-

vanced school, employing craftand the highest diplomacy.

The simple deflection of a line from its natural

or normal course is a matter of the greatest impor-

tance to the Chirosophist, and alters the reading

of the type of hand to a great extent.

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these lines there are other lines found in most

persons' hands, making fourteen chief lines in all,and still others, called influence lines. All of these

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Signs like stars, crosses, dots, cir-

cles, squares, triangles, etc., playan important part, some beinggood, others evil, depending on

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impressionability of the person;

upon the scale of his intelligence. /So in some hands there are more

lines than in others and moreevents. may be read from them.

lines ; character from the type,lines and mounts. As we progressin the scale of humanity we find

more lines, indicating higher in-

telligence, and from this fact alone

we can form an idea of the descent

of the person and gain an insightinto his ancestry. Thus a gen-

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elementary hand, or the personof lower intelligence, and the hand

of the highest order is so great SOM Ethat seeing the hand of a criminal

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vanced school, employing c ra ft Dand the highest diplomacy.

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THE, FINGERS

The fingers are an important factor in Palmistry,

and from them alone much insight into character

may be obtained. Their length, shape, pliability,

length of the joints in relation to one another,

special marks found on them, distance of one from

the other, and whether high or low in the hand,

all are of much moment.

Medium short fingered people, with smooth

joints, are the happiest, while people with long

fingers, especially with enlarged

^^^ joints, are generally in trouble

from their dissatisfied and criti-

cal natures. Fingers that bend

back flippantly at the first joints

indicate much versatility, but

unless the rest of the hand

indicates firmness and general

merit, will invariably be disas-

trous to the owner.

Fingers in shape are spatu-

late, square, conic and pointed.

The conic type, modified, and

the square type, slightly spatu-

lated, are the best for the prac-

tical problems of life and are

found on the hands of most

successful people.

THE THUMB

The thumb is really the

key-note to the character and

brain power of the subject, and

as it is long or short, large or

small, to that degree it affects

the intelligence and tempera-

ment of the person ; or as it is

rigid or pliable, so are certain

characteristics in the individual. Even the situation,

place of the first joint—whether it is half way, one-

third or two-thirds the distance between the tip and

the third phalanges, is a very important matter.

Babies always have small thumbs, which de-

velop with the brain. Congenital idiots have very

small thumbs ; monkeys, the most intelligent of

animals, before arriving at man, have appendages

or stubs, taking the place of human thumbs, and

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THE. FI_NGERS

The fingers are an important factor in Palmistry,and from them alone much insight into character

may be obtained. Their length, shape, pliability,length of the joints in relation to one another,

special marks found on them, distance of one from

the other, and whether high or low in the hand,all are of much moment.

Medium short fingered people, with smooth

joints, are the happiest, while people with longfingers, especially with enlarged

Q3 joints, are generally in trouble

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from their dissatisfied and criti-

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indicates Hrmness and general"`

merit, will invariably be disas-

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The conic type, modihed, and

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lated, are the best for the prac-tical problems of life and are

found on the hands of most

successful people.

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o~ key-note to the character and

brain power of the subject, and

as it is long or short, large or

"i small, to that degree it affects

the intelligence and tempera-

HNGERSment of the person ; or as it is

rigid or pliable, so are certain

characteristics in the individual. Even the situation,

place of the first joint-whether it is half way, one-

third or two-thirds the distance between the tip ahd

the third phalanges, is a very important matter.

Babies always have small thumbs, which de-

velop with the brain. Congenital idiots have verysmall thumbs; monkeys, the most intelligept of

animals, before arriving at man, have appendageor stubs, taking the place of human thumbs,

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they use them for holding objects and to cling

to trees.

A woman with a very large, short thumb will

be rough in her ways and indifferent to the delica-

cies that make the refined woman, and will mingle

with women of gossipy tendencies, hang on the

back fence and tell all about her second door

neighbor. With a hard hand she will be very

industrious, often rising at four in the morning. If

her husband is a saloon keeper she will have no

objection to going behind the bar. She will work

in the field like the Boer women, and can hold her

own in a fight.

Increase the length of her thumb considerably

and give her short nails, and you will have an

Amazon, whom it would not be safe

to meet when her anger is aroused.

Replace the short, thick nails

with long, polished ones, and take

a little of the roughness away from

the thumb, and you have a mascu-

line woman, a woman who advocates

woman's rights, like Susan B. An-

thony ; a person in whom there is

much tact and great diplomacy. Such

women will often make successful

lawyers and physicians, but poor

mothers. Reduce the size but keep

the length and you have logic, scheme

and purpose well developed. Such

women- will generally have long fin-

gers. Everything they do will be

well considered and done for an ob-

ject. It is unnecessary to say that

they will marry for money ; and if

other parts of the hand show a lack

of love and sympathy their husbands should be

pitied. The possessors of such thumbs are often

accomplished musicians and successful actresses.

If the first phalange is wide and heavy, with the

Mars features of the hand strongly developed, a

quarrelsome disposition is the result, Such a

woman when angered would throw a skillet at

you or strike you with a club.

HEALTH CONDITIONSIf a person is perfect in this respect the hand

will tell the tale. If the subject has inherited his

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they use them for holding objects and to clingto trees.

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A woman with a very large, short thumb will

be rough in her ways and indifferent to the delica-

cies that make the renned woman, and will minglewith women 'of gossipy tendencies, hang on the

back fence and tell all about her second door

neighbor. With a hard hand she will be very

industrious, often rising at four in the morning. lf

her husband is a saloon keeper she will have no

objection to going behind the bar. She will work

in the Held like the Boer women, and can hold her

own in a tight.Increase the length of her thumb considerably

and give her short nails, and you will have an

Amazon, whom it would not be safe

to meet when her anger is aroused.

Replace the short, thick nails ~ Q

with long, polished ones, and take

a little of the roughness away from'

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the thumb, and you have a mascu-

line woman, a woman who advocates c

woman's rights, like Susan B. An-

thony; a person in whom there is H much tact and great diplomacy. Such

women will often make successful .f

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the length and you have logic, scheme >'and purpose well developed. Such -

women~will generally have long Hn-

gers. Everything they do will be well considered and done for an ob- ject. lt is unnecessary to say that " ApE5they will marry for money; and if

THUMBSother parts of the hand show a lack

of love and sympathy their husbands should be

pitied. The possessors of such thumbs are often

accomplished musicians and successful actresses.

lf the Hrst phalange is wide and heavy, with the

Mars features of the hand strongly developed, a

quarrelsome disposition is the result, Such a

woman when angered would throw a skillet at

you or strike you with a club.

HEALTH CONDITIONS

lf a person is perfect in this respect the hand

will tele- tgtectale. lf the subject has inherited his`

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disabilities the cautious Chirosopist knows it at

once. Not only does he know that the functions

of life are irregular, but in most cases he can tell

the cause and the disease that afflicts the person,

and prescribe in the case as reliably as a physician.

If physicians knew the importance of Palmistry in

diagnosing ailments they would be deep students

of it. Without going into the interpretation of the

lines, which show so much in this respect, the gen-

eral state of the hand, such as dry or wet, hard or

soft, cold or hot, make known wonderful revela-

tions. Physicians feel the hand to ascertain if the

patient has fever, and the register of the flow of

blood or heart beats is always taken on the wrist,

the beginning of the hand. Physicians call it feel-

ing the pulse. On account of the myriads of

nerves and minute blood vessels that center here,

Hand of WilliamGladstone—This is the handof the literateur, the man of let-

ters, the person of honor, the

observer of good morals, the

ideal parent; but not of the poli-

tician. A statesman, but hardly

a diplomat. It is hardly neces-

sary to add that he was conscien-

tious in what he advocated. Hecould never have been an Ameri-

can politician. The shape of the

hand is almost identical with

that of Rev. Parkhursfs. Thehand is conspicuous from the

fact that it has two life lines,

both very long, which show dou-

ble capacity for labor and endu-

rance ; also on account of the

wonderful lines of honor running

from the life line towards the

fingers.

the hand becomes overheated in cases of fever on

account of the flow of blood being increased, and it

grows cold when the circulation is bad, caused by

slow action of the 'heart. Thus we are enabled to

tell much about the condition of the person's health

by this simple means alone. But to find out the

wonder of wonders and discover the source of the

trouble we decipher the labyrinth of lines in the

hand, which never err to the master Chirosopist.

CAUSE OF THE, LINES

What is the cause of the lines in the hand?

This is a question many ask. Some have solved

it to their own satisfaction by attributing it to work

and the folding of the hand.12

disabilities the cautious Chirosopist knows it at

once. Not only does he know that the functions

of life are irregular, but in most cases he can tell

the cause and the disease that afflicts the person,and prescribe in the case as reliably as a physician.lf physicians knew the importance of Palmistry in

diagnosing ailments they would be deep students

of it; Without going into the interpretation of the

lines, which show so much in this respect, the gen-eral state of the hand, such as dry or wet, hard or

soft, cold or hot, make known wonderful revela-

tions. Physicians feel the hand to ascertain if the

patient has fever, and the register of the flow of

blood or heart beats is always taken on the wrist,the beginning of the hand. Physicians call it feel-

ing the pulse. On account of the myriads of

nerves and minute blood vessels that center here,

Hand of William

Glad5f0ne»~This is the hand

oi the literateur, the man of let-

Kfi ters, the person of honor, the

observer of good morals, the

ideal parent; but not of the poli-tician. A statesman, but hardlya diplomat. lt is hardly neces-

sary to add that he was conscien-

tious in what he advocated. He

could never have been an Ameri-

can politician. The shape of the

hand is almost identical with

that oi Rev. Parkhursfs. The

hand is conspicuous from the

fact that it has two life lines,both very long, which show dou-

ble capacity for labor and endu-

rance; also on account of the

wonderful lines of honor runningfrom the life line towards the

fingers.

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the hand becomes overheated in cases of fever on

account of the flow of blood being increased, and it

grows cold when the circulation is bad, caused byslow action of theiheart. Thus we are enabled to

tell much about the condition of the person's health

by this simple means alone. But to find out the

wonder of wonders and discover the source of the

trouble we decipher the labyrinth of lines in the

hand, which never err to the master Chirosopist.CAUSE OF THE LINES

What is the cause of the lines in the hand?

This is a question many ask. Some have solved

it to their own satisfaction by attributing it to work

and the folding of the hand.12

This is the answer of the easily satisfied person.

Work never caused a single line in the hand. The

hand of the person doing the severest manual labor

has the fewest lines, principally because it is a

kind of elementary hand. A line will often show

plainly through a callous spot ; if not, it reappears

with the disappearance of the callous.

Some of the lesser lines come and go as trifling

events affect the person's life. The main lines,

like the life, heart and head, are permanent through

life, and never change to any appreciable extent.

If skeptics in this direction will investigate they

will find more lines in the hands of the society

woman than in the hands of the factory girl ; more

lines in the hands of the politician than in the hands

of the iron-worker.

The real cause of the lines is attributed to the

astral fluid, as it is termed, that subtle, inexplic-

able force that gives life to the human anatomy.

It is no easier explained than electricity. Wesimply know it exists. What electricity is no manso far has been able to explain. The theory is that

the astral fluid proceeds from the planets, stars and

other stellar bodies and is projected through

the fingers, which act as points, as it were, to

absorb this force, and entering the myriad of

nerves centered in the inside of the hands, digs the

furrows found in the palm, the least adverse the

resistance the straighter or more perfect the lines.

All lines have regular destinations. Any devia-

tion from this course is caused by adverse cir-

cumstances. Thus successful people have lines

distinguished for their perfectness; the unsuccessful

or strugglers for existence, lines broken, retarded

and diverted from their true position.

The vigor and health of the individual has muchto do with the clearness of the lines. In cases of

paralysis lines often disappear from the hands. In

the case of one arm or side paralyzed the lines be-

come very faint in the affected member, sometimes

disappearing altogether, and at the same time the

lines in the other hand become more distinct, doubt-

less caused by the fact that the healthy one has to

absorb more of the astral or vital fluid, and has

double duty to perform, clearly showing there is

relation between the lines and the brain. Lines will

grow through a scar or burned spot. This is more

argument that they do not arise from mere chance.

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This is the answer of the easily satisfied person.

Work never caused a single line in the hand. The

hand of the person doingathe severest manual labor

has the fewest lines, principally because it is a

kind of elementary hand. A line will often show

plainly through a callous spot ; if not, it reappearswith the disappearance of the callous.

Some of the lesser lines come and go as triflingevents affect the person's life. The main lines,like the life, heart and head, are permanent throughlife, and never change to any appreciable extent.

lf skeptics in this direction will investigate theywill find more lines in the hands of the societywoman than in the hands of the factory girl; more

lines in the hands of the politician than in the hands

of the iron-worker.`

The real cause of the lines is attributed to the

astral fluid, as it is termed, that subtle, inexplic-able force that gives life to the human anatomy.lt is no easier explained than electricity. We

simply know it exists. What electricity is no man

so far has been able to explain. The theory is that

the astral fluid proceeds from the planets, stars and

other stellar bodies and is projected throughthe Hngers, which act as points, as it were, to

absorb this force, and entering the myriad of

nerves centered in the inside of the hands, digs the

furrows found in the palm, the least adverse the

resistance the straighter or more perfect the lines.

All lines have regular destinations. Any devia-

tion from this course is caused by adverse cir-

cumstances. Thus successful people have lines

distinguished for their perfectness; the unsuccessful

or strugglers for existence, lines broken, retarded

and diverted from their true position.The vigor and health of the individual has much

to do with the clearness of the lines. ln cases of

paralysis lines often disappear from the hands. ln

the case of one arm or side paralyzed the lines be-

come very faint in the affected member, sometimes

disappearing altogether, and at the same time the

lines in the other hand become more distinct, doubt-

less caused by the fact that the healthy one has to

absorb more of the astral or vital fluid, and has

double duty to perform, clearly showing there is

relation between the lines and the brain. Lines will

grow through a scar or burned spot. This is more

argument that they do not arise from mere chance.

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Because some people are wonderfully success-

ful they are entitled to no particular credit. It is

easier for some to achieve the greatest renown and

success than for others to make a bare living. Theyare endowed by nature with superiority of intellect,

or some especial fitness in a given direction. Had

Sarah Bernhardt's hand been examined when she

was a child the extraordinary dramatic ability she

has since shown would have been noticed. All

great actors and actresses' hands are of the same

type, and the plan of the main lines is the same.

So can this similarity be traced in all the different

professions and vocations.

CRIMINAL TE,NDE,NCIE,S DETECTED

Criminal tendencies in the hind may be de-

tected. 1 have discovered them a score of times,

and in the case of children have seen the downward

Hand of Levi Steward—Hanged at Windsor, (Canada,

Feb. 6, 1900, for the murder of

old John Ross in order to secure

$2.00. Reproduction from plas-

ter cast of hand made by LaSeer.

The hand of an indifferent, reck-

less, immoral character, entirely

without affection or sympathy.

Lack of caution caused him to

poorly plan the crime. Handnoted for its deficiency in mounts

of Jupiter, Mercury, Sun and

Mars; also for short first finger

and low-set thumb. LaSeer pre-

dicted he would face the scaffold

courageously, which he did with-

out the sign of fear.

career lead to the reform school and finally to the

penitentiary. For it is an indisputable fact that

persons having the germs of degeneration and crimi-

nality in them seldom reform, and it is a question

even then whether they could ever be trusted. If

a person has signs of murder in the hand he will

commit murder some day if he is not restrained.

It is only a question of incentive and the time being

propitious. If it is to be caused through passion,

he but needs to be angered sufficiently ; if for

money, simply the opportunity need arrive. If he

is a coward, a moonless night, a hidden alley and a

belated wayfarer, are all that is necessary.

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Because some people are wonderfully success-

ful they are entitled to no particular credit. lt is

easier for some to achieve the greatest renown and

success than for others to make a bare living. Theyare endowed by nature with superiority of intellect,or some especial Qtness in a given direction. Had

Sarah Bernhardt's hand been examined when she

was a child the extraordinary dramatic ability she

has since shown would have been noticed. All

great actors and actresses' hands are of the same

type, and the plan of the main lines is the same.

So can 'this similarity be traced in all the different

professions and vocations.

CRIMINAL TENDENCIES DETECTED

Criminal tendencies in the hand may be de-

tected. I have discovered them a score of times,and in the case of children have seen the downward

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career lead to the reform school and Hnally to the

penitentiary. For it is an indisputable fact that

persons having the germs of degeneration and crimi-

nality in them seldom reform, and it is a questioneven then whether they could ever be trusted. lf

a person has signs of murder in the hand he will

commit murder some day if the is not restrained.

lt is only a question of incentive and the time beingpropitious. If lit is to be caused through passion,he but needs to be angered sufficiently; if for

money, simply the opportunity need arrive. lf he

is a coward, a moonless night, a hidden alley and a

belated Wayfarer, are all that is necessary.

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INSANITY SHOWN

Does insanity show in the hand?

Just as criminal tendencies may be detected, so

is weakness or deficiency in sanity apparent in the

hand. The examination may simply show an ex-

cess of imagination. This, with deficiencies in other

ways, notifies the Chirosopist that the subject is

likely to become insane through sudden excitement

or through too much enthusiasm in any direction

;

that the nervous, hysterical woman will lose her

mind over unrequited love; And as we run over

the scale of the different kinds and degrees of

insanity, we must apply much of the same reason-

ing we do to the criminal hand.

REVE.ALING THE. FUTURE

Can past events, accidents, marriages, etc., be

read in the hand? I say yes.

Does Palmistry reveal the future? I say yes

with equal candor. I have myself proved these

things time and again.

As regards prophecy, suppose we examine but

the type of the hand and leave the examination of

the lines alone for the time being, and see howlogically we can apply it to the future. Suppose

we have a badly balanced hand before us, showing

evil tendencies, such as laziness, bad temper, shift-

lessness and lack of self respect ; and we find no

redeeming qualities, such as love, sympathy, pur-

pose and a fair amount of mentality, we can at

once safely predict a life of failure. The subject

will be one who will work for others, regularly

losing his situation for want of earnestness and

fairness, and who will shift about the world as a

good-for-nothing, perhaps ending up as a drunkard.

Let us examine the lines in this subject's hand and

we find the fate line missing and the line of the

sun entirely wanting. Thus our observations are

doubly confirmed. We have arrived at our con-

clusion from two directions, by observing the type

of hand and the lines in the palm.

Another example. It is the hand of a young

woman, showing great intelligence, strong origi-

nality, ambition, love and versatility. Industry,

perseverance and sincerity still increase the attri-

butes just mentioned. An examination of the lines

confirm what Chirognomy has just taught, and we

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INSANITY SHOWN

Does insanity show in the hand?

Just as criminal tendencies may be detected, so

is weakness or deficiency in sanity apparent in the

hand. The examination may simply show an ex-

cess of imagination. This, with deficiencies in other

ways, notifies the Chirosopist that the subject is

likely to become insane through sudden excitement

or through too much enthusiasm in any direction;that the nervous, hysterical woman will lose her

mind over unrequited love. And as we run over

the scale of the different kinds and degrees of

insanity, we must apply much of the same reason-

ing we do to the criminal hand.

REVILALING THE FUTURE

Can past events, accidents, marriages, etc., be

read in the hand? l say yes.Does Palmistry reveal the future? Isay yes

with equal candor. I have myself proved these

things time and again.'

As regards prophecy, suppose we examine but

the type of the hand and leave the examination of

the lines alone for the time being, and see how

logically we can apply it to the future. SupposeWe have a badly balanced hand before us, showingevil tendencies, such as laziness, bad temper, shift-

lessness and lack of self respect; and we rind no

redeeming qualities, such as love, sympathy, pur-

pose and a fair amount of mentality, we can at

once safely predicta life of failure. The subjectwill be one who will work for others, regularlylosing his situation for want of earnestness and

fairness, and who will shift about the world as a

good-for-nothing, perhaps ending up as a drunkard.

Let us examine the lines in this subject's hand and

we End the fate line missing and the line of the

sun entirely wanting. Thus our observations are

doubly confirmed. We have arrived at our con-

clusion from two directions, by observing the typeof hand and the lines in the palm.

Another example. lt is the hand of a young

woman, showing great intelligence, strong origi-nality, ambition, love and versatility. lndustry,perseverance and sincerity still increase the attri-

butes just mentioned. An examination of the lines

connrm what Chirognomy has just taught, and we

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at once decide, here is the material for success.

We now have to conclude in what line it shall be.

A study of the mounts and lines will settle the

question. Shall she be a musician, a society

woman, a physician or an actress?

I could recite numerous cases that have come

within my own observation, such as predicted sick-

nesses, marriages, separations, crimes, insanity,

deaths and inheritances which have come true.

READING CHILDREN'S HANDS

It is of the utmost importance to have the hands

of children and young people read. Their weak-

nesses and special fitness for professions and avo-

cations may be known years before they manifest

themselves. It is useless to make a lawyer of a

mechanic; a physician or a butcher a a person too

Hand of Lewis Mor=rison—When a person thinks

of the drama "Faust" his mindnaturally runs to Lewis Morrison,

who almost for a lifetime has in-

terpreted the lines of the villain

of Goethe. .His hand is as reliable

as its possessor. It is of the

strong mechanical type, showing

that he likes order, system and

regularity. Is this the reason

that he has chosen the "Prince

of Darkness" for his champion?

Much earnestness, great sincerity

and enthusiasm are salient fea-

tures.

timid to kill a chicken ; folly to make a boy, whocannot manage himself, proprietor of a business.

Better to bring him up in^a trade or calling in which

he is an employe. Then there is the great impor-

tance to be derived by discovering the deficiencies

in the boy and girl and rectifying them; for in manycases the defects shown may be entirely eradicated

by pursuing the proper course, and the method of

discipline best adapted to the subject will be dis-

closed through the hand reading.

PALMISTRY AND OTHER SCIENCES

Phrenology is but the threshold of the Temple

of Palmistry, within whose golden doors real facts,

data and truth begin. We examine the head as

we do the type of hand for the foundation of

character and temperament, but we trace the lines

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at once decide, here is the material for success.We now have to conclude in what line it shall be.

A study of the mounts and lines will settle the

question. Shall she be a musician, a societywoman, a physician or an actress?

l could recite numerous cases that have come

within my own observation, such as predicted sick-

nesses, marriages, separations, crimes, insanity,deaths and inheritances which have come true.

READING CHILD REN'S HANDS

lt is of the utmost importance to have the hands

of children and young people read. Their weak-

nesses and special fitness for professions and avo-

cations may be known years before they manifest

themselves. lt is useless to make a lawyer of a

mechanic; a physician or a butcher ci a person too

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timid to kill a chicken ; folly to make a boy, who

cannot manage himself, proprietor of a business.

Better to bring him up ina trade or calling in which

he is an employe. Then there is the great impor-tance to be derived by discovering the dehciencies

in the boy and girl and rectifying them; for in manycases the defects shown may be entirely eradicated

by pursuing the proper course, and the method of

discipline best adapted to the subject will be dis-

closed through the hand reading.

PALMISTRY AND OTHER SCIENCES`

Phrenology is but the threshold of the Templeof Palmistry, within whose golden doors real facts,data and truth begin. We examine the head as

we do the type of hand for the foundation of

character and temperament, but we trace the lines

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in the hand for the actual ebb and flow of the con-

flicting tides of life. I do not want to say by this

that Palmistry does not agree with Physiognomy

and Phrenology. It is in perfect accord with them

as far as they go. In fact, Palmistry agrees with

the practically established psychologic sciences.

The shape of the hand alone will teach as much

as Phrenology does.

It is in harmony with physiology ; for it maybe said the more artistic the hand the more aesthetic

the individual. The finer the curve of the horse's

neck and his outline of figure, the higher the

breeding—and so on in other grades of comparison.

It agrees with graphology ; for as the instru-

ment, so must be the handiwork. A person with

a philosophic hand will write a coarse, cramped,

angular hanr1 while the writing of the conical hand

will be even and exquisite in its harmony.

AS APPLIED TO MARRIAGE,

One of the most important features in Palmistry

is its applicability to the marriage relation. Owingto the frequent occurrence of mesalliances Palm-

istry can here serve a very useful function.

Probably less than one married couple in ten live

happy, harmonious lives, the agreement thus pro-

duced conducing to proper conditions of health and

to longevity; for conflict, quarreling, infidelity and

unadaptability of the sexual temperament can but

result in irritability, nervousness, sickness, often

business failure, and puny, ill-conditioned children.

I examine hand after hand, and find in the

majority of cases unhappiness in marriage. Manyof these show the sign of separation. I dislike to

believe these unfavorable prophesies, and try to

cast them aside. Nevertheless, I know they are

true. The history of domestic life at the present

time confirms it. I see these things happening

about me daily. Why should the hand show a lie?

It does not. The average young man and young

woman does not look at the marriage union

seriously enough.

Much misery could be saved by having the

hands of the man and woman contemplating mar-

riage read by a competent palmist, and then pay-

ing attention to what had been told. This is where

Palmistry can do a signal service.

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in the hand for the actual ebb and flow of the con-

flicting tides of life. I do not want to say by this

that Palmistry does not agree with Physiognomyand Phrenology. It is in perfect accord with them

as far as they go. In fact, Palmistry agrees with

the practically established psychologic sciences.

The shape of the hand alone will teach as much

as Phrenology does.

lt is in harmony with physiology; for it maybe said the more artistic the hand the more aesthetic

the individual. The Hner the curve of the horse's

neck and his outline of figure, the higher the

breeding-and so on in other grades of comparison.It agrees with graphology; for as the instru-

ment, so must be the handiwork. A person with

a philosophic hand will write a coarse, cramped,angular handgé/vhile the writing of the conical hand

will be even and exquisite in its harmony.

AS APPLIED TO MARRIAGE

One of the most important features in Palmistryis its applicability to the marriage relation. Owingto the frequent occurrence of mesalliances Palm-

istry can here serve a very useful function.

Probably less than one married couple,_in_tgr live

m'§iious lives,'the agreement thus pro-duced iconducing to proper conditions of health and

to longevity; for conflict, quarreling, inndelity and

unadaptability of the sexual temperament can but

result in irritability, nervousness, sickness, often

business failure, and puny, ill-conditioned children.

I examine hand after hand, and Hnd in the

majority of cases unhappiness in marriage.T

Manyof these show the sign of separation. I dislike to

believe these unfavorable prophesies, and try to

cast them aside. Nevertheless, l know they are

true. The history of domestic life at the presenttime confirms it. I see these things happeningabout me daily. Why should the hand show a lie?

lt does not. The average young man and youngwoman does not look at the marriage union

seriously enough.Much misery could be saved by having the

hands of the man and woman contemplating mar-

riage read by a competent palmist, and then pay-

ing attention to what had been told. This is where

Palmistry can do a signal service._

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Incompatability of temper is responsible for

most unhappy marriages. It is impossible to mix

oil with water, gum with alcohol, mucilage with

acids. Just so are some temperaments inhar-

monious, and association will but bring out the

opposing elements the stronger. Many people

marry to find out these appalling incompatabilities

later.

Pre-nuptial association is attended with the

stage lights at full strength, the paint of dissimula-

tion wrought to the highest t^uch, and the sound

of the orchestra and glamor of the scenery and

chorus entirely blinding the realities of the moment.

The honeymoon over, the echo of the chorus

dies away in the distance, the scene changes,

and the couple find themselves viewing the spec-

Leon Herrmann, themagician's, hand, is

particularly adapted to the pro-

fession its owner has chosen,

indicating a wonderful imagina-

tion and love of the mysterious-

This imagination is shown by a

strong, sloping head line from

. the mount of the moon. Great

sensitiveness, love of art and

poetry, strong intuitive powers

and great love and enthusiasm

are the qualities that contribute

to make him successful. Thehand is strikingly feminine. Thedesire for pleasure, frivolty and

the good and tempting things of

this life are so strong that if he

is not careful they will over-

balance the other qualities and

cause his failure.

tacle from the wings of the stage, as it were. The

colors are more sombre, the heat of the furnace

has cooled and the cold wind of life whistles

through the interstices of the walls. They are

face to face with reality.

It has been my experience, and 1 am consulted

repeatedly by persons having trouble in marriage,

that nearly every child-marriage, as 1 call them,

contracted between the ages of fourteen and seven-

teen, is a failure. In fact, I only know of one

instance among those coming personally to myattention which was completely satisfactory until

death ensued. Divorce divided the others either

soon after marriage or some years later; in one

case 1 remember as late as the wife's twenty-sixth

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oil with water, gum with alcohol, mucilage with

acids. Just so are some temperaments inhar-

monious, and association will but bring out the

opposing elements the stronger. Many peoplemarry to hnd out these appalling incompatabilitieslater.

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stage lights at full strength, the paint of dissimula-

tion wrought to the highest touch, and the sound

of the orchestra and glamor of the scenery and

chorus entirely blinding the realities of the moment.

The honeymoon over, the echo of the chorus

dies away in the distance, the scene changes,and the couple find themselves viewing the spec-4 _ _ém __ _ _di _ ; _ ,7_,,

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fession its owner has chosen,

indicating a wonderful imagina-tion and love of the mysterious-This imagination is shown by a

strong, sloping head line from

the mount of the moon. Great

sensitiveness, love of art and

poetry, strongintuitive powers

and great love and enthusiasm

are the qualities that contribute

to make him successful. The

hand is strikingly feminine. The

desire for pleasure, frivolty and

the good and tempting things of

this life are so strong that if he

is not careful they will over-

balance the other qualities and

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colors are more sombre, the heat of the furnace

has cooled and the cold wind of life whistles

through the interstices of the walls. They are

face to face with Qazhty.lt has been my experience, and I am consulted

repeatedly by persons having trouble in marriage,that nearly every child-marriage, as l call them,contracted between the ages of fourteen and seven-

teen, is a failure. ln fact, l only_ know of-one

instance among those coming personally to myattention which was completely satisfactory until

death ensued. Divorce divided the others either

soon after marriage or some years later; in one

case l remember as late as the wife's twenty-sixthis

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year, she having been married between her thir-

teenth and fourteenth years to a man much older.

Yet all these years she had been unhappy. Her

parents compelled the marriage in the first place,

and after a few days she began to dislike her hus-

band. Even in this case there were children whohad to suffer for the sins of their parents.

More than once I have seen the line of separa-

tion in the hand at the time of marriage, and a few

years later seen the couple part, and, in legal time,

secure a divorce.

1 have seen the signs of an unhappy marriage

in the hand of the bride and a sign threatening her

with a violent danger and almost a fatality. Several

years after she was struck with the butt end of a

gun by her husband and nearly killed. In this

Hand of CongressmanHenry C. Smith (Adrian, ,

Mich.)—The most striking cha-

racteristic of this hand is the

wonderful amount of self-confi- j \ \

dence shown, almost approaching /

recklessness. Strong intuitive

powers, great tact and a wealth m-\\of enthusiasm are other strong I t*.

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sessing this hand is not hypo-

critical, he is strikingly original

and almost irresistably firm. Ac-

cording to his public record, the

latter applies to Congressman

Smith. The hand is well mount-

ed and supplied with one of the

best thumbs possible. Taken in

its entirety, it is a type of hand

that always means success to its

owner.

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case the couple began to quarrel six months after

marriage, the police being called in several times

to cool the husband's madness. This affair resulted

in separation.

STUDYING PALMISTRY

If it is of any value to know the character of

the person you are dealing with in business, if it

is advantageous to know the disposition of the per-

son you are about to marry, then knowledge of

the hand is really of great importance. As unsuc-

cessful marriages are mostly caused by incompati-

bility of disposition and misunderstanding each

other, it would be very acceptable here in prevent-

ing such misery. Hundreds of people live to middle

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year, she having been married between her thir-

teenth and fourteenth years to a man much older.

Yet all these years she had been unhappy. I-ler

parents compelled the marriage in the hrst place,and after a few days she began to dislike her hus-

band. Even in this case there were children who

had to suffer for the sins of their parents.More than once l have seen the line of separa-

tion in the hand at the time of marriage, and a few

years later seen the couple part, and, in legal time,secure a divorce.

l have seen the signs of an unhappy marriagein the hand of the bride and a sign threatening her

with a violent danger and almost a fatality. Several

years after she was struck with the butt end of a

gun by her husband and nearly killed. ln this

Hand of CongressmanHenry C. Smith (Adrian, f°'i »

Mich.)-The most slriking cha-

racteristic of this hand is the_

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» wonderful amount of self-confi- ,if .sa w _

dence shown, almost approaching 1%.recklessness. Strong intuitive '

powers, great tact and a wealth

of enthusiasm are other strong ,

attributes. When a person pos~

sessing this hand is not hypo-critical. he is strikingly originaland almost irresistably firm. Ac-

cording to his public record, the

latter applies to CongressmanSmith. The hand is well mount-

ed and supplied with one of the

best thumbs possible. Taken in

its entirety, it is a type of hand

that always means success to its E owner.

case the couple began to quarrel six months after

marriage, the police being called in several times

to cool the husband's madness. This affair resulted

in separation.

_ STUDYING PALMISTRY

lf it is of any yalue to know the character of

the person you are dealing with in business, if it

is advantageous to know the disposition of the per-son you are about to marry, then knowledge of

the hand is really of great importance. As unsuc-

cessful marriages are mostly caused by incompati-bility of disposition and misunderstanding each

other, it would be very acceptable here in prevent-ing such misery. Hundreds of people live to middle

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life, and by not understanding human nature are

cheated, taken advantage of and swindled out of

what would have been a competence and perhaps

made them independent the rest of their lives.

The study of music is considered of great im-

portance. Taking dancing lessons is a part of

every young lady's and young gentleman's educa-

tion if they expect to appear to advantage in social

affairs. At least thousands of dollars are spent

for these ends yearly. And all for what? For

pleasure. To appease the god of vanity. Not to

add to their advantage in a business or commercial

way, but for an apparent opposite effect—to assist

in spending money. Would it not be just as con-

sistent to invest a little money in Palmistry? Thesocial part could at the same time be catered to, so

that they could not only use it as an accomplish-

ment, but employ it as well in knowing others, in

ascertaining their vulnerable points and their unas-

sailable phases of character.

Leave out the beneficial part altogether, if one

wishes, and consider it from the social standpoint,

for it is a fact that "Palmistry is again resuming

its sway and is receiving marked encouragement

in fashionable circles. Society belles are learning

to take their admirers by the hand and read them

like a book ; thus with Venus in the ascendancy,

Apollo smilingly listens to his fate, and the torch

of Hymen is not always kindled in vain."

In these pages 1 have given you just a glimpse

of Palmistry. I have taken you through a palm

forest of beautiful angles, lines and curves. You

have seen the fingers of these palms take different

shapes, according to their kind; some were tapering,

white and gentle, and belonged to the vivacious

maid; some slightly rough and distorted, and be-

longed to the person of uncertain mien; and others

rugged, healthy and confident, possessed by the

man of the world. If you have been observant

and scanned this forest well, you are doubtless

convinced that the great network of lines in the

palms have a special significance, were placed there

for a specific purpose, and the solution of their

intricacies is but a question of human knowledge.

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life, and by not understanding human nature are

cheated, taken advantage of and swindled out of

what would have been a competence and perhapsmade them independent the rest of their lives.

The study of music is considered of great im-

portance. Taking dancing lessons is a part of

every young lady's and young gentleman's educa-

tion if they expect to appear to advantage in social

affairs. At least thousands of dollars are spentfor these ends yearly. And all for what? For

pleasure. To appease the god of vanity. Not to

add to their advantage in a business or commercial

way, but for an apparent opposite effect-to assist

in spending money. Would it not be just as con-

sistent to invest a little money in Palmistry? The

social part could at the same time be catered to, so

that they could not only use it as an accomplish-ment, but employ it as well in knowing others, in

ascertaining their vulnerable points and their unas-

sailable phases of character.

Leave out the beneficial part altogether, if one

wishes, and consider it from the social standpoint,for it is a fact that "Palmistry is again resumingits sway and is receiving marked encouragementin fashionable circles. Society belies are learningto take their admirers by the hand and read themlike a book; thus with Venus in the ascendancy,Apollo smilingly listens to his fate, and the torch

of Hymen is not always kindled in vain."

ln these pages I have given you just a glimpseof Palmistry. l have taken you through a palmforest of beautiful angles, lines and curves. You

have seen the. Gngers of these palms take different

shapes, according to their kind; some were tapering,white and gentle, and belonged to the vivacious

maid; some slightly rough and distorted, and be-

longed to the person of uncertain mien; and others

rugged, healthy and conhdent, possessed by the

man of the world. lf you have been observant

and scanned this forest well, you are doubtless

convinced that the great network of lines in the

palms have a special significance, were placed there

for a specihc purpose, and the solution of their

intricacies is but a question of human knowledge.

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