THE KAISER’S BUMPS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 217, 31 May 1915, Page 8

THE KAISER’S BUMPS.

A STRIKING DELINEATION. The following article on the German Emperor from a phrenological point of view is particularly striking in view of the fact that the descriiption of th e weaknesses and characteristics of the Kaiser which Mr. Stackpool O’Dell, th e well-known London phrenologist gives, was written eighteen years ago, when lie made his first study of the Emperor’shead. Since then the conclusions at which Mr. O’Dell arrived have been am ply born e out by the Kaiser’s acts: The head of the German Emperor is below the average in size. Consequently the strength of mind manifested does not originate in the size of His Majesty’s head. The strength comes more from the activity of his brain, in conjunction with the motive temperament. The direction that the activity takes is in accordance with the predominating faculties. One of these to b e observed is self-esteem. I should infer that this faculty is not alone strong, but active; in fact, to such a state of activity as to prevent the other faculties to have their due share in th e councils- of the mind. When this faculty becomes unduly excited even a small head and inferior abilities can make a good appearance —can even at times deceive the ordinary observer, and lead him to believe in the existence Of much where there is but little.

From th e formation of the Em per

t’s head, I should conclude that the possessor would honestly believe that he had special powers, that he was in a special manner an ambassador from heaven, and if he should ever take it honestly into his head that his mission is to subdue the world to his rule and authority he will endeavour, regardless of consequences, to obtain the submission of even the strongest nations, feeling confidence in his Divine authority. To suggest such ideas and to help him in their furtherance, the whole line of the Hohenzbllerns will be constantly at his elbow. His excessive self-esteem, while it may be a danger to other nationalities, is also a safeguard, for it may lead him beyond his natural powers. The supernatural, like the witches in Macbeth,” may laugh at him when his calamity comes. The size of his head is also opposed to any deeds of greatness, Apart from his position as Emperor, he may b e recognised by those who pay him sufficient homage as a kindly, sociable man. To this phrenological study of the German Emperor’s head, made eighteen years ago, Mr O’Dell has added th e following remarks, apropos of the present war:

It is now recognised that great crimes are committed under the. stress of what is known as brainstorm. The •brain the German is exceedingly sensitive and emotional. This has been noticed ki his various speeches, addresses, sermons, and other communications.

. The quarter of a million brain cells of which he is in possession' I should suppose were In a constant state of friction, fear, and ambition. Being opposed to each other, they would he likely to produce inflammation in the regions of self-esteem and cautiousness.

For years his mind has been in a constant stat e of fear from many causes, especially in the direction of Socialistic progress and Socialistic political power; also the denunciation o I war and many demonstrations for international peace. The feeling of brotherhood is extending over the army of Germany; and he knows it. It is a source of fear, ca'ts?ng him tQ concludeithat the soldiers 'hra tiot'to be trusted to tight a f s |'n olden - days, ■ ‘ 1