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Show CHIEF- DAY. 19 height expressed conversely. Almost the same sign, the hand, however, being moved downward rapidly and the gesture preceded by touching the lower lip with the index, the French deaf- mutes use for " command," " order." 3. The extended forefinger of the right hand, of which the other fingers are closed, is raised to the right side of the head, and above it as far as the arm can be extended, and then the hand is brought down in front of the body, with wrist bent, the back of hand in front, extended forefinger pointing downward and the others closed. " Raised above others." ( McChesney.) 4. Begin with sign for " man;" then the forefinger of right hand points forward and downward, followed by a curved motion forward, outward, and downward. ( TitchJcemdtski.) " He who sits still and commands others." 5. Raise the index of right hand, which is held upright; turn the index in a circle and lower it a little to the earth. ( Wied.) " He who is the center of surrounding inferiors." The air- picture reminds of the royal scepter with its sphere. 6. Bring the closed right hand, forefinger pointing up, on a level with the face; then bring the palm of the left hand, with force against the right forefinger; next send up the right hand above the head, leaving the left as it is. ( Dorsey.) 7. The Pah- Utes distinguish the head chief of the tribe from the chief of a band. For the former they grasp the forelock with the right hand, palm backward, pass the hand upward about six inches, and hold the hair in that position a moment; and for the latter they make the same motion, but instead of holding the hair above the head they lay it down over the right temple, holding it there a moment. ( Ndtshes.) Bay. Seven signs. 1. Pass the index- finger pointing along the vault of heaven from east to west ( Kohl) Our deaf- mutes use the same sign. 2. Same motion with whole right hand. ( Brisbin.) 3. Same motion with forefinger of right hand crooked, followed by both hands slightly spread out and elevated to a point in front of and considerably above the head, then brought down in a semicircle to a level below the shoulder, ending with outsp ead palms upward. ( TitchJcemdtski.) This, probably, is the opening out of the day from above, after the risen sun. |