---- William Ewart Gladstone {S}{p}ellbinder (18)09
---- Abraham Lincoln {S}{p}licer (18)09
---- Alfred Tennyson, {P}oet (180)9 or (0) {S}elected (9) {P}oet
or {S}omers{b}y (09)
---- Felix Mendelssohn-{B}artholdy (180)9 or {P}recocious (180)9,
or (0) {S}t. (9) {P}aul
---- Elizabeth {B}arret Browning (180)9, or {S}u{b}jective (18)09
1. Do all pupils succeed in finding analytic date or number words
without any previous training in In., Ex., or Con.?
2. What proportion succeeded?
3. Does this not confirm the rule?
4. Do these failures ever become successes?
5. How?
6. What must be carefully studied hereafter?
7. After studying my formulas, what should the pupil do?
8. What will be the result, if the pupil acts on my advice?
9. In what ways may the different processes for dealing with dates
and numbers be classified?
Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706, and died in 1790. (0) "{S}agacious
(6) {ch}ild" would analytically fix his birth, as he was known as a
precocious boy: or the single word (06) {S}a{g}e. As he was a great
worker all his life, (90) "{B}u{s}y," or "(9) {B}enjamin (0) {C}eased"
would significantly express his death-date.
(3) _Cases where the initial consonants of a short sentence analytically
express the date._
The analytic number words, phrases, and sentences which one retains most
easily are those which he has made himself. Formulas prepared by others
are perfectly retained, however, if they are thoroughly _assimilated_.
_The analytic word or phrase is what one most usually finds and uses._
Sentences will sometimes be useful because they may contain the name of
the event, and they sometimes offer a wider range for selection of the
needed consonants; but care must be taken to avoid ambiguity. To
indicate the birth of Lincoln, we might use this formula: (1) {D}awn (8)
o{f} (0) A{s}sassinated (9) {P}resident, but as Garfield was also
assassinated, the formula in its _meaning_ would equally apply to the
latter. If, however, we know that Garfield was born in 1831, the
ambiguity would be removed. (1) {D}awn (8) o{f} (0) A{s}sassinated (9)
A{b}raham could apply only to Lincoln. (1) {D}awn (8) o{f} (0)
{S}lavery's (9) {P}resident would be applicable to the career of
Buchanan, Pierce and Fillmore, but it would express the birth-date only
of Lincoln, while it would be wholly inapplicable to his career. (1)
{D}awn (8) o{f} (0) {S}lavery's (9) {P}unisher would exclusively apply
to Lincoln's life and birth-date.
1. Can you think of any other analytic words to express the date of
the birth of Abraham Lincoln?
2. Since "h" has no figure value, could we not use "Shaper"?
3. If not, why?
4. What analytic number, word, phrase, or sentence, does the pupil
retain best?
5. Are formulas made by others ever perfectly retained?
6. In what cases?
(2) "{N}oah a (34) {M}e{r}e (8) Wai{f}," (2) "{N}oah (3) {M}ay (48)
{R}o{v}e," or (2) "{N}oah (3) {M}ay (48) A{r}ri{v}e," are analytic
sentences where _all the sounded consonants_ are used. But a greater
_variety_ of sentences might be found, or _one_ sentence be more readily
found in the first instance if only the _initial_ consonants are used:
as, (2) {N}oah's (3) {M}enagerie (4) A{r}k (8) {F}ull, or (2) {N}oah (3)
{M}ade (4) A{r}arat (8) {F}amous, or (2) {N}oah's (3) {M}arvellous (4)
{R}ainy (8) {F}lood, or (2) {N}oah's (3) {M}ighty (4) A{r}k (8)
{F}loated, or (2) {N}oah (3) {M}ounted (4) A{r}arat (8) {F}irmly. Other
specific analytic phrases for this event may easily be found by the
student.
The superiority of analytic phrases where _all_ the sounded consonants
are used, over the analytic sentences, where only the initial consonants
are employed, may be seen in the case of the number of men who enlisted
in behalf of the Federal Government in the late war. The number was _two
millions, three hundred and twenty thousand, eight hundred and
fifty-four_. By initial consonants we have, (2) A{n}y (3) {M}an (2)
{n}ow (0) i{s} (8) a {f}ull (5) {l}oyal (4) He{r}o. By all the sounded
consonants we have--"I{n}hu{m}a{n} Ci{v}i{l} Wa{r};" the latter shorter,
more significant, and more easily remembered. And, on the principle that
a condensed, brief statement, if clear and definite, makes a more vivid
impression than a longer one, we shall find that a short analytic phrase
is better for the memory than an analytic sentence, and an analytic
single word than a phrase. But a short analytic phrase, or a short
analytic sentence, is usually necessary, owing to our ignorance of the
subject matter, the limitations which belong to all figure alphabets,
and our neglect to act strictly on the lines of In., Ex., and Con.
1. Is the analytic word or phrase self-connected to the event?
2. Why will sentences sometimes be useful?
3. What must be avoided?
4. Can a greater variety of sentences be found if only the initial
consonants are used?
5. What does the phrase "Inhuman Civil War" represent?
6. What does it show the superiority of?
7. What are the characteristics which recommend it?
8. Is a short analytic phrase better for the memory than an
analytic sentence?
9. On what principle?
(4) _Cases where there is no direct relation between the person, fact,
or event, and the date, or number word or words._ In such cases,
Synthesis, which is taught hereafter, develops an _indirect_ relation.
Synthesis is used in three cases: (1) Where there is no relation
_existing_ between the fact or event and its date word; (2) Where _we
are ignorant_ of all the facts which would give us significant or
analytic date-words; and (3) where we know the needful pertinent facts
with which analytic words could be formed, but we cannot _recall_ them
for use. In these three cases Synthesis must be used. I will now give
and illustrate the rules for the prompt finding of _analytic date or
number words_.
The _preparation_ for thus remembering numbers without effort is the
only exertion required. When the method is mastered, the _application_
of it is made with the greatest ease and pleasure.
There are four indispensable requisites to finding analytic date and
number words promptly.
(1) SUCH A MASTERY OF THE FIGURE ALPHABET THAT THE CONSONANT EQUIVALENTS
OF THE CIPHER AND NINE DIGITS ARE AT INSTANT COMMAND, AND NEVER HAVE TO
BE LOOKED UP WHEN YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH FIGURES.
Pumps were invented in 1425. A student who thinks 2 is to be translated
by "m" instead of "n," translates the dates by these phrases, _viz._,
"Drum a whale," or "Trim oil," or "To ram a wall." As these phrases
sustain the relation neither of In., Ex., or Con. to the fact, they are
hard to be remembered; and if remembered, they mislead. The student who
has mastered the Fig. Alphabet remembers that "n" stands for 2, and if
he knows the object of pumps, he at once finds the analytic phrase,
"Drain a well." The formula would be: "The pump invented--{D}{r}ai{n} a
we{l}l (1425)," or (1) Wa{t}er (4) {r}aised (2) i{n} a (5) ho{l}low. How
could he forget the date?
Tea was first used in Europe in 1601. The unobserving student imagines
that 6 is translated by g^hard, k, c^hard, q, or ng, and so he
translates 1601 into "Ou{tc}a{st}," (1701); a mistake of 100 years, and,
besides, "Outcast" is wholly unconnected with the introduction of tea
into Europe. The genuine student knows that 6 is represented by sh, j,
ch, or g^soft, and so he at once finds the analytic formula: "Tea first
introduced into Europe--{T}ea {ch}e{s}{t} (1601)." The figure phrase
bears the relation of In. and Con. to the event, and cannot be forgotten.
Besides many people believe that tea helps digestion, and such persons
would find an analytic date-word thus: "Tea first used in
Europe--{D}i{g}e{s}{t} (1601)."
1. What is sometimes necessary?
2. In how many cases is Synthesis used?
3. What are they?
4. How many indispensable requisites are there to finding analytic
date and number words promptly?
5. Is draining a well the sole object of a pump?
6. Was such its purpose originally?
7. Explain the two phrases used to fix the date of the introduction
of tea into Europe.
8. Can a figure phrase that bears the relation of In., Ex., or Con.
to the event be forgotten?
"C^soft" is often mistaken for "c^hard" by careless learners. Fulton's
steamboat "Clermont" was launched in 1807. Such a pupil translates that
date by the phrase, "{D}e{f}ie{s} i{c}e" (1800). Here "c" is soft and
represents a cipher and not 7. "{D}e{f}y a {s}{c}ow" gives the exact date.
Here the "c" is hard and represents 7, and as the steamboat could easily
outrun the "scow," the phrase is easily remembered.
An impatient pupil who never learns anything thoroughly often disregards
the rule about _silent_ consonants. Braddock and most of his men were
killed by the Indians in 1755. This date this pupil translates by the
phrase, "Dock knell all" (17255). He overlooks the fact that 17 was
expressed by "Dock," and no one out of a mad-house can tell how he came
to add "knell all," unless he had forgotten that he had provided for the
7 of 17, and imagined that "k" in knell is sounded. But how account for
"n" to introduce 2? A genuine pupil would find the analytic phrase in
"{Th}ey {k}i{l}l a{l}l" (1755).
Andrew Jackson, the seventh President, died in 1845. The unindustrious
pupil imagines that "p" represents 8, and not "f" or "v," and translates
1845 into "{T}o {p}ou{r} oi{l}" (1945). The diligent student finds an
analytic translation of the date in the phrase "{Th}e {f}a{r}ewe{l}l"
(1845).
These illustrations are sufficient to convince any one that the Figure
Alphabet must be _mastered_ before the attempt is made to deal with
dates and numbers.
(2) THE PUPIL MUST POSSESS SUCH A MASTERY OF THE SUBJECT MATTER THAT HE
CAN INSTANTLY RECALL FACTS RELATING THERETO ON THE LINES OF IN., EX.,
AND CON. If he lacks such knowledge he had better deal with dates and
numbers which he must remember by synthesis [hereafter], or by Numeric
Thinking, rather than strive in vain to find _analytic_ date and number
words.
1. What mistake does the impatient pupil make?
2. Does this not convince you that the figure alphabet must be
mastered before the attempt is made to deal with dates?
3. What is the second requisite to becoming proficient in forming
analytic date words?
4. What should the pupil do if he lacks the knowledge indicated
here?
5. If the pupil fixes in mind the population of three States per
day, how long will it take him to learn the population of all
the American States?
6. How long to deal in like manner with the population of all the
countries of the globe?
It is said that there are 1,750 spoken languages. If the pupil does not
know that the tongue is moved in different ways to pronounce the
distinctive sounds of different languages, he might not think of this
analytic translation of (1750), "{T}o{ng}ue a{l}l way{s}."
The population of Kentucky according to the last census (1880) was
1,648,690. Those who do not know the Kentuckians raise fine saddle and
race horses, many of which are bays, might not think of the analytic
phrases, "{T}ea{ch}e{r} o{f} {sh}owy {b}ay{s}," or "{T}ea{ch}e{r} o{f} a
{sh}owy {p}a{c}e."
The estimated number of horses in the world is 58,576,322. Those who do
not know how cruelly coachmen often treat the horses under their charge
might not think of the analytic phrase, "Wi{l}l {f}ee{l} {c}oa{ch}{m}e{n}
{n}ow."
The Yellowstone National Park contains 2,294,740 acres. One who does not
know that this park was recently created, might not think of the
analytic phrase, "O{n}e {N}ew {P}a{r}{k} a{r}o{s}e."
The U. S. Government paid out in the year 1865 the sum of
$1,297,555,324. If one wished to remember the exact figures, he could
easily find an analytic phrase, if he thinks of the act of delivering or
handing over the money, as "{Th}ey u{n}{p}a{ck} {l}oya{l}ly a{l}l
{m}o{n}ey he{r}e." If any analytic phrase is long or awkwardly
constructed, it is very easy to memorise it by the analytic-synthetic
method; as (1) They unpack. (2) They unpack _money_. (3) They unpack
money _here_. (4) They unpack _all_ money here. (5) They unpack _loyally_
all money here.
The number of letters delivered in Great Britain during the postal year
of 1881-82 was 1,280,636,200. If the student knows that the Central Post
Office of London is a very large building, he could instantly find the
analytic phrase, "Wi{th}i{n} o{f}fi{c}e hu{g}e {m}u{ch} {n}ew{s} we
{s}ee."
The amount lost annually by fire in the United States is estimated at
$112,853,784. If we do not go outside of the subject matter of losses by
fire, we shall readily find an analytic phrase by means of which we can
certainly remember that large number of dollars--"A {d}eb{t} o{n}
{f}{l}a{m}i{ng} {f}i{r}e."
There are 653,020 Freemasons in U. S. A. Those who know what is meant by
the phrase, "From labor to refreshment," in the masonic ritual, will at
once translate those figures into the analytic phrase, "{J}o{l}ly
{M}a{s}o{n}{s}."
There are 591,800 Odd Fellows in the United States. Notice if you can
find figures to translate "Odd" or "Fellows," or any other fact
pertaining to the Order, and you have the analytic phrase, "A{l}l
ha{p}py 'O{d}d' {f}a{c}e{s}."
There have been granted 428,212 patents in the United States. Can you
find any word pertaining to patents in those figures? "We he{r}e
i{n}{v}e{n}{t} a{n}ew."
The number of Indians in the United States is estimated as 241,329.
Considering how unkindly treated many of them have been, we find an
analytic phrase which fits the fact--"{N}o {r}e{d} {m}a{n} ha{p}py."
The population of the state of New York in 1880 was five millions,
eighty-two thousand, eight hundred and seventy-one (5,082,871). An
analytic phrase founded on any conspicuous characteristic of the
population, or on any prominent aspect of the geography of the State
[Niagara Falls, for instance], which many of its people have witnessed,
would suffice, or "A (5) {L}egal (0) {C}ensus (8) O{f} (2) {N}ew-York's
(8) {F}olks (7) {C}omprising (1) Eigh{t}y's."
The pupil who conscientiously studies the rules and examples in this
lesson will find that he can have the great satisfaction of always being
exact and reliable in regard to numbers.
1. Give an original analytic phrase expressing the number of acres
in Yellowstone National Park.
2. Why do we not give all three of the l's in the word "loyally" a
figure value?
3. In translating the word "debt," why is it not 191 instead of 11?
4. What makes these phrases easy to remember?
5. Give an analytic phrase expressing the number of patents granted
in the United States.
6. What great satisfaction can the conscientious pupil always have?
7. Suppose, when the pupil reaches this page, he has learned that
the number of the population, or of patents, or of Masons, Odd
Fellows, &c., has changed, what is he to do?
8. Must he not deal with the latest statement of the fact, and find
his own analytic number words?