Inclusion, as applied to the events of life possesses the same variety as in regard to words. In dates of the last and present century, the expression of the last two figures is sufficient. William Cullen Bryant was born in 1794. ’94 is found in the name Bryant, a case of Synonymous Inclusion. Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804. As we know it was about the beginning of this century, this translation of the 4 indicates the exact date and is found in Aaron and relieves the memory of all doubt.

  1. Who applied the term “sheep-faced” to Wellington when he was a boy?
  2. What is the most vivid case of Con. here given?
  3. Why do we not give a value to both l’s in the word “illness”?
  4. What do these illustrations indicate?
  5. What does inclusion as applied to the events of life possess?
  6. Why is it not necessary to have a date-word to express the date of Hamilton’s death in which the 0 is indicated as well as the 4?

Sherman made his famous march through the South in 1864. 64 is found in the word Sherman [or by two words: (6) Sherman (4) Ravaging]. In dates previous to the last century, the last three figures must be expressed. Movable types were invented in 1438. We know it was not A.D. 438, but was 1438; a mistake of 1,000 years is not possible. If we translate 438 it will mean to us the‌ same as 1438. 438 is found in the analytic word (438) “Removable” [or, to express all the numbers, thus: (1) Types (4) are (3) movable (8) figures].

The Phonograph was invented in 1877. The expression of 77 is found in Cognate, and that indicates the resemblance of the human mechanism to receive sounds to the Phonograph; for both processes utilize vibrations, and are therefore from similarity of functions “Cognate” methods. How any one could forget analytic date-words is more than I can understand, especially when formed by himself.

  1. What must be done when we wish to find date-words the events of which took place previous to the last century?
  2. Can a person easily forget analytic date-words formed by himself?

Exclusion.—The first steamship crossed the Atlantic in 1819. 19 is found in “Tub” by Exclusion, as the most opposite to a steam-driven ship. Andrew Johnson was advanced to the Presidency on the death of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. 65 is expressed by Exclusion in the word “Shelved,” which means the opposite of promotion [or by two words, thus: (6) Johnson (5) Elevated]. “Mendacious” expresses by Exclusion the birth of George Washington in 1732, as indicating a youthful quality the opposite of that which he manifested, and by two words: (3) America’s (2) Infant. Other examples are given in subsequent pages.

Concurrence finds incidents or concomitants of a fact or event, something that by accident became connected with it. It may be a forerunner or successor, the cause or consequence, or a contemporaneous fact, etc.

William Cullen Bryant, from a fall, died in 1878. The last two figures 78 are found by Concurrence in the initial consonants of the phrase “(7) Cullen’s (8) Fall.” Cullen will be easily identified, as the middle name of Bryant. When Jefferson became Vice-President, in 1797, he wore the customary big-wig; and the first two consonants of “Big-wig” express by Concurrence that date.

Artillery was invented in 1340. 340 indicates that date, and by Concurrence we find those figures in the first three consonants of “Merciless.” Or (3) Murderous (4) Artillery’s (0) Scourge. Plymouth (Mass.) was settled in 1620. 620 will indicate it. We find these figures in “Chance,”‌ which by Concurrence describes the risk they ran. The Telephone was invented in 1877. Whoever has listened to the telephone to identify a speaker, and heard others talking in the shrill tones that strike upon the ear, is apt to think of the cackling of hens, and “Cackle” expresses the date 77.

Jefferson Davis disguised himself in the hood, shawl, and dress of his wife in 1865. “Shawl” by Concurrence expresses that date. The Constitution of the United States was adopted in 1787, which spells “The Giving.” To adopt the Constitution, it required the States to give their assent. They gave the Federal Government all the power it possessed. “The Giving” is therefore a case of Concurrence. A circumstance connected with settlements is selecting the site. Jamestown, Va., was settled in 1607, which spells “The Choosing.” This phrase relates to the settlement by Concurrence. Harvard College was founded in 1636, which spells “Teach Much.” Whether we take this phrase as describing the object or result of founding that college, it is a case of Concurrence. A college is sometimes called a seat of learning. Yale College was founded in 1701, which spells “Took a seat.” This phrase describes the locating of the college, and is therefore a relation by Concurrence.