Evening journal., 1888-07-07

cation, and under ~ Ai'o'iAs " N'-A-NS'
tho manipulation Of his skillful fingers
its utility became more-and more apparent
until, subjected while hermetically sealed
to the action of intense heat, the triumph
was secured in the production of that
vulcanite (hard rubber) now so familiar in
a thousand useful shapes, besides that
for which it was originally intended
This invention was further perfected
with the assistance Of Goodyear, who is
often enormously credited with its origi-
nal production.
After several years Of Independent prac-
tice, mostly spent in Lancaster, Pa. DR..
Evans was sent for as the most compe-
tent American dentist to take part in an
important consultation to be hold in
Paris, and thither departed with his
young wife, not dreaming of his future
connection with and celebrity at the
worlds capital His knowledge and skill
IN his profession, coming as it did from
the then almost unconsidered New World.
acted in the nature of a thunderbolt in
the midst of those practitioners estab-
hshed in Europe, and they had hardly re-
covered from their surprise ere they found
him ensconced at their head Among his
early clients was the new prince president
Of the French republic, Louis Napoleon
Bonapartc, who found in the young for
eigner not only the full measure Of pro-
fessional competency claimed for him, but
high minded and progressive intelli-
gcnce which recommended him as a de-
sirable friend. Nor did the amitv date
from this late period. Tie elder Evans
had during the months Of his American
residence) been the comrade and bene-
factor Of Joseph Bonaparte to an extent
that was recognized as a family indebted
ness Of gratitude.
Mutual tastes and mutual afinities
tended to draw tho two ambitious spirits
into the ties of warm personal intimacy
which the death OF Napoleon alone sew
cred. His relationship to the emperor Of
the French has Of course been productive
Of situations and events which would fill
a dozen volumes. From it grew his inti-
mate relations with nearly all the poten-
tates of Europe, TO whom from time to
time he has rendered the most important
services and received princely rewards.
Not the least undertaking which he
brought to a successful termination was
the removal from the mouth Of Prince
Oscar Of Sweden Of an eccentric growth
Of wisdom teeth which took tho form of
horrible boar line tusks, which forcing
inhamed and gave rise to no end of pain
full naladies. Not alone were his profess
sional services appreciated, bua closer in
timacy was accorded him than was en-
joyed by many Of the highest native no
biEty IN the countries which he visited.
He became a household favorite in many
royal residences. At the time the king
of Denmark was living in straitened cir
culnstances in Halle It was DR.. Evans
who became the favorite story teller to
the children who are today the empress
Of Russia, the princess of Wales and the
king Of Greece. The affection Of this
noble family for him was sincere and has
lasted to the present moment, extending
still further to the princes who have
found lovable consorts in his little play
mates Of other days. DR.. Evans was ono
OF the few personally invited to the cor
onation Of the present car, and is one Of
the closest friends and al times travelling
companions of the Prince and Princess Of
Wales Outside Of the doctors social
and business experiences lies one of emf
nent. patriotic and philanthropic service
TO LIS native and ad0p4ed countries.
Sent by the emperor at his own sug.