The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-03-24

chanical; II Is gradual extension considera-
bic pain has naturally TO be endured. The
other course, which Is equally eficacious
and quito painless, Is by means Of q medica'
ted bath, but not more than four inches in.
crease In height can be obtained"
~ shall be perfectly satisfied, doctor, witt
four inches"
every good, young man, very good. You
know your own business best. Retire be-
hind that screen, divest yourself Of your ap-
parel in few moments all will be prepared.
So powerful are the effects of the drugs
that your clothing, were 1t exposed to the
potent vapors, would be utterly destroyed.
Strip, young man." said the doctor, emphat.
ically and he pointed to the screen.
Mr. MacTaggart retired behind the screen,
and did as he was bid, and the venerable
bcnefactor of the human race disappeared
into the bath room.
The first thing Dacre did was to empty his
bottle Of turpentine into the bath, and then
he turned ON the hot water till the bath was
nearly full.
"Are you prepared, young man." he cried
in loud voice us he re-entered the reception
ROOM
"Im quite ready, SIR" said Mr.. MacTag-
CART, from behind the screen ~ Con smell
the potent odors of the drugs, even here"
Don't trife, boy" cried the American
physician; take your watch with you and
| proceed to the bath. You will find 1t very
hot and tho odor of the Eastern balsams Is
pungent; but do not let that deter you; en-
ter it as speedily as possible, for the hotter
the bath the more rapid the osseous change
Remain extended in that bath and perfectly
still and every five minutes by your watch,
and not more frequently on any account,
| lpt ypur hpnl dianppaar hnnpnth the hal.
samic film with which the surface of tho
water is covered. DO not speak, and breathe
only through your nose. l will warn you
when the process is complete"
| Mr.. MacTaggart entered the bathroom,
watch in hand. The odor of the balsams
made him sneeze violently, the water was
evidently very hot and was covered by a
thick oleaginous film. But young Mr.. Mac
Taggart had paid his five guineas, and he
was determined to have his moneys worth.
After little time he entered the bath.
Every five minutes his head disappeared
beneath the steaming, oily surface.
In the meantime Cecil Dacre was not idle.
He rang the bell; Pippa and her mother APP
peared; the one carried Il little charcoal
brazier and flatiron, the other very
small work-bag and a big pair of scissors,
They laughed immoderately as they set to
i
| man. Three inches were cut off from tn
trousers legs, the sleeves of the coat ano
of tho shirt: Pippa's mother worked with
will with her needles to refashion the ex
tremities of the garments, and as she fin
ished each Pippa herself carefully pressed
the newly made seams with the hot flat
irons Then the physician dismissed his two
assistants; he flung open the bath room door
and addressed the bather.
"Come forth, young man." he said. "You
entered that bath q miserable and puny
specimen of humanity; you will leave it, in
all human probability, well-grown youth
of preposscssing appearance"
Mr.. Macraggart did as he was bid He
dried himself to the best of his ability; but
the balmy odors of the balsams of the Eas
still clung to his hair. No sooner was hi
dressed and had emerged from behind the
screen than the mock doctor addressed him
sYoung man, said he, and his voice wa
apparently momentarily chol1ed by emotion
"behold the result of the wondrous bath O
Bokhara. There is considerable change
/ think" he said, solemnly.
Mr. MacTaggart had evidently grown ou
of his clothes; his arms and legs protrudet
in portentious manner
"Don't thank me-" continued the Ameri
can physician, hurriedly; don't thank me
but hasten home to bed to sleep off thu
, powerful effects OF my patent medicaments.
Mr.. MacTaggart bowed as gracefully as h
could and left the premises.
The very first person he met in the stree
was his acquaintance, Orlando p. Jones
MacTaggart's appearance was sufiicientl
/ striking His ordinary straight red hal
, was curly and extremely odoriferous fror
, the effects of the turpentine. His faco an
hands were the color of boiled lobster an
, his eyes were bloodshot from the same cause
} Goodness me-" said Jones, II wouldn'
have known you. What have you been dc
! ing to yourself!"
7 'sDon't ask me-" said MacTaggart; 'm
happiness is too great for words" and hi
scarlet face was illuminated by smile @
, celestial beatitude.
Before he reached his own house he ha
met ut least twenty Of his acquaintance
} Each one interviewed him with simila
result.
, But the cup of happiness was rudel
8 dashed from his lips when his extremel
plain and elderly sister, Miss Flora MacTae
: CART, on her arrival addressed him in thes
/ indignant words:
a 'sEh! Donald, man, is it foul ye are2 Q
q simply fatuouss that We have been making
!, Merry Andrew of yerself. by cuttin' doa
yer claithes"
, In vain the brother explained his visit I
Q the doctor.
q Then the secret came out, and Mr.. Ma
s Taggart and his sister left Naples for Ron
within twenty-four hours.-C. j. Wells,
Q " Y. Graphic.