The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-12
TAKING OUT THE SLANT.
Japanese Eyes Strengthened by nm Ameri-
can Surgical Process.


can Surgical Process.
"All the subject has to do is to submit
to simple and comparatively painless
operation, and hold his head STILL" saws
japan correspondent of the Boston
Herald. II take small scalpcl in hand,
that is tho right, of course, md, stretch
Ing the skin with the forefinger of nv
left hand, make en- incision on the
outer point of the eyclid in straight
line for the barcst part of an inch. The
iashes arc then drawn into shape, and
held SO firmly by piece of the chcmi-
cally prepared sticking plaster 1 have
made strong enough for the purpose.
The wound needs no further dressing,
and the subject of the emperor aud ex-
milado of the Flowcry kingdom goes
on about his business as if nothing had
happened. In n few days it is entirely
healed, when l am sought to remove the
plaster, and with the plaster comes my
fee. This is the only bill issue.
When the wound is healed the sub
ject patrols the streets and enters the
tea houses In high glce. His triumph
over his friends Is interesting to note,
Tor then he looks upon his fellow-work-
ers out Of eyes rs straight as mine, and
with au aristocratic CLEAN of scorn.
But have no complaint to make of
this exhibition Of japanese pride, which
Is always prominent when they have
anything to be proud of. 1t is my liv-
ing advertisement, for soon all of the
friends are at my door and ready for
the transformation that will redeem
tho companionship cloudcd by the pride
installed in those who have undergone
the artifice which causes thom to look
down on their 'unciviliZed friends
The direct result of this exhibition
In the streets on the higher classes was
also noticeable, rs began to receive
calls to attend the celebrities of the
kingdom. Prince Komatsu was my
first royal patient. Then in rapid sue
cession came Counts Okuma, Matsulsata,
Itatoka and Saiago; Viscount Toni and
Prince Konoic; NJ. MatSu, the minister
OF agriculture; and NJ. Kusumato, the
great reformer; Cen Oshima, COM
mander-in-chiefo of the army; Lieut.. Gen.
Nous, chief of the Fifth army corps,
now stationed at Corea; Field Marshal
Yamagata; Admiral U. Ito, commander
of the imperial squadron; First Vice
Admiral 'Kabaysnla, Second Vice Adj
mlral Senkichi Ito, Third Vice Admiral
s. Ariji, and Commodores SalSamato, of
the Akagi, and Kuroolza, of the train
ing ships, have also visited me pro
fessionally.
AS climax of the recognition nv
work received, had request from
court to attend his imperial majesty,
the emperor. entered the royal
chamber, as instructed, and found his
majesty resting on Il couch. His face
was impassive, reserved and change
less. He wore the undress uniform of
French gcncral-cherry-c trou-
sers and black frogged coat braided
with gold lace. He greeted me warm
ly, emphasizing his regard for ,all
Americans. 1 fulfilled the object of
my call, and departed with but few
words.
ut is only during the past month
that have been performing the opera
ton extensively, but from all appear
anccs nm not going to be able to at
tend to all callers myself in the future.
1t has often impressed me how much
the Strengthened japanese optic re-
sembles that of the beloved Caucasian.
Transformed 1t is really beautiful"