Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-07-25
TAKING OUT THE SLANT.



sspaasss Eye str.Ishfsnsd BY m Ansr1-
can Surgical Process
"Al the subject has to do is TO submit
to simple and com paratively painless
operation, and hold bis head still, \ says
. Japan correspondent Of the Boston
Herald Il take small scalpeI in hand.
that is the right. of course. and, stretch
ing the skin with the forefnger Of nv
left hand, make an incision on the
outer point Of the eyelid in straight
line for the barest part Of an inch The
iashes are then drawn into shape. and
held 50 firmly By piece Of the chemi-
cally prepared sticking plaster have
made strong enough for the purpose.
The wound needs no further dressing,
and the subject Of the emperor and ex-
mikado Of the Fowery kingdom goes
on about his business as II nothing had
happened In few days it is entirely
healed when 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
Jet patrols the streets and enters the
tea houses In high glee. His triumph
over his friends Is interesting to note.
for then he looks upon his fellow-work-
ers out Of eyes as straight as mine, and
with an 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 It Is my Ev-
ing advertisement, for soon all Of the
friends are at my door and ready for
the Transformation that VIII redeem
the eoupauionship ciouded By the pride
installed IN those who have undergone
the article which causes them 70 look
down on their -uncivilized friends
The direct result OF this exhibition
In the streets on the higher classes was
also noticeable, as began to receive
calls 70 attend the celebrities of the
kingdom Prince Komatsu was my
first royal patient Then in rapid sue
cession came Counts Okuma, Matsukata,
Itatoza and Saiago; Viscount Toni and
Prince Konoie; NJ Matsu. the minister
Of agriculture; and NJ Kusumato, the
great reformer; Gen Oshima, COM
mander-in-chiefo Of the army: Lieut.. Gen
Nous, chief Of the Fifth army corps,
now stationed at Corea; Field Marshal
Yamagats; Admiral G. Ito, commander
Of the imperial squadron; First Vice
.Kabaysma, Second Vice Ad-
niral Senkichi Ito. Third Vice Admiral
s. Ariji, and Commodores Sakamato, of
the Akagi, and Kurooixa, OF the train
ing ships, have also visited me pro-
As climax of the recognition ny
work received, had q request from
court to attend his imperial majesty.
the emperor / entered the ROYAL
chamber. as instructed. and found his
majesty resting on couch. His face
was inpassive, reserved and change
less He wore the undress uniform OF
! French general-cherry-colored trou-
sers and black frogged coat braided
with gold lace. He greeted me warm
y, emphasizing his regard for all
Americans. / fulfilled the object OF
ny call. and departed with but few
words.
IL IS only during the past month
hat | have been performing the opera
ion extensively, but from all appear
snces am not going 10 be able to at
end to all callers myself in the future
I has often impressed me how much
he Strengthened Japanese optic re-
embles that Of the beloved Caucasian
Transformed it is really beautiful.