Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-15
He Was a Noted Figure in Paris for
Many Years.
PRESENTED NAPOLEON TO EUGENE
Aided the Latter to Escape From
the French Capital.
MADE RICH ON ROYAL TIPS

PARIS, November 15.-Dr. Thomas W.
Evans. the famous American dentist who
facilitated the flight of the ex-Empress Eu-
genie from Paris, in 1870, died suddenly
here yesterday evening.
Remarkable Career of DIR. Evans.
DR.. Evans went TO Paris over fifty years
ago. and was established at 10 Rue de Ia
Paix. At that time he and the late Dr.
Maynard of this city were recognized rs
the most skillful dental operators in thc
| world. This wonderful skill soon made
itself known IN Europe, where at that time
dentistry was almost unknown, and his
fame went far and near. 1t was in his Of
flee In the Rue de la Paix over forty years
ago he made the acquaintance OF Napoleon
III, who had just returned from London
after his exile from FRANCE, before Napo-
leon was elected president of the French
Ihe friendship created at that time ripened
as years passed on. Ore remarkable cir
cumstance Strengthening this tie was the
introduction of Eugene, daughter of the
Countess Montijo. afterward Empress Flu
genie, to President Napoleon by DIR. Evans
at grand ball given by Napoleon.
The attentions Of Napoleon at this ball
were SO marked that ii created quite a SEN
satlon, and after the marriage of the en-
peror and empress DR.. Evans was always
looked upon as one of their warmest
friends.
Speculated on Advance Information.
AS DR.. Evans was in the confidence of the
imperial government at the time Paris was
so marvelously made over by Baron Hanss-
marn he obtained knowledge of the vast
improvements contemplated in the direc-
tion OF the now famous park, and having
great confidence in its success, invested
heavily along the line Of the grand avenue,
Bois de Boulogne, in advance Of the pub
lies knowledge, buying the land almost
al farm rate prices. This was the begin
ring of his immense fortune, as the land
increased thousand fold. Many other
tips from the same source enabled the
alert little doctor to manipulate the stock
market to advantage
AS the emperor's dentist and friend the
doctor soon became the royai dentist of
him into his court and confidence. The
wealth of jewels and decorations showered
upon the doctor was something marvellous
to see. No man IN Europe was so often
decorated, and yet with all he was modest
regarding 1t. His friendly relations with
the imperial family of Germany were al
most, II not quite. on as good footing as
that of the imperial family Of France The
old Emperor William sent for him fire.
0uently during his last illness. 1t was DR..
Evans who, being at San Reno on a
friendly visit to the Grown Prince Freder-
lck when 1t was decided that the opera
ton of tracheotomy must be performed to
save his life, sat up all night in a
country jewelry shop and swedged I'D the
SILVER tube used. out of a fve-franc piece
because one could not be obtained in time
/ from the city. the Empress Augusta keep
ing the doctor daily posted as to the condi-
ton of her son.
Among the doctors treasures was one
from the Duchess of Baden. 1t is a mag
nificently jewe!ed and ornamented watch.
1t was SO handsome that he did not ven
ture to wear it. but placed it in his cabinet
OF treasures. The next time he met the
duchess he happened by chance to look at
his watch, and she asked why he was not
wearing the one she gave him. His reply
was that it was too fine to be worn There
upon she ordered plain one sent to him.
Thls he was wearing at his death.
The history of how DIR. Evans saved the
life of the Empress Eugene from the COM
mune in Paris is too well known to need
mention.
DIR. Evans Services to His Native
Country.
During the dark days of the civil war Dr.
Evans was one of those who persuaded the
French emperor to hesitate about recogniz-
ing the southern confeGeracy. He visited
this country at that time, saw Mr. Lincoln.
and reported the situation in such terms
to the emperor as to stay the recognition.
After President Garfield's death and the
memorials were agitated, DR.. Evans was
the first to .;ome forward, with Mr.. l.. P.
Norton, who was then minister to Paris,
and headed a subscription list for the
benefit of Garfield Hospital. DIR. Evans
was made chairman of the executive COM
mfttee and through his influence many
titled personages subscribed to the fund,
among them the Empress Augusta of Ger
many, the King and Queen of Belgium, the
Queen Of Spain, Empress Eugene and
many others.
Aiding Others.
DR.. Evans performed many acts of
charity in a quiet way. While he made
little show before the public, he was con-
stantly quietly aiding those in needy cir
cumstances who were worthy. One of his
most worthy public charities is the La
fayette Home" in Paris, established some
four years ago for the benefit of young
American or English women of moderate
means who visit Paris for the purpose of
studying music, painting, drawing design,
the languages, or any of the liberal arts
and sciences. While 1t is not free institu-
tion, the rates are. very moderate, the ac-
commodatfons most excellent and the
young ladies' are protected in a safe home
under perfect management.
DR.. Evans returned to America this fall,
bringing the body of his wife, who was
laid to rest in the Woodlands at Philadel-
phia. He paid a short visit to Washington
at that time. dividing his time with his
elder brother. DR.. r. H. Evans, and his
nephews. DR.. w. Warrington Evans and
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