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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
Describing Some
Special Operations.

ta) Am%putations and Compound Fractures
Having now traced the different modes of
thought which have aided surgical progress
in the present century and the different
means of investigation. let US turn finally to
nhe progress in individual operations. As to
amputations and compound fractures, I
have already indicated the Immense i'm
provements which have followed the intro
ductions of anaesthesia and especially Of
antisepsis, which have brought the NOR
tally OF amputations down from so per
cent, or 60 per cent, to 10 per cent, or Is
per cent, and in compound fractures, once
SO dreaded, since the mortality was not in
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03

so they cannot make their escape they not
uncommonly are causes not only OF serious
discomfort and prolonged nl-health. but
often Of death. Nowadays oae of the SAT-
est operations of surgery is to open the ao-
domen and the gall bladder and remove
this menace to life. and the great majority
Of such patients recover without any I'M
toward symptoms. Even large ahscesses
of the liver and. what Is still more ex-
traordinary, large tumors Of the liver. are
now removed successfully. A year g all
of the reported cases were collected which
had been operated from 1883 to 18S. 20 IN
number. The termination in two cases was
unknovn. but of the other "A. Sc recovered
and IL died,a mortality Of only t-9 per cent.
Surgery Of the
Intestines.
The surgery Of the intestines by itself IS
a subject which could well occupy the en-
tire space allowed to this article. I can
only in a very superficial way outline what
has been done. Hernia or rupture Is a con-
dition in which through an opening In the
abdominal wall a loop of the bowel es-
capes. II II could be replaced and kept with
in the abdomen by a suitable truss. this
was the hest We could do till within the last
ten or fifteen years. The safety and the
painlessness of modern surgery which have
resulted from the Introduction OF anaes-
Int-Nh hIu
no person suffering from such a hernia. I'M
less from some personal reason. should De
allowed to rely upon a truss. wnicn is al
vays a more or less treacherous means OF
retaining hernia. We operate on all u
cases now with impunity. Coley has re-
certify reported a series of $50 cases. all OF
which recovered with the exception OF one
patient. Even in children. IL a truss worn
for a reasonable time. a year or so. does
not cure the rupture. operation anorus an
admirable prospect Of cure.
Every now and then a band forms inside
the abdomen, stretching like a string from
one place to another. II a loop o. bowel
sIips under such a band 1t can be easily I'M
derstood that total arrest OF the intestinal
contents ensues. a condition Incompatible
with life. There are other causes Tor sucn
Intestinal obstruction" which are too tecn-
meal to be described in detail. but this may
be taken as a type of all 1t Is Impossible.
of course. to tell before opening the abdo-
men precisely the cause OF the obstruction
but the fact Is readily determined In most
cases. II we open the abdomen promptly,
we can cut such q band or remove the other
causes Of obstruction in the majority oil
cases, and II the operation has not teen toe
long delayed. the prospect OF entire recovery
II good. The mortality which has followed
such operations has been considerable. and
by that / mean, say. over % per cent, but q
very large number OF the fatal cases nave
been lost because the operation has been
delayed. In fact. 1t may be stated very
positively that the mere opening OF the alb
domen to ind out precisely what the nature
OF any disease or injury Is attended with
but little danger. n further surgical inter-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
Operating On the
Head and Brains,

(e) Surgery Of the Head and Brain-In the
surgery of the head We find one of the most
remarkable Illustrations of the modern
progress of surgery. Fractures of the skull
have been the most dangerous and fatal Of
accidents until within a short time. OF
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
Where the Least
ProSress is Shown.

20 Surgery Of the Chest and Heart-The
chest is the region OF the body which has
shown the least progress of all, and yet
even here the progress is very marked.
When, as a result of pleurisy. fluid accumu-
lates on one side of the chest. even Gis-
placing the heart, we now do not hesitate
to remove an inch or two of one or more
ribs and thoroughly drain the cavity with
not only a reasonable. but in a majority of
cases. one may almost say. a certain. pros
poet Of cure. We nave also entered upon
the road which will lead us In time to a Sc
cure surgery of the lung itself. A few
cases Of abscess Of serious gunshot wound.
attended by otherwise fatal hemorrhage.
and even of tubercuiar cavities in the lungs
have been successfully dealt with. but the
next century will see. I have no doubt.
brillian mt results In thoracic surgery.
One of the most striking injuries of the
chest has recently assumed a new .mpor-
lance, viz. wounds Of the heart itself. In
several instances an opening has been made
In the bony and muscular walls OF the chest
and a wound of the heart itself has been
sewed I'D. The number Is as yet small,
hut there have been several recoveries.
which lead us to believe that here. too. the
limits OF surgery have by no means been
reached.
0) Surgery of the Abdomen-Of the alb
domen ana the pelvfs a very different story
can be told. These cavities might almost
be called the playground OF the surgeon.
and the remarkable results which have
been obtained warrant US in believing that
even greater results are In store for US In
the future
h ths earlier part of this article I spoks
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ference Is required. the danger VIII be in-
creased proportionately to the extent and
gravity of such interference. But "explora-
tory operations" as we call them. are now
undertaken constantly with almost uniform
nnecesS
Evening star., 1901-11-02


sure on his ann. Lucy spoke In low tones.
His father-he-wishes to go down. Per
haps Arthur
seeger put the' ntherz men aside. Pastor
Marvin walked silently on the carriage.
--down-to that awful uncertainty they
dropped The air was still thick with smoke
and dust. After signalling the engineer
above to stop the carriage seeger led them
along the gangway toward the No. work
ings. they could see dImly the great gap
In the earth. thrbugh which Arthur and
Canghey, the latter bruised and bleeding.
out stiil stanch and strong. were drawing
a limp figure. 3s
BY the hickering lamp Of the rescuing
party Arthurs face looked discolored and
drawn He ;. did not see lucy, and she sprang
suddenly. After to-day her love would come
hrst, always-always, but this. she recog-
nized as the appointed hour for another.
She drew back. A tall, erect figure strode
through the uncertain light, a trembling
hand rested on Arthur's shoulder and a
voice shaken with feeling exclaimed:
Arthur, my son. my son-.greater love
hath no man than this but IL did not un-
derstand. You must forgive"
Evening star., 1901-11-02
RARE NEW JEWELRY
A GIRLS SUGGESTION AND A PARIS
WORKMAN's SKILL.
EXQUISITE Flowers Carved From Rock
Crystal and Sprinkled With
Diamond DewdrOps.

Written for The Evening Star.
This wear, for the first time, those Amer
lean women who go abroad for their Jew
elry as we'll as for their clothes have
brought back with them necklaces, brooch
es. pendants tiaras and pins in which pre-
ctous gems play subordinate part. High
art. rather than high price, is the keynote
Of the newest fashion. and the women OF
society will display the coming season
maryels Of workmanship Mt to grace the
cabinets Of a museum. The work is the
OUTPUT Of a new school In Paris. the OBJ
ject of which is to give renaissance to
the art-jewelry of Benvenuto Cellini and
his fellows. Specimens OF gold carvings
In the form Of scarfpins, signet rings and
curiously designed sleeve links are owned
and highly priced by a few American men
From rock crystal, which Is as hard as
diamond, the most wonderful flowers are
carved. Chrysanthemums, white roses,
cyclamen, honeysuckle and jasmine are
reproduced with almost Incredible skill
Not only is the flower initiated perfectly.
but also the leaves and stems. Enameled
gold Is used for this, and the leaves are en-
crusted with diamonds, giving the effect
of shimmering dewdrops on the tender
leaves The enamel itself Is Of various and
often Of varying hues. iridescent or opales-
cent; of the most delicate translucent blue
or green, according to thu nature Of the
fiower. Always the keynote of the art u to
reproduce the flower as nearly like the
original as possible.
What was perhaps the greatest success
of this year Is due to New York girl.
who suggested to jeweler that he attempt
the almost transparent pearliness Of the
jasmine 1ower in . slightly clouded rock
crystal He made to her order necklace
consisting of more than dozen famine
clusters with the leaves and stems all 30
perfect that few persons could distipguish
them from the real bloom, but tor their
IaxaSd'ty ,s.aS = Msno1sh scores q di.noncs ere
they are 30 srtistieellY disposed that thar
glitter IL entirely subdued and lost In the
general effect. Another effect in jasmiues
Evening star., 1901-11-02

of John Hunters former helpless condition ana
aio IL was generally considered q hopeless case.
No one was more astounded than Mayor Clark
"hen ne met Mr. Hunter the street able to
walk, work aud care for himself He cons,der.
the recovery nothing short OF miraculous In con-
cusion Mayor Clark said he believed the cnuse of
sunerihg humanity could be helped by any publicity
given the remedy which restored John Hunter,
health.
Clergyman's Opinion.
The Rev. w. q. White. pastor Of the Chico
freshyterian Church. Of which Mr. Hunter Is .
member has known the latter during and since
DIS Illness When asked for an expression on the
case, Mr.. White wrote and signed the following;
The recovery Of Mr.. Hunter seems very re-
martapie and his present condition is the wonder
Of his friends"
Prominent Bankers Statement.
MI A. II. Crew is cashier Of the Bank Of Chico
he is sound, conservative able anapc,er ,xhose
ADVICE Is sought after and followed by bis towns
people. Mr. Crew told the reporter that he had
known 'ohn Hunter for q number OF years ana
tnat his recovery simply marvellous He
kno"s Mr. Hunter TO be very enthusiastic over
Dr. Williams Pink Pulls for Pale People and was
willing to corroborate MFR. Hunters sworn state
ment. II had never expected TO see him recover
any OF his lost faculties much less to see him able
70 walk, see aud work. he now Is" concluded
Mr. Crew.
The Postmaster of Chico.
Ihe postmaster OF Chico is Mr. W. W. Wilson.
VINO, when interviewed, said: II can only cor
foeorate the statements you already have Every
one you meet and ask will tell you the same thing
was at Mr. Hunters house and saw his pitiable
condition with my eyes. | have also seen
MIN today walking the streets and practically
Well know enough Of John Hunter to say that
be would not make untruthful statement, nor
would he mislead any TO the means that
Drought about what we all consider one Of the
greatest cures OF the age. His affidavit can
therefore be absolutely depended upon"
A Marvellous Cure.
In the Chico Record, published by Richards q
Deuel., an article appeared from the pen Of one
or their reporters sent to investigate the case and
verify the facts. The article was headed blind
John Hunter Recoyers His Sight" STORY That
Reads Like Fiction" After reciting the cure Of
Mr.. Hunter, the article continues: Marvellous
as this may seem TO his friends and still more
marvellous as his story Of his recovery may appear
to every one who reads IT. II is all true though
It would not be accepted IL it were not FOR the
fact that be Is living witness with scores of
friends to corroborate him." The article concludes
with the statement that Mr.. Hunter desired the
credit for his cure to be given to DR.. Williams
Pink Pills,
Evening star., 1901-11-02

knowing many wonderful things. and yet
They did not understand, but he did. 1t
pierced his very soul. Their disappoint-
ment was pitiful. In some way he had
failed them-how they could not say.
He reached his peroration. What was he
to tell them? That men no longer needed
miracles to convince them of the love and
tenderness of God? Suddenly before his
eyes rose a grayish mist, and in the CEN
ter of it stood out the black-robed group
on the right-hand aisle He faltered, stam-
mered few words and abruptly folded his
manuscript.
The prayer which followed was moro
Hfeless, more cold than the sermon. Lucy,
listening as one frozen in shocked surprise,
forgot to bow her head, and with wide
open eyes, watched the face Of the young
preacher, now almost harsh in it's stern
ness.
She slipped out the side door, and when
father and son, still erect, still proud. still
silent, entered the parsonage dining room,
bouquet of fresh spring flowers graced the
table. They seemed almost mute, gentle
Evening star., 1901-11-02
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE.
What the California Miracle Means to
Every Nervous Sufferer I'm the Land.

Every Nervous Sufferer I'm the Land.
No more astounding cure than that of John
Hunter has ever been accomplished by human
agency. and the significance Of IL Is that Dr.
Williams Pink Pills are not an ordinary medi-
cins. They are wonderful in their potency In
nervous troubles, small great. and as they are
sale in every drug store throughout the country
they are within reach Of all. The cure Of such q
severe nervous disorder that of Mr.. Hunter
proves the power Of the remedy in lesser troubles
such az scistica, neuralgia, nervous headache. sc.
Vitus' dance and nervous debility.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills have a double action
on the blood and on the II is not claimed
that these pills cure all, but the very nature
Of the remedy makes II eficacious IN wider range
Of diseases than any other. IL fs q scientific
preparation designed TO cure disease through a
direct action the blood and nerves. Impover-
ishsd blood aud badly fed nerves are the cause Of
nearly every ailment that affects mankind. u
the blood IL kept pure, rich and red and the
nerves strong and active, disease cannot obtain q
foothold
you have any reason to believe that your
dealer ID not supplying you with the genuine DR..
williams, Pink Pills for Pale People. order direct
from the DIR. Williams Medicine Co., Schnectsdy,
NJ T.. and the pills will be sent postpaid for nfty
cents par box six boxes for two dollars and q
half. Remember that the genuine DR.. Williams
Pink Pflls cured John Hunter when hope had bean
abandoned Pills sold a. substitutes have never
cured anybody.
Evening star., 1901-11-02

Church-going was good enough for wo-
men, argued the sturdy miners Of the Cross
Cut Coal Company. 1t kept their tongues
wagging on other themes than the short
comings of their husbands. But for men!
Well, why should they. on this one day In
seven, when they might bask In sunshine
and breathe air unpolluted by noxious gas
and firedamp, shut themselves within the
narrow walls of Zion Church?
Yet, strangely enough. on this particular
Sunday in May, every one of them mani
Tested a surprising determination to be
numbered in Parson Marvins flock, and
loud and earnest were the demands for
shoe brushes and boiled shirts"
1t was old Tom Caughey. boss of No.
shaft, who told Father Feeley the reason.
as he stood. hat in hand, when his spiritual
edviser came out from early mass.
Its no hard peuance you'll put on me,
father. for goin' to Pastor Marvin's church
Evening star., 1901-11-02
John Hunter, Blindand Helpless From Paraly-
sis, Now Sees, Walks and Works.
FACTS VERIFIED BY THE r1AYOR
AND OTHER PROMINENT 1EN
Truth Miraces Of
Full Significance t a Ner>ou ferers.

The town Of Chico, in Butte County, Cal, is
In a state of excitement q miracle so mar
velous as to be almost beyond belief. The local
papers have given columns to the discussion OF a
case that. with all reverence, might Justly be
compared with the miracles of old, for here is a
man who was blind and he sees. speechless and
he talks, powerless to move and he walks and
works. Pronounced incursble later than the
spring Of last year. he is this week shingling
roof and repairing building.
So widespread became the fame Of this miracle
Of modern times that San Francisco Examiner
representative visited Chico and made thor.
ongh Investigation OF the case. Every scrap Of
evidence was sifted and the most searching in
auiry served only to establish the truth OF q cure
that, although miraculous, is unquestionable.
Caused by Paralysis.
John Hunter, who has suddenly become Of
the most Interesting personages on the coast, Is
veteran Of the civil war through which he served
In Co. O OF the 120th Illinois Volunteers He is
sixty-one years Of age. BY occupation 4 carpenter
Evening star., 1901-11-02
A Desperate Man.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
mo. Gladys McGoogle." he said In his
deep and earnest voice. life without you
would be of little use to me-"
do you mean that you would take the
suicide route to escape it?'' the fair girl
murmured.
Yes" he answered, you have guessed
It."
Revolver or roper
Neither"
"Gas, then, or poison9"
He shook his auburn locks and smiled st
her baffled air.
What then would you dor
Gladys" he slowly answered, 'if you
refuse my love / will take no chances Of
failure have determined to let malari-
ous mosquito bite me-"
That fetched her
Evening star., 1901-11-02

After being virtually given up a dead mar
by friends and physicians, and resigning myself
to my apparent fate. my niece read advertise
ment Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
/ discussed it with my family and, almost hoping
against hope, determined to try the pills. I men
toned it to my doctor and be not only gave his
consent to my trying DR.. Williams Pink Pills but
strongly advised my doing
Now Sees, Talks, Walks and Works.
"You see the result. From a blind. helpless
paralytic. unable to move and so broken down and
hopeless that life was a burden. can now walk,
do any odd Jobs about the place, go down town,
and-most wonderful Of all-can And owe
1t all to DIR. Williams Pink Pulls.
Improvement began while I was taking the
second box. I continued taking the pills and from
that time on 1t was gradual but sure. My awful
stomach troubles have disappeared. my eyesight
has been restored, my brain Is clear and active,
and il ever man should be grateful and anxious
that others should know the wonderful properties
Evening star., 1901-11-02

and builder, and resides on Orient Street, Chico.
When seen by the Examiner representative. he
related story that, were 1t not substantiated by
his sworn statement and corroborated by all the
prominent people and officials of the town, would
seem like tale of fiction.
about four years ago." said Mr. Hunter, 81
was suddenly stricken with paralysis. l lost all
sense Of feeling and all power Of movement in my
right side, from head to foot. ! also partly lost
the power Of speech. I soon became totally blind
and was so perfectly helpless that for three years
was confined to my bed.
Given Up as a Dead Man.
"Any one In a more hopeless condition 1t would
be hard to find. My stomach refused to perform
It's functions without heroic measures and intense
suffering
Doctors diagnosed my case as loeomotor ataxia
and my family physician gave me every care and
attention possible but all his prescriptions during
two years were powerless to alleviate my suffer-
iugs or in any way afford the slightest relief.
Evening star., 1901-11-02
The women of Switzerland.

From Leslies Weekly.
To see all classes of Swiss people, espe-
cially the women, and many other nation
alities as well, one does well to 60 to the
market on Saturday. Very early In the
morning the Swiss peasant comes from his
mountain or country home, bringing his
vegetables. fruits. flowers. cheese. etc. There
Is q large square devoted to that purpose,
but the streets extending in every direction
from the square are lined with women and
little girls sitting on boxes. overturned tubs,
or even on the sidewalk, with their baskets
of produce before them. II Is the most
beautiful sight ever saw. in the way of
display OF vegetables. fruits and. flowers.
The peasant women have good, wholesome
faces. usually wearing thick wooden skirts,
blouse waists. with long blue gingham or
coarse. but spotlessly clean, white aprons.
The young girls Of twelve. and boys, both
Evening star., 1901-11-02

coarse socks of blue. gray or bright red
color which reach but two or three inches
above their shoes. and bare legs above.
The women and girls usually attend to the
marketing of vegetables. fruits and flowers,
while the men assist the women In the stalls
where baskets, woodenware and cheese are
sold
Evening star., 1901-11-02

of DR.. Williams Pink Pills, that man IL myself"
CSigned) JOHN HUNTER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
G. L. STETSON,
Notary Public.
Interest in this miraculous cure is intense in
Chico and vicinity where the townspeople have the
evidence Of their eyes to its authenticity.
Newspaper space is too limited to give expression
to the many who are willing to be heard but the
following prominent citizens voice the sentiment
Of the whole community.
Evening star., 1901-11-02
THE MAYOR OF CHICO.

Gives His Enforcement to the Account
of the Miracle.
One Of the most prominent and public spirited
citizens Of Chico is the Hon. o. L. Clark now
serving his second term as mayor and president Of
the board of trustees of the city. Speaking Of the
case related above, Mr.. Clark told the representa-
tive Of the San Francisco Examiner that he knew
Evening star., 1901-11-02

Is a magnificent brooch; q cirolet of the
flowers around a large moonstone. These
jasmine jewels he exhibited at the Salon.
where they took a first prize. They are
now in the possession of the New York
girl who first suggested them.
Evening star., 1901-11-02

Tbs French turhan with the round lace me.
dallions Is usually called colonial shape, from
the way the side trims lap over the crown Il
- Of bltck cut velyet-lnillners' velvet which
shows a very Lhort pile-strctched plainly at
the crown and puring outsin fnnumerable folds
over the bulging wings Of the brim. row Of
big lace medallions- windmiAs they are called
handsome garnitures for the front. The back
brim roils up tight to the crown, 8 knot Of mar
row velvet ribbons With Snort ends holding It
In plsce. With such q bat a. veii With black
velvet spots. showsl..s rims II s;aite. win b
found an eGe<tsrs gscf;sii
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of the factors, which depressed values
yesterday and discouraged speculation
for an advance. Probably the oatwaId
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The argument that such opposition to
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