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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
FATHER OF THIRTY-FIVE.
Gassonowitz VIII Ask for Pension
When He Has Forty.

Chicago, April 30.-Isaac Gassonowltz
sat in the front door of the basement at
No. 1876 West Fourteenth street, and
tangled a grimy hand in his gray, strag-
Cling beard. A young man came out Of
a rear room and touched the old manon the
shoulder.
Your thirty-fifth child is a boy" said
the young man.
The cry of az infant in the rear room did
not startle GassonowitZ. He had heard
that sound before He continued to sit on
the stool and smoke black, short-stem-
med pipe
The young man went outside and mopped
his brow. For several years he has been
the resident physician at the Chicago
Lying-in Hospital, at No. 299 West Thir-
teeuth place, which is situated in the vi
cinity of large families, but he had never
had much practice in a family of thirty
five children, and it had a palpable effect
on him. This was DR.. Henry E. Wagner.
The baby weighed five and one half
pounds, and it is doing well. 1t may do
splendidly in the clairvoyant line later,
for it was born with a caul, and is the
multiple Of seventh son. This interest
Ing baDe III NC hHoNn do AitA NdeSoIo-
WITT. His mother has given birth to four
teen children. She is the second wife Of
the baby's father. The first wife nCre
twenty-one children TO bless their union.
Thirty OF Gassonowitz's children were
BOYS GassOnowitZ is a small man, a tin
smith by trade. He is siXty-siX years old.
Il should be very proud said he, If
were the father Of forty children. Then 1
would ask for a medal and pension
Gassonowitz's mother was one of twenty
one children by one father and mother
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
CRAZED BY HIGHwAYMEN.
New York Saddler Became a wild
Man After Being SaudbaCged.

Altoona, Pa, April 30.-GeOrge Hart
man, prosperous New York saddler, aged
about fifty-five years, was captured in the
woods below Altoona yesterday, after
having teTrorized the inhabitants in that
section for six days. Hartman was suffer
ing from acute dementia, and wasa veritable
Hildman when taken into custody.
The captive was taken to the aims
house and confined to the insane ward.
He was cmaCiaUed almost to a skeleton,
though hishands and feet were abnoTnslly
enlarged from running barefoot and dig
ging after roots
After receiving medical attention and
being fed the madman regained his rea-
son, and was Devil dered at his sur
rouudings He gave his name as George
Hartman, and his address S No. AS East
Eighty-first street, New York. The
story he told was a narrowing one. Four
weeks ago he left his home in New York
man, in Pittsburg. he arrived In that
city on tie evening OF bis departure, and
some time during that night was in
weighed off Fifth avenue by two crooGs
and conducted into side street, where
he was sandbagged and robbed Of $50
and his gold watch His mind was blank
after that until yesterday.
The authorities teiegraphed TO Hart
mans home in New York, ascertained
that his story was perfectly true, and sent
him home.
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Circulation Statement.
WASHINGTON, FRIDAY. April %
The Grectan Rouud.rn.

The Grecian RouuG-Up.
Evidently for Greece the end is near!
The ministry of Delysnnis has fallen, and
one under Rail- has been formed The
new government talks bravely about con-
tinuing the war until Greece shall win an
honorable peace by arms, and we are told
that the new premier and his war secre-
tary VIII go at once to Pharsala t. make
bad job worse 10y civilian in reference in
. game only fit TO be played 10y scientific
and trained fighting men. We may con
slider pretty much al OF this in the light Of
demagogy ana nonsense. Unless the pow
ers intervene today and secure a cessa-
ton OF hostilitieS, at this distance no.
body can see any good military reason
why PharSala should not be carried by
Edhem Pasha and the Greek army cap
iured or routed and disbanded.
The strategic situation is painfully plain
and simple The army OF Prince Con
startiue is at PharsaIa, on the wagon
road leading south from Larissa. Its right
is, or was, protected by the division OF
sen. Smoenitz at Velestno-or Belestinos.
as it appears on some maps-seven miles to
the east; its left extending 10 point four
or five miles west Of PharsaIa. in the di-
rectIon OF Sophades
The new Turkish base is established at
LarisSa. From this point there is the
Iurcipal waGonroad Of Thessaly, due south
10 and through Pharsala. A railwa leads
southeast TO the Gulf OF Tolo, and, by way
OF TelestiBo, one branchof it swings around
across the country westward in front CT
PharsaIa, and runs in a north westerly
direction TO Trikkala, the important town
OF western TheSsaly, and which has Just
been occupied by the Turks. By these rail-
way lines and the open road, from LariSsa
south and southeast and from Trikkala
south west, Edhem Pasta is advancing his
forces il movement, the general effect Of
which is a crescent, with its horns point
ing to the nanks of the Greek position.
and i'll front. He Will be able to turn either
the Greeks right or left. and get n their
rear
At VelestinO Gen. Smolenitz, at latest
accounts, was fighting tie Turkish force,
already between that point and Volo.
Another of the Sultan's divisions had ap-
peared in front Of Pharsala. BY this time
Edhem Pasha's right wing must have
reached the Greek left from Trkkala, and
when the concentration is complete the
remainder Of the business viii soon he
transacted. The defeat of either flank Of
Constdntine's army woGll enable Edhem
TO envclop the formers rear and cut off
his retreat. tits to be doubted if he viii
stand ard fight. There is not a scientific
chance in his favor. A retreat without a
battle, in his present situation, would
put an end to his army for any further
use in this war; while if he risks gen.
eraI engagement it is hard to see bow
anything can come of it except the choice
OF humiliating unconditional surrender
or annihilation-
Possibly Greece may be saved this crush
ing modification by European Intervention
today; otherwise the battle OF Pharsala
viii end the war and cripple the little
kingdom beyond any hope Of recovery for
the next generation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
BODIES OF FLOOD VICTIMS.
Receding Waters Reveal Them Half
Eaten by Fish.

Memphis, Tenn, April 3O.-The river at
this point continues to fall, and the waters
are receding slowly from the overlooked
counties in Arkansas across from the high
bluff of this city. As the river retreats
the bodies of many victims of the flood are
found. Each day the body of some person
is discovered, half eaten by fishes, and is
quickly buried in the mud.
In Mississippi county, Ark, yesterday,
far back IN the country, where the water
from the first big break i'll the levee line
rushed almost in solid WALL the bodies
OF a farmer and his wife and two children
were found. The water during the time
Of the flood there was about thirty feet
deep.
At Rosedale, Miss, the slowly-falling
waters yesterday uncovered the bodies
of Joe Brown and his brother William,
who were drowned some days ago, on the
Charles Scott plantation. The flood stu
alton at Rosedale is PRACTICAL unchanged.
The entire town Is still under water. Hon.
Fred Clarke, one Of the Government relief
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
THE GONZAGA FAIR.

There Is No Lack of Interest Mani.
fekt-Crowds Visit the Booths.
Judging from the large attendance last
evening, the interest in Gonzaga fair is
increasing.
The halI was crowded, and If the pleas
ant couutenances of those present is proof
they were all getting the worth of their
money.
The league table, in charge Of Miss VI.
Walsh, attracted special attention on &C
count of the beautiful painting, The
Holy Family" donated by the Notre Dame
Convent, OF RoXbury, Mass. The picture is
said to be very valuable.
The Catholic Knights booth, in charge
of Miss Mary Rainy; the Oriental booth,
Miss ]. L Cavanaugh, and alumnae table,
Miss A G. Brady, were especially attract
i've and generously patronized; but the
lemonade and claret stand, attended by
Mrs. h DUrkin, with her come-have-a -drink-
smile, did the best business Of the evening
The attention OF the young men was
centered on the athletic booth, On which
was placed the beautiful ivory bat given
by Paul Hines, who has the worlds rec
ord for making triple play unassisted.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
TILLMAN TRUAIPS 4 TRICK.
His Marvellous "First-Time" Per-
formance on Bicycle.

Torrance on a Bicycle.
Senator TiIman has learned 10 ride the
bicycle, a fact which carries with 1t the
discontinue Of several friends who tried
to practice On him an innocent but ingen-
iouS joke Josh Ashley is a Palmetto
State politician OF thirteen-inch Caliber,
but his rec nt fame rests Oh the fact [ hat
he is the only man in South Carolina who
rode bicycle expertly the first time he
sJraddled the issue. congressman Lau-
mer, Strait. stokes and others of the South
Carolina Delegation boosted TO Senator
Tillman that Josh Ashley was not the
only phenomenon i'll South Carolina, and
that any OF them, MI Latimer, for in
stance, who weighs about $50 pounds,
could DO the same thing.
so can 1, Jutm. said Senator Tillman.
who up TO a few DAYS ago ran every
thing in his State except a bicycle.
The proof of The relative ability OF SIR.
Latmer and Senator Tillman was to be
pulled off yesterday afternoon at one Of
the bike rimng- schools In the northwest.
The issue was made up about a week
ago, ana il occurred to MI. Latimer and
few friends OF himself and Senator Till
=
Latimer to take a few lessons for safety,
so TO speak, before his attempt to ride
tha naC-.iat pl .ie nrs3 u3Ir ia "A
tumbhng match with the willy Senator
MIR. Tillman had to go to New York, and
this gave Mr. Laumer a chance 10 learn
to wobble fairly Well.
Yesterday afternoon the party, among
them being Capt. Anderson, milit ny
man of South Carolina as referee, met 20
sec the trial trips of these statesmen. Mir.
LaUimer got on his wheel somewhat coyly
after the fashion OF a young lady in
hike skirt for the first time He went
around slowly and carefully, hut a he didn't
fall off, because it was dangerous, he was
considered TO have out iOshed Josh Ashley.
Senator THlman viewed the performance
with apparent dismay, ana when Mr.
Latiner offered to assist him onto tile
hurricane deck of the wheel. Mr. Tinman
said quietly: No, 1 thank you" hoped
gaily on from the rear and started out al
the pace that kills. He whistled Kitty
Tyweli' en- route, and sCorched everything
within three feet OF him as he performed
his marvellous instantaneous cITculatiuns.
Josh Ashley simply WASH t in il or on II.
Then the disciples reasoned together and
came to the conclusion that it was clear
case Of spontaneous genius, or words TO
that effect
Not 10y ocerain) sight!'' explained the
Senator; 1T is the clearest case You ever
saw OF several davs' hard work in a
bicycle academy in New York"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
WORKING FOR HER HUSBAND.
Mrs. Curtis Trying to Put Him In
DIR. williams Place.

Mrs. Curtis, of Chicago, wife of DR.. Cur
tbs, who is a candidate for the position Of
surgeon-in-chief of Freedman's Hospital,
had an audience with the Secretary of the
Interior today.
She came to in form the Secretary that her
husband had taken the civil service ex-
animation on Monday, and that the coast
was now clear for his appointment as the
successor of Surgeon-in-Chief Daniel II.
Williams. Mrs. Curtis made plea to Sec
rotary Bliss, in which she went over tue
ground SO often trayersed by the opponents
Of DR.. Williams.
Senator Cullom called on Secretary Bliss
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
FAITH CURE A GOOD THING
In Some Discusses, But 1t Is Failure
in stomach Troubles.


Mere faith will not digest your food for
you, will not give you nappetite, will not
increase your flesh and strengthen your
nerves and heart, but StuartS Dyspepsia
Tablets will d o these things, because they
are composed of the elements of digestion,
they contain the juices, acids and peptones
necessary to the digestion and asSimilati ton
of all wholesome food.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will digest
food IL placed in jar or bottle in water
heated TO SO degrees, and they will do it
much m ore effectively when taken into the
stomach ftermeals, whether you have faith
that they will or not
They invigorate the stomach, make pure
blood and strong nerves, in the only way
that nature can do it, and that is from
plenty of wholesome food well digested 1t
is not what eat, but whatw digest that
does us good
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
nearly all druggists at 80 cents for full
sized package, or by mail from the Stuart
CO., Marshall, Mich.
Send for book on stomach diseases.
ap26-26-30
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
Cut Off His Offending Hand.

Chicago, ILL.,, April 3O.-''If thy right
hand offend thee cut 1t off, read Frank
johnson, while studying the Bible. This
morning his right arm was IN a sling
when he appeared ON trial for his sanity.
In fit Of religious mania he had sew
cred his hand with Ratchet. He said he
thought iG would grow again. Re added
that the hand was too strong for him.
The man was committed to the County
Insane Asylum.
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also in relation TO the Freedman's Hospital
fight, and he. too, urged the claims of DE-
Curtis.
The incumbent, DIR. Williams, stands high
personally and professionally with the heads
of the department, and the only thing which
may operate against him is that he was ap-
pointed by Secretary Hoke Smith.
Mrs. Curtis said that her husbands
chances were good, and she doubted not
that sooner or later he would receive the ap-
pointment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

Connecticut professor, who is row
travelling in Greece, complains that there
is SO much OF this frivolous war business
going on that he finds it impossible 20
Of interest in Athens.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

The sockless condition in which the
kutocrat has left the Constitution Of the
United States has excited sympathy in
cratic quarter TO any extent, we are sorry
70 say
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

A girl was killed the other day 10y corset
steel piercing her body while she was bend
ing over the washtub, and it is thought
that this accident will create a strong
prejudice against washtubs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

The authorities ought to remember thatit
was only short time ago when the British
admiralty observed, in the friendliest spirit.
that there was no reason why England
should not have a coaling station in Ha-
wati as well as the United States.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

Two Cuban prisoners of war named Perez
and Fernandez on April Is were murdered
by the Spanish troops at Matanzas. Still
we presume that the special investigation
OF affairs on the island is proceeding at
Canton
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

Democratic Senators are not likely to be
frightened by Republican threats to report
the Dingley bill without any amendments
We are inclined to think, though that such
. course would put monkeys and parrots
On the free list for a time.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
Cool King.
(From the Boston Herald

(From the Boston Herald
Humbert is the coolest king In the busI-
ness. None but supremely imperturbable
monarch would keep right on to the race
course after having warded off would
he assassin's dagger and calmly refer to
the episode as one OF the accidents of his
trade. Bravo, Humbertt
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lie C9rSetS, zoe.

We have large lot Df the leading
cOrsetmakerS' unsianped CCrsets.
Had they the name on them they
would have TO he 81, for they dictate
the price. We had them made with
out, bdt you can see they are -
corsets at glance,and save Ale.
Guaranteed just the same Made of
net, heavily boned -Side steels and
III all lengths of waist.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

The town of Sietecito in Havana prov
hce has been captured and sacked by a
column OF Gen. Rodriguezs Cuban divis-
ION. The lines are being steadily drawn In
around the capital city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

committee, has just returned from an
extensive trip of inspection between Rose
dale and the Mississippi Valley road. He
says that many homes owned by white
people between Bogue Phalia and the main
line were entirely destroyed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

Mrs Besant says that the aura Of in
telligcnce is yellow, and the question natur-
ally occurs, just how intelligent person
must be in order to have the jaundice.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

1t looks now as by the tine the pie gets
around it Will be much in the condition ola
Raines law sandwich. Mr. Mckinley is
evidently not believer in the quick lunch
system.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

We are much relieved by the announce
lnent that the Japanese legation rather
laughs at the fears of the lingo" press
An regard 20 Hawaii. OF course there is
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
Building Association Reorganized.

Knoxville, Tenn, April 30.-A large num-
Der of investing stockholders in the South
ern Building and Loan Associ alton Of
Knoxville have formed reorganization
committee, composed Of large stockholders,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

nothing in it, 1.-THE same time, as num-
Der of Japanese warshlps have been ordered
TO Honolulu to make sure that there is to
be no trouble. our Navy ought to be equally
represented for the same purpose.
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ANNEXATION SALE"
Mems Collars, Sc.

200 dozen mems 4-ply 2100 linen
collars-all styles and all sizes-the
regular 15c collar as sold every
where, here tomorrow at sc. each
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
ST. 30 Sailors, Soc

20 dozen Ladies Fine Panama
SailOrs-just such quality as the
millinery stores get 81 90 for
here at SyC each
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

Cape Colony is increasing its local mill
tary strength; probably as an argunentin
favor of arbitration
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
MEMS Carriers. &c.

30 dozen Mems good web gar
teTS-patent clasps-and wear splen-
didly = regular price l5c., for to-
morrow, &c. PAIR.
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Ioc Ribbons. PIC.

For a day we shall offer finch
plain taffeta ribbon in PINK, cream,
white, light blue, cerese, and corn
the l9c. sort for II lie. yard.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
EOc Sailors. pa.

Lot of ladies white, rough-straw,
shUrtback Sailors, for which the
millinery stores get soc and more
here for FAC each.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30
Ladies' Collars, &.

Immense lot of Ladies' 4-ply 21O0
Linen CollaTs-in all sizes and with
new tuTn-down and tLTned-edge
styles regularly sold for 15c.-
for sc. each.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-30

10 horses Performing In one Ring at one
Time.
ELLA EWING,
the American GianteSs, nearly feet tail
GREAT PETER THE SMALL,
Only 8 IL pounds.
The Orissa Twins, RADICA and DOODICA-
Genuine Circus Vaudeville Entertainments
Free Street Parade, with 4O-boTse Team
w ednesday, at $50 a IN, over following
route: N. Cap. to II to Mass. ave, 70 6th,
10 r, 70 9Th, to K. l. ave, to 14th, TO X. %
Ia ave, to l. st, to g. to N. cap, 70 show
grounds
Performances at 2 ana y p. m Doors
open at L and z.
admission soc. Children under nine half
Seat Sale at Bradbury Piano Ware rooms,
1225 Pa. ave.
apps, 20, 3Omy1,3,4
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AMUsEMESTs.

Ssstn :sgtsl f aRs MAY S and
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$3.50 Shirt Waists, ooc.

The purchase we made In Shirt
Waists with the Hoffman Mfg. Co.
last week was just in time, and put
US In possession OF about 800
"Marqulse Waists-every one this
season production-so that we can
Ofrer them for about a third TO a
fourth of what you're paying for
them about town. This is no exag-
teratIOn.
hoffman Waists are cOncededly
the best made-beSt fitting best
quality Waistmade. The collars fit
the sleeves are CnTTect-the great test
care is taken even down to the finish
ing of the buttonholes. This lot con-
slsts OF fine lace stripe, lappet and
plain lawns, figured corded dimities,
anber-stnped and plain lowered or
CANDIES. plain white dotted SWiSSeS-
In ali the new effects, new color
lDgs, with detachable white linen
and self collars and cuffs; double
pointed yoke backs-perfect fit
ting. NOta single Waist is being sold
about town under 81 80, and halfOf
them are worth up to So. 50. Your
choice OF this immense lot, sc.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Central La bOr Union.

The committee on organization of the
Central Labor Union held the weekly meet
ing last Saturday evening at Electrical
Workers Hall. J0s 11th street northwest.
Because of the continued absence of the
chairman. T. b. Lacey of the Operative
Plasterers Association, the chair was de-
clared vacant, and Joseph Patterson of the
Electrical Workers Union was chosen TO
fill the vacancy.
The subcommittee having in charge the
details for the anniversary meeting of the
Central Labor Union. which will be held
this evening at Typographical Temple, re-
ported that all arrangements had been
completed for the occasion.
The committee decided to recommend to
the Central Labor Union the formation of
ladies' auxiliary. for the advancement
of the interests of organized labor The
object Is to familiariZe the wives and sis
tiers of members of organized labor with
the fair and unfair products and also with
those who are friendly to organized labor
1t is said that an organization of this char.
acter will become an aid to the organiza-
tions. which will command respect and
WELD an immense influence.
Such organizations are maintained in
many cities of the country, and have
proved to be of great benefit having a
heid peculiarly their own.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Boards. 12-fn., 1c. per foot. 9th & NJ.
advertisement
Gave "a Reception.

The District Womans Suffrage Associa-
ton gave reception to the District Fed
Grafton OF Clubs at the residence of Mrs.
Case, 2O27 l street northwest, THURSDAY
evening. The District officers and the past
president received the guests in the second
parlor. At an early hour the spacious
rooms were well filled, more than 200 guests
being present during the evening There
was no set program, the object of the gath
ering being better acquaintance among
the members of the clubs. But the charm
ing little daughters of Mrs. W. B. Hoitz-
C aw sang two duets, which were enthusi-
astiCally encored, and Miss Leavens gave
Germ an legeEd of ST. Peter, which added
greatly to the pleasure of the evening
Among those present from out of town
Mrs. Rogers of Boston. Mrs. Immons, pres
ident of the Federation of Clubs of Grand
Rapids, Mich; Mrs. Randolph Keim of
connecticut and Miss Leavens of Chicago
Others were Senator and Mrs. Cannon of
Ctah, ard Mrs. Stanforth, Mrs. Ransom
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood president of Dis
trlct Federation of Clubs; Mrs. Clinton
Smith, Mrs. T. A Williams Mrs r. r. y.
Thomas, Mrs. John NJ. Glazier, Mrs Mary
Church Terrell. Mrs. Mussey, Prof A. II.
thompson. Miss French, Mrs. Clara Be
wick Colby. Mrs. Jennie L. Munroe, Miss
Bowen. Mrs. and Miss Doolittle Mr. Mann.
Ter. Mrs. Jeanette Bradley Miss Mary H
Williams. Mr.. and Mrs. Hail. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chambers. DR.. Marble, Mrs. Stearns, Miss
Cocks, Mrs. Sperry, Miss Mytinger, Mrs
Noerr. Miss Hopkins. Miss Jackson, Mr..
EtZel, Walter Barton. Stuart Barton