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The evening times., 1899-03-25
DINERS THROWN INTO PANIC.
Lively Stampede From a New York
Restaurent,

Aebtts
New York, March 25.-There was panic
at Morello's restaurant. in West, Twenty
ninth Street, during the dinner hour last
night, when nearly every seat in the big
double parlors was taken.
A citizen passing in the street saw smoke
and fame issuing from the chimney and
promptly turned in an alarm from the Fifth
Avenue corner. crowd gathered in front
of the steps, but 1t seemed to occur to no
one to inform the inmates. The guests were
eating and drinking complacently, the or
chestra playing the latest airs, when the
fire engines came charging into the street.
The firemen had connected a hose and were
dashing up the front stairs before the din
ers realized that anything was amiss.
The orchestra stopped suddenly and the
players came tumbling down from the mu-
sic gallery in manner which set an ex-
ample to all about them. There was rush
for the doors that was participated in by
nearly every one present. Women screamed
and threatened TO faint, and refused to
listen to the assurances of their escorts.
Many left their wraps behind them in their
flight and not a few forgot to drop their
napkins or their knives and forks
Mr.. Morello stood in the main doorway,
waving his arms frantically and pleading
with his guests to be calm and to stop up
setting the tables. He might as well have
talked to drove of frightened sheep Half
of his guests had escaped without paying
their checks before the stampede was head
ed of and order restored.
Meantime the spectators without were
thrilled to see an elderly woman, who
proved to be Mrs Daniels; on rhe top
floor of the building cast forth a rope fire.
escape and start to crawl out of the win
dow. She was bareheaded, and her gray
hair was flying loose in the wind. She
was the picture of terror. The crowd
yelled to her to keep back that there was
no danger, but she had Whit of the smoke
from above and seemed bent upon swing
ing herself clear. AT the critical moment
she was seized from behind by fireman,
who had hurried to the rescue, and dragged
back into her room to safety. A sigh of
relief went up from the crowd and then
there were three cheers to vent their feel
ings.
The fremen threw chemicals down the
chimney and turned a stream of water on
the roof. The fire was out in three min
utes' time.
The dining-room was 4 wreck when the
guests returned to their seats. Dishes and
food were strewn about the floors, and
chairs and tables were topsy-turvy. Some
of the diners looked decidedly sheepsh at
their uncalled- for fright.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
THE BROAD PENNANT.
COmmOdOre's Flag Disappears From
American Warships.
(From the New York SUM-

From the New York SUM-
The enactment of the Navy Personnel
bill is going to make a great change in
many naval manners and customs. For
one thing there are to be eighteen rear
admirals, instead of seven rear admirals
and ten commodores; and the officers with
out the gold stars on their cuffs are TO be
hereafter just as good as those with the
stars. In other words, the distinction BE-
tween the line and staff is to be done away
with.
The most interesting change is the abo-
lition of the grade of commodore. 1t will
not mean so much for the commodores as
for outsiders. They will become rear ad-
mirals, but will have only the pay of COM
modores They will wear more braid on
the cuffs of their uniforms, and have few
more expenses, and be entitled to have
thirteen guns fired in their honor instead
of eleven, and to hoist blue flag with
two white stars on it instead of a swallow
tailed flag with one star. But in other re-
spects, except for these things, they will
be about the same as if they were COM
modOres. And with the passing of the rank
of commodore go a good many traditions
OF the navy.
To begin with, the rank is peculiar to
the American Navy. No other navy has it
as permanency. The United States have
had it as such only since 1862, but before
that the title. though not the rank, was
the highest to which a naval officer could
hope to attain. In 1857 law decreed that
captains in command of squadrons should
be denominated flag officers, and that was
the first official recognition of a title under
which most American naval heroes had
made history. Under the broad pennant of
the commodore, the blue swallowtailed
flag with the single white star, all Ameri-
can naval history had been made from the
time of Paul Jones to that of Porter and
Farragut at Forts Jackson and St. Phi lip
In 1862. And now that broad pennant has
come down; at Portsmouth. Norfolk Mare
Island. New York and Havana. it has been
hauled down. and In its place, along with
new blue flag with four white stars
hoisted at Manila. has gone up blue flag
with two white stars. the flag of rear
admiral. But the disappearance of the
broad pennant of Perry, Stewart. Deca ur,
Farragut, and the others who have written
their names pretty distinctly on the pages
of American history will be regretted by
many because of it's associations. Tae
new admirals. however. are pretty good
writer's in their own way, and have been
putting things on those pages for a good
many years; so it is not likely that any
one will have more than a sentimental
reason for regretting the passing of the
broad remnant.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
THE BICYCLE PATH PROJECT.
An Enthusiastic Meeting of Wheel
men in Typographical Temple.

Members Of All the prominent. local bicycle
clubs as well as large number of unattached
wheelmen Of the city were present last night in
Typographical Temple, 423 C Street northwest,
10 take part in the discussion relative TO the pro-
posed cycle path between this city and Bslti-
more, which has been agitated for some time
J. ID. Frazee presided as temporary chairman
Numerous suggestions were made resulting in the
appointment Of several committees as q first step
toward placing the movement on a clearly de
fined basis.
II was debated whether or not the proposed
organization should take out charter under the
Dlstrct corporation laws. As result a com
mIttee was appointed 10 consider the advisability
OF taking such steps, and TO enlis; the interest
and assistance of the Business Mems Association
and the Board of Trade. The chair then intro
duced Conway Sans, consul of the League Of
American Nheelmen of Baltimore. Mr. Sans said
that the proposed cycle path would draw the
clubs OF both cities into closer union and provide
delightful run for the pleasure riders and
would also be an object lesson 10 the farmer, and
lead directly the chief aim of all wheeimen
the establishment of good roads.
''ln Baltimore" said he 1.-THE movement 10
build this greatly-needed roadway has progressed
rapidly. Papers Of corporation granting the or
ganization every privilege under the laws of the
State of Maryland have been given"
The speaker saw no reason why with the Wash
ington -wheemen al the other end and those of
the smaller towns lying between, the money
oA'hius hoA III tdslii falSeu ana the pain COM
pleted before the close of the present wear. He
urged that vigorous steps be taken and promised
Baltimore's support in any plans adopted
Mr.. McLeroy, also Of Baltimore, spoke OF the
necessity of the bicycle path and congratulated
those present on the enthusiasm they displayed.
w. s Mexican. Director General Of the Peace
Jubilee celebration extended an invitation 10
the wheelmen TO participate in the parade to be
held in May. Mr.. FraZee said he felt sure all
present would do all in their power TO make the
Jubilee success, and at Mr. MeKeans sugges-
tion committee WAS appointed TO become part
Of the general Jubilee committee.
A motion was carried naming the organization
the Cycle Path Association of the District OF
Columbia" The next meeting will be held next
Tuesday evening, when the officers nominated
last night will come up for confirmation
The officers named were: President J. d.
Frazee, l.. A. w; vice president, Dr. W D.
Writ Capital Bicycle Club: secretary W. T..
Robertson, L. A. w, and treasurer, John Holden,
Of Hyattsville.
The executive committee il composed of John
Moerner, chairman; James K Redington. DR.
S. L. Hilton, r. G. Williams Edward Teney,
W 5. Dunbar, Z. p Hazeton, Simon Miller. and
Rudolph Jose.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
MISS DEcKER's LOVE AFFAIR.
She Is Not Likely 10 Lose Her Teach
er's Certificate Because of II.

She rs Not Likely 10 Lose her fc:tCh-
er's Certificate Because of II.
Riverhead, L. l., March 25.-School Com
missioner Howell denies the report that he
has rendered a decision in the case of NJ SIS
teacher who was recently tried before him
upon charges preferred by Seymour L.
Squires, who accused the pretty blue-eyed
teacher of twenty-three summers OF max
ing love TO his ffteen-year- r-old son, Jo-
seph George Squires. The Commissioner
said he had not yet read all the testimony.
but added significantly that Miss De ker
knew how to teach school. and that in
Good Ground at least four-fifths of the
teacher, and many were ready to back her
in the accusation made against her by
SQuires. He said that public sentiment
was certainly on the side of the teacher.
So strong is public sentiment that the
friends of Miss Decker say that decision
against her would cost Commissioner How
ell a reelection this fall.
Commissioner Howell admitted that a
teacher has the right to enjoy little love
affair so long as she kept within bounds
and attended to her duties at school The
Commissioner then showed the correspond
ent Webster's definition of immortality
which he had before him. Commissioner
Howell said that should he decide against
the teacher ii would be quite possible that
the State Superintendent of Pubic Instruc-
ton would reverse his decision 1t is ey-
ident that Commissioner Howell is paving
attention TO public opinion, and is giving
plenty of time to the case.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
BLEED,Nc.PILEs

And all other forms of this common and
often dangerous disease readily cured with
out pain or Inconvenience
Thousands of men and women are afh.ct-
ed with some sort Of piles. without either
knowing the exact nature of the trouble,
or knowing 1t, are careless enough to allow
1t to run without taking the simple means
offered for radical cure.
The failure of salves and ointments to
permanently cure piles has led many to be-
lieve the only cure to be surgical op-
Grafton.
Surgical operations are dangerous to life,
and, moreover, not often entirely success
full, and at this time are no longer used by
the best physicians or recommended by
them.
The safest and surest way to cure any
case of piles, whether blind. bleeding, or
protruding. is to use the Pyramid Pile
cure, composed of healing vegetable oils,
and absolutely free from mineral poisons
and opiates. The following letter from a
Pittsburg gentleman, severe sufferer from
bleeding piles, gives some idea of the
prompt effectual character of this pile cure.
He writes:
l take pleasure writing these few lines
to let you know that Il did not sleep for
three months except for short time each
night because of bad case of bleeding
piles. / was down IN bed and the doctors
did me no good. A good brother told me
of the Pyramid Pile Cure. and / bought
from my druggist three fifty cent boxes.
They cured me and l will soon be abe to
go to my work again.
WILLIAM IIANDsCHU,
48 ST.; Cotton Alley
below Butter ST., Pittsburg, Pa.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is not only the
safest and surest remedy for piles, but is
the best known and most popular. Every
physician and druggist In the country
knows it. and what it will do
Send to Pyramid Co., Marshall, Mich,
for little book on cause and cure of piles,
describing all forms of piles and the proper
treatment.
The Pyramid can be found at all drug
stores at 80 cents per package.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
The Denton Grange.

baltimore, March 25.-A mammoth
steamer arrived at sparrow's Point yes
terday. The Denton Grange, which halls
from London, is 420 feet long, 54 feet I
inch breadth of beam. and 90 feet inches
nodded depth. She is 5,sO7 tons gross reg
lister and 1904 net, and has a dead WEIGHT
capacity for 5000 tons. She came here
from Newport, England, and will load :. 500
tons OF steel rails for Melbourne, Australia
and Will finish with a general cargo at
New York. The Denton Grange is consien-
cd to the Joseph r. Foard Company.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
Probing n Collision.

Baltimore March 25.-An investigation
was held yesterday by Messrs. Cooper and
White, local inspectors of steam vessels,
to determine the responsibility for the col
lision between the State oyster steamer
Gov. Robert M. McLane and the schooner
M. M. Davis, of Baltimore, on the oath of
last January. The collision occurred near
the entrance to the harbor of Cambridge.
The schooner was sunk and is said TO have
been damaged about $780, Five witnesses
were examined on behalf of the steamer
and twelve for the schooner. The in
spectors will send their decision to Wash
ington before making it public.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
WORKED WITH BROKEN SKULL.
Aged Driver Did Not Realize That
He Was Fatally Hurt

Reading. Pa, March 25.-An accident
happened yesterday TO Julius Yost, aged
seventy five years. at the new schoolhouse
at Tenth and Robson Streets. which prov
ed fatal several hours thereafter
Yost had loaded a cart with sand and
was about driving away when the axle OF
the vehicle broke and he was thrown into
the street. His head struck pile of stones
and he appeared to be stunned. Yost re-
turned 10 his work. however, as though
nothing had happened, when soon after
wards several of his fellow workmen OBJ
served blood trickling down his cheek. He
was then advised TO go home He started
off, but had only gone few squares when
he fell over unconscious. Then il was seen
that his skull was fractured. He died at
ST. Josephs Hospital.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
ANXIOUS TO MEET M,coY.
What Abe Ul'nan VIII De If lie De-
feats Harry Fisher

Abe uiman Will have an unusual orpor-
tunity offered in his engagement with
Harry Fisher at Germania Maennerchor
Hall. in Baltimore, on next Tuesday night
If he defeats Fisher Maurice Herford will,
Immediately post a $500 forfeit with Sam
Austin, of the Police Gazette" for IJIman
10 meet Mccoy at the middleweight limit
loS pounds. 1t is not generally known. but
the Baltimore boy has once before tackled
tne hid, and was far from being beaten
teenth round owing to the ignorance of one
OF Ulmans seconds. Ulman is extremely
anxious for the opportunity to gain fur
ther laurels and it goes without saving
that he will exert himself still further
that be possible to bring matters with
Flsher to favorable termination for him
self What chance Ulman would have with
a boxer of McCoy's reputation is. of course
another story. However, Ulman wants the
trlal and those who will see next Tues.
day nights bout will reap the benefit Of
his aspirations
The evening times., 1899-03-25
ROBSON GETS ST. LOUIS.
Secures ~ Per Cent OF the stock snt
BECOMES President of the Browns.

St Louis March 25.-Frank De Haas
Robson, of Cleveland. is the president of
the St. Louis Browns, Edward c. Becker
is vice president; Stanley Robson. treas
urer. and William Schofield, secretary.
These officers were elected at secret
meeting last week.
Frank Robson was in st. Louis with
his attorney, Thomas Russell for several
DAYS after March II. He stopped at the
Southern Hotel. He was not registered,
and all the hotel attaches denied that he
was at the house. During his stay here he
arranged for the election which places him
al the head of the team.
Becker wanted to make the division on
a basis of 81 and A. per cent, he holding
control but Robson would not consent
unless he had control. and finally Becker
acquisced Robson now holds Il per cent
of the stock, and will be boss.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
LaureHs New High school.

Laurel, Nd, March 25l--The public high
school building erected in Laurel by Mayor
Edward Phelps. will be turned over to the
county March 81. IT is.la handsome addi-
tion to the architecture of the town I'VE
want high school. swaterworks, and good
roads" has been the, slogan Of the mayor
during his four years in office, and he has
labored increasingly and against determin-
ed opposition in the lower part of the
county to secure the high school. The act
authorizing the bonding of the county for
$4,000 with which tos erect the building
was passed at the last session of the gem
eral assembly, but the county commission
ers refused to issue bonds for more than
$4,000 The other $1,000 was raised by
subscription in Laurel.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
Chamberiain's Cough Remeax

This remedy is intended especially for conob.
colds. Group, whooping cough. and influenza II
has become famous for its cures of these diseases
over large part Of the civilized world The most
hattering testimonials have been received, giving
accounts of its good works. of the aggravatinr and
persistent coughs it has cured. of severe colds
that hsve yielded promptly 10 its soothing effects
and Of the dangerous attacks OF Group IL has
cured, often saving the life Of the child The
extensive Of for whipping cough has shown
that il robs that disease of all dangerous conse-
qucnces. Sold by Henry Evans, Wholesale and
Retail Druggist 93s Street northwest; Com
necticut Avenue and s Street northwest, and 1929
Maryland Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
CoRNELL'S FIRST ROW.
The ithacan Rowing Association
Take Outdoor Work.

Ithaca, n. Y, March Pa squad of
Cornell Varsity rowing candidates began
the initial work Of the season yesterday
afternoon. All did not don their suits, as
Stroke English was unable to take his seat
and only one combination was sent out
This was made up as follows:
Robbins, stroke; Ayres, z; Holloway, 6;
Rice, 5; Tryon, 4; Fay, 3; yanderhoef, 2;
Taylor, bow. Hulse, '01. and Thomas. '01
were also given chance at No. 8 and bow
Out of the ten men who rowed eight are
sophomores, four having rowed in the
freshman races at New London and Sara
toga year ago.
Coach Courtney said very little regard
ing the first showing. The air was cold
and the men put spirit in the work The
freshmen candidates were not put into the
eight-oared shells yesterday. Captain
Fisher will return TO town today while for
mer Captain Colson. of Buffalo, will reach
Ithaca.
The evening times., 1899-03-25
LAUNCH OF A TowBoAT.
The Steel Tug Piedmont Makes He
inaugural Splash.

The Steel Tug Piedmont Makes Her
inaugural Splash.
Baltimore March 25.-The builders tri-
al trip of the new steel tug Piedmont, built
by the Columbian Iron Works for the Con-
solidation Coal Company, was made in the
river yesterday and was eminently salts
factory. The run from Fort Carroll to
Fort McHenry was made in eighteen and
three-quarter minutes. The compasses
were adjusted on the trip by Thomas j.
Lapsley.
Today a complimentary run will be made
as far as Annapolis. Mr. c. X. Lord. Pres
ident of the Consolidation Coal Company,
will accompany the vessel with num-
ber Of invited guests, including John K.
Cowen, Mayor Malster. Mr.. Walter Anck-
er, who superintended the work on the
Piedmont, and others.
Capt. Seth Hand, for years master Of
the collier Charles F. Mayer, will COM
mand the Piedmont, with John n. Kelly,
as chief officer: j. w. Waters. chief en-
gineer, and Archie King, assistant en-
gineer. There are in addition crew Of
twelve men.
The Piedmont is a strong boat, well
adapted for deep-sea towing, for which
special work she was ordered as a mate
to the Cumberland. also built by the Co
lumbian Iron Works. She is lighted
throughout with electricity, including side,
masthead and powerful searchlight, all in
stalled by Mr.. J. c. NJ. Lucas. The entire
outfit OF the boat, including pantry and
dining-room, sleeping accommodations
medical supplies and upholstery. oils, etc.
was furnished by the Spedden Supply Com
pany.
The Piedmont is 135 feet long. q feet
beam, and II feet deep to main deck
She will have two main masts for fore
and after canvas. The engines are of the
tripleexpansion type with cylinders l6
inches. q inches, and II inches diamater
and 80 inches stroke of piston. Two steel
boilers. each q feet inches long and
10 feet inches in diameter and fitted with
two corrugated furnaces 40 inches in di-
ameter, furnish the steam. All auxiliary
machinery is independent
The evening times., 1899-03-25
His Life Was Saved

Mr.. J. Z. Lilly, prominent citizen of Hannibal
frightful death In telling Of it he saws: ~ Was
taken with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneue
monia. My lungs became hardened i was so
weak couldn't even sit up in bed Nothing
tion, when / heard of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
One bottle gave. great relief. l continued to use
1t, and now am well and strong / can't saw too
much IN its praise This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the world tor al
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The evening times., 1899-03-25
MULLIGAN TO RUN.
The Georgetown Sprinter Entered in
Pennsy's Relay Races


Georgetown sent in its long expected en-
try TO the University of Pennsylvania relay
races yesterday. For the past three years
Georgetown has competed in the one-miie
championship. They had assured Penn
sylvania that they would come this year.
but IL was not until yesterday that thair
entry was sent. The Georgetown team
will. of course, be without their crack man
Wefers, who is not now in college, but they
have number of promising men, and they
expect to make good showing. Multi
gan, their fast sprinter will be one of the
quartette Manager Duffy has also entered
Mulligan in the special 120-yards dash
against Tewkesbury. Mulligan is very fast
for forty or fifty yards, but as yet he has
not run first-class hundred wards
Georgetown's trainer states that up to this
time he has never received proper training
ana that on April % he will be able to run
through the whole distance In close to even
time. 's- -
The evening times., 1899-03-25
Is Your Ailment CatarrhZ.I had

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years. and DIR. AgBew's Catarrhal Powder cured
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not mythical patients but words from men and
women all over the continent who have been
cured. II relieves in 10 minutes. Sold By F.
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The evening times., 1899-03-25
WASHINGTON BIRDS woRsTED.
ResuIt of a Cooking Main With Cali
fornia Birds.

New York, March Pa cooking main of
large proportions took place in barn in
the heart of this city last night. Birds
from Washington. d. c., and from Cali
fornia contested. The Californians won
six out of eight fights
About 100 spectators witnessed the fights
and thousands Of dollars were won and
lost Sixteen valuable birds were killed
during the main, which was exciting from
start TO finish
The evening times., 1899-03-25
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The evening times., 1899-03-25
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