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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11
DeIaware,s New INSANE Asy.um.

WILMINGTON, DEL, July 1.-THE
trustees Of the poor of New Castle
county and the state board Of trustees
for the insane asylum met at the aims
house to formally transfer the asylum
from New Castle county to the state of
Delaware. The last legislature decided
to make the purchase, which includes
the building and ten acres of land. The
furniture in the building was sold to the
state board for 81. The president of the
asylum from the county to the state
hoard
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11
4 BOY TRAIN wREcKER
How an AIlentown hoy wan Captur,a
" . DNleeslNn.


How m AIientowp hoy WAS Captured
~ : Detective.
ALLENTOWN. Pls. July II. Nathan
Zimmerman, Tie alleged boy train
wrecker, was given hearing an com.
mitted IN default 81 5000 bail The
boy was neatly and cunningly trapped
BY Detective Smith, Of the L&high Vel.
ley railroad. When suspicion was
pointed to the youth II was determined
to employ a confederate % pump him.
For this purpose an individual was en-
gagged who found occdslon to stop at the
Zimmerman house at Slatlngton at in
tervals.
He soon won the confidence Of the
boy, who seemed % be pleased with his
newly found friend. IS the latter con-
fessed 70 being guilty Of thefts, throw.
ing trains from the tracks, turning
switches, etc. Zimmerman wishing TO
be the smarter and greater hero Of the
two IN these unlawful practices hogan,
It i claimed. TO hint at his exploits on
the Lehigh Valley railroad. When the
pretended friend expressed his doubts
and began to question the truthfulnesa
Of the boys statement the latter was net
tied and seemed to feel hurt.
TO convince his companion that he
was telling the truth, he began, IL IS
said. to give details, and finally vOlun-
teered to accompany him to'a switch on
the road and show how the lock had
been opened by him. This proposition
was gleefully accepted, and the detec-
tive and the boy visited q switch, and
the youth quickly showed his dexterity
and skill in opening the lock and turn
ing the switch. He also showed how
easily he could change the lights on the
switches to deceive engineers. Deem
ing the evidence sufficient to convict
him his arrest followed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11
Racing at brighton Beach.

BRIGHTON BEACH, N. Y, July IL
The weather was cool, the track fast
and the attendance large.
First race. selling, l mile ryns0od, /;
Young Duke. 2; Brait. .. Time, la.
Second race, selling, ~ miles Elgin. 1;
Red Leaf. ?; Yigilant. B. Time, 2:l2.
Third race, Brighton handicap, lilo miles
Tea Tray. 1; Panama, 2; Ten Booker. Q. Time,
1:50
Fourth race, n mile-Sea Drift. /; Miracle.
g Dalisman, 2. Time 1:l5J4.
Fifth race. y mile-Ovid, /: Pericles, 2,
Pelham, Q. Time, 1:l0lz.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11
The Pottery TRUST Fans TI,rourh.

CLEVELAND. July ia dispatch to
The Press from East Liverpool, o.,
states that the proposed pottery trust
has fallen through. All the potteries at
East Liverpool are now running at their
fullest capacity and the customary
summer shutdown will not take place.
This year a new pottery company will
shortly be in operation. The East Liv-
erpool potters have always been opposed
to the trust proposed by the Trenton
nponlp
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11
Chicago Racee.

CHICAGO, July IL First race, mile Beth
Brock, l; josie NJ, 2: Guy Gray, 8. Time,
1:4s1k
Second race, free handicap sweepstakes, 10
mile Elyton. !; Stoney Montgomery 2; Nom
trose, 3 Time. 2:3i1<.
Third race. q mile Willie NJ, /; Grace Ely,
2; Pullman, B Time, liz Is
Fourth race y mile Lady Gay, 1; Somer-
set, 2; Vermont, q Time. LISA
Fifth race, " mile Estelle, 1; Cousin Jcems.
2: Gunah0t, b Time, Ills.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11

BELvlDERE, n. j.. July ILL., while
picking berries in the woods near the
Delaware Water Gap, Zibec Shaw, q son
OF the late josh Billings, was bitten
on the right hand bv rattlesnake a
quantity Of liquor was administered
and he IS reported to be doing wen.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11

HRGlNsvIILR, Pa, July 11.-Whflt
Irwin Reed. aged q was taking bafl.
in Yoders dam near this place, he was
drowned. Two companions, Charles
and Irwin Ossman, made an unsuccess
full attempt 60 save him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11
Suicide from an ocean steamer.

NEW YORK. July 1.-THE Dutch
steamer Veendam came into port from
Rotterdam. She brought 800 Storage
passengers. She had 800 emigrants
when she left the other side. The other
passenger was missed at roll call on
July 2. His name was Johann Wen
mann and it is believed he jumped
overheard Weinmmm was 20 years
old and a native Of Gs rmany.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11

NEW YORK. July 11.-Pat Kerrigan.
16 years old, of Trenton, and Mike
Whalen, aged 10. OF Jersey City.
were held for trail by Justice Stilsing.
The boys stole $50 from Grocer Birming-
ham, Of $40 Ninth street, and went to
Coney Island on 4 lark. They were ar
rested in Newark.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11
New Route g Asbury PARK.

TRENTON, July 11.-Secrefarv KELSEY
has received the denOsit necessary to Sc
cure the state certificate for q new road
to be built from Trenton to North Asbury
Park, by way Of Lakewood and Point
Pleasant II is said that the new road
IS to have Baltimore and Ohio support.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11

CHICAGO. July II. The vanguard 81
the Paffiarchal Circle army mustered il
the Madison Street theatre Cor the for
NAL opening 0f the ninth annual con
ciave. Three hundred saily uniformed
members were present
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11

Republicans in a MntarIty I'm Wyoming.
CHEYENNE, Wy I. July H. Wyoming
is moving toward statehood. The cleo
convention, resulted IN the choice Of
thirty-six Republicans, sixteen Demo-
Gratis and three Independents. The
convention win meet September 2. The
desire for state government is general.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-11
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

Prices on the Stock. Produce and Pesro.
leum Exchanges.
PHILADELPHIA, July 10.-The market was
firm. Pennsylvania advanced "A, but closed
unchanged. Reading was lrm. The bonds
were dun. Northern Pacific preferred adj
vanced. Lehigh ya.lsy and Lehigh Nariga-
ti0n were dull.
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Dr. nm Takes the Affirmative.

DR.. Hill says public schools with COM
pulsory attendance are an essential adj
1unct Of republican form of govern
ment. And whatever may be the theo-
retic relation Of religion and morals, it
Is practically true that children can be
kept pure, truthful and honorable in no
natural reverent sense Of religious
sanctions. He concludes, therefore, that
religious instruction is more than expe-
dent, It Is demanded as political ne
cnssifH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
EMIN WAS LOATH TO GO.
Continued from First PageJ

-. .n,ernrisinc always secured fair share, aud
mt oJIS hours later would be furnished with a
.m.ek,s provision of plantain flour The feeble
and indolent revelled for the time being on an
h',,dsnce of roasted fruit, but always neglected
spoy,ding for the future and thus be-
came Victims to famine after moving
from this place. Ten days passed De-
w lost more men than we had sost between
Banalya and Unganowwas Smallpox broke ouo
among the Manyema and the mortality was NI-
rible Our XanZibaris escaped the pest, now
ever owing to the vaccination they had uhucr-
gone ON board the Madura. -,
We were now about four days march above
the confluence of the lhuru and lturl RIVERS amu
within about a mile from Ishuru AS there wa
no possibility of crossing this violent tT,ou'" ~
Of the Ituri Aruwimi, we had 10 ionow ,dS
right hank until crossing could pe SIN i 40
Four days later we stumbled across nv Pri"0'PI.
village Of the district. called Andikumu. IL
was surrounded by the finest pia'ta H
ton of bananas and plsntains we , ma yefs
SEEN which all the I ba6 been unable to
DESTROY There people, after sever s'arNh-
ton during fourteen days goFseg se lessen
on, rT,nhers Every twentieth individual suf-
Sorod from some complaint which entirely in
cspacitared him for duty.
ton, This nlace flowing from F.. n. L 1t was
about sixty Yards broad and deep, owing to heavy
rains From Andikum1 SIN days march northeeii y
inden,an situated about four hours march from
a river supposed to lie the Ihuru. Here | was
considerably nOnplussed by grievous discrepancy
between native accounts and my own
observations The natives called il the
Jhuru River. and my instruments and chronometer
made il very evident il could not he tho Ihuru.
We knew finally. After capturing some Darts
discovered IT was the night branch of the
Ihuru called the Du River. this agreeing with
my own views We searched and found place
where we could build bridge across. Bonny
and our Zanzibar chief threw themselves into
the work and in few hours the Duh River was
safely bridged We passed from Indeman into
a district entirely unvisited by Mayema"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
MORAL TEACHING ~ SCHOOLS.
A THOUSAND DOLLAR PRIZE OFFERED

THOUSAND DOLLAR PRIZE OFFERED.
voluntary association having for ts object the com
pcte separation of Church and state in practice a.
well in profession and in way committed 10 ans
system Of religious belief disbelief through iis
president. Richard b. WestbrOOk. offers a premium Of
~ 900 for the best essay treatise manual atlantis
TO aid and assist teachers I'm free public schools anf
in Grard College. and other public and chariiabI,
institutions protesting 10 BE- TARTAN thorough Is
10 instruct children and youth in the pcs principle.
Of morality without intoxicating religious doctrine The
manual should not cOnta less than so 900 words nor
more than 100000 though these limits will not be in
sisted upon In a work of special merit
The papers should all be submitted by April l. f-0O.
though more time Will be granted II necessary bur the
committee will be ready TO receive manuscripts by
the first day Of January, 1880 Each manuscript
should be in type writing, least should be very
cgbly written Ia Insure careful reading and should
have special mark or designation. and the name
at the same time In sealed envelope. not 10 he
opened until after the award i made. bearing the
I'd mark, and both addressed to H. T.. NestfroD K
No. 1.7O1 OXfOrl-st.. Philadelphia. Penn. posi- or
express prepaid Cnaccepted manuscripts viii be
returned - the writer's ~ their expense and the
accepted manuscript shall become the exclusive prop
~ The Union. 10 be held In trust by ,r
herein named. and thc premium Of ~ 900 Will be
PROMPTLY paid, without discount. when the cOpvrighr
/, thus secured. The money is on depOsif in
trust. with the CuaInntec Trust and safe Deposit
Company In Philadelphia. for the OBJ ec cOntenpl ted
Writers OF all nations invited JON in the friendly
contest, and the award will be made without regard
to nationality or seX.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26

feet above the sea. All the officers wanted to
climb the mountain. but We're not IN condition
TO do So Emin attained the height OF thousand
feet above the camp. Stairs manage to Clmb
10 677 feet only TO find two deep gults between
him and the snowy summit. He collected a num-
her of plants and Emin was happy IN classifying
them. i., -,
The remainder of the letter consisted of geo
GRANT zeal details and accounts OF occasional brushes
with the natives As general thing however, the
natives displayed a wholesome dread OF the eX-
ncdition. The greatest trouble was caused by
foyer Once there were 80 cases III single
dav Seasoned veterans like Emin and Casati
We're frustrated repeatedly. In the month Of July
the EXPEDITION lost TAI Egyptians. Many Jagged
behind. being afflicted with bowel complaints, and
were left 10 the doubtful reatment oil the natives
of whose language they were utterly Ignorant.
Mr.. Stanley in letter 10 the biographical
Society gives most interesting details concerning
the country traverSed by him.
THE Times" SAYS il Is assured nv hlgh author
ity that Stanley is not likely 10 reach home
until the end of January, and that he VIII prob1
bly, STAY some time at Mombass TO give the benefit
of his experience TO Mackenzie, who is organizing
the government in British East Africa. II is
hoped SAYS The Times that Stanley, after
rest. NAV be induced 10 undertake. the admin
istration of the East African Government We he
licvc he might be quite willing to become a
British subject"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
MAR1Ix.DTED~ SEALSKIyS.


From The Chicago Herald.
American fishers capture seals kill and skin them
salt and dry the hid $. and sell them in great bale,
to furriers. Arrived there one would suppose the
scalshin nearly done It's travels. but instead n
has only begun. After picking process and the
OF all the feshv parts of the hide sca!sfn
Is puckedH the process Is called. II may not
seal like lots Of other things. wears two cOat,- an
inner covering OF soft. thick. fur ami an outer
garment Of Lair whose greater length projects the
closer vesture from the damaging effect Of contact
with water and the fey rocks OF the North. Th,
hair all De plucke'l or pulled Out leaving tho
skin with the soft growth of fur alone. Then the
pet is given a brief farewell. and /, shipped 10
London Wher- one single firm. the Martins. has
monopoly OF the dyclng business. Just why no other
Divers have favor IN tho eyes good Judges
nobody seems know. but the fact Is s:alskin
must be Martin dyed IN order to sell The fur,
are shipped 10 London. dyed by firm that never
gives up itS secret, and returned to America
paving freight both WAYS and impOr duty here
all Of which expense j. added the selling prcr OF
a cloak cape mutt AMI all Of which, il the mer hants
paws. Dealers and experts agree that the Martin
dye is almost unapprlchlhly fine, giving vivid
black color 10 tho goods. that IL lasts a, long a.
the fur will last and is vet composed OF ingredients
light 10 add nothing percep t'be to the weight 0f
the garment. Recently some American dyer- have
succeeded In accomplishing results I'm every way a.
good a. Martins but the fad has obtained 81 long
that ladies demand for Martin dive makes that an
essential. although they could not Distinguish tho
difference on the most critical Inspection Divesfed
OF this whm. fno garments OF all kinds cOuld be sold
In Chicago for 40 per cent les. than they now com
mand. and would he in evcry way a, satisfactory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
PREMATURE BUT FOUNDED on FA

PREMATURE BUT FOUNDED on FACT
London dispatches to Wall Street yesterday asserted
that this week would be announced that the Wander
bit Interests had secured control Of the NewYork,
Ontario and Western Railway. The information is
doubtless considerably premature II Is understood
that many large stockholders. with the full sympathy
of the officers Of the ontario and Western, seeking
To induce the Ncw-York Central or Vanderbilt interests
TO strengthen the alliance already existing between
the Central and the Ontario and Western roads to a
point Of practical Identity. Already close traffic agree
ment in existence and some Of the directors of tho
Ontario and Western have been chosen at times 10
represent the Nanderbs. But the stockholders OF the
ontario and Western desidOus Of securing ans
fer Of control that will benefit their present ownership
Negotiations not In shape 10 warrant PREDICTIONS
OF their early conclusion. but the prospects are con
sidered favorable final absorption Of this road By
the Central system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26

A isps.ch from Chicago published yesterday
saying that all the mineral water spring owners OF
the country had formed the American Natural Mineral
Water Association. A. NJ. Jones. Of the Bethesda
Company, Waukesha, Wis, elected president
James W. Inches. Salutaris Company, Michigan vice
prcsident; W. b. Keller, Editor Of THE National
Iotters Gazette" New-York. secretary. and +. En-
field OF Bedford Springs, Penn, treasurer. Among
the others who took part in the organization were
W. D. Walsh. Hot Springs Ark b. +. Scannel. Of
Boston: Or. T. Jordan of ST. Louis and J. X. Colgan.
of COlgan q Co.. OF this city. Although Mr.. COlgan Is
still in the West his partner A. Aiken, said yester-
day that the capital Of the now combine" would be
so5 600 The Executive Committee is to prepare
memorial 20 Congress asking for a specific duty 10
lie placed upon all imported mineral waters. The
committee Will also petition the secretary of the
Treasury 10 secure proper class icaton of mporta
tlons under the present tariff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
UNIFORM LOCAL AND THROUGH RATES.


Chicago. Nov. % Special.-It will be remembered
that al the september meeting Of the general man
OF the Interstate Comm Ra lway Association
a resolution was passed calling for REIMBURSEMENT Of
the rates Of the Missouri Rv'r In the States OF
Kansas and Nebraska. The resolution was the result
Of Judge Thayers decision, VII ch decided that there
must be little or no difference between the through
rates and the sums Of the locals. The managers and
freight agents 10 whom the matter referred dis
agreed and finally the whole question was placed in
the hand, Of Chairman Walker OF the Interstate Com
mercc Railway Association Chairman Finley Of the
Trans Missouri Association, and Chairmen Faithom
and Midglcy, Of the Western Freight Association
Thor report distribut ID to-day. According 10 the
decis on the first work Of the charmen was to find
basis on which could be built all the rates in question
They concluded that IL was prOpr and night Tor the
through rate be less than the sums Of the locals by
an amount arer enough 10 secure the usual movement
Of traffic The decision I'm brief. changes the rates OF
nearly every road I'm the association between nearly
every point the object he nearly as possible to
bring tocethar the through rates and the sums OF the
locals This is an extremely important matter, being
the first official recognition on the part OF the ra iroas
Of Judge Thaycrs decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
CHAINS OF THE ALHAMBRA

spanish letter in The Boston Transcript
/ shall say little here Of the Alhambia except
that a. j. not the case with many other famous
resorts. IL IN way yields 10 its reputation. II +,
the most charming of pilgrimage spots the for
a slight air OF neglect and decay It's surroundings
not kept up with offensive spruceness found
after all my round, had been thoroughly made thar
the massive unfinished palace OF Charles V. where the
poet Zorrilla lately crowned with crown made
nom the gold OF the DOra pleased better than the
Moorish remains. The latter are very dainty bright
a summer pavilion sort Of architecture hut mere IS
something that marks an advance IN ornament I'm
civilization The same mOnarchs chapel in the Al
hambra Itself Is especially charming. Each OF It's
deep windows covered with an iron cage without is
like a small room. and through them you have the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26

most enhancing views Of garden flowers and grcenery
One ought 10 be proud OF literature here and II
American especially of American literature: for u i
American literature pure and simple. the genial paper
OF aShngton Irving that has. to all nicns ana pu
poses given the place its great vogue bought a
copy Of Irvngs DO TX, very recently done into spasn
hero, and sat down 10 renew II the m.nlpIl-s
with which IL had fascinated me In childhood. Ihonsh
rather pretty In form II poorly bound that ,no
leaves began 10 fail out Of II at once. and was cnl
bellished with some wrebhed Photographic plans ana
views. including portrait OF the author The booE
seller by the way. persisted in speaking OF MN a.
Washington emitting the Irving not important
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
UNIVERSAL CLASSIFICATION OF RATES.

Chicago Nov % Special. -Chairman Mdgely and
General Freight Agents Morton and johnson have re
turned from Washington WHERE they held meeting OF
the Universal Classification Committee said Chairman
Midg4ly 1--WE made considerable progress and think
10 il, only matter time when the classification VIII
b. quoted by every road in the United States our
next meeting Il the third week in February
Chairman Walker Of the Interstate Commerce Rail
way Association Is A convert the plan. He said {:
"I vu, d away wit Az nanity Of trouble in the in
terchange Of business between lines in different aSsocia
lions which now classify articles differently. IL WIZ
vastly simplify the making Of rates"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
rTAIy,s POSSESSIONS IN AFRICA.

Rome Nov 25.-The Italian Parliament was opened
to-day By King Humbert In his speech from the
throne the King said that thanks 70 the concert
of the great Powers. appeared 10 be assured in Europe
Italy he said. womb lay down arms In Africa when an
international agreement should have been reached guar
anieeine her the considerable possessions she
now had in that continent and recognizing the Wide
sphere of her influence. He hoped that he would be
enabled to promote humanity in region which had
been outraged by much barbarify.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
pr.vops OF A CHANGE OF GAUGE.

II was rumored yesterday that the directors OF the
renver and Rio Grande Railroad had decided to make
a standard gauge road Of the Denver and Rio Grande
to Canon CITY and from there 10 Grand Junction. 10
which point the Rio Grande and western Is about
completed. The amount that would be expended to
complete the arrangements PLACED Al s6,OOO,OOO
to - 900 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
THANKSGIVING DAY IN BERLIN.

Berlin Nov. 25.-Already 400 tickets have been
sold for the dinner which will be given by the Amer-
cans in Berlin under the presidency OF Minister
Phelps on Thanksgiving Day. The further sale OF
tickets has been stopped the Kalserhof hall, In
which the banquet Will be given will not hold moro
than 400 guests. The only German guests who VIII
be present at the dinner are Prince Bismarck Prince
RadZiwill Professor MOmmsen and Professor Cur
thus Prince Bismarck will make speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
1ovnov EDITOR ARRA1GNED.

London, Nov. 25-Mr. Parle Editor Of The North
London Press" who charged that the Earl OF huston
was one Of the princ pals in the Cavcndshst sca'da'
was arraigned this morning the charge OF criminal
libel preferred against him by the Earl No CYL
dencc was submitted. and Mr. Parke was remanded
Until tomorrow He admitted to Dal i'll the
sum of 100 pounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
FIVE HUNDRED PILGRIMS DROWNED.

THE STEAMSHIP INDIA SUNK ~ THE AEGEAN
SEA WITH FRIGHTFUL LOSS OF LIFE.
Constantinope, Nov. 25.-The Turkish journal
Saadets reports that the steamship India with
500 Mohammedan pilgrims on board, has been
sunk in the Aegean Sea, and that of all on board
only the captain and two passengers survive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-26
NOT READY TO sUBsID1zE STRIKERS

Paris Nov. 25.-In the Chamber Of Deputies to-
day NJ. Ferran, a Radical, novel grant of 100000
francs the striking miners, and thai amnesty
for strike offence lie de Jared.
NJ Yves-Guyot. the Minister Of Public Works,
declared tha such an amnesty order was impossible
and that II bill for subsidzing strikers were intro
duced Il would be rejected.