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are thus far reported missing. The bodies Of
four have been recovered. These four are all
Johnstown people. Those whose bodies are
recovered are Charles Frear and two other
men named Soakley and Yost and . fourteen
year-old boy named Stea6wen
The drowned and missing people we're among
a crowd of from 50 TO 50 persons who stood on
the stone bridge crossing the river at Perry
street watching the rising waters. They
seemed regardless of danger until the bridge
gave way and they were
PREcrPrTATED INTO rHR Yuoop.
The bridge was about 20 feet high and Is or
20 feet wide. 1t was . single-arch structure
and was crossed by . street-car track.
The stone bridge was swept away at
about o'clock in the evening
Two iron bridges Of the Johnstown, Fonda
and Gloucester railway were wrecked. and
seven or eight other bridges were carried away.
Two tanneries owned by Simon Schriber were
swept away, and the Schriber and Anderson
dams were broken down. The water in the
Cayadutta creek began to rise at 4<S0, and the
stream was soon converted into . raging tor
rent.
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CONTRACT LABORERs.
How the Law Against Their lmporta-
tion Will be Evaded.

LONDON, July 10.-The provisions Of the
United States statutes against the importation
Of contract laborers are tolerably we'll under
stood throughout Europe by this time, and cir
culars have been dispatched by the steamship
lines to emigration agents in the interior TO in
struct prospective passengers as to the answers
they must make to Impertinent questions pro-
pounded by the authorities on their arrival at
American ports. 1t is safe TO say that the law
will be successfully evaded henceforth.
INCREASING ASSISTED EMIGRATION.
The lines running to Canadian ports antici-
pate a largely increased business in the future,
and many who were refused landing at New
York and Boston have taken this indirect route
to the states. The principal increase to their
traffic will, however come from assisted emf
grafton, which is assuming serious proportions.
The undesirable classes sent away from Ire
land and England by poor law guardians and
the societies formed for that purpose are
directed to Quebec and thence across the line,
thus erading any inquiry as to their statues.
ENGLISH PAPERS on THE SHAH.
1t is to be hoped that Hadje Ghooly Khan,
the sensitive Persian minister to Washington,
who is reported here to be about to leave the
republic in disgust because of the sarcastic re-
marks about his master printed in the Ameri-
can press will not be shown the files of the
does not read or understand English, and that
those of his suite who do have too much tact
to enlighten him as to the opinion had of him
by the English giaours. or the complacency of
the king of kings might be sadly disturbed.
ENGLAND WON'T EvAcuATE EGYPT.
There is no likelihood that England will
evacuate Egypt, and in spite of her professions
there really never was any intention SO to do.
She has too much property at stake there, and
while there is a possibility Of such attacks as
the late one at Wady Hslfa. she can say with
much plausibility that the interests of civiliza-
tion compel her 20 guard against the country
becoming the prey of fauatical savages.
THE NEW BISHOP OF WATERFORD.
1t is reported from Rome that the pope has
selected q successor to Dr. Power. late bishop
of Waterford, and that DR.. Clery, bishop of
Kingston, Canada, is to receive the appoint
ment. At the meeting of the parish priests OF
the diocese of Waterford and Lismore under
the presidency Of Archbishop Crooke, DIR.
Clery received the largest number Of votes for
certifcation to the pope.
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Commodity Railroad Rates.

CHICAGO, July l0.-A special dispatch from
Des Moines, Iowa. says: The western railroads,
by their acceptance and promulgation Of what
is known as the commodity rates" have prac-
tically barred themselves from further objec-
ton TO the Iowa commissioner schedule be-
cause OF its excessively low rates careful
comparison of the commodity" rates and the
commissioner schedule establishes the fact
that the latter are from 50 20 100 per cent
higher than the commodity" rates voluntarily
adopted by the roads themselves. Interested
men are still determined TO keep the railroad
question in politics as a means OF their political
promotion, and il would not be a matter Of
to convince the commissioners that the inter
ests Of the iobbers of the state require the ap-
plication Of the commodity" rates to the local
business IL Iowa. II such should be the case,
the roads would have themselves largely to
blame.
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A BRICKMAKERs' STRIKE.
II Promises to Become Very Serious
I'm Chicago.

cncAso, July io.-The briekmakers' strike.
which il was thought had terminated moos
than week ago, has become more serious
than ever, and nov promises 10 extend 10 the
bricklayers In Chicago. who are agitating the
question OF refusing 10 handle all brick made
by non-union men, whether at Blue Island OF
elsewhere. This, IL carried out, viii be in ac-
cordance with the advice given by Congress
man Lavler in his speech al Celtenham Beich
on the Fourth. There is now very little short
OF state OF siege AZ Blue Island The only
Burllngton-K Kimbell company-about two
thirds OF the former force--and q small num-
Der at Dolton. Theee bad 10 be protected in
going 70 and from work yesterday by armed
deputy sherifs. The strikers are being sup
ported by the city unions, and hold daily
meetines
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DAVITT EXCITED.
He Charges LIE Caron with Placing the
Bogus Dynamite Machines.

LONDON, JULY 10.-Michael Davitt appeared
before the Parnell commission again to-day
He complained that somebody who desired to
injure the Irish in the eyes Of the British pub
Lie had placed two bogus dynamite machines
within the precincts of the court, and out Of
this alleged attempt at outrage the Eoenang
Post of London had made a sensational article
which said that this incident indicated the
danger which the court had incurred
and showed how easily the desperate
enemies of England who had recently testified
before the commission could blow up the
building. MIR. Davitt, in an excited manner,
asserted his belief that the affair had been
planned by lie Caron and Houston.
Presiding Justice Hannen said he understood
why Mr.. Davitt should have a strong feeling in
the matter. but ne must take the proper course
and make inquiries to prove his allegations.
The justice said that he, himself, regarded the
matter as q silly hoax.
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Seven Cents to Each Person.

BRAZIL. ISp., July io.-At the regular SEMI
weekly meeting yesterday Of the miners relief
committee 5,754 dependents and s462 in relief
funds were reported, which is just seven
cents each. The relief fund decreased
100. while the number Of dependents
increased seventy-nine Friday. Trade has
become 80 disorganized that il is doubtful
now II the operators can afford to pay seventy
cents, as at first offered
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A Probable Suicide.

JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,. July l0.--A man was
found shot in the head on the street here yes
terday afternoon. He will probably die. From
letters found on his person it appears that no
is George Z. Traver, a weIl-to-do farmer OF
Kansas. He bad written to a brother in Min
neapolis saying that be Was insane and that he
preferred TO kill himself rather than TO be sent
TO a hospital. How he came here is q mystery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-10
THE OLD CONSTITUTION.
She VIII be Stationed at the Washington
Navy Yard-ReconstructiOn Proposed.

Secretary Tracy has at last consented to order
the removal Of the old frigate Constitution, of
revolutionary fame, from the navy yard at
Portsmouth, N. H., to this city, to be used as q
receiving ship in place of the Dale. The latter
vessel is too small for the purpose, and quarters
on her are very cramped. 1t has been the de-
sire of Capt. Meade, commandant Of the WASH
ington yard, to have the interesting relic
brought here for some time, both as an addi-
tionai accommodation for the recruits and also
as an adornment for the yard. The Secretary
agreed with him that this city is the most APP
propriate resting place for the old hulk and
that on account Of its historic memories it will
attract many visitors to the yard She will ar
be slightly repaired. As soon as she comes the
Dale will be towed around to Baltimore for use
there as a receiving ship.
BUT LITTLE OF THE ORIGINAL.
There is but little Of the original frigate now
left in the old hulk bearing the name Of the
Constitution, which fought SO gallantly in times
when American independence Was at stake
Age and the ravages Of war and sea have shat
tered her, and from time to time to time she
has been repaired, until now all that remains
OF the first structure is some Of the interior
framing, number of timbers and here and
there patch of planking. In fact, there are
but few old salts who know just which parts
are original and which have creps into the
frame through the necessities of repair.
Still, she is THE Constitution" and as such
is dear to many an American heart. She repre-
sents the spirit Of that good old ship which was
so potent factor in the struggle for national
life acentury ago, and as such viii undoubtedly
be Mecca to many patriotic pilgrim to the
capital.
NEW IRoNCLAD SUGGESTED.
Yet this sentiment is not entirely prevalent
in the hearts Of naval officers, one Of whom
suggested to STAR reporter the plan of TAX
ing from the Constitution all of the old mate
rial that belonged in the original ship, and in
cooperating them in new ironclad to bear the
honored name Of Constitution" Thus, he
argued. the historic relics would be preserved
intact. free from decay and to the sentiment Of
historic association would be added the idea of
utility, with good effect. The Hartford he
continued, is another hulk Of the same class,
having been repaired and patched until there
is but a trace Of the original vessel in her. She
is now lying at Mare Island. He suggested that
she be treated in the same way. and thus the
navy would be given two new vessels of modern
type bearing the favor Of former value and
6eryices
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The Cotton Crop Report.

The June report of the statistician Of the De-
partment Of Agriculture shows an improve
ment in the condition Of cotton during the past
month. The early-planted areas are well ad-
vanced. That which was planted in May and
that which had not germinated before the sea-
son of drought is late and small. There was
frost nearly throughout the cotton belt on the
last of May and the first Of June, which pre-
arrested the growth of plants. There is gen
eral complaint Of the effects Of dry and cool
season, continuing through May and into June,
IN delaying termination and growth and favor
ing the prevalence of lice. The percentages
OF condition by states is as follows Virginia,
89; North Carolina, 80; South Carolina, 81;
Georgia, s6 Florida, 80; Alabama, 81; Missis-
sippi, 81; Louisiana, go; Texas, 80; Arkansas,
49,; Tennessee, S2 general average, 87.6.
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Telegraphic Briefs.

At Glasgow the Clyde ship-builders have an
nounced a lockout of certain of their employees,
their object being to coerce the striking riyet-
ers into submission.
Maurice d. Flynn died last night at the cot
tage of his father-in-law, Theodore Moss, az
Long Branch.
Mr.. S. L. NJ. Barlow, the well-known lawyer,
died in New York this morning.
The case of 0'Donavan Rosa, who is charged
with libel by Patrick 5. Cassidy, has been adj
iourned to August 6.
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A Baltimore watchmaker,s Suicide.

BALTIMORE, July lo.-Zelim Jesnneret, one
OF the most prominent wstchmakers in Balti-
more, was found dead in his workshop, No. 27
East Fayette street, early this morning with
bullet in his brain. The preparations for sui
eide had evidently been deliberately and care
fully planned. The pistol was closely pressed
to bis head when he fred. and the pistol was
still in his hand when the body was found. Mr..
Jeanneret had been in bad health for a number
OF years. suffering from consumption
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Five Cars Thrown from the Track.

PTrrsBURe, Pa, July l0-A shifting engine
collided with the Burgettstown accommodation
east bound at Nimick's station on the Pan
Handle railroad this morning. Five cars Of
the passenger train were thrown from the
track-the baggage cac aud two front coaches
going over the embankment Several persons
were slightly injured and the tracks badly
blocked. The accident was caused by the care
lessness of the freight crew.
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Killed by a Boiler Explosion.

DENTON, M. July lo.-Jsmes Raisen, fore
man in John II. Thawley's saw-mill, near Chill
tons, was killed by boiler explosion yesterday.
The engine was blown from It's bed aud fell
thirty feet from its former position The build
ing il almost a total wreck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-10
Two More Exposition Committees.

Notice was received this morning from the
produce exchange of San Francisco and the
board Of trade of Jacksonville, Fla, of the ap-
pointment of standing committees of five on
the Three Americas exposition Of 1892. They
are as follows:
San Francisco produce exchange-Frank
Dalton, president; I. c. Friedlander secretary;
G. W. McNear, r. B. Forman and jackson
Hart.
Jacksonville board of trade-J. E. Hart, pres
ldent; Chas H. Smith. secretary; j. r. Chal-
len, s. B. Hubbard and ]. O. Burbridge,
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VIRGINIA APosrMAsTERs.-The following fourth
class postmasters have been appointed in vir-
gnia: Sandy Herring, Bowlesville, Albemarle
county; James Carter, Chatham, Pitisylvania;
L. NJ. Hanover, Clintwood, Dickson; Jacob An,
derson. Dublin, Pulaski; 7. B. Mitchell, Dunn
fries, Prince William; A. L. Glasscock, Mill
wood. Clarke; Matte s. Wood, Montreal. Nell
son; VIM. P. Rush, Mount Solon, Augusta;
Mrs ]. L. Rayland News Ferry, Halifax; VIM.
Garland. North Gargen, Albemarle; 8. c..
Whitesell, North River. Rockingham; A. B.
Rice, Reeses, Charlotte; g. A. Sommers, Ro-
chelle, Madison; w. T. RUSSELL Scottsburg,
Halifax; D. N. Smith, Union Level, Mecklen-
burg
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VIII Stand up Before jackson.

CHICAGO, July i0.-"'sailor" Brown, who n
training at Joe Suits, came into the city yester-
day. At "Parson" Davies he met Peter Jack
son and blufingly told the colored champion
that he would stay six rounds with him at the
Braidwood miners benefit at Battery ID to-mor-
row night You can't stop me; you can't hit
me hard enough" said he. Jackson laughed
good naturedly and said: "An right"
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REFORMED METHODS IN THE NAVY DEPART
MESr.-Secretary Tracy has appointed Lieut.
T.. B. Mason and Chief Clerks Merrett and
Sailor, of the bureaus Of yards and docks and
ordnance respectively, as a board to examine
into the system at present practiced in tho
Secretary's Office and bureaus Of the Navy de-
partment, Of noting the reception, treatme mt,
and disposition of correspondence and other
official matters. They are also to look into the
regulations now existing, report In what re-
spect they are not observed or are defective,
and suggest any changes in them that will pro-
mote simplicity and dispatch in the transaction
of the public business.
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For otter Te!egrqphic Ne,cs see pages and s
THE sHAKY FREE BRIDGE PIER.
A Diver Engaged i'm New York to Ex.
anime its Foundations.

The interest in the fact, first published in
The STAR several days ago, Of the settling Of
the south pier of the free bridge is made man
ifest from the correspondence the Commits
sioners have received on the subject. Ques-
tions are daily asked concerning its
safety, and Mr.. Hutchinson, the gentleman
in charge Of the bridge, is kept busy answering
queries. An amusing incident occurred seve-
raj days ago. A countryman and his wife were
driving slowly across the bridge to their farm
near Arlington. The old lady was reading TEE
STAR. Suddenly her eve rested upon the srti-
Gle headed The Free Bridge in Danger" She
didn't stop to read more, but jerking the reins
from out the old mans hands, turned the horse
around with the exclamation: 'Jeems, the
bridge is in danger"
Nonsense" replied the old man; "that's
newspaper talk."
Don't make no difference" answered the
old lady ''THE STAR says SO, and believe it."
The LJuse was turned all the saDe, and the
party reached their home that night by way Of
the Chain bridge.
The condition OF the bridge is Just the same
when il was first discovered that something
was wrong. The pier has not settled further.
Watchmen are stationed along the affected por-
tions Of the bridge ready to give warning and
stop travel the moment they see additional
signs Of settling.
AN KxPERIEScED DrvEB ENGAGED.
The Commissioners talked the matter over %
some length in board session last night, and
concluded to dispatch Captain symons to New
York in quest Of an experienced diver. Captain
Symons left on the ii AS train last night He
was successful in finding Mr.. Robert Rodgers,
an experienced diver, long connected with the
construction Of bridges He was engaged st 9
compensation Of sl00 for the first day and ESQ
for the remaining days employed, together with
transportation. Operations will commence to-
morrow morning. The police boat will convey
the party TO the scene Of operations.
WHAT CAPT. sYnoxs SAYS.
In speaking to Capt. symons on the subjssl
Of the bridge, he said:
'It is impossible to tell what has caused The
settling Of this pier, and il is also possible thss
the diver may be unable TO determine the end
cause. What will be done in the future WIN De-
pend very largely upon the report Of the diver.
do not think there Is the slightest cause for
uneasiness, or that the bridge is at sl likely 20
be permanently injured or travel interrupted.
! have no doubt that means win be found for
checking any further tendency Of the pier 70
settle TO one side. The utmost care and watch
fuiness viii be taken 10 guard against amy mis-
hap
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The PRooRAM OF THE CONCERT by the Marine
band at the Capitol grounds at 8 p. m. to-day
is as follows: March, 'Sound o." Sousa; over
ture, merry Wives. !" Nicolai; "A Night in Ber-
lin" Hartman; York, Zone Heart, One Mind, s.
Mason; Hungarian dance, Brahms; grand fan
tasia, ..Albion," Baetins; selection, 'Bric-a-
Brac," Missud
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Mrs. CAROLINE 8. MORGAN, wife of Indian
Commissioner Morgan, has been appointed
confidential secretary to the commissioner oi
Indian affairs
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NAVAL ORDERs.-Commander P. F. Harring-
ton has been detached from the command Of
the Constellation and ordered to the naval
academy. Lieut.. Commander VIM. T. Swim
burn, Lieuts. VIM. F. Low, Alex. McCrackin,
Thos. B. Howard, 7. NJ. Potts and J. NJ.
Orchard, Ensigns E. E. Capehard and Harry
Phelps, surgeon G. E. II. Harmon and Assist
ant Surgeon C. H. Lowndes have been de-
tached from the Constellation and ordered to
the naval academy. Lieut.. F. H. Tyler has
been detached from the Norfork navy yard
and ordered to the training ship Portmouth
Assistant Paymaster Jno. s. Carpenter has been
detached from the Constellation and ordered to
settle accounts and wait orders,
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UsINo GUN-BARREL FOR APoKER.-Assistant
Secretary Bussey, in the case of Solomon Dud-
ley, late private in the first Tennessee light ar
tillery, overrules the rejection Of his claim and
decides that he is entitled to pension. The
injury received by the claimant was incurred
while using gun-barrel for poker at the fire
in making coffee for squad Of mon near
Nashville. Tenn. The gun-barrel exploded and
wounded his right arm. Gen. Bussey decides
that the claimant was in the line of duty at the
time OF the accident and that the loss OF the
records Of the company fer the period covering
the time Of the accident is made up by evi-
dence Of those present at the time.
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THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS
Northwest Corner Psnnsyvania Ave. and 1lth 81, by
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
s. h KAUFFMANN, PreSt

1nr EvRrryo STAR is served TO subscribers in no
city hg carT1ers their account a 10 cents
week. or 44c- per month Copies at the counter. 2
cents each By mxl-postags prepald-50 cents .
month; one year. e6 six months, s3
Entered the Post once ., Washington. D. G. -
second class mail matter
TnR wxxxLr srAn-published on Fri:ay-sl .
year, postzxe prepaid Six months, so centa.
~ All mail subscriptions must be paid in advances
no paper sent longer than IL paid for.
Rates of advertising made known on spplicstton
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Mr.. WALKER BLAINE has returned to the city
from New London Conn. He will remain here
all the rest Of the summer.
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ARMY ORDERs.-Col. Thos. A. McPerlin, sur
geon, has been retired from active service
First Lieut.. Thos. NJ Woodruff has been Or
dered to duty as aide-de-camp on Gen. Ruger's
staff in the department of Dakota First Lieut.
E. s. Curtis, second artillery, has been relieved
from duty at Cornell college, Iowa, and ordered
to join his battery. Lieut. Col Joseph P Far
ley, ordnance department. has been ordered
from New York to West Point foundry to in
spect the pneumatic dynamite guns First
Lieut.. o. NJ. Carter, corps of engineers, has
been ordered, in addition to his present duties,
to inspect and instruct the Georgia militia in
camp on Tybee Island during the week begin
ming July Is.
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T. D. WxppxIL, ESQ, Of Pennsylvania, a.
sistsnt secretary Of the Pennsylvanis associa-
ton in Warrington, and one Of the chief steno-
graphers on the republican national committee
pointed confidential clerk 70 the afth auditor
OF the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-10

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sTo-DAy.-Internal rev
enue. S254, 1853; customs, S951.6s7.
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Deen received at the Navy department from
Admiral Gherardi, at Port-au-Prince, saying
that affairs in Hayti are quiet and that there is
n lighting OF moment. He also reported that
there was no change in the political situation
since his last report. Legitime holds Port-au-
Prince and Hippolyte remains outside of the
town. The Ossipee has now been at Hayti
longer than was intended and the department
will relieve her as soon as another vessel can
be fitted out
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The general term Of the New York supreme
court he's affirmed th6 order denying metion
% vaoa4s TIE extension Of time for answering
The complaint IN the suit of Col ". ". Dudley
sns0sa MI = psbliskaas ths hlsskS,o6-1.s"
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Cleared Of . Charge Of Forgery.

Oeareo OF Charge OF Forgery.
To-day in the Police Court Assistant Districs
Attorney Arnes entered nolle pros in the csss
OF John r. Brooks and Albert Mcintosh, Tie
eolored citizens who were recently arrested on
2 charge Of forging the name Of Alsxandsr
Sutherland 10 note for e200. The oass vas
% ended ct the request Of the prosecuting
witness, who was satis6ed that the varrans vas
svorp out under . misapprshension- This