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National Republican., 1879-02-28
Decay of Our Naval Power.

paper was real last evening before the
Washington branch of tho Naval Institute by
Lieutenant Frederick Collins, U. S. N, that
should serve to awaken the country to sense
of the decay of our naval power. The lecturer
demonstrated by argument aud history that u
powerful navy is indispensable to the pros
perity and safety of our country. He showed
that, so far as ships and ordnance were con-
cerned, our naval power had declined almost
to the vanishing point, and pointed out that
foreign war, as We are now situated, would
involve the nation in disgrace and ncacuable
loss. He proposed we should at once set about
building fleet of fifty-two unarmored com
posito' ships, 5000 to 5000 tons displacement.
to be swift, and armed with the heaviest
rited ordnance. Those were for cruising, to
protect our commerce and citizens in foreign
countries, and TO cut up an enomy's commerce
in case of war. For coast defense we should
at once provide ourselves with fleet of mon
itors of heavy armor carrying the largest
brcech-loading rifles that could be managed
with Mt least twenty-four torpedo boats and
twenty -four rams of the Cigar shape" pro-
posed by Rcar.Admiral Ammen.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

About noon yesterday while Miss Salie
Crawford was standing in front of Metzerot's
music store, she felt hand in her pocket and
turning quickly saw small colorcd boy with
her pocketbook, which he had just distracted
She gave the alarm, and large crowd pursued
the little scamp down the avenue. Officer
Daily, one of the leaders of the pursuers,
proved himself the best runner and overhauled
the thief on Market Space near Eighth street.
IIo was taken to tine Fifth Precinct Station,
where he registered as Joseph Williams, and
stated that he was twelve years old. He will
have hearing before Judge Smell this morn
ing. During the chase Williams threw the
pOcletbooll away, and two unknown white
boys secured it and escaped capture.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

The new combination method of operating
in stocks which Messrs. Lawrence & Co., Bank
ers, n V, have inaugurated, is attracting un-
usual attention in financial circles, by reason
of its remarkable success. b. +. Comstoli, of
Providence, invested nine times, and made
over S., 600 in three months, by using from $50
to $500 capital. By this system, orders from
thousands of customers in various sums, are
pooled into one immense capital, aud operated
rs a mighty whole, thus giving to each share
holder all the advantages of vast capital and
shrewdest skin. Profits are divided every 30
days Any amount from SO to $4,000 can be
used in Messrs. Lawrence Il Co.'S combinations
with equal proportionatc success. SO will
make S75 profit in the month. 800 will re-
turn $1,000, or 5 per cent. on the stock, and so
on as the market varies The new circular
gives "twO unerrlng rules for success" and
shows how any one can operate prOftably
Mailed free Stocks and bonds wanted. Gov
ernment bonds supplied. Apply to Lawrence
81 Co., Bapkees, 81 Exchange Place, n. Y.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
Nominations.

The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate yesterday;
James HILL to be collector internal revenue,
district of Mississippi.
Postmasters-James Atkins, ir., Hallowell,
Me-; John Berry, Gardiner, Me-; George T..
Bourne, Auburndale, Mass; Heber S. Ives
Plantsvillc, Conn; John w. Howson, Cazeno.
via, N. Y; Alpheus Beemer, Dover, N. j.;
Jacob +. Laumaster, Mount Holly, N. j.; Har.
mon G. MITCHELL Kendall Creek, Pa; Lovi G.
Leib Ashland Pa; George X. Kreps, Green
vile, Pa; Adeine Crevclling, Catasaqua Pa;
Sarah Feast Towsontown, Nd; Henry w.
Henley, West Point, Miss; Allan Boyle, Salem,
Ohio; John w. Clinton Polo, H.; G. S. South.
worth, Woodstock H.; Andrew S. Parsons,
Coruna, Mich; Luke S. Miller, Lanesborougl,
Mimi; Junus Bates, Blackstone, Mass; N. l..
Chapman, Cauastota, n. v; n. w. Thomas
Catskill, N. Y. James II. Gaff, Pontiac, H.;
Josiah Page, Reading, Mich; s. n. Vincent
Lapeer, Mich; +. q. Butts, saltwater, Mimi.
George IL. Keith, Minneapolis, MINI.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.
Local Events Written Up by Repub-
Iican Reporters.
Sudden Death of Professor yerneII.

Professor Mordecai Yarnall u. s. N, died at
his residence, No. 113 West street, Georgetown,
at halC-past seven o'clock last night, of apo
plcxy. In tho morning, accompanied by his
wife, he left his home, about eleven o'clock, to
make some calls, and the last one they made
was at Willard's. While sitting in the parlor
at this hotel. waiting for an intimate friend,
mediately placed in carriage and removed to
his home, in Georgetown, whom Drs Grafton
Tyler, Mackall. aud Kelley were summoned.
They remained with him up to the time of his
death and did all in their power to revive him.
but without avail. His passing away was
peaceful and happy, and when he brcathod his
last he was surrounded by his sorrow-strcken
family.
Professor Yarnall was professor Of mathe-
matics in the navy for the past forty years,
during the last thirty Of which he has been
stationed at the National Observatory. The
professor leaves a widow and one son. Mr.. John
Harnall. He had just issued work of great
Importance to astronomers, entitled "Observa-
tons of the Stars" containing the results of
his labors for twenty three years, and which
came from the press few hours before he died
so that lie never had the satisfaction of re.
viewing. lie was sixty.two years Of age, a
kind husband, and indulgent father The
community in which he so long resided and
his associates in the service in which he was
so long enrolled will be panied to hear of his
sudden demise. He was a valuable officer,
and contributed much TO the advancement OF
the science of astronomy. His family have
the sympathy of the entire community in
their sudden atilicton.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
Appeals orProperty-HoIders.

District.Attorney A. G, Riddle, in answer to
an inquiry of the District Commissioners, states
that there is nothing in any existing law in
force in this District to prevent any property
holder from appealing from the revision OF any
special assessments to the Supreme Court of
the District. The courts are open to any aud
every person who deems himself injured by
any action of the Commissioners in this class
of cases. While aggrieved parties should have
tho fgeest access to the courts, they should
have no special legislation, but have their
claims adiudicatod on their merits and under
the general rules Of the courts.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

The President yesterday approved an act to
promote the knowledge of steam engineering
and iron ship.bulding among the students of
scientific schools; an act to amend an act en-
titled "An act making appropriations for sun
dry civil expenses of the Government for the
fiscal year ending June 80 1879, and for other
purposes an act relating to the Cumberland
road, in the State of Ohio, aud to authorize
the same to become free road n joint rcsolu-
ton authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury
to pay certain officers Of the internal revenue
service the amounts due them for their ser.
vices as such officers previous to the time of
executing their bonds and taking the oath of
office as prescribed by law; IN act for the re-
lief Of the Richmond Female Institute of
Richmond, Va.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
The FranlSing Privilege.

Attorney-Geneal Devens has given an of
fetal opinion 10 the Postmaster.G General over
ruling a decision Of the Assistant Attorney
General for tho Post-onico Department, with
relation to tho rights of members of Congress
elect TO the next Congress TO the flanking
privilege, The Attorney, General decides that
members of Congress arc entitled to the frank
ing privilege from the commencement of the
term for which they are elected, although nc
session is actually called and they are there.
fore not able to take the oath of office. Under
this decision members of the Forty.sixth Cor
gress will be entitled to tho franking privilege,
sworn in or not, after March A.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
Clyll seryIce In the interior nennrtment.

Mr.. Frank Burr who was, until last fall,
manager of the Rteat-0Gee Gaaetie aud 0GcieI
ADVERTISER, appeared before the House Com.
mittee on Expenditures in the Interior De.
partment yesterday and made statement
showing the cause for the variation of the cost
in maintaining that branch of the Depart
ment. lie stated that many persons were
carried on the payroll Of the Ga:ette who rem.
dered little or no service to tho Government
aud cited one particular case where no duty
was performed by party drawing salary
from that bureau,
National Republican., 1879-02-28
A Fine Cluster Diamond Ring,
Containing nine stones, $50. Jacobs Bros, 1926
PennsvlYania aYenue.


The general convention having in charge
the reception to General Logan met last even.
ing aud unanimously passed the following res.
olution of thanks, copy of which was trans.
mitted by the secretary--A f. Kingsl ey-to
the headquarters Of the Labor League
That the sincere thanks of this convention be
rendered to John Pope HOdnett, Captain John NJ.
Collins, and the Labor League for the manner in
which they participated IN the reception to General
Logan and the interest manifested by them In its
success
The communication from tho general con.
of tho Labor League aud vote Of thanks was
rendered to A, f. Kingsley, secretary, and to
the members of the general convention, who
contributed so much to make the reception n
grand and imposing demonstration of popular
sentiment.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

Edward G. Townsend, the well-known elocu.
zionist, whose readings have so often delighted
hundreds Of our citizens, will give one of his
charming entertainments at Tallmadge Hall
next Tuesday evening, March 4. He will bo
assisted by the sweet and popular vocalist, Miss
Zaidec Jones In English ballads, and by Pro.
iessor Richter, the favorite pianist. Judging
from the reputation Of these palties and the
attractive programme offered the hall ought TO
be filed to overlooking, and probably will be.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

Mr. SIMPSON, the Senate clerk, who usually
takes the bills acted upon by that body to the
House of Representatives, yesterday carried
over In one lot l2t bills. or these forty were
bills that had originated in tho Senate, and
now require action by tho House, ffty-seven
were House bills with Senate amendments, on
which the House has still to act and twenty
seven were House bills passed by the Senate
without amendments, and which now, there
fore, only need the signatures of the two pre-
siding officers aud President Hayes
National Republican., 1879-02-28
sudden Illness of Auditor yinson.

Shortly after arriving at the Columbia
building yesterday morning District Auditor
Vinson was taken seriously i'll with an allec-
tion of the bowels, accompanied with chill.
lie was attended by DIR. Townshend, and every
attention rendered by the Commissioners and
employees possible that would he conducive
to his comfort. He remained in his office all
day, which was closed to secure him rest and
quietness, and later in the afternoon his con.
dition improved.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
Miss Annie X, Humphery.

430 Tenth street northwest, requests us to
notify her friends and the public that she has
just received direct from Paris splendid lot
of corsets, superior to anything she has hero.
toforo been able to obtain, and which are ad-
mirably adapted to impart a graceful sym
metry and elegance to the figure, as well as
being Of the most easy and perfect fit.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
The District Before Congress.

The House Committee on the District yes
terday amended the assessment bill by fixing
tho rate OF interest on delinquent tax pay.
ments at g instead of 10 per cent.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations
has adopted all the amendments to the sundry
civil bill recommended by the Senate District
Committee, and has adopted the plan to pro.
vide sinking fund to meet the principal of
the 3,G5 bonds at maturity.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

FoR upward Of thirty years Mrs. winslow's
Soothing Syrup has been used for children. 1t
corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind
colo, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery
and diarrah9a, whether arising from teething
or other causes. An old and wcll-tried remedy.
20 oentsa bottle
National Republican., 1879-02-28

Singleton Jones, coored, was arrested by
Detectives McElfresh and Miller yesterday, on
charge of stealing $50 last Tuesday from an
old colored lady named Eliza Barber who lives
at SIG Fourteenth street northwest Jones, it
appears, went to the house and represented
that he had been sent after some money by a
daughter Of Mrs. Barber who is a teacher in
the Stevens School. Tho old lady went up
stairs to find the money, and during her ab-
sence it is alleged Jones fixed the latch on the
front door so that lie could gain admittance
when he wanted without letting any one
know il. In u few minutes Mrs. Barber re.
turned and said she could not find the money,
but if Jones would get note from her
daughter to the man next door he would prob.
ably advance the money. She then let Jones
out Of the back gate, ard went to attend to
some household affairs. Jones, it is
charged, then went around to the
front door, opened it without being
heard and went upstairs He then rummaged
the bureau drawers, searched the wardrobe
and broke open two trunks in one of which
$50 had been sccreted. This lie secured and
left the house without hindrance, as no one
suspected his presence. The case was assigned
to the detectives, who arrested Jones yesterday
afternoon. Upon being confronted with his
victim she fully Unidentified him as tho man
who was at her house last Tuesday. He was
thercupon locked up at headquarters, and will
face Judge Smell this morning
National Republican., 1879-02-28

S. b. Paul to Florence King for 5000, lots 9
and 8, subdivision lot 13O, Beall's addition to
Georgetown; Charles Wheatley OF al. to S. NJ
Waters, for S52j, lot 49, square 475 Belle NJ.
Cook ct al to Q. b. Purvis, for $4,000, west
half Of lot q, block 30, subdivision EAingham
National Republican., 1879-02-28
The New Court Room.

Increasing the number of judges upon tho
District bench and creating an auxiliary Cir
cult Court has made 1t necessary to provide
another chamber where the Judge can hold
his sessions. Where to locate it about the City
Hall has become the important question, and
one of some consideration. Chief.Justice Cart
ter aud District-Attorncy Wells have surveyed
the surroundings, aud came to the conclusion
that the large vestibulo between the Circuit
and Criminal Court rooms can be made to an
swer the purpose. The height is thirty foet
By walling in back of the row of pillows 1t
will give space in length and breadth suth-
cient, and large windows can be cut to supply
all the light necessary. By cutting through
the east and west acoves on the south front
entrances can be made to the Circuit and
Criminal Court rooms without interfering
with the new chamber, which will also have a
south entrance. On the second floor, which
will have a height of thirteen feet, it is pro-
posed to make two jury rooms, having the en-
trance by spiral stairway, that will occupy
the space of the small room to the right of the
entrance Of the Criminal Court room, now oc-
cupied by the jautor of the building. 1t is
thought that the change can be made at very
little expense, and that space is adequate
for all the purposes of a court and jury rooms
National Republican., 1879-02-28

LARGE invoices are received daily at Gar
trell's, 900 Seventh street, corner Of |. Gentle
men and ladies will find everything desirable
In the way of footwear for themselves aud
children, at prices 10 suit.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

INCREDIBLE as 1t may seem, yet it Is never.
theless true that Lodillos Headache Specific
will curo.headache In five to twenty minutes.
Durng's Rheumatic Remedy will cure rheu.
matism in all lis forms Sold by all druggists.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

Captain W. G. Wiliserson, of the Richmond
(Va,) police force, and the warden of the Rich
mond jail, arrived in this city from Chicago
ILL.,, yesterday, having in custody John Bradley
and James Murray, two notorious hotel
thieves, who are wanted in Richmond, having
escaped from the Jail in that city last Novem.
Der. The prisoners, both heavily ironed, were
locked up at the Fifth Police Station until five
o'clock yesterday afternoon, when they were
put on the train and carried to their destina-
tion. James Murray, the younger of the two,
although only eighteen years Of age, proved
HIMSELF a tough customer for the Chicago de-
tectives. When they attempted to arrest him
he fought like a tiger, and finally broke away
from his captors and ran several squares, He
was stopped by shot fired by one of the Off
GERS, the ball taking effect in his right hip
During his short stay at the station in this city
lie made himself very obnoX ious by his actions
and blasphemy toward the officers who admin
istered to his wants.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
Tho Park Shoe Store.

SO? Seventh street Cummins' old stand, Is now
completely stocked with everything to be de.
sired In the way of boots aud shoes. You can
find any style or quality of shoe at the Park,
aud Rt prices that will suit
National Republican., 1879-02-28

Now Advertisements.

New Advertisements.
Annual meeting ofthc :. +. T, 2. o. c. to Animals
Society
New book list--w. H. & o. H..Morrison, i75 Penn.
sylvaula avenue.
Trustees sale of valuable real estate located on
Ninth street northwest.
Annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ma.
tonal Life Insurance Company.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

marriage Licenses.
The clerk Of the court issued the following
marriage licenses;
Ed. Bryan and Matilda Mills.
G. III. Pearson aud Lucy Payne.
George Clark and Lucy A. Matthews.
John Addison and Johanna Hawkins
f. l.. Duvall, of this city. and Ella V. Slyer,
of Berkeley County w. Va.
S. +. Anderson, Of this city, and Laura b.
Brown, of Fauquier County, Va.
c. J. G. Banks, of King and Queen County,
Va, and Mrs. Susan Green, of Wilmington,
NC.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

PALMoNT, Townsend Hay, and Tweedae at
Wesley Chapel Friday evening, 25th instant.
Tickets lat Brad AdamsD 25 cents.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
The Secession from calvary Church.

ono hundred and twenty-five members of
the Calvary Baptist Church have been granted
letters Of dismission to unite with tho Il Street
Baptist Church. The resignation Of Rev A.
Z. Mason as pastor Of the Calvary Church will
take effect next Thursday evening, and he will
assume his duties rs pastor Of the l. Street
Church ON the following Sunday,
National Republican., 1879-02-28

TAKE Ayre's Cherry Pectora TO stop your colds,
coughs, and bronchial affections before they run
into consumption, that you cannot stop.
WHAT intense pain is caused by tooth-ache How
many seepless nights and weary days are due to Its
raging influence Yet the true cause Of all this tor.
mont Is decayed teeth produced by neglect and mat
tontion. Gould only those who have at present
good. sound teeth fully realize this fac how caro-
full would they be to keep their teeth in good con.
dition. 10 all such we will give word Of
advice. Clean your teeth daily with a good don't.
POWDER. il viii preserve your teeth through life,
remove all tartaror eXtraneous matter, keep them
clean, sound, and white, and ooth.nche with oil
Its horrors will be unknown, Sold by all druggists,
&c, at 20 and 90 cents perbott
How many thous n1s suffer from biliousness,
dyspepsia, &c. and drag on miserable existence
not i'll enough to remain at home and call In nedi-
cal assistance. yet feeling sufficiently unwel to de-
stroy all the pleasure OF lile They suffer daily and
| solely for want of some simple remedy to purge
| and cleanse the system. QUIRK's IRisH TgA Is
ects. yet 1t carries of all extraneous matter, and
leaves the vital organs clear and unobstructed. II
purifos the blood and renoyates the entire frame
| Il is truly Natures remedy being entirely herbal.
Sold by all druggists. twenty-five cents per pack
age, each making quart of medicine
| WELLS MACHINE SPREAD STRENTHESfN0 PLAs-
TIERS are superior to all others. Composed OF choice
medicinal gums combined with the true Burgundy
Pitch spread on fine soft lamb skim they afford me-
chanical support TO the affected parts, and acting
by absorption. relieves almost Instantly. For pains
i III DnCk OF size, caused Dy llulRestlOu
rheumatism. or strain, they are unrivaled Sold by
| all druggists; - cents each.
| THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPrrME an ocagnots com
| pound of great merit for dressing aud cleansing
the hair. Sold by all druggists 20 and so cents per
| bottle.
| BUFFERS BAIsAMrc MIXTURE, the old infalllble
remedy. Sold by druggists; price, 81 per bottle
| WiLBoR's COMPOUND OF PURE Cop-LIvER OIL
AND LiME.-Tho advantage of this compound over
the plain Oil s that the nauseating taste of the Oil
is entirely removed and the whole rendered entire.
ly paatabe. The offensive taste of the Oil has long
acted great objection to its use but In thisform
the trouble is entirely obyiated. A host Of certl-
ticates might be given here to testify to the excel
| lence and success of UWbOrs COd-Li oil and
Lime :" but the fact that 1t is regularly prescribed
| BY the medical faculty is sufficient For sale BY A.
| B. Wilbor. Chemist. Boston. and by all druggists.
| LOC.IL MISCELLANY.
| Six per cent interest paid on deposits. Special
| rates on time deposits. j. H. SQUIER & Co.
N.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

The following liquor licenses were acted
upon yesterday Frederick Rose, transfer from
1899 Il street northeast to Glenwood road, near
Brooks Station; Charles Gren, transfer to
jacob Horner, 3l2 Eighth street northwest.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

AT BALTIMORE AND ONO DEPOT NEW JERSEY AVE
NUE AND CSrREET.
Morning. Etenng.
fb:O0 ~. Louis n GIN. eN fi5O, baltimore accom-.
e6S Phla 4 n. Y. ex. 40 Baltimore accom-.
eI:5O, Chico q Pitts'g 500. Y. Phtl 4 Bos en-
b;2O. baltimore aud way sos Piedmont, StrnSburg
stations v inchestcr, Fred OK
ef5, Fred nc. tSIet bT'ch.l Iiagerstown, Point OF
ST, Baltimore, Annapolis Rocks 4 way stations
express .s:s7 Baltimore accom-.
Etb, Martinsburg and Ila. 800 Baltimore press.
gerstown ac Metro s7;55 Baltimore & way sta
poltAn branchD tIons,
s1os0, BRltlu accom-. $500 Chicago & ST. Louis
ll;Jo. Baltimore express teIO NY, Phil & Boston
express.
sArTye daily. Others Sundays excepted.
Hs- For the time OF departure of trains see adver-
Hsements elsewhere,
National Republican., 1879-02-28
Thermoinetric Readings


For the Middle States winds shifting to east and
south, with partly cloudy weather, and during the
day slowly falling barometer and slowly rising
temperature.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
CITY ITEMS.

VICTIMS of wasted energies find sure relief In
AYERS SARsAPARILLA, IL is the most pltent puri
fer and fountain of health and strength.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

In fne cluster Ring, containing seven largo
perfect Old Mine Diamonds, blue white, $10O
Jacobs Bros. 1929 Pennsylyania avenuo.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
A coiored sharper Caught.

"LA CoQCETTE' cigars at NJ. Goldsteins
(undcr Metropolitan Hotel.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

Aud Turquoise Ring, $40. Jacobs Bros, 1929
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

THE popular shoe house of L. S. dartrell, 900
Seventh street, corner Of l. is well stocked
with all the desirable kinds and styles of ladies'
gents misses, boys, and children's goods.
Prices moderate.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

JUST received, new styles in PariSian dia-
monds, set In solid gold. Harris & Co., Seventh
street
National Republican., 1879-02-28

SOLID gold Watches from SIG up; silver
America Watch Sl2 30, at Il. Harris & Co.'s
43j Seventh street.
National Republican., 1879-02-28
DEPIRTHE ENTIL NEWS.

FREsH Havana "La Coquettc' cigars re
ceived to-day.
National Republican., 1879-02-28

Solitaire Diamond Pin,
Weighing over J carat, S2j Jacobs Bros lac
Pennsylvania avenue