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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Religious Iunacy.

That the Guiteau family for several
generations has been decidedly addicted
to religious vagaries may be accepted asa
well-established fact. That this ecccn-
tricity or popularity may be regarded rs
in any manner or degree excusing or
palliating the crime for which Charles
Guiteau is being tried is not apparent.
So far as appears there was nothing in
the alleged lunacy of any of the Guiteaus
that ever remotely limited at murder or
any other crime. There are five hundred
men in this city to-day who hold opin-
ions on religion quite us far out Of the
usual ruts of belief as any that have been
attributed to the assassin or his honest
and respected father. If each and all
of these were liable at any time
to kill President or a private citizen by
Divine command we should be in a bad
way. 1t will be no light task to trace the
relation of cause and effect between the
assassin's religion and the crime of July
2. And if the jury shall find motive in
wounded pride or outraged egotism, and
if well-digested and CAREFUL y-executed
plan shall also appear, the fact that Gui-
teau's theology is about half as defective
as our evangelical friends think Colonel
Ingersolls views are may not have great
weight in determining the main question
which they are to decido-the guilt or
innocence of the accused.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

Willie Edouin and his Sparks Company.
which commenced an engagement ut the National
Theatre Monday night have drawn good houses,
and he has proved us jolly and amusing as ever.
while his talented wife (Alice A,herton) ably
onds him in his exceedingly successful efforts to
please. Last night there was fine house, which
uproarlously Opplauded each and every choice
morsel Of fun ELECTED in that farcial chef dGuprc.
entitled "Dreams; or, Fun in u Photograph Gall
leryh The play has been seen here before, and It's
fun is well. known, though some new features
have been introduced since lust season. An
unique idea presented Is the "picture frame" OF
Miss Athcrton, who gives facial representations OF
Joe Jefferson, Mary Anderson, ct al, while fully
as trustworthy arc the limitations OF
various noted actors by MIR. MacKay.
An attractive musical mcidnDs Is also feature 0f
the second act-the Misses AthcrtOn aud ElmOre's
songs being doubly encOred, and Miss Beltons fine
contralto voice brought her generous share OF
applause. Mr. Powers, In the dunl characters OF
Policeman No lbs and the acrobatc office boy CHIP
Cho6kv was whole show" in himself Mr..
Mackays rendition of tho shabby-genteel photog-
rapher is equally as good, II not better, than
Jacques Krugers version the original Gradually
The balance of the company are excellent In the
parts assigned them In this frnlicsOmc dramatic
hodge podye. dreams" will be repeated ut tho
Wednesday and Saturday matinets, aud every
evening this week except Friday, when Miss Ath-
erton will take benefit aud n new bill will DO
substituted
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
The Peru.Chi,i Imbror,io.

Some weeks ago, it may be remembered,
your correspondent made the announcement that
the President was not disposed to sanction theex-
traordnary diplomatic gyrations Of our Minister
to Peru, General Hurlbut, aud that in due time
his disposition would be made manifest in way
which would bring that over oflicious gentleman
to his proper bearings. That announcement, 1t is
now proper to say, was not made at a venture or
without information, and II has partial coniirma-
ton to-day In Washington special, which aludes
~ II report that "the State Department has sent a
letter Of reprimand not only TO Minister Hurbut
but Minister Fitzpatrick also" the dispatch adding
that there is avery strong probability that both OF
these gentlemen will be recalled" Apart from
this IL may be stated that there are some curious
reports In circulation here about effort alleged
to be making by certain parties, well known both
In New York aud Washington, To revive the claims
ofthe famous Peruvian Guano Company and to
somehow win over our Government to support
the claim rs against the sweeping exactions by
Chill against Peru, but the statement is not sufii-
ciently fortified by reliable authorities to Justify
reproducing It. Ifthe Ministers are recalled, how
ever, II may lead to more specific Developments
and an unrayeling of the mystery.-NclU Pork COR
respOndence QCne Philadelphia Public Ledger.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
THE ARMY AND NAVY.

The training ship Portsmouth has left Newport
and will arrive here during the week
Commodore John II. Upshnr and family have
taken quarters Mt the Portland for the winter.
Mr.. 4, %. Rockwell, a brother of Colonel Almon
Z. Rockwell. arrived here yesterday and Will re-
maln for some days.
The Secretary of the Navy yesterday made pub
lie the annual reports of the chiefs of bureau of
the Navy Department.
Ensign ALBION q. Hodgson Is detached from the
Kealsarge and ordered to the Dispatch, ut the
washington nnvy-ynrd.
Secretary Of the Navy Hunt has submitted his
annual report TO the President, and II will be
given to the public to-day,
Lieutenant Albert S. Berry, y: S. N, Is detached
from the Dispatch and ordered to ordnance in
struction at the nnyy-yard here.
Lieutenant George l.. Dyer aud Master George II.
Peters, u S. N, are detached from the Constitution
and ordered to the Dispatch. at Washington.
Assistant roymasteT William y. Gait, attached
marry one of the fairest of Virginia daughters,
The Pendulum house for testing powder in the
navy.ynrd has been abolished Only powder
which has already been tested Is now received at
heynrd,
Lieutenant Henry II. G. Dunwoody Fourth Ar
tlery, acting signal officer ~ absent ut Fort Leu
yenworth' Kan, on special duty connected with
the signal corps.
Lieutenant Leayitt C. Logan, U. S. ~, now at.
taChed 10 the Powhatnn, Will be ordered to the
trnlning'Ship Portsmouth upon her arrival at the
navy. yard here.
Lieutenant Gilbert l.. Overton, Sixth Cavalry,
who arrived here Sunday from Arizona with his
family has taken quarters at No. 1884 street, OPP
pOstc Franklin Square.
The ordnance foundry in the yard In course of
repairs ON account of the falling In of part OF the
north wall will be finished IN about ten DAYS II
good weahercontinues
Commodore Montgomery Slcard (captalnl chief
OF ordnance, U. s. n, asks for an Appropriation OF
S2li .sSIOr general purposes of the servIoe and
$4,000 for torpedo service
Tbe nisnatch is 6tting nut for tha Wat India,
El N aIaH alNHN
innnches sII moi Ne ahIo ~ 1asys a. nIo,, ~,
dsyS Sh" vii he gonn aSont tya mop,b "D'"' 'on
ny, ~ W., " e ,'s W. ''V"s
- inc prospective relef OF captain Alexander
semmeS, U, :, ~ us captain or inc yala here, II
muGh regretted oy lhe Onlcers htthche9 the navy
YARD 70 Whom nc mas Breauy ehueareo himself
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Current Transaciions nj the various Dis.
frIct Omeea.

The Commissioners reportin pamphlet
form was circulated yesterday.
The much needed resurfacing Of Eighth street,
between and + streets, was commenced yester
day.
Property holders on Third street, between o and
r. have complained to the Commissioners that for
the past eight years the condition ofthe sidewalks
In that vicinity have been almost impossible and
dangerous.
Professor T. ]. Desmcdt, the District chemist,
has submitted his annual report to the Engineer
Commissioner. The analyses performed for the
various departments were as follows: For the
Health Department 2Oi of various kinds OF water,
116; milk butter, &C. "a; for the coroner, . toxi-
Geological analyses in cases of suicide For the
Engineer Department daily analysis of the mix
ture in laying she asphalt pavements has been
made, now amounting to ITO. All the hydraulic
cements used In the public works Of the District
tested TO their tensl strength. He then pro.
cement, &c, and shows which Is the best article
produced In this market. One effect of the analy.
ses OF Professor DeSmedt has been the attainment
of cheap light colored cement from the neigh
boring quarries OF Maryland aud Virginia, which
Is equal, and in some respects better than the
Rosendale. The price of this kind of cement Is
item.
The following building permits were issued
story brick dwelling on @, between First and
Second streets northeast, $780, c. A. Burnley, one
SlOiy DIlck on columbus avenue ana COlleBc lilllI
county $50; Isaac Beers for Mrs, A. T. Cash, three
story brick dwelling on East Capitol street, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, 5000; H. $. Stock
well, complete unfinished building in Pierce
Place between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets,
Sl5OOOi Jcre Downing, repairs TO frame house, 659
street northwest, So; James Mclaughlin, Greet
summer kitchen l0ll street northwest, SIS, and
Dr. X. A. Bncon erect addition to brick stable i5l Il
street southwest 500.
Mrs Elizabeth McCalla has been notified, in re-
ply TO her request 20 enclose the parking ut corner
of Twentieth street and Massachusetts avenue with
brick wall three feet high, that permission can
not be given for wall that height, but that there
fpat - -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Generous Humanity.
To the Editor OF THE REPUBLICAN;
"snd Is the rnrlIY, of Christian CHARITY


"sad is the rarity of Christian charity"
In the rage for fashion and display, as
well as the intense greed for gain which per-
vades our social and business circles, 1t Is re.
freshlng TO find some prosperous and popular
business men who are worthy exceptions to that
selfish large majority, Notably In this respect Is
one Of our enterprsing coal and wood dealers, Mr.
L. Kurtz johnson, who quietly without ostenta-
tion, often supplies the unfortunate poor with
fuel while they are deprived of requisite EN-.
ployment by which TO earn their necessary sub
sisence. His charitable and accomplished wife
also freely distributes deligRcies 10 the sick aud
afflicted who are neglected by public charities
We would rejoice ii few others could be
found Of like llberality in our community.
notable Incident sometime ago occurred In
the career Of the above gentleman which fOrcibly
demonstrates his generous character, lie was
travelling on southern line of railroad when he
discovered in the car q little frendleSs boy, In
soiled and attered garments, looking sad and for
lorn. This Kind gentleman ut once took seat be-
side the poor pOy, cOns0ed and comfOrted him,
inqulrng out his condition and supplied him
with money for comfortable clothing without the
least prospect Of reoompenSe, such men are
splendid ornaments TO our race and will eYentu-
ally receive rich reward In tho future. flo Is the
kind of man who should hold high Official posi-
lions In the Government, for he would not be con-
trOlled by that inOrdlnate greed for wealth that
makes SO many men betray their trusts aud de-
fraud the public or persons for their own improper
gain and thereby disgrace their race ii. N. b.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

The visit of an italian opera company
smadc earlier this season than usual. and we have
to thank Mr., strakosch for bringing All artist OF
such well earned reputation as Mme. Etelka Ger
ser, and company composed of those who have
made such favorable impressions wherever they
have sung. The sale OF subscription seats closed
yesterday and the box sheet indicates two crowded
houses While there will probably be the greatest
eagerncss to sec and hear Gcrster In the role OF
Violcid, II must not be forgotten TINT Mile. Maria
Lcsinn who will slug LcOHord ON Saturday
night las won an envlaDle reputation for her ln-
depreciation of that part, and that no less cele-
DRAFTED is Mile Maria Prasinl, who Will sustain the
dramatic character of AruceHd, II is promised thar
both "Traviata" and "Tavatoio" will BIO rci-
o s ,S ~, ~, y nu,,ncs snpeTior 70 ahy PVT
ofseais for either night will commence this MORN
Ing at MetzcrOtts music store.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
miss KeIIoss's Firs, E..ay in Tragedy.

kep.-Did Miss Kellogg, in her early
childhood, ever exhibit any powers us II trage-
dienne?
N.-Yes; 1 remember one instance very dis.
tincty had Just come In to dinner, when Louise
met me, and in II pileous tone told me that Fat
Ann, the servant girl, had stepped upon the table
cloth Oh the grass under which her Kittie was
playing and had killed 1t, and added "Mr. New.
SON when II was dead II looked Just like X" The
three KS came into my mind, ylz;-Kcogg's
Kitty KilIed-and the idea appeared so ludIcrous
that burst out into roar Of laughter,
Louise Looked NJ me u moment aud
then, clenchlng her little list, and
stamping her htte foot, she uttered In loud
voice, Laugh, will your aud drawing herself up
aud rnisng her voice again, higher, exclaimed
Laugh, will yOul' and then. stepping forward
with an ineXrrtssible expression OF SORROW and
disgust Al my leyily, she throw up both hands
and at tne top Other voice and with all herenergy
again exclaimed, laugh WIN your and. throw.
ing herself upon the sofa, INDUCED in parnNysm
ofieafs. II was II real lrgcdic act, She we'll 70.
members The incident, aud when first saw her
bin. heads on the billboard with that peculiar
burst ont into Il III OF laughter, Tor IL reminded
me Of Kellogg's pet Kitten Killed by Fat Ann,-&
Paul DL2DQtch,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

Guiteau has remarkable genius for
remembering details and dates. In the usual in.
coherencies which have marked his actions and
uterances from the beginning of the trial until
now he has shown nothing but "crankiness' or
as one Of his own witnesses put It, a head full,
not of badly de.ranged but badly arranged ideas
In the matter OF dates, however, If he be correct
can only be found out on the cross. examination
he has shown the only one straight phase of in
y wc gu woTE ue se 20 rely on oahEy
are derived from purely classical sources) IL
not insanity, but many insane minds will some
times betray the very peculiarly noticeable
in him yesterday. Sometimes in cases Of insanity
various strange and unlocked. for scintilations
ofgenius have become orystallized in their far
reaching fight and remain In perfect order while
the rest OF the mind may be wrecked into frag-
ments or wasted In driyeling imbecility This re-
markable feature In his condition docs not de-
priye him Of knowing right from wrong.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

There ere no cases at the mayors ONCE yesters
day morning
The case of tho Commonwealth VS.. Lewis Cox,
charged with rape, whs yesterday continued until
the January term.
Colonel II. NJ. X. Tacott. of Richmond, general
manager of the Virginia Midland Railway has
arrived in the city.
Upon motion of Charles l.. Stuart, ESQ, D. We
Classic aud L.. Cable Williamson, attorneys,
practising At the Washington bar, were admitted
10 practice In the County Cocr yesterday.
The funeral OF Mr.. NJ. Norm nyle took place yes
terday morning from St. Mary's Church aud was
largely attended, The remains were taken "a
Washington for inerment in Mount Oliyet Gene
elery,
In pursuance of call issued at the last meeting
OF the board Of directors OF the Virginia Midland
Railway Company large number of the stock
holders OF the company assembled NJ the Office Ut
President Barbour, In this city yesterday, IN gen.
eral meeting.
The ferry steamer City ofwashington, which has
been lying at the wharf az the ship.yard In Alex
andria for several months past, was hauled up on
the ways yesterday afternoon and will DO thor
oughly repaired, preparatory TO resuining hef
place on the route Nyeon that city aud Majh-
inRiOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
TABLEAux WANTS
AZ McCaulcy's nnII-A Large Audience
and Attractive Programme,


A very successful musical and literary
entertainment was given at McCaulcy's Hall OIL
Capitol Hill, last evening, under the auspices Of
the ladies OF Chrlsts Church, in fIirtheruncc ofthe
benevolent purposes of the parish work. The
programme, rich and varied, would have more
than suliced for an occasion of much greater pre-
tensions, and was thoroughly appreciated by the
large audience that filed the hall to the last seat
An interesting and very successful part OF the en-.
tertainment consisted of number of well. ar
ranged tableaux, giving ample evidence that
neither those arranging them nor the participants
themselves were noyices in the artistic execution
of the frequently difficult parts assigned them
Some OF the costumes were quito costly aud rich,
OF tho Harem" and The Baptism of pocahonta
The following.were the tableaux and the principal
participants In them. Every tableau was encored !:
First tableau-"Litte Haryesters,' Misses Monte
Pearson, May McCaulcy, Ida McCauley, Masters
owen Ernshaw, and Alfred Gates. Second tableau
sallie Andrews. BERTHE Barbour, and Electa Hunt
Third tableau-"Statuary Hail. Misses Carrie
Andrews M9llie Mundell, May wy!ie. aud Lizzie
hontas," Misses Sallie Andrews, Matte Morgan,
and others. Firth tableau-" Yankee Doodle"
Misses Mary wylie, Lizzie Andrews, Julia Bald
win, Messrs. John Reeoh and Aired Gates.
Among the other well-pleasing numbers of the
entertainment that seemed to give evidence of n
supernbundance of amateur talent in East WASH
ington were tho musical renditiOns of Mrs. Hoeke
ana Miss Nimmo, Miss NJ. Mundell the Charming
recitation Of Poor 3 Little joe" by little May Car!
core, and the Last Hymn by Miss Keech. An
octettc of the famous Apollo Glee Club, compris-
ing Messrs +. NJ. Plerson, Fr. Clifford, j. H. Kaiser
NJ. Donnelly, II. o. simons, +. 2. Mcguire, ]. s.
Smith, aud A. II. Childs, who figured upon
the programme as the Cosmopolitan Glee
Club" added greatly to the enjoyment Of The even
ing by singing More aud More" and "The SOL
diers FAREWELL" with THE Three Chafcrs" and
The Deserter" ms encoros. The Marine Band
filled the pauses very acceptably by choice selec.
lions of music. The success Of the evening in
every respect Is largely due to Mrs. II. j. Wylie
and Miss Belle Speiser TO whose skilful hands the
arrangements had been intrllsted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Mrs. Guiteau's Washington Experience

This evening livery stable keeper
stopped your correspondent, aud said: "Mrs. Dun
miIe says she would like TO see you"
"Whu is Mrs. DunmireY
"Guiteau's div creed wife. She knows you WELL"
81 never saw her."
Yes, you have; u thousand times. She says
she met you last in Leadville."
impossible"
"And size was housekeeper TO Colonel Amos
Webster, your next door neig hbor in Washington,
acouplo OF years. formed her acquaintance and
kept her company long time"
Then remembered that was riding among the
cabins in one end OF The camp at Lcadvilc one
uay, when was stopped by All irrgaling ditch on
the rise VI the mountain, which Was too wide 20
jump and too deep 10 wnde, While watering the
horse asked u woman standing on the Otncr snlu
where TO cross Oh horseback. She to my utter
surprise, called me by name, and even then unl
not recognize her till she told Inc where mad seen
her. Then remembered. She said she had mar
ried coal miner NJ Potsyille, who was working
in the carbonate silver mines. So the inmate OF
the little log cabin proves to be the divorced Mrs.
Gultcuu. No one here knew, not even Colonel
Webs,er, til the other day, that his housekeeper
Was the divorced vile Of the wretched murdercr.-
Bitiy Copeland in Brooklyn Edge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
THE DISCONTINUED FIRM.
Answer of Edwin n. Gray 90 the Bill of
George n. Noyes.

The answer of Edwin N. Gray to the
bill of his partner, George 4. Noyes, praying for
dissolution Of partnership, was filed yesterday.
He acquiesces in the appointment of receiver
and maintains that the difficulties OF the firm
arose from Noyes purchasing individually Col
orado mine property for $4,000 and giving In pay.
ment notes signed by the firms name. In conse-
quence rather than compromise the firms credit no
reluctantly consented to an incumbrance Oh the
property TO meet the maturing notes. Gray
In the business and was an injury to the firm In
consequence o. Noycs failure TO perform his part
of the partnership contract, Gray asserts a claim
of $1,000 and an additional one of Sl0,35O for
money spentb by him in the interest of the business
MS bar against the quoted excess of money drawn
by the defendant of s5,0ll and the alleged loan OF
DOO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS,
THE sirateEists" nj Fords Opera. House
Immense Fun

The comical situations and bright, crisp
dialogue Of "Mother in. Law" which so delighted
the patrons OF Fords Opera. House last week, n
supplemented by the "Stratcgists," which was
seen for the FIRST time with It's new company last
night The audience was good one, aud there
was continuous laughter from the opening scene
TO the fall of the curtain the last act The piece
is one which requires good company 10 play II,
and Mr.. Haverly has been fortunate in getting to-
gether set ofpeople who thoroughly understand
their parts who play into each others hands, and
who utilize all the amusing stuationsso thattheir
full comlcal effect is enjoyed by the audience The
dialogue bristles with bright sayings aud good
puns, and all the lines nre given with due
force and care, so that none Of the good thing
are lost, The burden falls upon Mr.. Joe Polk aud
Miss Kate Gilbert, aud ably do they sustain their
respective roles, the former proving his mimitio
power by his various disguises, which are COM
plete IN makeup, manner, and voice Mr. Frank
Il. Aiken, Harry Linden, Sam Il. Ryan, L. i. How
ard and Miss Lizzie Hight contribute TO the general
success of the play by their effective rendering OF
their respective characters, while in Miss Marie
Bates Is recognized finished and accomplished
actress, whose Mrs. Major HotOdrd Is gem. Tho
straleglsts Will only be here for four nights enda
matinee to-day,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
~. Andrew,a Chnrch Fair.

There was another large gathering al
willard Hall last evening at the inir being held
there for the benefit Of 81. Andrews Church, under
the auspices of the Ladies' PsrOchial Society.
During the noon hour the demand upon the ladies'
In charge OF the lunch tables was so great that Il
was dlIicult TO seat all the guests who presented
themselves. Besides those already mentioned as
hoslesses ut the ,refreShment tables, Mesdames
ME Lewis. the cashier, deserve credit Tor
their management. Among those present
were DR.. Reyburn, DR.. Gibbs and daugh.
ter Major Clark, Or. Thomas d. Hood, Pro.
fessor Molthrop, Judge Mills, Mr. IIoltzman and
wife, Mr.. Sears, wife, and daughters, Mr.. b. Y.
steiger aud wife, Captain Boycr, Professor
Fowler, Mr., J. B. Church and wife. Professor
!. Church, q. b, .Towles aud wife, Major Hunfold.
U. s. A., and TO- and Mr. II. o. rowles. Among
the young ladies who helped b attract the boys
were Miss Fannie Bevins, Misses Pauline aud Ella
Pepim, Miss Bessie SemmeS, Miss Lille Semmcs,
Miss Nellie Woodland Miss Lena johnson, Miss
Laura Poole, Miss Swearingcn, and Others. To-
day there will be lunch and tonight the iait
will close
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Company A.. entertainment.

The entertainment to be given tonight
at Lincoln Hall under the auspices of the Wash
ington Light Infantry Corps will prove highly at
tractive. A very amusing operetta, entitled
Penelope; or, the Milkman's Bride" will be pre-
scented for the first time in this city The charac-
ters will be as follows; Penelope, Miss Florence
Kidwell; Mrs. Coakley Mrs L. r. True Policeman,
Mr.. John o. Pugh; Grenuder, Mr.. w. ii. Daniel
Mikran, Mr.. L. b. Hay. From a rehearsal OF this
opera which the writer has witnessed the predic-
ton is made that It will p owe one of the most
popular which has been seen In years. Sullivan's
comic operetta, Box and Cox" Will commence
the entertainment. The white coats never touch
scheme in which success Is not assured, and Lin
coln Hall will no doubt be crowded tonight.