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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

Scotch.
rae mon says the Canny Scot as he ac-
curately measures the exact amount OF
water necessary to make two toddies
thirst TEX the mon who dinna know
enough to COON in time" And so 1T is;
precious little chance has the late conner
for glass of the brew.
AS the mellow fragrance OF the hot
Scotch fills the room and diffuses its tempt
ing invitation to draw nearer each man
of the Goodly Company pulls his chair up
to the fire, shifts the air expectantly and
unberds bit from that stiff dignity which
men Of their years must preserve In pub
lic The Carry Scot pours out the brew,
each man takes sip and then for few
minutes they sit in silence; gravely, rev.
erently, as ii in the presence of great
10y, while the steaming incense from the
kettle weaves fantastic, fragrant halos
around their heads.
When the first glass is half finished,
pipes are lighted, and then only is the 81
lence broken.
"Aweel, gentlemen" says the Canny Scot,
"this is nae Quaker prayer meeting" and
then he always looks at the man whose
puff or two the Man Addressed must begin.
II was just recalling the time when I was
in the Secret Service, years ago." said the
Man Addressed, yesterday.
L
ever had was with a smuggler in Puget
Sound, off the coast OF Washington. The
town of Victoria, British Columbia, is a
snug nest for smuggling, and they run a
vast amount of dutiable goods across the
border, despite the watchfulness of the
Customs officers. I was advised by my
man in Victoria that there was a large
quantity of silk, recently brought over from
China, which was intended to be struggled
into the United States in small lots at
time It was thought that the fellows
" ould land their cargo somewhere between
Port Townsend and the then young city
of Tacoma. I had hired small sloop that
was a crack sailer and possessed Of tre-
mecdous spread of canvas. The sloop was
brought up to Port Townsend and anchor
ed around the point about a mile from the
town in secluded cove. One of my men
was placed on the lookout constantly at
point which commanded a view of the
wharf at Port Townsend. Then I went in
to the town, having taken all these pre-
cautions to prevent the agents of the
smugglers in the town from getting wind
of my movements
FINALLY I received tip one afternoon
by wire from my man at Victoria that tn.
run would be made that night. The night
shut in dark and rainy with a strong wind
sea running. AS soon as it was dark I
went out on the pie- head. and lighting my
lantern hung it below the flooring and
swing it five times. In a moment came
the answer from the point beyond, where
a red light showed for a moment and then
disappeared. In about half an hour my
sloop doomed up in the darkness and came
sw eeping along by the wharf, close enough
for me to make running jump and alight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05
THE GOODLY COMPANY.

On certain side street Just of busy
thoroughfare stands quaint old building
The spot is within sight and sound Of the
great throbbirg, pulsing business artery
and yet is no part or parcel Of it; even as
you have seen sluggish eddy on the edge
of a rushing stream where stray bits Of
drift have been caught and circle round
and round undisturbed from their orbit
while the main torrent pours onward. In
this quiet place where the old-fashioned
houses seem to hav. fallen by the way
side from the procession of progress in
bygone age ard have not made a step for
ward since, is a three-story house with
succeed front and old time dormer win
dows in the upper story. The ancient house
is in keeping with the staid and quiet
street and both are in harmony with tie
company which gathers there.
The house is the residence of 4 canny
Scotsman from the north side of Tay. To
call the place restaurant would be to pro-
fame it, to detract from the dignity of age.
To term 1t a saloon would be worse still,
while neither inn nor tavern fits the case.
1t is true that on the ground floor In the
front room there is something like bar:
there are bottles and glasses on shelves
behind it. ssnded floor, two tables with
round stains On the tops showing the I'M
print of glasses, but the appearance of the
whole place is so quantity. oddly different
from anything Of similar order generally
seen these days that it can only be regard
ed as specimen of an extinct species or
the genus inn. tavern or restaurant. Thus
1t is probably that in recognition OF the
difficulty Of properly classifying the place
1t Is only referred to as The House.
The habitueS are few and of class DC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05
MOODY AND sANKEY CHOIR.
Result of the Concert in Convention
Hall.

Result of the Concert in Convention
Hall.
There was full meeting last evening of
the governing committee Of the Moody
chcir. and complete returns were presented
by the treasurer for the concert given in
Convention Hall on December 5. Notwith-
standing the low price Of admission and the
expenses attending an entertainment in
such large auditorium. the committee Is
pleased to announce a net profit OF over
$500 on this concert. The total receipts
were $762S5. and the total expenses, in
Guiding rent Of hail. chairs, music, printing,
advertising. moving pianos. postage &C..
were 1881, leaving balance Of 1851 IS. The
committee has decided that the bulk of
this money shall be applied Immediately to-
ward the relief of the suffering at present
existing amongst the poor of this city. Ac-
cordingIy, the treasurer was ordered to pay
over at once to the Central Union Mission
$3.50 and to the Associated Charities $l5U.
1t was also voted that $50 be sent to the
Home for Incurables Of the District and
$50 for the Moody schools at Mortified and
Chicago. This leaves balance of $31.s5.
1t is interesting to note that in the face
Of the failures of so many musical and
dramatic enterprises during the past two
seasons such pronounced success should
attend the tw concerts of the Moody choir.
Director Foster is laying great plans for
the future in connection with his organiza-
ton, and expects to give another big con-
cert in the spring. The next rehearsal is
an important one and will occur on Tues
day evening, January Is, at some church
70 be announced later. The choir now has
over COO active members and applications
are received almost daily. The chorus will
be limited at present to 1000 voices. APP
plications for membership may be made to
any of the governing committee, as follows:
Percy S. Foster, chairman and musical d.
rector, corner 18th and G streets; DR.. NJ. d.
n. md II
northwest; DR.. F. ]. Woodman, pa I'd
street northeast; f. A. Wilson, 2S20 Dunn
barton avenue, P. NJ. Hough, go S street
northwest; w. ]. Palmer, 136 D street
SnutheaSt
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Canny Scot.-"1'n neer gle good siller
the go-by," says the Canny Scot-but
he Is served grimly, silently and con-
STRANGELY. AS rule the denizen of the
new world soon feels uncomfortable. The
conversation stops, every one is looking at
constraint which will not say that the per-
son is an intruder. but indicates that his
presence Is simply tolerated Chances are
that he gulps down his drink and escapes,
never to return to that uncomfortable place
again. Thus it has come to pass that lit
tie by little the place has been given over
to the hab;tues surrendered by the younger
which the house and street seem to belong.
Just back of the front room, however, Is
the room of rooms. the holy of holes that
is never profaned by unworthy foot. Here
is a dim-lookinS room with a low wooden
ceiling and wainscoted walls as clean as oil
and rubbing can make old oak. There is an
open fireplace with polished brass dog
irons and hearthstones redeemed with pow
dered brick dust; high mantelpiece
far ked with three-pronged -candlesticks
and before the fireplace half a dozen high
backed oak chairs.
In this room gathers the Goodly Compa-
n.y. 1t is composed of a dozen or more
white haired but bright-eyed old gentlemen,
including the Canny Scot, with the Writer
Lad also in attendance. Now as to this
writer lad, let it be said that owing to his
youth he did have hard time to obtain a
sitting in the Goodly Company and it Is a
mystery to this day how he got his foot
held, but being a discreet young man and
by dint of careful listening and close OBJ
preciative audience to the stories of his
betters, he was at first suffered to remain
and then welcomed The members Of the
Goodly Company are men whose occupa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05
The Transfer Of Three Organizations
Has Been Ordered.
4 THIRD SEPARATE COMPANY
Exception Takento an Army Off,
GERS Criticism.
NEW ARMORY SUGGESTIONS

General orders, No. I, from headquarters
of the District of Columbia National Guard
which have just been prepared, provide for
many important changes. Company A,
fifth battalion, Is detached from that or
ganization and its designation changed to
the third separate company. Future enlist
ments in this company will be confined:
To men who served In the United States
army, the navy or marine corps during the
war of the rebellion and were honorably
discharged.
To men who have served In and have
been honorably discharged frcm the United
States army, navy or marine corps since
1865.
To men who have served six years honor
ably In the National Guard of the District
of Columbia.
The designation of company c. fifth bat
talon. Is changed to company A.
Company b, second battalion. is trans
ferred to the third battalion and its desig-
nation changed to company A.
Company ID, second battalion, Is trans
ferred to the third battalion, without
change of designation.
A standing council of administration, to
consist of the commanding officer OF the
first regiment, the commanding officer or
the second regiment and the quartermaster
general, is established to control the re-
ceipts and disbursements of the brigade
fund" The Junior member VIII record the
proceedings. which will be signed by the
president and recorded In book to be
kept for that purpose.
Capt. Fabian Columbus of company B,
fifth battalion, and First Lieut.. John L.
Eiker of the fiji st separate company, are re-
Heved from duty as members or the brl-
gade board of examination, and Capt. Ed
gar A. Shilling of company A, third bat
talton. s-d S-cco-.,Is Lieu Charles L. Ratey
OF the first separate company are detailed
as members of the board
Private Samuel I. Scott, company A. en-
gineer corps. is announced as distin-
gushed marksman.
Work on the ArmOry building.
The recent cold snap seriously interfered
with work on the new armory building
PIastering could not be proceeded with.
and 1t was so cold on the first floor that
the carpenters were compelled to desist In
their efforts toward completing the wood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05
Died for His Wife.

A distressing railroad accident occurred
on the Catawissa division of the Philadel-
phia and Reading railroad, near Ringtown.
Pa, Thursday night, by which Jacob Fish
er, a Catawissa valley farmer, was in
stantly killed and his wife fatally injured.
Fisher and his wife spent the evening
visiting friends few miles away from
their own farm. and returning they walked
along the railroad track. While crossing
bridge Fisher and his wife were run
down by an engine.
Fisher caught his wife up in his arms
and when the engine approached threw
her upon the cowcatcher. In an instant
he was struck down himself and his head
completely severed from his body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

work. Considerable wainscoting remains
to be placed In position; electric lights
must be put in, and the main entrance
completed before the structure will De
ready to be turned over to Gen. Ordway.
1t is thought that the troops will move IN
about the 18th instant, soon thereafter.
Considerable dissatisfaction was express
ed during the past week throughout the
guard over a statement to the effect that
the space set aside for gymnasium had
been partitioned off into quarters, to be
occupied by the engineer corps. This i'm
preston was erroneous. The engineers
are to be on The fourth floor. while on the
fifth will be a gymnasium and billiard
room, just above the rooms of the second
battalion.
The Rifle Gallery and Outdoor Range.
All paraphernalia and fittings for the
rifle gallery are on hand. and will be put
In position shortly. Twelve new targets
from the Rock Island arsenal are included
IN the foregoing. The capacity of the new
gallery Is double that of the old, and back
work, so far IS indoor rifle practice Is con-
cerned. will be made up in short time.
Negotiations for an outdoor range are
still pending. suitable site has been
found near Magruder station on the Balti-
more and Potomac railroad but the rate
of fare demanded by the railroad company
is far too high to be entertained, and pro-
ceedingS are at StandStiil awaiting the
action of the company ON a request for a
lower rate OF fare. Suitable ground for
ranges has also been found near Lakeland
and College stations on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad.
ArmOry.
The statement that the new armory
building will he closed each week day until
m. and all day or Sundays has not
met with enthusiastic approval among the
~ hA I'D
the subject with a Star reporter tina other
day a well-known officer said: THE clos
ing of the arrnory on week days I consider
a good step. because it will eliminate the
loafng habit prevalent with several hun
bred young men, will greatly lessen the
work Of the janitors and will do away
with opportunities for theft. But / am
strongly averse to closing the building all
day on Sundays. Many guardSmen are en-
night, and Sunday is really the only day
many officers have free to devote to COM
pany books and papers. Would 1t not be
sensible and proper to open the armory
on Sundays, say, from 10 o'clock in the
morning until o'clock or o'clock in the
afternoon?'
To Guard the New Structure.
The same officer also suggested that
after tho brigade moved into the new
armory guard be placed at the main
entrance throughout each evening. Guard
mount could he gone through with nightly,
and as a majority Of the citizen soldiers
are far from expert as to this ceremony,
the scheme would prove of great advan-
tage. The plan in question, 1t Is said, is
followed at al the big armorieS through
out the country. 1t is also an establish
ed custom for military courtesy to pre-
vail indoor at all times. and enlisted men
salute commissioned officers whether in
uniform or civilian attire.
Transfer of Company A, Fifth Batta-
lion.
The most important transfer, 1t is
thought. provided for in general orders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

commanded them to heave to- They refused
to obey this order, whereupon l called three
OF my men, and we sprang down onto her
deck. The crew met us with with Delaying
pins in hands and fight in their eyes, but
the sight of three pistols showed into their
faces soon brought them to terms. The
schooner was hove to and searched. re-
sulting in the finding Of six bales of silk
slowed away in the after hold under a lot
of old tarpaulins'
The Man Addressed arises. knocks the
ashes out Of his pipe. looks in his glass to
see that nothing remains: the Goodly Com
pany does likewise, end all file out Of the
room with the Writer Lad bringing up the
rear. 1t is half-past five. dinner is await
ing, and after laying silver quarter on
the counter each man departs for home,
the Canny Scot tossing him q grim but
friendly rod as he passes out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

anu Il SIP OF q moon
came out, shedding a
pale light over the
waters. We saw the
schooner on the star
board bow about 800
yards in the lead.
They saw US at the
same time, for they
Immediately clapped
on more sail and held
on. It was soon evil
dent, however, that
the sloop was the
faster sailer of the
two, and an hour
later we ran along
side the schooner and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

tons close at 4
o'clock in the after
noon and they start
for home, stopping
invariably at the
Canny Scots for a
toddy and g. bit OF
gossip. They meet in
the little back room.
dropping in one by
one, but so promptly
that invariably at
twenty-five minutes
past i the Canny
Scot lights the wick
under the hot-water
kettle and begins his
preparations for the
,,,aE;po of his own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

caS1Onally II happens
that a deniZen of the
new world finds his
W a y by accident
there, and with a
full-back coat, creas-
ed trousers, t an
gloves a n d cane
poised accurately at
an angle Of forty-five
degrees, with handle
downward, puts him
self in contrast with
the surroundings, like
a gilded, fragile par
lor chair beside q
mahogany dresser.
H. Sc carx,aI hy thu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

0brnferS inf, d8e ffffs se8ooc
master Of aooertstns). saps:
II Is Claimed for f9e eoas4tngton
Star, ano pro8a8fp fraf6fuffp
efaimeo. tBof no of8er newspapee
IN f8e country goes into 90 large
a percentage Of a1 f8e 8oases
ntf9tn a RADIUS Of fpenfp mites
from t8e office Of publication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05
An Ohio Asylum Burned.

One wing of the State Asylum for Imbe
Giles, containing dormitorles for 200 boys.
at Columbus. Ohio. was burned last night.
At the time the inmates were at supper in
another building. and there was no loss Of
life.
The 1000 inmates were kept under per-
feet control. and none escaped. Loss, $780,
900. One Of the pupils is thought to have
started the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05
Plenty of 1t.
From Life.

II there Is no race for the Americas cup
next season the New York Yacht Club and
the Royal Yacht Squadron evidently intend
that 1t shall not be for lack of wind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

1T is known that Joe Jefferson poses as
something of an artist himself. as well as
collector Of pictures. but he evidently
desn't rank high in Boston as painter,
whatever the hub may think of him as an
actor. At recent sale in that city of the
effects Of the late William Warren, who
was Boston's favorite comedian, several
water colors painted by Jefferson. and pre-
sented by him to his brother actor, sold
for the absurdly low price Of a dollar
apiece! Boston doubtless thinks that q
shoemaker should stick to his last"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

Another woman artist has received the
red ribbon of the French Legion Of Honor
for her Attachments az a painter. This
time 1t is Madame Demont-Rreton, daugh-
ter Of Jules Breton, the celebrated painter.
herfts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

The January number Of the Art Inter-
change has an illustrated article on the
lockwood Pottery. at Cincinnati, which, 1t
will be remembered. was founded by Mrs.
Storer. wife of the representative in Con-
gress from that city. The text and illustra-
tons Of the article are alike interesting,
but what makes the paper especially valu-
the principal decorators employed in the
factory, with fac-similes of the respective
monograms or ciphers with which their
works are signed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05
ART NOTES.

Mr.. v. g. Fischer has prepared for .
series OF individual exhibitions. embracing
works by leading American and foreign
artists. The first exhibition will be opened
by Mr.. Childe Hassam, president Of the
New York Water Color Club. for which in
vitations have just been sent ont Mr..
Richard N. Brooke the well-known WASH
ington artist, will follow.
As an evidence that times are improv-
ing somewhat in New York the fact is
cited that at the fall exhibition of the
Academy Of Design some sixteen paintings
have already been sold, producing nearly
s., 500, whereas only five canvases were dis
posed Of in the same period Of last years
exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05

1t must be a matter OF regret to every
one interested in the subject Of art at the
national capital that Mr.. Hovenden. the
distinguished artist, who had a studio here
last winter, has been obliged to give up the
idea Of permanently residing in Washing
ton on account of his inability to find
suitable accommodations anywhere in the
city. Clearly one of the things most needed
here is a spacious and properly planned
studio building, and the person or syndi-
cate that supplies it will not only confer a
benefit on the public, but find a profitable
investment for the capital required,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-15

Gospel temperance meeting at W. G. T
| U. headquarters, Sunday, at 2. I5 p. NJ.
Y. M C. A.: Regular gospel service at
o'clock P. NJ led by j. ID. MARI with O
baud of Christian workers from Gardi
ner.
st. BarnalMs' Chapel, Bangor Street
FRS. Sunday after Trinity (June 16.
Sunday school at 2.45 O'Clock p. NJ
evening prayer and sermon Mt 3. 80 O'Clock
z. NJ.
Free Baptist Church: Worship and
sermon at 1875 A. M. Billie school at
~ NJ. Junior A. f. C. f. meeting at
8 80; A. +. c. K. meeting at 6.45; PEG
pies meeting at 7.30.
First Baptist Church: Morning wor.
ship with sermon by Rev. G. A. Towne
of Auburn, In exchange with the pastor.
Sunday school and Young Peoples and
evening services as usual.
Tomorrow will be Children g day au the
Unitarian church. There will be carol
service, with Rotations by the children.
and short talk by the pastor Three
little ones will be chrlstened. The morn
ing Offering will be devoted to the Sunday
school.
Green Street Church (Mcthodist Episco-
pail: Public worship with sermon by
the pastor, Rev. G. S. Cummings, at
10 80 A. NJ. The sermon will be prelimi-
nary to Children's day, which will be OBJ
served by us in one week. Sunday school
at noon. League meeting at $50 p. NJ.
No evening services.
Christian Science services will be held
at No. Summer street. Sunday morning
at 10 80. Reading OF Bible and Science
and Health, with reference from Christian
Science Quarterly. Also Friday evenings,
same place, 7.30, for inquiry and testi-
monials as to benefits received from
Christian Science.
Winthrop Street Universalist Church
Children's Sunday; at 10. 30 A. NJ sing
ing and recitations by the Sunday school
A short talk to the children by the pastor
followed by the baptism Of children. In
the evening at 7.i5 sermon before the
graduating class of the Cony High
school, by Mr.. Hayden.
Congregational Church: 10 80 morn.
ing worship with sermon by pastor and
baptism Of children IL NJ, Sunday school;
4 p NJ, Junior Endeavor; 40, concert
by Sunday school In observance Of chill
dren's day The Y. p. s. G. E. meeting
and the evening service will be omitted
to allow all who are interested to attend
the baccalaureate exercises at tie Univer-
salist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-15

There is one man in this city with
whom the habit of going to law will not
likely become chronic. lis name is Louis
Tondeau, and he got into fight with J.
LeClair, and not being pleased with the
results of the mill" reported the case
to the police Recorder Goddard found
that Tondeau of the two was the more
blameable and made the fines of the two
equal. 1t is understood that he intended
to make Tondeau's fine the greater but
the fellows ornate black eye appealed to
the courts compassion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-15

Offer extraordinary. Material for
elegant silk waists for little money. A
jobber closed out his entire stock Of
crepon silks to Buckley e Goodrich at a
figure SO low they concluded to offer their
customers the benefit of the sale and close
them out quickly. The price Is 25
cents per yard. being just half the usual
retail price These silks are in great
variety of colors, 12 different shades
tTbis sale will be continued IL not closed
out today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-15

One dollar leghorn hats today sc
cents; rs cent shade hats for elderly lad
les, 80 cents: one odd lot hats sold last
season as high as 81 90 and 80 cents, to-
day 25 cents each, all at Miss Eta
Hanson's over New Age office.