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Evening star., 1899-02-10
CHINAMAN's NEW YEAR.
The Season of Rest and Recreation
Began Yesterday.

The Chinese new year began yesterday,
being celebrated by the Mongolians of the
city with feasting and an exchange OF
calls. Greetings of the season were to be
heard at every meeting of two or more Of
the race To the American the tumble of
language sgnified nothing, but it was in
Chinese the heartiest of best wishes for q
prosperous twelve-month. This is the one
holiday season most dear to the heart of
the Chinaman. The almond eye knows no
Christmas no Fourth of July, no Decoration
day. Labor day. nor Thanksgiving day. His
holiday calendar is extremely short. To
make up for this lack of numbers, the
"chinks' spread their new years celebra-
ton over period of two weeks, during
which time no work is done. In America
the season of celebration is one week, the
INDUSTRIOUS laundryman being unwilling to
sacrifice his business for a longer term.
The Chinese restaurants of the city have
been closed for the weak. This is true Of
the real Chinese eating houses, and not to
the American encroachments upon the ter
ritory OF chop suey'' and "yetomee. a
number of which have sprung up during
the past year. The celestial is an epicure
and a cormorant, believing that there is
nothing in the world too good to eat. They
indulge their appetiteS accordingly through
out the year. but a. this season extra
dishes are made up for the feasts-mys-
teriouS dish5s, the ingredients of which are
hioWH only 10 the expert chinese COOKS.
Gathered around the hoSpitable boards of
their alrnond-eyed friends the Chinese resi-
dents make merry and give every indica-
ton of huge enjoyment. They visit from
one Laundry to another. and at the mer-
chandiSe stores, leaving their red-paper
cards. Tributes ere paid to the loss and
many ancient customs ara observed during
the season.
The only atmosphere of Chinatown in
Washington is between Sd and AZ streets
environment is not marked enough to at
tract especifl notice from the stranger
The new years celebration is carried out
on a small scale, therefore. In larger cities
Where the Chinese colony is greater in eX-
tent. the celebration is very much in evil
aence In the emperor's land there will be
nigh 1inks' for fortnight. Fireworks
VIII be burr ed with recklassness. Every
thlng Will tell of the holiday season, the
Two weeks siesta in the busy year Of the
ChiDaman.
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National Farmers' Alliance.

The National Farmers Alliance and In
dustrial Union has just completed a two
days session here, during which many
questions of interest were discussed. The
meeting adopted a platform reaffirmng the
demands made at former gatherings, and
in addition made plea for ths extension
of the rural free delivery postal service
officers were elected as follows: President,
j. c. WIlborn, Old Point, s. c.; vice presl-
dsnt, J. j. Miller, Waynesboro', Pa; secre-
tary-treasurer, A. b. Welch, Victor, N Y;
executive committee, John Breiney, juno
ton. w. Va; =. w. Gravit, Mandana, N
Y; d. p. Duncan, Columbia, s. c., and W.
A. Gardner, Andrews Settlement, Pa.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
The Damrosch Society.

The Damrosch Society is perfecting ar
fangements for the second of the series of
entertainments announced for the season.
This will be concert at the Universalist
Church on March 2, on which occasion the
society will have rather a larger share in
the program than usual, though some of the
best of local talent will assist.
The associate membership feature is max
ing satisfactory progress. Al a recent meet
ing of the board of governors the follow
ing were elected under this class: Mrs. Har-
riet H. Mills, Misses Ethel Norment and
NJ E. deROnceray, Messrs. W. H. Bayly,
S. s. EdmonsJon, Edwin A. Hill, W. 5.
Jackson, Joseph r. johnson, Fred n. Ken
dali, ". w. Karr, Wm. Bruce King. Stasius
Meade, H NJ Paul, Thomas r. Riley, Sam'l
Ross. John r Shields, Fred l.. Siddons,
Thomas E. Waggaman, B. H. Warner J.
NJ Witherow. A. e. Narela
Other applications are awaiting attention
az another meeting. Information can be
obtained by addressing the secretary of the
society al No. 1224 + street northwest.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
AN ALLEGED ASSAULT
Mrs. Virgie Webb Accused of Threatening
Lives of Two Men.
Difficulty Over an Enlarged Picture
Settled in Police Court The
Defendant Acquitted.

Mrs. Virgie Webb, who keeps a small
store at No. 1895 Riley's court southwest.
was called upon by Frank S. Stern and
co red man named Robert Fields a few
days ago on business in relation to a pic
ture. Their presence proved to be unde-
sirable, and they were ordered out. Mrs.
Webb thought they did not move fast
enough and she got her revolver. This had
the desired effect and the men departed.
Stern, thinking the treatment he received
was not of the proper character, swore out
a warrant for the woman for alleged as
sault and the case was heard in Judge
Scotts court today. The statement of
Stern was that Mrs. Webb gave an ent
of the Manhattan Art Studio, at 6O4 f
street northwest, a picture to be enla. ged.
with the enlarged picture a frame wa de-
iivered, but the original tintype furnished
by Mrs. Webb was not returned. A few
days ago Stern and his colored assistant
called at Mrs. Webb's store to make a col
lection. For no cause whatever, he told
Judge Scott, Mrs. Webb drew the revolver
on them.
Mrs. Webb admitted that she drew the
revolver in the defense of her home and
herself but said it did not become neces-
sary to use it. Her explanation of the
transaction was that an agent of the COM
pany called at her store and wanted an
order to enlarge picture She told the
man Sne wanted no work done, but ne 1nal-
ly talked her into having her fathers pic
ture enlarged. Her father, she said, is
dead, and she only had the one picture of
him. For this reason she did not want to
part with it, but finally consented to sur
render 1t as the agent declared he would
return it to her.
Nothing to Pay.
The agent. she said, told her she would
have to pay nothing for the picture nor
would she even have to pay for a frame.
He told her she could use frame she al
ready had In the course of several days
the enlarged picture was delivered and with
1t was a frame for which a charge of 81
was made. Wanting to get the tintype Of
her deceased father she consented to pay
for the frame She did this, she said, only
because of promise that the tintype would
be returned.
On the occasion of the alleged assault, she
said. Stern and the colored man called but
did not bring the tintype. Without this she
would not pay the charge made, and LIE
men threatened to carry off the enlarged
picture and frame. During the time they
We're in there, she said, she made several
requests that they leave, for without the
return of the original picture she refused to
deal with them. She finally ordered them
out. The colored man, she said. was about
to put his hand on her, and she drew her
revolver and drove both of them out. Mrs.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

Policeman Doyle of the first precinct was
last night summoned to a saloon on E
street upon report that a man had drop
ped dead. When he reached there he found
an elderly man named Bryan G. Daniels
lying on the floor.
He was dead drunk" the officer told
Judge kimball this morning, when Daniels
was called upon to answer a charge of va
grancy.
Daniels face was badly scratched and
SCARED, the result of fall on the ice ear
lier in the week. Judge Kimball told him
his painful experience ought to have taught
MN lesson and made him let liquor alone
A penalty of $40 or sixty days was imposed.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
West End market, heated by steam.-Ad
Security or Imprisonment,

Joseph Mcdonald, a young man who said
he had recently served in the army, was in
the dock Of Judge Kimbalrs court this
morning charged with being vagrant and
suspicious person. Policeman Geier arrest
ed him because he saw him at the front
doors Of houses. Subsequent investigation
OF the mans conduct showed that he had
asked for money.
When did you get out of the work.
house?" the court asked.
I've never been there" the prisoner an
swered.
when were you in court last?"
About a month ago. l was arrested on
suspicion. but was released"
Detective Horne and Special Officer Miles
were in court and told what they knew Of
the defendant.
The court decided he should give security
in the sum Of SO. or go down for sixty
days.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at 9:3O a m.
SteS--er Wakefield for Colonial Beac-- and
river landings at . am.
Tra--s leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from am. to
PM
Trains leave 13lA street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly frC-n 10
a. m. 10 pm
Cars leave Aqueduct briIge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every talf hour from $3.50
am. to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aquc -uct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
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WEEK. WEEK Seats Today, HFGTTan FGlGrs.
JULIA ARTHUR.

Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday and Matinee
Saturday, a LADY OF QUALITY; Wednesday, AS
YOU LIKE IT; Saturday night-double biIl-PyS-
MALION AND GALATEA aud MERCEDES. feg-2t
Evening star., 1899-02-10
AMUSEMENTS.

''PARTINGOMAR." - Willard Holcomb' S
new vaudeville sketch. 'Partingomar," a
burlesque on a Shakespearean play, was
put on at the Grand Opera House yester-
day by Benson H. Pierce and Minnie Bow
en-, scoring distinct hit. Following, as it
does, on the program Robert Downing S
work in 'Ingomar," the burlesque is dou-
bly, appreciated, its fine points of humor
standing out in contrast and showing to
fine advantage the authors keen ideas of
the ridiculous. Minnie Bowens coon songs
and Mr.. Pierce's al-round good work make
the sketch go with rush.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
PATRIOTS IN SOCIAL SESSION.
Sons of Revolution Entertain at the
Wellington.

Sons of Revolution Entertain at the
Wellington.
The local Society of the Sons of the Rev
oluton extended the olive branch of peace
and other good cheer to number of guests
from the Sons of the American Revolution
and others at the Wellington Hotel last
night. 1t was an informal entertainment
of the local society," at which Maj. Green
Clay Goodloe presided. and, with Secretary
Charles l.. Gurley5 extended a hearty well
come to the visitors. Among the invited
guests were a number from the Baltimore
society.
After buffet lunch Rev. Wallace Rad
cliffe delivered a patriotic address. in which
he reviewed the work accomplished by the
ancestors of the society, and pointed out
that patriotism was at az great a premium
today as it was in '76. DR.. Radcliffe is a
strong advocate of what is ordinarily
termed expansion. He explained at length
his conception of the term, understanding
1t to mean the advancement of civilization
as the Anglo-Saxon perceives it.
Frank w. Hackett responded to numerous
calls for speech in which he followed the
line of argument outlined by Dr. Radcliffe.
DR.. Marcus Benjamin talked to the guests
on art.
Gurley. William Hall Harris of Baltimore.
assistant secretary of the general society;
II. Oliver thompson registrar of the Mary
land society; " BoWdley Wilson of Balti
were read from Gen. Joe Wheeler. ex-Gov.
John Lee Carroll of Maryland. DR.. f. NJ.
Gallaudet, president of the local society.
and James NJ. Montgomery of New York,
The invited geusts Were: Rev. Wallace
Radcliffe, ID; Gen. Thos NJ Vincent
Mr.. P. NJ. Darlington. Mr.. E. NJ. Padelford
DR.. Marcus Benjamin, Ph.D., Mr.. Wm H.
Pearce.
Among others who were present were:
Major Green Clay Goodloe, president: Mr.
A. X. Paris, vice president; Mr. Charles
L. Gurley, secretary; Mr.. B. 3. Wilson,
treasurer, of the District of Columbia So
kins, DIR. H. L. E. Johnson, Dr. Hender-
son, Mr.. Bulkley, Mr.. Keech, Gen. Batchel-
der, DIR. Muncaster. Messrs. Talcott, Black
ford, Speed Smith, Hackett, Davis Sample
Blagden, Clephane. MetcaIf Bernard Green,
DIR. Wyman.
The committee in charge of the arrange
ments were A. X. Paris, c. L. Gurley and
N. Munroe Hopkins.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
tsGrenfer America ~

Full information about the new Pacific
possessions Cf the United States. A hand
some booklet just out-mOst complete pub
hcation yet issued. Beautifully illustrated
of exports and imports
possibilities of Oriental trade-merchant
Liarine CI the world and other interesting
Information. All for 2-cent stamp. F. l.
Whitney. General Passenger Agent Great
Northern Ry., ST. Paul.-Advt
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Demands for Assistance

The demands for assistance from the
needy ones of the city having been very
great the past week the Legion of Loyal
Women request contributions from the pub
lie to assist in meeting the wants of the
needy ones Clothing, especially for chill
dren, Is required, as we'll as provisions of
all kinds. Any contributions will be thank
fully received at headquarters, 4I9 10th
street, which will be open on and after
Saturday, February II, from 9 am. to
p.m-
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Another Cold Naye

Colder than ever, but you will find II nice
and comfortable at the new West End mar
ket. 22d and streets. Seventy dealers, in
Guiding John R. Kelly. John H. Buscher,
William f. Hunt. j. Reyer, II. Young, VIM
Miller, c. lngers Sons. Kamenerer & Co,
James F. Oyster. D VIM. Oyster, MoreIand
& Co. and many others. Remember, this
market is steam heated every day f street
cars pass the door. Car tickets free to pur-
chasers of one dollar or more at any one
stand -Adyt 49,
Evening star., 1899-02-10

Under the leadership of Francis ]. Wood
man, the noble grand of Friendship Lodge,
No II, l. o. o. F., series of interesting
entertainments are being held at the regu-
lar sessions of the lodge each Wednesday
evening. At the last members were enter
tanned by Judge Anson S. Taylor with hu-
morous and patriotic readings and by r.
II. Leathers of Covenant Lodge, No l3.
with an instrumental SOLO 1t is under
stood that quite an elaborate program will
be presented at the next meeting
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Divided with Hi. Fr,cna..

An elderly rran named William r. Cor
man got arrested yesterday while engaged
in charitable work. The old man, It was
charged. called at private houses and bsa-
ged feed. Having more than enough to
satisfy his own hunger, he provided fer a
number OF his unfertunata friends. Heggins
was the ehargs upon which the old man
ttts morning. A sentence of sixty days on
the farm was imposed, ''
Evening star., 1899-02-10
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"On the Wabash"
Bijou-Vaudeville.
Columbia Theater-"'The Turtle"
Grand Opera House-Refined vaudeville.
Kernau's Lyceum TheFer - Dainty
Duchess
Lafayette Square-'The Last Chapter.
National Theater-"The Little Minister.
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle Of
Gettysburg.
Odd Fellows Hall. 1th street between ID
and - streets-Entertainment and dance
1312-131s New York avenue-The halls of
the ancients.
Willard Hall-Exhibition of Improved
American Biograph.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Amphton Glee CIuh.

The concert and reception given by the
Amphion Glee Club and Hofrman's orehes-
ira at the q. A. r. Hall Wednesday even
ing was attended by more than 500 people
The concert program was we'll rendered,
and the orchestra furnished music during
the reception. ]. Henry Lewis was the
manager.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Another Large Real Estate Deal.

the oxford Hotel from Theodore J. Mayer
to Thomas F. Walsh of Ouray. Col, was
fled for record yesterday. The price paid
was s12o.OOO Mr.. Walsh is one of the most
extensive mine operators in the west, and
has also purchased an elegant residence on
Washington Heights. The transaction was
made by Messrs. Danenhower & Wicker
sham of l416 New York avenue. Mr. Wick
ershan1. who is also western man. has
been associated with Mr.. Walsh for great
many years and has recently removed HIS
family to this city.-Advt
Evening star., 1899-02-10
West End market.heated by steam.-At
Order of Golden Cro.s

Mt Vernon Commandery. United Order
Golden Cross. held its regular meeting
Monday evening. There was a good at
tendance. Past Noble Commander T. A,
stier was present and made an address
under the good of the order. Remarks were
also made by Sir Knights Bradford. ysn-
able. Harrison. Pearson and Fowler and
MISS cara Nelson. The commandery was
also entertained with several selectIor~ h.,
the Mount Vernon choir.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Slight Fire.

Fire was discovered at 4:O5 o'clock this
morning in the basement of No. 500 18th
street northwest. occupied by employees of
the Hotel Raleigh. The damage to the
property and furniture amounted to about
$3.50, of which SO was for lot of tools
belonging to William Fistold, carpenter.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Mental StaSnation,

Dependency, nervousness. are readily sus-
ceptible to the mild influence of Malt Nu-
trIne. the superb tonic 1t is made by the
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn, which fact
guarantees its merit.-Advt
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Butter Worthy of Its Name

The 5-Ib- boxes of fancy Elgin creamery
butter at S1.4O has increased Jas. F. OYSTER
butter business wonderfully. Try an order
and see why. 9th and Pa. ave. and all mkts
advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
s1..s to baltimore and

F1.-O To uEftsEHUrU uHU fteturn
Via B. and o. Saturday and Sunday, geb.
II and II. good for return until following
Monday. Tickets good on all trains except
Royal Limited.-Adyt
Evening star., 1899-02-10

Attend sale of clothing, gents FURNISH,
ln4s. ehiidrsn's clothing, &c., at Tanzsr's :
900 7th street northwest, commencing Sat
urday, 10 a.m.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

DELICIOUS DESSERTS FOR SUNDAY
All kinds of toothsome small and large
Cakes, Pies and Fancy Pastry-freshly
baked and delivered at any time. Old-fash-
Toned Mince Pies-rich and inviting-large
ones, Doc. Kraffts Bakery. 18th st. & Pa. av.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
GUIDES Floral Designs

are superior in style and material Tele-
phone your order. Phone 969. 1924 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Visit the Niagara Falls Ice Bridge
and Palace
Via Pennsylyania

Via Pennsylvania Railroad
Tickets on sale for 80 a. m train from
9Th street station Saturday. February ii.
good TO return until Monday, February IL
inclusive. $l1.20 for the round trip.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
WHY BUY TOUGH BEEF

when you can get choice, tender roasts
and steaks at same prices? Lamb and Veal
also. ]. III. BUSCHER, 539-41 Center mar
ket and West End mkt, 22d and P.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Drop Postal or Phone 12s5
Series of Entertainments.

for your butter. 5-lbs Matchless Creamery.
81 Lac. d. VIM. Oyster. stall $40 Center mkt.
advertisement
Evening star., 1899-02-10

s12S TO Balfimore and Return Sf .2S
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Tickets on sale Saturday and sunday
February IL and II, good TO return until
Monday. February Is. Ali trains excspt
Congressional Limited.--Advf.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
! l Was
) Completely
: Helpless p
: With
: Rheumatism

7 Could not move, the least bit of
{ a jar would make me shout with
! pain. | was afraid | should be
: a cripple for life, as prescrip-
I tons did me no good. Finally
3 | sent for a bottle of Hoods
4 Sarsaparilla which helped ME
/ much and two bottles more put
I me on my feet so that | could
|, walk without crutches. was
2 soon well enough to work on
b my farm" w. II. RHOADS.
Y Windham, VT.
2 Hoods SarsaparilIa is pre-
7 pared only by c. I. Hood & Co,
& Lowell, Mass, Sold by all deal
ers. Price, ST.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

All Heating Stoves at cost.
A. EBERLY'S SONS, 71S Ith st. NV.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
KENNY'S

FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL.
PURE SUGARS SOLD AT COST.
c. d. kENNY'S CITY STORES.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb. New York Roast Beef, Del
monico Steak, go to John r. Kelly, West
End Mkt. 22d & p. Corned Beef speciality
Evening star., 1899-02-10

Large collection Of bamboo furniture to
De sold at Sloan's, 1407 g ST. n.w tomor-
row at 10 a am.-Adyt
Evening star., 1899-02-10

Gas Heating Stoves, s1.25; Oil Heaters,
81 10. c. A. Muddiman & Co, 18th and G.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
West End market. heated bv steam

Inc District Commissioners have acc,nt-
ed me resignation Of c. J. Gilbert as an
additional private of the police force and
nave appointed as additional privates Hem
ry & Wannel. for duty at the Lyceum The
ater. and Charles A Keefe. for duty with
the health office
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Report True in Part,

Thousands of car tickets given away
West End market, 22d and P streets.-Advt.
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Incorporated Unity Club.

West End market, 22d and P streets
heated by steam; free car tickets.-Advt.
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Webb said she was alone at the time her
husband not being at home.

Judge scott, Commenting on The case.
saio he Knew something of the system of
selling pictures. but. Of course. he did not
Know personally. just how this transaction
was carried on He knew that the Keeping
oaeh Oh pictures that people would not part
MI wlth tor money consideration is a part of
We We seheme OF some operators. These men.
,,ea nne Ju9se SAID, went there when Mrs. Webb
was alone and got into the itf1cuity Tbe
!Sese could not find from the testimony
thst MRS. Webb had done anything wrong
and, therefore. acquitted her.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Chocolate Day.

Chocolate Day.
Chocolate Day.
Special for Saturday. We will fix up 500
LIB. boxes of our best 60c. Chocolates at
35| per 10. box. Sheetz, 10th and f s,s
Evening star., 1899-02-10
West End market, heated by steam.-Advt

A steam engineers license of the second
class has been granted by the District Com
mssioners to George R. Herbert, and one
of the third class > e. F. Bryant
Evening star., 1899-02-10
E. Y. Co. The Store of Quality.
Appetizing BLUE Label
SOmDS served free.

Please consider this a per-
sonal invitation to drop in
and try thel famous Blue
Label Soups which we are
serving free all this week. We
want to have you know how
good they sreally are-a taste
will give an idea.
All the skill known to
cooking is brought to bear in
their making-aided by choic-
est ingredients possible to get.
Any way you look at it you'll
find them most desirable.
More econon1ical-labor saw
ing-better soup-than if you
worried over the making
yourself.
Elphor1zo Youngs Co.,
Whelesals aud Retail Groeers.
d2a ati St het n or,d r Cto
Evening star., 1899-02-10
DOVE BRAND HAMS

are cured to suit the taste of every one
d. o. V. E. branded on the skin. Sold in all
markets and noted market stores.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

Ice Skates Half Price.
25c. up. Barber & Ross. cor. 18th and G SITS.
Advertisement.