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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
Third PurIyfSIn.

OF all the disclosures made by the Off
ciaI returns in the recent election, the
most interesting, perhaps. is the proper
tionally small vote polled by the so-called
independent parties. Not since 1872 has
a national election been so little in
fuenced by these outside movements, and
It is probable that the new century viii
see the disease practically stamped out
While there may be sporadic outbreaks IN
the future, it is extremely doubtful If
they VIII contain much cause for alarm.
The subsistence of PopuIism into a small
but still noisy coterie, the disappearance
OF the Geld Democrats, the dcspairing eff
forts of the ntI-IrnperiaIists to Eomi-
nate separate ticket, all herald the end
OF q political phase that has been as
unique as it has been useless The Pro
hihitfonists alone, with liquor as the
sole ISSUE profess to derive comfort
from the result OF contest in which they
weIe not even a factor.
While the passing of the third party
movement may be attributed IN the con-
crete. 10 The futility OF opposition to the
TWO great parties, IL IS in the abstract an
unconscious recognition Of a fundamental
principle. There are tEo-and only two
economic forces which attend the devel-
opment Of the body polite. One is radi-
cal; the other conservative. If the for
mer moves too rapidly IL IS checked by
the other, and healthy progress is the
result. To put 1t another way. one is
centrifugal and the other centripetaI. and
their perpetual conflict tends to produce
symmetry. If the operation of these two
forces is disturbed by OUTSIDE influences
a third force is born. Party names may
change, new issues may. spring I'D. arose
he passions of the people and in turn be
orgotten, but the two basic forces viii
ontinue the battle in another form
Third psrtyism Al its best is but dis
Jurbing factor in national politics. So
long as men think and have varying opin-
ions unanimity IS inn ossibie. and ma
+ority alone can fairly represent the pop
lar viii. Yet with an active Independent
movement abroad, based upon some al
Turing, but evanescent issue. enough
sotes may be attracted to enable a strong
minority to win an undeserFed and unde-
irable victory.
II may nc Grained tnat the party which
you'd win in three-cornered fight would
9e victorious with but one opponent, but
szperienee has proven the falsity of this
,-sertion- One party, and the weaker one,
ay have a tenacious following not easily
attracted by a fad in Falitics. As US
nal thing the conservative element pre-
serves its party alignment better than its
rival. The Republicans have often styled
themselves the party OF progress, and it
Is trie that Democratic victories of late
have been the result of a fear that Re
publican progress was whirling the nation
on yhe rocks of disaster.
When the wave OF Populism swept over
the West decade ago. it did greater harm
to The Republican party than il did to
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

the Democracy. IN 1890 Nebraska elected
Democratic Governor. yet who viii
claim that he would have been chosen
had his sole opponent been a Republican
In 1882 James B. Weaver polIed over q
million votes as the Populist candidate
for President. His strength came from
sections of the country previously Re-
publican, and made certain Cieveland's
election for second time
The worst thing about third partyism is
its narrowness. Therein also lies its
weakness. It has its origin in some hobby
which is urged by its votaries to the ex-
clusion Of all other questions. There are
times when the issue thus promulgated
would, IL subordinated to its proper place,
result IN good. Too often. however. it
is held so close to the eye as to obscure
the political vision Of its supporters. It
then becomes full fedged hobby with 4
fanatical following, and as such is danger
Gus to the welfare of the people All such
movements are bound to be ephemeral, and
never more than disturbing influence;
for q party founded on one narrow po-
coed
Third partyism is but fad of the dying
century During the last forty years
there has sprung up a class of profess
sional reformers, and political scavengers.
who. like yultures. are continually soar
ing in the clouds with their eyes fixed be-
low in the hope of finding carrion about
which they may noisily flap their wings.
Frequently they are in too great a hurry
to wait for the death of their victim, as
we'll behaved vuftures should. They for
get that political parties do not create is
sues, but meet them when they arise
They forget that the plant forced in the
dollhouse eff their theorizing may not
thrive when exposed to the rude blasts OF
public opinion. They forget that when a
great question demands settlement by the
people. the two great forces. radiealism
and conservatism, viii be compelled to
take sides and force the majority to de-
eide.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
COMING TO THE THEATRES.
The CoIun.bia-.eThe Belle OF Bo


hemfa.D
''The Belle of Bohemia which win be
seen at the Columbia for six nights be-
ginning next Monday evening, is the lat
est of George ". Lederer's long series of
musical comedies produced at the New
York Casino. which popular establishment
the play vacated for London novelty
previously contracted for at that house.
Messrs. Harry B. Smith and Ludwig
Highlander are the literary and musical
sponsors for the new Belle" whose
metropolitan debut proved 1t appears.
most successful from every viewpoint.
The management is sending the piece en-
tour with its entire cast, chorus and bal
let, together with the scenic accessories,
intact.
Sam Bernard and his brother Dick are
the comedians of the production. while
Miss Sadie Kirby sustains the title role.
To these names are AIDED those of Miss
Marie Dainton, from the London stage;
Miss Irene Bentley, a Casino favorite:
Miss Trixie Friganza, another attractive
comedienne of the same establishment;
Miss Lillian Madison, Miss Lolita Faust,
Miss Anna Laugnlin, Miss Olga La Verde,
Miss Ruby. and Miss Gertrude Cook.
A feature of the entertainment % a
beyy of matinee girls and their idol. the
latter supposed to be an actor OF the ultra
Piecadilly sentimental school, neatly
caricatured by Paul f. Nicholson, jr.
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Ctrcu1ation statement.
The pekin agreement.


Probably warned by the severity of for
eign criticism. the Administration has
consented 10 accept the terms of an
agreement, reached by The ENJOYS in
Pekin after receiving instructions from
their several governments, which do not
differ materially from those that Mr.. Nc
kinley refused 10 consider a couple of
weeks ago.
It is true that the new protocol makes
some concession TO the Russo American
plea for reduced punishments and in
demnity, but other features to which the
Administration has strongly objected are
retained. These are. principally. prohibit
ton of the importation Of firearms and
munitions of war. destruction of the
forts on the Pei-ho between Taku and
Pekin. and en- the coast OF Pe-Chi-Li,
permanent legation guards, and militia
~ occupation of strategic points between
Pekin and Taku.
Whatever may have been the motive
which actUated The Administration in
consenting to this programme, the major
ity Of thinking people VIII approve the
act. All OF the measures above mentioned
the Chinese, who appear mentally inca
pable Of good faith. For years to come
it is highly desirable that they should
have a constant reminder of their past
folly in the presence OF European troops
IL Pekir, occupying legation fortresses.
and holding the railway line to the coasts
The prohibition against the introduction
OF firearms and munitions Of war Will be
a hard blow to American arms manu-
facturers, and che which Mr. Mckinley
has struggled desperately to avert. But
he could hardly be expected TO get his
Nay in the matter against the policy and
public conscience Of all other civilized
States It is thoroughly believed in the
Old World that the only hope of prevent
ing China from becoming indeed yellow
peril 10 Europe, and even to the Western
Hemisphere, lies in restricting Chinese
opportunity for gaining possession of mod
ern arms and learning how to use then
as effectively as they are used by the civ,
iliZed armies As far as possible the Chi
nese Government should be disarmed and
its plants for the manufacture of militar!
weapons destroyed. We are ry-for oul
native rifle and artillery interests. Per
haps they still may be able to do nice
trade with China in a contraband way;
but the worlds verdict is that it is unwisC
20 put a razor into The hands of maniac
and The gun trade Will have TO go.
The Administration, in joining in the
latest Pekin protocol, has done the frs
sensible thing in the history Of its per
souaIly conducted waggle-wobble cut ant
Bcuttle adventure in and out OF the Flow
cry Kingdom
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
The Grand-The Behman show.

In the Behmau show. which will make its
appearance at Chase's New Grand next
week. Manager Chase offers to Washing
ton what has everywhere been declared
an ideal vaudeville organization Since
It's run at Chase's last season to stand
g-room-only houses. the Behman show.
while retaining the most popular of its
features. has many new people and new
acts this year. al on the old familiar
principles of 1.-The best only"
The leading feature and the chief fun
makers Of the company are the Four
Cohans, among the most popular fam
lily. of comedy entertainers of the day
Their work is always original and in the
sketch they viii show here for the first
time, Money to Burn" il is peculiarly
SO. The remainder Of the bill is made
up of Zeno Carl and Zeno. the bar per
formers. who are engaged as an ''addi-
tional attraction" Yorke and Adams.
Just two plain Jews" in their numerous
character deiineation; John Kernel. the
famous old-time comedian; the noted
Olympia Quartette. for many years with
Evans and Hoey's .'Parior Aatch.' giving
The Independent CoIored Cadets" Ethel
Levey. the singer: RAMA and Arno. with
their BIondin donkey; Taswell and Ar
mold. as The Acrobatic Girl and the
Clown" and Fake and Semon, the mu-
steal comedians
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

the limit in roliicking diversion and rap
id-hre action. The audience has scarce
" time to get its breath, frorF laughter.
during the whole performance.
Burton HoFmes-"WoEders of Thes-
sally"
-Four years ago Mr.. Burton Holmes pre-
sented to his audiences In the West this
most delightful lecture. based on his ex-
periences while journeying from the
beautiful Vale of Tempe to the eyre
dwellings of the Monks OF the Meteora
perched on lofty cFags rising many hun
dred feet above the level of the Plains Of
Thessaly. This lecture was, at the time
it was given. an immense fayorite. ape no
year has since passed without his receiy-
ing number of requests for its reFeti-
ton.
Dir. Holmes has Invested this lecture
with al unusual degree of mystery ind
atmosphere OF the past, yet frequently
bringing into strong relief the high
lights, found in the charm of the forest
and mountain torrent, the companionship
of Jolly travelling companions. and the
marvelously grand and beautiful scenic
revelations Of the Vale OF Tempe. This
should in DO way be COMPOUNDED with the
lecture entitled '-GTecian Journeys, for
they are utterly different. in subject and
in treatment. THE Wonders of Thessa-
ly' will be given for the Erst time in this
city at the Columbia Theatre next
Wednesday afternoon at Ais o'clock
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
winston ChurehIII,x LecfS.re.

Mr. Winston Spencer Churchi!l, who
wil come to Washington on December II
to lecture at the National Theatre. on
The Boer War" Is said TO be particularly
gifted as a speaker His looks do not be
lie mis- youth. He is tall, slender, and
good-looking. according to the assertion
of his manager. He is essentially what
Dom Paul Kruger found him to be, COM
bative-
Mr.. ChurchilI's voice is said 10 be clear
and resonant and his method of delivery
much like that OF his father, Lord Ran
dolph Churchill. Experience has better
ed his eIocution2ry ability for, while max
ing his campaign for a seat in Parliament
last fall. he made many speeches and he
has since been doing some lecturing in
England. His coming lecture in this city
is being looked forward to with a great
amount Of interest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
Academy Of Mu.ic-..,I,,iss..

The scenery which is used in the revival
OF '+MIfss'' which comes 10 the Academy
next week. with matnees Tuesday, Thurs
day. and Saturday, is said to be remarkably
handsome. The setting of the first act
shows the mining camp of Eldorado, one
CT the early camps in the Sierra Nevada
Mountains in the early days of the gold
fever in California: the second. canyon in
the same mountains the third another
view of the camp. and the last a garden
scene. not far from Sacramento with the
mountains for a background
The play fairly breathes the air OF Cali
fcrhia in the early ifties. when all the
adventurers sought for the golden metal
which was known to exist in its noun
tains- Not content with giving the play a
very handsome production for the revival
the management has engaged a strong
company. The cast is headed by Nellie
35cHenry. who viii play the name part,
Miss
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

The reported appointment Of the Hon.
Charles \. Towne, by Governor Lind of
Minnesota, TO succeed the late Cushman
K Davis in the United States Senate,
seems to give satisfaction to all parties
in the North Star State. Before turning
TO Mr. Towne, Governor Lind had pre-
vioasIy offered the honor to three Repub-
licans, none Of whom would accept it.
This. We think, left him free to select a
man Of his own party without indelicacy.
Minnesota Republicans are satisfied be-
cause now the field viii be open TO all as
pirants for the senatorship which the in
coming Legislature viii fill, and Demo-
Gratis are glad TO see so high a conpIi-
ment paid 70 Mr.. ToBne who is universal
IL respected by his fellow citizens IN me
State Irrespective Of politics In the ci..-
cumstances probably the appointment Of
Mr.. Towne is The best thing that could be
DONE
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
The NatIonaI-"The Girl From Up
There.


The New National Theatre viii have Is
the attraction next week Charles Froh-
mans Musical Comedy Company present
ing for the first time a new musical come
dy entitled The Girl from up There"
written by Hugh Morton, and the
music composed by Gus Kerker, col
laboTators who have already won ia
vor by their joint work, The Belle
of New York" The company is an
entirely new one and signalizes the dis
tinguished managers first venture in the
line of musical productions Edna May
who gained such remarkable success as
the Salvation Army lassie in 1.-The Belle OF
New York" is the star of the organiza-
ton. IN her support are such weli-known
and talented actors as Virginia Earle.
Harry Conor, Harry Davenport, Harry
Kelly, Nat VI. Wills. Farren Soutar (who
cores direct from the Avenue Theatre,
London), Charles T AIdrich, Alt Wheelan.
Charles Young. Lawrence Wheat. Mont
gomery and Stone. Grace Belmont, Edna
Aug, Nella Webb. Ethel Moore. Jane May,
ana others. \ production of rare beauty
and lavishness is promised. The sale of
seats which is opened this morning was
very large and indicates a packed house
TO greet the company on Monday night
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
HaIex,s Band Concert.

VIII 4. Haley, the leader OF Hal>y's
Military Concert Band has accomplished
something that no other band leader ii
Washington ever did. He has given for
five seasons a series Of concerts which
have not only been artisticaIly. but fiuan-
cially successful.
MIR Haley vii! give the first of mis- SER
les Of concerts for this season next Sun
day night, at the Columbia Theatre, and
from the way the course tickets have
been disposed Of. the entire series will IN
doubtedly be most successful. Mr.. Haley
has a faculty of selecting excellent pro-
grammes and the one that viii be heard
in the forthcoming concert will certainly
be such as to crafty every phase o. must
cal taste There will be three sOIoists
at this concert, Miss EsteIle Wentworth,
soprano; Signor A. Cello, piccolo, and SIR.
GUY Cangler eoFnet
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
The Lafayette sauare-stock Conn
pany.

Next week the Lafayette Square Stock
Company will return to its own home,
where it will remain without inter
ruption the rest of the season. Monday
night the Stock Company Will produce
the delightful comedy formerly played by
John Drew and Maude ADAMS. called
Rosemary The event will be unusu-
ally interesting, because Miss Percy
HasweIl viii then make her hrst ap-
pearance as leading woman Of the La
fayette Stock Company.
The piece is a love story, in which
the dainty Dolly Cruickshank tries to
elope with youthful admirer. Their
carriage breaks down in front of the
house OF Sir Jasper Thorndyke, who Of
fers hospitality. and then fails in love
with Dolly. only TO surrender her in the
third act to her more youthful admirer.
The element of self-sacrifce predomi-
mates The east viii include. besides Miss
Haswell, Eugene Ormonde. John T. Sulli-
van. Frederick Sullivan. Charles sVyngate,
John Daily Murphy, Miss Alma Kruger.
and Miss Hortense Nielsen
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
Scion md Sire.
Iron he chicago Cbronicfe.)

Ut oiti ne NilItiso thfonlCIe-1
The Republican members Of the Legislature say
that they cannot agree on questions affecting the
two houses OF the Legislature until they get or
GERS nom youns Sir. Y8tcs who IS Covernor-eIect
IN me tune OF old Governor Yates the two houses
OF the Legislature were organized by the members
OF each house Any member of either horse would
think that he Vas degraded II he should be asked
20 ieiicW the t'oEer1iers advice dietatjOn IN
voting for legislative officers Old Governor yates
would have deemed himself insuIted II ne had
been asked to signify his wish as to the erganiza-
ton OF the Legisiatu7e-an Independent depart
HseGt OF the State Government. Young Governor
Yates differs from Old Governor Yates-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
RevDr. staHord,. lecture

The grand tragedy of Lear" the sub
ject of DR.. Stafford's new lecture to be
delivered on December IL, at 4:3O p. m, in
the Lafayette Square Opera House. COM
bi9ss such varied wealth of character,
passion, pathos, and high philosophy as
cannot bat prove OF striking effect when
interpreted by gifts so versatile as DR..
STAFFORD S.
The sale of reserved seats began at
The theatre box Office this morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
kernan,s 3ImperiaI Burlesauer..,

The Imperial Burlesquers'' are under
lined for Kernan's next week This CON-
pany is under the management of Harry
W Williams. jr.. and was one Of the best
of last seasons attractions at the Lyceum.
This year the company is bigger and bet
ter than ever, SO the management claims.
and should prove a big card for Manager
Herman. The show contains such we'll
known vaudeville stars as Miss Blanch
N5wcombe. John E Cain, Miss Phyllis
r ITeiI, Darmody. Whiteley, and Stewart,
Barton and Ashley, and BuIa and Ray
,noBd "On the Beach" and "MeNally' IS
Reception" are two new burlesqUes and
both are said to be of high order and not
the kind that is generally produced By
buriesque eompanies.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
The Bijou-s.A Hot old TIme.v

The Buou will offer the Rays farce
comedy success. "a Hot Old Time next
week, commencing with the Monday mat
inee- IN deviating from the policy OF
the theatre in offering something besides
burlesque, the management feels certain
that good results viii follow
"A Hot Old Time" has been in exist
enca for four years. and its big hit,
scored on its original production. has
been steadily increasing Last year it
broke all farce comedy records, and this
season finds its success still greater It
IS said to have been improved in cast,
speeialties. brightness, and stage set
tings. until its seems TO have reached
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

The best in this kind are but shadows as com.
pared to the high grade beers OF Heurich's Maer-
zen, Senate, and Lager. These beers are far s,i-
perior to any sold IN the United States. because
they are brewed OF the best malt and hops and
are OF proper age. Phone 6S4, Arlington Bot
ting Co for q case
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-05
WIGLEY IS CAPTURED.
DEPUTY SHERIFFS ARREST AL
LEGGED ASSAILANT OF POSEL.

Deputy Sheriffs ]. H. Jansen and Peter
Wagener had quite an exciting time last
night at Mendoza, where they arrested
Charles ]. Wigley, who is accused of as
sault with dangerous weapon on John
Posel, bartender for Charles Miller,
who runs the Smelling house. at Seventh
street and Smith avenue. 1t seems that
Wigley, when he found out that warrant
had been issued for his arrest, went
to Mendoza, where he was in hiding with
a friend. Deputy Sheriffs Jensen and
Wagner drove out to the ferry last
night, and as they drew near they saw
two men, one of whom they
though was Wigley. Deputy jan
sen walked up and said, Hello.
Wigleyi What are you doing here?" The
person addressed loudly replied that he
was not Wigley, and upon this the other
man started to run, with Deputy Jansen
at his heels
He was soon captured, and it turned out
that he was Wigley
The complaint, which is signed by c. H
Miller, the proprietor of the Smelling
house and saloon, alleges that the even
Ing OF May 80 Wigley, with another man,
got into an alteration with PoseI and
threw beer glass or some other sharp
and dangerous weapon at him, cutting a
deep cash in his hand and inflicting other
injuries on his body and head, so that he
was taken to the city hospital.
Wlgley was member of the Thirteenth
regiment. He is now confined in the
county jail, and will be arraigned in the
police court this morning
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-05

ing he says he met Smith coming back
open knife in his hand and attacked him
with the weapon. To defend himself
Woodrich admits having seized a chair,
and says he struck Smith several times.
Buff McManus, special officer at the
Olympic theater, heard the fight in prog
ress and called Patrolman Barney Ryan.
When the officers got into the saloon they
found Smith bleeding profusely from the
cuts about his head and apparently badly
hurt. In Smiths right had, corroborat-
ing Woodrichs statement, Smith clutch
ed an open knife.
Officer Ryan sent Smith to the City
hospital, but did not see fit to make an
arrest, but as soon as Capt. Hanft had
investigated the case. he ordered Wood
rich taken into custody
At the hospital three ugly gashes were
found on Smiths head and it is possible
he may have sustained fracture of the
skull, though the physicians thought
this unlikely.
Woodrich claimed that he only defend
ed himself with the chair when Smith at
tackled him
Smith regained consciousness at the
hospital and told his name, though he
would not tell where ne lived or any
thing else about himself He is appar-
emily German of about thirty-five years
of age, of powerful build, and looks as
though he had seen something of the
rough side of life. He would not talk
concerning the fight.