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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
BULLETS FLEW
THICK AND FAST
Deputy-MarshaI Sam Bendit sough
No Tree Behind Which to
Protect Himself.

because I was the only man who
didn't get hit in the little skrmlsh De-
tween the two parties of United states
n,arshals the other day was no indication
that | was not on the firing line, sad
Deputy Marshal Sam Bendit. Il was III
easy reach, and l have something To
thank Cor having escaped unscrathe
Bullets from the cavernous depths OF
yawn:ng Winchesters flew thick ana last
in every direction. l thought at one ti11ie
that ] was nit, and it is probable that
escaped because l kept lodging about
There were plenty of trees and a num-
Der of kopjes all around, but we disdained
the use of such subterfuSes in emergencies
like that.
II tell you, it don't feel good to have
gun pointed at you. The smallest kind
of &. gun looks like the mouth of a tun-
mel, and you expect every moment to
have a ball as big as house strike YOU
I'VE were handicapped in the miN-up
for we only carried 3S-calibres revolvers,
while the other fellows had rifles. Is ,s
in q case like this You feel at first
like trellfng toward some sort OF shelter,
a stone house or a hole in the ground,
for instance, and when the first shot was
fired I wanted to lay down somewhere
just as close to the ground as l could get
and rest You think of your past lie
in a twinkling, and you dodge about like
a half-back running with football through
the opposing line.
But after the first round your nerve
comes back. You say to yourself: l m
UP against it and you're just got to face
the music You never hear another re-
port, the first browns all else. You grow
deaf and get as fearless as bunco man up
against a I'avseed. and You hang away.
your pistol may be pointed towards the
heavens above or the ground beneath, but
YOU don't let q little thing like that Wor-
~ you. What difference does it make.
anyhow. SO YOU pull the trigger and the
bullet slips out the muzzle?
after it was all over felt all out OF
breath. and ] hadn't been running. either.
Whoever says | run wasn't present and
don't know anything about it,
II couldn't run. | would Ike to have
seen 4 good opening somewhere and got
through. but my feet Were too heavy; |
could hardly move them. They say there
were only three fellows on the other side.
had rifles. And the way the bullets wins
tied past my head there must have been
more in the bushes somewhere. have had
Il crick in my neck ever since | got back,
from lodging bullets
Somebody said there were plenty Of
trees out there. but that's a mistake. They
we're nothing but saplinss. for ! tried every
one of them. and / ought to know.
Anyhow, I'm slad | got through without
. scratch. and I'm ready to chase more
or anybody else toward whom
duty NAV drive me.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
REORGANIZATION
IS UNNECESSARY
This the Opinion Of the Democratic
Leaders Now Assembled in
The GanitaI.
the Capital.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times


WASHINGTON, Dec S-The Democratic
leaders in Washington do not believe that
1t will be necessary for the Democratic
party to effect a new organza ton. While
their ardor is somewhat dampened by the
outcome of the election in November, they
anticipate that the next four years will
bring about such changes that the organi-
"a ton OF 1860, conducted on similar lines,
will stand a good show OF success in 1904.
There is a possibility. of course, that
four years hence the silver question will
be entirely eliminated and that;the Demo-
cratic platform will be a tritle more con-
SerEative than.W was the caSs. in 1896 and
1900 In other words, the platform OF 1904
Will be SO drafted that it will probably
meet the approval, not only of Democrats
in the West. but also those in the East,
who have opposed Organism in tbs two
last national campaigns.
NEXT NOMINEE.
Whether or not Mr.. Bryan will head the
national Democratic ticket in 1904 is q
question that probably that gentleman
even cannot decide to his own satisfaction
"a this time. The general opinion among
Democratic leaders, both in and out Of
Congress, is, however that Bryan will see
the necessity of giving some other man an
opportunity to lead the Democratic hosts
TO victory or defeat in 1904 tits said that
Colonel Bryan is not anxious TO become
the Democratic nominee in 1904, but is per-
fectly willing, and will assist the Demo-
Gratis in every possible way between this
date and the time the polls close il No
Tember, 1904.
There is a possibility. some OF the Demo-
Gratis insist. that Mr.. Bryan may b. forced
10 take the nomination in the next ma
tional campaign. In any event the Ne
braskan is not counted a dead one" by
the majority of the men now il this city
who control the destiniss. so to speak, of
the Democratic party. Mr.. Bryan has in
tlnated 10 some of the leaders Of his par
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09

less of if she will not accept some employ
ment when her help is needed i'll making
both ends meet
In The factories there are hundreds of
girls employed, and Il demand for as
many more, which speaks we'll for their
efficiency and skill.
A bureau for the employment Of young
ladies recently established in this city
has met with much success. and through
its agency the number of working-glris
n Richmond has been increased 500 during
the last twelve months
The large department stores on Broad
Street, next TO the factories. employ the
largest number Of young ladies. In the
evenings after 6 O'Clock, at which time
the stores are closed for the night. hum
6reds of eiris are seen homeward bound.
lending color and animation TO the scene
with their bri"ht-cOorcl hats and clothes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
MANY GIRLS ARE:
EMPLOYED HERE
Ten Thousand Young Ladies Earn
Their Own Living.
THIS MI MBER INCREASING.
The Girl in Business Has Become
Fi1rure-Shc Has Made Her Ser
vices Indispensable and
Lost No Prestige.
THIS MI M B Err INCREASING.

In uowise has Isichn,oad changed so
much within the recent years as. II has
sn the employment OF female laooc. In
former years it was Il novel thing fer
girl to earn her own living. so TO speak.
but in this city Today it is safe 10 say
that 10,oea young ladies are employed
regularly in the various factories. depart
ment stores. and Offices, makin;; good
wages-an independent living. and in
many instances contributing largely to
The support of their homes.
BY this change which has been fortu-
nate one, and one quite natural, the
southern girl has not suffered socially.
She is ho,iored fer her labor, and treated
by Senlentc. with The same courtesy and
respect which was accorded their mothers
in the days when woman had not so
prominent place in the business affairs
OF the world. Her influence may not
now be recognized and felt in the business
life of the country or the community but
il is certain TO follow as a benefit, for
woman has yet to enter where she has
hot been a blessing.
INFLUENCE FOR GOOD.
Her influence governs thai tide in the
Rffairs Of men as the moons strange.
still power Goes the ebb and flow of
the OCEANS bulk. The girl ia business
has come 10 stay. and, as she has won
favor so soon, and has made her SER
ilceS indispensable. she has certainly
become a fixture. and for that reason will
In the future hold high positions. and
become a necessary part Of The CONNER
rial world.
III Richmond this change of the eirl
from the purely social life TO that Of
business is most noticeable. for only a
lev years ago such a thing as young
ladies', members of the foremost families
Of the State. working in an Office down
town was unheard OF. But things have
changed, and to-day they are found In
every place of business.
THE NUMBER INCREASING.
THIS custom Is becoming more popular
oAch year. and now q girl Is GhouSht
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
SABBATH VOLATERS
Indicted ut Colonial Bcach-Ladics'
German Club.

herman StuU.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times)
KING GEORGE VA. December S.-The
local authorities at Colonial Beach some
days ago indicted all the bar-keepers and
some Of the merchants for transsressing
the Sabbath laws. They Will be tried at
The next term of court
Mr.. Ralph Lonax Hunter, who died at
his home in moreland county, Mon
day, Was buried at his late home on We'd
Iesday. The funeral was conducted by
Rev. w. C. La:ane. Mr.. Hunter was a
nephew Of the late honored and beloved
Hon. Il. NJ. T. Hunter. of Essex county.
The Young Ladies German Club gave
their fifth german last night. al the ]. o.
u. \. 81. Hall, the the Courthouse There
were about tWentV-four couples dancing.
a number Of persons from Fredericksburg
were present, and among other visitors
we're Misses Annie Brooke. May Sale and
Mr.. cambridge Sale. from Essex county.
The music was furnished by the Fred
erickSburg Band.
Rev. j. L. Pribble. the newly appointed
minister TO the Methodist Churches in this
county, arrived here last night with his
family They We're met at the Eappa-
hammock boat by some of their members,
who escorted them to the parsonage. where
the ladies Of the church had prepared a
warm supper and We're in readiness to
welcome them
Mr.. poindexter Eillingsley, of this coun-
~. left yesterday for Spotsylvania- where
he was married this morning. and is ex-
pected TO return here with his bride to-
day. MIR. John G. Boggs, of this county,
acted as best man
Mrs. James Barron, of Essex county, is
a guest of her mother, Mrs. George D.
ASHTON, at "Waverly,' her home here.
Judge j. e. Mason, OF the Circuit Court
LETT for Fredericksburg yesterday with his
laHisy. where they Will spend the winter
months.
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Affairs in Matthews.
Especial Dispatcn to The Tlmes.)

F1TCHETTS, VA, Dec. Mr.. Will
liam Machen, very prominent citizen
OF Mathews county. was stricken with
paralysis a few days ago ana Is in a
very serious condition.
Mss Emma Nelson. a very beautiful
young lady, youngest daughter of Cap
tain Tom Nelson, died few days ago
IN West Point, Va, with typhoid fever.
Miss Nelson was attending school there
and expected to graduate at the close OF
tn S session.
Messrs. E. and Dabney Baker have
gone to Baltimore to visit their sister,
Mrs. r. L. Sears.
Rev. CD. Crawley, the newly appointed
minister for Mathews district, preached
Two very fine serrnpns last Sunday to
large las congregations. and everyone seemed
to epjov II -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
,~NuaI, CONVENTION LEAGUE OF
AMERICAN MUNICIPALITIES.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
Sacred Music.

me tuiO"lNS is the sunday evening con-
cert at the Jefferson-Rees Philharmonic
Orchestra. OF New York city; Henry Z.
Rees, director:
PART l.
!, Priests March, Athalie oMendels-
sohnl
o Overture. VIM Tell (Rosini.
s. Characteristic Piece, Loves Conflict
(Moses).
l. Selection. Ernani Cverd)
a. Paraphrase Die IoreIy CNesradta).
o. Selection. II Trovatore VerdD.
1. Morceau Elegante, Sweet Memories
Puerner).
s. Air in o!den style, La Cinquaintaine
GIarie).
PART II.
l. Overture, Hungarian Lustpet (Keler
Belal.
2. Canzanetta Fetice Manger).
). Selection, Tannhauser CWagner).
A. 'Cornet Solo, The Holy City lAdams)
Mr. Henry 2. Rees.
5. Fantastic Hungarian (TobanD.
6. Violin Solo, Cavatina (Ran1.
Mr.. Henry iBoeckner.
!. Introduction and Prayer, Rienzi
:OWagner).
S. Star Spangled Banner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
District Passenger Agent.

Can YOU conceive OF a more appropriate
Christmas present than a dozen high
class Photographs at the Old Donin on
Gallery, No. Ill East Broad Street Pin.
pictures done in the highest grade OF
water-coloring a specially.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
A Pull Altogether.

Miss LEILA Tignor gave her school Very
enjoyable molasses stew last Thursday
tThankseivins) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
in Northern Neck News.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09

IN Clyde Fitch's Captain links ,of the
horse Marines which Charles Frohman
Is 10 put on the road on January 7th,
Ethei barrymore viii play the part OF an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
WHAT Mr.. M'KEE THINKS.
The CuIfcw O:d nance OF Great

The Curfcw O;d nance OF Great
Benefit.
Mr.. S. X. Mckee. General Secretary of
the Young Mems Christian Associa ton.
when asked to state his views on the
subject, with special reference to the e.
feet the law would have on his boys. said:
u have carefully read the ctsrfew ord
nance. | am satisfied tina, the enforcement
of such an ordinance will be Of great bene-
tit to the young men of the future, as there
are few evils more disastrous in their I'LL
innate effects than idleness. lounSng and
street running. However, L an satisfied
that there are enough unenforced ordi-
nances on our statute book at present. and
unless the ordinance is to be enforced. it
had better not be adopted, and the matter
left entirely in the hands of the parents.
1 have distinct recollection Of parental
curfew ordinance that was easily en-
forced in my younger days AS to the
ordinance interfering with boys attending
night school, as | understand the ordi-
nance, it would not do So The words,
"Or unless such child is in the perform
ance OF an eTrand, or duty, directed by
such parents or guardian" would cover
these cases; otherwise, it would be a great
injury to deserving and industrious boys.
A reasonable enforcement would unques-
tionably be a good thing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09

Not Very long ago one dollar would pay
for q seat ut any of New York's theatres
at performances given by the greatest ac-
tors and actresses of their time, including
Booth, Forrest, Charlotte Cushman, and
others whose names will readily be re-
called. Now, for even second-rate per-
formance the charge for II choice seat at
airst-class houses is two dollars, and to
secure one you must generally pay from
fifty cents to two dollars extra to one OF
the SPECTATORS who are apparently hired
to stand about and disnose of practically
the best seats
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-08

enthusiastic admirers, and succeeded,
after ten minutes Of ccascless hammer.
ing with the gavel, in getting hearing.
he proceeded 10 administer To the lead.
ers aud factors Of opposition chamc.
teristic tongue. lashing.
He objected 10 the singing out Of Bill
Mcdonald rs the target for charges Of
treachery to Republican principles and
Republican traditions, when, rs he as-
serted, others high in the councils Of tho
party, enjoying social positions. and
some Of them filling offices, and been
guilty by their political influence Of con.
tributing 10 the series Of blunders the
Texas Republicans hail made every cam
paign since The days Of T.. J Davis.
He singled out by name thuSn who
led the Republicans Of Texas, 10 indorse
in turn grecnback candidates. Demo-
cratic candidates, Populist aud indie.
pendent candidates, when tickets headed
by local Republicans had been placed In
the field by his party.
The turbulent scenes came during the
vote for temporary chairman when por.
tions Of delegations from some counties
voted for Mcdonald and some for Fer.
guson Time and time again was the
entire convention Ia an upruar and the
roll call had to DO suspended several
times.
d. d. Kolp was elected secretary by
acclamation. and the band played
"Therell BE- Hot Time la the Old
Town the particular appropriateness
Of the tune being recognized by the
cheers Of the crowd.
A motion prevailed for the chair 10
appoint four committees. that Is on
rules. ON platform. on credentials, ON
permanent organization and the con.
vention adjourned until today.
There is n prospect that the Ferguson
faction will be- Gained and that the con.
vention will harmonious before over.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-08

Washington, March 7. 80 The house
yesterday without preliminary business
resumed consideration Of the Aldrich-
Robbins contested election case from the
Fourth Alabama district which was
taken up last Friday.
The house spent the entire day In con-
sideration Of the Aldrich. Robbins con.
test.
Washington, March THE house
was In session but Is minutes today
and adjourned out Of respect 10 the mem.
DRY Of the late Representative HArmer
Of Pennsylvania, father Of the house,
who died Tuesday. The usual commit
tee was appointed to attend the funeral.
The vote on the Aldrich. Robbins CON
tested election case was postponed. The
conference report ON the financial bill
which was agreed 20 by the senate was
presented 10 the house, but no time was
fixed for calling IL up.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-08
THE FINANCIAL BILL.
Conference Report Adopted by Vote Of
a. TO 20.


a. TO 20.
Washington. March 6.-Not probably
In the history Of the senate was there
ever shown - little real interest In the
final vote on a great measure as was
manifested yesterday in the vote ON the
conference report Of the financial bill.
The report was before the senate nearly
two weeks, yet only four speeches were
delivered upon il. The discussion ceased
on the bill IS minutes before the
time fixed for vote and the senate
actually began the consideration Of
minor bills Of the calendar 20 consume
time. The conference report wIrsagreed
TO by a vote Of a TO 90.
Early in the session discussion Of the
Quay case was resumed by Mr.. Simon
o. Oregon, who replied 10 the speech
made by Mr.. Carter Of Montana. He
denied that Mr.. Corbett bought lis way
into the senate.
Mr.. Allen addressed the senate ON the
financial bill. lie declared the bill re-
quired the payment Of all debts in gold
coin, Senator Aldrich entered a stnight
denial and did the same thing when Mr..
Allen asserted that II conferred unlim-
tied power for the issuance Of bonds.
Mr. Allen retorted that the whole meas
ure reduced every contract 30 the gold
standard. He especially attacked the
measure because Of the fayors which. he
said, II extended 10 the national banks.
Mr.. Aldrich replied 10 Mr.. Allen. de-
nying that the measure extended 10 ma
tional hanks any additional privileges.
There was not the least danger Of infia-
ton by the issue Of national bank cur.
rency under the provision Of the pend
ing bill. The entire amount possible to
BE- issued by the banks would b. tGO9.-
900 900, an increase Of s3GO, 600. 900 over
the present national hank currency.
The time for taking the vote ON tho
financial bill had been fixed for O'Clock
and It still lacked 10 minutes Of that
hour. As no senator desired 10 speak
further on the measure, q bill providing
for the erection Of public building at
Natchez, Miss, was passed.
At lo'clook the pending conference
report was agreed 10 by vote Of % %
90
The senate then passed bills for the
enlargement of the public building AZ
Dallas. Tex. and to mtify an agreement
between the commission Of the five civil
lied tribes and the Seminole tribo Of In
dians
After a brief executive session the sen
ate adjourned.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-08

The old republican ship was
wildly tossed on the sea Of parti-
san politics at the Waco state con.
vention, and when she emerged
from the turmoil Of temporary or.
ganization, a dusky figure with
long, bony arms and Il goose neck
clutched the gavel. 1t was Bill
Mcdonald, who cussed out the op.
position to a clean finish at the
late republican congressional con-
vention held here.
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WATSON COMING HOME.
His Health Forces Him to Release Com.
mand In Cavits.

Washington March 7.-On account Of
the delicate condition ~ Admiral Wat.
sons health, he has been authorized to
transfer his flag to the Baltimore, which
vessel is 20 b. detached from the Asiatic
squadron and to proceed home by way
Of the Suez canal aud Mediterranean sea,
stopping at such European ports as he
deems proper, as was done In the case Of
Admiral Dewey, He will probably ar.
rive in European waters some time dur.
ing the summer and may 10 10 north
ern Europe and visit the Paris exposi.
ton.
Rear Admiral George @. Remy, a;
present in command Of the Portsmouth,
n. H., hayward will be ordered 10 sue.
coed Rear Admiral Watson In command
of the Asiastic station.
Captain Wilde the senior officer next
10 Admiral Watson, will command tho
station in the interval between Admiral
Watson's departure and Admiral Remy's
arrival at Cavito.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-08

San Antonio, March Z. Assistant City
Marshal wilkins and Deputy Sheriff
Green returned from Schertz Station, q
miles east, after long. fruitless chase
after n tramp who shot Brakeman Thos.
Beasley in the stomach. Owing 10 the
meager information obtainable from
the dying brakeman the officers were
unable to put the dogs on the right trail.
The injured man is about 80 years old,
unmarried aud halls from Joplin, Mo.
He was brought 20 the city and is now at
the point Of death at the city hospital.
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GREEN FACTION WINS.
Elects Mcdonald Temporary Chair.
man of Convention.
SOME WILD SCENES.
On the Vote Delegations We're Split
and This Created an uprOar.
ferguSOn's Followers May
Yet he Gained.

Waco. Tex. March by n vote Of
l20 TO 5iOls William NJ. Mcdonald was
chosen temporary chairman Of the state
Republican convention here over II. w.
Ferguson. and Chairman Green has
scoreda signal victory over the combined
opposing elements IN his party by bring.
ing about the elevation Of his chosen
lieutenant In one Of the iiercest and most
notable contests that has characterized
the disSensions in tho Republican ranks
in Texas for years.
Mcdonald won by a margin Of ~
votes. aud when he was borne to the
stage on the shoulders Of party Of his
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-08

In letter to Farmer Shaw, of
Dallas, James 5. Hogg gives it ont
that he will take no part in the
senatorial fight between Bailey and
Chiffon. Hogg is going to stump
the state in the advocacy Of some
amendments to the constitution.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-08

Kansas City, March The jury in
the coroner's inquest over the death of
the Schmidlapp family Of Cincinnati in
the Missouri Pacihc wreck near Indie.
pcndence, returned verdict censurinp
the railway company. The jury held
that the accident was due 10 negligence
and could have been ayertod by the eX.
ercise Of due diligence OF the II wit.
nesses who testified at the inquest, a.
were in the employ Of the company.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-08
Justice Court.

Frank Perry, COL, charged with
simple assault, dismissed.
Louis Phillips, col, charged with
disturbing the peace, placed under
s25 bond.
Grant Rogers, COL, charged with
assault, dismissed.