Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
HE WANTS TO FIGHT.
A RICHMOND SEAMAN THINKS
THERE WILL BE WAR.
OTHER NEWS CLEANED IN FULTON.
Marriage OF MFR. Seal and Miss Mays.
Dancing-Schoof 10 he Formed-,rhe
Social CIub--PoiitfonI Meeting
Personal Notes.

Mr.. Stephen Mcmahon, q resident OF
Fulton, who enlisted In the United States
navy some several years ago. and is now
on board the largest monitor anoat. the
Amphitrite, is evidently spelling for a
fight with Spain, as the tone OF his letter
to your correspondent Thursday indicates.
His comrades. az well as himself, are
eager for hostilities to begin. He be-
lleves the Maine disaster was premedi-
tated beyond doubt. His sorrow at the
loss of his battleship Is expressed in words
deeply pathetic. He says his opinion is
the same that he heard a shipmate on
board the Maine express on February
18th. which was to the enrect that he was
in mortal terror Of his life and expected
to be blown up any moment as torpe-
does were ell around the ship" Mr.. Nc
Mahon states in his letter that the sur
vvors OF the Maine disaster desire ven-
geance, and unless satisfaction is given
them they will never again board a man
of-war.
He states, further, that the blue jack
cts are wild to get at the Spaniards. and
that the people of New Jersey are cry
ing from the hill-tops Down with the
Spanish ship" He also states that the
divers went down on the 22d instant and
found the forward magazine intact and
an S-inch hole in the bottom. His letter
concludes as follows 1--WE have two
Richmond boys on board who are ready
to fight for their country, and at a mo-
ment's notice
i" Hoist up the flag: long may 1t wave;
God bless America, the home of the
brave"
MARRIED ON WEDNESDAY.
Mr.. Louis Seal and Miss Oracle r.
Mays were Joined in holy wedlock We'd
nesday evening at 5:45 o'clock at the
Denny-Street Methodist church, Rev. Mr.
Hatcher officiating. The bride was beau
TRULY attired, and carried a bunch of
brides roses. Immediately after the
ceremony the happy couple entered
carriage, and were driven to the depot.
where a start was made for q trip
North The bride, who is of lovely dis
position, is the daughter of Mr.. w. j.
Mays, foreman at the Lower gas-works,
and is exceedingly popular. The groom
is a popular employee of the Milhiser
Manufacturing Cdmpany's plant, and has
couple all the happiness that mortal heir
is entitled to. The attendants were
AIessrs. A. L. Eacho, Ernest Turner. and
Richard Eacho.
HAVE A DANCING SCHOOL
1t is very probable that at an early
date a dancing school will be an addi-
tional novelty for this ALREADY thriving
section, and efforts in that direction are
now progressing. Donahue's Hall, which
is large and commodious. has been en-
gagged for the occasion, and the manage
ment of the prospective novelty will be
from the West End. Such an attraction
will ind especial favor, as there are
many young people here who are lovers
Of the dancing art.
The rooms OF the Fulton Social and
Athletic Club are being thoroughly re-
novated, and many new features are be
ing added It is said that at an early
date the club will give an entertainment
to the members and lady friends. A three
round boxing bout was the especial at
traction Thursday night, the principals
being Mr.. Farley and a Mr.. Slattery.
They displayed much science, and are
not new at the business.
BRIEF NOTES.
Since the Maine disaster some OF the
young men are making efforts to join the
lavy. and last Wednesday night a young
nan addressed a letter to Secretary Long
With that end in view.
Hon. Isaac Diggs, Of King William, adj
lressed the voters at Donahue's Hall
Monday night-The Fulton Democratic
Clubs regular meeting. He spoke for thir-
Y minutes, and his speech occasioned fire. |
luent outbursts of enthusiasm by the !
arge audience. Senator Barksdale is ex-
,ected to be present at the meeting TO-
morrow night, and address the voters. |
rhe candidates also presented themselves |
md their views for the voters considera-
ion. From the present outlook IL is very |
probable that the largest vote vet polled |
n this precinct win be cast at the coming |
urinary.
Mrs Thomas Grace, of Poplar street, is
'ery Ill.
Miss Mamie Bagley has recovered from
m indisposition of a weeks duration.
Mrs. Maggie O'Connor, of Louisiana |
treet, who has been suffering with a
'ery troublesome malady. which occa-
ions much pain, is improving. ii
Mr.. Eddie BEDFORD, president OF the |
fulton Social and Athletic Club. has been
detained at home several days of this /
week with a swollen hand.