Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
FULTON FOLKS READY
GREAT PREPARATIONS MADE FOR
CHRIsTMAs HOLIDAYS.
CORNER That is AVOIDED.
Dark and Dangerous Place which
People Do Not Like to Pass-Denth
the East End.


have closed down for the holidays. and
an air Of activity among the shoppers is
everywhere apparent. Louisiana street
and Williamsburg avenue, the principal
business streets Of this section, are being
thronged with purchasers. and the show
windows on all sides are decorated with
fireworks Of every description, which are
enticing TO the younger folks, whose
stockings are already suspended from the
mantel. That Christmas-day will be one
Of rejoicing Is now assured The occa-
sional boom Of small cannon and con-
slant shooting Of hre-crackers, together
with tue boy and noisy tin horn, indl-
Gates the enthusiasm manifested on the
eve Of the great festival. Everybody that
wanted work seems to have found IL
during the year. and this accounts for
the unusual activity displayed in the
stores to meet the demand Of the many
ready purchasers. and the gayety of the
happy throng that crowd the streets at
this season Of the year gives cheer 10 the
populace.
The year has been very prosperous in
Fulton. Not a house within the limits of
Fulton has n sign pacarded For Rent"
and the only troublesome demand is for
more houses. which i'm itself necessitates
an extension of territory as there is lit
tie vacant ground.
DARK AND DANGEROUS.
Down on Lester street from Rockets
bridge 10 Hague street. many persons
have been terrOrized by unexpected things
which have frequently occurred at that
point Hundreds Of men, as well as wo-
men. have expressed their horror az being
compelled 70 traverse the pathway. 10
is as dark and as lonely as a forest, with
no houses. but tho river and creek on
either side Several times at this particu-
lar place the mOtOrmen and conductors
on the electricians have been assaulted
by negroes, who were acquainted with
the surroundings. and some Of whom are
now secure behind the bars for such con-
duct.
Hardly a night passes but that express
sions Of fear are heard from young Wo-
men and men. who are compelled TO ire
quent the th0rOughfaro and more than
once policemen have been asked 10 ac-
company people through the dark square.
The only flicker of light to be seen ema-
mates from a eas-lamp which adds more
terror 10 the situation. az one ON mis-
chief bent could pick his prey as they APP
proach IN the darkness with little thought
of ever being recognized. In case or as
order az this particular point one police
man would not be equal TO the occasion.
IL has been suggested that, for the safety
OF the lone officer, as well as the general
public, two officers should patrol TINS
beat together at night. II Is also urged
that an electric-light should be placed IN
preference 10 the gas-lamp for the guld-
ance and safety of the passing public.
TO mt
way Of night To find whether he is ner-
vous. said one of the frequenters of the
thoroughfare. who carries pistol IN TINS
locality. There is general regret at the
absence Of am electric-light.
DEATH or MRS CROWLEY.
Mrs. Edward Donahue, Of Louisiana
e+root received the sad intelligence last
Monday Of the death Of her sister. Mrs.
Margaret Crowley. who died at her home
in Boston. Mass. Mrs. James Nea-
gle. of Nicholson street, daughter or the
deceased. received a dispatch several
months ago, which told Of tho extreme
illness of her mother, ana she liiilleul-
atelv arranged 10 be at the bedside sne
Left on the first outgoing train During
all the intervening time Mrs. Ne1BIe
watched and ministered beside her
mother under the directions OF tho phy-
siciaus. who were baftied IN their enotlS
~ stay the stroke which makes so many
hearts desolaate. Mrs. Crowley was Mo-
man of many lovable traits OF character
and the sympathy Of many sorro"lhs
friends is extended 10 the bereaNed ones
DIR John Hiuchman had stolen from MS
buggy the other day fine turkey. III ""7
o. i've ono. securely tied and the Doctor
on his way home stopped in TO see d p"-
tieni and when he returned 10 his buggy
the bird had flown. He made numerous
injuries concerning the sudden de-
rsr.ure OF his treasure, and AT inns
vritfng SO far as can be learned, the
turkey is still basking i'm the sunlight oI
freedom.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.
Tho Christmas festival of WeddeA Me-
,,o,ia1 Sunday school on wednesday
niebt win b. especially interesting. Ihe
r,,,.,,,., r,rne will be as follows. Prayer
pa.itatiou "Our Christmas Guest Joy
three little girls and two NIUE boy
chorus. saw You Never ln tne IWl-
ucht'. Recitation. 10y Miss Emma Hl.l'
HYMN 5m. by the school h'0l,d'iol" A'
Mis- Ethel Goodwyn. Hymn Jl. by the
school; Recitation Miss Allce LOWS ~
citstion bv Miss Mamie Kersey, chorus,
..TTsar the Merry Bells; Recitation ny
Mis- Nellie Mcdowell; Hymn IS. by the
school. Recitation. boy Miss Ruth BusheIi
HYMN $50. by the school, Recitation 10y
Miss Emma montgomery; Addresses ny
the Rev r. A. Goodwin ana T.. -.
Sread. Distribution of presents.
The circle Of Kings Daughters ana
sons had a called meeting ON Iluay
,t.rt ar which the leader, Miss Marina
Rack was presented with Deau'iir'
Cur collarette. The presentation spee,n
49,. made by Mr.. Frank christian D"
nm Grafton of considerable merit ana We
arcsufed by Miss Black in sra'elu l
manner and with few WeH-eno9-"
words Of thanks
PERSONALS AND BRlEf ..
AZ ,rnonas Gaulding is sick az his
home. ON Louisiana street ....
Mrs. Mary A. Perry, of orleans SUI
viii spend the Christmas Mondays Win
her son. at Raleigh, y. &. r.
Mr. and Mrs John III. Pease' OF ',l"
lev are visiting friends ana rei"''e9
here. l,,o ~ tho
Mr. ". r. Bennett, owner OF one OIL ''.1
,.r+,.st farms ON lower James river IL
visiting his father. n Pennsy wanna.
Mr. Rudolph Gill; Of Newport Nc"s'
c,ro. mo TO be present az the mnt.iase
al ht. sister, now Mrs. 7amlei w. -'''
dith .... ,.o,,s
Mr. c. A. McAlpine. OF Newport Ne"s,
paid brief business "trip TO MS loii'e'
home. IN Varina. ,,-
NIessrs George Perry and Leroy bufA-
man left this week for Raleigh, y. g.
Mrs. Lewis Rogers wife OF Lieutenant
Lewis Rogers. is much improved from