Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
CHIMNEY ROCKS.
The Deautiful Views They Anord-
Wythcvillc Society.

wYTHEvILLE. VA. September H.
Especial )-Chlmney Rocks Is the haihe
given 10 chImney-like formation OF
rocks on the top OF mountain peak
about three miles distant from Wy'ho,
Vile. The "chimneys" ara surmounteu
bv lsg boulders. over which ono can
readily climb, and so get out on the
edge Of the steep, overhanging Gin,
showing n world OF verdure and sunshine
below you. 1t had been three years since
INV last haunt to this point when l ac-
eompanied n small party this week 10
show them the prettiest possible view OF
Wythevilc The climb was weary one
for our horses. and In pity for them we
trampsd part of the way up the noun
tain, enjoying the fresh breeze. the sweet
wild scents. and tho vigorous exercise.
I'm on the rocks a stiff. but balmy breeze
was blowing, and We were glad to find
comfortable seats on the big boulders.
Straight in front Of us. across the thickly-
wooded mountain, the silver ribbon OF the
winding creek and the cleaning emerald
OF grassy knobs and verdant meadows
Law Wytheville, nestled among leafy
trees against a glorious background or
blue mountain ranges. rising tier behind
tier. till the hazy blue OF swelling peaks
melted into the soft azure of the SKY.
A WIDE EXPANSE.
To our right Max Meadows crowned
her green hill-tops, while Reed creek
wound its smiling way through far
meadows, cool forests. and thickly-planted
corn fields, and the pretty curves or the
Norfolk and Western railroad. outiineo
by shining steel rails, curved around mis-.
through cuts, and across fields into the
town.
rrnon our left the hills rose moro
oil broken
r,nses. piled higher and higher towards
the horizon. making n wilder scene.
which was sottened into mysterious
beauty by long shadows here and there.
As we turned 10 descend the rocks the
fuIl-glowlng disc Of tho departing sun
began to sink With dignlled !ansour be-
hind a distant blue range while at
tendant clouds spread above him iumi-
nous canopy of crimson and gold.
FIRsT-cLASS HOTEL NEEDED.
Mayor Stanley, who has charge OF Hotel
BOYD this summer, says he has had a
number OF applications for hotel accom-
modatlons OF superior kind to trat
which Wytheville hotels are prepared 10
give. This Is additional evidence 70 prove
TINT a frst-class hotel In Wythevlllc-one
fitted I'D with elevators, cali-bell-, BATH
rooms. electric-lghts. reading and re-
ception-rooms, etc, and Handsomely iur-
nished-would pay. A. 1t is, Wythevllle
os n rule fails TO draw the wealthiest
class of tourists who arc not satisned
without the most modern hotel accom-
modations.
The guests at Miss Gibboney's board
irZ-house gave a most enjoyable "uoni-
no party" Tuesday evening. followed by
a mock auction. With beans for money
many mysterious. paper-covered parcels
for stock. and Or. William II. Bibble, j.,
for the witty auctioneer. much fun was
afforded. Sandwiches and ginger-pop, in
formally served, followed by much merri-
ment and sociability. made up delight
full evening.
Mrs. Bowers. OF Washington, d. c., Is
visiting Mrs. T.. II. Urbarger.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Caldwell and family are In
Radford, visiting Mr.. John II. Caldwell.
General Walker is building an impos-
ing-looking new stable on the rear of his
lot
The potato, cabbage. corn. and fruit
crops are almost unprecedented In this
county. Potatoes and apples are drug
on the market at 20 cents per bushel. and
there is no present sale for cabbage
at oil.
DR.. and Mrs. Guthrie, Of Mississippi,
who have been boarding with Miss Katie
ST. Clair, left for their home this week.
Miss Maggie McNutt, who has for seve-
raj years been a most efficient teach
er in the public school here, has re-
signed her position.