The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-25
THE BEDFORD BROKEN BANKS.
Beautiful Fire Scenes on the Peaks of
Otter.

BEDFORD CITY, VA, April 23.-Spe-
cial.-Ihe failure Of the banks has been
the principal topic OF interest during the
past week. 1t is impossible 10 obtain the
actual facts as 10 the status OF the banks
even at this time. Your correspondent
has made every effort TO obtain some in
formation concerning the assets and La
biliIes, but without results. Inquiry at
the First National Bank this morning
only resulted in the statement by Mr..
Burgwyn. the officer in charge, that he
had not yet had time 10 make a full in
Yestigation, and was not allowed TO make
any statement at that time. The common
belief is that all depOsitOrs will be paid In
full.
The Liberty Savings Bank made an as
Segment 10 j. W. Smith, trustee, con-
veyins all its property and assets 10 Sc
cure its creditors.
IL is probable, when the Circuit Court
meets, that an application Will be made
10 that court TO appoint a receiver tor
this bank also.
Mr.. Smith, who IS in charge, states
that il is believed that this bank VIII
also pay its depositors in fun. but there
are doubts, about the correctness OF tails
statement.
A branch Of the Lynchburg Trust and
Savings Bank began business here this
morning. with a capital stock OF $4,000.
II is Ofiicercd by tho most conservative
business men OF Lynchburg. They are
all gentlemen OF wealth, which insuas TO
all depositors absolute safety. Allen Gu
cutler, who has had long experience In
the banking business, has been elected
cashier, and ". A. Fitzpatrick, who was
bOOk-keeper for the late First National
Bank, holds a similar position In the
new bank. The suspension OF tie banks
has had quite n depressing effect on all
branches OF business, but it is hoped and
believed that things Will soon assume
their normal condition.
Mrs. Mamie J. Roberts. wife or -. W.
Roberts. or Bedford county. died yes
terday at her home. near Jeter's Chapel;
at which place the funeral services were
conducted to-day by Rev. Crumpecker.
Deceased was only twenty-five years old.
4 colt belonging 70 j. ). Parker VINO
lives a short distance north OF town. was
bitten 10y a mad-dog last fall The colt
died last week, with every symptom OF
rabies.
Mrs. r. b. Boatwright, who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. J. II. Clark.
returned 10 her home IN buckingham
county, this week. accompanied by MIS-.
clark. who will spend several weeks visit
ing her parents. Mrs. Boatwright Is the
motber OF President BOatwright. OF Rich
mond College.
Caben Davis. OF Richmond. is here, max
ing arrangements for the opening or the
Hotel Bedford for the summer months.
A forest fire has been raging IN me
Peaks OF Otter for several days past. The
flames extend almost from the bottom TO
he ton of the mountain, and present
beautiful sight at night, ana are visible
from nearly all parts Of the county. From
seventy-nve TO one hundred men are
fighting the fire, with but little sue
cess. on Sunday night 1t became SO Sc
rious that some OF the farmers along 'he
base OF the peak despaired oil saw.
ing their homes, and began 10 nov ouI
III bonsehoId effects. when fortunately
y fovorine, breeze changed the course OF
the fire II has been very destructive to
Wild game Of all sorts. as well as 10
fences and timber.