Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-23
HOW THE CLUBS STAND.
TROOPS PASS THROUGH BEDFORD.
Citizens Treat Them Very Hand
somcIy-PersonaI Notes of Interest.

BEDFORD CITY, VA, August 22.-(Spe-
cial)-During the day on Saturday last
number Of trains of soldiers passed
through here, en- route from the camp at
Chickamauga to Washington.
Mr. NJ. p. Carder procured a quantity Of
melons and fruits and presented them 10
the soldiers, who gave evidence OF appre-
citation Of his generosity by partaklng
with gusto of the tempting feast. The
ladies quickly procured flowers 70 40
honor TO the soldiers. and the train pull
ed out amid cheers from those on board
and the crowd who had welcomed them.
BY the time the other trains had arrived
Mr. Carder had secured the cooperation
of others in procuring a supply of fruits,
which were distributed Ter the refresh
ment Of the travel-worn men who had
been enduring the rigors Of camp-life. The
demonstration on the part of the citizens
gave evidence of how efficient factor
this war has been in obliterating the
memory of the rancor that formerly ex-
isted between the two sections.
SPLENDID CROPS.
From all points of the county come re-
ports Of the splendid crops OF the season
A prominent farmer of the county says
thing of which the Bedford agriculturists
car complain. The wheat is exceptionally
fine. the oats are all that could be de-
sired and the tobacco, which is now being
cut. is unusually good. A leaf on the farm
Of Mr.. Sam Conner, near Centre Point
measured 80 inches in length and 20 In
breadth.
The corn gives promise of an abundant
Weld, and vegetables and melons are in
nrofusion. There is more than the aver
age crop Of peaches. There will not be
large crop Of apples, but they are tairiy
plentiful at present.
LOST A GOLD WATCH.
Richmond lady. while out alone upon
Winefeld's mountain. upon the suburbs,
few davs since. lost a very handsome gold
watch After a diligent. but fruitless
search Mr. Hugh NJ Wright, prominent
detective OF the place. was consulted. He
ofrered TO take a number OF small boys
10 the spot pointed out by the young lady
re sent the BOYS in all directions, but
had himself scarcely began the search
when his keen eve espied the ghtterinS
object. He quietly handed the watch TO
tho lady and would not receive any COM
pensation.
VISITED THE PEAKS OF OTTER.
Among the tourists Of the past week 10
The Peaks of otter was Mrs. c. NJ. Mac
ebee of Richmond. who. despite her
seyenty-five years, made the ascent OF the
mountain with ease and agility, and stood
upon the topmost pinnacle-so difiicult
feat that many much younger persons
dare not attempt 1t.
On Friday Mr. and Mrs. walter Chris-
tlan Misses Helen Stockdell, Lizzie Jones
Lucy Christian. and Master Joe Christian,
of Richmond, who are summering here
made an outing 10 the Peaks and Wit
messed from the summit the grand spec
tacle Of sunrise and sunset.
Mrs William r. Terry, Of Richmond is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. j. +. NJ. Walk
er, in the country
Mr.. Philip Campbell, Of Fluvanna who
formerly resided here. Is visiting MS I'M
Gle. Mr. j. L. Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brooke and chill
dren. of Norfolk. are guests of Miss Chan
ming Goode.
Rev Graham Lambeth, OF Hampton, is
the guest of his father, Rev. DR.. 5. ).
Lambeth.
Mrs. Paul Garrett. of Weldon, n. C., Is
also visiting at DIR. Lambeth's.
Mr. Walter Christian and MISS Marie
Brown. who have been visiting here, re-
turned on Sunday to their home, in Rich
mond.