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to use Of stores and offices There are are Of course ss
% n 6e for no dHs ae x o
There are several markets which are very well
are '0f of
o seera en- sGw saler halls ais suitable for private
tertainments. dances. etc. Inc south end OF tns
here here the plant Of the Yale Towne Manufaetur
ing Company, BlickenderfeFs ryPe%rting gs Com s
ated In the extreme southeast end Of the town
n bah 5Re Fhe Gf shf rSnt IS
extent affords excellent sites for factories. The
is every facility for the quick dispatch of freight
featuring is quite distinct from the residential sec
tion. In fact, Stamford is unique IN being at once
thfTng man4iae1nres pIaee centre anu
In Connection with the commercial interests,
There four banking institutions, each Of which
method and commands the utmost confidence OF
Aside from its situation and its transportation
facilities there are elements IN the ne OF 1 tne
For instance, there is golf. which almost @ & every
the Iiiliandale Wee Burn and !nns Arden LEI while
wich is within easy driving distance. and is
frequently used by Stamford players The lillian
tions CT the city. The Stamford Yacht Club is
ioi Union OF Long Island sound The present commo,
dee is Jamss D. smith at one one nr e eyeraI esrs
member of the Americas Cup committee sIi Inc
clubhouse is situated & on the Teersd sdOFe epsndd
view OF the Sound Aside from the interest which
the club takes in yachting, there are several other
featureS which appeal to the members member There is
also tho Corinthian Yacht Club which mas large
fleet Of smaller boats. Near the centre or the city
Is the Suburban Club; another social organization
is the Stamford Club and there are several bowl
ing clubs There is a rod and gun club which i has
suitable traps. The Stamford baseball Associa-
ton has games every week during summer So
1t will be seen that in the amusement line Stam
ford is very well provided for.
Although nearly every section ts suitable Tor
residences, yet the most striking Fites are on the
hills which rise above the centre Of the city. Un
like Rome they have builded Stamford five
hills instead OF seven These afford scenic view
unsurpassed in beauty The limits Of this letter
permit of presenting but mere glimpse OF the
town A silent but significant comment is found
in the fact that those who here to find
country home remain, factories which start here
stay and prosper while old line Stamford people
think of living elsewhere.
CHARLES II. LEEDS Mayor
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THE KING SCHOOL.

Mr.. H. u Kings Preparatory School for boys
has sent about hundred and thirty young men
college since its establishment in 1876 The cer-
ticate of the school is accepted in New-York in
place of the Regents Examinations. The school is
widely and favorably known for the conscientious
manner in which it Is conducted. Its purpose is to
give comprehensive preparation for college or
business and to develop with thoroushness manly
character Ten boarding pupils are received, who
live in the house with the head master. The
equipment for day scholars IS admirable The
schoolhouse was built with great concerning
light and ventilation. In the main room there
are no windows in front of the desks. thus avoid
ing that glare which is injurious to the eyes.
Boys received as soon as they can read. They
are grouped in six forms, and preparatory class,
in Consequence of which boy may remain eight
nine years in the school without repeating a
course. Athletics have not been neglected, there
being three of ground for out of door sports,
which are under the of instructor.
Mr.. King has a well earned reputation sue
cessful teacher. A number of leading citizens of
Stamford King School boys. well as several
men prominent in the worlds affairs
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
THE BELTS ACADEMY.

Strawberry Hill is the name of an elevation Will
in a few minutes walk of the business sect1oh Oh
Stamford commanding panoramic view OF the
city, the beautiful rolling country and Long Island
Sound.
Hero many artistic homes have been erected to
grasp natures offering of smokeless, bracng ozone
and here, also, the summit of the ridge, stahuS
the famous Belts Academy, preparatory school
for boys 1t was founded as far back as 1893 by
James Belts we'll known educator OF his tme'
and the father of William James Belts, the present
head master.
On approaching the attractive and commodious
main building. set back from the road, amid beau
tifu old trees. the visitor is struck by its IDEAL
location There is a stately, comfortable air
about the place and the interior does not belle the
first impression. Its 'homeliness,' and one might
say coziness. is at once apparent To the rignt IS IS
two large. cheerful dining rooms facing the south
from whence on pleasant days the sun en1s ms
room for the boys is observed. filled with the
trophies of successful athletic emulation ana a wan
helped to create the athletic reputation which 1f9
locker room where, in a conspicuous place. STANDS
THE Old Bell which was rung in the he James Belts
later 1t holds place Of honorable rest at the
academy and often awakens a Of
dents in the minds OF gray harea . mGn' ] doplef ef
iTT Tuning Sharply to the left ranged on both sides
rooms and beyond them the main assembly room,
airy and light, where, facing the students,s one
may read on the wall the inspiring motto or the
Academy. What do. do Well.
The sleeping rooms, arranged in approved cor
ridor system on the second and third floors, give
further emphasis by their homelike and CHEEKY
character, to the dominant feature of this model
establishment Downstairs the gymnasium, baths
and athletic accessories what might have been
expected and harmonze with the general sur
roundings. ,, .,,..
The home note has been maintained throughout,
and the influence of the family life is successIuIly
merged into the life of the school. The teachers
and ladies of the family constantly intermingle
with the students, and there is no dividing line
This has been found to have most beneficial erect
on the morale of the boys.
A noticeab BILE feature of this schoo-unlike the
usual practice in preparatory schoos-iS the Sc
lecting of courses for each student, according to
his requirements and having no fixed forms :
Mr. Belts insists that the various instructors Shail
be accessible all times for consultation. Thus
the best of facilities here afforded to those who
desire to cover considerable ground in a limited
amount of time.
PHYSICAL training has not been neglected at this
academy. The splendid campus, which adJo1ns the
main building. and the shallow skating pond, in
yite temptingly to healthy outdoor activity. What
boy unless he be disa bIed i'll. will not in some
form or other take advantage of them, or of the
indoor payroom on stormy days?
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
THE BOARD OF TRADE.

The Stamford Board of Trade which was or
ganized in 1880, has contributed materially to the
progress Of the city 1t has had important In
iuence in the increase of its manufacturing indus
tries in the last few years. and several of them
have been established through it's fundamentally.
1t keeps watchfu eye upon public affairs I'm gem
eral. and the discussions at its monthly meetings
have 10 do with matters Of substantial interest
the community. The first president OF the board
Henry r. Towne, president of the Yale Sc
Towne anufacturing Company. He was sue
ceeded by Charles H. Getman OF Getman Judd &
Co. deceased. Charles II. Lounsbury promi-
nent merchant and manufacturer filled the chair
for five years. retiring last month. when ex-Mayor
Homer S. Cummings was elected president. The
other officers of the board are: Vice-presidents N
c. Downs and ]. c. Houghton: secretary, Robert
Whitaker; treasurer. John A. Brown; directors
s. /. Knapp, 7. Bernhard Leonard Blondei Theo-
dore Hoyt, Warren II. Taylor. n. r. Hart. Schuyler
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the same as that furnished to the city or STAN
ford Telephone wires reach all over the POINT ana
the mail is delivered twice d day mus d sIede
desideratum is obtained namely, the rest ana pea
of the country the attractions Whlcn tile iI-d oS
waters offer and all the conveniences OF CITY me-
Shinpan Point is not what is popularly known aS S
q summer resort. No excursion steaInboais uLlIIp @
their loads Of assorted human frelgnt III tIe di
,ner time The tranquility OF the place IS only ols
turbed occasionally perhaps by the nlIsry % 0t the t
members of the Stamford Yacht CLUB or oy tI the
,1nisa of the Younger element while bathlnS at tne
Casino The clubhouse of the former is the seem
of many social gayeties during the season. WIZ me
the Casino has splendid bathing facfhtles LOT Ine
rec IF lot owners For the coming season tne srgc
tion of a beautiful new hotel is contenlpiateS Dy
Maresf & Co. the well known caterers oL ->e"
York. ,.,h+s ,,bicb &c the name
gi1,er 10 tract of land on the most elevated ptt
e' e,binren Point some forty acres have been at
thann are ornamented by trees OF supstantlst tt
em.b ane No plot has less than one hundred Ieet
and some contain an acre or more OF
stora 7ront There Is about two thousand Ieet VI VI
horo 'front.' with than one mile OF frontage
81 the drives 1t intended to make TINS sScltoti
s Shnnan Point desirable only for resldentiaI pur
Ooses and reasonable building restrictions are el-
bodied in each deed - e.,,aoo, point Of
nonst desirable surroundings Those VINO seer '
o. u,bere they may build home in an local Ioc.I
;tPC awav from the noise and turmoil OF thS Guy
rS Get within reach of its opportunities anu coi
an , ,ncas NAV find it their interest 70 comm m
49, 18th Mr. Robert A. FoSdick, preslqeuI VI tLie
S,,tr Tite and Trust Company. Sta1ntord Oohh'
fIoeltf' @ ~ the owners of Manor Shore Heights.
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THE FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST co.

The establishment Of new banking institution III
Stamford with which cautious business men AlS
identified is an assurance that the CROWN OF lIS
eity warrants such step. The F1dehty 4luo an
Trust Company, to which reference Is naoe' Is.
however UNIQUE in the field. the Insurance. 80 y.
titles has never been before attempted here LIsi
company does general trust ana p1nhlIls 1-. HSs-
ness receives deposits subject To check and aHoMs
interest thereon the rate or n per Sa,,sss
anntln1 on daily balances of 500 or more SAVINGS
department is also conducted. Wnich Arrows Psr
cent YEARLY interest all deposits eXcesGlhs -
A novel and attractive feature In coIhecuoh ~ Ill
this savings department consists or the lOaII Jt
eDositors of an artistic combination n2leel -.
and savings bank, which may De 0peneu OLHJ ~
one kew i'm the possession OF the company. o.,
Under its charter this company is auInOLL1eI.
act as executor. administrator. glarclan EeCe.s
or trustee TO make loans on stocks, oonGS. -
cages bankbooks and other approVel coidteI -
guarantee or insure title OF real estate anu " 80
entire charge of such property located IN otal.S
A private business Office Tor women
to the teller's window, equipped Win 1
toilet and free telephone. Is a most thOIshILuL yA
vision and the first OF its character IN StaIiIO5u
The Burlington Safe Deposit Company eonInuSSs nI
its business in adjoining offices Arrangements t,5
been made so to get direct communication "i'AA
its snacious and well planned vaults.
The officers are: Robert a. FosdicH pFsSlueliss'
c, % Miller Vice-president; Charles r BrOacH'
secretary and treasurer - !, -, -..,Sa,.
the board OF directors Is composed or CharisS r.
Waterburv rankin S. Jerome. William +; EliIs.
Mailer n Lawson George II SOule, Arthur Z.
ard Louis j. CURTIS
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THE PRESS.

"The Daily Advocate is Stanlfords only news
naper and the people are proud Of it. The news
nsner and printing plant of Gillespie Brothers IS
the largest with perhaps one exception IN the
State 1t does considerable work for outside
parties and publishes several magazines and period
icals that are fine specimens of typography: ooo
''The Daily Advocate" was established IN lssL,
although 1.-The Weekly Advocate dates back 70
1900 The daiIv edition has grown steadily, and at
present is regarded as one of the most influential
journals of the State a couple of years after the
ST, now the home of The Advocate was erected.
IT is eoupped with modern machinery and an equip
ment throughout such as is seldom found except IN
cities two or three times as large as stamford
other daily papers have been started. but none OF
them lived long, and all had precarlous existence.
For the last couple Of years The Advocate mas
had tbe field to itself. seeming to grow newsier all
the time. 1t has complete news service with It's
own telegraph operator in its editorial rooms, ana
well orga nzed suburban and State correspondence
f'The Daily Advocate is always neatly printed ana
its various departrnents of and comment indl-
cate that it is conducted by men who are both in
telli
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

II fs not generally known that the oldest national
hank under the National Currency laws OF the
United states is the First National Bank OF STAN
ford II was the fourth 20 secure a charter IN
1863 and the banks bearing Nos. l. : ana haes ~
since Withdrawn or reincOrporated. No. Is nrss
ON the Controllers list. The institution is most
prosperous For the last sixteen years 1t has psld
yearly dividends OF l. per cent During the iasI
wear it has IN addition to such dividend. pal1
fbe hank taxes which according 10 the recent acs
of the Connecticut General Assembly are le1ls We y
ON banking institutions instead or ndlNlduaiS. An'
capital is s20OOo0. with $2S5oO0 as surplus ana ui'
divided profits. .t... - A,fanttr
Square IA ling the Town Hall could not De nor nor
central and It's comfortable quarters are ouSS
Mace during the banking hours AlcNanassE -.
'Turkfngton the president, has been conneetsu WI.
tne hank since its Foundation having heid eve,s
nosttion from the humblest. Mr.. Harry bsu ls
the popular cashier. The directors sFs IN a""H Jaw
yer OF New-York City: Isaac MaIdweIr,s SE S,tfh %
Stamford Foundry Company; William II sii'ii'
PRESIDENT OF the Citizens Savings Banks Few Tsv
Scahald a nrominent Stamford la~Sers Jonn N~S
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NEARBY STAMFORD.
ITS FINE ATTRACTIONS.
Set Forth IN Letter by the Mayor,
Charles III. LEEDS.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Much could be written about Stamford's past
That it has history is evident to even the casuai
visitor 70 the town. There are landmarks with as
sociations dating back $50 years and more. The OLD
house In which Washington stayed when ReVolu-
4iona-y general is still standing anG the RUNS OF
the fort in the upper end OF the town, when was
one of a series The protection of Connectcut
s-or the British of Ney-york are still TO be seen
But 1t is Stamford's present that concerns US
now. 1t is situated on the Sound, on the orect
line of the New-Haven Railroad about thirty miles
from New-Yorlk: has a population OF 1"o ana Is
one of the finest residential centres between New
York and New-Haven. having many advantages
which make il an ideal place for country home
The growth or the town during the past ten
years has been enormous 1t is not OF mat
sphesneral nature characteristic OF certain Doom
cities but has been of a steady and permanent
character Aside from being residential centre
ft is also ourishing business and industrial COM
snunity.
There are more commuters from New-York 10
Stamford than 10 any other Connecticut town 1t
ss a forfy-five minute ride from Stamford station
30 the Grand Central Station an express train
and during the morning and evening hours there
are trains nearly every fifteen minutes SO nu-
snerous have Stamford commuters become during
she last few years that the railroad officials have
made special plans for their accommodation ana
comfort On two morning trains all the year round
shere two so-called club cars, specially Tor
Stamford commuters. and the same cars ieaVe
New York in the evening These cars nave ali the
equipments OF regular parlor cars. and have other
appointments which make them particularly desira-
bls for commuters. A nominal fee aside from the
regular communication rate is paid by patrons OF
these cars. While these Of much advan-
sase 10 many commuters, yet the trip to New-fork
is SO short that most of the commuters are con-
tented with the regular day coaches
The communication rate to NewYork is ssS year
From O'Clock in the morning till o'clock there
sre eight trains leaving Stamford, and from 5
O'Clock in the evening till there ten Stamford
srsins leaving NeN-York. Throughout The day
there are New-York trains entering and leaving
Stamford at least every hour Three Stamford
trains leave New-York after II o'clock at night.
There is special theatre train for Stamford leav-
tng the Grand Central at II 30 Thus il is possible
for residents of this city TO go to the theatre or
opera and be at their homes in Stamford again
almost as soon they could reach their homes in
upper New-Iork. There is also daily boat service
NeW-York.
The transportation facilities within the city OF
Stamford quite keeping with its splendid out
side railroad service Every section of the city is
reached by the Stamford trolley lines, and the
service is said to be better than that of other
city Of the State. in sections Of the city
Etreetcars run on ten minute schedule, while to
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
THE STAMFORD GAS AND ELEc CO.

The Stamford Gas and Electric Company, which
furnishes illuminate for Stamford and VICINITY
is the result of the consolidation in 1893 Of the
Stamford Gas Company, established in 1854 with
the Electric Light Company. The new company
was Incorporated under the laws of the State OF
Connecticut, with authorized capital of S5OOOoo
Pursuant upon the policy of expansion and prog
ress which was stimulated by this consolidat tion
the gas plant was rebuilt with modern apparatus
and new gas mains reached out beyond the
district of permanent street improvements In 1885,
q modern fully equipped electric light station was
built on the West Stamford Harbor. which large ex
pense was incurred with progressive forethought 70
prepare for the fast growing requirements OF the
community. Extensions will be made in harmony
with the Increase of population For the territory
supplied by this company gas or electricity, OF
both, are obtainable. . -.
Manufa cturers in search of site will be inter
ested to know that heavy retaining wall mas
also been built on the waterfront property OF TINS
company, which makes it most aVa1laoIe Ior nlail-
ufacturing shipping purposes. -, .
Handsome offices maintained at NO 1870 Al
IantIc-st where the various appliances used in
connection with gas or electricity are exhloted.
The officers are: Walton Ferguson, president;
Samuel Fessenden vice-president and general coun-
sell: George H. Hoyt, treasurer; G. II. Lounsbufy
secretary and assistant treasurer
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SHIPPAN POINT.

To the north of stamford Harbor far away from
the smoke and inconvenience OF 'he li'uS'ridi p0
80 80 tho cornmunity a promontoTy known as
c.binnar Point stretches mile long out into the
sound No description of Stamford's charms Wouid
he complete without reference to it. n ten mn inlll-
,tes trolley ride makes it very accessible from the
centre of the city and folio"lns the ldpu -A--- e.
- -; bicb desirable shore front property has
bean taken up of late years. this section Oh the
Connecticut shore within such convenient reaen ol
Nen,York is now being improved and beautlneo-
Its altitude and position out into the Souho nldAe
esneciaIv attractive in the summer ana reIIeshlhs
hos from the sea sweep it from three
Quarters of the compass There are a numneL @ OF
Handsome residences on Shtppan POINT an9 oti!ea9 @
ara benT built by people who have learned 70 aP-
nreciate the attractions Of the place Inc Iit
Pre ,1scadamized and well lighted Electric Hshs-
;ng is available for residences and the water -
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water. by which, from a temperature OF % d.
grees, IL is reduced to The MIX ~ then care
fully placed in bottles and covered with the patent
lignous disks, making il alright and unspillaole-
During this process the milk IS strained thres
times, thus insurinS absolute immunity from dirt
or dust. Cream IL secured IN the old fashioned
way namely il is set in pans and SKINNED.
process which gives undoubtedly the richest kind
of cream The butter sold this farm Is also
has special reputation OF its own The prices
obtained for the products Of this farm due TO their
excellence are above the Usual market prices
Milk is sold at 10 cents quart cream at 70 cents
a hal! pint and skim milk at . cents a quart .
THE farm produces all kinds Of vegetables. fruits
and herries for which there is a constant demand
during the season. Rock Hill pork Is tavora0iy
lxnovrn and in much demand Elaborate prepara-
tions arc beine-rnade for the establishment OF a
nouItry plant TO raise and breed chlckens and
ducks There nothing but the genulse tnorongn-
bred Nyandotte. the best table fowl Will De raised
THE proprfefor Mr. Hart has recently ceased q
ono hundred acre farm In the vicinity he intends
To raise his own stock Of ShOrthoTnS and GuernseyS
and thus be assured OF the chardtsI anu coi'lilioh
os The animals ;hat supply the milk -
This farm is Thoroughly equipped with all the
necessary machinery, farm implements deiivery
tragons and draueht animals. Among the iatter
are y uair OF mules sOrrel and gray, resPectlyeiy
notable for their size and of local reputatlon-
ComDarativeIy few people know OF tne exlstsncs
f fhis splendid farm at such snort distance IRON
Stanoford although the dairy IS. oy reason or the
evceIieupe OF its product famous Locally Ihc en-
ternrise and industry OF Mr.. IIarf bid falr 70 Gre
ate a model establishment whose pure ano nlsI
class nroducts will be welcomed Dy tne petpe OF
stamford and the numerous summer coiohy@
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educational experience, who planned tne SANE az.
cordine to the system adopted by the best private
schools of England. Since 1888 1t has been very
successfully conducted by Miss Low and Miss rdt hey
yvood There are at present twenty-five poaroins
scho1ars and about sixty day pupils. Accommoda-
ions for the latter especially good ana meL,t d
insnection Comprehensive and well arranged IN,
strnct;op in unison with cheerful. healthfni ana
refining Influences has been given, as well as gen
nine e3ucation and hurried and superficial schooi
work avoided. The former home. at NOS ~ ana
ai Wiow-st is now devoted entirely TO schooi
work while the former Skiddy Mansion in At
Iantic-ave.. is used residence rms % mouse ND u
an ideal family nome, situated on rising ano, anu
surrounded by fine old trees There are tennis
and squash courts and an inclosed playground. 8.
The school offers two distinct courses leading 10
the school certificate diploma, namely, the gen
eral course and the college preparatory COURSE, G
graduates of the general while those OF the
college preparatory are admitted 10 WeLes-
lev Smith and Vassar colleges without exarnlna-
ton. . -.,t,;ro
This school exerts its influence toward rnaklns
the personal of the pupils simple ana Iree from
the spirit of rivalry and nervous competluoh-
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THE STANFORD WATER COMPANY.

The Stamford Water Company, to which refer
ence is made in the Introductory article is private
corporation, chartered July %. 1865 The work of
construction began in the fall of 1870 and by July
1871 the main lines completed and the water
turned on The Mill River rises in Ridge1eld
Conn. and emptes into the Long Island Sound at
Stamford, Conn. The fall from the first intake
known as CoX's Dam. six miles from the city, is
III feet to mean high tide There are re- about 1a IS
miles of mains and 1S2 fire hydrants. The follow
ing lakes the property of the company, are tribu-
tary to the river: Trinity Lake, 10000 600 gallons
Mead Lake, SO 900 600: Cox's Dam 100000; Sims
bury Reservoir, 100000.
The present officers are: Charles A: Hawley,
president: A. J. Hatch, vice-president; George II.
Hoyt, treasurer; Walter Ferguson, secretary IN
addition to these. Messrs. James B. Williams. John
g. Keeler and Walter D. Daskam make up the
board of directors. George f. Whitney has been
the efficient superintendent ever since the organl-
of