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The Press., 1906-11-07
SOM FRS.

Miss Ida Rae Kibbe spent Sunday with former classmate in Spring field.
 Mir. and Mrs. Smith of Palmer, with little daughter, Elsie. spent a few days with MT. and Mrs. Parker recently.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Meacham of Springfield, with little daughter, Ethel, spent Sunday in town at Err win Tupper's.
 Henry Farnham has sold his dwell. ing house and that part of his farm on the east side of the road to Will. liam Miller of Springfield.
 Mrs. Sarah Gates has picked vio' lets from her yard, and Miss Ullie Dimock has picked buttercups in full bloom in the fields recently.
 MT. and Mrs. Jerome O. Lee have returned from their wedding trip tC Boston and vicinity, and he has re sumed his duties as clerk for th' Fuller-Bugbee company.
 A class of six was initiated into the first and second degrees at th' meeting of Somers grange last Thurs day evening, Mrs. Sarah Gates, Mrs s. D. Percival, Miss Ullie Dimock Miss Anna Mumblo, George Good win and Warren Richardson.
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The Rapid Approach

Of winter, with it's numerous demands upon your purse for the needs of the sea. son, should remind you of 'the winter of your own life, which comes upon us all too rapidly. If you would enjoy this pe- riod to it's fullest, provide for it now while able to do so. Open a savings account with us; add to it consistently, and when compelled to retire from life's activities you will be independent. We will help you save. Start now, to-day.
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A L.nftv neafIa.

Asama is a volcano in Japan. A young man of that country grew de spondent the other day and threw him. self into the crater. leaving zhis letter: Suffering a feeling of uhssr lmpels me to throw myself into tae crater of vehement Asama. thus winning a splendid death and ascending the mountains smoke to lofty life above the sky.''
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The KinwAsher.

Many and curious are the legends of the kingfsher. One of these is to the effect that the bird was originally a plain gray in color, but upon being let loose from the ark flew toward the setting sun and had it's back stained blue by the sky and it's lower plumage scorched by the sun to gorgeous hues. The dried body of the king1sher was once used as a charm against thunder bolts and moths, and it was hung up so that it might point with it's bill to the winds quarter.
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ur.Ialxed Ltn,,,

Unslaked lime is useful in prevent ing rust because of it's extraordinary capacity for absorbing moisture. Some careful workmen who take pains that their tools sha1 always be in the best condition make practice Of keeping a piece of lime in their tool boxes to absorb any moisture which might oth erwise cause rust
The Press., 1906-11-07
TYhe Art of ReHufnG.

The head waiter of a famous New York restaurant said the other day:
 "A few nights ago, after having charge of a very large dinner, started for home. My way led me through West Seventy-second street, where, late as it was, I saw a little girl only a few years old sitting on the lower step of private stoop, crying and sObt'fng as If hef heart would break. I stopped to ask her what was the matter, and she told me that she had got lost uptown, that she knew where she lived in Sixteenth street - and that if she only had car fare she could get back there. Being in a hurry, I gave her a quarter and started to pass on.
 '"rhe moment the kid got the coin she jumped up and ran away around the corner like lightning. I never be- fore saw any one disappear so quickly. It dawned on me at once that had been dead easy.' Of course she was simply a we'll trained little actress and had taken the quarter to her father or mother, who was in hiding near by. It's an outrageous shame that little child should be trained up fin that way.'-New York Post.
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The Evil of a Good Name.

Nanny" said Pickaninny Jim, "why didn't you name me George Washington? Sonny" was the an swer, q ism gwine to name no mo- chillen George Washington. AS soon as dey hyahs dat story bout not bein' able to tell lie dey pears to git curious to find out whether it's so or not, an dey stahts in sperimentin' as soon as dey kin talk. ashington Star.
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The Art of Saying Thfnra.

To say a thing to any purpose 1t must be uttered with that ch1Elike sense of a suddenly discovered tresRs ure, which (despite the fact that Adam and Eve may have understood all about iD hoedwinks the listener into the belief that he is being told somez thing new.-Lady Phyllis in BystandeE
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A Funny Incident.

When Senator 3Wolcott first went to Colorado he and. Ibis brother opened a law office at Idaho Springs under the firm name of Ed Wolcott & Bro" Later the partnership was dissolved. The future senator packed his few as- sets, including the sign that had hung outside of his office, upon burro and started for Georgetown, a mining town Karthur up in the hills. Upon his ar rival he was greeted by a crowd of miners who critically surveyed him snd Ills outfit One of them looking first at the sign that hung over the pack, then at Walcott and finally at the donkey ventn Say, stranger,
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Albert Steiger Co.,, 1.-The Women's Store"
 SPRIN NGFIELD.
Great w aiSt Department.

Our Waist department Is strong in attractions all the "stars" of waistdom are playing to full houses on our second floor. And there's a reason as attractions they're worth while. Come and see them-you'll be fascinated by the show - and there's not only fascination there's merit, too-it speaks in every line of the makeup. A mere outline.
 Lawn Waists In lingerie and tail ored styles-every next spring fancy S1 to $25
 Plaid Silk Waists in every shift ing color of the kaleidoscope,
 $4.9S to $25
 Messaline Waists especially ia vored for evening wear, in black, white and all light shades,
 $5 upwards,
 Silk Waists in plain colors, black, blue and brown, finely made, Special value, $2.9s
 Taffeta Waists, all colors and fashions, S2.DS upwards.
 Waists of Batiste and Nuns Vellings-all shades in various crea. tions, $1,9S to $7.50
 Lace Waists in all the new ef- fects, $5 upwards.
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A Warranted Suspicion.

My wife was arrested yesterday" "You surprise me. What was the troubler'
 "She got off trolley car the right way, and policeman thought she was a man in disguise. Puck.
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ASHFORD. WaaffOrh.

Fielder Dunham, 75, died October 18th. His death followed soon after that of his wife, Maria Almeda Dnn- ham, 72, which occurred September 12th.
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Sha

The earliest knos U mention of shay Ing Is in the BfblB Genesis xiv, 14), "And he Goseph) shaved himself and came before Pharaoh" Shaving the beard was introduced by the Romans about 300 B. c.
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The Opt1nl1st.

Small Boy-Pa, what is an optimist? |? Pa-An optimist, my son, is man who doesn't care a blank what happens, so t1at it doesn't hapnen to him.-Life.
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HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per nne.l A new lot of Paper Napkins just re- eeived at The Press office. Designs to suit every occasion. Prices lower than ever.
The Press., 1906-11-07

The following justices of the peace were elected: w. H. Heald 4O4, O. P. Bradway 4O4, O. F. Chandler 4O4, R. NJ. Chamberlin 4O2, J. NJ. Larned 4O2, s. B. Amadon 4O2. H. F. Hol tham 4O1, George Goodell 405. J. N. Sibley 4O4, F. J. Chandler 4O4, Otis Chapman 235, Arthur Adams 234, H. O. Fisk 285, W. D. o'Oonnell 2S5, M. D. O'Connell 235. J. F. Warren 235, D. l.. Ellis 234, Anthony Adams 234, F. 2. Fairfield 233
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The oat plant is in Italy regarded as embIematic of music.
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 well adju asol enables you to aide blush pn't want people c see and be blushes that aren't thex want people to think they gre, m enables you to cut people wROy lez e to be cut and to avoid people Wh you daren't cut, but whom you pani arly don't want to see.-"The World hd His Wife,"
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UNION.

Mrs. Ann Moffett of Pomfret is wis., iting friends in town.
 Rev. MT. Roger held 8 4 o'clock prayer meeting at the home of F. w.. Barber last Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Elliott Sparrow of North Ashford visited friends in town the first of the week.
 A large number attended the Hal lowe'en social at the hall last Tues day, all enjoying the Hallowe en games of the evening.
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Wisdom and honor are the avenues to happy immortality.-Plat
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AoEroH cures Headache and Neural gia
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

As a city for profitable real estate in
vestment no astute and far-seeing bust
ness man could wish better field. The
growth of the city has always been in
the direction of Washington. This fact
indicates that in the course of the next
ten or fifteen years there VIII be no un-
improved property lying along the line
of the Mt Vernon Electric Railway now
connecting Washington with Alexandria.
The man who invests his money ia real
estate lying within this siX-mile tract is
investing IN property which lies between
two rapidly growing municipalities which
are 60 stautly reaching toward each
other.
II does Aot need the prophetic mind OF
q seer TO fOTetell what viii be the result.
Eventually all this interlYlng territory
viii be bc'lt up. ard there viii be Vim
tually no ending # Washington and
commencing of Alexandria There VIII
be no break IN the chain or business
houses and manufactu ing institutions.
An enterprise that is now under way,
which viii serve TO hasten this condt-
ton. Is the construction OF double
track between the two cities The open
ing of tpe great Highway bridge, which
is now nearing completion. and which
has been built at a cost 10 the Govern
ment Of about million and half dol
lars, win also have a most gratifying
influence upon future development
WheE. these facts are brought 10 light
the marvel Is not that Alexandria Is de-
veloT ins so rapidly today. but that she
has ,'0t seen her opportunities earlier.
One II the chief factors in the Tetard-
ment OF her growth for a number Of
years was the practical inaecessibiIity OF
Washington The Weli-lm0wn Long
Bridge" was practically the only means
Of REORGANIZATION. The interurhan
electric line has, done much 20 bring
about a better knowledge of the condi-
I lions that exist on the south side OF the
+ Potomac, and the unfolding OF this ter
/ ritOTy 70 tho eye OF the discerning can't
I talist has opened a vista Of wonderful
1 possibilities and of promise. This same
/ section living between Washington and
/ Alexandria will eventually prove VERT
able Ii, aTadO to the cognoscenti.
! The Railroad Terminals.
One fact that viii a .ye a great effect
upon the early Improvement Of this
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V THE FINANCIAL FUTURE.
Washington Has Shown Marked Development in Banking
Il Interests-Further Progress Assured

While there is. OF course, an element
Of uncertainty about everything that
has not as yet come to pass, neverthe-
less II appears today as a practical
surety that Washington's future from
"a financial standpoint is brighter than
that of any other city in America.
AS an evidence of this fact, we should
look 10 the wonderful progress that has
been made in banking circles within
the past decade. New banks have been
constantly spTlnging up. the capital
stock OF older houses has been Increased
from time to time. and all of the inn
portant institutions are now installed
in handsome quarters of their own.
Several of the finest banking houses
in the country have recently been erect
ed here, and several others are either
in the course of construction or are
being contemplated The financial
statements of all these institutions are
most gratifying TO the stockholders
and patrons alike
Furthermore. there is a feeling of Sc
with these firms. Their affairs are
conducted upon sound business pFinci-
pies. while wildcat manipulations and
dabbiing in questionable stock have
been conspicuous by their absence IN
the history of Washington banks. The
facts that have been shown by the
commercial reports on the business
houses of Washington apply with even
greater force in the case of the bank
ing houses.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

indicate that the deposits are excep-
tionaliy large for a city Of this size.
showing that the people are not only
living within their incomes but are
forming the habit of saving at least
a portion of their salaries every week,
month, and year The savings depart
ments in the several banks also denote
a very gratifying and healthy stale
of affairs from the standpoint OF the
political economist and the well wisher
of humanity in general.
But it is not merely as local deposit
taries that Washington is TO look for
her brightest future in a financial way,
but as the center OF the mOneyed inter
ests for the country as a whole. The
Department is located here and that all
issues Of currency come from this city
naturally causes the nation 10 turn
moro and more toward this city as the
authoritative source OF Information on
questions financial
If the bankers throughout the cOun-
try believe that greater elasticity is
needed. ii IS not to Wall Street that
they turn for a remedy, but to Wash
ingtOn. II national banks are to be
formed, il is not 10 State street they
90 20 purchase Government bonds
and secure their issue of national bank
notes but to Washington and the
United States Treasury. 1t is not from
Beacon street that the national ban (
examiners go out TO learn the condi-
lions of the banking institutions
throughout the country, and it is not
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

to & hundred other places that their re-
ports are sent in. but TO Washington.
When all these facts are considered,
it does not seem unreasonable to pre-
dict that the time Is not far distant
when II viii be the custom TO ask for
Washington Exchange" instead Of
New York or Chicago exchange. That
the smaller financial institutions OF the
country should come IN time to look
upon this city as the logical place in
which to keep their foreign accounts,
is most reasonable. The fact that the
Washington institutions have wide
spread reputation for conservatism and
strength will go far toward bringing
about this end.
The recent meeting of the American
Bankers Association served to awaken
the interest OF the financial leaders OF
the country in Washington, and If this
favorable impression is followed up the
fulhllment Of the city's prospects in be-
coming the strong box" of the nation
will be fastened.
The bankers of Washington as a
whole are broad-minded, discerning
business men. quick to see an adyant-
age and equally quick to profit by it.
They are mentally alert and active
Such are the men who constitute the
bone and sinew of a ciJy's commercial
life, and this metropolis sh6uld fee
proud OF its great banking institutions
and of the men who direct their for
tunes.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

property is the location OF the railway
terminals along the Potomac, lying just
north OF Alexandria and within a mile
OF the center OF the business section.
The railroads owning this terminal prop
erty viii inevitably develop it. They own
about 600 acres, and by redeeming a por-
ton Of the land lying between the shore
and the channel they could easily add
TO their holdings another 200 acres. These
facts viii insure the cooperation OF the
roads in the development OF this section,
for the bringing OF manufacturing con-
Germs 10 this territory viii result In the
enhancement of this terminal property.
AS soon as these terminal shops are
ready for operation they viii give en-
ployment to hundreds OF skilled machin-
lists. who VIII bring their families TO
Alexandria, thus augmentiug the present
demand for dwellings
The fact that Washington is ever hold
Ing out an inviting prospect 10 the capt.
talist who would like 10 find An ideal
place Of residence makes Alexandria the
natural channel for the investment of
his money, for he can reach his manu-
factory by a twenty minutes ride from
This time VIII be further decreased when
the double track is completed between
the tive cities. II VIII enable manufac-
turers 10 live IN the ideal residence city
trial plants in the ideal manufacturing
center Of the section. It is seldom, in
deed. that such a remarkable cOmbina-
ton exists for the pleasure and the profit
of the man who would enjoy life with
cut having TO retire from the active
field OF commercial endsavOr-
A Help TO Washington.
The growth Of manufacturing enter
prises in Alexandria viii unQuestionably
increase the population of Washington
to a surprising extent. Today it Is, un-
fortunately the case that when a man
or woman retires from Government
service there are but few other ave
Eues OF employment left except in the
department and retail stores of the city.
If there We're numerous manufacturing
plants in Alexandria a man In Govern
ment service could we'll afford TO buy
home. for he could feel assured that
should he lose his position there would
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posts is the result Of large numbers OF
small accounts rather than a few big
accounts. This statement in itself is a
most encouraging sign. II is indicative
OF the fact that the people are thrifty
and provident They are net living up
to the limit of their incomes. It is due
to this spirit of economy and saving
more than TO any other thing that the
commercial agencies are able 10 report
the gratifying soundness CT the average
Alexandria business house.
A fact about Alexandra which is de-
stIned to play some prominence IN the
future of the city is that il Is In the
heart Of a good agricultural section.
There are number of Well-tO-do farms
ers In the vicinity, and they are cons
Quoting their farming interests on
scientific lines. not IN the haphazaFds
hit-oT-niss manner that formerly was
the rule throughout the South. The ag-
rieultural interests OF the section ara
represented on the board of directors OF
several OF the banks Ia the city
A number Of the citizens OF AIexans
dria are actively at work furthering
the effort to have the National Governs
ment construct Sit. Vernon avenues
reaching from Washington city 20 the
Tomb of Washington, al Mt Vernon.
These citizens have the satisfaction OF
knowing that they are WaginB win
ming warfare in behalf Of worthy
cause Their efforts are being highly
commended by those in the National
CapitaI who are working toward the
same end and the near future viii
prove the efficacy Of their iabors.
Anxious 10 Be Seen.
while Interior motives shous not be
charged to the citizens Of Alexandria
who are at work on this plan. it is an
| indisputabie fact that the building OF 3
highway. such as the one proposed, VIII
| be OF inestimabls service IN Fastening
the time when a Greater Alexandria
| will be a fact rather than a prophecy
This highway would be traversed by
every visitor 10 Washington Sight-see-
| ing automobiles would include Ait. YER
non in their itinerary. This would mean
that hundreds Of thousands OF people
from every sectioT: OF the country would
annually be brought face 10 face with
all the wonderful possibilities or this
| section. Only q city with tne very 2p-
parent advantages OF ALEXANDRIA would
| So earnestly solicit the investigation
! and scrutiny of any and all. To use
| George Adeism. Alexandria Is one or
| the few cities which IS willing that
/ every possible investor should be from
| Missouri" for IN this case 10 see Is 10
| be converted.
| Washington. with its manifold beau
| ties. and general attractions and inter-
ests. and Alexandria as the workshop Of
the Capital, form a combination which
will inevitably lead 10 great things for
both places. The railroads are the vital
sinews connecting the TWO cities. The
! progress of the one is Immediately IelC
| and reciprOcated in the other,
| Surely Alexandra can extend the right
hand of fellowship 20 Washington In tAe
Iatter's rapid strides toward a greater
| city in every particular. And Washing
Iton is only too glad 10 receive the con-
| CALCULATIONS and cooperation or q
worthy assistant in her laudible UNDER
| taking.
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be ample opportunities for work just
across the river. These conditions
would add greatly to Washington's al
ready large contingent Of home owners.
Tire are many more commandable
features that might with prop3i ety be
mentioned concerning Alexandria, and
her future. Il is impossible to present
them in the light that personal inspec-
ton would show them however. The
commercial agencies of the country re-
port that the financial conditions there
are phenomenaiiy good. There has not
been failure In the city for years. and
the growth Of its financial institutions
IS an evidence of the generally prosper
Gus conditions which exist The Finan-
clal Review, published IA Washington,
stated IN recent issue that "Alexan-
dria, Va, apparently does not intend 10
be behind other cities in the matter OF
banking progress in this day OF rapid
strides IN the establishment Of national
banks. The principal advancement with
III a tWeiVemOnth consists Of one new
national bank and trust company and
me projected erection OF three new
banking houses" These banking houses
nave been erected since the publication
or mat statement and they are buildings
which reflect the greatest credit uD01
silt Git5 as wei as upon the institutions
which they house. In commenting unnr
the increase In business. as shown bv
The financial statements OF these banks
The Review continues: Inquiry elicits
Inc gratifying fact that as a result OF
This notable increase In bank nOu-er
the older banks have lost little or moth
ING in the way OF resources or prestige
This is a creditabIe showing for our
neighboring city. and is its own indica-
ton on its face Of important CONNER
cIsI growth within hailing distance Of
Washington"
Laboring Men Saving,
Ihe establishment Of new Industrial
plants in Alexandria viii OF course
augment 10 a considerable degree the
Importance and strength OF the financial
institutions. The bank officials say that
tnelr list Of depositors embraces large
numbers OF those in only moderate cir
cumstances. The volume OF the de-