The Washington times., 1925-10-23
BY RicI~-1 EGtfOn-

in the country in which to live,
taken from any standpoint, and
that its future is based upon
said foundation which warrants
the most optimistic predictions re-
garding business expansion is the
opinion expressed. today, by Vice
President B7,{A. Bow1es, OF the
Potomac Savings Bank.
Mr.. BOwles has an energetic
personality which inspires con-
fidence in his statements and which
leads to the belief that he is a
factor in the general civic advance
ment which he foresees..
Mr.. Bowles speaks with the au-
thority of nearly quarter Of a
century in the financial life Of the
city and he declares that Wash
ington iS pre-eminant in its educa-
tional facilities, in the safeguarding
of the health of its citizens and in
the amusements which it offers
them.
Because Washington is the chief
Of the nation" said Mr.. Bowles,
"it continually attracts the best
class Of people as pernenent resi-
dents and as temporary visitors.
Washington" he continued, els
the most American city in the
United States with the highest type
OF American citizens in it's popula'
ton.
There is higher order Of
intelligence here than in any other
city, taking the entire population
into consideration.
There are, also, coming to
Washington every year in increas-
ing number many people who have
made conspicuous success in bust
ness or in the professions elsewhere.
These people select Washington
for their homes because they realize
that it offers more attractions than
any other city in the country.
Naturally this class of citizens
adds greatly to the economic adj
vancement Of the city.
by reason of the fact that they
have ripened mentally, that they
have made a success in business
elsewhere or have attained high
rank in their professions or calltngs
they make excellent citizens.
THAT a very high class of people
is being attracted to Washington
is clearly Indicated" said Mr..
Bowles, "by the demand for better
grade homes.
''In this connection it is quite
noticeable that the growth Of the
city is having its effect upon land
values in, and about, Washington:
'"There has been an exceptional
and increasing demand for desirable
building sites for number Of
years and the city is spreading out
in every direction. The growth
is especially noticeable toward the
north and west.
Business is bound to react to
the growth of the CITY," continued
Mr. Bowles, land as the population
increases. business opportunity Will
keep pace with 1t.
ave have in Washington one
thing that Is lacking in almost
every other American city, clean
,,nfettered form of city government
wherein our officeholders are APP
,,oIn+ed because of their peculiar fit
ness for the duties which they
undertake.
not divided by political chickering's
and party strife. ;.
"This is an excellent thing as II
does away with All Numbering 81 VI
oi,e;c development because OF selfish
FartlSan IeClIh5' -
LAS a general proposition SAID
NJ Rowles, Washington mas more
~ offer the prospective citizen than
has any other city.
"There is no lack of employment
Lora there is no possibility OF In
5,,striaI MISUNDERSTANDING develop
to To an extent where the welfare
90 tho whole community is effected.
Educational facilities of every
k;nd are amply provided and there
&C. abundant room for expansion III
heautifuI suburban communities IN
both Maryland and Virginia.
1T feresee an excellent winter
h,siness season in Washington, "
concluded Mr.. Bowles. World con-
ditions have advanced to a better
nIane upon which to conduct inter
rational commerce and, taking the
economic situation in the United
states as a whole, there is very
little to complain OF.
'There may be exceptional cas2s
whore business is below par, but
as a general proposition, 1t 49,
everywhere normal, If not a little
"These conditions will, neces-
sarjlv. find some reflection in the
local business situation, although
washington is. not so materially ef'
fected by outside conditions as are