The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10
scranton IN 19OO,A.D.
Some Representative Ci'G2nS PrOph3Sy a
Greater and Gralier City.
HOROSCOPES FOR her FUTURE


the Present Financial Crisis-All
Unite on the Opinion That Scran-
ton viii Rise to a Front Position.
Just now when Scranton's star is in
the ascendant, 1t Is interesting to study
what manner Of horoscope Is cast for
the clty's future by some Of the citizens
whose public-spiritedness has pushed
her forward aud into u oandi-
dacy for the leading name on the list OF
cities Of the great state of Pennsyl-
vania. The question Of her future Is
Of particular Importance at II time
when the country iS being disturbed
by business crises. u financial depress-
ion, stringent money and unsettled
tariff policy.
THE TRIBUNE, alive as usual on
question pertaining to the city's growth
and welfare, has obtained opinions
from representative business and pro-
fessional citizens In response to this
question:
What do you propheSy the Scranton Of
1900 to Be, considering the question from
a geographical financial and general
This query was confined to no par
ticular class of individuals; bankers,
municipal officers and pro-
fessional men have submitted their
prognosticauons which will be pre-.
sentsd in The TRIBUNE until the list is
exhausted. The opinions given to day
will prove to be Of more tnan passing
interest.
Here are a few forecasts:
CHICAGO OF THE EAST.
Postmaster +. NJ. Vandiing Scranton ia
nearing the last half Of the final decade OF
the century with prospects brighter than
ever. The rapidly increasing value Of the
vast anthracite coal deposits, Of which
Scranton is the commercial center, will
pour a vast tide Of wealth into her lap.
The new public buildings. bridges and
paved streets will greatly add to the con.
venience OF business, while the now as
sured public parks aud the handsome
style Of our recent architecture will add
greatly to the beauty OF the city and its
surroundings. The railways centering
here give an easy access TO the great CEN
ters or trade and population and find uu-
failing markets for the products OF our
mines and shops. Ocr splendid rapid tran
sit system will add miles OF streets aud
many thousands to the growth of our
population. Panics touch Us but slightly,
because we produce and sell what con.
sumers always want and must have In
enterprise, energy and hope Scranton is
the Chicago Of the east, and the vim
aud vigor Of her people will in twelve or
fifteen years make this a city Of 10000 in
habitauts.
LIKE HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Rev. Rogers Israeli Henry Ward Beecher
was accustomed to say that he at
tempted to prophesy but once. Then, a
young man, he asserte that never would
war again devastate the earth. He lived to
see three of the greatest wars Of history.
think very much the same Of prophecy.
But would say that the youth OF Scran-
ton, the energy and sterling character Of
its leading men, and its unique position IN
the east, give promise OF a future Of singu-
lar influence. The city is sui generis, and
the development Of its various peculiar
elements must be for great good or great
evil, the result cannot be simply ordinary.
SCHOOLS OF ART AND SCIENCE.
E. G. CoURsEY-Geographically it is Diff
icult for me to answer the question, but
the general growth Of the city will,
think, far exceed the most sanguine expec.
tations. Scranton of 1900 will, think,
contain q population of 10000 persons,
among whom will be found the most pro-
found men and brightest women OF the
state. The energetic, struggling business
man Of today's depression will then be In
the full zenith Of success. Added to the
best public school system in the state we
shall in 1900 have schools Of art and
science, the finest board Of trade
building in the state, house consoli-
dated of the boards of Scranton,
an electric railway system connecting US
with every large city in the state, the
journey to New York city made in three
hours, two Of the handsomest churches in
the country, new hotel and business
block on the First Presbyterian church
property. The sound financial condition
Of the city and the proud distinction won
by our bankers will be tenfold greater.
No city in the United States proportions
ately gives today for good works" as
much as Scranton. The Florence mission
and Rescue mission will have houses OF
their own. Lack of time will not allow
me to follow out this subject as should
like, even were | competent to do so; the
possibilities seem beyond my ability to
comprehend. However, the Scranton OF
1900 will be great city and my predictions
may be more than realized with a high
tariff protecting our home industries and
working men; without this protection
Scranton may not push forward.
TOOK AWAY HIS BREATH.
f. P. Price-You ask me what my i'm
agination pictures Scranton In 1902 It
almost takes my breath away TO keep
pace with this young giant, lot alone an.
ticipating her growth and development n
few years hence. Geographically / do not
look for any great addition 10 our already
large area, with the exception of Dunmore.
That borough cannot long remain obliv.
10 us 10 the advantages Of being under our
city government, enjoying all the privileges
of inhabitants OF the central city, without
clamoring for admission. II she promises
good behavior we may admit her, which !
Imagine will end our annexRtions for come
time to come: but the territory that we
already hold will be built up, making con.
tinuous rows OF fine buildings from north
TO south aud east to west boundry lines.
As to the matter Of wealth, think the
average Of those who arc accumulating
wealth in some form, either real estate,
stock, or other investment above current
expenditures, will compare favorably with
business men Of any city OF the nion; this
fact alone guarantees the, future.of Scran-
ton, together with the public spirit mani
tested by the monied men Of tho city.
This think will stand comparison with
any city and is enough for me at least &C
pin my faith to ScTanton's future great.
ness. The next ten years In the life Of
Scranton will beyond doubt show greater
strides In the way Of advancement thar
any same length OF time In her history.
What with our parks, bridges, the ex.
tention Of Adams, Jefferson. Madison
Munroe and perhaps other OF the avenues
through to Green Ridge, all paved In the
best manner; most II not all culm dumpi
removed from within the city limits
comfortable houses built In the suburbs
where now are only vacant lots, relieving
the crowded condition OF our alleys an(
courts; the constant improvements In