Evening journal., 1903-03-28
BULKHEAD MEANS A
GREATER WILMINGTON
Hum of Machinery VIII DispIace
the Croaking of Frogs in the Del
aware River Marshes

their way with nothing to hinder them
A ferry to New Jersey has almost
been assured after the improvements
are completed. This would in all prob
ability do a big business, as the time
Of coming over would be greatly less
ened and passengers would be able to
take a car at the dock. as 1t is almost
certain a line will be extended there
when place of landing is decided
upon.
Site for Landing Not Selected.
The selection of a place for the build
ing of this landing has not been de-
cided upon, but according to those who
are interested in the enterprise, it will
be located either at Fourth or Twelfth
streets, provided the latter is cut
through to the river.
Many prominent citizens are strongly
in favor Of taking Twelfth street from
the mouth of Shellpot creek to the
Delaware river. 1t is claimed that the
entire cost to the city would
not exceed $1,000. Indeed one man
said he would be willing to take the
contract to do II for that amount. He
argues that a trestle over the mouth of
the Shellpot creek and drainage pipes
beneath the road across the marsh
would be the most expensive part of
the contract. AS for the bed of the
road, it could be used as a dumping
ground by the city. covering of
one and one-half feet of ashes would
make a good driving road and Will
mington would then be connected di-
rectly with the river. a thing that
many of its residents have been striv-
ing for for many years.
Some Objections to Twelfth Street.
There is a slight objection to the
street going through to the river by
some, but all the property owners with
two exceptions would be glad to fur
nish the strip of land. II is proposed ia
make this street 100 feet wide. so that
car tracks and railroads might be laid
and there still remain sufficient room
for the accommodation OF the driving
public.
Site for Factories.
At some future day all that portion
lying on the Cherry Island flats is ex-
pected to be covered by manufactures
and the streets laid out there will be
wide and the blocks longer than the
ordinary blocks in the city now.
This is the first step and with the man
ufacturers from all sections clamoring Il
come here. but on account of our hereto
fore inadequate water front facilities
have been deferred, will now, that the,
are assured, locate here IN large mum
bers is almost certain.
To protect the boats landing ait tn
wharf two piers are suggested which vii
break the force OF the wind, which is 81
high at times that landing along the bleal
wharf without these would be impossible
Cars to Follow Piers.
After the piers are built 1t ds only
question Of thine before both railroads an
trolley companies will have lines for tn
carrying of freight and passengers.
A possibility which promises to be a bi
thing for the city is the coaling of ocea.
i steamships, which now 90 TO Philadel
phia. Much time could be saved the boat
and Wilmington is as close to the Goa
fields as any waterfront city and shout
become a big shipping point for coal.
viii Build on Marsh Road.
J 1t is only question of time before tn
whole marsh will be built up with manu-
lfacturing enterprises. There have alreal
been manufacturers who said they woul
locate here when they could get a rivei
front situation.
Great Thing for City.
prominent real estate man in speal
ing of the bulShead said:
lit is without doubt the greatest thin
that has ever been done for the city. Wit
what the government intends doing an
what the Pennsylvania railroad is alread
doing just above is what we have bee
working for for years"
At present all goods shipped to Ne
York, Boston and other seaport town
from this city have first to so to Phllade
phia where packet lines run. They wou'
stop here. but they cannot get in II
creek. Their stopping Will be made DO
sible by the wharf and piers.
| Dimensions of BuIkhead.
The length Of the bulkhead' will be abol
two miles and it win range from $500
5000 feet from THE present shore line. 4
either end a sufficient space will be Ie
Tor tugs to tow in scows filled with mu
10 fill this up. The work will probabl
begin from the Edge Moor end, which wi
be closed first and the mud brought
from the lower end.
The bulkhead win be twenty-five fe'
wide, the piling TO be driven close togeth,
and sheathed with boards on one side,
prevent the mud from hlterlng betwee
the piles as the space between them an
the shore line ds filed. The piles will I
fastened together by strong iron bolts an
altogether when completed the affair wi