Evening journal., 1903-11-13

be quickly transferred from
town TO town by trolley express trains
but there will b. fast freights for the
transportation Of perishablc fruits and
vegetables, such as we now run by the
railroads.
In Keeping with the progress OF the
times and the great competition, the
fare probably will not exceed the three
cent rate Of Tom l.. Johnson fame.
lt would be in keeping with the new
order Of things for a new steam boat
line to be put in successful operation,
There is an apparent need of one now.
A line Of wharves at odessa, Mahons
Labanon. Frederick, Milford. Milton
Leipsic and Lewes would bring this
city into close touch with the peninsula.
1t would be possible to run a number
OF boats, all touching at the above
named points to Philadelphia. all stop
ping here. Should the conditions in
Wilmington make it feasible, the boats
might have their terminus here.
In the days OF the early settlers
many Of whom came to Wilmington as
the result OF Elizabeth Shipley svision,
land here could be bought for a dollar
an acre. Now 5000 a foot front is con-
sldered cheap is some parts Of Market
street. In twenty-five years. 81 900 a
foot will be thought very reasonable
for the same, II the prices Increase In
the future as they have done in the
past.
Population of 100000.
Wilmington at present has a popula-
ton of between $4,000 and $4,000. In
1890 il was over $1,000. In 1900 il had
increased to 10000. In twenty-five
years, with the growth OF manufac-
lures and the people they will bring
with them. the population is reason
ably sure to amount to 100000.
A City Beautiful.
Wilmington is very fortunate in hav-
ing gained control Of both banks of
the Brandywine The park itself is
one of the most beautiful natural parks
in the country. The board of park
commissioners has done much to en-
hance these natural beauties and the
drive Is regarded with wonder and de-
light by visitors.
with the awakened anticipations OF
a greater Wilmington, it is certain that
greater attention will be paid not only
to. the development of Brandywine
Park, but to other parks in the city
Tenth street park, with its hills and
wales. its fish ponds and shade trees
is prettier than any public square OF
which Philadelphia and many another
large city may boast. There ar,
Eighth street park, Kirkwood Park and
,..fr al tl.f.
spots.
II is more than probable that. will
its growth to the Delaware. sit
along the river shore would be de
voted to park purposes. It would az
ford boating, fishing and sailing an
make an ideal breathing spot for tn
people of that section of the city.
The architecture Of the city OF ne
cessity viii improve. and WilRineto
Will find fame as a city OF beautiful
homes. Market street will become
model business thoroughfare Crea
department stores which will vie witt
those OF great cities will rear thei
proud dimensions shyward. They vii
contain such stocks that there will r
no necessity for Wilmington people L
go to Philadelphia and New York I
buy. Instead, It viii be a market 70
people from far and near. having as
will, unexcelled railroad and trolle
facilities.
The old city hall viii become n mat
ter OF legendary lore and on its sit
viii stand a superb structure Of nativ
Brandywlne granite. Magnificent il
design and execution. every citizen wi
l ,of,t o., ~ ,,,ttr ,,.tdo QUA a. ,,.fiI
considered notable in a busy thorough
fare whore splendid buildings are II
rule and not the exception.