The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
EVERYBODY SATISFIED
With The Result Of the Late Sale Of Dill
worth Lots.
GREAT SUCCESS OF THE 4 C'S PLANS.
The Last Days Sale the Best Of Ali-The
Southern Industrial Press Club-Aimost
n Centenarian-Notes.

gone, the auctlOneerS cry - 10 lnoio hthiu
in the land. the great crowds have melted
away, the band discourses no longer and the
great events so splendidly heralded abroad
for month are matters of the past. but there
is nothing stale, nothing fiat and nothing un-
profitable left behind it all The
flowers bloom beautifully, the birds sing
merrily and the clang OF electric cars
make lively the lovely streets. Charlotte
loses nothing by comparison OF the present
with the past There Is new Ire mere I'M
known before and the plans so broadly lald
are being grandly worked out, ana every
artery of business responds to this new life
blood a There are no regrets Tor stupid
blunders. no shame tor doubtful methods
and no opportunities for Il told you sos"
DESERVED SUCCESS.
Success. YES unqualified success. is the
term which best expresses the conduct OF the
affairs Of the Charlotte Consolidated Con-
struction from its inception to It's maturity.
The conservative, honest, CONSCIENTIOUS man
ner in which the whole affair has been
managed not only established the high
reputation of the six men who controlled
it. but it brought its full reward
in the handsome showing Of results. What
other method would have made sale last
through three days when there was an effort
rather to subdue management bidding! Or
what other plan would have established such
confidence as caused the second day to be-
come more spirited than the first, and made
the last day the best sales day of the whole!
THE LAST DAYS SALE.
Although the sun poured down mercilessly
all during the morning hours OF yesterday
throng Of bidders followed the auctloneer
from square 20 square and the bidding went
on without tagging until satlshed WIN the
result, the manager called halt. heard the
auctioneer say after the sale that he
could not understand the policy of these
men who stopped sale when ne
could have sold sl5OOO0 worth of lots IN one
day as easy as he could $50 900. but those VINO
know them best do understand It, Ihey
were carrying out a regular plan Of operations
formulated in good judgment long ago.
They do not try to get excessive
prices for their property. but rather
sold that portion set apart for this sale az such
prices as would allow greater values TO the
purchaser at once. The company still own
the bulk of and some of the choicest lands
and these they have already advanced % per
cent. on the prices paid for adjoining lots.
WE'LL PLEASED SET OF MEN.
better pleased set Of men do not exist
than the six who compose the -Four C.'s
They have cast their bread upon the waters
and after many days by the flood OF news
paper advertising and the sunshine OF good
Judgment, it has returned TO them, and there
reap. 1t won't be long before every pur-
chaser of lot in Dilworth will rejoice over
his possession The completion OF the plans
vet in their incipiency VIII make such a
change for the better that their holdings Will
be enhanced in value TO a large eXtentat once
and the improvements IN contemplation rs
well as those that will naturally follow, Will
give such an impetus 10 growth that men Will
want TO kick themselves tor not buying more
OVERCOMING OPPOSITION.
In the start the Four C's were not only
lacking in the cooperation Of the citizens.
but they encountered direct opposition from
some of the best people IN Charlotte. AS
their wise plans and honesty OF purpose were
unfolded. however. prejudice gave way TO al
miratlOn until the number of dlssenters grew
into such a minority that there was q hush
to all adverse criticism. and II there Is
man now in Charlotte who does
not accord TO these gentlemen tie position OF
public benetactOrs, he keeps his opinions 10
himself The widespread results are yet to
come and the influences Of the press are yet
to be felt in its fullest sense The letters re-
ceived from all sorts and conditions OF INDUS
trial men seeking profitable investment and
favorable location is the beginning only OF un-
paralleled growth for Charlotte.
THE POUR c. IS PRESS CLUB.
The Four C's Press Club. which has been so
instrumental in advertising Charlotte 10 the
outside world. will perpetuate itself under the
name of The Southern Industrial Press
Club" and its members hope to take active
part IN the great industrial move that Is en-
yeloping this whole fair Southland.
After n handsome complimentary dinner
Yesterday given in their honor by Messrs.
Echols a. Bryan proprletors of the Central
Hotel, the club held its last meeting IN Char
lotte. and some OF its members returned 10
their homes. while Others proOng their stay
few days longer to fulfill contracts. Every
man leaves Charlotte with deep regret and IN
grateful remembrance of the kindnesses,
courtesies and Inequalities extended 10 them
by the people.
The last act of the club was TO draw up
suitable resolution of thanks for all these
things which have gone 10 make our stay
here so delightful and 50 pleasant, and have
them published in the local press.
Acquaintance have been made and friend
ships formed that are broken in upon with
deep regret, and our stay in Charlotte will
ever be remembered with pleasure and spoken
in praise.
PLEASURE TRIP TO WASHINGTON.
On Monday next all the members whose
business engagements permit will reasonable
in Charlotte 10 take pleasure trip to Wash
ington. This is compliment extended the
club through the courtesy of Colonel James
l.. Taylor, general passenger-agent of the
Richmond aud Danyille railroad, and it is
looked forward TO as a delightful recreation
by men. some of whom have been long with
out a holiday.
The marca Of industrial progress South is
Just beginning to reach the old North State
in earnest. and the outcome of Charlotte's
enterprise Is but the opening wedge. l talked
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