The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-15
PREPARING FOR THE EVENT.
The Charlotte-DilMOrth Union Welcomes
Visitors TO Their Sale.
THE OLD NORTH STATES QUEEN CITY.
Numevous Attractions, Both Natural and
Artificial, Surround Charlotte and Dii-
worth-City OF the Dead.

CHARLOTTE. N. c., May H.-tSpeciai.l-
Every indication points 10 the grand success
of the Charlotte Dlworth union by the
throwing open Of the latters doors TO inves-
tors on the goth TO 22d inclusive. The lot
lists. illuminated maps and all the literature
necessary 10 the comprehensive Introduction
of the visitor 10 the advantages OF Dllworth
are ready. The conveniences for access are
also getting in shape, and by the Goth the
magnificent Sprague-Edison electric railway
will be speeding passengers throughout Char-
lotte and Diworth. The conservative
methods adopted by the Charlotte Consoll-
dated Construction Company insure conser-
vatiye prices, while the great care ana the
large amount OF money expended on me
streets, splendid avenues, lakes and parks
add immensely 10 their future value.
Many of the lots sold are on boulevard
100 feet wide and lined on either side with
Sugar-maple trees, and down It's centre sweeps
the best constructed electric line IN
the United States. There are no small
divisions Of so-called business lots
20 be specially doomed. All the lots
are ample in size and will be sold at auction
on their merits as TO location and natural adj
vantages. The terms are aho easy, being one
foufth cash with one, two and three years
given TO. the deferred payments.
GRAVES OF THE NOBLE DEAD.
The Confederate dead whose graves were
earpeted with flowers on Memorial-day he IN
resting place fit for the valiant sons Of no
bic people ElmwOOd is the name OF omar,
lotteis city of the dead. Of all the beautiful
spots in and around this city kmw0od CHARMS
the eve most of all and well may the cltlzens
of Charlotte take PRIDE IN TINS narrowed .uhc-
raj park The utmost skill ana care - eA-
e.. q ma fHnnf
grounds aud ample beds of flowers separate
the squares MOurnful marble is robbed Of
al sOmbernes5 by beds and bowers OF hand
soonest roses This feature Is carried beyond
anything have ever seen, and blooming an
nuals are profuse at every turn. Honeysuckle
and magnolia add their sweetness 10 be
wilderng combination Of perfumes; IL Is
more beautiful than any similar place Know
and because unlike all other cemeteries.
Noble shafts Of native granite tell OF the bodies
beneath the sod, but nature smiles above 10
such heavenly hues that death is robbed OF all
its horrors The lighthouses and open lawns
that form part of this enclosure are worth
going a long way 90 see. There is
wealth of plants and flowers here that would
make florists fortune Lemon trees IN trult
and bloom line the paths and fountains play
continuously Tropical plants give grace 10
winding walks and fragrant blooms load the
air with delightful odOrs ElmwoOd IS Gods
own acreage and will long remember 1t as
under May-day sunshine explored us beau
teous bounds. Here lies John King, Killed by
the angry elephant Chief September u. 1880,
and although only circus man his grave Is
one of the greenest The funeral Will long be
remembered in Charlotte as Impressive and
peculiar An elephant carved upon the mon
ument erected 10 his memory by the members
of John Robinson's circus indicate his cruel
death
Afreman's figure in whitest marble rests on
pedestal high and points where he the fire
laddies -Four squares surround the monu-
ment and one is allotted TO each Charlotte
company. -Four graves each IN two OF these
tell mournful tale. The Confederate mOnu-
ment is towering granite shalt Lifted up by
mound and pedestal
Charlotte is a bower Of flowers. Honey
suckle grows everywhere and roses riot over
garden wall The blue jay and the hooking
bird lend featbered beauty and brilliant song
TO lovely scenes.
CHARLOTTE HEALTHY PLACE.
Charlotte is the healthiest place in the
United States Census Porter SAID so and
returned the mOrtuary report made by his
officers for correction, saying that the low
rate must be a mistake, as there was no pre-
cedent for anything like 1t. The report was
returned unchanged with substantial proof
of its reliability.
The sewerage system here is perfect, and
the OlfactOry nerve Is TO the CharOttese a
conveyance for enhancing OdOrs and not
warning of hidden Ills The Waring system
prevails and the mains discharge INTO flowing
streams mile away. II is a separate system
The rains are conveyed by surface drains
The sewers are water-tight and need only be
large enough 10 take the normal flow, and are
thus more readily selt-cleahslng than If Their
size were sufficient to carry the immensely
increased flow TO which the sewage would be
swollen in time of rain. The amount OF dan
gerously foul matter ID also greatly reduced,
ou6 tbara M r-IuQntlQ and
smells
The Charlotte water-wOrks were established
in 1882. The engine-house and the two reser-
voirs from which the water supply IS drawn
are located one mile east OF the city. and the
water-tOwer, from which the supply IS dlstrlD-
uted is located on the courthouse lot, near
the centre of the city. The supply of water is
sufficient 20 meet all demands, being practi-
caliy inexhaustble The water is as clear and
sparkling as that of a spring. Two large
sprinklers traverse the streets all day at the
city's cost, and there is no dust. Charlotte
could teach many larger place some lessons
in city government.
WONDERFUL TRADE.
A carefully compiled total of Charlotte trade
Just taken by reliable canvass of all her III
dustries shows that her general yearly trade
amounts TO more than s1,000,00O for every
thousand of inhabitants. Who else can make
such showing!
There are only eleven bar-rooms in Char
totte and have not seen drunken man.
The newspaper correspondents are all In
love with the place and several declare their
intention of becoming citizens.
Several of Us visited a model dairy farm
this evening conducted by Mr.. c. Q. More,
which is one of the attendant enterprises of
Charlotte Dir. More came here three years
ago brOken-down book-keeper seeking vast
ed health, and started the dairy business in
small way. He now has 140 COWS and runs
two farms TO keep them and other necessary
stock in feed. The prettiest drill have seen
for many day was the precision with which
each Jersey, Holstein, Ayrshire and grade
COW marched unfalteringly through quad
ripple lines and took her place. Mr. More
uses thirteen fine horses in his delivery and
makes speed main point in their selection,
as time is money in delivering milk
A double team of these fast roadsters de
liyered US back from his farthest farm, two
miles away III nine minutes by the watch.
w. Y. Fife, the drummer evangelist was
here to-day and will commence a revival
meeting in the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton building June %.
Charlotte's paid fire department showed its
excellance tonight by answering al electric
alarm III three minutes through heavy rain
storm.
native of Charlotte who has lived in Rich
mond for ten years writes me that he has read
the articles on Charlotte published in The
IThfFs wit n ipotp anH Dippe ma