The age-herald., 1900-07-10
Agitation of the No-FenCe Law
 Grows Interesting.
WOULD ENHANCE VALUES
Citizens Express Their Views on tie Question of Keeping Cattle Of the Streets-Favored by Major.
 ity, But Some Object

tne cows, nOSS, goats, etc., OH the streets in all parts of the city, begun by T. L. Me Gowan, the Second avenue paint dealer, last week is growing The great majority of those who have expressed opinions on the subject favor the suggestion of MT. McGowan, though occasionally an excep- tion is run across. The Age-Herald yester- day received two letters from citizens who do not favor running the cattle off the streets and one of these especially, pre- sents a most unique argument in support of the position he takes.
 The stock law is becoming live one, and that a large per cent of the citizens are taking an interest in it's discussion IS evidenced by the number that gave inter- views on the subject yesterday.
 Would Enhance Value s., 900
 w. H. Hyronemus, who owns one of the most magnificent homes on the South Highlands, says: My home would be worth $2,000 more to me, any other man if 1 could pull down my fences and display my beautiful terraces, lawn and gardens but 1 dare not now; some old COW or horse would destroy it all The Age-IIerald should be sustained in working this reformation. Great success l wish you. Push it along; it's a good thing"
 Henry Chairsell, the First avenue grain merchant, who owns one of the handsomest homes in Fifth avenue, says: If the fences were done away with, Fifth avenue would be the prettiest street in the city. It the unsightly fences were substituted with grassy lawns the appearances of the city would be wonderfully improved
 MT. Benjamin Johnson, president of the Birmingham Investment Company says he is heartily in favor of doing away with all front yard fences; they disfigure the beauty and desirability of our homes."
 J. B. Elliott, cashier of the Peoples Saw ings Bank and Trust Company, says: ."Knock down all fences; they must go They are out of date. The banks would have thousands of dollars on deposit now sunk in useless fences if the cattle were kept off the streets.''
 M H. Burger Second avenue merchant, says: "I am heartily in favor of the move ment. I would be unwilling to take down my fence now because of the expense, but when it needs rebuilding, l would rather use the money some other way than re- building such a useless thing"
 Divert Money to Better Use
 w. G. Estes, who owns beautiful South Highland home, says: My home would highly enhance in value and desirability if l could remove my front fences and beautify my lawns and flower gardens. I have considerable money thus invested which I could use to greater advantage"
 B. Meyerstein of the Trade Palace says: q am in favor of beautifying our front yards and the unsightly fences should go."
 J. Loveman of the Trade Palace, who owns one of the handsomest properties in the city at Seventh avenue and Nineteenth streets thinks his property would be worth 20 per cent more if he had green lawns un- obstructed by the ugly picket fence.
 M. L. Saterfeld of the Dude saloon, who owns the corner of Avenue and Twen- tieth street, says: Down with the eye sores; they are nuisances. They obstruct the view to our yards our flower gardens and lawns. Even the country people-the farmers-are doing away with fences. In the city they are absolutely worthless and are maintained only to keepout stray Billy goats, dogs, etc.
 Alderman M. M. Williams says: q am heartily in favor of the move. I know our property would greatly increase in value and desirability"
 James Baily of Baily and Howard, says: Birmingham is not pasture or stock farm but promises to be the most beauti- full residence place in the South if we will keep step with the progress of the time Down with the useless fences''
 J. c. Marks, prominent merchant, says: "It is what must do if we take rank with the refined and up-to-date cities of the country. Fences are an eye-sore to our streets"
 Y. w. Chambers is opposed to the move. He says: Poor people must have cows, and the streets of Birmingham are the best pasture grounds to be found any where'
 R. D. Burnett says: "I am heartily in fa- for of the move. My property would be worth s1,0O0 more if I could remove my front yard fence and display my beautiful lawn and terraces. Push it through pr. A. w. Fox, the Second avenue drug gist, says: "I am thinking of buying home, and I want the sweet little mistress of said home to have a beautiful flower garden, and I cannot bear the idea of hid ing it with an unsightly fence.'
 H. Smons says: "Its a great move, and I heartily favor it."
 Wants to Show Pretty Houses J. w. Meares, the handsome cashier of the Central Railroad Company, is heartily in favor of the idea, as he soon expects to invest in some residence property and he don't want an ugly fence about his pretty home. He says: Push it to the finish"
 Judge H. A. Sharp was met last night walking up and down his yard enjoying a fragrant cigar. He said You see that I am in favor of this move. As soon as the idea was suggested I immediately took down my unsightly picket fence and I am now putting down stone coping and will have a property largely increased in value as a residence. I am going to have a beautiful lawn. So is my next door neigh bor."
 A "poor man" who refuses to allow his name to be published is utterly opposed to