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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16
Spite Fence Charged in.
High Walls for Big Signs
Causes Contention
in Vicinity of
Noted Gore .

Steel gir d e 5
which will support
concrete walls four
stories high, on
" h i c h immense
signs will be paint
ed, are being erect
ed on the top of the
Mayer building at
the gore of Geary
and Kearny streets,
and this structure is
the bone of conten-
ton between own
ers and merchants
on the two streets.
Not only will the
Johann S C h m / d {
building, W b / c h
faces Geary and
Kearny streets and
is built around the
triangular
Mayer building, be
blocked from light
by the wall which
Johann Schmidt
calls a "spite
fence" but the sign
board will be a dis
igurement 10 the
entire neighbor-
hood, according TO
several merchants
on both streets.
Others say that
the Mayer estate
and the agent, An
tome Borel, are to
b e congratulated
upon taking advan-
tage of an idea the
working out of
which Will bring a
large income be-
cause of the loca-
tion at the city's
busiest corner, and
scout the assertion
that the sign would
mar the appearance
Of the streets
The Mayer build
ing, which was or
fpira ally DESIGNED To
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16

be a u story structure and was TO
have been occupied as a cafe by Charles
Newman, former proprietor of the
Richelieu, was finished at the height
of four stories because of the re-
fusal of the police commissioners to
grant the necessary liquor license.
Schmidt, who had failed to obtain a
license for a saloon in his own build
ing, vigorously opposed the granting
Of the Newman license by the COM
missioners. and because of this action,
Schmidt declares, Borel has erected
the wall as a spite fence to mar the
appearance of his building and block
out his light.
DENIES SPITEwORK
E. de Coulon, realty manager for Bo-
rel, who is agent for Mrs. Mayer, the
owner Indignantly denies that spite en-
tered into the matter at all and says
that no protest has ever been made,
either to the board of works, which
granted the permit to erect the wall,
or TO him as agent and manager of the
proposition. He asserts that IL siren
uous objections had been made by
Schmidt the wall probably would never
have been erected as the firm of Borel
would prefer to sacrifice the large rent
ais which will be derived rather than
injure the feelings, far less the pocket
book, of his esteemed neighber. The
merchants are divided into two camps.
SPITE FENCE, SAYS SCHMIDT
"It is a spite fence" said Schmidt,
''and it is being erected to disfgure our
building because we made an objection
against a liquor license being granted
in that corner. We tried to get a
saloon in our building, but the mer-
chants objected to this and the license
was refused. When the commissioners
asked me If I would object to the cafe,
which it was proposed to erect, I said
that / would. Because OF this the
owners of the other building are block
ing eight of my windows and making
the corner an eyesore. The. Geary and
Kearny street improvement clubs pro-
tested to the works board, but the
permit was granted. II is a shame"
MATTER OF INCOME
Spite fence" said E. de Coulon in
surprised query. Il never heard of
such a thing. This concern does not
wish it to be thought that it would
descend to anything so mean or so
silly as that. It is simply a matter of
getting the largest income from the
property for the owners. We never
heard any objection to 1t. 1t will be
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16
MATTER OF INCOME

Cyanic acid gives nuts the occasional
bitter taste.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-01

Mario 1oo7-3o JUNO 1908
Hubo abundante champagne,
dulces Y tabacos.
La banda del Asilo de ninos
amenizo Ell acto, que fue cordia-
lfsimo.
-Hasta Ell viernes que jurara
Ell cargo y tomara possession Ell Sc.
nor Was Ochoteco, 10 desempe-
tiara fnterinamente Ell assistant
Director don Jaime Annexy.
Con motive de ser hoy dfa
de despacho de correo para los
Estados Unidos, non sc ha cele-
brado la acostumbrada confe-
rencia, entire Ell honorable 60
bernador y los representatives
de la prensa.
Hoy ha sido nombrado jefe
de la policfa detective don Juan
Quinones.
Tambien ha sido nombrado
inspector de la policia insular
Mr.. J. Zimmerman.
Ell senor Was Ochoteco,
nombrado recientemente para
Ell cargo de Director de Sandal
Benehcencia y Correction to-
mara possession Ell viernes, pues
hasta csc dfa no habra aprobado
el nombramiento ell Conseio Eie.
cutivO.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-01
N0t@s n~nwmic6Jpdles

HOSPITAL MUNICIPAL-Hay
en- asistencia en- este establecimiento
b%enehco; ~ mujeres y 81 varones.
Total 81.
Ingresr6n Jose Rodriguez Cefe-
Tjno Marquee.
En- Ell hospital cuarentenario hay ~
enfermos.
HOSPITAL ESPECIAL DE MU-
JERES-Hay en- asistepcia S.. En-
Ell Dispensario g.. Total de assist.
daS 43.
Observation-Disclosures de dete.
nidos en- ell dfa de aver: varones, az
y mujeres 10 sufriendo condena, Y IL
varones Y 2 mujeres pendientes de
Causa.
Quedan en- ell dia de hoy 65.
Fueron puestos en- libertad por ha-
Der cumplido la condena que les fue
impuesta: Isidoro Morales, Eduardo
Campo, Francisco Rosa, Arturo Davi.
Ia, Rafael Ro lriguez, Antonio Rosa
rio y Gouzalo Torres.
CUARTO DE SOCORRO.- Hasta
la manana de hoy fueton curadas por
el practicante de servicio donGuiller-
mo Claudio, las s1gulenteS personals:
y nosG Valentfn, herida contusa de
IN ceutimetro En- la region labial in
f%erior; Sergio Torres herida contusa
por magullamiento con perdida de
la una del dedo pulgar de la mano
izquierda; Juan Derayan, herida on
tusa de dos centimetros de longitud
en- la region occipital y.Frutos Oquen-
do, herida producida con arma de
fuego con o%rificio de entrada en- el
arco palnar de la mano derecha.
REGISTRO CIVIL.-Nacimientos:
Sc han hecho las sequences inscrip-
clones: Virginia Estremera Y Ano-
ros. Benito P1, Juan Rivera Ortiz,
Juan Leonardo Rivera Ortiz, lose
Ascension Gonzalez y Waffle, Con
suelo de Ia Mata y Gonzalez Y Her.
mogenes Cruz.
DEFUNCIONES.- Cruz Nunez y
Perez, Juan Perez y Trinidad, Epifa-
MO Mesa y Acadia y JESUS Davila.
ELECTROMAGNETIC Larrinapa
J Goico, 0 Petra Schira y Gulllot.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-01

En- ell domicillo de don
francisco de Paula Acuna, Sc
TeunlerOn anOChe los empleados
del Departamento Consolidate,
con ell I'm de man1festarle Ell pc
sar que les Causa que dele Ell
cargo de Director. Asisti6 nu-
merOsa cOnCurrencia cruzandose
elocuentes discursos entire los
senores Munoz Rivera, Was
Ochoteco y Acuna.
Los empleados entregaran al
senior Acuna una elegante lam
electrical de despacho Y IN reloi
de sobre mesa con una a~rtistica
hgura de bronco.
En- ell reloj hgura una elegan.
plaza de plata con la siguiente
inscription. A don Francisco
de z. Acuna Director de SAM
dad Beneficencia Y correction
sus amigos y acknowledgements
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-01
TerrocarH| bqjio | Hudson

Para celebrar la aperture de cuatro
blocks mas desde: la Gale Io hasta
la g del f~errocarril subterraneo que
pasa por bajo del rio Hudson, ST
guiendo la Sexta avenida, la Hudson
and Manhattan Railroad Company
puso en- circulation IN tren especial
a traves del t1nel.
Este tren partio de la estaci6n de
la Gale Id a las tres y media y pas6
bajo del rio hasta Hoboken, rotor
nando desde allf 4 la nuova estacion
eonstrufda en- la Gale q. la cual tue
alberta al ~servicio pdblico Ell lunes
dltimo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-01
BUQUES

Goleta amer. Republic. Sali6 de
New York para San Juan y Guaya-
nilla Ell % del pasado.
Consiguatarios, Sobrinos de Ez-
quiaga.
Vapor espahol Miguel Gallart. Sa.
LID de Barcelona para esta hacienda
las escalas intermedias, ell ID del pa
sado.
Consignatarios, Sobrinos de L.
quierdo & Co.
Vapor amer. Coamo. Sc sguarda
hoy procedente de New York.
Consignatarios, The New York &
Porto Rico S. S. Co.
Vapor ingl6s Anselma de Lauina-
ga. Debe haber salido de Montevideo
q fines del pasado con esta escala,
siempre que haya reunido ~suficiente
carga.
Consignatarios, Villar g. Co.
Vapor frances Montreal. Recala-
RI hacia Ell ) del corriente procedente
de Saint Thomas y seguira viaje para
Puerto Plata.
Consignatrios, ]. T. Silva B. Co.
Vapor americana Caracas. Con des-
'tino 4 New York, zarpsra de este
puerto Ell 5 del corriente.
Consignatarlos. Villar & Co.
Vapor amer. Philadelphia. Proce-.
dente de New York estara aquf ell 9
del corriente.
Consignatarios, Villar & Co.
Vapor cubano Julia. Ell q del &C
.tual estar5 aquf procedente de Ia Ha-
bana y puertos intermedios. Rotor
nara hacienda las e~scalas de su ruta
ell 8 del corriente.
Consignatarios, Villar & Co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-01
Seccitn ReIgiOys

Santos para nafiana ?.
La visitation de Nuestra scfora.
Stos. Proceso y Martinino mrs. Oton
obs. y CT. Stas. Marcia y Sinforosa
mrs. Monegunda matrona ilustre. I. p.
La misa es con rito doble Y color
blanco.
MISAS.
Catedral.-Dias laborables:z y 7.30.
7.3o, 8.3o.-Festivos: 5, =, 8, 9, II.
Todos los domingos 4 las 7 p. m.
San Francisco. -Dias ~laborableS, 2.
-Festivos: $50, =, y 7.3o.
San Jose.-Dias l~aborables: Y y7.3o.
-Festivos: $50, 2, 7.3o.
Santa Ana.-Dias laborables $50.
-Festivos: s 10.
Puerta de Tierra.-Martes: DO
mingos: 9.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-01

Vapor amer. Coamo. Sc aguarda
hoy procedente de New York.
Consignatarios, The New York &
Porto Rico S. S. Co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-01
DuO|o en- HQnacao

Humacao, r. r. Julio 1908.
BoLETIN MERcANTIL, San Juan
Puerto Rico.
Fellecio hoy entire dos y tres
manana la seforita Elena Gar
STA kascot. -Su entierro S tarde.
Muerte Sentidisima. Socie-
dad Humacaena de duelo.
CORRESPONSAL.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-01

.OPERACIONES EN- Ell MUELLE
No hubo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11

30 head of unbroken horses will be sold in our big auction sale of horses and mules, Fri day' at 10 am. Fies & Sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
DEMOCRATS WILL
 MEET TONIGHT

The city democratic campaign committee will meet tonight to begin the fight for the democratic nominees. It has become apparent that in only one ward will the full vote turn out, and 1t will be necessary to arouse the public to the importance of going out to the polls to protect their nom- inees.
 The fight for alderman in the Third ward will serve to bring out nearly 400 people. In this ward the fight between A. A. Gambll and A. L. Hoyt Is being contested by the inch.
 While people around town are comment ing upon MT. Gambilrs gains, it is hard to tell how the ward is going.
 It is claimed the people in the Third ward are in need of sewers, a fire depart ment and, perhaps, more things than any other ward in the city. For this reason they want man who can get these things for them and get them quick.
 The fight over the school bond issue may bring out a number of voters in some of the wards. It is understood that some opposition is scattered around, and 1t is being left so dead that some fear 1t will go the route of the famous jail bond issue.
 Republicans held a meeting on North Highlands, in the Third ward, last night. at which pr. Masterson, candidate for mayor, was the principal speaker. They will hold a meeting tonight at Gaebson's hall, in the Eleventh, or East Birming- ham, ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
SKINNER FUNERAL HELD AT BRIGHTON Popular Young Man Is Laid to
 Rest MAS0NS WERE IN CHARGE Tri-city Commercial Club Is Proposed. Ladies of Bessemer Want the Cow Ordinance Enforced-Per-
 sonal and General.
MASONS WERE IN CHARGE
By j. F. LEE.

Bessemer, September 1o.-6speeial)-At- tended by the longest procession ever be- fore seen in Brighton. the remains of W. H. Skinner who died last night, were car ried to their last resting place in Cedar Hill cemetery this afternoon.
 The Masons were in charge, Mir Slin- ner being past master of Vivian lodge No. 492. A F. and A M. The funeral was not to have taken place until Fri day. but the plans were changed this morning, too late to notify many of the members of the Wylam lodge, and as Is the custom in Masonic funerals under such circumstances, Brighton lodge No. 595 took charge, Bessemer, Ensley and Vivian lodges affiliating, many members from each being present.
 The services at the residence were con- ducted by the Rev D. P Taylor, pastor of the Christian church of Bessemer dur ing which a choir sang the two hymns, Nearer My God, to Thee. and Asleep in Jesus" Past Master Sam Stein of Bessemer lodge No. 4S0, A. F. and A. NJ, had charge of the Masonic service at the cemetery, Past Master John T. McEniry of the same lodge acting marshall. The pallbearers all of whom were members of the order, were: F. L. Sawyer, Dr. w s. Rountree E. B. Pitts, Gus Lee, T. S. L. Bassore and w. B. Mills.
 There was no more favorably known young man in the Birmingham district than w. H. skinner. Nine years ago he entered the employ of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company in the ca pacity of storekeeper at Sumpter mines. Later he was transferr s to Johns, then to wylam, and five ye&s ago. as a re- ward for faithful and loyal services, he was put in charge of the largest commits sary that the company operates that be- ing the one at Ensley, where his respon- abilities were great, but so well did he enjoy the esteem of the officers of his company that when they became aware last November that his system had be- come infected with the tubercular germ, indefinite leave of absence was granted him, in order that he might seek health in the dry climates of Colorado and New Mexico. where he spent several months. He steadily grew worse, and was advised by his physicians just a few weeks ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11

gomery. There is also a monument near by to the memory of Thomas A. Emmet, { the Irish patriot of 9S.
 In the vicinity of Wall street is a build ing of eighteenth century architecture, and once a center of great financial &C., tivlty, the United States assay office, ad- jcining the subtreasury building and occu- pied In 1928 as branch of the bank of the United States. It passed into the posses sion of the government in 1853 and was converted into an assay office, branch of the United States mint.
 In this little stroll past the landmarks of New York you will pause before the old Jumel mansion, on Washington Heights built in 175S. Colonial in struc- ture and in a very good state of preserva- tion, it was erected by Roger Morris and used by him as residence, at which time Washington had his headquarters there during the revolution.
 It afterwards became the home of Mad am Jumel, who married Aaron Burr. The story of her life in the old mansion re- wives the most brilliant glories of society of that period. She entertained in the most regal manned, and all the notables from Europe who visited this country were her guests at various times.
 Almost equally as famous for the bril- liancy- of it's gests was Claremont, built in 1775, and where gathered the most in- teresting people in this country General Washington and Daniel Webster were guests there on frequent occasions. It has been enlarged and beautif1ed of recent years, and is now the rendezvous of the moderns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
TESTERS REPORT
 ON COTTON CROP

New Orleans, September 10AIn his an- nual report on the cotton crop of 19O7-OS, the gst of which was recently announced. but which was not issued in full until to- night Secretary Hester of the New Or leans cotton exchange quotes some very interesting figures in connection with the shifting of the seat of the American cot ton milling industry to the states of the cotton belt. He says that these condi- tionss have been more in evidence during the season just closed than ever before, the consumption of American cotton in the south, even under the most unfavor- able conditions, having been in round fig ures 2,193,OO0 while the north totalled but 1873, 900, or 22O,G00 bales less. In the in- crease in the consumption of cotton, Vir- gnia comes first, Oklahoma second and Georgia third.
 MT. Hester's report of the crops of the different states is given as follows in bales. showing a decrease under 1906-O7 of 1939,016 bales. and an increase of 225,- 97S over that of 1905-06:
 Alabama, 1,171, ,0OO, against 1,2S90O0 last year. Arkansas 7S7,O0o against 94O,OOO last year.
 Florida, 6OOOo. against 65,OOO last year.
 Georgia, 1,se4OOO, against 1,655,OOO last year.
 Louisiana, 673,0Oo against 9s5,OOO last year.
 Mississippi, 14s6OOO, against 1,51, ,OOo last year. North Carolina, 6S9ooO, against 6s3OOO last year. South Carolina, 1,226,oOO, against s57,OoO ] last year. year..
 Texas 2221,oOo, against 4,o5oOOo last year. Oklahoma, s5o.ooO, against s44,OOo last year.
 Total crop, 11.572OOO, against 1S,511. .OOO last year.
 MT. Hester puts the spindes in the south at 1O,66l. .30s, including old, idle and not complete against 10,59S ,095 last year, and remarks that this is the smallest in crease reported in 20 years, but states 1 thene are still over 269,0OO spindles in 1 course of erection, which will probably come into play during the commercial ] year of 1908-09.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
claypooI- Creary.

At s o'clock this evening, at the res idence of her sister, Mrs. Lester Ken nedy. Mrs. Anzo McCreary was quletly married to MT. J. B. Claypool. me wedding came as quite a surprise 10 the many friends of the contracting parties, as they are said to nave known each other only about 10 days.
 Mrs. McCreary since her former nus bands death, has been living with ms family in Virginia, and came to Bes- semer about two weeks ago to Vlslt her sister. Mrs. Lester Kennedy, and while she was reared at Jonesporo' being formerly a Miss Saunders, she IS said never to have met MT. Claypool' previous to this visit.
 MT. Claypool holds responsible posi- ton at the Bessemer rolling mill, ana is one of the best known young men Tn the city.
 Rev. I. F. Swallow performed the marriage ceremony.
 MT. and Mrs. Claypool will leave Monday morning on a short trip to Virginia and other points north, wheo they will return to Bessemer, where they will reside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
TIME IS MONEY

Save nearly four hours by using the SEABOARD lon time line,' Birming- ham to New York and all points east. Look! On and after Sunday, September IS, Seaboard trains will leave Birming- ham 6:15 morning and arrive New York following afternoon 245. Seaboard is the only morning train via Atlanta, equipped with through Pullmans and dining car service. The undersigned is always ready to demonstrate saving of one dollar an hour time saved on the regular through rate. Phone Bell 23S2 or address Jack w. Johnson, D. P. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11

 to return home if he wished to spend his last hours with his loved ones.
 A man of high sense of honor, loyal to his employers but ever mindful of best interest of his fellow man. holding a most responsible position with one of the largest corporations now operating in the south, and steadily climbing the ladder to success. 1t is sad indeed that he should have to leave his friends and loved ones at the young age of 2S years.
 Besides a mother he leaves three sisters, Miss Mary Skinner, Mrs. B. w. Halfacre, Mrs. w. J. Tucker. and a brother, Julian Skinner, who is attending school at Au- burn. He is also nephew of Capt. G. D. Mingea of Bessemer.
 Kennedy Bros. of Bessemer had charge of the funeral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Tri-city Commercial Club.

Plans are under way for the organiza- tion of a Commercial club to be conn., prised of Bessemer, Jonesboro and Brigh- ton citizens and every business man that has been sounded on the matter heartily indorses the movement, Believing that It will be the means of more thoroughly ad- vertising the advantages to be found Tn this locality to the financial interests or the country, who are looking Tor place to make profitable vestments and locate manufacturing sites.
 President c. II. Stevenson of the board Of trade believes that as the district IS now recovering from the recent man cial depression, it is a good time to get busy with a movement of this kind, ana will start immediately by conferring Wllh Mayor Lanier of Brighton and Mayor Martin of Jonesboro with the view or per fecting such an organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
The Misses CahiII.

Miss Kathleen and Miss Lillian Ca hill. who have been singing in Mont gomery for some time past, have re- turned and will sing Friday and Sat urday at the Imperial theatre.
 As this will be the last time tha' they can be heard this year, on ac- count of their leaving in few days to attend school, no doubt the Besse- mer people will turn out well to hear them, for they are both known to possess remarkably sweet voices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Washing ton Sept. %, g, "A and 26, limited Oct. IA, Rate $30.90, The only afternoon train Through sleeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
After the COWS.

Mrs. J. H. Hard, president of the Civic Improvement association, says work of beautifying the city Will De greatly retarded on account Of the
 cows and other stock that are allowed to run loose over the town at night. Many citizens have taken down fences from around their lawns, thinking that the stock law would be enforced, and they too are kicking about the cows and horses eating and trampling down the flowers, and otherwise aging their yards. Donations for the pur- pose of fixing up the school grounds are being withheld, the donors stating that if will be a waste of money to try to grow flowers or grass as long as such conditions are allowed to exist. There is an ordinance against letting stock run out, and if not enforced, IL Is liable to put a stop to much or the proposed improvement that the Civic club has planned toward beautifylns the public places about town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
BRYAN PUTS CANNCN
 IN ANANIAS CLUB
CONTINUED FROM PAGE l.,

worth about 5000 when 1 was elected to Congress. l served four years, and by economy l saved $SOO0 or $40OO or about $1000 a year, so that when I went out of Congress in the spring of 1895 I was worth about S60OO or $7000. During the period that elapsed between the end of my con gressional term and my nomination for the presidency, about year and four months, I was engaged In lecturing and added but a small sum to my saving.
 After the election in 1896 my earning power as lecturer was largely enhanced by the prominence which the campaign had given me. My book, "The First Bat tle," brought me $17,OO0, and 1 gave an equal amount of the profits to the various committees that had carried on the canl- palgn of 1906. My lectures have been prof table and my writings have paid me well, but no one attends the lectures unless he wants to do so, and no one buys what l write unles he Is interested in reading it. More than half of my time since 1898 has been given to gratuitous work, and yet l have been able to support myself and accumulate property which I would estimate at about $l25,000 but as one can never accurately say what property is worth until he sells it, 1 will fix $l50,0O0 as the outside limit the maximum, of my wealth; and l am willing to leave the pub lie to determine whether that is more than I ought to have earned, or whether 1 earned 1t honestly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
French Vineyards Destroyed.
6-12- fri -1y

Rheims, September 10.-The vine- yards throughout the entire champagne regions have been devastated by mill dew. The crops have been destroyed and the output will be only 100000 bottles instead of 45,000,000 which rep resents a loss to the growers of near ly $20,000,000.