, 1872-11-24
THE HORSES,
Report Of the Illinois Humane
Society. i
~
Death Of Two Hundred and Five
Horses,
Letters on the Subject Of Veteri-
nary Surgery.
THE HORSES.

HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT.
To th@ Editor Qf The Chicago Tribune:
o1a: Inc following is the report Of the Illinois
dunnano Society for the week ending Nov. 23
we have to report that the sanitary condition of
the horses in this city has greatly improved.
The larger portion Of those animals which our
agents notice on the streets seem to have nearly
recovered. There are still thousands aick in the
dldarent stables. many Of which will be unfit for
WORK for somo time. We arc panied to observe,
however, that the practice Of overlooking seems
to increase as the epidemic decreases. Host Of
the horses are still weak, but We find that
greater loads are put upon them than should be.
even If they we're in full health and strength.
Yesterday We found the wagon of one of our
largest lumber firms, With an axle broken from
the immense load, to which were hitched two
medlum-sized horses, not Jet entirely well. The
lumber weighed 10,260 pounds, and the wagon
at least ton- In this case an arrest will be
11ade. We also find that drivers era still neglect
lng the sharpaning Of their horses' shoes, which
HlA lead TO many arrests as soon as slippery
travelling sets in.
:, During the week our agents have visited the
North Side horse-car stables, Of which they speak
U terms OF high praise. At one time their en-
u t{re STOCK, 27o horses, was sick; but, owing to
ahe ao .[e4fsment son91sting Of absolute rest for
ful nursing (but Gerry little medicine being ciYen).
not one case has proved fatal. It is thoucIE
thatby the frst Of the coming weak every horsa
vii! be we'll end in use. These stables are in:
such good condition, aud their entire manage
ment 30 admirable, that any suggestions from
this society would be ,auperduous.
On Tuesday last little incident happened,
which We take pleasure in mentioning. P. 0. &
B. Co.'s omnibus No. 81, driven by a man whose
name, ne were informed, ia Hickey, came to
dead halt, owing to balky horse. Soon crowd
Of idiers gathered round, and, as matter Of
course, numerous suggestions were made to the
driver. Some wanted him to beat the
hofEe,--othera kindly offered to best
him themselves. while others advised him
to tie rope OF chain around the louer-
ja,o Of the balky animal. attach this to another
team and drag him along. To all Of these hu-
name suggestions the driver turned deaf ear,
and waited patiently until one Of the proprietora
drove up and exchanged horses with him. Such
driver as that is 9'Worthy Of his hire"
We regret that our efforts are greatly inpeded
BY the reprehensible course Of sons eo-called
Veterinary Surgeons. In several cases where ne
have made arrests for driving. lame or CALLED
horses, the drivers have escaped conviction BY
bringing forward some Of these gentlemen, who
delberately s.oore that the driving of those ani-
mails did not cause them any suffering. Comment
is unnecessary.
The following is the report OF dead horses re-
ceiVed at the Stock Yards for the week ending
Friday, Nov, q: Saturday, 18th, SO; Sunday,
u; Monday, 81 Tuesday, SO; Wednesday, IS;
Thursday, 80; Friday, 81. Total, 2o5. Respect
fully EDWIN Lee BROWN,
President Illinois Humane Society.