The Portland daily press., 1879-04-03

want OF legal Iemeuy. .'...'..s'.,'..," ........
Exaggerated or malicious complaints. .,........I5
Warnings issued. Observation-Disclosures. 81
frosecutlons. .'.''s...'...s..s'..ss... ,.......
Suits withdrawn on account of poverty. .,.......
Horses killed, glandered.
147
In addition to the above cases, all of which
were carefully investigated, I found fifty-four
horses unfit for work. Pads were ordered in
twenty.one instances where the harness rubbed
sore parts. One hundred and twenty nine
warnings were given to thoughtless and care.
less drivers, and fifty-6ve disabled horses were
mercifully killed. Total cases 1856.
In submitting to you my report as Agent let
me begin by consratulatiDg you on the advance
in public opinion which has allowed and en-
courased the formation of an association hav-
ing for its main object the comfort, well.being
and happiness of the inferior orders Of crea-
ton.
1t is hardly possible for any one to rightly
estimate the magnitude Of the work Of our
Society. Take the City of Portland alone.
rake into consideration all the overloaded
teams, overloaded horse cars. the cases of fast
driving, over-driviDg, over-working, under
feeding, neglect to water, neglect to properly
shelter and protect from the weather, tight
oVer-drawn check reins, sores worn by harness.
beating, kicking, bad stable, bad harness, bad
drivers, and all the other various forms of
abuse to which the horse is subjected. Then
extend the estimate to the whole wide circle of
dumb creatures. Let it include all the cattle
trains on the railroads that arrive in Portland
crowded twice week to suffOcaton with
dumb creatures, hungry, thirsty and sleepess
The sheariug of sheep in cold weather before
they are sent to market; the cruel pluckpg #
live fowls, and their cruel transportation: the
abominabe treatment of old and worn out
horses; the short feeding of cattle; the dog
fights, and cock fights am last, though Lot
least. the almost incalculabe torture practiced
in the unnecessary dissections of living
animals. Consider how much you have per-
sonally seen and heard of. Take all these
things into consideration, not lightly for the
moment, but with thought and reflection, and
you may then begin to realize something of
the magnitude of the responsibilities, some-
thing OF the magnitude OF the necessities of the
work: 1 have stopped great many cases by
warning without prosecution, and very large
number without either warning or prosecution.
Many men who love horses and mean to be
k1Dd to them, do not seem to understand the
neglect OF sanitary matters 10 the construction
Of their stables. ! am glad, however, to find
an increased thoughtfulress in this matter. A
recent visit to to Capt. Sager's stable, Oak
street, J. w. Robinson's on Green street, and
Clark & Hitchings', Green street, gave me an,
opportunity to see convenient and comfortable
establishments where every effort seems to
have been made to promote the well being Of
the animals. The stalls are of good width and
length and are neatly arranged for drainage
and are abundantly supplied with bedding day
and night, Suitable offices are provided for
lady and gentlemen patrons, in fact there
seems TO be recognition of the idea that ami
mails have rights which men are bound to re-
spect and the conveniences are as much in
place In a stable as in home.
earnestly appeal to the Society that they
will appoint suitable committee to confer
with the committee on licenses to have the
ordinance relating to numbering of hacks and
drays strictly enforced, and that they request
that no licenses be granted to any person to
drive an old disabled or diseased horse.
wish to call attention of the society to Gas.
co Fire Engine No. B. 1t gives me great pleas-
ure to bear testimony to kindness and care the
engineer and other mem bers of that company
Congress street, near State. When the engine
had reach Brown street one of the men Il think
it was the engineer) says boys jump off and
give the horse chance to get up bill, it is hard
wheeling, and four men jumped from the en-.
CINE and ran along side Of the machine up to
exert good influence on other fremen in this
city. think any fair minded observer will
confess that the influence of our society can be
seen all over our county 10 less amount Of
cruelty to all animals. OF course there is
much yet to be done. can safely say that no
udy PASSES tuat VIC uO uOb apply q remedy
somewhere, though not through the medium Of
the courts.
10 conclusion permit me to extend to the
officers and members my sincere thanks for
their aid and counsel.
All of which is respectfully Submitted,
A. M. SAWYER,
Agent of P. S. P. G. A.
The President, Judge Cleaves, stated that
owing to the pressure of business he would be
unable to continue in his Office longer.
The society then proceeded to the election of
officers for the ensuing year with the following
result:
President-CharIes Mclaughlin
Vice Presiden Henry Bergh, John B.
Brown, Israel Washburn, j w, Warehouse,
Dr.. s. b. Tewksbury, A. W. II. Clapp, FL
bridge Gerry, r. M. RICHARDSON, J. FL. McMul-
Ian, J; z. Baxter, VIM. McAlleny and I. B.
Secretary and Observation-Disclosures G. Car
roll.
Directols-J. W. Warehouse, Mrs. j. B.
Carroll, Mrs. q. I. Robinson, J. NJ Adams. T.
B. Tolford, VIM. McAleny, Mrs. j. 81. Ham
Mrs. 7. Qaimby, Mrs. J. E. Palmer, T. G.
Hersey, Nathan Cleaves. M g. Palmer, Mrs
L. M. N. Stevens, Mrs W. q. Fem, E. s. Rid
Ion, Misses L Titcomb and Helen Spring.
Attorney-E. s. Ridlon.
Agent-Arthur M. Sawyer.
Auditing Committee-T. G. Jersey and T.
B. Tolford.
committee Of two was appointed to see
the city committee on licenses and endeavor to
have every dog properly numbered according to
city ordnance, and the committee composed
of the president and agent.
Relief Association Portland Fire Depart.
ment.
The annual meeting of the Relief Association
of the Portland Fire Department was held last
evening and largely attended. The annual re-
ports were read and accepted, showing 0,52I :
"a on hand; 1886 has been paid out for bene-
fits; and there are $97 "a less this year than
last. There were IS members who have re-
ceived relief the past year. The incidental ex-
penses for the year were 800.
The following were chosen as trustees for the
ensuing year: Nahum Little6eld, G. H.
Cloyes, J. 81. Russell, G. D. Skillinss, Jere
Isley, E. II. Sargent, R. 81. Ball, A. f. Grit
fin, R. 81. Murphy. B. L. Sawyer, J. N. Long,
R s. Rand, A. j. Cummings, W. Hennessey,
A. S. Mitchell and A. L. Chase.
The Board organized as follows:
President-Henry Fox.
vice Pr6Sident-Nahum Llttleneid.
Tressurer-J. G. Tukesbury.
retary-J. III. Russell
Finance Committee-G. 81. Cloyes, j. N.
Long, A. f. Griffin.
Relief Committee-N. Littlefeld, r 81. Ball
W. Hennessey, j. Ilsley and j. H. Russell.
YOung Mems Christian Association.
The following otfictr rs were electei at the an.
nual meeting last evening:
President j. f. Llscomb.
Vice Pfesidents-H. E. Soule, T. l..
Hierlihy, B. f. Kinds, S. Frank.
Corresponding Sscretary-A. S. Colby.
Recording Secretary-N. A. McAulay.
Treasurer-W. a. Hobbs.
L'brarian-N. A. McAulay.
Directors-Asa Dalton, j. Higgins, c. A.
Weston, A. 81. Burgess, A. s. Falier, E. P.
Doyep. A. b. Scale. T. c. Lewis, B. f. Strick-
land, F. A. Jones, G. i. Kimball, K. McDon.
aid.
The reports presented showed new members
"; paid-up membership 228; cash receipts
$868.86; on hand S998.
The Portland Yacht Club.
The regular monthly meeting of the Club