Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-08
DUNE ANIMAIS,
And the Cruelty Practiced Upon Them by
Speaking Animals-Mr. Angels Lecture
r at Unity Church

Speaking Animals-Mr. ANGELS Lecture
at Unity Church.
Last night Mr.. George T. Angel delivered
his second lecture under the auspices of
the st. Paul Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, at Unity church. There
was large audience, which listened with in
tense interest to the speaker, and the express
sion of his noble and humane thoughts
evidently made deep impression. After
the choir, assisted by the congregation, had
sung hymn. Mr.. Angel was introduced by
Rev. W. G. Cannot, pastor of the church.
The lecturer announced his subject,
"Relations of Animals that can Speak to
those that are Dumb.
He stated that the subject was one of due
interest to him, because it was near the heart
of the Great Creator. Then he gave explana-
ton of how no had become enlisted in the
work to ameliorate the condition of dumb
animals, by having seen herd of cattle
starved to death, and an
investigation found no law to
punish the humanity. Continuing, he said
his Investigations and observations had been
extended over this country and Europe. He
was forced to confess that dumb animals
were better treated in Europe than in the
United States.n Here check reins and
binders were more used. Following this he
gave well-known reasons why these were
injurious.
In Russia, where binders are not used,
accidents from frightened horses are rare,
and it was stated at recent meeting of the
Royal Humane Society in London, that in
England you could not find q single cab
horse with check rein. In Paris he did
not see asingle horse overloaded, but in this
country he could find hundreds of them con-
tinually, and in this city he was told that it
prevailed. Speaking further of the regard
that Europeans have for the lower order of
creation, he said that he found numbers of
birds in the heart of the CITY
Of London; in Paris and elsewhere
SOCIETIES IN EUROPE.
There are societies for preventing cruelty
to animals all over Europe. One in Ger
many has over 5000 members. In France
there are between 400 and 500, mostly COM
posed of children, and in al single province
in Russia more than 10000 youth belong to
those organizations. The Royal Humane
society, of London, procured 1888 convic-
tions for cruelty to dumb beasts last wear.
The queen is the head of it, the earl of Aber
deem its president. On its board of direc-
tors are many of the eminent men of Eng.
laud; at the head of it's "Ladies' Humane
Educational committee" the Baroness Bur.
dett- Coutts.
These societies are growing all over the
world and enlisting the best men and women
of many nations.
Thirteen years ago there was not society
or cfectsvc law bearing on this matter in
America. Now there are about eighty OF
adults. number composed of youths, and
laws in many States. The first was organized
in New York in 1868.
An interesting account of the Massachu-
sets Humane society followed, and it was
stated to have 5000, 900 on hand, q large
part of which was raised by ladies enlisted
in the cause.
Mr.. Bergh's society in New York has
about million of dollars now paid, or com.
ing from Wills made, Mr.. Bergh himself il
said to be worth about two millions of dol
lars.
Next in order Mr.. Angel spoke of the in
human manner of Strengthening and butcher.
ing animals. In this connection, he spoke
of the present cruel modes of transporting
animals, and related many instances of such
barbarity coming under his own observation
Vivisection, or experiments upon living
animals, was next spoken of, and the means
alluded to which had been adopted to pre-.
vent the practice, though science claimed il
was for the benefit of mankind.
The remedy for all these forms of cruelty
is: First, laws faithfully enforced. Second
humane education and the education Of
children. Touching upon the last he spoke
strongly of the importance of moulding the
childish mind by cultivating the spirit OF
kindness towards dumb animals. They
should be taught not only at home but in
school to love the brute creation.
Mr.. Angeles lecture was particularly in
teresting from the numerous instances of
cruelty related, and the lively interest to
prevent q repetition, which had arisen
through the exertion of humane people. He
is earnest in manner, and declares he is en-
listed for the war against brutality.