Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-08

FONTS FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT or THE so
GETTY SUGGESTIONS ABOUT TIE POUND - fHR
TREATMENT OF HORSES AND DOGS, &C
The annual report OF the Society for the Proven
ton OF Cruelty 70 Animals for the year ending
December 81, 1888, states that the work accom-
pished during the year has been gratifying 10 the
friends OF the society, and II is believed appreciated
oy the community. Forty-Six cases were prose-
cuted, and there were thirty-nine convictions In
Guiding collaterals forfeited. Six hundred and
sixty-sev cases were Investigated This does not
represent, however, all the Instances IN which
warnings or advice have been given Much cruelty
Is undoubtedly prevented and many abuses COR
city which never come TO the InowleiSe of The
omcerS The mere fact OF an organization OF this
KIND existing In this city has also great Influence
N preventing crime which cannot be measured by
statistics
CRUELTY 10 HORSES
The horses and mules employed on the canal
have been looked after. The prevailing form OF
cruelty practtsed there, the report says is beating
has been taken to correct these abuses both by
rest and friendly advice.
soiQ az the bazaar SO poor and old that sometimes
y Is the highest amount bid, and that frequently
py poor people and put TO work, when they should
be killed Horses frequently seen In the streets
at worS which are unft for labor, and are ordered
test Is made in the report against the use OF the
light check rein and binders
CRUELTY TO DOGS.
In CeaCng OF this SUBJECT the report states that
the dog catchers should exercise greater care In
capturing dogs and In removing them from the nets
10 the wagon Little objection can be raised to the
manner OF killing dogs In the pound-shooting
them 50 that the bullet perces the brain and pene
Ia the spinal column.but IT would be better II
the rest OF the dogs
HCMANB REFORM SUGGESTED
IL Is suggested that II the pound was under the
immediate control Of the society," however the mode
ADOPTED In Philadelphia, by the use OF carbonous
oxide gas, would furnish the best guarantee of
humane treatment OF the animals
Arrangements are being made by which bands OF
mercy may be inaugurated among our schools in
aSnugton TINS winter, and George I. ANGEL
ESQ.,, president OF the Massachusetts, S. p c. A. has
oeen invited to visit the city to commence the
The society is again enabled, by q contribution
Ior That purpose to oer prizes TO the pupils In the
puenc schools for the best compositions on the sub
hands OF committee. which is authorized to ar
range the details with Superintendent Wilson This
means of advancing the cause is believed TO be good
IL results In awakening the best feelings of the
cnlIoren, and developing in their minds humane
iaeas which cannot fail to have marked influence
The treasurers report shows the total receipts
Ine pasI year to have bern Ss6214, and the ex-
penses CS6.s5, leaving SIS. 90 on hand.
The number OF members at the close OF 1882 was
SSs and on January LIST, 1884, 1t was SeS
On the subject OF
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN,
the report says that there is not statute IN force
In the District designed TO protect children, but
that the necessity for some such legislation is ad
United by all whose attention has been called TO
the cruelty and abuse in various forms perpetrated
upon weak and helpless children In this district
ABOUT Two years ago society for the protection OF
children was organized and il was desired TO unite
with this society, thus forming Joint organiza-
ton under the name OF Humane society,"" which
should have for its object equally the protection OF
helpless children and helpless dumb animals The
necessary legislation was not obtained from the
last congress, but committee OF this society was
appointed 10 look after the matter specially at the
converting OF the present (Forty -eighth Congress
Ihat committee has carefully drafted bill, which
mas been introduced and is now pending designed
to bring about the desired result is earnestly
recommended that every. sympathizer with this
movement use his best influence TO secure the pas
sage OF the bill at the present session OF Congress
Wnen this end Is attained II is believed that the
organization VIII have great additional weight and
its benign efforts TO the protection OF children, viii
al the same time be equally, II not more effective
IN It's influence and labOrs In behalf OF dumb ami
mails.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MEMBERS
Members OF the society are instructed to proceed
as follows In cases OF cruelty:
l.. II the abuse is merely thoughtless and is de-
void OF malice, word OF caution and reproof may
De Sumclent, and In case OF Ignorance the SuggeS-
1on OF such measures as the circumstances require
g II there Is evident malice, look for a policeman
ana ask him to arrest the offender.
8. II the officer refuses to act show him your
card OF membership and call his attention to the
authority conferred by the charter II he stin per
slStS IN MS refusal take his number and report him
to the corresponding secretary OF the society.
T. II you can ind no officer ascertain. II possible
the name and residence OF the offender and OF such
witnesses are willing to testify and report them
10 the agent or corresponding secretary.
s. In cases OF cruelty by Overlooking, or other
WISE on the part OF drivers OF street cars or other
numbered vehicles, IL immediate action cannot from
the circumstances OF the case be TAKEN the num-
occurrence and all the facts should be reported TO
the agent.
6. 4 the circumstances are such that you think
prosecution is unnecessary notify the agent, who
viii take proper action.
z. 1t is desired in all cases Of action taken by
members OF the society that statement or the
facts be sent to the corresponding secretary for the
Information OF the offcers and agents, that the
and that IT may be learned In what respects reform
Is most needed
Ruined by Love and Speculation.
HEAVY DEFALcAT1oN OF A TROY, n. Y, OFFICIAL
Henry s. Church, chamberlain OF the city OF
Troy, has been missing since Monday. He is a de-
faulter in q heavy amount. Church was promi-
nent manufacturer and respected citizen. The
defalcation already aggregates nearly $4,000, and
the examination is not completed When he was
reapponted in 1882 his bond was not renewed and
the city consequently loses all OF the defacation
In business circles which is Increased by the uncer-
ta1nty as 70 the sums stolen.
CAUSES OF CHURCH's DOWNFALL
special from Troy to the Philadelphia Press
says: The police have sent descriptions OF Church
all over the country It is believed he sailed for
Europe yesterday, although Trojan. who returned
to night from Montreal, states he saw Church
that city yesterday. His downfall is aScribed u
business reverses, stock speculation and his desire
for the society OF Mrs Mary Metcalf, with whom II
Is alleged his acquaintance was SO close that her
husband recently began suit for divorce, which
action Is now pending. Mrs. Metcalf had sung Ia
st. Pauls church while Church was organist there
She is still In the city He has for the past several
years been the organ1st In st. Johns church Ills
Wife, who moves In the best society," states that her
husband informed her he was going to Springfield
Mass, on business His bonds had expired and
not having been renewed, it is feared the city will
lose the whole amount OF his defalcation he also
held the Office OF water commissioner. His prop
erty has been attached.
Regretting He il Not a Murderer.
Boston special to the New York World
John Ring, twenty -one years OF age boards with
q family named Legre In East Cambridge. He has
for some months been paying court to the daughter
Of his host Margaret Legre. At large party given