New-York tribune., 1886-01-17
MIR. BERGHS PRESENT VIEWS.
DOGS AND HOW TO KILL THEM.

MR.. BERGH REGRETS THAT HE WAS NOT DROWNED
HIMSELF LONG AGO-HIs SUCCESSOR.
Mr.. Bcrgh's society keeps an eye Opsn in
good many different directions, but perhaps many
two OF its eyes constantly Ied upon the dog pound
At the foot Of East SKeentst where every few days
several hundred miserable ours drowned. This
vigilance OF course, surprising, but 1t ia matter
some ii.tle comment among tho eaptlous that Mr.
Bcrgh has no fault to fnl with tho way in which the
dogs pat death on the contrary, he approves IT,
1T is agreeable perhaps, for the dogs to de said
Mr. Bereh in speaking about the matter within day or
two; but after all. drowning IA the easiest way ont
know this by experience for when was boy. tnm-
bed the water and sinking for the second time
when meddlesol.e pulled me out and saved
to become plague and q nuisance in New-York City
and to endure miserable colds. I have never felt
Obliged the fellow all Ny feelings all agree
able as was going down no unpleasant choking or
gurgng after the first struggle. Think OF all the worry
have had in this city since then and all
tho very have caused So don't
think IL necessary to interfere IN behalf
of the dogs. True. the - oold bat. although
lady was here this morning with tears In her eyes ask
ng inc have those dogs drowned In water with the
chill taken on really did deem It best 70 follow her
suggestion. have thoaght about striking them with
nouot a feather but with lightning That is electricity
The city might easily run wire over there 10 connect
the pound with the street lighting system and by
ing current through the animals brains death would
be instantaneous But that might encour
ago the authorities to resort TO such
lie hod Of killing murderers, aud not at all
rinced that ought to DO treated with any such
sideration-the brutes
"Ot course don't believe in tho present hydropho-
bia scare but THE TRIBUNE does for my views
on such subjects It Is altogether too respectable and
conservative for that But the excitement over mad
dogs IN New-Jersey is all folly"
The Bergh Society in Franklin has not done its duty
Ina A ago IL .lle "A great with the
Essex County Hunt because they had fox hunt back
Morris County Yet only two weeks ago 1t sat by and
knew that policeman went into where fourteen
Jos confined dogs that had been captured running
about; knew that he clubOed them nsenSible and left
them for dead. brought back later Oh by their cries
OF PAIN then GOT an md chopped the pieces
The society made no sgn and III the opinion OF many is
us great fraud ss tho mad dog lot.
Are you pretty well satisfied with the success your
society mas had IN these tweutJ years !" asked Mr..
Rcrghs caller by way OF changing the .ubject
ION. yes; but need more power. People say that
now Eorc than the Car OF all tho Russms. Bat
that il nonsense. have We ought, for instance
to able to take away from cruel wicked brutal
animals that arc no; properly fed, and to have
them we'll carod for Theu too should Ike to SEQ the
law 40 changed that who beats his horse until lie
knocks both eyes or breaks his leg Uhe horses
moI should be as severely punished as poor wretch
who steals pocket handkerchief The upper courts 10
well enough IN this respects hnt. oh dear those police
justices are abad iot However, don't like to fool
about tho Legislature trying 10 get better laws for fear
they might be tempted TO alter tho present statutes In
WAY should not like. Thcy meddled with the law about
sailing street-car tracks last winter; but 20 right
ahead making arrests Tor slch dannu0le cruOlties
by tho streetcar | admit that the law does
not mention salt hut 1t says that no Objectionable
thing shall be thrown In the street Salts objection
able. claim, and that settles IT,
In spite OF thcso things. however, 1t must be ad-
mlttcd" SAID Mr B-rSb speaking imore amiaby," that
this society is getting Yes, we have money sent
occasionally. Twenty years ago had trouble to get So
bnt only few nights ago my dOOrbell rang and WAS
handed check for $4,000 from III. Is. Claims estate
Noble was Clatn got nothing from tho Wander
bllt estate That Is pity considering that Mr. Van
Old Commodore would not help ma when first started
Ia aanf1 n,nnt ulan hnra
COW would take great deal better OF his prop
eey than society could do Tor MIN. Poor, mistaken
old man lie died IN tho snmc dreadful state OF mind
uurepcntant toward the society, and we did not get
cent"
What will the society do whom you Comet"
"WeIl," replied Mt Bcrgh with some emphasis, as he
sra ghtened up an not expecting To step of yet
longer God forbid AMI whom gone,
there sta young man gesture TO the right who
my and who. think, Is able 10 carry the
work. believe In oue-man power. Thlt Is what has
made this society Tho Organization must DO always
managed by Que head"
The young referred TO the future president Of
society sat writing at desk not far from wnere Mr.
Bergh talking and plainly he tho nephew of HIS
uncle. His classical features and pleasant, genial
dent Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty TO AMI
doublebreasted black coat and necktie OF tho
same stylish cut the uuce's. increased the resen
bauoe The young man. however. disclained any wish
for Nr. Berghs sudden speedy DEATH and seemed in
no hurry 10 assume his unclo's mantle He remarked
that the society necled more moneyall t could get In
fact