Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-23
GIVE THED0G HISDUE
The Humane Society Calls Halt on
the Wholesale Slaughter.
MEMBERS TO GALLON CHIEF BROWN
To Advocate Pound or Temporary Shelter
for Straying Dogs.
MERCILESS KILLING BY POLICEMEN

terday, the subject of indscrimiuating dog
killing was estly discussed for over two
hours and as result, deputation of three
lady members was appointed to call upon
Chief Brown to-day, with view of seeking
the establishment of pound wherein lost
dogs could be retained for day or two to
afford their owners an opportunity of claim
ing them. Instances were related at the
meeting OF the merciless killing of dogs,
and resolution passed condemnatory ofthe
wholesale destruction Of dogs.
Chief Brown, in a letter to Secretary
Davidson, declares his willingness to Co
operate with the society, but says there is
no provision for the maintainance of a
pound.
Mr.. Rinehsrt suggested that if the city
expended S25 or $50 on feeding the dogs for
day or two, there would be plenty of
humane people who would willingly pay
the bill. Prompt measures would seem to
be necessary as there were 227 dogs killed
yesterday in the First district, making
total Of over 200 altogether.
DEMAND FOR A POUND
AT the meeting of the Board of Directors
it was agreed that they should stand by their
resolutions of former meeting, to the effect
that the slaughter of the dogs ought to be
performed in humane manner and in a
way that would allow owners chance to
save them from the fate that is being meted
out to straying animals.
The lady members of the board were par
tlcularly energetic in their views and spoke
freely of the duties of the society in the
matter. Mrs. Fl. L. Mason made an address
pefore the board and argued strongly against
the present methods OF the police in dealing
with dogs found on the streets. Her
Indignation, she said, was aroused to
cidelt which she witnessed yesterday afternoon.
Playing on the sidewalk was a little boy scarce
more than baby. with little mite Of dog
hitched in dimlnutiVe cart by traces of pretty
red harness. While the child and his little
horse were romping together, a policeman came
along and killed the little animal on the spot.
The poor boy was aghast at the destruction of
his companion and wept as though his little
heart would break.
At the conclusion of Mrs Mason's address a
resolution was offered and adopted unani-
mously condemning the indiscriminate slaugh-
ter, and on motion it was agreed to appoint a
committee of three ladies to wait upon Chief
Brown and confer with him upon the advisa-
bility of establishing a temporary pound
where valuable dogs could be kept
for a day or two until reclaimed
by their owners. Chief Brown, in his letter to
ScCEeIdTy DdfluSOn. q IeW Gays ago. stated
that there was no provision for the mainte-
nance of pound. and that he had no alterna-
tive and was only proceeding under the pro-
visions of the law. He said that he agreed with
the Humane Society as to the killing, and
would be pleased to cooperate with them. A
committee consisting of Mrs. II. l.. Mason,
Mrs. Peter Young and Miss Ella L. Paisley was
therefore appointed by President Eaton to call
upon the Chief to-day and confer with him
concerning the establishments of temporary
pound and to suppress the indlscriminate
slaughter.
THAT CASE OF CRUELTY.
The Swartzwelder case, wherein it is alleged
that policeman entered Mr.. Swartzwelder's
stable and poisoned Newfoundland dog that
assecurely chained, was laid before the board.
A resolution was unanimously adopted that
General Agent OBrien be instructed to in
vestgate thoroughly, and if he found the cir
cumstances to be as represented by Mr..
Swartzwelder, to enter suit against the police
man.
After the meeting, in an informal talk on the
martor of keeping dogs in pound, Mr.. Frederick
Rinehart treasurer of the Humane Society,
said that Chief Brown had stated in his letter
that there were no means by which the city
could provide dog pound and that now no ap-
preparation for that purpose could be obtained.
Mr.. Rinehart said that il the city spent S25 or
$50 on feeding a few dogs for a couple of days
there would be found enough human peo-
pie in P1ttsburg to pay the bill, if it could not
be paid auy other way.
horses was taken up again. The directors
think that the promises for sufficient number
of drinking places will be fulfilled, but
tt ought, and embodied the idea in a resolution,
that Allegheny should have at least %. They
will eudeavor to have that number erected.
Mrs. John 81. Shoenberger was made life
member, and Madden McVea andlMiss Ella L.
Paisley were elected to membership in the
society.
Secretary Davidson reported the following
contributions: William Metcalf, S25; Mrs. John
Mrc nr Raff
E. L. Paisley, 81; James Fonner $40; George
Holmes, $40; j. and E. O'Connor, $40; Alderman
Means, $40; s. Jarvis Adams IS; Wilson Miller, |
S5; Madam McVea, 81; DR.. L II. Reed, S.; Mrs. |
s. s.. Carrier, 81.
Captain Mercer, of the Second Police district, |
stated last night that as yet he had given his |
men no orders to exterminate dogs. The Off |
GERS were too busy just at present at the Home |
wood races and other points, and had no time |
for dog determination. The order, however,
will be given just as soon as the races over.