Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
A Big Movement to Have Lessons on
the Evils of Brutality Given in
the Public Schools.
EDUCATION BETTER THAN FORCE.
New Line Of Campaign Adopted by the
Western Pennsylvania Humane
Society's Members.
SOME OTHER PLANS OF The SOCIETY
Ministers to Be Asked to Preach Ssrmon on Kindness IA
Man and Beast

Fl. Eaton, OF the Western Pennsylvania
Humane Society, is now formulating several
new departures in the work, which will
shortly come before the public for its sup
port and approval. One of the plans is to
introduce the teaching of humanity in the
public schools of the two cities and the
towns of Western Pennsylvania by ordin-
ances. 1t is proposed to have stated time
allotted during the week for instruction on
like plan as that pursued in giving in
struction in the evil effects of intoxicants.
The movement is being taken up in numer-
GUS cities and it is very probable that the
question may come up for the consideration
of the Legislature at an early date for the
making of State law for instruction on
humanity. The question will be brought to
immediate notice at the annual meeting of
the Humane Society January 20, at which
time the plans of educating the general pub
lie as well as the children will also be out
lined.
Knows What He Is Talking About
Mr.. Eaton is one of the Oldest instructors
in the city-in fact, one of the few remain
ing pioneer educators. For many years he
was principal of the Forbes schools, and
his opinions in school matters have been
respected and often adopted by the present
educators. He has been President of the
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
since its inception, 16 years ago.
During last September the society vest
ed in him the duties of general man.
ager, in addition to the position of President.
E,fo L g. IL
directed all his energies toward pushing the
interests of the society. He carried with
him his long-seated ideas of education as
superior to law force, and the results are be-
ginning to be seen.
In talking OF his projects yesterday Mr..
Eaton said: 1.-The law is valuable means
of teaching a man that he must not abuse
his animals or his wife 'or children, but it
often falls short. What good is there in
prosecuting. man and then have him re-
peat the act again before the lawyers ink is
cold? q? 1t brings about the result by fear,
and with the present generation serves the
purpose in extreme cases, where words will
not be listened to. and the time for instill-
ing kindness into the mind of the person
with effectiveness is past.
Commencing With the Children.
'If the children are taught regard for
their fellow beings and the dependent ami
mails, with tine effects on society and morals
of a disregard of the divine laws of love
and kindness, the next generation will
grow up with humane sentiments and force
will not have to be exercised to snch an extent.
In Washington half day in each week is set
aside by ordinance for instruction in humane
sentiments. This is done by short addresses
and the proper instructive literature. Some
time could be set aside for such instruction
and the result brought about, if all people be-
come conversant with the great work to be ac-
complished by educating the young.
Already am making every endeavor posi-
BILE to address, not only day schools, but Sab
bath Schools. conventions and meetings
of all kinds. The purpose is to reach
public as well as the children in the workings
of the Humane Society and its great prime OBJ
Ject. There are three great factors that we
will use to promulgate the doctrines of
humanity, the pulpit, tho press and the public
schools. The newspapers have been great
aids to US, and we hope to still further avail
ourselves of their favors. The publication Of
prosecutions assists us greatly, as the example
is set more thoroughly before others.
Aided by the Pulpit.
1.-THE next factor is the pulpit 1t is the Dur.
pose of the society to shortly send out a c1rcu-
lar to all the ministers of this section. asking
them to preach a sermon on humanity on a GER
tain date.
"In all the towns visit endeavor to speak
in the schools on the subject Since November
/ have visited 25 towns in Western PennsyL
yania, and during the last three months 26
agents have been appointed. Two were
thought necessary in Johnstown. My plan is
to call meeting of the best people of
the place and explain the objects of the So
cieIy. The people then select the agent by
vote. An agent was appointed at Mononga-
hela City Monday and will go to Erie Friday to
address a meeting of citizens on the subject in
the Board of Trade building.
Il expect to visit about % more towns in the
next few months, where agents will be ap-
pointed. Everywhere l am treated most cor
daily and people are greatly interested in the
workings of the society.
"The society in Pfttsburg has more cases
now on hand than ever before. yet there is less
of inhumanity than last year this time.
This fact is accounted for by an in
creased interest in the society. Many people
who did not know fully of the society's work
lngs, and did not avail themselves of its powers,
now bring cases to our notice. Our debts are
all paid and we thankful that we have
balance on the right side of the ledger"
The sixteenth annual meeting of the society
will lie held at 8 P. NJ, January 20. at
its rooms in the Free Dispensary build
ing Invitations will be sent to agents
throughout the State. President Eaton's
annual address will be mainly on the lines
given. with more elaborate details and forcible
arguments in favor of educating the public.
The meeting is expected to be very interest
ing one: .sa r,... ,e NJ. r,,,.
and literature of different kinds bearing on
humanity and kindness are now being mailed
to different individuals, societies, etc. Mr..
Eaton is great exponent of printers ink and
believes the press great power as an educator.
A DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT
Five-Do1lar Bills Not Made by the Govern