The record-union., 1892-03-01
HUMANE SOCIETY.
Important Action Taken at Last Nights
Meeting.
Ordinances Asked-A Class Meeting
Sermons-New Officers
Cages for Fowls.

The Directory ofthe Sacramento County
Humane Society met last night at the
Office of Secretary Lawton, 402 ] street,
President j. w. Wilson presiding. j. NJ.
Fraley, Walter Cooksley, Andrew Graf
miller, Joseph Collins, J. w. Wilson. W.
D. Lawton, j. e. Mills, II. c. Irvine, w.
D. Comstock, NJ. Miller, W. J. Hassett,
G.. H. Smith and J. A. Woodson were
elected officers, and the names ordered
certified to the Superior Court for APP
proval.
Secretary Lawuon reported that Messrs.
Barnett, Payne, Martin and Dodge had
qualified as badge officers and been APP
proved by the Superior Court.
The board decided that on and after the
10Th day of March it would cease to
neglect enforcement of the law relative to
transporting animals tied by the legs, las
is done with calves and pigs. The only
reason for any delay has been TO give
farmers and shippers time to construct
proper pen wagons for carriage of live
stock There is, however. nothing to
any one violating the law, if a complaint
! is filed. The law is not dependent upon
the society for its vigor.
Mayor Comstock reported complaints.
made by lady to him, Of brutal handling
of calves brought to market by sellers.
Mrs. j. \. Payne and Mrs. J. T. Grit
fits, proposed by Mr.. Comstock; Mrs.
VIM. Skeels, proposed by Mr.. Lawton,
Mrs. Jas. L. Felter and Mrs. w. d.
Lawton, proposed by MIR. Wilson, were
elected members. The directory con-
templates asking ladies of the city and
country to become active workers in
large numbers. In Pennsylvania the
of tho I..rc
as the mems, and fully as active.
The board voted that it is ready to
receive further applications for badges
from persons willing to become special
officers and agents. There are now
seventeen, and as many more are wanted.
1t was voted that the silver badges,
which cost the society ~ 80 each shall be
issued to officers, who must deposit 81 so
for the same and receipt for them. The
81 80 is to be returned when the badge is
surrendered or recalled.
1t was resolved to request every cler-
gyman in the city to preach a sermon
prior to April lst upon Kindness to dumb
animals and the effect upon human be-
ings OF the teachings of mercy and gem
tleness to those animals subject to us.
Mayor Comstock and Mr.. Woodson
were appointed a committee to secure a
hall in which is to be held the first week in
April a meeting OF all the member Of the
SOcItly anu dli CIllZ6IiS Oh DOlH sexes WHO
can be induced to attend. At that meet
ing full report of all things done since
the society organized will be made, adj
dresses delivered and means of advance
ing the work and charging the member
ship considered.
The Secretary reported the bylaws
nearly ready for delivery.
Director q. ii. Smith reported the
badges as in process of manufacture.
They are of silver and very handsome
The following resolutions were, after
thorough consideration and amendment
of propositions made, adopted, after
which the board adjourned:
ReSoLUed, That the Board OF Directors Of the
Sacramento County humane Society respect
fully requests the Board of Trustees of the
city of Sacramento, and the Supervisors OF the
County OF Sacramento, each, TO pass an ordi-
nance in conformity with the following pre-
amble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, TO tie and bind by the legs or
wings, or to improperly contine FOWLS in coops
or ageSillconStructed and inadequate in space
or ventilation, or to transport them into or
through the city or county in cages or coops
Inadequate in size and ventilation IS cruel 10
the fowls, inhuman in practice and injurious
TO the fowls as food Tor human beings and
contrary TO the spirit and letter Of the laws of
| the State OF California. Therefore be it re-
solved:
First-That tying CHECKERS, geese, ducks,
turkeys or other fowls by the legs tor trans
pertation, to or from market or otherwise, or
while in confinement, is cruelty to animals
Second-That transportation to or from
market, or otherwise, confinement in mar
ket or otherwise, for sale. peddling or delivery
TO any person ia or out of the market of live
fowls, should ne in cages or coopS of not less
than these nights in the clear PERI dicnlar:
For turkeys and geese, rs inches; for chickens
and ducks. 10 inches Also, that no such
ages or coopS, whatever their size shou. ID
coa an more than twenty-four such fowls in
one compartment. Also, that all such gees
or coops should be so roomy as rot to crowd
the fowls TO the extent of cruelty.
Ihird-Ihat to cOnhne for keeping trans
portation or peddling, or sale or any other
purpose, such fowls ia coops of less hight and
capacity, is Notation OF the law prohibiting
practices OF cruelty, and should De by ordi-
nance so declared, anu a misdemeanor pen
atty affixed, to the end that the exact char
leter OF lawful coops and cages may be Speci-
fed and understood, compiiancs vita when
will not be deemed violation OF the law pro-
hibiting cruelty 10 animals.
Fourth-1hat the tying together of the legs
OF live animals or offowls for transportation
or any other purpose, aud that the inteIlock-
ing OF tae wings OF live fowls in market or
otherwise. is cruelty, and should be by ordi.
nance prohibited, and punishment provided
therefor.
BEEcHAat's Pills are faithful friends.
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