The herald., 1895-07-17
HUMANE SOCIETY MEETING
Held at the Residence of H. T, Lee Last
Night
Routine Business Transacted-Dr. Bowers and
Or. Dorothea Lummis Spoke-Officer
Iiutchins' Report

The regular monthly meeting of the
Humane society was held last evening at
the residence OF Mr.. II. T. Lee A West
Adams street. DR.. Walter Lindley was
in the chair and there were present Mr..
and Mrs. Lee, Chief Glass. Mrs. J. u.
Hooker, j. S. Vosburg, DR.. Dorothea
Lummis, Charles Cassatt Davis. DIR. Bow.
ers, Mr.. Courey and Miss Mills, the secIe-
tary.
After tho reading of the minutes and
other routine butiness in the way of re-
ports from the treasurer, Special officer
Hutchins and various committees which
were read and acted upon, the subject OF
finances was carefully discussed and at
some length. The treasurer's report
showed a lamentabe state of things for
any active future work, and the best and
most effective way to lay the case before
city officials and the public was seriously
con sidered.
DR.. Bowers, editor of the Voice. who is
actively interested in humanitarianism
and philanthropic work, suggested, that
as no one man could possibly cover all
the ground as special officer other, vol
unteer, officers be appointed legally and
officially vested with authority to make
arrests of persons found abusing children
or animals. Such a means, DR.. Bowers
felt, would be q deterrent and if there
might be such officers in various portions
OF the city, who might warn people IL
they did Mt arrest them, it would bring
about good resuts.H DR.. Bowers also said
it seemed TO him that merchants and the
public generally should only need a clear
! presentation of the financial need OF the
| society for donations and subscri ptions to
| be forthcoming generously and romptly.
Immediately after he sat down DR..
/ Bowers was promptly and unanimously
/ q n no
pay, and with the rights and privileges of
a special officer. DR.. Lummis, who was
one of the earliest and most active work.
ers in the Humane society, and who has
asked to speak. She greeted the society,
said she was glad to be back, especially
glad to see the work going on in such an
animated and businesslike manner.
Following is the report OF work accom-
pliahed during the month of June:
: Casespertaining to children-Wayward
girls found and taken home, A; parents
warned relative to bad company kept by
children, Z; children found in charge or
improper parents, 10. Three of the above
children removed to new and better
homes; the others will pc removed later
should the parents continue the neglect
after the warnings that have been given.
Incorrigibles reported and found, 6;
warnings given as cases we're not aggra-
waited enough to prosecute, 3.
Remarks-The California Childr ems
Home society John Waldo Ellis, state SUI
perintendent)ha proved valuable!i !insti.
tuition in connection with our work, in
that they are prepared to make or find
homes for all children needing the same,
thus enabling us to handle cases that
would otherwise be impossible to proprely
dispose of.
\ Cruelty to animals-H Horses foundIwork-
ing in city when insufficlently shod. 81;
all ordered to shoeing shop for attention.
Horses found suffering from excessive
over-draw checks, 3S; bad effects OF same
explained to drivers and in most cases
necessary whipping of horses, IS; warn
Ings given and in most cases kindly re-
ceived by drivers. Old worn out horses
found in use in city, 13; all permanently
suspended from work. Horses abandoned
!; shot, as no other disposition could be
made of them. Overlooking of horses and
m ules, 6; majority of the above cases oc-
Cured in river among teams hauling sand
and gravel, some deserved prosecution. but
being alone naturally made a successful
prosecution doubtful; warning given.
Overdriving of horses. 6; one case prose-
cuted, resulted in an acquittal. balance
warnings given. Cases of cruel beating
of horses and mules reported, 6; could not
find the guilty parties.
Remarks-I feel justified in stating that
the prosecutions so far instituted by the
society have had salutary effect upon
the inhumanly disposed people of the
city and adjoining country.
l hope the press of our city will kindly
notify the public that all complaints will
be received with the stfictest confidence,
! and that communications to the officer
should bear the signature of the COM
plainant or informer.
l am pleased to note SO general an in
terest as is shown by the public in the
work and hope that your board will find
itself able to supply the necessary assist
same. Respectfully submitted,
d. S. HUTCHINS.
Agent and officer of the l.. A. H. So
ciety.
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