Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
pEGcLAR MEETING LAST NIGHT OF
TINS HUMANE SOCIETY.
xiIY CASES WERE INVESTIGATED.
over 100 Durinx the month, I'm seve-
raj of which Fines We're imposed
Secretary Cratgie Resigns-A Tri-
zsfe 60 Hsm.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board Of Directors Of the. Society tor the
Prevention OF Cruelty 70 Animals was
held last evening. the following members
being present: Dr. Jud. Il. Wood, pTesi-
Gent: Mexsrs. w. Ben. Palmer. John
Chamblin. William RchIing, Frank J..
Craigie. Jr., Mrs. w. Ben. Palmer. and
C.. A. Pussy. agent.
THE AGENTS REPORT.
The July report Of Agent Pusey was
read and approved. as follows: Number
Of casos Investigated, i0s-horses and
mules lame, 6, horses and nudes with
sore shoulders and backs G. horses and
mules unfit for work. unhitched and sent
&c stables. u; general bad treatment of
scams reported 20 owners. 9. ha.f-staryed,
very poor horses and mules ordered on
street. 10; overloaded teams, s: horses and
mules lame for want OF shoes. stopped
until shod, s. cruelty whipping and beat
ing horses and mules, II; cases where
agent adjusted harness OF horses on the
street 90 stop them from hurting sore
places. 3. cases Investigated where agent.
found tor dog /; prosecutions. 2; admo-
nitions. 10.
During the month the following ami
mails were humanely destroyed: Horses.
8, small animals. GO. Total, a.
SOME AGGRAVATED CASES.
OF the above cases. one was that of
horse hired from a livery stable by two
young men. who. while in an intoxicated
b. nil al ri
10 death. one OF the culprits jumped
his bail. the other was tried in the Police
Cour. and fined SIC.
Another case was that OF Moses Temp
kins, whom found on Main street work.
ing an old gray horse with sore on its
back. worn so deep that the rough piece
of bagging stuffed under the saddle fitted
down into the cavity when the harness
was removed the appearance of this place
was sickening, while the bagging was
covered with the filth from the sore.
Justice Crutchfield pronounced II a bad
case and imposed fine OF SO and costs,
amounting in all TO sl2.45.
In another case a horse was found with
five uely ulcers under the collar The
case deserved severe punishment. but IS
the man could not get word 10 his family
in the country, the horse was unhitched
and tied behind the wagon. and the man
sent away with a forcible admonition.
During the last hot spell many horses
have been overcome by heat. and. when
they could not get immediate attention
from veterinary. have died. Horses
could frequently be saved from fatal
cases Of sunstroke If drivers would notice
tne.r sluggishness and their want of per-
splration. and rest or stJp working them
until their recovery.
c. A. PUSEY. Agent.
W. X. Davenport and William Beasley |
were elected to membership in the so |
ciety.
MIR. CRAIGIE RESIGNS.
spirited discussion followed on seve- |
raj recent cases of cruelty TO horses |
AR. FRANK j. Craigie. Jr., who has filled |
the Office Of secretary of the society To-, |
nearly two years. rendered his resigna. |
lion, rendered necessary by his leaving |
the city.
DR.. Wood responded in a brief address
10 the board. and the following resolution
was adopted:
whereas, Mr.. Frank J. Craigie. Jr
VINO has faithfully served the society /
10. nearly two years I'm the capacity of
secretary has resigned that Office to
leave the city: be IT
Resolved. That the Board of Directors
OF the Society for the Prevention of
cruelty 70 Animals expresses its sincere
regret at the necessity which compels
Mr.. Craigie TO sever his connection with
the society.
ihat the board appreciates the earnest
ana faithful work of Mr. Craigie. who
mas done much to advance the interests
Of the society.
And the board further extends TO him
fheir most hearty thanks for the en-
Client and valuable service which he has
rendered to the society during his term
Of Office.