The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1899-09-09
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hotel rotunda, casually making

observation on people and the
events of the day, when dog, evidently
intent upon following his master into the
billiard room, was passing through. The
sight of the dog was the signal for one
the attendants in the room to kick the
animal as he ordered it out.
1t was with difficulty that Doctor PEN
rose could suppress his Indignation at the
brutality of the fellow in his ill-trea tment
of the dog. He made it the theme, now
ever, for converse ton for a time, say
ing:
II never see a man kick dog, cat,
a horse OF any other animal without
thinking how much of the savage yet ex-
lists in man. In fact, we are born savages,
and all the kindness we see in civilized
life is the result Of rigid cultivation.'
Are not some children much better
born than others, Doctor?' we asked.
'Doubtful,' said the Doctor. "Of
course. there is great difference in the
mentality we inherit, but without train
ing every child would easily become a
savage
Through long years-centuries Of as
sault by the stronger on the weaker, this
man, that kicked the dog, has inherited
that disposition to assault an inferior
This animal, in it's love for it's master,
was following him. It was attending to
its own business and there existed no ex-
cuse for that fellow to kick it except that
inmate desire, inherited through thous-
ands Of years. for the stronger animal to
attack and kill the weaker"
Eyes, Doctor. we have often wondered
at the innate deprav1ty exhibited by
small boys in their savage impulse to
stone and kill small animals. You deem
it the natural savagery in the DISPOSE
tion?'
"Certainly, Mr.. Williams Men are all
born savages. It is natural for them to
be bandits, brigands and pirates. The
fact that they are not so is the result
judicious training and environment"
Notwithstanding, Doctor, that that
man kicked the dog without cause, it is
; evident that we are becoming more and
more kind to animals. There was time,
Doctor, when we would not have ooticed
that ill-treatment Of dog. Now it
arouses feelings of Indignation Surely
we are progressing.
eyes, that is true, Mr.. Williams. We
have made great advancement in humane
education in the past twenty-five years.
The establishment of humane societies in
nearly all parts of tht United States and
portions of Europe has done a great work
for the cause Of h:.:-c;'ity.'
"What special work in behalf of the
lower animals, Doctor, do you call to
mtnd?"
an the first place, Intelligent study of
Nature has taught US many htnlgs. we
learn that in all Nature there is designed
to be a balance. That in the fructlfylng
of fruits and grains the insect, in pass
ing from flower to flower, does an i'm
portant work. But lest there becomes
surplus of insects, there comes the bird;
and lest the birds become too numerous,
the owl, the hawk and the eagle prey OH
the bird. A careful study shows that
each of the animal and reptile and in
sect world have the! uses. Destroy the
prairie chicken and grassnoppers become
a scourge. Destroy all snakes and toads
and frogs increase too ropidly. Destroy
all rats and mice and decayng food
would poison the atmosphere. Destroy all
cats and rats would become the terror
Of the household"
''What are the evidences Of better con-
ditions among the domestic animals?'
'"rhey are seen on every hand. Better
stables for horses and cattle, sheep and
swine. Fountains are placed by the road
side; people construct comfortable little
houses for their dogs and cats"
''Fr cats, Doctor?"
Mr.. Williams. \ cat ap-
preciates comfortable home as much as
any other animal. Place sufficiently
large box, comfortably lined with soft
bed inside, make a hole in the end for
the cat to enter, place this box in dry
place, up out of the way of dogs, and
in position where the cat can easily
reach it, and the cat will regularly go to
it and sleep there as surely as a. man will
20 to his home for rest Blue birds,
martens, sparrows, hens, squirrels and
dogs, all appreciate homes, ane the peo-
pie are coming to know the value and the
affection of the animals more and more
as the years go by
"What Improvement has been made for
the horsc?"
"Hc has more opportunity for drinking
at roadside fountains than formerly. His
check-rein has been greatly loosened. In
many cases he has no check-rein what
ever lOudS. ne Is ulOW very SSitAoiAi "hAP
ped as he was formerly
"What about dogs?'
Dogs are moe faithful than formerly.
They are considered a necessity with
children. Let pup grow up with
small boy and he will afford that child an
infinite fund of health and enjoyment.
The antics of the dog will supply amuse-
menl. while its activity will give the boy
continued exercise and health. One of
the most useful companions of a young
boy dog"
"How can men be made more humane
in their treatment of animals, Doctor,
where they are inclined to be cruel, as
was the fellow who kicked the dog?'
Kindness to animals should be taught
the young, by putting them in the pos
session of pets. Encourage the boy to
have his rabbits, white mice, pigeons.
guinea pigs, and squirrels. If the boy is
fond of pets, he will be kind TO animals.
He is likely to be d kind husband and
tender father. He is better from his as
3ociation with pets in his boyhood."
"What about girls. Doctor?
"lt is not necessary to speak of girls.
PhiluproScutivcness is so large with girls
as to make them instinctivclS! fond
of little animals 1t is natural for
them to care for young creatures. For
that reason, women would be successful
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