Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-10-09
HUI NAME WORK.
Agent Dickens Reports for tho First
Month of Her Service.

The work of the Wisconsin Humane
Society has three aims First it pre-
vents cruelty to animals second it pre-
vents cruelty to children !; third it pre-
vents cruelty tc criminals and to defect
i've and dependent people.
The report vi the Wausau branch of
the Humane Society for the month of
September, 1900, is as follows:
Fifteen cases of cruelty were report
ed, all of which were Investigated. A
few of the most prominent of these are
submitted in detail.
Case Report from physician that
a patient asked the protection of the
society from the beatings of her hus-
band, when he returned home at night
and found her sick in bed. Upon in
vestigation it was found that the hus-
band does not deny the charge of wife
whipping, but says that it is his only
method of securing wifely duty, and
further inquiry brings to light two lit
tie children, who seem to oe a bone of
contention as to which shall be cared
for by the parents and which shall be
disposed OF to some home finding III
stitution. These children were found
by the society's officers without proper
care or surroundings, and in the very
worst moral atmosphere. The case
was brought before the municipal
Judge, who gave US the benefit of his
mature judgment, and steps are being
taken toward the just and proper dispo-
sition of the case, after an opportunity
is given the parents of the chileren to
reform and remove them to more ttting
surroundings.
Case III.-Complaint was made that
a certain merchant was in the habit of
selling cigarettes to the boys attending
the high school, and that these boys
habitually smoked in the store. Upon
investigation, the man acknowledged
his guilt, but said he knew that the
crime or offense was common one with
other merchants. However, he prom
ised not to violate again S. 1908 Of r. S.
Case IVA team of horses without
hay was repeatedly reported. After
making three visits to the barn on three
different days and finding no hay, the
owner was asked to explain. His an
swer was "My horses don't have to
have hay" He was told to appear be-
fore Judge Miller, who being i'll, post
poned action for the present. The
young man was admonished and close
watch is being kept on the stable,
where, we are glad TO report, we found
at a subsequent call, part of a bale of
hay, and as reform and not punishment
is the keynote of our work, no further
action will be taken at present.
Case VI.-The father of young
child says that he is unwilling to sup
port the child and has repeatedly asked
tho coniofu In find n homo fo, Case
is under advisement and after further
Case VIII.-Report of COW which
had been lying sick at stock yards.
Veterinary Surgeon Briggs was called
and ordered the animal killed, which
was done on Friday, Sept 18th. Stock
man Henry Wolfline, of Portage.
showed his appreciation of the society's
work by paying all bills connected with
the care of the beast and by taking out
a certificate of membership with US for
one year.
Case IX.-An abandoned horse be-
longing to pedlar, was found in pas
ture. The animal had run long nail
into its front foot and was dying from
blood poison. A veterinary was sent TO
examine and report, but some other
merciful hand had ended the creatures
sufferings.
Case X.-Report of man on jackson
street who so cruelty beat his two child
rem, aged ten and twelve respectively,
that the neighbors were aroused to just
Indignation and asked for the interven-
ton OF the Society. A letter of admon-
ition brought about the desired reform,
and there has been no further COM
plant.
Numberless complaints and demands
for punishment have been brought in,
but upon careful inquiry it is found in
many cases that the judgment OF the
informant is at fault, or that he has yet
to learn that gentle means, and not
severe, animate the work of this society
everywhere.
II is to be hoped that when call is
made to all those holding certificates
of membership with us, and any others
who wish tie cause we'll. viii respond
in person at the meeting soon to be
held.
At this meeting. we shall elect
president, a secretary, treasurer and
a board of directors who will direct the
work of the society in this city.
One Objectionable obstacle has been
removed, namely: There will be no sal
airy to raise to pay the agent. She will
gladly and cOnscientioEsly do whatever
work belongs to the society, and with
the pledged support OF the city aad
officials, she hopes TO be able to
check the wrong-doer, prevent the in
Fiction of cruelty and speak for those
who cannot speak for themselves.
We have on hand sum of money
sufficient to carry on the work for sew
eral months. and feel sure that no work
OF mercy will fail in Wausau for lack Of
funds.
The Office Of the society is for the
present at SIS jackson street. Tele-
phone, 1853 rings.
All communications are regarded as
strictly confidential. Report all cases
OF cruelty TO the agent at once, whether
reqgIring prosecution or not. Give
name and residence Of offender.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY NJ. DICKENS.
Agent of Wis. Humane Society.