Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-17
GREATEST OF THESE IS CHARITY

A great multitude, consisting of rep resentatiyeS of each species of the ani- nal Kingdom, once assembled to dis cuss questions of interest rel1ting to their several kinds.
 After adjusting his glasses with his hoof, the president arose to the full dignity of his position and in Stentorian tones, accompanied by a sharp tap of the gavel. called the meeting to order The babel of the voices of the equines, canines, felines and feathered crea- lures floated away on the balmy spring air, and silence immediately prevailed, whereup the big equine who occupied the chair proceeded to deliver his ad- dress:
 Beloved friends: I stand before you to-day with a heart full of grati- tude for the efforts that have been made by our dear human friends in our behalf during the past year. But my spirit sinks and my faith wanes when think of the poor suffering ones whose pains have not been alleviated and whose burdens have not been light ened because of the lack of funds of the humane societies through the indif ference of many to the woes of the dumb and helpless. The cruel disposi- ton to infiict suffering upon animals. which, though unable to express their thoughts in the manner of words. feel as deeply and suffer as greatly as the beings called human, still remains in large degree unchecked.
 sI have prepared this address, my pen dipped in my hearts blood and my eyes dimmed with tears. thinking of the sufferings of the animal kingdom inflicted by man.
 a11 hal haf the day will soon dawn when civiliza- ton will demand the exercise of hu- zmane principles toward the brute ere ation, animated by the spirit of love"
 A storm of applause followed this utterance. awaking the sleeping echoes and tossing them from corner to cor ner.
 When quiet was restored the presi- dent called for report from the com mittee on legislation. A beautiful bay. with streaming mane and stately pace, made his way to the platform.
 Sir" he said. with a graceful bow. ssit gives me great satisfaction to state that there are now before the congress of the humans certain measures of deep interest to us, including a bill for the regulation of vivisecfion and bill to prohibit docking. But. friends. these treasures languish for action. and the dark ages seem to be upon the earth again. Was ever practice so cruel as that the Creator of all beings who made our race with gracefully flowing. useful tail should be so ridiculed and dishonored by his own children who cut off these members in order to sat isfv mere whim of the mere tyrant fashion
 "1n addition to the measures now pending a bill should be presented prohibiting the clipping of horses dur ing the winter months: also bill com polling the owners of horses and mules to provide hats for them during the excessive hot weather
 ssWhen our friends shall have se- cnred such legislation in all parts of the world. we and the spirits of those gone before us will rise mp and call them blessed: yes. the generations that shsu come shall praise them'
 Wild cheers arose at the conclusion of the bays impassioned and brilliant effort.
 "We will now listen to-r
 A disturbance at the rear nf the hall l Interrupted the president. The swift 1 batter of tiny feet heading straight for khe desk was heard, and one of the del