The Jersey City news., 1905-07-29

SAMUEL a. AhCHlBALD,
Chairman
EDWARD H. WHITNEY,
Secretary.
These are the present officers and man
ayers of the Society:-
President-George NJ Mccarthy; vice
presidents, Charles ]. Solyom, Frank l.
Sheppard, Benjamin Edge, NJ. D.;
treasurer, August Stseckel; secretary,
Edward H. WAitney; beard of directors,
Charles J. Solyom, Samuel A. Archi-
bald, William c. Farr. Edward H Whit
ney, James W. Mccarthy, August
Stoeckel, and the president.
Executive Committee - Robert B.
Sears, DR. w K Dickinson, Charles ].
Rochat, Ebert Rappleye, John J. Voor-
hees. Robert S. Hudspeth, George T.
yickers, Charles J. Carol, William Fl.
yermilye, August c. Beterle, Benjamin
L. Stowe, George Fred Ege.
Veterinary Inspectors = DR.. Elijah
Matthews. First District; DR.. Richard
W. A. English, Second District
During the year there were 435 ar
rests and prosecutions.
AS to the great work accomplished by
the society, the statistics unless published
in full would be misleading. The follow
ing under a chapter headed "Objeets
and Accomplishments of the Hudson
County District s. P. C. A. gives an
adequate idea of the scope of the So
ciety's work.
The Society aims to help and assist
all people owning, employing or keeping
animals, and to champion the dumb
brutes' cause in every instance where it
it justifab Bile. We do not approve of
cranks; we have none among US and will
not tolerate them. We endeavor at all
times to act after mature thought, bear
ing in mind that kind words, common
sense and thoughtful action are always
more effective than eager and pompous
exercise of authority.
The uniformed and special officers of
the Society have districts from which
they report by telephone to Headquarers
at frequent intervals. One or more of
them attends every FIRE to assist IN res
cuing aaimals that may be ia danger.
They superintend che rescue of drown
ing animals and the removal of sick, dis
eased and disabled horses from streets
and elsewhere, and they huaaIaaely de-
strey animals that have been injured or
disabled past recovery They blanket
and shelter horses in cold weather. and
direct the work OF saving and relieving
overheated herses during summer
menehe. The stepping of runaways and
preventing reckless driving and accidents
come within the scope OF their duty and
they are dispatched to the scene of all
accidents when needed. They report
starving cats. that have climbed ug trees
and telegra ph poles, and a shelter off,
Ger is sent with his climbers and wicker
basket to rescue and remove them to
the Shelter
Most of these cats are valued, pets
and have been chased to their high ref
uge by dogs or boys. Very often a
horse, dog. cat, bird, or ether animal. is
found starving in vacant building, and
| is Immediately removed to the shelter.
Stray and abandoned horses and other
large animals are turned over to the So
ciety's shelter officers. Lame and over
worked horses are taken out Of the har-
ness and sent home. Sore horses. when
geons are summoned to the relief of sick.
injured and disabled animals. Each Of
6eer is required to be ready for duty
at any hour of the day or night. They
are called out at all hours to break up
dog and cock fights and arrest the par
Elephants. Cattle that are overcrowded
thirsty and Improperly fed while in rail-
road cars or in transfer vehicles. are ex-
amined and relieved. The same action
is taken in the case Of fowl overcrowded
aud neglected 10 cars and crates, In
winter icy pavements are covered with
sand. snowblocked streets are caused to
be cleaned and horses are helped from