The Washington herald., 1907-03-22

Cries of put him outl" greeted the
efforts of c. A. Snow, president OF the
Washington Humane Society. TO interrupt
the arraignment OF the methods of that
society and criticism of the action of
Judge FimbaIi. of the Police Court. by DIR.
C. Barnweu Robinson, District veterin-
arian and lean of the United States Col
Iege Of Veterinarians. at meeting of the
horse owners of Washington at Masonic
Temple last night.
Charges OF persecution were placed
against the agents of the humane So
ciety. il being alleged that their zealous-
ness in making arrests was due to the
fact that the haes assessed go toward the
support OF the society and the payment of
their own salaries.
Mr.. Snow Interrupts Speaker.
It was while in pursuance of this argu-
ment that Or, Robinson was interrupted
by Mr.. Snow. After stating that he had
advised horse owners IN case OF arrest
for cruelty to animals TO leave collateral,
as they were almost invariably fined, not
withstanding the testimony of competent
veteI inarians. DR.. Robinson said:
Experience has proven that the humane
society has drlfted into financial institu-
ton instead of one that confers benefits
upon dumb animals. What sort of law
is il that allows a society TO make the
fines that are converted TO its own use?'
I'VE don't make the fines; that state
ment is incorrect. The court makes the
ine.' exclaimed Mr.. Snow.
II am not addressing myself to you. sir.
Are you the association" replied Dr.
Robinson. with spirit
Wants Court with Horse Sense.
"No. but I am a member Of the asso-
citation and know whereof am speaking
l."
Cries of Put him out" sit down." at
this point resounded from all parts Of the
hail. and in the uproar that ensued Mr..
Shows further remarks were lost.
Continuing DR.. Robinson said:
I urge upon you to become members
of this association and vote to install the
officers with a proper regard of their duty.
From various experiences have had in
testifying in these cases IN the Police
Court. il is my opinion that We should
also have upon the bench a competent
judge-one who combines intelligence, OF
horse sense with a knowledge of the
law
Others Den0unce Society.
B. F. Edwards, Carl c. Mueller, A S
TrunIle. Charles T. Myers. and E. II.
Pugh addressed the meeting, denouneing
the methods Of the society and urging
united action in an effort TO defeat them.
Il have no comments 10 make upon the
meeting except 10 say that number of
misstatements were made" said Mr.
Snow.
Within a day or two ] shall issue a
statement 10 the press, giving our side
of the story"
Permanent organization was effected by
the election OF the following officers:
President Charles Myers; vice president,
DR. C. Barnwell Robinson; secretary
treasurer. B. F. Edwards; executive COM
mittee. D. ". McGrath. Z. H. Pugh,
Arthur Moses. Bernard Knox, Howard
Wilkins. A. n LOthrop, Warner Stutler,
Albert Carey, c. G. Mueller. J. II.
Mitchell, :. Z. Frazer. Samuel Bensinger.
George p. Zurhorst, and T. W Smith.
Association VIII Test Law.
a fund Of over $500 was subscribed, it
being the purpose of the association to
fight in the courts and to bring before
Congress. if necessary. the methods al
legged to be pursued by the agents OF the
society in securing the arrest and con-
viction of owners of animals.
Il is proposed 10 make test case Of
TIE application Of Charles Myers for an
injunction preventing the agents of the
society from stopping his teams on the
highway and investigating them for de-
fects, the case now pending In the courts.
District Attorney D. W Baker and
Judge Ashley NJ. Gould were present. but
offered no remarks, and left before the
meeting adjourned. as did Mr. Snow.