The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-13
WOMEN sHER|FFS
ENFORCING ANTI
CRUELTY LAWS

fashau. N. H.. May 13-The unique
experiment OF the state of New Hamp-
shire TO secure better enforcement OF
the laws regarding cruelty to animals
and children in appointing two women
as deputy sheriffs. armed with all the
authority usually vested In deputy
sheriffs seems to have fully demon
strated it's success by the reports now
being made by Mrs. Jennie +. Powers of
Keene and Mrs. M Jennie Kendall OF
Nashua. and will lead, II is believed. to
q number OF other such appointments
The work of both women is confined
almost wholly TO the enforcement of laws
protecting children and animals from
cruelty and they were appointed in spe-
oial recognition OF their activity I'm for
warding the cause OF the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals. IN
which they have been state officers for
some years.
Mrs. Powers has Cheshire county under
her jurisdiction, while Mrs. Kendall is
responsible for Hillsboro county. The
former devotes her time exclusively to
the work OF prosecuting wrongdoers.
while Mrs Kendall's time Is only part
ly taken up by the work. her home
demanding tire rest of her time
Armed with a camera and a revolver
OF heavy .calibre, and thoroughly versed
in the law covering her powers and
duties, Mrs. Powers has gone fearlessly
about her work. and I'm the past year
has made 16 arrests. killed Al horses
and caused numerous prosecutions.
Using her camera TO secure indisputable
evidence, she notifies wrongdoers of the
law and their duty In the case. Failure
TO kill a manned animal or continu-
ance OF cruel treatment is followed at
once by arrest and prosecution. Mrs.
Powers personally assuming the respon-
sibiity Of putting the animal out OF the
way or obtaining relief.
Mrs. Kendall has confined most OF her
activities to Nashau and the immediate
vicinity where she has caused many
arrests TO be made for cruelty to chtl-
dren and animals. followed by prosecu-
tion in the courts. where she has ap-
peared against offenders. and has had
many animals killed.
II often find II necessary to make ar
rests" says Mrs. Powers. "and have
number OF men. I have a team and a
driver. and thus far have not met with
any resistance when arresting a person
] usually inform a man or woman that
] have been authorized 10 make the ar
rest, at the same time emphasizing the
fact that any resistance will involve a
greater penalty. As rule this has been
sufficient.
"Keene is centre for cattle traffic
in New Hampshire and / am required 10
inspect all cattle cars to see that the
law against cruelty Is being observed
IL have no fear and thus far nothing
has occurred to discourage me in the
work. l have large number OF photo
graphs OF children and animals who have
been abused In cases where / have been
able to afford relief"
Both deputies are enthusiastic in their
work and are constantly seeking new
means OF lettering conditions for which
they are responsible The past week
they made a visit to Lowell To inspect
a new gas system for the painless killing
OF animals a method they purpose to in
troduce into New Hampshire. and at the
same time consulted Massachusetts,
veterinary with a view of having him
visit New Hampshire and give lectures
that will be OF profit to those who own
animals.
Last week Mrs. Powers was presented
with silver medal from the Massachu-
setts society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty TO Animals. awarded for hu-
manity.'