Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
YOUTHFUL FRIEND
 OF DUMB ANIMALS
An Indianapolis Boy Who Is Enthu
 sastic in Good Work.

mere lS now III tht tllN III lil' lfNl son of John Henderson 14-Year- old boy. d very lively missionary of the humane society of Indianapolis. d lad who lets his light shine wherever he goes in the interest Of the humane treatment of all animals, including wo- men and children. The Indianapolis society is now three years old. is ac- complaining d great work in that city and is doing much to encourage the organization and work of similar so- cieties elsewhere. IL keeps in touch with other societies as is inStanced in the case of Master Heuderson's pres cnce here The Indianapolis society had already heard of the good work being done in Phoenix. even though the Phoenix society is still in its first year and learning that young Henderson contemplated a visit of a month in Phoenix. in company with his family. the home society loaded him up with literature to be delivered tO the Phoe- nix society. outlining the plan of work in Indianapolis and some of the meth ods that have brought good results. thinking thereby to lend encourage ment to the Phoenix organization and give it the benefit of the older society $ experience.
 Master Henderson called at The Re publican office last night and dis coursed not only fluently but very i'm pressively on the good work being ac- complished in his home city. He is not only instilled with the proper senu- ments that are necessary to make such a work effective. but he carries head full of facts and figures that appeal to any interviewer. showing that he is not merely a member but is an active participant in the work. The Indian apolis society has approximately 45O members at this time and they are classified bv their annual contributions. The cheapest membership is s1 per year. many belonging to the s2 class and some of the members pay as high as $50 per year into the treasury Though Sl is the minimum. there Is n" maximum limit. The society is well supported but it is constantly growing and widening its field of labor. Gov ernor Marshall. a recent visitor here and the mayor of Indianapolis. are both members of the advisory commit ice. and the society since its orgdnl- zation has secured the passage of a number of laws by the legislature. to better facilitate it's work and add to the protection thrown around dumb animals
 The report for last year shows that 9 2s2 cases were given consideration by the society. of these 20S cases were women and children who were given
 annthar There were 2.054 cases in which animals were given relief Of the whole number or cases. 1.707 were investigated by the officers of the society when attention was called to them. The rest being cases that came directly under the at tention of the officers During the year 141 arrests were made and $ll,135.3o was turned into the city treasury m the collection of fines. It was found necessary to kill 234 horses and mules during the year. The Indianapolis Stockyards are given particular atteh- ton bv the society as many animals are handled there and the cases of ne glect are frequent. During the year a77 pens of stock were ordered watered and fed.
 
 who have police power and six Of them are constantly on duty, three of them heinz at the stockyards. their salaries heinz paid in part by the sl.2OO per year the stockyards management pays into the treasury of the organization. The other three men are paid by the city.
 Shocking of methods. Master Hen derson produced a number of interest ing cards. one is an ordinary shipping tag. only it is made of red cardboard. On one side is printed this legend:
 Humane Society Tag.
 Whenever our officers find horse unblanketed. neglected or needing at tention of any kind, ne gives the horse his attention and attaches this tag |" show his having done SO"
 Below is a blank line for signature of the humane inspector and the re ouest Please be kind to your horse.
 On the other side of the tag are Sug- sestions as to how a horse should be treated in summer and in winter Tn driving or when left standing. This Is a recognition of the fact that large mart of mans inhumanity to lis horse is pure carelessness and neglect ana the purpose is to correct the error without having to resort to force or law unless necessary. The tag has been found to be a very happy thought. n.Lo. oa,a, ara Furnished tD mer-