The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-01-22
IT'S ANNUAL MEETING
Princeton Branch of State Society
for Prevention of Cruelty
Elects Officers for 1914.
Work of 1913, Reviewed by Presi-
dent Lowell, Shows That nuch
Good Has Resulted.

0A"ASAA VI oAA0 MAuuoSOUd OOG1eGy lOI
the Prevention of Cruelty, held it's
annual meeting at Mcmillan &
Stanley's offices on Monday after
noon. While the meeting was not
so largely attended as it should have
been, much enthusiasm prevailed.
Several of the members were present
and new ones signed the roll.
President F. A. Lowell called the
meeting to order and reviewed the
work of the organization for the
past year. He said that while there
had been no prosecutions, the society
had accomplished deal Of good
work by it's vigilance and it's warn
ings to persons who had been de-
tected in acts of cruelty to animals.
Mr.. Lowell also mentioned an in
stance where destitute children had
been clothed and fed by a member
of the organization from his own
purse. He knew that in this case
the father should have been prose-
cuted, but let him off on his promise
to do better in future.
Treasurer W. L. Hatch told of in
stances in which he had been instru-
mental in preventing creulty to ami
mails and suggested that an investi-
cation be made as to the manner of
unloading cattle from wagons at the
yards here-acts of cruelty having
been reported. The president
promised to look into the matter
without delay.
The report of the officers were
read and adopted, following which
the old officials, viz, F. A. Lowell,
PRESIDENT; W. H. Terrell, vice presi-
dent; Ira G. Stanley, secretary; and
W. L. Hatch, treasurer, were re-
elected.
Upon motion the treasurer was
Instructed. to order number of
Humane society buttons.
The Princeton Humane society
has for its purpose the prevention
Of cruelty to children and dumb
animals, the incubation and promo
tion of humane sentiments and
principles, and the prosecution of
offenders. Upon request of the or
ganization the Union reproduces the
following from it's columns of Janu-
airy 80, 1913:
How to Proceed in Cases of
Cruelty. Under the law of this COM
monwealth the police throughout
the state are required to assist the
society, it's agents and members in
the enforcement of all laws for the
protection of children and animals.
Therefore, if an officer be present
when an act of cruelty is committed,
request him to arrest the offender.
1t should be noted, however, that,
IN calling for police assistance, the
officer can only arrest upon his own
view OF a misdemeanoy. If he does
not see the offense committed, or
cannot be found until after the
abuse has ceased, he cannot arrest
upon your complaint or statement,
and in such case or cases it will be
necessary to proceed by warrant.
If this procedure is found neces-
sary notify the president of the
society and make known the facts
and evidence. If, after investiga-
tion, the evidence is sufficient to
Justify prosecution, the society will
conduct the case with as little in
convenience as possible to the COM
plainant.
l. If the abuse is merely thought
less, and is devoid of malice, word
of caution and reproof may be suf6-
Gent.
2. If it arises from ignorance,
explain the advantages of kind treat
ment; show that the apparent OBJ
stlnacy of the suffering animal is,
probably, simply natural and un-
aVo1dable terror, and suggest such
mild measures as you think the case
requires. !
3. If you desire to prosecute do
not hesitate to testify before a
magistrate. A reluctance on the
part of witnesses to testify acts as
a drawback in carrying out the pur
poses of the society.
4. If you have complaint to
make sign your name and address in
full. The complainant's name is not
mentioned, and always aids in the
Investigations. s. j. r
5. Make note of the time when,
and the street or place where, the
offense occurred, and the names and
residences of any persons present
Also, if possible, obtain the name
and address Of the offender, the num-
Der or name on the vehicle, or any