Evening star., 1933-02-07
E SOIR, Brussels.-The suppress
sion of stray dogs and cats by
electrocution is a project that is
receiving the special attention

electrocut1on is project that is
IL receiving the special attention
of the municipal government
1t has always been considered more
humane to dispose of these unfortunate
animals promptly, and to apprehend
them for such disposition when found
homeless and living in cold and wretch
edness upon the streets. The question
is now simply the most painless method
to dispose of them.
ASphyXiation is the method which
has been most commonly employed
hitherto in terminating the existences
OF these vagrant animals, but it was
not always satisfactory, certain, or uni
form in its results. Pistol shooting also
had its defects. Aside from terrifying
animals awaiting execution, and max
ing them more mobile and difficult
targets, this means also required more
laboriouS fatigues for the pound at
tendants because of the horrible wounds
often inflicted.
Electrocution has been decided upon
as the most sanitary and effective pro-
cedure. Dogs are to be chained in a
sort of steel framework, and contact
made from plates touching the head
and feet. The voltage used is grad
uated according to the size and vigor
of the animal, and death is painless
and instantaneous. Cats, because, of
their generally much smaller size, are
to be assembled half a dozen at a time
in steel box, through the sides OF
which the current is administered.
These are the practices at present rec
commended, but it is desired to provide
for such humane executions upon a
larger scale, for the simultaneous ex-
tinguiShing of large numbers of these
unfortunate creatures.
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Tax on kilograms
Ordered in China.
North China Herald, Shanghai.-A
surcharge of five cents on all telegram
and radiograms, irrespective of the
length of the message or the distance.
will be imposed for six months, the
ministry OF communications announced
Yesterday, following receipt of instruc-
tions from the Executive Yuan.
The proceeds of this surcharge will be
employed for the relief of the bandit
devastated areas in Honan, Hupeh and
Anhu which were recently recovered
from the outlaws. 1t is estimated that
over $4,000 monthly will be obtainable
from this source.
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Children TO Learn
Art Of Speaking.
Corriere Della Sera, Milan,-At the
solicitation Of lawyers in Florence there
will shortly be introduced in the public
schools series of courses in public
speaking. All children will be expected
to devote themselves to these studies
and exercises, beginning with the post
elementary classes
Many attorneys find, after they have
completed the stipulated preparation.
that they still are lacking in the ability
to present their cases with vigor and
conference in the courts. Either through
sef-conSclouSness or excessive diffidence
they hesitate in their speeches before
the tribunals, and frequently lose the
cause at action because of the unfavor-
able impression they make upon the
judge and jury regardless of the basic
merits of their arguments. 1t is desired
by the legal profession to overcome
an early age to speak, first from mem
ory, and then extemporaneously before
their fellows. Then, when they grow
older, they will not be obseSsed by the
unconquerable timidity and stumbling
speech which has marred the career of
so many really competent and re-
sourceful advocates.
1t seems that this weakness must be
overcome in youth or it will only with
the greatest difficulty ever be overcome
child that is naturally shy and lack
ing in self-assertion will not begin
with eagerness to speak before his
schoolmates, but the process of correct
Ing this timidity Is much easier in early