JULY-AUGUST, 1969 VOL. 14, NO. 5

Bill Aimed at Cruel HSUS Drive to Stop Cruelty in Soring Practices Is Alaska Seal Harvest Continues; Now Before Congress Progress Made in Several Areas Senator Joseph Tydings of Mary­ land has again introduced legislation The HSUS is continuing its campaign to stop cruelty in the seal to stop the soring of Tennessee walking harvest held annually in the Pribilof Islands, off Alaska. The harvest, horses. The bill, S. 254.3, is co-sponsored in which an estimated 60,000 seals are killed, is conducted by the U.S. by 12 Senators and has been referred to the Senate Commerce Committee. A Department of the Interior. similar measure, H.R. 12438, was in­ Principal target of the HSUS campaign is clubbing, the method by troduced in the House by Representa­ which the animals are bludgeoned to death. Investigations have disclosed tive G. William Whitehurst of Virginia. that a significant percentage of the The legislation would prohibit the seals killed require multiple blows, roads, built others, and thereby short­ shipping in interstate commerce of any a sure sign that cruelty and suffer­ ened distances. He also reported that sored horse for the purpose of exhibi­ ing is involved. The HSUS has been more new roads and road extensions tion. It would also ban the showing of urging for some time that a humane are planned as part of this project. such horses and, by careful definition, method of dispatching 'the seals be In the same area of eliminating stress would declare that soring is a cruel and found if, as is claimed by the Depart­ to the seals as they are rounded up, inhumane practice. ment of the Interior, the harvest itself drive paths had been improved by filling The HSUS, the American Horse Pro­ must go on. in depressions and removing rocks and tection Association, and other animal The campaign seems to be bear­ other large obstacles. welfare groups have been working to ing fruit, at last. This year, for This year, an assistant foreman to stop soring, but without significant suc­ the second, successive time, Field help supervise the hunt and thus im­ cess. The practice is common among Service Director Frank McMahon prove the handling of the seals was unscrupulous owners and trainers who went to the Pribilof Islands to rep­ hired and two relief clubbers (who ac­ make the horse's front feet sore by burn­ resent The HSUS on a task force tually do the killing) were trained. The ing them in the area of the pastern, appointed by the Government to in­ effect of this additional help was to pre­ by injecting irritants into the sole area, vestigate ways of reducing suffering vent harassment of the animals and re­ by driving in nails and by other pain­ in the harvest. McMahon found duce the risk of multiple blows in dis­ ful means. The. soreness causes the that recommendations made by patching them. horse to lift its front feet quickly and The HSUS and others during the Other recommendations made by the take a long striding step forward. This 1968 harvest had been adopted. is the desired "gait" that wins ribbons. McMahon reported that, in response task force in 1968 were being imple­ The Tydings legislation, if enacted, to a recommendation the distances be mented and plans had been made for would go far toward solving the problem shortened over which seals are driven those that were not. HSUS's McMahon and humanitarians are encouraged to to the killing grounds, the Department reported, in fact, there "could be no support it. of the Interior had extended several (Continued on page 5) l(indness Club Founder Presents to key persons and individuals who said. "The $2 dues could be a big have actively promoted the program obstacle in such cases and, yet, it HSUS Demands USDA Take Action United States Charter to NHEC; under Mrs. Flemming. The kit con­ is often this kind of child who tains a lesson manual, work book, and wants most to participate in a Kind· Against Two Lab Animal Dealers ness Club. We have therefore es­ membership pin and card. In the wake of an HSUS raid on an animals for use in research facilities be Drive for New Members Launched tablished a Kindness Club Scholar­ The HSUS, on behalf of The NHEC, Ohio pound selling clogs illegally to a given humane care and treatment; it ship Fund to which contributions At a special in New York on July 17, Mrs. Aida Flemming is also distributing with this issue of laboratory animal supplier, the Society was not intended to provide a steady ~eeting are invited. The proceeds will be the News a leaflet that describes the has demanded that the U.S. Department flow of animals to research institutions. of New Brunswick, Canada, internationally noted founder and president used to finance membership in the Kindness Club and its objectives. It is of Agriculture take action against Mike Lone Trail Kennels is one of the of the Kindness Club, presented to The National Humane Education Club for children who might not hoped that the distribution will produce Kredovski of Lone Trail Kennels, nation's largest suppliers of animals to Center a charter for administration and operation of the proo-ram in the many humane societies and individuals otherwise be able to participate." United States. a Friedensburg, Pa., and Paul Anthony, research facilities. Dealer Paul Anthony who want to participate in the program Other plans for expansion of Club St. Paris, Ohio, both of whom are is believed to operate a holding station and are willing the promote it in their The charter was accepted by HSUS President Mel L. Morse who s membership are being developed by a licensed laboratory animal suppliers. for animals destined for Lone Trail 1 own communities. special committee of The HSUS Board Chairman of the Board of The Na- The Ohio case, reported in the May­ Kennels and also act as a major dealer An important aspect was stressed of Directors. It is expected that tele­ tional Humane Education Center. June, 1969 issue of the HSUS News, in his own right. by NHEC Board Chairman Mel L. vision and radio spot announcements Morse also presented a Certificate of resulted in charges of cruelty to animals In making the presentation, Mrs. Morse in describing plans for further­ will be produced and distributed and Appreciation to Mrs. Flemming for all being made against Andy Ball, Jr., ing the program. He said that individ­ a commercial national television net­ Flemming praised NHEC for its ef­ of her work with animals and children. driver of a truck owned by Paul An­ Growing Support for fective administration of the program ual Kindness Club membership had work approached about the possibility of The official presentation of the charter thony, who was picking up clogs from in a pilot 5-state area. She expressed been established at $2 per child and a reoular children's series based upon touched off a nationwide drive for new b the Fairfield County pound in Ohio. Lab Bill in Congress confidence that the result would be per­ that, hopefully, this money would be the Kindness Club concept. members. The HSUS has mailed press The clogs, in transit under conditions petuation of Kindness Clubs with their earned by the children by performing The identical Rogers and J avits bills, releases to 300 newspapers and pet that obviously violated applicable regu­ H.R. 12286 and S. 2446, continue to enormously beneficial effect of fostering tasks for parents or neighbors. columnists. Distribution of a compli­ lations of Public Law 89-544, had fed­ gain support in both houses of Congress. attitudes of kindness in children. She "There is still, however, the prob­ mentary Kindness Club kit has begun eral tags issued to Lone Trail Kennels. The bills are supported by The HSUS, said that NBEC had already demon­ lem of the needy child," Morse Non-Profit Spay Clinic Ball was convicted of cruelty to animals the American Humane Association, Hu­ strated the ability and enthusiasm to and his appeal is now pending. mane Information Services of St. Pe­ spread the program among young people Should Help Reduce The obvious violation of existing leg­ throughout the entire country. tersburg, Fla., and many other societies. N.Y.'s Big Cat Surplus islation prompted The HSUS to insist The proposed law would regulate uses Mrs. Flemming also stated that chil­ USDA take prompt action to revoke or of animals in biomedical and pharma­ In publicizing the tragic cruelty of dren's natural desire to work and play suspend the licenses of the dealers in­ ceutical activities and force such facil­ surplus animal breeding, The HSUS with animals was the basis of the pro­ volved. An affidavit by Field Service ities to comply with federal standards has often pointed to the City of New gram's startling success. Director Frank McMahon, who con­ to eliminate, or enormously reduce, York and its millions of homeless an­ "The children themselves want ducted the raid and placed the charges painful uses of animals. imals as a prime example. Now, some this kind of activity," Mrs. Flem­ against Ball, was filed wih USDA. It Since their introduction, the bills have real relief seems to be in sight for ming stressed, "and The National documented the violations with sworn won support among a large number of animals in that community. Humane Education Center will be testimony and photographic proof. Also, Representatives and Senators who did W orcl has been received that Mercy able to provide the necessary ma­ it was accompanied by letters from not initially understand the purpose and terials on a scale that a less efficient Animal Hospital, 134 East 82ncl Street, HSUS counsel and HSUS Board Chair­ intent of the law. Most legislators on and influential organization could Manhattan, will spay a female cat for man Coleman Burke demanding imme­ Capitol Hill, when approached by The $10 or alter a male cat for $5. The pro­ not hope to match. I firmly believe, diate investigative and remedial action. HSUS, said that they would support the gram is being operated by an excellent in fact, that the rapid spread from Board Chairman Coleman Burke said Rogers-} avits bill if it came to vote and compassionate veterinarian, Dr. the beginning of the program in in his letter that "the appalling condi­ on the floor. Howard Schulberg, who conducts his the United States was due to the L. tions set forth in Mr. McMahon's affi­ Humanitarians now are working for private practice at the same address. efforts of The HSUS and its asso­ davit can best be corrected by an en­ hearings on the legislation. It is ex­ ciated organizations." New York pet owners are encouraged forcement action instituted by USDA." pected that hearings would result in the to use this non-profit service at rates He charged "there is every reason to NHEC Board Chairman Mel L. Morse bill being reported out favorably by the that are nominal compared to those believe that Mr. Kreclovski and Mr. responded with great praise for the committee considering it. charged by veterinarians in other areas. Anthony are intentionally ignoring the work, resourcefulness and dedication of The HSUS emphasizes that action, as It is expected that a similar, low cost dictates of the law and that an enforce­ Mrs. Flemming. He said that the Center described in its special June issue of program will soon be made available ment proceeding directed against them was honored by the presentation and the News, is essential for passage of the Kindness Club Founder and President Aida Flemming receives NHEC would be successful and in the public promised intensified effort to increase to clog owners. It is also expected that bill. Anyone in doubt, who wants to Certificate of Appreciation from Board Chairman Mel Morse. Historic interest." Kindness Club membership in the United the program will help greatly in reduc­ be a part of the program to bring relief luncheon marked transfer of U.S. program to NHEC and accolades to States. ing the staggering surplus of clogs and He also pointed out Public Law to suffering laboratory animals, should Mrs. Flemming for her magnificent humane work with children. cats in New York City. 89-544 was passed to ensure that certain write to The HSUS.

2 3 Dog Poisoner Arrested, Progress in Reducing Convicted; Teenage Boy Seal Harvest Cruelty ~a(,le tau "1M9otte~e ? Have you forgotten that the 1969 HSUS National Leadership Receives HSUS Reward Reported by HSUS Conference is rapidly approaching and room reservations should Mark Brown of Joplin, Mo., has been (Continued from page 1) be made now? Attending an annual HSUS conference is one of the best ways given the HSUS reward of $300 for ac­ question" that the Bureau of Commer­ to help suffering animals. The money that persons who attend tions he took when he witnessed the cial Fisheries of the Department of the these meetings spend is, in a very real sense, going toward the poisoning of a dog owned by his mother. Interior was "indeed taking HSUS rec­ war against cruelty and suffering. The benefits that flow from The check was presented on behalf of ommendations seriously and implement­ the exchange of ideas at conferences, the in-depth examination The HSUS by Dr. Charles Dake, Presi­ ing them, wherever possible." of major animal welfare problems, the consensus of action to be dent of the Joplin Humane Society. A The biggest problem, a humane taken by the humane movement, are unobtainable by any other second check for $50 was given to Mark means. They affect the welfare and even the destiny of more method of killing the seals, remains by the local society. millions of animals than the average person can envision. unsolved, however, after two years of Take, for example, the panel discussion and debate on live­ The convicted dog poisoner was fined testing. Methods tested to date include stock protection that is scheduled for the upcoming HSUS meet­ $250, plus court costs, and sentenced to electrical stunning, fragmentation bul­ ing. The subject area is enormous with little or nothing being serve five days in jail. He appealed the lets, captive bolt pistol, chemicals, and done by most humane societies to stop the immense cruelties in verdict but lost. gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen. the rearing and transportation of animals for food purposes. Officials said that the man fed two The emphasis in the 1969 harvest What are you, what is your local humane society, doing to end pieces of strychnine-loaded meat to the was on the uses of gases since pre­ the barbarous beatings and abuse that cattle endure at livestock Brown dog. The act, witnessed by Mark, liminary testing of carbon dioxide auctions? What is being done to end the horrible crowding in killed the animal within fifteen minutes. in 1968 had offered some promise. "chicken factories"? What is being done to ameliorate the un­ This year, there was extensive test· natural conditions in animal husbandry? The HSUS has been publicizing its Most often, nothing is being done in this area because, although reward offer for many years, but this is ing of nitrogen as well as carbon countless numbers of animals are involved over the years, few per­ the first time it has been won. Two dioxide. The immediate results in­ Joplin (Mo.) Humane Society President Charles Dake presents check sons or organizations know the problem and what to do about it. other rewards are offered by the Society: dicated a good possibility that gas to Mark Brown. Mark's quick, fearless actions achieved arrest and And this is where the annual conference is invaluable: the prob­ might eventually replace the pres­ $1,000 to anyone for information lead­ conviction of dog poisoner. lem is exposed, studied, analyzed, discussed by experts, and ing to arrest and conviction of any ent brutal clubbing method. Fur­ recommendations and resolutions are adopted that will steer wholesale dealer in dogs and cats who ther study and testing both on the the entire humane movement toward its solution. knowingly buys a stolen animal; and Branch Plans Major Hundreds Attend Otter Pribilofs and at the Virginia Mason So, come to. the conference. It is important that you do. The $1,000 for information leading to arrest Research Institute in Seattle are place: Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa. The dates: October 2-5. and conviction of any person who pro­ Expansion Program; Film's American Debut needed, however, before a firm de­ The rates: As given in the coupon below. Please note that the room rates are on the American plan, which, of course, includes motes or participates in any organized Area Group Formed By Invitation of NHEC termination can be made. program of dog fights. The HSUS would like, of course, to meals. The HSUS California Branch has The Cinerama film release, "Ring of see this harvest stopped entirely and ------~ formed the Orange County Regional Bright Water," premiered on June 22 in would support any legitimate effort in The Humane Society of the United States IMPORTANT NOTICE Planning Committee as part of an am­ Leesburg, V a. Attendance was by in­ this direction. The fact is, however, that 1145 Nineteenth Street, N.W. bitious expansion program. The Com­ vitation of The National Humane Edu­ abolition of the harvest is, at least for Washington, D. C. 20036 The next seminar on animal shelter mittee is headed by Mr. Robert L. cation Center and several hundred per­ the present, both impractical and impos­ Please reserve for me for the 1969 HSUS National Leadership operation and humane education to Fischer of Long Beach, California. sible. The U.S. government has con­ sons turned out for the showing and Conference the type of room I have checked below. Please also be held at The National Humane The goal of the program is to es­ reception that followed. tracts involving by-products of the reserve for me a place at the annual awards dinner on Oct. 4. Education Center is scheduled for tablish a regional Humane Education The film, which stars Bill Travers seal hunt that cannot be broken im­ I enclose my registration fee, $5. (NOTE: If you are not staying the weekend of September 12, 13, Center to meet the local problems of an­ and Virginia McKenna of "Born Free" mediately. Also, treaties with other at Hotel Hershey the banquet and registration fee is $10. Send and 14. Students are invited from imal cruelty and neglect. The Center fame, is an account of wildlife in the countries exist that, if broken, might no other money. Room rates below are only for your information municipal units of government and will conduct adult and junior humane highlands of Western Scotland. It is cause an international incident. and do not include 6% state tax and 15% gratuities.) local humane organizations. Affilia­ education projects similar to those car­ a sentimental story of a man whose life Most important of all, abolition of the SINGLE OCCUPANCY BEDROOM, per day, per person $27 0 tion with, or membership in, The ried forward by The National Humane is totally changed by his affection for controlled harvest in the Pribilofs would TWIN OCCUPANCY BEDROOM, per day, per person $24 0 HSUS is not necessary for partici­ Education Center and the Marin County an otter. cause foreign countries without seal (In requesting accommodations, give time of arrival, date, and length of stay.) pation in the course. Application (Cal.) Humane Education Center. The Virginia premiere was by special rookery islands to begin pelagic sealing should be made immediately, how­ Orange County was chosen because permission of the Cinerama Releasing again. Pelagic sealing is a brutally NAME------·------· ever, to Miss Phyllis Wright, Execu­ conditions for animals are worse there Corporation to honor friends and sup­ cruel activity in which seals on islands tive Director, The National Humane than in most areas of the state and dedi­ porters of NHEC in the area. It is now or ice floes are shot or harpooned from STREET------·------Education Center, Waterford, Vir­ cated humanitarians in the area are being shown in first run theaters across a passing ship. Few are hit squarely CITY, STATE ______ZI P CODE ______ginia 22190. determined to remedy the situation. the country. enough to die quickly.

4 5 over the racing of an overtired animal Prince Protest Reveals Lack of and to publicly condemn horse owners First NHEC Seminar who force unsound, overworked horses Draws Students from Concern for Overworked Horses to race. The Society has been protesting Prior to the running of the Belmont Triple Crown. Sports writers, racing this common practice for many years Over Sixteen States Stakes in early June, The HSUS dram­ fans, and racing and gambling interests and has repeatedly pointed out that love The National Humane Education Cen­ atized by public statement how the brought enormous pressure upon both of dollars and lack of real concern for ter held its first seminar on animal shel­ horse racing industry puts money and Longden and Prince's owner until the an animal's welfare is the dominant ter operation and humane education in glory before a horse's welfare when latter overruled Longden and decided factor in most racing. early June. Students from over sixteen the stakes are high. to race the horse in the Belmont. The HSUS statement was published states, including the faraway state of The horse, Majestic Prince, had won It was at this point that The HSUS in several hundred newspapers across Washington, attended the 3-day weekend the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, stepped into the picture with a strong the country, reaching over 10,000,000 course. two of the "jewels" in racing's so-called statement supporting Longden's judge­ The course covered the function of people. The Society followed up its Triple Crown. Before these grueling ment that Majestic Prince should not humane societies, animal housing equip­ protest by notifying Belmont officials races, Prince had raced twice in Cali­ run. ment, personnel, investigative work, that HSUS Director of Field Services fornia and his trainer, Johnny Longden, In a widely circulated news release, record keeping, and public relations. an exceptionally skillful and knowledge­ Society Vice President Patrick Parkes Frank McMahon would be present at The entire program was chaired by Miss able horseman, exp'ressed concern at the called upon Longden to reaffirm his the race to take any possible action if Phyllis Wright, Executive Director of Majestic Prince fell or otherwise suf­ horse's condition and stated that he prior statement and "encourage the re­ NHEC. Instruction was given by HSUS Students, instructors, and guests of NHEC's first seminar on shelter would not be run in the Belmont Stakes. sponsible and humane members of the fered injury in the race. McMahon did staff experts and officials of local hu­ operation pose before receiving certificates presented to graduating Prince was over-tired and would be horse racing fraternity" by resigning. attend the race but there was no grounds mane organizations in the Washington, class. Miss Edith Goode (front row, third from left), a founder of the shipped back to California for a "long "If Longden feels that the Belmont for action. The horse had been cleared D. C. area. Center, smiles with pleasure as her drean1 of a national humane education rest," Longden said. would be too much for the horse," to race by track veterinarians and, run­ The seminar drew considerable praise institute takes shape. The statement stirred a furor in rac­ Parkes said, "who is to overrule his ning poorly, came in second. from students who attended. One stu­ ing circles where speculation was high expert opinion?" Nevertheless, on June 22, confirma­ dent from Culpeper, Va., said, "I per­ that Majestic Prince could win the The HSUS concern was, of course, tion of the HSUS position and its de­ sonally found the program so informa­ NHEC Promises New Educational tive, interesting and inspiring that I mand that the horse not be raced came came home full of renewed hope and Jasper Adopts Rogers Family in a public statement by Johnny Long­ Tools to Further Humane Ethic strength." Another student from New den. Longden told a news conference York City wrote that the seminar "was Dr. Richard E. Walther, recently It would be helpful if humanitarians that the horse's front ankles were "ten­ most comprehensive and enlightening named to head humane education activity who know of formal or informal pro­ der and inflamed, and will require treat­ and with the rare quality of being in­ for The NHEC and The HSUS, prom­ gmms of humane education now in use ment." He stated further the Prince teresting as well." ises quick development of new materi­ would send such information to Dr. would probably not race again until als and techniques for state and local Walther at HSUS headquarters in Wash­ 1970 and that he had suspected for some humane organizations. ington, D. C. After an initial survey of educational time that the colt was having trouble. He has stated that programs in a Swelling Affiliate number of new areas are already under materials, Dr. Walther commented on "He (Majestic Prince) wasn't acting consideration and that modern tech­ the need for professional level material just right even before the Preakness," List Grows by Two niques being used successfully in indus­ to bridge the gap between residential Longden said. The Humane Society of Pomona Val­ trial training will be worked into the university courses in veterinary medi­ ley, Inc., Pomona, Calif., and the Hop­ new materials developed by The NHEC cine and the short, locally sponsored kins County Humane Society, Madison­ and The HSUS. workshops in animal care that are con­ ville, Ky., have joined the growing list Areas under consideration include ducted by local humane organizations. We hope that you will provide a of HSUS Affiliates. volunteer training, shelter management, He suggested as one possibility a quality bequest for HSUS work in your The new affiliates have met high stand­ animal nursing, animal husbandry, wild­ correspondence course in animal nurs­ will. Without the substantial help ards of qualification. They both operate life management, and leadership training ing accredited by a major university. of bequests, few humane societies animal shelters m accordance with projects. "The theory and principles of animal could continue their programs or HSUS rules. They both perform exem­ Source materials are currently being care can certainly be taught by corres­ hope to expand their activities in plary services in their communities. reviewed to identify needs and estab­ pondence," Walther said. "Near com­ the future. Write to The HSUS They both have aggressive programs of lish priorities for new materials. Project pletion of the course, there could be an humane work and public education on Congressman Paul Rogers (right) smiles approval as his daughter, for the explanatory hooklet titled plans will be made as needs are identi­ intensive residential training period at the need for animal protection and wel­ Laing, poses happily with Jasper, adopted from The NHEC. HSUS "How to Stretch Your Humane So­ fied; a clear-cut purpose and a plan for The National Humane Education Cen­ fare. Both have been visited by HSUS Vice President Patrick Parkes and NHEC Executive Director Phyllis ciety Dollars and How to Write a implementation and evaluation will be ter. And, of course, the correspondence staff executives who recommended them established for each one before develop­ materials could also be used in volun­ Wright admire newest addition to the Capitol Hill canine club. Will." without reservation. mental work is undertaken. teer and noncredit training." 6 7 New York Case Typifies BSA May Help Further HSUS Branch Wages How Service Dept. Attitudes of l(indness Successful Campaign Solves Local Problems Among Nation's Youth Against Bow Hunting

The HSUS Service Department is one Officials of The HSUS and the Boy The HSUS Connecticut Branch has of the silent, unsung agencies in the Scouts of America met in June to dis­ demonstrated that a successful campaign humane movement that draws little at­ cuss problems of mutual interest relat­ against bow-and-arrow hunting is pos­ tention but quietly produces great re­ ing to the youth of America. The meet­ sible. duction in animal suffering. ing was prompted by a continuing The Branch has fought valiantly for Perhaps typical of its activities is a stream of protests to The HSUS that many months to block a bill that would recent problem in Binghamton, New BSA was encouraging trapping of wild­ have authorized bow-and-arrow deer York, where animals were being lung­ life by children. hunting on Sunday in the state. The burned to death in a makeshift carbon The discussion disclosed that encour­ bill, marked by controversy since its monoxide chamber_ Those that were agement of trapping is not a policy of introduction, passed in the Connecticut not were sent off to Cornell University. the Boy Scouts of America even though House of Representatives by a narrow The situation was reported to The such an activity might be condoned by margin. Thanks to HSUS Connecticut HSUS by interested humanitarians in a local Scout Master_ Branch activity, it was defeated in the the area and the Society's Service De­ HSUS officials, Vice President Patrick Senate by 20-6. Under usual circum­ partment promptly went to work. HSUS Parkes and Vice President Richard E. stances, this would have ended the issue, Service Department Director John Stan­ Walther, offered to help re-write merit but hunting interests prompted its re­ ton emphasized to local authorities that consideration and, subsequently, it man­ badge series booklets dealing with an­ "an animal shelter exists to control aged to pass the Senate by one vote. a community's animal population and imals. It was agreed that HSUS recom­ After this unfortunate setback, The humanely dispose of surplus animals." mendations would be considered in such HSUS Connecticut Branch continued to Stanton's protest forced local officials revisiOns. fight, undaunted, with pleas to the Gov­ to install a carbon monoxide chamber Consideration would also be given, ernor_ Branch initiative and aggressive­ and a water filter built to HSUS specifi­ BSA officials promised, to the subject ness paid off when the Governor vetoed cations. The result will be that animals of humane treatment of animals as a the proposed law. The state legislature, euthanized in the future will not suffer_ month long project for Cub Scouts. called into special session, considered overriding the Governor's veto. But this was overruled as Connecticut Branch members and friends made their A dollar is a miraculous thing. It is a man's personal wishes known. The measure was de­ energy reduced to portable form and endowed with pow­ feated. ers the man does not himself possess. It can go where he cannot go; lift burdens he carmot touch with his fingers; The case is a good example of how save lives and suffering with which he directly cannot deal. HSUS Branches, apart from the na­ tional organization, work to stop cruelty -Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick to animals in their own particular states. r------Clip and mail today 1 The Humane Society of the United States REVISED BY-LAWS I 1145 Nineteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20036 I A copy of the revised HSUS by-laws I I don't want The HSUS ever to turn down any chance to prevent cruelty or will be sent to anyone who requests I animal suffering. I it. The by-laws were changed, in I Enclosed is $ .... ______to be used to make your work possible. (Gifts part, by recent referendum vote of I to The HSUS are tax deductible. A gift of $10 or more can qualify you as a the membership. Every member I voting member.) I who is interested in maintaining I the democratic structure of The I NAME .... ------I HSUS should have a copy of the I STREET ______current by-laws and be familiar I with his voting and other rights. I I CITY, ZONE, STATE.------__ ------Write for your copy today.

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