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Courtesy, Am. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

AGENT ARRESTING A MAN FOR BEATING HIS HORSE

at large ought to be very comfortable. The trouble is that every one is not familiar with these laws. It will be splendid for boys and girls to find out what their state believes is kind treatment for its animals. It will save the agent who prevents cruelty to animals a great deal of trouble. He has to spend much time watching the streets to see that the laws are kept.

There is the faithful horse, first, who brings your milk in the morning, gives you a hay ride in the summer, and a Christmas express package. He isn’t able to tell his master no matter how tired, or hungry, or thirsty he is.

The law says to the driver: