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Show BE MERCIFUL TO THE HORSE. Editor of the Standard: Please remind re-mind the custodians of the horse, through your paper, to be merciful to the best friend he ever had, except his mother and wife. Ask him to remember re-member the hills, the load that hangs perversely against his weary shoulders, should-ers, and the slippery roads, and the thirst, and the hunger so like his master's. Keep the horse's shoes sharp that he may not fall and injure himself, for it will cost-lees to attend to these little lit-tle matters than it will to lose the horse or feel that the faithful fellow is suffering because of your neglect. There has been a marvelous change for the better in the treatment of-anl-mals in the last few years as every one knows, and this is because of education edu-cation along the humane line the owner of the horse knows it is cheaper cheap-er and he feels better for taking better bet-ter care of his faithful servant. And, besides, the nolice ami ShoHffc of fice are considerate of this matter, and so is the court, when a cruel or thoughtless driver forgets that his horse has feelings, and Is willing to do his utmost by a little kindly encouragement, en-couragement, and he asks no reward. Be Just and merciful and it greatly pays in the end. Don't forget the blanket, the straw bed at night for his tired body, a drink often and generous gener-ous feed; yes, it pays in the end. (Signed) a. S. CONDON. |