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Managing Horses by Electricity. An in- 

 genious and efficacious method of subduing 

 savage or restive horses has been brought 

 to the notice of the French Societe d'En- 

 couragement by M. Bella, administrator of 

 the Omnibus Company of Paris. It is the 



invention of M. Defoy, who has illustrated 

 its use by some remarkable exhibitions. 

 The machinery is simple, and consists, as 

 shown in the accompanying figure, of a 

 Clark's magneto-electric apparatus inclosed 

 in a box, which is placed within easy reach 



of the driver or rider. A conducting wire 

 running through the reins connects the ap- 

 paratus with the bit. By turning a handle 

 attached to the electro-magnet, a current is 

 formed which affects the horse's mouth, and 



so surprises him that he stops and stands 

 still. The most dangerous horse may be 

 subdued in a short time by the application- 

 of the electric current, combined with a 

 soothing manner and caresses. M. Bella 



