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nearly every physician in the city, were assembled at this place; 

 and, on the stallion's arrival, many were the comments on his re- 

 markable beauty of form and color, as well as the strength and 

 supple grace which every movement revealed. 



"At 10 o'clock Professor Magner cleared the place of all spec- 

 tators excepting those holding tickets of invitation from the com- 

 mittee having charge of the exhibition, and proceeded to carry out 

 the promise of his circular. 



" Of course, the peculiar method by which, in a wonderfully 

 brief time, one of the most savage stallions in the State was so 

 completely conquered that he was harnessed to a carriage and 

 driven around the enclosed yard, fast or slow, as suited, as well as 

 backing, stopping instantly at the word, ' Whoa ! ' besides various 

 other things, — all proving that the demon had been, temporarily 

 at least, exorcised, — cannot be stated; but it was surely done." — 

 Portland Argus. 



"Sketch of the Noted Hillman Horse, 'Jet.' 



" BY C, G. ROBINSON, ESQ., 



" Whu took charge of him after hehig subdued. 



" I have known ' Jet' since he was foaled. He has been known 

 as the finest and most promising colt of his age in the State, being 

 of the best trotting blood. He has attracted the most widespread 

 notice for his remarkable viciousness. He would look at a man 

 pleasantly, yet bite, strike, or kick, as soon as within reach, and 

 would fight as coolly and desperately as a bull-dog. If he could 

 not reach the pei'son with his fore feet or mouth, he would wheel 

 and kick with the quickness of a mule. Any one having a little 

 experience with him once, let him alone afterwards. When but 

 eighteen months old, ho was taken for exhibition to the Lewiston 

 fair. It was with great difficulty that he was taken out after 

 standing in the car two days, and he was not, in consequence, en- 

 tered for competition. His exploits at this age were numerous. 

 For instance, a horseman who did not fear any horse, could not 

 be prevailed upon to keep away, and, though warned to keep out, 

 incautiously stepped into 'Jet's' department; when, quick as a 

 flash, upon getting near enough, 'Jet' cornered and crushed him 

 under his feet with mouth and hoofs. When that man was res- 

 cued, which was with great difficulty, he needed no more admo- 

 nitions to keep away. At different times foolhardy individuals 

 were cornered in this manner at Lewiston ; and each time the 

 horse had to be clubbed to rescue thein. Though notoriously 

 vicious, being remarkably fine in form and action, a great effort 

 was made to use him for l^reeding. He was put in the care of 

 Mr, Jacob Bailey, of Hiram, a horse-breaker who was highly rec- 



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