Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-31
HORSES.
Some Stories of Famed steeds aud
Their Exploits-The Faithful Mare
that saved Her Mate-The Old
Standby That Would Drill

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In 1909 an Englishman named Banks
had horse which he trained 10 follow
wherever he led, over fences, bitches,
upstairs, and to the very roof of houses
One day they went TO the very top Of
st. PauFS church, an immensely high
sdiiice. They did various other things
that were almost as astonishing. When
all England was talking about these
leafs Mr.. Bank concluded TO increase
ais reputation, as well rs that of his
horse, by trip to Rome. Thther he
went, and the obedient horse followed
ais fond master to such great heights
that the story of his performances
reached the ears of the pope, and what
10 you think he did?
wanted to sec the horse perform. ;"
Well, almost anybody would think so;
out tins pope took quite different
view OF 1t. He dn't believe that n
horse could go TO such dizzy heights
nnless evil spirits helped him. So he
Just made an end of the whole matter
by ordering Mr.. Banks and his horse
burned as enchanters.
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Mihnetonka. One of the gentlemen,
the owner OF team. took his horses
ana tied them apart to feed. He en-
tered a small cabin near by, thinking he
would rest and sleep until the return of
the ilshing party. He had hardly com.
posed himself for a nap when one of
The horses that he had tied with a
strong rope galloped up to the door and
neighcd. Thinking it strange that she
should be loose, he fastened after the
horse, that had run exctedly away as
soon as her master made preparation to
follow. To his surprise he found that
the mate had fallen into the lake, and.
beng entangled with the rope, 1t was
with the greatest difficulty that she
could keep her head above water.
While he assisted the unfortunate horse
put OF the trouble the Sagacious and al
tectionate mate showed bv her 10Y that
she understood that the master would
know just what 10 do. She fully APP
preciated what his help was worth when
she managed 10 break the strong rope
SO that She could bring that help to her
companion.
Horses, like boys are creatures of
habit good while ago, when the
country was new. the New England
families rode TO church on horseback,
sometime two or three with the help of
plIlion on the same horse. There
was one faithful creature that was for
years accustomed TO this SUNDAY Jour
ncy. After a time his services were no
longer needed and he was left in the /.
pasture. Long habit was strong upon
old Dobbin, 50 he quietly pulled down
the bars and walked demurcly to
church, took his accustomed place un-
der a spreading tree until the services /
were over, and then went back 10 his .
pasture. This he repeated Sunday aft .
sr SUNDAY.
One dark night at late hour trav-
a'er asked tor lodging AZ country
tavern After talking with the guest
.or "a few moments the landlord sud-
denly turned pale as he asked. pray,
'.r, which way didyou com ?' The gen
Ieman answered that he had come from
certain direction the south. "Impos-
Idle. exclaimed the landlord. for to-
iaF all Tine p.anks of that bridge were
cmoFui for repairs 1T may be so. ="
Exclaimed tae man, "but l have come
rom -u town since noon. There
Y1s u4 other possible way for the tray
ier tJ bass. ..me and iu the darkness
II Che might .e .ad trusted TO the in
e.Hgaut au NAL ae rode to keep the
way. While tine master was wholly
unconscious, Of the perl0us feat. the
lorse had actually walked the string
'lecc OF long bridge and kept his foot
ne The timber was scarcely a foot
vide Had it been i'm the daytime no
ane man would have dared to attempt
uch "a ride.
Napoleon had horse Of which he
aid: II had horse that distinguished
ne from the rest of the world. and
which manifested by his bounding and
aughty CAT when | was upon his
ack that he carried "A man superior TO
hose around him.' Napoleo1's beau
lful gray Arabian horse Marengo was
worthy to have borne better man.
An old horse that had for many years
cen ridden by commander when he
ecame disabled for such use was sold
D farmer. Several years after. when ,
e had been reduced from old age and
ard work TO a meager Rosinante. he
'as IN the service of backwoods sur
eyors' assistants. 1t so happened !
hat not far from the land under in /;
pecton large number of volunteer
Dldiers We're drilling. When the old ,
orso heard the fife and drum the mar ;
al spirit took possession of him. /;
way he went. over fences and bitches. /,
he jerks and pulls from his rider were
no avail. In front of the regiment
e took his place and capered and +,
anced aS we'll rs his old legs would I
t him. The civilian equestrian upon ;
is back could not induce him to leave '
lie ground rs long as the troops re- !,
lained there. To the great amuse- =
tent of the volunteers and the no I
nall annoyance of his rider, he in >
sted upon marching into the town in !,
IS chosen place. =
One of the old writer's tells of a horse
lat was conscious of his triumphs. 4,
hen be was in the Olympian games :
2 would proudly direct his steps to .
lie tribunal of judges for his crown. 3,
his same thing is related of several of =
10 fast trotters of America As soon ~