Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-14

- Monday evening Prof y. X. Gleason,
~ Go1obrnted horssman, who educates and
~ vicious horses, opened 4 weeks en-
mome0t - the Lancaster rink. The pro-
|1ng - made himself famous through the
Dnloo0 States and Canada by his skilltul
lnn1llDg Of horsee and he has broken some
@lfno most vicious animals In the world
y - appeared In all the large cities and
- opooished the people aud received the
fEon1ooe praise. The professor IL a large,
ooGm4 Uon, end seems TO be possessed OF an
1mUo0oo amount OF strength, courage and
4UvA He believes In treating horses
Idly, but still showing them that man IL
WG1ooe and that they must submit The
recouuscr docs not lsck confidence in his
4eo1ley 70 master the animals, no matter how
- tkoy may b. and he is always successful.
ne horsss which the professor handles
So1o beUughtin by the persons living In the
G1o0D yfi1ted by him, and they are all strange
~ Nh II matters not what their fault is, he
r. ~ - handle and educate them. Persons
49, onimais that kick, bite, balk, run
80E Brighten, &c, can have them handled
s6Sd Oducated free OF charge. About 200 per-
Dono were at the rink last evening, including
~ beut known borsemen in the city, and
thsy were astonished at the manner in which
Pro-. Gleason handled three bad horses
About . foot OF sawdust has been placed
upon the floor of the rink, making a
mood soft bed, 90 that 1t was impossible
a. IT, hogses 70 be injured. In the southern
ed Of the large room the professor has sort
clhedquarters for the animals, to be handled,
Ne harness, wagons, &c. The professor has
shout half dozen men to assist him in his
wcnderful work. The professor does not
claim TO have any power over the animals,
nor has he any secrets Everything he does
y night before the eyes OF the audience
and he will show any one how the
Worot horses can be subdued by a man
with both strength and courage.
THE FIRST HORSE.
The hrst horse last evening was big sor
rel, that had been In the habit OF shy ing,
running swsy, &c. The professor work ed
with him but short time until he had him
conquered, and he was able to stand almost
anything. Before Gleason finished his
work With the horse he was hitched up in a
light buggy, and to try him the professors $
unon ondeavored In every way to frighten
him. One followed him with bass drum,
which he beat all around him another had
tin cymbAls, sleigh bells, &c, while a third
ahoy0d parasol in his face at every turn,
the band ct the same time was making hid.
cons noiseA The horse was driven under
waving flags and banners and he showed
no eign of fear. The next animal
WaDa bay that was nervous and hard to bar.
neoa He was put through a course and could
b hArneesed without a particle of trouble.
He was also compelled TO listen to the horri-
ble noises and strange sights, but be did not
frighten. The two horses were finally hltched
t0gGther and driven right up to barrel
In which hre crackers were exploding. The
5 grooms tried to frighten them by throw in z
paper, &c, In their faces, but all to no pur.
( pooe.
eUBDUING VICIOUS BEAST,
Tho Last animal handled was fine, power.
fnl looking dark bay. He was vicious hor Sc
hard TO manage in every way aud fond
Of frunning away. The professor first caught
the animal by the tail and head and turned
then easily placed upon him. The pro-
fessor next undertook to throw the animal,
but he found 1t q big undertaking, as the
horse was very strong and made a desperate
fight BE was finally overpowered, how
ever, and came down. While lying on the
instruments, after which be was put upon
his legs and safety straps were placed upon
h. fest By these the professor is enabled to
pull the animals front ieet from under him.
1ne morse was worked some time and at the
end seemed entirely subdued. Tin pans,
nleigh bells, DC, were tied to his tail and he
Wa n1tch0d TO wagon with tin pans on the
wheelA Sticks, DC, were run between his
hind legs but he made no attempt to kick or
frfghten. Before the close he seemed as
though he would not frighten at anything.
The owner and gentlemen acquainted with
the horse say that he bad q very bad disposi.
ton and they could not have been paid to
ride behind him. This horse will be given a
lesson this afternoon and will be IN ade to do
several tricks this evening.
Tho professors work is the most wonderful
Of it, kind ever seen here, and 1t must be
viewed TO be appreciated. This evening four
or hve very vicious horses will be- handled.
The price OF admission has been reduced from
% 70 2o cents, 80 that all persons will be
enabled to witness the startling exhibition,
Among the horses to be handled by Prof.
Gleason this evening is one that Is hard 10
sh0e. The owner is willing to wager $500 10
tl00 that no blacksmith In this city can shoe
him without putting in the stocks Gleason
will attend to his case.