The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-04-17

Keep quiet. l VIII save you.
And save them he did. Before a
block had been traversed the horses
had been made to realize that he was
their master, and the sharp curb cutting
deeply into their mouths brought them
to a stRnd-stllL
The crowd cheered lustily-the police
assisted the woman and children out,
and carried them into q neighboring
store, and, as soon as the former had in
a measure recovered her senses, she
asked for her preserver. that she might
thank and reward him. But he was not
was, that as soon as the trembling
steeds had been taken charge of by
others he had disappeared.
"Who could he have been?" ques-
toned the lady, with stil-ghastly face
and bloodless lips.
Cant say" answered a policeman,
constituting himself spokesman; "but
he was brave fellow, anyhow. I
wouldn't have taken the risk he did for
thousands"
GA brave fellow, indeed" was the
response, and would have given very
much to know his name and where he
is to be found"
So would the policeman, that some
thing of the glory might attach to him
self. But the lady departed homeward
without obtaining the desired informa-
ton, and the sensitiyeness of Tom
Orion caused him to lose the one
opportunity of his life to have risen
above iron-handed poverty.
Meanwhile he was hurrying to bust
ness. More time had been occupied in
the rescue than he thought possible,
and though applause was dear to him
as to aI-yet he could not stay to
listen, and, as for risking his life for
money, he had not even dreamed of
such thing.
Out of breath, he dashed into the
dressing-room, and was received with
reproof for being late.
Couldn't help it," he replied. I
saw pair of fiery horses running away
with a sleigh and a woman and two
children-thought of my Jenny and
the children, and had to stop and save
them"
He told the story very briefly and
modestly while getting ready-didn't
seem to fancy he had done anything
wonderful, and soon was dashing around
the arena upon a spirited steed,
" witching the world with wondrous
craftsmanship"
The audience applauded to the echo,
and, carried away by the excitement, he
rashly determined to execute his most
daring acts-those given only upon the
greatest occasions, forgetting that the
horse he rode had not been trained to
them-was young and wild.
The result was soon painfully appar-
ent. Though some were accomplished
in safety, yet when he attempted leap
ing over a banner the futtering fright
ened the horse, he bolted suddenly, and
Tom Orion was hurled heavily to the
groundl
He endeavored to rise and make light
of pain. but a strange sickness came
over him, the lights dickered and grew
dim, he gasped for air, and knew nothing
more until somewhat revived in the
dressing-room he heard familiar voices.
"Oh Godl what Will become of Jenny
and the babies?" he gasped family. Il
am done for, and-and-" his tears and
sobs choked him.
Don't fear for them, Tom" said
dozen hearty voices, and as many grasped
his hands as could obtain hold, well see
that you are taken care Of"
Many senseless1y and causelessly con-
denim the ring and the stage, but in the
law of want and suffering their hearts
shine upon the surface, and such charity
is shown that none upon earth is bright
er. ALL if all of humanity was as true
as the brother and sisteIhood whose
lives are given for the amusement and
instruction of others, there would be far
less of trial and suffering in the world
1t Is charity that lasts beyond even
the sad scenes at the Little Church
Around the Corner" and is blessed by
widow and orphan.
Thanks, Thanks" murmured the in
iured man. "But tell me the worst"
"a broken leg is all that appears Sc
rious," answered a gray-headed mana
strange physician who had been sum-
mOned. Though 1 cannot account for
the marks upon your other side, my
man."
Probably he hurt himself when he
stopped the runaway horses" was sug-
gested. and the story told.
"Humph! a very dangerous bust,
ness-next to foolhardy; not one in ten
thousand would have escaped alive" re-
piled the physician, with pursed lips
and flashing eyes. well, all that can
be done now is to get him home. Then
1 viii make a more minute examina-
ton"
Very tenderly was the noble-hearted
fellow taken to his humble abode, and
the scene, when he was laid upon the
bed, side by side with his sick wife and
children, caused every eye to overflow
with tears.
tom, dear Tom" said Jenny, as well
IS she could for her pitiful sobbings,
what will become of us-of the chill
dren? We shall all starve and die to-
gether."
"Not while we have hands," replied
his assOc1aJes, ana every heart was
touched and every arm nerved to do the
utmost toward relief
They all looked around anNously for
the physician-had supposed he had
accompanied them. But he was not to
be seen, and their grumbling became
loud and deep.
can bear anything, said Tom,
but for you, Jenny, and the children"
and he entirely broke down
And could curse that doctor tor
an unfeeIing wretch" blurted out one
of the passionate. But it is ever thus.
We give our lives freely to please the
public, and when anything happens
they care nothing for us"
Tom Orion groaned heavily. The
sound awoke his little girl. She raised
up in bed, strained her eyes, clapped
her tiny hands and shouted in true
childish glee and wonder:
Mammal Papal See-an ANGEL"
Ali eyes were turned in the direction
she pointed, and in the doorway stood
a beautiful woman, leaning upon the
arm of the physicianl
Yes, an angel had come to them.
Tom Orion had risked his life to save