West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-03-22

I Noulu not nave troubled himself deep
/ as was his affection for bloodcd stceds.
for he was not az the moment particu-
larly IN sympathy with wealth. IL was
quite another matter thrt chained hmm
At tho first outcry h Mad sprung 10
ana half climbed a Ian .)-post, and 40
/ obtained clearer view-one that
thrilled his heart 20 the very core
caused his breath 10 be more deeplv
drawn and his pulse 10 momcntarily
cease 20 beat.
In the sleigh was n youno aud beort;
iul woman, pale with terror, and clasp-
ing two lovely children 20 her breast
Orton thought Of his Jenny and their
I little ones, and resolved to save. The
impulse was noble but how was IL 20 be
accomplished Far beyond any human
control were the frantic horses. To at
tempt 20 seize the rcins as they dashed
past, and TO stop them, would be mad
ness would be 10 be dragged down and
trampled TO death He saw this-saw
that the course of the horses would
bring them directly upon him. and.
though the crowd furiously warned him
back and warned him of his danger. he
stirred not-onlY braced muscles and
nerves and set his teeth with determine
ton.
My Godl" exclaimed n man. who
bolder than the rest, sprung forward.
grappled and would have drawn him
away. You will be killed. instantly
killed."
Tom Orton shook himself of lust as
the horses reached him, watched his
opportunity, seized upon the harness ms
they were sweeping past, sprung lightly
upon the back of the nearest, grasped
the reins, and, turning TO the afIrighted
women and screaming children shouted:
Keep quiet. will save YOU"
And save them he did. Before n
block had been traversed the horses
had been made 10 realize that he was
their master, and the sharp curb cutting
deeply into their mouths brought them
to stand-still.
The crowd cheered lustily-the police
assisted the woman and children out.
and carried them into 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
to be found. All that could be learned
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 stll-ghastly face
and bloodless lips.
Can't say answered a policeman,
constituting himself spokesman; "but
he was brave fellow, anyhow. L
wouldn't have taken the risk he did for
thousands"
A brave fellow, indeed" was tho
response, and would have given very
much 10 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
Orton 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 all-yet he could not stay to
listen, and, as for risking his life for
money, he had not even dreamed Of
such n thing.
Out of breath, he dashed into the
dressing-room, and was received with
ItpIOOl LOT DclDB iaJc.
Couldn't help it," he replied. al
saw pair of fiery horses running away
with a sleigh and n 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
hOrsemanship."
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 banner the nuttering fright
ened the horse, he boltcd suddenly, and
Tom Orton was hurled heavily to the
ground
He endeavored TO rise and make light
OF pain. but strange sickness came
g'SA AAAilA5 yio uBulS IlckcrCO ana grew
dim, he gasped for air. and knew nothing
more until somewhat revived i'm the
dressngrOom he heard familiar voices.
"Oh God 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 a
dozen hearty voices, and ns many prasped
his hands as could obtain hold wen see
that You are taken care Of"
Many senselessly and couselessly con
denim the ring and the stage but i'm the
law OF want and suffering their hearts
shine upon the surface, and such charity
rs shown that none upon earth is bright
or. All If all of humanity was as true
as tho brother and gisterhood whose
lives are given for the amusement and
instruction Of others, there would be far
less OF trial and suffering in the world
IL 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
lured man. "But tell me the worst
"A broken leg is all that appears SO.