Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-18
With reproof for being late.


II So = pair of fiery horses run
ming away, with q sleigh and n
woman and two children thought
of my Jenny and children, and
had to stop to cave them"
He told his story very briefly
and modestly while getting ready,
and soon was dashed down the
arena upon spirited steed ,"charg-
ing the world with wonderous
horsemanship."
The audience applauded to the
echo, and, carried away by the ex-
element, he rashly determined to
execute his most daring act>. for
getting that the horse he rode had
not been trained to them was
young and wild.
The result was soon plainly APP
parent. Though some were ac-
complished in safety, yet, when
he attempted leaping over bau-
ner, the fiutter frightened the
horse. he bolted suddenly, and
Tom Orion was hurled heavily to
the ground!
He eudeavored TO rise and make
light of pain, but strange sick
ness came over him, the light
fiickered and grew dim. he gasped
for air, and knew nothing more
until somewhat revived in the
dressing groom, he heard familiar
voices.
80, God! what will become of
Jenny and the babies ?" he gasp
ed, family. II am done for, and
and" his tears and sobs chok-
ed him.
"Do not fear for them, Tom"
said a dozen hearty voices, and
as many grasped his hand as could
obtain hold, I'VE will see that you
are taken care Of"
Many senselessly and carelessly
condemn the ring and the stage,
but In the law of want and suffer-
ing their hearts shine upon the
surface, and such charity is shown
that none upon the earth is bright
er. All !if all humanity was true
as the brother and sisterhood,
whose lives are given for the
amusement and instruction of 9TH
ers, there would be far less of trial
and suffering in the world. 1t is
a charity that lasts beyond even
the sad scenes at the "Little church
around the corner"
Thanks, thanks murmured
the injured man; "but tell me
the worst"
"a broken leg is all that appears
serious" answers a gray-headed
mana strange physician who had
been summoned ; though l cannot
account for the marks upon your
side, my man.
Probably he hurt himself when
he stopped the runaway horses"
was suggested, and the story told.
'Humph a very dangerous bu-
siness-next to fooldardy not one
in ten thousand would have es-
capped alive I" replied the physician,
with pressed lips and flashing eyes.
swell, all that can be done now is
to get him home. Then I will
make a more minute examina-
ton" uas
Very tenderly was the noble
hearted fellow taken to his humble
abode. 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 we'll AS she could for her pitiful
sobbing, "what will become of us
--of the children d? We will starve
and die together ~
mot while we have hands," re-
piled his associates, every heart
touched and everyarm nerved TO
the utmost toward relief.
They all looked around anxious
ly for the physician. But he was
not to be seen, and their grumb-
ling became loud and deep.
II can bear anything" said Tom,
"but for you, Jenny, and the chill
dren,' and he entirely broke
down.
"And l could curse the doctor
for an unfeeling wretch blurted
out one of the most passionate
"But it is ever thus, We give our
lives freely to please the public,
and when anything happens they
care nothing for u.s."
Tom groaned heavily. The
sound woke his little girl. She
raised up in bed, clapped her tiny
hands and shouted, in true child
ish glee and wonder:
Mamma! papa ! see see! an
angel y
All eyes were turned in the d.
rection pointed, and in the door
way stood a beautiful woman,