West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1881-01-08
KINGWOOD, PRESTON COUNTY, w. VA. SATURDAY.

crowd iuriously warned him him OF
his danger, he stirred Dot-only
braced muscles and nerves, and set
his teeth with determination.
MY God !" exclaimed a man, who
bolder than the rest. sprsng forward d
and would have drawn him away.
You will be instantly killed o.
Tom Orton shook him eff Just as
the horses reacssd him, watching
his OPT ortunity, seized upon the
harness as they were sweeping past
sprung lightly upon the back Of ths
nearest horse, grasping the reigns,
and, turning to the ofrighted wo-
mao and screaming children,
shouted
Keep quiet 1 will save YOU r.
And save them he did. Before q
block had been traversed The horses
were made to realize that be was
their master, and the sharp curb
cutting deeply into their mouths
brought them to standstill.
The crowd cheered lustily-the
police assisted the woman aud chill
dren out and carried them to
neighboring store, and, as soon as
the former had in a measure recov-
cred 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 it have been p ques-
toned the lady. with still gbastly
face and bloodless lips.
Cannot say answered police
man, "but be was brave fellow,
anyhow. l would not have taken
the risk he did for thousands"
"A brave fellow, indeed" was the
response, "and would give very
much to know bis name and where
he is to be found"
But the lady departed without
obtaining the desired Information,
and the sensitiveness Of Tom Orton
caused him to lose the one opportu-
nifty Of his life to have risen above
iron handed poverty.
Meanwhile he was hurrying to
business, more time had been occu-
pied in the rescue than he thought
possible, though applause was dear
to him Gas to alD. yet he could not
stay to listen, and as for risking his
life for morey, he had not even
dreamed of such thing.
Ont OF breath be dashed into the
dressing-room, and was received
with reprocf for being late.
Gould not help it" be replied
81 saw pair fiery horses running
away, with sleigh sud a woman
and two children thought OF my
Jenny and children, and had to stop
to save them"
lie told his story very briefly
and modestly while getting ready,
and soon was dashed down the are
ma upon a spirited steed, Charming
the world with wonderaus horse
manship."
The audience applauded TO the
echo, and, carried away by the ex-
element, be rashly determined to
execute his most daring acts, for
getting that the horse he rode had
not been trained to then-was
young and wild.
The result was soon plainly ap-
parent. Though some were accom-
Plished in safety, yet, when he at
tempted leaping over a banner, the
futter frightened the horse, be bolt.
ed suddenly, and Tom Ortou was
hurled heavily to the ground
He endeavoreJ to rise aud make
light Of pain, but a strange sickness
came over him, the light Alckered
and g.ew dim, he gasped for air,
and knew nothing more until some
what revived in the dressing room,
be heard familiar voices.
20, God ! what will become Of
Jenny and the babies ?" he gasped,
family, "I am done for, and-aDd
- bis tears and sobs choked him.
10 not fear for them, Tom5
said a dozen hearty voices, and as
many grasped his hand az could OBJ
tain bold, I'VE will see that you arc
taken care off,
Many sonsslessly and carelepsly
condemn the ring and the stage, but
in The law Of want and suHerins
/ thoiY haaret ehipo upop lbo e,~f.oo