The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-06-29

from the nan. who was in d fury. He
violently shook the tree, which almost
az once diSlotged his victim No soon
ct had Tony touched the earth than he
was seized by the rufhan. who beiabcr-
ed him. accompanying each blow with
the viiest language and most f-ightful
kicks Scream after scream filed the
air until with one piercing shrek the
sufferer sank into blessed unconscious
ness. Rapidly approaching footsteps
were heard. and the wretch hurting the
little. PROSTATE form against a tree.
took 10 his heels. He was too lats. how
ever An o17cer and mo young men
seized him, and q wild fight Tor freedom
followed The coward was soon con-
quered and was with much trouble
taken 70 the station house. while the
unconscious boy was cared for b. per
sons attracted by the noise.
Tony was so badly hurt that II was
found necessary 20 get him 70 the city
limits On q wagon. whence an ambu-
lance conveyed him 70 the City hospi-
tai His condition vas watched WITH
keen interest BY doctors and nurses, As
Alice's father had notified the authori-
ties OF his anxiety for the boys recov-
err AS soon as Tony was able 10 at
tend court zhe wretch who caused his
suferings was tried and sentenced to
term % years az hard labor n the
penitentiary-
Tony soon after became stable boy
at the home OF Alice Brewster The
little fellow developed a spirit OF true
courage and a rare degree OF gratitude
As II a pail had been lifted from his
life. he blossomed out under the care
and kindness he received in MS new
home. His doglike devotion 70 Aiice
and his vatchfr,neSs over her were IN
deed beautiful II she wished TO ride
he took the greatest care IN grooming
her poay. Her bicycle was his especial
charge. and always before she used Il
he made a faithful examination OF ev-
cry part. Il was remarkable 10 note
the Improvement IN the boy. for an in
telIieence OF an order unusual in ne
gro OF che humblest class could be
clearly seen IN his face
Tony was about four and ore-hals
feet in height. and but for his bumped
back q well formed boy. His skin was
OF the clean black best liked by the
white families OF the south Now that
he knew there was no danger OF meet
ing his father. he took frequent trips 10
the woods 10 gather nuts. berries and
lowers for his young mistress No one
could persuade him to accept money for
the many services he performed. His
invariable reply was: God gee me ter
Miss Alice Ef she ane sabe me. I bin
dead boy now"
His blind idoIatry was 80 well IN
derstood that Alice would often 20 on
long walks or rides az early morning
with 10 guide or protector but this
child. On one occasion she was thrown
from her bicycle. and as the crowd
gathered round her unconscious form IL
was thrust aside By the broken hearted
dwarf. who with loud lamentations re-
preached himself COR not having ac-
compauied her the whole way. BIS
grief was pitifuI. and so long as she lay
with her eyes closed he would not move
She soon revived. however. being only
slightly hurt. and poor Tony was happy
when she looked up at him and smiled
She was taken home n 4 carriage
while Tony guided the wheel BY the
side OF the vehicle so as not again 70
lose sight Of her for an instant
The life Of servant does not contain
much OF adventure, but this boy. no
matter what he might have developed
had bis lot been east in other surround