West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-02

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search OF the thcater's rear entrance.
for she dared not approach from the
front. In this way she came into a
part OF the camp which had lain hid
den from her until now and OF the ex-
istence OF which she had never
dreamed
The vices OF a city. however horrible,
are at least draped scantily by the
mantle OF convention, but In great
mining camp they stand naked and
without concealment Here there were
rows upon rows OF crlblikc houses clus-
tered over tortuous, III lighted lanes,
like blow flies swarmlng TO an unclean
feast From within came the noise of
ribaldry and debauch. Shrlll laughter
mingled with coarse. maudlln songs,
till the cllnging night rocked with
abomnable revelry. The girl saw
painted cseatures of every nationality
leaning from windows or reckoning
from doorways. while drunken men
colllded with her. barred her course,
challenged her, and again and again
she was forced TO slip from their en-
braces. At last the high bulk OF the
theatcr building doomed a short dis
TANGO ahead. Painting and frightened.
she tried the door with weak hands. to
find IL locked. From behind 1t rose the
blare of brass and the sound OF sing
Ing. She accosted n man who approach.
ed her through the narrow alley. but lie
had cruised from the charted course in
search OF adventure and was not mind
ed to go In quest OF doormen: RATHER,
he chose to sing n chantey, TO the bibu-
lous measures OF which he invited her
to dance with him, so she slipped away
till he had teetered past. He was some
longshoreman in that particular epoch
OF his inebrlety whore life Ind noIblir-
den save the dissipation of wages.
Returning, she pounded on the door,
possessed of the sense that the man
she sought was here, till mt last IL was
flung open, framing the silhouette of a
shirt-sleeved, thlck-set youth, who
shouted:
What N ell do you want to butt i'm
for while the shows on? Go round
front" She caught n glimpse of dis
ordered scenery, and before lie could
slam the door in her face thrust sill
YER dollar into his hand, Mt the same
time wedging herself into the opening
He pocketed the coin and the door
clicked to behind her.
well, speak up. The acts closln'."
Evidently he was the directing genius
of the performance, for at that moment
the chorus broke into full cry, and he
said, hurriedly:
walt n minute. There goes the
finally" and dashed away to tend his
drops and switches. When the curtain
was down and the principals had
sought their dressing rooms he re-
turned.
do you know Mr. Glenlster?" she
asked.
Sure. l seen him tonight. Come
here" He led her toward the foot
lights and, pulling back the edge of
the curtain, allowed her to peep past
him out into the dance hall. She had
never pictured a place like this, and in
spite OF her agitation was astonlshed
at Its gaudy elegance. The gallery was
formed Of continuous row of com
partments with curtained fronts. in
which men and women were talking.
drinking, singing. Tho seats on the
lower floor We're disappearing. and the
canvas cover was rolling back, show
Ing the polished hardwood underneath.
while out through the wide folding
doors that led to the main gambling
room she heard brass lunged man
calling the commencement of the
while she watched.
Il don't see him." said her guide
you better walk out front and help
yourself" He indicated the stairs
which led up 10 the galleried boxes
ana the steps leading down on u the
main floor, but she handed him aSother
coin, begging him to find Glenlster and
bring him TO her Hurry, furry she
implored
The stage manager gazed at her curl
ously. remarking: MY! You spend
your money like It had been lert TO
YOU You're regular pie check for
me. Come around any time"
She withdrew to dark corner and
waited nterminably till her messenger
appeared at the head Of tile gallery
stairs and beckoned TO her. As she
drew near he said: Il told him there
was 1000 FLY Haggin him from the
stage door but he's got a crouch an
won't stir. He's in number seven.
She hestated, at which he said. eco
m-you're In right" then continued
reasuringly: Say. pal. II he's your
white haired lad. you needn't start no
rough house, cause lie don't nirt wit
these danes none whatever Nawi
Take II from me"
She entered fhe dor her couusolor
Indicated 70 find Roy lounglug back
watching the dancers lie turned ln-
quiringiy- then, as she raised her Veil
leaped TO his feet and Jerkcd the cur.
talns 60.
Helen! What are you doing hcreY
You must 20 away quickly" She
Gnsped They're trying % arrest YOU"
They WhOt Arrest mc for whatr
voorhees, and his mentor riot or
iomething about last night"
'NOnsense.' he said. II bad no part
ca it You know Tint"
'Ycs, yes but you're yigilaute. and
they're after you and aII your friends
Your house is guarded and the town
is alive with deputies They've planned
70 jail you on some pretcxt or other
ana hold you indefinitely. Please 20
before it'g too late"
How do you know thisr Doe asked
grlvcly.
" overheard them plotting"
"WLOT
Uncle Arthur and SIR McNauarl"
Hne laced him squ1roiy as shc said it
ana therefore saw the lIgnt gama uD lD
hIs eyes as Doe cried.
"And you came here 20 save mo
came bere ot the risk Of your good
nameW
or course. ] would have done tho