The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-04-29
Sitting with his face landward Rich

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could haul in the pots believe I'll
put about"
40, dol o, Richard, there comes an
awful onep' and Mrs. Swing slipped
down from her seat into the bottom of
the boat and hid her face from the on
coming wave. ..s .fs.s ...
Richard gave mighty pull at the
oars to keep the boat head on, and it
rode that wave in safety only to meet
new ones, into whose depths the tiny
shell rolled, to be completely hidden
from the sight of two men who were
standing out on the Dell Haven pier.
One was Hezekiah Danforth, the 9th
er was Captain Rose. .......
a. If there was only tug in sight to
help them," groaned Captain Rose. "'
"Why didn't YOU dun a little COM
mon sense into the woman if she didn't
take any naturally" scolded Captain
Danforth, "or shut her and the boy up
somewheres.
II told her, but / declare when was
young l could have brought down them
oars in half the time it takes Jim to
fetch 'em. | say, Kiah Danforth, amt
that boat trying to put about?' uI
cit acts like it, John, but it will get
swamped just as sure as guns if-no, it's
going on. There's nothing else to do.
| never in all my life saw a time when
there wasn't sail in sight.
The boats gone Mol There it comes
up againp' H.a $3.50. H.r .#lW
suddenly a cry for helping hand
was raised among the bystanders, and
willing hearts went forth from the land.
Every second tells. It's race for
life!' called out Captain Danforth.
Jim, you'd better get in. You're
strong; if one of us fuckers out you can
take hold" a... .s.,.. ..... -.-g,.
All ready lay the boat, dark green
surf boat, a boat that could stand heavy
seas, and the two men and boy who had
nobly volunteered were not long in
starting off.
"Success to you. Fetch 'em back
alive!" called out Captain Rose.-i.
All at once the pier at Dell Haven
seemed thronged with people The
news had spread that Mrs. Swing and
Richard were out alone on the sea.
AS they watched the dim, dark speck
now rising upon the swelling waters and
as quickly vanishing from sight, not one
of the little throng but knew the danger
of the tiny boat. With breathless eager
ness they watched the surf boat as its
two rowers stood at the oar urging it
onward. '0,..
ats down the harborno They're
catching it. It's an awful wind for
June Do you think they're gaining on
'emP That mite of a boat will never
live till they get there" were some of
the remarks heard as they passed on.
AS for Captain Rose he went painting
up the hill into the town, climbed into
the belfry of Dell Haven church, as far
up as he could go, and watched through
a spy-glaSs the progress of the mere
speck in the distance and the toiling
helpers so far behind. .,. ...,...t.'
l. After few minutes he realized that
Captain Danforth, although doing his
utmost, could not reach the periled ones
in time to save them. and he said to
himself: un l5Hi. cab I.. .'a|... f.
"The boy is doing well, but he cam
hold out | must do it." Captain
Roses little daughter had followed her
father into the church and climbed the
belfry stairs.
"See here, Dolly" he said, scan you
look through here and keep sharp
watch? No, you run-you can 90
quicker'n ] can,' and the Captain scrib-
bled a message on the back of an en-
velope, and giving it her babe her make
haste to the telegraph Office. "You tell
Johnny Blake it's to save life, and il
must 60 ahead of everything" ""'
Dolly Rose did not need to be told
twice. She ran every step of the way,
and rushing into the telegraph office
flushed and eager, cried out: nod "a
"Mr. Blake, here, send this quick.
Richard Swing and his mother are going
to drown, and it's to save themr'
The operator took the old envelope,
and read: HlH ,-laut H-..HlflGdD
/. "Captaiu True, steam-tug Good Heart
Cromwell Harbor: Steam out at once in search
of small boat-woman and boy in it-off Del
Haven three miles; going against the wind
can't last long. .t.I. JOHN ROSE"
"All right" said the operator, click.
ing away at his machine for a minute
or two, and then exclaiming: "It's done.
Wait a minute, Sis, and Pll tell you
whether or not he gets it; wire runs right
down to the wharf" 5r lu s.'r. ~
The minutes went by. Ten had passed
when the answer came back: ID.
"steam's up; start at once; go myself.
"TIMorHY TRUE"
The operator did not stay to write it.
"Run quick and tell your father Cap.
tain True is gone already" he said.
! Dolly ran, saying to every one she
met: They'll be sayedl They'll be
savedr' The child got up the belfry
stair, and couldn't utter word. She
,, could only smile and bow her head anc
try to get out the message, which she
did at last. .' a..iH.f4E ,ut I'.
CAPTAIN Rose eve was on the snecl,