The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-13
HEROIC DARING
GOVERNMENT LIFE-SAVING CREW RE-
CEIVE GOLD MEDALS.
The Overturning OF. a Life-Boat In the
Surf ON Lake Erie Ends the USE
fuIness of One Hardy Rescuer.

From the 31st day of October to the 18th
day of November, 1888, the, crew Of the
United States LIES saving station at Cleve-
land, Ohio, saved twenty seven men and
two women from vessels thrown ashore
by the storms that dashed the waters on
Lake Erie. To each Of the nine men in
the crew the government gold medal for
heroic daring was awarded, and the story
of the earning Of these medals gives
glimpse of the peris that these hardy men
are trained to face.
It was on the 18th of October that the
most thrilling rescue was accomplished
under difficulties that would have daunted
most men. The barge j. Il. Janson went
ashore during bowling hurricane
Through the driving spray and pounding
surf, the heroic band launched the life
boat in an effort to get line to the dis
tresSed vessel. No sooner was the boat
in the water and the men in their places,
than it was capszed by an immense wave
and the men thrown into the water. One
Of the crew was Charles l.. Learned, 40
years old and a vigorous specimen Of
manhood. When the boat rolled over he
was caught beneath it, and, pinned down
by an oar, lost consciousness The action
Of the waves washed him from under the
boat before life was extinct and his cork
belt brought him to the surface Con-
seriousness slowly returned, but ne was
helpless and drifted ashore. Hundreds of
people had gathered to watch the work
of rescue. A policeman and a laboreT
drew Learned from the water and took
him to the customs-house, where he was
revived by st1Inulants. The other men,
bers OF the life crew made their way to
the shore and hurried for the beach appa-
ratus. In about one hour and a half they
returned, and Learned had so far recov-
cred that he made his way to the scene Of
the wreck and took his place with the
crew. All hands were saved, but Learn
I'D Tn
relating the story, he said that rheuma-
tism quickly set in as result Of the cold
and exposure. It was complicated with
neuralgia. II had such pains in my back
that I could hardly move" he says, 'and
the least excitement would cause my heart
to beat violently. I had to very careful
full of my diet and suffered much distress
after eating I could not sleep, my head
ached, I was all run down and sdiscour-
aged. Having been disabled in the gov
crnment service, I received something over
5000 in addition to my gold medal"
MI Learned is now prosperous farmer
at Sandy Creek, N. Y, and the story OF his
restoration to activity is best told as he
tells it. About four years ago." he says,
1T saw DR.. Williams Pink Pills advertised
in a newspaper. I tried them, and firmly
believe that if had not should be in my
grave now. The pills began to help me In
less than a week. Not only did they BEN
eft my rheumatism, but they Quilt up my
strength, so that I was soon able to do
o bigger days work than in years before.
The insomnia disappeared and sleep was
sound and refreshing. I have recommend
ed Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie to many and am glad to indorse them.
Every at Sandy Creek and Richland.
N. Y, knows of my recovery and that it is
due to this remedy
Mr.. Learneds address is Pulaski Or. F.
d., N. Y, and he will verify the fore
going account if letters of inquiry enclose
stamped and addressed envelop for reply.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
will never fail to effect cure if used per-
sistently for reasonable length Of time.
They may be had Of all druggists or direct
from the DR.. Williams Medicine Co., six
5O-cent boxes for two dollars and a half,
postpaid, on receipt Of price.