Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 May 1894 — How Fourteen Lives Were Saved. [ARTICLE]

How Fourteen Lives Were Saved.

The following circumstance occurred at the Cape of Good Hope: In one of the violent storms that often occur there a vessel was forced on the rocks and beaten to pieces. The greater part of the crew perished miserably, as no boat could venture to their assistance. Meanwhile a planter came from his farm to see the wreck, and knowing the spirit of his horse and his excellence as & swimmer, he determined to make a desperate effort for their deliverance, and pushed into the thundering breakers. At first both disappeared, but were soon seen on the surface. Nearing the wieck, he caused two of the poor seamen to cling to his boots, and so brought them safe to the shore. Seven times did he repeat this perilous feat and saved fourteen lives, but, alas! the eighth time, the horse being much fatigued and meeting with a formidable wave, the gallant planter lost his balance and was overwhelmed in a moment. He was seen no more, but the noble horse reached the land in safety.