William H. McDaniel, 30, farmer, saved Alonzo L. Smith, 61, well digger, from suffocation, Kosse, Texas, September 22, 1909. Smith was overcome by gas at the bottom of a well 65 feet deep, and McDaniel, knowing that an aged man and three women were the only persons near to render assistance if it were needed, slid down the well rope to the aid of Smith. He tied the rope around Smith, who was pulled to the surface. The rope was then thrown down to McDaniel, but he refused to be pulled up until efforts had been made to revive Smith. When Smith showed signs of returning to consciousness, McDaniel was pulled to the surface. 5625-660
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