Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-19

How a Telegraph Error ssWorkedn
the Rev. Mr. Mulkittle.
[Arkansaw Traveller


world" section Of Arkansas, man wearing
high top boots and long ''yaller" jeans coat,
sat down by him and attempted to engage the
good man in conversation. There is great
deal Of the Englishman in Mr. Mulkitrle's
character. He would travel all day and never
throw OFF the cloak of severe reserve if al
lowed to do so, and when thoroughly dressed
man sat down by him he moved uneasily in
his seat. The man noted this sign with
something Of encouragement, and when he
smiled the curved lines on his cheeks made
his mouth look as though it were set in paren-
theses.
Chow fur air you goin's" asked the man.
Again Mr. Mulkitt,e moved uneasily and
pretended to devote himself to a news
paper.
81 ask, cap'n, how fur air you goin'r'
81 know what you ask, sir. I am not feel
ing very well to-day, and with your kind
permission I prefer to be left alone"
81 reckin SO. Whar did you git on?'
"None of your business
'HPears to me like it is my business" and
placing a rude hand on Mr.. Mulkittle's
shoulder, he said, you air my prisoner
''Your prisoner!" gasped the minister.
"What do you mean, sirs'
::'Don't cut no scallops with me, cap'n
You think don't know you, but you air mis-
taken I've been layin' for you for some
time"
''What have done?" demanded llr. Null
kittle. attempting to rise.
'.Set down, sir. You know what you've
done. If you've forgot, why thu folks at
Hickory Fiat will remind you.n
s;s1 was never at Hickory Flat in my life,
sirn
ST expected you to kick, cap'n. You didn't
come thar last month an beat Col Mainly
outen a watch, ehs'
Never saw Col Mainly in my life. Make
these people sit down. don't want a crowd
around me-"
Didn't beat ole man 'Lias Gregg outen
two weeks board, oh no. Oh, know you,
Nick Payton Here's man who lives in the
Flat Here, MI. Morgan, who is this fellerr
MI. Morgan, after moments scrutiny,
replied: ''That's him." and after rubbing
his spectacles, added: Il swar ter it. He
wanted ter git board at my house, but
turned him away, cause why! His clothes
were too sleek. like a straightforward man,
but when a Teller comes aroun' with
'spicious eye and sleek buds let him Slide"
Gentlemen" said Mr.. Muikittle, becom-
ing aroused to a true sense of his unenviable
position, 81 am sorry that you SO misiudge
me. have no doubt but that some rascal
has imposed upon you, and assure you that
no enc sooner than I would assist you in
bringing him to justice, but 1 am innocent
am minister of the gospel, and live in
Little Rock. If you will stop at the next
| station and let ME send a telegram TO the
governor of the state, he will identify mo
tho MI,ltittla n4StO1. nf ST Si-.H;,
church"
1.-The next station is Hickory Flat" re-
piled the officer, San we will tillygraf from
thar. Eff your name is what you say it is,
you may 60"
The train soon reached the station, and
the minister, followed by a crowd, sought
| the telegraph Office.
Glow viii this do?" said Mr.. Mulkittle.
octave arrested man for one Nick Payton
| Says that his name is the Rev. Mulkittle.
Do you know him? Now continued the
minister, ''sign your name to this and send
| itn
| The officer thoroughly satisfied with the ar
| rangemeut, affixed his signature and handed
! the message to the operator. A few moments
| afterwards the dispatch was received in Little
| Rock as follows:
Have arrested man for Nick Peyton.
| Says that his name is Robt. Mulkmiller. Do
! you know him?"
Mr.. Mulkittle waited impatiantiy but conf
IDENTIFY. After awhile the operator announced
| that the dispatch was at hand, ard then he
wrote the following:
s'Don't know the man, but think he is
wanted here. Hold him until officers from
| here arrive"
bench. The crowd gathered around and COM
| meuted on his aDDearaQce,
bad loolin' man." said old Driver, the
blacksmith. Dangerous eye an mighty
bad mouth
'sWouldn't trust him ten steps," said old
, Morgan. ''Whars old Gregg an his darter
They can identify him."
A messenger was sent for Gregg and the
young lady who had been so shamefully
treated When the girl saw Mr.. Mulldttle
she screamed and threw her arms around
! him.
ooh, Nick, don't try to disguise yourself
Oh why did you run away from me! Prom
Use that you will marry me now"
"Look out, Miss; look out" gasped Mr..
Mulkittle, trying to shove her away. "You
are certainly very improper young woman
Don't make yourself SO ridiculous. | never
saw you before"
.sYou KANT say that and tell the truth,
said old Gregg "You've changed yourself
around a little, but you air the same man.
don't so much mind that board bill he owet
me. gentlemen, but I'll be blamed eff any
man shall tamper with the 'fections of tina,
gal thar. A tender hearted critter as evel
lived, she is, an this man has pizened hel
life She won't never be happy without
him. en- l ak you all eff you air goin' to let {
man come into the community an destroy
the happiness of likely gala wanter know
eff yer won't see this wrong righted? l ak e
you won't all iine in an make him marry
this heart-broken galg'
Here the girl pressed Mr.. Mulkittle's heac
against her excited self and wept over him
COOK out, young woman he exclaimed
freeing himself. IT never saw such an i'm
proper person. Gentlemen, have a wife
and three children at home, which, aside
| from the fact that never saw the bold young
woman before, much less made overtureS tx
Leg, would place me beyond any possible
; iiia riInoaiai alliance"
Hes teilin' a lie," shouted old Gregg
| eur ne told us he was widower. Go fetcl
the license somebody, an we'll make hin
marry, no matter eff the governor does wan
) him."
Gentlemen" implored the minister, "dt
no act in q manner SO rash"
s.i'll git the license exclaimed old Gregg
and he started off at a trot. He soon re
turned with the papers and a circuit rider
'sTake yer place thar" said the old man.
The girl seized Mr. Mulkittle and attenptec
to drag him.
''Great Godl this won't do Confound tn
telegraph wires; there must have been ,
terrible mistake Give me one more chance
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