The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-22
A SHAMEFUL ERROR.
A Train Load of Preachers Mistaken
for Editors-A Timely Rescue.


Mr.. Mulkittle attended the great
Southern Exposition a, Louisville, on the
memorable day set aside by the mango
ment. as the time when the Agkansaw
preachers should come as a religious
product Of the great state. where Judges
are so numerous and where the corn cob
stopper is never dry. There were great
many preachers on the excursion. The
old time Baptist. who thanked the Lord
that he had never rubbed his back agains,
college wall !; the old Presbyterian, who
thanked the Lord that he had the
Methodist. who thanked the Lord that he
had broken the cane in advance of
civilization-all wen, TO behold the won
derful sights. When the delegation
arrived at Louisville. by some mistake.
made by hasty officials. the preach
ers were mistaken for a press ex-
eursion. A delegation of newspape;
men came TO meet them. and
having provided hacks. the divines were
driven around town. and were then
taken to large brewery, which the MN
listers took to be the exposi,isn building.
When the brewery men began to tap
numerous kegs Of beer, the preachers
looked at each other in astonishment
The editor OF Louisville paper lifted a
SCHOONER and said:
Gentlemen, ;his is the first time tina,
We have ever met, but let US hope that it
will not be the last. Your state, by its
exhibit, shows tina, it has made grea, ad-
vancement in the past few years. work
which the entire country mus, attribute
to your united efforts. Let US all loin in
a fraternal glass of harmless beer. which,
even though many of you may be pro-
hibitionists, can do no harm Are you
all loaded: Here we CO.
The ministers felt some one pressing
their fingers around the handles of glasses.
and not wishing TO spoil the high compli-
ment which the intelligent Louisville
preacher had paid to their state, drank
in hearty response. Fill EN- up again.
called the Louisville preacher" Mr..
Mulkit,le questioned the proprie,y OF
such proceeding, but he waved aside
this impression knowing tina, a leading
minister Of the great city OF Louisville
was necessarily an eminent man and one
who would not violate the minutest rule
Of clergic morals.
Let US see the Arkansaw department
said Mr.. Mulkirle, addressing the officia-
ting clergyman. The editor laughed and
said: "You are good one" and turn
ing to the brewery man he asked in An
undertone to be shown the room where
he kept his whiskies. This way gentle
men, he shouted. I'VE will now show
you something tina, will make you feel a,
home
The ministers were conducted into a
warehouse where an array OF Jugs and
barrels confronted them. The brexery
man and his white aproned attendants
drew hilarious liquid and pa. I'd i, around
Again Mr.. Mulkittle though. strange OF
the proceedings. out observing with what
rest the old Baptists entered into tie pro.
ceedings, and again relying on the good
Judgment of the officiating clergyman. he
drained his glass. After awhile his con-
science approved Of everything tina, was
done, and he tipped wafer glasses with
the Louisville preacher and laughed in
that ventral way which precedes The loud
outbursts OF coming intoxica,ion. The
faces Of the Presbyterians became shorter
and shorter, until you could see no signs
Of facial restraint. One old b.o.he.
seemed to realize that his face vas getting
too round for the profession. and he at
tempted to draw it down, but the at
tempt was ridiculous failure. He took
another drink. and remarked to a Meth
odiss that religion was intended 70 be en-
joyed. The Louisville preacher got I'D
on barrel and tired to dance, BIZ, the
barrel rolled from under him. Mulkit,le
declared that he could accomplish the
feat, but he came down with a hump
that Jared the house. The old Bap,is,s
laughed, and Mulki;,le exclaimed:
Bet any man FIVE dollars there ain !.
an old Baptist in the house tia, can
dance on the thing
| never was backed ont BY a yailer-
] leg chicken eater said an old fellow.