The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-19
appeared afterward. He

It appeared afterward. He had
been seated scarcely a minute when
Capt. Tippett, looking straight at the
stranger suddenly depressed from the
theme of his discourse to observe that
proper respect for a house of worship
required every man to remove his hat
in meeting. All turned about and
gaZed at the stranger. Instantly he re-
moved his cap, and rising, he apollo
gized to the assemblage in surprisingly
smooth and polished language for his
breach of etiquette, which he assured
Capt Tippett was entirely uninten-
tional.
But Capt. Tippett thought the strang-
er deserved a rebuke, and declared that
he ought to know better than to keep
his hat on in place of worship when
service was in progress. The stranger
/ replied with just a suspicion Of sar-
caSm in his tone.
consideration of my feelings in calling
the attention of the whole meeting to
my fault, instead of quietly sending
somebody to notify me-"
The incident closed here, but the
stranger was heard from again before
the meeting closed.
Capt. Markles delivered a rousing
speech, after which he announced the
names of two young ladies who would
provide some music with guitar accom-
paniment. In the meantime the captain
informed the meeting that a collection
would be taken up" So while the tall
slender girl with spectacles sang, and
the officers on the platform helped her
thin, small voice out on the chorus,
Capt. Shaw and his lieutenant passed
among the audience" and collected
$1.75. The stranger contributed a dime.
After Capt. MarkleS had counted the
coin, he made an appeal for rs cents
mere.
Make it $3.50, won't you?" asked the
captain. only rs cents more. You'll
be glad you did it. Come now, let us
try once more" And they did.
While Capt. Shaw was circulating
rapidly around looking for the coins
that seemed to be getting painfully
scarce, the stranger observed, gently:
1.-The man whom the captain insulted
will give another nickel"
Capt. Markles, evidently not hearing
correctly, turned to Capt. Tippett and
quoted the stranger this way:
The gentleman says he will give a nickel
if the captain WILL.
"Bless you my dear boy" cried the CHEEKY
captain, as he sprang to his feet. I'm take
you up. Here's my nickel!'' and Capt. Tippett
slapped a five-cent piece on the table. The
stranger, as good as his word, gave Capt
Shaw his nickle, and good humor re-
stored, if indeed it had been absent.
Rev. Mr.. Peterson then spoke. unique
exhorter, who believes in the power of music
to sooth all sorts Of people, is Mr.. Peterson.
Before one has the slightest excuse to think
his discourse too long, Mr.. Peterson breaks
forth into song, always selecting a familiar
hymn, and invariably a sweet one, such as
1T is Well With Ny Soul" and BLESSED
Assurance, Jesus is Nine
''Oh, do you mean that?" cried the colored
preacher, as the last line fell from the sing
ers. Let us unreservedly praise God! Let
1t come forth! Oh, glory to God
Capt. Tippett closed the exercises with an
urgent appeal to the local volunteers of Amer
lea to start movement for the establishment
in st. Paul of home for ex-convicts. There
are now two of these homes for ex-convicts in
this country, one in New York city, where
Mrs. Darlington Booth had done such great
work. and the other in California.
Capt. Tippett advised the post to select a
well-known man for treasurer of the post
and reminded his hearers that out of the
money collected in st. Paul only 10 per cent
was to go to the battalion-not Is or Is per
cent-and the other 80 per cent was to be
spent in ST. Paul