The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-04
The Call Of
Culpepper Hazard
CLINTON NGERFIELD

Tho new preacher. busy mailing
M several notices for the edifiea'
tiou OF the Wolf Passites. gave
himself an impatient hitch as he
stepped on the edge OF his long and
flowing robes, and then yanked
two feet OF them up through the
leather. holster belt he had buckled
around his waist.
After a last touch on n corner
tack. the minister descended Sc
dately BY tho steps and went his
way. totally ignoring the atares OF
4 dozen loungers.
The tallest OF the idlers, Gran
dali Felock, headed for the notice
a. soon as the preacher was out OF
sight.
He read the few lines. and then
slowly and thoughtfally calculated:
"Heii,"
IVY you not read him alout1"
Quavered old Hasenstab.
spit II OUT" urged an impatient
chorus behind Hasenstan.
.sNotice is hereby given read
Crandail, that the church for Sc
lect Christians will open In the
Warren building tomorrow. The
gallery will be for scrubs. the first
two floor lines In the rear for old
people. all the rest IL for select
Christians only.
The common herd viii be ad-
mitted 20 ANY seat tomorrow for
the first and last time. After that.
q Man will either Provo up. or rise
20 tho Gallery. unless he Is old
enough TO sit In the back lines
s'Full explanations given on
Sunday Morning next. from my pull
pit At IL o'clock.
"'tSignedD
-'CuLP HAZARD. ID. n"
The listeners stared At each 9th"
Or. Then Crandail said fierceiy;
what the devil does he mean by
provin' up, And what makes him
think he can jam anybody NJ In his
Internal Scrub Gallery Explain,
l reckon he had better,"
This last sentsnce voiced the
unanimous opinion OF Wolf Pass.
They decided In q body. much TO
the disgust OF Al Lester. the sa-
Ioonkeeper. that. merely TO under
stand the situation thoroughly,
they would attend church en-
masse.
MY hearers" he began In a
round, resonant tone III do not
say friends. because n stranger
doesn't know which are TO be bis
friends at firsD. you probably ex-
pecf me to remark that l am glad
to zee you here. But I Amt going
to say that either. For I amt got
you assorted out yet. and reckon
there's some amongst you that will
never get no gladnes connected
with en-
There was q time" pursued the
speaker. with a rich, confidential
information. when I was Just a
plain. ordinary sinner. Some was
even 70 unkind as TO put extra be.
fore ordinary. Then I had q call,
an illumination call. Dustin full OF
Joy and light. xas revivified. and
Il became my duty 10 revivify
others.
Before doin' that had to belong
TO some church. A preacher that
) doesn't belong TO no church is no
better than a measiy Maverick. So
l consulted a jestice OF the peace.
"T want something which stands
the test OF time. ! think I'll be a
'Pfscopalian.'
High or iow7' says he.
Certain qualifications" contin
ued the preacher, rs expected o!
them as they go into public service.
We are mighty particular about our
public servants. but when II comes
TO the service OF the Lord--any old
thing will do.
well, I let you know this church
II goin' to run on mighty differ
ent plan.
AS soon as the doxsology IA SUNG
and the people dismissed, we will
meet outside. Every man what can
exemplify that he is able to hold his
ground agin me while I wrastle
with the glory OF the Cause will
have made good beginnin' toward
exelent standin'."
"Rastie - xemplify-standin'-
muttered the bewildered Crandali
unconsciously rubbing a hand over
his own iron muscles. I'll show
him"
But half an hour later. Mr.. Felock
having ascertalned the very posi-
Bile brilliancy OF stars in broad day
light, lay flat on his back. gazing NJ
with a stunned expression at the
minister standing over him.
III ! KANT wrastle you down
preacher, I reckon | kin shoot
some,"
Tomorrow, son." said the minis
ter, kindly. "Tomorrow'll be soor
enough for YOUi" muttered the ex
asperated Texan az he turned away
from the scene OF his humiliation.
An eager crowd assembled Il
watch the shooting, and very fan
cy exhibition took place. given BY
the Texan, who then turned a chsl
longing eye on bis attentive antag
onist.
mot bad" approved Hazard
quietly. But now you're done
markin' round inannymate things,
want you TO silhouette me-"
The preacher stalked dramatic
ally to a screen of pine boards ant
set his back against 1t. Give ui
good outline. son, and put YOU
bullets close together
Felock raised his revolver, me-
the calmly smiling eye fastened or
him from Hazards composed facs
and let the pistol fall to his side
Il can't" he said, briefly. I'D hi
you sure I'm skeered."
Then II you" the preacher indi
Gated his desire with gesture. ant
Crandall coolly took his place.
There followed an exhibition ot
skill which outlined Mr.. Felock'i
head and shoulders with com
pleteness which was fiawless. that
gentleman sustaining his rather try
ing position with admirable nerve.
WoIf paaa fncraasod In nopuIa tior