Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1909 — Were Baptized in Platoons. [ARTICLE]

Were Baptized in Platoons.

One of the zealous chaplains of the army of the Potomac, says the Louisville Journal, called on a colonel noted for Ills profanity in order to talk about the religious interests of Ms men. He was politely received and beckoned to a seat on a chest. “Colonel,” said he, “you have one of the finest regiments in the army.” “I think so,” replied the colonel. “Do you think you pay sufficient attention to the religious instruction of your men?” “Well, I don’t know,” replied the colonel. “A lively interest has been awakened in the regiment. The Lord has blessed the labors of his servants, and ten men already have been baptized.” (This was a rival regiment.) “Is that so, ’pon honor?” asked the oolonel. “Yes, sir.’’ “Sergeant,” said the colonel to an attending orderly, “have fifteen men detailed immediately to be baptized. I’ll be d —d if PH be outdone in any respect.” The chaplain took note of the interview and withdrew.