The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-08-03
THE LIMEKILN CLUB.
Brother Gardner supprcsses an Insurrec-
tion at short Notice.


very important look on his counte-
nance, and Colonel Kabiff and Judge
Kahoots had their hands crossed un-
der their coat-tails and paced up and
down like Romans of old. On the
other hand, Waydown Bebee, Samuel
Shin, Stepback Smith, Shindig Wat
ltins and others drew away by them
selves and entered into whispered con-
sultation. 1t looked as If there was
trouble in the air, but the members
were uncommunicative Surprise was
added to mystery by Sir Isaac Walpole
taking the presidents chair when the
hour arrived for opening the meeting.
He, however, explained that Brother
Gardner had been called to a point one
hundred miles away to see his father
die, and that he was not expected back
before the morrow.
Under the head of unfinished busi-
ness, Waydown Bebee moved to take
from the table and accept the invita-
ton of The Old Mans Fishing Club to
attend a fishing excursion. The mo-
tion was supported, but the Rev. Pen
stock moved to amend by inserting the
word reject instead of accept"
Then for ten or twelve minutes vari.
Gus speakers had it hot and heavy, and
it became plain that Penstock and his
cohorts had some sort of a scheme on
foot. The motion to accept was finally
carried.
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were made without interruption, and
the Penstock crowd then showed the
cloven foot in earnest. Penstock led
the advance himself. Having secured
the floor he said:
"Misser President, l rise to a pint
of order. 1t has for some time been ru-
mored about dat de iinans-lul standin'
of dis club did not correspond wild de
monthly reports. Desc rumors may be
true or may be false. While | hev de
moas' perfect faith in de honesty of de
Fiuaashul Committee. it seems wise to
sot desc rumors at rest l shall dar-
fore move dat we suspend all odder
bizness an purceed to an ninvestigashun
of accounts"
1t was bombshell. For one long
minute the silence was so intense that
the ticking of the twenty-eight watches
carried by as many members sounded
like thrashing machines at work. Then
Colonel kabitf supported the motion,
and Prof. Resumption Jones and Judge
Circulation Davis, the two members of
the Financial Committee present, arose
to their feet gasping for breath. Sir
Isaac waved them down and inquired
of the Rev. Pcnstoch:
"Brudder Penstock, does you know
dat our president am de chairman of
dat committee?'
81 does, sah," was the suave reply.
"An' You persist in your moshun?"
Il believe ii best to Sot desc rumors
ut rest, sah."
If / understand dis moshun, you
want to see whether de committee has
bin honest or dishonest?"
al want TO sot rumor. at rest, sah.''
There were calls of question:" "or-
der!m and several other things all over
the hall, and confusion reigned SUI
preme for moment When Sir Isaac
had quelled the uproar by a free use of
his gavel, Waydown Bebee. Elder |
Toots, Antimony Smith, Judge Lom-
bard and others denounced the motion |
and the motioner in the most vigorous
terms. The Elder and his friends an
swered back in equally vigorous lam
ap6 lnripor IN tilt Gonna nna hit |
Spot Cash Green in the left eye with a
new potato, and an empty ink bottle
against Prof. Oldenham's jaw
The Penstockites were seeking to force
Il vote on his motion when a sudden
hush fell upon those nearest the door
and gradually spread to the further
end of the hall.
Brother Gardner had put in an ap-
pearance!
The doorkeeper had posted him as
to what had been going on, and there
was gunpowder in the old mans eye as
he looked over the assemblage. Not
word was said nor foot moved as he
advanced to his desk and took the
gavel from the hands of Sir Isaac.
He waited thirty seconds and then
said:
'All in favor of Brudder Penstock's
moshun will say aye"
There were only two voices-Pen-
stock and Kahoots. Colonel Kabifi
had gone down into his boots.
Contrary, no."
There was yell which seemed to
lift the roof.
"De noes hev it," said Brother Card
ner. Samuel Shin, lock dat doah!"
A hush fell upon the hall again.
"Gem'len," said the president, after
4 moment, "you all know de motive
lat actuates Brudder Penstock in desc
He ar ambishus to hold
ofiis. He can't git Office. He is one of
lie rule or ruin sort. He doan' believe
lat dis committee is dishonest, but he
wants to hit at its reputashun. | hev
Din much trubbled by his waywardness.
m dis axshun of his tonight puts de
,ap-sheaf on. De time has arrove fur
ne to act"
Il resign from dis club" announced
he elder.
"Your resignation am not 'cepted."
the president us he began to
peel off.
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