Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-12-26

The motion was carried unanimous
ly amid applause in which flock
of parrots and cockatoos Joined.
"Now, Mr.. President" continued
Mr.. Morton, sit occurs to me that
there are three divisions of work that
should engage our attention. The
first is our sustenance during the
time we are compelled to remain on
this island. 1t can be classed under
the broad head of housekeeping. The
second is a thorough exploration of
the island, and as careful an esti-
mate of our whereabouts as posi-
bic. The third is to plan and provide
means of escape. 1 move that the
president appoint committees to SUI
pervise and be held responsible for
the performance of these es."
The motion being carried, Mr..
Rockwell pondered few moments
and said:
Il am of the opinion that all mem
bers of the Social Island Colony
should serve on the committee on
housekeeping. If the work is shared
by all, the task will bes light, but if
1T dcvolves on one or two men it will
be mere drudgery. I am going to
appoint Mr. i. Sylvester Vincent as
general superintendent of the Social
Island bungalow, and of all the lands
and game preserves thereunto APP
pertaining. He will have full author
ity to call on the services of any
n mi OF
on other duties, and in case of dis
pute the president will render
decision. The president will also be
subject to Mr.. Vincent's authority
in the matter of household duties.
1t will be accepted as unwritten law
that each member must keep his
own room in order. Mr. Vincent,
will you accept this commission?"
YES, sir-or Mr.. President,
rather" said Mr.. L. Sylvester Vim
cent. He was delighted with the
title of general superintendent and
by the extent of his authority.
II shall appoint Mr.. Hammond
chairman of the committee on ex-
ploration," said Mr.. Rockwell. "He
will be assisted by Messrs. Kent and
Pence, both of whom are great ex-
plorers."
Il don't want to explore" protest
ed Mr.. Pence. II would prefer to
go on some other committee"
''rhe chair will accept no resigna-
tions," said Mr.. Rockwell, and he
hammered on the table with ruler
to indicate that the question was
settled. MIR. Andrus Carmody will
be chairman of the committee on
escape; Mr.. Morton and Mr.. Haven
will serve with him on that commit
tee. The president volunteers his
services on any and all these COM
mittees. Is there any other business
before the meeting? If not we
stand adjourned, subject to call at
any time. Adjourned"
'"rhat is the way to do business"
said Mr.. Morton. Each man knows
his duty and can go about it."
Mr.. Vincent walked out into the
kitchen and in few minutes re-
turned. He stood in the open door
and looked over the gentlemen who
We're variously engaged.
"Mr. Pence" he called.
Mr.. Pence had sunk back in his
chair and was examining book
which Sidney left on the table. He
lifted his eyes over his steel-rimmed
glasses and gazed languidly at Mr..
Vincent. lf
'You can come to the kitchen,
Mr.. Pence" said Vincent, land pare
the potatoes for luncheon"
Whats that?" exclaimed the
astounded millionaire. pare pota-
toes! Me pare potatoes? Absurd"
There was general roar of laugh
ter.
81 am on another committed" ex-
claimed Mr.. Pence, "the committee
on exploration"
You now seem to be on the es-
cape committee." said Nh. Kent.
"Takc him along, Vincent"
Mr.. Pence looked at Mr.. Rockwell
appcalingly.
III have nothing to do with it," Mr..
Rockwell said, unless Mr.. Hammond
urgently needs and demands your
services on the, exploration commit
tee. If not, you will have to obey
Mr.. Vincent He is general superin-
tendent, and you voted for him and
his authority.''
Sidney said that he did not need
Mr. Pence at present That gen
tieman arose, and with wocful ex-
preston followed Vincent to the
Kitchen, a few minutes later he