The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-04-18

Ky, and followed the marble in its
rapid revolut on, until they were
perfectly giddy. They were quito
at home, and formed acquaintances
from every tlatboat at the levee;
but the deamon of discord again
disturbed their enjoyment. Two
boatmen began to squabble about
a bet. This soon grew to a fight,
in which Sam and his merry men
took an active part. This resulted
lin a call of the police. and tho ex-
tinguishment Of the lamps and, as
Tam O'Shanter has it.
I'm an instant all was dark"
The game and the gamblers had
disappeared when the police en-
tered but Notwithstanding they
made a desperate. resistance, tho
police marched them off to the
Calaboose.
Upon the examination of wit
nesses, it appeared that Sam and
his men had been drunk and dis
orderly, and they were accordingly
fined. This somewhat reduced
Sans "pile )" but then he had ono
showiH agin the perleese."
Upon being discharged, the par
ty found that it was broad day so3
having adjourned to an eating
house, they refresed themselves
with drink, oysters, and a row
with the bar keeper; but as he did
not possess sufficient muscle to at
ford any one Of them q decent fight,
Sam interferred and restored peace
1t was now 10 o'clock, and Sam
began to long for " something
fresh" Accordingly, he set out,
accompanied by one or two OF his
party. For a while, they saw
nothing but nursery-maids and
children. After awhile, however, q
man appeared, who attracted their
their particular attention. He wore
q green baize jacket, and bent be
meath the weight of a large box,
which was also covered with baize.
He set down his box, removed tho
cover, and revealed to the admiring
gaze Of the boatmen, q mahogany
case-much resembling an old-fash-
ioned " seretary"-and opening q
door, revealed ga small, but select
collection of puppets-some repre-
senting kings, others "eminents
tragedians," tight-rope performers,
etc. But the crowning glory Of all
was an equestrian, whose artistic
excellence bewildered and charmed
the jolly boatmen.
Presently the I" Professor chang
ed the tune to "Dance, 5oatmen.
dancer Regarding this as an in.
vitation they did dance, in a style
which quite astonished tho propric-
tor of the organ.
Suddenly, Sam paused.
"Boys," said he, "you are maxim
blasted fools of yourself. Don't
you see them ladies laughing at
you@ he referred to the nursery
maids. "You don't understand
the ways OF this town. This is one
of the fashioned games-ain't
it, MIR. Snowman
The man nodded assent.
"There, didn't l tell you SO?
You can't fool me. I'd go half OIL
this -'ere"-placing the money on
the box opposite the clown.
The man ground out the few
bars Of the tune, and
swept oil the half.
"Blast the luck!7 said Sam,
" Now III bet right here in tho
The man changed his stops, and
locked first at Sam, and then at
his five dollar gold piece.
20, turn on-pll goit ALL said
Sam. "Boys, let's Break the bank!'
Accordingly, other bets wore
500, made.
At tho conc'usiona Of the tune,
tic organ grinder secured all tho
money.
4" Why, boys said Sam, "this is
worse than chuck d. luck. haven't
won q be5'D
:" Nor INC" Nor y said the
others.
" Wen, boys, I'm broke" said
Sam. +" Ca. any you stake me ?"
They We're oil "dead broke.1
"Weli, stranger,2 said Sam,
+" we're i'll bad luck, and can't play
any more against y0ur game"
The Italian bowed very politely,
ana continued his performance.
"Ch. yols- might as We'll knock
o4I-yoa can't win 40 more"
The 'anstc soon stope,2' The
Italian. satisfied with the patron
age oi the bo;stneli, sllouliered bis
organ aud set eli to charm other
nnfsety maids; on5 neyec ao.:in