The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24
flagrant Dishonesty.

Some years ago, when the Narragan-
sett Trotting Park was in all its glory,
racing weeks here were quite import
ant events IN the community. The
presence OF so many fast horses and
the occurrence of important contests
caused large gathering il sporting
meh and gentlemen of sporting tastes,
and all branches of trade were improv-
ed by the advent. The hotels were
crowded, livery stable men and hack
men reaped the harvest. saloon-keepers
chuckeled as they counted over the
contents OF their tills, and the members
OF the demi-monde came out in their
hashiest attire. Among so many visi-
tors there were not a few, Of course,
who hunted up the tiger in his native
Jungle, and the keepers of the afore-
said animals generally expected live
ly business at such periods OF the
year. Some there were who merrily
droped in 10 while away an hour in the
liar Of the wild beasts, but there we're
others who were periodically possessed
with the delusion that they could beat
him in tooth-and-nail contest, and at
sight OF these latter the hearts OF the
bankers gladdened with exceeding
great JOY.
One season, at the commencement OF
one OF these blue-ribbou weeks Of the
turf, Mr.. Y, whose cozy little faro
bank was then in full blast, was intro
duced to a young man from New York
whom he already knew by reputation.
de was secretary 0f an oil company in
which his father was principal partner,
and the profits Of which were enor.
nous. A glass or two Of wine followed
the Introduction, aud the young New
Yorker soon proposed to visit the me
nagerie over which Mr.. y. presided. -
The latter complacently led the way 10
the shambles where the victim was to be
slaughtered, but the latter didn't seem
to slaughter TO any great extent. On
the contrary, after couple OF hours
sitting, he arose some 81 800 winner,
aud carelessly bade the banker good
night. The man of faro was grievsd,
but not despondent. He had a whole
week in which TO make mp his losses,
aud he was sure things couldn't run so
again. in fact he would see that they
didn't. On the next evening he threw
himself in the way OF the man Of oil,
who had just finished buying some
pools and was apparently in q very
good humor. The two had several
drinks and cigars, aud long chat
about the races, but the New York gen
tleman didL't talk game at all. On the
contrary, after glance at the clock,
he expressed his surprise at the late
ness OF the hour, and, remarking that
he was tired, sought his hotel, much 10
the chagrin Of the banker. The next
evening Mr.. Y. had no better luck, he
vas too wary TO broach the subject dl-
rectly. and his hints were unheeded. -
his disgust grew almost savage as the
week passed by and the New Yorker
carefully avoided the "club room" un-
I'll, in the last night of the week, the
countenance OF Mr.. y. lightened as be
observed the other saunter into the
apartment where the tiger was silently
but successfully encountering a dozen
foes. AT last, he muttered TO him
self, and smiled surveyingly ut the
long-expected guest. The latter drew
forth large roll OF bills, the sight Of
which made the bankers eyes glisten,
aud dropped V upon the king. IL
lost; the tide turned, aud Mr.. Y. looked
longingly at the roll Of the bank-notes
which he already regarded IS his; but
what was his horror when he saw the
young man place the pile" in his
pocket, and. saying coolly, II never
have any luck at this confounded
| game, leave the room, and within tie
next hour, as he learned, the city.
Turning to one Of his chums, while
the tears OF honest indignation welled
over his eyes and almost choked his
utteraLce, he exclaimed: Hes a id
thief Yes, sir. he's what call a I'D
thief"