The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-07-29
JoES DASH AT POKER.
How Beautiful Expcrs Last His Nerve.
[From tn, Albany Times

The mast accom- plisled looking col
'ored gentleman in the hotel porter line
in New York State is Joe, who ofiiciates
in that capacity at the Delavan House.
Unfortunately, joe has an idea that he
is an expert at poker. He is very often
anxious that some of the distinguished
poker cxperts who step at the Delavan
should try him on this point, but
though Joe makes about 500 week
at the Dslavan, be doesn't usually have
money to engage in any OF the games
,of these experts, because he bucks"
the faro banks too often.
Recently good chance was given
Joe to show HE skill. Senator Wooden
was playing a simple game against Sen
ator Mccarthy. and both Of them are
acknowledged experts in the game,
when Joe happened in the room. SEN
ator Mccarthy at once said, "Eere's
my man; Joe, will yeu take my hand
for few moments? There are several
people down stairs who want to see
me-.
Joe jumped at the chance. why,
of course, sah," he said, ''if Mr.. Woodln
is agreeable"
Mr.. Woodin was agreeable, aud Mr..
Mccarthy left, first giving instructions
to Joe to play his best and bet up to
any amount, aud depositing $4,000 in
crisp notes on the table in trent of him.
"Now," said he, II am responsible
for anything you may do. Bet accord
ing to your own views and I'll back
YOU" With that he went out.
Joe dealt and received couple OF
queens. Mr.. Weodin Immediately bet
$1,000. Joes short hair stood on end.
He thought thx: was pretty savage
sort of beginning. HeG like to wait
until Mr.. Mccarthy came back. AIR.
Woodiu said he could not sit two or
three hours over a small bet like that,
and Joe must either see him or pass.
Joe lost heart and laid down his hand,
showing two queens. Mr.. Woodn m
advertently laid down his hand as he
pulled in the wager. and showed O.
lonesome pair of deuces.
''For the lands sake, Fir. Woeain," :"
said Joe, in terrer, ''you didn't bet all
that money on them two4ittle ones? "
There's the hand. Ii you eau find
anything else in it, maybe didn't.
Joe sighed.
"Well," said he, ''if you do that
often with me, you'll be poor man
fore Mr. Mccarthy comes back.
Mr.. Woodin dealt, and Joe received
pair OF aces. He bet 81 80. Mr..
Woodin bet Kim 81 ,00e. Joe heaved a
dreadful sigh.
"Ain't there no limit to this game 2"
he asked heIplessly.
mo, we rover play with limit, re-
piled Mr.. Woodin sharply.
Joe looked at him long time.
"You tried that on me little while
ago." said he, t'and | believe you are
blufiiug see you, and i want three
cards.
He put up his money and drew his
cards. Mr.. Wooelin saw his counten-
ance fall. Mr. Woodin drew one card.
-Joe's anguish showed itself in the heavy
beads on his corrugated brow.
"Iand 9 alive !" he muttered.
'It's your bet, said Mr.. Weodin,
calmly.
Joe had only his two aces, and said,
II reckon III pass"
"Well, what scrt of business do you
call such slow performance as this?"
said Mr.. Woodin, impatiently; I'm
bet you 81. 600 more"
Joe glarel like a fallen angel and his
hands tronblcd until the cards ratified.
"Mr. Noodin, he said piteously,
"Jes' do me favor. / don't want to
play no other mans money, and TT
never do il ayain. Jes' draw all desc
bets and let me quit. Mr.. Mccarthy
can do his own betting; l went, at
dem tiGgers.