The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17
BIG ANTES.
A Game OF Poker In which Mr.. Woodin
Played HIGH.

The most accomplished looking colored
gentleman in the hotel-porter line in this
state is Joe, who o~fiiciates in That capacity in
the Delaven house. Unfortunately Joe has
an idea that lie is all expert at poker. He is
very often anxious that some of the distin-
cuisLed poker experts who stopat the Delaven
should try him on these points, but, though
Joe makes about 500 a week at the Delaven,
he doesn't usually have money to engage in
ally of the games Of these experts, because he
"bucks the faro banks too often.
Recently a good chance was given Joe to
show his skill. Senator Woodin was playing
a simple game against Senator Mccarthy, and
both Of them are acknowledged experts IN
the game, when both of them happened in
the room. Senator Mccarthy at once said !:
"Here's my man! Joe, will you take my
hand for Il few minutes? There are several
people down stairs who want to see me-
Joe jumped at the chance "Why, of
course, sah," he said, elf Mr.. Woodm is
agreeable"
Mr.. Woodin was agreeable. and Mr.. Nc
earthly left, first giving Instructions to Joe to
play his best and play up to any amount
depositing $4,000 in crisp notes on the table
in front of him..
"Now," said he, II anu responsible for
anything you may do. Bet according to your
OWN WINS, anu L l.! DhCh you.
nth that he went out.
Joe dealt and received IA couple of queens.
Mr.. Woodin Immediately bet $1,000. Joe's
short hair stood OF end. He thought that
was a pretty savage way of betting. He'd
like to wait till Mr.. Mccarthy would come
back. Mr.. Woodin 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.. Woodin inadvertently laid
down his hand as he pulled in the wager, and
showed a Lonesome pair OF deuces.
For the lands sake, Mr.. Woodin." said
Joe i'll terror, "you didn't never bet all that
money On Them TWO little ones"
There's the hand. If you can find any
thing else in it, maybe didn't"
Joe sighed.
WELL" said he. "it you do that often
with me, you'll be a poor mali tore Mr.. Nc
Carthy gets back"
Mr.. Woodln dealt and Joe received a pail
Of aces. lie bet 81 {. Mr.. Woodin prompt
ly raised him 81 700.
Joe heaved dreadful sigh.
"Aint there 10 limit to this gamc?" ht
asked, helple.sly.
"No, wenever play with a limit" remark.
cd Mr.. Woodin, sharply.
Soc looked at him a long time.
'1Ou tflcu tllat on me a little While age,
said he, "anl | believe you're blufling.
see you, and | want three cards.
He put up his money end drew his cards
Mr.. Woodin saw his cOuntenance fall. Joe's
anguish showed itself III the heavy beads OF
bis corrugated brow.
Glands alive ~ lie muttered.
"Well. it's your bet" said Mr.. Woodin,
calmly.
Joe had only his two aces.
''Well, what sort of business do you cal
such a slow performance as this said Mr.
Woodin, impatiently. Il bet s. 1000 more.
Joe glared like a fallen angel, and hi
hands trembled until the cards ratified.
NJ Woodin,' he said, piteously, '.jest do
me a favor. | don't want to play any Other
mans money, and Ill never do it again. jest
draw all desc bets and let me quit. Mr.. Nc
earthly can do his own betting. | won't al
dem figures"
Mr.. Woodin said "Certainly,' divided up
the pot again, and then laid down, his owr
hand. He had just exactly the some pair Of
deuces. Joe rushed from the room.