The Republican journal., 1881-12-22
He Gathered Them In.
THE INTERESTING EXPERIENCE OF A CHICAGO
MAN CINCINN An,I

ticket, lest he fall against a Cincinnati
wheat Spectator and be robbed of that
wherewith he would fam buy flour and
gum shoes for his family in the
season of cold which cOmeth upon those
who live ia Chicago from the tenth to
the fourth month, and find himself
amid sinners and publicans, whose
mercy is strained even SO fine that it
would bother you some to discover it.
And when he had reached Cincinnati
he went to an inn, and gave to the
landlord thereof three pieces Of silver.
saying; "No monkey business with me,
Charlie; am from Bitter Creek" And
he who kept the inn marveed greatly
and said unto himself: "These be
strange men that come from Chicago
never are they to be bilked by hotel
bill, and he who endeavoreth to outwit
them is invariably headed off" But
nevertheless he bethought himself Of a
Poker Game which was that night in the
inn, and laughed to himself with exceed
ing great JOY Then arose the landlord
and went unto the place called Bar,
man from Chicago, and, approaching
him, said:
There be in this inn, even in the third
story thereof, small party of prominent
citizens which do play at the game called
Draw Poker. Perchance thou might
after much travail, secure a seat among
them.
And when the host Of the inn had
spake these words witching smile did
play around the lips Of the Chicago man,
and he answered, saying II am yet
young, and of !; certainty far from mine
nome and family, and fearful lest fall
among thieves"
But the landlord rebuked him saying:
"ln this party whereof speak, are only
Business Men, Two beng Coonels and
one a Judge Would you not deem it an
honor to play with these?" And the
Chicago man was overcome, and said
softly III should twitter," which, being
interpreted, means that he should blush
to giggle.
50 they went up in that which is
called Elevator until three stories were
below them, and the landlord knocked
softly on the door Of room in which
a light cleaned brightly.
And the door opened.
And when the Chicago man had
seated himself and bought Of chips an
hundred shekels worth, he spake not,
but drank heartily. And it came to
pass that after many deals one Of the
Colonels did bet seven shekels; where
upon bet also the Chicago man a like
amount, and did vanquish the Colonel
who had that which is called two pair.
And when this had occurred thrice the
Colonel said unto the Judge: AHe is
playing them close to his stomach"
And 1t was SO.
But presently there came to the
Colonel a hand of exceeding beauty and
strength, being four aces And he who
held them was filled with glee and knew
not fear, placing in the centre Of the
table great quantities Of shekels And
when it came to that which is called the
draw the Chicago man took not of the
cards, saying that he was not content
But the Colonel drew one with great
boaSting, telling, with intent to deceive
the others, Of how he would bet. if
perchance he made a full, which is a
hand OF great strength, and capable of
overcoming threes, or even a flash,
but which cannot prevail against tours.
And having said these words he Wagered
heavily Of silver and gold. all Of which
the Chicago man did cover, and even
betted more, whereupon put the Colonel
also his watch and diamond on the table.
and Wagered them freely. And when all
had been betted the Chicago man said,
'Straight flush" even as he spoke
gathering unto himself all the treasures
7, INA f. .tAi hall Il, n
placed in his pocket all the shekes, and
in his shirt front the diamond, and had
adorned himself with the watch, he be-
came suddenly sleepy, and said; IL am
TOO full to play well tonight. | will go
to my bed"
And he went.
But those who were left did beat their
breasts and cry out, saying: GLOW are
we knocked around and paraIyzed by this
stranger who cOmeth from Chicago and
dresseth not in tine raiment, but who has
OF money a great store and will wager it
lavishly on hand which cannot be
overcome. 1t We're better we had re-
manned this night with our wives and
children Tomorrow night, however,
we will again play with him at the game
called Poker, and compass him about
with a cold deck, 50 that he shall be
overthrow and cast down in spirit"
But they visit not what they said
For in the morning the stranger de
parted from out their gates and came
back to his wife, who fell upon his neck
and kissed him. And he did kiss her
on the cheek, saying: Mary, you can
order that sealskin"
And she made answer and said
"Charle, you're d darling; kiss me
again"
A man who sent s. to a New York firm
in response to an advertisement offering
musical instrument that wonld play any
number of tunes equally as well as piano,
received jeWsharp. with an intimation
that any fool could earn to play upon it
in a few hours
A Georgia editor says that his "rival
COntpmpOrary across the Way" Recently