Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-09-02

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dupe should suppose them to be only
fellow passengers, each having a
separate interest; you play well
gentlemen, too well at least for me,
and l want to try something else"
Yes, all-fours, by thunder - ex-
claimed Pike; wei guy you nice
chance to sit yoar money back"
"No-poker r said both Of the
opponents.
'All fours, returned Pike.
"Pshaw let us try them at polk
er said Pixies partner. 81 think
either OF us can beat them at any
thing
"All-fours, by thunder,n persisted
Pike.
And all-fours it was for two weary
hours, before the green dupe would
consent to have the game changed.
Then counting over his winnings,
and finding himself about twenty
five of thirty dollars the gamer, he
suddenly concluded he would not
play any more till after supper, much
to the veXation Of the gamblers and
the disappointment of those who had
been waiting SO patiently to see him
fleeced.
Supper over, the tables cleared
away and the lamps lighted, the
gamblers produced their cards and at
last succeeded in persuading their
good friend Mr.. Pike, to sit down to
a game of poker, one dollar ante.
For a couple of hours the game
went on with varying success, some
times one party ahead and sometimes
another, but all the bets being small
and the game embarrassing, sever
al of those who had watched all
through the day to see Mr.. Pike vic
timized got tired and Disguised, and
either repaired to their berths for the
night or sought to amuse themselves
in some other way. A few fingered
around the table in a listless, sleepy
manner but these soon had their
yawns checked and eyes opening by
hearing Joe Pike exclaim
q sees that Their fifty and goes five
hundred better ~ at the same time
quietly placing five hundred and fifty
dollars upon the pile in the centre of
the table.
Two Of the others now threw up
their hand but the third man, after
looking at his cards and evidently
considering his chances for a few
moments, said, with cool delibera-
tion as he drew large, well-stuffed
pocket book from his bosom.
81 see your five hundred my lucky
friend, and go five thousand dollars
better"
a sensation among the spectators,
and all looked curiously and eagerly
at the man from Arkansas.
"Oho bluffs your game, hey ?"
said he. well, thar's two kin play
at that. Gumbo :"
Eyes, marse ~ replied the negro,
suddenly appearing from Pixies state
room.
"Foteh me the bundle tied up in
the umbrella, and don't make nary
a spill"
The negro disappeared and quick
ly returned with an immense roll of
bank notes. The gamblers opened
their eyes and the spectators began
to grow much excited. Other par
ties now came crowding up,and those
who had overheard the conversation
came out Of their rooms half dressed.
Pike deliberately unrolled the bank
notes handed him 10y his servant, and
displayed figures Of one hundred five
hundred and even a thousand dol
lars. Calmly and quietly counting
down ten thousand dollars more, and
he laid them on the table, and said
with grin:
81 sees that ther five thousand
and goes ten thousand dollars better
i does"
Slightly pale, with his small black
eyes cleaning with sort Of mali
cious triumph, the gambler produced
another large package Of notes, and
counting down ten thousand dollars
more, exclaimed as he laid down
his hand.