Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-02-08
He Gathered Them In,


4 CHICAGO MAN IL CINCINNATI.
A certain man went down from Chi
cago to Ohm, taking with him return
ticket, lest he fall against Cincinnati
wheat spcculator aud be robbed of that
wherewith he would fain buy -four and
gum shoes for his family in the season
of cold which comcth upon those who
live in Chicago from the tenth to the
fourth month, and find himself amid
sinners and publcans, whose mercy is
strained even so fine that it would both.
or you some to discover it.
And when he reached Cincinnati he
went to an inn, and gave to the land
lord thereof three pieces Of silver, say
ing; "No monkey business with me,
Charlie; / am from Bitter Greek"
And he who kept the inn marvclcd
greatly, and said unto himself "These
be strange men that come from Chicago
never arc they to be bilkcd by q hotel
bill, and he who cndcavorcth to outwit
them is invariably headed off," But
nevertheless he bcthought himself of
q Poker Game which was that
night in the inn, and laughed to him
self with exceeding great joy. Then
arose the landlord and went unto the
place called the Bar, where ola certain
ty he should find The man from Chicago
and, approaching him, said:
"Therc be in this inn in the third
story thereof, small party of promi-
nent 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 spakc
these words witching smile did play
around the lips of the Chicago man,
and he answered, saying: 81 am yet
young, and of certainty fur from
mine home and family, and fearful lest
l fall among thieves"
But the landlord rcbuked him say
ing: SIN this party whereof | speak,
are only Business Men, two being COL
onels and one Judge. Would you
not deem it an honor to play with
these?" And the Chicago man was
overcome, and said softly; 81 should
twitter," which, being interpreted,
means that he should blush to giggle.
So 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
light cleaned brightly.
And the door opened.
And when the Chicago man had seat
ed himself and bought of chips an hum
dred shekels worth, he spake not, but
drank heartily. And it came to pass that
after many deals one of the Colonies
did bet seven shekels; whereupon 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 Col
onel said unto the Judge: "He is play
ing them close to his stomach"
And so it was.
But presently there came to the Col
onel 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 center of
the table great quantities of shekels.
And when it came to that which is call
ed the draw, the Chicago man took not
of the cards. saying that he was not
content. But the Colonel drew one
great Boosting, telling, with intent to
deceive the Others, of how he would bet
if perchance he made full, Which is
hand of great strength, and capable of
overcoming threes, or even flush, but
which cannot prevail against tours.