The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-08-31
the PRESIDENT.
aen. etager Varies tho Monotony OF
Camp by Introducing the Great
American Game.


Senator Vest Undertakes TO Shoe Mule
and Now Uses Cushioned Saddle.
Camp Lewis Forks Montana Dispatch to Cid-
cago Times.l
Camp was broken up at later hour than
usual this morning, owing to the disturD-
ances from the storm and from the packers
last night Though the tents had been badly
torn by the gale they were repaired without
much trouble. The trail was difficult owing
10 the fallen timber which lay across the
path, and to the windings in and out through
canons and across streams which had to be
forded The members of the party agree
that the grand old Tetons are much pleas
Rnter at Assistance than when spurs or the
range have to be crossed Only eleven miles
were made to-day, but considering the nature
of the country this is a very good showing.
The members Of the Presidential rarity are
getting taste OF the hardships endured by
the courageous men who INST made the
pathways through the unknown Yellowstone
region Prior to 1863 1T Is doubtful IL ioO
persons had ever penetrated to the point
where the party il now encamped, and the
rough trail through canyons and seemingly
inaccessible mountains shows how even the
hardy explorers of the frontier, who shrank
from no danger, might well hesitate.
One of the features OF camp lie Is the
freedom from conventional restraint, and
when the members OF the party gather
around the fire at night cards furnish the
chief amusement A description or one
game will answer for all. Last night Presl-
dent Arthur, Gen Sheridan, Senator Vest,
Secretary Lincoln, and Gen. Stager having
a game of draw. Il don't like to play for
high stakes, said Gen. Sheridan. suppose
we make Ii 70 cents ante and $40 limit,
suggested Gen. Stager. "Thatll suit us,
chimed in others of the party and they sat
down. 1t was now about O'CLOCK, ana
Secretary lincoln deaf the first hand, While
Gen. Sheridan put down his first white CHIP
For a while luck varied, but Gen. Stagcr
was crowding it in on the others by raising
the bets to the limit President Arthur had
the temerity to call Gen Stager half dozen
times and his $40 raises, and he
time Once when Gen Stager drew
four cards, he was found to have four
aces, and another time when he drew three
cards he was found to have a big flush All
these discoveries were made at Presldent
Arthur's expense. Senator Vest, Secretary
Lincoln and Gen Sheridan felt considerably
put out but no one said anything except
Lincoln, who said he thought 1t queer thau
men could hold such hands in square
game But the climax came in Jackpot
Iley nlu Deen -SWcetemng Ill itrOuhu III
bill there was about 500 in the pot, and
President Arthur, who was the last man to
ray, OPENED the pot for So Secretary LIN
colin, who held threes, raised 1T $40, and
Sen Sheridan and Senator Vest came In
After hesitating bit Gen Stager, who was
dealing. came in and drew i've CARDS Presl-
dent Arthur had pat hand, and he bet tho
limit -sl0 Secretary Lincoln had hlled his
hand and he raised him $40 more. Gen.
Sheridan and Senator Vest dropped out,
not having bettered their pairs. But, TO
The CONSERVATION OF President Arthur ana
Secretary Lincoln Gen Stager raised them
$40 more President Arthur, thinking that
he had the best hand, put up his $50, and he
| raised them $40 more Secretary Lincoln
saw the $40 and went $40 better. Gen
/ btager saw the raise also and went SlO Det-
! ter still ESerybody around the board was
now excited, and President Arthur simply
called Secretary Lincoln, however, raised
! the pile another $40, and Gen Stager fol-
lowed suit President Arthur now laid
down his flush to show what he opened the
jackpot on secretary Lincoln called.
zen Stager had au ace full on kings, and
the Secretary had three jacks and pair OF
iveS This broke up the game. Though
! Gen Stager is the crack poker player OF the
party he has been forced to lower his pen
liant several times to Judge Rollins, who is
paid TO be one of the most expert deyotecs
OF the game in New York city.
Senator Vest was kicked by mule this
afternoon, and is suffering the effects of his
rashnesS The Senator was, in early LIE, a
backsmith's apprentice, and matters nm
sc that he still knows something about
shoeing an animal. The rough mountain
tourney has caused many or The mules IN
the pack train to lose their shoes, and tn1s
( afte rnoon two of the soldiers, who are
iarrieIs were directed to reshoe the ami
mails Senator Vest was attracted 10 the
spot where the men were engaged, and nc
Il; wit
osity. He ventured suggestions freely, and
finally one Of the farIiers sarcasucally
remarked that "hed better try 1t him
self" The Senator quickly accepted
the challenge, and, borrowing the
astonished farIiers apron and tools
I boldly approached one of the mules A
group of soldiers and packers stood around
in admiring expectancy, while Judge
Rollins, Gov Crosby and Gen Stager came
up and joined them. The mule selected by
the Senator from Missouri seemed TO be In :
dreamy mood, for he meekly raised his left
hind leg and did not stir while the shoeing
process went on 1t was accomplished In {
iealy-creditable manner, and the elateo
Senator Vest shifted his attention to the
light hind leg. 1t was fatal move The
spectators noticed that the animal ear'
were twtching nervously, but Senator
Vests ewes were directed elsewhere. Some
of the nails had fallen out OF hi
kit, and he stopped to pick them up
with his lack turned TO the mule
Suddenly the left hind leg, newly
shod, shot out, and Senator Vest was sen
sprawling down the mountain side, hi
blacksmith's tools flying in every direction
The Senator was picked up in a heap ant
carried to the mess tent. where he received
Surgeon Forwood's immediate attention
No bones were broken, but the Senator wa
somewhat bruised, and will find horseback
riding rather painful for some days to come
Secretary Linco.n is still under something
of cloud, owing to his hunting exploits II
killing q bear-dog for an elk, and Is sub
jected to the good-natured jests OF his fei
low travellers