Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-12-20
A GAMBLERS TRIP.
An Expedition for Fleece from Which
He Returned Well Plucked.

"Giye me drink" said tall young |
man in Clark Street saloon In chicago.
The barkeeper placed bottle and two
glasses on the bar, remarking as he dld
so soto voce to a Tribune reporter, that
his customer didn't look well. There
was something unusual about Monkey |
Bobs appearance. His garments were
"a fasbionably cut and in as loud checks |
AZ ever, but they were wrinkled ana
mussed and thrown on in a careless way |
quite unknown to the exquisite gambler.
The diamond stud was missing from his
shirt front. The massive gold chain was
missing too. His boots were unblacAed.
His linen was not as white as Monkey
loved to wear His attitude was oil med
itation. There Was an expression oil
disgust on his face, which now and then
as the train of his reflections hurried on
deepened into disgust.
-Four weeks before he had determined
Oh a trip through the country Tor the
purpose of regaining luck by means OF
his well known skill with "sholt" cards.
There were two Indiana merchants on
the train he boarded, whose acquaintance
he speedily made. They were unfamiliar
with the mysteries of draw poker, but
knew all about euchre. Monkey was
mindful of the gamblers maxim, Feel
your luck before you push it," and let
them off easy. He prted from them at
indianapolis with $1l0 Of their money,
and their assurance that when they next
came to Chicago they would call on him
at his insurance office on La Sale Street.
Boarding the Wabash tram for Toledo,
Monkey met a student whom he relieved
of $3.50. At Toledo Monkeys suave
manner insinriated him into the society
ola party Of flush commercial drummers.
They sat all night at leading hotel, and
although Monkey had to struggle against
the advantage of having the deal only
once in five times, he quit the game
ahead S4S2 and watch chain valued at
$50. By this time nearly twenty-five
hundred dollars were in his pockets.
After weeks rest in Cincinnati, ap-
proaching business no closer than shak-
ing dice occasionally with easy opponents
Monkey took train for st. Louis. No
fitting subject appeared until at small
Indiana town a plain. middle aged,
farmer-looking man boarded the train.
Monkey had faint recollection of hav-
ing seen him before. He required fine
work. 1t was only after two hours con-
versation about crops, politics. horses
and other agricultural subjects that Mon
kew dared suggest game of cards.
II don't know anything about cards.
said the farmer, "but l can shake dice
with the best of them"
This exactly suited Monkey. Hi:
command of the dice box was even
greater than his ability for fixing cards
With smile of confidence he produced
his implements, and the game began
At the end of half an hour neither of tbt
players had won much. They were in
terrupted by tall, candaverous man
dressed like mild crank, who place.
his hands affectonately on Monkey
shoulders. Young man." said he, al
lowing his hands to wander down Mon
keys vest; "give up this tempter. Shul
her beseeching voice. Cast off her toll
before" .-.-.-...... .s-
"Cheese it." said Monkey; "come off.
The crank retired and the game pr
ceeded.
II don't like these cheap throws" sal
the farmer. "I'd raise the limit If
thought you wouldn't kick"
"Pa never kick, old man." rejoine
Monkey Bob. "Ill throw you once fc
5000. One throw
sits 90"
Monkey calmly replaced the true di,
with the three loaded ones he carried
his vest pocket for such e:nergenci6
covered the farmers $1,000 with Il
same amount, and announced that
was ready. The farmer emptied his bC
first. uncovering six, four and two.
".lts too easy" murmured Monke
uncovering his dice. To his horror thr
aces met his eyes. The farmer cool
gathered mp the money and slowed
carefully away in capacious wall
deaf to the torrent of pr)fanity Ii
burst from the astonished gambler.
swell, | don't kick" said Monk
finally. at was your side partner, t
4 preacher, OF cour e, that rung the chan,
But how did h. get on to my hsvi
them?"
"Young fellow" responded the farm
"when you ring in fixed dice in pub
don't let anybody see, especially
you've got roll" And Monkeys
collection suddenly returned to an in
dent OF his stay in Cincinnati and
inquisitive eyes Of a tramp.
I'm give you back your dice and q
you chance to get even with some SUI
,nhe continued, handing his crush
antagonist the three little cubes. "T
is my station. Good night. Good luc
Monkey replaced the dice in his v
pocket. sent parting oath after the {
mer, and proceeded into the next car
search of chance to get even. ]
chance came few stations further. n.
elderly, carelessly dressed man with
heavy yalise climbed into the car a
took seat beside the Monkey. TIL
entered into conversation. Monk
came quickly to the point. "If h
ANYBODY to throw with, I'd Ike to tbr
dice for dollar or two" said he. "Ma
it $50 and I'm your man." said his co
panion. The boxes were brought for
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