Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-27

was between the late Stanley Hunfley
and Maj A. w. Edwards. the editor
and proprietor of the Fargo drqus.
Mr.. Huntley had not been making
much money out of the Bismarck TSs-
bitne. and when be was taken sick and
was unable TO attend to business for
several months. his affairs became so
entangled that he determined TO sell
out his share in the paper. As the 1sJ-
batnc was the only paper in Bismarck
at that time, and as there was 3 strong
political ring in the county, he had
hopes of disposing Of his property 70
the politicians; but, fearing that he
might fail to do so. he dropped Q line
to Maj. Edwards asking him to buy his
paper. Maj. Edwards had made .
fortune outNof his own paper, and. as
he was ambitious to own more papers.
Ire promptly responded to the letter by
drawing 81, 600 from the bank and TAX
ing the first train for Bismarck. When
he reached that city he found that the
trade with the politicians was made,
and Huntley had come out of his diff
culties with several hundred dollars in
cool cash. 1t was several hours before
the return train left, and, having noth-
ing else to do, the Major suggested
that they play game Of poker at s5
ante.
The Majors fame as q poker player
was not confined alone to Fargo. He
was recognized throughout the Terri
tory as the best player in the North
west. and when it became noised about
the town that he and Huntley were to
play for large stakes there was no sa-
loon in the place large enough to ac-
commodate the crowd, and the game
was moved to tho town-hall, over tho
engine-house.
The game began at noon and contin-
ued until o'clock. with varying sue
cess. AT last there was jackpot
containing $500 on the table. and it
was Mai. Edwards deal. When Mr..
Huntley picked up his hand he saw
that he held four queens and an ace.
lie was surprised. CarGs had not been
running well enough TO justify such
luck. He saw the Major throw away
Que card and hold four.
..How much do you open it forp'
asked the Major nonchalantly.
Huntley stopped moment to think,
and then replied calmly:
81 don't open it. ("
.sWell, will, said the Major.
..For how muchp' asked Huntley.
..For 500, !" replied the Major.
..All right said Huntley, throwing
away his four queens and keeping his
ace. I'LL come in. Give me four
cards.
With glance of incredulity and pity
the Major dealt them and took one
himself.
..I'll bet $780,. observed the Major.
'Raise you 500, said Huntley.
The Major scanned his hand care
fully, looked at his youthful adversary
keenly. and raised it back for the same
amount.
Raise it 800 more" said Huntley.
This sort of thing continued until
there were 80, 400 on the table, and
the crowd was breathless with excite
ment.
s.I'll raise you $500" said the Major,
..if you viii trust me.
Rather have the cash, /" said Hunt
ley.
..Will you take this ring for that
amountP returned the Major, as he
pointed to magnificent solitaire dia-
nond he wore, which cost him $1,000
in Chicago.
Yes, said Huntley, as he saw the
raise.
Then Ill call. /" said the Major.
Huntley laid down his hand. He
had caught the other three aces. The
Major had only four kings, Just as
Huntley had suspected. il cost Hunt
ley $500 to treat the crowd, and when
the Major left for Fargo it was on bor-
rowed money.
The fame Of this game spread around
the Territory, and when Huntley re-
turned from h,a trim into tha North-
west Territorv. after interv;ewino Sit
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