Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-14
HE THREW AWAY foUR QUEENS
stanley HuntIey's Extraordinary Luck at
Poker.

One of the most famous games of poker
ever played in the nor,hwes, was between
the lat Stanley Huntley and Major A. W.
Edwards, the editor and proprietor OF the
Fargo Argus. M. Huntley hal not been
making much money out OF the Bismarck
Tribune, and when he wss taken sick aud
unable to attend to business for several
months, his affairs became so entangled tha,
be determined to sell out bis share in the
paper As the Tribune was the only paper
in Bismarck at that time, and as there was a
strong political ring in the county, he had
hopes OF d,sposing OF all his property to the
politicians; but, fearing that he might
fail to do so, he dropped a line 10
Major Edwards, asking him TO buy
his paper. Major Edwards had made for
tune out OF his own paper, and, as he was
ambitious to own more papers, he promptly
responded to the letter by drawing $4,000
from bank and taking the first train for Bis
marck. When he reached that city he found
that the trade with the politicians was made
and Huntley had come out of his difficulties
with several hundred dollars 10 cool cash II
was several hours bs fore the return train left,
and having nothing else to do, the msjor sup-
gested that they play game Of poker at s.
ante.
confined alone to Fargo. He was recognized
throughout the territory as the best player iu
the northwest, and when it became no sed
about tine town that he and Hunrlsy were to
play tor large stakes there was no saloon in
the place large enough 10 accom- m odate the
crowd and the game was moved to the town
| hall. over the engine house.
The game began at noon aud continued
| until two Oclock with varying success At
last there was jack pot containing 5000
on the table and it was Major Edwards deal.
When Mr.. Huntly picked up his hand be saw
hat he held four queens and an ace He was
Surprised. Cards had not been running well
rnough TO justify such luck. He saw the
Major throw away one card and hold four.
How much do you open it tor" asked the
major noncbalently.
Huntley stopped moment to think and
then replied calmly;
81 don't open it."
"Well, will replied the major
"For how much ~ asked Huntley.
"Eor 800" replied the major.
IAN right, said Hunrey, throwing away
his four queens and keeping his ace. AT
come in. Give me four cards"
With glance Of incredulity and pity the
major dealt them, and took one himself.
"l'll bet 800" observed the major
Raise you $780, said Huutley.
The major scanned his hand carefully.
looked at HIS youthful adversary keenly, and
raised 1t back for the same amount.
"Raise it 800 more" said Huntley.
This sort OF thing continued until there
were S2 400 on the table, and the crowd was
breathless with excitement
'IIPraise you $500" said the Major, .it
you will trust me-"
Rather have the cash, said Hun,ley.
"Will you take this ring for that amount"
returned the major as he pointed to mag
nihcent solitaire diamond he wore, which
cost him 81 600 IN Chicago.
ayes, said Huntley, as he saw the raise.
Then I'll 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 suspect
ed II cost Huntley $500 to treat the crowd
and when the major lett for Fargo II was on
borrowed money.
The fame Of this game spread around the
territory, and when Huntley returned from
his trip into The northwest territory after in
tervie wing Sitting Bull, he stopped at Fargo
on bis way east and gave Major Edwards
back bis ring. After dinner as Huntley was
about to take the train for New York, the
major, accompanied by several OF bis friends,
went to the station 10 see him of.
"By the way, Stanley" said he, "slnce Won
have left Bismarck they have told some pretty
rough stories about that game Of poker we
played"
What are they"
"They say that | dealt myself four kinps
from cold deck. Now want you to tell
these gentlemen that 1 nlaved a tai .,,.-.