Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-10-09
HE THREW AWAY FOUR
QUEENS.
Stanley IIuntley's Extraordinary Luck ine
Poker Game at IsEsinarck.

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poker ever played IN the Northwest
was between the late Stanley Huntley
and Mai. 4. NJ. Edwards. the editor
and proprietor of the Fargo Argus
Mr. Huntley had not been making
much money out Of the Bismarck IYi-
buao. and when he was taken sick and
was unable 10 attend to business for
several months, his affairs became so
cniangled that he determined to sell
out his share in the paper. AS the 4r6-
bnnc was the only paper in Bismarck
ut that time, and as there was strong
political ring in the county, he had
hopes of disposing of his property to
the politicians; but, fearing that hc
might fail to do SO, he dropped line
TO Maj Edwards asking him to buy his
paper. Mai. Edwards had made
fortune out of his own paper, and, as
he was ambitious TO own more papers,
Ire promptly responded to the letter by
drawing $4,000 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 ont Of his diff
culties with several hundred dollars in
cool cash. 1t was several hours before
the return train left, and. having moth
ing else to do, the Major suggested
that they play game Of poker at 80
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-
commodatc the crowd, and the game
was moved to the town-hall, over The
cngine-house.
The game began at noon and contin-
ucd until 2 o'clock. with varying sue
cess. SAt last there was jackpot
containing $500 on the table. aud it
was Mai. Edwards deal. When Mr..
Huntley picked up his hand he saw
that he held four queens and an ace.
He was surprised. Cards had not been
running well enough 10 justify such
luck. He saw the Major throw away
one card and hold four.
..How much do you open 1t forp"
asked the Major nonchalantly.
Huntley stopped moment to think,
and then replied calmly:
II don't openit !"
well, / will, - said the Major.
s.For how muchp' asked Huntley.
..For $lO0," 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 500. observed the Major.
..Raise you 800, said Huntley.
The Major scanned his hand care
fully, locked Ut his youthful adversary
keenly, and raised it back for the same
amount.
.sRaise 1t 800 more, said Huntley.
This sort OF thing continued until
there were 81, 400 on the table, and
the crowd was breathless with excite
ment.
..l'll raise you $500" said the Major.
.sif you will trust me.
.'Rat.er have the cash. said Hunt
ley.
.Will you take this ring for that
amountp' returned the Maior, as he
pointed to magnificent solitaire dia-
lnond he wore, which cost him $1,000
in Chicago.
Yes, said Huntley, as he saw the
raise.
Then III cali. 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. II 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 wnen Huntley re-
turned from his trip into the North
west Territory. after interviewing Sit
ting Bull, he stopped at Fargo on his
way East, and gave Mai. Edwards back
his ring. After dinner, as Huntley was
about to take the train for New York,
the Major. accompanied By several OF
bis friends, went 70 the station to see
| him of.
s'By the way. Stanley" said he,
sssince you left Bismarck they have
told some pretty rough stories about
that game Of poker we played. =
nat are fney
They say that dealt myself four
| kings from cold deck. Now, want
| ron to tell these gentlemen that / play
| ed fair. square game.
| The Major i right said Hnntley.
| ssHe played an honest game
Thanks. Stanley. returned the
Major. Now, want to ask Jon one
! question.
Albright. "
- want 70 know how in the devil
| you ever came 20 discard those four
queens dealt you?''
III answer thai. Major. = said Hunt
lsys with grim smile. If ron viii fell
me how yon knew ! had four queens. =
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