The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-04
of a Young Sharper ut
an Old Game

Enveloped in long linen duster
and wearing dingy broad brimmed
hat, "Old Pete veteran gambler
of this city. landed in New York
about dusk yesterday. His unshav
ed face and general makeup gave
him the appearance OF typical
countryman. "Pete' had hardly
crossed West street and started up
Cortlandt when nice looking, we'll
dressed young man accosted him
with:
why, how do you do, Mr.. Ham
ilton when did you come to town.
Pete" rais,d his head quickly,
eyed the man for a moment, and,
recognizing young disciple of his
own profession, was about to retort:
I'm working this side myself,young
man" On second thought, however,
he concluded to have some fun. So.
feigning the twang of Jerseyman,
he replied: How d'y dew, strang-
er, how d'y dew; but my names
not Hamilton-it be Deuster of Mid
dlesex." The Young man apologiz-
ed profuselv for his mistake, and
Pete passed on. As he expected,
Just before he reached Broadway
another young man, very much like
the first, rushed mp to him, and,
shaking him vigorously by the hand
expressed his pleasure at meeting
Mr.. Deuster The latter was glad.
too, but could not remember where
he had met the young man. The
young stranger quickly explained
the matter in general way, and to-
gether the twain proceeded up
Broadway.
what brought you to town ?"
earelessly asked the young man as
they stood at bar.
Wall, stranger, since you ask, |
don't wind telling you. | be going
to swap farms with Jenkins, and I'm
to give him bonus of $500; came
up ter draw the money from ther
bank"
This remark fairly took the young
man breath away, and he ordered
another round of drinks Then Pete,
the pseudo Jerseyman, said:
Il be powerful hungry, stranger,
but | hain't got no small bills"
II can lend you s. or sl0," volun-
teered the young man. pulling out a
roll of bills.
Make it tenuer." said Pete, and
the young man did Dinner over,
the young man took Pete in tow
and steering him up the Bowry, an
chored him in one Of the many low
dives with which that place sbounds.
A fter numberless drinks, which the
young man always paid tor, cards
were produced, and the young man
started in to fleece his greenhorn.
The Jerseyman played poker
"leetle." and didn't mind a small
game. They started with 50-cent
limit, but before long it was doubled,
and finally the restriction was re-
moved altogether. Presently the
Young man dealt Pete an ace full
and himself four jacks, but the latter
only called. Then Pete took hand
and dealt his opponent four kings
and himself four aces
Stranger" said Pete, heres a
hand I'd put $500 on eff l bad it. 3"
1--WE got something of hand my
self If you lose you can give me
a check for it."
"Wall. now. stranger, that be kind
of you, cause yer money is as good
as lost"
''The Young man smiled, and laid
down a 800 raise to Pete's bet of
$40.
Jerusalem I'll raise you hun
dred"
The young man laid his last hun
dred and called.
"Tew part said Pete, as his face
broke into a smile.
-Four kings, said the young man
as he reached for the pot.
Hold upl | can beat that-mine
are two pair of aces" And the pot
quickly disappeared into his tro US
er's pocket. Now, no funny bust
ness, my young friend said Pete
sternly. Only the next time you
try your little game, don't try it on |
a man who knew how to stock cards |
when you were wearing long dresses.
There's my card. And Pete smiled |
and withdrew Phiia. Times.