Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-17

From the PAiJadel7oAia Times.
Senator Bowen, of Colorado, is generally
acknowledged to be the finest poker PLAYER in
Washington. He is also very fond of
short time ago Senator Kenna, of
West Virginia, conceived longing 10 learn
the principles OF the game, about which he
had heard SO much. OF course he applied to
Bowen for information. The latter was de-
lighted. For several days he gave Kenna les
sons in the room of the Committee on Enrolled
Bills, OF which Bowen is chairman The Young
West Nlrglnlan seemed TO make rapid ad-
vancement and the Colorado Senator began TO
boast OF the proficiency of his pupil
One night last week friendly party W as
gathered IN Bowen's room at the Riggs House
henna was there ana so was Dolph, or Oregon,
whose skill with cards is recognized both here
and at home. During the conversation Bowen
started off on his favOrite theme anu lauded
kennas progress under his tutorship. Doiph
suggested that he would give Kenpa a chance
TO show his ability in tifty-dol lar limit game
kenna looked dubious, but Bowen patted him
on the shoulder aud told him to go in.
The game began, with Bowen leaning over
his pupils chair TO give announcements. 1t
was stipulated beforehand by Dolph, how
ever. that no sugge ,tiOns should come from
the Colorado man. Dolph put up his dollar
ante and Kenna dealt Thelatter held a par
OF queens, king, ten, and seven. With
all the eagerness of neophyte he came iu
and, laying his pair asids, discarded the
others. AT THIS point a couple OF Western
LhemDeTs came IN ana ~ was some minutes be-
fore the game was proceeded with. FINAL
kenna dealt the cards. In the draw he got
two queens and an ace. Bowen could hardly
restrain his delight, ard it was evident from
his expression that he longed to yell TO his
pupil: "Go IT, my boy, for all you're worth ;"
kenna did not seem to be overpleased, how
ever. As beginners generally do. he laid his
second pair aside from the Hrst. and, putting
MS elbows on the table, awaited the betting
Dolph, OF course, thought his opponent mad
two pairs Having three aces himself he
went about the betting in q very confident
way. Putting $40 on the table he looked hard
at Bowen to detect any signals that might
pass between the teacher and the pupil
Bowen Kept the agreement honestly, although
hIs face was red with suppressed emotion and
his fingers seemed to sink into the back Of the
char. henna, without boxing at bis cards
again. folded his arms and considered the ad-
vtsablllty or coming IN. Finally. remember
ing what his teacher had told him about
Dolph's blunng schemes, he planked down
the $40 aud called.
Three aces" said Dolph, showing his hand.
beats me-" replied Kenna; "Ive got two
palrs."
Bowen could restrain himself no longer, and
yelled:
what in - are you talking about two
pairs, hennay Look ut your hand, mani"
81 have looked at it," said keuna quietly.
al had one pair of queens and drew another
pair. Two pairs, and the other card is an
ace"
Then there was wild laughter from the
lockers on except Do ven, who sank into a
chair with Departing look at his promising
pupil. henna caught on after Who. hut 1t
vas 100 late. lie mad thrown mn his and
ana the pot went to his opponent. He laugl
heartily when he saw the pc Mt. anu COME sad
that he had few things to learn about pos or
yet. Bowen has given up his pnnll. and free
expresses the opinion that a man who does
not k1 ow mat four queens beats three aces
can never carry the Democraticpa t. through
the next campaign.