Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1889-11-29
DEALT FOR THE 5oTS.

now OuuEO NtCttuTo tuFtu Ahb oph vs.
tho Gambling Habit.
Judge John Mcclure went from Ohio
to Little Rock, Ark, during the days
of reconstruction, and soon became a
political leader He was elected to
the Supreme Bench and drew up the
decision that ousted Governor and
brought about tho Brooks Baxter war
During the past few years the judge
has been quiet observer of politics,
rather than participant in the fight;
he has devoted himself to his profess
sion. and is now regarded as one OF the
foremost lawyers Of tho South. Judge
Mcclure is n quaint humorist One
day. several weeks ago, he met his son
In the street.
"Ayres, understand that you were
seen in a gambling-house the other
night"
II was there" the boy answered.
"Why did you gop".
ITO gamble"
What was your gamer"
Faro
"I.ike the game, do you?"
"Yes, sir"
"Why do you like itp"
because it is fun"
"Now let me tell you something. It
is very bad for boy as young as you
are to visit such places, and yet at the
same time can appreciate your fond
ness for gaming. for all intellectually
sound human beings are natural gam
blers Now. I'll tell you what I'll do.
II you are determined to play, will
set you up room at home. will get
a faro outfit and put it in the back
parlor and will deal for you"
"But l can't bring any OF the boys
with me-"
Yes, you may bring as many you
please"
"But We can't have q supper at mid
night"
"Yes, will have supper served at
midnight"
when can you get the layoutPn
Immediately"
"Well, get it and well open up to-
night"
That night the back parlor OF the
Mcclure residence had the appearance
of well-appointed gambling room.
The son and several companions soon
arrived. The judge, as solemn as a
"bookmalier," took his place and be-
gan to deal. The boys laughed hearth
ly and rccklessly put down their
money. At midnight an excellent sup
per was served.
How much nicer 1t is to play here
than it is in regular gambling
house." young Mcclure remarked:
"How long will you Let US play here?"
1.-The present arrangements shall be
permanent if you are pleased"
"Oh, we are delighted" one OF the
boys exclaimed. You are such good
man, judge
Don't speak OF It," the Judge on
swered. ....-...
"Oh, I must" tho boy persisted.
you are giving us all the fun we
could get anywhere"
After supper the game was resumed.
Just before day young Mcclure re-
marked that it was about time to go to
bed.
"All right" said the judge.
"We'll play again tomorrow night"
the boys declared.
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Tho next night the boys met again.
The Judge took his place. Young Nc
Clure approaching his father. said:
Let me have ten dollars OF my
money"
"0f your money!" ,1
Yes"
~ haven't any Of your money"
"Oh, that money of mine YOU won
last night"
"Yes. but the money won last
night is mine"
What" the boy exclaimed, ''ain't
you going to give it back to mop"
mo; why should if Do you think
that can afford to run gambling
house for nothingP" I
The boy began to whine. "You amt
going to take the boys money. are
your" |.
II don't take any body's money but
mine" !.
"Oh. you know what l mean. The
boys lost all their money last night.
Are you going to give II backP" u
"Gentlemen," said the judge. "ii
you have no money l shall be COM
peeled TO close the house. Goodnight"
The judge had won nearly two hum !
bred dollars, money which the boys
had been saving up for years. He did
not return cent OF his winnings, and
he did not have nccasinn To rennen the |