The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-13

There will be soon brought into court a
novel suit for trial
1t will be for the possession OF watch
and there are couple OF energetic claim
ants for IL.
The story runneth thus: Some time ago
a young man concluded no would 90 into
one OF the watch cubs then being organ
lied in the city. He paid in 81 or 50, when
one fine night his lucky star shone forth
and he drew tho coveted thermometer.
He rejoiced in his good fortune and next
morning the proprietor told him blandly
that, OF course, he could get the watch,
but in order TO secure tho house against
loss through the delinquency Of some one
irresponsible, they had adopted rule re-
curing those who drew their tickers be-
fore final payments wero made, TO give
good and ample security for the full and
faithful payment OF the same according
TO printed conditions. This set the Young
man back but he bethought him OF a
friend. This friend IN one OF the judicial
officers OF the law, and in the fullness OF his
heart, he went the young mans security
The young man put on his watch and
marched gayly down the street, stopping
every lew yards 10 see what time it was
lie felt proud and, OF course grateful 10
his friend, the judicial, II not judicous
Justice. Ho concluded TO celebrate the
event by the quafling OF joram or two,
and soon was feeling gay. He felt lucky,
too. lie had about Sl5 in money in his
inside pocket, and he thought that PERTAINS
while in such excellent luck he could
make q scratch" and win enough 10 pay
Tor his watch outright and thus relieve his
friend. lilo studied awhile, thon walked
into leading poker-room. lie did not
feel quito certain OF himself nj first. 30 he
looked on awhile. He put hand on each
hip and, with arms akimbo, watched in.
tently the game. Soon lac saw how IL was
going and concluded he had "cinch" 10
win. There was one man in particular he
could beat-one man who would lay down
his hand every time II the others would
"raiso" the bet.
"Gimme Sl5 worth OF checks" said he,
sitting down. They were furnished him
lilo played ON awhile and was very
lucky. lilo won sl4 on the first hand and
twice that In jackpot soon after. lie 70.
gretted that he had not dropped on to the
snap before and become rich. Finally he
got big hand and bet light for fear OF
running every one out The scary man
whom he had noticed as being 80 easily
beaten came In and raised the bet ever NO
little. The smart young man raised him
back and tho timid man aaid "rll tap
you,' showing up roll OF bills. The
smart young man could not get his money
down in time. lie showed IL over in a
heap and counted Il aiterward. When the
hands were exposed tho timid man had
the more potent and took in the money.
The smart young man unused. lie
thought lac was the best player, but that
mere accident had given his opponent tho
best hand. lilo thought Of going down
stairs 10 borrow another sum, but ID WIS
late and he concluded that be could find
no one who had the money. But pshaw
What was be thinking about? Didn't Inc
have a walch-a gold waichl lie took the
auriierous ticker TO tho game keeper aud
deposited II rs security for so. With this
sum he endeavorcd 10 win back all he had
lost and especially 10 put a crimp in The
timid max Hc returned 10 the game and
won several dollars. Finally lao lust fell II
In his bones that his was tho winning
hand aud bet every cent lao had ON IL
The timid man happened TO hold a stronger
hand once moro and took tho money.
leaving the smart young man pennies,
aud watchlcss. lie could not continue his
payments and his security IL held for the
sum.
Ills security found out where tho watch
was aud demanded Il.
The gambler urged with technical skill
and ability "rho watch is mine. lie can
redeem il and Il will DO his. did not
win II. ! had no interest In the game be-
yond the rake of. / sat by and looked
out for iulls, ilushos and jackpois, and |
did not win tho fellows watch. lilo
soaked II with me and has never redeemed
1t. ] moan 10 keep Il until he does"
The judicial gentleman made reply,
You can put this In your Pipe and smoke
IL i am going TO have that watch. am
not going TO redeem Il. | will have 10
pay for Il more than It's worth, any way.
aud will lose no morn on H. Ion viii
either deliver u 10 mo or your gambling
days In this town arc numbered. III
close your house, II m doing 10 shall
have TO close every other gambling-houso
In town. Think over H."
Tho case will be tried in court. and n
the gambler wins the watch then war on
his house will be declared, and no will
have zines and lawsuits without uumber.