The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-06-20
DRAW POKER,
Ex. President Arthmr'S Rules for the
Great American Game.

New York Sun.
A small game of poker was one
OF the favorite pastimes of Chester
A. Arthur. When collector of the
port and the leader of the New
York city republicans he gathered
about him a circle of cordial
friends. who to this day, do not
speak of the dead president save in
the tenderest tones. On leisure
evenings they met at his hospitable
home and INDUCED in their hosts
favorite amusement. Some in the
circle were mere amatuers, ard all
sorts of ludicrous blunders occurred.
This man was shy and that one
had to be told when to ante, and
others were in muddle most of
the time. The host was a pretty
good player in his way, and while
urbanity itself, he nevertheless was
disturbed by the go-as-you-please
methods of his visitors. He de-
cided to lay before the them rules
for their guidance, and so one
evening when they appeared, each
one found copy of this slip laid
on the table before him.
HOW TO PLAY POKER PRoFITABLY.
1. Don't buy but half as many
chips at the start as the other
players. The expectation is that
you will win, and if you lose it is
better that you borrow or ''owe" up.
2. Never ante up till some one
tells you to, and then say that you
have, and stick to it, which will
generally persuade some one else
to "come in" twice. This rule,
though an excellent one, must be
followed with discretion. If prac-
ticed too often it is liable to pro-
duce unpleasant feelings.
3, Toward the end of the even
ing it is always better to cove" up
your ante ''for a minute" than to
put" up, as the winner Of the pot
frequently forgets to charge up the
debt, and none of the other players
will remind him, as they may wish
to do the same thing.
4. When the credit system be-
gins to creep in, as it generally
does about the middle of the game,
you should lowe up" if possible,
and bet chiefly against those who
always put up" This is one Of
the most important rules. To win
in cash and lose on credit is the
secret of successful poker playing,
5. In dealing always ob serve
the bottom card, which you can
easily do before the cut. Then by
noticing how thick cut is made.
you can tell whether that card
goes out. This may help you in
the draw.
6. Keep sharp eye on the dis
cards. They may be of service if
your draw is not satisfactory.
7. When you are in luck
watch your opportunity. From
time to time put some Of your
checks in your pocket without be-
ing seen. This will enable YOU to
lowe" up if luck turns, and will
prevent the others from borrowing
from you.
8. When any one wants to buy
more checks and you have plenty,
get him to buy of you, if possible,
in preference to the bank. 1t ena-
bles you to conceal the amount OF
your winnings, and besides, the
bank may pot be able to pay up.
n 8. When you are ''chipping
Gut" for the drinks, ETC., put cigar
in your pocket every once in II
while. You are sure to be ahead
of the game, and they come in
very handy even when you done
smoke.
10. Never permit anything tc
make you forget for moment that
the whole object of the game is tc
save your money and secure some
body else's and let everything YOU
do, however tritling, tend to this
desirable end.
II. When the game is over, il
You are winner, deny it entirely, OF