The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-20
SCARED MONTE CARLO.
BLOODY THREAT MADE BY A
YANKEE.

Money Belonging to Uncle Sam Lost
etthe Gambling Table and Recovered
at the Mouth of the Cannon OF a War
ship.
From the Chicago Herald.
About fifteen years ago the American
government sent 81, QOO, 900 IN bank notes to
Europe. The final disposition Of this sum
has remained a secret, but it is thought
that the money was intended for the orient.
This btt OF information will no doubt be
news to most Americans, but a foreign ex-
change will have it that way. A United
States man-of-war was chosen to carry this
sum across the ocean, and two high Off
Gals accompanied the vessel as guardians
of the treasure. After a delightful trip
across the Atlantic the mAn-ofwar ar
rived at Marseilles, and the two officials
took their 1000, 900 TO Banqus Lyonnsis
to have the American greenbacks sx-
changed for French gold. On arriving at
the bank they were informed that on &C
count of a heavy shipment of gold they could
not let them have the entire amount until
the day after. Still. if 500, 900 francs would
do as an iustallment they might have this
sum right off.
mo, let us wait till we can get it all in q
| lump" said the Americans 1--WE will be
back tomorrow" But when they were
about to return to their ship they found a
sudden obstacle. A wind storm had sprung
up and the boats crew said they would not
| be responsible if their boat should capsize
on the return trip. The two gentlemen,
each with 5000 In his pocket, did not
want to take the risk of being swallowed by
the angry waves, AS to the sailors, it
would not be such terrible loss if they
should go to the bottom. Consequently the
| boat was sent back, while the guardians
| with their treasure remained ashore.
But what should they do to kill tinel 1t
was still early in the day and Msrsellles is
an insufferably stupid place. Like oil sea-
ports it is not attractive to any one but q
merchant or sailor,
What do you say to pleasure trip to
| Monte Carlos" suddenly exclaimed Que Of
our friends. The other thought the idea
great" With genuine yankee quickness Of
decision and action they were soon steam-
ing toward this enchanted place. OF which
they had heard so much. They arrived at
| Monaco early in the evening. "Wonderful!"
exclaimed the two Americans, carried away
with delight at the sight of such lavish lux
ury as is displayed in everything.
The superbly appointed gambling halls
excited their greatest admiration and soon
| they drifted almost unwillln2ly toward the
/ =
ct quarante" table the gold rolls in a daz-
zling stream and the two sensible and cold
blooded Americans felt as if they were hyp-
Noticed by its magic.
shall we let a few eagles 1y!" muttered
one Of them, while the other had already
pulled handful Of coins from his pocket
which be threw at random on the table
The coins fell on the red, aud rouge gagne"
red WINS, cried the croupler, With an almost
imperceptible smile the lucky American
pocketed his winnings. Now the other tried
his luck; he lost. The winnings of hts
friend were also lost but one saw how dar-
ing gamblers doubled their bets-yes. even
made them ten times larger The shrewd
Americans cav at once that this was the
only way to win or to get back what they
had lost. They exchanged a glance; they
understood each other. In place like this
you must handle large sums to get proper
tionate gains. Fortunately they had such
at their disposal The strongest wins, aud
with million to back them they would
break the bank and net a handsome fortune
| apiece.
They went to the cashier: the exchange
was quickly made. Each took 100000
francs to commence with and now hurrah
| let the battle begin. How the bank notes
| flew forward and back Victory smiled on
the Americans at first their bold play ex-
cited universal admiration, which pleased
| them immensely, while they smIllnglY
| continued. But suddenly the luck turned
the 100000 francs vanished like flash.
| Forward! try again Throw another 100, 600
in,the breachl Now the battle is regain
the lost. Nothing risked nothing gained.
| The Americans lost their cool headedness; a
| demon seemed to have seized and carried
them irresistibly onward. Soon the clock
will strike II and then the doors close!
A THIRD OF A MILLION GONE.
"OnIy the greatest risk will save US y
| whispered one to the other. They each
played the highest limit allowed, but luck
was against them-they lost.
At IL o'clock the games closed. Every
body crowded toward the doors; only this
reused the Americans from their feverish
| intoxication. OF the million intrusted to
| their care they had lost one-third.
well, what of it, We must take up the
fight tomorrow morning. The devil HIM
self cannot be in league with this -
bank, said one.
Early NOR ing the next day found the
two Americans again at the gambling
table, and to make the story short. before
the day was over they had been fleeced of
every cent. The money belonging to the
United States government had found its
woy t. the Golfer Of this gambling he'll.
With scarcely money enough to pay their
fare the two rash and unfortunate officials
found their way to Marseiles in q suicidal
frame of mind. The storm, this indirect