The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-28
CRIMMlNS LUCK.
A Speculation Won, but
Not Realized.
The Reason Why Curley, the Tailor,
Is Being Sued by the DethrOned
Political Ruler.

Phil Crimmius. the dethroned politician.
cherishes very bitter resentment against
his ouondam friend. John II. Curley, the
Market-street tailor. capitalist and politi-
clan. AS mild expression Of his senti-
ments Crimmins attached Curley's resi-
dence property at the corner of Fillmore
and Pacific streets and commenced suit for
$500. money loaned to the defendant.
Beneath the action is a substratum story
of rolicking gayety which Crimmins'
friends are telling at his expense. The
narration of the tale makes the usually
willy Phil feel very tired, for it represents
him in the light of lamb f1eeced by the
blthesome tailor.
The story goes that on Saturday evening
Crimmns and Curley, promenadng in op-
posite directions on Market street. met
and saluted in the usual manner of tw o
politicians who understood each other.
AS thew leaned against the bar In the most
convenient saloon Curley confded to his
friend his programme for the evening. 1t
comprised magnificent Publication, and
he concluded by inviting Crimmins to par
ticpate.
But Phil replied that he was not in
training for quite such rapid gait, and
he decided TO go home, instead OF joining
the Curley celebration. After expressing
his regret that Crimmins declined 10 ne
ioyful Curley said that his expenses for
the evening would be an uncertain guam.
THY and would Phil lend him $500 until
Monday.
Cheerfully complying with the request
Crimmlns passed over hve DIS. each OF
the denomination of 500. The loan was
sealed by further refreshments and then
Curley proposed 10 throw dice for S..
This suited the other ara they "shook"
several times, with varying fortune.
Then the pair agreed to increase the
stakes to $40, afterward 10 $50 then TO
$50. Neither secured any decided advan-
tage and then 500 was wagered by each
man on the turn OF the dice: Curley won
this money and also the next stake, which
was for $500 side. Crimmins grew res
tive.
proposed.
Phil placed his $500 on the bar. Curley
took the dicebox prepared to throw.
"Come up with your $500, John. you are
shy" said Crimmins.
"Aint good for it?" demanded Curley
IN an aggrieved tone.
"Oh, yes, certainly" was the hasty re-
ply, and the 0ice were thrown. CrimminS
won.
THAT makes $500 owe you, Phil. I'll
call around on Monday" said Curley.
you see thisilittle iauDt of mine is not
defined very fine and | may need the
money" and he showed his friend $3.50 in
gold. besides the $500 in bills loaned him
by Crimmns.
They parted amicably after another
drink, and Curley was driven off in a
coupe.
When Monday arrived Curley did not
make his promised CALL so Crimmns ex-
pected his friend and his debt-money on
Tuesday. Still Curley failed to appear. SO
on Wednesday Crimmins started out to see
what had become of his friend. He found
the tailor in his store.
Are you ready to straighten up our lit
tie account. John?' he asked.
what little account. old man?"
"Why, that $500 you borrowed on Satur-
day evening and the $500 you lost shaking
dice" explained Crlmmlns in some sur
prise.
"Why. you're dreaming. Phil. I didn't
see YOU on Saturday. l was on a bit of a
racket, and when l woke up on Sunday
morning l had only one silver dollar in nv
pocket. / must have been robbed Of
$1,000"
you wasn't robbed of your gold watch
and diamond studs, was you?" INQUIRED
Crimmins, with fine sarcasm.
mo. but they held me up for my
money!"
Curey conld not explain where or bv
whom he had been robbed. He decline ed
Crimmins' timely suggestion to report the
matter to the police.
"Wel, can you give me that money.
John ?" asked Crimmins rather emphatic
ally.
II can't remem Der any such occurrence
or any debt, so, Of course, won't paw YOU.
Phil; it wouldn't be reasona ble."
''Bv Joye, then. John. I'm going to sue
vou." said Crimmins warmly.
'.Sue and be bowed" was the defiant
reply go to thunder with your DEBT and
your suit"
Crimmius was as good as his word and
has commenced action for The $500 loan.
To his great disgust he found thaths could
not recover the $500 won with the dice.
That is the reason he Is wounded in spiait
and resenis any allnsion to the story.
II wouldn't care II Curiey had beat me
shaking and had paid him the money!"
he explained to a friend, but it's pretty
tough to win and then be doae up for the
coin. It's just my luck.