The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-08-31
JAY GOULD AND POKER.
How the Great Millionaire Entered 4
Game as a Jay and Taught A Reek-
less Young Man a Lesson.

Jay Gould. rarely played poker.
His horror Of all games of chance
was proverbial About fifteen years
ago he happened 20 be in a Chicago
hotel, where a merry party was play
ing. One of the party was a bright
looking young fellow about twenty
eight years old, who was plunging
recklessly. Fortune seemed to for
sake her usual habits on this occa
sion and showered her favors on her
tempter with a lavish hand. All
drank freely
Pot after pot was raked in by the
young man, amid the hilarious
shouts of his companions, who were
evidently there for good time and
lost ehesrfully.
Mr. Gould looked on. but offered
no comments until one of the party
said he must go; then they all turn
ed round and asked the millionaire
to take a hand Not one of them
knew who he was. He quietly re-
fused. The game continued, and as
fresh supplies Of wine flushed the
players faces they grew more reck
less and made the game without linn
it. Finally the plnnger staggered to
his feet and said to Mr.. Gould See
here, mister, just take hand or two.
Wen make it ten cent limit, if YOU
will"
Gould was stung by the sarcasm
Yes, | will play" he said, "but
you must not alter your game Ii
will be the first time l have PLAYED
poker in years, but | guess I'll soon
learn again"
The game started, and the plungel
opened the pot for 81 900. He chuck.
led as he did so, and fingered his
winnings, which amounted to $1,000
The others stayed and Mr. Gould
raised the pot $1,000,
A thousand better" shouted the
reckless one
Twenty thousand better" said
Gould, taking out q roll of 81 ,00(
bills and laying twenty on the table
The young man sank back In tho
chair, quite sobered by the shock
He pulled himself together and, fore
ing a smile to his now anxious face
he said;
Il have not that amount with me
but if you'll accept my word and
that of my friends, why, I'll see you.
"All right, replied Gould, with 8
grim ehuekle IN take your bill
The note was drown out, and the
young man laid down four kings.
No good, . said Gould, raking il
the pot -Four aces = He then left
the room
The young man was utterly ruin
ed. He said that after he met Tho
note he would not have $500 in the
world, and dare not face his wife ant
child. As he was about to leave tn,
hotel waiter stepped up to him anr
said a gentleman wished to see him
Quite bewildered by the nights
events, he was shown to Mr.. Could
room.
Young man, said Gould, Il learT
that you occupy prominent position
in the city. You have a young wifi,
at home who is devoted to you, anc
who is probably holding in her ARM
your baby boy and waiting for yol
this moment You have ruined your
self, your wife and your little one fol
half an hours pleasure, and il il
quite evident that you are not a Fl
person to own anything more th2n ,
500 What is your wife's name?"
The plunger now sobered, TOLD
him. Mr. Gould sat down, and writ
ing across the note, said: "Now, her,
is your note, made payable to you
wifes order.
As the poor fellow slowly read i
over and saw who was his benefactor
Gould continued;
"Now go home. Don't stop her,
gaping, but tell your wife l hope sh,
will take better care of this monel
than you can"
He rose and pushed the youn!
man gently from the room