The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-02-20
He Doesn't Play Poker.

BoERSE, Tex, Feb. 14.-There is
young man named Victor Roy living
six miles east of this place who is
destined to become famous as mind
reader. In fact, his reputation al
ready extends over the big State Of
Texas. He is native of Ohio, born
in 1872, but was brought to Texas by
his parents when an infant, and has
since lived with them on farm. He
is more than fairly we'll educated, but
has never attended school. His edu-
cation has been gained from his mother
and by diligence in study.
Young Roy says that as soon as he
looks into ones face for a minute OF
more the person $ whole character and
antecedents loom up plain to his
mind.
One of the most striking instances
of his power was shown several years
ago in this way. A member of large
mercantile firm in Galveston, employ
ing 100 or more clerks: was enjoying
hunt near Boerne, and hearing Of
the boys phenomenal gifts: went to
see him. Without introducing him
self to Roy he asked him to tell him
what kind of man he was, his bust
ness, etc. Roy did SO, even telling
him the duties he performed in his
store, wherever that was, as he didn't
know the merchant was from Calves
ton. For long time this same firm
knew that they were being systemati-
cally robbed by one or more Of their
clerks, but they could not detect the
guilty parties. They finally concluded
to send for Roy, and, a perfect strang-
er, he arrived at the store, walked
through it, made one or two minor
purchases Of those he suspected and
walked out. Returning to the firms
Office he told them that the thefts
were being committed by young lady
and young man, and pointed them
out. The firm was aghast with aston
;cbmant and q member exclaimed:
"Why, young man, you don't know
what you are talking about. That
young lady is the soul Of honor; she
is the niece of one of our trusted
clerks. And the young man! Why,
he is the embodiment of rectitude.
He was brought up in this store; we
would risk all we have with him. No,
indeed; you may be frst-class mind
reader sometimes, but this time you
are mistaken"
"Well," said Roy, II was never
more correct in my life, and as these
clerks are such favorites with you,
you wouldn't mind giving them a
month vacation and at the end Of
that time you can see whether any
thing is stolen, and investigate and
see that I have not wrongfully accus-
ed then"
The firm was tired of the stealing,
and awhile after that they concluded
to give both the young woman and
man a months vacation. They also
commenced to investigate. They
missed no money or goods that month,
and during the time found that the
young lady, who was working for
small salary, was supporting her
mother and two sisters, all living in
fine style, and she had a bank account
of 81 800. The young man was found
to be high roller, and one of the
most reckless card players.
Roy received fine gold watch Tor
his discovery. The firm furnishes
him in season all the fashionable
clothes he wishes, and every spring
he goes down to Galveston and takes
mental inventory Of the clerks in
that house.
As handwriting expert he has
never made mistake, and has proved
it in number of important cases.
He has been frequently sent for to
testify as expert in such cases at San
Antonia, Dallas, Galveston, and other
places where there was a great deal
involved in written documents.
He has been tested time and again
in games of poker, and never loses.
Many noted gamblers have called on
him, and invariably put him to the
test in games of poker. He eyes each
player closely as they pick up their
cards, and often before the betting
begins he will call out to the man who
has flush, straight, thrces or a full,
and tell him to take the chips, as he
has the best hand, and he never makes
mistake in doing so. a wealthy
gambler from Denver offered him So
900 year and expenses to travel over
the country and play for him. But
Roy refused, saying that for him to
play poker would be nothing less than
robbery of his victims.
A Dcs Moincs woman who has
been troubled with frequent colds,
concluded to try an old remedy in a