The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-13

he was made to understand the different
strsng 9Th of such hands rs one pair, tw
pairs, three of a kind, full hand, and fo'
Of a kind. When this had been minutel
explained, the proprietor, who had tn
cards, picked out hand containing sc
quence of diamonds, the highest card il
which we're nine, and remarked:
"Now, here's the highest hand in th'
deck. 1t is what's called straight flush
and tho only thing that will beat it would
be another just like it headed by higher
card. It's safe, as general thing to lay
a good wager on three aces, and when you
have four of kind, it il almost sinch
you take tho pot. Well plsy hand or
two just for fun to show vou how it goes,
aud then you can play it as we'll as any
one. Here We co." and he dealt the cards.
Nj. Wilson picked up his cards and the
game proceeded. he seemed to have
grasped it's principals. though he required
seme instruction as to the discard and
draw. The deal was repeated "just for
fun" several times, aud then the game be-
gan in earnest.
CFor the first few hands Mr.. Wilson
played cautiously, winning as much az he
lost. Then a proposition was made to
raise the ante and play a no-limit game.
Again Mr.. Wilson objected, and again his
objections were argued away. The wolves
we're impatient for their victim.
Another hand was dealt. resulting in
the winning by Mr.. Wilson of neat sum
ON three queens, whersat he was greatly
pleased. He was warmly complimented
on his "nerve" and was assured that he
would be, with little practice "hard
man to go against" and this seemed to
elate him more than his winnings.
The next hand he again won, and then
in quiet way, the signal went around the
table that the foollng must stop, and ne
be finished as soon as convenient. Even
the spider tires of toying with its prey
af:er time.
It was Mr.. Wilson's deal, and he shut
fed and gave out the cards ia his awk-
ward fashion. Every man in the game
came in. Tie player st the left drew two
cards, the next man oue while the third
himself as satisfied with his
holding. Wilson picked up his own cards
took out two and laid them on tho table,
picked them up again and then threw
away all of his hand and drew five more.
The betting started off at a lively rate
and no one showed. any disposition to
call. The chips in front of the players
sought The center of the;table, and then
bills of various denominations followed.
Mr.. Wilson promptly ''sav" all the raises
and elevated them at every opportunity.
A different expression had come .over hi.
countenance, but the players were too in.
tent on the game to notice it. One OF the
men went broke and pulled out of the
game. Another followed suit aad only
the proprietor and Mr.. Wilson were left.
Both were equally game. The proprietor
was we'll stocked with coin, but Mr.. Will
son seemed to have money all over him.
The end came at last, when the proprie-
tor had laid down his last dollar, dia-
mond ring and PIN and gold watch. ,,s:s r:s
II call you' he said. What have you
got?"
"Nothing but nine spot high" was
the reply. .......
"And you bet all that money on a nine
spoti Well, you are about the easiest
sver, Did you think I was bluhhng?
Well, my unsophisticated friend. was
not. 1 don't risk that amount of dough
on bluff. You gave me two aces on the
20 in, and when 1 drew two cards fonnd
they were both aces, elso. Two and two.
make four, aud hero they are. take the
stuff," and he reached out for the p.lo.
Hold ON just moment" replied Mr..
Wileon. brushing his arm away. II thin
I forgot to mention that the other cards
IN the my hand are eight, seven. six. five
and they are all diamonds. Just the very
hand you told ME couldn't be beat. re-
membsred II. you sse. Funny thing.
wasn't ,t?" and he swept the money and
diamonds TO his eide of thetable.
For moment the proprietor was par
alyzed. Then he roared out:
"Damned If I'll be swindled in this way.
You sneak into my house with a friend of
mine and put up job on all OF us.
want you to understand that sort OF
thing don't go here. Bets are of. You
can have ysur money and I'll have mine"
There was glitter in Mr.. Wilson's eves
and new ring in his voice. II don't
know az I'm any more of a sneak than
tho man Who thinks he has got green
horn and tries to aeese him. If your
friend the capper has made mistake,
you should blame him. Hes good fel.
low, but he lacks fnssse. Hie work is
very ooarse. A. for tho stakes, ahall
claim them, and I am in position to
make my claim good. I don't 60 around
the country for my robust health
exactly, and therefore am consequently
prepared for jus: snch little emergencies
% tho present ono. Touch dollar OF
that money, or make an effort to DO 90.