A gambler will use a set of signs made with a cigar, pipe or toothpick
to show his partner what he holds in his hand. The signs are as
follows: The cigar, pipe or toothpick placed in the left side of the
mouth signifies a pair. On the right side two pair; in the center of
the month means threes. To signify that a straight is held the cigar
is moved up and down with the fore finger. Working in the same manner
with the first and second finger denotes a flush. With the third
finger denotes a full house. With fourth finger means four of a kind.
To show the size of the hand the fingers are placed on the cigar,
pipe or toothpick in the following manner: Suppose a pair of aces are
held, the cigar is placed in the left hand corner of the mouth and
touched with the first finger of the right hand. Aces up or three aces
can be shown in the same way. The first finger denoting aces, the
second kings, the third queens and the fourth jacks.