New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-02
esPRAGUE.
A Green New Workers. Trip to Providence
What He Saw, and What He Heard
How He Lost His Money.
From the New York SUM-


From the New York Sun
A New Yorker visited Providence and
Narragansett Park during the recent races.
For the first few days after his return he
answered all questions by simply saying
"Sprague."
During a lucid interval he made the fol
lowing explanation:
/ left this city ON one of the New York
and Providence line of steamboats,. On
going through He'll Gate, | remarked to q
fellow passenger that the company provided
comfortable and substantial boats for the
Sound travellers.
1.-THE company don't own these boats now,
they have been sold to a rich Providence
man, replied my companion.
"Who is the lucky man ;"
"Sprague.'
In the morning, when within fifteen miles
of Providence / noticed beautiful villa on
the western shore of Narragansett Bay. A
fine pier ran into the water.
WHO owns that PLACED said to Provi-
dence man.
'Sprague."
just before reaching Providence beauti-
full yacht passed us. She skinned over
the water as graceful as swan.
There goes the fastest yacht in these
waters" said the Providence man.
"Who owns herr"
"Sprague."
On landing, stepped into horse car. 1t
was very light, neat and clean.
II am glad to see that there is one COM
pany in the United States that knows how
to run horse railroad, !" said to my Provl-
dence friend.
This road is not owned by a company.
All the railroads in this city are run by one
individual"
"Who is that public benefactori
"Sprague."
"On the way up town a number of large
trucks, each drawn by four black horses.
passed us. On the sides of the truck L read
the words:
"Sprague Moving Machine Company"
In the main street of the town a number
of trucks loaded with dry goods boxes
| passed us. The trucks were labeled:
"Sprague's Print Works
''Let us take n walk up Hope street." said
nv Providence friend.
Hope street was lined with aristocratic
mansions. One princely residence, with ex-
tensive grounds, dollhouse and stables,
threw them all in the shade. Of course l
inquired: ,
WHO owns this placer
"Sprague."
While driving out to Narragansett Park
we passed large factory, surrounded by
several streets of coy white houses, all
built alike.
Those houses were built by one man for
his workmen to live in"
''Who is it that cares so much for the
workingman?'
"Sprague."
Arriving at the park, my friend called
my attention to long row of substantial,
handsome stables.
Here" said he, "all horses intended to
participate in the races are kept free of
expense"
"Who does this hospitable thing!'
"Sprague."
Now step into the grand stand and
look over the finest race track and sur
roundings in the world"
WHO has done all this ;"
"Sprague."
just then the bell rang to summon the
horses for a trot. Out came Henry, Hot
| spur Elmo, and Rhode Island. They were
| all beauties. Rhode Island was the hand
soonest His skin shone like black satin.
| He was full of electricity.
"WhO owns Rhodc Island !"
"Sprague.'
| now thought had sure thing | bet
| all my money. Surely the hOrse that would
win that race would be Sprague's.
Rhode Island lost-the horse that came in
| last Was-Sprague's.