The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-06
some satisfaction in reminding them Of
their folly.
TOUR ABOUT TOWN

/ ever noticed influence 30 manifestly
misdirected as in the:case of writer Of
sporting news; no, pardon me, writer
of polo and baseball news on Provi-
dence daily. When the season, the
polo season opened, every one was pre-
pared to encourage fair sport AID good
polo. II was intended that the old
Pswtucket polo players would be treat
cd as old friends and respected for the
good they had done. The Providence
team had lsecured apparently every
thing in tho way OF players they de-
sired, and the skys indicated season
of pleasant winter sport, but alas, when
it WAS discovered that the Grays had
no "air tight, copper lined .inch" on
the game, o small cloud, at first no
larger than q mans hand appeared on
the horizon and resembling the apple
made famous by little Jimmy Jones
and his sister Sue, it grew and has kept
on growing until 1t has assumed pro-
portions somewhat remarkable con-
sidering the source. The above illus.
tration may be somewhat dim, and
will only say in explanation that the
comments made by the writer ! refer
to, have made it impossible for ref
cree or visiting player to receive fair
treatment at the hands of Providence
audience at the games in Infantry hall,
and it lie natural that the Providence
players should receive in a measure the
same treatment when abroad, not that
ii is fair that they SHOULD, but crank
on any sport is hound to get even some
way even If his efforts are misapplied.
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A good story is told about q practical
joker who does not live thousand
miles from Collyer square. Being in
mood one day recently
he wrapped five large rats which had
been caught in O trap in a neat bundle,
and calling q number of his friends to |
his place of business, the practical
joker called in boy, end giving the |
lad nickel he told him to take the
bundle to the laundry Of Chinaman
on Dexter street. 1t was a poor day
Tor business for the son of the Flowery
and his eyes frightened up
as the lad entered the laundry with the
.Oodsized bundle. OF course the lad
was given check, and he was as
gnorant of the contents Of the bundle
Is the. Chinaman himself When the
ad returned to the place of business OF
he practical joker and handed over the
,beck smile of immense dimensions
,rept over the features of all present.
Early the next morning well known
character about town called around to
see his friend, the Joker. Being OF
athletic build the Joker came to the
conclusion that he would be good
man to send back to the Chinaman's.
The visitor consented to do the errand
and departed for the laundry. His life |
was spared, as upon presenting the |
check to receive the anticipated bundle,
the Chinaman informed HIM in the
stereotyped way that the bundle was
not ready. As the end of the week
drew near it became more hazardo1s
far anyone to present the check to the
Chinaman, who has no doubt by this
time came to the conclusion that he
was the victim of joke; and the ticket
has not been redeemed.
The other night an individual walked
into the police station and said: GAS
citizen, / demand nights lodging"
This is only equalled by recent occur
renee at one OF the fire stations. The
doors Of the house were open to allow
one of the drivers out with the exercise
wagon. A man walked in, rambled
around the station, and when finally
asked for his business said: "Oh, 1 am
one of the owners and wish to take a
look around"
II can stand" said the man with the
red face, and the fierce expression who
was passenger on the Central avenue
route, after the clumsy man had left
the car at Trinity square, "having my
feet walked upon once in q while by
some clumsy galoot, but I do object to
the smell Of some Of the two fers'
brought in the cars by men who have
not sense enough, or who are too
economical to throw away half smoked
butt. They hold the cigar between
their fingers until it goes out, and it
makes me tired TO say the least"
The announcement which was made
week ago that the judges OF the Su-