Sapulpa Evening Light (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 248, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 16, 1911 Page: 1 of 4
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A TIGHTWAD IS A PERSON WHO WORRIES OVER WHAT
BECOMES OF THE MONEY HE HAS ALREADY SPENT
VOLUME IV.
SAPULPA EVENING LIGHT
Altemoon Edition
SAPULPA OKLAHOMA SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 16, 1911
Foui Pages.
No. 248
OF 1 W. C. T.«.
A Banner Session at Hounds and Successful
Results, Meeting Good One
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Every Commercial Body in Sapuipa Against the Franchise Which Temperance Cause is Gaining Strength and the
“Bleeding Like a Stuck Hog” Says Dispatch,
“Morris Loses to Flynn”
No Need of a Special Election Whenever All the People Are
Against the Much Talked of Proposition.
Carl Morris Shows Endurance and Gameness,
Wires Elks that He Will Win Next
Battle Sure; Still in Ring
< By Special Wire from New York
Morning Telegraph.)
New York City, Sept. 15.—Madison
with A1 Kuutmau and Flynn accepted
at once. Carl Morris also talks of
challenging Flynn to a return engage-
Square Garden looked deserted when ment, bat when told of it the Fight-
the bell rang, for the big fight be-
tween Carl .Morris of Oklahoma and
Jim Flynn of Pueblo. There were a
few dozen over five thousand people
and this crowd scattered in a building j
400 feet wide and 800 deep made only
a very sparse showing. This slim at-
ing Fireman only laughed and said,
"Ain't Carl had enough? Why there
isn t a club who would put up a purse
for such a go.”
The fight by rounds:
Round 1—At the call of time, Morris
sprang to the cenier of the ring, led
tendance was due to the fact ihat no! for face but did not connect; he fol-
interest was taken in the fight and
when at the last moment the promot-
ers raised the price of seals, the public
naturally remained away. There waa
also some talk of the fight being
"fixed" and the reported frame up
kept the real fight fans from attend-
ing. This frame up talk was occas-
ioned by the fact that Flynn did not
train faithfully for the fight and was
seen having a good time on the Great
White Way several days prior to the
event.
All these events led up to the small-
est house of the season and the most
liberal estimate only allows the gate
to go to about $30,000. When it Is
considered that It costs about $10,000
to open the Garden for such an event,
it leaves less than $20,000 to be di-
vided between the promoters, manag-
ers and fighters. If Flynn received
his anticipated $6000, he did mighty
well, but wise sports believe he got
far less than this amount for his work.
_ At 10:46 the men entered the ring,
Morris showing up first and taking
his choice of corners. He was second-
ed by Con Riley and Joe Jeannette.
Flynn immediately followed, seconded
lowed up with a right to theb ody and
Flynn sent in a hard hook in return.
Carl then rushed and drove Flynn to
the ropes, but Flynn came hard with
lefts and rights to head and body.
There were frequent clinches, Morris
laying heavily on Flynn, but the fire-
man fought good at close quarters
aud drew first blood from Morris'
mouth. Morris only landed three blows
in entire round. Easy for Flynn.
Hound 2.—The men went to close
quarters at once and Flynn went at
Morris wiith blciws to body and neck.
Morris retaliated with two hard ones,
but did no damage. Flynn swung his
right wildly and slipped to the floor,
following this up by repeating the
same attempt and Tailing again.
Carl closed In on him and they fought
viciously. The fireman kept his left
continually in Carl’s face and closed
Morris' right eye. Easy for Flynn.
Round 3.—This round looked good
for the Morris end, as he rushed to
work at once and landed four blows
without a return. Then Flynn waited
and catching Morris coming in planted
a quick left and right to the body and
a snappy one on the jaw and Morris
Would Make the Magic City a Suburb of Tulsa Town, and
As a Whole Every Tax-Payer Oposes it.
Greaj local imprest has been occa-,
sioned by the petition presented to our'
city authorities to hold an election in [
order to have the people vote on the I
application of a franchise for the
Tulsa 1'nion Traction company, which
proposes to operate an interurban be-
tween this eity aud the town across
the line.
Nearly every business man inter-
viewed is strongly against the appli-
cation and there is no doubt of it be-
ing defeated if ever presented to the
people.
The city commissioners ought to
listen to the voice of the public as
expressed through the interviews
by Abe Attell and Danny Goodwin, the | sank to his knees. He came, back,
jockey. Referee Charley White gave
positive instructions to both men and
was listened to attentively by Morris,
while Flynn gazed around apparently
more interested in some friends close
to the ring. Morris' weight was given
as 235 and Flynn's as 175. Walt Stone,
the former manager of Morris, was
very much in evidence, and basked in
the limelight of the curious who want-
ed to see the discoverer of the Okla-
homa white hope and who was wise
enough to get $25,000 for his contract
with his protege.
Among the spectators were Pat
Powers, president of ihe New England
Baseball league. Tom O'Rourke, the
leading sporting man of America, Har-
ry Pollock, Frank Ufer of Tulsa, Sen-
tor Tim Sullivan, the Tammy leader,
Senator FrawUey, the author of the
present boxing law, A1 Kaufman,
Clarence Johnson of the Kansas City
Star, Bob Edgren of the New York
World, Charley Harvey, manager of
Owen Moran, Tom Sharkey, Jim Cor-
bett. George Evans, the Honey Boy
Minstrel, and Wm. A. Brady, formerly
manager of Jeffries. At one period of
the fight Senator Frawley became so
aroused' that h« called upon the police
to stop the slaughter, but no one seem-
ed to listen to his pleadings, the old
timers all favoring Flynn and desirous
of seeing him batter down the hulk
of flesh that outweighed him 60
pounds or more and who had nearly
a foot longer reach and 8 inches in
height the advantage. As in all cases
the sympathy seemed to be with the
smaller man and upon the conclusion
of the contest Flynn was passed out
with cheers and Morris retired van-
quished and pitied for his miserable
showing.
It was the bloodiest fight ever wit-
nessed in this city and at its con-
clusion Referee White declared that
Morris was the worst beaten man he
had ever seen. Manager Billy Roche
challenged the winner to return match
however, gamely, and sent three
punches to the head. Flynn kept
working hard with both hands, but
Morris seemed to have the power. Mor-
ris forced Flynn to the rope* as the
gong sounded. This was Morris'
round.
Round 4.—Easily recuperating.
Flynn got quickly to work and at
close fighting kept planting his both
hands into Morris' body. Morris laid
on the smaller man and Flynn opened
a gash over Morris' right optic with
a left uppercut. Morris continually
kept using his weight to tire Flynn and
had to be cautioned several times by
the referee. Flynn received Morris'
head in a clinch and bled at the mouth,
but Morris' face was frightfully bat-
tered and he bled copiously. It was
Flynn's round.
Round 5.—The Oklahoman braced
up and put four lefts and rights to
body, but the game fireman hooked
his right to the body and planted a
straight left in Morris face, causing
blood to flow again. Flynn followed
this up with two straight lefts to the
nose. Morris clinching and putting
weight on. Flynn lay close and by
forcing the fight drove Morris back
with lefts and rights to face and neck.
Morris was bleeding like a stuck hog.
It was Flynn's round.
Round 6.—Flynn rushed at Morris
and kept forcing the game. He landed
several good lefts but just missed a
"sleep producer" for the jaw. Mor-
ris woke up and then planted several
short arm puncheg on head and body.
Flynn seemed willing to take a punch
in order to get close and then opened
up a volley of blows, but got a hard
left hook in return. Both of Morris’
eyes were now closing and it looked
likp a quick finish. Flynn’s round
Round 7—The men carpe together
at once and it seemed as if Morris’
seconds ordered him to fight close, for
he connected with Flynn at once. The I
Colorado demon seemed to be willing]
given by some of our prominent citi-
zens. Our people as a whole are op-
posed to being hooked on to Tulsa and |
the cities of I.aHarpe, Kan., and Ga-
lena, Kan., Carnegie and Liberty, Pa.,
are all quoted as deplorable examples
to go by, Sapuipa does not want to
follow suit.
C. A. Vaughn, the popular attorney.
Have just returned from the east
and the proposition is new to me, but
without any consideration 1 don't be-
lieve it will be a good thing for the
city to grant the franchise, said Max
Meyer, the clothier, and furnisher.
"I lived in Galena. Kan., and the
harm that resulted when connected by
Here are some of the opinions put- trolley with Joplin will be duplicated
*lv e-Y • llurzi If i»a V... id. . .
licly expressed:
Granting this franchise will be the
death Wow to the city and 1 am dead
set against it, said C. M. Noble, form-
erly of Noble ti Weidner.
Have not given the matter much
much thought, but on the spur of the
moment 1 am not in favor of it. said
here if we ever have this franchise
granted," Baid Mrs. R. D. White of
South Poplar street.
While it will taka some trade from
the local merchants and it will be a
great factor in developing the country
but I am not in favor of It at this
time, said J. F. Bell
Indications are Pointing to the
Defeat of Resubmission
COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO ALLOW
PETTIOX TO GO TO PEOPLE
FOR DISPOSAL.
NILLES IG!INSI_ PROPOSITION
Charter Compels City Authorities to
Hold Election.
At the regular session of the city
commissioners yesterday the petition
of the Union Traction company of
Tulsa was presented by Attorney Lytle
and given careful consideration by *he
city authorities The law was strong-
ly in favor of having rhe matter piac-|
ed for the people, as the charter dis-i
tlnctly specifies that these matters
"shall," etc., and there no alternative.1
Commissioner Hilles was strenuous
in his opposition to the measure and
stated that he did uot believe that the
line would result in. any good to this
city. Having lived in lola, Mr. Hilles
knows from exiierlence that lola
drained the sap out of Gas City and
I.eHarpe when these two towns were
connected with lola.
When pressed for his vote, Mr.
Hilles. after being shown the law.
voted “aye," but said so under pro-
test. Titus the matter Is to go to
the people and it will be safe with
them and the result is positive In
Aav'ar of ad irect refusal to become a
feeder or tributary to Tulsa by being
connected through the Union Trolley
company.
nuMiS;
JD1EE FIRES
Three young Indians were up befer-
his honor, Police Judge Smith, 'hi*
morning to answer to the charge of
Wing tanked up a little too much.
They answered and the answer cos'
them the regular fine for such an of-
fense.
Judge D. A. McDougal returned yes
terday evening from a trip of sev-
eral weeks through the east. On leav-
ing Sapuipa Judge McDougai went
first to Boston to attend a meeting of
eminent members of the bar, he being
a representative from Oklahoma, ap-
pointed by Governor Cruce. On leav-
ing Boston he went to Washington. D.
C., where he spent several days. From
there he went to other cities in the
east and a few days ago Joined Mrs
McDougal at Eureka Springs, Ark
Mrs. McDougal and the children will
return to Sapuipa in a few days.
Some of the judge’s friends have
been reporting the last few days that
he would remain in the east until
after the Morris-Fl.vnn fight, but he
appeared and stop|>ed this talk.
to mix and took a lot of grueling in ris kept clinching and appeared grog- and this hampers his footwork,
order to get in his favorite hooks, gy. Flynn kept putting in lefts and With both his eyes nearly closed, he
Both men were now covered with rights to neck and ribs without a re- *how«d wonderful endurance, aud kept
blood from Morris’ face and the sight turn. Morris kept hanging on, using "ghtinK on *amelv Th« contest lias
h... »■mm m, i.or-
that Senatoi Frawley asked the police ing in, hooking his blows and they Morris’ composition. He mav not be
to stop Flynn from pummeling Morris were in a tangle at the bell. constituted for an ideal fighting ma-
any further. Both men were weak at The popular. verdict was far and chine, but while the spirit is willing
the finish and went to their chairs away with the man from Pueblo and it and the ability weak, yet Morris pos-
tired. It was easy for the fireman. seemed to all Flynn won handily. Mor- sesses a good, stout heart.
Round 8. They still continued to ris was badly used up and his face Local sports were interested in the
light in clinches and this suited the was battered- He went to his dress- battle and the Western Union office
Pueblo man, for he carried big guns ing room unnoticed. Flynn was cheer- was crowded until a late hour. By
with his powerful hooks. Flynn al- ed vociferously when he left the ring special arrangements the Elks se-
ways had the better of the exchanges, and showed only a slight bump over cured the news through The Light
but towards the close Morris put on his left eye as the result of his en- ; correspondent in New York and was
his weight again and forced Flynn to erounter. Considering the vast differ-, the first authentic report in this city,
the ropes only to receive a terrific left ence in size, weight and reach Flynn The Light did not advertise tin* re-
which shook Morris up. Morris then j fought a wonderfully scientific battle.! turns of the fight because from past
sent right and left to body and at the There is no gamer man in the ring to- experience it has proven unwise to
sound of the gong had Flynn straight- day and close judges predict he can depend upon the aeuracy of long tele-
ened out of his crouch. This was an- defeat Jack Johnson. Morris proved j grams from far distant points. The
other round In favor of Flynn. a game fighter, but he has a lot to first authentic bona fide returns came
Round 9. Both men commenced to! learn atcut the lighting game. His in at 11:20 p. m. and were given to
swing, but none landed- Both men j courage is unquestioned, for at his the Central Drug Store and Metropol-
seemed tired. Morris came in with a; seconds’ orders he kept fighting at Ran Pool Hall at that time by The
right and Flynn sent his producing dose range when he would have fared Light. Other returns were made to-
left to face, causing blood to flow much better by standing off. A man day but old time operators like Tom
again. Both men were at It hammer | not so game would not have mixed i Cronin and T. A. Wilson were present
and tongs at the tap of the bell ami; with this dangerous red-headed fighter and heard the first reports come in
shade was in favor of Flynn. I from Colorado. The Following message was sent to
Round 10. The men shook hands Wise men in the game say, though, the local lodge of Elks after the fight
and danced away quickly. Flynn i that as a possible “White Hope” Mor-I last night:
NEW YORK, N. Y..
Sept. 15, 1911.
’’’lie county convention of the Wo-
mans Temperance Union held at
•Mounds on Thursday, the 14lh ins;.,
was probably the most successful c n-
vention this organization has yet hah.
The attendance was good, and the In-
terest general and sincere. The vari-
ous local unions of the county Lad
"-tie more sa'isfuctory work, and tne
business of the convention was more
s)Hematic and methodical. Mrs E
Norton White, the county secretary,
devoted considerable time and a'H’it
tion to the press and gave o it the fol-
lowing accurate report.
The special Interest of the conve .-
tlon centered In the two adlresseg ad-
vertised on the conspicuous subjects
of “Resubtuiulon,” and "Law Enforce-
ment.” The afternoon session was
opened ..with the W. C. T. U. round
table, presided over by the state or-
ganizer,* Mrs. At-bie Hillerman. This
was a vivacious, terse period, arousing
the dormant energies of the individual
unions. Prof. Llnscheid. the noted ad-
vocate of scientific temperance In-
struction, succeeded Mrs. Hillerman in
a dignified exposition of the value of
scientific Instruction In our public
schools, and a brief explanation of
methods in teaching tame. That the
temperance world is greatly indebted
•O ^Is one system of temperance con-
trol through the powerful medium of
our children, was well emphasized' by
Prof. I.inscheid, and the convention
made a note of the necessity of de-
veloping this department of work.
Mr. W. G. Fairchild, the talented
Sapuipa aitorney, addressed the con-
vention, speaking on Resubmission.
Mr. Fairchild deserved a crowded
house composed1 of men. Mr. Fairchild
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is a clear, logical, convincing speaker.
He believes in temperance, because he
lias the best reasons as a basis of
conclusions. Intemperance is harmful
to man, woman and emld; It la harm-
ful to town and cities; It la rulnou*
to states, and reduces nations to beg-
gary. We have a good prohibitory
law on our statute books; the people
of Oklahoma themselves do not want
intemperance, and law enforcement
ran he effectual, if we demand it. Mr.
Fairchild greatly interested hie hear-
ers, and many expressed a desire to
hear him again in one of his spirited
deliveries.
Judge McDougat, widely announced
for the night session, was detained,
and Mrs. Hillerman occupied the hour.
Law enforcement is before every citi-
zen. There are two pertinent compa-
nies; those who clamor for enforce-
ment of the law, and those who cli
for law breaking. Mrs. Hillerman is
a ready speaker, and exceedingly cau-
tious and exact In her statements, thus
making effectual any statement she
may offer foy consideration. The
speaker presented facts for the en-
lightenment of her audience, and ea«-
’ fly carried her listeners with her. If
the liquor Interests deem It advisable
to pursue prohibition to her overthrow
they will assuredly find something
with which to combat. There is need
for a re-submission of an undisputed
possession; there is evident need of
law enforcement, and It rents with ua
to secure right measures.
Mrs. Htllerman’s address concluded
the convention program, helping tho
adjournment to assume the energetic
attitude of a continuation of temper-
ance affairs.
m
ike Hutton, jr.. who was arrested
yesterday for riding the blind of a
passenger train, is being held iu the
county jail for lack of furnishing bond
for his appearance In the county court.
Bond in the sum of $500 was required.
seemed unhurt while Moris' face was \ rig will never rank as a success. He
puffed and lips swollen, into a clinch has not the fighting head nor the pug-
and an exchange of heavy body blows
Flynn sending right to Morris’ jaw
Flynn kept forcing matters. landing
two left uppers without a return. Mor-
nacious jaw. His eye is kindly and B. P. O. E , SAPULPA. OKLA.:
bis great strength is misplaced He TEN ROUNDS TONIGHT. WILL
has the flat hips of a man who has WHIP HIM SURE NEXT BATTLE,
been occupied in sedantary positions FEELING FINE. CARL
DUSKY DAMSELS
DANGEROUS DEFENSE
A dusky damsel, Josie Sterling by
name, wag arrested for flatting. Her
c'tense was that she was Juvt trying to
keep another ‘niggah” from cutting
her with a hig jack knife. Josie was
fined $5 and costs.
Another fighting case was set for
this morning, but the pugilists ha I
not appeared at the appointed time
WHITE WOMAN WHO
KILLED NEGRO ACQUITTED
Quitman. Miss., Sept. 16—Mrs. R.
Neely, white woman, who killed a ne-
gro man at her home near Langsdale.'
Miss , several days ago, was acquitted j
last night by a Jury that was out 151
minu'eB after the evidence was heard.
ILL PRIZE FIGHT
TNLKISTHEGO
“Nothing doing but prize fight talk,”
Is the way Justice of the Peace W. E.
Root answered the query of The Light
reporter when asked for news this
morning. Judge Root said everyone
vnho wanted to discuss the Morris-
Fl.vnn fight had headed straight for
his court room and there fought the
battle all over again. This seemed to
be true all the way around, for it was
almost impossible to pick up anything
else, as all other subjects seemed to
be sidetracked.
REW milieu
PIPED FDD SIPD1PI
The machinery for the new weekly
Republican paper to be published by
Emery Jennings and Clyde Robinson
has been purchased and ig expected to
arrive here in a few- days. These gen-
tlemen have leased a room in the
Waggoner building, on Water street,
from which the paper will be issued.
The boys expect to get out a good
weekly and will cater more especla’ly
to the people of Creek county outside
the city of Sapuipa. They expect to
get ou: the first issue within a few
w“ekr or just as soon as the machin-
ery can be Installed after its arrival.
1 sq.nfai Suuq spe tat* )q3n
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