Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-08
COMMENT
ABANDON THE PRIZE FIGHT.
w. c. Black, Editor

Keno. o DtueNS lhdl II Hu any PNi~NP'N
feet on our morals, nor will it have any, and while it may De that
we are already an incorrigibe, we still have a distinguishing abil
iy that allows of a clear recognition OF the wis embraced by
such affairs. In Justice to those who attended 1t must be sad
that the vast majority were respectable citizens, who were at
tracted to the mill through curiousity, and who in the future can
not be depended upon to become regular pa irons OF the most de
moralzing sport that it has ever been the privilege of the writer
to witness.
To witness two magnificent specimen of young manhood en-
gagged in a fsticc combat, governed by the Queensbury rules is a
sight that appeals to the animal in a man, because it is purely an
exhibition of the animal. forces. As they surge back and forth in
their 24toot ring, each seeking an opening through which the
Knockout punch may be delivered, the man with an ounce of
blood in his neck will exult or deride, as his hero punches or gets
punched, but the shouts of exultation and the bowls of derision
at the Hart-Root fight were prompted by the same passions that
turned thumbs to signal the death of the ancient gladiator.
That our civilization of today is Of higher order than was that
ofbarbaric Rome is wholly due to the fact that these same pass
ions were extant in the ancient days, while today there is but one
state in the Union allowing finish fights. That state is Nevada.
Likewise, Reno is the only city in the Union where such an affair
could be pulled off prohtablv.
We have added nothing to the luster of our fair name as a
commonwealth in allowing such contests, nor has Reno added
to her prestige as a municipality by taking advantage of the law
allowing finish fights. It has redounded to her dhcredit in proper
ton to the good it has done, many times over, for while the lat
ter is confined to temporary prosperity for a few the harm will
endure for years to come, and the citizen, who must form the
backbone of he prosperous community, will sEun Reno as a
BODYBUILDING place until it has efaced every sign of the prize
fighting element.
PRESIDENT Roosevelt is being severely criticised for saving
his former secretary of the navy, Morton, from the law of the
land. under which he was subject to criminal prosecution, because
ofhis questionable acts in his official connection with the Equita-
bic insurance company. The press of the country, Republican
and Democratic alike, are unanimous in condemning his action
The time was when the American people were inclined to take
the presidents anti trust bombast seriously, but that faith is be-
ing dssipated very rapidly, and it is more than likely that the
balance of his term will be rephe with circumstances that will
serve to put him in the political happy hunting ground with
Grover Cleveland.
THE count v commissioners at their last regular meeting NOV
ed to abate a nuisance that has been very apparent to local resi-
dents for some time past. We refer to the playing of baseball on
Main street. The sport i'll its right place is a wholesome one,
but for some time past it has been conducted to the detriment
of street traffic, aud even bodily harm to women and children.
However, the sport should be encouraged, and grounds, suitable
should be constructed near town, where practice and match
games can be had. Fanon is rightly proud of her baseball talent
THE argument of Secretary OF War Taft in defense of his
stand, favoring the unrestricted immigration of Chinese is GER
tainly characteristic of the narrow contracted man. He urges
that American trade will be injured in the Orient if the doors re-
main closed. Hover, he fails to state what will happen to Amer
lean labor should they be opened, and it is to be presumed that
his interest in the matter ceases with the former subject.
IT seems high time for the people and press of the state to
take up The matter OF railroad freight rates on goods consigned
to points within our BORDERS, and make IN effort to secure a more
equitable adjustment As matters stand a great hardship is be
ing MOI ked upon the consumer and he is The man who will have
It 1evoit against the present conditions. Could the present ex-
orbdtant freight rates be lowered. it would be a big boost for
Greater Nevada.
REPORTS from various parts OF The county presage al over