Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-19

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sided. and introduced Dr. Clinton
who in turn presented Senator owen,
Gathered From ENcTywhCre.
Senator owens talk touched on
social problems slightly, but were
largely in reference TO the news
paper business. He said he held the
utmost regard for the profession W
and believed that newspaper men had
the greatest opportunities of any
class Of workers in the world, and
that. as rule, they held strictly to
the truth He commented on the
fact that newspaper men around the
table represented service in almost
| every civilized nation.
II am somewhat astounded," he
said, when | look around the board
this evening and see such strong
press club represented. | find, also,
there Is something in which Musko-
gee Is lacking. If they have press
club down there, | have never heard
Of it"
Judge l.. NJ. Poe, of the district
court made a short talk in which he
lauded the Press club for the work
II was doing and contemplated doing,
and. combining with argument. lit
orally brought the crowd to its feet
with enthusiasm.
AS fitting close of tho banquet,
the Press club placed the honor guest
on the "gridiron," and with Glenn
Condor. secretary of the club, as
"griller," furnished the assembled
members and guests with unique
entertainment for some minutes.
Senator owen proved equal to the
occasion and was always ready with
an instantaneous and humorous re-
spouse that elected much enthus-
iasm and applause.
An Aristocracy of Mind.
In introducing Senator owen. DR..
Fred $. Clinton, said in part:
1T has been said the press is the
foe to rethoric but the friend OF
reason The formation of the Tulsa
Press club has given a now element
of power to the community and state.
This new organization will be felt
over this new empire of the south
wost.
"Our distinguished guest has been
referred to as an aristOcrat / have
known him personally for over twenty
years and viii accept the indictment
as true. His is an arlstocracy Of
mind, however whose klngly power
a free press is delighted to recognize.
His weapons Of warfare are forged in
his brain.
80 his foes they are sharper than
two edged sword, TO his friends
they are brighter than the sunbeam.
/ have the honor and pleasure to
welcome, on behalf OF our club. that
distinguished Oklahoman, and intro
duce TO you that great American.
Senator Robert L. owen"
What About carl?
Tho first question propounded to
the clubs victim" was as follows:
do you think Carl Morris, Of Okla
homa, will ever become the cham
pion OF tho world?'
AfIN man AlDll fhlulAbAAAaAf htAH
swered the senator with a smile,
who takes enough pounding can be-
come champion OF anything"
The next question was intended to
obtain the victims opinion Of sen
atorlal sde-stepping."
Senatorial "Sldestepping."
THAT question Is, too personal, /
will have to side-step it, was the re-
ply which was almost drowned with
laughter and shouts.
Senator owen replied to the next
question that he would most certain
" accept free transportation on
Haskelrs railroad. II elected to the
senate again. provided the road didn't
run too far"
II the senatorial train should be
wrecked. would he accept the govern
ship Of Oklahoma7
why. not exactly. but he would
probably do lust what Carl Morris