El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-10
STILL RAPPING At The PRIZE FIGHT

pressing protests against the partici-
patton of FL Paso in the proposed
Johnson Willard prize fight. Churches
that failed to take action week ago
last Sunday took action last Sunday
and in every instance the expression of
disapproval is reported as having been
enthusiastic and unanimous. Letters
have been received from out of town
people, some of whom know the con-
ditions here as q result Of having pre-
vioUsly lived here. One woman, writ
ing to one Of the pastors, expressed
hearty approval Of the address to the
public which was published last week.
but offered one criticism 70 the effect
that El Paso has no fair name to
lose
Certain members of the executive
committee of the Cattlemen's associa-
ton, that is to hold it's convention
here in March, have also sent letters
protesting against that form of enter
tainment represented by the prize fight
for their members. Only one or two Of
these letters, however. are for publica-
ton and they are printed below.
1T will be seen that the tide of OPP
position to the prize fight is by no
means weak, especially when it is re-
membered that fully 10000 people have
voiced their sentiments against it in
open voting in the churches" said Rev.
Perry J. Rice.
THE pastors feel that they have
made a representation that ought to
carry weight with every citizen of h
Paso, and that does carry weight with
every one who has any regard for de-
Cency and public morals he continued.
Lee Bivins Protests.
Among the interviews and communi-
cations recently reaching The Herald
on this subject of the prize fight, are
the following:
From Lee Bivins. dealer in land and
cattle Amarillo. Texas: Replying to
oe of h ON
you are chairman. ! must state that 1
am opposed to this championship prize
fight being scheduled as feature of
entertainment for the stOclSmen. I am
very sorry indeed to note that this pro-
posed prize fight is being advertised
in connection with the meeting of the
Panhandle and Southwestern Stock
mems association or that it is assOci-
ated in any way with the stOcNmen's
meeting ] can not speak for the as
ISOLATION, but for myself I must state
that. in the interest of public morals,
I am opposed to such exhibitions and 1
surely hope that the general public win
not think this feature of entertain
ment' has the sanction of the associa-
ton"
Calls 1t Henthenish.
c. A. Patten: That any citizen
should find amusement in a prize fight
is deplOrable; but to pay large sums
Of money for this amusement is heath
are denied school privileges for want
of more school buildings
VIII Make FL PasO 'UnfamOus."
G. NJ. Orr: Yes, it is making FL
Pas0 infamous, Tor years this section
had such a notorious reputation for
lawlessness and sudden deaths as to
constitute. in effect. standing invita-
ton to good people throughout the /
country not to locate here. Likewise,
the growth of El Paso viii be perma-
nv M r1W
nurtful publicity received as a result of
The Johnson Willard fight; in which |
an American white man will stOop to /
meet negro outlaw in inhuman COM !
bat Already a powerful, pOlluting |
Hood of hero Worshipers, gamblers. cut !
hroats and pickpOckets is pouring into |
lur city. with its devastating influence.
How long. oh how long wiz it be posi- !
bic for prize fighting, horse racing and |
lther gambling promoters, by using /
Tar-stricken Juarez as a fulcrum for /
heir levers, be able to lift the business /
men Of FL Paso off their feet. ands set |
,ur boosted civilization whirling in the
iir.
'sHead 1t Off"
W. Fl. Bryan: I'VE do not want EI /
'aso known throughout the country as
he Mecca for all sorts of notorious
characters who make their living by
.ppeals to the baser sides of mems ma
ures. If possible let us head off this
isgraceful affair"
Detrimental to Morals.
W. S. Valentine: 81 believe that all /
,ugiIistic contests are detrimental to
he morals of all who attc-''
Cannot Be EIeYatinE.
J. P. Odell: The JonnsOH-W Willard
light, like many other attractions in
IeXico, will be patronized out of curl
sity by many while such things cam
lot in my opinion, be elevating to
mankind"
ssyEfU Take AWAY Money!
NJ A. Golf: 4 am not in any way
empted to see the Willard-J ohnson
light soon to be staged ir- Juarez, and