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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
Business and Jail.

Speaking the other day OF the
G., 0o0-odd laws passed by Congress
and the State legislatures IN the last
five years and the CO, 900 reported de-
cisions OF courts Of last resort Mr..
ELIHU Roor asked:
How can business men possibly know
them all 80 as 10 conduct their bust
ness and keep out OF JAIL
Well. they can keep out OF business
or they can 60 to Jail. Who knows
what well meant law may bring
forth under the nursing OF commits
sions and bureaus? In speech at
Kansas City last week Senator WEEKS
Of Massachusetts gave an instance OF
working in particular case OF tllA
pure food law, so excellent in the
ory," so capable of curious injustice
under the Interpretation and admin
istration OF Federal beadleiom. OF that
singular and incomprehensihle entity
or nonentity the official mind:
"A msnuracturer Of product
known as sweet ned powdered choco-
late was ordered 10 suspend hs sales
because his product DID not contain
certain amount o, cocoa butter. arbi-
trsrily declared necessary by Federal
officials
Now this particular product was
pure. it was wholesou. and i' con.
| tanned nothing dolcter w. There IL no
standard definition ~ chocolate. pu.
there Is a standard definition ~ cocoa,
and this rnarufa cturcr Was measured
10 tho cocoa standard. After the wheels
| In his factory had been stopped FOR
cons. lordble period he went 10 Wash
ington ~ discover when a final ruling
/ In his case would be made A bureau
official pointed to a high pile OF lapsrJ
/ his case would not IA reached FOR gov
eral months. In tho meantime. his out
put was stopped"
! Here is the Federal Trade Commits.
sion, which has got to define unfair
methods" Of combination Senator
WEEKS gave this uncomfortable re-
hinder to the business men he WAS
! talking to;
at Is doubtful II any OF You men
IN this room---and most OF YOU are con.
nected with corpora tons 90 ono type
or another-would undertake 20 define
/ Just what constitutes an unfair method
/ in your trade. Yet the comm sson can
bring you up snort at any time by do
claring that your methods OF doing bust
ness are unfair, even though tho results
| you obtain may not be criticised
81 am reminded Of the members OF
the wire rope pool who were fined
from 81 900 10 $1,000 each FOR certain
acts In violation OF law which tho
| Trainer OF the bill, Senator IToAR. told
them they could do with impunity"
! GEoRGE IioARs advice on a polnt
! Of law was that of a highly trained.
acute and experienced man, inca.
pablo of trying 10 shelter client on
any technicality. RUFUS CuoATE said
that only Con Almighty could toll
what petit jury would do The re.
mark applies good deal better to the
action of tho Federal and State pur
sucrs Of business,
The hope OF business IL legs in any
acknowledgements of the official mind
than In the po'.''ral perception that
batting business has become unpopu.
lar or less popular.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
Our Malleable Fundamental Law.

The Constitution of the State Of
New York, to recast which a conven-
ton whose membership includes some
highly distinguished citizens met In
Albany yesterday, can be described as
IA rigid. outworn instrument OF gov.
eminent imposing on the wisdom of
the present the dead hand Of the out
grown past only by those who ignore
Its provisions and the history Of the
process through which 1t has attained
its present form. In itself Is con-
tanned the order that the question
Shall there be Q convention to revise
the Constitution and amend the
same!" must be submitted to the peO-
pie In 1915, and at such times as the
Legislature may provide, and the ease
with which 1t may be amended with
out convention Is shown by the
changes that have been made In it In
twenty years by the cooperation Of the
Legislature and the electors
The work Of the Constitutional Con-
vention Of 1894, over which JOSEPH
II. CHoATE presided. was approved
by the people at the election OF that
year, and went into effect on Janu-
airy 1, 1895. Since then thlrty-one
proposed amendments have been ap-
proved by the Legislature. each at
two sessions, and voted on by the
electoSs. These proposed amendments
were designed to affect eight OF the
fifteen articles Of the Constitution.
or them twenty two were approved
by the people. and were written into
the Constitution. The subjects with
which these dealt and the years in
which they received popular indorse-
ment are given IL this table:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
Highly Paid Passion for Souis

To TIE ErrroR or TU- ~u~ Sir. Pas
sion for gouls 1T a thousand dollars a
day and all expenses. and "thcn some"
is a raro bird do not IND /, listed
In my New Testament.
JANIS ~ Econ
FLusHiSG, April s.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07

Robbers atop work thrice to kill men.
Headline.
It must interfere seriously with a
robbers plans when he Ia obliged to
interrupt the orderly pursuit of his oc-
cupation to commit three murders.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07

This convention will bring to Albany
some OF the ab.ost men in the country.
who are coming here with the idea OF
framing an ideal organic law and of
sweeping aside partisan prejudlces and
leelmgs-A dC'c1dto 10 the COHStitu-
tiOnGi Contention.
while partisan prejudiccs and feel
ings are being swept away, let some
clear headed ana dsintcrostcd delegate
keep his eye on the projects put for
ward under the name OF conservation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07

The night hath broken,
Tho dark cloud fed
Hall hope, who rulCth
The world instead.
All hucs are banded
within thy span.
Thou rainbow token,
Delight OF man.
Hope, thou art stronger
Than all We see,
Thy name Is willard,
All hail to thee
MoLAspprRoH WITS.
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~ our friends ,oho favor rs ,cih mnrn-
scyipts and Illustrations for publication tctsh
10 hare rejected articles returned thep must
In oil cases send stamps for that purpose.
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which they received popular indorse-
ment are given IL this table:
Subject. Year
Boards OF Supervisors. ...........1Ses
Municipal Debt Limitations. .......1s9o
Justices OF Appellate Divisions. 1899
Court OF Appeals. ............- 1899
Exemptions from Taxation. .......lsoi
Municipal Debt Limitations. .......lso5
state Debts. 1905
Judicial Districts. ............ 1906
Organization OF cities. ............1s05
Highways Improvement. 1905
SAte Depb.. lSVo
Justices Of Appellate Divisions. 1906
Municipal Debt Limitations. 1907
Classification Of Cities. 1907
| Pay Of Supreme Court Justices. 1909
Rate of Interest on Debts. 1909
County Fiscal Officers. 1900
Municipal Debt Limitations. ...... 1909
| Private Properly for Public Use. 1913
Workmen's Compensation. 1913
County Courts. ............ .lel3
| Forest PreserN ,.................. 1913
Fifteen Of these amendments were
concerned with two subjects--the ju-
dietary and the finances of the State
and its subdlyisions-and In spite Of
the frequent tinkerings they have un.
dergone, the sections regulating them
are highly unsatisfactory in their eff
/ fects. One cause of their weakness
is unQuestlonably found in the effort
TO control too ninutely in the Con.
stitution. an evil from which New
York, while suffering less than some
other States, Is not free. 1t is. for
example, ridiculous that when Kings
needs another County Judge the whole
State should be called on to vote
whether he shall DO employed. Yet
the fact that provision was made for
this judicial expansion by constitu-
tional amendment, although II took a
long time, the proposal having been
dcfea ted In 1911, Is evidence that the
Constitution IL by no means beyond
popular reach.
TO this fact we owe the compare
tive lack Of interest in the importa Mt
assembly that gathered yesterday. II,
for example, the workmen's compen-
alton act were still hold up by the pro-
hihiiion Of the Constitution, the cam.
paign for the election of the delegates
would have been at least well fought,
and the public concern over their
organization would be lively. But
because the Constitution has grown
with the needs OF the State and has
been altered 10 hit the desires OF the
citizens, its general revision eXcites
comparatively little comment.
Financial and judicial reforms, and
the conservation Of natural resources
are expected to absorb the greater
part of the time OF the convention.
But the political questions growing out
Of the increase Of urban population
will require serious thought, and the
lndispositlon Of dwellers in this city 10
submit to the injustices now imposed
on them must find expression, and, II
T. is not heeded, may result In the re-
lection OF the proposed Constitution,
which will 60 to the electors this fall.
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London once. bingham House, Arun-
del street, strand.
Paris once. Rue de 10 Michodiere. on
Rue du ouatre septembre.
Washington Office Hibbs Building.
Brooklyn once 100 Livingston street.
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The Worm Tnrna

Knicker-pid he apply for u divorce
Bocker-yes, hn said It was too much
o fastcn her shoes up behind
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07

The post office experience OF the
gentleman whose identity our friend
the Claremont Daily Eagle conccals
under the name of Jones reveals the
Government In delightful and profit
able aspect. IT monopolizes ~ public
service. loseS q valuable paper on
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07

In spite Of the fact that street
sweepers are officially questioned as
TO what their wives spend for under
wear, some persons cannot understand
why reform administrations do not
retain their popularity.
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Evening star., 1915-10-31
EASY FOR CORNELL
Smothers Virginia PoIys Under
a Score of as to o.
BIG RED TEAM Is STRONG
Uncovers an Aerial 0ffense That
Proves q Revelation to
Its Opponents.

ITHACA, N. z. October 30.-Cornell
piled up a score Of 45 to In defeating
the heavy Virginia Polytechnic Insti-
tute team today and uncovered an
aerial offense that proved a revelation.
that its victory over Harvard last Sat-
urday was not a fash in the pan. for
todays game indicated that Coach
Sharpe has built up first and second
teams with a marvellous attack and de-
fensive powers
Cornell scored her first touchdown
soon after Capt. Barrett tore off fake
kick run of 80 yards. Collins. Shive-
rick and Mueller punctured the Vir-
ginia line, the last making a 21-yard
dash, until Barrett carried the ball
over.
The second touchdown in the hrst
period was made in a similar manner.
In the second period Virginia held Cor
nell for downs on the formers 1-yard
line, but Cornell soon rushed the ball
back and Shiverick hit right tackle
for Is yards and score. For the
fourth touchdown. which came in the
same period, Barrett hurled long for
ward passes with precision, Eck1ey
finally hugging one as he sped over
the line.
In the third period Cool intercepted
forward pass on Virginia's 38-yard
line. After the ball was rushed to the
1-yard line Cool and Quarterback Bar
rett changed places and Cool scored.
Forward passes brought forth Cornells
sixth touchdown, Barrett. Shiverick
and Shelton starring in the style of
play.
The second team went into the game
in the final quarter, and Shock. sub
stitute quarterback, tore off several
long runs and then scored. Lineup:
Evening star., 1915-10-31
TIGERS STILL At It
Williams Is Crushed Under
One Sided Score of 27 to o.
VISITORS PLAY POORLY
Moore's Run Of AZ Yards, From
Regular Formation, the
Feature.

PRINCETON, N. J., October 30
Princeton defeated Williams here today
In foot ball game marked by few fea-
lures, Ito 0. Repeated fumbles on the
part of the visitors. wretched punting by
Overton. both with and against the
wind, and poor generalship on the part
of the Quarterbacks on both sides.
made the game a listless display OF
only fair foot ball
A run of 42 yards from regular
formation through a broken held by
Moore, Princeton's halfback, featured
the game from Princeton's standpoint.
while La Planta, catching a forward
pass from Overton and running AZ
yards to Princeton's 5-yard line. starred
for Williams. The visitors lacked the
team play necessary to take the ball
over from this point.
The rest of the game was devoted
to kicking between Overton and
briggs. Princeton would eventually
get the ball on the visitors 4O-yard
line and begin driving tactics.
The absence Of Capt. Click, Tibbott,
Mclean. Highley and Brown weakened
Princeton They were at Harvard.
while Watson and Gilman Of the Grim
son were here.
Evening star., 1915-10-31
YALE IS SHUT OUT
Colgate Plays Rings Around
Ellis, Winning by IS to O.
DARK BLUE 0UTCLAssED

NEW HAVEN. Conn. October 30
Colgate's unbeaten eleven played true
to form today and had no difficulty in
defeating Yale, Is to o. Yale was out
classed completely and the score does
not indicate the real strength of the
visitors. The points came from two
touchdowns-both made after sensa-
tional runs-and an easy goal from
placement by West.
Yales attack was weak and spas-
nodic. While the Blue occasionally
got within the scoring zone. Colgate's
goal was never In danger. The defense
war fair on old line plays, but, as in
previous games. Yale seemed unable to
stop the forward passing and open
game of the visitors.
Colgate had a versatile, slashing at
tack and Quarterback Anderson ran his
team with splendid generalship. The
first touchdown came early in the
game, when Nelson snatched a for
ward pass out of the air while on a
dead run and then raced thirty yards
for a score. The second touchdown
was spectacular, Anderson lodging
and squirming through tho entire Yale
team for fifty yards on a trick for
nation.
The work of the Yale team was a dis
tinct disappointment to its followers.
who had hoped that after the two pre-
vious defeats the eleven would begin to
display form close to the ELI caliber
Evening star., 1915-10-31
MICHIGAN IS BEATEN
Syracuse Springs Powerful Of
Tense and Wins Out, IA to 7.
ALSO FUMBLES BADLY
Wolverines Only Score Made From
N-Yard Line on
Fumble.

ANN ARBoR, October 3O.-A power
ful but erratic of1ense and the weak
ness of the Wolverine line gave SYRIA
cuse University IA to Z victory over
the University Of Michigan foot ball
eleven here today. Syracuse made many
furnbles, two Of which came when the
Michigan's goal
Twice during the first period syra-
cuse suffered fifteen-yard penalties for
holding. Despite these setbacks and
fumbles. the eastern athletes worked
the ball to Michigan's 49-yard line be-
fore the quarter ended. In the second
period Syracuse began a whirlwind at
tack. Rose broke through Whalen and
sprinted forty yards for a touchdown.
Wilkinson punted out and then made
the goal. The power of the Syracuse
backs then asserted itself. In five min
utes Michigan's goal line was threat
ened. six-yard end run by Meehan,
around Staatz. resulted in second
touchdown. Wilkinson again punted
out and goaled.
The third period was a pretty fight,
with Syracuse claiming the margin
line when Meehan fumbled and Benton
recovered. There was little to choose
between the elevens in the last quarter
until the last minutes of play The
ball was generally near the center of
another tumble to an already large
collection. Benton again gra bbed the
ball and a forty-yard dash resulted In
a touchdown. Benton kicked goal.
Evening star., 1915-10-31
VANDERBILT IS WINNER.
Relying on Running Attack, Ten
nessee Is Defeated, 35 to O.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, October Bore
living entirely on a running attack and
showing a steady drive, Vanderbilt rolled
up IS points against Tennessee here this
afternoon, hurting back the single chal-
lenge which the visitors made to cross
the goal line. Currey raced fifty yards
for a touchdown six minutes after play
was called, and while the Vanderbilt for
wards were outplayed In the second
quarter and for the better part OF the
third period the Tennessee attack was
checked whom 1t became dangerous.
Wigs by straight line bucking added
two touchdowns, while Turner in the T.,
period behind protecting interferences
ran sixty yards for q touchdown. North
cutt who replaced Currey. added the last
score in the gathering dusk when he ra
twenty yards through the line. Wander
bilt used numerous substitutions. VIII.
several Tennessee players were seriously
injured.
Evening star., 1915-10-31
HARVARD A WINNER
Takes Things Easy and De-
feats Penn State, 13 to O.
AFRAID OF TIGER SCOUTS
Fast and Smashing Attacks Cleverly
Stopped by Grim
son Boys.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, October 3o.-with
stubborn defense in the danger zone
and sturdy but hot brilliant ofrense,
College today 13 to o.
One Crimson touchdown was the re-
suit of a muffed punt by Ewing In
Penn's backfield, the ball rolling over
the goal line, while the second score
came on well earned march Of so
yards, mostly on short plunges into
the line.
Except for this burst of speed in the
third period the power of the Har-
ward offense was either hacking or kept
from the eager gaze of Princeton
scouts. The Tiger visitors saw a fine
demonstration of the strength and firm
ness of the Crimson team when fight
ing under Its own goal posts. 1t has
been years since such a fast and
smashing attack has been hurled at
Harvard. and while the Cambridge
team wavered in midfeld before the
charge of the Penn forwards and the
quick shifting runs of Bergman and
Clark, 1t had the vitality to stop the
visitors twice on the 10-yard line and
again on the 25-yard line.
Penn crossed Harvard's goal line In
the second period on a 30-yard run,
but the ball was sent back because OF
holding.
The game was unusually long, inju-
RES ana penalties being frequent. En-
wright. the Harvard back, who had
just recovered from injuries, was again
hurt and may be out of the game for
the rest of the season.
Evening star., 1915-10-31

at every period of the battle Oregon
can lay claim to great deal of pres
lge II the University of Michigan can
win from the Pennsylvania and Cornell
eieVens. inasmuch as the Michigan Ag-
giles won from the University of Michi-
gan by 27 to 0.
Washington and Lee and Indiana en-
gagged in tie in the first big intersec-
tlon contest the former has ever play
cd The Virginians got their touch
down as the result of superior use of
the forward pass. while the Indiana
eral running plays.
Cornell found little trouble in win
ming from the Virginia Polytechnic
count by As to .. The contest evidently
was little other than a practice affair
for the Ithacans.
Brickley. played the first game in
which 1T has been on the short end of
a score this season, when 1t was de-
feated by Swarthmore yesterday by 81
ponent, but its attack lacked the need
ed punch" at critical moments
Swarthmore got two Of its touchdowns
as result of tumble and an inter-
cepted forward pass.
Haverford continued winning by ad-
ministering a severe trouncing to the
Dickinson team, running up AZ points.
Haverford is doing exceptionally well,
having victory last week of 81 to 6
over New York University to its credit
Two close games were played in the
western conference. Illinois finishing a
6 to game with Minnesota and Chi
cago defeating Wisconsin by IA to 13.
The Gallaudet team did about as well
as could have been expected. scoring
two touchdowns against an eleven on
which A and NJ. failed to score. The
Kendall Greeners put UP very credit
able performance. according to reports
The Maryland Aggtes won the game
the series for the Maryland state cham
pionship. The team beaten was the
old-time rival, st. Johns. and with the
exception of Hopkins the most forni
been disposed Of NJ. A. c. is favored
to win from Washington College and
Western Maryland, provided 1t plays
according to form, which will throw
the decision as to the state honor on
the final battle between Hopkins and
NJ. A. c. Thanksgiving day in Balti-
more. Neither Washington College nor
Western Maryland is as strong as St.
Johns and the Farmers ought to win
from both those teams. provided they
Technical High, Georgetown Props
and st. Alban's proved the winners In
the scholastic battles staged here yes
terday. The Manual Trainers ran
away from the Army and Navy Props.
winning by 20 to 6: the Blue and Gray
youngsters won from Eastern by 13 to
! 0 and St Albans got away with its
game against Marston School of Balti-
more 81 to o.
| Catholic University avenged its de-
| feat at the hands of Delaware College
| last year by trouncing that team yes
| terday by 40 to 0. The Erooklanders
were far superior to the visitors and
| there was not much of especial inter-
est from a general standpoint