Show COLLEGE STUDENTS some clue to the real cause oc tool tall casualties may bo found in recent lews items quite removed the beld of collego sports la an ohio ollige there Is grave suspicion that a was bound and tied upon 0 railroad trade where he was by a train the supposition la that this was done as a part of an initiation ceremony by a collego fraternity or secret society and conclusive evidence has already been supplied of other acts of torture and violence resulting from this absurd and savage practice in a new york college town an electric railway company has offered a largo reward for the person supposed to be a college student arho soaped tho tracks at a dangerous curve and grade and who imperiled the lives ot a number of passengers that were only saved by the prompt and skillful act of an expert motorman in chicago the guests of a large hotel disturbed by the entrance of a riotous party 0 college students who conducted two blindfolded youths that were set to fighting while on their hands and knees upon the floor this act is also supposed to be an ex arollo 0 college frat initiations these three news items taken taken from a single days report show clearly tho need for instruction to some american college students of what constitutes crime murder theft arson assault with intent to do bodily barm malicious destruction of property public indecency and other crimes cannot be excused upon the pretense of sport or the exuberance of youthful spirits such crimes as these cannot be charged against the colleges unless the college authorities encourage criminal conduct or impede tho efforts of civil authorities to enforce the laws but these events demonstrate that there are a considerable lot of american students that belong in the penitentiary tent iary rather than in college and it Is the action of these criminal students that bring discredit upon the honest and honorable young men that comprise the vast majority of the enrollment roll ment of american colleges instead of directing their effort to rooting out games and social customs that are beneficial to american gentlemen faculty alumni and student leaders would do better to drive out of the fraternity hall and to drive off of the athletic fields the criminals that make college matriculation a warrant tor lawlessness |