The Washington times., 1902-05-25

which followed showed that their efforts
wero deeply appreciated. Sir. L. s
! Knieht gave a vocal selection from
"Flo=odo-a" and Mr.. Mosely closed the
musical portion OF the program with q
I medley Of college songs. Mes5rs. Jones
and Grau gave several recitat'ons in
conclusion.
One Of the features OF the evening
was the mock trial OF Mr. A. l.. Denu
for an assault upon the person OF Mr.
Francis Z. Williamson Judge r Richard
Shipp called upon Messrs. Dawley and
Murphy 10 act as counsel for the de-
iendant. Air. ". F. Albertsoa represent
Cd the prosecution. Owing to the great
amount OF testimony to be offered. the
court adjourned at 1856 p. m. DR.. r.
J Jones and Col. Charles Arth proved TO
be very competent Witnesses for the
government. 1t is rumo-ed that tho
case ~ili 5e continued in Judge Sh!pp's
Office after the examination on CONNER
cial paper or after the commencement
exercises on the evening of June ..
President Murphy to Leave.
Dave" Murphy, president Of the class
Of %. and wife will leave Washington
for Kansas City this afternoon. They de-
sire 10 express their heartfelt gratitude
for the very kind remembrance rendered
them by the boys q few weeks ago Phil
Grau expects TO accompany them as far
as indianapolis. MIR. Murphy will locate
in Kansas City and practice law there.
His many friends wish him all success
and a speedy rise TO the grand heights
Of his chosen profession.
To Hold Big Annual Debate.
The debating society Of the George
town Law School will hold its annual
prize debate on the evening of May 20
at the New National Thcater The ques-
tion. Resolved. That i, would be con
t-ary TO the best interests Of our coun-
try to subsidize our merchant marine"
is one that at this time comes with
particular propriety. and promises TO
cause hotly contested fight.
For many months the students have
very keen interest. With the possible
OF the commencement exer-
ciscs. there IS scarcely q single event in
he school yea- which arouses such spirit
rs the biz prize debate al the latter part
OF the year. To be one OF the contest
ants IN this debate Is one OF the very
highest honoTs which the law school can
confer u.on It's men. and consequently
places on the team are regarded with
covctous eyes. The fact that The debat-
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strongest that the school has had for
many years adds interest TO the com-
ing contest. and gives promise of n
great event next Thursday evening.
Six of the schools very best dcbaters |
have been chosen to present the argu
mcnts pro and con and it is assured |
hat the question will be handled in eN
pert style.
Debaters Well Prepared.
The election Of the men TO compose the |
cam. to appear Thursday night. was
natter OF great interest at the college.
The students recognized the fact that
he school has too much at stake TO
ermit any but the most meritorious TO
eprescnt her with this desire to Sc
ure the very best men, and the espe-
tally high honor which the positions
AIRY with thom,' the embryo lawyers
aged a great struggle. The ability of
very man In the debating society has
cen most carefully followed and
.atched for many months. The work
'hich the men did in every debate In
hich they have participated this year
as brought up and discussed in detail.
he result OF this spirit OF rivalry. the
iudents say, has been 10 secure n
am for the big debate comprising the
cry best men that have ever represent
4 the school.
The dcbaters come from all parts of
he United States. Those for the affirm
tive are Mr.. Kane, Of Wisconsin; Mr..