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by the affirmative upon examination proved
to be unconstitutional and could be of no
effect He argued that the Constitution
does not distinguish between corporations
and individuals. The claim that Congress
had authority to regulate the trusts under
the interstate commerce clause was an
swered by the statement that the corpora
tons that 1t was desired to affect in this
way sell only a portion of their goods out
side of the states. in which they manufac-
ture them.
Alexander l. Rorke for the affirmative
made a decided hit by representing the
change that has taken place in the indus
trial world by stating that the industrial In
fants of this country have kicked the foot
board out of the cradle and have taken a
fall out of Uncle Sam. He spoke of many
corporations being SO rotten that they
make no noise when they fall. He declared
that New Jersey charters Industrial pirates
to prey upon the other states. He produced
letters received from officers of forty-five
states all declaring that they could not
regulate the trusts and stating that in
their opinions it should be done by Con-
greSS.
Quotes the Supreme Court.
Jess Bradford Hawley. taking the floor
for the negative, said he was not so much
concerned about the opinions of state Of
ficers as he was for those. of the United
States Supreme Court He proposed to
prove his case by the decisions of that
court rather than by the opinions of state
officials. 1t was a question as to the pow
ers of Congress under the Constitution, and
he looked to the Supreme Court decisions
for light on that subject He argued that
the listing of stocks was not an act con-
nected with interstate commerce, and
therefore the interstate commerce clause
OF the Constitution did not affect such
transactions. Congress had too much to
do to be legislating for the conduct Of every
corporation Of the country. If such corpora
lions should send any part Of their product
out Of the state in which they were manu-
featured.
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NJ burke said. to establish the fact that
the traffic in stock Is interstate commerce.
This being the case the listing of stock for
colo with a fictitious value Is fraudulent
and ilIegal commerce. and Congress has
the mower to prohibit It, Publicity Is the
only effectual means for curb1ng these
trusts the speaker declared. Congress can
and ought to compel publicity Of the af-
Sairs of this class Of corporations. If the
method of inspecting the national banks Is
reasonable then the proposed inspection OF
corporations is also reasonable. The mega
tive side. he declared. must take the COM
nlete negative In denying this power of
Congress. which would involve their APP
proyal of the repeal Of existing law That
there was a great demand for relief. he
declared couIdtnot be denied. A quotation
from a speech Sf President Roosevelt favor
ing publicity called forth applause
Mr. Burke spoke OF Watered stock that
should be preventednby congressional regu-
Iation. In the case of the steel corporation,
he declared the capitalization was sixteen
times its value The difficulties attending
the dealing in this class of stock had re-
Gently caused the treasury to go to the
relief of New York banks. SO that it could
not he commended that the overca pitalization
was no business of the public outside of the
effect Of such REORGANIZATION on prices
of commodities. 1t was also needed as a
protection to individual investors Neither
the consumer nor investor can protect
themselves against this evil Government
exists only for the good Of the people In
keeping with that idea the corporations
have been given life.
First Speech on Negative Side.
The lead on the negative side was taken
by Wallace c. Franklin. He contended
that the corporation was a great power for
good when It is rightfully utilized It was 30
interwoven with the Industrial fabric that
1t could not be untangied without destroy
ing the fabric itself The speaker was
ready, he said. to accept any remedy that
promised relief. but the remedy proposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
VIM. J. FritSche,

President Of Columbian Debating Society.
c. Carpenter Luther NJ Walter was pres
ent as an alternate. This debate was the
first Of series of three that will be held
between the law schools of the two uniyer-
sites.
dent of the United States civil service COM
mission; James Rudolph Garfield, commits
sioner of corporations. and VIM E. Fuller.
assistant attorney general
The Debate Opens.
Mr.. Burke opened the debate with a gem
eral statement of the contention of the af-
firmative. He arraigned the trusts with. an
array of facts and figures, together with a
statement of the law, which he regarded
as sufficient to warrant the Congress in
passing restrictive regulations, especially in
the form of requirements for publicity
which he regarded as the important step in
the direction of improving industrial condi-
tons.
Mr. Burke read the question under debate
which was as follows:
RESOLVED, That corporations organized
under the laws of the several states which
sell and deliver the greater portion Of their
products in other states than the one in
Which they are organized or which list their
stocks upon the public stock exchanges for
sale to the people of all the states shouId
be regulated by the Congress of the United
States and be required by Congress IN ,oaka
periodical sworn reports of their business
submit at stated periods their books of ac,
counts to federal officers for examination
and report. and in all other respects to con-
quot their business In accordance with the
laws of the United States"
1t was question, he said, whether the
government was to protect its citizens. Ac-
cording to the opinion of a majority of the
lawyers interviewed by the advocates on
the affirmative side, he said, Congress clear
~ has the right to regulate these corpora
tons 1t was necessary for the protection
OF both the investor in the stock of these
corporations and the consumer Of the pro-
ducts the corporations send out.
The lottery decision, to the effect that the
sending Of lottery tickets through the mails
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WON BY GEORGETOWN
Debaters With Columbian
Capture Decision.
TRUSTS DISCUSSED
AFFIRMED THAT CONGRESS
SHOULD REGULATE THEM.
The Judges Pay High Compliment to
the Speakers-Large Audi
ence Present.

Congress should regulate the trusts. That
was decided in the debate between the Co
lumbar University School of Law and
Georgetown University School of Law held
at the New National Theater last evening
The joint debate of the two law schools was
participated in by three representatives OF
each. Columbian having proposed the ques-
ton, the affirmative side was taken by
Georgetown. After a forensic contest last
ing two and half hours the judges retired
and then for three-quarters of an hour de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
President Georgetown Debating Society

President Georgetown Debating Society.
| liberated in the seclusion of room in the
rear of the stage as to the decision that
should be made. Their decision was in
/ favor of the affirmative.
The debate attracted an audience that
| filled the New National Theater. 1t soon
became evident that the friends of the two
universities had divided, those of Column
bian being largely on the right side of the
| theater and those of Georgetown opposite.
| A group of Columbian adherentS were in
| trenched in the upper rght-hand box, with
| banner bearing the name of their univer-
sity hanging over the railing. The students
| insisted giving vent to their feelings
| whenever the course of events seemed to
| be on their side, and alternately, accord
| ing to the side that was being sustained by
| the debaters, there were rounds of college
| calls
| During the evening cheers were given for
| both the president of Columbian DIR.
| Charles w. Needham, and the president of
| Georgetown, Rev. DR.. Daugherty both of
whom occupied seats the stage beside
the presidents of the debating societies Of
| their respective colleges. There were a
number of distinguished men in the audi
| ence to listen to the debate. Mr.. Justice
| Brewer of the Supreme Court of the United
States sat on the stage, an attentive listener
| throughout the evening. -.-.- -~s-a. -.-.-.-.
| Mr. John G. Price president of the debat-
| ing society of the law school of George
| town University, presided during the even
| Ing, Mr.. William j. Fritsche, president of
| the debating society of Columbian, being
| seated beside him on the stage. On either
| side of the stage the debaters sat grouped
| at small tables on which were ready refer
| ence law books The representa- ives of
| Georgetown taking the affirmative were F.
Hunter Burke, Alexander l. Rorke and AL
| bert r. Denu The negative was sustained
on behalf of Columbian by Wallace c.
Franklin, Jess Bradford Hawley and Oliver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

the affirmative, although he was given four
minutes for rebuttal when the negative had
closed. He quoted decisions to show that
the national government could regulate cor
porations. He claimed that the question
had been misconstrued by the negative de-
baters when they interpreted 1t as meaning
that an intricate examination of the busi-
ness of corporations is sought by congress
sional action for the regulation OF COM
merce.
Oliver c. Carpenter was the last speaker
for Columbian. He declared that mere
publicity would not cure the evils com
planned of in relation to corporations. In
order that publicity should be of benefit
there should be some power to pass law
for the cure of the evils complained of and
then argued that Congress had not that
power under the Constitution, which had
been wisely framed
Decision Of the Judges.
The judges then retired from the theater
and the Columbian Mandolin Club played
couple of selections. For three-quarters
of an hour music by the orchestra and
various college songs and calls were in
dulged in. When the Judges returned Mr.
Proctor said they all had agreed that they
had never heard a more intelligent treat
ment of the subject under consideration.
He was sorry he could not say as much
for some Of the debates he had heard in
Congress as he could for the discussion he
the decision of the judges, giving the hon
.ors to the affirmative and making the fol-
lowing statement:
1.-The burden Of proof is not shifted from
the affirmative to the negative, as claimed
by the affirmative.
1.-THE contention of the affirmative that
under the statement of the question con-
stitutional amendment Is permissible Is not
tenable.
THE last sentence is not controlling as
claimed by the negative.
1.-THE affirmative has not sustained its
argument concerning corporations listing
their stocks, but has as to corporations
that sell and deliver goods in other states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

two dances. q. Dance of the Hour, Pom
chielle; b. Dance of the Bayaderes, Rubin
stein; Excerpts from the Monks of Mala
bar, Englander; PATROL American
Meacham.
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81. 90 Silk Waists.

Large lot of Elegantly n
Designed Peau de Sole n II .WS
and Taffeta Silk Waists; " ~
made with inserting of fine Cluny lace,
front, back, collar and sleeves; strip
panels and yoke effects deliberately
pin tucked; in various colors. Never
sold under $4.9S. Choice for the sale,
S19S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

If you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Soldiers Home Band Concert.

Following is the program of the concert
to be given by the United States Soldiers
Home Band. John 8. NJ. Zimmerman, band
master, this afternoon from $50 to ESQ
o'clock: March. Bon Jour, Arnold: grand
selection, The Battered Bride, Smetana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
n@c. Silk Ribbons,

Lot of All-silk Ribbons: five ~
inches wide; all colors; suitable VIC
for neck dressing; regular
price, 19c.; for the close-out sale, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
$40 and $50 Silk Suits

Lot of finest $50 and
$50 Taffeta and Fou- ~ II y OK
lard Silk Suits to be " go ~
closed out at s12.9S; the Taffeta Suits
are elegantly made of the finest and
softest taffeta silk over drop skirt;
skirt is made with the new flare bot
tom, trimmed with double rows of
fancy stitching; waists are made in
the broad shoulder effects. with su-
perbly tucked yoke; the new pouched
sleeves; silk-worked buttons; stock
collar, with silk-edged French mousse
line tie; in black, blue and green. The
Foulard Suits are in handsome STYLES
and latest effects in battle-ground
silks, with dainty figure and contrast
ing patterns. Examples of the newest
and most up-to-date styles for present
and summer wear; all sizes; for tomor-
row, $129S .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Csc. laceS
S3 to $40 Rufus,

A lot Of y pieces of d ~
women's An-siik RUFUS 3 i .O5
and Capes; a beautiful
sample lot; many extremely stylish
effects; values from So to $40: a Won
derful close-out special at $195 for
choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Efamime Skirts.

Very stylish and hand h~
some Black and Blue Eft So. OF
anime Dress Skirts; eff ~Se
fectively trimmed in fine silk bands in
different widths; s5.9S is the positive
value
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Children's ParasOIs,

Lot of 'Children's All-silk =~
Parasols,i In all colors, with SWC
one and two ruff1es; sold by W
all stores at 81 %; for tomorrow's sale,
SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Sl.20 Wash Suits,

Large lot of boys nicely h~
made and very stylish sailor AVG.
blouse Wash Suits in eX-
cellent quality Galatea cloth; prettily
made in a big variety of effects-med-
ium and pin stripe styles, plain colors
and small check effects; nicely trim
med with rows of braid and have en-
broidered anchors on shields; values
are 9Sc and $1.29; for the close out,
49c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Shirt Waist Suits.

SHIHFu w dISt SultS,
Large lot of beautifully 10
and stylishly made shirt - II KID
waist suits of fine quality " w.
madras, lawn, mercerized ginghams
percales. etc, figured. striped and
plain colors; some are superbly de-
signed, with fine embroidery inserting,
finely hemstitched, profusely tucked;
tailor-stitched braid effects, etc. reg
ular selling price is $750-the price
made for the close-out sacrifice sale
tomorrow is 81 S9i
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Sl.25 Oxfords,

Lot of Women's Kidskin O.
Oxford Ties, with patent NC
tips and medium heels; new
and stylish shapes; S1.25 is the selling
price; to close out, S5c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Bleached Tea TOweling.

Lot of Bleached Twilled >@<
Tea Toweling; the kind al moo
ways sold at &C. I'd; in ~ 2NSe
full pieces; to close, 31c yd
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WOmen's 69c. Girdles.

Lot of Women's White 90
Tape Girdles: sold regularly .XUC
at 69c.: to close out tomor- " >Se
row. 39c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

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! We'd as soon
!, have you charge
: your purchases as
! to pay cash; in
J either . case we
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J all time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-16
$50 KILLED ~ THE ALPS.
Some OF the Seasons Victims Women, Who
Sacrificed Life 10 Fashion.
Special Cable Dispatcher 10 THE SUN.
Special Gable Despatch TO THE SUN.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE sun.
LONDON, Aug. l5.-The death toll in the
Alps this season has been very large. AL
ready more than three hundred accidents
have been recorded, resulting in the loss of
$50 lives.
No district has escaped. From the Jura
Mountains, the Dauphin and Maritime
Alps, the great Swiss ranges, and the
Austrian peaks the story is the same. AL
most daily there is a tale Of perilous adj
venture, accident and death.
The general cause Of disaster has been
the exceptionally unfavorable weather
combined with unprecedented false econ
omy. Case after case has been due to
climbing without guides in disregard of
the weather and snow conditions, while
several deaths have been due to the foolish
and Increasing practice by women OF climb
ing attired in fashionable costumes, such
As lace petticoats and light shoes An
example of such a fatal fall was that OF
Miss Gilman, who was climbing Mont
Pllatus attired in a smart spring toilette.
There was also the case Of Nine Petiadoff.
whose fatal fall on Mont Seposoir was
directly due to wearing fashionable clothes
and thin shoes
One of the most marvellous escapes was
that Of the Hon. Gerald Fitzgerald on
Monte Rosa He was passing along a
dangerous edge, roped between two guides
Fitzgerald and the younger guide, Amer,
fell, but the rope held and young Amer sue
ceeded in clinging TO a rock He saved him
self and, reaching hut. telephoned for help.
fitzgerald having broken his right leg was
unable to help himself and remained
Tor seven hours suspended in midair over
precipice of lO,5OO feet. Thanks TO the in
domitable courage Of old Amer, who stood
mo'ionlese those seven hours with his legs
Propped against boulder supporting
h at the end Of the rope till help arrived.
no wa saved
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-16
SHOT BY PERSISTENT SUITOR.
Italian Tries 10 XIII woman whom lie F0ls
lowed to This Country.

Alonzo Torisello SO years old, an Italian
carpenter living at 240 Monticello avenue,
Jersey City, was arraigned yesterday in
the Second Criminal Court of that city, ON
charge of felonous assault preferred by
Mrs Angelina Patricko of 1856 West Newark
avenue.
The carpenter met the woman at the
Hudson Boulevard and West Newark
avenue late Friday night and told her that
he loved her just as much he did when
he offered to marry her in Italy five years
ago. Mrs. Patricko said she had one hus-
band and didn't want another, Torisello
declared that she would have to die, drew
a revolver and fired two shots at close
range.
His nervousness saved the womans
life. One bullet gra2ed her right arm
and the other cut off some hair en- the right
side of her head. ToriseIlo dropped the
revolver and ran, but Policeman Coyle
caught him after a lively sprint.
Mrs, Patricko said that TOriSello made
violent love to her when she was in her
teens He scared her by saying that he
would do something desperate if she didn't
consent to marry him, she said, and she
fled from Italy to escape him. He searched
on the Continent for her, and finally came
TO this country, where he got track of her
and followed her to several cities.
Two weeks ago, she said, She n et her old
admirer in Jersey City. He avowed that
he couldn't bear to give her up and begged
her to give him lust little hone that She
might some day change her mind. but she
said she couldn't under the circumstances.
Police Justice Murphy held Torisello
for examination.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-16
CAUSE OF BRITISH DECLINE.


Special Cable Despatch to THE Sun.
LONDON. Aug. 15.--The British Associa-
ton meets at Southport on Sept 0 under
the presidency Of Sir Norman Lockyer.
The presidential address will deal with
the national shortcomings as regards the
teaching Of the sciences.
Sir Norman Lockyer intends to prove by
means Of the statistics Of British indus
tries that the national life is generally
suffering very seriously from the neglect
OF science in education, and the want OF
properly equipped modern universities,
those Of Great Britain being less numerous
and efficient than those OF the United
States or Germany. Great Britain, there
fore, must submit to be outstripped, or
have State aid commensurate with what
has been given to other countries
Sir Norman names .20 900 as neces-
sary for the proper equipment Of British
universities. He maintains that il would be
remunerative investment, for It would mean
the difference between public prosperity and
adversely. He also maintains that the
State should endow a plan OF research.
which would be pioneer work, though often
not directly remunerative. He points the
way to results Of great pecuniary value.
Sir Norman does not hope for good re-
suits unless there ia strong continuous
pressure by the Government without re-
gard to party politics. He does not find
better machinery for such a purpose than
the British Association. The matter Of
action was left to committee. which after
discussion reached an agreement for a
general plan OF action to arouse and organ
ize local opinion.
The address is expected to be very out
spoken
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-16
STOLE MS WIFE'S CLOTHING
After He Found Her IN Hotel with Nlan
Now Lock crmlan Sues for Divorce.

Francis T.. Lockerman of III Hooper
street has begun an action in the Supreme
Court, Brooklyn, against Clara Locker
man Of 748 Seventh avenue for an absolute
divorce, and the summons and complaint
were served upon the defendant yesterday.
The couple were married about two years
ago, and last October Mrs. Lockerman OBJ
tanned separation on the ground of cruelty.
and her husband was ordered to pay her
IS a week aIimony, He discontinued this
month ago, and Mrs. Lockerman began
proceedings to have him arrested for con-
tempt of court.
Mr.. Lockerman alleges that on Thursday
last he heard that his wife and a man
were at the Morton House, and with his
brother, Robert Lockerman, and a friend,
he went To- the hotel, knocked on the door
of the room occupied by Mrs Lockerman.
and when she opened it found her there
with the man. While Robert Lockerman
was having it out with Mrs Lockerman her
husband gathered all her clothing into
bundle and left the place, he declares.