Word: pig-iron
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...they will debate against Williams 1905 tomorrow night. The question, which was submitted by Williams, is as follows: "Resolved, That the best industrial interests of the country demand the immediate absolute abolition of all custom duties on the raw materials and rough products of iron and steel; such as pig-iron, bar-iron, scrap-iron and steel ingots." The Sophomore team, which will be composed of J. Lebowich, I. I. Mattuck and J. F. Dore, Jr., will give their main speeches in the order named. In rebuttal, the order will be Mattuck, Lebowich and Dore. The Williams debaters will...
...speeches made from the floor were able and to the point. Mr. Sanford closed the debate for the affirmative and Mr. Norton for the negative. The subjects of pig-iron and wool were freely discussed, many citing their personal experience in dealing with these articles. The votes were as follows: On the merits of the question, affirmative, 31; negative, 27; on the merits of the argument, affirmative, 14; negative, 4; on the merits of the principal disputants, affirmative, 29; negative...