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...difficulty in finding any responsible person who would devote the necessary time to a prolonged inquiry, and who would be willing to run the risk of involving himself in possible controversial or legal complications; secondly, the impossibility of compelling the attendance of witnesses and of taking testimony under oath, and finally the probably barren result to be obtained by such an inquiry...
Postmaster-General Gresham took the oath of office yesterday and entered upon the performance of his duties...
...oath of an Alpha Delta Phi is skilfully worded, so as not to appeals the new member and yet to render him little better than a slave. It reads in part as follows : 'I do solemnly swear to assist all Alpha Delta Phis with my tobacco, my ponies and my examination papers, provided such assistance is needed.' The neophyte fancies that this obligation has no hidden meaning, but he soon finds his mistake. It is not enough that he gives cigars and lends 'ponies' to his fellow Alpha Delta Phi. Under the apparently innocent words, 'tobacco,' 'ponies' and 'examination papers...
Secretary Chandler took the oath and entered upon the duties of his office yesterday...
...defalcation of Cashier Ruth of the Washington (Pa.) bank probably amounts to $75,000 or $80,000. He has been arrested for embezzlement on the oath of one of his bondsmen...