Word: oath
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...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...
...Stafford Northcote yesterday moved in the House of Commons that the House should not permit Mr. Bradlaugh to go through the form of repeating the words of the oath. His motion was carried...
Chief Justice Gray took the oath of office yesterday noon. Senator Hoar will give a dinner party in Judge Gray's honor on Tuesday evening at Wormley's, and Wednesday evening Justice Bradley will give a dinner in his honor...