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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

RAILROAD matters occupy so
much Of our space this week that
we are compelled to omit number
Of letters and much other matter
that would otherwise have appear
ed. Bear with us friends until the
success of our railroad enterprise is
assured, and we will give more at
tention to other matters.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

WE HAVE good authority for say
ing that a party in neighboring
town proposes to come to Knoxville
with aslO,000 stock of books as soon
a. thesuccess Of our railroad project
IL assured.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

AocIDENr.-Frank Dickersen, q
young man living two miles south OF
town, was thrown from u horse on
Tuesday of this week, and had q
shoulder dislocated and leg broken
just above the ankle. DR.. Scoles gave
the needed surgical service and left
the young man in condition favor
able to recovery.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

SEVERAL stock and grain dealers Of
Pella, as we understand, propose to
come to Knoxville and permanently
locate for business If we secure our
railroad. They admit that a very
large portion Of their trade (not less
than one-half), comes from this side
Of the river. Two of the leading
firms, report says, will build elevators
here II the road comes.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

NEW Jnaes WEIGH,
is putting up new dwelling on his
farm just west of town. The main
building will be 22x2s, II stories. 1t
will have q back addition, kitchen
and wood-house, of 1884, and porch
in front 6x22. Sloan & Snodgrass have
the contract for carpenter work, and
will complete it by May 1st.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

PUBLIC SALE.--Solomon High, on
his farm six miles southeast Of Knox
vile, Friday, April 2, one pair mules,
fresh COW, young cattle. hogs, corn,
reaper, farming implements, house
hold furniture, etc. Nine mouths
credit.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

CHARLTON has offered $3.50, 600. we
understand, to the Quincy & st. Paul
Company to build the road by way
OF that city In case we fail to raise
the amount required Of US by next
Monday evening.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

SPELLING 6CHooL.-The Busy Bee
Sewing Circle, composed Of misses
over ten and under fifteen years Of
age, will have spelling school at the
M. E. Church, next Wednesday even
Ing, April It'll. The programme will
embrace spelling matches, dialogues,
music, etc. Admission ten cents. AL
are invited to attend.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

ALTOGETHER, we have expended
already on the A. X. q d. Railroad
nearly 500, 900. Now, shall we lose
all this, together with the 100000
now pledged, or shall we add few
thousands to the amount and get the
road !?
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

SOLOMON HIGH, one Of our SUBJ
stantial farmers has sold his farm six
milee southeast Of town, and will
" 90 west" to seek q new home IN
Oregon, starting some time In May.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

DAWSON & JACKSON Meat Markets
north and south sides Of square. New
south side Market three doors from
east corner. Highest cash prices paid
for butchers stock.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

SEWING MACHINES repaired, ma
chimes readjusted, and new parts fur
nished for any machine, by J. E.
Hodge; also attachments and needles.
Office at residence, first house north OF
Bnssing's Mill, Knoxville. (3Otf)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

OFFICE OF DRs. ARDERY Il SHIN
NICK, Physicians and Surgeons, first
door south Of s. E. Corner Of Square.
Special attention paid to Chronic dis
eases and diseases of women and chill
dren, all calls answered promptly day
or night. (33 tf)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

FARMERS, keep your accounts. II
will be the means of SO systematlzing
your business as to give you an accu-
curate knowledge of Its every depart
ment, thereby saving you time,
trouble and expense. Buy Farmers
Account Book. For sale at this office.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

DREssMAKING. - Miss. Clelsnd,
Mnntuamaker, presents card on 4th
page this week. She proposes 10 do
cutting ftting and making in best
and latest styles on short notice and
reasonable terms. Robinson St., one
door east of fremont House.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

j. M. JONES, proprietor Of the
Wooden Mills in this city, has been
offered bonus Of $4,000 to remove
his machinery to another town,
where they have q railroad.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

| A New WONDER large
amount of glassware and groceries
daily sold at Kruck & Ely's grocery
and queensware store, south side Of
Public Square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01


the list prepared for and published in
the JOURNAL last week, and repub-
lished in our columns with corrections
this week, showing who are the heavy
taxpayers in Knoxville township,
the amount upon which each has paid
or will pay taxes for last year, the
amount subscribed for the railroad by
each individual, and the per cent. OF
each subscription upon the assessed
valuation of the property Of the indi-
vidual where the valuation reaches
81 900 or nearly that figure, az shown
by the tax books of 1874. One or two
remarks in the Democrats editorial
preface, are worthy Of mention here.
We do not refer to them for any other
purpose than to correct some misap-
prehensions. Mr.. Mccormack doubt
less thought he was correct in saying
that the statement was prepared by
Mr.. Barker of the JOURNAL, and pub
lished in that paper at the request OF
the Directors Of our railroad compa-
fny." This Is only partly true. The
Directors did not request the publica-
ton, and do not wish to be held re-
sponsible for it In any sense. Some OF
Them doubted the propriety Of giving
Fthe list az 1t was given, snd all object
ed except upon the understanding
that the editor Of the JOURNAL should
assume the entire responsibility,
which we did, and 80 stated. Those
OF the Directors aud officers with
whom we have conferred upon the
subject agree with us now as to the
propriety Of publishing the list,
though in few cases apparent injus-
tice may be done to individuals.
Again the Democrat says:
"In some cases, we are Informed,
| the old stock shares held by subecrib-
ers are credited to them in this state
ment, whilst in other cases they are
| not. The only effect this twist has il
to make some persons per cent. APP
pear larger than it really is, because
| in no case can the stock shares re-
ferred to be counted in the S9S, 900 to
be rnised."
Here an explanation Is due: The
"cld stock shares" referred to ere
held by the members Of the A. X. Il
ID. Company, and must be held by
these or come other persons In order
to maintain the organization. The
following persons hold these shares,
compose the company, are each obli-
gated to pay 500, and will be entitled
to certificate Of stock therefor juet az
those will be who now subscribe:
Knoxville 7owaship.--Jame Math-
ews, John Gamble, g. E. Conwell,
George Kruck, M. Cherrie, ]. X. Ca
sey, Fl. J. Scoles, r. @. Barker, o. d.
Ayres, +. Christofel, J. G. Reckafel-
Law, VIM. M. Stone, A. w. Collins,
]. II. Cloe, ID. r. Coats, A. Hamrick,
w. A. Mexico, VIM. Bussing, G. g..
Brobst, 8. X. Bellsmy, Thos. McSfil-
len, ID. Overton, J. w. Keefer, James
Tsggart, /. A.. Boneell, 8. Heberliug,
e. Baker, Manly Clifford. A. B. Miller,
]. 8. Cunningham, e. II. Amos, w.
Boyle, John M. Jonss, J. P. Kelly
and A. d. Wetherell.
Liberty Iownship.-H. 9. Knight,
8. H. Young, j. r. Stroup and NJ. w.
Gortner.
Pleasant Groue.-Miles jordan and
p. III. Davis.
Warren County. Guthrie, J. c..
g. WATSON, A. J. Duncan and NJ. A.
Dashiel.
.AI5ia.-J. 8. Townsend.
rs, - ~~n~~~nu have ~1~onI~v ~,>eI
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

H. N. JAMES is building . black
smith and wagon shop on Main street
one block west OF Public Square. The
building Is 24x4O, two stories.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01
CITY Convention.
COURT House, March q, 1s,

COURT HOUSE, March q, 1875.
Convention met pursuant to pub
lished call.
Organized by calling Larkin Wright
to the chair, and electing G. HI. Rob-
inson, secretary.
On motion the chair was author
lied to appoint two tellers, and ap-
pointed j. N. Davis and I. M. VIII
son.
The chair having announced that
nominations were in order, Joseph
Brobst, Geo. Crozier, @. X. Hart and
f. r. Hays were presented as candi-
dates for nomination to the Office OF
Mayor.
On motion OF I. A. Bonsel, 10 was
determined that the nominee for
each Office shall be the person rs
ceiving majority Of all the votes
cast. ~.
" On motion Of e. r. Sperry, the
following resolution was adopted: =.
Resolred, That the acceptance Of q
nomination from this convention
will be considered as pledge, on the
part of each candidate, to use his beat
efforts to sustain the present anti
license, anti-saloon ordinances of the
city and support all measures that
tend toward temperance and good
sorder.
On the second ballot Joseph Brobst
having received majoiity Of all the
votes cast was declared the nominee
for Mayor.
On motion Of e. r. Hays, his nom
ination was made unanimous.
I. Mershon, G. @. Marshall, A. D.
Shope, w. w. Burris, L. A. Linville,
Geo. Bebee, L. L. Pollok snd Prof.
Roberts were named as candidates
for nomination to tho ofscs Of City
Marshal.
After several ballots which failed
to reach q nomination, on motion or
L. A. Linviiie, @. q. Marshall was
nominated by acclamation.
The following candidates were
nominated By reclamation
For City Treasurer, 4. Baker; for
City Recorder, w. H. Rigg fox AS
SCISSOR, j. r.. BYoderick.
The convention then resolved itself
into ward meetings for the purpose
of nominating aldermen.
The following candidates were re-
ported by the ehairmen Of their re-
spective ward meetings.:
First Wdrd--D. L. Coats, +. II.
Booth.
Second Ward-J. N. Davis, LaEkin
Wright.
Third Wayd-D. w. Dukes, Henry
Phelps.
On motion, l.. Wright, I. A. Bon
sci and e. ID. Young were made o
central committee for the ensuing
year.
On motion, convention adjourned
sine die.
l.. WRIGHT, Chairman.
@. III. ROBINSON, Sec'y.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

!, MILkER & PALMER have just recei-
we'd large stock Of mems and boys,
clothing, and will sell at prices that
will defy competition,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

ErILL THEY COME to buy goods
where the best bargains can be had
The store of Kruck q Ely is the place.
South side of Square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

MILNER & PALMER have received
their spring and summer goods.
They have large stock of peice goods
at lower prices than ever.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

MILNER PALMER are making nice
suits to order, in the latest styles, al
from SIC to $40.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

GEORGE SMITH, five miles north Of
town, is preparing to build an addi-
ton to his residence, 16x22, II stories.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

KRUcK q ELY have just received a
new supply of glassware. Call and
examine goods and prices.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

GARDEN PLowING.-J. A. Phillips
will plow gardens. Leave orders at
south side barber shop.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

MARYsvILLE offers to raise $25, 900
for railroad il it will come that way.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

DIED.
WILLIAMs--At his residence near Red
Rock, Iowa, March "a, of lung fever
Noah Williams, aged 81 years.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

THE --LATEST STYLES Of hats and
caps at Miner q Palmer's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01

Go TO RocKAFELLow's TO buy clio
yer seed. Big stock on hand.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-04-01
Last Call!

s&SO ~a44 !
RAILROAD MEETINGS ! !
Will be held at the follow
ing School Houses, in Knox
vile township Monday eve
ming, April 9th, 1875
Brownlee's,
Buckeye,
Burr-oak,
Bunker Hill,
Elm Ridge, |
Fairview, /
Fees, \
Georgia,
Highland,
Lincoln,
7.;bor+v
Maple Grove,
Plea SAINT Grove
Pleasant It'll
Pleasant Ridge,
RISING star,
Salem,
SCoLL,
-v.,, 6uAApIeA,
v;c+orv
washington.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-16

CROSSING THE ESGLIsH CHANNEL ~ A
ITYr-SAvT,G DREss.-A London dispatch
dated Ap.!l 10th SAYS Paul Boyuton, Of
the New Jersey Life-Saving Service, who
of late has created profound sensation
with his life-saying dress, safely crossed the
Straits from Dover TO Boulocne, in France,
to-day. He started at 40 a. NJ, accom-
panied by steamer from which a tele-
graphic cable was laid, through which from
time to time was telegraphed the progress
of MIR Boyuton. One despatch at 1.1j A.
" said, "Boynton is going along splendid
Iy. He is BOW fourteen miles out. He Is
i'm good spirits and smoking. Cape Girls
nez is in sight Later in the day des-
patch was recsived from BoulogEe, which
reported that the Captain OF the Foikestone
packet spoke Boynton az 1.55 P. NJ, ten
miles from Boulogne. In answer to an in
quiry as TO how ne was getting on. he re-
.ponded "AlI right" Boyuton finally
arrived at Boulogne at SIS p. n. He was
in excellen. health and spirits. and was
enthusiastically received By large crowd.
The distance was little under fifty miles.
Mr. Boynton's dress is mostly of india
rubber and is so arranged that it can be
inflated, and rendered not only buoyant but
vater-3roof Boynton, on his way over
from New York. jumped overheard some
ten or fifteen IA les from the coast of Ire
land. laEding with safety. Recently, in
London, lie gave an exhibition on the
Thames. he and two others floating from
Westminster to Greenwich, the trio eating,
drinking. and smoking en- route. More
recently Boynton gave an exhibition in the
presence of Her Majesty, in the waters of
Southampton, which resulted in several
suits Of the dress being ordered for the royal
Yacht The dress is so arranged that the
wearer can carry not only supply OF pro-
visions, but rockets and other signal appa-
ratus. With a fair wind Boynton generally
sets a small sail. He also uses a double
paddle to propel himself along, which he
70 doubt did yesterday.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-16

DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPHs ALL AROUND
The Democrats of Connecticut did well at
fine recen. election, but not as well as they
could. There were tie votes in three as
se,nbly districts-East Haddam, Columbia
and Redding Special elections were held
on Tuesday which resulted in the choice of
Democrats in three districts-ir East Had
dam by 80 majority, Columbia Il and Red
ding II. This makes the House OF Repre-
seufatIves stand 1876 Democrats /; LOG Re,
pub,icans and Independents.
At the town meeting in Greehport, L. l.,
New York, II. A. Reeves, Democrat, for
mayor, was elected by 3l2 plurality over
Mr.. Tuthill, Republican,, and 24l majority
over all. Riverhead and Baylon, towns
heretofore Republican. elected full Demo-
cratic tickets The Suffolk county board
of supervisors will stand eleven Democrats
TO two Republicans and one Union.
Full returns of the Rhode Island State
election give the following vote ForGov-
ernor. Hazard, Independent Republican,
S,7l7: Lippitt, Regular Republican, s, "a !;
Cutler. Democrat, 5,169. For Lieutenant
Governor. Day, Independent Republican,
9.I25; Scissor, Regular Republican, :, 942:
Pierce, Democrat. 5,121.
The total vote for Governor in Connecti-
cnt was larger by 1884 aud the total vote
cast for Congressman was larger by $50
than any ever before cast in that State
The Democratic majority on the vote for
Governor was 6, 66l, and on the vote for
Congrcssmen 1867.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-16

II there is one member OF the Rad
ical party who, bcvord aIl others, i
Just nov entitled 70 the profound sym
pathv and official favor Of {. :.
Grant. it is James Lloyd Greene,
Mayor OF Norwich. and lately the
Radical candidate for Governor Of
ConnscsicHt. His case IS peculiarly
sad one. AID calls loudly for prompt
executive treatment lie caused
hundred guns to be fred il the city
oyes which he presides in honor Of
Grants military despOtisn in LOuisi-
ana. aud invested heavily in the third
term speculation. For these two rea-
sons, and only for these, lie was put
forward "a . candidate; and precisely
for these, together with some other
minor considerations, he was disas-
trouElv defeated Cuier the uniform
rule adopted by Grant, lie Is pre-
eminentiv entitle1 to recognition, and
If the mission 20 Rnssia was only va
cant, Greene would be the right man
in the right place. AS he cannot go
there, q frst-class consuIship or a
travelling Indian agency, which seems
- be the last refuge Of defeated Rad
icaI candidates, ought to be conferred
upon him as a salve 10 his wounded
and outraged feelings.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-16

r-pryx-s ox TuE WALL Ssr1zgs
pss,1zs<.1a.-Tbe Schenectady ss1H 3
responsible for the following exs-soTolD4Es
story: "a few days ago phenomenon '.
q very singular nature occurred a. A1-
residence Of Mr.. EeeGer, AZ No 81 Albany
street. Mrs Seecer, AZ tbs tsuse, vas
engaged at her hoaseboId duties, and al
OF > sa<iden she was ssto1is6ed and eo11-
founded, according ID her statement. by
what seemed 70 De . fash of Bght that
filed the room for moment wIa1
brilliant illumination. She was 50 over
cone By the strange occurrence that she
scrszD med aE first but the light having
disappeared, she Tegsiaec her co.npSsures
when 10 her still greater asto8lshr7ent-
happening to cast her eyes towards the
ceiling Of the kitchen, where she was q. the
time, she saw the marx Of child fo'Ot
On the wall overhead She stood NO
meut contemplating the object on the eeil-
ing which soon appeared II full. beng TIE
print Of chil6's foot corresponding exact
ly TO the other one She became alarmed
and rushed from the room Proceeding 10
a neigh bor's she called IN another woman.
ard both watched the curious affair. Soon
after other footprints developed themselves
on the wall. when another lady was called
in, but the footprints coutiDaeG TO multi
ply. This curious development went on
until the ceiling Of the kitchen was almost
covered Win tEese lFaGs>- cEo-e1Ds toc
wall in different lines Of direction, and
soon afte- similar marks were seen Ia quite
a num5er On the ceiling OF an adjoining
bedroom. The marks. IN both rooms were
al of childs foot. and were all OF the
same size and precisely alike IN all respects
The ceiling. Ike all etheTs ar this time Of
the year, l. more or less colOred, and the
marks on the wall look Ike white spots Of
the foot shape. The marks are still on the
wall, although some OF them have been
rubbed of 81
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-16

AFTEE heSitAting fcT almost ln1zsih
le.~een the dictates Of duty and the
suggestion. of policy. Govsrnor Har-
trzDl. On Aloodsy fssss having seTs 7sea
his courage NJ To The stfcking poIn-
siroe<F lie BIZ for tie repeal Of tie 10
ssi outloa las lie k1eE jus. as ven
~sen the Legislature adjourned on the
18Th Of Marcel v~hzt his Sction ought
~ t. IN reference 70 the bill IS lie dId
ar the 18th Of April when be gave i
his Official sanction He happenss how
ever. % b.e : candidate for renoInInstion
AMI that consideration makes al me
difference in the world Like TIE an
Gent mariner approaching the Amos ds
fatal p,ass.ge between ScyIa am = :, Ia
rvbdis. II vas question TIth tAe 20
erDOr how ne could 20 guide Lis cI-ai''
a. To avoid the whirlpool OF local op-
.io- ou. tES one side and escape the
~ ~ license on the other hether
>. Rs zuoceefed In this difficult IN
der+skinc remains yet 20 he seen ~
All events. Ike the rustic who bets on
the thimble, BE has paid hls money
and hzs taken his choice. AS politics
now run. we admit that he was placed
between the sharp hons Of t~o GLEN
nas. and It would have been far better
for his future prospects If he had acted
With promytness and decision 1 ne
FfU Il not What It ought 70 be. and i
carelessIy prepared, as IS shown by
the second prov1so 20 the third section,
which is subliunelv obscure II ls an
iuUrovencnt. however. on the explod-
ed experiment Of local option, which,
like eli kindred legislation, has proven
20 5e . complete failure and perfect
sham. Tie present law will no doubt
Fse 2 success - & revenue measure, but
whether il viii percePtibly check the
growing evil Of Intemperance Is for
tie future 70 demonstrate
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-16

"A correspondent writes about a woman
ia Fayette county, Pa, who has made a
fortune by working a farm with her own
hands. Here is an extract Thus by in
dustry, economy and perseverance, she, in
very few years, amassed considerable
fortune, cleared seventy-five acres ofrongh
land, filing up and levelIing over ravines,
and fitting them for agricultural purposes.
1t was indeed an interesting sight to see
her sitting on top of rock with drill In
one hand and sledge in the other, pierre
ing the veiy heart OF the rock and blowing
1T 20 atoms, and afterwar rolling it piece
by piece INTO the adjacent rayine. This
lady has now grand house. luxuriously
furnished fiat- piano. from which
she brings forth the sweetest music, and
$50 900 in the bank"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-16

YESTERDAY, says Wednesdays Phila.
Ti1sss, Mr. Beeeher passed from the purse 5
aims Of kindly Hr. Evarts into the stern
hands Of the critical pedagCgne Judge Full
lertou in other words, the cross examina-
tion began. The very first point scored
was against the Plymouth pastor. IL will
be remembered that when Mr. Beecber was
sworn there was a very dramatic scene.
He declared that lie had conscientious
scruples against swearing in the ordinary
way, and that he swoFe with the uplifted
hand and in 'the presence OF the ever-liYiug
God" Very pretty indeed, and fitting
prologue TO a series OF telling tableauK
that have had great effect. But il was ut
terly destroyed by the opening questions Of
Mr.. Fullerton. In three sentences he
proved that Mr. BeecheT had oveFcoTne his
scruPles when he went before the Grand
Jury, and that in one case at least he had
conquered the New England superstition
against putting the Bible 70 his lips. We
are glad that this question has been settled
because we confess that we were slightly
incredulous Of Mr.. BcecIeT's first state
ment. Il man who went around kissing
anybody and everybody as he did-smack-
ing bis own full blooded lips against the
passionless lips Of DIR. Stor4s embracing
Theodore osculating with Elizabeth. and
giving Mrs. Moulton 1.-The kiss Of peace"
ought not-urless he be more reverent than
Mr.. Beecher clearly is not-objectto to taking
an oath in the usual way.