Word: docket
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...most pleasant feature of Harvard life, are becoming so popular that only a small number of those in attendance are able to meet and converse with the ever cordial host. Here certainly is need for reform. The lists at the office must be getting as long as the docket of the U. S. Supreme Court at Washington, and it is probable that soon the man with an invitation to U. 5 will have as much difficulty in getting advantage from it, as the poor plaintiff has in bringing his case to trial. Aside from the evils of postponement, another evil...
...Prime Minister is appointed by the Speaker of the House, and selects two collegians, Secretaries of House and Foreign Affairs respectively. The minstry thus constituted are charged with the government of the House, and propose questions in the form of bills, which are placed by the clerk upon the docket in the order of their presentation. On the refusal of the House to pass such a bill, if the measure is of a political nature, the ministry resign. They can also be deposed by a direct vote of censure, and hold office simply at the will of the House, irrespective...