Word: properity
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...would be unconstitutional. (a) Congress cannot make internal improvements merely because they promote the "general welfare."- Story's Commentaries, and 1272-1276. (b) Congress can make only such laws as are "necessary and proper" for the execution of the granted powers.- Constitution, Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 18, 8 Wallace...
...spoke next on the affirmative. A government is like a great farm. The owner chooses the head farmers to carry out his ideas of the best interests of the estate. If a new owner comes in who does not believe in the methods of the former landlord, it is proper for him to select new servants to carry out his ideas. These men must know their business, and, besides, must be interested in the success of the owner. Under these, however, are the laborers who perform routine work. Is it wise to turn these men out even if they...
...open grates. If these grates can be protected so that the coals can not fall upon the carpets, there is almost no danger. At present the only fenders are pieces of iron about two inches high; and these are almost worthless. By putting in proper fenders the college would protect its property much more effectually than by an unlimited amount of fire apparatus stored away in the basements of the buildings. Such fenders could be made very cheaply of wire gauze, and should be at least a foot high...
...tank will be very similar to the old, with the exception of the substitution of stone work for wood in some places. The cost is estimated at six hundred dollars. The class crews will make use of the new tank, as it has been found that the proper development of these crews is necessary for the formation of material for the University boat. The erection of this new tank has been found necessary, since the hydraulic machines, owing to old age, are almost useless...
...refer especially to the way some men have of carrying five, ten and fifteen minutes after a recitation has begun before entering the class room. In some of the nine o'clock recitations, the classes rarely get settled down to work until a quarter of an hour after the proper time. This negligence could be overlooked if it were exceptional, but once the example of coming in late is set, it is soon found to be contagious. Common courtesy both to the instructor and student demands promptness at all recitations, and if a man cannot be fairly promp...