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LEFT DOCKET 388 DODGE Pearl Harbor, in the Hawaiian Islands, was completed and flooded. This dock is 1,022 feet long, 138 feet wide, and 391/2 feet in depth. DOCKET, or DOCQUET, in law, a term variously used, as for a summary of a larger writing; a small piece of paper or parchment containing the heads of a writing; an alphabetical list of cases in a court, or a catalogue of the names of the parties who have suits de- pending in a court. DOCK WARRANTS, orders for goods kept in the warehouses connected with a dock. They are granted by the proper officer at the dock to the importer in favor of any one that he may name. These warrants are held to be negoti- able, so that they may pass from one holder to another, the property of them being always vested in the holder. DOCK YARD. See Navy Yards. DOCTOR, properly, a teacher or in- structor; one so skilled in some particu- lar art or science as to be able to commu- nicate to others. It is generally believed to have been first adopted as a distinc- tive title in the 12th century, and to have originated with the University of Bo- logna. The University of Paris followed immediately after, and, in 1145, con- ferred the degree of doctor of divinity on Peter Lombard. In England the de- gree of doctor was not introduced in the universities till the reign of John, or Henry III. In modern times, the title of doctor forms generally the highest degree in the faculties of theology, law, and medicine. In Germany, the title 01 doctor in philosophy has been substi- tuted for the older title of master, which is still retained in England. In the European universities, before receiving the degree of doctor, a student has to prepare one or more theses. In this country the title is conferred upon those of eminent learning or ability in their profession, without demanding from them any trial ; excepting in the medical profession, where it is bestowed at the end of a course of study. In scripture, a doctor of the law may perhaps be distinguished from scribe, as rather teaching orally than giving writ- ten opinions (Luke ii : 46). Doctors of the law were mostly of the sect of the Pharisees, but are distinguished from that sect in Luke v : 17, where it ap- pears that the novelty of Jesus' teach- ing drew together a great company both of Pharisees and doctors of the law. The Jewish were invested with the dignity of doctor, by receiving into their hands a key and a tablet-book. Doctor of music. In England, a musi- cian upon whom the degree of doctor has been conferred by some university. The candidates are required to submit for the inspection of the musical profession a composition in eight vocal parts, with instrumental accompaniments. DODDER, the common name for plants of the genus Cuscuta. There are several species; they are slender, thread-like, twining, leafless parasites, involving and destroying the whole plants on which they grow. Two species are natives of England: C. epithymum, which grows abundantly on ericas, and C. europsea, upon thistles and nettles or other soft plants within its reach, bringing them to final destruction. Within a few dec- ades two other species have accidentally been introduced: viz., flax dodder and clover dodder. The first destroys whole fields of flax, and the latter preys to a great extent on clover, both plants being the cause of great losses to the agricul- turist. In India, some species are very large and powerful, involving trees of considerable size in their grasp. DODDRIDGE, PHILIP, an English Nonconformist clergyman and author; born in London, June 26, 1702. The Duchess of Bedford offered him an edu- cation at either university and provision in the Church; but he determined to en- ter the Nonconformist ministry. He was educated at a theological academy at Kibworth, in Leicestershire. In 1723 Doddridge became pastor of the dissent- ing congregation at Kibworth. He set- tled in 1729 at Northampton as minister and president of a theological academy. Here he continued to preach and train young students for the ministry till shortly before his death, which occurred Oct. 26, 1751, in Lisbon. Doddridge was at once liberal and evangelical. His principal work is "The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul" (1745), which has been translated into Dutch, German, Danish, French, and even Syriac and Tamil. Besides this, may be mentioned "The Family Expositor" (6 vols. 1739-1756). His hymns have carried his name over the English-speaking religious world, per- haps the best known being "Hark, the glad sound, the Saviour comes," and "O God of Bethel, by Avhose hand." His works fill 10 volumes (Leeds, 1802-1805). His "Correspondence and Diai-y" was edited by his great-grandson (5 vols. 1829-1831). DODGE, GRENVILLE MELLEN, an American military officer; born in Dan- vers, Mass., April 12, 1831; educated at Partridge's Military Academy and Nor- wich University: and was employed as an