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IMP*.' Advocates Election of Postmaster*. Congressman Norris of Nebrrrka evidently has ideas on more than one subject. He gave convincing proof that he knew something about conducting an aggressive political battle when he waged a successful fight on Cannonism in the house, even if the mistake was made of quitfinn* inof ti?mi tui5 juov wviui v; t nu JUkJ ?ttO made complete. Now he comes forward as a champion of the idea to lop ofT a lot of federal patronage which he is certain impedes the usefulness of the men elected to serve the best interests of the people and embarasses the executive who is charged with the responsibility of dispensing it. Mr. Norris argues that the change should be inaugurated by making all postmasters elective officers. He contends that no good end is gained by continuing the present plan of making these officials the creatures of an executive influenced by the recommendation or dictation of the local party boss. The senator or representative does not even frequently have the final word in making these recommendations. In fact, he is usually but the mouthpiece of the man or clique to whom he owes his own nomination and election. But even were his word final, conditions would not necessarily be improved. He is controlled almost invariably by a matter of political policy or the necessity of paying a party debt either owing or to be owing before the next election. "Postmasters," says Mr. Norris, "could be elected quite as easily as other officers, and tirUnri fKntr or*/-l ^^ tv 11Vs11 i/iic%y auu uuiiri uiliccr^ arc elected by the people, the man in politics who is absolutely honest and conscientious will have a far better opportunity than he now has to exercise a wholesome influence. Under present conditions, every candidate, as a rule, must have the approval of the local 'machines' or 'powers that be' if these agencies are clean, of course, the matter is very simple. But if, as frequently happens, they are tied up with questionable interests, their influence cannot be for the best good of the local community, the State or the nation. > "If the pie counter were abolished men could vote their convictions at the polls without being pilloried. And men elected to State or national legislative assemblies would be much better able to act wisely and follow their honest convictions without fear or favor. Such an arrangement might interfere to some extent with party lines, although it need not necessarily do so. Certainly it would work for the good of the entire country, since men would not then support candidates for office with a view to obtaining reward for services rendered, but for the sake of Erinciple only. Much of the itterness of politics would be eliminated in tnis way.'' The River of Time. I sat on the bank of a river At the dawn of a beautiful day, And gazed on its shimmering water As it silently glided away. Then, thoughtlessly picking a flower I cast it to float on the stream And quickly it passed from my vision. As phantasies fade in a dream. I sat on the bank of that river When the sun in the heavens was high, And it threw back the beams from its surface As warm as they fell from the sky; Then a tempest passed over its bosom And its billows rolled grand like the sea, But the wind and the waves and the thunder Made only sweet music for me. I sat by the side of that river At the close of a long weary day. And, madly, I yearned for the flower I had cast, in the morning, away. But never again could I hold it, With its fragrance and freshness of bloom? Then night, like a pitying angel, Bade me sleep 'neath her merciful gloom. ? ?John Goodman. Winthrop College. SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of new studenta will be held at the county court house on Friday, July l,at 9 a. m. 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