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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. Applicants
must be not less than fifteen years of
age. When scholarships are vacant after
July 1 they wilt be awarded to those
making the highest average at this examination.
Applicants for scholarships
should write to President Johnson before
the examination for scholarship
examination blanks.
Scholarships are worth $100 and free
tuition. The next session will open
September 21, 1910. For further information
and catalogue, address Pres.
D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C.
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