A Good Appointment

Only good words are heard for Congressman Gorman's latest appointment, Rev. M. M. Goodwin, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church of Ypsilanti, of Fleet Chaplain. The reverend gentleman is very popular in Ypsilanti, and indeed wherever he is known he is well liked. An Arm Arbor gentleman said to the Courier-Star today, "Mr. Goodwin is a grand man; he is in the prime of life, of distinguished appearance, a powerful speaker, with a deep resonant voice but musical as a ñute. He is affable but with sufficient dignity to carry himself well and will attract attention anywhere as a superior man." These are kind words, but the reverend gentleman evidently deserves them, and withal he is a pronounced but not offensive dernocrat. It is doubtful if Representative Gorman had searched the entire district, as he perhaps did, he could not have found a more fit candidate. The office is a pleasant one, and carries a good salary. He begins with $2, 800 a year and in five years is to $3,500; he is also entitled to retirement after fifteen years' service on two-thirds pay. Rev. Mr. Goodwin is a gradúate of an eastern college, and was formerly located at Decatur, 111., coming to Ypsilanti last May. He is but 32 years of age and is an eloquent divine. Congressman Gorman is deserving of congratulation upon his selection of a naval chaplain, as well as upon the fact that he was permitted by Secretary Herbert the . privilege of choosing one.