The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-05-02
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be reduced to an atom is part of
the great works of the universe. In
that every invisible, intangible in
fluenee is acting and is acted upon
by every other force in existence.
Whether conscious or not of these
relations they exert their influence
on human beings daily.
The strong robust individual ex-
hales a radiant glow which per-
meates the atmosphere Of his being.
The intelligent giant effects with his
personality an uplifting power. The
beautiful and graceful are to tighten
the tolls of daily routine work. The
sick and weakiing make US feel the
pangs of sympathy.
Sadder days will come, maybe not
for us, but for those who may be
dear to us. The helpless and de-
pendent are "a burden we wish to
bear, and to take control of. Homes
are built for the blind. for the
cripple, for the homeless and or
phans. Widows and fatheriess are
provided for. Though not sufficient
ly 1t seems, yet gladly the pennies
and dimes go from the more fortn-
nate to help fallen man.
AS every good gift should be fully
enjoyed, as every sentiment that
goes with it should be fully realized,
also ought our giving be done with
discretion.
Many cities have formed ASSOC
ciated charities which make il a
business proposition, the adm OF
the poor. Is It for. Durham alone TO
take the risk of being negligent on
this seoreg
The widows mite. the rich mans
million will relieve the hungry and
cloth the cold backs. But, II may
occur TO some that often money
given for these purposes Is being
diverted into less worth channels.
And in our town We are offered hats,
and boxes. and pitiful face steward
which to throw our gifts.
There.are none wholly BAD. there
are none wholly good; there are de-
rrees of both. Who are the desery-
ing. who the ''ctininaiIy negligent,
atL Justly condemned.; .i.,e,
iWbat Is the business sense OF PRO,
miscuous donations ofithe spon-
haneous giving? Are the pearls
thrown to the swine. or for the pur-
poses intended are they being used?
Because a man has lost an eye
does not bid fair that he will be ad-
j.judged incapable OF earning a liveh
hood. That a man has become
crippled by the loss OF a limb doe:
MT justify his posing as a helpless
dependent individual. Hundreds Of
Less fortunate little folks are earn.
ing BY toll and long hours Their
keep in our mills. They assist those
Of their families in filing the larder
For strong man such caisnS
as public begging is disgrace. and
he should be forced TO yield his re
naming strength to build up ouI
great city. There is no excuse for
permitting these false intruders
stay IN our midst. Clear the main
thoroughfares OF them.
II Is a disgrace 10 be without en-.
pIoyment IN town where manafac.
turing goes on. as in this. Every
man gets work, II he wants Il. We
are taxed by county and state 70
support the really worthy. Not q
man but Is glad 20 assist in this way.
Il i, done in a businesslIke way,
each paying astcsding Ia bis cstste
and income. "A
Charity begins at home In this
case, and ought to end here. Roam
ing. rowing. trampiBg muscle needs
but an opportunity to gain a living:
we viii give IL TO them. Every case
ought TO be investigated, labeled.
and licensed 20 a corner. And their
past. their present and their future
good behavior guaranteed. Each
church has IT'S poor; each society.
and fraternal organization lts dnties.
II the county home Is not large
enough for the deserving. organize
some plan to build greater resting
places for the young. the old the de.
spairing hungry ones. Help them
% get % their feet; II they recover
strength. zee that they work for
their bread
There is way. Others are work.
ing the plans; humanity Is relieved.
and every cent goes for the purpose
Of helping the helpless.
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