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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15
CO M M E N I S

redemption Of souls. As result, the
spiritual life Of the A.M.E. Church
during the past twenty-five years
has been stationary if not retrograde.
It is certainly unfortunate to man
Of the capacity equipment and con-
secration of John r. Hawkins, should
have his energies confined to serv-
ing tables rather than directing af-
fairs which look to Godward.
Thus passes into history the work
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15
lTORES E0l T0RIAl

both a product of, and apower in
this self governing denomination.
John r. Hawking might well be CALI
ed high churchman---a veritable
Prince Of the church. He stands out
as model worthy Of imitation by
present day educated youth who are
III quest Of field in which to ex-
plot their powers and talent. Here
lies before him constituency, to
twelve million sous, endowed with
which he lis bound by blood, of
unusual spiritual capacity and stand
ing most deeply in need Of religious
ministration and leadership. The
harvest il indeed white; but, alas,
the qualified and willing laborers are
too few. 1t should challenge the
highest energy and ambition Of the
race to administer this vast spiritual
estate.
The A.M.E. Church was founded
more han century ago to ex
emplify the self of the
race In pirtual affairs. But it soon
broadcned its scope to include secu-
lar as we'll as sacred interests. In
| the field Of economics, industry, poll
tics and education. the Negroes
sphere is circumscribed, regulated
and controlled by white ovcr ordship
where ever their interests overlap
and interfere. In the church alone
does Negro leadership find a free
field, and wide open opportunities,
limited only by heart within and
God over hrad,
Thee venture Of the church into
broader fields outside Of religious
life was accentuated by the era oi
reconstruction, whose dispensatlon
added the political dimension to his
sphere Of activity. The function of
Prophet Priest and King became
confused. The breaches and the poi
!, tician were often combined in the
same person. The separation of
church and state has never been ac-
cepted as tenant Of the 4. NJ, r.
Church. The transfer If spiritual
authority to the political field has
been sanctioned as an essential part
| of its policy. 1t has thus run the
risk Of incurring the evil repute
which has accompanied the unien d
church and state throughout the his
| tory Of Christendom
| The A.ME. Church by virtue Q.
the lowly lot Of its constituency ha
become the prey of designing poll
ticians ever since the Negroes en-
franchisement by the Fourteentl
and Fifteenth Amendments. The al
lance between pditics and religio
| is an unholy one; especially has thi
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15

ed integrity. Although he was chair
man of the Negro contingent OF the
Republican party with the SANCTION
of his church, he never allowed h1m-
self to receive one cent of compen-
sation for his services and never ae-
cepted the proffer Of political Office.
His chief effor. was to secure thru
politics the rights Of his race ana
patronage for the members OF ms
church, thereby increasing the pres
tipe and influence of his denomina-
ton. John Il. Hawkins was dle-
hard Republican and believed IN the
motto Of Frederick Douglass, the
Republican Party rs lhe thip, all
else is the sea
It is to the discredit Of the Christ
ian world in general that during the
past fifty years more stress mas Deen
laved upon secular affairs than upon
sacred things, The AM.E. Church
unfortunately has followed IN the
wake Of this worldly tendency.
Greater applause has accompanied
! the report Of dollar money than the
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15

and worth of John r. Hawkins who
devoted his energetic career with an
eye single to the broad welfare OF
his people in general. and the pecu-
liar interest Of the A.M.E. Church.
/ present the worth and work Of this
educated upright, courageous and
consecrated son of the race as ex-
ample worthy of imitation by as
piring young men who are to come
after him.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15
What The FIowers Seemed To Say
lMrs. Mary Roses Funeral1

tWafs wary Rose runeFdtJ
Such profusion Of flowers is seldom seen
AS surrounded her casket brown,
Various colors; interspersed with green,
From within and out Of town.
How many kinds, no one knows,
Many green house products were in eyidenc
10 pay tribute to one named Rose
Planted and cultured by Providence.
Amid these flowers lay that special Rose
Human il name and form
Peacefully resting in deaths repose
Protected from any earthly storm
They came not ol their own accord,
They were either brought or sent
Motloness they spoke out 4 single word
About life 9 nobly spent
Beauty and fragrance told their message
Ia language that all understand
As i tribute to a souls passage
From this to 4 better land
They seemed 10 say IN floral speech
This Rose embodied what we are
But now she's far beyond our reach
For She is now star.
Like Us She never attacked her kind
w e never engage In strife,
Confusion among u.s. you never find
Our mission Is to sWeeten life
Unselfshy. we always live
Wherever we chance to grow
Oui mission ii not to get, but give
sympathy and Good Will to show
We live, grow and bloom
For rich and poor alike
70 spread sunshine and Danish gloom
As they travel down Gods pike.
Like US she never sought to be seen,
But lived III her little sphere
industrious, peaceful and serene
From day to day, and year to year
Like us, she sought no place Of power
Willing to work, in d humble place,
just as the tiniest little flower
Modestly hides its bushing face.
She wrote no biography Of her life
Except what she said or did
Avoiding all forms of social strife,
That service be done and self be hid
Like any other fragrant rose
BY helping to remove the daily woes
BY hepilng TO remove the daily woes
OF her pilgrim sisters and brothers.
Both you and we have lived and died
Uur mission now fulfilled
No euogies can Our defects hide,
Tho the storm Of life be stiled.
The florist gently cut us down.
You quietly went to sleep,
Your death was lamented in the town,
For US, no one will ever weep.
Our faded petals and your furrowed face
Will pass from view today
You've been assured resting place,
But Wen be thrown away.
Your body will be consigned to mother eal
From which we all have come
Our fragrance will pass as a smile of mirtl
Your soul will pass to its heavenly home.
You've done your work, we've done ours
For us, this is the end
You will join the celestial flowers
Thru all eternity to spend
We had one life, you had two
We died to live no more
You died to live above anew
Beyond this numdone shore.
Our fragrance will be lost in the ocean Of al
Your influence will still remain
Till loved ones meet you over there
Where Christ supreme will reign.
-lRev.l T. J. S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

way psychology is sagging. We ought to buck up and look around and count our blessings. <. Times are looking up across the land. It would appear that we are to have a new attitude in our national government. Business is being considered. Commercial Street every where in Kansas and in the Nation is beginning to get break"
 White is no Pollyanna. He is best known for the way in which he can look a fact in the face and say "Hello" The business machine has been idling along in neutral for some time And nobody knows quite why. Both President Roose- welt and Treasury Secretary Morgen- thau have announced that no tax changes are in prospect. That guarantees the tax stability for which so many have cried. The spring building season is about to open, and federal contributions to build- ing will reach their height in early spring.
 Secretary Hopkins is busily attempt ing to promote that better understand ing between the administration and bus mess which is so much to be desired. The stage for revival is set, but the actors refuse to take their places or to speak their lines. Prompters Roosevelt, Nor genthau, Hopkins and others have given the cue, not once but several times. It is now up to the actors to pick up their lines and carry on the play.
 The shadow of war hangs over all the world but more and more people are be- ing convinced that it may not be as black as it has been painted. Probably as always, spring recovery will get under way before anyone realizes it, and when it does, the ones who are left behind will be the ones who, didn't get into gear be- fore the light changed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Just Plain No Good

Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin really didn't unburden himself of all the things that he wanted to say about the Demo- cratic members of the State Senate. In private we don't doubt but what his criticism of them was much more harsh than that which was published yester- day. Perhaps you can't blame him TOT feeling the way he does After all the dual job-holding bill was one thing on which he was willing to risk al most everything. He had promised It when he was campaigning last fall He was positive that the House action the other day assured complete success.
 There are several factors to be consid- cred before too many stinging rebukes are hurled at the State Senate Democrats. After all there are plenty of people in this state who believe that elimination of dual jobs in the state government should extend further than judgeShips and county commissionerships And we're not so sure but what many Re- publicans originally had hoped that the bill would be all-inclusive, instead of limited as it was in the House. At any rate Democrats in the Senate deter mined to test this theory
 You can make all the claims in the world about Democrats being actuated by politics in adding amendments to the original House bill, but you still can't make everyone believe that such action virtually kills the bill Why not adopt the attitude that it puts very heavy burden on members of the House now, for they must decide if they want to in- clude few more jobs that their mem bers now hold among those banned for legislators. After all the purpose of the bill is to prevent legislators securing ap- pointments by virtue of the office they hold. Why not do complete job about it?
 No one denies but what Democratic members of the Legislature profited in recent years through nice appointments. But so did Republicans for many, many years. Now we propose to end this prac- tice of using legislative office to obtain executive or judicial jobs. If you single out few of these appointments, you de- liberately approve certain other ones, which certainly should not be done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Gone But Not Forgotten

Automobile inspections in Connecti- cut are now thing of the past, Ii 1nfor- nation from Hartford is correct. Unless the Legislature does something about providing funds for their continuance, the inspections will die very quiet death, so we learn. All of which may be received joyfully in many homes, but nevertheless should be regarded as backward step in promoting highway safety. For if any one thing was partic- ularly designed to aid in preventing accl- dents along our highways it was these selfsame tests through which motorists were required to take their cars.
 Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin has been opposed to the tests ever since last fall, longer than that, perhaps, but it was he revealed that he would ban them ii elected. Whether or not this influenced any voters we don't know, but we doubt if it did However, Fairfield county has long been a hotbed of rebellion against the inspections. Perhaps down there more difficulty was experienced by mo- torists in getting their cars tested promptly. But somewhat the same sit uation prevailed in other counties.
 The motor vehicle department did the best it could with limited funds. Had it been permitted to utilize all funds collected at the inspection lanes or if it were granted an appropriation for their maintenance we imagine that much of the delay and confusion could have been speedily eliminated AS it was good job was done under trying circumstances. There's no doubt about the inspections cutting down the number of highway crashes. It stands to reason that they did. We won't be surprised to see them mount again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
INCREDIBLE ESCAPE
(New Haven Register)


 One of the sponsors summaries of the dog racing and pari-mutuel wagering bill which has had its leg islative committee hearing at Hart ford and which will soon be decided upon by the legislature runs up the states receipts showing that it might net $1,O00 a night while one track was operating. If the track were given a 100-day season, the gain would be $100,0O0, from ad- missions alone.
 The estimates given above are based on a state minimum tax of 10 cents on admissions. A track out side of Boston has averaged more than 11,000 admissions per night, and it is reasoned that track well situated so as to draw on New York city would draw an average of 10,- 900 per night. In view of New York's s far larger population, such guess might be unduly modest. All the estimated revenue may be possible, and more too. But what puzzles is that if the proposition is sound, so- cially as well as economically, why are New Workers letting it slip through their fingers?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Views of The Press
RADIO AMATEURS
(New York Times)


 A decade and half ago, when the radio telephone was new, some thou sands-maybe millions-of young men turned their attention to the manufacture of receiving sets out of purchased parts, and a new jargon linked a new army of fans. Those were the days when if you picked up Cuba or San Francisco you went out and celebrated. When manu- lecturers began turning out low priced receiving sets the days of the home-built set were largely ended.
 But the fan who loves to tinker did not disappear. In large num- bers he has been transformed into 8 "ham-an amateur radio opera tor. The EGG rpeorts that 51,000 "hams" now hold licenses in the United States. Of these more than 1000 are said to be shut-ins, whose horizons by this invention have been made as wide as the world.
 Necessarily the bulk of radio broadcasting has its professional mannerisms and professional finish. It goes by the tick of the clock and labors over its accentuations. But outside the well-worn sound- tracks the amateurs chat costly. And some- times, when disaster comes, they play the role of knights riding to the rescue. May they flourish and (within the limits of the air waves) multiply!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Selected Poem
THE CLIPPER SHIPS

Great sailing-shps half tree, half bird, Stalked through the seas, or skinned the foam, While the kindly voice of the trade winds whirred Through the sails of tall boat, bending home. Born in the forest and bred toward the sky, The proud masts into keen, blue space. Straight as an angel, as fair and as high, They flew through the seas on valiant race. Wind in the branches and song in the sails, The trees that took wing swept over the main. They folded their plumes in the bowling gales, And chanted and sang in the tropic rain. Poised on the southernmost dial of earth Or tilting around the perilous Horn, They rocked in the storm with salty mirth And faced the wind with a splendid scorn. Yet folded now those giant wings In ports where the tapping waters sigh No radiant bird of the ocean sings. No ship has remembered how to fly. Where commerce and beauty sailed the seas Together then in the ancient way, There are only phantoms to ride the breeze Into distant harbors of yesterday. VIRGINIA WALLACE RUNYoN in the New
 York Times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Book ADay
A Newspaperman At His Prayers

Pierre Van Paasen's Days of Our Years" is a newSpaperman's story. the record of three and a halt decades covering the events of a topsy -turvy world. But if you think this is the characteristic behind- the-scene account, dashing and blase you are mistaken. If anything, it is more of a prayer for the salvation of blood-letting world.
 For MT. Van Passen has been blood flow from the Pyrenees to Palestine and the sight of it all has stirred him deeply. The result: you find him more interested in the humanity of events than the events themselves.
 Thus, for instance, he preferred in his Parisian day to cover strike of Belgian coal miners to trailing New York's then fabulous Jimmy Walker. Likewise, the Spanish war was more of a sorrow to him than reportorial assignment and the strife in Germany outraged his sense of human justice,
 Perhaps this is all so because MT. Van Paassen spent 8 carefully guided youth. At one time he studied for the ministry, actually became assistant pastor in Canada. But not for one moment have his sensibilities dulled the drama of his book. You will find it intensely exciting at times, kaleidoscipit al- ways. occasionally beautiful as in the recital of the World War legend that Benedict XIV visited the trenches in no mans land to pray for peace.
 Van Passen interviewed Hitler incidentally, in 1928, came away convinced then he was a "crack- brained maniac" ell believes that France might have forestalled Nazism had Laval needed Bruen- ing's pleas for a moratorium or loan several years ago.
 Published by Hillman-Curl, Days of Our Years" is $3.50-P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

The Berlin Turnpike will once more be the scene of an interesting experi- ment. This stretch of roadway has been the testing lane for many innovations in roadway development. Different types of construction have been used there to find out the wear and tear. Highway lights have been tried out there. Now the Highway Department is setting up de- vice along the route which allows motor ist to see over the top of a hill. It will show him what traffic is proceeding up the hill towards him and vice-versa. A "traffic-scope" is the device used Large prisms set in frame that is suspended over the highway like small bridge pro- vide the optical means of seeing across the hill. The prisms are suspended ex- actly over the peak of the hill and act as refectors and mirrors Hope motor ists aren't so interested in oncoming cars that they don't avoid 'em.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Senatorial Prayer

It is reassuring to learn that the United States Senate early in February adopted a resolution to open every session here after with prayer. In the past it has been customary to have prayer only at the beginning of Legislative days, which have little relations to the almanac and may be extended over a period of months by the parliamentary device of "recessing" instead of "adjourning"
 The chaplain who is charged with that duty only had chance to pray for the Senate four times last session. In the present session, so far, there has been prayer nearly every day. This is all to the good, and the rest of us are quite set up from hearing about it. The Senate certainly needs praying for.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Get Of Dead Center

While snowflakes still fly in northern cities, nevertheless spring is just where prosperity used to be = right around the at frst and tbat harv sagsry sar fest robin, something else is being watched with closest attention. It is the business upturn that is now so long overdue.
 Always a wise and well-balanced man, William Allen White of Emporia, Kan, has something to say about this that deserves wider circulation than is pro- vided even by his justly-famous Gazette. Returning from Q California vacation, White circulated about his home town and found: Trade is good, but some
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Whats Your I. O.!
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. What is the most common nickname for the State of Alabama? :? 2. Under which government de- partment is the Bureau of the Gen. sus?
 3. Which State does Senator Ger old P. Nye represent in the U. &. Senate?
 4. Name the saltiest body of wa- ter in the world.
 5. Which card in the ordinary deck of playing cards is known among sailors as the Devils bed- post?"
 6. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word invalid, the adjec. tive meaning not valid?
 T. Should a widow continue to wear her engagement and wedding rings?
 8. To what general family of birds do the falcons belong? g. Tn which city is Independence Hall?
 10. Which is the first permanent tooth in human being?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

It's hard to believe there are 21,000 horses in Connecticut today, but the New England Crop Reporting Service enumeration finds that total and it must be so. Still when you get around through the rural sections you still see quite few horses, many of them engaged at farm pursuits to which the horse has been put for so many years. And there has been a notable increase in the last few years in the number of saddle horses. Riding is on the up and up, which is good sign. The horse is noble animal and should be never allowed to drop out of sight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

"Then it's the first time," said the Senator. Whenever we go to the White House to tell him something, we get 'blah- -blah- blah' from him for the entire interview. He doesn't want to hear what we can tell him." "BOY SLAVES"
 Not long ago Mrs. Roosevelt had a private White House showing of a new film showing conditions in the turpentine industry. The movie is called Boy Slaves" and pictures semi-slavery among tar, pitch and turpentine workers in George and Florida.
 Mrs. Roosevelt commented fav- orably upon the picture in her column. Thereupon members of the Press Club proposed showing it in the club.
 This, however, met with objec- tion from Arthur Hatcher, presi- dent of the club, who decided that it was not for the delicate eyes of newspapermen, and issued per- emptory No.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

allotted any other station.
 Rowling mad, WLW invoked a special clause in the FCS act and has taken its case direct to the U. s. Court of Appeals. EGG meanwhile has countered with a dismiss motion, questioning the courts jurisdiction. Drafters of the dismiss motion, and ardent fighters against WLW have been EGG counsel, Dempsey and Ko- plovitz.
 "Where has Charley Michel son been?" a friend asked them the other day.
 "Never met him." replied Dempsey.
 "Nor l." added KopIovitz. ROOSEVELT AND CONGRESS
 The respect" some members of Congress have for the President amazes visiting Foreign Minister Aranha of Brazil. At Capi- tol luncheon, senator said to him, T understand you have talked with the President. Well, I'll make you a bet that you couldn't get a word in edgeWays, that he talked your arm off so you couldn't say a word"
 "No, it was not so," said Aranha.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

March is wild and woolly month. It blows hot and cold, sometimes both in the same day. Yet the very fact that it brings the first day of spring and many hints of what is to come should make it well-liked There are many things to be done in March, notably prepare for the spring and summer days. Summer is f1eeting. Enjoyment of it should actually begin once that winter lags and turns black around the gills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Daily Almanac
loon sets 3:51 a. m.

Moon sets 3:51 a. m.
 Sun rises 6:27 a. In.; sets 5:43 p. m. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Moons phases-Full moon, March 5, i2:52 p. m.: last quarter, March 12, 4:29 D. m.: new moon, March 20. $40 D. n.; first quar- ter, March 28, 7:08 a. m.
 Morning stars, Venus, Mars, Jupiter; eve- ming, Mercury, Saturn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Current Comment

Don't ask Vaughan to read your stuff. Advise of W. Somerset Vaughan to young writers.
 I'm tickled pink. Phyllis Brooks, motion picture actress when summoned by fed- eral officials probing fake Phil- ippine bond sales.
 Hague is a bum sport. John R. Longo, political foce of Mayor Hague, when released from prison after 6 seven month term for violating the election laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

good LOOK aC the New York W orld' S Fair before I left for the West, and now have had a brief view of the Gold e n Ga te Exposi- tion. Without any d e t ile d c o m p arisons, I'll try to sum up my impress Sions:
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