f its final success. Read his editorial on the money
questions, also the one on the coming election in Raymond when the
question of license will again be an issue. Both articles are of the
best from his point of view. He says he never begins an editorial
or, in fact, any part of his newspaper work, without first asking,
'What would Jesus do?' The result is certainly apparent.
"Then there is Milton Wright, the merchant. He has, I am told, so
revolutionized his business that no man is more beloved today in
Raymond. His own clerks and employees have an affection for him that
is very touching. During the winter, while he was lying dangerously
ill at his home, scores of clerks volunteered to watch and help in
any way possible, and his return to his store was greeted with
marked demonstrations. All this has been brought about by the
element of personal love introduced into the business. This love is
not mere words, but the business itself is carried on under a system
of co-operation that is not a patronizing recognition of inferiors,
but a real sharing in the whole business. Other men on the street
look upon Milton Wright as odd. It is a fact, however, that while he
has lost heavily in some directions, he has increased his business,
and is today respected and honored as one of the best and most
successful merchants in Raymond.
"And there is Miss Winslow. She has chosen to give her great talent
to the poor of the city. Her plans include a Musical Institute where
choruses and classes in vocal music shall be a feature. She is
enthusiastic over her life work. In connection with her friend Miss
Page she has planned a course in music which, if carried out, will
certainly do much to lift up the lives of the people down there. I
am not too old, dear Caxton, to be interested in the romantic side
of much that has also been tragic here in Raymond, and I must tell
you that it is well understood here that Miss Winslow expects to be
married this spring to a brother of Miss Page who was once a society
leader and club man, and who was converted in a tent where his
wife-that-is-to-be took an active part in the service. I don't know
all the details of this little romance, but I imagine there is a
story wrapped up in it, and it would make interesting reading if we
only knew it all.
"These are only a few illustrations of results in individual lives
owing to obedience to the pledge. I meant to have spoken of
President Marsh of Lincoln Coll
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