Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13

self founded. He visited an old friend who
was college chum of his at Harvard
The chun sat down with Mr.. How TO fine
breakfast. But the rich young man de-
cllned TO eat the SumptuouS fare. Instead,
he walked to the Medical Mission in Brook
lyn and paid three cents for breakfast of
pea soup, bread and coffee.
a visiting minister approached him and
asked him what kind of Christian work he
was doing.
Trying the best can to get away from
the Christ and the church that you preach
and practice" Mr. How replied; and it is
the hardest thing [ have to do
The minister stared. Are you not Uni
tarian?' he asked.
No"
Then you are not Christian?'
Il think am more of Il Buddhist than a
Christian" the self-eXtinguished millionaire
answered. Sometimes | think L am more
of a Christian than a Buddhist. and again
more of a Buddhist than a Christian. L
don't just know which,
The minister turned intentionally red in
the face and walked away sorcly grieved.
This kind of literal Christianity he was not
accustomed to, and it made him feel ner-
vous. Mr.. How was too deep for him.
THAT man." the preacher said puzzled, sis
actually doing what Jesus has told him to
do
Mr.. How has another crochet strangely
out of joint with the commonly accepted
practice of Christian ministers. He does
not believe in the wisdom of the saying,
by the gospel" Now, this is radical Even
the Salvation Army follows the universal
practice. But Mr.. How breaches the gospel
and supports himself by the labor of his
own hands. He is apt at many trades, and
is an excellent and willing hand at odd
Jobs And he finds he can give some of
his earnings even to his beloved poor. be-
sides the interest on his fortune, for his
needs are few. He is u strict vegetarian.
and his apparel is as simple as was that of
his Divine Model.
This anomaly among men entertains no
FOOLS dream that other rich men will fol-
low his example He is only trying TO do
the best that is in his power to SO live his
own life that 1t will comport with the UNI
equiVocal command of Jesus. But he be-
lieveS that the example of his brotherhood
viii stimulate other wealthy men to be
more careful of the public good. If men
will not be so anxious to accumulate wealth
the division of wealth will be more equal.
he thinks, and poor mon will be given an
opportunity of doing good otherwise I'M
possible. If a rich mans son would con-
sent to drive a dray-were he untitled for
better occupation-the poor mans son might
become Judge. The purpose of the broth
erhood is to encourage feeling OF sympa-
thy, and to induce men to help and to love
one another. Loving one another is the
supreme test set by Jesus of mems merits.
and the fruits of that neighborly love are
the standards by which Christians are to
be known. All the members Of the brother
hood earn their bread with their own
hands.
Mr.. How has not the appearance of a
fanatic. He Is fanatic in no sense of the
word. He Is convinced that his only happi-
ness can be found in just the way of life he
has chosen. Prominent citizens have taken
him up. and will see that his interest
money is judiciously bestowed upon the
poor, according to Mr.. How'S dearest wish.