CLARA BARTON DIARES AND JOURNALS June-July 1892; Jan.-May 1893 (Includes expense accounts, June 1892-Oct. 1895)1892-1895 DIARY AND EXPENSE ACCT. 1892 [year crossed out] 7 [Circled] Chattolanee Springs Hotel Wm. L. STORK, Owner THE BIG SPRING great water for the Kidneys, Liver & Dyspepsia FLOWING HALF A MILLION GALLONS OF PURE WATER PER DAY CHATTOLANEE, (Green Spring Valley) MD.Carpenter's Newspaper Syndicate. FRANK G. CARPENTER, MANAGER AND CORRESPONDENT. Boston Globe. New York Press. Philadelphia Times. Portland Oregonian. Washington Star. Baltimore News. Buffalo Express. Salt Lake News. Pittsburg Dispatch. Louisville Courier-Journal. Toledo Commercial. San Francisco Call. Indianapolis Journal. St. Louis Republic. Cleveland World. Montreal Star. Chicago Herald. Detroit Free Press. Omaha Bee. Los Angeles Times. Minneapolis Times. Denver Republican. Troy Budget. St. Joseph Herald. -------- No. 1318 Vermont Avenue. come dingy. To clean brasses make a paste of finely powdered rottenstone and sweet oil, and apply it with a flannel cloth wrapped about a piece of cork. Brass fenders and other objects which may be unscrewed should be taken apart and cleaned in parts. To clean old furniture dust carefully and wash. Then apply with a rubbing- pad--made by rolling a two-inch strip of woolen cloth--a polish made as follows: Mix one quart of linseed oil, a half pint each of wine and vinegar, two ounces of vinegar, and a half pint of spirits of turpentine. A remarkable degree of brilliancy may be imparted to windows by cleaning them with alcohol and whiting. This will remove the most obstinate paint spots. For ordinary window- washing a little kerosene in the water is an effective brightener. they will produce in the near future. ______________________________________ Max O'Rell's Last Lecture. "Her Royal Highness, Woman," is the title of a comedy lecture which will be delivered by that eminent French satirist and wit, Max O'Rell, in the "C.C." course at Metserott Music Hall this winter. This is the last opportunity Washingtonians will have of hearing M. Blouet, as this is his final appearance in this country. The other evenings of this popular series will be given by Gen. Lew Wallace, George Kennon, Will Carleton and Alexander Flack at intervals of about two weeks, closing January 31. Stole and Pawned His Friend's Watch. $2000 Bond Mch. 8 -- 1893 Dec 20 Dec 10 - 18 5 24 30= 10 180 _ 6 Sat 29 paid Frances to Feb 1st 18 -6-24 1 dol fr Earnest settled to Feb 1st pay her benefits on the 10th of every month April 1 Paid Marion Boleeman her going home. 751892 Washington, D.C. June 6. Monday $ Having arranged with Mr B H Warner through Mr. Swartzell for the rental of the House at the cor. of 17th and. streets known as the Genl Grant Hd Qrs and signed a three year lease for the same with the promise to make the necessary repairs on the inside of the premises of a value of at least one thousand Dollars. The landlord putting the outside in proper condition. I paid my rent for the Month of June in advance as I am to pay at all times June 1 $75 [June] 2 Went to Pension office for Morris Carry to look over the premises and decide upon a day to go to Glen Echo to learn what I had there that [can] be utilized in repairs [June 2} [June 2] Mr Morton went to N.Y. to settle accounts of grain arriving for Russia. Wrote and telegraphed back and forth. Letters from Dr Hubbell came from Russia. The first recd from there. 5 Sunday took the horses, and driver went for curry 135 A s.e. and drove to Glen Echo, found two ranges and boilers, beside other material. Found difficulty in obtaining help to clean up the house. Mr Gleason came to the rescue, promising to send men from his force which he did on Monday morning the 6. [ June 5] The terrible disaster at Titusville 1892 June 6 Monday June 6 Went to the new house 7 1/2 curry and a man there. Two colored men came to clean - tore out grates (Richard D. Courren (Thomas Gray I agree to pay these men $1.50 per day. The[y] took out all the old grates in the house. At 11 I went to committee meeting. Mrs. Hendricks handed in her report, rather startling in its grounds. Later Cora and I called on Mr Edren, and Mrs. Mussey. and Mr Edren called on us at 7. We decide to do nothing with the letter at present; wait future developments [June 5] Received two letters from Dr. H. [June 5] Williams came to see me, he will move my household from Glen Echo. [June5] Purchased 3 brooms, 1 mop, shovel etc for use of men to use. went 1 40 over at 4 PM to meet Curry and Mr Barker, the [Kaliemin] The day has been very warm I have been exercised all day over the Titusville disaster. I am in no condition to go, no one to send.June 7.—Tuesday [**] 1892 [**] [**] June 7 [**] Paid the two colored men. Richard D. Courrer and Thomas Gray for labor on the "castle" for two days work. [?] [**] 6 00 [**] Mr Morlan returned from N.Y. last night. had missed one of my letters and I had missed one of his despatches he had lost my letter and Frank I had returned to Dr Green. and had got no new Frank. he brot back the balance of money due for sales in N.Y. and the check, in exchange for others. He had seen Steve, the Talmadge people, and transferred some grain to them. I received a telegram from them today to ask how much space we wanted. I have been unable all day to decide about going to Titusville & Oil City. I had a dismal day of uncertainty, until I read the Phil papers, and I saw my way clear to remain away. I went to Riggs and drew out $1000. Dollars to be ready to go early or even tonight. I could not write my letters. Went over to the house, the men work well, and will make it clean and nice. Amos Barton called. I sent invitations to Mr & Mrs [?] Edren, Genl & Mrs Shields and Leonora Halsted to sit in my Box at [?] Theater entertainment tomorrow night We find the citizens committee of Phil go to Titusville, we need not go—I feel better settled in mind. June 8. Wednesday [**] 1892 [**] [**] June 8. [**] Mr Morlan went early to Tennally Town for Williams to go to Glen Echo for lumber for the new house. loaded two teams and came at dark with lumber, chairs, tables cupboard range, plumbing things etc. all taken in to the house after dark paid men [**] 50[**] [**] " [**] Dispatch from Christian Herald abt [cans?] answered twice, would write, Took typewriter to lunch. Mrs Conger called to see abt. inviting Army nurses. one room dressed in the new house. Papers tell of Tom Reeds popularity at convention, Mr Blaine went to Bar Harbor yesterday and the President to a game of baseball. Nomination entirely uncertain as yet. Will it matter much? most encampments have written. Wrote Prof Goodyear; they will aim to come within a month, wrote S. Dakota abt their grain. Letter from Mr Tillinghast at Minneapolis. He [?] Mr EdgarJune 9 Thursday 1892 June 9. Mr Curry came this morning with bill of material needed for plumbing. Both $ rooms, and all connected with it I gave him a check on Riggs co for 200. [June 9] Letter from Mr Brice@ Riggs wanting inf for Rev Drury, Dayton Ohio on Russian needs. I answered him & sent [ ?] receipt of Riggs to M. Drury — Mr Morlan wrote Christian Herald of the two B~L. and I wrote Messrs. Klopsch & Sandiren a few words of congratulations & gladness that they send their own ship. He sends by express the Russian receipes for cooking corn to Chris Herald, to be taken by them to Russia.— Mr Morlan pays Bill for printing circulars to Darby - pays under protest. 41 75 Two letters came from Dr Hubbell from St Petersburg Paid Jenny Wetmore type writng 1 week 8.00 1 June 10. Friday 1892 June 10 Went to Jennings, to see if the horses could be had a little while. Found the bad condition of poor Jennings mouth. Dont know what has been done to him—suspect over dose of acconite. Went with Mrs. Jennings to see Mr Edson, arranged to go to Treasury for Cora Saw Mr Dingman about circulars, and Mr Swartz will to go up and look at house. Mr Morlan dictated letters to all the RRs that have ever transported for us, directing them to deliver all material arriving to S.S. "Lea." the ship of "Christian Herald". Dr Talmadge, - He wrote also to Mr Kerrick Bloomington Ill. awk. receipt of his last carload & congratulated them on good success. Mr. Morlan bot a ream of type paper of Remmingtons. to be headed at Darbys.— Got a 500 page press Book. at (not good), 1 00 I dictated letters to Bozeman W.R.C. to Mrs R. O. Sidney Brooklyn Mr Brown and Dr Norvin Green, returning the frank we did not send by Mr Morlan. Curry came to speak about grates could get the 8 for 80 Dollars. I would not have them, and decided to go with him tomorrow and do something better. I am not willing to have so many grates in a house— News of the nomination of Pres. Harrison.June 11. Saturday 1892 June 11 Went early to "castle" to arrange with Curry to go to "Town." Went at 10 bot Tilings for 1 back. & three hearths two for parlors, and one on the south 28 50 Mr Edren came to go to Treasury— we met the Private-sec. Charles Wynne who gave his word that Cora should be released, and that her place should be held Met Mr Sanders - - Went twice again to the "castle" and arranged matters Mr Morlan drew two checks on for himself 40 " . one for Curry to pay the help an the Bill for tiling of this morning 80 (Morlan took in a clerk to assist) The rooms are Kalcimiun on the top floor and one below, the floors commenced to be washed, Curry came and engaged to go to Glen Echo tomorrow with Morlan to see what there is there to use on the house here - I was so exhausted I could not keep up till later after I slept. then commenced a letter to the Dr. It has been a hard day. So many persons about tire me. They cant work without direction, and then one can do nothing else June 12. Sunday 1892 June 12 I have had the day entirely to myself. Morlan must have gone to Glen Echo, and did not return here. I made up the house till near ten o'clock. Took my breakfast. Wrote Dr a letter of 12 pages. Dr. and Mrs, (Emily Talbot called. They are here to attend the Homeopathic Conference. I am invited to attend the reception at [Willards] National Theater this opens the weeks meeting. I wrote Prof Goodyear, and a letter for May Wright Sewall to Baren Kenerebeck Berlin. Mrs Sewell sails on the Spree to Bremen next Tuesday Wrote Dr, c/o Legation - In the evening the young ladies of the "Washington" Kate Fields came in and I kept them a good while to speak of the mode of running a journal. A very warm night. The weathers probably as hot as it will be.June 13. Monday 1892 June 13. Could not attend to my typewriter Ana let her go till evening to return at 5 o'clock which she did, and took letters home. Went with Mrs. Jennings to the House. The Great Falls Electric Road Bill passed. Saw Rep. Stone of Penn. Titusville District. M Coggswell not yet returned Rec'd a letter from dear Kate Sherwood in which she recommends that Blimae corps come into the Department. and calls upon me to advise it. I feel that this would be a heavy undertaking. Wrote to Mr. Tellinghart regarding Mr. Edgar. I believe the plan of letting any outside persons have any management of our National Red Cross is a complete failure. They get-into-fights,- then make up, walk off arm in arm, and leave the wreck of their battle and all its rubbish with us to clear up, & live in. They next turn and admonish us to peace when we have never opened a lip from first to last. The trouble was entirely between Edgar an Tillinghart– not a word nor sign from us – now they have become great friends; and the latter admonishes me to "bury the past and all differences" as he " discovers that Mr. Edgar is a man of "influence and respectability". Oh pshaw! June 14, Tuesday 1892 A little cooler than yesterday, still 90º There are several points over which to feel very anxious. The Mississippy valley is in great need. No move can be publicly made towards its relief. And no encouragement for special help. Titusville needs help. not in food, clothes nor people it it says but merely to rebuild. In either of these cares we could be of service, on the ground, but Penn has said it didn't "want a rival for its Red Cross, and we offer none. Emma Southmayd with her partner Mrs. Barnard called at 9½ will call again. Business women in Chicago. I need my little type writer to good purpose. got up the current letters, and got the Drs letter ready to publish. Went to the house. decided to paper the hall, thus save remaining oil paper. have some room changes in plans, and some outside mending done up. Williams was to come with furniture but did not. Delegates not yet all home cannot get the Bill in. Saw an enormous flag with our emblem floating over the Riggs' house some fraternity. Did some grocery shopping at Pages This is Cora's last full day in office.June 15, Wednesday 1892. June 15 Rose at 4 o clock after a good nights sleep. arranged the house and went at 7 to 17th st. Set the plumber right on the bath rooms. got lime and whole wash into use below. Backer the Kalsomine home for illness of his wife in last stages of consumption. Curry at work on fireplaces: men cleaning floor and paint. The beams not removed. had my carpenter mend up the porch. Mr. Merlan went for press book and met Jenny Bell coming here. We had been to Treasury to find what press books are used there. (Mann's) have one sent. it curls got a white one.- Cora leaves the office at noon to come to the G.A.R. work. Jennie tells of Johnston affairs and that no help is accepted at Oil City and Titusville except money. [J?ster] sent 2000+ Jenney went over to our home. Took ice cream at Furrels. Emma Southmayor & Mr. Barnard called at 7. Get so troubled about no address in Russ-- that I send dispatch to Christian Herald to know if Talmadge has gone. Mrs. Genl Shields called wants to go when the Bill is introduced. I will arrange that next. Very warm weather- dangerously so. June 16. Thursday 1892 Dispatch from Christian Herald. that Mr Talmadge and Klopse sailed the 15th [*$*] .25 Went to 17th St. some furniture came yesterday. Morlan will varnish it. Mr and Mrs Jennings go to Atlantic City The horses left in our care. I went to the House. found Mr Coggwell gave him my Bill. to present. Saw M Breckenledge. told him I had presented the Bill - said he would see Mr Coggwell directly, and speak with him - Thought he should not go to Chicago Convention - I was sure he would It became more and more apparent that I ought to go to Glen Echo McDowell was so punctilious about the keys. that I am sure all is not right, nor safe there. he has boarders, and brings the key to my rooms to give to me to keep when all has been in their hands for months. It seems to late locking the stable when the horse is stolen. Mr. and Mrs. Falls called called to see about the condition of the Mississippy people - I would go to see them tomorrow evening 8 1/2[*1892*] June 17. 1892 Friday At evening Leonora & Margaret Halsted called. I was just going to Mrs. Falls. Went at 9. Morlan was ill from the scent in the house where he painted and could not go. Jennie Bell went We l called at sen Gebrens, Gormans and Walthams - all gone to Chicago could see no one. made a lonly call. Mr. Falls would go to Capitol next day. he did so but got no satisfaction. he called and saw Mr. Morlan June 18, Saturday 1892 June 18 As the horses are in our charge I took them to drive to Glen Echo- Morlan to busy at 17th street to go Rob too busy at home to go. I took Jenny Bell & Cora, and drove myself. I found a Mrs. Stewart of Mentan a friend of McD. and four boarders and the family. On looking over my things I found very little left. Lillie was very busy sewing on a blue broadcloth dress, getting ready to go to town. The girls spoke of the quality. She said it ought to be good, it "cost a dollar and a quarter a yard," on opening the door into her room I saw one of my own broad scotch plaid ribbins strung out, on looking further I began to find my nice piece goods of years, foreign articles all made up into dressess and hanging in her room. I commd to clear them out. there was no describing the appearance, and quantity of the clearing, more than two persons could carry at once. I recovered things till dark. I wanted to stay all night - but Cora was afraid to have me, and I left. After seeing Lillie, who was going to commit suicide that night. When a little way out it commenced to thunder lighten & pour. I should have mentioned that in the PM, the horses broke loose and ran, breaking the harness which had to be patched with another and was unfit to go home with. We drove all theSunday, June 19 1892 June 19 way in the rain. home late and wet- Did not go to Glen Echo, leaving Lillie time to return things if she would I had no confidence in her desire to do so, and became so sure that this course was wrong, that on 20 Monday June 20th After the meeting of the ladies com. I took a car and went out with Jennie, we found things much the same. Morlan tried to take the part of mediator and help Lillie to get back her plunder, - Found she had kept open house and distributed my goods among the neighbors and towns people She had involved the families of Williams - Johnson - and Gertie - one Reed down the canal where her beau lived and one Albert Marker a carpenter and his niece a who lived with him he being a boarder at McDowells- We heard of no others, but all of them had stolen property, and all either do, or pretend to try to return it. MacDowell is not told of the state of things. Lillie had so much stored for herself that the men could not get the box up the hill. The poor child does'nt realize what she has done, but is fearful of what may happen. Morlan goes from one to another, to recover the hidden wrecks - for several days - June 21, Tuesday 1892 $ 22 I remained over night, we opened boxes, and aired goods, very hot but good weather for the work - Some things came back at night from Reeds, a big box. There is no one to be at the house on 17th but Curry and men. Mr Barker is home with a sick wife who will not recover. 24 I returned about Friday, brot up correspondence - over looked house tried to get at Congress, no one there De Graw not back - no chance to do a thing on the Bill Joseph not ready to do anything and all waits. - 25 Saturday Went with Jerrie Jacobs to do errands. Riggs - a pleasant interview with Mr Slorer, he wants the funds to remain. I went to Tel office to cable Dr. They recommend the State Dept, went to Mr Brown, had a delightful chat, he cabled Dr to ask if he wanted funds, if so, how much and where - De Graw not home, cannot reach Coggswell, Paid check to Curry for his men for the week ending today 87.00 26 Sunday wrote letters. Morlan tried to find marker, failed- 27 Monday meeting of Ladies Sent Drafts to Prof Goodyear for the sum he asked to have ordered 1250.00 had telegraphed him the night before called on Mr. DeGraw, gave him the letter of Mrs Parker to Kennan, showed Kate Sherwood's letter to Cora - (Maryland)June 28, Tuesday 1892 Spent time mainly at the house and brot up correspondence 29. Saw army nurse pension Bill pass the House. Mrs. Wittenger & Mrs. Lockwood present. Johnson called to say how ill Gertie was, feared she would nt live. They are all fearfully conditioned. I sent to Gov John W Hoyt a check for Five Hundred Dolls $500.00 thinking that he must need it- he had been strictly honest. At night I called on Leonora & Secty Noble, they were out in the park. The Secty mentioned Genl Burdett as a counsellr to help the Bill through- I had not thought of him will try to engage him Secty saw me home. 30 Cable from Dr. Hubbell back at St. Petersburg. Had funds enough- I went to M. Glover and to Mr. Brown who called him through the Legation that he might come home. I believe he will start directly for Germany. Could not find Genl Burdett. Went to State Dept to see if my appropriation for delegates was safe. It was good for two years, Jenny Bell came down and returned. Merlan went to G.E. and returned. Lilly has helped items to find the lost table spread. Mrs. Jennings has bad news June 30, Thursday 1892 from Mr. Jennings at Atlantic City. He still has chills and hemorhage. She will go to him and not to Chautauqua tomorw as she had thought to do. She brought the horses and gave me her note for them. She will take them to Chautauqua tomorw, or rather M Morlan will send them for her - Cora went out to her country hous yesterday & today. Secty Foster is sworn in as secty of State, to fill the term of Mr. Blaine. M. Parsens called at evening. July. Judge Sheldon came shortly after the 1st of the month to write up a Brief" and help the Bill through Congress. He wrote his brief remaining several days. I paid him at the rate of twenty five (25) dollars per day. He could not get an interview with the Senator Davis and did not meet Mr Gray who were the two members to where the Bill was referred for consideration and to be reported to the committee. After the Judge left I went with Mrs. L. Sewell Reed to call on Sen Davis as chairman of Com. on Pensions. had a most delightful interview, he has become a firm friend of the Bill and will do all he can. Later I called on U. W. Dudley and M Edren and Dr H Warner to tell them of the situation. Mr Warner sent a letter to Sen Sherman who replied thathe had been a friend of the Bill from the first and wished to be reminded of it by Mr. Warner when the body came together again, in order that he might aid it. Mr Coggswell became very ill the press in Congress became so great that it seemed necessary to drop the matter, and let it drop for this session. and thus it lies. and will be found next Dec. Reported fares all in the Committee of the House not reported at all in Com. in the Senate but kindly considered and thus it rests. Its future history, if it has one, will commence just here where this record ends1895 Expenses on Red Cross Park from the time Dr. Hubbell prepared to leave here March 18, 1895 Mar 18 2 ticket to Mitchel. B & O. 1/2 fare $19.60 " " Freight on goods 1050 lbs at .69 per lb $7.04 " " Expressage to station on trunks and freight $1.10 " " Car tickets $.25 " " Mitchel to Bedford $1.00 = $28.99 1895, March 18.- Monday. Wash 178 F sts Dr. J. B Hubbell left at 8 1/2 by B. & O. RR for Red Cross Indiana - I paid his fare, together with that of Henry Simmons half rates - 28.99 Paid on his memoranda Genl Express for house etc since G. P. left. 8.92 Paid Henry Simmons to date. 9. $35.91 Coal oil 5 gals - .60 36.51 Memoranda for 1895 Arrange with C.C. Glover to place the idle funds in bank of interest at Riggs on Rolens Pay taxes on Washington real Estate in May. 2 lots in block 361 - T & Vt ave 4 lots Kalorama Block 25 2 " " " 21 J.B.H. 1 lot " Block 21 Omit "Clara Barton" of Brookland Water rent due in August Pay taxes on Red Cross house @ Glen Echo At Rockville when due. Pay taxes on Red Cross Park in See about the posibility of renting the house Miss Thomas, Miss Janes Kehoe White Make the Report of Sea Island relief Bring Red Cross History down to date for publication by Congress with History. See Wilson about reprint of Danville Memorial address. Speak with Lizzie about rooms for Med. Mar 18 Paid Henry back pay to date (in memoranda slip) 9.00 " " " J B Hubbell Back dues on genl expense act 6.70 " " " " " " Extra balance to date 2.22 17.9227 Cost of furniture at Lansbergs $310 Adelina Patti May 7, 1895 Washington 1895 F. E. Barton - Ramapo Water Co - This day I arranged to raise the sum of Seventy five hundred dollars ($7500) at the suggestion of Steve Barton to invest in the Ramapo Waterworks of N. York City, but found it difficult and decided that it was better to make him the loan of Twenty five hundred As first suggested and sent him a check on Riggs for that amount - This was the sum formerly loaned to a Mr. Lent ($2400) and surrendered by him in view of a larger loan - I also drew from Riggs co Three hundred Dollars for Dr. Hubbell to use at the Park This in addition to the $500 and taxes $265.79. - making in all aside from the travelling expenses and incidentals $1065.79. since Dr went there. Insurance added to this $66.50, making in all $1132.29. The sum at Riggs this morning was $3570.60 We drew for S. E. Barton 2500 “ “ " J. B. Hubbell 300 $2800 Leaving in Bank - $770.60.MR. MARCUS R. MAYER respectfully begs to announce that only One Concert will be given by MME. ADELINA PATTI, on MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4TH, at ALBAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE, WASHINGTON, D.C. MME. PATTI will be supported by the following artists: Mlle. GUERRINA FABBRI, Contralto Miss LOUISE ENGEL, Mezzo-Soprano, Mr. DURWARD LELY, Tenor, Signor ANTONIO GALASSI, Baritone, Signor FRANCO NOVARRA, Basso, Signor MASCHERONI, Stage Director, AND. And Accompanist. Signor ARDITI, Conductor. A GRAND ORCHESTRA. A MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMME of Brilliant Operatic Numbers will be given. The Concert will close with a complete representation of the Third Act of Gounod's FAUST In Costume, and with Special Scenery, paraphernalia and accessories, with the followin cast: Margherita, . . MME. Patti. Faust, . Mr. DURWARD LELY. Siebel, Mme. FABBRI. Mephistopheles, Signor NOVARRA. Martha, Miss ENGEL. THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED.-The Pennsylvania Railroad Company and the Pullman Palace Car Company deserve great credit for their persistent efforts to enhance the comfort an pleasure of their patrons. 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THE HOOSAIC TUNNEL ROUTE. -Short Line between Chicago and Boston, St. Louis and Boston, and Cincinnati and Boston THE UNION PACIFIC R.R. is the old established favorite route from Omaha to Colorado and California. THE NORTHERN PACIFIC R.R. runs vestibule and dining Pullman Cars and is the Popular route to and from St. Paul to Oregon and Washington. THE HAINES BROS' PIANO USED EXCLUSIVELY AT ALL THE PATTI CONCERTS.Craig-Y-Nos Castle, Stradgynlais (Swansea Valley) South Wales, Messrs. Haines Brothers: The Upright Piano Forte you shipped to me has arrived in perfect condition at the Castle, and I must say I never heard one with such lovely tones. Each time that I use it I am the more surprised and pleased with it. Until I became acquainted with your instrument I believed it an impossibility to find such pure quality and volume of tone in any instrument but the Concert Grand. Assuring you of my delight with my Piano, and with sentiments of distinguished regard, believe me, Your sincere friend, [???????]COMITE INTERNATIONAL DE LA CROIX-ROUGE Exemplaire ENVOI DE GENÈVE [*Fr???*] Washington D.C. June 1892 Expenses on repairs of house 17th an F. n.w. June 1 Rent $75.00 $ " 6 paid two colored men @ 1.50 - 2 days 6. " " Utensils for work (brooms. mops ) 1.50 " 9 check to Morris Curry for plumbing material 200 " 11 check " " " to pay workmen to date. 80 " 16 check " " lumber and material 50 18 check. to pay help to date. - one week 107. 25 check " " help to date - one week 87 25 July 2 check " " help to date - one week 96 56 " 9 check " " " to date one week 86 00 " 16 check " " help & material [???] 203 30 " 22 cash " " help to date week 54 00 " 30 cash " " help to date, 1 week 40 50 Aug 6 cash " " help to date, 1 week 33 00 " 13 chk " " " " " 31 50 " - check " " Reneal paints 73.72 " - Boyd hardware 41.95 Leach 14.02 129.69. " 20 cash to pay help to date 33. " 27 " " " " " " 33. Sept 3 check to pay help to date 38 50 [ check 17 July 12] [Bill for lumber]Pollard 1852 Sept. 8 . Coal commenced to come One ton 1892 June, 1892 Expenses on running the House as rent, water, gas, coal, help etc ,, Rent for month of June = (house) $ 75 ,, ,, ,, ,, " July " 75 ,, ,, ,, ,, " August " 75 ,, ,, ,, ,, " September " 75 Sept 1 water for one year, rent- 27 '' '' gas meter, advanced as surety from date 5 Aug. 24 Paid Frances--for one months work 18 Sept. 7 ,, ,, to Sept. the 20th which is the day on which her month commences 18 Oct 29 paid Frances for one month to Oct 20 18 also paid her the two Dolls for the two last meetings of the D.A.R. to date - 2 Nov 23 Paid Frances for month from Oct to Nov 20. 18 Oct & Nov Rent of house paid duly not set down 75-75 150 Nov 20 Barker closed steady work a 2.50 pr day commenced to work with curry and care for our fires at a less rate of wages ( this was not carried out till Jan) Dec. 7 Rent of house to close of year 1892 75 " 14 Barker resumed work and was paid as usual with the exceptin of a few days for Curry till the present date Dec. 24 @ $21/2 [???] Dec 20 paid Frances to date, and 2 Dolls. extra for Christmas. 201893 Expenses $ Jan 5 Paid BH Warner rent on house 75 Paid Barker his last wages by the day [??] Arranged with him to work through the winter at $20 per month- paid him [???] it 5 " Paid Romieke for 1000 clapping [??] - 40 " Paid Albert Tyler for arrears of Med Weekly and asked to have paper stopped. 10 " " star and Post months sub. 44 ea - 84 14 Paid Barker towards his month: this leaves 12 Three dollars due in the month Paid heavy Bills for New Years Reception and the letter dance following. [???] for the purchase of dishes for receptions of "Fridays") cups plates (8.00) oranges, lemons, cake, fruit. crackers, coffee tea rent of dishes. handed Miss Pierce for car fare etc 5 Paid Frances for serving the D.A.R. last night 1 Mrs Lamb, Treasurer handed me check for 11$ 9 Dr went to N.Y to see Egan & the Drs, 6 50 13 Friday had first weekly reception 14 " Went with Miss Pierce to Elsmere (ree) also went to Willards to see Susan Anthony. Agreed to make a little talk on Harriet Austin next Monday at 2 Pm Notes of Expenses 3 14 Received from Brown Bros yearly statement $ with amt of Balance due - 1208 77 15 S wrote a few pages on Harriet Austin to be read tommor at the suffrage meeting 16 M At 2 PM went to Metzaretts Hall to first meeting of suffrage. read my little paper on Miss Austin, met Mrs. Bearer, and some of the suffrage people, all seemed very strange. I have no affiliation with them. 17 T Prepared my chamber for Marrion to come into tomorm, Barker had put up a stove, got in the fire, changed furniture made a comfortable room. Went into the Elsmere to reception Miss Pierce is trying to get up a meeting of ladies to hear of the Red cross. I object to all this publicity. I have no time nor strength to instruct these fashionable, busy ladies, and then meet their opperation 18 W. Dictated letters, arranged home - Dispatch from Marrion that she would come at noon. Dr met her. she came on time, very well, and settles herself for her winter visit - 19 Th. Went to capital with Dr and Miss Pierce to about the Bill. Saw Mr Coggswell very kind. think Mr Andrew is earnest in his desire to aid its passage - saw, De Witt Warner, could not find others, and came backFine reception March 9-1893 Dr [] Park Paper Morlan left see garden4 [*19 Th*] to see Mr. DeGraw, he is in NY. I go with the Dr. to call on Mrs. Kennan, Mr. K is out lecturing. will not be home for two weeks, Mrs. K spoke of Mrs Parkers correspondence will try to get a meeting of the members of the society. Tomorrow is my day to receive the notice still goes in imperfectly and Dr goes twice to offices to try to get it correct. I will try to have a meeting of the lady members of the Society and learn their desires and opinions in regard to the future admin to be taken with the Red Cross. [*20 F*] A little warmer, fine, got ready for reception Marion & Bessie helped to make trimming for the front door to keep the wind out. At 2 PM the guests commenced to come a good stream of them till 6 o clock Miss Pierce, Bessie and Marion, renew the tables in the back parlor, Frances made coffee and washed the dishes, made sandwiches etc In the evening went to Millids to Miss. Anthonys reception. [*21 S.*] Dictated letters most of the day Dr sent off Papers (offered) Judge [S??ns] letter, photos of house & War St Navy Building to Mr Maynier - Two packages The "Brief," my letter, and the letter of the com. and the pictures of Philps of Dr. Gran had gone some weeks ago Judge Laurence comes to tell me what he heard in the Treasury. has been here a week wishes me to see J. D. Toyland. 5 [*23 M.*] Went to call at Metropolitan - Justice Fields and Mrs Greenleaf. Susan Anthony = Philip Brooks dead - order 2 ton coal. [*24 T.*] A hard day. give up on the friction and cannot carry it - not able to do any thing Tell Barker to buy pine wood - have great trouble to keep fire in the parlor Decide to go to Mrs Kennan to see what she would do about Miss Anthony - have a long waiting call, she would do nothing will write to Mr Phillips to come - I meet Mr Bushnell at the 14st car went with him to Hamilton house. when he is - arrange to have them come to see me on Thursday. 3 o clock - Go with Miss Pierce to call at Mr Romeros - and Hamilton - meet the Donelleys - Mrs. Holman Mrs. Townsend - Mrs Dallzell - [*25 W.*] Make some decisions, must carry my work alone. (In my room) Went to breakfast with a sore heart - The door opened and Morlan came in; a load was lifted - It is always darkest just before day- Made preparations for the next days Barker got Meats at market and groceries at Pages - Afternoon - at 4 Miss Pierce came 6 go calling. Took carriage - Dr, Marien, Miss Pierce & I went to6 January 1893 call at NP Mortons - Sectys Elkins Nancy- Rusk - Foster, Miller home at 6 1/2 - 27 Th (Morlan spoke of Dr. Gardner's plan) I arranged house got ready for the call of Mr & Mrs Bushnell of Ct They came at three. had a cup of tea. I told them of my work - at the earnest request of Mrs. B - She is a fine woman - Got more things ready for tomorrow Miss Pierce & Marion made calls and left my cards for me.- Had supper in the evening- Food gone out. This mornings mail had letter from Egan, saying he was well enough to come, and only wanted our call. Dr. went to try to get a partial ticket but could not, will write him tomorrow Mr. Blaine dead. 28, F My third reception. The largest served refreshments on the south side of the hall, Mrs. Hoar Walker Davis Miss DeWitt Warner assisted - Mrs De Graw called arranged with her to come some evening to arrange; for a reception to Congress by the Natl. Red Cross. The reception was satisfactory. Mr Morlan here. Marion, Bessie - Dr. Mr & Mrs Carpenter called at evening 7 January 1893 1893 could not get time to write Egan to come. will tomorrow bought the little nice shiny faille tables - served boulion in place of tea - More white crape - fine day Mrs Degraw planned to call with Mr Deyer next Tuesday 28 Sat. Dull - clean up the rooms - send Morlan to ask the Degraws to come tonight. as the Gridiron club is postponed on acct of M. Blaine's death. I pay Frances from Dec 20, to Feby 1 - one month & ten days 24. Also one Dollar for Earnest 1 This brings Frances pay at the 1st of each month instead of the 20th as heretofore - The New Sewing machine came yesterday - the girl came today to teach the methods to Marion. Cora came to speak about the Baazar next Wednesday. I made the parlor and myself ready for Mr & Mrs DeGraw, till a note came saying they could not come. We found the pieces of German Linen, cut 20 table covers of it and 24 of cotton flannel under covers. to be ready for the Baazar and my own reception See page 318 21 9 Aug. 1892 Acct with Prof S.H. Goodyear as preliminary, or in connection with the proposed Red Cross Journal . The arrangement for which was, that I pay him twenty five Hundred Dolls $(2500.00) per year as salary for himself and eight-hundred and forty Dolls - $840.00 or 70. Dolls per month for Miss Winter as clerk. The time of the Prof commencing on - August 1st and Miss Winter the same - The first monthly payment made, August 31, 1892 ____________$ June -92 Sent to Prof. Goodyear at Cedar Rapids, Iowa a check for the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dolls. as a help for him to leave his business in that city. and to be counted in as a part of his salary in advance 1250. Sept 1 Paid as salary for the Month of August 100 This would stand as half payment the other half of every twelve months having been reckened by me, as prepaid by the sum of a half years salary advanced leaving 1250. to be paid by the month as regular salary. ' 1 Paid Miss Mary Winter as her salary for the month of August 70.00 She is ill and unable to work for several days. At the above date the illness pf Prof Goodyear, his family and Miss Winter made it impossible to continue the above contract, and all came to a close by common consent, in good feeling. with regrets for the misfortune.1892 Bessie Jacobs Oct. 1 commenced typewriting & clerk duties Nov 1 paid for month of October 25.00 Dec 7 " " " of November 25.00 Dec 22 Paid for month of Dec in order to give opportunities for Christmas purchases 25.00 Feb.8 paid for month of January 25.00 Mar 10 “ “ “ February 25.00 April 6 “ “ “ March 25.00 May 8 “ “ " of April 25.00 11[**]12[**] [**]13[**]14 15 1892 Frances Jackson[underlined]- (Walker) commenced work for me July 16 at Eighteen Dolls per mo. Paid her monthly as per acct on previous page of this book to the present date Feb 1st 1892. The months of July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov and Dec at 18 Dolls per mo 108 Feb 1st Paid her for the month of Jan/93 and ten days in Dec to make her time commence at the 1st of each month. 24 One Dollar for her nephew Earnest March Paid her for month of February 18 April 6 " " " " of March 18 " " " " towards Bill of D.A.R. (final) 2 May 7 “ " wages for April 18 1894 In the winter of 94, Frances returned to my service as chamber girl @$ 12 per mo in place of Emily Clark and while Katie Kelsoe was here. 1985 In the Spring of 95, her husband Walker came to live with us. he was not under pay. In early summer I took home my carriage from McDermots, but a horse (Beauty) for $75 Dolls, and arranged with Walker to keep and drive him jointly in his service and ours. The horse was lame through the summer. I kept 16 October 1895 1895 Frances steadily in my employ at 12 pr mo payable on the 17th day of each mo, In early summer they moved here and lived rent free and are so living at this time, Walker has what he can make with the horse & carriage Besides serving us when we require him - Frances has her regular wages, they live by themselves, myself and family going to restaurants to our meals since last April - no table kept in house Frances has been regularly paid up to this Oct19 date - 1893. 17 Earnest Arnold Feb. 20 commenced work February 20 at 15 Dolls per month March 18 Part time to 20th of March 15. April 8 Paid Earnest - to date seventeen days at fifty cents a day_and he [? ? ?] 8 50 He left work this morning18 Addresses of serving girls Hannah Johnson 1157 19th St. nw (good) Lizzie Spriggs 1157 19th St. nw Lottie Clark. 1894 Emily Clark (colored) 19 Commenced to work for me in the summer of 1893 at $3.00 per week. working irregularly at first -- When we went to Beaufort, she left. When we came up in the winter & spring when Barton left she came regularly. Then for seven weeks she took care of the house at half price, and was paid $1.50 per wk, till our return in June. When she commenced at her old price 3 per week. Paid her for care of horse $10 July 15 I paid her for the half of July to date. 6.00 “ 21 Paid for week. 3.00 When we left for 1000 Islds she held charge of the house at $6.00 per mo. to do half work -- for which she was paid at that rate Miss Emma Lanes paying her once. On our return her old price was returned and she was from time promptly paid till she last payment at this entry Nov. 1 at which date I paid her for the last week in Nov. 6.0020 Katie Kehoe 1894 A little English woman came to me for work either from me or someone else in the hottest weather of Aug. just as we were ready to leave for 1000 Islands, she was homeless, workless, money less, hopeless and had a cat that often stood in the way of getting employment, she was deaf, had catarck but seemed a good worker, could not read or write, was walking ten miles a day in search of work, finding none, and the friends she was with were poor and tired I feared to leave her in the street, and arranged for her and Mrs ?henix to go to Glen Echo for the hot weather while we were away. They went staid Till my return in Sept. still no place and I took Katie home with Isaac the "cat" to do 2 nd girl work for me, she commenced Oct 26/94 at four dolls a month and clothing. she had lost all in the Knox fire and had only what I gave Nov 2 her. I paid or prepaid her first wage @ 4 per m $3.00 Mar 25 paid in full to March 26 @$4 p mo Apr 26 " " " " April 26 4.00 she rented a room for herself which I furnished and she left for her own quarters 21 1892 Andrew Barker Barker worked for me from the time the repairs on the 17th & F st house commenced at $2.50 per day till Jan 1893 I then arranged with him to take care of my fires at ($20. dolls.) twenty Dollar per month and take all the time he could use in other work outside. 1893 Jan. Paid him $12. 5 -- 3 20. Feb. 4 " " 15 (leaving due at March 5.00) Feb 15 Barker leaves my employ of his own will. he has been paid 15 Dolls of his $20 for the month. leaving him according to his self made agreement in my debt five Dolls. He has been some ill and some worthless all the month and has really not earned more than his board which he has had. Recommend work @1.50 pr day fitting up about the house in general paid him 1.00 2,50 6.00 ?[**]22[**] [**]23[**][**]24[**] March 1 1895 Emma Curry commence work on typewriter Feb 28. at five dolls per week [**]Mar, 27[**] paid four weeks [**]20[**] [**]Apr 10[**] " two "[**]10[**] [**]"[**]" [**]5[**] Left to resume her former position_______[**]$35[**] Lucy M Graves stenographer Took the place of Emma Curry as clerk commencing work. May 1 1895@$8 p week [**]May 10 paid her for one weeks time [**]8.[**] [**]June 15[**] " " for five weeks time up to June 24th including some lost time and one week in advance, taking a receipt for $48.00 [**]40.[**] in full to the above named date. (not in service through vacation) [**]Oct 19[**] Paid for two weeks to date [**]16.[**] [**]25[**][**]26[**] October 18th 1895 [**]Oct 18[**] Mrs Mason commenced translating at 20 Dolls per month [**]27[**][**]26[**] [**]27[**]30 [blank page] 1893 January 29, 1893 31 Jany 29 S. Spoke with Mr. Morlan concerning the plan of Dr. Gardner. He decided to go to Bedford tomorrow morning. Miss McKisel? called, The little tea to Papa + Mama is set for Friday evening after the reception. Mr Morlan & Marion hemmed the table covers I made fires and kept the parlor in order no time to write Mr. Morlan got his ticket to leave in the morning Mrs. Pierce is in bed, sends note Jan 30th Morlan left 31 J. Calls Egan ready to com I wrote Mrs. Hane to come with Him- Feb. 1W, The Union hold its Baazar A course of 1200. All went well 2 Th Cleared up after the performance. Barker & Curry repair pipes at Small house. Miss Pierce left cards for me Telegram that Egan would start At 11 am arr at 4- Feb. 2, 1893 Thursday 1893 Feb 2 Th Egan came with Mrs. Hendrickson who is with Mrs. Hines, a lively person. Egan comfortable I am almost tired out, " 3 F Reception, the best day + Miss Davis & Miss Stockton assisted to receive. Mrs. Davis Mrs. Teller & daughter, Mrs. Conger Mrs. Ruble, Mrs. Warner Mrs. Boroughs Japonese Minister, all came M. Laurey, at evening? Papa and Mama Holmes and friends came to tea nad staid, 12 of them till 10 oclock Egan doing well so far Mr and Mrs. Reynolds of Texas called Paid for sewing machine 37.50 Feb. 8 Paid Bertie for Jan 25 " Warner rent for February 75 " Pollard for coal 48 " NA Review for one year 5 sent Ida 30 went to call on Mrs. Greeley with Leonora Egan getting up--Marion takes charge of him Dr furnishes his report on Russia go to call on Nobles Buy small things for the house Got wood down from Glen Echo upstairs Feb 9 Settled up the last payments of yesterday Paper Miss ME & Taylor called Egan sitting up in steamer chair arranged things upstairs with Marion wrote Ida and sent her draft $32 am trying to get up the cards of imitation34 February 10, 1893 [*Feb. 10 Friday*] Still getting cards in train Went to see Mrs. Kennan. Wrote a good many letters - Egan seems better. Marion his nurse [*Feb. 11 Sat*] Barker lame, - get him plaster Dr. Hood sent for. came at 3 PM - he will speak with Dr Atkinson Monday Eve. Will come here Tuesday, and go with me to Secty Elkins about the Exhibit of The Red Cross at Worlds Fare - The French Legation has called with letters from Madame Kuchlin I have also her letter to Theo. Stanton Dr Hood thinks the Red Cross should Exhibit with the Military and he invited to do so by the Surgeon Genl-- Dr & I go to Brentanos to order cards, decide on a smaller card and a circular with it. They give prices we go to Kennans. Also see Mr. Degraw he is pleased with the cards & Mrs. Kennan wants to help. We also go to see Mrs. Murry. Mrs. De Graw is the only well lady member on the committee. No other one can safely leave her house or scarcely her room. and not a man has a moment of time. M. Phillips cannot come. M. Kennan will be in Nebraska 35 1893 Feb. 12 Sunday [*Feb. 12*] Made final decision on the form of cards. Dr. commenced the circular, it will be very good. Barker too ill to come. Mrs. Barker came, At Evening a call from Mrs. Woods and Mr. Geo. Pullman husband of Margaret McDonald. Dr. writes up his circular. We have some uneasiness about the pain Dr. Egan has in his sick lung:- Expected Morlan tonight. did not come [*Feb. 13 Monday*] Snowy. cold. Dr. takes the corrected form of card of invitation to Brentano Dr. Norvin Green died yesterday at his home in Louisville Ky. his mother was a Ball, relative to the Mother of Washington. Bot a gallon of wine -- Musketelle 1.75 Went to call on Mrs. Kennan at evening [*Feb. 14 Tuesday*] Valentines Day. Egan better but Morlan sick. Thinks he has the "grip" he has only a cold, is up stairs in Marion's rooms. Miss Pierce comes to help about cards. [*Feb. 15 Wednd*] Dr goes to buy old carpets at the Treasury. gets 40 Dolls worth and pays 4 Dolls for shaking 44. Borrowed 25 Dolls off Mary Barton to pay for them -- He sends36 February 15, Tuesday for Barker. does not find him gone to Pension office - Curry comes They have a wordy row, and all in all, Barker breaks up and a most unpleasant ending to a good time of faithful work has come I decided to let both Barker and Frances go in the morning. Feb. 16 The talk of Dr. with Barker last night has kept him away and my plans are all upset; and I let it go on in the slipshod way I am compelled to do most of the time. I get ready the letter of Dr. Goodson Bessie puts it in type. I read it to the household. Go with Morlan to DeGraw to get it sent out by "press" The cards came up from Brentanos and the circulars came -- Miss Pierce, Egan Morlan, Marion and Dr all work on them. Most of them are ready to go out tonight. Met Mrs. Wittemeyer & Mr Coggswell in a street car Buy stamps for 1000 invitations 20 17 Friday Snowy. Barker not return wrote for Ernest Dr takes out letters. The help getting out as fast as possible. Mrs. DeGraw called. Plans with Morlan. Copy of Dr. Gardners letter went to United Press 1893 Feb. 18. Saturday 18 Sat. Got out all invitations possible. Barker not here, and a great deal of work to be done about the house Snowy day. A man here to work shoveling snow 1.00 Paul Vamevoort called. Mrs. Jennings. Dr took her team to deliver letters. The old carpets spread down -- 19 Sun. Very cold and ground covered in snow Miss Pierce came to get off letters Egan has a neuralgic day. he has been over all the 2nd floor rooms -- for several days but feels the cold change. Earnest Arnold came in ans to a letter of mine -- agrees to work for 15 dolls per month to com mence tomorrow -- Mrs. Spencer called tells about the dinner to Henry at the hospital-- Mrs Boynton came to say she fears she cannot get off from the Daughters meeting on the 24 Miss White —Dr Keho called at evening -- she fears she cant get off from the reporting DAR. While here a cyclone struck the city -- at least the end of a blizzard -- the wind was terrific Broke the lights from hall window Dr remained up all night1893 Monday 20th Feb [*Monday 20*] Went with Dr & Miss Pierce to get ribbon for Red + badges an to Gibsons to see about printing them. Got Ribbon at Perry's - white gros grain @ 2.75 per piece 2 75 Dr made the drawing. Drove to Secty. Nobles saw Louisa invited her & Margaret to received called at hotels - invited ladies sent out letters to others. Paid Ruffin for team 2 10 Earnest came to work - did well Frances washed - Very cold At evening called with Dr on W. C. P. Breckenrige - not in. Family not here - Make list - of what is to be bot. [*1893 March 9. Thursday*] Have been too busy to keep up this diary from the above entry 'till today and write from memory such events as came to it. [*X*] Dr. Gardner and Enola came I think on Wednesday Mr. Morlan had left for home in Johnstown. [*X*] Some seventeen hundred cards have gone out making near three thousand invitations The dishes, as plates - 20 doz - cups. Lemonade glasses - spoons- forks, etc were all loaned from - The Misses Curry came to help on Tuesday and Thursday. Cora not well - Wrote special invitations to each member of the committee. The Badges came, very pretty, one for From Memory - between March 20 & April 9 each member of the committee, with words American National # Red Cross - 100 A second lot with merely the cross Square; to be worn by the assistants. The salads were made at home, and Jellies. The cake was purchased The ice cream in both cakes, & open to be used and returned what was over Mr. Kennon was very ill, and neither he nor Mrs. Kennon could come The weather remained very cold The D.A.R. had their Congress from Monday till Friday night. I went to Mrs. Cabbels reception Thursday evening, at her house and also to the "Sons" at the Arlington not enjoyable to me. The tables were set Friday morning Miss Pierce here to help. one large table in center of Hall. 20 small ones around the room. Henry came to tend door and introduce guests. Came to direct refreshments. The price of each $3.00 - 6.00 The guest commenced to arrive at 8 1/2. All the receiving party invited came who were well enough The president had a Reception for his cabinet that night, and there was a night session of Congress I had gone on Wednesday night to Sen. Dawes reception at Gardner Hubbards. Mr. and Mrs. DeGraw were most helpful. Dr. and Enola charming. The guests all seemed to enjoy it.From memory - Feb 20 to March 9 March 9 It was estimated that over 2000 persons were present: from 8 1/2 to midnight. I wore white satin. Enola, white Lansdown with scarlet trimmings. Mareen Balcome was very sweet and graceful. Dr. Hubbell helped every where, full of good will, and good acts A body of members left congress and came for an hour and returned Sent curles. Judge Shelden had come on for the double purpose of the Reception and a Silver meeting. Stood with us. Was of the receiving party and a great addition to it. A finer party of receivers is seldom seen. The men were as genial as the ladies, and it was a notable sight; with the handsome badges and handsome faces. and polished manners. The refreshments were ample A hundred guests were seated at a time in the hall for over four hours coming and going constantly. The Gaponire Minister and wife were present. I will leave space for other notes if any come to my mind 1893 From memory, Feb 20 to March 9 Mar 9 Dr. Gardner and Enola remained over till Tuesday? We got time to talk up the great gift, and the arrangement of the Park. and to draft my letter of acceptance which was held back till Inauguration news would be over a little and was only sent to Gibson to be presented for the United Press to mail out on March 8 not to be published till the Monday following. March March 12, Meanwhile Inauguration day came The worst day of the season, snow, sleet rain, ice, wind, all at once. I did not go out at all. and can make no report. only that Mrs. Reed came from Boston to spend some days Basil Phillips and his young friend Mr. Hungerford came and occupied a room till the 6. A man from Gleasons had another woom and paid 8.50 The work has been much delayed Mar 9 I wrote to Mr. Woodward to ask him if he would like to go to the new park to help make gardens. wrote to Ellen Duncan and her girl to ask if they would like to come and do any work. Wrote Dr. and Enola. wrote Mea a long acct of the Reception and the gift. Sent a large package of clippings to Dr. and Enola to be returned Have not yet caught up my work Mrs. Reed still here. J[]n 30 .90 Feb 11-'93 Suggestion of D Hood to exhitbit R.C. at Worlds Fair Page 34 Dr & Enola call 23-Mch-93 Mortan had left via Johnston Dr Gardner [Dead?] Call March - 20 '931893 March 8, Wednesday [*March 8*] Took up my bonds - $2000 Dolls which had been at Riggs, since the journey to the West with "Steve", I had borrowed 2000 Dolls on three of them, and had paid interest on them from that time I now redeem them with the rent money of the T. st. property. The last payment on my Joure land, and a little gift of fifty dolls from with Mr Stickler of Orange N. J. I send check to Brown Bros. for $2031 Dolls. The principle and interest due at this date and Riggs will Express the bonds back to Brown $2031.00 Bros. with the cupons uncut for the entire time of their loan to this city. This leaves me without any accumutate of interest at Brown, except from the last statement, and the cupons of these three Bonds - but all is paid and my Bonds are all free. Went to Mr Suartzell and gave him a check on Riggs for 150 rent 150 for two months on house (March & April) T Brentanos and gave check in Red + for 96.60 Dolls for Reception cards and envelopes. To Gibson, and over looked proof of letter of Acceptance. The winter has been cold. Egan went out for the first time. had pain at night. March 9 Thursday - 1893 [*March 9*] Commenced to rain at midnight a cold rainy morning. I have just written up from memory the last pages - before leaving my room. Almost 8 o'clock. My family consist of Marrin, Egan Mrs Reed, Dr. Hubell, Frances & Earnest Had sent for Mrs Jenkenson to come to help Marrin to sew. She had decided to remove to Brattleboro Vt to educate her children, but her oldest daughter could come next morning at ,75 cts per day Paul Vanderbilt visited us in the afternoon, dined with us He is commander in chief of the "Peoples Party" We called on Mrs. Dyer of Boston at the Riggs. Paid Bessie for Month of Feb. 25 Decided to push on with the work organizing. Write letters. [* ' 10 Friday*] Day for receiving calls. had refreshments in back parlor Mrs. Reeds friends came mainly The ladies of the "Loyal Legion" Miss Jenkenson came to sew Callers came through the evening The day was very satisfactory A most important call was made by Mrs. Troutman of N Y Mrs. Wadsworth of Genesee & Mrs. Cotton of Carolina; They had asked for 98 000 DollsFriday March 10 /93 for a Colonial Ex at the Exposition and had a received 93000, and by some mistake of haste at the capital the entire appropriation of millions appropriated for the men to pay off their expenses had been placed in the hands of there ladies and could only be drawn on their voucher, they were appalled at the responsibility, but could not retract. I congratulated them, and mentioned that we who lived at the fountain of treasury had not a cent, and that the Red Cross would not Exhibit at the Fair. They seemed shocked, declared it a shame, and Mrs. Wadsworth and Cotten returned after reaching the door to ask me what sum would be necessary for us to make an Exhibit. I said a few thousand Dollars, perhaps five. They left full of wonder and indignation. [*Sat 11*] At evening Mrs. Reed, Dr. Hubbell and I went to call on Mr. Willets asst sec if Aggriculture at his house 1409 Hopkins St. to be informed how to act intelligently in case the ladies should attempt to endorse us. Which we do not wish them to do. Every instinct of mine warns me to keep away from Chicago and its Fair. I could hope not to see it at all. I shrink from it, and March 11 Saturday 1893 all concerned with it. I seem to be afraid of it. have no confidence in its methods. Mr Willetts was very considerate, said nothing could be done at this date, but if they did make any overtures, to say that if they could provide suitable space, to be under our own direction fitted up as we desired and a sum of 5000 Dollars we would accept and then come to him. I told him of my plan of having the National Red Cross receive at its own Hd Qrs at the Capital. he heartily approved, said no such accommodations could be given it any where else, and he thought it would be proper and fitting to do so. I believe that to be best and be out of all strife, it will be more impressive for all foreign visitors. every one of whom will visit Washington before returning home. and we can be seen here at our best and make them a picture they will remember. There are only 6 weeks before the tracks leading to the Exposition grounds must be taken up, we have no time to get things there, can if we had all space & money given us now. It will be better to remain away. Save our time, strength and peace of mind. In the afternoon we calledSat March 11 - on Mrs Murrey. She says the Incorporation can be re modeled or a new one made, and that this being done by the District will not stand in the way of another by congress, which she thinks proper for an organization like ours - We had letters written for the photographs of all members of the Natl Red + to send to Mr Moynoir and one for ourselves. Also had type written letters to about 20 persons, asking them to call attention to the Letter of acceptance when it should appear on the 20th So few people have any idea up the neutral nature of this property and attention should be called to it. [*Sunday 12*] Call from John and Mrs Martin. B H Warner. [*Monday 13*] Call from John & Mrs Martin who went to ride in Warner's carriage At 2 went to capital with Mrs Reed to call on Sen. Davis. Pleasant call. from there to call on Mrs Greenleaf on Cap. Hill. Grace Greenwood recd with her. Mrs. Newell poured tea. Mr Greenleaf was a private soldier rose to a Col. 52. Mass Vol. went to L. L. W. at night Tuesday 14. 93 March [*Tuesday 14*] Had expected a call from M & Mrs Martin he came alone, Mrs Hawk engaged Mrs M with W C T U work. Mrs. Jennys & friend called. Mrs Dudley called with letter from Mr Davidson, about Bodges for Oregon W. R. C. - decide to call committee meeting. Mrs Reed went to Garfield Hospital I write with Bessie tell 4. Plan dresses with Marion Letters from Morlan say they have garden seeds ordered. commenced to sow grain & grass. ordered Deer. & Blood hounds. Wants headed Paper for Park. Dr. H. arranges it Dr. Egan walks every day. seems much improved. The first thunder shower at night Barker came yesterday and put in pipe for hall, from South furnace. [*Wednesday 15*] Very windy and cold after the thunder of last night. Mrs Stevens comes to tell me that Mrs Cleveland will come to the meeting on Friday PM 2 o clock Mrs Smith will come tomorrow. Mrs Wadsworth of Genesee came to ask about Chicago. and to express her indignation that no arrangements had been made at Chicago to ask us to take the field there. At 4 went to Ebbett to the reception of Mrs P Stevenson & Mrs S[*1893*] Wednesday March 15 Cin Called at the Arlington to see the Princess K of Hawai I at 9. to Arlington to the Banquet of the Geographical Society Met a great many distinguished persons. The Princes received at Wimodaughsis early. Marion went there. Later she came to the Arlington. Mrs. Reed went, Mr Hitts escorted me. [*Thursday 16*] Cold, windy. Went to call at White House to leave cards for Mrs Cleveland. who comes tomorrow at 2 PM to meet with Kindergartens see Dr Preeden, give cards - he calls me back to see if Mrs Cleveland can be found to see me. She has gone to ride. he will deliver the cards. Mrs. Stevens tries to meet Mrs. Smith who comes at 6 P.M. with "Issael" just as we were at dinner. Mrs. Reed here - a table full. spend evening in the parlor. Mrs Page and Mrs Calver come to share the new L. L. W. Badge. Cora calls meeting of Committee to finish up work of Badges on Monday. Friday March 17, 1893 [*Mar 17*] St. Patricks day.- commenced to snow about noon, and snow all the rest of the day This is the day for the Kindergarten meeting. Mrs Smith is here At 2 PM Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs Bissell and Mrs Harriet Lane Johnston came The Hall was well filled with the most excellent audience that cd have been desired. The beginning of a Kindergarten was made Kate Field was there and very helpful. I had refreshments in the back parlor. good fires against the cold outside and all went off well. Papa Holmes came to bring two of Fidelia's pictures for Mr Moyneir & us. and I gave him three dollars to get some of his own. 3.00 I regard this as a fortunate day. So many good people were met. Carrol D. Wright Pitman Mann. Dr. Shipper. Mr Harris. Bureau of Education. Mrs. General Greeley. Mrs Admral Walker.March 18, 1893 - Saturday Sat 18 - A day so full and pressed that I could scarcely get through it. Mrs Sunderalnd (Dr) called. Mrs Kate Chase Sprague and her daughter Portia. To see Mrs. Smith and express their interest in her subject. Benie asked from Mr. Dalzell to have the Homeo. Hospital tea here about April 12. I consented under protest. It was all wrong but I could not resist the presence. I was tired and glad when the day was over. = had lost Steve's letter, and could not know when to meet his train tomorrow morning. Sunday March 19 Dressed at 6 and went to B & P Depot to meet Steve. waited till nearly eight. he came up to breakfast with us. we went to train with him at 10 1/2. he goes to Florida with Mr. Blakey and party of Boston. will return in two weeks. Mrs Reed dined at Mr Tanners and the Riggs. I spent a good deal of the day with Marion and Egan. [?} very little. Mrs. M & Dr Lincoln sent me a copy of her beautiful poem of "van the lawn to the White House. Monday 20, 1893- Monday 20 This will be the day for meeting of my committee on Badges, 4 to 6. This mornings "Post" contained the letter "Editorial" of Col. Hinton on the letter of acceptance, which letter is also published in the same issue. Nothing so good or strong has ever been written on the Red Cross. The meeting of Ladies Work place. The business was turned over to the President and Treasurer the 34 Badges were left here to be given not sold, and the money in hand voted to Cora Curry. A call was made by Mr. Cleveland Moffitt of N Y Herald and "Illustrated American. who took notes of the Red Cross is at the "Elsmere." came by suggestion of Mr Osborn. Also came the Deed of Dr Gardner for the Red Cross Park. 782 acres of land. and a letter to be published or sent out of desirable. It has been a very full day. Weather still cold and cheerless. Mrs Reed still here. Marion is at work in finishing up my sewing Egan is here and gaining - can walk a mile or two. Tuesday 22 March 1893 [*March 21*] I had remained up last night till three (3) o clock this morning getting ready for mailing such letters as required personal care and hand writing. Acknowledged the Deed to Dr. Gardner Wrote Mr. Pullman who felt neglected Could not get time to lunch with Mrs. Blasland but Mrs. Reed went Declined many callers. Insisted on better order among the New Papers that come in to the house Put them up myself, in packages. and shall insist that better order be kept or that I keep it all myself. Arrange for better reports to Mr Moynier. I am too tired to remain up and retire at 9 o clock after a "try on" with Marion of her finishing articles. She is a getting through [*Things to be seen to -*] There are so many things to be done. The Incorporation to be arranged The Constitution drawn The People selected as members The President and Cabinet called upon and secured as a "Board of consultation" for the newly made Constitution. The Trustees see, if they are to be retained on our Programs See if Histories now ordered to be printed Wednesday 22 March 1893 [*Wed 22*] Still dull and chilly. Having Letters of gift and acceptance printed at Gibsons. Books for scraps being made. West to Lansburgs to look at sale. To Woodward & Lothops and bot velveteen and silk for repairs on dresses. 11.50 To the Sutherland Sisters bot two combs and 5 bottles hair dressing & 2 boxes shampooing material 6.50 [*Thursday 23*] Letter from Judge Shelden in response to Letter of Acceptance. Have had the Deed copied and sent back to Dr. Gardner + Marion pushing my sewing to go home the 1st of April. Her girl, Jenkinson leaves and another comes. at one Dollar a day I grow very tired. Too many people. [*Friday 24*] Reception Day. Go to Dr. Greenleaf to ask about something for Egan. There is nothing to be had. Guests commenced to call at 1 1/2 Mrs. Houk of Ohio. Mrs. Senator Stockhedge May Caldwell & Daughter. Mrs Facks The afternoon was pleasant. had light refreshments. Mrs Stockhedge greatly shocked that the Red + is not to be at Chicago. Mrs Reed will leave tomorrow for Tanners; Mrs Dalzell came to talk about the Homeopathic tea Saturday 25 March 1893 March 25 Mrs. Reed finished her visit of nearly four weeks and left at noon for Mrs. Tanners. This made a broken morning Mr. Ramsey called. He has been very ill not able to work. At one commenced to dictate letters and got off about ten. Marion went to make purchases. I went to Lasbergers at 6 with her to exchange a "Jersey" Wore to light a wrap and took cold. At evening had a talk with Dr Egan who feels that he must commence to work. I try to persuade him that he is not able that it is unsafe for him to make any change that we prize his being here and that he had best remain quiet and get his strength health and safety. The weather is getting milder. We try to let one furnace go out, and begin to clean up about the cellers and home - and burn up the accumulated rubbish of winter. Sunday March 26. 1893 March 26 Bright. but still al little sharp. I wrote to Mrs. Senator Stockbridge to congratulate her upon their new home. The Sawyer Mansion on Ct Avenue. Write Walter P Phillips to thank him for his large photo for Genora, and to release him from the burden of writing any thing for the R.C. concerning the Gift. He felt it to be a hard burden, and I hasten to say it is not needed. My cold makes me very dull. Mrs. Thompson comes to see about making covers for the parlor furniture 1893 Monday March 27. /93 My cold increased so rapidly that I could not keep up my diary. I took my bed in the Dr. room, and knew very little that went on. The covers for the parlor chairs were made. A young lady. Jenkenson came to help Marion sew & she left and Mrs came Steve came. March 31 Marion left for home on the 31 I paid her fare both ways and sixty $ $60.00 I get a little better, my cough is bad Mrs Thompson goes on with the furniture covers and finishes them after Marion leaves. She concerns herself about the affairs of the house I have a talk with her and pay her for making twelve covers eight dollars - 8.00 Steve goes on to New York [govs?] I get able to go to my own room up stairs, Dr Egan takes the front room and I my own. Bessie takes up the typewriter & we do the work there Apr 8 Earnest gets through and leaves on the 8th of April I pay him 1/2 mo 8.50 (Barker had left Feb 15.) I cannot recall what transpired I know I wrote a great deal. We got about the back letters. My cough nearly left me, but I did not go out at all I wrote a letter to Steve about the misgivings I had in regard to the Publishing Co (socially) and sent it to him at the Aster house1893 April 8 1893 Steve had left no other address & went to N.E. and did not get the letter as I had feared he would not. [*April 13*] On the 13 I observed that Tommy was not well, he fled from the Kitchen and lay in the back store room, he did not eat. [* " 14*] I found him worse, got him and made up his basket which had been cast off and hearing some hard remarks from the Mistress of the Kitchen. I took the little sick fellow up to my chamber he could eat only one mouthful of his fresh steak, took some water and purred every time he was touched or spoken to as if to show his gratitude Toward evening he left his basket and came to the little table where I sat and laid down at my feet. At bed time, thinking he would be more comfortable below, the Dr took him in his basket to the lower story. I never saw him again He left his basket and went to the coolest place he could find on the stone floor. The Dr remained with him a good deal, and at day [*April 15*] light went to him. found him very weak. but still able to purr his little note of thanks, for a few minutes, when he gave a little shiver and was gone. Poor little faithful friend Farewell 1893 April 15 1893 Saturday Tommy [*April 15*] Steve returned this morning how sad and sore my heart was I felt for the letter I had felt it my duty to write to Steve, sorry he had not gotten it, for I must now go over it with him, and he was my little dead friend to be put away We found a box and lined it with new cotton flannel, laid nice batting under, made a little pillow of it for his head. brushed his little fur till it was white, smooth and glossy as in his good days. Laid him in his box covered w white silk handkerchief over him, still another layer of cotton flannel. had the lid lined and carefully screwed down, marked on the top Tommy aged 17 years April 15 1893 we stood around his little box as reverently and tearfully as if some more important body had been there Steve. Dr Egan, Dr Hubbell Bessie and I. All true and sincere mourners for the faithful intelligent little creature that had gone from us after so many happy years. he had given a great deal of happiness to us all. and had filled his place in life well. At night Dr H and I put him in his little grave under my window1893 April 16, 1893 Sunday [*Apr 16*] My heart as heavy as a heart could be. I gave Steve the copy of the letter I had sent him. It hurt him he could not see it as I did and argued it with me. we agreed to submit it to the Dr. this not mend [*M. 17*] Steve prepared papers for Incorporation I have a long good talk with him uh he wants me to write to Lizzie and I promise to do. [*T. 18*] Steve leaves for Spokane- and leaves a great deal of work laid out for me to do. I had given the 20 acres of sprout Land on Rocky Hill in North Oxford to Ida and Mamie, and Sam had the Deed to them made out and sent to me to sign and return. The Reincorperation of the Red + was ready to be registered. I was to finish up these papers. Call a meeting, write a report to read at the meeting. have the reincorporation presented and accepted and the society made up anew. All this seemed to me a great deal to do with my sore tender heart. [*W. 19*] Went with Mrs Jennings and Mrs. Horatio C. King to Glenecho. Dr drove us. we were to see what to send to the Park to help furnish the house. We over looked. got out some things lunched and came home. It is still cold and rough weather 1893 Thursday April 20. 1893 [*T. Apr 20*] Mrs. Hearst called to see about a Kindergarden Meeting for Monday 24th. I cannot recall the incidents of this day, but I am busy with getting ready for the Incorporation papers. letters [*F 21*] Very rainy day. wrote letters [*S 22*] Went to Glen Echo with Frances to pack furniture. Emma came; we got along well. Miss Kenedy called for the first time I had seen her in a year and a half. she will call tomorrow. [*Sun 23*] Miss Kenedy came. She conceives the idea of establishing an orphans home for the children of disasters is full of enthusiasm. In the PM I cleared up some drawers my little drawers. Later went below and packed goods for the shipping of the 25th as we thought - (perplexed) Mrs Spencer called with her little Speech- [*M. 24*] Kindergarten Meeting. I read the telegram of Mrs Smith. It is decided to have Mrs Smith come to open the Model school [*T 25*] I am exercised about the matter of the properties of Prof Billroth and Dr. Prix to call a convention to relieve great calamities. Dr Gardner has written to Mr Moynier- Some calls1893 April 26 1893 Wednesday Apr 26 Shipped the goods to Station (B&O) could not send them as they must be prepaid. We did not know this before. They were left over till morning I paid freight 23 Doll 23.00 I wrote M. Moynier a long letter, also wrote Lizzie & Steve sent to Spokane Wrote Mr. Merlan of the shipping of goods Wrote Mea of the express box. T 27 Wrote letters nearly all day. rained Went to Theater at night with Egan. F. 28 Took the Deed of "Grampa's" land to be and signed ready to send to Ida and Mamie. had this done at City Hall by Kendnen of Mr Bruce Register of Deeds. Mr John Boules came to present us a gift of his patent (applied) for an issolated ward for contagion. Called on Mr De Graw to ask him to become an incorporator. Dr H called on Mr Kennan for the same - both will come, and will go to Mr Hopkins office Loan & Guest tomorrow to sign. Mrs Converse called She was a N. E. woman. had lived in Leicester. Knew Edna Denny when massed Knew Aka Dix in No. Orleans Knew Mrs. Steel in San Louis Obispo Knew Mrs Hearst - Had been really in office lately 1893 April 29. Saturday 1893 Apr 29. S Dr Hubbell & I went to Mr Hopkins office to meet Mr De Graw, & Mr Kennan who sign the Reincorporation papers. Took papers to Mr Bruce City Hall to have them registered & one filed Paid for the three copies 2.00 one copy is to be pasted in our Record book when obtained Went to Mr R. D. S. Tyler chief of Mail Bag Dept to ask a place for Mrs. Phenix to mend bags. Turned a most obliging man who took us to the 2nd asst & M Genl I Lourie Bell, who promised the place upon my endurement. From here to see Mrs Phenix. Dr. Egan presented for her. Called at Papa Holmes - Mrs Sleneys - Mary Bartons Bot groceries on the way home Rained once we rode a long time in cars to escape it at South Carolina (scamp I guess) Called to ask me a loan of 100. Dols Mr Bowls came to bring his patent Mr Hitz called. I tell him about Billroth plan. Wrote Sam. Mrs Smith. Dr Gordon Mr Cudworth & others. S 30 Let Frances go home. I wrote in the Spencerian college paper. out of patience that I agreed to do it finished-1893 Monday May 1, 1893 I cannot recall the events at this day [*May 2*] Spencerian Commencement, went the two Drs & Bessie I had to stand in the dark & face the foot lights. Could do nothing More than over out of patience glad it is over I write the first 9 pages of my own report [*Wed 3*] Preparing for our own Red + meeting tomorrow. I write the rest of my report, 22 pages in all. Have Bessie type write it all. only get it done at 11 o'clock tonight Judge Sheldon sends his letter to M Moyneir Sanders & Merlan send Proxies [*T 4*] (In the morning prepared for the meeting in the hall - put in the old upholstered set - sofa & chairs Dr. H went for Henton & Conyers Bessie put the last of the report on the type writer. They came at 2 PM Mr & Mrs Kennon, Papa Holmes Mr & Mrs De Graw, Mr & Mrs Conyer Mr Kent, Mrs Murry, Egan Bessie Hubbell The report was read - the reincorporation accepted. Asso Societies discussed a committee chosen to Draft Constitution & By-Laws The Report ordered to be presented for use, a most harmonus meeting) 1893 Friday May 5 1893 Wrote over a doz different letters pictures of the house taken by Mr Cullen Arranged with Dr H the things to be met and prepared for to settle up the month - and the spring. I have a letter from M. George Pullen offering to work on commission for the revenues of the Red cross. [*Sat 6*] Paid rent for 2 months $150 " Gibson printing for ourselves 28 58 " " " for Red + Park 14 75 " Morison - Red Cross minute book 1 90 " Dairy 70 Carlen 25 tessie pope 30 news etc 3 25 Brentanos 5 ques and envelopes in exchange for 1.00. ea 47 Pollard old Bill 28.75 new tin 5.75 34 50 Mr Pullman called. I feel more & more inclined to set him to work - [*Sun 7*] Clear day. I do some cleaning up of my waiting drawers, which have never been put in order since Glen Echo and I take them one by one to put to rights as I can catch a moment. I thought to get some real work in on the Report today, but Miss Kenedy came with a lecture she had partly prepared, to read to me. She hopes to deliver it in the interest of her cause of an orphans home at the Park. Before she left Miss White came, and this used up the day till dinner time.continued 1893 Sunday May 7 1893 After this I translated the article from the Buletin. giving the substance of the letter of the Society to Mr. Moynier signed by all the members; Mr Moynier seems very glad to have this. I could do little else but to take my first champoo for my hair, which is doing a little better than usual just now I paid Frances this morning for April 18 She went all day to her sisters. we made our own dinner and cleared away. We have plenty of offers of persons to take an interest in the park. Abram wants to move there and do business for us. Miss Kenedey wants to build an orphanage for the children of calamity and again Mr. George H Pullman offers to go out and interest persons in the Park and try to get assistance in any way. This is really the most hopeful. I think he would do something. [*May 8 Monday*] Clear. Dr. paid taxes for all the property. Kalarama for the year, for my 6 lots For his two lots Making in all for Kalarama a year [* " *] For the J street property for the 1/2 year as that can only be paid semi anually We shall have no more taxes for a year but the NW tax on the 1/2 year for [* " *] the J St houses Monday May 8. 1893 continued [*8*] Mrs Hearsts called at 2 to speak of the trouble about Mrs Smith. the Hartford people have attacked her and are writing here to kill her off from her opening here - I am to go to Mrs. Hearst tomorrow between 11 and 2 o clock [* " *] We get all the comprts from the little side room in the yard out onto the line to car to send to Big 6 at night we get the boxes ready and pick out other clothing to go to them. to be shipped before we go. [* " *] Something for Emma, for her children Mrs Jacobs called I spoke with her about Bessies going with us Carpenter called, he is home from [* " *] his lecture tour Mrs. Jennings & Cora called. Photographs for the house sent home good for nothing [*9 Tuesday*] Packed Box and bundle for Big 6 Went to Mrs. Hearst at noon ran into a lunch party. No help for Mrs. Smith. She cannot come The Hartford papers assail her and repeated letters sent to Mrs Smith show the dead purpose against her She must be sacrificed I tell Frances I shall not need her1893 May 10 Wednesday [*10 Wednesday*] Went with Dr & Bessie to see Mr Hokie about tickets to Indiana - not home To Mr Degraw to ask him about permitting Miss Jennings to write an article in the matter of Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Kreamer The NY World contains a wonderful Interview with Mrs. Kreamer, claiming to have been to Russia. followed by spys. Miss Jennings asks to write an article for the Tribune telling all the facts, of Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Kreamer so far as known cleaning up the cellar Call from Mr Murphy, the corn agent of Secty Rusk. he tells me of Brinkerhoffs bad statement of me in Russia, that I was not working for charity but for notoriety that all the persons concerned in the sending of the relief but me were to have decorations, that one is on the way to Dr. Hubbell That Edgar claimed to have started the entire movement of Relief, and was so regarded in Russia, and [so rewarded] That Mrs Thomas claimed to have done a great work in Russia & to have been received with great honors and not allowed to pay her own expenses. Mr & Mrs Sliney called and Miss Kenedy read her report - Cora called. Mr Beeslom came for coffee urn. May 10 - Wednesday continued Steve returns the copies of the letters of Mr. Moynier. he is at Spokene but goes soon to his place on Chelan We are trying to get off tomorrow to Bedford and Chicago - to be at the opening of the W. Congress on the 15th I went with Bessie today and get the little things needed for the journey veils - nets - pens gloves etc I decide that Bessie will be best to wait and take a vacation till we return.Taxes Kalarama 18.75 $23.66 " Vermont Avenue $30 [**]102.41[**] [**]30[**] [**]__________[**] [**]13241[**] Rent two months Coal Pollard @2875 -5 Gibson for Printing Red + [**]132.41[**] [**]75[**] [**]35[**] [**]45.[**] [**]__________[**] [**]287.41[**] N. B. Pull[] for Pullman Sat June 25 Riggs a pleasant interview with Mr Glover, he wants the funds to remain DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Handed Dr Hubble for fares [] and freight to Mitchel [] paid balance of express [] []10 Coal oil today 35.69 .60 ________ 36.29 gave 20. ____________ wants 16.29 1.62 ___________ Bal. 17.91 [] statement Curry check for 87.00 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE