CLARA BARTON DIARIES AND JOURNALS Apr. 1901-Dec.1902 (2V.) April 1901 to November 1901 Diary 1901 Glen Echo. April 1st 1901. This will be the eighth note book. Following the little red book. The seventh in the "cuban" series which closed March 31, 1901. That book covering irregularly with two breaks. The time from the leaving of [illegible] Nov. 11 1899 to Galveston with the end of the large thin book 6 1/2 - then, to the 1st of Jan 1901 - After that regularly till the opening of this book Apr 1 1901. Monday Glen Echo. April first 1901 This month opens quite as cool as the last month - today being windy + cold. This was wash day which called for some care about the house - Miss Coombs wrote steadily on the copies of the minutes of the B of C called for by Steve - she only closed at night - I had a day of misgivings could not work. Slept a little + all the worse for it - altogether a poor day. I see my entire belongings in danger of being claimed either by Atwells suit or the laws that sustain the power of the "Board". A call from Mr Woodworth + Miss Peabody who is the friend of the Navajo Indians in Indian Territory. Found all the Atwell papers in package 2. A day of great gifts - The engrossed Resolutions from Galveston committee - Also Silver tea set - [Aux] 2 - Glen Echo Tuesday April 2 1901 A little warmer. rained in P.M. Received from Mrs Mussey a copy of the January minutes, in which I am told what I had no right to do, and what would be unlawful for one to do. These Resolutions were drafted and offered by Col. W. H. Michael chief clerk of the State Department, where the Red Cross had received its life. Would James G. Blaine & [Sevellen] & [Broun] have drafted such Resolutions on me even then, when the Rest had done nothing, and I had not worked 20 years to build it up for one of its offices to hold position in. I will not name the Resolutions they stand there a rebuke to me, an insult that no man would take from another man, and which no man would dare offer to another man. - a superior officer at that. I might add that Mrs Mussey had had either through fear, or a sense of decency withheld these minutes from me, from Jan. till April, nearly three months, sending me February and March between, but not entire. - Mr Kaufman, for whose state and people in distress I have done more than any one else ever did gratuitously, or ever will. must have listened to and voted affirmatively, without protest on these Resolutions Galveston Resolutions - Silver Tea Set 3 April 2 continued Agnes went to city to try to get the minutes from Miss Trumbull for Mr Barton, found no one in the office, and could get nothing. She went to Adams Express and got the engraved Resolutions of the Galveston Committee central Perhaps these Resolutions may offset those of the B of C. They are the fullest and finest set of Resolutions I have ever seen.-- Went for the books from M Peale - not yet here Took Bill of 6 Dolls for Book from [Morrisens] (which Bill had been sent me by Mrs Murrey as "knowing nothing about it." back to [Morrisen] - who said "Will [Flather] but the Book" will send it back to Mrs Mussey for Business Methods. - Mrs Moak - came with Mrs Logan to bring out my silver tea set from Auxiliary No 2. N. Y. we took tea from the set. Mrs Logan left at 6. Mrs Moak staid [sic] all night - a beautiful gift. I had prepared for a more elaborate tea and sent to Cabin John for lettuce for a salmon salad, but time too short .20 A rain commenced abt 5 P.M. and rained heavily all night - 4 Mr Edward Bright - N.Y. Examiner Mrs Moak left Wednesday April 3rd 1901 Rainy - cold - dismal - day Mrs Moak at Breakfast- I wrote a letter of thanks to Auxiliary no 2 for Mrs Moak to take back to them, and a copy to Mrs Logan Letter from Amos Atwell in which he seems to accept the terms offered him by Mr. Vaughan. I wait to see if he means this, a Phillips offer of $5000.- Letter from Mr. Warner that he will come tomorrow " " Ida = War Dept. Mrs. Murrey Wrote Mrs Murrey thanking for minutes sent made no reference to Jan. Resolutions. left them to think I did not know enough to resent them. A call from Mr. Edward Bright N.Y. who has some Armenian money left over by the N.Y. Examiner. who desires me to take and use it. I refer him to Steve. Of course it would be held "unlawful." for me to take or use any thing of years before the existance of the Board of the new Corporation. Silas and Baba went to GT for groceries & took two bags. and Baba brot [sic] them home "a la Cuba" Milk - tomatoes. Petti John. potatoes. butter. lard $4.00 Arranged minutes in order. 5 Thursday. April 4. 1901 Glen Echo Cool. The spring comes slow. I write Mr Atwell a social letter in reply to his. I pay no attention to his little cuts. he feels disappointed and doesn't know that the mortification to which they were putting were worse to me than the loss of any money that could be named. That he must be stopped in the methods he was pursuing so I let him fling out his bitterness & invite him to visit me. with Mrs A of course. We write. and do things I cannot recall Miss Vera Charles has returned an called to ask if she could bring her teacher of botany from Holyoke to call tomorrow morning. I think however (this was not until Friday) Drafted reply to Central Com of Galveston. Wrote [Rably] Cohen. 6 Miss Coombs goes N.Y. Moved dining room for summer Friday April 5, 1901 Clearing-warmer Miss Coombs left for N.Y. at 12. Miss Charles called today A Miss Charles and friend called for autographs - Mr. Vaughan writes, sends copy of letters of Atwell and Carver. Matter not settled. We moved table into back parlor also moved the dining table to its room Sara arranged dining room silver. Letter from Hinton. They go N.B. for some months. Expected Mr. Warner-did not come. 7 Setting out garden plants lettuce, parsley Saturday April 6, 1901 Rainy cool Miss Charles and friend - lady teacher of botany at Holyoke came 9-- I wrote Steve before breakfast to tell him my thoughts abt. Outlook Letters of notice next meeting Sat 13. also several minute letters. I ansd all A letter from International Com. complaining that I had not given them inf. about Arguments of Phillips Miss Bissell came and talked it over and staid all night - Bot P.O. stamps 1.00 Paid Silas 4.50 Susan 3 7.50 Silas got lettuce plants to put out - Parsley also - Statement- Wall St 2930.69 I hear nothing from Lizzie Rich and nothing from Rochester. Atwell came Sunday April 7, 1901 Glen Echo Clear. The rain is over and cool I am alone. Mrs. Coombs in N.Y. I take my breakfast by myself well served. Make some arrangements over this house - curtains at 9 1/2. A ring at the door announced Amos Atwell. It seemed like meeting a brother. He had received my letter and came at once. He has for me only the kindest of feeling as I for him. He will not proceed against me. Thinks he must have 2000 dollars by the [11th] of April. I explained all to him. that I could give only the 1500 dollars in bank. if the board did not claim that. Mr. Briggs came and talked it over. We took a chocolate lunch at 12. Mr. Briggs left. Mr. Atwell waited for the 3 o'clock train. He may proceed against the new organization - not the old. He will decide tomorrow. Mr. Warner came - read my report, will have it printed. Seemed to be pleased. I must now call for all reports Wards -Mrs. Murry, S.EB. Mrs. Coombs, the Galveston people. Miss Coombs in Brooklyn Monday April 8, 1901 Glen Echo Very cold for April. Windy Susa washed. Uncle Silas not here. " "papa" Uncle John came in Silas place. Answered Mrs. Wards letter that accompanied her excellent report which came today. In spite of wind I went out and gardened among the strawberries. The weather is hard - cold Sent to town by Robert Jones - for crackers, butter, etc. 1.85 I write Miss Combs. Read letter from [J?] B. Ward with her report on Galveston. excellent Reply to her. Write Mrs. Wilkie of Dale, S.C. who writes of the dreadful necessities of the people about her and asks for help. I reply to her but hesitate to send it. A Red Cross Clara Barton cigar ad, Conger, Kahn, & Gibbs Co. [Daussists?] Shreveport, Louisiana. a 6 in Red Cross. Miss Bissell comes at night. 10 Mr. & Mrs. Ward came Clara Barton Red + cigar Tuesday, April 9, 1901 Glen Echo cold-windy-raw day Letter from Mr Vaughan - Atwell must have his check, from Bank and note of $1000 Wednesday 10th will go with his atty to Mr. Vaughan in morning to get it. I write Mr. Vaughan that it is impossible for me to act in that time - and tell him to sue - A letter from Atwell in P.M. telling me that he must have it tomorrow I can not reply to him he must accept the letter to Mr. Vaughan. I will do no more Letter from Dr. Gardner. They may come for the April meeting - tells me of L. . plans Letter from Dr. Hubbell on his salary & Paris draft - An advertisement of a Clara Barton Red + cigar issued by a South Western Druggist Shreveport La. Letter from Mrs. Murrey - she now remembers the 6 Dolls of Mr. Flathers - after its having cost me three journey to city to find out One pleasant letter in all. The Book Lovers speak kindly & courtiously. They will be happy to deliver books to me at any time I choose to apply. Calls - over Continued 11 Tuesday, April 9 A call from Mrs Dean of Worcester the daughter of Joe Jennison of Oxford and her daughter in law - I kept them to lunch while they were here - Mr. and Mrs. Fred L Ward came for a stay of some days, he to complete his Report. They were neighbors of Mrs. Dean all of Worcester I had a second lunch for all - as McDowell was with them. I read the reports to Mr Ward - he read his to me - all must be made up for the meeting of the 13. - I wrote Mr Jarvis telling him of the importance of coming to me before the meeting, if they intended ever to go any further with it -- we must stop mistakes, or stop all -- I am getting to not care for any of it. Meat bill for today , 60 Uncle Silas came to report - better - he had got hurt a little riding Baba & will return day after tomorrow - Visit of 4 Barton cousins 12 Wednesday April 10, 1901 Glen Echo Still cold and windy - Wrote Dr Gardner. Hubbell. Coombs Overlooked Mr Wards financial accts Had Ward write Flather for his detailed lists of receipts and expenditures - Visit of four Barton cousins the daughters of Gideon Barton son of Deacon Gideon of Windsor - names as follows Belle Barton - Boston - seamstress Edith Barton Portland nurse Carrie Cavanaugh Portland nurse Miss Crowell Washington A body of good substantial women, they made a visit of some hours - took a chocolate lunch I gave each a large photo - a lovely visit - Letter from Ilka [Condera] she wants to visit me in May - Mrs Ward asked for work took my two black polenais to repair finished the velvet beautifully - a helpful little woman. 13 My first time out since Galveston Thursday April 11, 1907 Glen Echo Fine, warmer - Went to Riggs to see about Atwell's money. M Hide recommends seeing a lawyer. I go to Mrs Mussey. She thinks it best to settle on the Cases I have made. We will refer it to the Board on the 13th. They were short for a quorum am about to give up the meeting. I proposed to get Mr. Jarvis - wrote and telegraphed him - also S.E.B. he has bronchitis doubtful if he can come. Took lunch. went to P.O. - home at 4. Mrs Ward had my black satin polenais all arranged. She is the most helpful visitor I have had This day has seemed to accomplish something - it is my first day out after Galveston - have settled Atwell I think, and arranged for my first Board meeting 14 Gardners came - Mrs. Ward left for home Friday April 12, 1901 Glen Echo Wrote - and wired Steve - that Gardners were coming - Dispatch that Gardners wd come today sent Uncle John to town for groceries and to get his little granddaughter to come and help. Susa - she was sick and could not come. he gets crackers - raisins cheese etc. a Mrs. Ward left for N.Y and Worcester, a welcome, helpful visitor she was Miss Jenks. sister of Steves friend Abt 3. PM Dr. and Enola came I had prepared Dr. Babs room for them all was ready. Such a contrast from the past - under Emmas management Have no idea if Steve & Mr. Jarvis come or not. I hardly think so - but we can hold the meeting & pass on the Atwell matter, and on the Report. I must have these two points settled. I care less about the financial part. The vouchers are a trifle. April meeting B of C. 16 Saturday April 13. 1901 Glen Echo. Letter from Mrs. Mussey contains telegram from Mr. Jarvis - could not come. Sent Mr Ward to Mrs Mussey to say that Dr. Gardner was here, would make a quorum. As Mr Ward went S.E.B. came, he had decided to come when he found Gardner here. Took early lunch and 1 1/2 train for meeting at Mr Warners Office. Mr Warner gone to Atlantic City. Miss Trumbull in Office Mrs Mussey & Mrs Foster came at 3 o'clock. Meeting called - Steve took chair - passed on Atwell matter as had been thought - surrender the 1000 doll note & a check for all in bank - 1565. Passed on Report - to get the side reports and print it with relief funds. Passed resolution to have no May meeting - June - October - Annual - Then came the voucher - M Ward had spoken each S.E.B. and Mrs Mussey had warm argument not to be recorded staid till near dark - came home - Steve went to NY at 10 - Ward to train. 18 Bell for table. Sunday April 14, 1901 Glen Echo Rained all night & all day M Ward in town - returned 1 pm with McDowell - Overlooked Books with Nola & then Made candy - & poped corn to learn how of Nola. Dined at 2 - chicken still very rainy - took nap - with Nola It has been a restful day. little accomplished. but some peace & rest had - On returning from town yesterday and sitting down to supper I found on my plate a beautiful silver table Bell - the gift of someone most likely Nola. but I do not yet know. This makes the silver on my table seem complete - 19 Monday April 15, 1901 Glen Echo Clearer, not bright - some rain Uncle Silas comes & goes to hospital " " John keeps on with the work. I spend the day with Dr & Nola " " Silas goes to town - buys feed for Baba 1 sack Middlings - 2 oats 6 cans condensed milk all - 2.58 Eggs etc 1.00 Ward on his report -- Agnes files papers " " writes Mr Vaughan that the Atwell matter is settled & will be acted on by B O C & Bank as soon as possible. Letter from R.G. Brown - Lucy coming to Hotel [Garden] tonight to attend Social Science course - leaves Wednesday night - cannot come to G.E.- 20 Gardner left Leeaflet without consent; knowledge - Tuesday April 16, 1901 Glen Echo Bright clear - warm - Sent town by Robert for oil - flour - potatoes rice and delivery. 1 bbl oil. lbb flour 11,35 1 Bu - potatoes - 5 lbs rice - Dr. and Nola left 10 a.m. for home Miss Coombs & C.B. brought up the waiting correspondence. Letter from Mrs Mussey containing copy of Resolutions of Board con. Atwell's settlement. and telegram from Mr Vaughan who leaves town Letter of Genl Wood - Cuban applicant Wrote Red Cross of Spain about prisoners as represented by M Murray of Ky. - Receive copies of a Red Cross leaflet issued over my signature with my picture but without any knowledge of a consultation with me - Does not the right to print one thing in that way imply the right to print something else??? Emma came. Atwells checks went 21 Wednesday April 17. 1901. Glen Echo Fine. Warm Went to city to Bank for Atwells papers - and to see Dr. Lucy Hall Sent certified check from Bank by Mr Hyde - and note of $1000 to Atwell in care of Mr Edward G. Vaugn N.Y to be delivered to Atwell only on his relinquishment of all claim upon Clara Barton of the Red Cross. Resolutions from the Board of Control of April meeting, were sent & were kept by the Bank as security for it Telephoned to Mr Vaughan found all was arranged there - papers would be properly made out, Mr Jarvis was there and would overlook it tomorrow before the delivery of the check and note A letter was written at the bank to Mr. Vaughan, the check and note included in the presence of Mr Hyde and return to P.O. and mailed with registry - We hope this finishes Mr. Atwells affairs. No one loses any thing but me. That is all right. Went to Hotel Garden to see Dr. Lucy; had a good call 22 continued Dr. Lucy returns to N.Y. tonight - Miss Coombs and I tried to do a little shopping. Too tired - Bot little gifts for Sara who is 26 year old today - Mr. Ward remained home to finish his financial report 23 Alfred H Belo died at Asheville N.C. Thursday April 18, 1901 G.E. Colder - cloudy For almost the first time we have been able to clear the table of letters - Write Mr. Jarvis " Princess Salm-Salm " Char William Streater Ills. " Dr. Dillinger, Genl Wood Cuba - Mr Ward finishing accts for report - The ground wet and cold - I tried to dig around the plants, but too cold & heavy A slow backward spring - I read with great regret of the death of my friend Genl Belo of Galveston - which took placed at Asheville N.C. 24 Sent reply to Resolutions Friday April 19, 1907 Glen Echo Dull, rainy day Finish up the mail- Letters from Rev. Wm Angus [Blacklen] England wants literature for his young ladies- Letter from Bul. - answered -no need - Copied my reply to Resolutions of Galveston Committee, sent it tonight - Miss Cooms copies Resolutions & reply Call from Pedro Allaimby, he wants letter - is despondent, sorry for him. - I must write Judge Terrell of him. - Mr. Ward took the [third] piece from the oil barrel faucet, to see if the oil wont last better. 25 Saturday April 20,1907 Glen Echo 26 Sunday April 24, 1901 Glen Echo Rainy. The fourth day of rain. Miss Coombs goes to visit Mrs. Jane B. Ward. I am alone. Let Susa go home except the meals. I wrote Francis Atwater in regard to the Report of Galveston. I write Dr. E. M. Moore regarding the withholding of the money in the Rochester Red Cross Soc. I write Mr. E.R. Ridgely of Arma. Kansas. All the morning was spent in trying to fit keys to the various rooms of the house. No one appears to have felt it to be a proper thing to leave the key in the door. In the afternoon I took a long sleep for me to take - Miss Coombs returned 9 1/2 Mr Ward remained in town - 27 Steve worked Monday April 22, 1901 Glen Echo no rain-clearer-some sunshine Steve came to cut up the knotty wood that couldn't be split- I have notice of 3 packages at B & O - Steve goes to Mr. Embry to ask him to bring them out - Susa washed- Mr Ward worked on his report - Several letters of little importance [but] only to keep them from accumulating A cheerful letter from Hinton who goes to Ireland in June - Water dangerously high nearly over the country - Overlooked the grounds with Steve, trim the bushes He will come again tomorrow to make up the strawberry bed - Worlds Best Literature. gift = Strawberries set-out - Ask contributors - Report [28] Mrs. Mussey came. Tuesday April 23. Glen Echo Cloudy, not rainy - I draft letters for reports for my Report to: Mrs. Mussey Mr. Michael Gen'l Sears - Mr. Flather - Received letter from Mrs. Mussey, who came in PM I read my report to her - she will write hers. Worked outdoors - Steve set the strawberry bed, cleaned up the yard put ashes around all the trees - Mr. Embry came, took notices to B&O for three boxes - 2 boxes of supplies sent by Dr. and Nola - 1 box books from Mr. Peale - Worlds Best Literature - gift - paid M Embry - in all 1,50. cartage - Freight-on Gardners boxes .72 1 half doz. Tomatoes .50 - $2.72 Go over Mr. Wards financial accts for report - excellent - Received Mr McVeltres report -- & letter. Letter from Ada Noah - A full and satisfactory day. 29 Wednesday April 24. Glen Echo Very rainy So rainy that Steve did not come, has rained steadily for nearly 24 hours - Opened the boxes from Bedford. 1 pail doughnuts - 3 cakes maple sugar 2 pails sausages - 1 pail lard - all useful - Books - M. Ward covered library of Worlds best Literature. 30 volumes - well done - Letters I wrote Mr Peale to thank for Books " Dr. and Nola " " boxes Received letter from Mr. Ridgely - " May Wright Sewall - needs money " Ilka Condera comes May 18 to visit me Keys Try to make my household more secure Am astonished at some manifestations where I had placed greatest trust - 30 Thursday April 25 Glen Echo Very rainy- Mr Ward and I took in hand the 2 book cases of DLC Culan down town refuse - made up library case for the new set of Best Literature. Ward has carried all the books of that set. Will do the other large volumes. Miss Coombs made up the waiting scrap book - two good jobs done. Mr Woodward called at evening. Mr Baltzly wants the refusal of this house if I decide to sell it. I write no letters. Became so interested in my work outside and in that I found it difficult to sleep 31 Friday April 26 Glen Echo Clear - sunshine first in 2 weeks A bright-day opens. Cool. Clear, windy Steve comes - goes to Georgetown with Baba to get grass seed to sow the lawn -, 50 1.00 Susa and I help out of doors - reach the cress in the land below the gardens Miss Coombs goes to city. gets me shoes 30 yds green cambric for Bookcases - = paper Envelopes - red ink Mr Ward also went to city to see about photos of Resolutions of Galveston. We are not yet decided how to proceed - Mr Ward received a copy of a letter from Judge Taliaferro of Houston sent to the Am. Natl Red Cross, giving his opinion of the work, and efforts of the R.C in Texas. A most effective letter & sent to the right parties - Took up poor Barkers Chrysanthemums and set them out anew. Begin to decide that Uncle Silas is an unlucky worker, and I must look elsewhere for help. Mr Ward covered cyclopedias & dictionary Kate Thomas article 32 for syndicate Sat April 26 1901 Glen Echo A busy day- the plants came from [ ] Strawberries-rhubarb. Asperagus-currents, gooseberres, Black Steve, Miss Coombs, Susa, Papa & self to set all out - Mr. Linch came to [buy] Baba-Baba didn't like it Mr. Ward took Resolutions and pictures to be framed McDowell brot up plants - Miss Coombs copies Judge Taliaferros' letter. " " cut clippings to scrap. Did gardening The Misses Thomas came - I promised to write for Kate's Phil syndacate for June from 1500 to 2000 words. On Red Cross - price 50.00 Sent for M. Kennedy to ask abt pasturing - he will see manager if I can put fence - Pay help Susa 3, Papy 4, Steve 5. - $12.00 I engage Steve for all next week at $1 a day. Recapitulation This week has been effective in results Garden and grass plot mainly made up Books received, carried, to library commenced Culan refuse cleared out, put in order paper & material for Office purchased. Heard from M Ridgely, Gardner. Mussey. 33 Sunday April 28 1901. Glen Echo - Clear. Warm. like summer day Agnes and I wrote up the waiting letters. Dr. Gardner - Mr. Ridgely. S. E. B. - Baba not well. Steve took him out, got [ ] and gave him An uneventful day. Spring coming fast - but still cool nights The Pan American Congress at Buffalo seems to be the great event of the season - 34 Monday April 29, 1907 Glen Echo Warm - clear - a summer day Steve and Uncle John both here - Uncle John quits. - feels he is "too much help" Steve spades for beets and carrots cleans out the ashes. Sifts and cleans all up. Susa Washes - I clean off Stable steps to save them. Clean out the leavings in cellar Kitchen - Things found in careless condition. With Miss Coombs, [sorted] and packed away all writing, and type paper. Mr. Ward stays in city with friends, Trees coming out rapidly - Many of our better last year trees are in bloom. Garden work progressing well. Baba seems to be a little better but I am concerned about him. Drew 205. dolls 35 Tuesday April 30, 1901 Glen Echo - Very warm. Miss Coombs goes to city to visit Mrs. Ward and do errands for me. She drew 205. dolls = a check from [Brown] has a part of the 705. [ ] deed of Trust - Bot me shoes - & small things Mr Ward returned from his visit to town. Steve and I cleaned the carriage worked in garden Baba not well yet - sent letter to Mr. Israel to come and see him - Changed our dinner to later supper at 5 - Gave Susa gingham for 2 apurns and calico for a dress - Mr Ward finished covering the books and made up one bookcase of cyclopedias, Dictionaries & Worlds Best Literature Mrs. Mussey sends checks to be signed - Miss Bissell - Susa 36 Wednesday May 1, 1901 Warm Letter from Miss Bissell that Susa cannot take the responsibility I place upon her and will leave at the end of the week. Steve making garden Find that Baba has been having musty middlings that made him sick - Emma comes today. She will get some things in town tomorrow. President McKinly starts on his California trip - McDowell brings up 2 [canlys] of lithia water from Express office, - probably from Phillips - also a box of my address to incorporators from the printer - Baltimore - I am still in doubt about a printer for the Report. I have many things to think of and to do - I dont seem to know how to make them less - Hubbells Draft-2545.50/100 37 Call from Howard Poor New oil stove 8/12. Thursday May 2 Warm - Commenced making up a [ ] for the Report - Emma comes to go to town Steve goes with her. to select an oil stove for cooking. cost $12.00 They bot groceries. tools. rake - , fork, - spade. pork - beans: milk. tomatoes - Carriage & harness oil - garden seeds - Amounting in all to some 12.00 I gave them on going $25.00 They bring back about $1,50... Letters from Dr Hubbell inclosing check from Morgan Harges & Co, Paris. $2545.30/100. The same indorsed to me, and which I will indorse back to him as his own. - Only too glad to have him have it. Steve spades the ground and sets out the geraniums by the walk - Mr Ward. help in Report: & goes to city to dine with friends A call from - Howard Willington Poor. And wife. Son of Lon Poor - Paid Uncle John for Monday . 40 Oil Stove set up 38 Friday May 3, 1901 Glen Echo Cooler - no rain A little rain last night, and much cooler. morning went in getting the new oil stove into place and operation Steve spaded ground for garden set out onions & planted. Ward prepared statistics for Report. Miss Coombs went to G. town & cut papers for scrapbook - Texas - Mr. Kenedy came to tell me I could have all the ground in front by fencing it. and he would put up the fence for 12 dollars. I engage him to do it, by the middle of next week. This will give both Boba & Jerry a chance to get their own [bring] this summer. Uncle Silas came this morning will come back if I want him next week. $22. lost 39 Saturday May 4, 1901 Glen Echo Cool clear - dry Discovered this morning that 22 dolls could not be accounted for which had been put in my cash box on Tuesday night as a part of the 205 drawn that day. I had divided the sum putting $705 in one envelope $99 in another, from the latter I had taken $25 on Thursday for Emma and Susa to go to the city and get an oil stove and the household groceries etc. I could think of nothing more except a loan of $15 for a day to Mr Ward which was returned on Saturday. When I found that $22 dollars could not be accounted for This was Steve's last day he planted the beets & carrots beside the walk took Baba to [Gtown?] got shoe set .15 bot beet seed & planted it .25 I paid him 1 Doll a day 6.00 " " Susa - 3.00 I gave Steve for "good work" .50 Miss Coombs cut scraps over [40] continued M Ward went to city to remain over night. Would bring his cousin out tomorrow Uncle Silas will come back on Tuesday. Susa says nothing abt going Mrs Robert Smith came. She is at Mr Slineys' he is very ill of heart trouble Gussie does not expect him to recover Their daughter Ruth died last August This week has accomplished some things - The garden is mainly planted - The Carriage looked after. The Report gotten into clumbsy form. The lawn is in good condition. The strawberries doing well. The geraniums gotten out. The cellar kitchen cleaned. Got New tools - spade. rake fork. Scrap Book on the way. 1 Steve 2 C B 3 Jarvis 4 Gardner 5 Ellen 6 Fannie 7 Jester 8 Warner 9 Flattner 10 Michael 11 Charlstons 12 California 13 Pennsylvania 14 Phillips 15 McFarland Sunday May 5. 1901. Glen Echo Warmer A call from Mr. Israel to see Baba - A call from Lieut King of Worcester, of the Santiago Contingent at Cuba. he is a friend of Mr. Wards and makes him a civil hero - Another call from Mr. and Mrs. Foster. I told them the Galveston episode Nothing could make them feel that Mrs M was [actuated?] by any thing but personal solicitude for me and her great love for me I am noticing "Brick dust" of late and fear I must treat it - Ward goes to N.Y. tonight and will see the N.Y. World - Terrible fire in Lackserville happened last night - and will see the N.Y. World- Terrible fire in Jacksonville occurred last night 42 Monday May 6. 1901 Glen Echo - Still dry & cool Susa came as usual. nothing said about leaving - washed Steves' last day paid him 1,25 Call from Aliamlo and daughter Telegram from Ward in N.Y. News from Jacksonville less terrifying hope no help needed. Letter from Miss Trotsig-Clark - in Havana The Rathbones, Cobb, Kent, all there - Conferences - I write military surgeons at St Paul - regrets that I cannot attend Christian Commission, Elgen, Ind regrets Charities & Corrections Wash. DC " Mary Weeks Burnett - My fence for Baba Commenced today by Mr. Kennedy - 43 Baba has pasture [Do not take up Jacksonville] Silas returns tomorrow Fence done & paid Tuesday May 7. 1901. Glen Echo Mr. Canada. (V.B) finished the fence around the front lot, and Baba took possession - also a gate was made on east side for entrance I paid for the fence a check on Riggs $ 12. - gate $1. = 11.00 Feed - sent back by Daisy to exchange Susa- bot meat etc = 1.00 Mrs. French & Mrs Webb a call & lunch Vera Charles - a call Uncle Silas returned to work = (tomorrow) Miss Coombs went to city - changed shoes & bot a nice kind of note paper Also returned a package of headed paper to Mrs Mussey - which paper I don't want - Francis Atwater - letter from - been in California I write him to go in morning. M. Ward. letter from - in Worchester I write him that we do not work in Jacksonville. Dr O Neill, letter from him to ask if we do in Jacksonville write him probably not - later confirm it to him. Mr. R S. Peale - I find his letter left in press book. I send it and write apology. A full day. 44 Uncle Silas recommended work Went to charity & corrections Wednesday May 8 1901 Glen Echo Dull - some rain - Sent of the letters written last night to Peale. Ward - Atwater - ONeill - also wrote Auxiliary of Galveston, my opinion in regard to the disposition of their $900. dolls cleared up the table of letters. At 3 P.M. went with Agnes to "star" Building to meeting for arrangements for conference of Charities & Corrections to open here on Friday morning, the first meeting to take place tomorrow night. Mr Douglas is Sec. of Committee, present Mr Vines - Glenn and several of the old members Dr Richardson of insane Asylum. Arrangements all completed. Came directly home - rain 6p car fare etc 1.00 Very tired and sleepy 45 Thursday May 9, 1901. Glen Echo Rained hard at night, clear today - rain at night Cleared the correspondence Wrote Dr Hubbell sending back the Morgan & Harjos Draft endorsed to him $2545 30/100 I am more than thankful that he can have it This is money that I remember to have sent Through M Glover to Dr in Russia when I could get no trace of him. and in despair took that way to get money to him; it seems he never drew it. I think it a most fortunate thing. I write or post a letter to Mrs Kimbal the president of Gal. Aux telling her I think they may hold their money, as a fund - We go over the files and prepare to mark them. This is the opening of the conference of Charities & Corrections. I do not attend - Silas hoes abt. strawberries - M. Ward still in Worcester. 46 Friday May 10 1901 Glen Echo cooler - dull Mr Ward returns from N.Y to Worcester too soon to stop to see Atwater. Helps me to put up the Testimonials on the Vestibule. Excellent work. Miss Coombs goes town, gets my shoes changed. Susa has one of her tantrums - was impudent without cause or reply. I left the room without a word and have not seen her since - do not expect her to return. Her temper is a calamity. I finished the labelling of the files. Tommy's frame for his picture comes Silas works in the garden. Panic in N.Y yesterday and today. 47 Susa left today Saturday May 11, 1901 Glen Echo Warm - Had the wire tightened around the place, to make it safe for stock 2.00 Write up the letters. Susa terminates her work for me; I am sorry to have her go, but this is the third spell of leaving in her short stay, is disrespectful in her language, and I do not feel that any service can compensate for this way of treatment. I pay & let her go 3.00 Pay Silas for four days 3.00 Miss Coombs wants to go, and I am content to let her go. - It is a hard ugly day. A little more hatred and bitterness added but I can bear it. 48 Sunday May 12, 1901 Glen Echo Fine - I put my wools & furs in the closet to be sulphured. Went over the hous as generally as I could alone in the thought that I might be called to go to Meriden to have Atwater print the Report. The conference of C & C are holding in the churches. M. Clark came from Cuba with 8 Cubans to attend the Conference among them My doctor from Matanzas to whom Miss Copren went. This is all the reflex of our work. Miss Trotzy is behind Clark and in reality represents the old Asylum work of Cuba 49 Monday May 13, 1901 Glen Echo Fine - breezy. warm This day was given to the company of C & C. Ward. Coombs & I went at 10 to the Columbia University - heard M [C?] and others. Met M Lewis - and M Clark. At 2.8. took train for Arlington and Alexandria. rode over grounds. Met Mrs Rev. Mr. Bradford Mrs Lewis Lunched. and dined at one old restaurant on 15th st. Daisy bot 1 bag oats 1.00 Breakfast bacon .20 Watermelln & canteloupe seeds .15 Got home a little late but had had a fine day A letter from Clara + asking to come. her mother is ill here They are in California [*Still tryin before Lizzie R writes to California*] [*went to st old house sat on the wall & thought over the happy days*] The President of the Un... again has the privilege and... ity, with the world as his a... The Tariff, Here and A... The tariff is a disturbing... England just now, as well as I... Protectionists are moving,... traders are resisting. The... program embraces "preferent... ment for the dominions and... and is set forth in a report ma... committee on commercial and... policy. ... This report recommends a... majesty's government shou... clare their adherence to t.... that preference should be... the products and manufact... British overseas dominions in... any customs duties now or h... be imposed on imports into... Kingdom," and a "wider range reduced on the products, and m... tures of the empire, and which... form the basis of commercial t... with allied and neutral powers."... The challenge is promptly met b... free traders, who say that "the cor... tee was not a well balanced and i... tial representative of British op... that it was virtually packed with... tectionists, and that leaders of the... trace faith were exluded. The... May 29 "Go ovo my previus pgs & mrk the anniv an [unhad?] of this for me" 50 Shad bake Tuesday May 14, 1901 G.E. Go to River view to Shad bake. We left home early. Went to Columbia University - took carriage and drove through the mall & to the Library. From there to Corcoran Art Gallery From there to Boat for River View with the members of the Conference - McDowell went with us. Miss Spencer there. had photograph taken - The "Board" was there - Lewis and his wife & boy. Sat opposite Mr. Edren at table & beside the President Met all the people who could get to me Lunched at the old dairy lunch before going to boat. Went to the old house and sat on the wall - and thought over happy days 51 Clara + came - 921 I st Mon Wednesday May 15, 1901 G.E. Bright summer day Up at 5. get our breakfast and dinner Mr Ward goes to city about pictures - Miss Coombs and I write up a large mail Write the Sec of American ladies - London At 2 1/2 Clara + came. Letters from Dr Hubbell - He has received the draft back - which I sent of Morgan & Harges of $2545 30/100 accepts it. He wants his camera & co sent I do not see that I can pack him up before I go to Meriden, but will do all I can. - It would be better to send all. - he would feel better to have his property with his friends - Miss Charles and Carrie Harrison called. Not much accomplished today. 52 Thursday May 16, 1901 Still clear & warm Miss Coombs goes to city to try to get to Mt Vernon - cannot and "does" the museum instead M. Ward brings home pictures framed. we put them up. The news of Mis McKinley is very sad. she is thought to be near the end. At 11. night a messenger came with a dispatch from the Chicago Record - Herald asking 150 words - a tribute to Mrs. McKinley in case of death I was tired and asleep. but I wrote the 150 words and will send them to [town?] tomorrow 53 Friday May 17, 1901 Glen Echo Like rain - Mrs. Ward and her friend called made a morning visit. Miss Coombs decides to remain home and help me. She will leave tomorrow. Mrs McKinley seems better there are hopes of her recovery. I go over all the Drs room to find his camera. We cannot, but put what we do get in a package to go by Express. and Mr Ward crates the Drs steamer trunk to send to him. I write him 54 Miss Coombs leaves for home Saturday May 18, 1901 Dull - rainy Agnes takes her last breakfast with us. and leaves at noon Robert [J?] takes her trunk & Dr. Hubbels steamer trunk to be sent by freight. Mr Ward goes to the city to remain over sunday. this leaves me alone. Capt Houghten comes to tell of some parties who want the Jennings house. he asks them $2000. for it. The parties are friends of Mr Cirrel Mrs. McKinley is better, they will give up the trip and come home. Mrs. Sec. Gage died yesterday of heart disease. I paid Silas his week 4.50 It seems very good to have fewer to pay 55 Sunday May 19. 1901 G. E. cool. I am quite alone. Silas puts Baba into his nice pasture and goes home I commence work in the house in general. reline the little trunk and pack it. decide that it will be enough for all we need to take No interruptions till 3 1/2 when Mrs. Col Henry Savage of N.Y called to see Ilka, Mrs Savage is of Russia lives in N.Y. her husband is an engineer - was in Cuba. She is visiting Mrs Gen. Cushman K. Davis goes to Europe soon. has a young friend with her. a very dressy lady. large- fine in appearance - Mr Ward remains in town over night Silas is home. I am alone in the house. 56 Monday May 20, 1901 Glen Echo Cool weather for almost June. Mr Ward returns at 9. am. We find we are so nearly ready that our trunk can go. We find a man who will take it to B&O station and send it at 2 Mr Ward follows it. gets the trunk of Dr Hubbell taken to Express office. As by a new law no crated trunk can go any more by freight. All must be boxed tight I arrange the house to leave. make it as secure as possible. leave Silas in charge. with the key to the front door Give him a dollar to get little things with. pay him this week in advance 5.00 I have never left the house alone with no one inside before. I hope it is just as well. Mrs McKinley seems to recover Mrs Gage is dead. The mysterious murder is confessed by Mrs [Borine?]. 57 Go to Meriden with report of Galveston Tuesday May 21 1901 At 8 Mr Ward and I start for our trip to Meriden. having telegraphed Atwater yesterday. McDowell meets us at train. no incident till noon. when we dine. Pass the time in reading. Arr NY at 4-carriage to NH train 42 st just in time 2.25 Arrive Meriden at 6. M Atwater out of town we came to hotel- and take rooms and supper- excellent. I have thought a great deal today of the Woman [Borinse?] and cannot but feel that she should be acquitted. she is not a murderer. but a good woman. good wife and mother. fond of society. a woman of good habits and tries to make others so. was alone in a hotel. This young man saw her without her protecter. took advantage of the situation and it would seem determined to make the most of it. failing in his desperate attempt was shot with his own weapon. Why had he gotten her to his room. if he were as innocent as the world will require her to be in order to live? 58 Go to Atwaters Wednesday May 22 1901. Meriden Clear morning - rains at night Breakfast at Hotel Winthrop. room changed. Francis found we were there. came at 9 o clock We went home with him - I take my old room Mr Ward keeps his place at hotel. We over look our material. Francis will do this as he did the Armenian Report. I write to Steve asking for his Report .. Harriette Reed - Miss Coombs. Ida & Abby Sheldon. Mr Ward goes to the Office with Francis. I find Mrs. Atwater much the same. She bears her loss bravely, is cheerful. social Her servant is threatened with consumption from Grippe of last winter. We find that we have no copy of the Resolutions passed by the Texas Legislator and M Ward writes McDowell to go to G.E. and make a copy from the original on the wall - - The "files" which we took are of no use; all previous to leaving Galveston. I speak with Francis at night. Retire and sleep well 59 Meriden Thursday May 23. 1901. Clear , bright morning. Yesterday was the first day spend away from Glen Echo since my return from Galveston in November. 1900. While that is a pleasant enough home. I feel that I ought not remain there. it should be disposed of. and a place found somewhere else. - I think I should see Phillips while here - and try to find Lizzie Rick - The Report is practically half done. by the example of the Armenian Report to follow. Spent the day largely in correcting M.S. to get ready for the printer Mr Ward brot up a type writer from the office, and copies to Resolutions of Com. Francis goes out of town and does not return till 60 Meriden May 24. 1901 - Friday Warm, rain at night. Some advance has been made today. I have written up the recognitions of services rendered to us at the field - About four pages, which has opened the way for the proper insertion of the Resolutions in the report - All the matter is prepared except a report from S.E.B. which he may not find time to write. The copy is ready for the printer - Mr. Ward has indexed the press book to date. I wrote Dr and Nola. and also Walter P Phillips that I would like to see him. Francis is absent all day - Half rate tickets B&O 61 Saturday. Meriden. May 25, 1901 Cold. rainy. great change - Read over all of my ms with Francis - The other sheets deferred till tomorrow Letter from Mr. Hege inclosing the application for half rate tickets wanting me to sign them - and return - thinks he can fix them - I sign and return to him Clara Barton - Saml Mr Jarvis Stephen C. Barton Harriette L Reed Mary A Coombs Dr Joseph Gardner Fred L Ward Mrs Dr Gardner Dr J.B. Hubbell M Ward goes to Springfield for over Sunday & Monday - Letter from Abby Shelden - wants visit - " " Agnes Coombs. . : Write " to Agnes. - recommendation " " for " to Young Womans Chris Asso. Very cold - fires needed - I am getting up my sleep. Can keep awake better. Letter of M Brackett abt Lizzie Rich Sunday Meriden May 26, 1901 Cold, clears away in afternoon Spend the morning writing to Agnes - Abby Shelden - Anna Thomas & in afternoon wrote Steve at Boston. Mrs Atwater had guests at dinner Mr. & Mrs. Russell. old time friends -- I received a letter from a gentleman in Southbridge telling me that Lizzie Rich had gone back to Southbridge, and that Mrs West had sent her to a sister in law of Dr. West in Charlten. That he could see no way before her but the Alms - house. That her brother Rufus in Stafford Springs never gave her the money nor the clothes I sent to her there. that Susan and Rufus are "brother and sister only in name" I am perplexed to know how to get hold of her - I would take her home with me if I could get her here - The gentleman - Hays J Brackett of Southbridge 148 Main Wrote Mr Brackett Meriden Monday May 27. 1901 Still very cold - and steady rain This has been a dreary day outside. I have received letters & trash all day. Much could go in the waste. - Letter from Dr Hubbell.= apologizing for the trouble of hunting for things not in his room only he didn't mention that in his letter. Letter - Lucy Graves - Mrs. Porter to call Sunday Letter from Steve in Maine. Foreign circular & letters. Read over the last of the matter for the report with Francis, and all was taken to office. Wrote to Mr Hayes J Brackett 148 Main St Southbridge asking Address of Lizzie Rich Cleared up my table. Am catching up my sleep. Allowed myself time for my own use to make a little lace front for my dress. Meriden Tuesday May 28, 1901 Still damp rainy - cold - miserable I commence to find that I am getting a horrible cold. It does not attack me quite as a bkrintis but an old fashioned New England cold, don't know what it may develop. I try to write on Kate Thomas' article but make poor headway I write Sam Barton the facts of Mrs. Rich and ask to find what M??lton she could have gone to in Charlton. Mr Ward does not return from Springfield till night. I stay below stairs all I can. but everything is damp and cold and my throat grows sorer hour by hour Mr Phillips telephones that he will be here day after tomorrow. Meriden Wednesday 29. May. 1901 Still the same. wet - cold - sunless My cold increases. Francis is in the same condition. I still try to write. go over my previous pages and make them all anew. an unheard of thing for me to do The commandant of Meriam Post G.A.R. comes to tell me that I was invited by the post at their meeting to invite me to be their guest on Memorial day (tomorrow) to be sent for 8 1/2 taken to Hall to listen to a speech. Then go with them or not as I chose to the cemeteries. return at 7 in the evening to hear the address of Judge Beers of Bridgport formerly of Eugene Atwaters regiment I need not speak. Indeed a useless privilege - I could not. I accept the invitation however and will do the best I can. I lie on the lounge most of the day and Mrs. Atwater treats my cold skillfully and kindly Meriden May 30. Thursday 1901 The same - wet. misty. rany. cold and damp It was no small task to get up and dress to go out at 8 o clock. My throat so sore I could scarcely swallow. coughing. chilly and no sleep the night before. but the record must be kept. it must not go out over the country again that I am ill. and so broken down & to be unable to attend Memorial day. I made the effort. took the [carriage] went to the hall with Mrs Anne Hart Pres. W.A.C. remained till 10- came home, laid on lounge till 7. went again to the hall where Judge Beers would speak. I need not try to say what it was like. no words could do justice to the enthusiastic greeting given me by the post and the citizens of Meriden. I was able to say a few words which it was said were heard. I left before the speech closed came home with Francis and Mr Ward had camphorated oil and all attendants and retired About 3. Mr. and Mrs. W P Phillips came. both well and looking finely I made some explanations Continued to Walter P. and invited him to resume the Secretaryship of the National Red Cross He was very willing to do so. Will write to Mr Warner that as he learns that most of the other members of the "Board" have resigned without giving up their duties he thinks that he having held the place for twenty years may claim a like privilege. he will also write me to the same effect and ask Mrs Murray to return his stamp. which she has. He is not sure of attending the June meeting. I do not think it important that he should. So they cant vote Ellen S. in as permanent Secretary I regard this as a good day for me. I received this morning a letter from M Hayes J Brackett of Southbridge in reply to mine Mrs Rich was sent to a Mrs. George Moulton who lives at Charlton Depot Best reached from Worcester via Bostin and Albany RR only a few minutes ride Meriden May 31. Friday 1901 A little sunshine. very damp My cold a little better I remain below by the fire all day I get gum arabic. Liquorice oil and attack my bronchitis which threatens. We correct proof. I have received a letter from Mr Ridgely from Arma Kansas. he will not come to Wash. this summer I reply to him. As I hear nothing from Mr. [Jarris]. I conclude he is either away. or does not like to hear of the Meeting. and I do not like to write again Write and file up all the correspondence. cough a great deal and go to bed Send Uncle Silas $5.00 Meriden Saturday June 1. 1901 The sun comes out. warmer The gardener comes to make up the yard "Money makes the Mare go" Letters from Mr Phillips resuming his Secratery ship. of the N.R.C. Letter from Mason Institute Iowa inviting me to the Laying of the corner stone in June. I write Ida to ask her to go and see Mrs Rich. See if she wants to come to me. and take her to her house if necessary till I can take her to mine. I decide that we can go home now for a week. and return if needed when the paper is here and proof ready to finish up. Will be home on the 8th for the Meeting. do not expect any one else there. except the Washington Coterie. Meriden Sunday June 2. 1901 The rain not over - still dull - damp cool My cold settles toward a bronchitis I decide to go home tomorrow Mr Ward goes to church. and to the park. I pick up. pack the trunk & satchel write. Ida inclosing for her trip $5.00 " a line to Maggie - a gift $5.00 " Agnes Coombs " Steve at N.Y. " Uncle Silas that we get home tomorrow night To Washington June 3. 1901 Monday Fine clear day Left Meriden 7+ via New Haven Met Lizzie Sheldon [Tillenghart] at the N.H. Station. going to N.Y. Saw no one in N.Y. took first train for Wash. Arr 6 Went to [Poger] and bot groceries to be take home. canned [?] $4.75 Found all right at home. Tuesday June 4. Washington 1901 Fine clear warm The L.L. [W?] came out for a picture in the woods. and decide to remain [on] the [h?] Have two meals. about 25 of them a pleasant day Letter from Ida - she has been to see Mrs Rich. she will come when I can go for her M Ward help her and goes to town to sleep and to take breakfast and supper I write Steve Wednesday Wash. June 5. 1901 Fine - hot. Write up the letter. try to get trunk home. The groceries came up by M. Ward I work some out and some in. No half rate on B&O Thursday June 6 Wash 1901 Hot day Uncle Silas clears up his ground. Mr Ward comes at 10 1/2 we cannot get the trunk. it seems the r.r. will not bring it out. I write M Hoge in reply that we will have no half rate tickets. and will not ask them. Send photo to Chas Williams [Sheridan] Ills. in return or a photo of his children. the grand children of Rhenaldo Williams Letter from Dr. Gardner. they have had a visitor. gone to N.Y. Heard rain and wind at evening blew pictures out of my room. Broke my lamp on my bed. I washed the clothing before going to bed. Friday June 7. Wash. 1901 cooler. clear Mr Ward put the red crosses on the Resolution photos. I have much to do to clear up my room after the storm of last night Ironed my bed clothes. Miss Charles came up and staid all night as I would be alone June meeting adjourn for want of quorum Washington Saturday June 8. 1901 cooler I washed and ironed my clothing Went to June Board meeting no quorum. Mrs Murray = Kaufman Mr Foster present. I proposed that we adjourn as no meeting could be held. I came directly home. called [?] Smoots and got my trunk Miss Charles comes again to remain all night with me. Paid Silas for week 4.75 Tickets to city .25 Things for house by Silas .25 Mr Ward put [cam?] on the bookcases. Washington Sunday June 9. 1901 Cool. fine Miss Charles staid last night went home early. I worked about the house. arranged tables. etc - till noon. Unpacked the Meriden trunk Read in the library Mr Ward came from town. We wrote up letters. which I [pressed] J. Wilks ONeill for work in Jacksonville M. [Flathes] & J.J. [Edren] Jr for check $1.50 and many others. A call from "Charley" - with a party of friends. Mary Barton came to see about the payment of a neglected tax bill of 1888. Which had been [ ] till it has grown from 27.00 to $62.27. I presume it was not paid. but Mary will pay it now. Mr Ward returned to city to dine Clara + gone home - letter Monday June 10 1901 Glen Echo Warm. Summer day A day of letters. posted 35. 8 Meriden Dec. News Papers - and the package of Photos of Resolutions.- have 20 left sent none abroad yet. : : " Wrote Mr Moynier to Awkd his new publication - Cleared up the table. Picked three qts strawberries - sent two baskets to Mc.Dowell. Garden growing finely Letter from Atwater - sick - cannot get paper, for Holyoke Strike.- wrote him- Set out the C.B. roses - Mrs McKinley a little better - Tuesday June 11 1901 Glen Echo Warm fine - Alone as usual - cold hard - have not slept well - Wrote Dr Burnette " Kate Thomas - that I feared I could not prepare the sindicate article she desired me to. I had scarcely had time but most of all I did not feel in the spirit of doing it. After Mr. Ward came, I decided to commence arranging the press Books It seemed a discouraging under-taking. - but they were taken from the Vault and re-covering commenced - The task was too much for one day and left over - Miss Charles came - brot me some vassaline for my cough- I gave her a letter of intro to Hon James Wilson Sec of Agriculture. Slept better than last night - Wednesday June 12. 1901 G.E. Said to be a "hot day." Resumed the Press Books. finished covers numbered them. and packed them in 2 boxes cleared out the lower vault. and set them in. - A great relief - A visit from Kate Thomas. in return for my letter. she isn't willing to give up my article and can give another month of time or until the middle of July. I ought to be able to write a Book by that date. Mr Ward will go to Meriden & Worcester tomorrow, Friday - We correct proof today up to the end of my part. Left home at night for Meriden Thursday June 13. Washington. -Train - Left Finding that Mr Ward would only go to Worcester at night I thought it best to go with him. Went to town to see Mr Hege. found there were no more yearly half rate tickets. but we could have them by request each time Got tickets for us. for N.Y. for tonight Packed dress suit case & satchel - Paid Uncle Silas for this week and for next week and for cab 9.50 Got house in order to leave Mr Ward put washers on the leaky faucets - We turned off the water gave notice to P.M. to send mail to 4. Branch St Worcester. We know that Atwater has not the paper for Report but I will utilize the time in seeing Lizzie Rich. and arranging with Ida. and decide what to do abt Mrs. Rich At 9. PM Mr Ward returns from the city we take car for B&O, go on board in good time Sleep well. Off for N.Y. Meriden - Worcester Journey to Worcester. Mrs. Rich Friday June 14. N.Y. - Meriden - Worcester clear fine day - Arr Jersey City 7. took breakfast. Station crossed to 42 st. car for Meriden. Dined at Atwaters. corrected & left proof at 2. took train for Worcester - no change short pleasant ride. Had telegraphed Ida from N.Y. at 8 o clock she met us at Worcester station. also Mrs. Ward. Took carriage. all drove to Ida's 4. Branch St left Ida & I. end of journey. Mrs. Rich I found Lizzie in much better condition than I had feared. The same considerate self helpful spirit she always had. so fearful of giving trouble to others. she has no rheumatism no pain. sleeps well. eats and digests well. has full possession of all mental faculties. but thinks she has not. she must have been perplexed and driven into a partial paralysis of the nerves of motion. about four years ago, she says, as she was returning to house from the store. she found herself unable to step. she did not fall, but stood still in the street a few rods from her own door. (Oxford). she saw a man near. called him and asked him to help her home. not Continued to lift her. but help her to walk. he did so and from that time she has been unable to walk without a cane. I do not know how ill she has been. but has most of the time done her own work and for Stearn's family as well. till he spent all she had. traded away her home. ran away with the money and she was turned out of her house. took all she had in a barrel and went to Susan West. in Southbridge Stearns had raised a note of 100. to 1000. Dolls on Susan. This so exasperated her that she refused Mrs. Rich a home. told her to go to the poor house Mrs Rich then called her brother Rufus Moulten of Stafford Springs. Ct to come for her. he did. & it was from him that I learned where she was. He stole all the little she had. kept all that was sent her. among others. 10 Dolls and a large express bundle from me. When she could no longer stay there. and they had stole all she had he took her one cold winter day back to Susan in Southbridge. She let her come in. but soon put her on a Stagecoach and sent her to her sister in laws. Mrs. George Moulten at Charlton depot. in order that Mrs M might throw her upon the town. Continued On the day that she was sent to Charlton Mr Brackett of Southbridge wrote me the facts which I communicated to Ida Riecius. who went to Charlton Depot and found her with Mrs Moulten. who had a temporary boarding house for R.R. workmen. comfortable. well treated, but without even decently clean clothes. Ida delivered her my letter insisting her to come to me. She felt that she must not go. "It was too much" I "should regret it". but finally decided to go to Ida in Worcester. On the following Sunday Dan Kelly & wife Emma [Abrm] and Ida took a nice carriage and went for her with new clean clothes. nice hat etc. Took her to Ida's house all well barring a kicking horse which did no harm but to frighten all but Mrs. Rich. Thus I found her. on my arrival. the same quiet. polite lady she had always been. I too had difficulty to make her feel that it was not injust for her to go with me. "Oxford Poor farm is the place for me." but finally she yields and will go with me when I can leave Meriden I might add in writing this up that on Continued learning that she was going with me Sam Willis handed Ida for her 5.00 And also the same when Willis Childs heard of it he hands me 10.00 for her. There gifts of love and respect from those who have always known her. really seem to touch a more welcome cord in her thoughts than the 16,000 Dolls which she had in her own right. free and clear at the time of husbands death. Harold My fear is that I cannot sufficiently attend to her. to keep her in companionship. and seeing how devoted Harold is to her I decide to invite him to go with us. he can leave Worcester with her. come to [*N.Y*]. Meriden. stay over night. and leave with Mr Ward and I for N.Y at 7 am. and for Washington 11. reaching Wash 4 PM. home 6 P.M. and this will end the journey and commence the problem of whether I have done a right or a wrong thing. I have intended it for right. and humbly ask Gods blessing on the little effort. The Worcester visit. Ada. Mamie. Ida. Saturday June 15 1901 Worcester Still fine weather. not too warm This Sat. morning. Ida telegraphed to Ada. Mamie & Sam. Almost directly came Ada. and Jose. then Mamie and Gertrude. a fine family gathering. Here was a party of lovely girls. Jose Clark. a handsome girl head of the Telephone in [Wolster] Edith [Riecues] equally pretty in the [Worcester] Court House Getrude Stafford graduating from High School Oxford Valedictorian. next Friday night. Sadie [Riecues] a pretty high school girl Herman [Riecues]. a Worcester graduate and [?] a good learner in [chery] Valley John Stafford a trusted workman in Worcester machine shops. Ada. Ida & Mamie all good motherly women. justly proud of their fine families not a worthless or [doubler] one among them all. if prospered will make useful and respected members of society. The Barton relatives called. A house full and one of the most [charming] days of my life. Dined Mr Wards Sunday June 16 1901 Worcester A perfect day. I had premised to dine with Mr & Mrs Ward Allen street out on the New Worcester Road. At one o clock he came for me. I met his Mother. Mrs. Ward. who had been Miss Willard who kept school alternately with me at the Old "Mill Ward" district in Charlton. We drove and called on The Towers. Mary [Wilburn] & Mary Ann. Georg is at [Fal?] not well, not in business. Called at the door Lucian Stone saw him & his wife. Returned to tea. saw several friends was taken back to Ida's at dark. the house full of people. The Barters. Sumners & Ed's families. Lucy Bigelow Dan Kelly x Em. It took till eleven o clock to get the house clear a still. Mrs Rich seemed to enjoy it all not at all tired A pretty large mail each day John S. and Johny Stafford came to see me Sunday PM. went to Oxford. Dined with Sam. Worcester Monday June 17 1901 Perfect day Not being satisfied with my little visit with the John.ies last night I proposed that Ida and I go to Oxford I had not seen Sam. At 10 we went to take the electric and met Sam getting out of one coming to see me. he returned with us. we went out to N. Oxford on the electric. dined with Sam and Mrs. Hunt. went to the Plain to see Mamie. called on Nancy and Susan. took tea with Mamie and Johny. Visit from Sam Willis. who sent five dollars to Mrs. Rich. took trolley back at 6. Had a delightful day and visit. House full of company at home Poor Lizzie delighted with her five Dollars. Visit from Sam Worcester Tuesday June 18 1901 Another perfect day I had Edith & Herman telegraph to Sam. who came in at 11. spent the day. a good old time visit. He wants to sell the place and go to the boys in California. He would come to Washington and help me to turn over my affairs if he could leave his own. I am watching Mrs Rich. I cannot see any reason why she should not go home with me and be comfortable there -she waits on herself. is well - good sleep - apetite is cheerful - and seems to me to be as she always was, except the shock she must have had, and this through the devilment of Stearns who seems to have shortened the lives of all he had any thing to do with. Willis Childs Worcester Wednesday June 19 1901 Fine day - cooler Willis Childs & wife have been to Holyoke. returned yesterday and wanted me for dinner. I went, with James Vassall. a cool ride and house. beautiful but must have taken a little cold. A beautiful home. Fanny bot me two old ambrotypes of Grandpa Barton & myself. the one that Vester had copied from another I had taken. as he said it looked as i did, once when I was going to throw a dipper of water onto him. and he caught my hand. he would never give up that picture and by that means it is preserved. and now comes to me. with a picture of Grandpa which Ber. had. I hope to get them recopied and thus preserve them. at least "Grandpa's" it is very good of him in his later years. Willis brought me home with Fannie at 3 PM. I coughed very hard and went to bed half sick. Worcester Thursday June 20 1901 Fine. cooler. Mr Ward went yesterday to Brookfield to help arrange for their Summer. I had taken a little more cold. and had to stop speaking aloud. It occurs to me that I might invite Harold to go home with me for awhile. I speak with Ida about it. She is willing. It is the commencement of his vacation. he needs to occupy himself some way. and Mrs. Rich would find him a welcome companion The sister of Adolf had died this week and her friends brought her keepsakes to Ida and the children Dresses to Ida. Her wedding ring to Sadie A fine Amethist ring to Herman Her gold watch & chain to Edith A dollar for his bank to Harold Left Worcester for Meriden Worcester June 21. Friday 1901 Fine - warm - Mr Ward and I leave Worcester abt 11 for Meriden hoping the paper may be ready My cough is bad. I get up early a busy family picture I may never see again. Herman Ida and I take our 6 1/2 breakfast for him to go to Cherry Valley Edith & Sadia a little later for school and the courthouse for work Mrs. Rich and Harold next. Ida not at all disturbed by this bristle and my packing up at the same time. I spoke with Harold. he accepts my invitation he and Mrs Rich will come to Meriden when needed. Mr. Ward comes 1/4 to 11. we take carriage for Station, leaving a busy little home where all means well. At Meriden meet Mrs. Atwater at train. find my old room all ready. Paper not here yet. Meriden Saturday June 22. 1901 Getting very warm. The paper for the Report is side tracked somewhere and a tracer is sent for it. The strike is off. the paper has been purchased of some whole sale concern. The Bill has come. but the paper does not appear. All we can do is wait and do up the neglected work. which we do today bringing up the letters, receiving twelve new ones. disposing of them. and taking care of my bronchitis which is at its worst. My cough is heavy and tight. I am feverish. chilly and hot by turns. Mrs. Atwater does all she can for me. I can only wait for it to pass by. and avoid another cold. Steve at Meriden Sunday June 23. 1901 Meriden Very warm. clear. A telephone message says Steve is in town and will come up directly. he came in from Springfield. or rather Worcester where he spent the night with Ida. We talk over the situation and lay out plans for the next few months. He will meet me in New York when I go on. and we will see Mr Jarvis. We will then fix upon a time for a personal meeting either at Mr Jarvis Office or at Steve's house. at which meeting we will have Mr Jarvis. Walter P. Mr Howard. Judge Shelden Steve' Dr. Gardner if he can come. and myself - We will then formulate plans for the next annual meeting. I am to write there persons and arrange the meeting. call- -ing it at such time as is most convenient Steve returned to Springfield at 7. to go to Huntington tomorrow West Va disaster. and news of the death of Adellert Hay Meriden. Monday June 24. 1901. A little cooler. Yesterday or rather Sat night seems to have been fraught with disaster. A cloud burst swept West Virginia. near the N.C. and Ky. lines. making terrible havoc among the inhabitants, largely poor miners - At 2 o clock Sunday morning Adellert Hay. son of Sec. Hay fell from a 3rd story window in the New Haven Hotel and was instantly killed. He was the eldest son of Sec. Hay. & ex consul at Pretoria. At 2 PM Steve telephoned me from Springfield Massachusetts House. to send M Ward to him to arrange Abt. going to look after the W. Va flood. I called up Mr Ward. who telegraphed Mr W. H Warner that I had sent Mr Ward to scene of disaster. Mr Ward went to Springfield. arranged all papers for passes. returned at 10. and will leave at 10 tomorrow for W. Va I have given him a letter of general introduction. Received a visit from Justin Holman today Letter from Walter P. I tried to write on the article. Cough a little better. can speak very low. Ward starts for W. Va Meriden. Tuesday. June 25. 1901 List of letters written and mailed today Dr J. [Wilks} O Neill Dr & Mrs Gardner Hon E R Ridgely Miss Vera Charles Miss Agnes Coombs Walter P. Phillips Mrs Ida Riecius M Saml M Jarvis Mr Stephen E Barton Mr Ward came at 8. left at 9 for Va. Intends to stop in N.Y. to see World, get half rates of R.R.s I commence to carry out the plans of yesterday by writing the above letters. Meriden Wednesday June 26 1901 Very warm - "hot" It was too warm for good work. The chambers were nearly unbearable. still by moving from side to side of the house I managed to write most of the day. and got on well with my sketch I begin to feel that I shall be able to make something I will send. The news from W Va has been exagerated. and there is good reason to believe that Mr Ward will return soon I get letters from Ida who sends me a new night cap. She having taken exceptions to the one left there. The strawberry huller comes and is a great success. A letter from Fanny Vassall to know what price to ask for the Ms of Ber. Chas Barton asks about it. Meriden Thursday June 27 1901. Not quite as hot. but warm & rain Some thunder and lightning and a little rain. and a trifle cooler Telegram from Ward. no outside help needed. he will return tomorrow Letter from Dr. O Neill. They have sent Howell down. but conclude that no help is needed The NY Journal sends a train of helpers - I take up my sketch and get to the end. but subject to revision I correct Mr Wards proof. Mr & Mrs Atwater are giving me medicine for my cough. it gets better but slowly. I was very tired and hot and got a sleep after dinner. Dentist Meriden Friday June 28 1901 Very warm Went at 9 am to Dr Rurt to have a doubtful tooth attended to. he found a bad cavity in the upper part of the same tooth, an eyetooth. and filled both - charge 6.00 I sent Silas pay 5.00 will get it registered. Fare .25 Wrote Fannie Vasrall & Ida - Mr Ward expected to night does not come - Rewrote some of the Article - it is not well finished yet. but I have several days yet to amend it Thanked Dida for her night cap - Letter from Marion. she thanks for the Red cross set which she received. She is well, and happy, going to raising poultry. Residence Laurel Farm Mr. Balcom married and will live with them - Mr Ward returned from W Va Write Ed Times Meriden Saturday June 29. 1901 Very warm. getting dry I saw the sun rise before 5 o clock. did the morning work. read proof Wrote Mrs John Rich Charleston. Reed and ansd letters from Dr O Neill. Mr Jarvis. Dept Agriculture Ex Mansion. several applications and some begging letters Mr. Ward came. finding no need of aid Reads up the proof ready for the last print Telephone message from Mrs Phillips if we will come to see them next week we set Monday 9 a.m. I tele Mr Jarvis we will be there the last of week My registered letter goes to Uncle Silas. Went to ride on car with Mrs Atwater. Mr Ward. my first venture out Write the Editor Wash Times con. a paragraph. about Gevena Conventions. Letter from Daisy Jones to borrow money and pay in work. Wrote Times. Daisy Meriden Sunday June 30 1901. Very warm Letters posted today Saml M Jarvis. Mrs. John Rich. J. Wilks Oneil. Miss Vera Charles. Ed. Washington Times. Mr S.E. Barton Miss Daisy Jones Red Cross Book sent. Washington Times. After dinner Mr Ward & I put the syndicate article on the typewriter. there are about 3500 words in place of the 2000 allotted me. will be difficult to cut it down but needs it Wrote Daisy Jones that I could not loan her money. Wrote Emma Sat out on veranda at evening. Had taken care of my few pieces of under wear better than I could have supposed Get ready to go with Mrs Atwater to Bridgeport at 9 tomorrow morning The heat is said to be getting dangerous a good many deaths in Boston from it. Bridgeport. Walter P. Meriden Monday July 1st 1901 Very hot Mrs Atwater & I started at 9. for Bridgeport one hour. fare for round trip each 1.50 I paid 2,00, and some small fares - Mrs. Phillips met us a station with Prince U, drove along the beach & residences. saw monument to Barnum - fine. home to Mrs P. house to lunch - a pretty home. Walter at this work - came home for a chat. we left at 4 for home. called at drugstore. got things for my cough. So hot one cannot work. The last proof is out. Letter from Gardner. will be at annual meeting. Meriden Tuesday July 2 1901 Terribly hot. dangerous The heat has become deadly 100 persins prostrated in N.Y 80 died hundreds of horses fell dead. Yesterday and today thought to be the hottest days on record. I cannot handle the chairs or other wooden furniture in my chamber I go below. at 4 a cloud of wind and some rains came up. Cooler at night. Mr Jarvis telegraphs. better delay journey. I go over my article. finish up proof. See the artist about the hair on the side view of Photo. for the book. he thinks he can improve it. Meriden Wednesday July 3 1901 A little cooler. another shower wrote S.E.B. M Jarvis Ida Riccius Silas Richardson Justin Holman. Received Letters for Steve Barton. Agnes Coombs Clara + Steve sends check for $205.04 the last remittance from the NY Herald I send to Ida for joining of Mrs Rich & Harold to Meriden 10.00 I send Uncle Silas for food 1.00 In spite of rain. still hot. I give my plans for the journey home The Report is so far along as to let us go - The Resolutions are printed in the place of the photograph. Infinitely better. My photo. side view has been touched up by Francis' artist and the hair made better 190 horses said to have died of heat in NY early today. some 80 persons. Meriden Thursday July 4. 1901 Cooler. still warm in chamber A cool fine morning I went over the syndicate Article once more. cannot shorten it. Went to ride with Frances & Lena and a friend - to Hubbard Park - a lovely drive - Went home by the cemetary - poor Dorys grave. and Waldon. Spent the evening on piazza a quite day. Day after tomorrow we leave for home. feeling that the Report is finished A letter from Mrs. Capron in Manilla. gives kind report of Genl Bennett, she is a kindly woman in her speech of others - A letter from Mrs. Rufus Moulton. Stafford Springs Mrs Rich & Harold leave Worcester Meriden Friday July 5. 1901 Cooler. a little dull This will be the last whole day in Meriden Go to town with Mrs Atwater. spend 3.50 The artist brings back my photo good. at 1 Mrs Rich and Harold came Mr Atwater took carriage and brot up to remain over night I pack. my satchels Mrs Rich has stood her journey well Mr Ward could not get the train they were on and Mrs Rich and Harold come alone. Mr Holman went into the car at hartford. We will leave at 7 tomorrow morning Leave Meriden for home Meriden to Washington July 6 1901 Cooler. dull by turns and rains at 6 Leave Meriden 7. morning. at N.Y. met Steve' as Mr Jarvis is out of town I do not stop we take carriage for Liberty st ferry. go to Mc to get half rate ticket for all. The walks are long for Mrs Rich. We reach Washington abt 4. commenced to rain 3 1/2. waited in station Wash for the train again at Georgetown. cars wet. Mrs Rich too tired and sick. vomited. rained hard when we arrd home. Found Silas. A hard time for Mrs Rich. had to walk too much I found things in better condition than often times by Washington Sunday July 7 1901 Cooler I worked all day. Mrs Rich not out of bed till late in afternoon. had a call from her nephew. John Moulton of the State Dept. I try to get things into order. I find the house in better condition than when I have left [?] [?] in it. Poor Lizzie found her journey very hard she may feel it permanently. but I saw no other way for her. i can make it easier for her than she would find it any where else Mr Ward is writing Addresses Washington Monday July 8. 1901 Cooler. rain at night Mr Ward comes to write Addresses I buy a bucket of cherries to put up .50 commence with ice take 30 lbs .15 get several rooms into order. Lizzie gets up for all day but eats no food. a few cherries. she is very weak still I think she will come up I try to help Mr Ward with Addresses but find my hands too full. In order to remember the time I will say that we are having our own potatoes string beans, lettuce rhubarb. and next week will have green corn & cucumbers. and the cherries are not yet gone. I name this in order to help me remember the season when vegetables come. We thought to get the head stall off from Baba and Harold & I took off all his ropes of head and neck and worked a half hour or more to wedge in his bars to keep him in his stall. We left him very secure. In ten minutes he had undone all our work and was feeding in the garden. Washington July. 9. Tuesday 1901 Fine weather. a beautiful morning. Harold up early. opened up the house it was a charming morning. Got breakfast canned 4 jar cherries. Mr Ward bot rubber bands for the fruit jam a .5 per doz Miss Kate Thomas came for the Article I read it to her. she thought they would take it in spite of its length. and took it with her. Emma called. Mrs Rich came down to breakfast & remained down all day. Harold has had his first ride on "Baba." and lavishes his heart-love on him. I am not sure if I can carry my work. but will try. Wrote Mrs Murray. that I was home. had not been "writing" but at work. that I knew nothing of a missing note of 5.00 Wrote Mr Michael that I would pay the printers bill for my addresses. if they wd send the Bill. Baba shod Washington July 10. Wednesday 1901 Fine. no rain. not hot I finished unpacking Got myself into summer light suit Assisted Mr. Ward on lists of names Harold with Baba to be shod 1.00 Mrs Rich washed all the dishes. picked over a bucket of cherries. I tried to put them up. but did not get on well. Silas in haste to go to meeting I left them over. I find my combined work a little hard. Mr Ward wrote Mrs Murray for lists of donors to Galveston through the Board. I am tired tonight. Glen Echo Thursday July 11 1901 Fine summer day Swept and dusted parlor and dusted generally till time for breakfast had peas & new potatoes and took a dinner at noon - in order to give me the P.M. for clerical work. In as much as a lunch must be gotten for Mr Ward. it is better. to make it a real dinner. A letter from Mr. Michael sending me the Bill for printing my address to the incorporators thirty nine Dollars. A Bill I never contracted. nor thought of making Mrs Rich receives a letter from the cousins of Jacobs' who speak of having sent her five dollars in care of Rufus Moulton Mrs Rich never received in. it had a [shared] Delivery Stamp and some one must have signed for it. We have a list nearly ready for Mr Atwater Harold went to Moveres for Oats .90 Mr Elwell came Glen Echo Friday July 12. 1901 Rainy. Second Letter from M Michael abt the printing of the Address. it seems not to have been made out to me. he sends the Bill. it stands to his acct. Bill from D.A.R. for dues. present & back. for some years. 8.00 I went over the lists of addresses to make out the names to send to Atwater for the Report - We have some 1200 ready to send - Mrs Rich is not well. has a "poor spell" she is feeble - At dusk surprised by a visit from J.K. Elwell. he is on a visit to friends. he remained all night Glen Echo Saturday July 13. 1901 Very rainy day. cool Spent the day with Mr Elwell after he woke up at 9 1/2. writing is hard work We lived over many old times. He also visited with Mr Ward and left at 2 P.M. Letter from Mary Burnett to say that Col Alcott of India is in town and would like to see me. The clippings bring a "nasty letter to the N.Y. "Town Topics" from the "Widow" in Manilla. she has run afoul of Mrs. Capron - and vents her spite on Clara Barton. - her agent - and the Red Cross What a miserable men the poor mortals of this world are - I wonder if there can, or is to be a continuation of it though eternity. Why could'nt we have been left to unconscious sleep - and what does one want. of any thing further? Paid Silas 4. Dolls. he owed me, 50. 4.50 Glen Echo. Sunday July 14. 1901 changeable. showery Mr Ward came and took down N.Y. lists. Remedied the little blue flame oil stove learned how to put in new wicks Letters from - Mr Jarvis Mr Atwater who sends the photos of the old Ambrotypes of Self and Grandpa Vesters will send copies of Report on Tuesday to be examined. Mrs Fanny B. Ward. send list of 75- I am still without servants - a little hard Mrs Rich seems to have recovered - wrote Mr Michael in reply to his 2nd letter about Printers Bill. return the Bill to him, as it is made out to him, - he must deal with it Glen Echo Monday July 15. 1901 Clear. fine summer day The garden is beginning to yield had our first cucumbers. and beets and had a boiled dinner. The names sent to Meriden for the reports, about 1800, besides the packages to several points - O Neill 25 - N Orleans 20 - - - Mr Lewis 10. Mrs. Murray 500. Mrs Ward 75 It is hoped the heated term is over. I commenced on the letters to finish them up Mr Ward wrote Mrs Atwater sending her a check for 25. for my keeping while there. asking her to sign -. Paid my ice bill 4 days .60 Glen Echo Tuesday July 16 1901 Very warm This day was set apart for Harolds first visit to the city. He left by the 8 o clock car. was met by Mr Ward and taken about town till noon. then to Mt Vernon - dined & home. I found it a good opportunity to do up a little washing with the help of Uncle Silas. Mrs Rich staid down cellar all day. walked about the yard - A hard rain in the P.M. The weather is so hot, that the relief comes in a shower every afternoon, considerable lightning and rather unusual damage done. My bronchitis seems to have entirely disappeared Glen Echo Wednesday July 17. 1901 Still very warm - Up early and ironed the clothes that got dry yesterday. all done before breakfast or that Mr Ward came. and fortunate for one call followed another all day First Mrs. Hall & daughter. the early friend of Ida came to see Harold. next Miss Bo the companion of Miss Chanler in Porto Rico came. She is a southern lady. resides at Chevy Chase- She fills herself "out" about $400. for work in Porto Rico. She would also like to go to the next Int. Conference. in my place. if I am not going Next Miss Baker and friend came took lunch in parlor - Mr Lanada had called to ask a letter to the Comm[?]. he will leave Glen Echo. I gave it. Letter from Kate Thomas. inclosing a syndicate Check for my articles & $50.00 Mr Ward got off some 1800 addresses for the Report to send to Atwater for Reports cleaned cellar Glen Echo Thursday July 18. 1901 One of the hottest days of the year Again up early. ironed the remainder of the wash. the cellar has become unbearable with water, and too close closing in - Uncle Silas took a box and cart and cleaned up the rubbish - and dirt = It seems to clean. Few calls today but about 20 letters were written and post. this clears up the table of waiting letters Recd letters from Eve Heutt - and Netty [Gola] Weeks who is secretary in Madras. India - Hard rain at night clean cellar Glen Echo Friday July 19. 1901 Still fearfully hot. Cleared up offices. dusted house. Worked with Mr Ward on addresses. finished up the letters lying about. finished private file No 3. and commencd file No 4. Had out first squashes. boiled dinner Uncle Silas has proved himself a good gardner. I have set Harold to picking up the periodicals and getting them in regular order to pack away or bind Mrs Murray & Miss Trumbull called Glen Echo Saturday July 20. 1901 Clear. fine hot Mr Thomas called Silas goes to get lime - brush 1.25 and little groceries. 2.00 Ice 3 times this week .45 Emma Jones called on way to town I let her take my barrel of flour which I cannot use. at 3.00 and will help take up the carpets in the front in return Mr Thomas. my neighbor called in response to my invitation. he has had a strike among his help. I wanted to see if he needed one. Mrs. Murray and Miss Trumbull called at dusk. brought the notice of the next conference at St. Petersburg in 1902. and a notice of the sending of a new work on the Red Cross from Japan Glen Echo Sunday July 21 1901 Hot. Mr Ward came as usual worked on the names has over 2000 Individal to send to Atwater Mrs Emily Sherwood, and her friend Hon M Regan of Green Castle Indiana - now in Agriculture Dept called - I gave them reports Mrs Genl Pickett and two journal friends called. = Reports Glen Echo Monday July 22 1901 Still hot reports of great heat in the West - very destructive I picked up the bedding part of the house. and washed. all though at 1 o clock Mr Ward came - is putting the duplicate list in a scrapbook. I am too tired to do much, but did write Col Scott and Nettie Weeks Mrs Murray, Dr Burnette etc Wrote M Keller in reply to a very kind letter from him in which he offers to write Mr Peale about my royalties Glen Echo Tuesday July 23 1901 Hot. a little more wind Got up early and ironed the entire wash before breakfast. Mr Ward finished his book of lists and took 50 Armenian Reports to send to foreign societies - along with the Galveston Emma came and took her barrel flour Silas put out of doors to entire things of the parlor, carpets & furniture to sun Emma will come tomorrw to clean up the rooms, scrub the floors Glen Echo Wednesday July 24 1901 Hot. clear Emma came and helped put up blackberries. apples. jelly. Silas went "down the river." Mr Ward finished up the stray ends of Report matters - Books did not come to send off to countries Decide to send a notice with each one I acknowledge the Japanese book from Compte Sano. The Greek from Athens " French " Paris Glen Echo Thursday July 25 1901 Hot morning. shower afternoon Spent the morning among the records of Armenian Report arrange papers. Wrote the letter to go to foreign cen- tral societies. Mr Ward put on typewriter 44 letters. all mailed at night. I wrote Rev Wm E Barton " P.D. Allaimby Emma did not come. cow destroyed Silas corn Call from Cora Curry and Mrs. of the Legion. Letter from Dr Hubbell he says he is spending summer in N.H. & Vermont. At night. I hunt up clothing for Mrs Rich. and little shirts for Harold On the whole some progress is made with much hard work. Mr Ward finishes his work and goes home Emma cleans parlor [*1883*] Glen Echo Friday July 26 1901 cooler. rain at evening July 30 Mr Ward finds his work nearly done and feels that he is needed at home He makes out the names of the LLWs from the roster. Closes up accts I write him a letter of recommendation. He left at 4. PM. I am now alone with all my work. Letters passing from Keller & [Peale] Mr Keller thinks that [some] 2000 Dolls are still due me on royalties Mr Peals auditor writes that I have been overpaid by over 500 dollars by error of Kellers bookkeeper. I write a line to Mr Keller that the difference of estimate is so great I can not say anything. I receive a reply from PD Allaimby who is still in W. and will call. Harolds diary commenced Glen Echo. Sat. July 27. 1901 Cool fine day. I do the morning work and turn the dinner arrangements over to the care of Mrs Rich and Uncle Silas. the garden is full of fine vegetables. Uncle Silas can prepare and cook a dinner. Mrs Rich can direct it and manage Harold. I turn to my clerical work. Write 5 letters and commence to put my large desk in order. Send to town by Emma for molases rat poison-cheese- Pay Silas 4.50 Pay ice bill. taking 50 lbs. today at 1/2c. .70 Write Mrs. Murray that I concur in no meetings before October. Commence a Diary for Harold the first he ever saw. or heard of. Glen Echo Sunday July 28 1901 Cloudy morning. cool Up at 5 o clock. arrange desks. everything needs to be sorted over. soaked out. refilled. pigeon holes cleared out. drawers emptied & refitted I look a little hopefully to Allaimby in the foreign matter at least. The day passed quietly Mrs Rich not well. not able to get up Dizzi. Glen Echo Monday July 29 1901 Very hot - The heat has returned These are rain fall in the west that scares the corn crops - I picked up my small wash & did it and commenced to clean up the cellar kitchen, put Silas at it. Interrupted in my work by a call from P.D. Allaimby to whom I had written fearing the condition he might be in - He is still at his little hot room in the "inhospitable city." Is entirely out of means has sold his clothes all he can spare - even his little girls best dress.. no prospect. he looks dark, troubled - there is something bad before him unless some relief come - he will either turn in on himself or someone else - I offer to let them come to me for the present, they may come a week from today - I will see how it goes - gave him 1.00 Very tired went to bed 9 1/2 Mrs Rich quite ill = dizzy Glen Echo Tuesday July 30. 1901 Very hot - Then - yesterday & today 95-97 Bright moon light could not sleep - got awake and decided to get up and iron 1 1/2 dressed went below arranged fire and did the entire ironing at day light Then put silas in earnest at his room. I took the cleaning up of the loose things, washed a bushel of dishes & articles stowed away. got stray lamps. and stone lanterns into use. Silas whitewashed his own room got partly though. Mrs. Rich less well. I give her all the care she will take. Write Emma to come down morning Miss Charles brought plumbs Letter for Mamie. she has her picture. Letter from Dr Hubbell in Newport tells me of the death of Thaddeus Wyatt at Sandown Isle of Wight Mrs Moulten sends back the bundle of clothes sent Lizzy Express 1.10 McDowell brought it out Glen Echo Wednesday July 31. 1901 Very warm. Emma came - sent back for Garfield Tea. gave it to Lizzie - She seems worse. does not notice. is cold . we decide that she needs special treatment. Sent Harold to Cross Roads for Dr Pruitt Dr. came at 6. left medicine I am troubled about her condition Glen Echo Thursday Aug 1. 1901 Cooler: I wrote up the correspondence some twelve letters Mrs Rich no better Emma come and gets out carpets Glen Echo August 2 Friday 1901 Much cooler. the heat broken Went to city with Harold. cashed the check of Miss Kate Thomas $50. Saw M Flather - brother of Treasurer Had Dr Chase take care of loosened tooth Bot Lanoline 6 tubes. 1.25 " Hair wash 75 = 2.00 Lamp chimneys - 6 .50 sewing cotton .55 Lunch .35 Soda water .20 car fare .50 Emma came. beat carpets. got out pillows on roof Gave check to Benj F Hamilton for two tons hay at 12 dolls. $24.60 Mrs Rich seems a little better Glen Echo. Saturday Aug 3. 1901 Cool settled weather. Mrs Rich better I get breakfast. We lose Harold. he does not appear from breakfast till 3 1/2. Silas goes for him. I learn the company he is keeping and foiled his going to the park - - set him to study French - Talk seriously with him and make him see the error of his course - Mrs Rich begins to eat a little. I write Atwater, Ward, Mr. Mohr -Murray Silas has got his cellar Kitchen cleaned works in garden today Take ice. 75 - 25 - paid .50 bot bread & cake .25 Letter of gratitude from the Allaimbys. They will come on Monday Mr Ward finds his money very close for the report = he was a little too free with his relief - I expected it all along. he did not sufficiently estimate the cost of closing a field and getting out a Report. Glen Echo. Sunday Aug. 4 1901 - cool, clear, fine summer day I find myself with a billious attack this morning and remain in bed till afternoon. Dr Pruitt comes to see Mrs. Rich - she is better. I let Harold attend to her - Mr Moulten, her nephew comes to see her I read "Elements of Physical Geography" by Jacques W. Redway. a copy of which has come to me with the Compliments of the Author It is a book of practical value - such a contrast to the majority of books sent me by the Authors. "Glimpses of Heaven" - "The Spirit World" - all well, but to me, all beyond the distinct line of vision. Redway gives information that can be made us of - Dr. Pratt informs me that Mr Kennon has been escorted out of Russia - politely Pedro Alliamby came with Anna Glen Echo Monday August 5 1901 Cool. dull. threatened rain Silas whitewashed the lower bedroom for the Alliambies. had a hard days work getting ready for an entire family to come. at near dusk Pedro & Anna came. I got tea - it was settled that a french class be formed tomorrow, and that Harold get as far as he can before he must leave. The mail was large and difficult. I am too busy and tired to get it up, but read it. and go to bed so tired I can scarcely walk. Mrs. Rich is better but keeps her bed. I sometimes imagine that for some reason she prefers it. to being up. A line from Mr Ridgely. busy at home A letter from Miss Coombs - wants civil service Mrs Ward. - charming letter, abt Report. Glen Echo Tuesday August 6. 1901 Rained heavily most of the day Replied to Mr Moynier letter (circular) of notice that Russia wd hold the next Conference. Pedro has translated and copied the letter in French I wrote Miss Coombs - Got my new household a little settled. Turkish Coffee etc Md Alliamby will come Thursday Dr Pratt sends clippings of Mr Kennon being escorted out of Russia - he comes home The rain is heavy and continuous Glen Echo Wednesday Aug 7. 1901 Rain over clear A day of general cleaning of desks - Pedro takes G.P.s desk - later goes to city for his wife - Emma comes PM we clean up the bath room cupboard. get out carpets Give 2nd french lesson in evening Mrs Allaimby comes Glen Echo Thursday Aug 7. 1901 Fine. warm. Emma comes at 11. brings baby take up carpet in library. get all carpets & Parlor furniture out - Wash library - change furniture from parlor. to library to air the furniture. Send for butter. 4 lbs. (Odie). .75 Miss Pierce calls. Mrs Col Ogden of New Orleans. the widow of the 1st Vice President of N.O. Red Cross - the friend of Southmayd, She is in the census bureau The unpeuenater of Ind called with her Miss Wolff. The cleaning up goes on well the letters accumulate. many letters of awk for Reports - Recited french lessons evening Got parler & library into better form - changed furniture Glen Echo Aug 8 1900 Friday Clear rather warm Emma comes. We change the parlors and library entire, putting red carpet below & parlor rugs & furniture in library. making a very pretty room - both are improved and no scent of the cellar remains- At night- I propose to turn the cooking and keeping of the puree over to Mrs. Allaimly She shall let me know what she wants- Arrange her meals both in time and kind as she would in Constantinople. and I & my family will eat with her - she seems prepared to do this, and will commence tomorrow morning - Pedro will assist me at the desks. Harold has a day of great fun - laughs and plays all day. a A good number of letters of thanks for the Report. We reply to letter of invitation to International Conferences at Russia Mrs Allaimby takes the cooking Saturday Glen Echo Aug 10. 1901 Clear. hot day Emma does not come Silas goes to city to find horse - no success I pay Silas 4.50 Harold goes for oats - 1 bu - .46 Mrs Rich comes down stairs for first time. Meals a light bread & butter breakfast dinner at one. Turkish. excellent no formal supper. I regulate house a little. Miss Trumbull comes, brings a society paper to be signed and a letter on Natl Library paper asking name of Red Cross Society also the International. I replied to it. Glen Echo. Sunday. August 11. 1901 Fine warm A day, mainly of clearing up and getting ready for next week - Nothing worth noting Glen Echo Monday August 12 1901 Dull - rained afternoon - Up 5 1/2 Silas does not come. Early enough - I go below - make [good] fire. and do out the wash-. Take a good sleep afternoon and feel none the worse. It commenced to rain as my clothes were out but did no harm. Silas cleaned up Mrs Alliamby got dinner. and sewed on my jacket. The strike is pending. I have a large mail but all letters of Thanks for the Report. = Miss Anna Thomas article in Home Magazine. and a large package of printed photos of Francis Atwater. Glen Echo. Tuesday Aug 13 1901 Clearing but fitful. Still clearing up neglected places - and things - It must be better by and bye - The harneses take their turn today with the saddles, bridles etc. Both Silas & Harold work manfully at it with the result of getting the carriage harness entire but the reins The Dayton harness about half. I decide to put both "riggs" in order even if I do not have a horse. The satisfaction of knowing they are in order and complete for one will repay me. even if not used. Pedro not well. Mrs Rich better The letters of thanks still come people are very glad to get the Report and are pleased that I put my picture in it A letter from Mamie Stafford tells of the death of Henry Brady. Lucetta Vials son. A newspaper notice of Thaddeus Hyatt from his son Dr Hyatt. Brooklyn Glen Echo Wednesday Aug 14. 1901 Dull - but pleasant day Ironed - Mrs Allaimby helped. Cleared up the stray jars of fruit & pickles left over in Emmas reign. and made a grand dinner of beans a la American. "Pedro" is himself. I have a little episode with the cake business. and publicly express by opinion - decline being stolen from even by "children" - Silas whitewashing cellar - (clean) Harness washed Carriage house whitewashed Letter from S.E.B. he removes to Boston. Legion ladies come for Picnic Aug 24. Glen Echo Thursday Aug 15 1901 Clear fine day. Wrote up the correspondence some fifteen letters. Saw Ogle who lets me use one of his horses when needed. Uncle Silas goes to Georgetown to get harnesses repaired. buys new reins 1.50 Washers for wagon .10 Pedro goes to city for all night Mrs A puts new sleeves on 2nd jacket. I write Mrs Spencer - Mr Letchworth - send pictures & Resolutions to Mrs Lothrope to publish - write Mr. Ridgely Dr Hubbell Glen Echo Friday Aug 16 1901 Fine. clear warm - Silas went for his mended harneses. made excellent trades got new reins for Carriage & old harness put in order for the Dayton for 2.95 Is fitting up the Dayton for the shop. and hopes to have all our carriages in working order = used Ogles horse - Pedro returned from city Letter from Myrtes - Agnes - Sir John Furley - of England & Mr D'Espigne of International Comite Visit from Genl Bennett. he will hand me his Report of RC work in Philippines Mrs Spencer sends her beautiful Report of College work. the letters of the Uncles to Leonard and his noble response to his Mother. I take an idea from this. I write Mrs Spencer my joy at her good fortune to have Leonard come to her - Glen Echo Sat. Aug 17. 1901. Warm with occasional showers. Genl Bennett came and brot his report of R.C. work in Manilla. Pedro commenced on the foreign publications. We went through two book cases, one in each Office Uncle Silas gets his harnesses in good repair and oiled. and his wagon is getting ready. He is really doing well. I had never so good a man on the place Paid him 4.50 Bot bread .30 I feel that I am getting the Office material into better condition. and keep the correspondence up better than usual. My family gets to be rigorous feeders, Glen Echo Sunday Aug 18 1901 Clear. warm fine This is my fathers birth day. born Aug 18. 1774. today he would have been 127. years old - A good staunch true man - This would seem to have been a lost day. I have only made a horse comfortable. or rather tried to relieve him from discomfort. I found my thin skinned Arabian tropical horse could not bear the attacks of the flies. They cover him with lumps like a walnut and draw blood all over him. he stamps from Morning lite. is worn to his ribs dispirited & dejected - I have enclosed his stall in Mosquito netting. let him feed out at night. and stand in his netted stall in the day as I had only Harold to help it used my day. Capt Houghton called. reports taxes no mail. Mrs Alliamby does the work Glen Echo Monday August 19 1901 Fine. with hard shower at 11. McDowell came and took 2 clock to be repaired. Shower Told me of Andy Elder, will come out 5. Baba's net a complete success. took ice 75 lbs At 3 went to Georgetown with Silas. Bot Lamp fixings - 2 small lamps @ 25 .50 chimney small a .6. large a 10 Burners @ 8. 3 To coal dealer 3303 N. D.F. Finuqane. coal 6.50 - 6.25 at yard To P.J. Moran 3259. dl. Bot feed 5 lbs Midlings .43 - the oats 47. the corn 70 bran 1 bu 20. - paid - left for Silas to get tomorrow Mr Pearson & Louise called at evening to see Mr. Alliamby - & me. Letter from + Glen Echo Tuesday August 20. 1901 Fine clear. warm. Had the intention of going to city. but Mr Ogle could not spare a horse. Silas walked up to Mr Pylis and cd not get one - Baba cannot be saddled to go for his feed, which must come home today Silas goes to Georgetown and hires trap .25 gets lamp fixings .22 - apples 1/2 bu .45 Emma comes - will go to town tomorrow with me. Silas & Howard go to Bay Ridge for crabs at 7 1/2 tomorrow - get Harold ready. I try to write, but there are so many wants I cant keep at my desk - Pedro should be in an office where he cannot leave - but must stay by his work whether he is left alone or not - Letter from Sam - mental telegraphy - he wants to sell his place - ship his household and Mrs Hunt to Cal and he come here and help me. and watch her care, and "Ellen" Letters from California Glen Echo. Wednesday August 21. 1901 clear. fine. warm. no shower - All up early. Uncle Silas and Harry started 7 1/2 for Bay Ridge Crab fishing - returned 9 PM. Happy day Emma and I started at 11 for city. first ride in the Dayton. very ragged - Went for errands - Bank - drew Brown Bros - self 100.00 Roths - Pork 15 lbs. beef 6 lbs. ten hens $3.00 peanuts peck cheese 2 lbs vinegar 5 gals $1.00 abt 7.00 McDermots saw M Higgs of the old firm Went from him to Kendal House for clay tin cover enameled top & front rubber sides. 4 doz knobs 10 oil cloth bottom. tacks 2 papers 5.50 Georgetown To Haims paint store. Met Mrs H 12 lbs white lead ,75. 1/2 gal oil abt 1,25 (came home at 8.) Bot 1 yd satin 50 corset for Lizzie 48/" self 48 1.46 Gen. Bennet had called & some others. Glen Echo Thursday Aug 22 1901 Fine with a shower Made up the new hen house with Harold. he worked manfully got his family of 10 hens and a rooster all installed in their new home. There was little else done that day. Mails small. I go at evening to write my neighbors to the Sat picnic Houghton. Pearsens - Bissell Glen Echo Friday Aug 23 1901 Rainy. Worked indoors making ready for tomorrow Pedro ill. A call from Mrs Bissell who gives me a most remarkable revelation concerning Miss Anges Coombs. I prefer not to make any visible note of it. Picnic L.L.Wm Glen Echo. Saturday August 24. 1901 A showery day. This is the day for the Picnic of the L.L.Wm The showers nearly discouraged but finally. it realized. They commenced to come, we set the tables for over 40. and more came, mostly women. still a goodly no of Men. The refreshments were abundant Some business was attended to. Mrs McCollough was the leading spirit on this - I acted as Chairman and kept them still meanwhile. After the dinners at 5 to 7 - Some recitations - etc were give - Some singing. and all seemed happy till the time for breaking up about 10 o clock. Mrs Rich seemed to be as happy as any of them, helped to entertain was well dressed in iron berege and silk. Mr & Mrs Allaimby were very pleasant and happy. & all in all it was a comfortable affair Glen Echo Sunday August 25 1901 Charming day The morning called for a little clearing up. the house was well upset and the white pine floor of the kitchen & pantry looked like leopard skins. A monstrous cake (chocolate) had been cut. and crumbled on the pantry table. stepped on, and carried by innumerable feet from room to room. Before the clearing up was done McDowell & Elder came bringing the two clocks, repaired 2.50 Mrs Allaimby prepared a dinner. We talked of the Bluff lots Elder is sure that 5000 Dolls wd put such a house as I would like there. Elder will come out next Sunday or Monday - which will be Labor Day and do some work - he would like to build a house for me & do it up next winter Glen Echo Monday Aug. 26 1901 A perfect day. A big washing all out at 1 o clock - all the lines full. After dinner I attacked the chocolate cake floors. I left them cleaner, but not all right. A hard days work - but I am so thankful - so grateful that I can do it. and am not a helpless invalid to be waited on - Mr Thompson came to see about the old Dayton. he will take it to his shop and put on the top and sides - all the upholstering for 5. The blacksmith will do the iron work cut the tires, a new pin etc for 2.25 Hewitt take it tomorrow and hope to get it done this week - Ida will start on her journey here on the 1st Sept - Sunday night by the boat train. that will bring her here one week from today Glen Echo Tuesday. Aug 27. 1901 Fine, clear, warm day This was ironing day. With the help of Mrs Allaimby it was all finished at 2 o clock, and dinner over - Harold had the great triumph of four eggs from his henery. on this fifth day His eyes are very big and blue over his success. Miss Trumbull came with a dispensation for an Auxiliary to be signed Uncle Silas takes the Dayton to the shop for repairs by Mr Thompson. A letter from Ida. Will not come quite so soon as Sept 1st. Mrs Rich seems to improve - she goes out about the grounds. and uses her cane less - She is eating much more and more hearty food. I am inclined to the sad belief that she had lacked the strength of food necessary for her strength of body I am working hard! Coal commenced to come - 1 ton Tomatos - Glen Echo August 28. Wednesday 1901 clear. fine. Another day of work-. The tomatos were ripening. and must be put up. Emma came to help. put up all that were ripe Picked and pickled the peppers - for old time memory. Glen Echo Aug 29 1901 Thursday Clear and fine. Mrs Rich seems really to be gaining on activity and spirits - She asked for the materials for making an apple pie today and made two. very old time home apple pies. Then went below and swept the door yard which she saw was getting littered She seems to enjoy the family of Allaimbys very much. I could not quite get to my desk. Uncle Silas & Harold dig up the old horse & cart of Emma's and go for wood Glen Echo Aug 30 1901 Friday Fine but showery at night I am still about the work of the house - put up a little fruit Try to write + The coal comes daily. I have now 3 tons in. one furnace - 2 stove. The latter I have mixed white and red ash - 25 cts extra Silas & Harold are still woodmen. Mrs Allaimby puts ruffles on a black silk waist for Mrs Rich. Aug 31. Saturday. Glen Echo Doubtful weather I get to my desk. Write a half doz letters Harold goes boating with Miss Charles. Pedro goes to town - or rather returns. he is trying to collect a debt Silas is on a hollyday. not here I pas Silas 4.50 Beginning of "Fall" Glen Echo. Sunday Sept 1. 1901 clear fine morning The Autumn commences this Sunday morning. Within the year has come all of Galveston work - all the perplexity of the greed of an unscrupulous, grasping woman the work of a field, its gratitude. its Report the labor and cost of a year of Red Cross work without one cent of return. with no advisors My house cleared of undesirable help, both domestic and clerical. And only those with me temporarily who have no where else to be. Have not seen Dr Hubbell or a year. G.P. in Cal. SEB. removed to Boston. Little Harold with me for a few months. I have done more and harder work in all ways than in years before Life grown very real. and its hold less.- Labor day. Glen Echo Monday Sept. 2. 1901 clear. fine warm This is labor day. celebration at the Amphitheater Harold goes to see the barbecue. seen so much that he comes home in a fever & has to be nursed Mr Jarrett and his daughter came, to see Glen Echo and dined with me - he thinks to come out and put pipes in the tops of the front chimneys to increase the draft Capt. Houghton called to tell me about stoves. exchanging my old large ones for new smaller ones Mrs Allaimby does over my garnet flowered silk skirt to make it wearable Mrs Rich makes pies - It has been a day of little things. but all necessary with those I have about me I give Pedro a Spanish Book and he will commence to learn it with a view to a position in some Dept. Glen Echo Tuesday Sept 3. 1901 The ordinary work of the house done A load of coal comes. Harold not very well. he feels the effect of Yesterdays heat. Mrs Allaimby sews on dresses Monday. Glen Echo Wednesday Sept 4. 1901 clear. warm. Expecting to hear the day to expect Ida's arrival when a letter came that she must probably give it up. Steve objects. thinks she had better go to some other place. which would be new to her. He wants her there to take care of the house & barn where he will store his goods. My last load of coal comes and I pay Mr Benj F. Hamilton for drawing the six tons at 1.50 per ton 9.00 and took his receipt also for the salt 40 Glen Echo Thursday Sept 5 1901 Harold gives me concern. he seems to feel the effect of his day of heat and excitement more than he should. and seems also to show symptoms of Chills I decide to call Dr Pruitt & Silas goes for him to come tomorrow.= Does not go the entire distance. but sends my letter. Baba has no shoes and he does not like to ride him. We do over the carriage for moths Friday Sept 6. 1901 President McKinley shot The terrible news came at 6 P.M. it was said that he died at 5. Thus no hope was left. I had sent word to Dr Pruitt not to come. Harold was so much better. Glen Echo Sat Sept 7. Got out woolens for moths. Miss Bissell asked the loan of $12 for a few months and gave receipt the sum to be paid at 3 dolls per month till done She tells me things of importance. Mr Thompson & Mr Benson came and took my repaired Dayton home. I pay their Bills one for covering & painting and filling it up. The blacksmith for wheels. all 15.70 They look at the Ambulance for sale I pay Silas 4.50 Sunday Sept 8. 1901 The facts of the tragedy of the President came - he is killed chances are equal for his recovery. Bought postage stamps 2.00 A very hard days work. I have not time these days to even keep up this little diary - over Record of Money French gold in keys purse - P French silver in comb box. ~~~ English gold $35. metal box P - ~~~ German paper M 300. in Vest = Letter C German Gold - in Little Aligator DON'T WORRY. Why shadow the beauty of a sea or of land With a doubt or a fear? God hold all the swift-rolling works in His hand, And see what no man can as yet understand, That out of life here, With its smile and its tear, Comes forth into light, from Eternity planned, The soul of good cheer. Don't worry- The end shall appear. -ELIZABETH PORTER GOULD. Boston, Mass Glen Echo Sunday Sept 8. - 1901 Fine day. Harold not so well. has a decided chill. about 9 o clock I remain with him all day And will send again for Dr Pratt - their is no clocks longer. I am quite alone for help Today. The week has been eventful. The attempted assassination of the President. For myself Mr McDowell & Mrs. Ward came out. They speak of a winter in the city I get in my winter coal & pay hauling I get home my repaired Dayton & pay for it I offer to sell the ambulance. I learn the records of my stenographer the duplicity and mischief. I have a sick boy on hand. Glen Echo Monday Sept 9. 1901 cold Harolds good day Silas goes to get Baba shod and 1.00 sends word to Dr Pratt who comes. finds a simple case of chills and leaves The remedy. will come again Thursday I work all over the house. Allamely goes to city, does not bring Anna Harold commences his medicine at 1 o clock - once in four hours - he is able to go about all day. commences cooking the chicken feed. My eyes are sore. News from President reassuring Miss Bissell comes to see about "chow chow" I buy two cabbages for it .20 News of the death of Capt Wales. Glen Echo Tuesday Sept 10. 1901 [*1883*] [Thurston Neall & co - (coachers - Cambridgeport. Mass [*July 31*] [1 Box snow Flakes crackers] cool clear Harolds chill day. lighter Mrs Rich sits with him Mrs Bissell comes and puts up 3 jars of pepper hash. Emma comes. we look for grinders conclude they have been destroyed or walked to the other side of- The President thought to be out of danger McDowell comes looks at wagons and will look for horse and see abt the Ambulance. Glen Echo Sept. 11 Wednesday 1901 Harold has a very good day. I try to fortify him against tomorrow. I find the Greek character working out in my guests. and decide that some changes must be made all around. A small concert held on the front piazza. I write Ida just how Harold is. My first intimation to her of his illness. Glen Echo Thursday Sept. 12 1901 Harolds chill came early. 7 to 8 a.m. this consumed the day till 4 p.m. I wrote Ida by each mail. Dr Pruitt came. changed the medicine. gave up the bitter and gave capsules. I speak with him about the house hold. He says Mrs Rich ought not remain in this locality. she will get chills & will take no remedies. and cannot be gotten on with at all. He will speak with Allaimby next visit. I decide to go into city in the morning & take Silas. Buy corned beef at Ogles 6 lbs .48 Glen Echo Friday Sept 13. 1901 I go to the city early. take Silas. Go to Riggs. Draw Mrs. Spencer check $100. Call at Loan & Trust to see Mr Edson met Vice Pres. tell him of Allaimby. no result come to Georgetown Pay coal Bill to D. Funicane 39.50 purchase fruit. groceries. brooms Home 4 pm. President Dead Glen Echo. Sat. Sept 14 1901 President McKinley died 2.30 News boy brought Extra. Pedro went to city. I get out the Medicines from cellar Dr Pratt made his last visit to Harold who misses his chill. I had remained up all night to give the medicine regularly. it did the work. I write Ida twice each day. Dr. Pratt insists that both Harold & Mrs Rich go north at once to escape the chills which are becoming epidemic Paid Silas $4.50 Glen Echo Sunday Sept 15 1901 warm. high wind Let the house do its own cooking Harold up & about - weak. I give him light food and fruit. I try to write but there are so many hindrances I get ready for washing. Mr & Mrs Socket Dureau & little boy came. he will see about the little Red + house to sell. Mrs Spencer came at Dusk. Leonard came later to take her home. he is a large stout man of 130 lbs. Splendid in his manly devotion to his mother. her interests & work. I so hope he will hold firm & true. This has been a week of sadness Our good President has gone. all the world mourns with us. A Cablegram from the Grand Duchess. "Sincerely Sympathize with you all" G.D. Reply "Heartfelt thanks for sympathy in deep affection" Clara Barton. What it is to have lived through the slaying of three Presidents. Glen Echo Monday Sept 16. 1901 The Presidential train leave this morning from Buffalo to arrive here at night. I pick up about the house but do not wash. Am disgusted in general can not see my way out. Glen Echo Tuesday Sept 17. 1901 Decide that I cannot carry the burden and as Pedro gets ready to go to town I call him in for a discourse. The conversation was very pleasant. he will take a room in the city and they will keep house. I will let them have the furniture & fixings. On the strength of this I decide to wash which I do. and get out a two weeks wash. which I do. Silas has [a] chill symptoms. McDowell comes to see if I will go to the obsequies tomorrow. No. President McKinleys' funeral. Glen Echo. Wednesday Sept 18. 1901 Today we bury our President. The world mourns. The body remains in the White House one night (last) today in rotunda. tonight by car to Canton Ills one night in his own home. then laid away in the family grounds. Mr Roosevelt is President I do not expect to ever see him. I know his surroundings and shall remain away. The day doings in my own home are as follows. Uncle Silas has a chill. Mrs Allaimby irons Harold is well again. Dr Pratt writes me that Harold & Mrs Rich must leave this locality for Malaria. Pedro returns from the funeral. has found a room @ $5. per mo. and will go on Friday. I am to furnish it. he is very grateful and happy: If all get away well I shall have reason to feel that all has not been in vain. I have worked hard. but all these people but little Harold have been carried over a chasm they could not have crossed alone. and all will be set of better footing to help themselves Andrew Beckly commences work Glen Echo Thursday Sept 19. 1901 We are having our Equinoctial - dull, cold. The Allaimblys will move tomorrow Mrs A. sews on my black skirt. I do the work to let her sew. News of many accidents in the crowds of yesterday in the city. I send for Andrew Beckley to chop some wood he comes and commences work at once Uncle Silas has chills and is home. Glen Echo Friday Sept 20 1901 Clear weather A Mr Jackson comes with a 2 horse team to take the Allaimbys to town. I also engage. Mr Wm Carter to take the smaller things. Emma comes and we gather up a household for them to take two beds & bedding. the bedstead they slept on & a spring cot. 3 double white blankets, = 1 quilt, 4 sheets - & cases 5 pillows oil stove tea kettle & teapot plates knives fork & spoons. fry pans, All I could see that they cannot see. They get off about noon. I pay the 2 teams 3.00 present Mrs Allaimby 2.00 Glen Echo Sept 21. Saturday. 1901 There are days full of gloom. the world mourns. A good ruler, a good man has gone from us. Heavy hearted we travel on. The little things of life move along. I feel such a sense of relief that I am likely to do nothing Anna Allaimby comes to return some surplus and get something for a soup. I send her basket full. Andrew makes us rich in wood. Mr Israel comes, he will send a team in ten days, or two weeks to bring all the wood I can have gotten out. I will set Silas & Andrew about it at once Andrew takes out the cupboard in Mrs Riches room and moves her stove. also makes up the wood closets for my chamber and brings up the pine wood for the winter. We smoke out moths. engage Emma to come on Monday and put up chow chow & sweet pickle. I pay Andrew for three days 2.25 Glen Echo. Sunday Sept 22. 1901 Fine day. but cool. I cannot write and do little else. The spell over us precludes work. I try to get a little ready for tomorrow Mr Briggs calls. Mr John Moulten Glen Echo Monday Sept 23. 1901 Emma comes late. Uncle Silas goes home. (for he returns to work today) and gets 1½ bu. pears. his wife Lucy comes and with Emma they put up a stone butter jar full of chow chow. another of tomato sweet pickle. and all the pears. I have new tops for the cans which do not work well. I fear the keeping of the pears. I get dinner, and tea for all. They go home at 8 evening. Andrews cuts wood in cellar and makes closet for wood in hall. & finishes Mrs Riches stove etc Decide to borrow Jersey a little while Glen Echo. Tuesday Sept. 24. 1901 A year ago I was in Galveston among the wrecks and the dead. It seems a long year. so ill I was so long. and could not let it be known. so much to do. so little strength to do it. such anamosity on the part of the "Board," such deception.- It seems to me like five years. I can see the growth of that time on me. still I say nothing and hope to always have the strength of nerve and body to hold my silence. At home. Silas & Andrew dig out the cellar. lay a brick bottom in fruit cellar. Harold gets Jersey home. cleans out her stable, and gets ready to have our own milk. we clean up after yesterdays fruit Miss Charles calls. goes to Cornell. we see the pears will not keep. jars not full; must now set the men at the wood. Letter from "Youths Companion" asking for an article of 2500 to 3000 words on Red + nursing - or village nursing - for next issue "Honorarium. $75." Glen Echo Wednesday Sept 25 1901 cool weather coming I go to Miss Bissel. Susy comes to put up fruit we do over the 17 jars and make 21 of them. Allaimby comes for money to pay his rent I do not give it but hand him .50- Mrs. Murray & Mrs. Foster come to call. Andrew and Silas go to cut wood for the first day. report good success. Our first touch of frost. Glen Echo Thursday Sept 26. 1901 Fine day = warmer The men go to the woods. Emma comes to put out the flags to air. We put up tomatoes. regulate generally and lay all the flags in the front yard. get my own reserve linen up in 3rd story to air and sun. cover up flowers for fear of frost. none came The men report good success, with wood finding good hard wood. make Harold a milking suit Glen Echo Friday Sept 27. 1901 Still fine. warmer. full moon McDowell returns from his visit to Pittsburg he has notice of the arrival of 2 boxes of Reports from Meriden freight 2.48 A rather large, mail. Atwell sends his five Dollar checks to be indorsed on the old acct. mislaid and found. Mrs McKinley appears to be doing better than expected Letter from Leonora [?] I cannot decide what to write "Youths Companion" - I ought to write something Mrs Rich. very well. very hearty and I fear getting heavy and less active. It must be so with her hearty appetite & food and no exercise. her intellect improves with her health and strength. her power of locomotion is alone at fault. in all other respects she is as sound as ever. We find the milk a luxury and a profit. Glen Echo Saturday Sept 28 1901 Rain in afternoon. A busy day Silas & Andrew go early to the woods. Emma has a chill. and Silas goes to Georgetown to meet Rob & get groceries & feed. Rain set in by 5. they lose their wits and bring home 100 lbs of midlings. 1/2 bu chicken feed and house groceries in a pouring rain. I shall not be likely to forget the nights work it gave me to sift the grain. Silas has a chill. Mrs Rich not well. I pay Silas 4.50 = Andrew 4.50 - 9.00 For groceries as per bill 3.07 Mrs. Ward send her daughter to say the seamstress will come on Tuesday if I wish. I accept. Will remain at night. When the rain commenced I took in all the flags. and Andrew hung them in the hall and made a fire to dry them. they are well preserved for their age and use Susy comes at 3 pm Glen Echo Sunday Sept 29. 1901 It has been a rainy night. Dull. I go below and dry out the wet grain. Go to Mrs. Bissell to see if Susy will come to cook for me while the girls are here sewing. She is glad to come & comes today at 3. helps put chamber in order and fold flags. Will come tomorrow to commence. Mrs Rich has a cold, and I should think rheumatism. She has great trouble to walk or to get up stairs. Capt Houghten comes to tell of the sad misfortune of the Pearsons' - their daughter of 15 - Louise has died. They moved from my house only this week. Also Mr Jarret is very ill. My eyes are very sore. Storm at night. Harold sleeps. Susie came to work regularly Glen Echo Monday Sept 30. 1901 Susie came at 10. Moved the oil stove into the pantry. cleaned pantry. got all in readiness for Susie to go on with the work. At night went over my wardrobe and took out the clothes I would have made over. Harold visits Uncle Silas who is home with chill. Mrs. Rich remains in bed seems to be getting bed ridden. Accomplished a great deal today. but am getting tired and have very sore eyes. The dress makers come Glen Echo Tuesday October 1st 1901 cool fine. The dress makers come. Miss Fowler & Miss Howaren. Arrive about 9. before their breakfast. Over look my wardrobe. Miss Fowler goes to town. will get materials needed for the work I hand her $15.00 Miss Howaren remains till 5½ goes home but both will return tomorrow morning with Mrs. Ward Uncle Silas returns. goes to the woods I pay him for a bushel & half pears .90 Harold goes to Georgetown for oat meal .20 and Thompsons eye water - .20 per bottle .20 Mrs Rich remains in bed. well. lame. We establish our meals - 8 - 1 - 5 The table is pretty and good. Letter from Mr McDowell on books Wrote R.G. Israel - children - to come to draw wood 2nd Barbecue day. shooting. Mrs Ward came. Glen Echo Wednesday Oct. 2. 1901 Fine till nearly night. rained till midnight. settled the Bill of things got yesterday as shown on last page of this book - about 15.00 The girls come back early. Mrs Ward came after dinner and being caught in the rain staid all night. This was the day of the 2nd barbecue shooting in front. Commenced on dresses in earnest Our neighbor, Mr. Garrett buried today [*Mrs Beckley*] Glen Echo Thursday Oct 3. 1901 Clear fine day. Mrs. Ward staid to dinner. Girls go on well. five suits ready I have a sore throat. Harold take midlings up to Silas. Mrs Beckley comes to help sew Miss Bissell 3.00 Glen Echo Friday Oct 4. 1901 cool fine Miss Bissell pays towards the loan of twelve dolls to be paid monthly 3.00 Both dress makers here. my green basque (velvet) finished. They go home at night but return tomorrow to remain a few days more. Mr Thompson comes to speak about the Ambulance. I invite him to dinner will come Sunday PM with Mr Embury. Uncle Silas in woods. but has chills. Letter from Mr. Ward in Nova Scotia. This is our coldest day. have fires. Glen Echo Saturday Oct 5 1901 cool. clear Paid help - Dress makers 5 days each @ 1.50 15.00 Silas & Andrew 5 days each @ 4.50 9.00 Several dresses done - Perry came to see abt wood. Sent letter of rec. to Allaimby & Anna Glen Echo Sunday Oct 6. 1901 Cool clear beautiful fall day No one here but Harold. Mrs Rich & I. - Expected Mr Thompson and Embury who did not come I did what I could with correspondence - Read the Outlook. Got Mrs Rich into the sunshine - Have thought much I would not care to write Glen Echo Monday Oct 7. 1901 Miss Fowler & Miss Howison came at 8. to work 2 days. I expect Miss Bertha Wolfe and invite the friends of my dress makers - several came - The father & Mother of Miss Howison - Miss Wolfe did not come - Mr Israel sent his team & Man (Taylor, to draw wood. he draws with Silas - 5 loads Susa does the work well. Mrs Allaimby comes to wash - Glen Echo Tuesday Oct 8 1901 The last day of my dress makers: finish. I pay them 3 dolls each - good work - 6.00 Susa also leaves. 2nd attack Harolds chills. Wood here Glen Echo. Oct. 9 . Wednesday clear. fine Mr Tayler finished drawing wood. Thinks there are 10 cords of oak & maple and Mr Taylor leaves, for home. he has worked two days. Tuesday and Wednesday 8th & 9th he brought his team and feed - I am responsible to Mr. Israel the this - Harold's chills appear to have broken out again - a high fever afternoon [*Dr Hubbells returns*] Glen Echo Thursday Oct 10 11 17 Foggy - clear off later Dr Hubbell returns today after a year Silas in home getting his own wood. Andrew Beckley is in his place - l Harold better, rides up the road to meet Dr Pratt gets medicine, come home and goes into a high fever. half delirious at night Glen Echo Oct 11. Friday Harolds fever does not break. he has no chills nor sweat but a high fever most of the time, vomited twice got up, too tired to sleep is now at this writing in too much fever to sleep - Dr Hubbell goes for his trunk McDowell came to bring books and axe. and Mrs Allamiby goes home with him. I gave her underwear for all three. shirts drawers petticoats. Glen Echo Oct 12. Saturday 1901 The day for Oct. meeting of B of G. I did not attend. One more week its greatest events are my dressmaking - Dr Hubbell return - the meeting of Oct. Glen Echo. Sunday Oct. 13 1901 Not fine Mrs Spencer & Mrs Briggs came at evening Read proposed Amendment - Miss Wolffe called - several others Glen Echo. Monday Oct. 14. 1901 Mr. Allamby came, spent afternoon with Dr. Hubbell. Harold gets well - Pedro brings letters from Mr. Pierson recommending that I see the President on Pedros Account - 'No." Glen Echo - Tuesday, Oct 15 1901 Work hard about house - Susa came yesterday and [port] cooked over. The pickles - chow chow, etc today I labelled them. I had seen Miss Bissell to ask about Old Ladies Homes.- She proposed to take Lizzie to her house. if she had a bed and a few things I got out a bed, mattress. etc and had Susa come and get them at night. I speak to Uncle Silas about talking too much to the neighbors abt. my affairs - Glen Echo. Wednesday Oct. 16 1901 Went to Zoological Park. with Dr. Hubbell & Harold. Went to Riggs - drew $100. Dollars - to Brown Bros. - Misses Fowler & Howiren came to try on black Satin dress - and skirt fine Went over The Rock Creek lots - Left Silas & Andrew to keep house - bake beans Glen Echo Thursday Oct 17. 1901. Rainy - grows cool - severe change An ordinary day of work - Dr presses and cleans his wardrobe. I commence to get things ready for the departure of Mrs. Rich & Harold - Begin to feel that I must take him home myself. Glen Echo. Friday Oct 18. 1901 Had Susa come and cook doughnuts etc- Sent mattress for Mrs. Rich. John Moulton comes and takes Harold home with him to stay til Sunday. I tell Dr. what has been done in the house - The men commence to split the wood and bring it into the house. I think they will get all done in next-week. I see nothing to hold me after that. This house was never in so good order The B. of C. has voted its delegates to Russia for conference next May - I believe I am included Glen Echo. Sat. Oct 19. 1901 Men bring up wood for Drs room - Dr goes to town I get things ready for Mrs Rich to move - Pay Silas and Andrew 4.50-4.50- 9.00 Subscribe for Post. send by Dr H. 1.00 Glen Echo Sunday Oct 20 1901 Fine A call from Leland Barton and 8 ladies he brings large photos of the house & takes more. Other callers until we get no supper till after night Miss Fowler brings home dress waste- Glen Echo Monday Oct 21. 1901 I go to see if Miss Bissell is ready for Mrs. Rich and find her too ill. I return and move Mrs R to the cellar kitchen, fit her a pretty bedroom & arrange for her to take care of herself, as she wished. This occupied nearly the day. Glen Echo Tuesday Oct 22 1901 Decide to go to Worcester with Harold receive letter from Mr. Atwell that he will meet me in Jersey City. Harold goes to town for groceries. Mrs. Rich seems pleased with her room The men have the wood nearly cut & in. Glen Echo. Wednesday Oct 23 1901 I invite Dr. Hubbell to go with me to W. We go to city: get half rate round trip tickets call on Mrs. Ogle to get trunk down. Glen Echo Thursday Oct. 24. 1901 Warm - fine - Dr. Hubbell made trays for travelling trunk - I picked up paper to take to put down Matting for Mrs. Rich Mrs Houghton and Mrs Roach came Miss Birrell sent me go on in afternoon Thought to send trunk tomorrow had cleint Glen Echo Friday Oct 25 1901 Packed trunks and sent them to station at night 1.25 Went to Mrs Spencers house received letter from Mrs Spencer Mrs. Ward and S.E.B. came home at midnight & packed till morning paid Silas 4.50 Andrew 45 Settled Mrs Rich in her new quarters Left Glen Echo Sat. Oct 26 - to Worcester Left home 6[ ] took train 8 1/2 for N.Y. Dr. Hubbell. Harold - I. Mrs. Ward's station, Arrd NY 1 1/2 Atwell & Mrs. met us Jersey city staid till 4 with them - train for Worcester - arr 9. pm Herman & Mr. Ward met us - went to Branch street Worcester, Sunday Oct 27. 1901 Steve & Lizzie came. Went with them to [Standish Lunched & dined. Arranged Proxies. home at 10 pm. Worchester Oct 28. Monday Spent the day in helping Ida Worchester Oct 29. Tuesday Mr Ward came to help write letters. Sent a machine - we wrote all the time I could gt. Mrs Fred Wellenston & cousin Nancy Snow came to call. I agreed to go to Chas Bartens to lunch tomorrow Worchester Wednesday Oct 30 1901 Mr. Ward comes. We leave the letters and take up the meeting & Proxys Get Edith to write Mrs Spencers letter on type writer - 50 copies I go to Chas Bartons to lunch. Meet cousin Nancy Snow. & Mrs Bartons mother I go to bid a last good bye to poor George Tower who is passing out - Wrote Mrs Rich and Silas sent registered letter 5-5-3 13.00 for wages, com. shoeing Baba & little things as bread etc Dr bot me a new dray, 65. I pay him 12.00 for fare from dray etc - Miss Foulers accts for dress making - Bot Oct 1st 01 first bill in city Bill No. 1 bot Oct 1st Tafeta Silk 11 yds @ .75 8.25 1 1/2 white Tafeta q .75 1.13 3/4 Yellow Tafeta a .55 .42 3/4 yd liberty silk a .75 .57 4 yds black selicia a 15 .60 4 " figured " a 15 .60 1 yd canvass .16 .16 5 " bone a .05 30 1/2 doz. hooks & eyes a 50 cts p doz .25 3 papers pins a .05 a paper .25 1 spool black cotton .10 1/2 doz colored silk spools a 1.00 p doz .50 3 skirt braids at .16 cts each .48 1 box feather bone .94 $15. in hand=change .62 + = 14.35= Oct 5 paid wages for 5 days each at 1.50 pr day $15.00 Memoranda Alfred O Grozier + co ? 1921 Fountain St October 1901 to December - 1902 The Reaping Altwater Hines Hubbell Adams Jarvis Ilka Judge Samuel G Davis of Denmark Maine 516 Tennesee Ave-NE meetn Metropolitan ch- D.S.S.W Sunday- 30 ½ 7. Between 2 & 3 st 1448"K&T" If lost and found please mail to Clara Barton Washington D.C. Oct 31. 1901 Note book No 9. 1902 Worcester October 31. 1901 This will be The ninth note Book; and follows the large Red book containing the Galveston Report; _ ... which book opened April 1st 1901. and closed Oct 30/1901. This Book opens during a visit to Mass. to take Harold home- -to go to Boston. etc and was purchasd in Worcester by Dr Hubbell October 31. Thursday 1901 Worcester Mass. - This book opens in the midst of one of the finest spells of Autumn weather ever known I have passed the summer in Glen Echo with Mrs Rich and Harold. Dr Hubbell returned from his year's absence two weeks ago, and comes here with me. Steve has broken up in N.Y. and re- moved his residence to Boston. The Galveston work is over. The Report is out. Mr Fred L. Ward has gone home and I have recalled his services here for a few days to help out correspondence. I am unsettled in regard to the future course to be pursued with the Red Cross. And one object of this visit is to find what course Steve feels like taking. Mrs Spencer has written him and laid out a plan of action which accords with his views and he seems to be working to that end. Steve's wife is at the Standish Hotel in Worcestser. I dine with them there - I lunch with Mr & Mrs Chos Borlon and go to make a last call on poor George Tower. who is passing away. I send the money needed to carry on the home at Glen Echo. and remain the week with Ida. Friday Nov. 1. 1900. Worcester Steve has arranged for me to come to Boston and see Richard Olney with him today. I decline and go with Ida to Worcester- dine with Ada Clark. call on Mamie at Oxford. call on Sam. come home at dark - in rain Steve came to Worcester and we see him in Worcester He remain here tomorrow and goes to Boston to live tomorrow. - Worcester Sat. Nov. 2, 1901 At Ida's Steve & M Ward came. Emma Eddy. Phillips and Anna Eddy Howe & Mary Robinson Emma's daughter. I am still unsettled, and depressed till I ask an interview with Steve and we retire and go over the entire plan of both present and future We agree on the general cover and the details to be followed and accomplished till Dec 2d the day of the annual meeting. This settles not only the plan but my mind - Steve leaves for Boston, and I go to bed in better heart than I have known in many months - Worcester Sunday Nov. 3. 1901 At Ida's - A quiet Sunday. Fanny Vassall called & we decided to dine with her tomorrow at 1 pm i.e. Ida, Dr H, self & Willis children - I wrote Mrs Reed to let us know when she cd meet us in Boston - and Mrs Elizabeth Cabot that we should be at Mrs. Reeds' also wrote Genl Sears to come for Dec. meeting Dr H finishes Harolds Desk. a fine article. It begins to be cold a little. So far I am glad of this visit. Worcester Monday Nov. 4 1901 Went to dinner with Fanny Vassall and Willis She has a pretty flat on Park Avenue. Sadie Southwell lives with her. We had a charming lunch a little home party. Fannie - Willis - Ida - Dr Hubbell Worcester Tuesday Nov. 5 1901 Election Day Helped Ida wash and wrote - Dr. put up shelves in pantry. in entries. finished Harolds desk - Mrs Mason's called - Worcester Wednesday Nov 6 1901 Worcester to Boston - Left Worcester 1 PM. Mrs Reet met us at 3' took car for 186 Columbia Road Dorchester. beautiful home. occupied by four sisters. Harriette. Mary. Annie & Ella Berrie the daughter of " (Mary) Reed a bright girl in college There were two brothers. Capt Benj Reed Wales has just died Walter S Wales the other brother lives near. They were among the earliest settlers - partrician families Mrs Cabot had called and left before we got home will come tomorrow. We enjoyed the beautiful house - home. and the gorgeous sunset till night Dined at 6. delightful dinner. A family of five women. Mr Beverly Reed was away. I slept in the blue room. The Dr in the red room across the hall Dorchester Thursday Nov. 7 1901 Mrs Cabot came in her carriage, being driven through the parks. A past middle aged woman of great culture. Sweetness of manner and evident executive ability. Made engagement to dine with her I think it must have been tomorrow at her home She had the papers concerning the General Hospital fund established by Edmund Dwight - her late brother and wished to give me the check for interest which had accumulated for nearly ten years I have not a record of the exact day last think I went on the 8 Nov to Mrs Colberts house Boston Friday Nov. 8. 1901 Called on Mr Olney at his office. " " Lizzie Barton at Youngs hotel " " Anna Bigelow- Avon Hill .Cambridge Boston Saturday Nov 9. 1901 Probably dined at Mrs Cabots On one of these days called on ladies URC Sunday Nov. 10 Dorchester 1901 High wind - cold. do not go out. sit on the floor at Mrs. Reeds in the sunshine to keep warm at night- Mrs Dyer and son called .. . Mr Harbow son of RR Harbow of Oscalousa spent the evening - the funny writer of Youth Companion. He leaves his Auto Album for my signature. We have now accomplished the things I came to Boston for Mrs Cabot having set straight the hospital matter and given me a check of over $1900 as interest on the principle of $3000, lying in the bank as the Clara Barton fund, At night I pack my trunk for Worcester on the way back to Washington, to get ready for the meeting of Dec. 10. Dorchester to Worchester Dec.[Nov?] 11 1901 Left D. 10 AM for Worcester - went to Ida's dined ask her to go home with us - to come on next day to N.Y. and go home when we go Leave it for her to consider and leave for NY at [3 P.M.] at midnight - telegraph Atwell New York Tuesday Nov. 12 1901 Arrd NY 6 A.M. did not find Atwell till P.M. he being home with a boil on his neck - and not at his office on Maiden Land - called on Mr Jarvis - sent for Steve - who came and held conference. - Telegraphed M Wardwell and called on him with Steve - rather stately - at length went to Atwells found him with a boil on his neck 1857 7th Ave — residence a lovely flat. Keeping house , a friend with them - M [John] Duncan. a lovely home — New York Wednesday Nov 13. 1901 My poor mothers birthday - Telegraphed Ida. She left Worcester at midnight Nov. 13. W W Howard and wife came - a pretty woman - we remain indoors and wt for Ida The guests of the house are M Thomas Duncan a fine man - and Miss Luceil Monroe (Actress) New York Thursday Nov 14 1901 Ida came by morning train - staid to dinner M Duncan took us to train - home by sleepers This finishes up our northern journey - the House important features - seeing M Olney, seeing Mrs Cabot , and arranging hospital fund meeting Atwells & Howard Visiting Ida and taking her to Washington seeing Ward and Steve and getting things in line for Meeting and visiting Mrs Reed at home Washington Friday Nov. 15 Glen Echo 1901 Our first mornng at home colder set up stores and got to bring. All had gone on well excepting that Andrew Backley had entered the house by the windows above and robbed the room of bedding- been caught at it and left the neighborhood - his poor mother too - I did not learn this till next day Sat Nov. 16. We washed all windows and got ready to curtain the house Ida works like a hired girl to help get the house ready for us people who may come to the Annual Meeting of Dec 10- Cora Curry and Mary Barton came this evening, are not pleased with Mrs Spencers letter to 'Steve'. and I direct them to modify in which they do, and thus forms the letter that Steve will send to incorporates. Sun. Nov. 17. Glen Echo 1901 We still work on with the house - windows - curtains - carpets every day alike I regret to be compelled to say that at this point- I was [compel] offered to give up all writing that could be avoided from an attack, of sore eyes. and from this until today Dec 4 1902 I must simply state from memory the main events. Mrs Spencer and Mr Briggs corresponded with Steve and made all arrangements for proxies to carry the meeting at Dec 10. I try to know as little as possible of it all, this wire pulling and meeting are all so foreign to me, so distasteful that I can scarcely live in the atmosphere of them - I am heavy of heart. I see only bitterness and enmity as the result of it all. I don't know how to play the part I am expected to as the President. I still see only my escape from it all if I could get away. It is the same old sadness that took possession of me when Closphe was sent to Cuba to watch me, and with power to deceive me so far as possible. I could wish today, for my personal peace, that I had left the country then, and found quiet in some unknown spot, where I could not be reached nor disturbed by the troubles or tricks of other people. But I am here. At this late date - and must record as well as I can recall the few weeks. Mrs. Logan joined Mrs Spencer and M Briggs - and together they arrange for the getting of proxies from the incorporates to be voted at the meeting, having for its object the abolition of the present Board of Control I desire to have Mr Ridgely here, and send him a check for $100. to help defray his expenses. Which he accepts and comes. I want Dr and Enola Gardner and send them half rate tickets through from Bedford and check for $15.- They cannot come and return the check. I want Mrs Reed and send her a check for $15. which She accepts and comes - I do not send anything to Genl Sears but he comes from Pentwater Mich and remains yet Dr Hubbell who had returned just before I left for Boston went with me there, and remained here at home. I felt that it might be necessary to entertain guests for several days, and with Ida prepared for it We went to town and made one days purchase for the house. A new set of table ware to match my china, over a hundred pieces at about $14.00 Little things needed about the house - at Woodard & Lothrops - a new floor mat for dining room 4.50 white curtains 4.35 two lamps 5.75 and kitchen & household sundries all amounts to $34.57 at Lansburgs curtain rods etc 7.50 Later a bill for meat & groceries at Roths one whole mutton, & 4 lbs Beef. and all the things needful for an entertainment of 25 persons throug several days - my bills show stub - I have not them at hand but probably something more than the above figures- not including all that was in the house of sugar - butter , lard coffee tea and currents The estimate of cost for that meeting, the entertainment: travellg etc was betwen 300 & 800 dolls Of the doings and results of the meeting I need not speak - the published documents and minutes show all I could say. suffice it that the Board of Control no longer exists. but in its place a Board of Directors 30- an Executive Board of .9 made up of half the old B.of C- I remain president- Genl John M Nelson Vice President 1st Mrs Mary A Logan 2nd " " M S.M Briggs Secretary Treasurer Several meetings have been held. - I read a Report at the Annual Meeting which was held at Arlington Hotel - This Report I have had published an sent out as a Holiday Greeting to friends - One thousand printed at abt $35.00 in all - the sending out a .01 10.00 We have no settled Hd qrs as yet. The old Board had none, and as it was forgotten to change the Bye Laws to let me hold meetings legally at Glen Echo, a place must be found in the city - M Briggs our secretary would like to have it at present at his house at 215 North Capitol . and an order has gone to Mrs Ellen Spencer Murry to deliver to him the office fixings in the possessns of the B. of C The next meeting will be held at the State Dept. on Tuesday next Dec 7.- The printing is in the hands of the Com on printing . Mrs Sara A Spencer Chairman- and a small order for letter heads. paper envelopes etc, has been given - Ida has gone home, leaving here at night Dec. 2d- for Worccester - a pleasant visit of nearly two months I have no type writer and have an accumulation of 150 letters to answer - M Fred L Ward would return - but I fear the finances of the Organization would not warrant it- With this explanation I again resume my regular daily diary at this date hoping my eyes will permit their use to continue it Resumed Glen Echo. Saturday Jan 4. 1902 Under this head I might name that the New Years day was spent at the reception of the Spencerian College -- with Mrs. Spencer from 3 to 4 - & from 7½ to 10. With Mrs Clinton Smith U.C. T W on E. st from 4 to 6½. With the Loyal Legion from 6½ to 7½ - A letter sent to Mrs Electa Smiths on reception of soldiers -- which seems to have been a fine reception -- The weather has been fine till the present day, and I am trying now to pick up the tangled ends of the old year and begin the new -- Glen Echo. Jan 5, Sunday 1902 Dined with Mr Logan at 1 o'clock. At 2 went to call on Senator Shelly M Cullom of Illinois - to speak with him of the appropriate for the representation at Russia next May, as it now stands the old Board of Control had named B.H.Warner - Mr Michael, Mrs Murray, Mrs Foster and myself as delegates and had asked for 5000 dollars to defray expenses. I wished Senator Cullom, as chairman of Foreign Relations to know of this, and that these persons had appointed themselves. I also spoke with him of a move on the part of the Spanish War Veterans to ask Senator Mason to introduce a bill to give me a vote of thanks and a gold medal. I explained that I did not want a medal - had no one to receive it after me - but suggested in its place an annuity during my life time to help to carry on the work. -- Came home at 7. Glen Echo. Monday Jan. 6. 1902 I find I have gotten a severe cold from yesterday. My eyes are very sore. I wrote to Howard - Atwater & LC Dyer, 11 Cullom -- I have a letter from Steve enclosing an article from the "Freehold Transcript" N. Jersey. The old cedar swamp school house & Clara Barton. & the sale of the old Richard Norton farm. I've written for more copies we got-off a number of letters. I am alarmed at the prospect of going to town tomorrow to attend the meeting. Glen Echo Tuesday Jan 7, 1902 The day of the meeting I went with Dr H. at 2-1/2 - commenced at 3. I in chair a full meeting except. Mrs Logan and Spencer the first half hour - present Warner, Kaufman, Michael, Foster Kibly, Boardman Wolf, Wilson, Briggs, Sears. The Treasurer fell to Mr. Flather, A Resolution con going to a field was lost, but all conceded the right of the President to do as she had always done. A few bills were passed to be paid. Adjourned. We can home. I to contemplate the hole in my room to escape through. There are only four of us. Mrs. Logan. Spencer, Briggs & I. All the others are a clique. Glen Echo Wednesday Jan 8, 1902 Jackson day: N.O. I have a severe cold. We attack the waiting letters. Mr. Briggs and Sears come for a visit and dine. They are determined to do it all over again in a year. Sears had introduced a Resolution for 5000 a year for the Red Cross. All wrong. Ask him to withdraw it. Dyer and a friend call. They want to come and have a Soldier time. Glen Echo , Thursday Jan 9. 1902 Warm spring day- Dr H and I worked at the letters accumulated will require two more days to complete them- I wrote Mrs Logan but did not send it, fearing it might get spoken of- An article appears in The Times concerning me, and the matter of Thanks and medal Bot feed for Baba and Jersey 1 bag 1.60 Sack of flour .40 Postage stamps for one Dollar 1.00 Glen Echo Friday Jan. 10 1902 Colder- Francis Atwater came by night train - here to breakfast he was tired and slept till lunch 1 1/2 I put house in order, arranged his room. While at lunch Miss White came - before through The Allaimbys came. - all lunched with us - at night Mr. Briggs came- brought stationary - by laws etc also a "Resolution" from Sears. amended - to be presented by M Mason - it asked for $5000 yearly for the Red Cross to be expended by me. I objected - sent word to stop it Atwater offered to start a Rx paper. compared notes Went to bed tired - disheartened - Glen Echo Saturday Jan 11. 1902 Dizzy - half sick- Decided to see Mrs Logan. Went by 10 1/2 train with Dr H. Atwater - Mack came as we were starting. brot Wards vouchers for Miss Boardman. We went to Briggs - not in- Dr and I to Mrs Logans - Atwater to cen. library - had lunch with Mrs Logans left - met Sears - telephoned to Sen. Mason - arranged to go to him tomorrow bet 12 & 1- Heard Mrs Logans letter to Mrs. Foster, allowed a 3rd clause to be added if thought proper, touching, on amnesty - I do not quite approve, will let Sears submit it to Sen. Mason - Came home at sundown - Atwater dined with friends in city - home later - overlooked Charter & By Laws. My mail brot yearly Statement from Breae Brer together with returned checks. 545 dolls since Oct. Also checks from Mass Genl Hospital through Mr Harem $162.05 with notice of undrawn check given me by Mrs Cabot for 1900. + The money placed there must have more than doubled Poor good Edmund Dwight! This leaves us to get up tomorrow morning, take an 11 oclock train for Sen. Mason. Am a little better - have tasted nothing today but one apple at dinner time. - poor worried life - Glen Echo Sunday Jun 12. 1902 Colder - windy- Francis, Dr H and I here at home Dr + I left by the 11 1/2 car for Senator Wm Masons out toward Mt Pleasant. Mr Atwater staid home McDowell rushed out with the package of Wards vouchers, to e given to Miss Boardman for the Annual report to Congress, left it, and returned with us. Were a few minutes earlier than Mrs Logan & Genl Sears. We had a pleasant interview. A new resolution was substituted. I took a few foreign decorations with me. to show Sen Mason as a help in his speech. if he make one. Mrs Logan & Genl Sears went to Mrs Logans & Dr and I came home - had lunch, tea later At 4 1/2 Miss Wolfe, and Capt of Lexington Ky called; she recited - The capt is a friend of the Breckenridges. I sent messages by him. R Glen Echo Monday Jan. 13. 1902 Cold Atwater leaves for home at 8 1/2 PM = spend The morning with him. making plans - Dr H goes to city. Moves The R.C. B.of C. things from Mr Warner to little Red Cross house - Dr. Takes vouchers of Ward to McDowell to carry to Miss Boardman - I write Miss B. replying - Decide to go out to look at Park. Frances and I write a joint- letter to Dr. Gardner I am tired - rooms in disorder - I try to clear them up. Dr. disturbed by it. I think Sen Mason introduced a Bill in Congress. - for Thanks & Medal - Worked till midnight cleaning up - Glen Echo - Tuesday Jan 14. 1902 Warmer Letter from NY asking if one belingers as officially to the Red Cross as had said Dr Ackes dispatch down. - I decide to move myself up stairs, and do so - Taking one typewriter. Do little else today. get tired. dine up stairs. am sorry but see no other way, cannot work below - overlooked - Dr H. brot home all the papers in Mary Barten hands in the Treasury. I remade the package putting nearly all, plainly marked in the tin box of Insurance papers. The notes of Barten & Phelps, and Robbins I laid in the steel safe box - I also put in the russet pocket book The two checks from the Mass Genl Hospital $1960.81 & 162.05 the latter coming direct from Mr Haven as the interest of 1901 Total 2122.86 - Those Bonds have nearly or quite doubled. Glen Echo Wednesday Jan 15. 1902 Decided that we must have a stenographer and Dr H. started to the city to find one. He succeeded, Through Lucy Graves in finding one who is out of employment and will come tomorrow. GenL Sears and I made copies of a summary of my life events made out by Dr Hubbell for Mr Mason - 5 copies - I am not feeling well - hard head cold Glen Echo. Thurs day. Jan. 16- 1902 stenographer came. Miss Willa Francis of the city now, but from Norfolk. She was accustomed to a Remington, and had a little trouble with the Underwood- still she succeeded in getting out 14 long hard letters which I dictated, and which Dr arranged and filed - She went home at night Glen Echo Friday Jan 17- 1902 Miss Francis came 9 1/2 and took 18 other of the longest, hardest letters - I am very poorly. but am able to dictate the letters, all are written on carben and the replies are filed with them - Genl Sears wants to go with us and have us stop off at Chillicothe. I assent and write Atwater although I am not able - Miss Frances remains over night. Glen Echo. Saturday Jan 18. 1902 Letter from Edwin Hay. I answer it - most unexpected kind Am very poorly - get up early and write Mary Barnett and Atwater before light - Paid Silas & Lucy - Mrs. Hines came Glen Echo Sunday Jan 19. 1902 Am too ill to get up and cannot be ready to make the journey to Red Cross with Mr Atwater as intended on Tuesday and wrote him so - I take my meals in my room, and dictate the correspondence - On Tuesday. Jan. 21. - I think it was - Mrs Hines came from Brooklyn. She had closed a work of 4 years there. married her sister Mrs Gibson to the gentleman whose home Mrs H had kept and being free came to visit her friends here - No one could have been more welcome - she knew just what to do for my illness and next - day I was up and ready to start my journey. Francis decided to come on Friday and we would leave at 3 P.M. Genl Sears will go with us. Dr and Mrs Hines will keep house - Glen Echo Friday 24. 1902 I am very weak - had nearly packed a big telescope yesterday. will take no trunk - dressed for my journey when I got up, and went below for the first time - Dr Hubbell had seen Mr Hege - and gotten half rates for me. and Genl Sears. mine to Bedford - his to Chillicothe O. I desired to pay his entire fare, and did as in return for his loyal kindness - my return tickets $17.50 The Genls half that I paid out 7. I paid Silas & Lucy to Sat Feb 1. 14. one dollar extra - 1 - grain for Baba 2 3. paid Perry for 2 cds wood 3. Several other matters I cannot now recall - I drew the Hospital checks $162.05. had a few dollars left over of the last months drawing a Letter after noon M Atwater came Over lunched and at 2 we took car for B.&O - Genl Sears joined us there. and at 3 1/2 we left Washington for Chillicothe - took no sleepers and at daybreak Saturday Jan 25. 1902 found ourselves at our destination. Were met by Mr Nichols, of the Sears and Nichols Canning factory. Were taken in his carriage up a little mountain to his residence - originally a German Castle - now a magnificent residence - presided over by Mrs Nichols The daughter of the late Sears Sen. and the sister of Genl Sears. They have four daughters three in University one in school at home - There are four other brothers a business family - We took breakfast - the ladies of the hillside came in some 20 - occupying the morning This was the day for the Ladies Century Club of Chillicothe, of which Mrs Nichols is a member I was invited. went with Mrs Nichols - heard their papers - and at their request gave them an hours talk on Red Cross history. after which the entire audience were received. occupy till 5 o clock From here we went to Mrs Sears. The mother of the Genl to supper and the night all the family met here and about 75 persons called. - A charming evening At 12 we retired. to get up at 4 and take the train for Red Cross - Sunday Jan. 26. Red Cross Sleet & snow - and at Mitchel at noon. Dr. & Nola met us. drive out in a light rain - good road. 40 minutes found all well - Nola, Ma Lee - Lydia & Mr & Mrs Clark - and 6 white dogs - a warm welcome - nice home - finished the day in conversation 1902 Red Cross -(Bedford) Jan 27. Monday Cold. stormy -a good day to stay in which we did - and talked matters over Red Cross - Tuesday Jan 28. 1902 Dr and M Atwater drive to Bedford. brot home news of the great explosion in N.Y. We spend the day quietly Red Cross Wednesday Jan 29. 1902 Still rainy - Dr & Atwater drive over the place a little - We all remain in Do not hear from town Red Cross Thursday Jan 30. 1902 Clear, cool - ground covered in snow Dr and Atwater drive to Bedford I write up this diary thus far - spoke of Red Cross matters in the evening Red Cross Friday Jan 31 1902 Up at 4. arranged my room to leave. called Dr & Nola and had a talk with them took breakfast - all went to Mitchel. Took train for home. at Cincinnati telegraph Genl Sears. he came on train at Chillecothe and went a station with us. We came on to Washington and he returned to Chillecothe We had a good journey the rest of the day and night and arrived at home next morning 8 oclock at City. Took train for GE arriving 8 1/2. Glen Echo. Saturday Feb 1. 1902 Reached home 8 1/2 - Dr had commenced to stain floor in my room. all upset - was also painting the kitchen. I gave Francis my check from Mass Genl Hospital of $1950 ? to be invested by him at 6~p. with privilege to draw it if I have need - he took the check with him also a note on Brown Bros enough to make it up even $2000, which he is to put at interest for me. Atwater insists on my going to his home, and write my Book - he wants me to be ready to go by March 1st but I have all the Meetings and conventions to attend which hold until the 25. Atwater leaves for home at noon and I unpack satchel, get things in order, and go to work in earnest for the doings of the coming month. I decide that the best course will be to take rooms in some hotel in the city during the time of the meetings. both for my own convenience and that of the strangers who will attend the meeting and would like to meet me - many of whom I fear would trouble themselves to come out to Glen Echo to see me. I find the people at home all week and in order. Silas and Lucy at the helm of the work. Mrs Rich mainly in bed, but not from illness . The seems to like the rest and quiet. Dr. Hubbell is painting the kitchen, and getting things to look new. Mrs Hines has attacked the Romuke's and is preparing them systematically for scrapbooks.. My work became very engrossing and my eyes warned me that even the little diary at night was painful and unwise, and the regular keeping of it was delayed till it could be taken up more safely. Very little has been kept up but notes as follow. The trouble with the eyes continued, February 2. Sunday 1902 Mon 2 Tried to get matters a little straight Tues 4 Dr. went to city Thurs 6 Atwell and Mr Duncan came. Sat 8 Dr. Mrs Hines + C.B went to city in the interest of the coming conventions, went to Mrs La Fetras - looking for rooms Lunched at Mrs. Wards. and engaged a room at the Fairfax at 1.50 to 2.00. Mon 10. Took trunks, and flags to city - took Mrs Hines to be with me. Flags to be used to decorate the church for Suffrage & Carrol Hall for Council. Tues 1 Dr put up flags in Pres. church Wed 12 Opened the Womans Suffrage meeting by giving the greeting to the foreign delegates Thurs. 13 Went to Suffrage meeting Fri 14 cold. water froze in pipes at home Sat 15 Miss Boardman wants report - write letter Sun. 16 Wrote Genl Sears - Chillicothe - Mon 17 Dr brought white dress for evening dress Tues 18 Attended 2 services Woman Suffrage = flags down Wed 19 Put up flags in Carrol Hall - for the Council of Women I came home and wrote my speech February - 20 1902 Thurs 20 Went back to hotel - sent messages to De Graw, Nelly Boynton + M Hitz to please come and sit on stage with me while I give my speech Fri 21. Mrs. Hines went to Brooklyn I go to Dr Chases + go to Mrs Barbers reception . Miss Anthony there I think the latter was on the 22 Sat 22 - as above - gave my speech - before Council of Women Sun 23 Mrs Bagley called in morning Dr and I went to call on Mrs. Logan - found Miss Anthony, Upton Bagley - Barber - Mon 24 Prince Henry arrived - Letter from Grand Duchess. - The messenger came to call on me at hotel and to return the Grand Duchess letter Mr and Mrs James T Du Bois = Universe Legislation Tues 25 Mrs Bagley - Anthony Mrs Lewell Logan all went to capitol to speak for Annuity meet - Cullum - Hitz - courteously received Wed 26 Went to Casio to see Fanny Bolten meet Miss Washburn. aunt of Leonard Mrs Jennings called At evening meet the Utah ladies in their room. Their Congressman Sutherland present - Mrs Murrey writes me to review with the committee at G A R in October February Thursday 27 - Mr Foster called at hotel. wishing to assist in The Bill for Annuity - I know nothing of it - require no assistance - finally he would like to have J. Ellen go to Russia I know nothing of this either. Friday 28 Go to Mothers Congress. Speak a few words. Introduce Fannie Bolten This closes the Meetings of Conferences. March Sat 1. March - I begin to feel a little homesick, and go out home at night - Lucy thinks to go to Pittsburg Sunday 2 At home all day - Wrote Dr Senn M Tillinghart. concerning Russia asking them to accept appointments as Delegates from the Government - telling them that I had suggested them to State Dept Also Wrote Mary Wright Sewell and Susan Anthiny including to each a check of $100. for good feeling and help to their work. Mrs Sewall makes me a "Patron" of Womans Council which I had been by a similar payment before I also gave a check to Dr Hubbell of $100. Monday 3. Returned to hotel - Mrs Hines returned from Brooklyn with her trunks she has come to stay as my housekeeper at $20, Dolls a month. She feels that she can dispense with some needless help I fail to find Dr Serin by letter or telegraph. Go to Dr Chase for some trouble with a tooth - call on Capt Dyer March 1902 Tuesday 4 Capt Dyer called to speak of Bill Wed. 5 Arrange with Faufar special rates $1.00 a day or 20. Dolls a month Thursday 6 Someone tried to get in Glen Echo last night. Commence Mimeograph work on the C.B. Memoranda Friday 7 Dr remains home on work Sat 8 Rained all day. Dr nearly ill Sunday 9. At home Mon 10 Spring approaching - Silas plants potatoes for his field crop be. 1.50 " are as dear as apples - an unusual failure in crop last year Tuesday 11 Mrs Hines run a needle in her hand and broke the eye in the thick of the right hand near the wrist. Dr Hubbell went to Dr Gilberts and arranged for her to go to homeopathic hospital tomorrow Wed 12 I go with Dr H and Mrs Hines to Hospital and spend most of the day - ex rays fails to locate the needle. Dr McDonald makes the operation unsuccessful - meet Miss Clark nurse. Afternoon Dr attempted to see Adee regarding appointments - he declines to see me for himself and see Hays March 1902 March Thurs 13 - Mrs Hines home. hand very painful. nerves disturbed or cut. Friday 14 Alone in hotel. Dr at home Miss Francis at G.E Mrs Hines suffering a great deal of pain. Sat 15 Had a typewriter taken from home to hotel - Miss Francis will work here after this - Sent to Adgt Dyer Bill of $100 feeling that he is having expenses on account of his efforts with his Bill. Go to Glen Echo at night. Sun- 16 Go to M Briggs to dinner - Call at [Bartesto?] [Legation?] on acct of Miss Marsden, who writes that she is coming to Am. and to me Lord [Pauncipate?] advises drastic measures in regard to her. Says she must not come. Mon. 17. Telegraph Miss Marsden that I cannot receive her Tues. 18 Have arranged to have Miss Boardman come to Hotel to overlook vouchers preparatory to the report to congress. Miss HInes at hotel for the meeting. and goes to Mary Bartens Miss Marsden writes for ten Dolls which later Dr H sends to her March 1902 Thurs 20. Hotel on fire early in morning I pack one trunk for home send for team to move it - 3.00 and go out for good. Mrs Hines goes to Dr Merill for Exrays ex- which results in second operation She sends for me. has a 5 hour operation - disastrous - goes out to Glen Echo after operation. Mr & Mrs James T DuBois Jasmen T DuBois to drive tomorrow Legislation Friday 21. Mrs Hines goes to stay with Mary Barton. for convenience of her doctor Sat 22 Meeting of Ex Committee at Fairfax to present report to congress. I read my explanations Mrs. Wards not read. Present at Meeting - M Warner Wolf. Boardman Spencer Foster Mrs Foster get the appointment to Conference over the head of Mrs. Harington, and Miss Chaney the latter being suspected by Lee Olney as well as myself - Bennett - The claim of Genl Bennett came up as [?] the hands of M Wold M Warner prepared to have M. [Hariland?] of the Outlook voted as an attendat in care of vacancy Declined - and the matter of filling a possible vacancy is left to the President. March . Glen Echo 1902 Sun 23 Miss Francis comes to work so much has accumulated past days- Mon 24 Dr goes to Summon Wolf about Bennett as a suit is threatened. Tues, 25 I am alone and do the work of house Wed 26 I go to Fairfax to meet Mrs Logan who had made an error of a week Telephoned her at Holly Hills Farm will come next week On going home - find that M Howland and Mrs Murray had been out to see me - Later a telegram from M Howland desiring to see me next day Thursd 27 Go to city at 2 PM to meet M Howland, who makes preparation for the publication of any Autobiography in the Outlook - I will write him later Go to call on M Dyer Fri 28 Still doing my work as Lucy has gone to Pittsburg Sat 29 work at house Sun 30 work about home and correspondence March Glen Echo 1912 Mon 31. Dr cleaning reservoir I go to Dr Chases for teeth See Sen. Masons clerk Receive telegram of the death of General Vinet of N.O. who has been President of Red Cross of Louisiana from its inception in the days of Southmayd. - Genl Ogden died several years ago Southmayd - Ogden & Vinet all gone - faithful Red Cross men- April - 1902 Tues 1 Still doing the work of house Wed 2 I go to city to meet Mrs Logan See her at Fairfax Atwater comes at night Thus 3 Atwater here all day. I write Mr Tillinghast & Senn - Fri 4 Capt. Houghten brings money for rent of cottages to Hubbell $26. Sat 5 Atwater, Dr. & self go to city first to M Briggs - leave Atwater Dr & I go to Mrs Wards - to Miss Fowlers. lunch - Mrs Wards home Mr Briggs came to GE to dine at evening - Atwater goes home at night but will return when Mr Tillinghast comes - April. Glen Echo 1902 Sun. 6 I wrote Admiral Van Reypent Mrs Ward comes to meet Mrs Fowler who does not come - Mrs Hines comes, tells her plan of having her Brooklyn girls come and all keep house with her Mon. 7. Steve Richards comes to cut trees and clear up Atwell comes to get a loan of 50. Dolls. from Dr Hubbell who goes to city to make it Tues 8 Rained all day. Wed 9 Dr goes to city for tools - cottages subscribes for Tome for 2 months Tries to cable to St Petersburg Sends 2 messages to locate a fund set by Miss Vicnees 10.46 Dr Merrage 2.40 Finds Mrs Perkins who comes out at evening. - will come to sew for me. as it really seems that I must go to Russia Thur 10 Alice comes to wash. Silas engages her for the house here comes an end of my housework I pay Alice 12 dolls a month Steve still on trees 1.25 I am now getting things better in hand, A good cook and a seamstress - April G.E. 1902 Fri 11. We go to city - meet Mrs Tanner at Georgetown - Go to Mrs Wards - to Miss Fowlers. - Shopping get purple silk for dress skirt 12 yds - 1.25 per yard - Get fur for green dress skirt serge for pants. home late Mrs Perkins & Fler at work Sat 12 Pay Silas his back bills for feed - and himself $8.00 " Alice her 3 days 1.50 " Steve 3 days 3.75 Mrs Perkins goes home for Sunday Sun 13 Mrs HInes came back to stay Alice cooked food in native does exceedingly well. I have made a good change of help News of Dr Talmadge death Mon 14 cool fine. Mrs Perkins came Letter from Mrs Ward that Mrs Lincoln and Prof Young would come out for a drive, and call at G.E. They came. - Mrs Lincoln - Ward Prof C.S. Young of city of Mexico care American Club M Percy N. Furber (English city of Mexico c/ Jockey Club Over Over April - 1902 Mon 14 Prof C.S. Young had called on me in Galveston - he was a life long friend of Genl Ross of Cuban Memory - He is now in business in company with Mr Furber in Mexico. Their call was long and charming we had a chocolate lunch in the parlor. Mr Furber proposed to explain to President Dras the particulars of the Red Cross with the view of getting Mexico into the Treaty. I think he may succeed especially if Mrs Ward & I would go to Mexico - I receive a dispatch from Mr Olney asking that Miss Chanler be commissioned to go to Russia I reply asking that she come to me - Tues 15. Went to city with Miss Francis called on Mr Fowler Change my wrapper bot shoes [?] 3.50 Saw M Briggs Went Tel Office. anoyed to have Dispatches mailed - home 5 Got a fall on the walk Silas sent [Mun?] [fab?] Letter from M Tellinghart - he is in Washington - will come out tomorrow April 1902 Wed 15 made ready for guests all did housework M Tellinghart came for lunch. Spent the day Letter from M Olney asking, me to appoint Miss Chanler He does not understand the situation - will see Miss Chanler Bot Belt at Canod's - Drew check on Brun Bros $100. Thur 17. Change of Date of Conference We meet on May 29. instead of the 15th Old & new style The men go to city this See Admiral Van Reyfren who will come to lunch on Tuesday next - [?] I get Mrs Riches clothes put in crates Miss Francis takes my white dress to Miss Fowler. We write and telegraph Senn. & Atwater Fri 18. Steve came. - staid all day & I invited him to go to Russia he will consider it - cannot quite leave M LaMent M Tellinghart goes to city Sees Judge Yomans Steve leaves by midnight train Matthews 614 G. St. N.E. Wash DC TO MEET MME. SARAH GRAND Boston Evening Transcript Members and Guests of the New England Woman's Press Association Honor Her at a Reception at the Vendome-Miss Clara Barton Also a Guest Nov. 9 - 1901 Many people prominent in literary circles were present at the reception given at Hotel Vendome, yesterday afternoon, in honor of Mme. Sarah Grand, the writer, who was the special guest of the New England Woman's Press Association. To meet this distinguished woman, the members of the association not only turned out in large numbers, but many also brought friends with them. The guest of honor was gowned in black brocaded satin, trimmed with steel, and she wore ornaments of diamonds and a gray hat brightened by pink velvet and steel. In the line to receive with her were Mrs. Annie G. Murray, the president of the association, and Mrs. J.B. Pond. While the reception was in progress, Miss Clara Barton, who came with Mrs. J. Sewall Reed, arrived after which everybody was as desirous of seeing and greeting her as they had been to welcome Mme. Grand. The members and guests were met at the door of the reception parlors and introduced to the receiving party by the following- named members of the reception committee: Mrs. Emily Sellinger, Mrs. Alice F. Peterson, Mrs. Edward Harold Crosby, Miss Norcross, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. I. H. Paige, Mrs. William Lee, Mrs. Barbara Galpin, Mrs. Neal Barney and Mrs. Anna Burns. They also served simple refreshments. As a feature of the afternoon, Mrs. Whiton Stone recited an original poem, "The Rose." AR B. WARD. 2nd V.Pres't. & Counsel. REST F. DRYDEN. Secretary. HE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. OF AMERICA. Y.~ CO[???]enl. Agt. [?] Washington, D.C. April G.E. 1902 Satr 19. Dr went to city to draw check for me one hundred 100. Paid Silas. raised him to 5. Paid Alice 3 Paid Miss Perkins & Glen for eight days. Mrs P. 100. glen 50 13. Miss Frances for thing in city and let Dr have money for hats 2 M Briggs came at evening Sun 20 Atwater came to breakfast M Briggs after dinner The men held council I put Baba in Mrs Hines hands to care for and cure his scratches We wash and oint them - The poor fellow seems grateful I had written Miss Chanler to come - Mon 21. Miss Chanler came to breakfast - and lunch came direct from train, saw no one in town. I explained the situation to her She was it an asked to go to Russia as my personal private Secretary I agreed to consult all parties to make it agreeable for her - She left for day by 4 PM train The three men went to April continued The city, called on President - See Hay and return for dinner - Letter from Mrs Reed that she is coming to see me off I have now before me the reception of Mrs Foster 25th The dinner of Union Veterans May 1 " Spanish War Veterans May 10. Tues 22 Admiral Van Keypen lunched with us. Mr Tillinghast a Atwater here. Went to city after lunch - tried on dress. Telegraph Mrs Logan and decided to go out to her tomorrow Wed 23 All went to Mrs Logans at Holly Hills Farm Berwick Station - Delightful day - home at 6 - Mrs Logan would like to go to Russia Thurs 24. Received my first Dividend for money invested with Frances Atwater - from Mass hospital 30. M Kaufman came again. Wanted a few words from me to President Roosevelt Mrs Perkins finishes 4.75 I declined Banquet at Brooklyn April G.E. 1902 Sat. 26 I wrote an article for the close of M Tillingharts address to Congress he has a hearing on Wednesday by the committees Edna Pollard came to spend the day. I may help 8.00 Sun. 27. Mrs Hines has a visit from her friend Dr Florence Leigh Jones, of Brooklyn - who will remain a few days, will examine Mrs Rich. And prescribe for her. Visit from Leland Barton and brother - brought photos of house The Legion wants a prince. An evening visit from M Kay of N.J. and Mrs G Lamb of city. M Kay comes to tell me they cannot consent to let me off from the banquet after reflection we decide that I go with M Tillinghart Wednesday night. Spend the day in NY, attend banquet Thursday night and return after April 1902 Monday 28 Went to city with Miss Francis shopping. Men went to congress Mrs Ward came evening brot box Clara Barton cigars Letter from Steve check 75, Tues 29 Do over my cloak with Miss Francis and get ready for N York Banquet Wed. 30 This is the day that M Tillinghart takes the Annuity matter to the committees of Congress - which he finally leaves in the hands of Cullum. We take the 2,30 train. M. T. Dr Hubbell & C.B - Arrive Hotel Bartholde at 6 - Dr Senn a friend call, he will sail May 1. mail us in Paris May May- 1902 Thurs. 1 At Bartholde Hotel Mrs Ada Moak came at 2 PM and staid till six and took me and Dr Hubbell to the Banquet at Brooklyn Grant Place Union Veteran League Club I could only remain late night train made a little speech and left at 11 by carriage for home - M Tillingharrt went to Holyoke reach Washington 6 next morning May G E. 1902 Friday 2 Breakfast in city - send for Miss Francis. she meets us at breakfast room. shop. & go home do up correspondence. Buy trunk and valice for papers Sat. 3. Mrs Reed comes. Am busy getting ready. Atwater cannot come; In coming hone yesterday morning we encountered Mrs La [Fetra?] and party, and took them out to the house for a picnick Sun 4 Take this day for packing have 2 trunks, and a square linen little dress suit box. Several persons call, whom I do not see. Mon 5 Finish packing. get money matters settled. Go to city with Mrs Reed to Congress. Call on Sen Hoan & M Alden Smith who takes us into Rep. Hall, and holds a reception Meet Genl Harries Call at White House & leave regards for President Tues 6 Leave at night for Russia L. F. Ws came out for picnic Sent trunks off at 3 PM leave Mrs Hines for use 100. Pay her salary 2 month 40. May continued guests leave at 8 PM. We follow at nine - take train for NY. Mrs Reed - Dr Hubbell CB. Wed. 7 Arrive NY at 6 am - go to Bartholde. Marietta Holly comes to spend day. - She is at Kensington Hotel I to to Brown Bros. get Letter of credit for 2000 Dolls draw for use 100 Dolls in Am. Englis & French money M Tellinghart is at hotel Sent dispatch to Atwater he comes at once. This is my last day in Am Dr Senn is in Paris - Admiral Van Raypen not sailed M Tellinghart and self, Miss Chanler and maid will sail tomorrow by La Bretagne this makes the record Bartholde to La Bretagne Thurs 8 Fine day - carriage to steam Luggage Safe - friends on board - G.E.B. Howard - Brown Ward Miss Chanler. sister brother Brother in law, Sail at 10 am get settled in near rooms. May. La Bretagne 1902 Friday 9. Fine clear day. sea still. Meet at table an officer & wife French from Tahiti - Knew Dorr and Moelia & 'Boots" I wrote the Grand Duchess - Captain came to look after our welfare - very genial - Sat 10. A little more sea on We do not leave our rooms I go back to March on my penciled scratch book and transcribed it all into this book a days work lying on my sofa but very glad to have it done - Sun 11 colder - clear, still - Up and dressed as on land, very little motion of the ship - no white caps - I go to early table with M T. Then to lunch then on deck with Miss Chanler and sit for hours - them down to dinner Read magazines and french - The people are very social, The Austrian Consul General sits opposite me. Mon. 12. Fine- calm steady day. only for the rush of the water alongside and the noise of the wheels we should May. 1902 12 Mon. scarcely realize that we were on the sea I take the opportunity to do up some bits of sewing. Things that had been left a little unfinished, put hangers on dresses, made all fastenings firm, took the last stitch in every garment I had with me- Got my class ready and had a reading of Red Cross, tried to instill it into the minds that we were going for a purpose, and that we should try to have a little knowledge of the subject when we go to the conference. I did not go on deck today. it seems tiresome to me. We are now on our fifth day out expect to reach Harre on Friday morning M Larned of N.Y. - is Providence took me out from dinner and made a pleasant visit in my room Mrs the lady with the stalwart french husband stopped me on my way to dinner to introduce herself. saying she must speak - It is thus far one of the pleasantest of voyages. I can foresee no unpleasant ending. nothing like the homeward journey from Venice which I recall with pity. How well it is that some things do really get behind us. - Tues 13 I have written my report today have read it to M T. and Miss Chanler and find it approved. Miss C will put it into french tomorrow and I think we may feel ourselves fairly well ready to land and go on - The weather is perfect. still as a pond. cool. 14 Wed La Bretagne May. 1902 Wed 14 clear cool. steady, not roll - one day is like another - all fine - I copy the first of my report for Miss Chanler to translate and put on typewriter M Tellinghast wrote an article - I go on deck after dinner and walk come back and sit alone in my room We are to get to Havre on Friday Thurs 15 This is our last whole day on ship. A little more sea on but still fine - I finish my Report. ready for translation I ought to feel relieved. I trust I have not another Report to write till I get home It seems to me I never knew any one who had to Report so much and often as I. There is a concert on board this evening I take a walk on deck after dinner pack my trunk for tomorrow The voyage has been most comfortable very little of interest, but no annoyances Friday 16 This is the day of landing. All dress for a travel. Trunks are marked. it is still cold We lunch at 12 and dine at 3. in a half hour we are in the docks of Havre. I send card to the daughter of M Greanells We take a compartment with Mr. Larned our Providence friend. Leave the boat in a rain. get wet - Pass all detainers without trouble A ride of several hours to Paris. at 12 carriage to Hotel Scribe. do not find Dr Senn. Take our rooms. get a cup of tea and go to bed. cold and cheerless 1902 Saturday 17 Hotel Scribe Paris May 17 Very rainy. find I have taken cold in the rain and wet ride of yesterday. sore throat Miss Chanler decides to go Geneva to visit her aunt till next Friday, and goes 7 tonight - she recommends going to the Hague to consult the Red Cross Authorities of the Transvaal who are there concerning the feeling towards the Irish American Corp of Chicago, and what their actual conduct was. The Minister from the Hague to Paris is a cousin by marriage of Miss Chanler. with whom she lunches and dines and who sends me letters to assist us through Holland. Miss Chanler will meet us in Berlin in a week. M Tellinghast and I going via Hague. Cooks - I go to cooks and draw one hundred Dollars (20£) on my letter of C/ and exchange 27 dolls american paper for English Sovereigns, this gives me 12/ Dolls English gold. about 40 or so in Francs. which I try to get into shape for carrying. I wanted to go into the Old England Store, just opposite Hotel Scribe but I could not get a moment in the rain, and hurry We take our meals a la carte in the hotel. I am so cold that I have a nice wood fire all day Miss Chanlers maid leaves at 7. evening. and fails to take reviewed articles. which we have gathered up to send or take her typewriter - umbrella, - shawl, - pillow, lace black shawl; My cold get very bad at night and my eyes too sore to use for any thing. I get hot water and bathe them, and use my menthol for my nose and throat The beginning of the night was hard Mr. Tellinghast writing with the speed of a race horse, May Sunday Rue Scribe Paris May 18 1902 18 Still rainy, but tries to clear up. I am better but do not leave my room. - dress an do up little chors, hadkerchief, + et. T. goes Madelain and Louvre. I am lonesome - and tender. - Kept a good fire and grow better all day. went to dinner with T. wrote Briggs, x Mrs Spencer Von Shelles. A dull and rather useless day. Mon. 19 Still rainy. also a holiday. no chance to go out to see where to go if one could + only for the most needful Went to Cooks Bank - Bot ticket for Berlin to go by way of the Hague and Amsterdam $ 19.52_. could not get in to Old England or the Bonne Marche on Brentanos. Wrote Dr Hubbell Princess Salm Salm, Paid Bill at Hotel Scribe for 3 days 19.+ Packed trunks, got all financial matters straight, or cleared lunch to take and to be woke at six o clock. Bot some little pins + about 1.50 Tues 20 Left Hotel Scribe for the Hague at 8½ by Gare du Nord. had three trunks and 30 pieces in hand-took omnibus f4 Excess of baggage. 24 Breakfast put up at hotel 6 The excess of baggage is all mine The other two claims we share leaving 29 as my share.- We passed through a most charming country northeastern France up the road to Holland. We touched the line at Rosenthal All must least the train and all baggage not pre protected must be inspected, all having been guaranteed by the Dutch Minister at Paris A cousin of Miss Chanlers was not troubled We too train again about 4 and came on to Tuesday May 20. 1902 Rotterdam the dividing line between Belgium and Holland where we were again put out for inspection and to change cars. We were two hours late from a delayed intersecting train. I was sorry to pass Brussels without a look at the Von Schelles who really may have been there. At about 9½ we took train for the Hague a distance of some 20 miles from Rotterdam and arrived before dark. Were taken by bus to Hotel du Passage which must take its name from the narrow passage it opens into - only wide enough for one carriage - We found the same cold house - had a little coke fire made in my room. M T has none. We have a little supper but too much for me. The day had been remarkable for the beauty of the country as we passed. The trees were in their light tender green about 1/4 out in size. The fields, green, luxuriant in grass and grain and the best cultured gardens and everywhere its field filled with grazing herds of the spotted white and red Holland cattle. All fat and sleek and a large portion of them, probably the cows blanketed with a gray blanket fitted closely over the back and coming partly down the sides. At first I thought it a peculiar & mark of the cow, but later I saw it was not a part of the animal but a part of humanity to the poor beasts that must be out at night in such cold and rain - we were cold enough ourselves to enable us to appreciate any efforts at relief - Our work for tomorrow will be to meet the officials who shall be supposed to know most about the doings of, or with, the Red Cross in South Africa La Hague Wednesday May 21. 1902 May 21 Wednesday I had slept poorly, and did not go to breakfast but prepared to go out at 10 oclock Took carriage for American Minister Newell of Minneapolis - found him in his hotel, a middle aged gentleman, of a shrewd make, cordial. polite; clearly an American at heart, means to be friends with both English and Dutch, but feels English inclined, perhaps, the more for some causes- He knew all about the Irish Brigadier or legion and of the Chicago detachment. From there we went to German Minister, Mr T saw him, and got his letter to pass us without inspection, said we should find no difficulty any where in Germany. From there we drove to M Hardenbroek The Red Cross President of Holland. and first chamberlain to Her Majesty the queen. Madame Speaks English like the German Court Ladies - is a refined educated lady, and must be the First Maid of Honor to the Queen The President goes to the conference but Madam cannot leave the Queen who is recovering from her long illness. Madam H is intensely Pro Boer of course is indignant that Lord Kitchner ordered the national flag of Holland to be pulled down from the side of the Red X- She is not certain that the subject of Flags will be taken up. I am also apprehensive that it may contain more personal all feeling that it now be used to let come up - We found that Mr Lieds who La Hague to Amsterdam has been connected with the Boer in South Africa was in Brussels & we cannot not see him. and returned to the Hotel de Passage. I dined and took car for Amsterdam. The ride was delightful. short & cold The fields so green The water ways so full, the cattle everywhere. at least 1000 cattle we passed. nearly all the cows had gray blankets. and fed in grass up to their eyes. I saw no pasture with any evidence of weeds clear green grass. And I have not seen a poor animal in Holland - all seem fat, well groomed and happy. Reached Amsterdam near six walked to Victoria Hotel. ordered rooms with fire, took carriage for an hour stopped and bought lunch for tomorrow bread, meat fruit. came home cold. went to dinner - a warm room I took only weak tea, came up to my warm chamber, write up this diary. and am ready to retire, to be up & off at 8.30 tomorrow morning for Berlin Amsterdam to Berlin 1902 May 22. 22 Thurs Morning fair but hazy. will rain, had a good room. warm. woke early. got up dressed to wait. to breakfast and take train for Berlin. The weather still very cold. I watched from my window the bridge swing around and the boats go through while the little carts and chubby dutch girls wait. I have paid out no money since coming to The Hague. am letting Mr. T. get rid of his Dutch change, which I will replace with British gold At 8½ we start with a porter for the train, get a fine compartment by ourselves 2nd class to the German line. change conductors, wait for a late train, get off - for Berlin. The country is not as fine as Holland or France .c.i not so closely worked The cattle look well, but few in comparison with Holland. It is cold and rainy nothing of interest on the trip - we had our table spread twice, lunched and dined, and made but small inroad upon our generous provisions It was 10 1/2 at night when we get to Berlin a porter took our piles of luggage as if it were feathers and tramped very fast, I running behind Hotel Savoy, a short distance, fine hotel, large double room - so that put things in order and retired. but very late, as I made many changes - May Friday 23 Berlin - Hotel Savoy May 1902 Last night had been so short I slept till 8 o clock - dressed, went to breakfast at 9. excellent food changed my double room for a single one on third floor. Took carriage - called on Am. Ambasador - Andrew D White found his 1st sec. M Jackson M White gone to meet his wife at a train. we then took a four hour drive all over Berlin, to Charlottenburg over the city parks, and back at 4 1/2 went to dinner. M White called at dinner - talked of Judge Joe Sheldon - Dr Senn is at this hotel working in hospitals - called at my room in evening - find I have steam heat in my room. a God send. the weather is so cold It is decided to start on Monday morning for Russia Mrs Foster left here yesterday for St Petersburg I settled my Bill with M Tillinghast The cert. aside from the journey which was paid by our cooks tickets was $19.+ I have vouchers in my large pocketbook Write Judge Sheldon about the call of M White & retire Saturday May 24. = Berlin 102 Sat 24 Still cold and dismal. cannot set myself to doing any thing I am so cold. Letter from Mrs. Ambassador White inviting M Tillinghast and me to lunch at 1 1/2 today accept, and go., The have had to leave their house and are living at The Kaiserhof Hotel. we went at the hour, met consul General and Mrs Frank A. Mason formerly Editor of Cleveland Leader. A Libby prisoner knew G.G. Elwell. Our lunch was at a special table, very excellent - Mr White told stories of Judge Sheldon. Miss Chanler came from Geneva this morning at 10. She had been at the Hotel Beau Rivage in Geneva with one of her Astor Aunts. She came to pay her respects to Mrs White after lunch, and took a carriage and me to ride, I bot lace & gloves 2 pairs white. 3 marks 50. a pair, drive to the palace Saw the statue of Emperor, of the old Empire and Bismark - how little time ago I saw them all alive, now only a figure in stone. How lonesome the world is getting to be, at evening went to see Richard II well played in the Kings theater, none of the Royal family are here - except the children in school - We are home at 11. still raining - I have made little use of the day, but I have made no errors I trust. and a few good acquaintances - It is decided that we commence our journey to Russia Mondy 8. oclock - May Sunday May 25 Berlin 1902 25 Rainy. cold. no heat in room. My report must be rewritten and I sit all day at my table, and write with stiffened fingers - Nothing of interest occurs - I go to breakfast and dinner and eat "pomfernicken" and Holand cheese - at night pack trunks for tomorrow journey and write Dr Hubbell Atwater and X. Monday May 26 1902 " 26 Berlin to St Petersburg Train to go at 9. trunks locked and the hand baggage given to the porter with 2 marks and one mark to the chambermaid - M Tillinghast arranges the Pour bois & it goes in the Bill - I give in hand only what I choose to - At length we all get to the train & off - The party takes lunch except for me - The train has a good dining car and excellent meals. We pass the day in reading - looking at the country - it is sandy made up from the great in- land seas on the North. The country is less beautiful than the north of France and Holland continued Monday 26 may May 26 we begin to see Holstein cattle The willows are still grown and trimmed for wood. Many geese - some storks and good flocks of sheep. We stop for ten minutes sometimes and go out for a brisk walk - At 7 go to dinner - About ten we approach the frontier get our luggage ready and finally make a long stop. - move on - and Germany gives place to Russia Our baggage is all set out. ourselves too. and the first new view is of a small man with a fine silk hat, and a big red cross at his collar, directly in front He came to welcome and escort "Miss Barton's train". There was no trouble. The passports were right. and we i e Miss Chanler and I were taken to our car. - returned to get my pasport from my trunk. Our sleepers were made up with fresh linen. The space ample and by far the most comfortable I have ever seen The beds must be paid for, each a mark or guilden. We slept well. and paid for our sheets and bed as desired - The bed is another thing from the free transportation. and so are the meals - There was no dining car but we stopped once for dinner. at 5 oclock we came up St Petersburg - May 26 May 26 to St Petersburg. The Red cross met us on every hand a carriage was taken an we drive a long way. till the city seemed very large. finally we were set down at the Hotel de France - a good well ordered hotel. We were shown to our rooms - a fire put in the tall Russian stove A la Suisse and for once The atmosphere became genial, and really it seems so comfortable and home like that I could not decide to go to bed & remained up very late. and yet it seemed light-like a kind of day - and I remember at length that I was in a Russian twylight. All seemed very strange but fine and most enjoyable - when I did find my bed it was of the finest linen white as snow - Miss Chanler had the room next and communicated the hotel is built around a court and our windows opened into it - Tuesday May 27. St. Petersburg May 27 The morning opened clear, but cool no genial weather yet - our fire is kept up. no leaves on the trees, and as the city has no grass. There was no green in sight. We found a good dining room with careful attendants: Russian spoken with the exception of one English in the dining room. and a chambermaid who spoke German We learned that Dr Senn - Dr. Wylie and Dr. Finch were here - as well as Admiral Van Reypen, his daughter and a young lady friend. Miss Sheetes I think. Dr Senn was practicing in the hospitals and writing home to a medical Journal descriptions of his operations - I had read my little remarks to him on the train. or I should scarcely have found the opportunity. Mr Tillinghast was more than busy writing for his paper. I almost began to wonder what we had come for Mrs Foster had taken rooms at a boarding house where the Consul General staid - She called to see me. and met Miss Chanler I did not know of her call till afterwards I sent my card to M Riddle, and got letters from Dr Hubbell, the Grand Duchess & Princess Salm Salm Wednesday May 28. St Petersburg May 28 This day is much like the other - we get unpacked - go to ride. The weather moderates a little - M Riddle calls as the conference does not open till tomorrow There as no delegates to meet I find that my own affairs need some looking after - get my black and yellow bonnet cut down. and dresses ready for work when the time shall come - Miss Chanler goes out to visit a church - Saw a wedding and looked up little trophys of Russian make - I write Dr Hubbell fore all the family - send a line to X and get a good nights sleep - Opening of Conference 1902 Thursday May 29. St Petersburg May 29 Received card a follows - "being interpreted" "conference will open "May 29. 3 o clock in the Salle D L. "Assemblee de la noblesse" All reprised to the Hall at 3 PM. - There I met the friends of the old conferences. Baron Knorebok Prof Martens - Marshall of Carlsruhe Sir John Turley = Von Hardenley of La Hague = Our desks were piled with papers reports from countries rules of the convention etc - The subject of the conference I shall not write here as the printed matter will all be preserved and sent home, and will be far more accessible there than it could be here The meeting closed at 5. - We were invited to dine at the Palace de la Tauride at 8 o clock - which was duly attended a most brilliant and luxurious entertainment I wore my brown "dinner dress" no hat Miss Chanler had received news that her aunt in Geneva had been stricken with paralysis. and she felt that she must go to her and secured her tickets and left tonight by the 9 o clock train for Geneva. She had gone when we returned and I found myself without a secretary, assistant or linguist. 2nd day of Conference 1902 Friday May 30. St Petersburg May 30 Met at the Hall at the usual hour money - Business discussed - we lunch at the Hall - Met again at 2 PM - business till 5. home to dinner - at 8½ took carriage for the boat. at the Summer Gardens - for a ride on the river some ten miles - to the Point. The ride is among the islands - lovely scenery. and the summer residence of the people of the city - as it cannot be lived in, in the summer months. There is a fine promenade. - the beautiful horses had been driven down and were really the finest part of the display - We took boat again. and came back to city - and went to the Palais Yelaguine - an old palace not lived in but is used on special occasions - I met there Dr a lady who had nursed in the Balkan War, and became a physician in St Petersburg. There was a troupe of gypsies who sang and danced we staid till 11. and drive home in the fading day light - I had a good deal to do and retired at 2½ when the day light of the next day had commenced Tauride Palace May Saturday May 31 St Petersburg 31 Left city early to visit the palace of the queen Dowager - "Dogman" - the entire delegation. over 70 met in the great hall, waited till the Empress came in, she is like her sister the queen of England. She came first to me, and offered her hand. but did not allow me to kiss it. She spoke a few words I then introduced her to Mrs Foster on my left. She then passed to Mrs Herbert Lockren the delegate from Uraquy - then on to every one in the room, and spoke pleasant words, held a minutes conversation with each. then came back to me and bade me good bye saying how glad she was to meet me and passed out at the door by which she had entered A charming personage We then passed through the palace. I me her 1st maid of honor Mlle 0 the niece of general 0 delegate to the conference who told me that his niece told him how happy she had been to meet me, and that the Empress said she had felt a great hesitation about going down into the room to meet and speak with so many gentlemen. but that when she entered and saw me near the door she came directly to me. and after speaking with me she felt reassured and went through the reception without the slightest embarrassment On leaving we drive through the charming summer park - took train for city after dinner went to the "peoples house -" a great charity desired and built by count Who is still living and has founded many benevolent institutions. We visited its kitchen gardens & and attended the opera. there were [?] to be 500 - 700 persons present This brought us up to Saturday night. and the last of the month - June 1 Sunday June 1. 1902 St. Petersburg - The commencement of a new month and the first rest - We remained home till noon when we had a conference then went to the winter palace, and saw the crown jewels - the great half of the Kohinoor, the 1/4 of it is in England - the other 1/4 somewhere else, Russia has an entire half of it - The crowns are beautiful. There are the property of Russia. in trust of the Emperor The queens jewels, diamonds are in a box on the floor beside the crown jewels - the box is maybe as large as one of my army boxes and is said to be full - The Emperor & Empress do not live in the great palace but Tsarskoe Salon their summer palace several miles distant where we are to visit them tomorrow June St Petersburg Monday June 2 - 1902 2 We go today to visit the Emperor and Empress of Russia at their Palace Tsarskoe Salon The delegation drive to the station I go with Capt Slocum - we go to the wrong station. get right. take the train for an hour - drive to the palace; are passed through lovely rooms, at length we are informed that their majesties are ready to receive us - we do not go in as when we visited the queen dowager but in delegations. of us were M Tillinghast - Dr Senn, Mrs Foster, Capt Slocum. Admiral Van Reypen and myself - The Emperor & Empress stood in the center of the Amber room. I was presented first, to the Empress. Spoke a few words then spoke with the Emperor also a few words - then passed on to the next room, where we all remained till the delegation had each been presented. During this time, refreshments were passed June continued Monday June 2 2 small pots of fruit, and of meat I took one of orange and found it very nice. I then took another and found it to be lobster. one bite was sufficient and as it proved, more than sufficient for the occasion. /we dined at the palace /came home. Admiral Mr Tillinghast and myself drove to a photographers, and were to have all our pictures I sat once. but found that my lobster was asserting himself - called a girl, vomited had a wretched time got back to hotel got hot water - went to bed almost in my clothes, after profuse vomiting fell asleep for the night - Mrs. Foster staid in my room - I did not know it but it ended a most remarkable day I had seen and spoken with the Tzar and Tzarina of Russia, had dined in their palace. All my delegation had been introduced, and held pleasant conversation with them. and found for the fifth time in my life that I and lobsters don't agree - June 3 St Petersburg Am well as ever this morning. up at 5. feel disturbed at having been watched last night. Went to lunch and the [Ger Russian Admiral] Court chamberlain came and delivered to me the Decoration of the Emperor and the letter accompanying it June 3 continued This was at the lunch in the Conference building Hall of the Noblesse . We staid to the PM session of the conference. There is an invitation to a sea side resort. M T feels he cannot spare the time to go. Mrs Foster and friend come to go. I declined. Mr T finishes a a long letter for his paper. concerning the conference. I write Dr Hubbell. The Grand duchess - Princess Salm Salm, Get benzine and clean my gloves and get ready for the trip to Moscow tomorrow. June Wednesday - 4 This is the last day of the conference - Go to Lyonnais Bank - draw $200 Reubles - 400+ on letter of credit - this makes only $300 yet drawn on my letter of $2000 From Bank call on M Riddle of Embassy From there to Conference at noon. close conference [to Moscow and prepare for the trip to Moscow] and pack. for Moscow Start at 7. Dr Senn, Tillinghast & self - We go for Mrs. Foster No 5 Troitzkaja St then to train - We leave our rooms at hotel ready for our return to Petersburg found good sleeping room Mrs Foster & I go to "tea" at a station , get a chicken - I ate it bell rings - I seize the chicken and start for the train. Mrs Foster follows with a napkin and we finish on the train - Bill nearly a dollar sleep well June Thursday June 5. Moscow 5 Arrive Moscow at 9 - hotel find Dr Senn - Dr Nayley - Dr Finch breakfast. visit St Saviours palace - most elegant rooms - with ancient armory adjoining - From there drive to "Battle of the flowers" at race course - Grand Duke & Grand Duchess there - they took active part. 20 carriages decked at 6 home to dine - Met Mrs Findlay and daughter of Baltimore = Mrs Foster went to drive with them & Dr Finch Previous to this we went to call on consul Samuel Smith - of Paterson New Jersey There an three brothers of Smiths - Samuel - Thomas William - Thomas formerly consul, is now Vice Consul They are business men, connected with Smiths R Roads. Their father built the RR from Moscow to St Petersburg - William is connected with Carnegies work - Samuel has a charming wife who went with us (next day) to do shopping and to church of Asserman - me to the Foundling Hospital, we leave word for consul to call on us next morning. We all occupied the same suit of rooms Mr T tucked away in a corner room - It is cold - no fire - bed smell of varnish. June 1902 Friday June 6 Moscow 6 As consul smith did not appear Mrs Foster went to call there - found he would come at noon and drive with us his wife had just returned from Petersburg at 11 Mr Saml Smith came - We drive to Sparrow Hill, to get the view Napoleon had when he offered Moscow to his soldiers in 1812- Splendid view - gold turrets glisten in the splendid view of the city below. leaving Sparrow Hill we went to the church of St Saviours Church a beautiful edifice - pictures - Holy of Holys - home get ready for a dinner by the central comite of Moscow Dr Sern left today for the Crimea and Jerusalem. went to a beautiful garden party & dinner Singing of a national character by a choir - and by gipsies - home at 10 June 7 Sat June 7. Moscow Mrs Foster and I went to get Mrs Consul Smith to go shopping with us She seems much like Mrs Atwater a lovely home - we go to the great Bazaar of all sorts of things - a magnificent building of its kind Me by little crosses - & Icons- June 7- Moscow June 7 I look for jewelry for a purpose - at length I found an Amethist that I liked - so did the others and I get it for Mrs Foster - cost about $12- I got for myself a long chain of Siberian stone and gold - had to leave all and go to "lunch" at a restaurant after this went to a bookstore - got an [Almonch de Gartrer?] - too large and too costly - and a little English french dictionary - later ordered dinner at the Hermatage restaurant and all the Smiths dined with us - a fine dinner - good company . The Smiths all came to the train with us - a long train and short bedding - no covering - pretty cold get back at 8 oclock am June 8 Sunday June 8 - St Petersburg got home chilled through - got a fire and went to bed to get warm M Buchana of Buffalo here M Tillinghart lunched with him I do very little am so cold I cannot work 1902 Monday June 9, St Petersburg June 9 Very rainy, Mrs Foster called for me to go to hospitals - I decline s[t]ay at home all day - Letter fr Dr Hubbell - sends an article written for a cyclopedia - I correct and send it back. June 10 Tuesday June 10 St Petersburg Decided to try to have my photo taken go to the Embassy to find Riddle to go with us - cannot find him and go by ourselves. and arrange to go at 3 tomorrow to sit Letter from Admiral Kasmakof that he will call at noon tomorrow Mrs. Foster calls, is not going home as soon as planned My cyclopedia article has been with hotel till now - it is of the Knickerbocker Pub. co. My late dinner troubles me I get up and write letters - to Hubbell X Atwater Briggs went back to bed at day light about 3 oclock June 11 June 11. Wednesday - St Petersburg Up late feel cold and badly - dress for my picture. Admiral Kismakof came at noon - invited Admiral Van Reypen and ladies to meet him in my room - Went to Photo & had four sittings. can see them on Sat 4 PM. Later - a messenger came with a beautiful picture of the Grand Duches Serguis - I am over come by the kind attention of these truly Royal people - They seem to act from the heart. So thoughtful, and kind. - M Tillinghast writes his Report to Sec. Hay. - June 12 Thursday June 12, Petersburg Take a guide, and go to the Hermitage, The Louvre of Petersburg See pictures of all the Schools - a wonderful Cameo room, with the desks and furniture of Catherine II Hermitage Petersburg The room of Peter the Great - his tools, horse and carriage - canes for a man 8 fit high - The jewels, and wonderful clock of Katharine the II There is enough in that one galley to fill a volume if definitely told. We go below to the sculpture, The Greek money all hammered gold. .. This is really a beautiful building - a treasure of antiquities The pictures are doubtless fine - if one had time to study them - June 13 Friday June 13 Mrs Foster comes to bid good bye before leaving. I am always so sorry I cannot trust her, sorry that I have been made to know so much I work on my report. read french to get it out. I meet a sister of one of the Mrs McLeans - married to a Russian Gentleman M Bakhmeters - She is the daughter of Genl Beal of Washington. sister in law of Hattie Blaine - and was at the wedding with me - The Grand Duchess Serguis has sent me her portrait continued June 13 it comes by a messenger today - I send back an acknowledgment I have also written the letter of thanks to go to her maid of honor who writes to me. but I am troubled to write the letter to the [queen] Empress Dogman for my Decoration at length I go to Mr Riddle, who find the letter I have written to be "all right" - and gives me the suitable paper. and tells me some forms of Royalty. I sit down in the Embassy and write it and have it mailed. I get a letter from Princess Salm Salm, which I answer at the moment. and go on with my report June 14 Saturday June 14 - Petersburg write a good deal today and read more - Go to see proffer my photos. I take of 3 of them They are very dear - I have a doz of them taken with the Admiral and M Tillinghart I also like continued June 14 a doz of one sitting of myself 1/2 doz of another, and 4 large ones The last are 20 Dolls - but I hope to get from them something to order from, but it is not certain At 6 we go to dine with Admiral and Mrs Kasmakoff - up 3 flights - a little lift - to go up a pretty home - charming reception Mrs K. a large fleshy lady - not well, and I fear will not remain long. They have had 8 children only 2 left. A daughter died 18 months ago - we stay till 9 1/2 - come home and I can just get off to bed. I am tired tonight am getting too much of entertainment and get so broken up in the work I must do June 15 Sunday June 15 1902 The warmest day of the season really comfortable without wraps & a fire - I finish the draft of my report and write out a 2d draft Over June 15 Sunday June 15 and read it to Mr T. who apprises - and goes off for the day, I think to Peterhoff with a guide . M Riddle calls, and also M Gaylord of the young Mens christian asso of America - a pleasant gentleman a little homesick he says. Mr T returns and takes me to walk on the park. very much like a German Sunday P.M in America The day has been fine. and at 11 1/2 it is just getting to dark to write without a candle and I retire. My report is partly copied for the last time June 16 Monday June 16 - 1902 Get up at 4 1/2 - get dressed to go with Mdre Richter to visit St Elizabeth Hospital, a Red + hospital under the patronage of the Empress. I write on my report copy till 11 - M T. June 16 1902 takes me to M[?] Richters and she takes me to the hospital - a newly fitted up establishment of 6 years - on the seat of an old monestery - The girls are admitted at 18 to 20 - or to 40 even as novices after 3 years they have the cross given them, then they are nurses and remain in the hospital if they like and have their living - clothes and six rubles a month - (3 Dolls) they may go out if they prefer, or stay as long as they live - when they are unable to work longer they have a certain sum given them by the month and stay there or can go to friends if they wish - Their rooms are neat, pretty - then living good, and they seem happy - we met the Lady Superior who is like [Elsy Trotzig?] - we took tea with her - Md & the two Doctors of the institute Md took me home - at 2 I finished my report - picked up my stray papers to get ready to begin to pack them off - We will go Wednesday night [*I have tonight just caught up this book - and condensing my loose papers -*] June 17. Tuesday June 17. 1902 The last day and night we are to spend in St Petersburg. Went to visit the Life Saving Dept. It is well kept by the State. It is under direction of the Admiral. Saw the entire building - its [?] of [?] We went to see the Royal Carriage as many of which were purchased in London by Catharine II They are all gilded & set with jewels - they occupy 3 or 4 long galleries - the carriage in which the czar was killed on bombarded - From here we went to the stables where there were 100 horses - the stud consists of 800 the other 700 are at Peterback . They are beautiful animals - black [?] and dopple gray - From here we went to pay [?] after dinner call and say good bye to Admiral and Mrs Kasmakoff. he was not well. From here home too tired and sleepy after our supper at restaurant to even write out this page Testimony Letter from M Tillinghast to Mrs. Logan St Petersburg June 18 1902 Mrs John A Logan Washington Dear Mrs Logan The seventh International Red Cross Conference be longs to the past. It was a great gathering of the representatives of many matters, all unselfishly working to bind the powers more closely together in the name of humanity. For once Uruguay Stood on the level with England and Spain, with the United States. No one delegation sought to take any advantage of another. Each did its best to promote the interests of all in the spirit of brotherhood. We in the United States do not know much of the splendid Red Cross organizations of the Old World with their armies numbers, their resources in treasure and equipment; and their preparedness for calls to duty. I have been with Miss Barton every day since sailing from New York as I was two or three weeks before. She has been herself all the time, working as effectually as a woman of half her years, and doing it with an intelligent and well directed purpose under all circumstances Without her the American delegation would have been weak where strength is needed She alone of all American women knows the organization and history of the of the Red Cross. Her personal acquaintance with many of the delegates was most helpful. Her record in war and peace is better known in Europe than in the United States and she is honored abroad more than at home. No delegate to the conference as so much sought; no one received so many attendees on one occasion when the Presiding Officer General de Richter, the President of the Russian Red Cross and the aid de camp to the Emperor mentioned her name, all the delegates rose as a mask of respect and the appearance was general. During the presentation at the Palace The Empress Dowager who is the patron of the Red Cross here, greeted Miss Barton first and at length. After greeting each delegate she went back to Miss Barton. I am told by one near the Empress that the presence of Miss Barton encouraged her to go through the trying ordeal. At the palace of the Czar and Czarina and that of the Grand Duke and Duchess Serguis in Moscow, their Majesties and Highnesses talked with Miss Barton as one They had known before, and all of them did know of her services. Miss Barton was the only delegate singled out by order of the Czar for Special and distinguished decoration. The medal given her being of the highest class, and next to that worn by the Empress herself At the dinners, receptions and other functions Miss Barton was more in demand than all the other Americans together. The delegates from Spain respectively went out of their way to show her marks of respect. Miss B. report of the Conference to President Roosevelt has been forwarded. It is a rather long review of the business done, but it is clear, comprehensive, and to the point. You will have no difficulty I think in seeing it if you make the request There may be other women who could hold so rigorous a grasp on the various questions considered but it is not my fortune to have met them I have hurriedly jotted down these things that you may know how your friend has been received on this side of the world. She has been the prompter for us all, and by following her suggestions which we have been glad to invite, there have been no embarrassments. The right thing has been done, so far as I can judge, in the right way. I wish you could have been with us Such hospitality and thoughtfulness cannot be found outside of Russia. You will be glad to know that Miss Bartons health and spirits have been excellent; both mentally and physically she has been active and earnest all the time - With sincere regard I am very truly yours B. F Tillinghast [*June 18*] Leave St Petersburg Wednesday June 18. 1902 This is our last Russian day - full of things to do. I stay home - pack - keep house - while T. goes to do last things. see sights. packs up I pack T's trunks - Mrs Kaznakoff comes to bid goodbye - The Admiral not well - Sends letter and box of sweets - all the world to pay off - M Riddel calls. I have sent him a red crown pin. he will take my papers to send to State Dept - and will send my photo when done to Karlsruhe. At 7. we leave the Hotel de France where we had been 3 weeks for the train for the frontier and Berlin. get off at 10 - have a sleeper - pay 3 goulden for covering - sheets sleep well and get up the next day June 19 Thursday. Enroute for frontier June 19. Go out to coffee I am disgusted and half irate have a silent poor day - wrote letters to several as we jolted on. At length get to frontier changed money. showed passports, the Russians takes us out to the place to examine luggage With a good deal of waiting we get it all right - 5 Dolls excess baggage - at last get a car for Berlin. full - no sleeper. sit up all night, with 5 others - a poor hard cold night tell June 20 Friday morning June 20, Berlin Get in early - cold wet. go to Pension Von Frick a Boarding house that is recommended to M Tillinghast. find rooms - all Americans it would seem - get hot water - come up go to a really breakfast. write letters - Post them to Mrs Hines - X Miss Francis, Tomy B Ward June 20 continued June 20. Friday Atwater - a long letter to Ida to send to Ada and Mamie to go the rounds - I go to lunch. better food. sauces salads and other eatable things - a mixture of German and English management of the house. Good We are tired, sleepy, and will go to bed Found letters from Dr & Princess Salm Salm The weather remains cold and rainy. my cold will not leave me, with little new additions every hour. as I feel I am compelled to make - June 21 Saturday June 21. Berlin 1902 still rainy. cold - damp- This morning was given to making up my accounts for the State Dept. to be rendered when I get home. The accts are positively accurate with vouchers for all Hotel bills which cover the incidentals of expenditures during our stay in Saint Hotel, as fares, lights washing , waiters work -not tips, carriages etc. The travelling 1st class the excess baggage explained as document for the conference, for all the delegates, as they had none of their own. Mr Tillinghast recommends that I stay about Germany - Carlsruhe till he makes his southern trip, and then meet at Berlin and go home from Hamburg, some time in August - This house is a pension of old standing - it seems to be a resort for American ladies and scholars in languages, and music. The breakfast is European, Coffee & rolls - I can omit this by taking a cup of tea. and an egg with Mr T. the next meal, lunch, or midday meal is at 2 P.M. a good substantial dinner with cooked fruit and vegetables. This makes my dinner - I take nothing later - the dinner is at 7 P.M Over Mr Tillinghast June 21 engages the services of an English young lady to read german, has her come 2 hours and go over the doings of the conference in German for him to take notes for the preparation of a lecture. My eyes are very sore I can scarcely use them. The weather is cold I have a fire, and am nearly sick of a cold June 22 Sunday June 22. Berlin 1902- Warmer This is a better day - my eyes are a little better. I wrote Mrs. Tillinghast - Princess Salm Salm, M. Coletyue telling him of the sending of my report to the President The house is good, the people lively, good natured. I dont quite know why I am staying here June 23 Monday June 23. Berlin cold windy I try to read up Russia fr M T. and weary eyes too much. make a bad day of it. go out to walk through the street of statues cannot breathe well my cold is so hard & my eyes ache painfully. get home tired cold have a reading of Red Cross of 2 hours and get off to bed. I see that I must not stay here. I am ill off with the world June 24 Tuesday June 24. Berlin more clear. I cannot tell much how it is inside of this high narrow court - I know I must not use my eyes - dont go to breakfast. M T get me some fruit and tells me again and again that he is "here just for me," has so much to do. I feel ill at ease and believe I had best go on at once to [Ca?] and then on the America as I came - that will leave M T free to do as he prefers - At 11 we take a carriage - and rive to the Deuche Bank - I draw $150. Doll on my letter of credit c.e 500+ marks. We then go to and M T arranges for a trip tomorrow to Potsdam, which will require all day we go the office of the German American Steamer and arrange for tickets home on the Pennsylvania to sail July 26 from or from Bologne or Paris. We pay each 100 marks hold money. Mr T arranges his trip to go to Carlsruhe with me then South through Italy, Austria and back to Berlin in time to sail on the 26 July. The steamer will stop at Bologne and I go there from Paris and take it on the 27 July. June 25 Wednesday June 25 Potsdam We arranged for a guide at the German American tour house Carl Strangens Reise-Bureau Friedrichstrasse 72 - to go with us to Potsdam two other persons went also Mr & Mrs Frank Holzman of N.J - We made a full day. visited the New Palace and all that the guide book tells you to see - it was a visit to the living house of the old Emperor & Empress Augusta - the bed rooms of the G.D. a walk through the park - up the terrace stairs to the sans souci of Emperor Freders continued June 25 The Great. - where he lived and died - after the hard days walk of at least ten miles we went to a large garden and dined - all was included in the days bills of some 15 marks we came home partly by boat - getting back at 7 o clock - News very bad of the condition of King Edward of England. he has had an operation for Apendicitis which was very hard - it seems his condition is critical. June 26 Thursday June 26. Berlin We had decided to go to Carlsruhe on Saturday morning. and so wrote Princess Salm Salm - but upon consideration MT thought it better to go Friday night, and via Frankfort - arriving at Carlsruhe at 9 o clock Sat morning - we changed the dispatch - got tickets for Friday night and In the morning. we went to call on Admiral Von Reypen at Hotel Bristol from there to German Red Cross Hd Qrs got books - to an Amber store and bot little amber trinkets $5.50 Then to Zodigrad gardens. saw a few animals, and MT - heard the Band play took a glass of beer n lemonade came home and had our guide come and read German Red Cross to us We must pack all up before breakfast and send trunks off by express and then use the day. I paid MT fifty dolls and took his receipt. This leaves me a few Dolls ahead with him, and all squared up - The dreadful news tonight is that King Edward is dead. we cannot accept it. Friday June 27. Berlin This is to be the last day in Berlin. We use it by getting a guide, and going again to the Red X head qrs for M Tillinghast to get further information I get colored glasses , and a parasol - 3- 4- We go to the Royal Stables. They are similar and yet different from the Russian - horses not so fine - all square tails - are exercised 1½ each day on a gravelled road inside the stables. the prevailing illnesses, chest & colic - The number is all about 400. The saddle horses are kept at Potsdam in summer. They have no Orloffs - 2 that went through the Chinese war - After this we were in time to see the old palace of Emperor Wm I and Augusta - We found here a good guide book in English. here was the living Berlin and where they died. There two rooms are closed. It is a lovely home like palace. The rooms of the Empress above are charming. They contain pictures - photos etc of the family - children grandchildren - nieces nephews friends. There are many courtly gifts - of there Russia loads entire rooms of Malachite and Lapis Lazuly two tall lovely candelabras from Crown Prince of & Princess of Sweden - All remains as they used them. Only being put under glass to preserve them. The ground of this palace is said to belong to Prince Henry of Prussia - The articles it contains belong to the State - no one prince owns them - In the adjacent grounds, quite alone is the white, pure statue of Empress Augusta - an exquisite piece of workmanship - with no ornament but a wedding ring - The face calm placid but expressive. The vestments neither old nor new costume but life like, proper as she always was. by this time with getting tickets and trunks ready it was time to end its day and with it the visit to Berlin - continued over continued . June 27 Berlin to Carlsruhe June 27 . 1902 I have seldom been more tired than when we reached home this P.M at 6 o clock. I laid down for a sound sleep till 7. went to tea late good bye exchanged cards with the Misses Hidden of Cambridge. The men came for the trunks the guide for us and we were soon at station Anhalten for Carlsruhe. M Tillinghast made his final settlement I paid him all he would take. he took his upper apartment I my lower and slept soundly till 5 o clock Saturday am. June 28. Carlsruhe We were nearing Frankfort on the main when I woke and commenced my discourses in the conveniences of the sleeper. In a little closet scarce 10 inches wide and seeming to be a portion of the finish of the car I found two 1/2 gallon pitchers of drinking water. a water bottle & tumblers, just below this a door let down and exposed a fine silver bright wash bowl and faucet for washing, which empties itself into a compartment below, containing a urinary which is washed and kept clean by the wash water that falls from the hand basin above. here were towel bootjack and all that was really needed to make either a day or a night comfortable for 2 persons - I thought we had not all the ingenuity nor the ideas of convenience - Our sleepers are larger, more common, and grace to poor George M. they have been a blessing to the world. We reached Frankfort at 6. changed continued. cars but not train and came on the Carlsruhe M Tillinghast being left at Frankfort to make his journey southward - he is glad to be free of the trammels of the conference and a lady to look after. Arrived at Carlsruhe - The Princess met me, we drove home, changed - rested for I am still tired of the last days sight-seeing get ready for dinner at 1 Delicious. I will try to make them less luxurious. The household consists of the Princess, Winona Johnson. The young daughter of Consul Neal and Mrs Della Johnson of Vineland who has come to make her education with her auntie. She is in the Victoria School of the Grand Duchess Poor Anne Zimmerman - how strange it all seems. Then the younger brother Fred is also here studying to be an Engineer - The Princess is educating the two. Then a friend is here to help a little but is feeble - There are two domestics - the cook & the chamber maid, and a very old dog - The house is a little Paradise and the bright, light-hearted Princess its presiding Deity and well worthy the place - I sent a dispatch back to M. Tillinghast at Frankfort on the Main. a little delayed - After dinner I slept - very tired - a Telegram from the Grand Duchess - hopes to see me on Monday. We go to walk in the Park. see the statue of Prince William. go home to supper. After supper chat in the twilight with the Princess till bed time. Sleep well So endeth the first day - June 29 Carlsruhe Sunday June 29. 1902 Clear - This seems to be a warm but I cannot feel it I have such an accumulation of colds that I am only fit to go into bed and I am tired out - We go to walk or rather to sit and take beer in the Stodt garden. A large forrest - There were hundred of persons there. all seemed happy, social and comfortable. We remained till near dark came home to tea. I had taken more cold - could scarcely breathe. throat very sore - had a compress, used various remedies went to bed early - and was better next morning - Received a telegram from the Grand Duchess - Glad to know of your safe arrival It is such a joy to me. hope to see you on Monday- Monday June 30. Carlsruhe Much better this morning. friends begin to call & letter - I am to see the Grand Duchess today at 3. PM a messenger came from the Court to say so I do not go out till then. take a carriage and am driven to the castle. shown up as usual meet a Lady of Honor. soon the Grand Duchess herself comes, with a greeting such as a true and living sister would give, no where in the world would I have been so warmly and lovingly received. we went through to her private room. where no one was - took seats on the sofa, and it was five oclock before we rose to our feet Tea was served on little tabls before us, and every thing of interest to either was called up and discussed. Poor Anna Zimmerman The schools and hospitals - The dear old Emperer & Empress Prince Henry - the Kaiser - I had taken my new photos along - she was pleased with them - I left with her one of the large ones. and one of the best - for her own room - the large one for the school. She wants to frame and hang it there - at length I must go - but it was only an Au revoir - as she will be here in a week. and will see me then. A parting as affectionate as the greetings I left the chambers - my carriage was called. I was driven home - paid my driver marks 7 and the [?]ful interview was over. but the G.D. took pains to notify the old friends of my being here, and I may expect them to call. My cold is very much better. The weather is more steady July 1. 1902 Tuesday July 1. Carlsruhe Am feeling better. Call from M_ll Shonau who had been the maid of Honor to the G.D for many years. and who had done my correspondence on the part of the G.D all that time. I had known her well. She had become ill, had operations. and later slipped on the parquet floor and broke her hip - She has recovered wonderfully, but is lame of course, and has had to retire from the G.D. She lives in her own home, a pleasant lady. of the court - Later we were engaged to call on M_d Isendecker. to repay the call he made me on Prince Henry's staff. he is still away in the Emperors [?ing} - and the naval festivities. Md Isendecker is a lovely young lady. They spent two years as Minister to Washington - he is now Minister from Prussia to Baden. a favorite with the Emperor & Prince Henry. Md rushed down stairs into the street after us, to ask us to take her carriage home which we do She is fond of America and American life The photos from Russia came. sent by Mr Riddle. 3 larger 1/2 doz small sitting 1 doz small bust There was no charge but the post I wrote on one for Admiral Kalmikoff " on one for Genl & Mrs. Kichter " " " Mr. Riddle - and had them put up to send back July 2. Wednesday July 2d - Carlsruhe Cooler. damp - I am not quite right but my colds are passing off - commenced to write. The Princess came and invited me to go to Market to get strawberries for jam - We went. a full German Market. full of everything - I was not in the mood for it. cold. damp almost a rain, and a strong raw wind I was not wrapped at all. no one was - we tramped. looked. bought. I needed to go home, and finally went. it wasn't a success, but the Princess got her strawberries and put them up - I have shown her how to make pies, and she made today one of peach & 1 of huckleberries A call from Baronin Von Stein Nordheim - (Abbtissin) Abbess - and who takes the place of dear Md I Mentzingen had been her assistant 20 years. and was with her in her last illness. and at the last She told me all about it - We were invited to tea with Mll Schonau but Md Nordheim knew I would want to know more particulars came to make a first call alone. it was most kind and thoughtful of her. She told me of poor Madames suffering - she is buried at Mensongen. As soon as her call ended the Princess and I went to the tea July 2 continued at Mll Shonau's - we took tea in the garden. a little cool, but all but me found it almost too warm. I managed to breathe through my nose till the last half hour. The guests were only ourselves and Baronin Nordheim. We remain till 7 oclock. and came home - cold and tired. it is astonishing how this cold damp weather does tire me. I have to lie down, cover up and sleep as soon as I get in from it. The Princess will go to see a sick friend tomorrow I had a letter from M Tillinghart from Frankfurt; no Zurich - he is on in Switzerland know. I answered him and also wrote M Riddle. about photos - July 3. Carlsruhe. Thursday Jully 3. 1902 Princess went to [Hesnalle?] to see a sick friend. I staid home and mended my worn out under garments and wrote to Eliza Golay - Lorene Hatcher Theodore Kruger Francis Atwater and commenced to write Mrs Hines - Princess returned at 10 and I go to bed. my eyes will not admit of more work. July 4 Carlsruhe Friday July 4 1902 Fine clear day - about 70 degrees We went shopping - I bot a doz prs gloves - 6 suedes 6 cotton. for the suedes - each - 2 marks cotton 3 prs for 2 marks a call from Mlle Frydorf who as a young woman went with the GD party to Strasberg in 1870 - she is now the leading royal lady - The oldest in rank She has a sister in Washington - she brot me the ode written for the Grand Dukes 70 birthday a fifty years rule - at evening we went to the circus - very good-home at 10- a letter from Md Holzing to say that the G.D. will come again to Carlsruhe on Tuesday next and hopes to see me - I reply to the following address Excellenz. Freigrau von Holzing Stefanienstrasse 25 Karlsruhe - Baden This arrangement of the Grandduchess will change those of the Princess who had planned to give her tea for me, on Tuesday. - This will go over, perhaps entirely as Anna the house servant is not well. and the Princess is also not at her best. For certain reasons I have not yet sent the photos to Russia, but have them ready with inscriptions on each as on the following page - as I will send them on that day. Photographs sent to Russia Dear Mr Riddle How much I wish this little memento could convey to you all the good wishes and the earnest hopes for your future welfare that are stored away in the heart of your country - - woman, who, meeting you only in foreign lands still proudly claims you of her own. Clara Barton To Admiral and Madame Kasmakoff To my friends of the great Eastern Nation Admiral and Madame Kasmakoff, with the memory of days made happy by their friendly attentions, and the prayer of an earnest heart for the best of all Heavens gifts to be theirs forever more. Clara Barton America To Lieut General & Madame Richter To my esteemed friends General and Madame Richter. This little memento is sent in the hope that it may sometimes recall to them the occasion when their kindly attentions were so much to the strangers in their beautiful and hospitable land Clara Barton America To Princess Agness of Salm Salm. July 4. 1902 It's the Fourth of July my dear sister The day we were taught to love With the soft green grass beneath our feet And clear blue sky above. With never a shadow nor cloud to stay The true child joy of The beautiful day. Does she remember the sad same day In the far-away Sixty one. When the forces met in the mortal fray Of the pitiles First Bull Run" ? There were shadows enough in that dreadful fray To darken forever the beautiful day Does she remember when peace had come And the swords were sheathed and the troops were free How we gathered anew at liberty's shrine And the nation held its jubilee? And the hearts, not the swords stood in battle array God keep forever our national day. Once more it is with us, this "Fourth of July." In a far distant land that knows not its name. To keep its remembrance are just you and I, But we'll keep it dear sister, in full faith the same And with hands clasped in love we will fervently pray God keep forever - Our National day C-B. July 5. Carlsruhe Saturday July 5 1902 A fine clear comfortable day I have made more of this day than many others. - have done up many little lone things - have written on the photos of the Princess and given them to her. On the back of the larger one with the view of Tillinghast - Admiral and myself - I put a few little lines of verse, recalling her past memory. it is on the back of this page - here - I also wrote a letter of two pages to the L. L. Ws and will send it thereafter Cora Curry to hand to them - I have received a letter from Mrs Kruger, in her excellent English they are still in Strasbourg and go to the mountains only in August - would like me to visit them. I shall try to do so I have a letter from Tillinghart from Zurich he has visited M. Meyner at Geneva - The Princess has gone with a party to the woods for the evening Anna the house girl is sick in bed July 6 Sunday July 6. Carlsruhe A fine summer day. neither hot nor cold I over look my letter to the L.L.Ws I write Cora Curry for herself and the girls I write Marietta Holley I write Mrs Kruger at Strasbourg that I will go there as soon as I am through with the Grand Duchess. I think by Thursday or Friday - I remain in until after dinner when we call on the Pensionette of the G.D- The school that grew out of the Victoria I get all the information I can - This is the property of the G.D. and is all her own affair - The pupils are all but 2 boarders - abt 40 - the cost for home pupils 1600 marks a year for strangers for whom everything must be found 2000 marks a $500. - this includes everything. After this we call on Md Freydorf who is not in - I get my letters ready to post, cannot take tea - must get off as soon as possible - July 7. Monday July 7. Carlsruhe 1902 clear fine. perfect day - I get the Royal papers of Russia into better order - Write on new photos for the Grand Duchess, hoping to exchange with Her tomorrow As the first ones are not written on I have inscribed both with my name across the corner. then - on the large one - back - To Her Royal Highness. The Grandduchess of Baden With the faithful affection of Thirty years 1872-1902 from Clara Barton Carlsruhe July 7. 1902 on the small one - back which is for her own room is inscribed What words can express the gratitude to the Good God for having brought into my life one who has been so much to it Heavens Richest blessing Clara Barton Telegram to Md Holsing from G.D She wishes to see me on Thursday at 3 o clock Received word from Excellency von Holzing that she would like to see me at 5 - We went at 3 to visit the Hospital of the G.D. met as head a lady who had been sent to me at Strasbourg for some mission for the G.D. - a good hospital all the Red X & G.D. Princess so warm she could not get through it , lost her pocket book. At 5 I went to Excellency von Holzing - home July 8 Tuesday. July 8. Carlsruhe Clear cool fine morning - I felt that I had best not stay longer the poor princess is so nervous and has so many little annoyances. and said I would go on Thursday - this met such an opposition that I feared any remedy was too severe. and I fastened on to the little dress maker and got interested in her things - some preparations are making for the trip up in the mountains where the Princess meets her friend M Bolt She is making her purchases and has her things sent in. in great panniers to select from and a young girl is here to sew for the day Among the wraps sent, are a gray which the princess had selected for herself, and some dark winter long wraps - The light one is so nice for me, that the Princess insists on my taking it, which I do at M 28 I also select a heavy dark one at M 40 which I pay in my german gold M 68 We then go out to look for other things I buy a collarette of heavy wool at M 19. some good lace - 2 meters a roll 4 some cheap lace 7 meters a roll 1 a parasol black & white 4.70 a card case - 4. some little cards of Carlsruhe 2 24.70 I am well pleased to have two good wraps I will need no more but my velvet done over 68 M. 92.70 Carlsruhe July 9. Wednesday July 9. 1902 clear warm summer day. I am to go to the Grand Duchess this afternoon at 3. News came to the Princess of the approaching dissolution of her friend in Herrenalb Mll Von Kleutgen who has cancer of the breast. This added to the nervous state of the Princess and her sufferings from heat are almost too much for her. She goes to Herrenalb at 2: At 3 the carriage comes for me to go to the G.D. while entering it came M Von Marshall to call. I had to be excused and went for my visit at he palace - M 3.50 The G.D. was if possible more lovely than ever. light-lovely dress - and so cheerful We spoke of hospitals. She was glad I had visited it yesterday - and wants me to see the last resting place of her dear Louis She brought up the subject of the Red X in America - She had heard of it through Miss Bunsen. I told her a little about it She wishes me to keep Miss Bunsen informed wants them to set it right next winter. and would. I think like to speak with any gentleman who would come to speak with her. She desires me to come again tomorrow and invites me to the closing of Parliament when the Grand Duke will make his speech and to go to ride tonight at 6½ Parliament closes - July 10 1902 Thursday July 10 - Carlsruhe cooler - a little cloudy This is the day of the closing of the congress of Baden - which convenes only once in two years. The Grand duke reads his speech from the throne. I learn that there are two political elements as elsewhere - the crown and the communists - who will not cheer for the Grand Duke, and so do not attend the state festivities nor political functions. The G.D invited me yesterday to be present at the closing of the congress today and wished me to wear all my Decorations - I questioned a little if it were my place to go. as I knew it was only persons of rank who wd be expected there, or could go. I suggested something of the kind when with the retching little anxiety which she so eminently she reminded me that they settle their rank. I let the matter drop and said I would be most happy to receive the honor. Accordingly I dressed on getting up for 10:15 - wore my purple silk skirt. white waste . and as the G.D. had commanded me "all my decorations" - "wear them all" at 10:15 Md Bauer - the daughter of Her Excellency Von Holzing came for me I covered myself with my new light long wrap and we were driven to the parliament buildings. Taken to the Senate chamber. The throne surrounded by a large crown. on a broad platform The royalties and affairs seated in a semicircle. Two boxes on each side above one for the Royal family - opposite for guests and persons of rank. - We accept one. Md Freidorf. M Mauer. a cousin of her husband and Mll Marshall - in one box. soon the G.D came into hers on the opposite side all waited for the Grand Duke. some twenty men in fullest regalia came in with him - loud hurahs all rising - he took his seat - his book was handed him by Von Bauer - he read as well as he could in the dark - for no light was let in behind nor above & the trimmings were dark red velvet even out on the sides - no light could come to him & the day was cloudy. It was warm and Sweaty and his eye glasses troubled him but he persevered and wen through - the cheers were repeated - he bowed and went out. we follow and it was over I was taken by Md & Von Bauer to their house and sent to my own - Soon Md Freidorf followed with her camera - took me into the yard, and photographed me. She wanted to give the G.D. or the Princess a pleasure - The "tea" was to follow. I retain my dress. A note comes to say that the G D. would like to see me at 8 1/2 This is to be my last visit - we are to have the tea at 5 to 7 - them at 8:15 I will go again to the palace. and this will finish up my beautiful court visit not alone for that year. but in all probability for all years - I told the G. D the other day that I should never see her after this. She said I told her the same thing twenty years ago, and she didnt believe a word of it - that some years ago she thought it might possibly be so, but that seeing me now, she did not believe it at all - I should come again, and she should expect it - Later at 8 1/4 the carriage would come for me but at 5 the ladies commenced to come Her Excellency Frau von Freidorf Mlle Marie Von Schonau Frau Getumrath Hardeck Md Weimer (English) and several others not of the olden time. There were areas for nearly a doz. We had a charming tea. all insisted That I tell them something - I had them select , - They named America and I told them something of it = they were interested and pleased, at 7½ they left and at 8½ I went to the Grand Duchess It had been a most busy day for her. but she seemed fresh as ever. I insisted that the visit be made short for her sake - soon the Grand Duke came in and remained with us during the interview - we went over the days of Strasbourg. the Grand Duke told how it was improving that the people had largely gotten over their prejudices of the Germans. That they were never so prosperous - He spoke of M McKinley. and of Mr Roosevelt in whom he had great hope and confidence, believed him to be earnest and honest. of the visit of Prince Henry - That it had done a great deal for the good feeling of the people of both countries he hoped. it had certainly done so for Germany. at length the pleasant visit must end. The G.D. could scarcely bring it about she hung on my neck, with the most touching words "Tell them" she says in America how I love you, tell them, July 11 Carlsruhe Friday July 11 1902 Today I am to use in getting ready for Strasbourg No word comes from Excellency Holzing about going to the Mausoleum of Prince Louis and Princess and I go to town. I buy some things among others two travelling bags - one a cary all - which I never had had - M 16. the other a small black hand satchel 10 Princess presented me a very small bag which I take for a purse and like very much . 3 I get some heavy lace a parasol = 7. I go home and pack trunks to be read for tomorrow - the dear good princess insists on going to Strasbourg with me. I think she should not will all she has to do to get off to the Tyrol, but I cannot change her - It has been a wonderful visit, so kind so free and unselfish - She is truly a most lovely and lovable person. She is one of whom Coleridge might well have said - "He prayeth best who loveth best All things both great and small For the dear God who loveth us He made and loveth all" Some one has asked me what was my favorite stanza - verse - or motto. I think I might perhaps reply - the above - it comes to me more often than any - July 12 Carlsruhe to Strasbourg Saturday July 12, 1902 I had gotten all ready last night. and at ten we would go to Madame Holzing to explain why I was out yesterday when she called for me to go to the Mausoleum - We went - she was out - left card - returned gave little moneys to girls M. 10 at 11, a carriage came. took trunks and selves to train for Strasbourg - changed at Orangery arrived at hotel terminus abt 2 - took a room. had trunks sent. went out over town went to a fine restaurante and sent a messenger to M Kruger - Mrs. Kruger and Mrs Copp came. they revoked all arrangements and ordered my trunks onto a little wagon and sent to No. St Thomas street. Princess left by 6 - train. and I went to M Krugers. found only Mr & Mrs Kruger in family - Mirium is in a Deaconess institute for a few weeks - the other Marrion and lives near - Mrs Kopp July 13 Sunday July 13. 1902 Strasbourg Fine warm day went to walk with Mr Kruger till noon to Cathedral, all about town. Dined with all a both families. M Kopp a young pleasant gentleman - a velum maker. After dinner all went to the Orangery - a beautiful park. the orange trees were bought by Napoleon 1st having captured them from some other city. They are over 100 years old. all in full bloom or fruit. beautiful flowers in all the park I decide to go to Geneva tomorrow morning and arrange my new travelling bag. leaving my trunks till I return in 3 or 4 days July 14 Strasbourg to Geneva Monday July 14, 1902 Up and ready at 9 went with Mrs Kruger to see about a new hair switch - I did not quite like the arrangement but I buy two, alike - at 20 fks each f. 40 We go to train. I get a 3d class ticket and return to Basle - could get no further - 12. As we waited M Kruger came to say that their youngest son had arrived from England to stay a day or two - It was most fortunate that I decided to go today - it leaves them free to visit No adventure to Basle - then try to continue my 3d class ticket - the accommodations had been good. plenty of room. no smoking and all needful accommodations - But I could not get a 3d class in Basle for Geneva - It would be slow and arrive at 11 at night - I think it a trick to sell 2d class tickets. but I could not overcome them and took a 2d class to Geneva - f 29.50 and to return - a little over 43 fcs in all The day was hot. my 2d class car was more elegant. but less comfortable crowded - sunny tiresome. met one gentleman from Strasbourgh going to for 4 days - gave him my card Arrive at Geneva at 6. Take omnibus to Hotel de la Poste - recognized - a fine double room very courteous - took tea in my room - wrote to Princess - Mrs Kruger - Dr Hubbell and retired early - tired & lonesome - all the world gone - Genive. July 15 Geneve . Tuesday July 15. 1902 Fine summer day. I have slept a long night. feel rested dress. send a messenger to Mrs Hoelcher at Mirement Champel to tell her I am here After a rather long time the Mes. returned with a note, that M. H. was in voyage & that Ellen would come at 5 PM. I sent another messenger to M Moynier but as I get no reply presume he is in country I posted the three letters of last night = and wrote full letters to Mrs Fannie B Ward Mrs Logan - X Marietta Holley At 5 Ellen came, a pretty girl of 21. Tastely dressed. very like her mother at her age - She speaks little or no English, but I was able to meet her very well in French. I found that her mother was better - that Eliza was at Mirement for the day to see me - We took the tram & went to Champel. it is very much built up around. Mirement much the same - M Hoelscher has no active business, is no longer in the Varmout. is absent for 3 days - I found Eliza a little older - but still like herself - still lives at 5 Cour de St Pierre - and gives lessons in French & Music - We sat in the shade and chatted a couple of hours. found that the two Chicago houses had not been sold, and seldom rent. They are a great drag on their hands - Poor - Poor Minnie at 7 1/2 Eliza and I came to the hotel. had a little supper in my room - and tomorrow Louise will come and take Eliza and me to the cemetary of poor Minnie and Abram. Louise explained that there was not one extra chamber in the house - There were only two, it was a house of fabricks, and there seems to be something lacking if its construction. I think a Yankee would over haul it. July 16 Geneva Minnie Geneva. Wednesday July 16 1902 Cloudy morning - Up early wrote a rather long letter to Mr Briggs, and Miss Francis - At ten the carriage came with Eliza and Louise to go to Poor Minnie a drive of 1/2 hour brought us to the cemetary. We went first to the grave of Abram. it had a good stone Abram P. Golay 1830 1891 It had flowers in bloom. Daiseys & Heliotrope Next far across to a new part of the grounds we came to Minnie - The stone is good and strong - a little tree is growing at the foot. and a tea rose at the head. The ivy is clinging closely over it all. A willow on the grave at the head hangs entirely over Minnie - The grave is not cared for and it would be only a temporary thing to have it cleared with no one here to see to it. Poor Minnie is at rest under the ivy that grows naturally and clings above on the stone is Minnie Golay Nee Kupfer Borne 1827 Geneve 1895 A true and beloved friend C.B- A few leaves of ivy - one little rose - and that is all of my faithful Minnie - We drove back to Champel. soon dinner was served under the trees in the yard. evergreens heavy and dark as a real forest - We were four Eliza Louise - Helen - and I. After dinner Louise told of the Chicago property and showed the letters of the consul. The houses do not rent well. need repairs - have been prized - one stands at 2100 one at 2400. The latter is in Abrams name entire and so falls to Louise - The other in the name of both Abram & Minnie. and one half would be for Minnies heirs but that Minnie dying before him he has by law one half of her property. Thus 3/4 belongs to his heirs - about 500 dollars. There is no one to look after the property and it wastes - What a poor decision poor Abram made to leave his home, it cost not only the property but their lives. Louise also brought me Minnies diary of the time of her mothers death, and of her preparing to come to me in Worcester Sept 1879 Also the story of the "enchanted castle" - I asked if they had any especial regard for the picture of Tommy - The preferred I would take it - Helen took it from the frame wrapped it in patter, and when I took the carriage to come back to the Hotel Poste I brought little Tommy, and Minnies diares with me - Precious relics of faithful days - Thought to return to Strasbourg tomorrow but upon reflection I think I can use the day here better. go to the Committee International - write more letters. and save one day from Strasbourg - which I will not need there. I shall have time enough in Paris. and I can use tomorrow here I have written today Mr Tillinghart Mr Briggs Miss Francis Louise gave me a photo of Minnie July 17. Geneve Geneve Thursday. July 17. 1902 A dull rainy morning. I dress to go out. post my letters of last evening and also posted a photograph (Bust) to Louise Hoelseher. Wrote Louise - & Mrs Kruger to tell her I would leave here tomorrow morning As it cleared I took a carriage and drove to the Hd Qrs of the International - closed. I then made other arrangements with my cocher and went to Mr Moyniers Country home. A lovely place Found him home, and looking well. he seemed pleased to see me. Called Mrs Moynier and we had a half hours talk He spoke of Mrs. Foster - Mrs Chanler and Mr Tillinghast. and of the Conference - After a half hour or so, I had to go. both went with me to the carriage - and I was driven back to the hotel - paid my cocher 5 fcs And went out on foot over the city I could not content myself to go in doors. The most intense longing for poor Minnie pervaded every moment It seemed that she must be here with me again. I went over the blue rushing Rhine, onto the little Isle de Roseau sat down. took a cup of chocolate as we had done. Al was the same. So sore so tender the heart, so full of longings - I wander about and looked at all that could be seen, and remains the day passed I believe I bought a few little nothings as I saw them but dont remember. Went home at length did up Tommy's picture and will be ready to go to Strasbourg at 10 1/2 in the morning - continued My first thought was (and very natural) to go back to the cemetery. take one of the old gardeners in grounds, and have poor Minnies grave all cleared, and cleaned of. and made up as if there were some one to care for it. - Indeed I felt that I ought to do this, that I could not go away and leave it wild and overgrown. - Then the second thoughts came - there was no one to keep it up, it would never be done again When I saw it before five years ago, it was new. a mere heap of gravel with only a tiny tree or shrub started at the foot It looked rude and hot and desolate - I put the stone tell the history and left it. Since then, the little morning glories and wild flower and grasses have struggled with each other to cover the the hard bare earth. and the friendly ivy has come and clung about it like a loving sister It is regally it is true but green. soft & shaded and quiet. There were Minnies new friend. coming unsought. She would not want them torn away. She would not want to be disturbed in her eternal rest No. No. Minnie would not want it - I was thankful that the right thought came not too late - And so I returned no more but walked by her side all day in thought while she slept the eternal sleep that shall so soon come to us all July 18 Geneva To Strasbourg. Friday July 18 This, I think is my fathers birth day. I am so long separated from all records that I sometimes feel a little uncertain about exact dates - I know that his birth day was the 18, and brother Davids the 15. and I think one was August - the other July 9 1/2 - A.M. I have made all ready and have a half hour to spare paid my bill for 4 days. - - f 31.05 this includes, stamps , messengers and meals - Lodgment (16) - Paid the service - 3 - 2 - 1 5. It seems very little for so long time & so many things. my carriages I have paid at the time = 2 1/2 f per horse 1 1/2 per course - 45 out at 10 1/2 the "bus" took us to the station I found my seat. and had the pleasant surprise to see Louise rush in - she had my letter at 8 - and had rushed to the train to see me off - a good hearted girl as she always was. There were no incidents - a beautiful country to Basle - through Bern - At Basle it was difficult to get my traps through without opening, but they did. I met a pleasant musical lady in the train going to Petersburg M Kruger met me at the train, we came home - took supper told the story of Strasbourg to Mrs Kruger. wrote up this page and retire - so endeth Geneva - Letters from Dr Hubbell - & Mr Riddle - pictures safe - card from Princess Salm Strasbourg 2a July 19 Strasbourg. July 19. 1902 Saturday cool fine day Went out at 10 with M Kruger to a Bank - I drew on my letter of credit L 30. For my shiping home and the journey to Paris I gook in German notes & gold 20 L For use in Paris french f English gild 10 L IN the P. M went with Mrs K to see Gerda (Mrs Copp) who went with me to shop I got my hair. which was well done M 40 I got a back comb 2 Found a chain that suited 1.5.0 15.0 Pencil - 2.50 Ribbons - put money etc ? 7.-- All in all a very satisfactory P.M as I succeeded in getting needed articles which it would be difficult for me to obtain at home, Posted a letter to Mr Tillinghart at Berlin Found that M Krugers son Admin Lincoln lives in Oakland. I write the Lemons - to tell them of their neighbor - (Armin) who has some position on the San Fe and New Orleans RR. - July 20 Strasburg Sunday. Strasburg. July 20. 1902 cool. damp - I have not slept well as usual. tired to get up at 4. Sent myself back to bed again another attempt - at 6 - went back again till 7 1/2. felt that I had taken a little cold Had a long religious talk Mr Kruger he handed me a book to read. I read wrote letters to J.G. Lemmon to tell them of M Kruger their neighbor wrote Mrs. Hines - Attacked my trunks to see how I was to get Tommy in. It had seemed a problem how to get in the Grand Duchess - but now to find room for Tommy and not ruin both seemed nearly impossible - I had no card board, and very little soft clothing it would do to use for packing = but some how I have done it and await the denouncement. I could not dine. but sat with the others. Gerda & her husband were here - All went for a visit - I remained home. A spell of dull weather has set in. we have no such dark days habitually as are seen here. but one must always bear in mind the latitude of Canada & New Foundland It has been a quiet sunday - Miriam came for a hour or two July 21. Strasbourg Monday July 21. 1902 Still rainy - fitful - Went early with M Kruger to see about the trains for Paris. could not well decided and came home to consult, and if the rain permits will go again with Gerda to see further. Wrote Proprietor of Hotel Scribe to save a room for me after tomorrows train - A little Thunder shower after dinner - Went out with Gerda to hair woman, and to find a lorgnette for a souvenir for Mrs Kruger - found a very pretty one M 16 She had been wanting it as she could not recognize persons on the street. she was very much pleased, and so all were. I finished packing. wrote a little line to Lizzie, Steve. Went with Gerda to station, and found that the best train for Paris would be the 2.43 Pm tomorrow 2d class. M 30 Bought ticket. Passed the evening with the family. I enjoy their honest sensible ways. Strasbourg to Paris July 22 Tuesday July 22 - Enroute to Paris cool - almost cold - dull Feel much better. cold less hard - Finish the last packing - lock the trunks- Have only two pieces in hand - Mrs Kruger comes in and presents me a little box containing a silver purse, for my chain, it was a lovely thought, and a gift I greatly prize - We dine - Gerda & M Copp come to say good bye - Mr & Mrs Kruger go with me to the train and stand by till the last minute I felt that we should repeat it in this world but one needs no better friends I found that we were to cross the line of Avricourt. The hand baggage is inspected then - the trunks go on to paris - I paid the cost of luggage through to Paris M 13.55 I had expected it to be more There came into my compartment two men a young german. The other a tall strong looking man of over sixty. They rode nearly all the way speaking German. - occasionally I caught an English word from the elder, and when near dark I ventured a question about the time of arriving he answered me in good English which had been gained by use, not books. a little further conversation gave the following. He was a locomotive Engineer. had his establishment in Munich 1600 employees. has been several times in America was an exhibitor at Chicago fare. has worked or carried on business at the Philadelphia locomotive establishments. has two sons in America - liked America as a country, was well informed continued in all general subjects, he saw that I was travelling alone, and on reaching Paris at 11 o clock at night, he took the pains to see to my trunks. followed them to the Customs. saw the steamer trunk opened. all papers and wraps which so discouraged the officers, that they would not look at the big trunk at all. The gentlemen then took myself, and the porter with all my luggage to a cab, saw that all was right - gave explicit directions in French to the Cocher - and with his best wishes bade adieu, I had handed him my card to aid in the luggage - he handed me his in return as follows Adolf Brunner Engineer Koeniginstr Munchen. I was pleased with his ideas of people in general. of the rulers of the world, referring to the King of England he said. he believed, if he could live, he would make a good King. he certainly knew the world, was well informed, and good hearted. That he had been through a terrible ordeal - the mental far greater than the physical. And that it had been as hard for the queen as for him. He believed the Czar of Russia to be the kindest, sweetest hearted monarch in the world, and that in the fear of Good he governed his people well. He asked what I thought of the Kaiser I replied that I believed "he would make a great Emperor." He believed it too, and asked if I have ever seen Garibaldi? I said "no" - had he? - "no". but added. The Emperor of Germany is a great Emperor, but Garibaldi was a great man, which is a far greater thing Than to be a great Emperor or King - "Humanity is greater than any nation" I was driven to July 22 A long way, arrived at hotel Scribe at midnight. they had me booked for a room gave me the choice of several from 8 to 18 fcs per day. I asked to see one at 10 francs. it was a good, well appointed single room, which will do, had bureaus, wardrobe, and a pretty balcony where one could even sit if desired, it faced the Hotel des Capucines - I took it. found our old English speaking porter. got hot water. put all in order and retired to sleep without waking till, July 23 Wednesday July 23. Paris - 1902 1/2 past 6. P.M - This day has been a revelation to me, I learned something of myself I had no idea of -- To commence, I slept a little late having retired very late, or rather, early - I called for breakfast at 9½ - the usual little French breakfast in my room - It seemed very strange and lonely - I knew no person in the city whose acquaintance I wished to revise for so short a time. I had come into the house late, and had seen none of the people - and did not know even the way to the elevator - but a strike must be made. I didn't want to take a guide, and be dragged about. a carriage would be cumbersome and costly. It was cold, damp, threatening rain - I dressed, and made for the clerks office on the second floor, and asked some questions. got courteous replies but little Wednesday continued information. I remembered that I had never walked one street in Paris - either. a guide - or Antoinette, or a maid, or Dr or some of my own people had always gone with me. and I thought I never had observed any thing. and so could remember nothing. I felt very reproachful towards myself for so much neglect in that as well as other things, and in this state of mind make my way below having found the "lift." and crossed the street to the "Old England" store. I sauntered about it a few minutes - saw nothing desirable and went to the street. Directly on my left I saw the "Hamburg American Line", This was for me - I entered, found that was my shipping house Had not my Berlin papers with me, went home and got them, found that I should pay my passage there - back again to hotel. got my money which I had laid aside for it; paid my passage - took all my tickets. labels for my trunks and packages. found that the passengers would mainly go from here on Sunday morning 8½ for Boulogne - I thought this perhaps best for me, but will ask at Cooks - This business being all settled without reference to any one. I decided to try my way over the city. it seems to me, as I walked, that it grew to look familiar - I walked straight to the Column Vendome erect and fine - I remembered it so well lying prone on the ground, half buried in filth - I found I could take my bearings July 23 Wednesday continued from there without difficulty - made for the Tre Biens, with the beautiful parks and on and on, all seemed to come back to me, or rather to come, for I did not know I had ever known it. but like the languages it came from somewhere, and I walked till nearly 3. five good hours, without once inquiring a street or the way or taking a carriage, and came back. tired it is true. but puzzled: how had I remembered it? I rested a little laid off an extra wrap and set out again. This time I took exactly the opposite direction, and soon felt more at home than before, for here I was in the very "Place de Madeline". even the stones of the pavement seemed familiar. and why not? for here was where I came to rest and pick up a wee bit of strength after the war; with Antoinette. I looked up and there was the veritable upper balcony that was all our own - where we had our rooms made our little pots of French coffee and took our breakfasts with the bright sunshine on the table. so high above the great square that men seemed like boys July 23 Wednesday concluded I remembered the good old French landlord so kind to us, but could not recall his name. I knew he would be in some other world, but I could carry out my sentiment in spite of all. and crossing the Avenue I entered the little restaurant that had been his, and asked for chocolate - a sandwich - and some petit gateau They came, and I sat and partook of them all by myself. feeling thankful that Antoinette was still on this side - and I could think of her as still here - It was now 5 to 6. I left reluctantly and walked slowly and thoughtfully back to the Hotel. Still wondering how I had tramped the city of Paris all day without guide, or companion, and not once been at a loss for my direction I can only account for it as one of those weird things that sometimes happens me. either that, or I really had observed more than I thought - but - at least it showed me how useful it was to depend upon ones self. I have often felt that I had nearly lost my identity by constant dependence upon others. I believe that now I could go and retrace all Italy and Corsica after these thirty years. without personal help - July 24. Paris - American Embassy 18. Ave. Kleber - Paris. Thursday July 24. 1902 Sun and shower This morning I dressed myself at once to go out called for a cup of tea in my room - the traditional crust and butter came. I then went out for a "promenade" till it should be time for business, I then had a carrige engaged by the house, and was driven to the American Embassy. I was met by a tall elegant colored man, who informed me that M. Porter (Horace Porter) was in America. but was returning next week - He invited me in, was intelligently social, we spoke of the various countries and governments of Europe. his ideas were good, and well expressed. He then asked me to register my name, as I rose to do so I handed him my card. If some one had struck him, he would scarce have seemed more startled. He extended his hand without a word for a moment - Then - You have " worked for all the world, and for my " people especially". He seemed so glad to have the card for Mr Porter. show we should meet in mid ocean. - He gave me the address of the Consul 36 Rue de L'Opera and hoped I should call on him . "a most pleasant gentleman and most cordial friend of President McKinley continued from here, I was driven a long long way back - for the Embassy is reached by driving the length of Rue de Rivoli and Champ Elissee, past the Arc de Triumph - and long streets after that. I had never to retrace, for the Bonne Marche to which I would go, and discharge my driver as far on the south side of the Seine. more in the vicinity of Hotel de l'Image. We traced our way through the endless rue Babylone, on a near which the Bonne Marche is situated. On arriving I discharge the Cocher. The office having given me bus fee 2 fcs - and dollars, and commenced my inspection of this truly mammoth establishment; All is fine. well managed and when one comes to understand its principles, and what has built it up - the paternal case of its employees. the faith full service on the one hand and generous care on the other it ceases to be the "Bonne Marche" alone. where one goes to get "cheap things" with no thought of the great care and small profit that makes them both cheap and good - I was truly grateful for an incident that made me to know this establishment better, and hold it in unquestioned respect - I bot a few things got my half dozen night dresses. at over 6 francs each, 38 fs this is more I think that I paid before continued but there is unquestionably a rise in all prices over other times and especially this seasen. form the influx of foreigners to the coronation. the delay is expected to throw great numbers of these wealthy wasting travelers into Paris. especially and preparations in prices are made accordingly. There is no longer any thing cheap in Paris. perhaps gloves seem a little cheap, but they are poor and picked. until one doesn't want them. Germany is by far a better place to purchase in at present than Paris; = the rest of France, (if there is any "rest.") I dont know about. I walked over and over but could not make up my mind that there was nay thing to get there, better than could be gotten in America Took my carriage and came home so tired. as I do not remember ever to have been before. I tried to eat fell asleep on the sofa - later went to bed. but was too tired to sleep then and had rather a bad night - I dont think I like Comerce as a business Paris July 25 Paris July 25. Friday - 1902 Rather clear & fine I decided to make a more slower day of this. was late in getting about - Finally took my trunks in hand once more, and put them in condition for the voyage, - arranging to have my steamer trunk in my room and pack my "carry all", so as to have but two pieces in hand - and let the large trunk go to the hold - Went out and looked about town again. more discouraged than ever and began to be disgusted with the treatment and appearance of the horses - I have not seen one good plump fat horse in Paris; poor, - ribbed, straight necked, cross legged tender footed and tailless creatures they are. with the eternal crack of the drivers whip over them and his savage yell to every foot passenger lest he should drive his poor old rack of bones over them - There is not, I believe one tatted horse in Paris - they are usually cut about 8 inches from the body. little hair left. and I have seen instances today where that little stump of 6 to 8 inches was shaven like the closest clipping - not a wisp of hair left - and I have not seen five netted horses here continued 25 poor fly devoured - under fed over driven,, sunken chested creatures they are. I havent the heart to ask to see the stables of Fontainebleau one sees enough without effort - I can now, well understand why Russia wont permit her beautiful intelligent Orlorfs to be sold out of the country. She loves them and is too merciful to let them go into such hands as they would - Russia and Holland show mercy to their dumb animals. I never forget the blankets on the cows in the green fields of Holland the last of May. Well to myself. I went to the restaurant - ordered a good meal etc. came back and wrote letters to go by tomorrow steamer, as long as they would be in time - 8 o clock - finish up some things, this fault finding diary among others, - and it is past "10 o clock and all is well " Paris July 26 Paris July 26. Saturday - 1902 clear warm - This is the last entire day in Paris - Breakfasted by myself. Wrote Princess Salm Wrote Steve Barton Decided to visit Hotel des Imaleds, and go to the neighborhood of Bonn Marche & see what effect such an establishment would, or could have on its immediate surroundings in a mercantile way Took a "sortie" for the house - was driven first to the Office of the Consul general 18 Rue de Coperce, very near here - Saw the consul who evidently thought there was one more American woman to be helped, and asked what he "could do for me" - When I replied, "Nothing at all, I simply called to pay my respects" he transfigured instantly. was very attentive. said it was a very different visit from those he usually had - He asked where I had been and said Oh yes, Mrs Foster was in here yesterday. who had been there, she goes to London today -", I made my adieu and was driven to Hotel des Imaleds but was nearly an hour too early I could not keep my carriage - I could not discharge him and so was driven on to Bonn Marche I turned down Rue de Bac and called at the magazines, they were small and poor - evidently dwarfed by their powerful neighbor as I had expected. there was little to be bought I returned to Bonn Marche after a nice lunch of cherry pie and "limonade" - It was really refreshing to find something beside the traditional crust - roll and coffee - I tried to find the little pocket case of yesterday but could not. - I got one or two little affairs and came home. I called for my Bill and settled it. Five days; at 10 f per day , several carriages etc in all f 70.65 I paid it, repacked my trunks, and got ready to leave by tomorrow morning 8.15. There is nothing of importance to write. respecting this week in paris. it goes with my favorite old saying, "concerning" things, as well as of "persons of whom more might have been made." Under different conditions it might have been a most useful and pleasant sojourn - but was as it was. From Paris to Boulogne - July 27 July. Sunday 27. - 1902 Up at 5. dressed made the last arrangements with trunks manage to just fill the trio, and have two pieces of hand baggage - - all marked Breakfast comes up at 7. - I give out the little "pour bois" Porter - 3 fcs - chambermaid 2- = 5 Trunks to carriage 2 - to train 3.75 5.75 Porter at train, hand baggage 2. 2 Excess of baggage to Boulogne 6.75 6.75 Porter at Boulogne - hand bag- 1 1 As I am writing this in the waiting room at the pier Chicago - waiting the arrival of the Pennsylvania, I leave the above vacancy for what may come between this and setting foot on the boat The ticket given in Paris paid the personal fare to Boulogne. The Car was 1st class = nice - not over filled. The trip from 8.15 to 12 M. on arriving. I gave up all checks, and with my two pieces of hand luggage am sitting in the pier saloon waiting the whistle of the SS Pennsylvania when it shall summen us - I expect Mr Tillinghast to appear, just as confidently as I expect the ship. - The day commenced in Paris. clear warn and very bright, on reaching Boulogne it had overcast. a sharp breeze spun up and it was uncomfortably cool and damp. July 27 continued We waited a couple of hours in Boulogne expecting each minute to be called - at length we were summined to the lighter sent by the ship, and taken out to sea - but such a sea as I never saw, It was the midway of The English Channel, and the wind had increased to a small hurricane. we were on the lee side of the great break water, with the light house at its end - as the waves, one after another drew up on the other side, the spray dashed up in white clouds at least thirty feet high, and fell over onto our ride - There were times when the light house was not visible at all, for the spray enveloping it. - We clung to our ship - and so interested was I in the grandeur of the scene, That I quite forgot to be sea sick, and when we did reach our great high black giant of a ship, and climbed up the steps, it was the face of Tillinghast that first greeted me. I soon found No 16. the luggage was brot up. I found a young pretty room mate who had come on board at Hamburg Miss Dorothy rom Cedar Rapids in mother Marion. She has been in Berlin 2 or 3 years. - musical - and has found her other expectant half in the person of an American Phonographist who is to come for her in Sept. He seems to be originally of Wash. D.C. later of Bridgeport Ct: I said was he one of W.P. Phillips men continued July 27 She didnt know. and combing the name over. said it does seem to me I have heard it - let me look at the list given me to send invitations to. and opening a thin book of scraggly written names by the score. and among the first was Walter P Phillips & family. Mr. Easton had just been at Berlin How small the world is, after all - I asked her after a time if she knew Prof Goodyear & family of Cedar Rapid. Oh yes my brother went to his Business College I have met his family, but have been away too much to know people really well. The ship - - we felt no sea after getting on board, the water in our glasses at dinner had scarce a ripple - and yet we were crossing the British Channel to Plymouth to take on passengers in the morning - I had never such respect for deep water before - the bottom of our ship reached down below the troubles of the gusty surface, and went on steady as a revolving wheel - What a pity our daily life could not get into depths that disregarded as naught the little disturbances that rock our souls - It occurred to me to send out a few Post Cards - and wrote ten mainly Kits - to mail from Plymouth to catch a faster boat and reach N.J. ahead of us - I also wrote S.E.B. & X to go the same way - and retired at 12. - 1st day out Monday July 28 S.S. Pennsylvania July 28 Monday A clear bright day - but cold - not windy for a sea - but windy for a deck - hard walking I tried it with Mr T. but got excused - We reached Plymouth at 8 - took on half a hundred more passengers - Mr Tillinghast had already selected his chum for the voyage. Father Fenni of the catholic delegation of Baltimore. a gentleman of education and culture. he was our seat mate at table. and M T had already ingratiated him into the service of the Red Cross. and set him to reading German Red x literature to him - M T. is also writing two Red cross articles for use on the platform when he gets home. I think he had about enough of travel in his little lone trip. found it a great deal of work to keep picked, and packed up for a new journey every day or two at most. I believe he was as ready to "show up" and get settled, as he had been eager to rush out from Berlin - I sent off my cards - and tried to find a light, warm place n' exert pas - and I made the best I could of what I had - it was the 1st day out and on the whole argued well - Went to bed at 9½ and made a long night of it - July 29 2nd day out Tuesday S.S. Pennsylvania July 29. 1902 clear. cold. calm How true my old saying proves in regard to the keeping of diaries - viz - That when there was really something worth writing and preserving there was no time to write it - when there was plenty of time there was nothing worth writing. The day begins well. very calm - but cruelly cold for July - my fingers are stiff as I write. I have found a corner of a table in the dining room, which I will pre-empt and use - The ship is very full. the capt has sold his room today for 500. There is not a vacant seat at the table. So far, we have not realized that we were moving. Later - The day has passed I changed my corner in the dining room - (I never did approve of corners) for a place in the Ladies cabin up stairs, far more comfortable I commenced to go on with my translation of the Red X work in Russia for Mr T. but The place proved too social for progress - The catholic sisters on board, came to sit by and speak with me. They are of The house of the "Sisters of Bon Secours" of New York Lexington Avenue. The Mother house is in France. The Superior or President of the New York House is Sister ShiCothee. They are all trainee nurses, and do nursing every where - They offer their services to the Red cross for any emergency, and beg of me to call them if ever I have need. and to visit them. There is little to note of the day except that it completes the record of the 2d day out. 3d day out July 30 / Wednesday July 30, 1902 at sea Raining. less cold - It is yet early: as I open this page. the sky is overcast - the decks wet with rain and while there seems to be little motion the swell is heavy - we walk unsteadily. without really perceiving why we do. I went to breakfast with Mr Tillinghast as usual. an little trio of M T. - Father Fenni and me still holds its own. My neighbors on the left, left N.Y in May to attend the Coronation and are returning without having seen it. They have grave doubts if any one will ever see it. They say the King cannot walk yet. That his physical suffering has been terrible and although he has shown a courage unmatched and a consideration and good will towards the people of the world, they feel that nothing can sustain him to pass the ordeal before him. I go to the little "ladies room. and pick up one of the score of library books scattered about. it proves to be the "Reveries of a Bachelor: instantly I am back forty years and up in old Worcester. in Aunt Hannahs chamber. At the window facing the "old South" I am reading the "choice new book of the year - "Ike Mariel" is here again There is a fascination in the pages as I turn them and I continued to turn them one by one till I had gone through all, lived it all over again. The actions of his day, and of my day had all come and lived with me the two little hours. Strange mingling of times: but the review was well. - Audry by Mary Johnson fell under my eye - an "apercie was enough I continued - 3d day out July 30 was through it as quick as the other, and so on for the morning. The voyagers came & went and I fell into a revery myself as to how much reading I should have done. how much I should have lived with the literary world, if I had never heard of a Red Cross. would it perhaps been better if I never had. as it looks now I almost feel yes. - I cannot see that I have really established anything that is to live or that is, perhaps needed in a country like ours, and with a people so full of ready adaptation, and quick impulses - There may have been a little interim in which its lessons, and even its little work may have been of some use, - doubtless so, or it would not have been. but if that time be not now passed. and its usefulness to the people, and my usefulness to it, have found an end, is to me the question of the moment. - the latter seems to me very apparent, and the former is not for me to decide - But the bugle call to dinner ends my revery, and my morning with Authors. - we all assemble at a still steady table. dine chat - reparate - I to return to my retreat, write a letter to McDowell, for him to get before he sees me. - have long talks with several passengers who come to ask it, - and the afternoon till dinner passes quicker than the thoughtful morning. I accept M. Tillingharts challenge for a walk on deck. and I tire him out as usual. & leave him to rest - go below. finish up my room - and at 10½ retire to sleep well till morning. - July 31. 4th day out Thursday July 31, 1902. SS. Pennsylvania Fine - Commence the day at 6 oclock dressed in a room as steady as at home. the sun is shining like gold - too bright to stay, one focus, but the morning morning is gorgeous. My young room mate sleeps and waits for the bugle at 8. I come up to my retreat not a soul here. and write this much as a commencement of a day of nothing to do or of nothing to say. - Well it is ended. and very little has been done, - except that M Tillinghast has read me a paper he has been writing on the Red Cross - comprehensive, full of information and well written, it is to be read before a club to which he belongs. I could only think how the fact every where and every time prevails - viz - If there be one thing that we crave more than all else, which seems to us indispensable, that we have longed for, and finally it comes. it is only when our longing has given way to despair, a circumstances have so shaped themselves that it is no longer important - it comes as a kind of mocking grants prayer & falls on a quiet, dead heart & brings neither joy nor sorrow. - such a paper as that, with the pen behind it ten years ago, would have saved us - now it brings the tears, but no joy no hope - Aug 1 5th day out at sea Friday August 1, 1902 Pennsylvania SS A quiet rain is pattering down upon the face of a sea as still as a field of grass - It is warm, dull, but very comfortable I was dressed at 7. attended to several little matters. chat at table with Father Fenni and our Express friend from Chicago, telling him a little of the Red Cross.. Read french to M Tillinghast to prepare him for his other paper to be read at home. I go over the government accounts and bring them to date with Mr T. - All these little things help to fill the day. There should be nothing but gratitude for this steady ship. and quiet sea - not one moment of sickness - every meal as regular as at home. it is a revelation to me in sea-going I would not have thought it possible If my work had been arranged and prepared for a great deal could have been done on this voyage This evening the ship is decorated for a dance, which takes place the brig captain joining in it. and dancing well. I grow tired go to my room. struggle with my hair for a change in it Went below today and took some things from my trunk in the hold - Aug 2 6th day out S.S. Penn. Saturday August 2, 1902 Cooler We are getting "off' Newfoundland - I took my Government Bills in hand & coped all upon good paper in ink - It is ready now to present as it is, or, to put on to a type writer. I have passed the entire morning in the ladies room and must read french this P.M. - I did read french until time to dress for dinner. and for the entertainment gotten up for the benefit of the firemen & stokers below. The young ladies got up a program. which they carried out well Mrs Ayer and Miss A were the life of the evening. Miss A. danced - stood in tableau. walked the cake walk - won a cake Mrs A received the dispatches by the wireless telegraph to the Penn; The woman with 80 pairs of gloves was warned that she was known: and waited for - The great clue Beer cos sent greetings - and it was announced that 80000 soldiers sent loving greetings to Miss Clara Barton - A picture was won by some one for which a mark each had been contributed which gave the receipt of over 250 Marks for the object - We finished all 11 , went to bed tired - A dense fog spray up about 5 o clock which brought the fog whistles into use for an time or two Aug 3 7th day out S.S. Penn- Sunday August 3, 1902 Rainy - cool comfortable morning. The fig has settled down by turns all day and the fog whistle has furnished hourly music I tried doing something in my own room but it was impossible; it was so occupied I gave up and went up stairs. and had a time of hard study. and hard comfort as well. All this was after church services which were held in the dining room and after which I had an intensive will of the New York World: a most interesting person it was she who received the wireless messages last night - herself and daughter are among the most desirable passengers on the ship. After 4 PM M Tillinghast came and I read french to him till time for dinner I had meanwhile, in the morning a most pleasant interview with the Sisters of the Bonne Secours. They nurse entirely, a all trained nurses. They put no price on their service, go any where, nurse any one or any thing as a disease. receive only what the recipient of their services in inclined to give & that is paid to the order, never to the sister as hers. After dinner a long walk on deck and to bed at 11. - Mrs. Foster 5 Troitzkaja St Petersburg. FREE USE OF TEXT BOOKS GIVEN WITH TERMS ADVANCED PAYMENT. OF ONE YEAR. Chillicothe Normal School WITH SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS OF ELOCUTION. MUSIC AND PENMANSHIP Actual Business Institute Shorthand College FOR FULL INFORMATION ADDRESS ALLEN MOORE. M.S. PREST. Chillicothe, Mo. Oct. 15, 1902 THE WASHINGTON POST, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. HERO OF SAN PASQUALE Christopher Jarrett Dead at His Home in This City. HIS EXPLOIT IN MEXICAN WAR Last Survivor but One of an Expedition to Lower California Which Engaged in a Sanguinary Conflict with Mexicans Succumbs to Heart Failure Induced by Injuries Received at the Navy Yard. Christopher Jarrett, known to fame as the "Hero of San Pasquale," died at his home on the Harewood road Sunday evening. Seven weeks ago Mr. Jarrett, while working on a scaffold at the navy yard, was hit by a falling timber and had an arm, both legs, and two ribs broken. He was recovering from these serious injuries, when a sudden attack of heart trouble carried him off. About ten years ago Mr. Jarrett received terrible injuries in a similar accident at St. Paul's Church, a scaffold giving way and carrying him and several other workmen to the ground below. Mr. Jarrett's injuries were pronounced fatal by the Emergency Hospital surgeons, but he rallied and eventually recovered. Mr. Jarrett was a veteran of the Mexican war, and it was during that conflict the incident occurred which gained for him the sobriquet of the hero of San Pasquale. Jarrett was born in Baltimore seventy-five years ago and has resided in Washington continuously for the past fifty years, much of that time being spent in East Washington. When quite young he enlisted in the navy and served in the Mexican war from 1846 to 1849. His commanding officer at that time was the late Gen. Edward Fitzgerald Beale, long known as Gen. Grant's most intimate friend, then a lieutenant in the navy. A close companion of Jarrett was John W. Davis, formerly a member of the police force of this city, and who has gained some prominence as an inventor of signaling apparatus, and who still resides here. Jarrett and Davis participated in some thrilling episodes during their early comradeship, the most notable of which was the affair at San Pasquale, Lower California. Checked by Mexican Cavalry Gen. Stephen W. Kearney, with about 250 men from the First Dragoons, had seen some skirmishing with the Mexicans, and in the latter part of November, 1846, attempted to reach San Diego, when Commodore Roth F. Stockton, with the frigate Congress, was in command of the Pacific. At San Pasquale, in Lower California, Gen. Kearney found his progress barred by the Mexican general, Andres Pico, who was chief of the national forces of California, with 600 Mexican cavalry. A courier was sent to Commodore Stockton, who at once dispatched Lieut. Beale with a part of Tillman's battery and some of Capt. Fremont's command, to Kearney's relief. Scouts in advance found Pico encamped at San Pasquale, about forty-two miles from San Diego. By making a detour Beale, whose whole force numbered about fifty men, avoided a conflict with Pico, and reached Kearney in safety. On the morning of December 2 it was decided to make an effort to reach San Diego, and Lieut. Hammond, with six men, was sent ahead to reconnoiter. They returned about 2:30 o'clock and reported no change in the situation. The clanking of the sabers apprised the Mexicans of the presence of the enemy, but Hammond's men were ignorant of the fact that they had been discovered by Pico's forces. Kearney broke camp and sent twelve men ahead. They were surprised by the Mexicans and literally hacked to pieces. Capt. Moore, with fourteen men, including Lieuts. Beale, Jarrett, and Davis, went forward about 300 yards from the main body of their comrades, when they were charged by the Mexicans, who almost wiped them out. Here it was that Lieut. Beale was dangerously wounded by a blow from a spear, and would probably have been killed but for the assistance of Davis, who caught him as he fell from his horse. Quickly raising the injured man to the back of his own horse, Davis retreated and reached his companions. Jarrett's Deed of Valor Jarrett found himself completely hemmed in by the enemy. He deliberately cut his way through, but only after killing four Mexicans. In this short but sharp fight Capt. Moore and nearly a dozen dragoons were killed. The main body of the Americans then engaged the Mexicans, but were badly worsted. They lost three Napoleons, all their provisions, ammunition, and baggage. One gun and two mules were saved. Kearney retreated to a sugar loaf mill in the immediate neighborhood, which was afterward dubbed THE WASHINGTON POST, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. Commodore Stockton, who at once dispatched Lieut. Beale with a part of Tillman's battery and some of Capt. Fremont's command, to Kearney's relief. Scouts in advance found Pico encamped at San Pasquale, about forty-two miles from San Diego. By making a detour Beale, whose whole force numbered about fifty men, avoided a conflict with Pico, and reached Kearney in safety. On the morning of December 2 it was decided to make an effort to reach San Diego, and Lieut. Hammond, with six men, was sent ahead to reconnoiter. They returned about 2:30 o'clock and reported no change in the situation. The clanking of the sabers apprised the Mexicans of the presence of the enemy, but Hammond's men were ignorant of the fact that they had been discovered by Pico's forces. Kearney broke camp and sent twelve men ahead. They were surprised by the Mexicans and literally hacked to pieces. Capt. Moore, with fourteen men, including Lieuts. Beale, Jarrett, and Davis, went forward about 300 yards from the main body of their comrades, when they were charged by the Mexicans, who almost wiped them out. Here it was that Lieut. Beale was dangerously wounded by a blow from a spear, and would probably have been killed but for the assistance of Davis, who caught him as he fell from his horse. Quickly raising the injured man to the back of his own horse, Davis retreated and reached his companions. Jarrett's Deed of Valor Jarrett found himself completely hemmed in by the enemy. He deliberately cut his way through, but only after killing four Mexicans. In this short but sharp fight Capt. Moore and nearly a dozen dragoons were killed. The main body of the Americans then engaged the Mexicans, but were badly worsted. They lost three Napoleons, all their provisions, ammunition, and baggage. One gun and two mules were saved. Kearney retreated to a sugar loaf mill in the immediate neighborhood, which was afterward dubbed "Mule's Hill." Here they were held by the Mexicans for three days and four nights, and were finally compelled to kill and eat the mules, the blood being given to the wounded Lieut. Beale, who had improved rapidly. Kit Carson and an Indian scout volunteered to break through the lines and, if possible, make their way to San Diego. They separated, and to avoid discovery from breaking twigs removed their shoes. Carson, whose feet were a mass of cactus and pines, reached his objective point in an exhausted condition. Commodore Stockton ordered Lieut. Gray, with 400 infantry, to rapidly push forward to the relief of Kearney. As soon as the Mexicans discovered that an increased force was opposed to them they retreated, after losing a few killed. The Americans then made their way to San Diego. With Filibuster Walker Jarrett is next found a fighter with William Walker in Nicaragua, as captain and confidential friend of that bold guerrilla. Jarrett fared better than his friend and superior, who was captured by the Nicaraguans September 3, 1860, take to Truxillo, tried by court-martial, condemned, and shot September 12. While with Walker at San Juan de Sur, Jarrett had a difficulty with the recognized desperado of Walker's forces, on Peter Vedder, who was feared by nearly all his comrades and was considered a terror. These two fought a duel with rifles. Jarrett killed Vedder. Jarrett saw some service in the war of the rebellion as a member of a District volunteer regiment. At the close of the bloody struggle he returned to his home in this city, and had since followed his trade as a bricklayer. Jarrett's death leaves Davis the sole survivor of San Pasquale. Jarrett's funeral will take place from his late residence to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock. The . body will be taken to Baltimore for burial. Jarrett is survived by his wife, one son, and two daughters. Aug 2 6th day out S.S. Penn. Saturday August 2, 1902 Cooler We are getting "off" Newfoundland - I took my Government Bills in had & coped all upon good paper in ink - It is ready now to present as it is, or, to put on to a type writer. I have passed the entire morning in the ladies room and must read french this P.M. - I did read french until time to dress for dinner. and for the entertainment gotten up for the benefit of the firemen & stokers below. The young ladies got up a program, which they carried out well Mrs Ayer and Miss A were the life of the evening. Mrs A. dances - stood in tableau. walked the cake walk - won a cake Mrs A received the dispatches by the wireless telegraph to the Penn; The woman with 80 pairs of gloves was warned that she was known: and waited for - The great clue Beer cos sent greetings - and it was announced that 80000 soldiers sent loving greetings to Miss Clara Barton - A picture was won by some one for which a mark each had been contributed which gave the receipt of over 250 Marks for the object - We finished about 11 & went to bed tired - A dense fog sprang up about 6 o clock which brought the fog whistles into use for an hour or two Aug 3 7th day out S.S. Penn - Sunday August 3, 1902 Rainy - cool comfortable morning. The fog has settled down by turns all day and the fog whistle has furnished hourly music I tried doing something in my own room but it was impossible; it was so occupied I gave up and went up stairs. and had a time of hard study. and hard comfort as well. All this was after church services which were held in the dining room and after which I had an interview with of the New York World: a most interesting person it was she who received the wireless messages last night - herself and daughter are among the most desirable passengers on the ship. After 4 PM M Tillinghart came and I read french to him till time for dinner. I had meanwhile, in the morning a most pleasant interview with the sisters of the Bonne Secour. The nurse entirely. a all trained nurses. They put no price on their service, go any where, nurse any one or any thing as a disease, receive only what the recipient of their services is inclined to give & that is paid to the order, never to the sister as hers. After dinner a long walk on deck and to bed at 11. - Aug 4 8th day out at sea Monday August 4. 1902 morning cloudy Fog nearly all day. The whistles drown all other music. The notices from the Custom House came. I take mine in hand and make written declaration of every thing I can recall as having purchased from 2 hat pins in Paris in May to a Toy Knife 1 franc in July. and I attach the Bills of all I have. My declaration is made on official Red X paper and plainly signed - and amounts in all, reduced to dolls to $70.60.. I then take in had the french Book to finish translating. I find so much of the sisters work that I take to my help the asst sister of the Bonne Soceur and we finish the book - next comes the preparation for the Captains supper. I put on all my decorations and my old paint lace. the supper was a delightful occasion. The Band, being German positively refused to play one German tune - it was courteously all American and well received. Mrs Ayers was called on, and responded admirably The room was decorated with roses The waiters appeared in costume and marched into the darkened room - The fog was so dense that the Capt only got down at near the close 4 SCHENECTADY GAZETTE. The hardware firm of Teller & Goodnoe dissolved partnership yesterday, Welton Stanford buying the interest of Mr. Goodnoe. Welton Stanford, Jr., has taken a position with the firm. NOTICE Mr. C. N. Goodnoe has this day, December 1st, sold his interest in the firm of Teller & Goodnoe, corner State and Centre streets, to Mr. Welton Stanford. The firm will hereafter be known under the name Teller & Stanford. Aug 5 9th day out at sea Tuesday August 5 1902 still foggy - This is our last entire day at sea. The voyage has not been so long a I supposed and the most comfortable of any thing at sea. that I could have conceived of - I tried to write a few letter to post in NY but the social element was too strong and I had to yield to it after a few lines to Genl Sears to Dr Lucy X To Ida - I had a social talk with Mr H E Stump Supt of the Am. Ex Co of Chicago who was my opposite neighbor at table. - a friend of Ed Lee Brown, and Geo. M. Pullman - he wants me to visit them in Chicago - I had also formed a pleasant acquaintance with Miss Margaret Stewart - daughter of The Edeles of the Womans Dept of the New York World - She is a singer - I also have had the acquaintance of the Stanfords of Schenectady. The nephew of Sen. Stanford, and his two sons. - and my room mate, Miss Doretha of near Cedar Rapids. and of the fine character Sister Pierce of the Bonne Secoreu of NY. of Father Fenne of Baltimore. of Miss Strickland of Dresden - the teacher. of Mr & Mrs Dunaway of Stanford University friends of Anna Bigelow. I went below and put away some clothing. packed both trunks got 2 pounds English money changed and am ready for the operations of tomorrows landing Aug 6 Landed from Pennsylvania Wednesday Aug 6 1902 We came into port last night and anchored. At 6 I get up. 7 breakfast. The big ship pulls up and lets us land. We have no trouble. The custom house officer. experienced grief when I told him I had declared some things but when he saw how little it was he seemed relieved, nothing was opened While I waited by my baggage, who should appear but sister Harriet Reed all the way from Boston I understood that it would be too early for Atwater, he would not expect us to land so soon. We went direct to the Victoria Hotel. where Harriette and I remained till time to go to Childs for lunch and to the train for 2+. M. Tillinghast went to look after business. Went direct from lunch to the train. paid fare by Penn RR 6.25 Harriette went over to the car, and social me for all this loving attention I could only give her the first recital of the journey and the conference which I did at the hotel in the 3 or 4 hours we were there My cold is terrible. a high fever & and all that goes with a hard head cold which is being augmented every minute - It rained most of the way. I was struck with the fine scenery. landscape culture and business presentations of the route from Phil. to Baltimore. it compared favorably in actual beauty with that distance in any country we had travelled! We arrived at Wash- abt 9. too supper - and came to Glen Echo at 11- all just retiring. All well. Had an little interview with Dr & Mrs Hines and the Russian journey and conference was things of the past Aug 7 Washington at home Thursday Aug 7. 1902 Washington Mr Tillinghast leaves early. takes his papers direct to the Dept. and gets his check. for his expenses. I am scarcely able to keep up till he is gone - I lie down and sleep and take care of my cold all day - Silas hires a horse and goes for the trunks. 75 horse 85 trunk 1.50 Mr Hines is doing the work herself. Mrs Rich well and happy. - Miss Francis called at evening I did not see her - Friday August 8. /02 Better today unpack my trunks and put things away after a manner. Miss White calls. she is better than I thought ever to see her I look over Silas' garden with him visit Baba, who I find fully as handsome as I ever saw him. - perfectly well. Tommy is thin and looks disconsolate The dogs have killed his companion - "Pussy" and he has grieved himself thin and sad - I find my little belonging very few and poor to have come out of Europe. I have not added nearly enough to my wardrobe to make amends for what I have damaged what I took with me - Aug. 9. Washington Saturday August 9. 1902 - The day is very warm and very naturally I find my preparations for summer wardrobe very poor I make desperate efforts to get into some thin suit, but have none ready, and hold to my thick dress. There are letters that need attention. and Miss Francis comes for the day. - I give her my Report to copy and The Decoration Correspondence and get the Photos into order - the day has been one of the hottest of the season. - Aug 10. Sunday August 10. 1902 Still very warm - Mr Briggs comes out he reports all having one well. Tells of the efforts of the Ex com to do Red Cross work in the great disaster That they decided to let the U.S try and see what it could do without them. We decide that we can dispose of the work at present and dispense with the services of Miss Francis for the present at least - A visit from Mrs Spencer & the young ladies Miss Adams comes to stay a little Washington - Glen Echo Aug. 11 Monday August 11. 1902- One of the young ladies of Mrs. Hines having remained over to do a little sewing for me. it is set about this morning. Miss Adams is also here. and the house seems to get more full. Miss Francis and her little niece are here - We sent to M Briggs for the Red Cross Documents - They come. and Dr and I place them. and get the correspondence under way. I speak with Mrs Francis of our discussion and offer her to give employment for one or two days a week if she cannot do better, or wants to do that. I arrange with Mrs Hines her monetary matters since my leave - her management had been careful I draw a check for Fifty dollars, for her use: pending a larger draft for myself - to be drawn when convenient - Aug 12 Glen Echo Tuesday. August 12, 1902 The weather has grown cool. I have less pressing need of my thin clothing but it progresses. and I am getting more independent every day. - Clara finishes & goes home. Miss Adams remains and sews. There is little news in the outside world that gets in here. The sudden death of Senator McMillan is a shock - it seems to me to be one more of fatal results from well intended athletic exercises - I must think that such violent exercises interferes with the heart action, and weakens it If a man is working steadily. and is subjected to severe exercise. The conditions are not the same - again . violent exercise to reduce accumulated flesh cannot but be dangerous, it compels the heart to do more than its ordinary work, at the same time reducing the space in which to do it I am sorry to see the clippings concerning Russia, and the czar that fill the papers. They make me seem frivolous foolish & vain, making me to say things I never thought of - Aug 13. Glen Echo Wednesday August 13 1902 cool - fine The weather seems perfect. The temperature so even and genial it cannot be estimated Miss Francis came - we cleaned up my desk- and also - My Letter of Credit. I wrote Brown Bros & co - sending my letter to them The Letter was for £400 - $2000 - I had drawn 125 525. I asked them to credit me with the balance not drawn - I also acknowledged their "statement" to July 31st. I wrote Mrs. Reed - & James Bowmer my cold gets better - and is getting to be a thing of the past - Indeed even the Coronation is - and King Edward gives the Osborn Palace to the nation as a gift in memory of his mother . He knows how to do graceful things . and has the means to gratify his taste. Thursday August 14. 1902 - cool. fine cleaning up the letters. I write Mrs Kruger - Princess Salm Salm Louise Hoelscher. Mr Riddle- Call at night from L.L.Ws Aug 15. Glen Echo Friday Aug 15. 1902 cool fine Miss Francis leaves permanently - but to draw salary till first of September. I am to get on by myself with such letters as require attention. I shall feel a relief in being free from the necessity of keeping time with at type writing machine - The afternoon was a season of rest. Aug 16 Saturday Aug. 16 1902 This morning I decided to go to the city with Dr H and take in my Acct. of the Conference. It was almost cold. The wind high - We went first to the State Dept. The Sec. was out of town. We went to Mr Adee. he was very cordial: rather a mock complimentary style. and was glad that we got on without a "squabble". it is not necessary to say that my responses were not voluminous, nor over cordial - I left my paper - had forgotten to take the vouchers - and the check was made out in Dollars when it should have been in "currencies". Still I signed the receipt for 600$ - and left for the Bank, where I drew $1,50 on Brown Bros - and came home feeling more strange and friendless in this city than in any foreign city I had seen . Glen Echo - Atwater came 1902 Aug 17. Sunday August 17. 1902 a cold night Atwater came at ten. Had plans for making up a company for the manufacture of cement The Spencers came out in the P.M, A quiet day. Allaimbly called - well and happy. is in Congressional Library Monday August 18. 1902 Make up a party of four of ourselves. go to city Dr takes my vouchers to State Dept Then we take a carriage (Jackson) on drive to Kalarama - see all the lots call at Fischers. get no encouragement for sales of land in that vicinity. go to "cottage lunch" to dine I pay bills - carriage 1.75 Dinner .85 Car fare .25 Home to supper. M Atwater & Mrs Hines had a game of poker lasting till midnight - fine players - Letter - X Aug 19. Glen Echo Atwater left Tuesday August 19, 1902 fine morng Atwater leaves for home at 10 - It is decided that I go to N Y the first of next week he will meet me, and take me to Meriden - We wrote Wm. W. Howard and Hon Richard Olney. - I sent some little keepsake to Ms Atwater - I write M Harbeu Mrs. Lemmon - Miss Hotzig clerk Mrs. Hines takes first letter from dictation - Dr. commences to paint this house Expected Miss Fowler to sew a little. She does not come Aug 20 Wednesday August 20 1902 Warm - worked among the roses till eleven, got tired and warm - Clara came to sew. I gave her a shirt waste. She is making over mine Miss Fowler came, not to stay today. but to see what was needed and return tomorrow for three days. I have Clara, Miss Adams & Miss Fowler it is a strong force for my sewing. I handed Miss Fowler for purchases 5.00 Dr is painting the roof - Letter from Steve yesterday he has been to main. outing - Mrs Hines is practicing in type writing does well - Aug 21 Glen Echo. - Dress making Thursday August 21. 1902 There are four sewing women on my work today. Miss Fowler who came this morning. Clara and May. and Miss Adams. They have in had - the making over of my Turkish Pongee - A black silk wrapper. My black silk brocade and a brown silk skirt, this will make 4 silk suits, as "good as new" when finished The dotted travelling suite gets finished today - and a white shirt - waste The Dr And Mrs Hines go to city to see about Old ladies homes, get no encouragement, but a reference to the Rupert Home in Armocertie of which Simon Wolf is head. This will be looked up tomorrow perhaps- Evening I have gathered my merry family in the library to enjoy a game of Euclid And so close the day. Friday August 22. 1902 Charming day half summer half autumn My sewing progressing finely - Sent May to city to get match for brown skirt - unsuccessful - I wrote a little history of Mrs Rich to hand to any one who could think of a home for her - the house roof is done and the painting on the body commenced - Mr. Briggs and Mrs. Morrison drove up at evening. Mrs Hines copied my article on Mrs Rich on type writer. she is getting a good practice - Glen Echo 1902 Aug 23 Saturday August 23. 1902 A day like yesterday. Dr goes to city May Kernerer goes again to get the match of brown satin - I give some little Russian keepsake to the girls - to Miss Fowler a sewing & needle case to May Kernerer a Pin - to Miss Adams a cross - Sent to Mrs Harber a cross - and to California X Miss Fowler decided to come again on Monday and finish all my sewing. All go home and we are by ourselves for Sunday Mrs Hines takes the paying of the painter on her household expenses - to pay 6.25 I hand Dr for fares etc 1.00 I send for M Dwyer & Mrs Ward to come tomorrow. & Mary Barton as well Abramlys came - dined - Aug 24 Sunday August 24. 1902 Glen Echo Another fine cool day - M. Dwyer & littler girl came. he desires me to go to Detroit to attend the convention of the 'Spanish American War Veterans" Sept 22d - I accept - I gave him a Report of the Conference in Russa, Mrs WArd came. Mary Barton, I put into her hands the Insurance Policies for the T st & Vermont Ave houses, and asked her to sell if possible the latter. Mrs Hines, Dr & I arrange the files of letters, which had been broken by the changes of Fairfax Hotel & Russia . Glen Echo Aug 25. Monday August 25, 1902. cool. clear Miss Fowler returned and finished my sewing - I paid her for all her time 4 days 1.25 $5.00 " [I paid] chifon for fronts 50 The satin for flounces for brown sk. 2 yds. 1.25 2.50 a yard pongee .75 8.75 This is the sum of my summer outfit - with these little repairs I have all I can use Dr repaired my trunk Aug 26 Tuesday August 26. 1902 Dr. Hubbell went to city - drew check for $2.00 Call on M Wolf. Home full. - The girls finished up the little last stitches, made fronts. finished little black cape - I arranged with Mrs Hines to pay all bills for the house, painting - feed - help. etc and left with her - for taxes $48.42 - this is on all the G.E property I handed her for the painting of the house 70.00 for the keeping of the house - wages etc until The end of Sept (excepting her own pay ) abt 65.- The remaining few dolls I use for small things - I only note this to remind me later of how I used the sums I drew, as this makes since my return from Russia, - only abt 8 weeks, a draft of 350,00 I write a letter asking that Silas be allowed to cut wood for the winter and direct him to do it - M Emery has purchased my Ambulance & is paying for it as much as he can in teaming . A letter from Mr Olney - none from Howard I write to Atwater that I will leave tomorrow am Dr gets my ticket to N.Y halfrate $3.25 and telegraphs to Atwater and the Clarks to meet me at Jersey city Trunk are packed ready to take to depot at 5 tomorrow morning - Aug 27 Washington to Meriden Wednesday August 27. 1902 Wednesday August 27. 1902 Up at 5 - Silas takes trunk. breakfast. - take train for city at 7 - leave at house - Mrs. Hines - the girls Clara & May Mrs. Rich - Miss Adams - Dispatch from Clark Notifying they will meet me, Take train for N.Y. at 8 1/2 - to arrive 1 1/2 abt - Clarks waiting for me at Jersey City. Francis came a little later - took carriage to Union Sta - and train for Meriden at 4. P M. arr 6 PM Had a most pleasant visit with the clarks Unpacked my trunk and after a pleasant social evening with Mrs Atwater retired for a good nights rest in my room of a year ago Aug 28 . Thursday August 28. 1902 - Meriden Fine day - Atwater sick - overcome by heat yesterday on New York - nervous, goes to bed has Doctor. I sit by him most of the day - he improves - I write M. Olney - Atwell - Gardner There is no news. All is quiet here. a lovely home - . I commence nothing yet. Buy stamps , 50, envelopes 10 ,60 Wrote, Mr Putnam for Alaimby = 2 da. " [Wrote] Mrs Hines - sent for old watch. Meriden Aug 29. Friday Aug 29. Meriden 1902 Warm Francis better, able to go to his office at 3 PM remains till evening and returns with his city editor M Whitney. who speaks with me about the czar Arledes and wants to assert in correcting them. We decide to do this tomorrow I get off a few letters, read up the current news in which I am greatly lacking from my long absence in Europe - Receive a letter fro Dr. Senn that he would land on the 26 and be at the Waldorf 2 or 3 days. I write him at once as he desires. Letter from M Harbour. who thanks for the little cross sent Mr Harbour, would try to appropriate it for his watch if it were a trifle smaller. I find one that is - & will send it to him. his lectures are to be a great success - he will come to Washington to lecture. Letter from Treasury Dept that check is ready $500.00 and will be sent The President is making a most successful trip in Maine & N H. Senator Proctor is with him. he is hunting in a preserve and kills a boar, The strikes are very bad The US troops are being called or rather the Penn malitia, to protect non Union men - who would willingly work. Meriden Aug 30, 1902 Saturday Aug. 30. 1902 Still fine & warm I wrote two articles on the Czar reports. one for the wires of today disclaiming, the other longer, and more explanetery firmly denying all customs of kissing the Czar on presentation, this article Frances had duplicated and sent to many leading papers for tomorrow's (sunday) issue. I could do little else but went with Mrs. Atwater to make some little stationary fixings for my desk. At evening the article came out in the journal with a cut of my new Russian photo We watch the strikes each day. it will not be long until the troops will refuse to take the taunts and jibes of the crowds of strikers & fire into them. The people in the neighborhoods of the difficulty are commencing to berate [P?ant] Morgan as they did Geo. M. Pullman for not making terms with the strikers and Unionists. he takes Pullman's ground and finds Nothing to Arbitrate. The business world should stand by him better than it did by Pullman We are fast losing our identity as a nation and taking on the most objectionale features of the old world These striking foreigners have brought their discontent with them and feel that they have come to a country the freedom of which does not admit of their being governed, and they are proceeding to govern themselves, and the country as well - Letter from Mr. Olney Meriden Aug 31 Sunday August 31. 1902. Meriden ct. A fine clear late summer day - I finish all my correspondence - write Mrs Reed avt Lizzie write M Horbor sending a little cross for charm Write M Olney would meet him Waldorf at 1 oclock Thursday - or earlier - Write Treasury Dept in reply to theirs. write up autographs Receive check from Treasury $600. Letters from Dr. & Mrs Hines - " " [Letters from] Mrs. Harbour Frances goes Bridgport Calls at evening - Mr & Mrs Sept 1 Monday. September 1. 1902 A succession of fine days. - Labor Day - a holiday. We try to make up the subjects which we would refer to Mr Olney most of the day spent in this kind of research - Wrote Dr H. and Mrs Hines - corrected the proof slips of my "denial," to send them out Estimate the new Report. It will have 8 pages. beside two pages of cuts of the Czar and family: The cost will be less Than a hundred dollars which I will pay myself - Wrote Clarence and sent a proof slip Spent the evening out of doors with Mrs Atwater - walked and talked Sept 2 Meriden Tuesday Sept 2, 1902 Again fine spent all the morning sewing. Made up my new marine petticoat, but little fixings for it at over tiny store just below us. A great convenience. Thread, silk turst cambric-ribbons , 68 After dinner wrote Harriett Hubbard Ayer of N.Y. World, sent article. wrote Fannie Ward Copied the questions we are to ask us only. At evening had a long business talk with Francis, covered plans. Call from Mr and Mrs Kelsey, the builders of this house, and Editor of the "Morning Record" of Meriden. The town paper of the Evening Journal. The two Editors are the best of friends and assisting each other keep small newspaper adventures out, and thus maintain two respectable papers in the town and have no more. Sept 3 Wednesday Sept 3 1902 Mrs Atwater helped to "over haul" the little check silk. Washed black laces had rather a work day. News of the accident to the party of the President at Pittsfield, Mass; A train ran into the carriage killing Craig, and injuring the President and Secty Courtelyou slightly. Sept 4 Meriden to N. York and return Thursday Sept 4, 1902 Meriden Leave at 7.30 for New York to meet Mr Olney at the Waldorf as appointed. Mr and Mrs Atwater and myself, went direct to the Waldorf. Sent card to Mr Boldt he came, assigned two beautiful rooms to us Mr. Olney had seen him the night before. We remained till 1 o clock. Mr Olney came I left the interview to him + Francis They made such changes as they thought best. Mr Olney took 3 o clock train for Boston. Mrs Atwater + 2, lunched + took 4, train for home. Francis went on other business returning home at midnight. I wrote Mrs Turner at 46 Camp St New Britain to come, and telegraphed also Sept 5 Meriden Friday Sept 5, 1902 Very cool. A day of letters, wrote nearly all day and could'nt get all answered. Wrot letter of thanks to Mr Boldt for yesterday. Call from Justin Holman and Cassie, they staid to dinner, beautifully entertained. Will come again to take a ride to Park. Letter from Dr. Gardner, cheering doeth good like a medicine Francis will leave for Bedford tomorrow. Call at evening from Mr. + Mrs. May of the Business College, will do my type writing if I desire. Sept 6 Meriden 1902 Saturday Sept. 6- Meriden Francis left at 1½ for Bedford to meet Dr Gardner to determine the cement business - and look into the building of an electric R Road, probably to Mitchel. Mrs. Turner and her two nieces - Misses Parsons of New Britain came at 2½ and spent an hour or two - I received a letter this morning from Mrs Hellie F Martin of Winchenden telling one of George and Lizzie Raymond I wrote them all. - I also wrote Genl John M. Wilson my 1st Vice President a letter of condolence for the death of his wife which occurred during my absence - Katie Atwater Mrs Dikeman of Waterbury came to stay over Sunday - I get Postage Stamps for 1.25 I am very glad to have Francis go to Bedford. it may be the beginning of something of satisfaction bye & bye I sent some little souvenirs by him an Amber Pin to Nola = from the B & O. a hat pin to Lydia = from Paris my black and gold striped neck ribbon scarf to Ma Lee -. Sept 7 Meriden Sunday Sept 7. Meriden 1902 The morning was passed in an explanation of the Fanny and Shepherd matter. The family had never known how they came together nor why Fanny went away from me - They felt that something was wrong - that Fanny died with Mrs Sheppard leaving a paper lately signed directing that the three a five hundred dollars, all she had - which was already in Mrs Shepherds possession should be left undisturbed. Mrs S should not be troubled and so it is left - and Mrs S is out of the knowledge of any of them unless it be Dick and holds all that Fanny had. It is what might be expected of her and the treacherous combination enticed into between them. After dinner I took up the tale of wonders and wrote several pages - got through my family of instructors and am ready to commence going to school Monday Sept 8. 1902. Meriden Some painstaking letters took up too much of the day, that I wanted for the M.S. I wrote Col. Urell, a letter of regrets for the loss of Commander Hubbell and of Welcome to himself as successor - Went with Mrs Atwater to the jeweler and left my old jewelry to be repaired and the two old watches. One to be mended the other to be re cased if possible - We took a long trolley ride - Katie Dikeman went home - Wrote M Briggs - Sept 9 Meriden Tuesday Sept 9, 1902 rainy Had arranged to write MS today. but Mrs Atwater wanted to finish the peach. silk. and I took the black marine skirt and we made out the day sewing. Some correspondence - nothing important Wrote 5 pages M.S. = up to 5 or 6 years - Sept 10 Wednesday Sept 10, 1902 Correspondence accumulates - I took it bravely in hand writing some seven letters and thought I was about clear when a second mail brought six more and I finished these before leaving the table but the day was nearly gone Mrs Adams writes that she would like to buy one of the cottages and try to clear and own a home. I am not sure that it is a good enough location for her it may not come up to be any thing in her day and She might find her investment a poor one - It must be considered on her account. Mary Barten writes that she can sell the little Red Cross house + lot for 1200. I am ready to accept the offer and so tell her today - Mrs Ward writes that M Cobb is boarding with McDowell. that he has been induced to leave Cuba by some misrepresentations of the Rev Kent and is disappointed.- Miss Francis writes that she has opened an office of her own - sends cards & invites employment. Sept 11 Meriden - Thursday Sept 11. 1902 Fine cool Found my brown silk skirt uncomfortable and made over the belt and plates. it took more time than I wanted to spare.- at 2½ we went a carriage ride at Mrs Atwaters country - drove to Wallingford some 7 or 8 miles. returned abt 6. drove to the stable with Billy. A worthy specimen of a horse - and walked home. A pleasant day but accomplished too little. One letter from Mrs Ida McDonald of Milwaukee 222½ Grove St telling me that at the suggestion of her husband Duncan McDonald they had named their third little daughter a week old, for me. This is very unlooked for. but I am very glad that the old hard days of Hilton Head have left a kindly enough memory to wish to perpetuate it. Atwater cam home at midnight he has been at Bedford. Pittsfield Cementur seen M Briggs at Washington and comes home tired and with a cold - sleepless as well Sept 12 Friday Sept 12.- I received in writing a few pages of M.S Found Francis here at breakfast time - He has had a hard jaunt I fear not quite satisfactory. He also has trouble with the Union - wants to escape a boycot which is difficult. The Boston Womans press club, Mrs Mary Sargent Hopkins, invite me to a reception in my honor on the 3d Wednesday of some month. I write Mrs Reed the difficulties in the way Capt Gaston of Detroit writes to ask when I came Geo Hossett telegraphs to ask if I come - Sept 13 Meriden Meriden Sat. Sept 13 1902 Woke this morning by a heavy rain I was not satisfied with the letter written to Mrs. Reid.. promising to go to an entertainment by the Press Club, and wrote again detailing what I have to do, and giving no hope of going. I see so plainly that I am to be in a press at lost with the journey to Detroit, that I determine to get ahead with some of it and write up what I want to say: at night it is ready. I then overlook my wardrobe and decide on the dresses to take - Isnt dressing a nuisance Mrs. Hines sends "Leisurely Lane," its finely type written copies. She has really acquired a useful accomplishment: This is the direct out growth of her needle wounded hand - without this necessity to write, in some way and the right hand being useless she wd never have thought of taking the time to learn type writing - or indeed, have though that she could learn it. She will now became an accurate, and rapid writer. Who can tell what this may be worth to her before it is finished. It may yet give her an independent home. How true it is that our seeming misfortunes are often our greatest blessings Sept 14 Meriden Sunday Sept 14. 1902 Bright clear warm - This is a glorious Sunday morning. It is now 8 1/2 I have my room in order - and myself ready for writing some thoughts if not interrupted. I feel myself better ready for my coming trip to Detroit than I am usually for such occasions. This quiet house and family are helpful and agreeable to me, for once I am with people to whom my eating is not a matter of concern. They seem to think that I know when, what, and how much to eat, and leave me quite free in this regard, as indeed all others. The result is general comfort all around It is now 10 1/2 at night - the day has been almost cold. I have spent a part in the overlooking of my address for Detroit and commencing to rewrite it for reading Read the Sunday papers - Death of Mrs. Sen Stewart in California - Killed in an automobile M Atwater has obtained passes for himself Mrs. Atwater and me to Detroit, this is kind. A registered letter from Dr. Egan presenting demands for payment of services for the Cuban Relief Committee in Cuba and also for money drawn for his own expense in Havana all demands amenities to the sum of 800 Dollars. It is put in a form which shows a disposition to later put it legally, as he gets no notice from the Cuban Relief Com. he makes his demands upon me. - Sept 15 Meriden Monday 15. 1902 Bright - cool Mrs Atwater went to Mrs Miner-Theresa, for the day. I was alone, and used the day at my desk. and some little arrangements that must be attended to. I wrote Mrs. Hines, received letter from Mrs. Adjt Genl Dyer from Hotel Cardilac Detroit that Mrs. Logan could not be at convention. News of the death of Chief Justice Gray of Mass - his place is filled by M Oliver Wendel Holmes - At night. sewed below while Mrs A. read aloud. finished up one skirt and commenced alterations on another Tuesday. Sept. 16. 1902. Meriden Still clear & cool - Wrote Capt. Geo T. Gaston of Detroit that I would arrive at Detroit, by Michigan Central. Monday morning Sept 22. and should be accompanied by Mr. (& Mrs.) Francis Atwater. Editor Meriden Evening Journal. Cleared the table of all accumulation of letters and documents - Recd official invitation from Mrs Jones Pres NR.C - also paper from Detroit of program. Arranged this to take conveniently. by it I see I am to speak - later I got to the M.C. and wrote up the first school - No. 9. = paper from Clarence giving statement with editorial remarks. Sept 17 Meriden Wednesday Sept 16. 1902 growing cooler Struggled with my little speech to get it in convenient shape for use. and to hurt no one by what I would say. After dinner read to Mr & Mrs Atwater the first 25 penciled pages of my M.S. the first intimation given anyone that I had commenced at all. They seemed to think it would do - Some copies of the Russian Report came up. finished, they are fine - the portrait of the Royal family came out well and will be the real interest of the pamphlet Also some photographs of the Russian photo came. think they will do to give went to town with Mrs - Atwater. found my boots stretcher. left others for rubber heels - find there is hope of a new care for the old watch (lever) also mine is to be done for my journey made some little purchases. went to market and walked home as we had driven. The mail brot eight letters. Fannie B. Ward. Briggs - Ayers. nurses Howard - paper - Hubble. Atwater telegraphed Capt Gaston of Detroit that we would arrive 11- o clock Sunday we will leave here at 6 Saturday night Sept 18 Meriden Thursday Dept 18 1902 Rains Today M Justin Holman a daughter were coming for a drive but the rain prevens As it grows cool and damp a gas stove is put into my room. -- delightful-- Letters from Nola Gardner. Mary L. Barton in closing papers of sale of the little Red cross house to a Mrs barber for $1200 for me to sign. Also a letter of personal import from Mary urging me to write my autobiography - she has read Mrs. Howe's book and begs me to go and do likewise. It is much more easy to listen to this importunity now that I am actually doing the thing. Also a letter from Herman that he is coming alone to Washington on Oct 6 and an instalment from Burrells clippings - poor trash - My little gas stove is most comfortable and healthful. The letters must be kept off. and I attack them after dinner and write Dr. Hubbell con things at home Mrs Hines to get a breadth of brown satin. Mary Barton. returning the signed paper of sale Mrs Fanny B Ward to thank for statement on Post Enola Gardner to urge her to urge on the Dr. Nola Howard awk his letter and article. Brown Brothers awk notice of 2 1/2 per cent Herman Riccuss to come to Encampment wrote one story for the M.S. Sept 19. Friday Sept 19. 1902 Equinoctial Storm This day has mainly gone in getting ready for the trip a millner called and took my bonnets to change my shoes came home with rubber heels .50 wrote X. The photos came 100. and the reports 500 ready to take to Detroit. I am glad to have something of a little interest to contribute. I feel all the time that my little talk will not edify very much - My room is so comfortable. my little appartment seems nearly perfect. no hotel could be better fitted. all is just at hand. Sept 20 Also Sunday 21. to Detroit " 21 Saturday. Sept 20. 1902 Meriden Rained This is the day we leave for Detroit. 1 1/2 P.M Mr Mrs Atwater and self took train for Springfield - Albany - Buffalo. Detroit. I had provided myself with 500 Russian Reports and 100 portraits. All packed in steamer trunk. We were late at Springfield. and at Albany the train was desired and the sleepers were left. causing us to wait some ten ours and instead of reaching Detroit Sunday at 11 1/2 PM we only arrived at 11 1/2 at night - we were met by a committee of Ladies. led by Miss Hopkins of Detroit. President Dept. WRC. and Mrs Lewis of Washington of the new Logan hotel - the committee had waited all the afternoon and till midnight to meet us - We were assigned to the Russell house. The main body being at the Casdilac We took a late lunch and returned to our room 18. filled with beautiful flowers. Well appointed appartment restored Sept 22 At Detroit. President here Monday September 22. 1902 This is the Presidents day at 10 1/2 Lieut Cheeny came to take us to Armory to hear the President I was escorted to the front seat of the Platform the President was Speaking - when he had closed Major Urele spoke a few words. mainly introducing me. so going he considered me the ~ ~ ~ ~ - and commanded the President. "who could "be commanded on no other occasion nor "by no other person. to meet Miss B and except "her to a seat beside him"- which President Roosevelt proceeded to do. I declined to speak but sat by the Pres, the Governor & Major till the ceremonies were ended. From the Armory we went to the boat Tashmo named by Admiral Dewey - to take a ride or sail down the river Detroit. past the island Park. an island which has been reclaimed from a marsh and made a most beautiful city Park - 9 miles by 7 - we were given an entertainment room and received persons and enjoyed the river - the leading ladies of the city were here - we had lunch on the boat - The Presidents little party up stairs, we down - landed and went to hotel at 2 PM. and got ready for parade, next driven to the [?] in Mrs. Coprens carriage and were the first carriage to facing the Presidential Party of carriages - we drove through the city - the whole people out and chasing - our carriage had Miss Hopkins, Mrs. Lorers - Mrs Atwater & me - we reached revolving stand at 5 pm and sat on the right of President as he stood in services- This occupied till 7. we drove back to house Russell, dined, and dressed for the evening Banquet at the Armory -. Sept 22. continued. Russell home Detroit There was a protests on the road of his driver against taking 5 and Mr Cheeny left - this made a misunderstanding with the ladies committees who were to escort me on to the stage as no ladies but me were to sit at the Presidents table. Miss Hopkins and Mrs. Atwater went on to the platform with me, the table was spread the entire length,. facing body of the house the guests sat only on one side facing what would be the foot light; the body of the house was filled with tables and about 1000 guests - the galleries were packed with perhaps 3000 more who waited to hear the speeches - There must have been 3 to 5000 in the building - The President not in the center Genl Algar next.on the right and I next on his left - the Mayor. the toastmaster & Major Urell. The President had notes, and read from them frequently. on my right was the Governor. The applause for the President was deafening, Mayor Urell followed him. then I follow but no womans voice could fill that house already packed full. I did the best I could and held my notes to give to the Spanish War Journal. A beautiful bouquet was presented me - The President also it to see presented on to Mrs Coprene - At midnight we left. were followed by Col. Hobson - we went back to the hotel. Perhaps I out to mention that when President Roosevelt entered - before he took his place at the table he came to me and shook hands heartily. at which the applause was no great that the air seemed to quiver with the rush of human voices - Close of journey to Detroit Spt 23 Detroit - Tuesday. 23. 1902 Russell House The fine day of yesterday does not last. This day was of a social nature - First General Sears had come from Pentwater. Mrs. Adams had come with him. (2.00) George T. Hassett had come from Alpens. Charles Elwell from Kansas. on his (3.00) way back to Cuba with his bride. had come to meet me and pass the days he came in quietly and unannounced that I knew him by his resemblance to John. A drive around the island had been planned. Mrs Whitney was in charge. I commenced to go only on conditions that my friends all could go. this was settled and we were to go at 2 PM but before start time the rain set in and we did not go. but visited at the hotel a nice party of us. Sears. Hassett. Elwells. Atwaters The day was to close with a reception in the evening. a public reception in the ample parlor of the Russell House. at which the Mayor was to Preside and introduced and Mrs Alger to assist. we assembled at 8 PM the parlor filled in spite of the rain. The best people of detroit. and crowds of soldiers. all seemed as [pleased]. Mrs Algers was charming. and so Mayor Mayberry as we had decided to go home tonight we left the parlors at 10, bade [Adieu] and dressed for our journey home. and left at 10 1/2 for the train the NY Central. landed at station took sleeper and thus ended the trip to the convention of the Spanish War Veterans to Detroit. Sept 24 Wednesday 24 - Detroit to Meriden New York Central RR - Detroit to Meriden occupied sleeper from Detroit to Buffalo. arrived B. 7 am Wednesday. left sleeper for day car home - took coffee at Buffalo. The newspaper tell us of the change in the route of the President. He left Detroit to speak of Logansport. which he did and went on to Indianapolis where it developed that he had an abcess on his leg. which was [observed] in hospital and he took train for Washington cancelling his engagements for the next week After an hour or so at Buffalo came in direct - got our train at Albany for Springfield. This train met the New Haven & Springfield which waited for the Western train. we took at hurredly and arr'd at Meriden 11+. took trolly and reached home before midnight. a light supper and retired with the consciousness of a prosperous journey with no accidents nor unpleasant remembrances to be deplored. The Presidents Western trip is ended till after the GAR Encampment, and so is ours. Sept 25 Thursday. Sept 25. 1902. Meriden Set things in order at home after the journey and wrote four pages on MS. got up to the beginning of my 11 year old nursing. Did not write home to S.E as I wished not quite knowing what decision to make spoke with James at evening. decide to go home to Washington at once. will let MS. rest and get ready for home. I have no letters, as no one knows where I am. Sat down stairs in evening and took cold. Sept 26 Friday, Sept 26, 1902, Meriden We have now the real equinoctial after several attempts, cold, rainy N. E. weather both yesterday and today. I have my old time little gold Swiss watch that came to me 1864. Through faithful Judson S Bowen, but for which I paid fifty ($50) dollars. It has lain out of repair since Dansville. had lost its hunting case, and have had it made up open face, and find it pretty and good they say- a full jewelled Swiss watch. I am very glad to have it again - an old faithful friend returned I hope to stay with me - Mrs. Atwater goes to New Haven to find paper for some rooms. Francis shows me the upper rooms of the house and invites me to put all that I want to take from Glen Echo into them. and leave the place. come here to live and open up a Hd qrs in New York- This is a great problem. One does not know how to regard it - This is a hard climate for me to live in. The day has been very hard - was rainy. At 10 I write this and return. Have written Howard to come to us on Sunday if he is home - I received 6 or 8 letters and replied to them. Sept. 27. Saturday Sept. 27, 1902 This is said to be the seventh day of rain. everybody has a cold, I write Mrs. Hines - and Robert A Wm con- Grandmother store, Sarah Treadwell - Wm N Howard to meet me at Cen Depot Tuesday 9,30. Mrs. Atwater will go home with me, I pack my trunk, am not able to do much a coal famine. No coal in the City. Sept 28 Meriden Sunday, Sept 28 1902. Meriden Very rainy probably the last struggle of the Equinox for at night came up a heavy thunder shower which lasted several house. I did many last things and wrote on the M.S. - finished my nursing at 13. It is fully decided that Mrs. Atwater goes home with me and I write it to Mrs. Hines & Dr. H - I arrange money matters with Francis - We settle my expenses for Detroit sleepers, carriages etc from learned here to return a little over - 18.00 I pay him this - The Bill for publishing reports abt 87. and the cost of pictures added as per Bill make the sum 105.00 For this I am to send him a check on my return on Brown Bros - I also hand Mr. Atwater the govt check for 600.- for St. Petersburg - which he will invest in his stock at 6 per ct. and I am to add to this sum 400 Dollars more from Brown Bros. to make the amt equal to $1000 which he will hold at 6 pet. This will make two investments of that amt which Mr At holds at 6 percent or 60 a year This leaves me all I need to draw upon at Brown Bros at 2 1/2 pet. I read my M.S. to Mrs. A to retire. Monday Meriden Sept 29. 1902 Clear weather - warm. finish packing - will send trunks to night to Washington. Some of my articles of old jewelry came back from the jewellers and others wait the gilden Have received and answered a letter from I. Miller Kenyon 617. 14th st. nw presenting claim for $30.+ printing or advertising in sun. Mrs. Atwater packs her trunk and we send both to the station at 6 o clock. I write some M.S. We will leave 8 tomorrow Sept 30 Leave Meriden for Washington Tuesday Sept 30-1902 still rainy - Up at 5 1/2. breakfast. make up satchel and leave for train 7 1/2. Gave Maggie 2.00 Mr. Mrs Atwater and C.B. arrives NY. 930 Howard meets u at Union Depot - we have a short interview. he says that when there is a suitable Red Cross body to receive the money he shall be ready to turn it over to it -- We go to Lyman McCartys 434. Broadway got half rate ticket for self to Wash. and for Mrs A - from Phil. Atwater went with us to train - We left N.Y. by 1 PM train - arrived Washington at 610 Dr Hubbell & M Briggs met us rained very hard - came home in pouring rain. found Mrs Hines - Miss Adam Dr Hulls Mrs Rich. & Silas as constitutes the family - all well and happy - supper & retire Oct 1. Wednesday Oct 1. 1902 Washington rain day. beautiful bright - warm charming improvements made in the house painted outside as well - I am very hoarse too much speaking Try to settle wood business no coal to be thought of wood 4 Dolls a cord Mrs Hines and Mrs. Atwater go to city - I take care of correspondence - unpack see M Canada about wood Have trunks brought out - Oct. 2 Thursday Oct 2. 1902. Washington G.E. Fine. perfect late summer day. Decided to go to city and put my purple silk dress into Miss Fowlers hands - Dr Hubble went with one - to Miss Fowler 1612 - 8th she was at Mrs Wards follow there - She had not matched the silk. I went to Lamburgs. could not match it. - Kahns - etc etc To look after Bulterine, can have it at old piece .car to Rheinhards - they will send to N.Y for it by Monday if I send a slip return to Mrs Vassall Lunch. home. Dr takes back sample & letter - I write check for Francis Atwater to meet for me at 5 per - I have given him the 500 Dolls State Dept check. and will add 400 Dolls more to make 1000 to invest = I have also drawn with this check 104. Reports & Detroit making the check I will send him today $504 I also write a check for Dr Hubbell to draw for house and wood for $200. M Briggs came to tea. and for evening he makes out the expenses for the Hd Qrs $38- I add to his acct for type. - check $20, this will repay Mrs. Hines her salary - Mrs Atwater seems well & happy - Oct 3d Glen Echo Glen Echo. Friday October 3. 1902 This day went in "putting Things to rights" Mrs. Hines & C.B. put all the trunks in good winter order - went over the box closet - and parts of all the bureaus - It was a great work. by night - I could scarcely speak and coughed badly - took treatment for bronchitis & went to bed - Mrs. Atwater had suffered from an illness which culminated today and she was also put into bed but as our household consisted of one Doctor and two first class trained nurses. We feel secure. This is the day that President Roosevelt holds the consultation with the Strikers & mine operators - that had no viable result. The mine owners hold firm, and recommend the calling of the Federal Troops. Politically this may meet great opportunities - but it is all that will save the country from anarchistic rule - if we yield. We are lost. - Oct 4. Sent check to Altwater for $504. Glen Echo Oct 4. Saturday 1902 very rainy. both Mrs Atwater & .self remain in bed. I put myself in a treatment of spray - and slipery elm & lobeline. The trembles diminishes. Mrs Atwater is put on suitable treatment and improves and seems happy Dr Hubbell goes to town and draws check to meet the expenses for Oct. - wood etc $200. I hand Mrs Hines cash to prepay the following costs. Household ex 40. Silas [?]ges with some ex help 27. Miss Adam for house 10 ______ 77.00 This leaves me to meet the wood for the winter. and the feed for Baba , 1 going with all other incidentals. extra paitning $116.00 Mrs Hines will do the clerical work, the typewriter, housekeeping etc - The costs of living will be very great in consequence of the disturbance of the strikers. The paper today give the arguments and the proposals made by both parties before the President yesterday - It seems evident to me that a compromise, or yielding on the part of the mine owners would be equivalent to a surrender to anarchy. and the centered and undying demands of the lawless & irresponsible parties of the inhabitants of the county. Pullmans old decision of "Nothing to Arbitrate" was the saving principle - his hands should have been held up - Oct 5 Glen Echo. Sunday Oct 5 1902 The rainiest of days - The rain poured all day. I was sin bed all day continued my treatment. and copied all the loose scrapes into the real MS. I must now have over 50 pages of MS. There is nothing of importance to chronicle today - Oct 6 Glen Echo Monday. Oct 6. 1902 Clear bright warm A perfect day. I am better but there is no prospect of going to Encampment - I write to the Depots. acknowledging their invitations write Mrs. Mussey. This is the first day and tonight are some receptions I think I sent for Mr Baltzly - he came with Mrs B. made a pleasant visit. I am to have all the wood I want from his lot - Mrs Atwater is better. my cough is a little less. but be as no invitation - no change in the strike business - get Postage stamps $1.00 I hope to be able to get up tomorrow one ton of hay of M Hamilton, 85.pr 11.00 Oct 7. Glen Echo. Tuesday Oct 7. 1902 I get up and dress. have strained my side. but pay no heed to it. Weather fine Herman came. by boat from Providence and about 9 a.m. Miss Adams goes to city to see the Parade - Mrs Atwater not. much better. Mrs Hinton came Glen Echo Wednesday Oct 8th 1902 Fine - able to go to city. Dr. Hubbell. Mrs Hines & Mrs. Hinton. NRC. convention at church of Our Father. Mrs Charity Ruck Craig came and took charge of me. She is so like "Samantha". - The guard were sent by Mrs Coluta Jones the Pres to escort us to the Platform - Mrs Logan had joined us - we were met and welcomed by the Officers. Mrs Jones. Mrs Bosley. Mrs. Genl Black was with Mrs Logan. We were presented & cdl not speak. but remained - Lunched. and had a lovely day. [*For Citizen. Com reception on next page*] Glen Echo Thursday. Oct [*8*] 9. 1902 Went early to city as yesterday. a full day - on platform - received the reps of the G.A.R. was appointed me of the 6 or 7 ladies to return the call. and report the N.R.C. to the G.A.R. Mrs Logan. Kate Sherwood. Mrs Black Mrs Jones etc - went twice could not at that moment be received. Used the time in going to the [reran?] Art Gallery to attend Mrs Runnells reception - we were beautifully received- after I knew who Mrs Roosevelt was. I returned to her with Mrs Logan. and had a lovely interview. We then rode through the White Lot, and returned for the time set to be received by the G.A.R. we then went in a body.- The Genl Commanders. Mr Ell Tonene came to the door to take us in. he looked after Logan and me. The others were excited. and all took our seats on the platform before the house crowded with the best of the G.A.R. Genl Black. introduced us one by one, amid an applause that a President himself might be proud to hear. Mrs Logan made a little talk - Kate Sherwood a beautiful speech of usual. Mrs Black gave a little poem. Mrs Torrence a few remarks. And the Official report and figures were read - 500 Dolls voted for the Stephenson Monument - at length the Call over ended. and as we stepped down the stairs to the isle. A man came up to my side and said to Genl Torrence who had my arm - "General I will take this lady out if you permit" - I looked up and there was Maj Genl Shafter. my old Cuba Genl the hall rang & rang as we went slowly down the isle. both of us so glad to meet that we could scarce keep our hands off the others shoulders - He took me to the carriage. We were driven directly to the event and to room 526. Mrs Reed & James. Mrs Hines - & Hinton had already brot my white crepe dress for evening. I dressed in the room - all went to the hall for the reception of the daughters of Veterans - Mrs [S] Stanley. and stood in line for the evening Mrs Murrey came - We remained til 10 on learning a gentleman brot his sons and his daughter out to speak to me It had been a full day. We all took car and reached home at midnight I find I have omitted the citizen [?] the Citizens Committee which should have been mentioned on the previous page. on Wednesday 8. I see I have put the 8 & 9 down as two days in convention when really home after dressing for the reception of the Citizens committee. at 8 Pm. I wear my White Pearl & satin. black lace shawl draping. took my place in the line next Mrs Clinton Smith Mrs Odell came and took her place between us and introduced me to the crowd - The manager of the hall came and stood in front to move the. crowd along and several others were Encampment days given the same deity. The line was long but its especial congestion was in front of me, they seemed to have anticipated this & prepared for it. Mrs. Odel was wonderful in her method of introduction. It was a brilliant offense - we finished and took car for home. just before midnight this was my first time out of my room for a week and out of bed a day. but I took no harm. Pom Mrs Atwater lost it all. She was in bed all the time. I relegated Lucy to take Miss Adams we are in the work of the house these 2 days 1,00 Oct 10 Glen Echo: Friday Oct 10, 1902 Fine Day I feel that I need nothing to this days festivals and remained home. The guests are leaving the elections of both G. A. R. & WRC. are made and I had shown myself. and needed this day at home. Mrs. Louie Kensil of Johnston came out- & staid till night. Mr. Buckingham of Pa- office a friend of M. Kolman came and took with him the retired Engineer for 30 years of the old Norwich & Worcester R_R_ [...] [...] the comfort of Clapp - Chapen & Rous. I gave pictures to all. Albert A. Walker Engineer Norwich Ct. - The G.A.R. meets at San Francisco next year Genl Stewart - commander. The Proxies are coming in. Francis will come Sunday morning - Lena better. Glen Echo - Saturday. 11. 1902 very rainy - had an engagement to meet Ade Mohn at Mrs. Logans at [10 this morning. too rainy . All goes well at home - Mrs. Atwater recovering but very weak - needs rest. No of Proxies till now 16 - I work at cleaning up desk Answer a letter of Mr Sandersen of Christian Herald in which I am suspected of having said that Mr Klapache had sold a cargo of corn in India at 25 pct rise in value. Oct 12. Glen Echo. Oct 12. 1902 Sunday Fine. warm - Mrs. Atwater dressed and went below Mr Atwater came at 8 1/2 am Mrs. Hinton went to city for Mrs. Reed Mr. Adams came to with Mrs. Adams call from Mrs, Engle. California " " Mr Kelsey of Meridan – chevy chase Mr Olney delivered his first address in seven years, in Boston last night, and was "boomed" for President in 1904 - Hae takes the democratic side. opposed to Trusts - Mrs. Reed came for our night. Oct 13 Monday Glen echo. Oct 13. 1902 Fine. warm. Our guests departing. Mrs. Atwater & Mrs Reed left at 11. Herman goes to Mt Vernon Mrs. Atwater better, up and dressed A call from - Parker of Leominster who was wounded at Cedar Mountain and lay in the old church at Culpepper. his right arm off at shoulder. Says I gave him a loaf of bread and a shirt. which may have been the first distribution really at the field. It so goes. This was forty years ago. Today I put a Red Cross button on his coat. directly over the armless shoulder. and gave him red X literature for the Post Library - he is librarian of the post. Oct 14 Glen Echo Tuesday Oct 14 1902 clear. warm fine - The papers tell us that the strike is practically over. Some concessions have been made. and the men go to work again Genl W.T Bennett came - I gave him a letter to Genl Greely for picture fro news for a lecture he is about to prepare - and a letter of general indorsement - and a button he dined with us. he has my new Russian photo for his views. Mrs Clemence came. her son was conducter on the Glen Echo cars. went to Cuba in the regiment of immunes and died of yellow fever - buried at Arlington - Miss Hinton gets her pension - and her pass to St Louis. on her way to Dalas - Tex - Herman prepares to go home tomorrow I arrange some little presents for him to take to the family My medicine comes from Mr Buckingham of Patent Office good - Mrs Atwater better. quite like herself My bronchitis a little better. Glen Echo Wednesday Oct. 15. 1902 fine. cool. Herman left for the boat at 8. Mrs Hinton went to city. Mrs Atwater went to Georgetown - I wrote Louis in Cal. sent requests for a lecture he will give in the Annual meeting wrote several other persons - Mr Briggs came in evening. bot me a new fountain pen. very good. $2.50 saw the little new calf. a great credit to Jersey. Oct 16 Glen Echo Thursday Oct. 16 1902 fine clear Mrs Atwater goes to visit Mrs Kal.... at Chevy Chase -. I write up on the letters Mrs Hines helps The strike seems to be ending Mr Ianadu is bringing my 20 cords wood has seven cords here now - my cold is getting better. I cough very little now I think I shall be glad of my new pen. I have 42 proxies today - the is half the number required Mary Barton came - staid [to] dinner - she is looking for my abstract of title to the little Red Cross house which is sold. but I cannot find my deeds.- I wrote my letter of thanks to the National Auxiliary SWV. for their unanimous vote electing me Sponsor for life. Oct 17 Glen Echo Friday Oct. 17. 1902 cooler dull - Still finishing up the letters, nearly through Mrs. Hinton to Atwater went to con. library " " left for Dallas via St. Louis 2 pm. The President still struggling with the strike Dr has a cold - I help Mrs Atwater to play "7-up" - against Mrs Hines - My cough better but not well. Oct 18 Glen Echo. Saturday Oct 18. 1902 I was attacked with a cough about 3 oclock at night. which lasted by turns till nearly noon. I remained in bed have a hard day - dressed in afternoon and sat up the rest of the day. Dr went to city and got medicine with Major Hoarhound candy grapes - Our house oil has been brot up by M Emery - We have still 30 proxies to get. I fear we shall never get them. Sunday Oct 19. 1902 Glen Echo A perfect autumn day. I did not leave my room woke at 2 1/2 and did not sleep again. I wrote an "Interview with a reporter" - also wrote Mr & R Ridgely. Pittsburg Kansas - Mrs Atwater called about the place - went to Calen John - she is so much better. A paper giving notice of the removal of Mr & Mrs G.P. to Ontario to open a mission - I see very little improvement in myself. The strike wears on. but the offers of the President are still before the contending parties - He is trying to do a good work - Oct 20 Glen Echo. Monday Oct 20. 1902 Beautiful day. Work day below My cough is more catchy and hard to manage. Mrs. Hines and I take the letters always gaining on us, and go over them. No proxies for some days. till today one returned from Electa Smith made out to a Mrs. Ferri or some name similar in Washington. This straw shows which way the wind blows. I request Dr. to try to see Mrs. Logan, he goes to city - she will be in town on Friday. I write on the MS. The barrel of new oil is taken up to the store room. Oct 21 Tuesday Oct. 21, 1902 Still another perfect day. I remain in my room. A Mr. John Leasure of Wheeling - secretary Ohio Valley Manufacturer a news paper man, and inventor, came to bring me a china self feeder, named for me - red cross - it is manufactured in Wheeling by the Dr. Battery Co.- West VA. Some one should visit that co. and see what they desire to do, as Mr. Leasure mentions a desire to give the mention to the Red Cross - The article is very artistic and perfect in its conception. We feel certain that some influences are at work in the Proxies and decide to move on the works Oct 22 Strike Ended October 22. Wednesday 1902 GE. Another lovely day. I go out of doors and dine below. The morning paper declares the strike over. Surely the President has done a good service for the people - my 20 cords wood are here ready to be sawed and gotten in. I do no M.S. work my cough is troublesome. Write Atwater who sends blank proxies - I write S.E.B. and send 8 proxies asking him to fill them. Miss Esther piles + sorts call- The hard frosts have come. The flowers are killed Conference with Mrs Hines. She will go to city tomorrow and see Mrs. Ward, Spencer, and bring Mary Barton out. We will see if there proxies are to be had, or not, and know it at once - Oct 23 Thursday Oct 23. 1902 Glen Echo Mrs Hines goes to city. Sees Mary Barton who cannot come home with her - will come tomorrow The machine for sawing the wood comes tomorrow I pay Mr. Canada for 20 cords @ 3 Dolls $60. I hand him note of SEB for 75. he hands me back 15 Dolls. This with the cutting and [gathering] on will be the cost of wood for the winter. I will have it all taken to the cellar. Friday Oct 24. 1902 I decide to speak no more. Mrs Hines goes to see Mrs Logan- not in city. The cutter come with saw and all the wood is sawn by night Mary Barton comes out I do not speak and am better - take gin & rock candy Oct 25 Saturday Oct 25, 1902 Glen Echo- Fine, warm clear day I take the opportunity to get out of doors take Silas out to clean up the west yard cut and burned the weeds. got the largest geraniums into the cellar - cleaned off the asparagus bed. Paid the men for sawing the wood said to be twenty five cords- the sawyer & man - 6.50 3 boys one day each at 1.25 7.75 paid Mr Emoyes boy .50 Dr and Mrs Atwater go to Arlington Letters from Atwater the repeat will cost $30, - Letter from Egans lawyer I think telling me that Egan is sick and needs the 200 dolls that he expended in Cuba and which paper bears my appeal Mrs. Hines cleaned house- swept all chambers and Offices. Sunday Oct 26. 1902 - The event of the day was a visit from Prof Haupt. our former teacher of German - he was like a class in Glen Echo. Mary Barton came. She is interested in the fable of the hawk and the ram - is studying Esop with reference to her friends. Francis sends back proof of report to Conference - I correct it - Letter from Dr. Jarus also Mrs. Jones - Carr & M Ward Oct 27. Monday, Oct. 27. 1902. G.E. Rained, Washed - I tried to write up Waiting things = Letter to Mrs. Jones-Carr Letter came from Mrs. Logan, enclosing one from Mr Marr of NY Journal asking me to write an article of 2000 words on the divorce subject. I wrote M Kamlinger who writes for Dr Egan- I read all of Egans matter to Steve, and so write M Kamlinger Oct 27 1902 continued I commence an article for the NY Journal, on divorce - I have no wish to write it, but will try. They will pay for it - I talk with Silas - tell him to get men to wheel in wood. It rains very hard - I still try article - Tuesday, Oct 28, 1902 Cooler - clear. Miss Bissell came I loan her ten dolls to be paid. one dollar a week till paid. She is not well situated and gets too little to clothe herself. She wants to do French for me. Wants copy of the Watch Meeting continued Oct 29 greeting, and also of Aguinaldo written for World or Journal I give the Watch Meeting article to Mrs. Harris to copy. I speak with Miss Adams. she is ill and depressed - is afraid of paralysis and thinks to go to Boston to hospital. goes to bed ill we all play Fantan in evening. Oct 29, 1902 cool. clear fine Miss Bissell sends back ten dollars change for 20 dollar bill I let her take yesterday. she has the ten loan Mr. Woodietto called. he has moved to his cottage house, and called to ask about the sale of the Glen Echo property which Is advertised for sale next month. he also wants Dr. H. to take trusteeship of schools here, with him. I advise putting ladies on to the Board. They will see if it is legal in Maryland. I recommend Mrs. Houghton, Mrs. Charles and Gaines. Mr. W. stays to dinner I write Mrs. Quantrough of Houston Receipt for two Dollars dues in R.C. She send Proxy Judge Frances & Mrs. Jarvis - Engage two colored boys to wheel in wood. Agree to pay them six dollars - they ask 5.50 cold better talk some Oct. 30 Thursday Oct 30, 1902 - Glen Echo cooler - hard frost Two 'boys' commence to wheel in the wood do a good days work. Mr. Woodward send me 14 articles on divorce in the N.Y. American & Journal - Mrs. Logan and Genl. Black. the remainder bishops of various denominations - Mrs. Stanton's article is the leading article - written a short time before her death. I copy all stray scraps of MS. on to the real sheets - I have nearly 50 - Miss Belle Leslie of Oak park bring a letter from Lizzie Tittle Arnold of Winnetka, Ill. I see her and send portraits and Reports to Lizzie - Rev. Wm. E Barton of Oak Park and to Miss Leslie herself. The large photos of Japanese hospital and nurses came from Miss West who now returns to Tokyo Mrs. Atwater went to city alone to call of friends. M. Ridgeley's proxy and a short line came from Mulberry Kansas - he has not received my letter. but will He gives the address of Miss Helena Michaels Laclede Building, Room 136 St. Louis, Mo. Oct. 31 Glen Echo, Friday Oct 31 Fine clear Went a boat ride in the canal in Capt. Barry's boat with Dr. Hubbell, Mrs. Atwater & Mrs. Hines Earnest calsomined doors Boys nearly finish the wheeling of wood Letter from Mrs. Logan, she comes home. Letter from Frances. I still struggle with the divorce question. Mr. Woodward is interested in the sale of the Glen Echo property, finds that I have no outlet to the road We have now only a month & 8 days till the annual meeting. Nov. 1 Saturday Nov. 1, 1902 colder - Mrs. Hines takes the letters and writes till 3 goes to city, gets proxies - Miss Lincoln, Mrs. Fox Electra Smith Dr. has the front office calcimined I pay Earnest for that and rails stairs 3.00 I loan Dr. Hubbell till next week 5.00 pay Silas for Miss Hines 5.00 Paid 2 boys for wheeling wood 5.00 wrote Atwater - Sears, Miss Graves Miss Helen Michael. tried to write on divorce - can't get time - At evening Prof Haupt came, gave lesson - will try to get a class. Mr. & Mrs. Hilman came to class Alaimbly came and corrected 250 Reports I put courses - The new reports came Nov 4 Glen Echo Tuesday Nov 4, 1902 Wrote for last time the article on Divorce " 10 letters. Mr. Boggs came. I gave him letter to Arlington. Asking use of room for Meeting Meeting for German Prof Haupt people did not come. Little things found broken Poor Bige A hard day mentally. had to hold in - Glen Echo, Wednesday Nov 5 1902 Trouble about kitchen fires - I walked up to Mr Piles to see about getting team to draw wood - he brought me home - Dr & Ernest fitted the hot water pipes to carry hot water to bath room etc - also put up hand rails by stairs. I directed the green wood to be cut fin and dried in stove oven - Had a talk with Miss Adams - Mrs. Atwater leaves tomorrow Wrote Atwater - Ward order on McCarty for 1/2 rate ticket here - Received another letter about the bequest of Mrs. Mann and a letter from Tallulah Falls. Raban Co, GA that a little money collected through their museum for the benefit of the Nation Red Cross was awaiting directions to be sent - signed P.M de Duboeay. Nov 6 Mrs Atwater leaves Glen Echo Thursday Nov 6, 1902 Spring day - rain at evening & night Mrs Atwater left at 10am for home. Dr went to train with her. The experiment of drying the wood succeeds. we can use the green wood. I settle the month with Mrs Hines til the end of this week - She has exceeded the allowance by 22. which I hand her. Dr goes to get copy of deed of VT are house - cannot find it - neither note nor deed - Alaimly comes to work on Reports , 50. We are not in good heart or feeling I cannot catch on to the MS. The lawyer of Egan writes me, sends copy of SEB letter and thinks the Dr should be remunerated - I speak with Mrs Hines who will state the condition in which he came to me from the hospital in NY. I have sent Russian photos to the Armenian Journal - and to Chicago Co with the request that they be returned. Glen Echo Friday Nov. 7, 1902 Mr Briggs comes at night and we take up the care of Dr Egan and Hanberger - dictates a letter to H. Mrs Hines will write Egan. I cannot get to the MS. I receive a letter from Mr. Man of the NY Journal that my article is accepted and will be published on Saturday. Letter from Mrs Logan to come at 9 AM will think to go tomorrow I receive a beautiful copy of the Little colonel from the author Miss Johnston - The Red- cross dog. Nov 8 Glen Echo Nov. 8. Saturday 1902 Went at 9 1/2 to city to see Mrs. Logan our interview was short. but to be renewed tomorrow afternoon. returned at one o'clock. call from Miss Imogen Pierce who teaches at Manarras. She is improved in health & seems better in spirit - She wants to write Red Cross books for schools, and also make a Red Cross Calendar. Nov 9 Glen Echo. Nov 9. Sunday 1902 cooler - clear went to Mrs Logans to dine at 2 oclock - Mrs Hines went to Mary Bartons and then to Mrs. Logans. After dinner we retired to Mrs Logans office and read & revised the By Laws Mrs Logan sees no use for the Board of Directors and strikes them out of the By Laws. This change is so great. and may affect so many persons that it may be held unwise to do it. I should think all the friendly directors ought to be seen and their comment or approval gotten before springing it upon them in order that they may in the meeting express their approval and willingness to be dropped out of office. Miss Boardman has written Mrs Logan a lengthy, confidential letter continued Nov 9 in which says she voices some very great and influential friends of the Red + in saying that the good of the organization demands that Miss Barton resign and let persons take hold of it more capable of conducting it. and thinks that perhaps Mrs Logan could aid in persuading Miss B. to resign. She ignores the fact - that she has twice heard me resign before the entire meeting - and beg them to accept. She thinks that some man w/capability should be in Miss Bartons place that the Red Cross could be conducted more in accordance with that of other countries - She does not name Genl Wilson but all know who she means. and can read pretty clearly what lies behind it. The Generals home is lonely - Poor human nature!! We remained to tea. We are to copy the By laws as Mrs Logan revises and send copy to Atwater tomorrow asking him to send them to Mr Olney. Mrs Logan will write M Olney - It seems necessary to send for Mr. Ridgely tomorrow and to write Sears & Gardners. - Meeting just one month from today. 'Nov 10 Glen Echo Nov. 10, 1902 Monday Mrs Hines makes copies of the Bye Laws as reserved by Mrs Logan yesterday. I do not think it a possible revision, and perhaps not quite were in view of ugly remarks that may be made Silas goes to town with M Emory to get the stuff in the Red Cross house stored. there from the rooms of the "Board of Control" publication, circulars etc and a few pieces of shody furniture. and the box of [books] Reports of St. Petersburg sent from Meriden. Letter from Atwell asking me to come to them, I reply that possibly I may The Photo comes back from NY Journal that I had lent for my picture with Divorce Article - copies of other articles come also. Dr Hubbell goes to city to arrange the getting of tin roof for shed. Silas gets home late with all the things Send out a good sized mail. Alaimly here - nice-slow- I hunt the name of the man who intimates that the Congressional Bill can be set aside Mr James T. DuBois Nov 11 Glen Echo Tuesday Nov 11, 1902 cool - This was a day of arranging. All the stuff from the Old Board of Control that was taken up yesterday has been arranged and packed in the store room The Russian Reports sent from Meriden are also packed and we are prepared to get them off. M Boggs came with his notices for the Annual Meeting of the 9th of Dec - He is pleased with the mending of the ByLaws. and in the place of 30 directors we put, an advisory Board of 30 members - Glen Echo Wednesday Nov 12, 1902 Gave deed of Little Red cross house to - Went to city and made the conveyance and placed the papers in the hands of M J. Ray to deliver - ,50 The sale is for 1100 Dollars, payable 100 Dolls down. The remainder as slated in articles of sale Finished the revision of By Laws and sent, or will send tomorrow morning copies to Mrs Logan and Mr. Atwater for their approval, or not. I do not expect the concurrence of M Olney. The reports are ready to commence to mail. Glen Echo, Thursday Nov. 15, 1902 Getting off Reports to St Petersburg. let Pedro take the foreign. Sent revised copies of By Laws to Mrs Logan. Frances Atwater. Dr went to city. Glen Echo Friday Nov. 14, 1902 Received letter from Mrs Logan with an inclosure of confidence It confirms the suspicions of a plot to take advantage of the coming annual meeting to force my resignation and let the Vice President naturally fall to the head: The temptation is all the stronger from the observations of the late conference and the open door to the royalty. and counsels of Europe. This was never so apparent until the last conference and thus has not raised such ambitions. I returned the inclosed letter. Received a letter from Mr Ridgely and replied to it at once to go out by morning mail. wrote Atwell that I should go to them Sunday morning. Also wrote Frances that I shd go to NY. Went a walk with Dr Hubbell up to to the aqueduct. my first view of it. Settlement with Dr H Nov 15 Glen Echo Sat. Nov 15, 1902 Drew check for $100.00 This is to pay Dr Hubbells bills for incidentals all summer in excess of the money given him 16 dolls plus and advance for painting the front of the house not yet done 16 plus 33.00 and advance to Mrs Hines for the running of the house till DEC 1st 33. This makes me square of all accts. that I know of up to this date. Received letter from Mr Boldt declining to give his proxy but will come with Mr Wardwell. I see what this all means - and that I have no recourse. I am coming up to the one hole in the room, and if it leads to eternity I know not. it is all dark. I only know of the hunters that follow and strike and shoot at me. It is 9 o clock, I am packed and ready for the morning start at 8: have sent telegram to Atwell that I will arrive tomorrow PM Dr has gone to Alumni banquet. I have my ticket to N.Y. and return $6,50 I take mea's large travelling bag for the first time poor mea, poor me!! Nov 16 New York Atwells New York Sunday 16 Nov 1902 Left Washington at 9 o clock B & O alone leaving home at 7 1/2 with Dr H. Arrived NY abt 2 PM. Met at Jersey city by M & Mrs Atwell. home by cars. Beautiful feat - 220 Riverside Drive. Dined - talked Red Cross - till bed time Wrote a line to Atwater and home 220 Riverside Drive Monday Nov 17, N.Y. 1902 Telephoned to M. Atwater. he will come on Wednesday. to M Jarvis he would call this P.M. but later sent dispatch that he could not come today but 9 oclock tomorrow morning Atwell tried to find Howard. could not. found Genl R.E. Cochran. Wrote M Atwater for proxy M Atwell. will leave at 5. tomorrow for Phil. to be back Tuesday I wrote Steve. Dr & Mrs Hines could not accomplish much I feel more & more that I ought to get out of all this thing - Nov. 18. Dined = at The Plazza New York - Tuesday Nov 18. 1902 At 10 Mr and Mrs Jarvis came to call at Mr Atwells, long. pleasant call. Settled that we get as many together as possible for tomorrow evening a P.M. Try to get Phillip - Write him. SD. write Atwater S.D. at 6 1/2 am to go to dine at The Hotel Plazza. with M & Mrs James A call from friends of Mrs Atwell - member of Womans Century Club - The carriage came from M Jarvis at 6 1/2 I went met Mrs Jarvis and son a fine young man. Delicious dinner - much foreign. conversation. interesting - M Jarvis took me home - New York Wednesday 19 Nov. 1902 Letters pertaining to Miss Boardmans operations that so depress me that I can do nothing. Mr Atwell comes at 4. and Mr Jarvis soon after. Mr Atwell returns and we hold our meeting - Mr Jarvis will go to Cuba and return in time for the meeting = Steve comes at 7. and spends the evening He approves the change of By Laws and shows that I need not preside at the meeting - that By laws give one power to appoint Steve will come and take me to Myrtes I write to Howard. - a line to home folks - Nov 20 New York. Thursday Nov 20, 1902 Wrote Mrs Logan. Sent list with description of ten names for proxies same to Cora Wrote Dr and Mrs Hines. A last effort at getting the quota of proxies. Telephone Atwater for more blanks a call from Mrs Donald McLean. She wishes me to meet with the N. Y DAB on the 6 of January. I am tired. made a long day A Mrs Hartings called - horsewoman Bought PO stamps 100 Wrote M Briggs. Letter from Mrs. Kruger. thanks for the Niagara news. New York Friday Nov. 21. 1902 A good nights rest - Wrote home - Mr Briggs Dr Lucy Hall Brown Atwater - Received - from home, endearing Anna Bigelow - Mrs Gene Lawton Sent letter to Howard 17 Broadway, he would come after 3. Then telephoned he could not come. Went with Steve to call on Myrtes, home at 9 to receive call from Dr Lesser- M Atwell & Duncan came home- Have to give up the horse show till tomorrow Steve goes home to night Nov 22 New York Sat. Nov 22. 1902 Mr Howard came at ten interview not very satisfactory. his friends tied up. in fact he is not certain who the friend was raised for will consult his partners, thinks they are so exasperated they may refuse to have anything more to do with it - I wrote Mr Tellinghart thanking for his address. and asking him to come to the meeting. Wrote Dr and Enola asking them to come. At evening went to the horse show at Madison Square Gardens - Telegraphed M Briggs not to meet me tonight At 8 went to Madison Sq Horse Show. New York to Washington Sunday Nov 23. 1902 We were home from the horse show at 11 1/2 last night - some rain - much wind. The show was well enough for a collection of mutilated horses not a horse with a tail among them. I neither did. nor could enjoy it. - poor disfigured creatures!! I slept as well as the high wind on the river would permit - packed my satchel and bag, and was ready for travel at breakfast time - pretty cold at 10 Mr and Mrs Atwell & Vr Duncan all went with me to the B & O. Courtland St Station. I gave Ignolough a Dollar. My picture to Willard Rockwell the sick brother. I had and entire parlor car. great attention, the papers, a bunch of flowers and with a charming ride - I was home abt 4 pm M Briggs met and went home with me - We amended By Laws still more. and I was back in the old tracks - All well at home Reports going out - Thanks coming back - am glad I made the report. and glad that I went to N.Y. the horse fens is painted Home Again Nov 24 Monday, Glen Echo Nov. 24 1902 Partly fine - partly rain - cool. I unpacked - arranged papers. Thought it beat to change stoves. in view of the persons coming to meeting - Letter says that Dr and Nola will be here Dec 2. Dr changes stove in office - try a drum oils the dining room. Kitchen and pantry floor a colored woman came to invite me to a lecture Sunday. ev - She is the wife of Saml Davis. of Denmark Maine - a white gentleman of the old Underground RR days and puts his principle in to practice - he is a clear in the Depot - I find many letters of thanks for Report it seems to have given satisfaction - Receive the Report of the Red X of California very fine - Nov 25 Tuesday Nov 25 - Glen Echo Very rainy Wrote M Ward for Mrs Works proxy " J.K Elewell. for inf con Egan & San Antonio " Atwater con. Mrs Straus proposition of a tower of Babel at St Louis Exposition wrote Mrs. Straus con. same. Received telegraph that Mr. Ridgely would come to the annual meeting. " Letter from Mrs. Logan con SEB. " Letter from M Briggs " Miss Boardman Filed all letters - New stove arranged with drum is a charm - Nov 27~ To Mrs Logans Glen Echo Wednesday Nov 26. 1902 Rainy took 8 1/2 train for city and Mrs Logan's She was going to city. we would call again at 12 1/2 - went to Dr. Chase. to have eye tooth repaired. am to go again at 11. Sat & 10 Monday. returned to Mrs. Logans - a long interview tried to find Carrol Dwight - home in Georgetown. went to Lionicains and bot ton soft coal a 5.00 home at 5 pm - THANKSGIVING Glen Echo Thursday Nov 27. 1902 Invited to dine with Mrs. Spencer - Dr H. Mrs Hines went 1 1/2 dinner at 3. Leonard. & family. present. a very pretty baby - a little Clara Barton - 6 months old very bright and pretty. Spent the day till 8 1/2 - went to Mrs Logans. to the Anniversary of Col & Mrs Tuckers marriage = Went with Dr H. a fine party - I did not enjoy it - dont know why - For many thing to think of beside that perhaps. Came home at 11 - 'had a fine nights sleep. Thankful for that - Glen Echo Friday Nov 28. 1902 Bright sunny cool day. Mr Briggs came yesterday - I find that I must call them together and write Francis to come on Wednesday - Wrote Mr Briggs to hold & wait " Dr Lerrer & Bettina " Genl Sears. Letter from Mrs Hinton Mrs Pingle - Mrs Earle M Ridgely Nov 29 Glen Echo - Sat. Nov. 29, 1902 cool Go to Dr. Chase for work on tooth - [from] Drew check for self for month Sent check to Mr E.R Ridgely This is to pay his traveling from Kansas to attend the annual meeting Dec 9. Send dispatches to Mr Ridgely Sent dispatch to Gardners to be sure to come as intended, on Monday next-- Wrote Mr Atwater to let him know what I was doing Sent letter to Genl Sears to come Went to market-- bot ham at 14-8 1/2 other eatables for the next week Met Mrs Bradley, my neighbor, her son was in Cuba. Genl Wood will visit her tomorrow Allaimly wants to borrow money for rent. I cannot lend-- I gave him $2.00 Must try to find something for him to do, he is no slave Glen Echo Sunday Nov 30 1902 Rainy The subject of my annual report came to me this morning, and I wrote about two thirds of it. until Mr Brigg came. He arranged all the proxies. 85 in number Mr Leland Barton came to amuse us with his graphophone. I could do no more not wishing to use my eyes. and went over old drawers and arranged the silver for our guests. Dec 1 Glen Echo Monday Dec 1. 1902 Went 8 1/2 to Dr. Chase. have to go again tomorrow From there to Mr Roth's bot half a hog Bot - 10 lbs beef leaf lard " Turkey " Beef - 14 lbs @,5 = ,70- soup bone -.30 " parsley - 10 - sage - 5 Mrs. Bolinger in car - met Mrs. Powell. arranged to have our stuff sent to Smoots Lunched at Smoots - Helped to burnish the silver for the tables Had my report copied as far as ready Letter from Francis that he will be here on Wednesday 4. P.M. Letter from Bert Phillip intends to come to Meeting. Letter from Mrs Walter Savage N.Y. Thanks for report - Gardners came Glen Echo Tuesday Dec 2. 1902 Went 8 1/2 to Dr Chase. finished paid $12.00 Telephoned Mrs. Logan. she will come to Glen Echo Wednesday at 5 P.M. to meet Gardners. -Briggs - Atwater - Hubbell. Bot basket of food for Allaimly. 8 lbs meat - rice + home at 8 at 1 Dr. Gardner and Enola came 7 1/2 evening. No one met them. Dec 3. Atwater came Susa came Glen Echo, Dec. 3, 1902 Wednesday morning rainy - Sent for "Susy" to help in kitchen. She will stay to help through the weeks till after the meeting and the friends have gone. Dr and Nola are retired in S.P.s room The turkey is cooked for dinner. At 5 a phone to Calvin John tells that Mrs. Logan cannot come I was not surprised, it was too much for her to come out here at night - Atwater and M Briggs came 5 1/2 - dined at 6. At 8 commenced work - had a meeting of Mr Atwater. Dr and Mrs Gardner, Mr Briggs Dr Hubbell's Mrs Francis, The Bye Laws were gone over and reviewed, all questions likely to arise We all retired late - Francis must leave at 6 1/2 in the morning talked till 2. without - - Dec 4 Thursday Dec. 4. G.E. - cool rain. I am very sleepy having slept only an hour or so last night Atwater left at 6 1/2 Mrs Hines copied by Laws - sent a copy to M Atwater Guests Atwater and Mrs. Logan Retire early - Dec. 5. First snow. Finished report Glen Echo. Friday Dec 5. 1902 The first outlook was a ground covered with snow. and trees bending under This seems to be our share of a fearful storm otherwise I take an hour or two and finish my report for the annual meeting. I read it to the household Mrs Hines copies it ready for reading - I write Judge Sheldon, and Steve's inviting them to the meeting. Enola makes a lovely lamp shade - I have a letter from Atwell in Phil. - in their new home. 1742. N. 16th st. Settled and happy - Nothing to be troubled about but the meeting. Glen Echo - Saturday Dec. 6. 1902 Mrs. Atwater came Went early to Dr Chase - he could not attend to me till tomorrow - to market - Butter tea coffee - met Mrs Tuttle of Army nurse - convention. Studied up By Laws. - Mrs Atwater came at Evening - She brought "Grandpas" old watch in a silver case - my bracelet gilded, a pin or two - The bill for all - 2, watches - gilding etc $6.90 Glen Echo Sunday Dec 7. 1902 Ridgely came Went early to Dr Chase - filled tooth $4.00 Mrs Tuttle came - have coal fire house warm. At night Mr Ridgely came we made By Laws till 11 1/2. Atwater came = Harriette L. Reed Dec 8. Glen Echo. Monday Dec 8, 1902 a day of hard work on the Bye Laws M Ridgely went to the city till 2 pm Mr Atwater came at 3. with M Kelsey The By Laws were not completed till dark after this Mrs Hines put them on type writer Mary Barton and Cora Curry came from office- and remained all night- very helpful Gene Sears is here- we are well anxious for tomorrow. Mr Briggs takes the 85 proxies Annual Meeting 1902 Glen Echo. Tuesday- Dec 9, 1902 This is the day of all days to be dreaded. May and Cora go at 8. We breakfast and start at 9. Mrs. Reed, Genl Sears, Mr Ridgely Dr Hubbell, Mrs Atwater- Mrs. Gardner & Mrs Atwater came later - We went at once to the Arlington, took our fine rooms, Mrs Foster first to come - others follow the trend was a quorum - I then called the meeting to order, M Ridgely took his seat beside me. It was not long before his presence there was questioned, imprudently by Simon Wolf. I then addressed the meeting telling then that he was there by my request That I was not skilled in parliamentary proceedings and feared I might fail to do justice by them through lack of knowledge that I had never had the opportunities which they had had of participations in in meetings, that my lines had lain in different fields- that if I were requested to take charge of a field of disaster I should not ask any one to direct me, that I should not only not ask any one of them to direct me but I should not permit them, but here I asked advice, - they saw the point and left us alone- Mrs Boardman had the proxy of Genl Wilson and not only acted for two, but all the room she could control, was continually on the floor, interrupting everyone. The directors meeting was a stormy scene, we had the majority but only by one or two - there was a determination to bring in new members to vote in the PM meeting while the pressure was culminating a gentleman entered and took seat far back, after a second I saw that it was M Farris. I could not express the relief and strength it brought Atwater re entered at that moment and the two sat together - The pull went on, Mrs Spencer pulled herself up and on Dec 9 and took her place with the enemy, where in heart she had been all the time, went against us in every thing, kept close to Simon Wolf. Mrs. Murry had claimed to be one of the Committee on Membership and had gone to Mrs. Logan the day before with this lie and made herself believed and gave a list of names to be presented to be acted upon by the Committee on Membership- This Committee really was Dr. Hubbell Mrs Logan, Mrs Reed, The Dr and Mrs Reed took its list sent in by Mrs Logan out to act upon it, found it long and asked for more time. went out again but could not report, at length after hours of by play - they charged us with intention to keep them from getting them in time to vote in the meeting. And Sears informed them that they were right, that we did not intend that these names should come in until after the meeting. Anger was our name- but an adjournment was proposed and after a two hours quarrel he adjourned and went to dinner in the hotel dining room. In the afternoon at 2, I called the annual meeting. A few more present and much the same process. B H Warner. Dec. 9 Mr Walsh - John W. Foster were called in, Lessen and Wardwell came. Mrs. Logan held her ground. Miss Boardman & Mrs Kibbey were an angry saucy pair- The fight held on till far into the evening- Wardwell succeeded in forming Committee into the By Laws to consist of 5 persons. one Genl Wilson - himself and I suppose myself. which com. is to be the bane of the work when it can be upset at last we adjourn - Mr Jarvis went to N.Y.- Atwater. Sears Gardner and the ladies came home with me to supper. the meeting had been carried. We were the victors and the fondest thing was done of making me President for life- and the good thing of making Mrs. Logan Vice president who said she did not want it would take it for no one but me, but if I wanted her she would serve for life- Mrs. Ada Moore had come from Brooklyn, and came out home on the train all night at Glen Echo- She came to pledge her loyalty, feared there might be trouble- It was a triumphant crowd that rolled out to Glen Echo, and sat down to supper at 9 o clock Dec 10 Glen Echo, Dec. 10, Wednesday, 1902 This morning Mr Ridgely gave good counsel for action. decided that a series of posters must be written and handed me against Genl Wilson being on that committee. I brought up the case of a Business Manager- told the status of Atwater & he was voted in as "Business Manager" I told the status of the finances, and how it was being run now, M Ridgely and Sears went to city to round the premises- Atwater went home It seemed a day of reaction. We were all more tired at night, than last night- If this is "humanitarian work" one prays to be delivered from it. Glen Echo Dec 11. Thursday 1902 Dr. Nola Dr. H. & Mrs Atwater & CB all went to the city to call on the President and present telegram from California con. transportation of troops. Went to White house office. Cordially received President came out to meet us. I introduced him to his Cuban neighbors. He referred the telegram to Sec Root and gave letter.- Went to War Dept. Sec gracious took dispatches, promised careful consideration. Went to call on Mr Hege. he could give 1/2 note today to Dr & Nola - looked up freight. Dr decided to load car and send on. feed for Baba in Jersey. At evening I recd my M.S. to the home circle Letter from Mrs Logan to call Sunday Mrs Parry here all day Dec 12 Gardner & Ridgely left Glen Echo Friday. Dec 12 1902 Dr. Gardner Nola, and Mr. Ridgely all left for home. Sears is in city. I write an explanation of an article in the Star con. The transportation I am being left alone with my burden of work- I change my room for G.P.s for the winter: Susa finishes her work - ten days I pay her 5.00 Glen Echo- Saturday- Dec 13 1902 A day of letters. clearing up waiting correspondence Mr Briggs is getting out his printing. The coal famine increasing. My new room is delicious, Glen Echo Sunday Dec. 14. 1902 Went to Mrs Logans at 2 Pm. met Mrs. Hill cousin of Mrs. Logan, a friend of Miss Anna Fowler (Mrs. Genl Van Schelle) Major & Mrs Tucker. Mrs Cunningham a sister in law of Mrs Logan. Went to Mr L office She goes to New York in the morning - it is decided that we go next day. Went to M.Briggs after - found all home- Genl Sears came. Mr Briggs would come to G-E. next evening. He has given out copies of the doings of the meeting to Miss B. Should he have done it?? Letter from Mr Elwell came Dr Egan in Cuba. or San Antonio. - Wrote Atwater & Farris that we were coming to N.Y. Dec 15 Glen Echo Monday Dec 15 1902 Mrs. Logan went to N.Y. We made ready to go tomorrow at 1220 Wrote important letters, packed trunk and got all ready to leave tomorrow. Found to my surprise that I had 50. Doll laid aside for this trip, not remembered. a great comfort at the last moment. The house is clear now of visitors. and ready to take up business in earnest-. Dec 16 Tuesday Glen Echo to New York: on train at 10 1/2 we took trolly with Dr. Hubbell and Silas for city- the little trunk went on car to Smoots - Express took it from their to Sta We all reached B. & O 12.20- had called at Mr. Hogan and get 1/2 rate of return for two $13.00 Dr and Silas returned. Mrs. Hines & I came on to N.Y. very rainy- arrd 5 1/2 o clock. rainy muddy. took 42 st car to Grand Union Hotel - opposite G.C. station near Murry Hill and Manhattan a wet journey across city - and - took room No for two persons a day $2.00 trunk to come later good revise Dec 17 Wednesday N.Y. Grand Union Hotel Dec 17- Settled ourselves in our room- too small Mr. Jarvis - and Atwater came at 10- telephone to Mrs Logan to come at 3 pm. Took a continuation Dec 17 parlor below. fine suit for a meeting at 3 discussed matters in general - talked over the committees. I am to dine at the plaza with M. Jarvis. he comes for me at 5. I wear black silk & Turkish jacket. met Mr and Mrs Seigle (jew) formerly of Seigle & Cooper. Chicago now to N.Y. and sister of Mrs. Seigler- and Mrs Abner McKinley at the Manhattan a luxurious supper. Came home with Mrs Abner McKinley- Dec 18 Thursday Dec 18. Grand Central N.York moved room morning passed in usual work. at 2P.M M. Atwater, M Jarvis and Mrs. Logan came to hold a meeting. We discussed various topics committees etc. Mrs Logan desires to see M Carnegie and Mr Rockefeller and writes for an interview- I have no faith that she will get it. They can only be approached by some friends of theirs, not by strangers. At 5 PM Mrs Logan left for an engagement Mrs Hines and I got ready for a walk & supper when Mrs Jarvis & Mrs. Seigel called going to call on Mrs. Logan - I called with them. Mrs. L out. left- cards and came home with Mrs. Jarvis. M green called. I was tired & sleepy retired early Friday Dec 19. Grand Central N.Y. Mrs. Meunce called, went shopping with Mrs. Hines Cloak- hat etc. I wrote on letter to Rockefeller and M Carnegie at the request of Mrs. Logan. I go to dine at Mrs John A. Logan Jr 50. 57 st East met Mrs Andrews. Mrs Pride. Mrs Dr Wood Took cab from hotel - home at 9 1/2 - Bad night Mrs Grant buried tonight Dec 20 Saturday Dec, 20 Gd cen Hotel N.Y. Mrs Logan came 11' o clock I read her the letter to Mr. Rockefeller. & Mr. Carnegie. I had recovered from my last nights attacks M Jarvis called and arranged to send for me to go to a reception at Mrs John Caldwell Calhoun, grandson of John C. Calhoun at 617 West End Avenue. and then to M Segels for dinner- drive first to Mrs Logan 50. 59th st to get Mrs Logan Mrs Hines went to find Miss Chanler at 317. West 96th st. and to look for [M??ts]- at 2. West 95. st Telephoning to 58 Willams st she found Steve there- I sent a message to him to come to me after the reception and. dinner-at 10PM all passed on as planned- I called for Mrs Logan-she could not go. drove to M Jarris Plazza Hotel-there to Calhouns Met Mrs Donald McLean. - a crush- Drove to M Segler- Splendid house- met Mrs Abner McKinley & daughter- Sister of Mrs Seigle- charming dinner I did not taste a morsel- came home at 1/4 10. found Steve here. Staid till 1/4 12 and left for Boston. Dec 21 Sunday Dec 21- at hotel N.Y. very rainy Meeting at 2PM. Mrs Logan not present Harris & Atwater here - decided to get a house and establish Hd Qrs - At 7 dined with Mr Green at Murry Hotel so rainy were sent home in a carriage Dec 22 Monday Dec.22. Gd Union N.Y. Mrs Hines & CB went early to 125 st station to look for quarters - found something we thought could do at 35 Dolls per month Returned at 2 - found Atwater here. he was not satisfied with the location nor the price. not good enough At 6 Miss Chanler called- Mrs Hines had called on sat at her house - Miss C was like herself-friendly, and loyal - she was interested in the doings of the Red Cross - and in the St Louis Exhibition. Dec 23 Tues Dec 23. Gd U Hotel N.Y. Mrs Hines went early to hunt Mrs Pary M Jarvis called. I met him in parlor He agreed with the opinion of Mr Atwater. preferred something near the Park. and better style and higher price. I then told him of the Condora - he had ordered his Victoria around for me. and deemed me to take it and call on Ilka, Mrs Hines Dec 23 continued had not returned and I started alone, as he put me in the carriage Mrs. Hines returned, I took her in - we drove to 36 Central Park North Found Ilka home - a delighted girl Mrs C returned. We told them what we wanted, They immediately commenced to think out flats - One was thought of in the "Antoinette" buildings - in easy walking distance of them East 58 St - 49 8th floor near Modern Ave, near Cornelius Vanderbilts - The Plazza Hotel. The Netherlands We walked to it, looked at three flats selected the top floor 7 rooms. fine sunny convenient. good entrance. elevator service day & night. Steam heat. - electric and gas light. All modern improvements janitor service price 1300 per year returned home. M Atwater returned with us. liked it. and it more depends on the approval of M. Jarris which we will know in the morning - I cannot but think of the meeting of M Jarris and Ilka in poor old Cuba. in the hardest-darkest of days - how little one would have dreamed that they two would have met and made this day for me in N.Y. "Through ways we have not seen God leads his own" Copy of resolution proposed by May Wright Sewall in National Counsel of Women. Carroll Hall Wash Feb 1902 which was adopted.and committee appointed to enact on congressional committees Feb 25 1902 With the knowledge that the congress is now considering the payment of an annuity of $5000 to Miss Clara Barton I move that this council shall communicate to the congressional committee charged with the consideration of the appropriation of this annuity the earnest petition of the National Council of Women for formable action on the proposition to give Miss Barton an annuity in recognition of services rendered by Miss Barton which are national both in scope and value - Dec.24 Last day at C. U Hotel, Dec 24 1902. Fine. bright day We decided to go home tonight Mrs Hines phoned Mrs Meunce. who came - We went to the new house. Called Ilka - I thought it good and planned for furniture M Jarris called first - he fear it is too small, but decides to try it till October We plan to found[]ng Mr Atwater comes he called up Mr Jarris. They decide to meet on Sat 9 o clock - and complete the arrangement Ilka will assist them with furniture. Mrs Pary called. Mr and Mrs Meunce came and dined at the hotel Mrs Pary dined with us Mr Jarris came after dinner. Mr Green took us to ferry South St I paid my hotel bill 7 days $21,80 Take train at 12.12. for Washington Mrs Hines Got me a new diary ,75 Dec 25 Christmas 1902 On board B&O train, NY to Wash 3 1/2 am Thursday, December 25 1902 This crowns one more milestone of birthdays. It finds me in good health and strength, able to endure much the same amount of bodily fatigue of middle age If I "count the blessings of the past year I am over come by their magnitude and beneficence One year ago I had just fallen afresh into the hands of my enemies, some known, others to be learned, they made themselves felt on all occasions. The clouds of despair and dread settled down blacker and drearier as the minutes rolled on culminating on the eve of the dreaded December 9, 1902. The next day I was to meet them face to face. The friends gathered about me. The morning came, and brought my darkest day of impending doom. if we were conquered, or overcome I should leave my county and seek safety and peace in lands I knew not The fight opened, victory after victory was won through the long hard warring day, till at length night brought complete victory, our foes were slain at our feet, we laid down on our arms and slept on the field. The little army of the Lord had conquered, our banner was saved and waved triumphant we trust forever more The Red cross is free and in the hands of its friend. My clouds are lifted. The heart has thrown of its load of grief and this birthday open with scarce a care. The strong friends carry my burdens, and hold me close to them and the gratitude of my heart goes out through them to the Great Father who sent them to my protection. Who has held me in His hand and blessed the close of this wonderful year. Dec 25 Christmas Continued Arrived at Washington 9 am. Took car to Glen Echo, found all well. Dr. had [?] the dining room, painted kitchen floor redressed the bath tub. and improved things in general. We were invited to dine with the Gilmans in the cottage. had a good dinner. too sleepy to remain up long I found some very pretty Christmas remembrances and a score or more of letters to be replied to. My accumulated desk makes the weeks packing look tiresome. Dec 26 Glen Echo Dec 26. 1902 Friday A clear sunny day-cool. There is little incentive to work. so much to do that one stands appalled and does 0 0 I write. Mr Jarvis Francis - Ilka asking them not to buy the house furniture till we get there. a serious question comes up about the work: Silas and Dr. can never get-on- and who shall take the peace. Dr. goes to town to see McDowell about a family - We think of inviting Harold Allaimly comes up- no fire, no food - I give him some things and food, $1.25 Letter & cards from Admiral Kosmokof Pipe of Peace from Chas & Wrote Bernette Pipestone. [*Dec 27*] Glen Echo, Saturday Dec. 27, 1902 Packed first box. pictures - bedding MacDowell came. Couldn't think of any family to take Silas' place - but will try - I placed Allaimbys care before him. he recommended Oil. We had an oil heater never unpacked he took of them to him. would do and take it himself, and see what they need. We expected Mrs. Ward and Electa Smith to spend the evening. they did not come; we were too tired to have company. Glen Echo Sunday Dec 28, 1902 packed second box of pictures Books. Miss Charles & Prof Rowley of Cornell called Mr. Briggs came to tea Had a talk with Silas - told him to stay at night. Glen Echo Dec. 29. Monday 1902 continued packing boxed & barrels - Lucy washed - 50 sacks of grain at depot from Dr. Gardner. Proof of charter comes from Atwater Letter from Electa Smith. coming tomorrow night Mrs. Hines went to Mary Barton for over night Lord & Lady Curzon have assumed control in India (Miss Lighter) Dec 30 Glen Echo. Tuesday Dec. 30. 1902 Still packing - but finished it up - The team is engaged to take the boxes down and bring back the grain sent by Dr. Gardner Mrs. Electa Smith and Capt and Mrs. Belders came and spent the evening. I sent a check for rent to N.Y. $110. This is to be returned when we have a Treasurer. The boxes are all ready to go in the morning - a charming letter Myrtis - wrote Atwater. Mrs. Jarvis and Ilka to say that I was glad they had purchased the furniture for N.Y. Glen Echo Wednesday Dec. 31.1902 This is the last entry of 1902 - We sent the goods to the station to go to N.Y. Henry Brown (colored) took them and brought back of load of grain from Dr. Gardner. I gave to Dr. Hubbell to draw at banks one check of Mrs. Atwater interest 30. " " of N.Y. Journal (divorce) 50 " " self. on Brown Bros. to use 50 This is to carry my expenses through the month I wrote to Leonora Holsted sent appointment on Ex. Com to see Noble. Wrote replies to Christmas greetings Dr. Hubbell attended to the loading of both goods to be sent to N. Y and the bringing out of the grain $ paid Henry Brown for cartage 4.50 Freight on grain from Bedford 9.85 Tickets for Self, Mrs. Hines & Dr Hubbell 13 00 Freight of goods to N.Y. 4.02 Express on type writer 85 Trunks & boxes transport in NY 2 25 84.47 This book covers the holding of two Annual Meetings of the Am. Natl. Red Cross. = one Dec. 10-11 1901 - The other Dec. 9. 1902 - The first abolished the "Board of Control" but left the same parties in power as an Ex. Committee with me as a powerless president, to be controlled by them - This condition of things was endured this year. At the next and last Annual meeting of Dec 9. 1902 the entire parties were left out of power and new ones came in. I am made president for life. The Head quarters removed to New York. Francis Atwater made business Manager. new committees appointed. The VII conference at St. Petersburg has taken place within this years record, although a hard year it ends better than it began- I have lost my sad heart - and gained hope and confidence again- Bloomer monument at Buffalo First-base 8 by 5 feet-18 in thick Second base 6 " 3.ft 15 in. high Shaft 5 ft wide by 2 1/2 thick - 3ft high Foot stone 18 inches above the ground - round top Drawing: 2 ft wide - 1 ft thick 18 inches Record of the Family Golay Minnie Kupfer Golay Born Feb 20 1827 " " " Died Aug 18. 1895 Abram P. Golay Born Mar 15 1830 " " Died May 27 1901 Eliza F Golay. Born May 17. 1938 Jules A. Golay Born Mar. 25 1842 " Died July 18 Louise A Hoelscher Born Dec 26 1853 Helen E Hoelscher Born Feb. 13. 1881 Items of Relief for Russian famine S/S. Tynehead -charter $12,657.62 Sailed May 2nd 1892 from NY arr 27th. cargo 6,830,652 pounds- in 224 carloads 2 boxes hospital stores 1 barrel bacon 1 box canned goods 731. sacks flour 10 bags wheat 2 " meal 9 " grain 1 barrel grain 1 box drugs 400 sacks meal 95.656 bushels of corn in bulk 21.201 " " " " bags In Russia 310 freight cars received and transported it to its destination This grain was consigned to 75 persons of the heighest character for distribution Address of mop squeezer B.L Bragg co Lyman st Springfield ms. Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.