Clara Barton Diaries and Journals Jan. - Dec. 1907 (2v.)Note Book or Diary of 1907 - commenced at Glen Echo - Maryland - The record of the last year 1906 - is as yet written only on slips, to be copied and follow the little red book of 1905 - as this will follow 1906. The past year has been so broken by travel and change of location that a formal diary has been nearly impossible, and a diary once interrupted is difficult to resume - and likely to continue its irregular course to the end of the year, at least. Still I believe that every day of the last year is somewhere, and somehow accounted for, and recorded, and my hope is to [put] it in regular form. This book presents a new method and I [?] it may remedy some of the inconveniences of its predecessors. This Book covers only one half the year, ending June 30th 1907, and is followed by a "National Simplex Book," a black book of similar size & design commencing July 1 1907.A Record of events from January 1st to July 1st of the year of 1907 - January 1st - 1907. Tuesday The year commences with a day that would rival many an April day in warmth and lightness. Our household this winter consists of four members. Dr. Hubbell, myself, Mr. Lewis + his daughter Clara - Mrs. Meyers, as she is a married woman. The two latter have left to spend the holidays in Virginia, their home and Dr. H. and myself are practically alone. We are invited to received with the L.L.W.s and go to their rooms at one o'clock - the G.A.R. men are making their call call as we enter: It seems they had been expecting me, and the cheers were very old timey to say the least, the greeting could not have been warmer; The afternoon was delightfully passed. I renewed an invitation for them to hold a "basket picnic" with me on the 5th sat. next. which was graciously accepted and am assured of a "house full". We felt that the day was well spent as we seemed to have given real pleasure to a body of useful citizens. My time is very full. The xmas greetings have been numerous, and my table is piled with silent visitors waiting for the attention that good will and courteous remembrance demand -2/ January 2, 1907. Wednesday Another almost summer day. I do what I can at my desk, without help below stairs. Looking anxiously for the return of our help. Commence preparations for the Picnic, getting house in order. The evening mail brings a registered letter from Miss [Ken??l], asking for some signed Diplomas, which I thought I had sent. I was shocked at my error - signed them at once and wrapped them for the morning mail. .32 We find it no small matter to light this mansion all over with lamps; but this is all we have, and some hours were spent this PM on lamps. We were surprised at the number we could put into commission, and did so. No travellers return, and we begin to be perplexed, fearing the news of the wreck at Terra Cotta with its almost half a hundred dead had frightened them. This wreck on the B. & O. RR is one of the most terrible we have known - The dead are being buried day by day, and the city is full of mourning. January 3, 1907. Thursday The early train brings our travellers - Mr Lewis Clara, and an aunt, Miss Winney Lewis, from their Va home - a pleasant, middle aged unmarried woman who proceeded at once to make herself useful. I am very glad of this [accession] to our household force, if it so prove to be. The baskets commence to come, with linen and silver, and we get out our tables spread & set, to avoid any possible confusion at last. The Diplomas went to Boston this morning. Mrs. Hinton came to say she had rented Capt Barry's house. January 4, 1907. Friday We make the last preparations for the picnic tables set for fifty to sit at once. The Holiday reminders continue , and I get deeply in the mire of correspondence. It is a great relief to feel that I have help to see it through. Miss Lewis (Winney) is very helpful and an agreeable person.4 Picnic January 5, 1907. Saturday. Glen Echo. Like a day in June, so clear, bright and warm The guests, preceded by their helpers came all the way along from 2 oclock till 9 pm. My two enameled wash boilers served as Coffee urns. The tables groaned under the weight of good things. The house was open from top to cellar, and the greatest effort was to keep it cool. The arrival of Chaplain Coudan of the House of Representatives, with his charming wife, who is not only wife & companion, but eyes for him added greatly to the pleasure of the day. His eyes were shot away by a full discharge of buck shot in the face, from a guerrilla on the Mississippi. When told that he could not live, he replied that he would and they would yet hear from him, another evidence of strong resolution. At supper he sat at my right, and when called upon to speak, made me the subject of his remarks They were eloquent, and the regret was that they could not have all deserved. How earnestly I wished they had been. The gentlemen came from their offices to dinner. There was a recitation from a young teacher of elocution whose name I cannot write most remarkable, it was better than an ordinary "play." Cora Curry made me happy by her presence, and I had a first visit from my first namesake, Clara Barton Whitaker Chaplin. She sat on my left at supper. The guests continued to come until nearly ten, and all left for the 11 1/2 train. They took with them the memory of a happy day, and left me feeling that the occasion had been worth the cost and labor = faithful L.L.Ws 6 January 6, 1907. Sunday. Glen Echo. 5 Cooler and less pleasant. A little time to rest & read. The Jan. number of McClures' Magazine makes an attack in the name of "fair true history," to which Mrs. Eddy makes a short reply to, in the papers of this week. A reply so gentle but firm that it would, to me, seem difficult to frame an article for the coming month as promised. Verily, the greed of the public press, under the guise of Literature, and improvement of the public mind, amounts to sin. There is little of unfairness, amounting to positive cruelty to which it does not unhesitatingly lend its hand, and use its power. The success of Everybodies Magazine during the two last years, with the revelations of Lauren, has set a gauge which the others are all striving to reach. No personal reputation, or mental suffering receives the slightest consideration. So a sensation that will create a sale of the publication can be roused it is held a legal and legitimate business method, and the curious sensational public swallows the bate and struggles with the hook. Mrs. Eddy is a woman of prominence, has friends and enemies, and if she could be goaded into making a defence it would put McClures' Magazine on a financial and popular basis it cannot reach by any fair or just means. There is something terrible in such a state of things, and nothing shows more clearly the timeliness and necessity of teachings like Mrs. Eddy's and the lessons of Christian Science. They will never throw Mrs. Eddy off her base, never get the rejoinders they seek, and except in the selling a few more papers their effort will be a failure and a defeat, Oh the pity of it all!' The day has passed with few interruptions, all were tired and needed rest.7 Monday, January 7th, 1907. Glen Echo Went to Mrs. Heidermann, 133 Park Road to sit for a plaster bust she desires to take of me. Take a first sitting to be followed by others. This is Mrs. Hinton's present home; On leaving go to Woodwards & Lothrop and find fine cards to send for the closing of the New Year souvieners. Mainly of Washington & Mt Vernon = 3 doz. @ 25. 75 Miss Lewis - "Winney" finds Mrs. Canada ill and in need of her help and will go to her tomorrow, but stay here for her home. Washing done today. Tuesday Jan. 8, 1907. Glen Echo The usual number of letters, write what I can. Mrs. Hinton writes Dr. H of the illness of her son and wife in Topeka. She is greatly distressed - as they are not expected to recover. Winney goes to Mrs. Canada - Clara irons. I help a little. Letter from Lizzy. Shares with clippings. I arrange to open this book, in the hope that it will give me better facilities. At evening helped Dr. put up large pictures to take to Mrs Heidermann viz - Mrs. Earles - Miss Phelp - standing Papa Holmes Wednesday January 9, 1907. Glen Echo A little cooler, but still exceptional for the season Greens were gathered from the garden and cooked for dinner. Dr. H went to Mrs. Hinton - took pictures to Mrs. Heidemann. Mr. Lewis helped me repot the C. B. rose that was not doing well. I had some conversation with him, which seemed satisfactory January 10th, 1907. Thursday. Glen Echo Financial - I send through Chas. I. Ra??non, check to Arthur C. Moore of Southbridge, MS, for semmi monthly interest on mortgage on the Oxford house - Thirty seven 50/100 dollars. 37.50 I send inclosed to Marion Bullock, fifteen dollars, cash, to pay Mr. Geo. H. Marsh eight weeks board of Baba, @ 1.75 a wk. She will hand M Marsh fourteen dollars and retain one dollar 15.- I draw a check for myself for house hold uses one hundred doll 100. I buy of M Canada one bale of hay for Jersey 1.37 Mrs. Hinton & Johnson came to see Mrs. Hinton's new home - staid to lunch. colder. I write, and settle the above business matters.8 Friday Jan. 11, 1907 - Glen Echo. Another fine day Winney finds her task too heavy at Mrs Canada's and remains home. almost ill. I write a long letter to the Gardners - & send cards, and greetings Dr. H goes to Mrs. Warneke I receive a letter from Mr Wm P. Brown of Worcester - agent - asking if I would rent my Oxford home for a term of years with privilege of buying. Address = Room 27, 492 Main St. Worcester Received a pretty little Memoranda Book from Steve. Dr also receives one - A long letter from Janet Jennings - she intends to come very soon. paid Dr for towels .75 - a doz white cotton thread .50 1.25 Dr. drew my personal check for one hundred dolls $100.00 Saturday Jan. 12, 1907 . Glen Echo 9 Dull. Some rain Intended going to general market - weather prevented Dr. went to Dr Chase- Bot Vaseline ,10 Wrote several letters Received check from C. Haren, Boston for years interest on the Clara Barton Fund of Mass Genl Hospital. $162.05 I think that incorrect. There are three $1000 bonds somewhere drawing 7 pr ct. The same that I turned over to them - I think my interest rightfully should be. $210.-- and would be if Mr Dwight were living. I wrote Steve, sending him the Alice & Phoebe Cary Booklet. Also wrote of the Worcester letter asking him to advise me. Wrote John White & Polly " Brown Brothers in ans to their statement of my Acct Dec 31/06 = Ballance $1708, Wrote Mrs Michael McCormick. 1729. Biltmore St " Wm C Naten Phil. - " Miss Jennings. I will allow the Worcester proposition for renting wait until I hear from Steve. - The new rail road of Mr Shawn is going up in front of our front door. It is evidently the intention to build up all around us until we are a mere box and will be glad to leave. I see no reason why he cannot build up within a few feet of the house on all sides. I think he will.Sunday January 13, 1907 Glen Echo Heavy rain A quiet Sunday. Read & wrote. Mamie Stafford- Thaddeus Hyatt- Lizzie Sharer- have a cold Monday Jan. 14, 1907 Still very rainy- warm Go to city with Dr. First to Mrs. Michael McCormic Biltmore Street: Looked over the package of old letters from the trunk of Lilly Mason. Never claimed from the custom house, and bought by M McCormic - it was a mass of old letters- Dunns for bills due- Pullmans letters to her while in Italy- Sartoli's letters in Italian one letter from me, sending her fifty dolls from Constantinople after her mothers death. It is a dirty mess of stuff; - of use to no one, and will most likely be destroyed; a most charming call - a cup of tea, and went to Mrs. Heidermanns to sit for the bust. It is getting life like. Dr wanted to Dr Chase- then to me & home at 6 having had 3 lunches. We find that Mr. Canada has been over to speak about Mrs. C whose condition is getting worse. Dr. goes to see her, finds her ill, weak, discouraged, reports her condition to me, and I decide to go to her in the morning and see if she wishes to be brought here, as before, if so she will come tomorrow. Tuesday January 15. 1907 Glen Echo Dull, foggy, dark rainy Mrs Canada, getting worse. Send for Mr C and propose that she be brought to us. He is glad A chair is rigged. Dr. and a couple of men place her in it and bring her over. She goes into her old bed and room, and good nurse Her husband broke down on leaving her, but she was strong of nerve. Apologized for him I was glad - cried for joy at getting here - She will be well in a week or two - My cold settles on the bronchails, and I keep in blankets today sore, and tight across the chest. News of an earthquake in Jamaica. news imperfect Sent off Diplomas by morning mail I try to write, am sleepy. sore, and do little. I do, however write Mrs Avery declining the invitation to attend Suffrage Convention in Chicago in Feb. A bad season to call general meetings & expect attendance from all over the land. We have arranged the First Aid better than that. Dr goes to Dr Chase, he is to have a long siege of teeth. Most extraordinary succession of Earthquakes Who is safe?12 16 Wednesday January 16, 1907. Glen Echo. Our first snow Early this morning the first snow flakes fell, at noon the ground was covered, but no more fell. At 5 o'clock the big chanticleer cooped under the south windows commenced his morning devitions a poor prelude for the quiet of our sick guest - I got Mr Lewis after him but too late to save the morning sleep. Still Ms Canada is better - her physician Dr Ray called, surprised at her improvement. Dr goes to Dr Chase at 2, brings home a copy of "Human Life" containing articles on Mrs Mary Baker Eddy, in which my name appears. The would be critics have done Mrs Eddy great favors, they have drawn out wonderful praise. News of Jamaca Earthquakes worse - My cold and cough better Miss Lewis (Winney) goes to her cousin in city tonight. We regret her. Steve writes me - has his little book he did not write Mr Brown about - Ox'd house I reply to him. I write Miss Frances Dyer 13 Thursday January 17, 1907. Glen Echo. Dull, rainy. Snow on ground. Jamaca - News still worse - A tidal wave has struck the Island - great loss of life & suffering. My cold much the same - cough hard Mrs Canada improving Dr goes to Dr Chase I write Wm P. Worcester declining to rent the Oxford house, but offer to sell it; either furnished or unfurnished. [ ] Science and Health for Mr Lewis I purchased a copy of Mrs Etty's Science and Health and present to M. Lewis - (W. H.) 3.00 I have been able to do very little today - Friday Jan. 18, 1907 Glen Echo Clearing Had talk with Dr. paid his bill for Mr Lewis C.S. book as above also other little bills of his purchasing as towels [bot] &c amountg to 3.35 My cough rather increases. The weather is gloomy and wet. Dr goes to Dr Chace. Ms Hinton has lost a daughter in law the wife of her son Charles. Who is himself ill in California. Mr Hinton may go to Topeka to be with his children. The news from Kingston gets always more and more dreadful. - How does Christian Science account for these visitations?Saturday Jan. 19 1907. Glen Echo The weather tries to clear I find I cannot overcome this attack about the house, and remain in bed today. Write what I can but I am feverish, restless & stupid by turns. Dr is in town. I see no one & say nothing Mrs Canada is always improving Nothing of interest occurs, a long day & night. Sunday Jan 20. 1907 Glen Echo Clear and fine. The weather has cleared, at last, and my room has been oppressively warm this PM. I do not remain in bed, but move my bed near the windows where I can read. A letter from Cousin Delia Robbins. She is very happy with her children, save the great regret of the most important of all to her. the good husband. Also a letter from Marion. She is a scientist, and gave the little dollar I sent her for aid she had received. I have been about my room all day and grow better. Share a long letter from Miss [Kensel?] and reply to it. The support of Mrs Eddy is strong & ready. She will gain rather than lose by these attacks. They are a blot on Journalism, a disgrace to the newspaper world. Monday January 21. 1901 Glen Echo Clear fine day, but cold Wash day for the house. I feel impelled to read and give way to it to the neglect of many other things. However I succeed in getting off a half doz letters My accumulated pile grows, or rather gets smaller. Senator Tillman makes a display in the Senate that makes one ashamed to own it as the highest Body in the country. It is to be hoped that if women ever have seats in that Body its manners will become more decent, at least, less brutal. Dr in town. Tuesday January 22. 1907. Glen Echo Less fine. Thick. Dr has been to look at hay and bargained for 2 1/2 tons. The first load came today after Dr. had left for town it is safely stowed in stable and the hungry cow has a prospect of better living. Another load is expected to come tomorrow. Mr Lewis calls it good [clover] hay at ten dolls a ton. I write Mr Jennings 1st Reader asking him to send a practitioner to see a friend here. Dr delivers the letter at Mr Jennings office. Clara irons. I write Rene Hubbell. Yesterday I wrote Williams, alias "Bill" The Jamaca incident is closed. Brownsville settled and Tillman disciplined. Some progress?16 Wednesday. January 23. 1907 Glen Echo Clear. cold Mrs Alice Jennings came in answer to my letter of yesterday, to her son = she is a practitioner C.S. She made long call, lunched, gave treatment 2.00 Mrs. Hinton called. She thinks to go to Topeka Dr goes to Mrs Waneke, and at evening to medical reunion of his class. I receive letter. Brown Bros. List of securities Mrs. Fuller inviting me to be the guest of W.R.C. at the WInter Banquet of 1907 at Boston. I reply - no. Letter from Mrs Kane. The reader also Albert [Romecki] Hay The second load of hay came, brought by Mr Josephus Perry, who came in and I paid for 2 1/2 tons @ $10. 25. 24 Thursday Jan. 24. 1907. Glen Echo cold. clear. I paid Mr Lewis for the month of Jany to date 10 I paid Clara to go to town and get needed articles 5 sent for my boots - 95 - plumes 2.00 1/2 block cotton 25 3.10 Mr Lewis got him a coat. I am getting off my waiting letters as fast as possible correspondence is a drag and a bondage. Friday January 25. 1907 Glen Echo Fine, but snow at night. I should have mentioned in the doings of yesterday that in response to a letter of mine, Mrs Alice Jennings Christian Scientist, who came to call, and gave me a sitting is still continuing absent treatment. My Bronchitis is as nearly gone as before my last cold, for I had not been quite free of it before. The Feb [number] of McClure's is out its Article on Mrs Eddy is not harmful, but shows her at the hardest time of her life most likely & gives proof that although she absorbed ideas from Dr Quimby, it was not her desire nor her intention to plagarize. but that she brought others to take up his work, and only when no one else would, she, poor as she was took it up herself, rather than see it die. Only work today. Saturday Jan. 26. 1907 Glen Echo Ground covered with snow The day like the others. I am drawing near the end of the last years letters. Mrs Canada is up and about her room wonderfully improved. no especial news. Expect a call from Mr Witt Jennings and his mother tomorrow PM.Sunday Jan. 27. 1907 Glen Echo cold. clear. Wm Holman Jennings & his mother Mrs Alice J. came as by appointment to call. Mr Jennings is the First Reader of First C.S. church here. I speak to them of Florence Perkins. he seems willing to undertake her treatment. I like his manner of speaking of the subject and Dr & I feel that it would be well to tell the Perkins of him, as they evidently know no real C.S. have dealt with small people of different beliefs, have no means and are waiting for the end. After Mr & Mrs Jennings left Dr H & I decided to go to town tomorrow and tell Mrs Perkins and Florence of Mr Jennings, and open a way if they felt desirous or favorable Mr Lewis is in the room and interested to hear some real C.S.st speak. he is reading his S & H very diligently. I should be glad to see his hand get more steady. Clara gave us a nice cup of tea, and is learning to serve a parlor guest. The day is cold, ground snowy - slippery. 19 Monday Jan 28. 1907--Glen Echo warmer--fine-- We carried out our intention and took 107 car for city--Found Florence in her little bed--pale helpless. suffering intense pain at times, losing blood every day. Has a physician who is leaving her alone with no thought of a possible recovery. The hospital refuses to undertake operating There is nothing to hope--she merely waits I told them of my interview with Mr Jennings--They were ready for C.S. but had no means to employ another physician, their present one, they paid as they could spare the money As the expense seemed to be the obstruction I ventured to say they need not mind that if they would like an interview-- I asked Dr. Hubbell his opinion--he wished to go for M Jennings at once--and did-- While away Mrs Molin, the other sister came. Then Dr returned with Mr Jennings--We all sat around while he spoke--when through he wished to speak with Flor--alone--we retired-- When he joined us. We spoke of the other Dr Mr Jennings could not have him continued, and gave them their choice which to drop. They retained Mr Jennings, and thus we left them in the hands of the highest practioner we know. We wait anxiously for any good results that may follow--we left at four pm went over Jan 28 continued Went to Kansas to make purchases for Clara taking Mrs. Canada's direction: I get 15 yds [canten] flannel 8 1.20 Five yards pretty white flannel @ 29 ct yd 1.45 Six yards cotton for slips @ .8 ct yd .48 Six yds pink [outing] flannel @ 8 1/2 ct yd .50 1 1/2 yds black calico for sleeves .15 3.76 Met Mrs Francis and Bessir [Jacobs] - Johnson Dr bot meat at [?] .50 Home at six with hopes for the days success. January 29. Tuesday 1907. Glen Echo clear. cold. Dr H goes to see how Florence gets on. Finds she had a worse night than usual, is in much pain, & also that her physician had told Mrs Molin that her disease was cancer. but they had not told Mrs Perkins until today. I feel that I must go at once and have Mr Jennings leave the case. She must not be made to suffer. I wonder the Dr did not do it today. I had Mr Lewis help one get ready 26 small cans for the planting of garden seeds. and I paper the wood boxes in the kitchen, and do mending. The day goes in such work about house. Mrs Canada is helping Clara on her little things. I do up my laces. Wednesday Jan. 20. 1907. Glen Echo clear warmer I commenced this day very early. I could not sleep for thinking of poor Florence and fearing she was suffering through my mistaken zeal. a zeal not according to knowledge. I could not get to her a Dr Jennings. all I could do was to read Science and Health for her I lightened my lamp and read without ceasing till 7 o'clock, when breakfast was over. Dr Hubbell & I started for Mr Jennings. I told him I feared I was causing her to suffer. That the help was not taking hold, and I felt it would be better to give them the free chance to return to their Doctor. He agreed with me, said he would not go unless sent for. but felt they should have Science and Health and he would send them his. I took it from him requesting Dr H to purchase another for me to present to Mr Jennings and he did at once. We went from Mr Jennings to 300 Mrs Perkins. to our joy found Florence taking a bowl of soup. had had a night of unbroken sleep and felt better She had a spasm, but no pain, did not wish to have Mr Jennings leave. none of them did. neither did Dr McDonald, who approved the change. The result was that Dr H. went at once for mr Jennings who gave her another talk & treatment, and we left them much happier than I had seen them before. there seems to be some little hope now where non was before. A girl in the house has had a dream that Florence was to get well, that a strange young man would comeJan 20 continued and cure her, and that he came yesterday. I am so, so glad that I seem to have done no harm. We went from there to the rooms of the L.L.W's luncheon. from there to Kans. got [a] yard of flannel for Clara. from there to [Morrisons] and bought a bottle of ink .40. twine blotting paper to 1.30 and home, well pleased with the days success. I had a letter from Steve in which he tells me he has seen Mr Brown of Worcester who has an applicant for the Oxford house. I am to write Mr. B. Letter from Dr Gardner. Johny Lee has inlisted in the regular Army. A letter from Herbert inviting me to come to Los Angeles in May to the graduation of the first class of Nurses of the Clara Baton Hospital He does not know of our own Annual Meeting in Boston the 7th of June. A letter in Spanish from Cuba. Thanking for something they think I have done. of course I have done nothing. I will now resume my reading for Florence in the hope of another good night. Thursday January 31. 1907 Glen Echo Until 2 o'clock an April day This was a day for Mrs. Warneke at 2 PM In the morning made several permanent clearances about the house. each one a gain. At one took car with Dr. for Mrs Warneke Found her recovered from her illness of weeks from over work. Of her interview of an hour of steady talk I can give no adequate clarification. It was a perfect reception of those who had gone before. Often mearly a desire to "take the hand," as expressed by the [Cern?] I cannot name them even so rapidly they followed each. First my mother. Her speech is always fine. She was always watching me, trying to help, and encourage. That my life had been so peculiar, as to need care. But she had watched it and with my father they often felt that it had been the life of a boy rather than a girl. to go on as I was there was get something for me to do. I had yet the book to write. She was followed by Theodore Parker who came quick and earnest. Yes he was here again, and again to speak of the Books. the little books. to say how good a plan that was. both for comfort, and finance, so, so much better than the ordinary way of writing one or more great, high priced volumes Look at Grant and all that class of soJan 31 continued called "Lives." costing five dollars a volume the ordinary person cannot buy, and so it is only read by a few, but a little volume at fifty cents will come within the reach of all. and no one who gets the first will stop there. but will wait for the next. The children will want it. The demand will be for greater than I anticipate. I had the first volume already written, the childhood and that will so prepare the mind for the characteristics which follow all through. There will be nothing mysterious, but only the natural outcome of such a childhood. Then the next will be the school life & schools. Then the war. and every old soldier will want, and can have it. it puts it into his possibility, and will be like all the rest, a comfort to others. He then spoke much of Glen Echo. I must not leave it. That Miss B. had expected I should go away, and desired it I must remember they are only a little clump as it were, that if Miss B could, without disagreeable contingents she would bring the Red Cross back to me with both hands "take it, I am tired of it" that she doesn't find the great glory in it that she expected and work she did not expect. They have gotten on to the idea of a Book 31 Jan. continued and are afraid I will tell some methods that were resisted to. They are uneasy, but will be surprised to find that I do not even mention one of them, that I make my own part the subject of all I say, and not even a name of one of them is carried down in history as connected with the Red Cross save their own [diseuptions] which will be the raising of money. He urges the necessity of making a clear settlement of all matters, to sell the Oxford house this spring, and be clear of that care. Shaw will make Glen Echo as unpleasant as possible, but he will not stay long enough to complete his plans. he is troubled [res?] now, his wife is will, and he will find things of his own to interest him. Ballzley will scarcely ever get back to Glen Echo, and gives reasons why, that the [bes] to deal [with] Harries, see him & let him out But by all means stay at Glen Echo & write but not to tire me. write and rest. I aske if he saw Florence Perkins. Oh yes, "Will she receive"? She has a chance before her but small, and much against her recovery but if she lives until after the 8th of February she will pick up. That C.S. is her only chance We have given her all there was for her31. January continued 1907 Then came a beautiful lady. so gentle & loving who wanted to thank me for my love for her daughter. How much that daughter prized my love. That my letters were a delight to her. That she was very much alone, for real love and heart sympathy, and that she had a great grief before her. "Was it the danger of loving that Grand Duke"? "Yes". that grief stood before her. Then the family seemed to gather around, and Fritz came next and spite of his throat, putting his hands to it that I should know him. He to thanked for love of the family Then another lady "Royal" The wife of Fritz Empress Victoria. She apologized or rather explained that her mother in law told her to come to me. I should be glad to welcome her She spoke of the disease that had been transmitted. no one knew what she suffered and it was unfortunate that she married, transmitted it. That the Emperor William her son was affected but got on better than some. But that Prince Henry had a [cancer] of the throat. that it was not generally known, but the family knew and were doing all they could to save him. Then the Russia full of apprehension for the Czar & Czarina, and begging that I write her, it would comfort her, "Oh, if only May were over" he said 21 January continued 1907 Then Dr Carlinell from Cuba. So glad of a chance to speak & greet. That "Cuba did not forget Clara Barton, no name there dearer". The Cubans were a grateful people, not like us Americans in that regard. I said I would like to see Cuba again. "Why not" he said, it is a little journey and "how glad they would be to welcome you." President McKinly with a carnation in his coat. he spoke of a day in honor of him three days ago. known as Carnation Day. I know nothing of such a day and will look it up and see if such a day has been instituted. He had never thought, he said, that one woman would conduct the Red Cross, and that not me but it would all result right. Then Gene Grant. He was full of Red + and "what a mess they make of it." let them go on. Give them rope enough, a short rope may draw & tangle but a long rope keeps smooth. give them time. "Roosevelt is so Bull Headed he will never retract anything in fact he really makes himself believe he is right. he will never turn. If the Republicans win there will be some change. if the Democrats, all will be ripped up. We must bear with him two years more Then Gen Sherman Company GrantJan 31. continued Wm Hubbell, [Doctors] father. He was glad that his son with with me. He was glad of the record of their family. They had been an honest family. I cannot recall all he said, it was well said. Then a William, with no other name & said no more. Margaret came, so gentle, to bring flowers she wanted to fill all Glen Echo with flowers. she was so glad to come. her speech was beautiful. I asked if she had seen G.P. "George" she asked. "Where is he" I asked. her voice became mellow and low. "He is progressing" she said. "Is he with with you?" "No." "Have you spoken to him" "No, no yet." "He has not gotten to you yet?" "Not yet." Will he I asked. "Oh yes sometime" "he is leaning and progressing" He had so much to outlive, had so many informaties, "of his own infliction, it is hard to overcome them all, but he will." Oh I am so glad you "asked for him, it will do good." When Mrs Warneka came out from to influence, she seemed not to be able to see about her rubbed her eyes, and tried to put some thing away. I said, "What is it" "Why such oceans of flowers. the room was so full of them I could not see you at all & such flowers as I never saw before; and such crowds of people all waiting to greet. By this time she was awake & I paid her. $1.00 February 1st Friay 1907. Glen Echo Rainy. colder Dr. had occasion to go to town and went to see Florence. she was suffering a good deal but her mother thought she was improving. I wrote several letters, beside much else. Mrs Canada improves and sews. Dr borrowed of me $10. Saturday Feb. 2 1907 Glen Echo Dull. warmer. I wrote hard, and got to the end of current letters and gathered all on my table, clearing it all up. I begin to see daylight. I get off the autograph page for the city Library of Los Angeles. which was asked of me by the Librarian M Chas T. Lumis. I inscribed an Extract from my talk at the First Annual Meeting First Aid. It covered a page. I sent the Report. A letter & a List of Andersonville asking him to have it bound. I wrote Steve. I wrote Herbert. that I could not go to the graduating exercises of the hospital. it would conflict with our own meeting June 7.Sunday Feb. 3. 1907. Glen Echo clearing. cool. Up very early hoping to do much & read Dr had made a shelf for the flowers in the dining room. This called for attention to the flowers themselves which I gave them. The sister and niece of Mr [Lewes] came were here to dinner. I must visit them and tell there [spoiled] the intentions of the day. Still I have read C.S. and found many ideas I was glad to get. It makes me regret that I have not been a closer student of the Bible. I feel that I have lost by this neglect. If one had a life to live over, with a little knowledge of its needs. how differently one would do. I try to push on every day towards the Little Book. I feel that I could get that ready for publication, with a little help. I hear nothing from Miss Jennings. Monday Feb. 4. 1907 Glen Echo Snowy, not very cold Sitting at Mrs. Warneka's with Dr. This seems to be a novel arrangement for two to sit together, but it was very [unccareful]. The same persons came to both as to each alone there seemed to be no reserve. That was explained Monday Feb 4 continued by the fact that there was perfect harmony & [confidence] between us, and thus nothing to conceal from either Theodore Parker came first. made the above explanation, and spoke at length. The most urgent point was the writing of the little Books, that I must take what I have and go right on. That I shall find greater sale than I expect. Must work early. work and rest. Then go on. Next the settlement of Glen Echo. Sell it to Dr. and then remain just as I am. If I make a gift, it can be questioned but a sale for some consideration, legally made, is fixed The Medals next. They were in the proper hands. Some might advise the Library or Smithsonian or some Government institution NO. It does not deserve them from me. What has Government ever done with me?? It deserved nothing from me, but those who have them are faithful, honest & devoted. They will see to it that they are preserved & will be [deserved] as well. With as latest reminder of the Little Books, he gave place to Susan Anthony. She too enjoyed the Books, and to push on my work. She spoke of herself. If she had not exposed herself and taken cold, she should not have gone then That her heart, and other organs were sound and she was good for ten years, with theFeb 4 continued proper care. That she did not know how to take care of herself, but that I did know and must watch closely for I had work to do. Others would do hers, but she might have remained to do it herself. She does not Approve Pres Roosevelt. She should have had differences with him, if she had remained. Then a Russian full of apprehension for the Czar & family. Begged me to write the Empress Then Margaret, sweet full of love & sympathy. I did not mention G.P. feeling I should never reach him on this side. it would take so long for him to get progressed Then came Pres McKinley Wm Hubbel Genl [Grant] Sherman After the spell had passed and Mrs W. had awakened and spoke. She put her hand to her ears, with some one calls "George" George so loved, my ear is full. He has just come & wants you to know it. Is it S.P. Yes. Oh yes I have just gotten here. I have progressed so far I so wanted to speak with you. but am too late Next time I come will you see Yes Yes: Then the voice left her. What does it mean? From here went to Woodward & Lothrops Bot fifteen yds cotton @ 12 1/2 1.88 Small things Feb 4 continued Went to Mrs Heidermanns for a sitting. She is nearly finished. Staid 2 hours. White in Woodwards. We went to lunch and met B.H. Warner & Mr DuBois & McElroy We came home at dark through a fast falling snow. Tuesday February 5. 1901. Glen Echo 12 inches snow Snow deep & heavy. Dr goes to Rockville I have drawes out, Mrs Canada cuts. Clara & Winney sew. I write the Diplomas. Read Thaws trial. Do many things too small to be noted, still needful & useful. It is after all the trifles that make up the sum of life, and use up its time. But while I feel disposed to complain of the time I lose in insignificant matters, there comes over me the comparison between the time I seem to be idling and that being used by the family of Thaws as they sit day and day, with folded hands in waiting agony. I may not complain. my time is not the worst lost in the world. While I recognize that I might do better. I still realize that I might be compelled to do worse. Who can read the fate of the future?Wednesday February 6. 1907. Glen Echo Fine. clear. snow deep Grand Duchess--letter-- wrote The morning mail brought a letter from the German Ambassador - Sternberg - including one from The Grand Duchess, for delivery to me. She feared her other letter had gone astray. It had been delayed. I at once acknowledged the letter from the Embassy, and later wrote the Grand Duchess a letter of five pages on official paper. How wonderful it is, the patient tenacity with which she holds to me. how many years ago I should have lost her. if she had let me go as carelessly as I. I feel that I do not deserve the friendship she extends to me. I regard her as the most exemplary person I have been favored to meet. I am so glad to have written her today, and promise myself to write her often, and regularly as I can in the future. Dr goes to town. Sees Florence, no worse Clara washes = Mrs Canada sews on my wear. At night we take the chickens - 8. from the last hen, and reset her on 15 new eggs. this is an experiment, very questionable. we have now 13 chicks and two hens setting. So much for [chickendom?]. This even is better pastime than the poor Thaws with all their wealth. surely money is the root of evil. Wednesday 6th Feb continued The night mail brought a letter from Octavia Dix Fanning. She has just received a bundle of New Red Cross Literature, with an objectionable passage reflecting on me. It irritates her She sees its falsehood, and feels its injustice and realizes the bad taste of such an article going out under the indorsement of the President of the United States. Poor Octavia: she has thought out a way to have it all contradicted, and set right. She has discussed how to fly without wings and walk without legs. She would have some one made acquainted with facts, and then some high official rise up in the June convention in London and state the facts of the Old red cross. How little she dreams of the strong deft web that has been spread for poor me. Not one person in all the world would have the courage, or the disposition to speak one word in my favor. Unless the good will of those around one is required for his well being, in some way to better his condition, the opinions of the world seem to be of small account. What matters the praise of the world? and what matter after we leave it especially? How hollow is that thing called fame.Thursday February 7. 1907. Glen Echo Fine. bright day. We have a well covered ground. rather cold. The first thing was to get off the letter and Report to the dear Grand Duchess. Then the letter to Octavia Dix-Fanning. I attempted to explain to her how impossible it would be for me to carry out her design, and that it was of very little consequence. I presume I shall only discourage, without satisfying her. but I can do no better. It is the same old story. people painfully anxious to have something done in my behalf. so needed, so just, etc and should be done. but when it is [summoned] down. I am expected to do it. because "no one else is able" "no one else can." I have learned that kind of Aid. and decide to try to get on with none. If the peoples I have tried to serve, either as recipients of charity, or the country for having served its interests in the ways of humanity, it can be said by them, if they so desire. I opened and pressed pictures ([scriptual]) Mrs Canada is improving and sewing The trial still drags on. Friday February 8. 1907 Glen Echo Fine. A good deal of snow. This is the day named by Mrs Warneka as the one, which, if Florence lived past, she would get well. We felt that we should go and see Dr Jennings and arrange the payment of his services. Went to his office. He was most generous. perfectly willing to [contribute] his services, if unable to pay. We would not accept this and offered to share the cost with him. Went to Mrs Perkins. Florence has had worst day, in great pain. They seem discouraged I [advised?] them to change back to Dr McDonald if preferable. and return to his soothing medicines. Assuring them that no one would feel hurt, but wd prefer it if they did. Went to [Palais] Royal, bot 3 skirts @ .88 and a [caret] [cover]. very pretty .39 = 2.64 3.03 I carried Dr Jennings the copy of Science & Health I purchased for him when he gave his to Mrs. Perkins. This is the second day of the examination of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. We begin to feel sure that Thaw will be aquitted on some basis, possibly set free, the story told of Stanford whites procedure is so terrible and such sympathy is being [around] of Evelyn that he could not be condemned [entire], tho [public] will be with them both.Saturday. February 9. 1907. Glen Echo clear. cool. This is a day at home. In the morning I arrange the repairing of underclothing - skirts for the sewing up stairs. In the Afternoon I write 8 letters. am getting to the bottom of the pile. In the evening have a rather long talk with the doctor, about this house etc. The Thaw trial is put over till Monday The feeling is strongly in favor of Evelyn & Thaw. Sunday February 10. 1907. Glen Echo Very fine. snow going Looked over accts. Sent check to Geo. H Marsh, board for Baba, from Feb 3d to April 3d, fourteen Dollars $14 I write a number of important letters. one to Wm Allison Trinidad _ Kansas - Monday Feb 11. 1907 Glen Echo Fine. thaws. A letter, or rather documents concerning a Red Cross regiment from Thaddeus Hyatt. It had been sent to the Red Cross & declined, as he includes First Aid to the injured as well I 11 - continued sent it to Mr Wells to overlook and return to Mr Hyatt. I also wrote Mr Hyatt. Too much of the day had to be given up to this ambitious nonsense. A letter tonight tells us that Miss Janet Jennings has arrived and is with her friend in the city. Tuesday Feb. 12. 1907. Glen Echo Very cold. To Mrs Warneke and Mrs Heiderman Took 9. a m car for Town Found Mrs Warneke ill, from a fall a few days ago. Also found this was not the correct date It should have been tomorrow Mrs Heiderman had arranged to come for a sitting and must be prevented from coming We went direct to Mrs H, and I spent a portion of the day in a sitting for her. Returning went to Grant Place to see Florence. She was resumed her former Doctor still suffers severely. Went to Palais Royal. bot Thread needls and many sewing conveniences hair pins Clara - 1,00 and a [back] comb for myself ,48 1.48 News of terrible disaster off Long Island the sinking of the Larchmont. 150 to 200 lives lost.Wednesday February 13. 1907. Glen Echo Fine. warmer. Mrs Canada has finished my suits of under wear. 4 union suits 7 skirts. beautifully done Read the terrible details of the Block Island Disaster, The Larchmont a passenger boat of the Joy line, from Providence to NY at 10.56 was run into by the Harry Knowlton a coal barge from S Ambry, with a crew of 8 men, all of whom were saved. but it is thought that 150 of the Larchmont were lost, drowned and frozen. This is a terrible season for disasters. Dr Hubbell borrow five dollars of me 5.00 I wrote Leonora Halstead Thursday Feb. 14. 1907 Glen Echo Fine. bright. Not at my best in the morning, laid down & read. In PM wrote a half doz letters, reducing the pile. The Thaw trial is interrupted by death of Jurors wife Mrs Bolton. It seems wholesome to have a halt and check the feverish excitement of the public It would be well if the whole thing could stop where it is. The evil has been exposed. The guilty parties all around have been punished Mrs Canada is nearly able to go home Friday Feb. 15. 1907 Glen Echo Fine cool. The sun is getting stronger, but the little snow stop Mrs Canada leaves for home today She goes away on foot like a little girl. We all feel that if she had not come when she did she would now be under the snow. and her little ones motherless. We are thankful for the privilege of helping her. Dr went to Mrs Warneke: I finished up my table of waiting letters. Paid dues on Geographical society $2.00 I feel nearer ready to take up the Little Girl than I ever have since I laid her down at Meriden. Saturday February 16. 1907 Glen Echo Fine. warm. A letter from Edward A. Harris. Worcester asking terms of sale for Oxford house. I replied $4000 Dolls $2500, might remain on mortgage -$1500. to be paid down I also wrote Steve, sending copy of my letter to Mr Harris to Steve. Letter from Ida tells of all ill at Webster and Edith who is home, gone to help them. I have read a great deal today. am not at my best. decide to change my diet: Miss Jennings does not come, as expected.Sunday February 17. 1907 Glen Echo Again fine. For the first time felt at liberty to take the time for myself to commence setting my papers in order Dr. Hubbell came and volunteered assistance. We straightened all the files of letters for the last year. and packed them away. Found boxes in which to keep Ida's, Mamie's letters to be kept for them while it is best, but ready to go to them without overlooking by any one. They are in small string boxes which could journey round the world. overlooked the old Danville publications and decide to arrange, and have bound the old copies of "The Laws of Life" Mr [Hitz] & Mary Barton came for a couple of hours. Mr [Hitz] will serve on the International Committee with Genl Wm [Schelle], and will write the general and arrange matters In overlooking, I found many old Addresses, many which I scarcely recalled as ever having made. I read over one or two and was better satisfied with them than I could have thought. I almost begin to see my way to take up the "Little Girl" since she seems now to be old enough to "go alone" Monday February 18. 1907. Glen Echo Again fine. warmer Miss Jennings today. She seems well There was little done Clara and Winney washed. Ernest mended the fence back in cellar stove The Thaw trial goes on. favorably. Moved the Ambery file to my room Tuesday. February 19. 1907 Glen Echo Rainy. not cold Dr goes to town. Clara and Winney iron. We enlarge the table and eat in the kitchen. I feel a great freedom from having my [back] correspondence all off my hands. The new must be taken care of daily. I find that I will manage my house more to my own discretion. I shall no longer let it run like a hotel, nor a restaurante I shall invite very few. others who come must take it as it is. or go elsewhere. All shall be comfortable, but can neither chose nor direct. We have largely changed the meat for graham food. [germs] & granula with milkWednesday February 20. 1907 Glen Echo Fine cool Went to Mrs Warneke with Dr H. & Mrs Heiderman 1.00 will give acct of sitting below if i get time. To market bot meat 10 1/2 lbs @ 8 .84 Fare & smaller purchases. .50 A visit from Mrs. Arnold & Mr. Powderly Most interesting persons. Mrs Arnold is an MD. a . she gave me a treatment, [all] on the spine. I am to take a course. Mrs Warneke had her usual bright array of friends. Mr Parker who plans for the Little Books. He is sanguine of success. I must not hurry. but work steadily, easily Publish what I have for one. Childhood. next Teacher & so on. small 50 ct books Genl Grant came to give decision and [fairness?]. Empress Augusta to bring her husband & son, all in fall [dress] as of old to thank for Grand Duchess. Margaret & George for first time He said little, but we were helping him up. he was sorry for mistakes. happy to be there. All so so strange. What does it mean I should have said the first to come was Isabella Beecher Hooker the Susan Anthony Thursday Feb. 21. Glen Echo Fine. cool Went at 12 to Mrs. Arnolds Kiropractic rooms for a treatment. She manipulated the spine. The treatment is severe for the time, but should be effective A little business was done. 2 lbs Butter 2 .30 .60 Paid at Western Union for dispatches from suffrage convention being held at Chicago. Kate [Gordon] .90 Found I had letters from several whom I had gotten off only two days before in the attempt to clean my desk. (Impossible) Rec Cousin Wm E. Barton. Letter & package. [Myrtes] Butter, from Florida, wants to make a visit on way home Francis Atwater. Wants contract for large Red Cross Book. finds it is being reprinted in small Editions and sold. Proposes that Lena visit us if strong enough. Revere Post. Sharon [Ms] send Resolutions of thanks for List of Andersonville. which has been bound together with my letter & even Postal card. Several other letters show work for tomorrow.Friday February 22. 1907 Glen Echo cool. fine. A day of letters. and overlooking. Found the contract of Kellar for International Soc. for publication of Large Red Cross Book. Sent it to Atwater. [M?] Lena & Mrs Beaty to come. Wrote Myrtes Butter at Tangarine Florida to visit us on way home M Archibald Carter Universal Peace Union Phil. Accept V.P. and send dues 1.00 [Gov] W. Boyd. Penn R.R. sends rebate on round trip ticket to Mass 2.02 Dr Lucy Hall Brown at Tokio. Send copies Davis Article. Several less important letters I call from Leland Barton & two ladies could not go to Mrs Arnold for treatment Saturday February 23. 1907. Glen Echo Fine, but cold. At Eleven went to Mrs Warneke. 1.00 At twelve went to Mrs Arnold for treatment to 7th street for [gempans] .50 Fares for both .50 At 2 to see poor Florence Perkins. she fails At 4 To Bee Hive Georgetown for wrappers for Winney Bought two dark wrappers at 100 each = 2.00 Bought calico for dress - 11 yds @ .6 cts .66 Bought cotton bleached 5 - .8 .40 Bought calico, pink for Clara. 11. yds .8 88 3.94 Bought bag Graham flour 35 Mrs. Warneke's sitting. Theodore Parker. The drift of his remarks is the Little Books. he confirms his previous advices. Get out the volume, already written a small volume at .50 cts. Write on, for another continuing in the same narative style. Write slowly and take care of my health. He would give more attention to his physical health if he were to live it over again here. Dr asked if he should try to collect the note of Capt Dyer in St Louis? "Yes, certainly," "demand it" "he would pay it." Would it be of any use to present the note of 100. to Sara Spencer. Did not think so. overFeb. 23 continued Dr asked where he should fine account of Riggs concerning the "Star note" ans. "In my room." it "is there, look closely" Mr Parker said he always spoke too much. When he used to plan for a sermon of a half hour it was frequently an hour and a half. Referring again to the Book. he said he must say Our Book, for he should help to write it and it would be ours. Let no one discourage me. some might say it was too great an undertaking. "Do not mind them. All people who had something to write should write their lives in some form. Do not think of the other Books, and let them discourage me. Let the Past go. Think only of the present. It would not be too great a strain, Write, you will have the help of us here. That Little Book will one day enter into the History of the United States. When some one who was the proper person should set about compiling the facts, then, they would want those statements. Referring to Glen Echo. he thinks it an ideal place for health. Would be a grand place for a great Hospital. or health resort. and may yet be. Directions for me Between 12 and 1 noon lie down on a couch facing north. do not cross my arms but leave the current free and unobstructed. repeat 7 times Power and Health under this system continued Feb 23rd the most dangerous maladies can be cured. Seven is highest of the ordinary numerals. Thirteen (13) is the highest of all. so high that is it feared. Christ knew this and chose twelve disciples. himself making the thirteenth (13) but Judas left that broke the number and even the power of Christ was lost. Judas was a great [psychiast?]. Christ never performed any miracles after the breaking of the number. he had no power. could not even draw the nails out of his poor hands. All the Hindus recognize the power of the thirteen (13). Thaws Trial Both Thaw and Evelyn will be sustained she has done no wrong. has intended none Thaw was merely an instrument in the hands of the girls and women he had ruined. whose lives he had wrecked. They [needed?] Thaws arm to do the deed. he could not help it. They will not let him be executed. he will be made a better man. He is naturally good. A spendthrift to be sure This will be corrected. Both he and Evelyn will become power for good eventually. His defence made a great mistake in calling him insane. He would have gone free. The Jury will not agree and he cannot be convicted. but now they may get him off into an insane asylum for a time. but he will come to his work later overcontinued Feb 29. Evelyns Mother he [execrates]. She went with them lived on the earnings of her daughter. knew how it was earned, and this turned against her. White is broken, he lies in as deep a hell as mortals find. he cannot even utter a sound to contradict. it will be a hundred years before he can come up to speak. Susan Mary & Isabel All so glad to be together. Susan says that when Isabel first came, she was dependent and felt that her work was finished, but Susan showed her that it was just commenced, and they would go on together: She had always depended on Mary, and Mary felt the link was broken and could not stay, and Susan is glad she did not. The three seemed so happy. Empress Augusta A beautiful, gentle person with no fine a bearing came to thank for attention & love for her daughter. The Emperor her grandson receives [Messages?] it is mainly by influence of his wife the namesake of Empress Augusta who is a most superior woman. The Russian He says that three days ago the greatest danger was almost [inevitable]. a poisoned plate of food was carried to the table of the Czar and Empress, but they on that side were able to push it away. Feb 23 continued Wm Hubbell. The father of the Dr came to approve his son, and sustain his [efforts]. He was very glad to see him with the lady beside him, she was his friend. he approved of our course together, we had aided each other. he would have us remain together It was not always members of the same family who were the nearest related. They were often the farthest apart. I asked, if the Doctor would have done better personally if he had not come to me. "No, by no means." would he have done better financially would he have been financially better off today than "he is now." "Not as well." He is better as he is: I was glad of this expression from him. George I should be surprised, he said, to see him come alone. Thank God, he was able to, and it was all due to Margaret and me. We had helped him up. He was out of the meshes of the past, it was all passed. and he could go on now trying to help others and make amends for past mistakes by helping those who need He left soon to give place to others.Sunday February 24. 1907. Glen Echo cool. snowy I had written till two o'clock last night and did not feel like rushing this morning. and a little fleecy snow prevented going out. About Eleven came General Sears, Mr Stebbins & Mrs Pugh a friend of the General. We dined at 2. Genl & Mrs P left at 5. Mr Stebbins staid all night. A welcome and unexpected visit snowed all night Monday Feb. 25. 190[6] Glen Echo snow 8 inches deep. warm Mr Stebbins left for town at 8. He has a case before the Supreme court. Returned at 6 with Genl Sears. We held a kind of council concerning the property here. I referred the question of my selling Glen Echo to Dr. as a means of preventing any claim after my departure. He said decidedly. No. that a Will was far more secure than a sale and deed. unless one could show the actual payment of a reasonable sum for the property That a Will was the hardest arrangement in the world to break up. Concerning the lots on the other side. The four houses that I hold the Deeds of He was informed that the original payment was twenty seven $(27+) hundred Dollars, of which Dr Hubbell paid one thousand ($1000) Dollars, I the rest ($1700). That there had never been any interest on this. neither had I any of the rent. nothing having been reckoned either way. That the Dr had made all improvements and recd all rent at present from 50 to 60 per month. I had also loaned D 300 some continued Feb. 25 years ago to pay on one lot which was never paid or spoken of Mr Stebbins was informed that I desired to surrender these deeds to Dr Hubbell as he has made large purchases all around the property. He could not make such an Exchange until he knew on what terms I would make it This was referred to Dr. Hubbell and it was decided that I Deed the four lots to Dr. and that I take a mortgage back for $1500 Dollars at 6 percent. This arrangement was satisfactory all around. Mr Stebbins took Deeds & papers with him to make out and send back for execution He also took some data from me and will draft a will to send back to me, which will be named later. The above may as well stand as February 26. 1907. Tuesday Glen Echo As the above decisions were not completed until the morning of the 26. Mr Stebbins having remained until 1 o'clock PM when he went to get an interview with Mrs Warneke, but failed to do so Soon after Mr Stebbins left, Miss Jennings came to remain some time. I paid Mr Lewis his salary for February $10 10 I handed Winney 3 .3 I handed Clara 1 Dr Hubbell drew for me my Mass Gen Hospital check 162.05 I pay these wages from this drawingWednesday. February 27. 1907. Glen Echo Fine. cool, but not freezing No one beside our own family but Miss Jennings Clara & Winney wash table linen. Mr Lewis goes to RR station in town to meet a niece who is expected to come to work for Mrs Canada. she did not come as expected Dr Hubbell cleaned the drum & pipes in my chamber. and took away the wood from the face of the chimney to make it more safe. This has long been a source of uneasiness to us, but will be so no longer I cleaned the room afterward At evening Mr and Mrs Heidermann came to ask to have Miss Jennings come to her house tomorrow and examine the bust as it is almost to be cast for exibit at Jamestown celebration We decide to all three go tomorrow to see it. The cross examination of Evelyn Thaw closed yesterday. and she is not discredited. Letter from Miss [Kensel] Letter from Miss Atwater who asks for a Power of Attorney to act in the Book Matter in Albany. Thursday February 28. 1907. Glen Echo Fine like April. Dr Miss Jennings & I go at 11. to Mrs Heidermanns to inspect the bust for the last time before it is cast. We decided that it had grown upon us and was better than it seemed. We had a delightful lunch, spent some hours most pleasurably. and wondered more & more at the [versatility?] at that little lady. The various things she has done, and can do. and all well done, is truly astonishing. The plaster cast of the bust will be taken tomorrow Miss Jennings remains in town to see some persons in regard to the bust, I think. We go to Mr Bakers to get the power of Attorney Which is done He indorses also a Bill of Sale of which he makes no mention. we decide to consult Mr Fulton concerning the transaction before taking further action. We go to Central Market an I buy Butter 4 lbs @ 28 cts = $1.12 cheese - .25 - sausages 20 coffee. 20 rice .25 pork .20 peas .06 sardines .20 Flavoring .20 2.65 Friday March 1. 1907. Glen Echo Fine. not cold. Dr & I go at noon to see Mr. Fulton in town to consult in regard to the contract & Bill of Sale sent by Atwater to be signed by me. Mr Fulton advises that I write Mr Atwater asking what portion of the of the proceeds (if there are any) he would think belonged to me, and if he will write me to that effect, and it seems right to me I will sign and send all the papers to him. After coming home I wrote Mr A. and made the recommendation suggested by Mr Fulton. The day passed very quietly. Saturday March 2nd Fine warm. windy It rained nearly all night, but cleared in the morning. I suggested that we go to town and make some purchases for the house. if Mr Lewis could get Mr Canada's "team" to bring home our purchases. It was all possible and at 11 we left for Georgetown, thinking it best to patronize Mr Emerich in preference to the city. Accordingly with an ample list we found ourselves at the grain store where I commenced my day buying us follows on next page March 2nd continued of D. F Dumberth. Flour and feed store 1 bbl flour - $5.50 = 100 lbs Bran $1.40 - 100 lbs feed 1.40 = $8.30 5 bu potatoes 3.50 10 lbs Graham .30 1/2 bu corn .32 4.12 12.42 To Emerich - 100 lbs sugar - $4.75 = 1/2 bu beans - 1.00 pork 1.00 - [macaroni] .24 drd apples .19 cut sugar - 18 - [pure] sugar .18. Lemons 13 Shoulder - 1.50 Beef .70 Lard .55 - Salmon .30 - corn .25 Sardeens .25 Pork = Fish .20 ... Amounting in total to 11.57 As per Bill - 23.99 Mr Lewis came with team and took all home. Dr & I came by cars. put all away in order and feel that some things are provided beyond a day. Mailed letter to Mr. Atwater. The two great trials of Thaw & Strothers are nearing an end. It would seem that some for of aquittal will be given in both cases. An attack has been commenced today on Mrs Eddy by her son and her daughter. It would seem to be the outgrowth of the Newspaper efforts of some months ago. The services of her relatives have been invoked to carry out their plans. Sunday March 3. 1907. Glen Echo Fair - cool We had the day by ourselves. I wrote 6 or 8 letters and overlooked neglected bureau drawers. Mr Lewis & [Winney] went. Miss Jennings [too]Monday March 4. 1907 Glen Echo Fine cool. The day began by finding that two of our hens and only rooster were missing. and we find by count that a flock of 22 has come down to 11 in a few weeks with no sign of their having died. no sickness among them. and so housed at night as to make it impossible to get at them. They must have been taken time by time in the day They have had the range of the woods and grounds around, and always go to the East of the house. We have had no experience of the kind in all the years before. An intimation was given some time ago of a trap that looked suspicious. The few remaining are shut in with clipped wings. We will dispose of them & not keep hens anymore. Wash day for the girls. Winney helped me make over my green fur trimmed wool skirt. Miss Jennings wished me to come to city to attend the installation of Mrs Ball as president of the U.R.C. of Washington. I could not go. A letter from Steve contains check for 75. This is interest on his & Jenks note of $2500 till June/07 5th Even while I write our poor missing old Rooster comes rushing home frightened a good deal more than half to death. He had evidently been trapped and held prisoner for some later dinner - and escaped. Tuesday March 5. 1907. Glen Echo Very fine. not cold The news of this morning was mainly of yesterday. The Papers tell of Adjournment of Congress yesterday The retirement of Sec Shaw [and] app of Mr Cortelyou in his place as Secretary of Treasury. James A Garfield app Sec of Interior Senator Spooner resigns. Rep Grosvenor resigns The two murder trials - Thaw & Strothers still in progress. We move my bed to Mrs [Kinters] Room & bring the little Princess bed to mine. It was early this morning that our scared old Rooster flew home. afraid of everybody. Letter from Atwater he expecting nothing from the Red Cross Book infringes if he should be so lucky as to get any thing from so "slippery a set." & thus needed no agreement beyond that letter. he only would have any thing to do with it but for me. He is kind and generous. He also incloses my Dividends from the Journal Co. which must be for two years. as it is the interest of $2000. at 6 pc - payable quarterly. Amt of check 240 This with Steve's check of yesterday makes $315 Dolls. This is all the outside interest I am to expect for a year, but I am very glad of these as my bills here are not light. I have straightened my little acct book tonight We are hoping for a pleasant March but the wind is raising roaringly tonight.Wednesday March 6. 1907 Glen Echo Fine. not cold - The rushing wind and a couple of hours sleet were our little portions of the fearful storms of the northwest of several days, that have been buried their roads and starved their stock . It passed us in two or three hours. and today is as calm and peaceful as if nothing had taken place I wrote Atwater and sent all papers signed Then to keep my table clean I swept off [Answers] to [Myrtes]- Ida - Steve Mamie - Clara Fuller and Miss Sue Kensel. The girls do the work, and sew Dr. is busy at Miss Bissells house. The two trials progress, one excepted to close tomorrow, But Mrs. Thaw, the mother is on the stand today. Thursday March 7. 1907 cold. dull. I really accomplish very little with my hands today, but have done some good "thinking out" Dr. goes to town sees Florence she is as usual, and sends me a lovely pair of slippers she has just made I commence having the old counterpiece made over for spring protections for the beds. I keep my table clear of letters. The day is dull, and chilly. Friday March 8. 1907. Glen Echo Warmer. no clear An improvement on yesterday. We hope we have escaped a storm. The mail brought letters from the LLW inviting us to an "At Home" Monday Evening 11th. From Mrs Chas A Baker inviting to Sunday dinner at 2 PM. From Mrs Chloe Taft - Oxford wanting some Post cards with Autograph for Album. I sent four & asked of her to send me some that pertained to me which are taken in Oxford. Miss Jennings came at dinner time. The general public moves on as usual. The Strothers trial is out of the way. All parties set free to go home, the poor sister goes home with James, the Lawyer The defence closes unexpectedly today in the Thaw case. It may close next week, if Mr Jerome does not spring something. The Christian Science Attack goes on. Threatening to call Mrs. Eddy to the stand to testify It will do no harm Dr Hubbell hands me ten ($10) Dolls payment 10. and made me a gift of a larger tin Box for my large papers. It was very thoughtful of him. I am very glad to be able to write up my diary tonight. last night I could not do it.Saturday March 9. 1907. Glen Echo Warmer. This morning I gave a lesson on sweeping. by personally taking not only the lead, but the brush to "do up" the halls, banisters, and all things therein Bath room etc. Showing how to remove dust without "making dust," and how to have a suit clean. when it is "cleaned." My opinion of the "servant question" would be that good Mistresses and good instruction make good servants and vice versa. I do not suppose that with my present household I shall ever take a broom or brush in hand for any portion of the house that comes under their responsibility. My own room is always under my own charge. The house is "spick & span" tonight. And every one satisfied and happy at having "learned something." Miss Jennings has looked After some of her own personal matters. Winney has brought down her arms full of repairs from the sewing room. The outside world is mainly "adjourned" till Monday. The Thaw trial "rests." The Christian Science threatens, but nothing done yet. The reports from Little Archie Roosevelt ar not encouraging. but not hopeless. Sunday March. 10. 1907. Glen Echo Snow 4 inches deep. still snowing Can it be forty two years today since our Irving left us? I believe I am correct although I have no records at hand. Can I imagine that fair haired boy sixty nine years old? and Bernard seventy one? Poor Sally ninety six = Daniel 99. Stephen 101. And with his physical strength and perfection, he should be living today. We dine at Mr Bakers. Leave home at one. snowing fast. four or five inches deep. trees beautifully loaded. It would take long to describe the lovely home Mrs Baker of Rochester was there for a short visit Mr Baker. Mrs Baker. three young men. one sister school teacher, Dr Baker. The two magnificent Great Danes, mother and son. the latter crowned with prizes. It is a pattern home. We left at 5. snow nearly finished to fall. Miss Jennings went to City. does not return. I write to the Body of Suffragists who will have a hearing before the Legislation at Hartford on the 14. I send the letter to Mr Atwater to deliver.Monday March 11. 1907 Glen Echo clear. bright. warm. Four inches of snow covering everything. trees laden, Evergreen superb. But the half cleared walks of yesterday called for a bit of a lesson from me. (It seems to me I am always giving practical lessons) I took the broom, while Mr Lewis used the shovel and the end of an hour or two, it would have been difficult to find a neglected walk. That too was a lesson to stay. I shall not need repeat my instruction and not a word said. I took in hand the box of [raisins] sent me from California by Col & Mrs Calwell, before her cruel death. I have never felt like touching the gift, but now they require it, and I overlooked & unpacked At six, Dr reminded me of an engagement at the L.L.W.s at 8 PM. I was ready soon we went to their hall. met a warm reception Dept Commander (Col [Ferell]) and Staff were present, spoke, I was drawn to the platform for a moment. All were kind and complimentary Promised to come out to Glen Echo soon for a grand meeting. Chaplain asks when he can go to Glen Echo again. Winney went this morning to spend the week with her cousins in the city. Dr is still clearing his room & disposing of old papers. I have not gotten so far. Tuesday March 12. 1907. Glen Echo Dull. cold cheerless I neglected to say yesterday that a package of Diplomas came from Boston for Signature. only a hundred or two, but all they have. I signed and remailed them by Evening mail. .21 This morning letters from Atwater with inclosure from J A Hill & Company - Mercantile Building 44-60 East 23rd St N.Y. This must be the other part of the Old International Society of which Keller was a member when by R C Book was printed. and from which my Worlds Best Literature came. The worked off the original stock that Keller left and finding sale has printed other small editions and kept one [canvasser] employed ever since. That they have paid no royalty since the first printing on about 1900. would have paid it, but the "Bookkeepers overlooked the matter" will have the bookkeepers over look the records and see or find out how many sets were printed and will remit ten cents a copy on each one printed as soon as the records are written up. Little done today besides keeping warm. A letter from Miss Jennings asking me to come to City tomorrow to look for [frent?] for green velvet [waste]. We decide to go, and have Mr Lewis drive in and take and bring out some luggage. Thaw trial & Mrs. Eddy still going on.Wednesday March 13. 1907. Glen Echo Mild. warm day To Georgetown. groceries. To city. meet Miss Jennings There were still some groceries at Emerichs wanting to make out our quota of house supplies. and some dry good to fit up the two jackets for my green suit. A letter from Miss Jennings proposed to meet me at Woodward & Lothrops at 1 o'clock, and Mr Canada offered his team for the groceries and some other errands for Dr. Hubbell. We took 10 o'clock car. .35 .35 At Dumreths, bot 2 Bu potatoes, $1.40 - seeds .25 1.65 At Emerichs as below Matches 1/2 [gram] .75 - Dried Apples 6 pks .60. salt 1/2 bu .25 pork 14 1/2 lbs 1.45 - cabbage .15 corn .25 Radish .10 corned beef 8 1/2 .40 crackers .10 corn meal .9 parsnips .15 4.19 In city Woodwards & Lothrops Met Miss Jennings. had our conference up stairs. Went below and made our purchases as follows: 1 1/4 yds plaid silk = [7.25] 3 yds trimming jacket 1.50 8 doz claps .35 2 pr socks .25 yarn .23 3.61 At 4 o'clock Dr and I came home leaving Miss Jennings to follow. Mr Lewis picked up our various parcels and drove home at 6. This is the hardest time in the Thaws trial. new evidence from Smith the brother of Mrs White makes it very dark for Thaw. Chandler seems determined to invalidate Mrs. Eddy if possible. Miss Jennings has been very helpful to me today. Thursday March 14. 1907. Glen Echo Dull. warm day A sharp shower last night took all our lingering snow. I went from stove room to cellar and made preparations for properly putting away the food purchases yesterday. I am beginning to have a store room Miss Jennings came at 10 and commenced on the green velvet waist. and the green wool jacket I am in hopes of getting ready a suit [or soo]. Dr Hunts for Kellers papers and letters on the publications of the Red Cross book. Several letters came with various wants The C.B. chapter of the Eastern Star wants a large picture of me for their hall. and ask for a photo. Vermont Dept W.R.C. write concerning Madam Bishop who is in need of help & refer to me for verity. I hunt material. try on dresses. and the day slips away as days always do. with a touch of sewing. or dress making on them. There was little news today on the court matters. I think it is Thaws most anxious moment. Chandler declares that he shall bring Mrs. Eddy into court to testify, or take other steps equally objectionable.Friday March 15 1907. Glen Echo Warm spring day. High water and western floods are the issue of the day. I hear of no aid going to them. and remember a time when it was not so. Miss Jennings nearly complete my green Velvet waist with its new plaid front. I reply to the letter of Mrs Mary Goodwin. Sec of Dept of Vermont W.R.C. concerning Madame Eleanor Bishop who although suffering refuses to go to alms house. I give them reasons why. I feel that she deserves a better fate. My letter covers over three pages. Saturday. March 16. 1907. Glen Echo Fine. warm day. Winter seems gone. So fine that Clara could not resist the impulse to work a little. Miss Jennings finishes my green Velvet waist. very pretty. Mrs. Gains called. We make our first planting of seeds in boxes & tin cans. putting in Tomatoes cucumbers, radishes, Sage, parsley, Lettuce. Dr writes Mr. Hill of Canadian Texas who had written the Natl Red Cross for items of my life & works. The Dr's reply was excellent. Mrs. Canada is drooping again She works all too hard. Sunday March 17. 1907. Glen Echo. A little cooler, fine Winney comes back from her weeks visit in Town She is gaining rapidly in health and strength. Mr & Mrs Heidermann called. She has the bust cast and ready to be seen. I read, and enjoy the quiet of the day. A letter from Rena. tells us to be ready for herself and her father the first week in June Upon consultation, Dr & I decide that we will all go from here before the 7th of June and have our rooms engaged at the Parker House for a week or two. And attend both the 1st Aid and the Christian Science Meeting doing no visiting among the homes of our friends. Monday March 18. 1907 Glen Echo Cloudy morning, but fine day The morning seemed too doubtful to wash. and the effort was turned to sewing. Renewed all work & dilapidated sheets. Cut over more [counterpanels] & repaired Comforters successfully. Dr goes to Rockville. Gets for me 6 packages of blue Diamond [Dyes] for my travelling [diet] .50 Also 2 quarts alcohol 1.35 = 1.85Tuesday March 19. 1907. Glen Echo cold rainy day A Telephone message from Myrtis at Charleston tells us that she and [Joice] will reach Washington at 8:50 tomorrow morning. A letter follows to confirm. We settle what to do. Dr. will go to meet them We put up curtains in parlor chamber for Myrtis and arrange for the next day The girls have finished the repairs on the sheets and are now on comforters. Clara made a pretty sun bonnet for Winney after dinner. They are earnest quick sewers - and most comfortable assistants. I should be sorry to think of anything that would take them from me. Myrtis Wednesday March 20. 1907 charming day. Dr leaves at seven a half past to meet the coast line train from Charleston due at 8:30 We take our usual breakfast, put fires in all the rooms that need them, arrange the table for breakfast at ten. Brighten the silver put all in readiness, and at 11 arrive D. Myrtis & little Joyce, a beautiful child and a charming mother. We take our breakfast lunch. Miss Jennings comes but [refuses] to spend a day or two with her sister The day passes socially. we have tea at 5 1/2. the little one retires weary with a night of travel and a day of excitement. The Thaw trial is near its end. Thursday. March 21. 1907 - Glen Echo Fine. clear - spring like Myrtis makes her last days visit. Goes to the Office to post her letters. Takes pictures of house & people. We are as social as possible with so much chatter. A bright little child72 7374 Friday March 22. 1907 Glen Echo. Warmest day of the season Myrtis leaves for New York Dr and I go to train for 8:30 with Myrtis, put her on board and go to Mrs. Warneke for a sitting at 10. Dr had telephoned and gotten it out of time. Mr Parker said it feel to him to open the meeting. He said we must be prepared to meet some hills. but we must not be discouraged. that they would always be ready to help over the hills As to the Books, he must say our books Parker Barton & Co. go on and write. I had made a good beginning. I must end each one at an interesting point, indicating something of interest to follow. He could not too much approve the idea of the small .50 book in preference to a large one. that many persons would be willing to buy ten times fifth cents where they would not pay five dollars all at once. Do not over do. that would be a loss. it would be easier to write after I got started. do what I could this spring. perhaps through the summer I might not do much. These books would be the means of great good. If we would recall, we should find that nearly all great persons or those who had accomplished something go their first impuls from something he had read He thought if that person had done so & so 75 why could not he do something, and this is what is meant by its being good for mankind. all might not read with that effect, but there might be a thousand, out of ten thousand that would be benefitted by them. He then referred to the Bible, [deploring] the way in which it was generally read. I was of no use to read it like a story without understanding it should be taken up in separate parts. and each one studied till it was understood. He said so much error was taught by using translation. and terms not understood. as for instance the story of Jonah & the whale. The whale was the name of a boat, & that Jonah was taken onto that boat and carried to a certain point and put off. that it was most confusing for children to conceive how a whale with a small throat could swallow a man, and thus doubts of the narative grew up through improbability and that in order to have a proper understanding of the New Testament one must have a correct understanding of the Old. He said the Doctor must help, and he would so that things would not be put off, but be done at once. I asked if the Dr was not inclined to put things off and he said he was. that he knew the Dr. that he was bashful. but that [He] would understand that. I then asked if I were not right in insisting on things76 being done today, rather than tomorrow he said I must do that, and if I had not I should never have done what I had a by where we were now. I then asked about a publisher, and if Atwater would do. He said Atwater was good. he was a pushing man. had great facilities for advertising, and would use them to advertise But that he was a business man, and that he must be held by strict contract, and some larger a person, see that it was lived up to and give no loose rope. That Atwater was the some of all, that publishers might have a great name. he recommended a Christian gentleman but he had found that they needed [???ing] the same as others. That it was safer to make a deal with a person whom we knew to be sharp or even tricky, than to blindly take up some one when we did not at all suspect, and find it out too late Harries. The Dr had best call on him again within the next ten days. That he should briefly allude to the nature of the case and ask him to come and see it himself, and to have it attended to now, or it would run over till next fall Barry. Dr asked to what he should limit his offer. he said less than the Dr had thought. not over five hundred 77 Pratt place. He said it could be had & the Rodney B. Smith lot as well. Clara xx Dr asked if it would be necessary to have any one come. She said yes. The time might not be so easy. and it would be safer to have some one. Dr asked if it should colored people - at this point some one seemed to whisper to the Medium. dared not speak out nor be known, but the Medium asked if there were any light foreign persons in the house. she was warned against that. we insisted on asking if that referred to people now in the house - "No" they were all right, it would be others people. We thought we knew what was meant. and who we were to guard against. Then Who should we get? They would think about it. there was time enough yet Dyer. He should be written to again. and a date given for settlement and offer no reduction till after he has written. This cleared the business part of the day. then My Mother: She was glad to see my plans so well carried out. The faces were strong & earnest, and I want to give you love & strength. Love is the strongest power. Life here was a Kindergarden where we learned the A.B.C. & it was rarely that the people learned their lesson. but the highest spirits are giving me their Gods blessing78 That I had reached great heights. higher than Kings and Queens. rest and be careful of your strength. and keep the bucket full. I asked if Dolly was there with her? "Yes," she had had a hard hill to climb, but she had come up, it was easier for one to come up with a hand to help them. but she had come. was a beautiful spirit and a help to me. Dr. Uncle James - He was proud to be in such good company. He spoke of the Book & the Dr would help Then Dr Aunt Martha, an erect, proud looking lady. She said she had her faults, but she had seen others come there who had had their garments of silk, and their jewelry, but when they arrived there they had nothing to wear, and had to make up their own garments, and when they asked for their garments, they were told they had had them in this world. and must now make their own and the way in which they were to make them was to go and help others in need. She spoke of the effect of a life given to the accumulation of great wealth. She recalled one man whom she would not name, whose whole life & thoughts had been given to the getting of wealth. he had neglected all else, had sat at his desk and planned how he could best reach foreign countries with his money schemes, neglected the rearing of his children in his efforts to make money, an finally passed over What Then? When all the care is forgotten, When all of the joy has been sung; When dead is the spoiling, ill-gotten, When the bells of the heart have been rung; When the twilight falls slow and comes creeping, To never come creeping again, And the eyes close in slumber, soft sleeping, What then, O my masters, what then? When the blast of the trumpet is sounded, The trumpet we hear of in song; When the castles are crumbled we founded, And we're facing the sin and the wrong; When the shadows, slow falling, are palling, The shadows we'll ne'er see again; When we hark to the loved ones' soft calling - What then, O my masters, what then? -Milwaukee Sentinelin that frame of mind. That was all he knew. and he was left to pursue this life he had made for himself. he could only go on with it. unsocial, without resource, to sit at his desk and plan, no one to help him. ring for his clerks. no one came. no one responded to his schemes. he could only go on and wait his own progression which he must work out for himself. We asked about Mrs. Eddy? Answered - that it was not her son who was at the head of this attack. he was being used. It would have been better if she had settled with him long ago. and let him know what he was to expect. We asked if it were the newspapers, as her natural enemies - viz the clergy & the medical. she said it was not the newspapers so much as the natural enemies; That regarding her Mental ability: that was all a mistake: her mental powers were just as good and clear as they ever were. That the vocal organs had weakened. so that she could not make herself heard by a large audience as formerly. And this holds her away from the addressing in public, and is taken advantage of by the prosecutors. That it could not be claimed that she was strong and unimpaired physically. for she is physically enfeebled, and that there is some danger that she may pass over in September next, and this would be taken advantage of by her prosecutors to say they were right; but if she lived through Sept. she would live a long number of years yetThen came, "Aunt Susan," and the "father" of Dr Hubbell to greet and give assurance of sympathy & help This was brief Then Margaret and George. Margaret greeted much as usual. Said George was there with her. I asked George who I was. who it was that spoke to him. and they were gone. The medium said he could not speak for himself yet. he was held up and sustained by the other Then the medium said she saw beautiful paintings. in profusion. and one that was mine that the Artist wished me to have now. That the lady who had it would not remain here more than a year longer, and the artist wanted the picture to come to me before this. I recognized it all. it was dear Archie and Lizzie [Shaw]. and the picture is one of Archies oil paintings The Soldier's Dream. I asked what was the matter with Lizzie. She said it was a trouble of the throat. something like Asthma. She has difficulty to get and keep her breath I know that Lizzie had something of this in old times but thought she had quite recovered by Christian Science. a New Thought. Then a "Charley" - whom neither of us recognize Then the Russian Great thanks for the kind thought that had been carried from here. "Thought was an ocean of power." They, on that side, had succeeded in improving their minds, so that the conditions would be changed. and the Czar would recommend changes in the Constitution "and Peace will come to my country." he speaks slowly like one handling an unfamiliar language. Then came Empress Augusta. She too was interested in the affairs of Russia, for they were her relatives as well. She spoke beautifully of them. and then of the Kaiser, her grandson. Then her son. "Fritz" would never have done things so well. or so thoroughly as the present Kaiser is doing. He was of a more easy nature and would have let things go by. The present Kaiser was ruling Germany better than any Ruler had ever done except her own Emperor Wilhelm, who was most beloved of all. She had a longing desire that I would go and see the Berlin Palace, where she had been so much: she hoped that might be. she spoke most affectionately. The came a lady who said she was "proud to be in such company of Queens & Emperors." of "real personages whom she had always revered." We asked the name - "Isabella" - Queen Isabella of Spain? "No." Isabella Hooker. Then came another Susan. There seemed to be half a dozzen Susans there. Susan & Mary."Susan A. said she was glad that Mr Parker held me so closely in charge. She had known him in the body, and used to ask him questions of faith which she saw clearer now & that he was right. She told of an interview with Ingersoll in which she asked him if he did not think he was doing wrong in teaching the young that their was no God, and of speaking lightly of Religion? He told her that was better than teaching them Hell & endless punishment and making their lives miserable. When she first took Ingersolls hand on that side, she told him that "she had expected to hear of him in a warmer place than this." He replied that "he was very comfortable where he was." Susan spoke of the great influence of physchic influence at the present time. That even the Catholics Priests in Georgetown had a circle which they used for selfish purposes. and for the information they were able to get, they charged the poor working girls from .5 to to two dollars apiece for the remission of their sins Mr Parker in speaking of the Red Cross. said it had come to be of so little importance as not to notice at all. he likened it to a fly one would see come in and sit down on a table and commence to wipe the dust off from its legs, and when it had done all it could one could not discover the dust it had cleaned off. That he overheard Miss B. say to an intimate friend that she was tired of it. and if she could do it without abreviation, she would gladly place it all back on me once more and be rid of it herself. that is was only pride that held her in it. the other cared nothing for it and would be glad if it were all back as it was. That they see what a mess they got into in [San Francisco] and that is not through yet. After leaving Mrs Warneke we went to central Market and bot 3 lbs Butter .84 - Bananas .10 .94 On the way met Mrs Warneke & daughter in car. Home in time to call on Miss Bissell and ask her to accept our chickens, as we find we cannot keep them. They have enemies on all sides. We will give away the little broods. and keep the doz old ones shut in their yard and get what eggs come from them. This is the hottest day. it is said the thermometer records 96 [degrees] in Washington at 2 PM today. the highest on record for 30 years at this season. I am very glad of Myrtis visit, and that all went so well. Miss Bissell was very grateful for the courtesy shown to [Anita]. While we were so glad of her presence. One wonders what will come to that bright, handsome well trained little girl. I think it a pity she cannot, a little later go to some other country where nationalities are not a crime. She would pass for any Southern European nationality or Cuban. A full day and yet it seems that so little has been accomplished.Saturday March 23. 1907. Glen Echo Hot day. 85 (degrees) 95 (degrees) This seemed like a day of rest, but it filled up with the writing up of the interviews, and later Dr wrote to several persons who had the Red Cross at heart, and had addressed the National Society for information concerning it. and the connection of C.B. with it? They [imorrally] keep the stamps and [search] the letters too. I pay Mr Lewis for the month of March @ [.10?] 10 I pay Winney 5.00 Clara 2 [dolls] 5. Sunday March 24. 1907. Glen Echo cooler. A day rather by ourselves. Albert [Gleason] came in afternoon He advises Dr to see Mr Darlington about the mortgage on Glen Echo. Mr D had previously written me. It was arranged that Dr go to city tomorrow to see Mr Darlington. Monday March 25. 1907 Glen Echo cooler. Dr left early. I learn that Mr Lewis will go home this week. and he proposes that we move the girls below today, as he is here to help. We clear the lower store room. putting all its boxes in the upper East chamber. (Red Cross) put two beds in the store room, and make it pretty for them as their own room. This makes a general store room of that large front chamber, never much used before, and as comfortable a room for [domestics?] or I regard it as one of the best days work we have ever done. I was almost too tired to go to bed, but a needed work is finished. A letter comes from [Henry] Hall. that he he is sick - in his boarding house on Vt Avenue and that the climate of Washington does not agree with him and they are trying to find a way to get to Atlantic City, or some such resort till it will do to go home. We could not go to him today. with the moving of rooms, and Dr gone. I could only send a line. After Dinner I was too tired to remain up and too sleepy to go to bed, and slept and woke till near midnight before I had life enough to undress but a great days work was behind us, and I could better spare Mr Lewis. Tuesday. March 26. 1907. Glen Echo cooler. fine The Revelation After breakfast, Mr Lewis thought it cold enough for a fire in the sitting room to temper [my] room. I went in with him, and he seemed disposed to speak with me and I asked him to sit. [He] told me ofthe need his son had of him. and that he felt he must remain near him for the present I made bold to ask him if he ever felt like making up a home again. He replied that he did, and intended it. When? I asked - "at once" he replied. and he was to be married day after tomorrow evening at the home of the brides sister in Washington. He would go to Washington today for some errands. and tomorrow would go for the wedding. Miss Jennings came. and remained all night. But we must go to cousin Hary & did so. he was too ill to be seen. but his charming wife met us. and I made my plea for them to come to Glen Echo. There could be no promise, and but little encouragement We left feeling they would not come on returning found Miss Jennings. She had been to see Mrs Logan, and will go home this week. A letter from Mrs. Heiderman begs us to come for a visit & lunch. and see the bust. We are all a little touched by yesterday I am tired. Winney lame. & Clara has the tooth ache. Still the work is done and all will be well A charming letter from Miss Kensel. Also one from McClure. of Magazine. Wedding Wednesday March. 27. 1907. Glen Echo charming day. This day is like spring, as indeed it is. Miss Jennings goes to Mrs Heiderman early to tell her that Dr & I will come. Gleason comes to trim the rose bushes and does so. and goes back with us. I hand her 1 00 We go to Mrs. Heidermans Mr Lewis goes at 8 to city to meet the bride. that is to be. at 8 o'clock tonight. I invite them to dine with us tomorrow at 2 PM & remain all night. The girls put the room in order. We spend a charming day at Mrs Heidermans do a little shopping. and come home at 6 to find. Harry and his beautiful wife waiting for us at the gate. He had taken to the idea to come had grown strong. gotten up and came. our rooms are all ready. Winney gets supper. Clara [nearly] crazy with tooth ache. Put Hary away to bed directly after tea. do up little things and come to bed and scribble this diary. We are so glad to have the cousins come.Thursday March 28 1907. Glen Echo Soft Spring atmosphere Mr & Mrs Lewis come to dine & remain. Also Harry & his wife are here Winney & Clara are both better. and. Jenny has a Bossy. We dine at 2. When Mr. Lewis and his new wife came from town. Mrs Lewis (a Mrs Jenny) is a medium sized good looking woman of 38. A widow of three years with four children between five and ten years of age is sprightly & energetic. They will reside near Mr. Lewis son. in Spotsylvania. My memory of that name and place are the terrible days of the Wilderness, and the endless line of wagons filled with wounded dying men. how long ago: and how strange appears the Memory of these days of peace. General Grant had quarters for himself and staff at the house of Mr Lewis people when Mr Lewis was a lad of twelve. Remembers Genl Grant with "The Admiration of a child. "Yankee" Genl as he was. The difference of then and now. Then a little Confederate hamlet. in the woods. now the great White Monument on the banks of the wonderful Hudson. But. to my little record! after dinner Harry felt that they had best return to their rooms in the city. where all their belongings were. and try to get off to Atlantic City or Old Point. till time to go home. Cousin Harry is feeble, and ill. It is pitiful to see so fine a mind so disabled from activities: Mentally he would have few superiors. morally - none. They left us at 5½ and we were then but ourselves, with our Virginia Contingent. We are tired after the run of several full days. Warm as summer and with a good night to Jenny and her new baby at ten. we order "lights out." & retire. Friday March 29. 1907. Glen Echo Warm like May. This soft morning we find ourselves nearly alone. once more - the visits that had so long faced us are now of the past. Miss Jennings is nearly off for Wis. Myrtis has made her visit and gone. We have made our lunch visit to dear Mrs Heiderman. and Cousins Harry and Cora have been & gone. Mr Lewis is married and is making his matrimonial visit before his final departure from me. not to return. There will be only Winny & Clara and ourselves left. The outdoor work now falls uponcontinued 29th Dr Hubbell. who has commenced by ploughing the garden in part for potatoes & corn. My table is not clear. but must be made so for the commencement of April. Mr Atwater writes favorably about the Red + Book, new publications from 22 Hill. The Hd Qrs at Boston pushes on. I regret that I can do so little for it. The weather is getting warm, my winter dresses are becoming burdensome. a very early season. Saturday March 30. 1907 Glen Echo cooler, but very fine. Mr & Mrs Lewis left this morning for town & home on Monday. I am glad they could make the visit. I think they have done well for both. Miss Jennings and Mrs Cathlene Knight came for an afternoon call. Mrs. Knight sails for Europe in April. I write McClure's Magazine. con. Chicago. I write Frances Atwater con. Royalties from Hill - " Anne Era Fay " a little favor she wants "Cousin Ned Barton " David Barton - a revolutionary solder? " Katie Gadtside " Mrs Mellin - sick " Philip W Frank " Red + Book he wants Dr works on homes - & garden. - We have the fruit of Jerseys milk and buy no more continued March 30 I hand Clara. for payment of milk this month 3.00 " " articles needed to buy 1.00 I will endeavor to purchase all we need for the house and pay Vinney and Clara -.. This leaves the garden to the care of [Jerry?] for Dr. I feed [Lessey?]. The warm weather has brought out birds on most trees and bloom on some - Sunday March 31, 1907, Glen Echo cold - dull - rain There has been a great change in temperature. We have need of fires all through . I received a letter from Mrs. Parsnelee in Sheboygen [???]. She had seen a reference to us in the Advertiser. And wrote to add her request that I write my Autobiography. An Easter card form Mrs Ada Mohr of Brooklyn I answer both the above, and write Miss Adams - who is temporarily in Laurence Kansas - I write Mrs Pingree about farm - she wants to buy I send - Turkish Fezes to Roscoe & Steve - I pack some flannels. The girls are finishing their new dresses for Spring. The Thall Trial is in the hands of a Lunacy committee of three- waiting. Tomorrow finishes, the month of March - one of the most exceptional in any late years Monday April 1st 1907. Glen Echo cold, near freezing - The change is very remarkable. We have need of winter fires, and the plum trees are like snow in whiteness. This morning brings a letter from Miss Kensel with an enclosure - copy of a letter to Incorporation and Officers - suggesting a Banquet to follow the meeting of June 7. in honor of poor me - asking if I would be surely present. I regret this unless it can be made to pay its own Expenses & so wrote Letter to Miss Kensel. ' ' Marion Bullock. send dollar for her to give my subscription for "Unity" in Kansas City 1.00 Central City Nebraska. Dept of WRC sends me a Dept Badge, to which I reply I write up letters as fast as possible. An invitation from Mrs Allyn K Capron to be present at the placing of the Monument at Arlington to the memory of the dead Rough Riders I miss Mr. Lewis, and shall continue to Tuesday April 2nd 1907 Glen Echo cold, freezing Our snow white plum trees are icy this morning - hopes and fears - The girls wash. Dr. makes garden - has help - I write Rachel Foster Avery send auto cards for Bazaar for Susan. Mary Dana & Mabel came for a call - Clara pays Mrs Hiley for milk $2,92 - Get dress ready to dye Wednesday April 3 1907 Glen Echo Less cold - frost The weather gets warmer but night are frosty We dye My Blue travelling dress Set an excellent color done and pressed before dinner Dr goes to Mrs. Warneke for a sitting The papers are filled with another Presidential quarrel: We have in former days been accustomed to episodes of differences between the Executive and corporations, or even Congress, and sometimes very severe but there was some national interest at stake. But bitter personal quarrels, with an individual, each giving the Lie in plain terms, is a new feature to us. A report of Dr. Hubbells interview with Mrs Warneke The medium says, "Friends have gathered in great numbers" and the first to step forward is "me". "always remember "that Parker is standing by" I am much pleased concerning Miss Barton's physical condition. We hope the writing will progress but there must be care not to over do, Her intellect is as clear as it ever was But some things she may forget and you must help to memorize. The book will be a success. There need be no fear about Glen Echo. It will be her home, but I am not quite sure what to do about Oxford. It is a property that is only a burden. It doesn't even pay the interest. It is not necessary. The expense is more than the enjoyment. Concerning your arrangements in Glen EchoWednesday April 3 1907 Glen Echo continued Harries has more irons in the fire than he manage and has been putting off everything that he could put aside. "Shall I try to see him today?" "Yes" He has had a trial on hand of some one killed on the road, but has that postponed and now, he has more time. Shaw - Have been looking into his business more and find that he has used up his money and is going into debt. He expects to make that up this year, but he makes a mistake. The Jamestown Fair will be against him. Leave him as he is - he will not trouble. He does not see why Glen Echo has not a future. Garret - The Mayor is too positive and makes enemies of people he may later need as friends He is foolish - he is not the one to give it a future He is too raw. When it can have a man with good sense, it will boom. It will always be a private residence place. Referring again to the Book. Dr asked how Atwater would do for a publisher" Reply - "He would probably be as good as any one we "could get - He would probably ask for money - Don't give it. - Don't sell the book - have it published on royalties. He has made a success of every book he has undertaken - Don't give it to any critic, like a newspaper man to overlook. I am sure the book is written in a way that every boy, girl, or man can understand it. Mrs. Hubbell, Doctors mother, wished to express her thanks, and to say that she was proud to have Mr. Parker as a director for her boy. He realizes that physical health is necessary for the best development of the soul. Kind words, and kind acts give mortals strength. Build your little castles. It is a beautiful thought that one can do things for others' happiness. Doctors "Aunt Martha" comes and speaks of Easter In all the ceremonies, and attentions given to Easter there are very few who even know what Easter means. The time of Christ is past. but they take up the crucifixion, and his trial, and keep alive the hatred against the Jews, instead of recalling the beautiful things that he did, his beautiful life, and his teachings of love. Instead of his teachings they go to church to show their finery. and their home to critique. In the whole church it may be there is only one who has opened the heart to good. All these churches are roads to heaven, just as there are many roads to Washington - Best to take the nearest one. Uncle James - Dr H. Uncle - in a jovial way he says "Never Mind - Never Mind" I can assure you one thing" - "No one is lost" - but how my hair used to stand up, at the tales of Hell & Brimstone. When I was small I burned my finger, and asked my mother - "Shall I be burnt that way? & when told, "Yes" I was in terror. I am glad continued that you and Miss Barton are out of the Red +. You went through the strain the same as she, but it has been best that she came out of it entirely. She would have been dead by this time. The day will come when full credit will be given. Then a beautiful woman - Augusta "You don't know how sweet it is to come to you and Miss Barton. You are so different from persons in general. Rules are so misunderstood & [c?] They must live in a circle, but there are no kings nor queens here. Soon there will be a letter for Miss Barton from my daughter. They are closer than few I have ever seen. Her husband may not be with her long. A kidney trouble is deceptive. Little pain and drop off suddenly. He may go before the year closes. Then - "Doctor from Cuba". ([Carbenell]) "Yes, formerly from Cuba, but from Heaven now" I was not happy here, at first. There was so much that I wanted to do, but I have learned since, that I can do my work here, even better. Then - The Russian. - I want to thank you, and our friend, your thought has done wonderful good, you have given power and strength to the Czar and Czarina to overcome the evil influences. If mortals would I think right, it would Heaven on Earth. But the conditions in my country are not understood in America. If a shipload of those emigrants were brought to the United States, they would turn continued Apr 3 against the Government which had befriended and supported them. And the U.S. would have to find an island to put them on. Soon May will be here. He speaks of the Mother of the Czar. (Dogma) the terrible news which has been published about her insanity he cannot understand because her mind is as clear as it ever was - but she must protect herself. If these Anarchists were here they would be shut up. Then Drs Rush & Lincoln - Dr Rush says "Don't think that we have forgotten or dropped out. Miss Barton should take her lithia tablets. I would say lithia water, but that is too often Hydrant water medicated - she don't believe in medicine. I don't either. but sometimes the blood thickens and this hinders the heart actions. which is not as strong as it was forty years ago. I wish she would finish the Book. "There is General Grant. He says Yes finish the book." It is time for her to write the book she ought to have written it three years ago. But maybe not. She will write far better than I. My ideas were not as bright as hers: "The little books were right." The George - "I am so happy I can come. I have been helped up by Margaret - Then Margaret "God bless him that he has outlived the post. Then a Gentleman "I am so glad - so glad Clara has decided to send for the picture - Do youApril 3rd continued remember who I am? "Is it Archie?" "Yes." I want her to get the picture. She will enjoy it, so will you. Wife is willing to give it and wants her to have it. "Glorious!" Dead and alive - I cannot grasp it yet, though I have been here so long. "I never would have believed that I could have spoken in this way any more than if some one had told me on earth. that I would be President in two years." End of Interview Thursday April 4, 1907 Glen Echo Warm spring like- Spring seems to have come. The [fruit] is not hurt. Dr. makes flower beds at the back of house. I write Lizzie Shaver for the picture that Archie wants me to have - "The Soldiers Dream" and do a great many things about the house that the season requires. One feels annoyed by the petty quarrels of the Executive - so like some party politician - so coarse. I wonder if his men friends relish this? Friday April 5th 1907, Glen Echo Fine Spring Day- Like yesterday I am out much of the morning. Pick "greens" for dinner and plan garden flower beds- We need seeds. I write Cora Curry asking her to 1.00 send to her [flowerest] to get me what I need. I send lists. Continued Apr 5 I reply to Harry Hale who wrote from N.Y. that he was going home. Write Myrtes-who has gotten home " Rena Hubbell concerning the attack on Mrs. Eddy " Col J.B. Proctor inviting him to annual meeting Saturday April 6 1907, Glen Echo Dull, cold, snow at evening I commenced today to correct the "Little Girl." This should be the beginning of the Little Books that so much is said to me of on the Other Side. The 38 pages of type written manuscript has lain untouched since 1904 when it was copied by Mrs. Hines and placed in its box for safe keeping. Three copies were made to be scattered for preservation in case of fire or accident to me or more. Until recently I had no idea of any of this but the entire autobiography in two or more volumes, all to be prepared, and published at once. I never felt equal to doing this. I had not time, nor could I make it in which to write so much, with the study I must give it - I would, on no consideration, [bind] myself to provide copy for a printer, not already prepared. This would be a bondage I would not assume. Thus I felt that I would resist the wide spread [inpertunity] and leave it all undone. But a few weeks ago, the idea suddenly came to me to write and publish it in sections in small volumes, 50 cents per copy, using whatI had already written three years before for the first little book, promising nothing beyond, placing myself under no manner of obligation to even write another line if I did not chose to. If I found a warrantable success in the first volume, and could do it consistently, I could write another of similar size and conditions. If not it could rest where it is, and little harm done. It occurs to me, as the first volume will include only my childhood, and commencement of teaching to dedicate it to the children, The school children who write me that they are studying about me in their histories and want to know what I did when I was a child. The second volume would include my years of teaching and office work, and might be dedicated to the Teacher of America. If one volume will take this all in - the next would be the Civil War. The next the Franco German War and left abroad and getting home. Then the illness, and the instituting of the Red Cross. The fields of the Red Cross are mainly written. It is well that it is so, for I can see no way in which I am ever to get to it, or to do the other I have marked out. I have spent this day on a few corrections of matter already written. The day goes on as usual. Dr. ploughs Mrs. Burrell's garden and Susie is home. Letter from Ida. & Miss Adams who wants material for talking to people. Sunday April 7, 1907, Glen Echo - Dull, some rain, cold A cheerless day - Mr and Mrs Baltzly call - He has bought a house near Mrs Logan for 9,000 dollars - I am glad he can do it. They have come to take away the goods they have stored in the stable; and hoping to be able to entertain Mr. Stead, who is in this country. I go on with the correction of the Little Girl. I find she requires considerable. I have gotten to where I can hope to add some entirely new articles of dress. Tomorrow I believe I can complete it, so far as I am able to do in the course of the present week. I will then need to see Atwater We have sent, or put up to send the Red + literature that Miss Adams asks for. I have no copy of the little Red + book left. PO Stamps 1.25 Monday April 8, 1907, Glen Echo Cool spring day- clear Clara is not able to be up - pain in her limbs. To spare Winny we ask for bread and milk meals, and I clean up the floors to save her. She must be held well as she will be our main dependence. I give her sewing but keep hard work away from her. I write one or two incidents in the closings of the "Little Girl." Dr goes to town. Letter from Cora Curry. She has ordered my seeds for planting. Mrs. Eddy has settled her Trustees - Their trial nearly ended.Tuesday April 9, 1907 Glen Echo Rain or snow, morning PM clear Mrs C.A.Taft writes me for help to levy an organ for the Universalist church. I send two dollar Letter from Mamie Stafford - answered " Mrs C.A Taft - Oxford church organ = sent Josephine Holland and Elizabeth Dix Worcester O E. S. Brown Bros at NY at Stations ansd Cora Curry. Oak Crest Annex - seeds Abby Sheldon - Who is Who Chicago .. Wants revision of old I get no time to write on Ms.- Cassie in great pain with a leg She has not been able to be up since Sunday. The pain is between the knee & ankle in the calf of the leg. Winny loves her sleep and I turn in to save her. That we may not be without help. Wednesday April 10, 1907. Glen Echo. A fine day. cool. Clara still worse. Crying with pain to nerves Dr has to go to town and we decide to call on the Jennings for Chr Se. help. He goes to Mrs. Jennings 2405 18th St N W. Phone 3876. She will give mental treatment tonight and in the morning. We take a cot for Missy to Claras room I help about house to save Winny Clara is in exceeding pain, cannot move her limb continued Dr returns at 6½. At 11½ Clara sent for me to read to her. I read a half hour.Then put Winny to bed, and took hold of the painful leg sitting on the bed side. She fell asleep, and only to turn over. She slept till the morning. neither woke till then. better. I made fires & commenced another day I read Delmar last speech, and appeal for Shaw. it was most eloquent & stirring Received a call from Wm Grant Brooks of Saco Maine: he is on his way west for quite A will. A fine looking manly man.full of good thought. music & poetry Letter from M Rausen (house) ansd = Miss Jennings Rena Hubble. Thursday. April 11 . 1907. Glen Echo Very fine. but cool. Made fires all through. Clara easy. . sleeps - Mrs Jennings comes at 1. Gives treatments Says it can all be controlled. & C. will get up soon She gave mental treatments - 2 dolls. today I paid 4.00 Sale Winny for house We had a pretty lunch at 2. Mrs. Jennings wishes to bring out Mrs. Jefferson in law of Joe Jefferson. Where husband plays Rip Van Winkle perhaps on Sunday The Burpee seeds have come- fine. Thaws car in in the hands of a disagreeing Jury Friends alarmed. & distressed -Friday. April 12. 1907 Glen Echo Medium. cool. I have spent the day about house. and Clara. we made an improvement in her general condition. We hope, on the whole that she is on the mend, but cannot walk or touch her left foot to the floor. and has restless nights. Dr. can get no outside help which makes it hard for us all. Winny is faithful and helpful, is today making up the last of the old counterpanes into spring covers for the beds, this will make ten. They are a clean tidy thing for a bed, fine old counterpanes have been cut in two and bound with pink mosquito netting 2 inches wide. each spread makes two spring covers. preserving the underside of the mattress, from the springs, and dust - I am to replace the spreads by a 1/2 day new ones. These things take time but the house is so fast improving. in orderly, useful ways. A letter from S.R. all well in California. I feel the loss of time on the "Little Girl" - but cannot help it - till there is some change. The Thaw case is still with Jury. a most terribly anxious time for all. Expect Mrs Jennings & Mrs Jefferson tomorrow Saturday April 18. 1907. Glen Echo Rather cool - Expected Mrs A.C Jennings and Mrs Jefferson to call and lunch. And made ready. But at noon a phone said come tomorrow after lunch. Dr went to Mrs Warneke Clara has a hard day. I try to save Winny, that we may not be without help. This prevents my writing Dr. tells at evening of his interview as follows Continued April 13 Dr. goes to Mrs. Warneke - and gives the following notes Among the many friends who have gathered the closest comes first. Mr Parker. "Yes". First for you and for Miss Barton, for your work has been sunshine to other. The world is unfinished and the working for others is the greatest happiness. First get the material life settled, the affairs concerning you and Miss Barton get them all in shape. She can then go ahead with her book, and you with your work. This is why I am coming to arrange for material as the fore runner. Concerning Miss Barton. See that she takes her rest. Each Book is to be a Book by itself. It will be easy for her to write when all the material things are settled. A peaceful condition brings continued life. Will power is a great protection. She must not over exercise the brain force. All her organs are in perfect health: she can take little journeys but not where all is in commotion. This gives change from home, food, air, scenery. Changes are good. If sick she must rest. even a weeks change is good. She will see more the beauty of Glen Echo in returning. Change is better than medicine. Even 20 miles make a change of air, and water. she must follow her own plans. Use caution in over exercise, journeys by rail should not be long. Glen Echo is the best place for rest. Greatly improved since she went there. The Underbrush is cleared out, and the decaying vegetation that bred sickness. Concerning the Books, it takes more strength for the holding in mind, than in putting it onContinued April 13. on paper. Glen Echo is giving on well, but Hariles is slow. Dr asks " should I see him again." “Yes' "next week. he intends going away soon.” “Get some "settlement” made before you go away". Real Estate in Glen Echo will come up, It will have many writers this summer. Historical. Get your matters with C.B. and yourself settled. Clara,(Lewis) I wish C.B to be away when the ? comes. because there is nothing to worry about. it us nature, and not sickness. She uses little will power. Florence Perkins is improving, but doesn't use enough will power. Dr asks "Will she get well" "Yes, only she will have little ailments." Dreaming about the past is not right. Glen Echo looks very pretty: Miss Barton is doing nicely; but if sickness comes, there would be a good many hiding around the corners ". She wants everything done so there will be no leaf of the law to turn. Mrs. Hubbell Dr. mother "Yes", as in your plans for health, so we seek to avoid trouble. Our password here is " Nothing is impossible" Referring to the Jurors in the Thaw case. "They are not men of knowledge, and were influenced by that manufactured lecture of Jerome. They could not see the husband, brother, and son. and the noble character of the young man, but weak. He was not obliged to marry the girl, he could have had his pleasure, and dropped her, but he insisted on continued April 13 protecting and making her a member of his family How narrow minded, that jury. Even White would say 'Don't condemn". The second trial he will be free, making a simile - The child - Public opinion will cry so loud that its cries will be heard. Jerome as the prosecutor for the city is not doing justice to his work. He is influenced by personal hate in refusing bale. So easy to see the paint. Because of the great expense to the city, which needs the money for its poor, rather than in this prosecution it is pos- -sible they may decline another trial. This is the in- -justice of law. So don't be discouraged if justice does not always come. Stand by your will and judgement. Then. Uncle James- Dr uncle Your thought is a great plan. Things are changing for the best. Have patience. Then Dr Rush - My friend I am glad that all show sympathy with our plan, for all were interested as you were talking with the instrument. (Mrs. Warneke.) The seed is ' being sprouted, and you may be the gardener to cultivate. "There is not the herclatum to accept that there need to be where the old time latin prescriptions were written to keep the people in ignorance. If they know they can protect health. They are ready to accept the teachings. They may realize quicker than we have thought. France is progressing. When one nation takes it up others will follow. Protection of health, is protection of home. Then Aunt Marthacontinued April 13. "All is beautiful, here, why not on earth the same" Love is the power of Heaven. It is glorious to think Though dead, yet alive. and though, finished on earth still at work here, and happy here in keeping others. Then Jane - " asks to be remembered". Then Margaret- "God Bless you. A happier spirit doesn't exist. For you two in your thought have brought us together, Then Augusta! Always afraid to take the time but wants to send a few words to my friend, for my daughter holds her so dear, and she has learned so much from Miss Barton. They are not all happy in Royal families They are so ridiculed by ceremony and court Customs and when our children go to foreign country, unnamed We seldom or never see them, they are almost like buried. There is little happiness- much Sacrifice, you often hear children wish to be a king or queen. The life is more like a monastery A cloyster, but I am proud of my Grandson he has been brave, and the balls that were first thrown at him, he bounced back, and they have not hurt, he may not be as long here as my husband was. The marriage with the English brought disease, and his throat troubles him. but from the knowledge of his fathers trouble this may be managed a good while, but not to old age. There must be changes - changes in Governments come slow and gradually. If Russia should become a Republic at once. There would Continued April 13 be more bloodshed than now. They are not prepared for self government. They have never been taught self restraint like the people of the U.S. Then "Arthur" comes. Medium says. It is very faint. I can scarcely hear - speak louder " Then Dr asked- " Arthur who." and he says "Tell Miss Barton and she will remember." Then"Cuba"- " Doctor from Cuba" Cuba is doing better that I had thought she would" You will see it yet, and then remember. Glad it is doing so well. Then the Russian - sad man. He says. "But not so sad." who looks on the country sees that it is improving." Don't believe the Newspaper reports. If you could see the Czar you would see him firm, and not weak. Russia is a great stretch of country and many things happen in distant parts, as in your States. of which the President has no control. Always hold a good thought for my country. Not the rough elements, but the best ." Then Parker says " I don't want to intrude but I wish you could see all the nations gathered here. Chinas. Japanes. Hindis French. German.- I am glad."Sunday April 14. 1907. Glen Echo Fine but cool We are glad to know that Clara had a better night and sleeps today. I am not easy about her condition We have the work of yesterday to partially do over. It is necessary to make the house warm. It will seem a great relief when we can lay this aside, and let nature do something of it. Still, when we lay down the burdens of cold, we take up those of heat. At 3 Mrs Jennings and Mrs Jefferson came The daughter in Law of the famous actor and wife of his son, successor, who is now playing his fathers great drama. Mrs. Jefferson is a most interesting person, pleasing manners. fine conversational powers and friendly bearing. She inspires confidence - looks 30 but has married daughters. Resides at Monteclaire NY in Winter at Buzzards Bay in summer. Is a friend of Dr. and Mrs. Egan, and likes them very much. They remained until nearly five. We talked Christian Science, as Mrs Jefferson is an adament Scientist. We had tea passed and they left after a pleasant. little visit. Mrs Jennings gave Clara treatment On their leaving we had our dinner, and the day passed with some reading, some sleeping, and a feeling of regret that I could not have done more The Thaw case is settled for the present. He is remanded back to prison, with bale refused. he is to await a new trial next fall. Monday April 15. 1907. Glen Echo Cold. rainy. One of the days when a good deal was done very little accomplished. Tuesday April 16.1907. Glen Echo Clearer. But cold Clara poorly ; I helped Winny, did the kitchen work. Made fires over the house. and before it was warm, and comfortable. The long expected call from General Harries came. I met him in the parlor and took him to my room for comfort. Dr came, and we had a long pleasant visit of an hour. Dr stated the conditions. The General assured that all should be made right. He would send his man to look it all over, and have the matter settled rightly. The General left McDowell came and brought a friend from his old home. A gentleman spending the Winter at the Arlington - They staid an hour Mrs Barker came, and seeing how Clara was. took her in hand and stayed all night It was a very full day. My desk fills up. I am occupied about the house to save Winny. and all the world writes. Asking for letters to be read in meetings, and to be published - I can do nothing for the " Little Girl.”Wednesday April 17. 1907. Glen Echo Cool.fine Winny decides to work.- I decide to help her. I take the work in the kitchen, and the rinsing of the clothes, and getting them on line. Mrs. Barker takes care of Clara, and helps her. I can do no writing. I feel this drawback it retards all my plans. I decide to try to arrange with Mrs Barker to remain and take charge of Clara from now till she needs no care. I lay the proposition before her in a business like way. and she is pleased to make the arrangement. She will close her house. come here, take all care of Clara, through her confinement; and after till she is not needed here, or is called away. And I pay her home rent now nearly due - fifteen Dollars - a month which she has no means of meeting and no work other than this - She goes home to close her house and affairs - takes money to get things that Clara needs- medicines - oils etc [.60] returns at 9: and takes her charge - I am in hope that this may let me up a little - I have a letter from Joseph L Kelgore of Brooklyn inviting me to Memorial service at B. For the "Last Recorded death in Andersonville I try to reply as he wants a letter to read. I have several letters of that kind waiting - Thursday April 18,1907 Glen Echo Warmer,fine This is my first day of beginning leisure to do my own work - I answer M Killgore, and send a photo. But am not able to mail them tonight - they will go in the morning. they are wanted for the N.Y. World on Sunday. I write Miss Kenrel L Ruseau. Mrs. Jennings calls. to see if Clara has need of her - she has none. as she is getting on to her feet - went into the kitchen today - her nursing is good. I draw a little check to put in Miss. Kensels letter as a tiny help for the nursing as they [$25,] write me that both families will move before the meeting. and they must be so, short of funds - I do not get this letter off tonight- I also draw a check for Mr. Marsh - Baba [$14.] Postage stamps - & cards some - two dollars The news of the week is after this fashion The D.A.Rs are in session have elected Mrs McBlain. President - The Peace Congress sits in NY. M Carnegie is the leader, he is presented with the Legion of Honor by France The Christian service Members hold a peace meeting in the Mother Church in Boston. Sen Long - Sen Bates - & M Saurren speak - Mrs Canada decides to go to hospital for an operation.Friday April 19. 1907 Glen Echo - Dull- Wet day We ask M Canada to come and let us offer to have Mrs Canada come here. but they decide on the hospital and we are glad We Post Mr Killgeres letters & photo We send by M Canada to town to bring out - our half B[??] Graham flour & Box from Review of Reviews. The days are too full for good work. A letter from Mrs Hinten at Topeka saying her son has taken a cold and his life is again dispared of - Clara is still doing well. The spring after all seems late, and cold. but clear we have need of fires for comfort as in November. Saturday April 20 1907. Glen Echo Still fine & cool - Mrs. Canada has gone to Columbia hospital - our flour comes from Readshaw - half Bbl. Clara comes out to dinner. Winny and C.B. make nine bottles of fruit juice. and re-can cherries we are very proud of results. so much, from so little and all so nice and useful. Dr goes to town gets rubyfoam 20, powder, 20 = syringe for bulb -,10 - took water bag to mend 1.00 A letter from Roscoe, concerning Comite International. has decided to create a temporary com. continued April 20 - I reply to him in four large pages, telling him of the arrangement made with M Hitz. and that's presumably he was in correspondence with Genl Van Schelli. I wrote Harriette and told her of the condition of Clara. and what was facing us. A letter from another graduating school girl who wants material for her "Essay on Clara Barton". Two days ago the six volumes of the Home Medical Library came by preparet Express from the Review of Reviews. co. a most unique comprehensive collection of useful knowledge. a house intelligently handled could practically disperse with a physician. for really with care no one need get really ill. How strange it seems that with so much effort in so many directions for the receiving of health. and avoidance of illness. That there should be so much suffering. really health seems to be the exception rather than the rul - in seven cases out of ten the causual salute of "How do you do" brings a prolonged description of illness more or less acute. a important with no possible reference to health. enjoyment or even comfortable feeling. and usually a concerned reminiscence of the various illnesses of the post weeks or months. To any thinking since the question will come. How much of all this was real and necessary. so how much the result of nursing ones ills. and brooding them into life.Sunday, April 21, 1907 Glen Echo Warmer, but fires still. A lovely Sunday morning, trees putting out, and air full of birds. Last night a call from Miss Bissell. She would like to help on my correspondence, but I fancy she could not find the time. If Susy were like her old self she might, but now she must be her own assistant. The Post of today contains an article on me doubtless designed as complimentary. but the most distasteful to me, of any article concerning me that I have ever chanced to see. It is utterly misleading and in every way shows the writer a personal stranger. has met me, of course, got some ac- quaintance with the house, and drew out such little personal things as she could from there about me. These things are all wholesome for me, as helping to cut me loose from this as a home. It grows so distasteful and strange to me that I shall "pull out," instinctively some time and go away with my belongings. The First Aid is all that in any way reconciles me to the fact that I did not leave the country on the receipt of President Roosevelts letter. The impulse to do so was even stronger than the lies of life, and only that I have been permitted to seem to be a little careful in the founding of another useful work. I should look upon my reamining here as all all wrong a mistake never to be gainsayed. And, who knows,Monday April 22. 1907. Glen Echo - Still cool - clear I have made this a day of work so far as I could. I have been annoyed by the remarkable representations of the writer in the Post of yesterday, and perplexed as to what ought to be done. most likely nothing, but let good work offset it. but I feel more and more that this is no home for one, and should reject any offer for the Oxford Estate. A letter came this morning from Mr. Robert G Kline of Dayton Ohio (545 Superior Ave) asking if I were now in any work - she has a paper to read on me in a club on the 26th - I wrote her fully, sent her a Report and invited her to next annual meeting - then enclosed copies of all to Mrs Kenrel that she may also invite if desirable I desired to catch that club of Ladies - Another letter from Miss Katharine Coy of Mankato Kansas, who has chosen as her graduating Essay me and my life, and asks for help & to know which Books I have written. I answer her at length, giving all information I can. Send a Report & Christmas Greeting with reference to her teacher who thinks I am not more the President of the Red cross but is not sure - I make casual reply that I am not - but - believe the Secy of War is President - it is 'assumed by the Government The Review of Reviews Company came next. I wrote thanking them for the courtesy of having called my attention to the "Medical Home Library" and giving my opinion for there use if desirable - Continued April 22 Dr. is engaged in his improvements on his houses and streets on the other side. I did not meet him till tonight when he is asleep in his chair but he informed me that tomorrow was a day for Mrs Warneke and I will avail myself of the opportunity to do my other errands. of which I have made a memoranda, and arranged myself to go early if needed With the exception of an hour and a half sleep after dinner I have worked steadily from 6 1/2 this morning till now 11 1/2 at night 17 hours and no one has "given their life" to help or guard me - I have been twice to meals and sat upright on a stool the rest of the time without a bolster or pillow to sustain my "bent" back- Oh Pshaw! Napoleon was right when he said "a fool was the most dangerous of enemies"-! Tuesday April 23, 1903 Glen Echo Clear morning-rain P.P. We carry out our plan of going to Mrs. Warneke and leave at 10. from home. Go to Mrs. Shellelanger 1242 11th street She will come on Thursday PM and do my dress making. Went to M Sock and get my chain he would not take any pay.continued April 23 Sitting with Mrs. Warneke - as follows "Your friends have gathered, and the room is full. The first with a noble face stepped forward. It says "yes I am first, for as long as earth life lasts I am your friend and will assist on spiritual or material matters. some things may wait that you may wish completed. like Genl Harries some men will start a thing and then have to be pushed - he is one of them. He needs a little flattery. You must do that. "Shall I write him" "Yes, write him a sweet letter" "Now in regard to our Book" "I am pleased with the progress. Don't mind any mistakes. Every Book has those - never mind" Let others find the mistakes. a mistake will invite criticism, and that will advertise it Writing is hard - farm work is much easier than writing. Be careful not to overwork C.B: "Should I not, or could I not, if I put all energy into it, get the Book ready for this summer season. "Yes you can, and should do that. Atwater will push it - he is known as one of the finest publishers. He will get it out in a few weeks, while some publishers would want months to get it out. Washington and Jamestown will give it great sale. There is not a better place than Jamestown - CB: would it be there with the bust? "yes, yes" CB: shall I dedicate it to the children - "yes" do that, it will be a continued April 23 good advertisement". - The closing chapter should give the books that are to follow. - then they would be looking for those. This is one of many - The foundation for the others. It is a strong foundation on which to build, and not a flimzy one - The child that reads this as a child, will want to read the other as a woman, when grown to womanhood. Grants book, from the first was a failure It was so heavy it could not be picked up to read and could be purchased only by the wealthy or those given to book reading, or the old who have time to read. C.B said - "But he could not stay to write it in small books" - "Yes he could have divided it. and it would have been better" "In one year the sale was over - not longer" - This will have a steady sale for ten years. and be for the benefit of mankind as well as financial success. - A life work as it should be. Business - and spiritual 'combined. Make your arrangements at once with your publisher. Let Dr make them. and make your own suggestions about sales. Washington will be in full bloom this summer, and it should be here on sale. - "We know this will be a success. - C.B. spoke of the graduating girls who write - "That-must-not be allowed any more - let some one else write a few lines, but you put all your time on the Book" It should be ready the middle of may for the publisher - then it would soon be out - formerly parentsContinued 23 April read book to see if they were suitable for the children now the children read first. "Rest this summer and have the next book ready in March 1908 - Then the third book will be still easier to write but none should be larger than the first that is as large as can be afforded, make them all of the same size. Then let last contain the reminder of the injustices of the world. "That could not be done now. (C. B Q.) But will not the same Rule. Continue? "We fear for that." Roosevelt while he is refusing the nomination, is holding "out his hand for it." In his recent term he has made many mistakes. The third would be worse. He is "sicking" on the bad. He is whipping people to make them love him. While he has no confidence in Mrs Boardman he shall hold her probably to care his mistakes- he still holds her, probably to cover his mistakes - he has hurt himself by his attitude towards the Railroads: He has hurt himself by his recriminating course and petty acts with Harriman. If his election were to come now, they would have their revenge. And it may be as bad in two years. The Democrats may succeed. There is no outlook. We cannot see from our side I do not need a stenographer to get the Book Later take one from the school, who has no set methods, but will take your own thoughts & words - C.B. G Then I do not need the Dr to think for me and guide me-? You need no guide - We must not give the Dr too much credit. The Hindo - and other spirits are the faces that are guiding Continued April 23 My Mother - "The whole family are here, brothers & all I am proud, of the great number of soldiers and others I never though you would get to the Book. but you have the best of your enemies - We can see, if you would take up the work they would gladly lay it down. The Book will be a monument for life It is best that you gave up the work - Every true man and woman stands by you - West - North South and East. Not so with Mrs Boardman. You have the best in the latter. When they look at Mrs Boardman, they say what has she done? When you come to this side, as you will, your reception will be such as no President has ever had, but we are not selfish, and want you there to finish your work. Past experience will be helpful. Your father always said you are more boy than girl. If people lived rightly they would live to your age and how much more successful with the experience of a life time. Forty years is not so well as seventy - In foreign countries the [old] people at 50 give everything to the children, and take a little room, and become nobody & nothing when, with their experience they should be the Teacher of others. Then came Susan and Mary I brought Mary along because she does not want to be away from me a minute - Whenever I would take a journey Mary would say - Susan you hav'nt measured your strength" And when I made the journey to Heaven she followed me right on. I feel the sameContinued April 23 interest in the work, and the other day I wanted to get right in between the women when they were fighting to represent peace, when they should be daughters of peace and harmony. You write your book. My great regret is that I had not written. Then it could be read over. C.B.- "But Susan you spoke to such great audiences-" "Yes, feel when I talked how few received and understood. C.B.- "But Susan you planted seed for all womankind-"Yes I am proud of the little seed that was planted-I hope that those that follow will be as strong as you. The world is strange, they need something to look at - if it is only a piece of a dress. so people can see & remember". "put something in black and white -your books will be your [mon] monument. When you come to our side you will see as I do. People only think of us while we work. Think of Grant and Lincoln: The people [only] thought of Grant as a soldier - and a President -. he was great in these - but when he entered into business he failed because he didn't understand it. and he was at once forgotten. and so Lincoln. With all the good he did he is mainly forgotten. and thought most of by the negro. because he set him free and he didn't have to work-a selfish remembrance! Garfield was soon forgotten. and McKinley when I met him he said, "and you here too?" 'Yes' "But", he said, "how soon we are forgotten. even the wife is forgotten in the little home. - My name was before the country but a little while - "cut a tree down Continued April 23 and the little ones grow up in its place but it isn't the tree. We must look for the good to lift up other human beings C.B.Q-"Do you ever come to others beside us"? The doors are not opened-and it is opened to you through your kind thought. I thank the Dr for bringing good thought and harmony - "Not so with Boardman & Foster. They make me think of spiders-one day I watched a spider that had woven a big web and had caught a fly. The fly struggled and struggled while they wrapped the web about it til at last it got free and flew away and took most of the web with it." I had felt the spirit influences in life and on the stage it wld to come to me, and then I felt twice as strong and tall as before- Then came Margaret- I am so happy I want you to feel that you are always in my mind - so happy to be with those I love. Then George. I am so glad to be here. I do not want to go back - I want to find some soul that needs me and work for it- Margaret - has told him that he must find some young student that had need of him. and try to help it on. Margaret says The idea that living to a ripe old age means a work done is not so. There may still be undeveloped souls - sometime we may succeed quite soon in bringingContinued April 23 them forward and sometimes it may take years. Suicides are surprised at not being received here. They have destroyed the masterpiece of God and must work out here what was left undone there. It is not like the Old Time Teaching of God. What a sad teaching of hypocrites and cowards. George speaks at greater length which we did not get quite clear. President McKinley - "Not President here. Only McKinley". Here it is only good acts and good deeds that build a monument. "I often wished that I could stay with my wife but now I see her a great deal better than when I was in the body to care for her. She had a psychic knowledge which sustains her. We both had communications from our children while in Washington through the friendship of Mr Porter who was familiar with and a regular attendant on Medium developments. Mr Porter gave the first experience and Mrs McKinley sent messages to, and received them from our children. I was so anxious to get these messages personally but it was so different for me in my position to get to a medium, unobserved - for every news boy would know it; and talk about it. But one night I ventured - Porter had an engagement with a medium and disguised as a friend from the west I went with him. Disguised in a coarse overcoat, coarse high boots, an old fur cap drawn over the face we presented ourselves. I received communications from my father and children which stood the test continued April 23 of verity, so impressive that he could not sleep at night and the next day at his work he felt the pulling on his arms... Miss Barton asked if it were this medium "yes, Miss Barton I sat on the very chair in which you are sitting. Many times after this, through Mr Porter I sent and received messages from the children and it was the happiest hour of my life through the messages received in this way. It gave him more pleasure than all the honors of the nation. He kept that hot fur cap on through all the sittings although in a dripping perspiration. He feared criticism and did not dare let it be known that he had these communications - he was not right in this he should have been more like Lincoln, fearless, and let it be known what he thought; "But we are not all alike." C.B asked - Mr McKinley - Did I do things right in the things that I had to do with you"? Yes, you did. You did right; don't mind Roosevelt, he does not satisfy the people, he does not follow principle. I would have handled things differently. It was never supposed that he would be more than Vice President, and that was given to get him out of the way. I would not have had that fight with the R.R.s. You can't take away a mountain in a day. C.B. Asked if he "would be President again" "We fear, he cannot say. While he positively declines, he is holding out his hand for it. then comes William - "I am proud of the spirit-relations around you. Then a Lady on a gentleman's arm I don't need to give a name (Augusta) my daughter follows your example in any thing she can. Every day Continued April 23 she is in the hospitals. She is very well, but the Duke is not well, has kidney trouble. I am so glad that I came. The comes Arthur He was a young soldier in the army. C.B. ask his other name - he said she spoke to his supervisor and got his promotion, then he studied medicine and afterwards was known as Dr. Arthur Carter, went to Demer and died there 8 years ago. Then came Carbonell He expressed his joy at being able to come assures us of the strength of the spirit forces. The comes the Russian He is in better spirits - The beautiful May is coming when the great danger will be past. You people don't recognize the conditions in Russia, the czar or czarina are night. The true Russian is not hard to deal with, it is the bad element, even those who come here, you want to send back. The thought of mortals is a power. Thanks for your thoughts for the czar and czarina. Then C.B. asked who was the Charley who had come at other times. He was a distant relative of my mother. That sometimes when they come and are not recognized they do not come again. Then "Bess brings love & Sympathy" The sick girl. Florence should get out into the air and sunshine. And should practice deep healthy she might get faults well again. Continued April 23 Advices to C.B. Your conditions are good. When you go out for the summer you will have finished your book. Don't go to large gatherings. Dr Asks - "Does that mean the annual meeting and Banquet in Boston "No - your own meetings are all right, it is the outside demands you are not to answer Concerning the memorial, "You will be asked for suggestions - don't make them. But when they have agreed later on a plan, you can make your suggestions then, but not in the beginning. C.B. asks - But are they going to mention a memorial? "Yes, Yes, are" This ends a long sitting - Wednesday April 24, 1807. Glen Echo Windy day, cool. This is wash day. Owing to Mrs Barker makes quick work of it. Clara is better and walks a little. Dr goes to town for lumber for his houses - I arrange rooms for the coming of the dress maker. I put her in my personal spare room where she can have a fire & sunshine. I change my own about putting my couch on the other side - a great improvement. The mail brings work for all day. besides Paper from Boston. Official that answers all my needs. Letters explaining all conditions & plans from both Roscoe and Mary. The Banquet is assured to be in the Parker House. $2.00 a plate room for 70 persons 40 arealready engaged, Harriette and I invite our own personal guests at our own cost. I still feel doubtful about the course to be pursued regarding the letter in Sundays Post, and go with Dr. to call on M Fulton at his house Mrs Fulton ill in bed. Met Mr & Mrs Lightfoot Mr Fulton thinks some friend - should write another letter of other kinds of facts. He tells me of criticisms of me as attempting a rivalry of the Red Cross. This would be very strange, for I am, save the technical terms today the real owner of the Am Red Cross. The money that I put into it has never been repaid- the labor has never been requited, the time & thought expended have no return whatever. The treaty was my work & cost The field civil work was my inauguration entire & thus I fail to see why I am not the heaviest owner of the Am. Red Cross to date. The aid meets a condition of them the Red Cross can not meet. The mail brot 7 letters, from five various sources. One from Wm Grant Brooks in Indiana, he writes of the matters spiritual that we spoke of at his visit One from Henry a Goodrich of Fitchburg the man, who when young rode with me from Fredericksburg via Bell Plane & Washington, to report a negligent Post Commander who let his men suffer. He sends me a beautiful book of his own poems - "Evening Lyrics". The style is chaste and the verse excellent Those were wonderful days, days of which I now should be every day writing. And I must. Thursday April 15. 1907 Glen Echo Summer like - warm This is the first morning that really suggested Spring - We are all ready for Mrs Shellebarger. but a letter comes to say her dentist holds her till Sunday PM. I go over the pantry a little, it is singular that no one seems to have any exact notion of order. The thing cant be put back in its place but into some other things place. This over I came up and attack the letters of yesterday - I have nearly done them Dr goes to Rockville - and so we go Winny plants her first flower seeds It has been a warm day - We finish writing up the sitting with Mrs Warneke, and by this time we were too tired and sleepy for any thing but going to bed. not able to even write a fitting page of diary. Friday. April 26. 1907 Glen Echo. Fine spring morning. Thunder showers PM. The spring seems really to have come! I have finished The First Book of the "Letter Girl." Have written the little dedication to the children tonight, and am ready to deal with a publisher, if a suitable one can be found. My preference would be Atwater, if that is the best thing to do. I am glad that I have waited so long - I can write in better spirit now than when things troubled me, and I now havecontinued--April 26 the idea of the little volumes, which I had not left nous That makes it easy for me to do, and if this one sells it gives a revenue while I write the others,--and if it does not sell, I need not trouble to write the others-- It is Mrs. Barkers rent day and I hand her the money to pay it. This according to agreement settles her entire bill for services with Clara-- I also send by Mrs. Barker for articles for the dress-making--as cambric--thread--pins etc.-- The Jamestown Lace has opened and all the Governmental family are there. The political campaign for next year is opening,--I am glad it means nothing to me. Saturday April 27, 1907. Glen Echo Fine. spring day The notable event of today is a letter from Mrs Ward at Berwyn. She is in trouble, perplexed & discouraged she needs a friend. Dr. and I will go at 8 oclock tomorrow morning to Berwin to find what it is and what can be done: I decided that I would not permit myself to sleep after dinner and went out-of doors instead. And ended by going to Karnados for groceries bot, cheese, prunes, etc chg .90 I wrote little but got many things in order. Sunday April 28, 1907--Glen Echo Dull, not rainy We carried out our plan of going to Berwyn at 8 o'clock. found it a charming ride, a little walk took us to Mrs. Wards, a lovely home, pretty house, fine yard an acre 1/2 of ground. Mrs. Ward seeming much as usual, but depressed by inability to make her payments, and consequent dread of losing all she has paid about $1000. The entire price is only 3000, with $1000 already paid. When she makes her June payment of about $30 dollars she can take her deed, and change her relations. She can then borrow on a mortgage, and not be in danger of losing it all. Now her interest increases every month till all is paid. With a mortgage it would remain stationary. It is necessary that she be relieved of this pressure, her nerves are giving way, and a change of some kind is imperative-- We got a promise from her that on Wednesday (Tuesday being her mailing day) that she would come to Glen Echo for a few days, when we hope to find some one who would arrange to take it from the present parties and set her free. She is now like a tethered fowl or a fly in a net, and is wearing herself out in her struggles to get loose. We made our call short and were home at 2. The day was dull and Mrs. Shellelarger did not come. At evening, Mr. A.E. Heiss 1 Wyall Building, city and correspondent of the N.Y. World called to invite me to write on the subject of age, as one of the old people: he had a rather noted list--as President Cleveland. I made no promise. But told him my views on the matter of counting years as the measurement of natural lifecontinued April 28 That habits of life, and living, had far more to do with length of life, than mere years. I am disgusted with the entire subject as universally treated. Mr. & Mrs Baltzley and youngest daughter called. Mr. B has just completed an arrangement in N.J. which raises his company to a half million - he begins to feel that the wealth he has labored and prayed for has come to him. He was anxious to come and tell us first of his new fortunate deal, as being the friends who had always stood by him in his darkest hours - I hope it is real, and that his prayers may have a solid response. Miss Birrell called, she returned my childs Bills, which she has been reading with 'Neter. I had taken no rest, and thought to retire early but I have trouble in dealing with a custom so long established. I retired at 11, was awake at 2, and ready to get up. I waited - finally read, and counted the strokes till 5, then slept till 7 1/2. Still I think I will break up the day sleep. It is inconvenient & uncertain, so almost impossible to get undisturbed. One tried to overlook the Sunday Post - It was such a mess of worthless paper, with nothing of pretended interest but "Taft" & "Roosevelt," and the fights of state politics that it was given up in dispair & put outside of the room. I turned back to Mrs Eddys "Science and Health," and fell upon her quotation from Jefferson, remembering his words about slavery - "I tremble when I remember that God is just. Here was at least something calm, and reflective and on two I fell asleep. Monday April 29, 1907, Glen Echo Warm, not quite clear My dress maker has not come at noon, still I hope. I have the house in order for her, and we will be ready for Mrs Ward on Wednesday. My main point now is to get my little Book into the hands of a suitable publisher. I write Mr Atwater, inviting him to come here, as I hope he will, otherwise I must go to Meriden. Tuesday April 30, 1907. Glen Echo Changeable Expected Mrs Shellebarger all day [for] she did not come. Bought roast & steak, etc of the butcher [*,80*] Sold 2 doz eggs to Mr. Canada - a ,15 two low cr. [*,30*] Buy meal for Jeney half bushel [*,40*] Sign the proxies for the annual meeting. Wednesday May 1st 1907 Glen Echo Very rainy - Mrs Ward came in the rain. Dr. went to town and to McDowell. Mrs Ward is perplexed depressed, hemmed in by adverse circumstances. She has her April payment of 29 Dolls to make - has not the moneycontinued May 1 - 1907 and feels that the smooth real-estate broker wants just such an opportunity to take possession of the property letting her lose the $1000 she has paid- she sees no way out - her little income from her writing is barely enough to keep up her payments, leaving not a dollar for living She only wishes she could die, and end it all. She is right - she has grown ten years older in this one. her sight is failing - threatened with blindness - her hearing failing. under this dreadful pressure of need. I cheer her as well as I can. I read the "Little Girl" to her. We have a cheery tea, an evening talk and a nice warm room. My heart is sore and heavy over such a woe = There has been little done outside. The rain has been intense, most of the day. Several letters, but write few. I did however write John White about Bala, sending the letter to Ida, if she could use it. Thursday May 2, 1907 - Warm, cloudy. but fine. Mrs Ward commences to overlook the Mr. while we were both busy at it The morning mail comes - a letter from Appletons with Royalty $1.50 [*1.50*] " " Brown Bros. May cupon draw and credited [*34650*] continued May 2d and letter from Atwater saying he would be here on Friday night, late, or Sat morning. All good news - and to add to this, while reading the mail, McDowell came, full of life. with a brothers greeting for Mrs. Ward. The matter must be opened to him he knew nothing of the conditions, and it occurred to me to read her letter to him in her presence. I commenced, she broke down and went out. Hubble followed her - I finished the reading, and talked the matter with McDowell. We agreed in sentiment, and called them back to learn from Mrs. Ward the exact conditions - we found that she had two payments of 27+ Dolls. must be made, and a note of a hundred Dollars paid before she could get her deed. Mac took from his pocket book two ten dollar bills. I laid a 20 Dollar bill on them and Hubble laid on that a check for twenty dollars - here was sixty dollars. This would make the two payments May & June - Mack took it all with the address of her agent to pay the money at the hour set - & a few dollars over. She is thus two months ahead with her little income to help out the next. The shock was almost too much for her - to find strong friends ready to take up her burden and stand between her and future harm. - and fight back the designing graspers. The tears dried away, the smiles came she looked five years younger. We finished the Ms and just as it was finished and laid downContinued May 2 the door opened and Mrs Shellebarger and the baby came in. I arranged and settled her in the room. Winny had a pretty tea ready and the day ended in sunshine, even if in the night. We were all glad of the day - Let us hope that the dark days of poor Mrs Ward are lightening, if not ended. I never gave a little sum that gave me so much satisfaction. A letter comes from Mrs. Hinton, that her son has gone to Denver. That she has a heart difficulty by which they dare not let her reach the altitude, so she cannot accompany him. the children are reported and she will turn her steps alone to the East. The "Little Girl" is ready for a publisher - and we await Atwaters coming tomorrow night. Friday May 3. 1907. Glen Echo Cool - The family today is Mrs. Ward- Mrs Shellebarger and Baby, Dr, Self, Winny & Clara. We have pretty meals. Breakfast, dinner & tea at 6. We are trying to do a little at repairing. but the baby gets the most of it. Mrs. Ward is like one who has lain a burden down. and does'nt know what to take up in its place. Cannot set herself to work even if her failing eyes would permit. We over look and try on an entire wardrobe in the morning, decided what was wanting and in the P.M, Mrs. Ward & I went to town Continued May 3. - and got the most needful things - Braid for jacket. 1 50 Blue silk for waist for traveling dress 5 yds. 4.50 6.00 Searched for braid for purple dress - got nothing. Several calls. dinner. wait for Atwater to come by late train 12 1/2 =. We took up the subject of the Book, he likes the idea of the Little Books. Thinks the idea will take with others. Thinks the present Mr. S. will make a book similar to the pretty red Book - which I gave as a sample. He will have it put in type and send me for proof directly. Will send cards for addresses to be sent to him. Thinks it can be gotten out by 1st of June. Will consult the American News Company, to see if it will take it, - that would put it on all News stands - trains etc. - if not he will try other advertising. He thinks it should pay me ten cents royalty on each copy. He thinks to commence with 10,000Saturday May 4, 1907. Glen Echo Warm, Cloudy Mrs. Warneke - at 1. Dr went alone - There was a talk between them previous to the sitting, in which Mrs. Warneke said she had given a sitting to a detective from Dr. Marvin which she would not have had the courage to give if she had known who it was beforehand. He told her, after the sitting that she had given an accurate description of Dr. Marvin's place. The path, through the bushes, down to the bay, the fisherman's house, or shanty where two men had remained these two days previous to the disappearance of the Boy, the shallow waters of the bay, extending quite a distance from the shore, dropped suddenly to deep waters, where it appeared to her the boy would be found, in a sort of eddy or whirlpool. Instead of its having been a few minutes from the time they had seen the boy till he was missed, it was probably an hour or more. He may have thrown himself out of the boat. Dr Marvin wanted her to come there to his place, but she felt that she could do better here. Sitting commenced. Again, I am the first to extend a greeting as in my life work. I did more talking, than writing (Parker) Concerning material matters. General [Harris] must be pushed. He is not a man continued May 4, 190[6] to be neglected, he is susceptable to flattery & diplomacy and Attention. Miss Barton how to observe there. He will not Act on the first, & if he is not pushed, probably not before fall. Concerning your, and Miss Barton's matters, do as we have said before, have them settled on a business basis, and don't keep putting off. A new party is comming to cabin. John who will call a better class of people. This change will not injure Glen Echo. Shaw makes enemies, and does not hold friends long. We must attract a better class of people, only in this way will land increase in value. Boston. C. B. must not stay too long there - Glen Echo is more peaceful, and restful. [ ] shall she go to the celebration at Meriden? Yes, if she only measures, and does not give strength out - but not the after things, dinners etc. The Book is doing well. She wants to do too much in one day - it has to be a success. The second Book will be easier, it is already shaped. The outcome will be a success, and will teach certain people that there was strength of mind far more able to command the Red X than thought by Boardman, and Taft. Miss Boardman thinks she is psychic. Let us keek a strong will and finish the Book. Then, Dr. H., Mother, Mrs. Hubbell. "I am happy to come, and have you with so beautiful a character: The beautiful character comes from the good done to mortals. You will not rest, but laborContinued May 4, 1906 to bring help to hundreds and thousands of mortals. The same thought that you have is going on through the spirit world, in other countries & will make your work easier here. Teach the thought that disease is brought into the body it destroys the Masterpiece of God. If you have a beautiful ornament in the house, how careful to protect it from injury you are. The body is of far more value; if the body is in perfect health there can be no criminal, but good sweet nature. The criminal, is the result of a nervous condition, It is not necessary that people steal and suicide, this will be the fruit of the little seed you are planting. The doctors are gathered here in great numbers. Beecher offers you his help with all the psychic influence that carried on his great work. Then "James" - (uncle) says he comes as a relative by both body & soul Then comes "Susan" - There are many Susans: There are here two Susans, - then Susan and Mary to bring love you and Clara. Then a beautiful lady - (Augusta) "comes to you, as to her, as a sister, - as much as to say there is no Empress here. The only Empress here is the one that does good work - & want to give you help in the work you have planned Carbonele I am surprised too at the strength of Miss Barton continued May 4 you see the spirit world does well with its friends. Then Margarett: We two, George and self, we have found more so more life. I wish I could find some young friend to help in the beautiful pictures. Referring to Clara Lewis - have no anxiety about her - all well go well. Of [ ] Pickens, so little will power, the head action sometimes quick, sometimes slow, she may get better, but not entirely strong. Parker is speaking - Referring to conditions of The Red Cross, he says, Boardman has nothing to show at the coming convention, and is puzzled to know what to do, and would be so glad to lay it down without being seen. Then Harry Baxter, wants to be remembered to Clara - Then a Brother of Miss Barton - Question - Is it Stephen? - "No, David" and he is helping the father and mother in the work they are carrying on. Then came a very faint-peculiar voice repeating on and on, all the medium could get from it was "Durn" The medium said it must be the first time it had attempted to speak. = - Dr asked to spell the name, it was spelled D u n a brother of Dr. Dunn, - "I am so happy in the message - He will not be here long, let her to hold good thoughts for him - Dr told him that Miss Barton has tried very hard to meetContinued May 4 Dr Dunn again in Minneapolis and failed to find him: Medium asks if there are Any Questions? Dr. asked if Mrs. Ward would save her home? She replied, "Yes" - (Q) "Could she pay for it with her curios? As by Atwater? (Ans.) Through you - she is very much inclined to wait - she must - "hurry up" "and don't wait - it must be done before June" Dr asks - "If he had done right about Dyer." "Yes." In the first talk, the Medium of herself, spoke of the present increasing power of Spiritualism, and its influence from all time, - in this wise. - "The records of the "Bible, as of all the ancient history we have, are founded upon Spiritual Revelations. Naming The Laws that were given to Moses, were Slate writing, upon Stone, The interpretation of Pharco's Dream of Joseph were Mediumistic Jacobs Ladder - etc. It was strange that after all these examples, the Ministers, and religious teachers should ignore it all, and hold spiritual revelations as Evil, a thing to be avoided as a sin. End of Sitting We spent the morning in finishing up the talk with Mr Atwater, he took the M.S. and sample book with him and left at 12- Dr went with him for the above sitting with Mrs. Warneke. Mrs Shellabarger sews a little, makes up the green jacket with its trimming. At dinner a ring of the bell announced a caller it proved to be M Geo. Westinhouse Moore of Schenectady, a former pupil of Danville Seminary. he wanted to see the Dr. who was to leave Prof. Hubbell, I took him directly to the table, he remained an hour or so after, we talked up Danville - I gave him 1st Aid Literature and invited him to the Annual Meeting. Dr. returned in time for supper The little Bossy calf went this morning - sold to M Stone, who knows his pedigree, and will keep him on his farm as stock - the pedigree is 1/3 Guernsey 1/3 Jersey - all registered stock, his grandfather was imported from Guernsey and sold for $2000 Dollars. We are so happy that he does not go to the butcher, so fine a little fellow-! 8.00 Sunday, Mary 5. 1907. Glen Echo Warm - Fine - Both Mrs Ward & Mrs Shellabarger are here, but both go home today, one by one I see them off at the little station. Mrs Ward to remain at home, and grapple with its unaccustomed labors, made so hard for the very fact of not knowing how, and Mrs Shellaberger to return on Monday and finish her little sewing. Her labors are increased by the same difficulties in effect that beset Mrs. Ward. She is trying to manage a baby and doesnt know how. The Baby is nine months old, and perfect mistress not only of its mother, butContinued May 5 - /07 The surrounding situation as well. It is a complete case of "Simon says Thumbs up." I have but little to do in the sewing line, and hope I may get through in time The day passed quietly. Monday May 6, 1907, Glen Echo - Cloudy morning - Rain P.M I make a day of writing, to clear up the "must be's." I really receive gifts of Books, and writings from Authors which must be carefully acknowledged until it becomes a task. And yet they are fine specimens of Authorship. Today I acknowledged "Evening Lyrics" from Henry A Goodrich of Fitchburg Mass. The Psychic Riddle by Rev I. K. Funk NY with letter for publication if desired Mrs May Willis Joslyn for Tribute to her father Samuel Cleveland Willis - Oxford Anne Bigelow Day, gift of "Charlotte Bronte & her circle" from library of Poor Cousin Annie Bigelow Wrote Affections - Check of Royalty $1,50 Brown Bros drawing of May expenses $366,00 Porter H Dale Island Point Vt. G. A. R - All this amounted to very little in the line of progress, but is one of the "Needs Must be." All to be carefully, and sympathetically answered, and by the time all were ready for the mail the day was done, and I was tired. To Winny for house $1.00 Tuesday May 7, 1907, Glen Echo. Dull, cloudy, day This is scarcely a day for the Baby to come out - I hand Vinny six dollars for her last month 6.00 A rain set in in afternoon. My dress maker does not come, and I keep at my desk The cards from Atwater come, one thousand and I commence searching names for them A letter from Miss Adams tells of the commencement at speaking on C. B. & her work - she is buying Books of Appleton and selling them. Her position and her future seems to me to be more to be desired then either of the other two. Wednesday May 8, 1907, Glen Echo Fine first part - rain at night This is wash day, a large wash for us, and as there is no other help, I volunteer to assist Vinny. I am glad of the opportunity for I can instruct her in the things she does not quite know. At 2 it was all done At 2 Miss Bissell came for a little visit, took autographs for some library. She has an increase of five $ a month in her gratuity. Susa is undesirable - Mrs Shellabarger comes at 5, and will remain till the work is done. A paper tells of the wedding of Dr Fletcher & Miss Lulu Pope. A fine affair - Rain sets in hard at night Tomorrow 6 persons in Wash. buried from tragic deaths A letter from Mrs Sears - Capt Henry M PayneThursday May 9, 1907 Glen Echo Fine. Mrs. Shellebarger went to town leaving Baby here, got braid for jacket 50 - trimming for blue waist ,15 1,92 commences to trim purple silk - give jacket to Winny to line. All the spare time I get goes on the cards We have a great deal of milk, and are making butter I send to Miss Bissell & Mrs Tyler all they can use - I shall fined more than I can do to get ready to go The last of this months as I should do - The proof will be here soon. Friday May 10, 1907. Glen Echo Finest morning yet Nature is at its best. "only man is vile." They are still harping at Christian Science - & Mrs Eddy. It has probably been a mistake for her to keep so close, and exclusive if she were able to appear more. They take advantage of this, and she cannot refute their assertions. Chandler says her "next of kin" have a right to "go into her home, and take possession now." I cannot see that any one has a right to take possession of anothers possessions during their life time. The purple dress is finished, the brown is ready. The little green jacket nearly lined, and the blue silk waist commenced! 500 cards nearly written. Mrs. Coulon called with daughter - pleasant neighbor, Saturday May 11, 1907 - Glen Echo - Fine but cool. Dr and Mrs Fletcher came at 9, from Jamestown Exposition. This was their wedding trip. They came direct to us from the boat. Dr was going to Mrs Warneke for 1, and they returned with him, & went to Mt Vernon. Mrs Shellebarger & I went to city for black silk for puffs on sleeves of black silk - $1,25 - rusches ,25 cotton ,11 sundries ,25 = ribbon ,35 = fans 40 [*2,61*] On taking car at Smootes found Dr & Mrs Fletcher in car On reaching station and going down our walk a loose board threw me down. striking on my face and bruising it rather badly. Not at all to disable me save in looks Seeing that Mrs Shellebager could not get time to sew, I arranged to have Susa come and help Clara with the work and let Winny help sew. She will come on Monday I am very happy the Dr & Mrs. Fletcher came. They are charming people. They have not been pleased with the Jamestown Celebration - Great unreadiness, crude, slow. But were greatly pleased with the trip to Mt. Vernon - We have a fire in the parlor giving them a warm sleeping room, well appointed.Sunday May 12, 1907. Glen Echo Fine. a little cool. A nice breakfast at 10. Mr Wells came from Boston They had run against a "snag", by the failure of their printer and the receiver demanding immediate payment of an account to be paid monthly (by verbal agreement) which makes them short over four hundred Dollars They have no one to help them to it and came to me. I drew a check on Brown Brothers payable to Mr Wells $500 It is his desire, after Sept to repay in monthly installments, or he can put all of my loan in one note and let it remain longer. We take a carriage and drive to Great Falls 4.00 a two hour drive. Visit the falls and witness us stirring a view a I have ever seen. Not great & massive like Niagara, but furious. a whole great river white with rage, at the impediments obstructing its course. Its roars is quick and spiteful. Life could not exist a minute, once in its clutches, instant death to whomever should fall therein. We were home for dinner at 3. I had an interview with Mr. Wells. All took milk supper at 10- M Wells left for midnight train for home. Will have been gone from home some 36 hours. I was glad of the opportunity to convince him concerning the meeting. Monday May 13. 1907 - Glen Echo charming day Dr & Mrs Fletcher leave at 9 for Phil. & home, a delightful visit. Regretted their leaving. Susa comes to help Clara and takes the sitting room in hand and cleans it speedily. a new room. Winny helps Mrs Shellabarger sew - Baby well, but requires great attention. Susa is just like her old self - bright & capable - Mrs S discusses some new symptom about the baby and is greatly troubled. We advise her to oil its nose but she wants better advise. Still she does do as we advised but is not satisfied - Tuesday May 14, 1907. Glen Echo warm - Mrs S. must and does do as she thinks best in spite of advice, and goes to town to see her Dr. She finds the same advice that we gave her and buys an atomizer at a dollar. Pays her Doctor, and her fare, and came home happy. Susa and I go on with the work Clear up the paper ware room. a serious task so long neglected Fortunately I have fewer letters. and am pushing on both the sewing and house cleaning. We set out the C.B. roses. not where I would have had them. but no matter. No Especial world new - One gets so tired of "Roosevelt & Taft". and Ohio politicsWednesday, May 15 1907 Glen Echo Warm like summer A lovely morning; "The baby" slept all night, and the skies are clearer. I resume the work with Susa and take the closets next the kitchen, reviewing all old papers & making an orderly place for the new ones in the hope it can be kept. and out of this mass of cast away newspapers I got a neucleus of "Mr Lewis Library for Spotsylvania". The blue travelling dress is progressing. The blue silk shirt waist is making up" The fight on Christian Science still goes on Now is its fight for life. The age of ridicule is over, and its growth is too rapid and strong to let go unchecked. It interferes with its neighbors, i.e. the medical world, and with the church world. both of these become natural enemies and will fight for the hold they have. And Ch Sc. must persist if not fight for its life. When two of the three ruling powers of civilization viz. church and medicine combine and call in the Law to sustain them. Thus it has all the great recognized powers of civilization to meet and oppose and its leader crippled by calumny. Only a Power higher than all can sustain it, we have to wait. There is little else that can be done. It will be interesting to see and hear the doings of the Annual Meeting at Boston on the 9th of June. Thursday May 16 1907 Glen Echo- Very warm- Susa & I made up the trunk room, and much else that went to set things right in the house for the summer. The travelling dress is finished. Ugly letters from Mrs. Eddys son are put in evidence by Chandler. Letters which the son says he wrote his mother in February. I question if he ever wrote or sent them to her. In them he told her she was failing both physically & mentally. My opinion is that he is falsifying, and I doubt if he would express himself as well as these letters propose to do. Chandler is going to be very ugly!! Nothing from Atwater, neither are we ready. I am doing so much home work that I get no time. I fear it would be always so here. Friday May 17, 1907. Glen Echo. Fine - cooler. It is decided to wash, and all take hand a large wash, but all out at 11. We take the Doctor's spare room next & do it well. It is now all ready for his brother to be his guest. This nearly completes the house cleaning proper. It has been done very early. My sewing is as nearly done and I am nearly ready for the meeting, & the Book.Saturday May 18 1907 - Glen Echo Fine - warm Today we take the white waists. Dr goes to town & gets 5 yards of India Linen for 3 per sleeves at 12 1/2 .62 We make several nice fronts & strips. Susa & Winny ironed and Winny got over heated, and has what I term a house sun-stroke. It is over-heat I bathe her head at night. It was a very warm day My work is completed except the sleeves - to be cut for Winny to sew. Sunday May 19 ,1907 Glen Echo Heaviest thunder storm of the season The morning was exceedingly fine, rained at noon, Mrs. Shellaberger leaves at 4. Her sister & friend came for her. I pay her for the two weeks. Ten Doll 10. She has done my work well. far better than one could expect with all her mother love for a bran new & badly spoiled baby. A nice child that needs to fear some one a little, for it's own comfort. A call from Mrs Jennings & friend Miss Brooks. At night, after a hail storm, The thunder became so terrific as to shake the window glass in the houses. One clap seemed to have struck us but no results appear - Monday May 20 1907, Glen Echo Fine but cool To Mrs Warneke at noon- In the morning I helped Lusa to clear up Mrs Shellebegers room and put all the beds over the house in order, put the right pillows to each and the suitable covering for summer, and put the last wools away from moths - Had all the stoves dressed for the summer. And at noon left for Mrs Warneke My sitting was by myself as Mr Parker had requested. He advises me to follow my own intuition in regard to the home here- says it will be right. Of the Book, he cannot say enough. Declares it will be a success financially, and in all other ways. Would like me to go to Atwater to encourage him He approves of Atwater as a publisher, says he will advertise and in these days that must be done. Bids me have no fear for the Journey. I will be protected. and will be assisted in my writing - that I write from inspiration always - that the next Book must come out in November, ready for Christmas - and the third must be ready for Easter. That will mean three books a year, and as that rate it will require two years to get to the end. He recommends that I remain at Glen Echo, as the best for health, and for work. He cautions me against accepting all invitations. I cannot do all that I shall be asked to do! Save my strength for my work. His excellent advice was closed by referring to Miss Anthony who would act with him in it laterContinued May 20 Next My Mother– So happy to come to me and so "proud of me as her child." She could never have expected so much of me. I delighted with the little Book and so are they all, and all are there, and want to encourage me "Yes" says Poor brother David – Yes we are all here, and I too am proud of you. go on as you are you can do it all. The book will be a surprise & a pleasure. It reads like a "fairy tale," and will be read as such. Next came Dolly to say how glad she was to come. and to tell me what a beautiful Home they were building for me there. I asked if Stephen were there, "Yes" he said I am here now, but it was hard for me to get on. I had so much to outlive. My life had been so Material, so little of the spiritual, but so full of Material things that it took a long time to overcome them, and get into this life, but I am here now. We are all here together. "Sally, is she here" I asked. The reply came quickly–"She earned her Heaven while on Earth" She had little to learn here. George says quickly – and I am here It was hard for me too, but Margaret, helped me here, and you there, and I got through. Then Empress Augusta – It is like seeing her own daughter to see me, we are so inwoven with each other That the Grand Duchess learned much of courage to do things from me. She had never dared to. The continued May. 20. Empress wished so much we could meet again, but feared the great Ocean would prevent. She spoke of the Grand Duke. "Cuba" next. a hand shake - and love to Dr Russia - May is past - it's danger are over. The czar lives. Thank God. While he sympathized with the Oppressed people with all his heart. still he was a Russian. and wanted to see its growth as a nation. And it would grow. and one day be what it should be Susan " came then with Mr. Parkers talk She is all interest for the Books. If she could have stayed ten years longer. she might have written and done some lasting good."= I wish I could give a picture of the work that my little books would do among teachers. & children. Yes and Mothers. - but the responsibility of the teacher is really greater than the Mothers - and they do not at all realize this. They are up the time and dont care for the results, when more thorough moral teaching would make citizens instead of criminals of them. They should be taught patriotism, self government honesty, industry, obedience, self respect, kindness, justice towards each other. all of which is in the power and the province of the teacher. As they would read my Books they would find the lessons they needed, and the teachers would try to imitate, and the schoars to follow the examples I set before them. They should be taught nature - As always Mary Anthony was there with Susan and will not be separated. This closed the interview and with going to Moyers to have my bones remade while I waited. I closed the day - my bonnet is trimmed fresh like last year 2 37/100 $2,37Tuesday May 21, 1097. Glen Echo Almost Cold - Windy I called on Mrs Bissell and paid Susa 6 days 5. She ask only "three", but I would not let her accept it. Letter today from Stephen R. Whitney of the mail section of the Bureau of Pensions which says "I am the Veteran comrade who has charge of the "Flower Boat" that bears the cargo of flowers down the Potomac river on Memorial day' a tribute to the sailors and soldiers who sleep beneath the waters". The Boat is built and ready to be trimmed and loaded. I will have it at Grand Army Hall 1412 Pa Ave N. W about 6 P.M. on the 29th and the forenoon of the 30th of May. "Memorial Day" I have not decided on a name for the Boat. Is it agreeable to you to name it Clara "Barton". Let me know. Yours Very Respectfully, Stephen R. Whitney. May 26th 1907, Washington D.C. Another letter from C. S. Young, Los Angeles Cal. telling me of an interview with Mrs Logan at Hotel Alexandria a few evenings before and of her expressions in regard to me and the Red Cross. He says this - "I " wish I might tell you, in detail, her words and describe " the manner of expression of love for you." Her words " relieved my mind of doubts heretofore existing and " went straight to my heart as to the hearts of all " the others present" Also a line from Abby Sheldon saying they had heard that I was coming this week and she writes to say how glad she is. That they are ready. I have not yet written the Greeting for the Nurses graduating from the Clara Barton hospital Los Angeles - but must today. As well as to the "Flower Boat". How much outside matter has to be attended to - Later in the day - I have now written the The nurse letter, to Herbert Drew money on checks - 75 - 2.50 - 1.20 $3.70 Wednesday May. 22. 1907. Glen Echo Warmer, fine Letter from Atwater. "I would advise you to come to "N.Y. Saturday of this week if possible when I will come down to "meet you. Then we can have there in four days before Decoration Day "when you [are] to go to Terryville, to take matters over, and afterwards get ready for the Boston trip on which I shall be pleased "to accompany you." I reply that I will go by the Penn R R on Saturday In the morning I set out the geraniums, and arrange the roses to be left. Winny does up my shirt waists. I do up laces - do things over the house, and find all is in good condition to be left Will take a Paige Trunk, will pack it tomorrow. ( Miss Boardman has been to settle her Auto matter with Major Garrett, who threatens her with imprisonment for 30 days for contempt of court. She paid the fine & left. She will cost him hard earned reputation before she is through with him. )Thursday May 23, 1907, Glen Echo Clear but cool Go to Georgetown with Dr. - Get a basket of little grocery plants to set in the beds in front, at [fl?erests] [*1.10*] Go to "Beehive" and get for Winny and Clara two wrappers 2,50 = calico for three dresses. .77 - .77 = .65 2,19 Muslin for 6 aprons ,84 = cotton ,84 - bonnet ,25 1.93 [*4,12*] Sundries for self. Long cold walk. [*60*] Went to see Susa in the morning & engaged her to work for one a month at twelve (12) Dolls to commence tomorrow. Get my trunk ready and commence packing it This competes the things I need to do before going. Winny washed. Friday May 24, 1907, Glen Echo. Cold, dull, some rain Susa came to commence her month. works out of doors entire, makes up beds in front and sets the plants purchased yesterday and plants the remainder of Burpees seeds. - digs up the entire strip on the east side of the house. ready for plants & seeds. Winny helps me to pack. clean gloves - laces - so I should have said that yesterday before leaving for train a telephone from Mrs. Jennings announced that she and Mrs from the Cairo would call. They did. Today several callers, Mrs. Hinton arrived from Chicago on her return from her visit to her son Charles continued May 24 who has been ill in Topeka. and who is now in Denver recovering. Mrs Hinton did not go with, nor to him at Denver, but took ticket straight through to Washington stoping one night with her daughter in Chicago and passing her son Frank in Toledo without stopping. She has no settled plan here. The Baire house is rented, she thinks to go to Boston to the 1st acct meeting and beyond that I do not know. She seems to be in an unsettled, unhappy and dissatisfied frame of mind, not pleased with the attitude of her children. All of these hindrances are trying, but always occur in the moment one is getting ready for a journey, and have not a moment to spare, friends who haven't called in six months, will feel it a duty to make a parting call in the last half day just to say Good Bye.- Of course I had to make it up at night after Mrs Hinton had retired, and at 2 1/2 I too get off to bed to be up at 5 1/2 to be ready for an early train I handed to Dr the money to pay Recd shaw flour [*3.00*] " " Winny to buy little things for the house [*2.00*] " At 6 Mr Canada comes for my trunk. Saturday May 25, 1907 Glen Echo to Meriden Dull, cool At 8, I leave Dr for the 10 o'clock train for Meriden Buy ticket 8 Dolls. pay Canada for trunk - 1.00 and other incidentals at station in all [*10.*] I go by the Penn RR. Very smooth & nicecontinued 25 May Glen Echo to Meriden Met Mr. Atwater at Jersey City on leaving train. Went direct via 28th st ferry to station for New Haven change for Meriden. Mrs Atwater met us at door Much improved since I last saw her. Miss Beaty is with her. I occupy my former room, trunk does not get on till morning. Sunday May 26 Meriden Rainy cold, dark day Open and unpack from my trunk, get things as I will require here. It is such a miserably dark cold day that little can be done but talk. It is too dark to read by day light. It is a comfort to see Lena so much stronger. Monday, May 27, 1907 Meriden yesterday repeated Francis goes to Hartford. He seems to be in the thick of the political fight. His antagonist seems to be the N.Y. & N.H. R.R. It looks as if he had found "A foreman worthy of his steel" The Book has been passed over to Mr. Sands on of Mr. Atwaters four partners for twenty years, to manage its publication. Mr Sands comes to me this morning for consultation I find him to be a much younger man in appearance Than I had supposed, giving the impression of a comely gentlemanly correspondent of some well to do paper, continued 27 May I find that he has consulted various publishers both in Boston and N.Y of such houses as thought most desirable to handle it in their name. All the work would be done here but this is a printing & not a publishing house. Few publishing houses do their own printing. He had settled on a N.Y. house as being the best he had seen had taken their terms verbally and waited further arrangements with me. The matters is in type the proof ready to be read. The covers sampled in cloth and leather. red and very pretty cloth can be afforded at fifty cts (.50) a copy. The leather at seventy five. (.75) They would like to issue two kinds at the above rates, size. The standard book to be in cloth at .50 cts. The leather cover to be a higher priced book for those who desire it and to lay on a table with other nice books at .75 cents. Then the publishers would like to put out a Christmas Edition in leather covers with silk markers and in a neat little box for Christmas presents at 1.00 per copy. No contracts are yet written. All seem confident of the sale of the book and pleased with it. The publishers wants an entire autobiography in two volumes: all at once etc etc in the casual way. All sure of a great sale but are promptly like that it is not to be thought of and nothing can be had but the plan as prepared. I am pleased with my interview with Mr. Sands and will go on with the [perf?] He takes with him the packages of addresses.Tuesday May 28, 1907 Meriden Clear, sunshine We are surprised and relieved by a burst of sunshine but not warmth. The fire in the furnace does good winter work and still "Oliver" we ask for "more" I send by Mrs Baety for Saturday and go on with what I have to do. Batches of letters come from Glen Echo. I reply to about ten and keep the table clear a few callers but of no special note. Mr. Stephen Whitney writes that he has at once on permission named his names his Flower Boat on the Potomac The Clara Barton and asks for flowers and my presence if possible. I write Dr. H to ask if Mrs Kinton can take a bouquet and preset it at the boat. Arrangements are made for Terryville where I am expected to unveil the historic gun set in honor of Dorr at some house on the 30th.. That all seems very strange to me at this late day to be here again and interested in the same things and people of forty years ago. Wednesday May 29, 1907 Meriden Today I visited one the schools, Miss Daniels teacher a corsage was sent. This with the ordinary things made up the day. Thursday May 30, 1907 Decoration Day Meriden Terryville The final of days This is the day set for the unveiling of the gun, donated by the government as a memorial to Dorence Atwater for his services at Andersonville. An automobile was sent from Hartford to take Mr. Atwater and friends to Terryville for the occasion. Another auto was furnished from Meriden. A Mr. Mercuin of Middletown had come to be of the party & make a speech. At 10 we started. All the more joyous that Mrs Atwater could go with us, her first, auto ride. She bore it well. We went the 22 miles in an hour and went to the house of Mr. [Fun?], an uncle of Dorr's. The whole town was gathered on the beautiful hillside around the lrg gun draped with a flag. A fine platform with seats erected alongside. On this were seated the guests the people had seats in front, but the children of Terryville sat on the ground and listened to what was said of another boy. The meeting was conducted by Rev. Evans of the Cong ch and beautifully done. After opening remarks I was requested to unveil the gun and say a few words. Then Francis followed with a most excellent address or in fact, it may be that I follow him, but we bothContinued May 30 said what we had to say, others followed then singing, then more speeches until 2 oclock when we closed, returned to our Auto and were driven home to Meriden in another hour. And so the thing is done - the poor prison lad of forty years age, has a Memorial in his Native town that will last generations after all who knew any thing of today shall have gone to the Home prepared for them by His Angels. Mrs. Atwater appears to have weathered the fatigue very well. I am planning to go to New Haven tomorrow to spend the day with [Jos] Joseph Abby. After this all attention must be given the little Book Friday, May 31, 1907 New Haven Fine. cool At 9 AM Miss Beaty and I took train for New Haven Joseph came to meet us at the station, but missed us, and we took a trolly. Found the house a little upset, by moving- Fanny has moved in, and Elizabeth goes tomorrow to the new home in R.I. Fanny has a lovely family of children, all taught at home, by a regular teacher Joseph is in a depressed state of mind. Sad, apprehensive, Abby naturally depressed as well I read them the little book. They appreciated it Continued May 31 All rejoiced that I will publish it. I could get no help for my proof. and with the house so confused I would not stop we were taken in a cab to the station in time for home at 7. A pleasant visit, but still sad. Joseph is passing over in a melancholy way, That nothing can avert - I had several letters, but the one important was of the Grand Duchess. She writes so affectionately is well, so the Grand Duke. All have had influenza the past winter, and all well again but her daughter, who is better. She closes with the prayer that we may see each other again. She thinks that things are changing. It was once, simple charity, now there is a mental field to fill. I see what she means. But I would not dare write her of the communications I get. I have a letter from Rena by which I find they will not be likely to come to Boston. Saturday June 1st 1907. Meriden Rain - cold Mr Owen came from the Office to help me correct the proof of the Book. This occupied the PM. & left to be finished tomorrow (Sunday) PM. I finish writing the closing matter. Gave my little tribute of affection to Nancy Fitts. Get my 15 copies of Meriden papers to send away [*.50*] Post stamps 1.00 = Tickets yesterday 1,60 = cards 25 [*2.85*]Sunday June 2, 1907 Meriden Rain, rain, cold, dark. A most dismal day. M Owens comes and we finish the proof, and he takes it away I do up and address all my news papers concerning Terryville. & sent them to such persons as would be interested. I am now about ready to go on to Oxford or Boston. I expect really no one from a distance to the meeting. Must write my little say, and be ready to say it. What saying people we Yankees are. A call from Mr Tracy- commander of Post G.AR- A dull, poor day, and yet several things accomplished- Monday June 3, 1907. Meriden Very rainy A.M. PM trifle better A very ugly morning- I address and mail the papers pertaining to Dorr. Write to Ida & Marien inviting them to be my guests at Boston. Have Francis try to get in touch with Jim Terry concerning Mrs Wards curios, which he does, and it seems that to see him tomorrow I must go to Hartford. I write "Bill," = Dr Gardner is not able to get off to Boston. I did not expect them. I am tired & sleepy. Am glad the little book is as far along as it is, towards completion. Still I have little faith in any financial return Tuesday June 4, 1907. Meriden - to Hartford Fine. warm My first pressing thought this morning was that an occasion of which I was a prominent factor, was to take place in three days, full & busy. & I had not a word arranged to say. - I sat myself down to think out & write what I could, till breakfast. On going below I found that I could see James Terry at 2 PM in Hartford - That the President of the Senate- Mr Lake had offered me his chair to address the Senate on any subject I chose, and that there was a Senator from Norwich who said he knew Mis Barton. That his father purchased my fathers farm and lived on it fifty years.- This then was none other than Alonzo Aborn, the precious boy of the old early days. I would go to Hartford if only to see him. But the presentment was strong that I cd not escape the Presidents chair, if I went - go I must. And again what to say!- There would be an hour or two before I would go. I sat down again to pencil such things as came to me, or rather to arrange them concerning Dorr Atwater, and my coming 40 years ago [?] to that Legislative body to address it on the other side of the same subject, for now I came to thank them for having done what I before asked so far as they could. When the call came to take the "trolly" I had just come to the end & took it with Miss [Ba?tey] for Hartford. We Met Francis. Were taken to the Senate. MetContinued June 4 Alonzo Aborn, a fine man. The privilege of the floor was asked, and given, and Mr. Aborn and Atwater appointed to escort me to the Presidents Chair where Mr Lake the President received, and introduced me to the Senate - and, I spoke to them what had formed the subject of my notes (which I did not at all refer to.) for about ten minutes, then sat at the side of the President, while he proceeded to close up the doings of the day. & adjourned - nearly all the members came to speak with me. We then went to the room of the Lieut Gosemer. Met James Terry, who cannot go to see Mrs Ward now, as he is about starting with his wife & daughter for Europe. Later he would be glad to go. This over We took a carriage for the station for home. I had been feeling badly for some time -thought there was gas in the Capital, dizzy, hard to walk, but got home, & up stairs, pitched on to the bed with a most disturbed heart beat. Slept till supper time, got down it, ate and was better. A dispatch announced Walter P Phillips for the evening, he came from Bridgeport. Staid till ten, and I went to my room to get my big trunk in order for a journey to Boston next morning at ten, with Mr. Sands - It had been a hard - and a dangerous day I might well have fallen in the street, for lack of nourishment & our work. Wednesday. June 5, 1907 Meriden to Boston Rainy - cold. At ten met Mr Sands at station - 11 o clock - arrd Boston 3. Went to Office Hd Qrs. - all out. Mr Sands left on his business. I waited, planned to [Sade?]. She wld wait till 6. I wd go home with her M Wells & Mary went to station with me - Worcester 7 - Staid all night. Ida will go to Boston at noon tomorrow. I go to bed. Thursday June 6, 1907. Worcester to Boston. Day better, but bad Spent the day promiscuously, had no need to go to Worcester & asked for my room at Parker House went to it at 5 o clock and went to sleep till 8. I now realized that I had the opening of a meeting tomorrow, and the presidence of a Banquet, and not a word written, nor arranged. I then sat down again. Took Dr Gardners letter for a text and finished my pencilled remarks at twelve, & went to bed. = tired and wondering "if it all paid." Ida and Marien were to come tomorrow and remain over night. I really expected no one from a distance - unless Atwater & Aborn could get off, which they were trying to do with an Ugly Bill before them in the Senate.Friday June 7, 1907. Boston. Delicious day. Bright & warm. This was the day we had waited for. At 8 1/2 a call announced Dr. Hubbell, below. He had left things at home in the usual condition but contingencies arranged for. Dispatch from Atwater & Aborn, could not get off to come. Roscoe & Mary came to me At noon Ida came. Later Marion. & Greatest of all Dr. Underhill would come. [After] I should have said that I got up at 5, and copied my remarks before I saw any one. At 1 1/2 assembled in our conference room where good old time friends gathered. Mrs. Capron came. - Steve! Underhill - First Aid Men from N.Y. - N J. Mich. Steve Presided - I read my notes as the opening. Miss Kensel followed with her wonderful Report. Dr. Hartung with his two reports Medical & Treasury. Excellent on financial side. Steve emphasized this subject, but at length a man back in the hall rose and commenced to speak, and all felt that a master hand was on the keys. Dr. Underhill had the floor I recognized him - & at the close rose to tell the Audience who had addressed them. Then a finance Committee was formed Dr. Underhill - S. E. Barton. Continued. June 7 - 1907 Banquet, Boston The business was finished at 5. Went to other rooms Socially. Mr & Mrs Harbour - Josephine Holland Mrs. Capron.Saturday June 8, 1907 Boston, Massachusetts Clear and fine At the Parker House with Ida and Marion. A Finance Committee was held this morning which naturally I did not attend composed of Dr. Hartung, Dr. Underhill, and Stephen Barton, and at which I understand the financial condition was successfully talked over. An official party went to Lexington and took in all the different points of interest. For myself, I went home with Mrs. Reed later and need not speak of the friendly social enjoyment of the visit, that always speaks for itself. Dr. and I both remained at Dorchester. This closes out second annual meeting. The progress of the last year has been phenomenal. The steady untiring work and I should add unselfish as well that has marked its progress should be sufficient to assure its success, We all wait, hopefully and trustingly for the events of the next year. To these newer and younger laborers it seems like something untried, and they have all of the buoyancy of a trust that has never been dampened. To me, I am again traveling over the hard old fields of the beginning of the Red Cross 30 years ago. I could not then believe that someone would not rise up for its help, and tried to carry the other end of the log I was dragging along, but they never did, and through that I have learned what it is to drag a heavy load: but there is an element in this of commerce and self support that the Red Cross has not, and situated as it was with the Government it could not have had without danger of criticism. It had never the independence of this organization, and there rests my comparative hope. Sunday June 9, 1907 Boston, Massachusetts Morning fine but showery. It is Communion Day at the Mother Church of Christian Science, and I attended with Mrs. Reed. The beauty of the church, its magnificent organ, and its still more magnificent audience are beyond the power of my pen. As one looked over that audience and thought that that was only one of the hundreds of gatherings at that moment throughout the world, one could not but be impressed with the futile efforts of a few lawyers and self seekers to break down an organization like that. True they can trouble it, but break it never. After dinner Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Mosser came for us to go to ride with them. We took tea at their home, Elm Ave. Dorchester. I need not add, beautiful home. Monday - June 10, 1907 Boston, Massachusetts Pouring rain, remained in the office all day Dr. went for addresses of old friends and persons whom we wished to find. Roscoe arranged a book for subscriptions. All went to Dorchester at night. Tuesday - June 11, 1907 Boston, Massachusetts Fine and fair. Spend an hour or two with Mrs. Conant in the morning. She is the first leader of the Christian Science Mother church, and we were anxious to see if she were as charming in personal contact as she had seemed the day before in her official capacity. We found her a beautiful, lovable woman. We called on Mr. A. H. Flower, met Mrs. Flower, who seemed more than rejoiced to see us. Went to Somerville to dinner. A social gathering not to be forgotten. This was the first I have seen of the new Tuesday June 11, 1907 (continued) beautiful homes. Surely that was one of the changes worthy to have been made. We returned to Dorchester at night. Wednesday June 12, 1907 Dorchester, Massachusetts Fine day Went into Boston with Harriet in the morning for Chickerings. We have a most charming interview with Mr. Chickering himself, who took proofs of former sittings with a view to improving them, and wished to make me free to any number that I might want. He would forward the proofs to me at Worcester. Called at the Universalist Leader. Mr. Bisbee not present, neither his assistant. Came back to the office and mailed away about 50 papers, relating to the annual meeting. Returned to Dorchester at night. Thursday - June 13, 1907 Boston to Worcester Clear but cold We have finished our long visit in Boston, and plan to go to Worcester and Oxford. Remained in Worcester until 4 P.M. then to Oxford, stayed all night. Before leaving Boston we corrected the proof and sent it to Mr. Sands in time for our train to Oxford. Friday, June 14, 1907 Oxford Clear but cold Went out to do the errands about town and searched pictures for the little book. While providing our household we met Rev. Mr. Tyler, who went with us to the library; saw Colonel Stone's large picture and obtained the autobiography from which we could get ours. He then went with us to Mrs. Sherman and obtained the photograph of Jonathan Dana, from which a large picture has just been taken for the Oxford Library. It hands there as a counterpart for Richard Stone. I could not have called fro them in a more opportune time. This places me in possession of the pictures if my teachers; I only need now the miniature of brother David, which I hope to find with the children. I think that these three pictures together with those of my father and mother will be sufficient for the little volume. Our morning shopping was quite sufficient and at night we find ourselves comfortable installed in housekeeping. Saturday - June 15, 1907 Oxford Fine and warm In the morning went to Mamie Stafford's to search for the picture of brother David. She could remember but could not find it, but had the impression that Ada had it. We then took the electric car for Webster, taking with us the picture of Colonel Stone to the photographer in Webster who had taken his large picture. I engaged him to take this, paying him one dollar. Ada could get no trace of her father's miniature, but accepted my invitation to ride with us. Took the electric car for North Oxford, stopping at the old Aborn place, and learning that Asa Pope lived there, aged and decrepit. We went in to see him. The first night of him was a shock to me. From having been one of the strongest men in the town, as I remembered him, I saw him now apparently a little, withered heap, sunk into his chair, lame and blind. In spite of this I found his intellect and memory clear and strong. He spoke of the past, of his wives, who had been my friends, of his family and mine, and in his clearness of perception I recovered from the shock his first appearance had given me. I am glad to be able to say here that he has all that he needs for his comfort, and has more property than he will ever use. In the mean time Mamie has found her father's miniature and sent it to me. This completes my search for pictures. Sunday - June 16, 1907 Oxford Fine day Rev. Mr. Shoppe is about closing his pastorate in Oxford. This will be next to his last sermon. We went and took flowers to the altar, Mr. and Mrs. Shoppe going home with us after service, and lunched with us. Mr. Shoppe has prepared a lecture on literary humor, which he read to us after lunch. I considered it one of the finest lectures I had ever heard. He will enter the lecture field after this. Before they left James and Marian came and took supper from the remnants of the lunch. Marian spoke of a plan she had for inviting the business men of the vicinity and surrounding towns to a reception at her house, where they might learn the objects of First Aid. She desired to know if I approved it, and also if I would invite Boston people, -- Mr. Wells, Miss Kensel and Mrs. Reed. I did approve the plan and will invite them. Monday - June 17, 1907 Oxford Very warm Had the house and yard cleared up. Went to Mamie's to find David's picture. Gertie thinks Josie has it. Doctor goes to Mr. Ross at Webster to get the picture of Colonel Stone. I go with him to see if Ada has her father's picture. She will write Josie who is in Cincinnati. Doctor goes to Mr. Shoppe's to ask when they would like us to come. They reply that they want us tonight. We went home and returned again at five. I read portions of my manuscript. We go home at half past ten. Tuesday - June 18, 1907 Oxford A dull day I was very tired from the day before, slept late and still tired; but as a rest(?) Ethel brought me fourteen letters forwarded me from home. On the main they were all tedious and unimportant. Still, all were to be considered and answered -- one from Alison, who ill in California and wants help -- one from Dyer in St. Louis full of trouble. We were expected at Worcester, but cannot go. We 'phoned to Mr. Wells. They will come on Saturday. We also 'phoned to Marian, who wants our help and wishes that we would come to her the next day. Word comes to us that Mamie has found her father's miniature. I went immediately for it; got it in a fair state of perturbation, as well as the old family Bible. This completes all the pictures I came for. Mrs. Lamprey came to invite me to the Order of the Eastern Star for Friday night, and Florence Russell wants me during the day on Friday at her school in Danielsson. Mr. Rawson finds a way to reach John White by 'phone and tells me of some one ho wishes to rent our house. All of these things come in such quick succession that I got very tired. Wednesday - June 19, 1907 Oxford, at Marian's Warm and fine We have come to stay a few days with Marian and James, preparatory to the entertainment she will give on Saturday night. Before going I write a line to Mr. Shoppe in appreciation of his lecture. Doctor finds a little tin box to hold miniature of brother David and we mailed it to Mr. Sands. Marian came for us at three; went to invite persons in town--namely the Joslyns, Chaffe's--Howarth's, allof whom accept. Doctor writes Mrs. Reed inviting her to come. We find Marian's house in confusion from the many changes she is making, but her skill was equal to it, and before bed time all was arranged. Thursday - June 20, 1907 Oxford Morning dull but grew finer We remained home most of the day, but at four P.M. Doctor, Marian and I drove to Oxford to see what could be found for the coming Saturday night, and the persons who would remain over Sunday. I bought a bill of goods at Thayer's $2.38 (do) L.E. Cortis 2.10 (do) the bakery, pies cakes, etc. 1.00 ---------- 5.48 Mrs. Mary Putnam invites me to go to the Eastern Star with them tomorrow night. They will come to Marian's for me in an automobile. I really find the demands of these people a trifle hard to meet. I find that Roscoe and Mary will come on Saturday about oe o'clock. They will be met at the station. We 2 think that things are nearly ready. Friday - June 21, 1907. Marian's Showery I got the opportunity in the morning to answer a few waiting letters, then went with Marian to visit her own home. Informed Mrs. Putnam that I would go with them to the Eastern Star in the evening, which I did, they bringin me home at eleven. Marian stands the strain beautifully. We find that Mrs. Reed will come, although she leaves company at home. Stevie will try to come. Saturday - June 22, 1907. Marina's Fine and clear in the morning--to fine The day is hot enough to invite a shower and it did. In the morning in order to see that nothing should lag about the house I took charge of the kitchen work myself. Marian ordered the house arrangements and at noon all was complete. James went to Oxford for the Boston paper. He came at three. Spent the afternoon out of doors until five. While dressing for dinner a terrific thunder shower came up-- thunder, lightening, rain and hail. Later it cleared away slowly and partially, but the fall of rain had been so severe it had had the effect of a water spout. The roads in some places were washed almost beyond passing, and the thunder growled and little flashes of lightening threatened all the evening. Still some people got through. Mr. Barton came from Worcester--Deacon Kimball came from Oxford and dined with us. Far too threatening for a general turn-out, and the whole week which had been so fine must close in that terrible storm that very hour. Mr. and Mrs. Putnam were present and Miss Helen Shepardson.A goodly number for such an evening, but the larger number were delayed by the rain. There was some excellent speaking. All were asked for opinions. The pretty repast was served, and Mrs. Putnam's elegant new punch bowl was dedicated with delicious lemonade. All left from ten to eleven. We retired satisfied that we had done what we could. The Boston friends remained with us, to our great joy. Sunday - June 23, 1907 Marian's Clear and warm. All right after the storm. The only two hours of the whole week which could have interrupted were those on which our meeting depended. All the rest of that entire week would have been favorable, and that disturbance was so local, that other sections knew nothing of the rain. Boston had not a drop. Nothing noticed on the train up to Worcester, but the streets of Worcester seemed more than usually watered that day, and our guests noticed nothing more as they passed through. And yet here, ten miles away, the very soil is washed off from the fields and the tender crops uprooted. So much for the special interposition of our meeting. This morning finds Mrs. Reed, Roscoe and Mary and Miss Laura Shepardson here. We stood face to face with the clearing up of the entire dinner of last evening and of the refreshments later, as nothing had been washed. Being up earlier than the others, I tool this little job in hand, and before any guests appeared everything was cleared away as if it had not been. Breakfast was ready at nine for a merry company. Later a 'phone from Stevie and he and Lizzie drove up from town. Lizzie was especially happy, being able to tell me of the attitude of the New York hospital -- that they were all friendly, which I had never thought to be the case. I found time to sign a hundred diplomas to be taken back to Boston, and much to our regret our guests left us. There had been talk of Mr. Wells going to Meriden to speak with Mr. Atwater about printing. We arrange to go next week, as I wish to see them about the book as well. Monday - June 24, 1907. Marian's Fine I found opportunity today to make my first visit to Baba, who is boarding at Mr. George Marsh's, a half mile from here. I found Baba looking finely, smooth and round, and his tail almost as long as ever. He knew me, ate his bananas and went back again to his green, grassy orchard. I went into the house with Mr. Marsh, and paid Baba's board bill from May 25th to July 6th, twelve dollars, and left it open for him to stay longer or not. Doctor and James went to Webster. Doctor cashed me a check of two hundred and forty dollars. Doctor and James went to Oxford in the evening arranged some matters there, and we find that we can leave Marian now for our own home. Tuesday - June 25, 1907. Left Marian's for home Very fine. Before leaving I paid all the little bills incurred by the reception as rendered by Marian, which I insisted upon her giving me. One bill, including food and 'phone $11.29, but as there might be some 'phones not yet counted, I handed Marian $15.00 I then wished to cover the cost of a fine pair of long gloves bought in Boston, and gave her 3.00, making in call 18.00 This covers all expense for extra help, and the washing of today, and the clearing up of the house. After breakfast Marian brought Doctor and I to Oxford, and I handed to Mr. Rawson the amount to meet the cemetery bill . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 I also payed Carroll Rawson for plumbing to date . 7.00 In the evening we 'phoned for Nellie Ruel to come and sweep for me tomorrow. My house is a day's work for any one. We have decided to go to Meriden as soon as possible, in order to relieve Mr. Wells, who would go with us to see Mr. Atwater. We go to the cemetery this evening with Mr. and Mrs. Rawson, taking flowers for the dear ones there, and find the most beautiful sport in all the cemetery, so green, soft and well kept. Returning we spent an hour with Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher; saw Mrs. Fletcher's lovely wedding gifts. Home at half past ten. Now comes a new proposition. Mr. Rawson wished to introduce Mr. Anderson of the electric R. R. service, who, he thinks, will like to occupy my house, or a portion of it to suit himself and wife. He has charge of the electric roads in Worcester and Webster, including Southbridge. He is residing now in Millbury. He would call on me tonight or tomorrow morning at half past seven. This settled my plan of waiting over until Thursday before going to Meriden. Wednesday, June 26, 1907 Oxford Fine day Mr. Anderson came at half past seven with Mr. Rawson. He is a typical business man, a native of Harper's Ferry, is permanently in the railroad business, and a man who could afford to have a home in my house, and not expect me to carry him along or pay him for living there. I will be glad to entertain his proposition. Nellie comes at noon. I have washed laces all the morning, getting ready for Meriden. The weather gets fearfully hot -- dangerously so -- people are dying with it. Mr. Anderson wishes to bring Mrs. Anderson Monday or Tuesday, by which time we will be back from Meriden. He wishes her to see what she thinks of it. I payed Nellie for her half days' work . . . . . . . . . . . $.90 I packed my satchel for Meriden and retire ready for an early start in the morning. I take only a satchel to Meriden, hoping to be back soon, and by that time I ought to have gotten all the outstanding matters settled, namely book--house--Baba--cemetery--pictures--photos at Chickering's-- annual meeting--printing--Terryville. All of which will then be in the psat, rather than facing me as they were the first of June. Thursday - June 27, 1907 Oxford to Meriden. Cooler, fine, a safe day. Up at half past four. Ready for the electric car at Putnam to wait for the 10.00 train from Boston to Meriden, on which Mr. Wells will come. We wait two hours at Putnam, take two cups of poor coffee, and pay thirty cents. Mr. Wells came. Told us of a series of accidents yesterday -- one of a woman at his house window cleaning -- got her hand caught. Then Miss Kensel got overcome by the heat -- then that our Mrs. Locke got badly burned by upsetting a gas stove and setting herself on fire -- and here I say what is the matter with so many women getting burned this last year or two! Mr. Wells brings the proceedings of the Red Cross meeting in London, where a unanimous vote of thanks was given for past co-operation and object lessons to the old European world. Miss Boardman read the United States report at the meeting. Mr. Ryerson of Canada sent them to Mr. Wells. We reached Meriden at one o'clock, spend tomorrow with Mr. Sands; go up to the house at half past two to a delightful lunch dinner, then a little needed sleep, and then this diary up to this minute. Francis returned from Hartford at half past five. Roscoe brings several hundred diplomas to sign, and I try on a dress or two before bed time to see what I could find cool enough for tomorrow. Friday - June 28, 1907 Meriden I press out my thin dresses. I receive a call from the Rev. Mr. Moore of the Universalist Church, with Mrs. Moore -- a long and interesting call. He is a native of Melrose, Massachusetts, a friend of Mrs. Livermore's, is liberal, tolerates Christian Science, knows the Shoppes. We talked of Universalism and other isms. He would like to see Mr. Wells, has the little boys' work very much at heart and hand. He returned again at eight in the evening, met Mr. Wells and had a two hour's talk with him. Will introduce him to the First Aid in his own boys' classes. Mr. Owens came at two to see what was needed for the little book. He will look over the proof again, and return it to me and see what we can do for more pictures. Mrs. Edwin Cady, No. 202 Cook Avenue, Meriden, nee Rosalie Lathe of West Millbury, one of my old time Millbury pupils, at fifteen years, came to see me. She is now a widow, lives in Meriden, and has two sisters who were also my pupils. She is a mild, gentle woman of seventy or more, neatly dressed -- snow white curly hair -- sweet face and remembers all about the old school days, and recalled them all to me; a most agreeable visit. Her sister came from New Britain last week to see me, but I had left. They both brought their little slips of merit which I had given them at school. It was a charming visit. I wrote Clara and Minnie. We are over the fearfully hot days of last week. Mr. Wells hears that Miss Kensel is better and in the office again. That Mrs. Locke is out of danger, and all well at home. This allows him to remain more at ease. He has seen the Fire Department and made possible arrangements to return in August. Mr. Atwater has seen the Adjutant General of Connecticut and made an appointment for Mr. Wells to meet him in Hartford tomorrow morning. Mr. Wells dines with Mr. Atwater, spends the evening here with the family and Mr. Moore, and leaves Meriden at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Saturday - June 29, 1907 Meriden Fine, cool and bright Roscoe left at eight this morning for home. I take the diplomas in hand and sign all but a few dozen. We had a long talk with Francis this morning about Glen Echo. He will have his legal friend, a Mr. King, come up here tomorrow and advise with us. Sunday - June 30, 1907 Meriden to Oxford Another fine day Mr. King came this morning, is clear and saw what was my right more plainly than any one else. He could not risk to act under Meriden laws and recommended that some one there meet Mr. Atwater when he will be at liberty to come to Washington. When this interview was closed I thought we might as well go to Oxford, and we took the 2 P.M. train via Springfield for home, arriving at Worcester at five, took trolley for Oxford -- home at six. Glad to get back, for I had not been quite well at Meriden. I had met pleasant people, made the acquaintance of Rev. and Mrs. Moore and renewed that of my pupil Mrs. Cady -- got the proof as nearly Sunday - June 30, 1907 (continued) correct as I would, and hope the pictures will all go in. The prospect is, that the first little book will appear in a couple of weeks. We decided to go to Boston for a day or two and have some typewriting done, and some other little things done up. I hesitate to do it, fearing I will make a great of trouble. Monday July 1, 1907 Oxford, Massachusetts Fine day There seems to be a world of things to be attended to today. Several things must be written to, Marian, Ida, Dr. Peevey -- to let them know where I am in all these changes I am making. I wanted to consult the history of Oxford to settle some points for the little book -- this I have done. I wanted to see Deacon Kimball about the best translation of the Red Cross resolution at the London Conference. I sent word to him, he came at 4 P.M. and took the article under consideration. Would return it in a day or two. I had a most unexpected call from Dr. Chase of Westboro, the gentleman with whom poor Baba had his hard time. The doctor told me of the drunken bout of Dan Kelly and his chums and the accident to Baba. Dr. Chase would like to take Baba to drive this summer, but I fear to let him go there again, and think I will try to get him home and live with me while he can. Tuesday July 2, 1907 Oxford, Massachusetts This has been mainly a day of calls and reading. I searched local histories from the libraries of Sutton, of Charlton, Southbridge for items to verify the statements in the little book -- sent a little card to Mr. Owen that it was Rev. Mr. Chandler instead of Rev. Mr. Maynard to whom I read. Mr. Henry W. Harold from Akron called. He brings my old letters to show to me. Mr. Harold has been very faithful in his friendship. Deacon Kimball comes to bring his translation of M. Duchausscy's resolution in the 8th Conference at London. He made a long call. I told him of the early life of the Red Cross in America. I have the back walk cleared from the wash of the mud of the rain that interrupted our receptiom. Wednesday - July 3, 1907 Oxford Cool and clear The visit from Mr. and Mrs. Anderson has never yet taken place. I even swept the front porch and the walks in anticipation of their coming today, but they came not. Another call from Mr. Harold; James and Marian came at evening and Mr. Rawson gets tickets for the unveiling of the Soldier's Monument at Webster and invites us to go. I am not anxious to go to Webster, fearing that they will put me on show in some way, but before the evening closed a positive request came from the officers of the day that I would be with them tomorrow. They had but just learned that I am here. Their request is so earnest and courteous that it probably cannot be declined. July 4, 1907 Oxford, Massachusetts. Beautiful day It was settled that I go to Webster for the unveiling of the Soldier's Monument. Mrs. Rawson marvelously leaves a large dinner party to the care of others and goes with me. We were given seats of honor to witness the parade from the hotel. After this we went to the monument grounds, and the first person to meet us was the Rev. Mr. Schoppe; then commenced an introduction to the old time officers and soldiers; then they brought to be introduced the officers of the day. Then a seat on the platform was insisted upon which I could not succeed in declining. I took it and listened to the address of Mr. Parker, an eloquent address and to the point in every way. I was requested to stand for a moment before the crowd. If shouts and cheers go for anything, they were gratified. After the ceremonies we were taken to the hotel for dinner, then to the piazza in front to take the hands of all the old soldiers who had gathered there. These were the 15th Regiment, the 25th, Post 10 of Worcester, and other outside Posts of the entire vicinity. Once in a while came a grip of familiar recognition as a firm untone ground out, "21st Massachusetts". They knew how well I knew them and they me. Every soldiers of that regiment feels that he personally owns me, and admits the claim of no one else. This over we took train for home. We had passed a satisfactory and I think a useful day, and had made many hearts glad. Friday July 5, 1907 Oxford, Massachusetts Fine day Again we half way wait for the visit of the Andersons, and he it seems is delayed by the opening of a new road in South bridge. While we feel the pressure of getting through our work here and getting home. We do many little things but I fear nothing that amounts to much during the day. Saturday July 6, 1907 Oxford, Massachusetts Fine day Mr. Rawson is interested in the case of a soldier by the name of Amidon, who is at the Poor farm at Charlton, being considered mildly insane, he cannot be received at the Soldier's Home, and he has no pension whatever, and therefore becomes a pauper. It is a very singular case, if I understand it aright. It seems that Amidon, as a soldier, was sensitive, not one of the rough and ready kind, but homesick, did not like picket duty, and probably became more or less the butt of his comrades, naturally. He wanted to go home, but he remained, did not desert, stayed out the time of his enlistment, received an honorable discharge and came home. He had suffered from sunstroke and was considered of unsound mind. From that time he has not been considered fit for business to any extent; at one time received a little enlistment pension of $8 or $12, but on entering some institution, I believe, or for some similar cause he lost that. He then became hopelessly poor and efforts have been from time to time made to obtain his pension, but here comes the difficulty. If it is allowed that he became insane in the service, that would be considered one of the heaviest affliction, demanding the highest pension July 6, 1907 (continued) possible. Now, this disability would date from the time of his discharge, and he would be entitled to his full back pension from that time, which would not be less than from $50,000 to $80,000. Naturally the War Department strives to avoid the payment of that debt. If he can be carried along until he dies, that ends it. The question now comes, when did he become insane. If he went into the service sane and came out insane the Government is holden; if they try to allege that he was of unsound mind when he went in, it was equally culpable for them to have accepted him as a soldier. His papers doubtless show that he had been examined, physically, and medically, and considered a suitable man for the United States service, and as such was entered. He came out an imbecile, and has so continued. If it were a small pension, and ordinary pension of $8 or $12 a month, he would have had it long ago, but the Government cannot pay him an ordinary pension his disability is too great, and it has striven all these years to avoid paying the heavy pension. He has relatives who are unable to support him but who would be entitled to any property which he would leave, and need it. Mr. Rawson has been at work upon the case for some time and today came with Mr. Howard whose wife is a niece of Mr Amison from Webster to ask of me to drive with them to Charlton Poorfarm to see Mr. Amidon with a possible view that later they might ask of me to state to the Commissioner of Pensions his appearance and condition when I saw him. We took the drive with Mr. Howard and his delightful team of horses, saw the poor old trembling man with every feature of his face so ineffably sensitive, delicately marked as a girl, never could July 6, 1907 (continued) have had the solider in him; one could see at a glance how the rough seams of a camp, the barbarities of war, and the jeers of his rough comrades should drive him the madness, which was doubtless the case. Sunday July 7, 1907 Oxford, Massachusetts Beautiful day Went to Webster to a Christian Science Church to meet Mr. Wilson, Editor of the Journal. Found myself in a very choice body of persons, Mr. and Mrs. Knowles of Worcester, Rev. Mr. Schoppe, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Boston, and to my surprise the first reader upon introduction I found to be Mrs. Howard, the wife of the gentleman who had taken me to ride the day before. He came up very modestly and I at once took him to task for not having tole me before that he was the husband of his wife. She was a beautiful reader and charming person. At evening Marion drove down alone, and spent an hour or two with us, heroically driving back through the woods alone after dark, and I not feeling at all comfortable lest somebody spring out from the bushes and take Fan by the bit. We had decided to go the Boston the next morning at 7 o. clock. Satchels were packed. Everything cleared away, and we retired at 11 to get up at 5. Monday July 8, 1907 Oxford, Massachusetts Fine day Five o'clock came but I did not get up. My axis has turned over at night and I was not pointing the same way. I realized that I was not going to Boston, but was to remain in bed, and do the best I could towards another day. I drew a check for $40 through Mr. Rawson for the Doctor Hubbell. Monday July 8, 1907 (continued) A Frenchman came to cut my grass, a half ton of it, which he has for the cutting and clearing away. James and Marion drive down in the evening and I agree with James to take Baba in his charge, put him in on of his pastures, at $1 per week. Tuesday July 9, 1907 Oxford, Mass. to Boston Fair day Rejoiced to find myself so much better than I dare to risk to attempt Boston. We left at 8.10 by steam cars for Boston via Worcester. Upon entering the cars at Oxford we met Rev. and Mrs. Schoppe, arranged for their summer outing in New Hampshire, which arrangement consisted of their charming little ten years old boy, Howard, and the pussy cat. The prospectus of Dr. Schoppe's lecture is out apparently to his great satisfaction. We made the trip well and I find myself being helped out for a tiresome bit of neglected work. Miss Kensel and Miss Wight have come to the rescue, and I cannot say what relief they bring to me. Mr. Reed came to kindly take me home with her, but I feel it to be best that I go the the Parker House for one night until I feel stronger, and here I am while the Doctor goes with Mrs. Reed. I ought to note that Mr. Wells is absent at the Y.M.C.A. Camp at Becket, Massachusetts and Miss Kensel is charge d' affairs. 2 Wednesday July 10, 1907 Boston, Massachusetts Splendid day I should have said that last night at half past eleven a card was brought up to my room from Mr. Crawford of the Boston Globe. Having retired I naturally declined the invitation, but this morning the card was repeated by a member of the day force, Mr. O'Keefe, who, arriving just as we were about to leave the hotel, I took the liberty of inviting to the office. I preferred that he should learn something of that rather than draw entirely upon me. He came and had his interview at the office, Miss Kensel giving him all needed information, in which he seemed interested, and declared himself instructed as well. The object of his interview was to obtain my views upon the present condition of affairs between the United States and Japan. Poor man, if he knew how little I cared about it he never would have taken all that pains. As it was I paddled around in the shallowest water I could find, careful not to get in beyond my depth, if possible. The final conclusion was that we would permit the Government to remain as it is and Teddy to hold control of it a little longer. The agreement was that whatever he writes he will show me before he prints it, and he is to come tomorrow morning for that purpose. In truth, he exceeded his promise and came at 4pm with his article, excellent, not a word to change- he has been faithful, even in the street, it will appear tomorrow. I write up the diary and go to Dorcester with Harriette for the night. I am rather weak as I eat only crackers. Jams.Thursday July 11, 1907. Boston - Dorchester. I am writing out my neglected diary by type writer and I take up the neglected letters. Write all day. Roscoe returns from Conf Becket. A great rain came in afternoon and we tramped to Dorchester in it. Dried off and went to bed. Friday July 12, 1907. Boston. - cleared - Go rather late to city. Decided to go home tonight. But the mail brings a dispatch from Anna Eva Fay Pingree - Melrose. asking if she can come to me. Of course she can. Both came at 4. Dr & I went home with them to Melrose. And to go from there to Oxford next day by Auto. I cannot describe the loveliness of that home, its quiet elegance, and peacefulness are past words. They told us of the Marble fields in California. And the plan for a temple at Glen Echo. Read wonderful papers. Sat in the lighted Bungalow. Slept in lovely rooms - & felt that it was a taste of Heaven. I can never understand how this wonderful woman came into my life!! Saturday July 13, 1907 Melrose. Indescribably fine. A Heavenly morning. Breakfast, visit place at 11. Take seats in Auto for Oxford. Stop at Worcester then to Oxford, lunch at Oxford Inn, home.Continues July 13 / 07 - an hour or two - conference with Mr Rawson The Auto with its charming occupants drive away and we commence our home life. We have done Boston and are ready for Meriden M Anderson does not appear . Sunday July 14, 1907. Oxford - Fine Marien comes & stays all day. Makes over my Evening hat. We have a lovely day - James comes at night - supper [Ma??n] & Johny came - We decide to go to Meriden directly - We only wait a reply from M. Anderson. Monday July 15. 1907. Oxford - Fine Mr. Anderson comes at 11. He gives the reason for his delay. He waits a contract from his Employers, and cannot fix himself till he is settled in his position. He wants the house, but does not dare take it on a risk - this sets us free. Dr goes to Worcester gets my shawl & a bottle of blacking. I pack the trunk and set the house in order Mrs. Rawson called. We will go to Meriden via Putnam - are ready for an early start - This will close the Annual First-Aid trip. Tuesday July 16 1907. Oxford to Meriden. Fine Get ready in haste to my dislike, & take the 8.10 train for Putnam. Meet Boston Express and arr - Meriden about 2. See Mr Sands the Book is in form. Waits for pictures, which we plan for. Francis is at Hartford winning a fight. We go to the house, find Mrs Atwater ready with all things needed. She is recovering. - We leave our trunk at station. and have only the Little book to arrange here - Wednesday July 17. 1907. -Meriden, warm I go with Mrs Beaty, to call on Mr Lubey concerning Head - stones or Monument for Lizzie & Jacob. I find a Marble Shaft at $50. which I feel would do well. and I so arrange to have Mr Luby set it when I may direct I go to office to see Mr Owen about pictures, we arrange for them. Find that [Lovett?] [St??if?ero] went from us to Mrs Owen's father to live & work - These leave only the financial contracts to make M Sands calls at evening. & we arrange for terms of publishing to be written and signed tomorrow morning. By this agreement I am to have a royalty of 7 1/2 cents on each cloth covered copy sold , 12 " " " leather " " " payable monthly - This leaves us free to leave tomorrowThursday July 18, 1907 - Meriden to Washington. Signed the contracts for Book. I call on Dr Rust to connect about tooth, he thinks he can reset the lower front tooth. I will let him try sometime. About Eleven take train for New Haven. Spend the day & night till 10 with Joseph & Abby Tammy & her children - at midnight take train for home. Good luck and a pleasant night ride to Washington. I paid both fares from Meriden to Wash. 16.+ Friday July 19, 1907 Glen Echo - warm Reach Penn Station 9.45 AM - home - found Clara & the Baby well All well. house so cleanly - we had only to enjoy it. Unpack satchels - wait for trunk till tomorrow Telephoned to Mrs Warneke - sitting tomorrow at 10 AM Saturday July 20, 1907. Glen Echo - Very warm - After the setting and return, with help of Winny I unpacked my trunk, put all things in place. The day was almost dangerously hot - at night went over the house, opened all that could be, and got a better circulation. The weather changes a little in the night, but still very warm - The sitting was as follows Continued. July 20, 1907 Sitting with Mrs. Warneke - She says, A great number of friends have gathered referred to come in contact with you again. The first is Mr. Parker Q C.B. Were you with us while away? Yes a part of the time here, and a part with you on your journey. The success of the journey, and gatherings there, were food for jealousy on the part of the New Red Cross. The Old Red Cross is dead, but its friends are true. Even the foreign countries, China, Japan, Russia, [?] more than here. There are some parts of Russia that does not know that the Emperor's father is dead - So there are many here who do not know that you are not still the head of the Red Cross. The reins are still in your hands, if you would accept them. Since your vacation - as I call it - you will take up your work again in a measure. Our first Book is moving well. Sometimes it seems a little slow, but the first child is doing well. Your journey brings many thoughts in return by change. you found your friends still true. Miss B. was exhausted when she reached London - if a civil service Examination were required - as it ought to be - she would fail. I was joyful, like a boy to see the part the people took in your celebration. It was well that the Dr inserted on your returning home, the demands on me would have been too great Meanwhile, affairs here have been moving on as well as could be expected: Be on guardfor the treachery of Shaw. Dont get mixed up with him He is not making expenses. he is stubborn and will hold on for a time, he has received offers of sale but he asks too much. because he has spent too much. Concerning the land, it will come all right, but we are afraid of accidents. In these, it will be the innocent that will suffer. Concerning Johnson. Dont wait,- he will get out of it if he can. That is why I say put it in the hands of a lawyer. He returned to the Book. Wished me to continue writing. He is as happy as a boy to see the progress of the Book. It will be better than I think. I never felt one second that it would fail, it will be a financial, as well as an educational success. The Book will be a good companion and guide for a girl. We must have the Christmas Time Book ready. Many who have this Book will buy the Christmas for a gift. The first one was the hardest. That is always so. The others will come easier; Question - Did you see Melrose? Yes, I was there. There are strong Phychic forces there. They give strength and sympathy. Did you not notice, that after the long day and a part of the night you felt no fatigue. Their friendship is true- it sustains. Almost the Banquet That was the only place where all were not full of strength - they were all surprised to see you looking younger than last year - There are so few who understand the tonic that is received from our side Question - How about the Marble? Is Glen Echo the best place for them to select? Yes by all means. It is the place. Rawson is a good Adviser. He is all right - but you keep back for the present. Susan rejoices too" Then Margaret. She was so happy. All was so beautiful. George was with her and sent love. Then Isabel. So happy she could not Express it Didnt realize, when she first came to that side, that she could travel & write with her friends, and can be with them, on earth. Then Susan says - God Bless you both. She joys in the success, and in the Book. C.B. asks if she had read it ?. "Yes every bit of it." I wish I had written, for the good it would do. C. B. "But Susan you talked to such purpose." Oh yes "I talked but not one in twenty would remember what was said, but if in a book - they would see & recal - The Mother will read & read the book and then say, "I want my child to read it.", and she again to her child," I am so proud, that it will be taken like a new gift. Do all you can for the physical body. Sorry I did not use more care - Do take care, and not only will you finish your Book but will see the outcome. Each has good kind thought for past, present, and future.Continued - July 20 I want the work to go on. I know it will be a success. The world is more Spiritual. Your books will help. Parker here, is a great soul. The seed he has left, he has given you to plant - he is a good gardener. Then Margaret. How glad! The friends of every nation are here. More than I could have thought. China & Japan with flowers of love - George says. If I could have seen in earth life, I would have done more. “What the spirit world gives mortals, trust, and believe. - Then Brother David - “All the boys and girls are with me. I was proud of what Father said -" There she stands before the world, honored! We have done very little. Then Mother - says, “As I look on, the children are all here, saved. “God destroys no soul” We used to be taught - “saved & lost” - “people lived in fear - doubt “Lost forever - fear.“ Now, if people could understand that God is love No fire -, no condemnation” - The children are all with me. You are doing what they did not do. For those who have injured you, you have forgiveness. Like Christ, when he said, “They know not what they do, - Forgive” Aunt Martha, and William & James & Susan & Sarah - Martha says - we are all “here to greet you both” All are well in the Old home, “Don’t worry over any one. Let the future take care of itself. I see great forces around Continued July 20 you both - Then Augusta - I come to say God Bless you So glad -” Then Augusta again - So glad to "come. I wish my life could have been "spent as yours. When I traveled, people stood in fear, no one took our hands - I used to tell my husband we traveled like animals in cages. The Duchess has thrown off Royalty and lives with her people. She imitates you, and wants to do as you do. She is happy in her home, but mine was a home of sorrow. The honors given an Empress are seldom from the heart - more formalities - Then McKinley - “Not General nor President,- Among his friends he liked best to be called General. He enjoyed himself best as a soldier, and in camp. Mrs Hays nursed me when I was wounded. He was happy in the war. He enjoyed his camp dinners better than a state dinner. We have our meetings here of all the soldiers. and we often speak your name. If I had it to do I would paint that cross black. Miss B. is a simple doll Oh My. My. My! - I don’t call it the Red Cross - we have christened it the Black cross. But when it comes back we will scratch off the Black - Hays (President) wants to be remembered He was a goody goody kind of man, but weContinued July 20 have enjoyed ourselves behind Mrs. Hays. We were together in a N. York Hotel at a New years dinner, and had the old time plum pudding, and Brandy sauce. We knew the chef and told him to make it good." Mrs. Hays was helped, with plenty of sauce, when that was gone, called for a second help with plenty of that excellent sauce. Then asked if it would be possible to get a recipe for the pudding & sauce? McKinley volunteered to get it as he knew the chef. When Mrs. Hays found there was brandy in it she was greatly surprised and asked if it could nt be made with something beside the brandy. McKinley said, "NO, that was the very best brandy could be had". I am so happy to have my wife here, she is progressing. She knew a good deal of the [?lysic] in the body, but had not loved to use it. She is rested & happy to be here. There, she had means, and a great many people loved her. but here, one has love without means. Mr. Parker is back again - "Yes" he says. I haven't been away. Then Carbonell - says "Cuba is progressing. you will go there again. I will be with you and will be the proudest Spirit there. C.B. said "maybe this coming winter"- "Yes, an I will be there" Then the Russian - He says, "It is more Continued July 20. peaceful in Russia, than it appears to us here. It cannot be comprehended in this country, that the giving of certain kinds of knowledge to a people not prepared for it, only makes them worse. He cites the negro in this country as an example of having been given power & equality before he was prepared for it. He cannot grasp. All at once - it must come, little by little. Then Mr Parker speaks. I dont want to push, but want to say that America is a country for the development of Men, and explained this at some length. - We have omitted a little pleasantry of Mr Parker some time back, rather relating to our personalities. something like the following Addressing the Dr he told him he must look after C. B. at which C. B. asked if she wd not have to look after the Dr? "Yes, he replied "Very much as he had noticed even now that the "garden was full of weeds", and the conversation ended in a general laugh at its truthfulness. It is greatly to be regretted that we are not stenographs there is so much said at every interview that one would like to recall, and have later, but which is now naturally lost by catching at long brains Sunday July 21, 1907. Glen Echo = Fine The first Sunday home for nearly two months. The entire machinery is a little out of order. The Diaries are not arranged. The Scrap Books are to be made up anew. I am to try the new "Simplex" method of diary commencing July 1st in this book-. My Christmas and Post cards arr Mrs Canada called with the children. They speak of trouble with Ernest and his wife. Monday July 22. 1907 - Glen Echo Warm The house and roof are being painted. We wrote out our sitting with Mrs Warneke. The evenings are very pretty, the lights cheerful. The noise in no way disturbs us.- We hear of the illness of Mr Shaws daughter. taken to hospital for Appendicitis. Tuesday July 23. 1907, Glen Echo, very warm Winny was up early and washed. I wrote, and cleared away rubbish. We hear of the burglary where Ella & Bessie Reed ave. This occurred near Bangor- Bessie dropped 23 feet Wednesday July 24. 1907. Glen Echo. hot I want to note the arrival of The picture from Lizzie Shaver and Archie - a sketch from an oil painting of the Soldiers Dream of home' came by Editors; The reports from Boston, & Meriden are good. Both works seem to be progressing. Thursday July, 25. 1907. Glen Echo - Getting warmer Dr Made a box for the Baby to lie in. It is simply. cradle without rockers- I commenced to write as my letters, demand it, but other things demanded more, and I have attended to them. Friday July 26. 1907. Glen Echo Warm & dry I have commenced fitting up the new scrapbook which I like very much, and putting the new diary into use. commencing a new book at July 1 I seem to have covered a great deal of ground this year for the labor performed. Miss Bissell called, and spoke of Mrs Sherman, her next door neighbor as a stenographer and type writer. I asked to have her sent to me & she came over over at once: is bright alert, & a news-paper woman. She tried the typewriter, and found she could use it, and will come tomorrowJuly 27. Saturday 1907 Glen Echo -- warm Mrs Sherman came and worked all day. The type writer is badly out of order. Most of the time went in arranging it, but some 8 or 10 letters were gotten off. There were such letters as had waited for long, careful answers, and it was a relief to see them go. Winny and Clara are talking of a visit home. July 28. Sunday 1907. Glen Echo - I read most of the day but assort papers for next weeks use. We learn that on M Edward Baltzley is not expected to live. He is at some western town and in need of means. Mrs Groverner who lives in his house tries very hard to procure means for him. It is not probable that Edwin has the money to help him. but is carrying on his business of invention with great diligence, and we hope success- 29. Monday July 1907. Glen Echo Rainy Mrs Sherman comes all day till noon today, and does what she can with so faulty a Machine. At one we go to the furneral of Ethyl Shaw, a twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, a girl of 15 years, died in hospital after an operation for Appendicitis. A sad family, heart broken home. Mrs Sherman came after our return & I paid her tab Tuesday July 30.1907. Glen Echo - Fine Dr and I went to Mrs Warnkes at ten. She had received some bad news and was not able to see any one. We had arranged to meet Mrs Sherman at Woodward & Lothrop at 1 and must use our time till then which we did in shopping. I found a tolerable match for my check silk, and a good quality of satins for my black ruffled silk skirt, and a great many little needed articles. At one, Mrs. Sherman met us we finished our purchases. Silk 4 yards @ ,59. for waist 2.36 3 yards nice black satine a .35 p yd 1.05 Two white veils with black dots a 25 .45 Went to the refreshment room for lunch, and came home early. Wednesday July 31. 1907 - Glen Echo Am collecting the stray scraps of the neglected diary of 1906, and having it type written for a book like this. with loose leaves I am now about March or April of 1906. I regret to have this done by strange hands, and often wonder if written records of ones daily life are not needless and unsafe. I never know how much of mine lies in the hands of the new Red Cross, or into whose hands this, ever, may fall.Thursday, August 1, 1907, Glen Echo Had an appointment with Mrs Warneke, held over from Monday, but she is not able to keep it, and so phoned. I took advantage of the interruption to call on Mr. Hitz who we reached by phone - went about 11 - M Hitz out - Met Mr Howe, at the door, and was shocked by his sickly face. He has had some kind of throat trouble, which had resulted in an operation, and blood poisoning followed by ulcers and a cough, he has lost all faith in physicians and medicine, and is giving up. I talked Ch. Science to him for an hour, until Mr Hitz returned. He declared his intention of going to church on Sunday, and I hope will get a Book and read if he does not consult a practitioner. On Mr. Hitz return we talked of the International Society. He recommends that Genl Van Schelle select a small number. That we appoint one beside himself, someone who will take an interest, who wd be able to go to a Meeting in Brussels if the Genl should call one. Would not care if it be a man or a woman, but intelligent, loyal, and able, with as much prestige as possible and could speak French. I am to write Genl Van Schelle this and that it is probable that M Hitz will go to Europe this summer, a little later and will visit him. Aug 1 Continued Dr Hubbell had been in town meanwhile, but returned he had gotten my parasol from the Express, which had been left at Melrose, and Expressed to Oxford - Meriden & here We went to Georgetown and bot a hat for Clara to be trimmed by herself. We also got house things, costing in all [*$1.35*] After coming home, Mrs Sherman came for an hour or two and I paid her up to date at the rate of 25 cents an hour Friday August 2. 1907. Glen Echo - Mrs. Sherman cam and worked all day. Emma Louis is here, visiting a few days, and I ask her to finish up my black ruffled skirt, which she does. She would not accept pay. Winny and Clara are getting ready to go tomorrow I Saturday August 3. 1907. Rain at night The travellers left at 9 AM taking only hand baggage. Dr went to town with them. I paid Winny - 10 Dolls and gave Clara 2. [*12.00*] I gave each a neck ribbon & pin. They looked very neat, a contrast to both when they came. Miss Sherman worked a half day. - Miss Bissell called. She has some misgivings in certain directions. I pass the P.M in little researches & sleep through a heavy down pour of rain.Sunday August 4. 1907- Cooler, fine Only Dr & C.B. home- The house seems very still- We decided to have Susie come and do the work, and some inside painting if she will. Dr goes to see her, but she is in town with Mrs Sherman. The heavy judgment of over 29,000,000 is assessed on the Standard Oil. Mrs. Eddy's care is postponed. An interview with Dr. Funk is given in which he denies faith in the correctness of spiritual mediumship. He is an earnest investigator. believes in the individual existence of the spirit after this life, and that they try to communicate, but find it difficult, & imperfect as yet, but thinks a more certain condition is to come, as time and progress go on I do not know his view on the Ch. Science- The attack on Mrs. Eddy brings out some very fine articles. It will all result in advance for the cause. I do not believe it will lose one adherent already there, but will wake up thousands, and convince hundreds. They will need more churches. I write the French Red Cross asking them to forward the enclosed letter of Mons le Dr. Duchaussoy to him see copy of the letter on following page. BOSTON WASHINGTON DETROIT NEW YORK NEWARK PHILADELPHIA Officers CLARA BARTON, PRESIDENT MRS. J. SEWALL REED, VICE-PRESIDENT ROSCOE G. WELLS, ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT H. H. HARTUNG, M. D., TREASURER AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR MARY I. KENSEL, SECRETARY Counsellors CREED M. FULTON, WASHINGTON, D. C. I. NEWTON WILLIAMS, NEW YORK CITY LEON ABBOTT, BOSTON, MASS. Financial Secretary REV. PETER MACQUEEN, BOSTON, MASS. THE NATIONAL FIRST AID ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA FIRST AID INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office 6 BEACON STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Advisory Board LIEUT.-GEN. NELSON A. MILES, BOSTON, MASS. EUGENE UNDERHILL, M. D., PHILADELPHIA, PA. EX-GOV. JOHN L. BATES, BOSTON, MASS. CHARLES R. DICKSON, M. D., TORONTO, CANADA JOSEPH GARDNER, M. D., BEDFORD, IND. MAJOR JAMES EVELYN PILCHER, CARLISLE, PA. COL. B. E. ORR, NEW YORK CITY HENRY CHAPMAN, NEW JERSEY STATE BRANCH GEN. WILLIAM H. SEARS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS COL. G. STERLING RYERSON, M. D., A. M. C. SECRETARY FOR CANADA, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASS'N M. le Dr. Duchaussoy, Delegate to the 8th International Conference. Most esteemed Monsieur:-- There are no words in English by which I can express to you my grateful appreciation of your friendly and timely action toward me personally in the recent London Conference. My fondest hopes could have anticipated no such stroke of friendly diplomacy, neither such response from the Convention. I also regretted my own absence. I would have been glad to look once more into the noble faces of those delegates of humanity, whom through twenty years I had looked up to for the strength and instruction which I had so needed, and so sought for, in the good work for God and humanity in which it had been my privilege to labor, and in some measure to dictate. If ever there be opportunity I should be glad if those national delegates could know something of my gratitude for their friendship which, I pray I may always retain. With sentiments of the highest and most grateful esteem, I have the honor to be, Monsieur, Most truly yours, Clara Barton.Anne Day Porter H Doll - Island Pond Vt Herbert O Grubbs - Minneapolis 2900 Duport Ave Coy Kathain - Mankato, Kansas Kline Mrs Robert - 546 Supesen Ave Dayton O Sanborn Henry a Jr 555 E. Calf. St. Pasadena Cal Taft Mrs C. A. - Oxford Proctor Col Shaver Mrs Lizzie - Box 838 Frankfort N.Y. Avery, Rachel Foster - Bixby Spucer Mass - Tampa M.63 Westminster 40 When I can recd 103 2 240. 75 1.52 2.20 318.70 continued August 4, 1907 - Copy of letter (Glen Echo) Washington D.C Aug. 4. 1907 Messieurs: Could I pray you to be so kind as to supply the correct address to the enclosed letter to Mons le Dr Duchaussoy (which address I am unable to find) and forward the same to him. Thanking you for a favor which will be very greatly appreciated I am gentlemen With Sentiments of the highest Esteem Yours, Clara Barton The above letter is addressed to the Red Cross of France, asking that the enclosed letter (copy of which is on following page be forwarded to him Societé française de secours aux militaires blessés des armeis de terre et de Mer. Rue Matignon 19. A Paris FranceCopy of Resolution by the Conference a London Extract from the official report of the Eighth International Conference of the Red Cross held at London, England. 10 -15 June, 1907 - The Secretary form The United States presents a report upon the American Red Cross, whereupon Mons le Dr. Duchaussoy of France, offers the following Resolution which is unanimously adopted. Resolution The Eighth Conference sends to Miss Clara Barton our sincere regrets at not seeing her with us today. The grateful remembrance in which she is still held for her cooperation of former times and for the noble example which she has given to the old European World. Monday August 5, 1907 - Glen Echo - cool This is a day of changing help, but fortunately, no one is displeased - I have arranged with "Susie" to come and do the simple work of the house, while the others are away and paint on the inside, in a manner taking up her work where she left it in 1904. How things have turned over since then. Susie has seen hard days as well as the rest of us, but is herself again, and wiser she thinks. Susie begins work today - And Mrs. Sherman closes hers for the present. I pay Mrs Sherman for the last two days @ 4.50 [*3.00*] This makes seven dollars paid in all $7.00 - She leaves at noon. The work is not finished which she could well do. Our dairy must not be neglected and Susie churned. The morning mail brought from Miss Kensel all papers and copies I had left there. I have regulated them and am beginning to find myself once more. Miss Sherman at the type writer has been very helpful. The house is now being painted "outsides in." The weather is very cool. Dr dug his potatoes and plants parsnips for next spring.Tuesday August 6, 1907. Glen Echo Only ourselves. Dr. Susie. C.B. Mr Howe comes from Mr Hitz with the article prepared to have signed to send to Geneva for insertion in the Bulletin if they will. A lovely young lady with him I draft letter of thanks to Genl Van Schelle. also, tell him of the conference with Mr Hitz. con. The International Comite of the First aid. Suggesting that he have the chairmanship to select his members. That Mr Hitz will likely see him soon – I have M. Le Dr Duchaussoy's letter ready to send. I will have it registered. Dr goes to Georgetown. for brushes & varnish Susie draws sash. & boils ham & makes oat meal bread. a first trial — it may result well. Some terrible R.R. accidents, and the[caving in of rocks crushing out scores of lives The epedemic of men attacking children and women in N.Y. & Chicago still goes on. N.Y. appoints 500 new policemen It is arranged that we go to Mrs. Warneke tomorrow. Mrs Logan makes a gift of the collection of Souvenirs of the General to Ilinois. They are to be placed in the state Capital. Wednesday August 7, 1907. Glen Echo – warm Still our small family: – Fewer people , and more accomplished. Susie draws window sash. Dr goes to town by appointment, returns at 2. PM. Brings with him a cover for sittings & paper 1.50 a better qualify than this simplex N.B. =leather. Susie seems perfectly happy in her work I finish, and mail the letters to Dr. Duchaussoy of France, accompanied by a line to the Red Cross of France asking that it be delivered to him. I register this letter .10 I also copy and post. my letter to Genl Van Schelle addressed Papenvort – Merxplas, Belgium. Receive and answer letter of Anson M. Sperry of Dodge Center, Minn, a point of Rocks patient – Mr. Rawson writes favorably of the Pingree Matter – The papers are filled with accts of girls, children & women attacked by men.– scenes that no animal would create. Why no apply the animal method to them for safety as well as to animals, make them tame, when it is discovered necessary and let them work like cattle. calm, and safe. I see no reason why this would not be a good law. and I think would become a law if women helped to make laws. Again, I see the public is just waking up to this fact, that men are losing ground in compassionContinued. Aug 7 with women. That the census shows. both in Chicago and in some portions of Mass. a decrease of some thousands in the count since the last census- and Some physician, evidently alarmed by the facts points it out, through the press, as an alarming symptom, and attempts to assign causes; some of which are the more "strenuous lives" of men and their "harder work", as compared with women. One reads with a growing sense of pity for the hard lot of men, and instinctively plans some way in which the easy going woman might come to his rescue and relief, in his over taxed condition. Then, one comes to think of some of the many duties which she has relieved him of, almost entirely in the few past years. The toilsome labor of the clerk believing the counters, is almost entirely hers. The accountant at the books, no longer perplexes his weary brain, unless by his own solicitation. The telegraph is not forced upon him as it was a few years ago -. The tedious stenographey & type writing he is almost entirely relieved of. Unless in exceptional cases, all of the washing ironing scrubbing and cleaning of the world, American, falls to her, not for herself; and men as well. One gets a little comfort over mans exhaustion and early death from "strenuous life" & over work, when thinking of the afforesaid volunteered reliefs by women; and studies the article anew, if, perchance some other help may be found for him in some direction, and is a little surprised then, to observe that no mention is made of the immense tax he has to meet. (of which she is well nigh relieved,) in the cost of stimulants, ail. beer & Whiskey which he finds necessary to keep up his fact depleting system, failing from exhaustion through rush & over work. Neither does make any mention of the costly tax of tobacco in all its forms, which he finds necessary for his solace, to enable him to endure his conditions; and surely he is to be commended for his faithful strenuosity in the that particular safeguard, for he usually commences it at six to ten years of age, with cigarets and adheres faithfully till he graduated very early with his cigar and pipe, which cling faithfully to him in his toilsome march to the too early death, to which he is hastening. One wonders at there important omissions, on the part of the writer, and is being quite unable to assign any reasonable cause for it, must leave it to him to elucidate if he should find it agreeable to do so. I might add that Dr & I made out a long day in copyingThursday August 8, 1907. Glen Echo - warm Paid Susie this morning the remaining 8 Dolls left due from the payment of 18 Dolls paid for her month and a half while we were in N.E. and 2 Dolls towards the present months - making ..... [*$10.*] Dr. goes to Rockville at 8 AM I find it too warm to sit in my sunny south windows and arrange for a writing place in the library and in front of those cool North East windows, making the little old time portable writing desk do service once more. But this was not so speedy an arrangement as it would seem for when I opened its compartments to receive the needful writing material. I found them as last used, and closed at Dansvill. With the Note Books of New England college. And Even far back to Washington and the year in Worcester, 74 & 75. I could not pass them by, and did not wish to, but opened and read, What a revelation! to sit now, after almost thirty five years, in form health and strength, an dread over the record of years of weakness, sleeplessness, helpfulness, and mental suffering that no words can describe. How difficult to realize that I am the same person, and that of all those who cared for and nursed me then, only here and there one remains and I, so nearly gone, as all thought, should outlive them and sit here in strength and health after all these years, to quietly read over the half faded record that so expectantly comes to my view. I read, but wrote nothing Friday August 9. 1907. Glen Echo. = Heavy Showers and rainy night This day is marked by two important Events = First I played dairy made, and churned and skimmed and took general charge of the dairy. I ought to state that over large set tubs with their constantly running water, if desired make a "spring house" that my Virginia Maids say rivals any they have ever seen at a real spring. Sure it is, that they keep milk sweet, and make butter, without ice right through this August heat, but of course calls for care and judgment and I have thought it best not to require, nor expect too much of help, and took it myself. I should add- Successfully The second important Event of the day was the coming of a typewriter manipulated to look at my old time type writer, it needs repairs, and I had asked to have a man sent from the Underwood Office, and today was the day. He came, at eleven, another gentleman with him, the Salesman of the house - "Mr. Geo. L. Palmer, salesman) who came in the expectation that he might be able to effect a sale, by liberal discount, through my connection with the Red Cross. They were drenched in coming & to avoid a second remained some two hours. In that time they learned that I was not a part of the present Red Cross, and also that I had another organization. I gave them a Red Cross book and last years Reports. They will allow 7.75 discount on a new machine. of 98. Dolls & allow twenty Dolls on an old machine - thus, with one old machine [*67 75*] with both our older machines, a new one will cost [*47 35*] The operator was Mr. Jones. [*I write Clara and Winny*]Saturday August. 10. 1907. Glen Echo Letters from two friends That call for consideration- Mrs. Helen. S. Thompson writes from Nine Oaks, Springfield Tenn. A loving characteristic letter. I had lost sight of her. A sister in Law of Dr Davis of Tokeo-Japan. Also a letter from Mrs. Octavia Dix Fanning of Cleveland who invites me to come and make her a visit She must have lost the brother she went to in Norfolk Susie draws sash. Leonard paints outside. I write and do most of the work about the house to let Susie go on with her painting Sunday Aug. 11. 1907- Glen Echo I write both Mrs Thompson, and Octavia, and decide to have some painting done in the pantry & Kitchen, now that there are so few persons here to be disconnected by it. Monday. August 12. 1907. Glen Echo I dropped all writing & took hold of the pantry. A hard starting, but my good nature held out and we progressed, but I found at night that I had done a too hard days work, but Continued 12 - Monday a good beginning had been made, and a good days work done. I had tried to churn but could not get the butter and left the cream over night to cool off The pantry floor is scrubbed ready for painting later I am too tired to rest well Mrs Grosesner called at evening Tuesday August 13. 1907.- cooler Find I must do less, but still go to the cellar and finish churning, and move the milk up to the "Office overflow" room, which makes a lovely dairy We take the kitchen in hand and with Dr's help get it all painted, ready for the floor. Wednesday August 14 1907- Glen Echo Find myself "used up" It is a day for Mrs Warneke. I think I cannot go, but later decide to try, and go, but we are late, and she has gone out for the [?] day. We come home Dr gets floor paint in Georgetown. Mrs. Ward came while we were away and left by the last car before we arrived home. Very sorry Leland Barton brings two Wash. Times that have an article published in January, most likely by Miss Jennings It has a good picture of me, and the two housesThursday August 15, 1907. Glen Echo This would have been the birthday of Brother David from 1808 - My fathers birthday falling two days later in the month Aug 18th. I find myself getting back my lost strength. The weather much cooler - nights almost cold. We paint the kitchen & pantry floors, using the fires below for living purposes. Our up stairs dairy is fine. made 2 1/4 lbs butter at last churning. Selling it all at twenty five cts a pound. [*.55*] The first appearance of the Little Girl in market two copies come to me this morning from Meriden, one in cloth, one in leather, both fine. All the pictures are in and all good, the type excellent, work beautifully done. A lovely letter from Mrs Logan came by same mail She has received a copy and read it and says nice things about it. I prize her approval more than most others. She predicts a large circulation. I am glad to have done it - I wonder if I can do another? There is certainly much more to tell - how can I put so much in such tiny covers, and yet they are best Steve sends his check of years interest - [*$75.*] I return receipt, with a few lines. A call yesterday from Mrs Hooper concerning the loss of her property through Mrs Spencer and Mr Woodward She has gotten only about seven hundred Dolls out of some $2000, due her. Friday August 16, 1907. Glen Echo - cool. fine Poor Dr. Lucy Late last night two letters came bringing an intelligence that shocks and saddens our very hearts - Our beloved Dr Lucy Hall Brown has gone from Earth. A letter from Herbert says she had returned from Japan in the last of June. Had inflamatory rheumatism, and came to the Clara Barton hospital where every possible thing was done for her. Her rheumatism was relieved, but a previous attack some years before had reached the heart, which was leaking badly, and she could not endure the second attack - She passed out there - was cremated, and poor M Brown will soon bring back the ashes that remain. So bright, so true, so good, so intelligent so capable how much it seems the world has lost. The whole day is sad & sorrowful! Dr arranged Clara's room for dressing over. Goes to town for more paint, and to find if possible what is troubling Mrs Logan, of which she speaks in a letter to me - He finds it a trouble between Major and Mrs. Tucker. I write M Arthur G Moore 100 main st. Southbridge My Mortgagee. Sending check for $37.50 due last June - I write M Rawson - & Mrs Edna Barton Albertson. Portland Or sending Report - churned. = This morning gives account of visit of "Master's" to investigate the mental conditions of Mrs. Glover Eddy = Ridiculous proceedings.Saturday, August 17, 1909 Glen Echo - fine Paid Susy Lee to date a $4 per week [*6.00*] Got ice, worked over butter - sold 1 3/4 lbs - Mary Brady came about 3. and remained till 8 evening. a most enjoyable visit. told me of the trouble of Mrs. Logan on acct of Major & Mrs. Tucker. sad. pitiful. Mrs. Logan has rented her house for a year to Mr and Mrs. Loudon. and takes other quarters herself. The Sect of War declines to see Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Tucker when they called on him. The War Dept stands by the Major, now Colonel. and it is a pity that Mrs. Logan comes in colision with it. I gave Miss Brady my little dummy copy of Book Harriette Taylor Upton sends her copy to me for signature is glad I have written it. Eva Fay Pingree writes that she finished her copy at a sitting and got up hungry for more. begs me not delay. Clara's room is being done up in hard wood I am in constant fear lest she get back with her baby before the painting is ready for her. Eve Fay greatly fears for Mrs. Eddy. not her cause but herself from the annoyance of her persecutions. I need my type [??ter] but do not think it safe I am using too much time in the house-work, but there seems no other way. I ought rather to rejoice that I have the strength and time to give; how much better than to be compelled to spend it, in helplessness, or in bed God be praised for all Sunday, August 18, 1907. Glen Echo - Dull but fine This is the anniversary of my fathers birth. Capt Stephen Barton born August 18, 1774 - or one year before the Declaration of Independence: 1907-1774 = 133 - Thus He would have been 133 years old this day. what changes have been wrought: My mother was born Nov. 13, 1783, and would have been 124. last Nov = she left us July 18 1851. My father died March 21 1862 This is a quiet Sunday. The morning was spent with the regulation of the house quite indespensable with the daily renovations taking place. I am glad to know that I took a good sleep which I needed. I have, by the aid of "Jersey" a fine little dairy and have the most delicious butter, and very sweet. pure milk. cream and Dutch cheese. - but all this takes time that I crave for other uses. I live always in hopes of some better way that shall leave me more to myself with less care for surroundings. A good competent clerk or assistant, who could be trusted confidentially, to take up ordinary things and dispose of them could help me - I would like to be able to lay everything aside, and see what I could do with another little book for the early winter -Monday August 19, 1907 cool, fine I woke at 4 am and dressed at once; went below and attended to my little dairy, and by that time all nature was astir. The dew was dripping from the plants, and the flowers were at their best. I trimmed and picked, and pulled for an hour, wondering at the beauty of God's natural things The day had little to mark it from other days. I wrote Mrs. Logan - to thank her for her kind words to, and for me, and express my sympathy for herself I also dropped cards to Marion - Ida - Winny and Clara Lewis. At evening I thought to churn, and had just gone below to commence, when a call from Mrs. Gains and a nephew , And Mr Dowell, and his young men cousins of his from near Pittsburg (Wagoners) all at the same moment, changed my plans, and a hurried change took me to the parlor for the evening. The "Argus" Peers clipping Bureau send me the first clipping on the Little Book.- It is from the "NY. Evening Mail". The Interviewer is dissatisfied that I did not "Let myself out," and tell more. I had a great opportunity to produce a "human document" (if one knows what that means) of remarkable significance" But instead, "I have tried to be "crisp, bright & summary and given a neat little tractlike book which leaves one regretting that it contains so little. Still he says it "is well worth possessing" continued Aug 19- "even though it is less than it ought to be." He seems to lose sight of the fact that from no quarter have I been requested to enter the literary ranks and write up the customs and inner life of the people of New England. There are plenty with ready pens to do that - but I have been asked, merely to tell something that I could remember about myself. There are the requests I have tried to fill. I am glad he finds I have a "Style" - I didn't even know that. I only know to say what I have to say, and stop when I get through. I am glad he thinks I gave them their moneys worth, and would have liked more if he could have gotten it. Clippings? I have a question if I will open my clipping system again with Romeika. I am not sure that I am willing to be disturbed by what the press and people say of me. My life may be worth more to myself, and others, to know little either of their blame, or their praise - They can do me no good by the latter, and I question if their criticisms could amend me very much - and in some evil or tired moment might disturb me to my harm. ie, raise some bitterness of feeling which is positively harmful to any nature. Alvin H. Wilcox I have received a 700 page Book from Mr Wilcox of of Minnesota. He is a relative of "Papa Holmes." Once visited them, and then told me that he was preparing a book, and wanted me to write my early visit to Minn. and tell the story of Half Breed Tom, Mr W. sent me a check of $25. for the sketch. I was too busy, to write & returned the check -continued Aug 19 Mr Wilcox has completed and published his book - A History (Pioneer) of Hecker County Minn. It is a useful, and wonderful book, - It must have been the labor of a life time, to gain the information he gives. I regret that I did not compel myself to write what he wanted, if only to oblige so worthy a person and valuable citizen. I must write him at once - Tuesday, August 20, 1907, Glen Echo Warmer again - I rise very early these summer mornings - My Jersey dairy calls for my early care - Dr finished the churning, got a bit of ice, and I "worked" it. Skimmed the milk for more -, and took in hand on old time set of scales that have stood by and claimed storage there ten years, and no use is ever made of them. I decided to put them in shope to be "judged" and if found good - be put to position for use, if not good, get them out of the way. I write this seemingly unimportant thing, as a type of so much that I am having to meet and overcome from neglect - The lack of putting things in order, and to use - but just store them - my strength, and time may fall far short of accomplishment in this line but I make efforts at continued Aug 30 - amendment, and see some progress, while "on the spot" but I must not leave my post. Secretary Taft commences his world journey today, or yesterday, and this morning news of a bad turn in his sick mothers condition comes - I am very sorry for him - it is a trying position. very hard - Saratoga - A letter from Harriette, admonishing me to be ready for the G.A.R. Encampment At Saratoga. Sept 12.-13. Mrs. Warneke Wednesday August 21. 1907. Glen Cho Left early. for town Found Mrs. W home, and in good spirits. a two hours sitting. From there to Mr Fowler on 1st to find Mrs. Schelleberger. caught in a shower. Mrs Shelleberger is at her home on 11th st. 1242. Found her well. baby lovely. and she will arrange to come for my sewing - We will meet her tomorrow at 2.[??] at Woodwards & [Loth???s] to look for a blue skirt, or its material. A hard rain. while away, found the south east side of the house drenched, from open windows. The first copy of the First Act REport comes. bright red cover - and the contents bright as well. a very fine report, and charming description of the Banquet -Thursday August 22, 1907 - Glen Echo. The morning shows traces of the heavy rains of yesterday and the night. I am up as soon as I can see to dress, and commence a busy day My letters are getting belated - and with Saratoga in immediate view, then the next little book to get ready in October for the winter holiday time, and all the Autumn work seems a great deal to think of. I shall propose to Mr Sands, that the little Book be introduced into the Book stores or new stands of Saratoga before the Encampment. At 1 oclock we go to meet Mrs Shelleberger at the Boston Store, at 2, she is delayed and we wait her till 4 - We look over their skirts. I bought a blue light wool at [*3,75*] went to Hahns for silk, and got 1 1/2 yds blue at ,59 = .78 wide Black a 1,00 1 1/2 1,50 [*2,28*] Arrange to go to Mrs. Shelleberger to have my sewing done Will go on Monday morning. This in preference to having her come to me - Eddy Suit Abandoned Morning papers make above statement. This is at the request of Sen. Chandler. This Senators object asking to have a legal decision rendered. which should be final, and not to be brot up again after she has passed away. But Chandler insists on ending it today Friday August 23. 1907. Glen Echo Took up desk work with Dr. - Sent off lists for Reviewers to M Sands - Wrote M. Sands regarding the rendering of Books to Saratoga - Sent back Harriette Taylor Uptons copy. with its Autograph - and a letter replying to hers - Wrote Mrs Fanning that I would see what I could do about writing her in November with a view to a Society of First Aid - Wrote Mrs Atwater a hint of Saratoga Wrote Anna Eve Joy Pingree advising perfect freedom of Action on their part concerning selection of helpers in their Marble Operations. Not to hesitate if all did not seem square, or best, to discharge - or to change plans. no matter what, or whom - Susy puties the floor in Clara's room to be ready for final dressing. The Kitchen floor is ready for hard oil - The weather is cool for August, and I put my butter in brine to keep and not sell it - No word from Clara or Winny about returning. Mrs Eddy's case seems victoriously settled. Her arch has been weighted and grown all the stronger. She can now rejoice - rest & work.Saturday August 24, 1907, Glen Echo - The rains seem to have gone by Warm in the sun but beautiful atmosphere. The customary "tocsin" of "Mrs Canada down again" sounded at breakfast time. In bed, from over work, no one to do the least thing. servant left etc etc "Could Susy be spared to go and help out".? It might be misconstrued all around if I absolutely refused - Susy was very willing, and went. This has thrown my entire days house work upon ourselves, which means me. Dr came to help about lists to be sent to Meriden I spoke with him as carefully as I could about the preparations for winter which are being greatly neglected - no possible move made yet toward - Wood - coal - hay or grain, and all advantages of better rates being lost I have tried repeatedly to consult, and have some steps taken but today spoke directly. I got small response, and no plan or promise of arrangement. and after an early dinner Dr retires to his room, with closed doors and was no more visible till dark, and milking time. I give up going to Saratoga - I write M. Wells and Miss Kensel, and in view of the odds they are meeting. I inclose to them a check of fifty [*50,*] dollars. It is too little to send, it had better go to help them on in the work than be spent at Saratoga, and the future seems so uncertain. I am very tired tonight Sunday August 25th 1907. Glen Echo A clear fine Sunday morning. I hear nothing from Susy The late hot days have filled the crocks and pans with dabler and a churning to be done. I go below and commence my task, the lifting and carrying the heavy crocks, and the long churning and the "working", and washing up. The arranging of the fresh milk - all in all was scarcely over till noon. Dr. got his breakfast and hammered a little at the churn. When it was all finished I found my chamber, and my bed till four oclock - Another day lost. I know nothing of the condition of my sick neighbor but presume it is as good a better than mine. The trouble at that house seems to be a family of such ungovernable, and ungoverned children that no help can be kept for any length of time, and not only the mother but the neighbors are made sick by the conditions I received a letter from M Tillinghart who has a trip on the upper lakes. He took with him a copy of my childhood, received the day before leaving. I am glad he has it - his letter is worth a score of others, He appreciates!! A letter from Miss Kensel. They have expressed me fifty copies of the new report - I am replying to the Philadelphly lady who says it is a question, when, or if, I ever taught school in Bordentown - I quote her a half page from the Hestey of Oxford giving her title and page. The Ch. 51st gives entire the closing of the so called "Eddy Suite" and its victoryMonday August 26. 1907. Glen Echo. This was the day to go to Mrs Shellenberger to have blue dress skirt done. Dr. was busy and late, and I took Susy with me. Found Mrs. Shellenberger home - 1242 11th St - Lunched - fitted work. left it to be sewed and to get it later - Letter from Mrs. Logan inviting me to accompany herself and Mrs. Tucker to Saratoga. where the have taken quarters at $20. p. day and will leave here on the 6th. I have given up going to Saratoga but must consider this proposition of Mrs. Logan - I paid Susy for her last week's work; churning of yesterday, put down in brine to keep while I gather up cream and make more Find I had left my spectacles at 11th St. and thread was not carried. I mail a little box of thread and ask to have spectacles returned. Tuesday August 27. 1907. Glen Echo - Decide to go to Mrs. Logan and learn all the conditions. Went with Dr about 9 1/2 "out" - left card and went to call at Baltzleys. Most marvelous spirited revelations. Return to Mrs Logans Lunch - learn that she goes early to escape the crowd. They have two rooms at $20. Dolls a day - it will be 6 1/2 each for three. I do not decide entire . If wd go continued Aug 27 - We should leave here, or Washington at 10 AM Friday 6. stay all night in N.Y. arr. Saratoga Sat night. U S Hotel is the Hd. Qrs of G.A.R. I leave the matter open - One more clearance made. Brown, of the Oggle tribe. quarreled. fought. and got shot a letter last night & has been taken to jail at Rockville. It seems as if Glen Echo would "work itself clear" after a time. There appears to be an immense amount of scum to be worked off. But how about Rockville? What kind of a dump has it? Susy has at last gotten to the waiting work and varnishes her kitchen floors Wednesday Aug. 28. 1907. Glen Echo Fine Autumn day It is enough to say that that Susy & I cleared the cellar and its kitchen ready for paint & whitewas. A heavy dayThursday Aug. 29, 1907 Glen Echo Miss Elizabeth Langdale comes with her mother in answer to an "ad" by Mr Leland Barton for a typewriter to go into the country. I think favorably enough of it to have her come next Sunday and try. This leaves her free for a position any where else. The cellar kitchen must be put in order for white-washing and painting and I take hold of this with Susy. It is well done, and will be better than ever. A letter comes from Mrs. Ward which warns me not to neglect her. She needs help, and all the world seems strangers to her. We speak of it together Dr and I,- and decide to try to call her here, for a time, and meanwhile effect some kind of a sale of her place. We do not know but it is the thing to do. She is out of funds, and feels out of friends. This has been a day of hard work as well a fine churning of butter, and all the clearing is of a dairy. I begin to feel like a real dairy Woman. Friday August 30, 1907 Glen Echo - Wrote Mrs. Ward by first mail. asking her to come out at once. I would like her help. Dr whitewashed all below, and Susy commenced painting. I took the wash tubs in hand to paint. We are all interested in making up a clean appartment continued Aug 30, 1907 A letter from Mrs. Shellenherger that she has my work done and would like me to come to her. It was late before I could get away. Mrs. Sherman came, and I went with her to town, bot ribbon at Guy Earrans for little ruffles - 35 - 45 two rolls - Blue Black [*.75*] Dr came for me. I take home the black skirt, very satisfactory. Leave the blue till Mrs. Shellenberger will come out one day next week, spend the day, and bring the things - Paid Mrs. S. [*3.50*] Mrs. S. asked only three dollars. I thought it too little and added the fifty cents under protest. Saturday August 31, 1907. Glen Echo This finishes both the week and the month, and a charming month it has been. cool, moist, and lovely. Have looked for Mrs. Ward who does not come The yesterdays churning is packed in brine - The kitchen cellar is painted beautifully. Mr. Shaw calls to bring a lady friend Mrs Harlig, a religiously inclined lady. I gave her two Reports etc- Paid Susy her weeks wages [*4.00*] The night mail brings a letter from Charles Ward saying that his mother is ill- threatened with paralysis.Sunday September 1. 1907 Glen Echo This was the day for Miss Langdale the stenographer. She came at 10. with her sister, who waited till the effort was over. She is a young student & has no experience. The old machine gives trouble - four or so letters are written. Miss Lamprey O.E.S. Miss Jennings - Kensel sent photograph (large) to Miss Lamprey - & to Mrs Schopper Miss Langdale did well for a new beginner and an old machine [*.75*] Dr was occupied with Jersey till dinner. Susy not here. At three we decided to go to Mrs Ward. took trolly reached there after dark. Mrs Ward met us at the door. had a caller. her daughter. two children & Charles. She seemed better than we had expected, but thinks her speech is a little affected, and not quite herself, but call it a nervous attack, if any thing more. She should not be up entertaining evening company. I had expected to find her in bed. She is very anxious to go with us and will try to come tomorrow. I am very doubtful of the results of her symptoms. We arrived home at 11. Dr took lunch. I got my days letters & photos ready to post in the morning - It is a long ride from here to Mrs Ward. When we got home we had ridden over forty miles and walked over two - and made a call between three o clock and eleven - Monday September 2 1907. Glen Echo A warm day - rain at night The first thing was to churn, less than ten minutes to bring a churn full of delicious butter, yellow as gold - I skimmed milk, did a good deal of dairying. Got Susy's preference to stay and not call Clara tell she comes or makes some sign. Arrange all the lamps of the house. more tables re-arrange kitchen & dining room. get ready for Mrs. Ward who does not come - I feared this. The day has been uneventful, still useful = some things accomplished. Prince Wilhelm has been looted by relic garlioers He goes to Boston today. Tuesday September 3.d 1907. Glen Echo Finding that no one comes. I take Susy up stairs and make all preparations for packing the trunk; get underclothing ready try on dresses wash and press what is needed. and at night find I have no need of more things or more help - Dr goes to Rockville with Mr Cairo. Mrs Shelleberger writes that she cannot come. I am to send in for my blue skirtWednesday September 4, 1907 A day to go to Mrs Warneke Up. did diary. cleaned, and left for city 9 1/2. I did over setting, went to Mrs Shellenbegers for dress - (1,00) bot girdle- & various things Mrs Ward came out 4. Seems better Girdle too deep. not satisfactory, can return it [*1.00*] Finished the day at home Thursday Sept. 5th 1907. Glen Echo Mrs Ward assisted on my bonnet. packed trunk for tomorrow morning- Finished at midnight ready to meet Mrs Logan and Mrs Tucker at 10 tomorrow morning. paid Susy for her Week- [*4.00*] Mrs Ward feeling better. Friday Sept. 6. 1907. Glen Echo Mrs Ward goes home [*2,00*] Dr & I leave at 8 for station to Meet Mrs Logan Forgot satchel, Dr returned for it. Found that Tickets were not out. Mrs. Logan did not come. Telephoned - She will go tomorrow morning at 8. We go to Columbia Hospital to try to find Gleason in interest of Mrs Ward - could not reach him, went home, very tired & retired at 7. Saturday. Sept 7. 1907. Glen Echo to Saratoga Left again at 6 1/2 for town Met Mrs Logan & Tucker, took train at 10. Ticket [*9.83.*] through to Saratoga - checked trunk through seat in parlor car to N.Y. [*1.25*] Arrd NY 1 1/4. Went to Holland House - lunch Met Mrs. Brown. the Offence of M Logan Tucker who lunched with us - We left NY. for Saratoga at 4 P.M. a long wait at Albany. Arrd 10 1/4. took tea in rooms retired. slept well. trunk not come yet - A few persons here - Col. [Sterr???] of Hd Qr staff here. We are at N. 37. along side of the rooms of the Commanding General Brown - Sunday Sept. 8. 1907. Saratoga - U.S. Hotel Raining morning - Dull day A dreamy night. We have two rooms. I have mine alone. Up at 7, trunk came at 9. Kept on my traveling suit - Met Col Thos W Scott. & Genl R. B. Brown Comd in chief and Mr Hessey of Mass. born in Spencer -- Hotel fine. together at table. I write Dr Hubbell copy letter of Genl Van Schelle At lunch met Dr & Mrs Griffith of Troy to whom we are conferred. Mrs. G comes at 4 to take us to ride. We go through aches of the park of Spencer Trask - see hismagnificent mansion. The memories of the old [Armen?] days come back -filled with jealousy, treachery, revenge. I wonder how they were lived through - God be praised They are in the past, and there is neither future nor present for them. Poor George is better off and there is no one to rake up his past in malice, with a two edged sword to cut foe and friend alike. They are all dead to me. whether in the body or out of it and God be praised - After dinner we went into the parlors. The people are arriving every hour. At our table are Col Thos W. Scott of Fairfield. Ill. (Is not this the home of Merlan)? and other seats waiting - We go into the parlors and meet many; Best of all is Kate Sherwood who came tonight. [C?] Tanner is there, looking changed. and also is George C. Ross. of Interior Dept. Wash who sings "Illinois" he will come and sing it for me at Glen Echo. I have written Dr H. Steve & M Woodward - The weather is cold, I shall need my thick wastes - Monday September 9, 1907, Saratoga. The morning opens dull and cold, I am glad of my one thick dress. and hold fast to it The draft has been direct through the two rooms, and I am not a good enough Cr scientist to prevent its harming me. I have met a few whom I knew today. Genl Curtis Genl Dodge. Col McElroy. Mrs. Ball & several from Washington. There has been nothing of especial note today. And my cold is so hard that I could not take interest in anything. I would like best to take the train for home tomorrow morning. and ought to if I would escape an attack of some kind. The above is as far as I could get that day just when I went into bed I cannot remember, but I think I did not get up at all on Tuesday. and took Mrs. Tuckers bed to give them the sitting room for company. But the one day did the work. The head cold gave way without attacking the throat and on Wednesday I was as well as ever. It would be both tiresome and useless to attempt to picture the few days of that week of rush. Receptions and hand shakings. in the afternoon of the parade, the rain poured in torrents just at the very hour. The men were drenched two lines went out, but perhaps not from that. Those whom I met will best be found on the cards and the official books - To me they all looked alike 4We had our seats at the same table all the week and friends of Mrs. Logan made up the Company Col. and Mrs. Matthews of Ills. Post Commander - Next to us sat Mr and Mrs Seabold of Washington, and their son Louis of the NY World came to visit them, and made me a most charming visit. We lived over again the days of Baba, and he says that Baba was only three years old when he had him in Cuba, scarcely more than a colt That he is full half pure Arabian but does not know if the father or mother.,- one was English - He has no American blood, but pure high class Arabian and English. How much I did enjoy that visit. I learned from him that Mr Adamson and Mr Bradford Merrell are still with the World. I sent my "love" to both. Mr & Mrs. Weden the mother of Mrs Wickersham of Washington - Were by me every day. Then Kate Sherwood - Dear Kate Sherwood was there. We had a whole private house - and I learned that her husband is elected to Congress, from Ohio, and she will be in Washington this winter. She is a Scientist but does not know she is a real Christian Scientist as she will find later on - She is reaching around vaguely without an acknowledged Head. She will find it - The Old 21st called in a body and made a charming call, and kissed me good bye. I wondered why they could not visit me at Oxford and be entertained in my house. Mr Geo. C. Ross of Interior Dept Washington who sings "Illinois" was there and will come when I call him to Glen Echo and sing it for me Genl J. W. Scott. Adgt Genl of Illinois but of Fairfield was there. I neglected to ask him concerning Morlan - With such meetings the days wore on Friday was clear and warm, and at 4 PM we left for N.Y. Harney settled the Bills - The rooms & Board were twenty Dollars a day We divided it by the three. Mrs Logan Mrs Tucker and myself - My share being [*$44.35*] I met all incidentals that I could, and made as few as possible. It came to about Fifty Dollars On reaching or on entering the car for New York, I met in the narrow passage a young fine looking man who stopped and Accepted me rather familiarly but respectful Introducing himself as M Flathers of Riggs Bank. A younger brother of overformer treasurer (Edwin L.) he escorted me to my chair, and sat on the arm of it half the way then on his own next to me - and if I had always known him he could not have been more confidential and friendly - He understands - does not approve, and asks me to visit his Father and Mother his home - he is single and lives at home. He took me to the carriage for our hotel & seemed to part with regret. Tried to make me realize what that interview and acquaintance had been to him - something to be cherished and valued for a lifetime. I wondered who arranged that meeting. It was 10 1/2 PM when we reached the Holland house. Took two rooms, and went to bed. Next morning, Saturday, (today) I called up Mr. Atwater to ask if he was coming in. He could not. Lena's Mother had died yesterday - I called up Mr Jarvis, who would call later. And Countess Condery & Ilka. Ilka came at once. was to be out for the day wants me to come to dine - Mr Jarvis came in afternoon, wants to send Auto for me in the morning - (Sunday) to come out to his country home - He also invites Mrs Logan, and so does Ilka. I will go to M Jarvis at 10 tomorrow for the day. I am Mrs. Logans "guest" till tomorrow then if I stay I take my room at [*$2,00*] a day. Mrs. Logan & Tucker go with friends to dine and theater tonight and that has given me this good opportunity to "write up", and catch up a little. Ilka determines to go home with me she wants me to work. It may be she is the one I need and am to have. This may be the selection for the other side - I must not resist. She is faithful, educated, of high birth & lineages - well, strong. robust good natured, and can meet her own expenses. And in First Aid would find a position, and a life interest. A good mate for other workers - and not a stranger -It may be she has been held back all these years for this. - This is the evening of the 14th of September 1907 at the Holland House New York City. On the return from G.AR Encampment. Saratoga.Holland House - Jarvis Sunday September 15, 1907. New York. This morning as I was driving to go to Mr Jarvis to dinner, to my surprise Dr. Hubbell walked in, having come on night train. It seems that Mrs. Logan had written him from Saratoga that I was ill, and to come for me. He had obeyed the summons and nearly broken his neck to come, leaving no one at home to feed the animals, to milk the cow or to take care of the milk, cream, or butter or to see that the house was protected as we could not close it for the living animals that must be fed somehow. Both Winny & Clara in Virginia and Susy had taken "French leave," and gone to town. In spite of all, the Dr had borrowed the money to buy his ticket and come in the night. I have paid back his ticket at once [*10,00*] He found me perfectly well, and went with me in Mr. Jarvis Auto which came at 9 1/2. We found a party - M & Mrs Goodman - Vaughn M & Mrs. Bennett Sec of the Senate and some others - A fine new house, 125 acres, a magnificent dinner. I could not speak to M Jarvis of 1st Aid as he had been preempted. I should go home tonight only that my RR ticket is at some station & to be signed. I pack I have my things taken to a room for the Continued Sept 15 night, and we will leave as early as we can get my ticket, and to try to reach home in time for the chores. I shall not wait to see any one in the morning, as it is imperative that we get home. Notes Aug 20, 1907 I rise very early these summer mornings. My Jersey dairy calls for my early cow. He finished the churning, got a bit of ice and I worked it. Skimmed the milk for more; took in hand an old time pit of scoles - no use is ever made of themOctober 1, Tuesday 1907 Glen Echo We have been mainly alone since my return. I have struggled through my threatened bronchitis and am taking up the work in a more regular way with Susie who has come back for a time we found three portions or jars of half churned cream, no butter. This was a hard problem to face, especially after all the "Tired feeling." incident on cleaning up such a disordered house - not one thing where it should be - Last night from ten till twelve I cleared the store room of its incidental rubbish. Today Oct 1st goes intirely among the unchurned cream, one batch of butter was made - the next refused to separate and the third had to go by altogether but this by no means finished it = Oct 2nd - the same Oct 3rd Thursday. Took up the work and went on but a line from Mayor McDowell said that he & Lucy Graves would come direct from office for an evening visit this meant dinner, and in the midst of all our confusion we stopped and prepared a dinner, setting the dining room in order, burnishing all the silver, and arranging the tall lamps etc- no one came- Friday Oct 4th Learned that a mistake in reading had presented there was still a probability that they would come today one we held ourselves - and prepared a second dinner with the same results - we had our dining room in order if that were compensation for the kindness1907 Saturday Oct 5. The wash of all the week back was gathered up and all of us went and directed & helped, and it was done. and of course nothing else was done. That was enough - So well done Sunday Oct 6. The Afternoon brought a writer - George Buntin Ferguson of Brazil Ind. he was one of my first pupils in Bordentown. his visit was a very pleasant one - he was of a state party of Undertakers to visit Jamestown Exposition. Monday Oct 7 Susie ironed the wash of Saturday in part. I arranged letters ready for type writer. Dr put machine in order. Letters from Leonora Halsted Tuesday Oct 7. 1907. Glen Echo Mistake in day - Went to Mrs. Warnke. fine sitting 1.00 changed napkins previously bought = Addition of .50 [*1.50*] Mr Perry came to speak of wood & coal - Oct 8. Mistake = Susie finished ironing Mrs Sherman came to write - ten letters- [*1.00*] Thursday Oct 10. Could not walk much - tired from yesterday Flowers taken up I wrote Mrs Reed - Tomorrow will be 30+ (On 8th - Sent Marion to pay board for Baba till Nov 2d [*$20.)*] October 11. 1907 - Friday We did over the Jelly - 20 glasses. Paid Susie till tomorrow night. This includes four days when I was in Saratoga [*5.10*] I talk with Susie. Dr goes to town = Saturday Oct. 12. 1907 - We did many last things today - took care of dairy - Susie worked the butter - We paraphined the jelly and put it away hemmed and laundried a doz napkins. Susie left at night for Mrs. Shermans. We have probably seen the last of her. She is out of her own hands. I feel impressed to take the Ouigie Board - Dolly comes tells me to beware - gives reasons why - names Dr D. E Wetmore of Boston as a specialist for me. Tells me to watch Baba, he is not doing well. Dont wipe more dishes - must not work so hard. Sunday 13, October - G. E. I found last night that I had gotten to the end of my strength. I did not get up, remained in bed. nearly all day - Very weak, & unsteady. Spoke with Dr & we decided to feed ourselves. - he down stairs - I up stairs. I would take the milk up stairs were I could tend it Mrs Hinton called. - At evening I repaired my best black silk waist till midnight Emperor Joseph very illMonday Oct 14, 1907 G E Feel much better : do my room with little fatigue Decided to sew, & took my 2d black silk waist to repair - also my long silk cloak. Miss Bissell came to set an hour. Dr goes to Rockville Tuesday Oct. 15 - 1907 I am still much better. Decide to repair my blue silk waist. Letter from M Rawson - he has my letter and indures the idea of 1st aid in Oxford - wants to help induce the Boston people to accept the offer - I must wait & consult my people, before acting - Spiritualist Convention in Washington Wednesday Oct 16, 1907. Still better. Letter from Sarah J Elliot Huemene, Ventura Co, Cal. Mrs Warmeke's day We left early for the city - had a wonderful sitting So many came. Stephen came & spoke ten minutes. He teachers. Wants me to go on writing book. Says I need no help "I have learned to skate now" & need no one to hold me up 'Urges the necessity of leaving something written. Spoke of Ceasar - Brutus Nero. Mrs Hintons son Charley & his wife Lena - The Empress saw me looking at the Emperors pictures and came at one to speak. She told all she could It was a great sitting. [*1.00*] Thursday October 17, 1907 Mr Brown comes at dusk Dr goes to meet Susie - cannot find her. Came home goes back for Mr Brown - Missed him. Brown came alone with his satchel. has a headache & a lonesome heart. I get tea. and Dr gets back. We have a very pretty supper, and discuss that Mr Brown is a Christian Scientist. Most unexpected to us both - Friday October 18, 1907 - This is my first day (since my illness) of doing my work and having a guest. but it has gone superbly. The breakfast table was neatly elegant, all silver and glass except the plates and cups & saucers. We had soft boiled eggs, cooked on the table. Corn flakes - and a delightful platter of cream toast, with grapes, apple sauce, Dutch cheese and thick cream - & two kinds of coffee. M Brown went to town returning at 5 P.M. when we had supper. (or dinner) a nicely cooked steak & sausage, fine potatoes, rice pudding, bananas & jelly cake & tea - fruit. - I arranged the milk & cream, put the house in order. Took care of lamps and rooms, and drafted a long letter to the Grand Duchess - from the Medium, & Empress - Dr got Uncle Silas to come at evenings and I engaged one hundred bundles of fodder at .04 cts a bundle to be brought and put in the stable next week. Have talk with Ms Brown concerning Lucy.Saturday October 19, 1907 Glen Echo - A threatening mist last night brought a bright warm day today. It goes as usual. I keep up the work of the house A pretty breakfast - The milk & cream = laid mats to protect my feet, - A nice dinner supper. and no time to write - I go to Miss Bissell to accept her offer of a chicken for dinner tomorrow which she will prepare for us. Mrs Hinton calls. I tell her of Mrs. Warneke's ~~~ of "Charley & Lena". She is not affected by it. She feels that her children have not been generous with her. She finds that Mr Johnson dislikes her plan of having Franks boy with her, and will not bring her goods from N.Y and thus she cannot take the house here, and does not know what to do. She has the offer of a furnished room. for housekeeping, with heat, light, hot & cold water at sixteen dollars a month, on T st but must decide tonight and pay something to bind the bargain - She said five dollars would be sufficient. but she has it not. I feel that it is the best she can do and should not lose the opportunity and propose that she take five dollars of me and go and reserve her house & [*5.00*] move into it on Monday morning and commence living by, and for herself. Her pension is due on Nov 12. Sunday October 20, 1907. Glen Echo Letter from Steve' including one from M & M. Rothman of Detroit (90 Woodward) are asking about my biography. I answered both letters Miss Bissell sent over a freeseed chicken & a custard pie for our dinner - Dull day. All staid home; Monday, October 21, 1907. Glen Echo This is a fine Autumn day. We breakfast. Dr. R.G. & C. B. Our dairy has given such an accumulation of cream that it must be churned. I have suggested a little rotary churn till 2 am discouraged. and attack the oldest batch of cream with the little up and down stone jar for a churn. Other batches of cream are waiting - Dr. sees that something must be done. and starts for town and a churn. I churn meanwhile - and succeed; Dr. returns soon with a nice little churn, which we arrange, and it brings charming [*2.00*] butter in fifteen minutes - I write all this, as a kind of outlet to my indignation, that so much time & strength should have gone needlessly. This finished the Butter Mr Brown came home to dinner, and I have put the house in order, and come up to my room too tired to walk.Tuesday October 22, 1907 Glen Echo Dr. and Mr. Brown go to Mrs. Warneke for M B. but They find she has a troubled Throat and cannot give a sitting. Dr. comes home. M B. goes to Express Office for the Book, "The Broken Lance" - sent me by the Bobbs Merrell Co. Indianapolis - by Herbert Quick. to be read and give an opinion on. It seems to me that I might have most of this fine bright day to push on my work. and write. but then the house was "kept". rooms put in order, Lamps filled, chimneys all washed, and two meals gotten and cleaned up, milk cared for etc. That there was little time left. and all to be done over tomorrow. I regret the reading of the new book, fine as it may be. Wednesday, October 23, 1907 A summer day. This day has several items of mark, or of unusual note. Mr Brown has finished his visit of several days and returns to New York. Herbert Barton send me a letter enclosing a check of Thirty dollars as my second dividend of C.B. Hospital [*30.00*] of Los Angeles - The first was ten dolls. Herbert also writes discourage only of his father - he says he is rapidly failing. Dr and I arrange plants for the winter Thursday October 24, 1907 Glen Echo Alone - did gardening till one oclock - Miss Barker came, has a lame foot - helped work, dined went home, will return tomorrow At night wrote James E. Tower Ed. Good Housekeeping. that I could not be a Red Cross Doll, but he could try First-Aid, Mr Clark comes tomorrow to repair the portico at the back end of upper stories. Friday October 25, 1907. Glen Echo. Another superb day - ice last night, but fine through the day M. Clark and Ernest work on back portico. Mrs. Barker does not come, but writes that she is called. A letter from Rena, she writes of Dr. Schoppes in reply to an article I sent her, on Dr. Schoppes retirement from the ministry. - a letter from Mrs. Schoppes recently tells that they are settled in Worcester 7 Gillman St. Saturday Oct. 26, 1907 Glen Echo. Another [again] fine day. But an experience this morning was anything but that. As Mrs Barker did not come. I was "doing up" the breakfast dishes at the sink and had put a kettle of bean on the stove to par boil forfor baking as Dr. has expressed a desire for them. a rather heavy coal fire was going for this purpose. Suddenly I was startled by a great rush at the stove, supposing that my kettle of beans had boiled over, I turned to see a flame three feet high from a vehicle larger than my kettle pouring a liquid out over the hot stove that blazed the moment it touched. The Doctor had wanted to use some tar about the roof and brought in a two gallon tin bucket partly full and set it on the stove to warm up, and left it without speaking, or in any way calling my attention to it. It had gotten boiling hot and my first notice of its prescence was the burst of blaze. The bucket of boiling black tar running over all on fire the flame streaming out some two feet high. I called the Doctor, at the cellar steps at the windows, no response, the blaze went higher and wider. The carpenters must be on the roof, and to the top I rushed to find no one there. ?? again. I saw I was the only person on the premises. The room was dark with smoke. I could see little but the blaze - Four feet to the left stood a five gallon can of kerosene oil for the lamps. I could not remove it - and if I could, I must carry it directly past the flame. If a spark reached we would be blown to atoms home and all. The floor was bare, with one or two small cotton mats. I dared not use even them. There was but one way I must grapple that boiling blazing mass. Take it across the room and throw it from the window. I had no inflamable material on me, being dressed in entire black silk-waist and skirt. There was no time to lose I tore away the curtain, raised the window to its fullest height - seized the bucket firmly with both hands and landed it on the ground. I knew the smoke would raise outside help as it did. The Doctor had been to the Post Office. He rushed in to find me in the midst of darkness. I had closed the doors at first. Still the smoke poured out of the chamber windows we kept closed My right hand which had taken the tip of the bucket was nearly covered in a coat of tar, put on boiling hot, and to stay. I did not try to remove it but put it in hot water and went to work with it. I need not say that the rest of the day was needed, and given to the house, but we were only too thankful that we had a house to clean up. The tar coating and hot water saved the hands, so that a few heavy blisters tell the story of these hardships. It's all over now. I write this the next day, last night I could not have done it. Dr. went to Mrs. Warneke, I remained home Mrs. Hinton came, but I made no mention of the morning adventure. She has ?? her new home. I gave her butter, fruits, jellies to help her table. A [?????] hard day.Sunday, October 27, 1907. Dull weather - a little shaky, but went on as usual. The days are getting very short, and a little work uses one "all up". I am reading a little of Herbert Quick, "Broken Lance". He has great command of language. McDowell came for a call at night, tells of their house having been entered and robbed twice. Monday, October 28, 1907. Glen Echo. A cold wet day. The ordinary work goes on. The work on the upper partico is finished, and M. Clark, the carpenter works on Miss Bissels house. I am distressed by the evidence that Jersey does not get sufficient food; the grass gets short, and so are the days, and her grain has been neglected fill her milk falls off. I try to feed her from the garden. There ought to be no animals here; it is not the atmosphere for them. Susie came at night, she makes a call here and at home. Evidently she will want to return to her peace here, and makes this call an ending. I shall have to consider that. I wrote Mr Rawson and Mrs Hinton - Wednesday Oct. 30, 1907 - Fine, cool Miss Hinton came in P.M. to see if she could help about letters. Took some home with her, [we] Alice happened in and got dinner - I wrote Herbert Barton in acknowledgment of [*10.*] his two. dividend checks - Ten and Thirty Dollars. A letter from Winney tells me that she will come for a little while, and would like to be met on Thursday one oclock - I am very glad of this. Thursday Oct 31. 1907 Glen Echo A mistake was made in the date of this day. It was the day for Winny to come - and did come to Washington, but both Dr and I got the impression that it was Wednesday and prepared to meet Winney at one o clock tomorrow when it should have been today. She came, and finding no one to meet her went to her Niece = 7 20 = 10th = N.E. I had a call from M John Dana, Worcester grandson of cousin Simone Barton Found myself very tired at night and went to bed at 9. - A wonder for me, but it was a good investmentTuesday October 29. 1907 Glen Echo The weather has cleared, cooler, but not cold - I write The Grand Duchess, telling her of the interviews at Mrs Warneke's. have never mentioned them to her before and do so now with great hesitation, and question if she approve. A call from Mrs. Dr. Kittinger, and her legal friend Miss Garrett. I fill out an affidavit for them - At evening I hand Dr. Hubbell money to pay Mr. Clark for work on this house. - and this leads to the old questions of the ownership of the houses here. I go to search for the Deeds, and find I have not one. Even the Chatauqua deed of this house has disappeared. The one that was loaned to Mr Shaw is not here, although he returned it to the Doctor, who says he gave it to me, but on going over my private boxes, where I would have returned it it is not to be found. I went over every box in the presence of the Doctor who says nothing except that I shall probably find them. How kind the Good God was to make me up without the love of property, nor to grieve when it goes away from me. I have food for thought, to night.- Friday November 1st 1907 - Glen Echo M Perry comes early to say he would bring a load of coal = he did bring 1 1/4 tons @ 7 Dolls a ton - One Dollar for hauling & putting away. [*10.0*] Dr went to meet Winny at one oclock I discovered at once by the morning paper & my diary which I found wrong - that Winny must have come yesterday, and knew she would be at her Nieces but could not reach the Dr. to tell him - he did not discover the mistake and came home without her, to return at evening and get her as he did. She has returned in her warm room very happy. She seems well & strong such a change from the time she first came, - a mere skeleton wreck. Mrs. Odell and Dr of Kansas came to call. A letter from Georgia H. Bolster of Worcester 323 Pleasant st. Wanting the little Book to sell at a Military Camp Fair, on Nov 5, thinks they would sell, and be an attraction. The time is short. A letter from Elizabeth Robbins Berry Editor of a Dept of the New Republic Magazine of this city, wants to write a sketchSaturday November 2d. 1907 Rainy Letter from Atwater that He was going, with Lena to Virginia and should be in Washington Sunday night or Monday morning. Dr went to Georgetown at night and bought meats and other provisions for which I handed him two Dolls [*2.00*] We arranged, swept, and did things in general till I was too tired to remain up & retired at 7 oclock The long night was beneficial Baba's board is paid until today. Sunday Nov. 3, 1907 Glen Echo The rain has passed - fine, cool day. I still continued making ready for guests. At 3 a call from Capt. Benson GAR man and Manager of the New Publication Magazine and his Editor Mrs Elizabeth Robbins Berry and Col. & Mrs. Grosvener. Mrs Berry will prepare a sketch for a leading article in their new Magazine, concerning me. will bring it to me to overlook before publishing. The Atwaters do not come. Monday, Nov 4. 1907. Glen Echo Fine. This morning 10 1/2 They did come, Mr. Atwater, Lena, and Miss Beaty. Rested till 7 1/2 - dined and Lena and Miss Beaty went to bed to make up for the travel of the other days. for they have come via Norfolk and up the river to Washington. Mr. Atwater and Miss Beaty went to the city to visit the library - we have supper at 6 1/2 and after an hour retire. Tuesday Nov 5. 1907. Glen Echo - Fine A pleasant house party - Good meals all well. I read them the first Chapter of Herbert Quick's Broken Lance, after breakfast. A long talk with Francis. He will draw up a form of settlement between Dr & me and send it to me. I spoke with him of the little Book. He seems to have hopes of some sale. He leaves for home at 4 P.M. A letter from Mr. Sands in answer to mine he sends Dr Bolsters letter to Baker & Taylor directing them to write communication. He writes very hopefully. A letter from Mamie Stafford, full of thanks for a letter I wrote her.Wednesday Nov 6. 1907 - Glen Echo - Lena, Miss Beaty, & Dr Hubbell go to Mt Vernon. The day dull. caught them in the rain near home at 5 P.M. Winny and I cleaned the kitchen cupboard. It had the smoke of the tar episode, and every dish had to be washed. It was well when it was done. A call from Miss Barnum. the daughter of a soldier who has bought and lives on the Stevens place, next house to the old Mill Ward school house, Now the Public school of Dodge - she tells me of recent Charlton people - she cares for an invalid at Anacosta - Jefferson Street. Also A call from Mr T D Whyte of City Bond Building 218. has a Patent Window Weather Strip. a good thing for houses that are suitable for something so nice. cost about three Dolls a window. The people came home in the rain. had supper & retired. I finish reading Herbert Quick's Broken Lance Thursday Nov 7. 1907 - Glen Echo - I woke at 5 and finished the "Broken Lance" - a strong book = Miss Baety goes to city for the day. Lena remain home I do house work. Winny is getting to be a "competent" cook and manager. I shall be able to depend on her soon, so that I can leave her with the work, and her "machine". My desk is getting very full, but we have very much enjoyed the visit from Lena & Ann. First Royalty on "Little Girl" Friday Nov. 8. 1907. Glen Echo. This is to be the last day of our pleasant visit. Lena and Miss Beatie go to town for the day, will leave tomorrow morning. Winnie and I do many things, among others put all the crippled Baskets in order = 1 soiled clothes Basket broken years ago - the small clothes basket - and prepare to wash tomorrow. The political trend seems rather Democratic we have enough without watching that; A letter from Ida. Always cheerful and full of good sense - The night mail brings letter from Mr. Sands of Journal Office. not only very encouraging, but incloses a check of $26.20. for sales of Book recd. from Baker & Taylor [*$26.20*] also their voucher to be returned to "Journal Office" This is my first Royalty on the "Little Book"Lena & Miss Beaty leave at 6 1/2 for home Saturday Nov 9. 1907. Glen Echo Up at 5. = breakfast at 6. and go to car to see the party off for home. A pleasant visit. Well made and ended. Assisted Winney in Washing- out at noon. all out at 2. Dinner 4 Sleep till 8 - and feel that the week is well finished. Mail brings letter from D. Appleton & Co with a statement of sales on Red cross Book from Jan. 1st 1907 to June to have been 24 books at 1.00 - rate,- 10pc. making royalty [*$2.40*] for which is enclosed a check for that amount. It really quite surprises me to see money, even in small sums come to me. I now seem to have three sources of Royalties & Dividends, for which I seem to have paid 00. e. s. "The Clara Barton" has paid me. - $40. " Journal company on Little Book. 26.20 " D. Appleton on Red x = 3.00 - 2.40 5.40 = $71.60 I hear of the death of Mrs Creed Fulton. Sunday Nov. 10th. 1907 - Glen Echo I have made this a day of rest. The last week has been so rigorous, that I could do little but sleep today. Fortunately we have had no Sunday callers. The rainy spring morning, cleared to a bright summer afternoon making a pleasant restful day Monday Nov 11. 1907 - Glen Echo Unlike yesterday, I have made this a day of work. We churned a fine churning of butter, and Ironed the entire wash of Saturday, finishing all before dinner at 2. P.M Slept from 4 till 6, then wrote the Dodges & Enola Gardner, and now it is twelve and I retire Tuesday Nov. 12. 1907 Glen Echo A dull cold day. has the appearance of Snow; Our wood is merely kindlings, and uncut. Winny & I find it best to guard against coming contingencies and do so. Dr goes to see Mrs. Grosernors to see about Edward Baltzleys Will, if he left one, or not. Gets no trace? As usual I get so tired by the work of the house that I take a sleep from 6 to 7 or 8. After this is my only time at my desk - tonight I have assisted, and put by all that could be, and arranged the table for work - It is past one o clock - Wednesday Nov. 13. 1907. Glen Echo. Much like yesterday, I am still teaching house-keeping and cooking. Winney is a faithful pupil. and each day learns to master some new article for table use Today it was macasing. I received a most appreciativeletter from Mamie this morning. She has juts gotten the Little Book, and cannot be grateful enough - wants more. A letter from Roscoe, including one from the manager of "Siegel & Cooper," asking the privilege of naming a nurses shoe for me. It is made of the most suitable materials for ease to the foot. With soft bottom, and designed as a comfort to the class of persons who must use their feet constantly. I feel inclined to grant the privilege on personal grounds, for my own comfort & convenience. Roscoe does not approve. Mr Sands sends a list of persons who have responded to the notice sent out by them, of the Publication of the Little Book. I wrote Mamie in reply to hers. Thursday November 14, 1907 Glen Echo The weather gets cooler, some ice, but days fine. We repot all the flowers, and growing things in the house, and take off three slips of the little roses and set them to root if they will at this season. A call from the Kensmera girls. some letters, but of no importance Mrs Hinton came. She had good news all around Frank has recovered. and some one wants Richards John Brown papers now stored in N.Y. on expense No wood yet. - We make jelly- Friday November 15. 1907 Glen Echo Getting colder, small fires and smaller wood. We push on with home matters, but I speak with Dr about the state of things, and learn from Winny that she must go home at Christmas, and cannot return. her sick sister needs her presence I have neglected to state that on the 13th I went to Mr Canada's and called for the Bill since last paid. I had him deduct from it the acct of Dr Hubbell for the pay of his help on his houses, leaving all the remainder for the house articles, feed for Jersey - hens etc to me along with some other house things - cheese, sugar 25 lbs. lamp fixings, etc amounting in all to ten dollars. [*$10.00*] This leaves the doctor to pay only his own keep. I handed him the money to purchase all the things for the visitors of last week (Atwaters). There are no other expenses connected with the house that I have not paid, I took Mr Canada receipt for ten Dolls - Saturday November 16. 1907. Glen Echo My teaching seams to have taken root. Winney asks to leave the entire house work to her. and go on with my writing. I so regret that she must leave at Christmas, and have no idea how I can supply her place or go on without. I write Roscoe a long letter. I commence to look up my winter clothing, & pick up some to send to Winneys sick sister. Bot meal for hens 1 lb. [*.90*]Sunday November 17th 1907 Glen Echo Posted letter which inclosed check to pay my taxes on Oxford place- [*$46.80*] Patrick Foster collector for town of Oxford - Wrote Sam Barton a long letter. Wrote Fannie Barton regarding S. R. " Anna Eva Fay Pingree at San Frisco She is at the Marble quarries and finds it all that had been represented. The road is ready for its transport, and sales for it Commenced to look over articles for Winny to sew, to utilize her help while she is with us. Monday Nov 18. 1907. Glen Echo Very rainy day. Dr goes to town; I send for fur for bottom of screen door that the moths had defaced a little. - A remarkable letter from the dear Grand Duchess. So humble in spirit. so resigned to her loss, so full of christian faith. so permanent in her attachment to me. I can only wonder what will be the effect of my letter to her.! A call from cousin Harry Miller Robbins, St Paul. The house in miserable condition for elegant calls. no fires, no wood, no preparation for any thing. and yet I must meet and hear all the criticisms. - no one else any responsibility. Tuesday Nov 19. 1907. Glen Echo The rain had passed, and the morning is bright and warm I am up at 5 1/2 and get ready as well as I can for the best use of the day. and such progress as I can make towards winter. I am again invited to become a member of the Authors' League a committee of One Hundred on National Health. - formed in New Haven I will let the letter itself follow this page of this diary which will best explain its object. I sign the card and return it to the Executive Sect Card " I shall be glad to aid the committee, by accepting membership, " without expense, in the Authors League and to receive occasional " monographs for Aid in preparing articles for periodicals. " and papers in furtherance of the betterment of the National health. Put the lower room in order for callers, this occupied the morning. The afternoon sewed with Winney. finished black silk skirt. glad to have one thing finished. No move toward fuel for the winter. I wrote Miss Kensel. Mrs Reed writes Dr to know if I am ill. They are alarmed at my silence. If they knew the real cause, they would be still more perplexed. This state of helpless dependence, subject to the will of another with no power to act is affecting my nerves and I begin to feel symptoms of iritation on the skin - the result of worry, knowing this I must avert it.Wednesday Nov 20. 1907 Glen Echo A dull day again - We take the green dress in hand to fit up for the winter There is little to do about the house, and with good management quickly done The Post of yesterday gives account of the meeting of the National Red + at Mr. Boardmans. Some one recommends broadening it more among the people Miss B. recommends "First Aid Department to meet calamities of various kinds - manufactions Rail-Road etc- I write a package of letters. I read the sketch of Theodore Parker by Elbert Hubbard and wonder how he should be looking after poor me Every day I count the time when I shall be left alone again with all the work on my hands and no preparation for any thing. I am still restless. The sight of so much neglect, is making inroads on me physically. I must change things or get harm Not one hours help for my writing from any source, but the house runs smooth and easy. I cannot see how it will be when I am again alone. President Roosevelt to the Committee of One Hundred : "Our national health is physically our greatest national asset. To prevent any possible deterioration of th American stock should be a national ambition. We cannot strongly insist on the necessity of proper ideals for the family, for simple living and for those habits and taste, which produce vigor and make men capable of strenuous service to their country. I can most cordially commend the endeavors of your committee to bring these matters prominently before the public." President Roosevelt in the Provincetown Speech : "I also hope that there will be legislation increasing the power of the national government to deal with certai matters concerning the health of our people everywhere ; the federation authorities, for instance, should join with all the state authorities in waring against the dreadful scourg of tuberculosis. I hope to see the national government stand abreast of the foremost state governments." Committee of One Hundred APPOINTED BY SECTION 1 OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE, ON FEDERAL REGULATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Drawer 30, New Haven, Conn. Nov. 16, 1907. Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Md. Dear Madam:- Inasmuch as I have not received a reply to a recent letter on behalf of the Executive Committee of One Hundred inviting you to become a member of the Authors' League of the Committee of One Hundred on Federal Regulation of Public Health, I am taking the liberty of enclosing a return postal card in order to receive at as early a date as possible your decision. I trust you may consent to accept. The Authors' League consists of a carefully selected group of leading authors, to whom reports and occasional monographs will be forwarded for the purpose of assisting the members to prepare articles for periodicals and newspapers which will at a given time especially appeal to the public for the purpose of effecting legislation in furtherance of the betterment of the national health. Acceptances have already been received among others from John Bascom, Robert Grant, John Luther Long, Kate Douglass Wiggin, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Julia Ward Howe, Charles Filton Pidgin, Henry Pratt Judson, John Burroughs, Henry W. Cattell, Charles L. Dana, and Richard Harding Davis. Believe me, Very sincerely yours, J. Pease Norton Executive Secretary. VICE PRESIDENTS. REV. LYMAN ABBOTT, NEW YORK. MISS JANE ADDAMS, CHICAGO. [?]. FELIX ADLER, NEW YORK. [PR]ES. JAMES B. ANGELL, ANN ARBOR. HON. JOSEPH H. CHOATE, NEW YORK. PRES. CHARLES W. ELIOT, CAMBRIDGE. ARCHBISHOP IRELAND, ST. PAUL. HON. BEN. B. LINDSEY, DENVER. MR. JOHN MITCHELL, INDIANAPOLIS. DR. WILLIAM A. WELCH, BALTIMORE. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. PRESIDENT, IRVING FISHER, 460 PROSPECT ST., NEW HAVEN, CT. SECRETARY, CHAMPE S. ANDREWS, 105 E. 22D ST., NEW YORK CITY. TREAS. TITLE GUARANTEE & TRUST CO., 176 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED. Dr. A. C. Abbott, Philadelphia. Rev. Lyman Abbott, New York City. Miss Jane Addams, Chicago, Ill. Felix Adler, New York City. William H. Allen, New York City. Prof. James B. Ames, Cambridge, Mass. Champe S. Andrews, New York City. Pres. James B. Angell, Ann Arbor, Mich. Prof. Francis G. Benedict, Boston, Mass. Dr. Herman Biggs, New York City. Dr. Frank Billings, Chicago, Ill. Dr. J. S. Billings, New York City. Mrs. Ballington Booth, Montclair, N. J. C. Loring Brace, New York City. John Graham Brooks, Cambridge, Mass. Dr. Joseph D. Bryant, New York City. Luther Burbank, California. Andrew Carnegie, New York City. Prof. James McK. Cattell, New York City. James H. Causey, Denver, Col. Prof. R. H. Chittenden, New Haven, Conn. Hon. Joseph H. Choate, New York City. John Franklin Crowell, New York City. Dr. Thomas Darlington, New York City. Edward T. Devine, New York City. Mrs. Melvil Dewey, Lake Placid, N. Y. Miss Grace H. Dodge, New York City. Dr. A. H. Doty, New York City. Thomas A. Edison, Orange, N. J. Pres. Charles W. Eliot, Cambridge, Mass. Rev. W. G. Eliot, Jr., Portland, Oregon. Prof. Livingston Farrand, New York City. Hon. Chas. J. Faulkner, Washington, D. C. Dr. Henry B. Favill, Chicago, Ill. Prof. Irving Fisher, New Haven, Conn. Horace Fletcher, Venice, Italy. Bishop Charles H. Fowler, New York City. Austen G. Fox, New York City. Dr. John S. Fulton, Washington, D. C. Pres. E. M. Gallaudet, Washington, D. C. Pres. H. A. Garfield, Williamstown, Mass. William R. George, Freeville, N. Y. Prof. Franklin Giddings, New York City. Daniel C. Gilman, Baltimore, Md. E. R. L. Gould, New York City. Rev. Percy S. Grant, New York City. Dr. Luther H. Gulick, New York City. Pres. A. T. Hadley, New Haven, Conn. Rev. Edward E. Hale, Washington, D. C Pres. G. Stanley Hall, Worcester, Mass. Dr. Charles Harrington, Boston, Mass. Pres. Caroline Hazard, Wellesley, Mass. Mrs. John B. Henderson, Washington, D. C. Prof. C. R. Henderson, Chicago, Ill. Prof. L. Emmett Holt, New York City. Richard M. Hurd, New York City. Archbishop John Ireland, St. Paul, Minn. Prof. M. E. Jaffa, Berkeley, Cal. Prof. Jeremiah W. Jenks, Ithaca, N. Y. Dr. P. M. Jones, San Francisco, Cal. Prof. Edwin O. Jordan, Chicago, Ill. Dr. J. H. Kellogg, Battle Creek, Mich. Dr. S. A. Knopf, New York City. Dr. George M. Kober, Washington, D. C. Dr. Quitman Kohnke, Covington, La. Prof. James Law, Ithaca, N. Y. Hon. Ben B. Lindsey, Denver, Col. [P]rof. Samuel M. Lindsey, New York City. [D]r. Jaques Loeb, Berkeley, Cal. Hon. John D. Long, Boston, Mass. Dr. Joseph N. McCormack, Kentucky. John Mitchell, Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. Prince A. Morrow, New York City. Richard C. Morse, New York City. Dr. Richard C. Newton, Montclair, N. J. Prof. M. V. O'Shea, Madison, Wis. Robert Treat Paine, Boston, Mass.Thursday Nov. 21, 1907 Glen Echo = Dull I decided after reading the life sketch of Theodore Parker, yesterday, to go today to Mrs Warneke, as the visit of yesterday had been postponed till today. and Dr. returned only doing some errands for me [*.55*] Accordingly I prepared by writing a paper to read, asking information, doing this in bed between 4 and 6 in the morning - helped about house till 10, got ready to go to town at 11, reached the door to meet a message. not to come till Saturday 10 A.M. Disrobed, read the Post to Dr & self to catch up with the daily doings a little, recd and answered a few ordinary letters, tried to arrange some better sistem for my papers and letters - grew tired, and laid down after dinner to get rested for work is the evening but Dr came in for his call, and I tried once more to wake him up to the necessity of making some move toward comfort and health. but we are so far behind now, that this seems impossible. Winnys time all goes below stairs and little done here. It is so dark I cannot see the way out.Friday Nov 22, 1907 Glen Echo Wrote and mailed letters. Finished several pieces of work of various kinds; at night arrange papers, and prepared to go to town for the deferred sitting with Mrs. Warneke. We prepared for Winny to wash tomorrow - a day of general preparation, and setting things right. Saturday Nov 23, 1907 Dull, and rainy by spells Up at 6. Arrange to leave at 9. Very unpleasant, wet day. Met Mrs. Arnold on the car. She wants to come for me on Sunday in a week. Went to Mrs Warneke's. She is not able to give a sitting. We invite her to come and see us - she sets Monday next P.M. We go to Mrs. Shellebergers. She seems pleasantly fixed - to my surprised is willing to come to sew and will come on Monday next after Thanksgiving which will be Dec 2d and will make me a black silk. From there to Whalens' Corset house, to arrange for a girdle as agreed with Mrs. Beatie - Proprietress at lunch, we would not wait. To Morrisons bot Box Envelopes 60, Tablets 15, rubber bands ,25 [*.75*] To Woodards & Lothrop got blue silk 1 1/4 yd [*.75*] Blue cambric 4 yds a .07 [*.28*] Went to post building for 4 papers - Nov 19th - Red x meeting- ,12 Sat Nov 23, 1907 continued Went to Druggist - bought lanoline .20 2 bottles ruby foam - 40, Gum Arctic - 10 [*.70*] Bonnet at Myers - Went to Myers for some change in my last winter hat found my former miliner had not returned from California where she went last April. And Mrs. Johnson sewed in her place. She seems to be the Head now. She found but little change needed, simply a pretty big used ribbon front and it make a very pretty hat - Bill only [*.81*] I waited and took it home. I then asked the whereabouts of my miliner in California and found this - she is Miss Nelly Willitt and visits a married sister in Riverside. Who is Mrs. Rankin. Mr. Rankin is of the Agricultural Bureau here, and is stationed at Riverside 1442 Orange Street. Mrs. Willett has been at Myers nine years, till now. Mrs. Johnson has two children 6 & 5. that she keeps with her at home - and comes daily to her work. Miss Emma of the establishment is Miss Myers - I name all this as I want to keep these particulars in mind as this is the one familiar Steve to me in Washington. I am to take in my plumes and have another hat made. We came home in the rain. Dr has a cold and seems tired out goes to bed. I did not know his condition, and can do nothing for him.Sunday Nov 24, 1907 Glen Echo One of the rainiest days I ever saw. The Doctor having been quite ill last night, was too weak to be up this morning, but better; he has a heavy cold, and had added to it till he has to come to a stop, - that will however restore him. Winny takes care of Jersey, and milks. I take care inside and we go on as usual. We have come to the pass of not a stick of real wood about the house, or yard. Plenty of old uncut boards from a tumble down building which Dr. purchased for the shingles, but none of it cut, or broken up and only kindling wood if it were. We have a cilinder coal stove in the lower main "Office room." I proceed to put a coal fire there, clean the room thoroughly for a parlor, and at one oclock have a nice warm room, for the winter. The kitchen stove after an hours renovation before breakfast, is doing good service, We keep up a fire in the the Doctors room, with broken up kindlings and let the other rooms go cold. A most remarkable condition of things for me to be writing in my diary. I can only add, like Mr. Guppy owing to "circumstances beyond my control": and but as a manifestation of peculiar characteristics, & having a freedom of unchecked control which they should not, have, would not be worth mentioning. And yet, they use up life - Only this kind of thing has been done in all this day. Monday November 25 1907. Glen Echo The rain is over and the day bright and rather warm. My yesterdays work as fireman proved a success and was followed up this morning by a clearing out of the furnace stove in the hall, and a fire put there, to increase the temperature of the entire house. Doctor better but takes breakfast in bed. Winny & I prepare desserts for dinner and bless the sunshine that takes the place wood & fires. At three Mrs Warneke and daughter Luker came, remained to dinner, but could not be prevailed upon for over night. Her gift of psychics is most remarkable - She has possessed it from childhood, but only gained the courage to use it publicly two years ago. No trace of Lieut John Wesley Crawford who left home on the morning of the 22d has been found. His coat and hat were found on the outer edge of the Alexandria Ferry Boat Lackawana. The Lieut was Admiral Deweys clerk, and was the person sent by the Investigating Committee to overlook my house and say what belonged to the Red Cross, and to him all was turned over: he took until he refused to take more, and positively declined another thing. He was not pleased with his mission, and seemed very friendly, and disgusted with the entire performance.Tuesday November 26 1907 Glen Echo Dr better! Nearly all day among the work manage to keep up three coal fires. Emma Jones came at evening. She will send her little boys Eddy & Robby to me tomorrow afternoon - She will also send a colored man or boy to do some work and will send a load of wood if ours does not come and is ready to help out on all errands. I always wish she were a nearer neighbor. She drives home alone after nine oclock. What it is to have strength & courage. Wednesday November 27, 1907 Fine - A very broken up and business day. Emma came into the morning on her way to town and brought Phillip Jackson, to work if I could hire him. He is about 20, bright, appears well, used to work. I let him come tomorrow for the day, to do whatever is needed; If I hire him he will come on Monday. The little boys come and gather leaves for "bedding" [*.40*] Mr Perry commences to bring our wood, brings 2 loads. Myrtle Perry and cousin Alice come. I give Myrtle a "childhood" book - Alice another book. Dr goes to Mrs Warneke - and lunch at LLWs Evening mail brings the article for the opening of the new "Republic Magazine" to appear in Jany. I write Mrs. Berry to come this week as she requested. We repair the blue serge for a house dress - Letter from Marion. Thanksgiving, Nov 28, 1907 - Glen Echo A fine clear day, not cold Took care of my three coal fires. At 8 Phillip came. Milked, did chores in general, cut & carried wood to the rooms - filled a box with coal. Made us complete till Monday. I pay him fifty cts. He comes again Monday [*.50*] Later I spoke with Winny about her sick sister. Winny thinks they are poor manages. so I paid them ten Dolls [*$10*] for her services, and asked her to write her sisters & I put in 1. dollar in the letter. I have letters from A. P. Barton Ed. "Life" Kansas City he wishes to trace lineage, thinks we are "kin". he is of the Ky Bartons. New Thought" I judge. A letter from Mrs Pingree in San Frisco, will be at Los Angeles Dec 21. to Jan 10th Orpheum Theater. " letter from Miss Kensel, full of good news " letter from Marion, it gives me food for thought. I see so well how they could come here for the winter and make us all happy, and yet it will not do. Thanksgiving of 1907 has past!Friday November 29, 1907 Glen Echo A busy day about the house. Arranged my second spare room for Mrs Shelleberger on Monday, or it may be Sunday P.M. To do this I must rearrange the two large book cases, filled so full, and this included the putting in place, and order the letters of 1906 & 1907 which I have placed under cover all letters received in these year, and so on through the two lower parts. Cleaned the silk for another silk waist - ('Green) Kept all the fires running in good order A hard days work. Wrote Steve to come if he feels like it. Saturday 30 November, 1907 Fine Up at 5 1/2= fires made= at 11 went to Georgetown- Bot Bill of meats, groceries at Emerichs [*4.73*] Embury went for coal. I went to coal yard of Mercer B Mayfield - success to Hieston & Mayfield - bot 1 1/2 ton @ $7 [*10.50*] to Beehive - dress for Winny [*1 25*] Little dress for Neita - .70 flannel for self .47 = 1.17 To O'Donnels = bot bottle Forrests Hair Tonic = .50 Lanoline .50 1.00 [*2.17*] Lieut Crawford thought to be alive. Winny dusted below, and cleaned all the chambers. The arrangements are nearly made now for sewing next week. Embury brings coal on old belt of 16 Dolls Sunday December 1st 1907 Glen Echo Cloudy At noon Mrs. Berry came by appointment for her sketch, which she took with a few corrections, and will add her own personal touches. The first number is to be out in January. Ex senator Blair takes the Editorship actively then. Mrs Berry is a leading factor. Mrs Hinton came at 3. and remained to dinner. She will call on Mrs Berry, whom she has known. She tells of active endeavor of the Red Cross to establish First Aid. A committee has been formed in Wash - with Mrs. Murray on the Board; This will be directed by The National to be done in all subordinate societies and thus establish a rivalry which will make it very different for the little Boston people to get on. How far their incorporation protects them from such an interference must be determined by Mrs. Fulton, I suppose. It would be better for them if I resigned all connections with them. I am more than ready to do this for the good of the work, and for their good. Mrs. Shelleberger did not come, the day was not fine, and this morning there was a little flurry of snow: Winney wears her new dress, much pleased, Winny churned some two or three lbs. butter.Monday [November] 2nd 1907. Glen Echo Mrs Shelleberger came at 4 P.M. Dr. went to town. Dr.Kittenger's picture came - Express Letter from S.E.B. coming on Saturday Miss Bissell sent some doughnuts & brisket. I gave Neta her a new dress as a Christmas gift. - Tuesday [November]. 3d 1907. Glen Echo This was the birthday of the Empress.- Mrs S. has fitted three waists for me. I have kept Winney sewing with her all day, and I have taken Phillip into the kitchen with me to learn to do the work so far as he can. I am in need of some matchs for nearly all my dresses and make a list of samples to send to town by Dr. tomorrow as he goes to Mrs. Warneke. We have our first appearance of winter. The ground is white tonight. We have less than a cord of little sapling pine wood at the door. An old cooking stove that has no use of its own, burns coal enormously, and gives no heat. And an old furnace stove in the hall that can not be either shaken or dumped and yet the wisest and best way is to keep perfectly sweet & quiet, and bear it through. This I do. Life's lesson may be a little hard, but wholesome. Wednesday December 4, 1907. Glen Echo The weather fine and warmer - some snow Mrs. Shelleberger and Winny sew. Phillip and I care for the work out and in. I find him tractable and responsive. Dr learns that Mrs. Warneke cannot see him today still the articles for the sewing are needed and Dr goes for them, gets silk for the blue waist, serge for sleeves. - finds no black silk so good as my dress and does not get it - but various "notions," are very satisfactory. News of the aquittal of Mrs. Bradley for murder of Senator Brown. and account of Red Cross meeting. I posted letters to Harriette, Mrs. Kensel, Marion, Mrs. Kittinger, Forrest Glen Seminary: Added pages to this book to carry it through the half year, as it commences with July, the red book of Carl Goodyear containing the first six months of the year. I am very glad of the work Mrs Shelleberger is doing on my dresses.Thursday December 5. 1907. Glen Echo.- Very fine day, but cool, and uneventful. Mrs. S. has gone on with the sewings. Two waists nearly done Silas commences to bring "fodder" for Jersey and Phillip goes to help him. brings one load. (50 bundles) I receive from the Dodges a copy of "The Other Mr Barklay." which through some unfortunate turn in the publishing does not succeed. I also receive from Rev. cousin Wm E. Barton a most excellent sermon. "The Extra Mile"- so full of thoughtful instruction. One might read it with profit every month, and be the better. Friday December 6. 1907. Glen Echo- Still fine, and much warmer. Dr goes to town and gets black silk to finish out my new black silk taffity. look for green velvet and such notions as a dress maker requires. Silas brings the other load, fodder. 100 bundles @ .04 [*4.00*] Call from Mabel Dana and sister in law. Mrs Dana- who is enthusiastic over the little "Childhood" stories Letter from "Sergels", con. "shoe", I must consult Mr. Fulton. Tomorrow I may expect S. E. B.- M Shelleberger comes tonight. composition and for review, as well as for map study and for outside reading. The illustrations and maps are numerous and helpful. A good idea of the scope of the book may be obtained from the following: TABLE OF CONTENTS Leif the Lucky, Son of Eric Marco Polo Columbus- The Discovery of America Amerigo Vespucci- Our Country's Name Ponce de Leon- The Discovery of Florida Ferdinand de Soto-The Discovery of the Mississippi Balboa- Discovery of the Pacific Cortez- The Conquest of Mexico Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru Magellan- Circumnavigation of the Globe John and Sebastian Cabot Sir Francis Drake- England's Great Admiral Sir Walter Raleigh- Attempts at Colonization Captain John Smith- Jamestown Pocahontas, the Powhatan's Daughter Miles Standish and the Pilgrims John Winthrop and the Puritans Roger Williams- The Settlement of Rhode Island Henry Hudson's Explorations Peter Minuit- A Dutch Colony in the New World Peter Stuyvesant, the Last of the Dutch Governors Jacques Cartier- French Exploration in Canada Champlain, the Founder of New France La Salle- French Exploration of the Mississippi The Calverts and Maryland- Lord Baltimore William Penn and the Quakers Oglethorpe and the Settlement of Georgia King Phillip's War Nathaniel Bacon- The Great Rebellion Benjamin Franklin- Statesman, Scientist, Writer General Braddock and Fort Duquesne Montcalm, the French General General Wolfe, the English Commander Sir William Johnson AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY NEW YORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO Meets the New York State Syllabus Requirements in History for Fifth Grades - Explorers and Founders of America By Anna Elizabeth Foote, Department of History, Training School for Teachers, Jamaica, N. Y. and Avery Warner Skinner, Superintendent of Schools, Oneida, N. Y> PRICE 60 CENTS [Your sketch will be in the second volume of this series] - AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY 100 Washington Square, New York City (798)Foote and Skinner's Explorers and Founders of America Price, 60 Cents This little book is both a history and a supplementary reader, and is intended for use in grammar grades. In it are given biographical sketches of the greatest personalities in the history of America, from the days of the earliest adventurers down to the Revolutionary War. All the biographical matter required for the fifth grade in the Elementary Syllabus of the New York State Education Department is supplied, together with other material of a similar nature. These biographies are presented in simple and attractive form, accompanied by such details as are sure to interest children. The style is easy and familiar, the words and expressions being those used in conversation, while the sentences are short. The austhors draw clear and interesting pictures of the customs and manners of the times; so that, for example, children may after reading the lives of the Dutch governors, and of the Puritan fathers, have some knowledge of life in the early days of New Netherland and of New England. While the sketches are mainly biographical, dealing with the lives of these men who found and built America, they form a framework from which the teacher can easily construct for the class a connected record of our country's progress. Around the lives of Columbus, of Magellan, of Drake, and of Hudson, are grouped the daring voyages of discovery. In the stories of Cortez, of La Salle, and of many others, may be found all the material necessary for an adequate knowledge of the period of exploration. And in the lives of the founders and early leaders of the colonies are told all the religious zeal, the self-denial, and the devotion to duty, which characterized the era of colonization. Each sketch is followed by a list of suggestive topics for oral and written A Christmas present from Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess of Baden to Miss Clara [Barten] December 1870 Count of [?????????] This volume is entitled "Christmas with the poets" and is a reflection of all English poetry or verses written when the Festival of Christmas from the anglo Norman period to [Jennyson].Draft of letter to Siegel and Company for S.E.B. to note to them Dec 1907 I am taking the liberty of sending to my nephew, Mr. Stephen E Barton of Boston, copies of our correspondence concerning the nurses shoes and the legal paper which you request me to sign. While I have at other times been asked to give my consent to similar requests I do not remember that I have ever done so in much a formal manner, and as I am not fully familiar with such transaction, they being rather out of my lines I shall be entirely satisfied to be guided by the advice of my nephew who will doubtless confer with you on the subject. Very truly yours.Saturday December 7, 1907 Glen Echo Fine day - Dr goes to town for velvet for me- Mrs Shelleberger will remain over Sunday to finish her work. She is now on the black silk. News of the great mine disaster in West Virginia S. E. B. does not arrive tonight. Mr Avery Warner Skinner Supt schools of Oneida NY sends the sketch he has prepared of me for a little book that is being prepared for the use of schools Entitled "Foote and Skinner's Explores and Founders of America" Sunday December 8, 1907. Glen Echo Another fine, bright day, and the New Moon and clear skies make the nights almost as much to be enjoyed as the days. As S. E. B. does not appear, I let Phillip have the middle of the day for himself. Dr goes to dentist with Mrs Canada who is ill of a tooth Mr Shelleberger comes to pass the day. Mrs Hinton comes to tell of her good fortune, with M Willard who being a grandson of Lloyd Garrison is interested in John Brown, and what Col Hinton had said of himMonday December 9, 1907: Glen Echo.- The fine weather had given place to a steady rain in the latter part of the day. Dr. goes to town, on his own business. The papers give harrowing accounts of the great Mine Explosion in W Virginia. 400 lost- Also of the death of King Oscar of Sweden and the ascension of a new King. Victoria of Baden is now queen of Sweden Also the death of Mrs. Taft, the mother of Secretary Taft, now abroad. Mr. Shelleleger goes on with my sewing. she has my new black silk in hand today A letter from "Fanny," Herbert's wife tells of the very weak condition of Sam, he sits up but little and very much emaciated. and now anxious to get well. I have used my feet so much, they have gotten very tender and sore; I cannot imagine what I am to do when Winny leaves at Xmas. As we were about to retire, a ring at the door 11 oclock and Steve came. he had come directly through from Boston He retires at 12 1/2 not to be in the morning Tuesday December 10, 1907- Steve sleeps til 11. He has come for three days - We spend the day mainly in talking The work goes on, sewing, getting some things finished Tell Steve of the offer of the S Siegel shoe co. and he prepares to take a letter from me to them and make arrangements with them concerning Wednesday December 11, 1907 Dr goes to Rocville on his business Steve and I remain home Dr retires at 5. We pass the first of the evening socially, later Steve and Dr hold some conversation in regard to the real estate here. I read from my records of Mrs Warneke to Steve who is interested, and wished to meet Mrs W. we decided to all go to town tomorrow at 12- and meet an engagement with her previously made for the doctor. I re examine the article of Mrs. Berry for the and decide to take it to her tomorrowThursday December 12, 1907 Glen Echo - Dr. Steve and C.B. went at twelve to Mrs. Warneke's but she was ill, and could not see us. Went to Munsey Building to take the Article to Mrs Bessey. Found her with the stenographers. Arranged with her, if out in time, to let me have a hundred copies to be used at Christmas. We took home 100 wrappers. At evening S.E.B. made a draft of the form which he felt might be used in a final arrangement of the two properties. As It was decided to have the entire property of Dr's deeded to him, and that he go to Rockville tomorrow and have it done. Put S.E.B. away in a warm bed at 12. Friday December 13, 1907. at Glen Echo A day on which several things happened. First, S.E.B. left at 8 1/2 for home. 2d Dr went to Rockville to get his deed, & brings it home. This is a quit claim deed from Me to Dr Hubbell of the four houses and lots on the other side of this place, or the original Glen Echo. And which I never intended to buy, but to loan Dec 13. 1907 a sum sufficient to enable Dr Hubbell to buy them which he did wish to do; Instead of this, the Dr had the deeds made out to me, the full payment being $2700 of this the Dr advanced $1000- I paid the rest $17.00+ I did not regret this movement at the time as I properly should have done, but did refuse to take possession of them, or to rent them, or to repair. Thus they have remained the property of Dr H. as virtually as if the deed had been to him - for a time I paid the taxes, but later, having no interest on the 17 00 Dolls. and having loaned still 300, Dolls more. I left the taxes to the Dr. to pay; It has remained this until now Seeing that the Dr is feeling restless on account of having made repairs on the property, without holding a deed of it, and having no intention of paying the loan. I decide to give him the deed, which he has had made today and brings to me to sign. This means a gift of 2000 Dolls and the use of it without of it without interest for ten years or more, for which I feel that I should have a receipt in full of all obligations past and present before I sign the deed. Mrs. Shelleberger gets through herFriday December 13. 1907 sewing and leaves for home at 7 1/2 this evening We pick up the clothes and prepare to wash tomorrow. I pay Mrs. Shelleberger 10 days at 1.75 $17.50 Saturday December 14, 1907 We take the wash in hand and do its. a very large wash. and one which takes both Winny and I off our feet practically for we could go no further. We put our clothes in soaking. Three tubs full to wait for fair weather.- and get to our rooms and beds as soon as possible. M Perry finished the downing of his ten cords of wood @ $3.50 a cord. I was too busy to make out his check, but will do so soon Sunday Dec. 15. 1907. Glen Echo - Snow fell last night, cold dull day. Winney sick. Took cold in her weak side, over the heart, cannot move her left arm, nor lie down, for pain. Coughs constantly. It is a case that admits of no waiting, and I Dec 15 continued attack it at once with mustard plasters. on the side, and mustard drafts on the feet; in a half hour she felt relief, in an hour was free from pain; had free use of her arm; Had a comfortable day, took some food; at night took a good simple supper, and is now asleep. Her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Kline - the sister of Mrs. Lewis came to see her. - a pleasant call.- I have dinner early, and let Phillip go home. Dr. reads me a letter from Lena, in which she proposes to come East with the children for two months, and asks the use of a cottage. We think as she proposes to bring her housekeeper with her she might come here to this house. I speak to the Dr. about the stoves, and propose getting new ones, and selling the old ones. December 16. Monday. 1907 Emma's Jones' Janie died last night Mr. Lewis comes today. Philip stays with Emma. Winney nearly well again. I put the house in order after the dressmaking, baby & company. I can only say how glad I am to see Mr. Lewis back. A letter from the Grand Duchess - she cannot accept the messages - Letter from Miss Jennings -Tuesday December 17, 1907 - Glen Echo Went with Dr. to Emma Jones in her great distress. Poor Janie lies very cold and still. Emma bears up well, but "Phil" seems like the deepest mourner. Winney is out of room, and in the kitchen. Lewis is here, but it is simply a visit. He can not remain away from his home, his wife needs him there. Wednesday December 18. 1907. - Glen Echo Up at 6. Breakfast early= After which Dr. announces that it is Mrs. Warneke's day. I has not known of it - Did not feel like going but finally did go. The sitting much as usual but at the close, and while awakening, she seemed to receive a kind of Vision Message - A hone came to her that seemed so intelligent and human that she wanted to put her arms about him - he was lame,- had a bad knee. Her plea was, he can get well, don't let him be killed - he has a right to his life, knows like a person, wonderful eyes - They could cry like a person - Don't let him be killed - All this comes very near, I know Dec 18, 07 - continued that Dolly warned me about him some days ago. I have written Marion tonight enclosing a check for sixteen Dolls, which should pay him till January 4th 1908. [*$16.*] I feel that I had best go to Mass. - I send my check to Erasmus Cerry for thirty five [*$35.*] Dollars for ten cards wood @ $3.50 per card - We went to Eberlys to look at stoves. See a good cooking range at 27. Dolls, a fine hall heater at 18. but do not purchase, but leave it open for tomorrow. Come directly home: Winney is about and I get time, and strength to write the above letters and get off the checks.Thursday December 19, 1907 Glen Echo Drew check for self - [*$100*] " " of Atwater, royalty on Book Nov 8 - [*26 20*] " " D. Appleton co " Book Red cross [*3*] Dr. Hubbell took these check to bank & brot back. [*127.60*] We pack Clara Lewis' trunk to send to her by her father tomorrow, and put in it a little set of table ware for Winney. All has been done that can be, to get me once more prepared to be alone. Miss Lucia B Griffin writes to know if the Book is out. She has sent to Meriden for it twice and gets no reply. They have doubtless sent it wrong. They muse have most careless clerks - I write, and send her a morocco [cerecia?] Book, and Dr. sends her letter to M. Sands. I prepare photos for M Lewis and the sick sister, and other friends of his - Mr Lewis has gotten a sprained back and is very lame. Friday December 20, 1907. Glen Echo - This morning M J. W Hofman comes with his engine and men to saw up our wood When our dinner is ready, I see not indication of the men having had any thing to eat, and on asking found they had brought nothing - fortunately I had prepared a large "boiled dinne,r" enough for four hungry working men who came in and did justice to its quality. They partly finished and will return tomorrow. Dinner over Winney prepares to leave. M. Canada has taken the well packed trunk in the morning. I pay Winney for her nine weeks, to date. I had previously paid her ten Dolls. I now give her ten more [*20.*] making twenty in all, and such presents as I had made. She is better off for having come, and so am I. Christmas cards come from Los Angeles - Letter and photos from Mrs Gammon & her mother Mary Moffat Williams of Beloit WisconsinSaturday December 21, 1907 - Glen Echo Phillip Jackson returns to work today The wood men came to complete their job which was the cutting of 8 1/2 cords @ ,87 cts pr cd. I paid [*7 23*] a receipt. I paid Phillip for half month @ 18. [*9.*] I write Mr Wells asking him to send me a pen like mine, which I wish for the Dr. = I include four Doll [*4*] Letter from Mr Rasen tells that Florence is to be married Christmas Eve, and will probably call on us the next Sunday- That Asa Pope died that day (20th) Poor Asa, I am so glad I went to see him. Sunday Dec. 22, 1907. Glen Echo Let Phillip go home after the Morning. Arrange my press Book. as the Old one is filled I take up on which commenced to do Red + services in 1902 & 4- and was abandoned - A call from Mrs. [Grov?resner], who wants advice concerning the disposition of the Edward Baltzley house. She has the sale of it. This brave woman is meeting trials, and leaving burdens that make me ashamed of my little obstacles. Xmas commences to come in, and I send for cards of Glen Echo to send in return 48 for [*1.00*] Prepare to go to Mrs. Warneke tomorrow Monday December 23. 1907. Glen Echo Dull rainy Morning, but clears off at noon and becomes a lovely summer day Go at 10 to Mrs Warneke to consult about Baba, - but the mail brings a letter from Marion saying that he is well, and find the statement confirmed there, but that he needed treatment to prevent the conditions named at the other sitting. He must be rubbed on the knees with turpentine & have a Mustang Liniment, which was better than the turpentine. That he had almost human intelligence I am advised to go North and get help about my writing, which I can not get here - Many friends come = which I need note detail as it will be written out in the Book - recd [*1*] Christmas cards are coming in and I am trying to keep even with them. Emma Jones will probably come in the Morning and will, I hope help me to pack up to go North. In the sitting I asked Stephen about Sam he says he is going over. May stay till Spring but he thinks not probable. That he has come to a stop in life. Sees nothing ahead for him and is ready to leave.Tuesday December 24, 1907- The week of xmas begins in earnest, and the menace deepens. Of course no help could be expected till after xmas is over, and I must stand in my own work- This I do, and it takes up most of the day-but the night was better and I straightened out matters a little but really it does seem that the exacting customs of the worlds are almost cruel A telegram came from the N.Y. World asking my opinion on a half dozen subjects, which I replied to with the boy ringing the bell for his release. I cannot recall the various topics presented and it is of little consequence- A Box of lovely things from the 1st Aid came. Veils, handkerchiefs, etc. A letter book from Harriette and a letter of official note from the secretary which shows much work and hopes the growth is great. Roscoe sends the pen for the Xmas gift for Dr. Harold sends a fine photo of himself - I send mine in return. Christmas - Dec 25 1907. Glen Echo Wednesday One of the finest winter days ever seen. Scarcely need of fires. and bright as summer to. It is like all other days. It simply marks one more mile stone in my lifes journey; I must try to walk it well. but I can see, better than those around me, that another Xmas if it find me here at all, will find me less able, and helpful than today. There is a lack of coordination between the brain and the limbs that will increase and cause me harm. I do not know how to reach or avoid it - At breakfast I give Dr his new fountain pen, which pleases him I give Phillip a "Childhood" - which pleases him, he leaves for the day - the letters & remembrances pour in - The finest a lovely Diary from Mrs. Logan. which I shall prize and will use next year I arrest and commenced to reply. Geoff boy etc to Boston, and a day also of Glen Echo cards of the house - A copy of the New "Republic" comes The Article is good and the Old photo fine I am very glad of it - and will have a hundred or so sent out The day has past - it is now almost twelve, and I bid myself good night Thursday Dec. 25 1907 Glen Echo The finest of days I spend the morning in domestic matters at early afternoon two lady reporters came, from the "World," and "American" N.Y. Miss Hoffman of the World. Miss. Rodgers of the American They are here to report Washington news to those papers and each is sent to get something from me. Miss Rodgers wants hers at once. Miss Hoffman can wait. I spend this PM with them. Miss R. will submit her article to me. A call from Mrs. Heidermann to a friend. I try to write at night but fail. Emma came Friday Dec. 27, 1907 Glen Echo Still summer like. Dr. goes to Mrs Uarneko. Emma Jones came will come tomorrow to stay at night. Dr. gets 40 copies "Republic" pay for 100. [*8*] Miss Rodgers sends messenger with manuscript. [*25*] I try to compare notes with Dr. but can settle upon nothing. A long unsatisfactory night. Saturday Dec. 28, 1907 Glen Echo Mr. Emery brings a load of soft coal for such use as can be made out of it. [*4*] Emma Jones came to commence work. Phillip carried in wood. These constant changes leave me little time. Miss. Rodgers sends her article for the "American." She used both pictures. Emma stop all night. We open the doors between my rooms and put up portieres. Sunday Dec 29, 1907 Glen Echo A day of visits. First a call from Miss Grosvenor, brisk and full of life and hope. Next McDowell and Lucy Grare an her Uncle of Cuban memory. Lucy the same wants to come and help me, and asks the privilege of coming the afternoon before New Years, an stay all night. Next Mrs. Grosvenor Dr. B. S. Miller and wife the oldest daughter of Judge Lawrence - also Dr. Lyman of city. Dr. Miller resides 1922 16th St City Next came Leonora Halsted her niece Miss Flight of Chicago and Miss Ernst a teacher of St. Louis Miss Rodgers sends messenger to ask of I have "taken up" Christian Science. N.Y. World wants to know. Emma gon home for the night. I am to sleepy to write & try to sleep.Monday Dec. 30, 1907. Glen Echo $$ A hard rain last night - dull till noon then a lovely as summer. I try to get free to get off my N.Y.s Greetings, but always new help to induct - I set Phillip to clean up the front yard - Emma sweeps - and tries to make fires - we get my second room ready for Lucy Graves tomorrow. Tuesday Dec. 31, 1907. Glen Ech - The last day of the year - Posted about fifty (50) cards of Glen Echo for New Year Greeting: and nearly cleared off my table. Prepared for an afternoon + night with miss Lucy Graves who does not come. I pay Phillip Jocken the balance of month 8- Emma gets stock for dinner 2 1/4 lbs, @ ,20 48 Mrs Searls is upset in a runaway and her milk wagon upset nearly crushing her. I prepare with the excellent help of Dr. Hubbell another package of N.Y.s mail - cards etc and a package of letters ready for the type writer when I have one - This ends this year and this book. I propose to take the Diary given me by Mrs. Logan, Green Morocco -