CLARA BARTON DIARIES AND JOURNALS Diarist other than Clara Barton Staff Diaries Jan 2-July 16, 1896 (no. 4) 1 1896 2 January 2 to July 16. Blotter No. 4. Continuation of the record of Armenian Relief Work. The beginning of the history began in Blotter No. Nov. 30. page 165. _____ United States and Turkey. 1896 January 2 Thursday Chicago Weather Cold, cloudy. Arrived in Chicago at nine in the morning after a refreshing night's rest. Mrs. L. E. Gross met us at the station with her elegant carriage, coachman, and footmen, and we were escorted in royal style to her beautiful home, 48 Lake Shore Drive, one of the grandest boulevards in the city, right on the lake shore. The house and servants were put at our Queen's command and we found ourselves at once at home. Mrs. Gross, a devoted friend and admirer of C.B.'s, is a charming lady and a royal hostess. After luncheon we were escorted to Dr. Sarah Hackett Stevenson's office, where we met the representative women of the city in committee; the doctor's large offices were crowded. After some business was transacted and various entertainment committees had made their reports, Clara Barton was introduced but received such an ovation that it was sometime before she could speak. Her address was eloquent and squarely to the point, and was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic applause. G.P. was called for and in a few words emphasized a few points made by C.B. Several questions were asked by the ladies and answered to their entire satisfaction. We were somewhat astonished to find that Rev. Greene of New York, the fellow who caused us to lose our [?] in New York was in the audience. He came forward and would have been "sat down upon" if it had not been for C.B., but she, always with the under dog, received the cues and introduced him to the audience. He said a few words, which did not help him or the National Committee in the least. After the meeting we returned to Mrs. Gross's; met Mr. Gross--a fine gentleman and splendid business man. Many reporters called, but Mrs. Gross met them all. Friday, January 3, 1896 Chicago Weather Very cold, below zero. Mrs. Gross' carriage was placed at our disposal. We went to the Goodyear Publishing Co, 276 W. Madison St. and called on S.H. Goodyear, a brother-in-law of Dr. Hubbell's. Consulted with him about printing a list of general officers and a partial list of the Red Cross and New York Hospital staff, also a list of the Red Cross staff going to Armenia. A list was made out and we left to return again at four. Called at the Pullman Bldg. found Pres. Pullman just going out to meet an engagement. C.B. by pressing invitation took possession of the private office and waited his return. G.P went the [Wouon] office and waited after considerable red tape succeeded in getting permits for Dr. Hubbell and Dr. G. and Euola to come to Chicago tomorrow for consultation. Sent permits special delivery. We wired them to come up early in the morning and then sent another wire that the permits had been sent. G.P. returned to the Pullman office and found C.B. and Mr. G.M. Pullman in consultation. The conference was entirely satisfactory. Mr. Pullman was exceedingly interested, sincerely so. He wished us to come over to his home Sunday evening, which we conditionally agreed to do. Returned to Mr. Goodyear's and made final corrections of the lists and returned home. Wired Ernest yesterday to send some Red Cross literature out by express. Spent the evening quietly. Miss Emma Thursby, the singer called last night to pay her respects to C.B. Mrs. Coonly, a leader in society, invited me to a reception, but we excused ourselves. 1896 January - Saturday- Chicago, Evanston 4 Weather Very cold. clear. After getting off a lot of money receipts and writing some letters, correcting the proofs sent by Goodyear, we went out to Evanston at 2 P.M. and spent a couple of hours with G.P.'s sister. Talked with Chas. Smith a little about pictures and G.P. had his picture taken. Returned to the city at 6 and drove to Dearborn Station where we met the Gardner's -and Bub. Mr. Goodyear was also there. After visiting a little while we brought Enola home with us and the two doctors went to Oak Park with Goodyear. Found Harriet Hosmer and Dr. Stevenson when we returned home. Miss Hosmer who is working on some competition modeling left it to come over and pay her respects to Miss Barton. She is an exceedingly bright and entertaining little lady. Very witty. We enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Dr. Stevenson made her newspaper report. She had called on the leading editors and to a man they thought Miss Barton ought to attend the mass meeting tomorrow, although it was not gotten up for the Red Cross fund. In fact it is hard to tell what the object is. Some say it is to raise money to sent to Lord Salisbury; some one thing, some another. We have decided to attend anyway and see what we shall see. [Political cartoon, Caption: "TEARS, IDLE TEARS! THE WEEPING WORLD: 'Oh!! This is aw-ful!! Ain't it?' - Ram's Horn, Chicago"] 1896 January - Sunday - Chicago 5 Weather Cold. snow. C.B. spent a part of the morning in writing out what she would say to the meeting. G.P. sent telegrams to Dr. Hubbell telling our friends at Oak Park of the change in arrangement. We had intended to go out there today, but had to give that up as the meeting is to be early this P.M. Wired Scull, G.P.A., Br. asking if our half rate permits for '95 would be good for our return trip. Answer came back that the permits were good till the 29th of February, 1896. Wired Frankie Pullman Smith to be at Wells St. Station at 10:35. Rev. Greene called and explained what he was going to say. At three we reached Central Music Hall and were escorted to the stage, where C.B. was recognized and received another enthusiastic welcome. It soon became evident that the Red Cross had the meeting whatever the former object was. Most of the speakers, however much they ranted against England and the powers against the Sultan and the Turk, ended by enthusiastically endorsing the Red Cross. C.B.'s address was received very warmly. When she arose the air was white with handkerchiefs and the hall echoed again with hearty applause. The Resolutions stated among other things that after the necessary expenses were settled, the Treasurer, E.G. Kirth, pay over to the Red Cross the balance on hand. Methinks there ain't going to be no balance. After the meeting C.B. was thronged by persons desiring to shake hands with her, and G.P. finally had to carry her away almost bodily. We retired to Dr. Burnett's office where we were joined by Dr. H. and the Gardner's. We had a conference and discussed 1896 Sunday continued. The personnel of the Red brass relief staff. Some objection was made to two men on the list, but after some talk the list stands as we made it out. We adjourned and together with Mr.& Dr. Burnette and Mr. & Mrs. Goodyear, go to a restaurant and have supper. Bidding our friends good night, we take our carriage and at Mr. & Mrs. Geo. M. Pullman's, though it is snowing furiously. Have a pleasant half hour Geo. W. and wife, Florence and Sanger, young lady Miss Gillette and a young man, name we did not catch. We arrive home at nine and are glad for the day and gladder it is over. 1896 January 6 -Monday- Chicago Weather Clear. cold. En route for W. We are up early and begin packing our trunks. Mrs. Gross is everywhere arranging for the great reception. Dr. H. and the Gardners come early. G. P. takes the Berlin coach and goes to the North Western to get his sister and Mabel coming in from Evanston. Goes to Pullman Bldg. to get passes, has a very satisfying and important talk with his uncle Geo. M. on Red Cross matters. Arrived at reception late, but the talk was worth much more to the Red Cross than the reception. The reception was a wonderfully elegant affair. The representation ladies coming en masse to do homage to our queen. From eleven till one the reception rooms were crowded by the wealth and aristocracy of Chicago. The daylight was shut out by heavy curtains and the house brilliantly illuminated with electricity - a dream of splendor! Artistic arrangements of fragrant and beautiful flowers and costly Oriental tapestries were in every room. At the right of the line where Miss Barton stood with the hostess and others to receive the guests, was an exquisitely wrought brassard -- white carnations formed the band and small red flowers the cross. After the guests had departed we sat down to an elaborate collation, plenty having been reserved for us from the great reception tables. At 2:30 we bade reluctant good bye to our charming host and hostess and with Frankie and Mabel were driven to the B&D Station where were gathered to see us off Dr. H., the Gardner's and Mr. & Mrs. Goodyear and their children. We got off in fine style and are now 7 P.M. dashing along towards home. Dr. Hubbell we asked to see Dr. Stevenson and have her see the Associated Press [*8*] 1896. manager and have him checkmate the N.Y. Commit- -tee in their attempt to control the country. Bub and the Gardners return to Bedford tonight. We have been in Chicago four days and have made hosts upon hosts of friends for ourselves and the Red Cross. We return home perfectly satisfied with our trip. The day passes quietly, night settles down tranquilly and we retire early, a little tired. [*January*] [*7*] -Tuesday- En route to Washington. Weather Clear. cold. We are up early and take breakfast in the dining car. The night was rough, the last part of it especially after we struck the mountains. C. B. slept but little and a number of ladies were sick from the swaying of the car. We pass the day reading, consulting and writing. We write a letter and statement to Cardinal Sartolli, that he will transmit to the Patriarch at Constan- -tinople. We read it over, consider it at length and decide it will be all right to send. Arrive home at 6:15 P.M., over an hour late. Find our faithful Ernest waiting for us with Beauty. Drive to the Post Office and get a huge bundle of letters. Take them home and during the evening read and assort them for answering. Consider letters from Trask, Moen and Bogigian. Finally conclude to wire Bogigian, Moen and Judge Sheldon to meet us at the Waldorf Hotel Thursday morning, asking them to name the hour of their arrival. When we find out tomorrow, we will wire Trask to meet us at the Waldorf and all be there to meet him and peradventure he may be brought to realize the absurd position he has taken and correct the false impression he has al- -lowed to go out. We retire at 2:30 A.M. still a little tired. 1896 [*9*] [*January*] Wednesday Washington [*8*] Weather cloudy. cold. Lucy came this morning Ernest having sent her a postal soon as he received our wire. We answer many letters and attend to very many duties which of necessity had to be neglected while we were out of town. Received a wire from Moen that he would be at the Waldorf early Thursday, also from Bogigian stating that accompanied by Smith of the American Board he would be at Waldorf 8 A.M. Leave for New York 12 P.M. Warbury P.P.C. conductor. [*January*] Thursday. New York [*9*] Weather Cloudy. cold. We arrived at the Waldorf after a hasty breakfast at Child's where we met Greene. He called on us yesterday at Washington and we told him we were coming to New York and would probably see Mr. Trask so, of course, he had to be at the meeting too. The Waldorf people had a very nice room re- served for our private use, two, in fact, though, as we were not to remain over night we needed but one. Mr. Boldt also ordered an assembly room placed at our disposal. At 8:30 Messrs. Smith Bogigian and Moen came and after a little Steve came. We talked over the situation until 2:30 when Trask and Greene came. From then un- til after eight we discussed the situation. A hard, hard meeting, but the result was satisfac- -tory all round. The Trask proposed agreement was pulled to pieces and scattered to the four winds. Finally an understanding was arrived at, whereby the National Committee -- truly Na- -tional, and not the one now formed in New York -- shall have control of the collection of the funds, and [*10*] 1896 shall honor all our drafts, which we shall draw for the American relief: That the Red Cross will be the sole judge of whether it can serve the field; That no other agent or representative shall have any say in the matter without the consent and concurrence of the Red Cross; That the Red Cross shall leave for Turkey within two weeks from today, provided the National shall Place to the credit of the Red Cross $50,000. Everyone agreed to this and the meeting adjourned sine die. Judge Sheldon who was to be at this meeting, was detained by a law case and did not arrive until after the adjournment. He remained about an hour and then returned home. Dr Lesser and Miss Hofter called about ten and remained until we left and accompanied us to the ferry. Smith left for home at 9 P.M. Moen and Bogigian at 10 P.M. We found our drawing room awaiting us at midnight. Left for home at 12:37 A.M. 1896 [*9*] [*January*] Friday Washington [*10*] Weather clear, warmer A miserable letter was received today from the Gardners. They have taken offence because Dr. Egan was placed on the list of available men. we met the 12:20 train thinking that possibly Dr. Hubbell would arrive but he did not show up. Making out receipts all afternoon for little amounts of money received during our absence from town. Called at the Post Office and arranged the registered letters business, so that there will be no delay in the future. 1896 [*11*] [*Jan*] Saturday Washington [11*] Weather clear, cool. We take the carriage and go to B & O Station to meet Bub but find the train hours late. Call at our dentist's and make appointments. G.P. for 11 a.m. Monday and C.B. at 2 P.M. same day. Call at Treasury and ask Mary Barton to come and help us so she can become familiar with the work, the object being to have her represent us when we are away. We are introduced to the Chief of Division, who escorts us up stairs to see Secy. Carlisle. He was too busy to see us, so we call on the Appointment Clerk, Mr. Nesbitt, and ask for Mary's release. He says she can help but doesn't know the terms; hopes however he can arrange it so "Uncle Sam" will pay Mary right along. Mr. Nesbitt is in full sympathy with the idea and will do what he can. Called at the Bank and deposited the checks, etc., but as there were so many little things the recurring teller wanted us to leave the book until Monday, which we do. Called at George's and go C.B.s shoes: they are all right. C.B. goes home and GP goes to the station and gets Dr. Hubbell. We are glad he is back with us again. He has a headache and a bad tooth so retires early. C.B. caught cold this evening and we fear she will be troubled with it. A reporter from the Post was granted an interview tonight. Miss Emma James called and wanted to help so we gave her data to write the Ram's Horn article for Mr. F.L. Chapman of Chicago. [*12] 1896 [*Jan*] Sunday Washington [*12*] Weather clear. cool. C. B. has a dreadful cold and is about used up. It is so miserable just now when she needs to feel so well. Dr. H. goes to a dentist and has a part of his tooth taken out; it broke and a portion still remains. G.P. goes to Baltimore. Arrives in time to attend church and bid his many friends good bye. Finds his parents fairly well. His father has been very sick with a cold, but is better. Has a quiet little visit and returns home at 3:15 bringing some Christmas presents for C. B. and himself which the Evanston relatives sent to Baltimore thinking we would be there. Mrs. Mason came and stayed an hour or two. Arranged our table getting the letters into shape for answering. [*Jan*] Monday Washington [*13*] Weather clear. warmer. Mary Barton came today to assist she and Miss Barton looking over and answering letters. G.P. and Miss Graves worked off a large lot letters. Made out and sent off all receipts of money up-to-date. G.P. goes to dentist. C.B. has a cold so could not go out. Go to bank and get American bank book. The deposit was made last Saturday. About six o'clock the Turkish Minister sent to the Press the announcement that the Red Cross would not the allowed to enter Turkey for the purpose of distributing relief to the Armenians and during the evening a great raft of reporters called to know what the Red Cross would do. They received no information, however. Mr. Herman J. Shulters whom C.B. knew in the Russian relief work and Rev. R.S. Tharin called to interest 1896 [*13*] Monday Contd us in a grand national movement in regard to Armenians. The idea is to get up a great convention. Delegates from every church in the country to meet here and by resolution compel the Sultan through the United States to stop the slaughter of the Armenians and allow them to govern themselves. Mr. Tharin is a well-educated man and a very interesting talker. Well the probabilities are that the Red Cross will not go to Turkey at least for the present and we are much relieved. It settles many perplexing questions which have come up in the past two or three days. [*Jan*] Tuesday Washington [*14*] Weather clear, warm. This has been a great day of interviews, calls etc., etc. Mr. Bogigian called early in the day. He, of course, feels very deeply about the Sultan's refusal to allow the Red Cross to enter Turkey. We had a long talk with him. He is to remain some-time in the city and will call again before he leave for home. Poor fellow we fear his countrymen will have a harder time than ever now. It is hard to say how many reporters have been here today, but their name is legion. All want statements and a great desire seems to possess their gentle and sympathetic souls to know what we are going to do now. This afternoon we made a statement in writing for the Phila. Press and decided to send it out through the Associated and United Presses, which we do. It was a statement of our position in the Armenian Relief and a disclaimer of any antagonism. The Turkish Minister made another statement. [*14*] 1896 This evening, going the Sultan's reasons for refusing the Red Cross. We may call upon him tomorrow to confer with him. Don't know yet. [*Jan*] Wednesday Washington [*15*] Weather clear, warm. G.P.'s father came over this morning accompanied by Anna McElroy. G.P. spent part of the day with them. Mr. & Mrs. Wistar of Phila. called. He is ready to go when called upon. Mr. Bogigian and an Armenian friend called. Mr. B had seen some Congressmen, but had accomplished little or nothing. He received a letter from Mr. Blanchard, Chairman of the Boston Committee, asking him to be present at an important business meeting of the Com. Thursday, so left at once. Dr. Pullman left for home 4:20 P.M. Many reporters called, of course, but obtained but little news. This eve. we called on the New York Tribune correspondent. Mr. M.G. Seckendorff to thank him for his many good articles in the Tribune, also to confer with him in regard to the general situation. We learn from him that the Turkish Minister is of very light calibre, with little or no influence with his government, so we did well to discard him. Mr. Seckendorff will write an editorial on the situation tomorrow which we think will present our view of the situation. This evening we decided to see Secy Olney tomorrow and ask his advice as to what we had better do now, also make some suggested to him. We write Bogigian and Dwight to hold funds and asked B. and Moen to ask Trask what he proposed to do and refer him to the agreement entered [*1896*] into at the Waldorf Jan. 9. We also wired Bogigian and Dwight to delay financial action in their Committee for the present. Retired at 3:30 A.M. [*Jan*] Thursday Washington [*16*] Weather clear, warm. Did not get started very early this morning; that is, after we did retire, we slept late. C.B. wrote Trask and Steve. Dr. H. wrote Gardner. G.P at work on money receipts. Wired Trask that we were still in the field. Wired Mrs. Gross that it was impossible to say whether we would go to Turkey or not. Told her that she might assume that we were without giving us as authority. Recd a note from the Secy of State naming 3:15 as the hour when he would be at liberty to see us, and at the hour named C.B. and GP called and had a long consultation. Mr. Olney does not think the Turkish Minister had any authority to make the statement he did; he also thinks the T.M. amounts to very little, has very small authority anywhere and less influence with the Turkish Governent. Mr. Olney said he would cable Minister Ferrell to get an audience with the Sultan, and ask him if the Red Cross could distribute relief in Asia Minor. As soon as he hears, he is to let us know. 1896 Jan 17 Friday Washington Weather Clear. warm. A lovely day mild and enjoyable. Miss Jaines, who was to write the Ram's Horn article, sends back G.P's sketch and suggests that that article will be all the paper wants. Impudent! Telegram from Bogigian states; "You must not give up going to Turkey. Tell the press you are going." To which we answered; "We by no means give up going to Turkey, and are taking the only reasonable steps to that end as fast as possible." Letter from Dwight about same subject as Bogigian's were; ans. that we are doing all we can. C.B. and G.P. call on Olney and tell him about the Boston pressure and he says, "Tell Boston to mind her own business." Afterwards suggests that we say that the State Department has taken up the matter with the Sultan through our Minister Terrell, and as soon as we receive reply, will let them know. C.B. wrote Bogigian and Dwight. All engaged in writing during the evening Retired at 2:30 AM. - more fools we!! 1896 Saturday Washington Jan 18 weather C.B. busy with serving women. G.P. goes to dentist's bank, etc. Dr. H. hunts up stenographers for tomorrow; Miss White, Miss Jones and Miss Jacobs are coming. Saw Mary Barton, who will come if she can. C.B. & G.P. called on Senators Hoar and Cullum for advice. Remained in consultation an hour or more. Senator Cullum had seen Secy. Olney and as a result Olney had sent another cable to Terrell to urge haste. Letters and telegrams from Bogigian and Smith indicate a conspiracy somewhere. They are so apprehensive that evil will come to the Red Cross and to the cause unless we leave at once. That we have decided to sail next Wednesday, Jan. 22. Called on Secy. Olney three times before we could see him. He had a "Diplomatic Function." We called on DeGraw and had an executive meeting of the Red Cross and confirmed the decision to set sail Wednesday. DeGraw called on Olney on our third attempt at 11:30 P.M. and as Olney had no objections we drove immediately to the United Press and wrote out the announcement that the Red Cross would set sail Jan. 22. DeGraw sent copy to the Associated. Went to Western Union and sent copies to H. Bogigian who will inform Smith and Dwight, Boston; F.W. Moen, Worcester; Spencer Trask and S.E. Barton, New York; Tr. G. Brown, Brooklyn; R.H. Pullman, Baltimore; M.E. Almon, Newport; Dr. & Mrs. Gardner, Bedford, informing them that we would sail Wednesday, Jan. 22, as per original agreement. Retired at 2:30 A.M. [18] 1896 Jan. 19 Sunday. Washington weather Rainy warm Not a red letter day exactly but decidedly a letter day for with three stenographers we cleared the tables of all the letters, some three hundred. Miss White came early in the morning; Bessie Jacobs came soon after and about noon Ollie Jones came. They took the letters in their note books and will put them on their typewriters tomorrow. Many telegrams received during the day and reporters galore. Wrote Brown Bros. asking an early appointment Wed. morning, as we must get our banking business done before ten. C. B. began packing, assisted by Dr. H. Miss Mary Barton was here most of the time, assisting in many directions. S. E. B. came at 11:30 P.M. He has had a touch or a retouch of the grip. 1896 [19] Monday Washington Jan 20 weather clear warm Three dressmakers, Emma and Frances Barker, MacDowell, Mary Barton, Miss Graves and Mrs. Mason were here to help today. The dressmakers to finish C. B. things; the colored girls packed all the wool and cleaned; Barker fixed the trunks; C. B. and G. P. go to Chases and C. B. has her teeth fixed up. G. P. goes to bank and tells the officers that Miss Mary E. Barton will deposit for C. P.; gets from Post Office blank power of attorney to permit Mary to sign Postal Money Orders wires Bogigian, Trask and Brown. Trask wired - asking us when we were going; said the $50,000 was not yet absolutely raised. Many wires during the day - one from Brown Bros. saying we could see them at the bank at 9:30 Wednesday morning. This being too late, S. E. B. leaves for New York tonight. We give him a check on W.L & T Co. (Armenian Funds received here.) Buy trunk and bag at Topham's $9.00. Call on Hege of B & O. and he will issue extra tickets tomorrow for the Masons and Miss Graves. All busy packing for our long journey. None of us enthusiastic many friends call to protest against. C. B.'s going "So say we all of us." MacDermott is to take our carriage Albert Gleason our Beauty. Remington is to send a no. 2 typewriter from New York to the Steamer. So we are getting into pretty good shape we think. Pay Lucy Grave to 18" $8.00. [20] 1896 [Jan 21] Tuesday Washington weather Fine Last day in Washington for how long we know not. A day filled with packing and final outside work. Ernest takes the carriage to MacDermott's & the horse to Gleason's. G. P. purchases six tickets to new York. $19.50 Bags for C. B. & Bub. $10.00 Agree with Barker to take care of Hdqt & Glen Echo $5.00 per month. Give him $15.00 for what he has already done. Pay Mrs. Barker $5.00 for her work. Give Mrs. Mason $20 to redeem glass. She pays $4.75 for it & turns balance over to Ernest who accounts to me for it. Pay Ernest $10.00 on account of salary month ending Feb. 1st. Many, in fact too many, people come to help. Half of them are in the way and I am afraid that there are so many packers that many things will either be left out entirely or put into trunks which are not going. De Graw comes up in the afternoon and we give him a general power of attorney to represent us during our absence abroad. Many telegrams roll in: for three hours De Graw estimated that one is as received every seven minutes. So many helpers led to much confusion and made it doubly hard for the Queen G. P. goes to Baltimore at 6.40 to spend a few hours with his parents meets the party at 1 a.m. all is right. 1896 [21] [Jan 22] New York City Wednesday Steamship New York weather Bright warm. After a good nights run to Jersey City, Conductor Parker making us all very comfortable, we crossed to New York at 737. Met Dr. Lesser & Starger & Bettina Hofker much against our inclination and desires we were all escorted to Delmonico's to breakfast. There we met Mrs Raymond the President, Mrs. Dennis the Sec'y. Mrs. Strauss, Mrs. Lizzie & Miss's Myrtis Barton Directors of the Red Cross Hospital of New York. A very elaborate breakfast was given we had to eat it hurredly on account of time and as it was we did not reach the Steamer until nearly ten A. M. At the boat we found throngs of people waiting to bid us good bye. Helen Nest & Emma Flicherer - G. P.s aunt, Spencer Trask, who presented C. B. with a silver inkstand & a book of poems from Mrs. Trask, her own composition. Mrs. Raymond gave C. B. a beautiful blood stone seal. The seal is the R. C. Cross and with the words "Clara Barton" about it. Robert G. Brown. Col & Mrs. Hinton, "Sister Harriette Comd. Parker and hosts of other personal friend beside many many Armenians. Ms. Bogigian Mrs. Parker of Boston. Bogigian brought 1500 letter of Credit and handed us. Frank said our funds were all right when we wanted to draw them. At 11, the gang planks were hoisted and we slowly swung into the stream outward bound. The Pier was black with the vast crowd of people most of them there to see us depart. The Red Cross is flying from 22 1896 Wednesday Cont d The Mizzen Mast and we steam down The harbor bound on a mission full of difficulties and perplexities, thickly enveloped with diplomatic tangles beset with dangers. The "New York" is a first class steam- er very long & roomy. Our Staterooms were on the second deck. C. B. having an outside one to herself and Dr H & G.P. having The other outside room, adjoining. Lucy & Mrs Mason have an inside room & Ernest's room is next theirs. As soon as we are well down the bay we were visited upon by an officer who stated that there were two Staterooms on the upper deck which Miss Barton & the Red Cross officers could have if they so desired. We inspected them and decide that we will take them as they are lighter and better. So the final arrangement is C. B. occupies 17 & Dr H & G.P. 16. Lucy and Mrs. Mason 201 & Ernest 207. In our rooms we find two large baskets - of luscious fruit - one a present from Mr. Chas H. Raymond; the other unknown; Lovely "America's Beauties" and other flowers from the Armenians. The sea is fairly smooth and we all retire early Page 23 1896 Thursday at sea Jan 23 weather clear cool The morning is misty and the sea is beginning to be a little disturbed. We are assigned alone table seats - next the Captain's table Capt Frank the commander is a fine seaman and a very agreeable gentleman C. B. came to breakfast but did not remain long, for troubled was the ocean; and her stomach felt great sympathy for it. Lucy did not show up at all - was quite sick and as we are going to have a rougher sea we fear she will have two or three days of "unrest". C.B. was quite sick this afternoon and has gone to bed and says when we drop anchor at Southhampton she will get up. G.P. isn't sick still he experiences a come-all-over sickness that isn't very pleasant, The balance of the party are all right. We make 401 miles our first day out. We pass a big German steamer off several miles on our port side at four o'clock Jan 24 Friday at sea weather Threatening The wind is very strong and the sea is running high. Our table which has nine seats - and which were all occupied the first meal on board has several open chairs this morning and our table is better patronized than most of them. Many people are sick and as it is gradually growing rougher; the dining room 1896 Friday continued could be less frequented probably. C.B. Dr. H. Mrs M & GP. gather in C.B. & room. Read an article on Armenia & Tennyson's poems by Mrs. Trask and begin "Samantha Abroad" Lucy is still sick. C.B. is better. G.P. has his "sea legs" on. Time? made last 24 hours 425 miles Saturday at sea Jan 25 weather. cloudy, cool Weather cloudy, cool we made 426 miles in the 24 hours the first day's run so far Lucy is better and came up on deck today and took dinner with C.B. We rather enjoy our two table companions who come to the table. Mr. Carse of Chicago, a son of Matilda Carse C.B. is acquainted with her. Mrs Carse is a hustling W.T.C.U. woman who was the primary mover in building the W.T.C.U. Temple in Chicago. Young Carse is a [?] [?] of some kind. Mr. Lucas the other gentleman is an American artist-living artist living in Paris. His father is Presbyterian clergyman living in New York City. We pass the day reading Samantha also finish Mrs. Trask's book of poems. The sea is still rough. Schools of porpoise racing with us. Gulls & other [Cary's?] chickens [?] It seems strange to see birds thousands of miles from land. 25 1895 Jan 26 weather Bright, warmer Part of out company Mrs H, Lucy & G.P. attend service. The Captain [Gr?] conducting the Episcopal service in an admirable manner. Owing to head winds & high seas we make about 418 miles today. This has been the best day so far, and we enjoy the deck. The crew is put through a fire drill today. Interesting We all gather in teh Queen's room during the day and read the Koran. In the evening we enjoy several chapters of Samantha. Miss Graves has nearly recovered and came to her three meals today. Four days and 1670 miles form New York. Jan 27 Monday at sea weather fine Five days and 2100 miles. We made 430 today. The best run so far. The air is fine and bracing. The sun bright. But, the sea is heavy. The north west wind has made very great swells which rock the ship very much making walking difficult. Jan 28 Tuesday at sea weather fine We made 442 miles up to taking the sun today. Miss Barton dressed today for the first time and came on deck 26 1896 Tuesday continued to sit in the sun Several people were anxious to meet C.B. and crowded around her but did not do so in a disagreeable manner. C. B went to dinner tonight for the first time for which we were very glad. 2542 miles in six days. Jan 29 Wednesday. At sea Weather - fine At 10 a.m. we sighted Scilly Island. Many ships are seen and it is evident our voyage is about over. In many respects it has been a very enjoyable journey. Remarkable being in the corridor that there has been no storms. The New Lorde is a first class boat. The only trouble being her proneness to roll. She is too long to pitch. The officers are very courteous & capable. Some delay occurred at the "needles." We blew the syren for our pilot but for nearly an hour no one appeared. Arrived at South Hampton at Eleven o'clock and only the Havre passengers landed. We are well satisfied with this arrangement as we do not want to reach London at night. As our steamer reaches the dock Mr. L. N. Moore, the English United Press Manager, came on board to call on Miss Barton. We had a letter of introduction to him from the New York office. A cable had been received from Constantinople of which the following is a copy: "Minister Terrell notifies Olney that the Forte refused permission for the Red 1896 27 Wednesday continued. Cross to distribute relief. Declining officially to recognize the Society. The Forte will however, permit any person named and approved by Terrell to distribute relief, provided the Turkish authorities be kept informed what they are doing." That cable prohibiting the Red Cross to enter Turkey is the direct result of the ill advised and insane utterances of the people of our own country. Mr. Moore remained with us until after one A. M. He wanted to send a long cable to the U.S. giving full information as to our plans. This Miss Barton would not permit. So the only cable went back was that we had arrived safely and were well. Jan 30 Thursday. Southampton, London Weather Foggy We breakfasted at 7 AM. Passed our "luggage" through the Custom House without trouble. Took the 7:50 train for London. Ernest is trying to find Miss Grave's trunk which we supposed was lost, got left, and came up on a later train. On arriving in the city we took cabs and came at once to Westminster Palace Hotel and arranged with the Hotel at $1.60 per room with attendance. We took three rooms; one for Miss Barton, one for Mrs. Mason and Miss Graves and the third for the three men, we having ordered an extra bed put in the room. We had our trunks brought from the station and settled down during the day comfortably. After making our appointment on the U.S. 1 28 1896 Thursday continued. Ambassador Bayard. Miss Barton received a very cordial reception and pleasant interview. Dr. H & G.G. met Mr. Bayard a few minutes. Mr. Bayard gave Miss Barton a fine letter of introduction to Minister Terrell and the Secretary of Legation at Constantinople. Found table d'hote at the hotel too expensive, so went out to a restaurant, but as our meal cost $4.50 we didn't save very much. Jan 31 Friday London Weather Damp. foggy. Took breakfast in our rooms which had been procured outside. We enjoy it much better on account of expense and it is also cozier. Several ladies called to see Miss Barton. They are all interested in our proposed work. Mrs. Linett, an American lady living here, called twice; the last time to invite Miss Barton, Dr. H & G.P. to a luncheon at Lady Henry Somersetts. We accepted. Mr. & Mrs. [Moon] called and consulted as-to Turkish affairs. He offers to wire his representation in Constantinople to find - out whether Mr. Terrell will consent to our entering Turkey to distribute relief. (see omissions at bottom of page) Mr. Bayard cannot do so officially because the Stet Department has not communicated with him in regard to the Red Cross. He thinks it advisable to leave a personal interview, so we may have the doctor go on ahead. (omission) G.P. goes to see Mr. Bayard. Asks him whether he could wire Terrell in regard to his accepting us to distribute relief. 1896 29 Feb 1 Saturday London weather "a London day. Mr. John Furley called also Mr. Chas. Bolles. Affairs are looking decidedly gloomy and desperate. The black pall of death is awaiting us at the end of our journey. War is imminent. So critical is the situation that we feel that we cannot take the terrible responsibility of allowing the ladies to go any further, so Lucy must return to those she loves, as that is the only safe way. Mrs. Mason, will either return to America or go to Italy as she prefers, and the rest will go on to meet what fate has in store for us. Mr. Bolles was a delegate to the first Geneva Convention, 1864. He told us about M. Henri Dunant, who is living at a hospital near Geneva.He was quite wealthy at one time, but in carrying out his plans in regard to agricultural colonization he became involved and lost heavily. Then he became engaged to a lady not of the Calvanistic faith, which so embittered his former friends and associates they turned on him like wild beasts and from then on made the most intolerable attacks on him. The young lady died under the persecution, but that did not abate the enmity. For three years M. Durrant has not gone out of his rooms. He is too proud to accept money and is reduced to extreme poverty. M. Durrant is writing his memoirs which will probably be published early this year. Mr. John Furley is at the hear of the St. John Ambulance Corps. is a member of the Red Cross and has attended all the International Conventions since 1867. At 1:30 Mrs. Smith arrived and escorted us to Lady Henry Somersets to luncheon 30 [*1896 Saturday Coul.d*] Lady Henry is a charming woman medium size, plump, very bright and showing great strength of character. We had a simple little meal and a very pleasant chat. Returned to the hotel at three. C B. and Mrs. Mason went out shopping. Lucy & Ernest prowled around after places of interest. Bub & G.P. called at Ludgate Cir.. Cook & Son and purchased tickets to Constantinople for the doctor. £18.10.0. This does not include the Orient sleeper. The Paris office was closed so that ticket will have to be secured at Paris. It has been decided to have Dr. H go on ahead to take a special message to Minister Terrell and report either to C.B. at Geneva or Vienna. He starts tomorrow. Handed the doctor £30 for expenses. Total £48.10/0 - $242.50. [*1896 Sunday London. A fair day for London.*] [*Feby 2*] Dr. H left for Cple at 9 A.M. via Dover and Paris, taking the Orient at Paris. The time to .Cple. is about 73 hours. G.P. & Ernest went to the Victoria Station with the doctor and saw him off all right. C.B. and G.P. had a long consultation in regard to plans and decided on what was best to be done. C.B. wrote her friend Mrs Condron of Liverpool to meet Lucy Graves who will sail for America the 5th inst., Wednesday. We write a number of letters and get our correspondence up to date. Acknowledged pocket code to Edw. H. Law of New York which was given, also Remington Typewriter no. 2 loaned us by Wycoff Seamans & Benedict for our field work. C.B. wrote Pres. Moynier notifying him that we would be in Geneva the last of the week. Letters also to the Grand Duchess and Abram Golay. G.P. met Mr. Mrs Chas Bolles in the hotel parlor and had an interesting talk about M. Dunant. Mr. Bolles loaned a picture of Durant to show C.B. also a member of other photographs. 1896 July 3-Monday-London Weather-Exceptionally clear Called our little company together this morning and told our decision-a hard but necessary thing to tell. Lucy is to go home on Wednesday and Mrs. Mason elects to go on to Italy. The rest will start for Turkey. G.P. goes to Charing Cross and calls at Low's Exchange #3 Northumberland St. Purchase Lucy's steamer ticket to New York 10 pounds 10/0 also ticket to Liverpool 1 1/9 pounds total 11 11/9 pounds - $54.95. Register Low's code cable words. "Bartsteve." S.E. Barton. New York. and "Bartdog"P.V. DE Graw. Washington. in cabling to America care Low's Exc. use words "Edlow" "New York" Low's Exc. London is "Afternoon". Meet Mrs Edwin H. Low and manager George Glauwill. Made arrangements to ship luggage through Low's by steamer from Liverpool direct to Cple. which will save considerable money. Overland it would cost $100 or more. Bought C.B. a clock which makes her room more homelike to her. Mr. and Mrs. Harris called. They are Intru[ding?] to go to Armenia in a few weeks if they can. Mr Harris is a professor in some college in or near London is an Antiquarian and is anxious to secure some old [?} in Armenia before the buildings are burned or distroyed (destroyed). Mr. Moore called and gave a number of valuable suggestions in regard to Cple and the people we will be likely to meet. He also invited us to an informal supper at his house #151 Ashly Garden.-just across the street from Lady Somerset's. Monday Cont'd At 7 P.OM we drove over. The other guests were Mr& Mrs Chamberlain and Mr Lafely United Press people. There was also present besides the host and hostess a young lady visitor. We had a delightful evening. The people were bright; the supper fine. Returned to the hotel at 10 P.M. Lucy and Ernest went to a theatre and report having a good time. We are invited to Canon Wilberforce's to some kind of a "function" to meet the Canon and other members of the Duke of Westminster's Committee. Tomorrow night. It will be a kind of a formal, stuffy afair (affair) we think. but as we desire to meet some of the members of that August body we will go. Feb 4 Tuesday London Weather Clear Cool Lucy Graves left for the U.S. via Liverpool. She was met at that city so a telegram later in the day announced by C.B.'s friend Mrs. Condron with whom she is to stay until the Germania sails tomorrow. She also had a letter to Mr. Metcalf of Low's Exchange who will put her in charge of the Captain of the steamer and upon her arrival in New York another agent of Low's Exchange will meet her and put her on the Baltimore and Ohio train for home. We decide to rearrange our trunks, selecting and putting in one small trunk and hand luggage all the things we will need for the next two weeks and send our trunks around to Turkey by steamer as it will cost much less. On trains our baggage 34 [*1896 Tuesday continued.*] would cost over $100. We will now probably go on to Turkey as Mr. Moore secured a wire from Minister Terrell in answer to the question whether Terrell would appoint the R.C. to distribute relief to the Armenians. The answer was "Yes". But no naturalized Armenians or newspaper correspondents. Little our good friend Ms. Terrell knows, that those are the very people we have many times refused; but he will know it as soon as we meet him. At 8 PM. we go to dine with Canon Wilberforce at 20 Dean's Yard. We meet Canon McCall who is also a member of the Duke of Westminister's Armenian Relief Committee . We also meet Lady Henry Somerset, Mrs. Hannah Smith, an American Quakeress living in London and Mrs. & Miss Wilberforce. We discuss the Armenian Situation at length and feel repaid for having remained over. Return home and finish packing, Mrs. Chamberlin called and left C.B. a new remedy for sea sickness we will try it. Feb. 5 Wednesday London- En route to Paris Weather Clear cold. [orning and Lady Henry gave Miss Barton a very heavy Scotch Wood blanket - shawl very handsome. We pay our Westminister Palace Hotel bill [pound] 7 1/3 and go to Victoria Station. At the train we meet Mrs. Moore and a Mr. Thorn an American agent of the L.C. and D. R.R. who gave letter of introduction to the purser on the boat. He also gave us a number of books. and papers. At eleven we take our reserved compartment and [*1896 Wednesday continued.*] start. We have a pleasant run to Dover. The sail across to Calais was easy. C.B. felt no inconvenience owing to smooth water, the medicine, or both. At Calais we found a compartment also engaged by Mrs. Granwell of Low's Exchange and at 3 PM we left for Paris where we arrived at 7 PM. The Custom House was easy, all except our lunch baskets, These were examined for ham, but as we had eaten it all none was found. We came to Henry's Hotel 11 rue Volney, and selected two rooms on the second floor at 20 francs per day including light and attendance. Fires 2 1/2 francs for basket of wood. The hotel is small but fair. kept by a German. We take supper in the Cafe and find it expensive. Will make different arrangement in regard to our meals tomorrow. [*Feb. 6Thursday Paris Weather Cloudy Chilly*] After breakfasting in our room we took a cab and tried to find Ambassador Eustice but it took some time to discover the Embassy. We found it at last No. 59 rue Galilee. We had a very pleasant call on Mr. Eustice who gave us a letter of introduction to Minister Terrell although we had one from Mr. Bayard which Dr. Hubble took with to present. The Ambassador also gave us a N.Y. Herald giving an account of fiery debates over the Armenian Resolution in the U.S. Congress. America is taking a very foolish stand in this matter and will become involved in European difficulties unless she takes a more conservative view of the situation. Certain it is her attitude will make our, 1896 Thursday continued. work more difficult. We called in Mrs. Gail Niele 52 avenue K liber. She has been in Turkey and knows The Sultan and a number of pashas.She found all of them very fine gentlemen and knows that as soon as they know that our mission is one of pure charity there can be no possible objection to our mission - in fact they will probably assist us in any way they consistently can. After one or two other calls we returned to the hotel. Mrs. Mason and Ernest called on friends who returned their call this evening- three young American ladies. We have a few things to attend to tomorrow and expect to start for Geneva in the evening. 1896 Feb Friday Paris 7 Weather Cloudy, chilly Accompanied by Ernest - we take a cab by the hour and make several calls, all cook's 1 de l'Opera we purchase four tickets to Geneva $56.08 - fn 280.40 U.s. Consul Gn'l Samuel E. Morse 36 de l'Opera is a very pleasant gentleman. We spent half an hour chatting with him and on leaving gave him our Cou le address. The Duc de Maule President of the French Red Cross in the rue Matiguon was not in so we left our cards. At the U.S. Embassy we left our Constantinople address. Our last call was on the artist Albert P. Lucas whom we met crossing from New York; his studio is 221 Boulevarde Rospail. Lucas was making a large study from the nude, we saw some of his pictures and then returned to the hotel. Mrs. Mason's lady friends are here helping her reconstruct a gown. G.P and Ernest - went to the Louvre. Madam Niele called also Madame Bogalot a member of the Womens Auxilliary of the Red Cross. The United Press representative Parselow called to pay his respects, we were not at all favorably impressed with him. He has an insincere air about him which repels a person, at least that is the way it affects us. After dining Fable d'hote we paid our hotel bill f 84.85 - $16.97 We took a cab to the gare de Lyons and after some delay we secured a very nice compartment to ourselves. Ernest bribed a guard who told a lady who was in the compartment that one of our ladies was sick, so 38 [*1896 Friday continued*] she left very suddenly. [*Feb Saturday Geneva 8 weather misty chilly*] After a rather hard night with two misadventures, we arrived at Geneva at 8.30 a.m. The first misfortune happened to C.B. She had been out in the corridor of the car and reentering the compartment pulled the door shut hard as it did not swing easily and in so doing caught the thumb of her left hand in the hinge side of the door. Her thumb was bruised badly but the pain gradually lessened. The other trouble happened to G.P. He caught a little cold in Paris which, toward morning, settled on his bowels causing much pain. At the station we met one of Cook's agents who passed us through the Customs examinations easily, as we had nothing to declare. We take a bus to hotel de la Poste. Chs. Sailer, Prop. Ernest contracts for two rooms on second floor very pleasant outside rooms for eight francs a day per room light heat and attendance included. Meals a la carte or d'hôte as desired. The proprietor knew Miss Barton at once as she used to stop at his hotel years ago. G.P.'s troubles increased rapidly and C.B. begins a rigorous and rigid course of treatment with hot water and mustard. C.B. and Mrs. Mason go out and purchase several comforts. Ernest goes with a note to Abram Golay's: does not find him so leaves note. [*1896 Feb Sunday Geneva 9 Weather misty, chilly*] G.P. is all right this morning thanks to C.B. who is worth a thousand doctors. Abram Goley called at the hotel at 10 and had a long talk with C.B. It is terribly lonely for our Queen here without Minnie who was her companion and nurse for so many years. Minnie died last summer, a notice of her death reached up as Thousand Islands We breakfasted in our own rooms. This afternoon several letters were sent us from M. Maynier's they having been sent us in his care. One from S.E.B. inclosing several newspaper clippings all speaking very nicely of C.B. and the Red Cross. Another from the Grand Duchess of Baden telling how thankful she is that C.B. is in the country again and how glad she will be to meet her again. We will probably return via Baden so C.B. can visit the Grand Duchess. A letter from Dr. Smith enclosing a letter of introduction to M. Peet. One from Mrs. Gen'l Viele speaking of friends in Constantinople. One from Low London about trunks. Our goods were shipped at Liverpool on the 8th by steamer to Cons'tple. The trunk key will be sent to the English P.O. Const'ple. Low was to put G.P.s laundry in the zinc trunk but it did not arrive in time so he will send it by express to Geneva. We constructed to code cable one to S.E.B. "Barton New York" ineffable ballasted basque Geneva" which being translated means "Have just received your letter just arrived here all well after a pleasant passage as soon as we learn anything will acquaint you." The other to [Hagop Bogigian Boston using last two words. All took 40 1896 Sunday continued Table d'hôte this morning at 10 f. the party. A letter from Mrs. Grass' bankers enclosing exchange draft for £408. 15/9 which we immediately acknowledged and wrote Mrs. Grass also. Feb 10 Monday Geneva Weather cool bright Mr. Maguier called at 10.30 and spent some time with us talking over our mission. He cordially approved what Miss Barton has done and is exceedingly interested. He would not talk English so Mrs. Mason was called in as the interpreter. Arrangements were made to spend part of the evening at Monsieur's house. G.P. went to Cook's and purchased tickets to Vienna $64.40. At 8 p.m. we drove to Mr. Maguier's. Mr. Favre and another member of the International Red Cross. After spending a very pleasant evening we returned to the hotel and paid our bill at Hotel de la Poste $16.93. Our bus was ordered for 12.15 and we waited until 12.45 - thus took a cab and arrived just in time to be bundled into the car all in confusion and the car full. We were very much provoked because of the delay at the hotel which had caused all the trouble. After a few miles out we secured seats so passed the night fairly well considering. Feb. 11 Tuesday En route Geneva to Vienna Weather cold and cloudy 1896 41 Feb 11 Tuesday En route Geneva to Vienna Arrived at Zurich at 7.40 am. where we changed trains. Took breakfast and strolled around the town until 10.30 when we took our train. The ride to Bucke was fine. The marvelous Alpine scenery indescribable in its grandeur. The lofty snow capped Alps mirrored in the placid waters of Zurich see gave a picture ever to be remembered. At Buckes the Austrian frontier our troubles began. The through train was full both in first and second class compartments; the car we were in only went to Innsbruck. Two officers finally gave their seats to the ladies. G.P. and Ernest going from one place to another in the train until 6 o'clock when some people got off and we were able to secure some seats, where we passed the night but not very comfortably. Feb 12. Wednesday Vienna Weather cool. bright Arrived at Vienna spelled "Wien" at 1.40 am. G.P. and Ernest went in search of a hotel. Found one on the Ringstrasse in the center of the city. the Hotel Bristol, a very fine house on a broad avenue. Took a carriage and returned to the depot when the ladies and baggage were waiting. The Ringstrasse is a broad avenue running in a circle around the center of the city. A young man at the Red Star Steam Ship office told us of the Bristol. G.P. and Ernest went to the American Legation and left C.B.'s card with Hon. Bartlett Tripp. Mr. Tripp is an old time friend of C.B. He had been telegraphing three days to London Geneva to find Miss Barton to write her to visit at the Legation during her sojourn in Vienna. We did not receive any word 1896. Wednesday continued. from him however. Mr. Tripp and his wife immediately called at the hotel and placed themselves, their horses, carriages, coachmen + footmen and their hose at our disposal. Mrs. Tripp invited C.B. and G.P. to go to her house as Wednesday afternoons she is at home to Americans. C.B. went with her, then the carriage was sent back for G.P. to use. He went to Cook's to see about tickets. Found that the fares to the Orient to Constantinople would be 12.66 20 francs. At Mrs. Tripp's there were a number of Americans ladies some of who had met Miss Barton before. one was a Mrs. Dr. Stanton of Washington, Dr. J. O. Stanton was in the staff (medical) of the great drill years ago when C.B. had the military Red Cross Hospital. The Dr. is dead and Mrs. Stanton is abroad educating her son. Returned to the hotel and had our supper in our rooms. Feb 13 Thursday Vienna Weather cool and bright We find we have been singularly fortunate ever since we landed at Southampton. At London Paris, Geneva, and here for weeks. it had been very cold, with snows and rains almost constant. We have found no rain, all the days have been good. Our reception has been most cordial and hearty everywhere At ten Mrs. Trip came and Franz the footman and attache of the legation had a list of the Austrian Red Cross officers. C.B. wrote on her card that she would be at her hotel between 4 and 6. and then we drove around and left the cards at the residences of the officers. Pres. Comte Franz falksuhain? ?.P. Yokerson? Brichla ? M. 2 V.P. Compte? Ernst Hoyos Spimgeustin? S ey? at one we went to luncheon at the 1896 Feb 14 Friday en route Vienna to Constantinople weather chilly and cloudy We rested well last night and as the compartments were good we pass the day very comfortably. The fields look very similar to America. The houses differ very materially. All being one story with tile roofs. Larger quantities of sheep are in the valleys. And what is most surprising there are larger quantities of maize grown here. The guard tells us that maize has been in this country 30 years (?) The houses are ? with stucco and are quite picturesque. in the evening we are informed that at four tomorrow morning the Turkish Customs Officers will board on train but as we have nothing dutiable - but as we have nothing - this gives us no uneasiness whatever. In Bulgaria we see great quantities of their flags at every station. We learn that there is great rejoicing on account of Prince Ferdinand changing from the Catholic to the Greek Church. At Sofia there were many thousands of people celebrating. The city was brilliantly illuminated. 1896 Feb 15 Saturday - En route Vienna to Constantinople Weather This is a wonderfully bright morning. We passed the Turkish frontier early in the morning. The officers came and went: were very polite agreeable now. We are this morning passing great fields of prairie lands very much like our Western prairie. Yesterday we were passing New England scenery so we feel quite at home. The Turkish houses along the R.R. are similar to Bulgarian houses in general appearance except we see many thatched with straw or grass of somekind instead of tileroofs, though the tiling is used also. Large droves of cattle are on the plains, black largely and some looking a little like our Jerseys. We have been very much interested in the costumes of the people. Thus far the Serbian peasants dress has been the prettiest. The women wear such bright gay colors. Of course we were disgusted as all travelers are with the outrageous practice of using the women like draft animals. Often we see a woman and a dog harnassed together drawing the little carts. Europe needs many of our Susan B. Anthonys and Elizabeth Cady Stantons to bring "truant man" to a realizing sense of his duty and woman to their rights. We came in sight of the Sea of Marmara at one o'clock - a beautiful sheet of water. Numberless little black ducks were along the shores. A bird similar to a sea gull is native here and the crow is larger than our American crow. Some had gray backs. We arrived at Stanboul at 2. P.M. and the bable of voices and seas of strange faces was rather confusing but amid the motly crowd we saw a man pushing his was through with "cook" marked on his cap, and about the same time same our own Dr. Hubble. Those gentlemen soon got us out of the crowd; passed us through the custom house 1896 Saturday continued. forms; paid port entry fees; and drove to the Pera Palace Hotel all for 15 frances $3.00. The manager took us over the house showing us rooms. We finally select three rooms on the fourth floor. C.B. has the first G. P. and Ernest the second and Mrs. Mason the third. Dr. H retains his room on the fifth floor. The managers charges are 8 frances per person per day. Meals breakfast of coffee and rolls 2 francs, luncheon 4 francs and dinner 7 francs, a total of 21 francs. Owing however to the off season and that we are a charitable mission, he agrees to make the uniform charge of 6 fr. per room each and same for meals. So the full pension will be 12 fr. per person. We consider this very reasonable and take pension for a week. We call on Minister Ferrell and I discuss the situation at length. Learn but little that is really new. Meet Mr. Ruddle the sec'y of Legation and Mr. Gargula the Dragoman of the Legation. We also meet Consul General Short and Consul Jewett. Minister Ferrell sends a cable to Sec'y Olney to the effect that Miss Barton has arrived and is ready to accept relief funds for distribution. We returned to the hotel; meet Montgomery the United Press agent. He puts himself at our disposal. At table d'hote Miss Barton sat at table with the Minister and the Consul General and Wife. We find the following cablegrams awaiting our arrival; been here two days. "Send us until further notice weekly cablegrams one hundred words, our expense and we will contribute to your relief work $1000 weekly. Answer Christian Herald" Feb 16 Sunday Cple. Weather We can do but little today, so we spend the day in consultation, writing and reading. Mr. Cobb the English P.M. called and delivered some mail to Miss Barton, Mr. Montgomery came with him. The Rev. [Mareillies?] Bowan, a Missionary. the bible agent at the Bible House, who has been in Turkey for 20 years. Rvr. and Mrs. Burkhalter who are traveling. In the evening judge Farrell called at Miss Barton's room. We had a long conversation about relief work, and after considering the subject in its variable aspects we decide to call on the Grand [Vizier?] after lunch tomorrow. This morning Consul Jewett called and had a long conversation about relief matters. He is located at Sevas and is at the head of the relief committee in that [district?] His route himself is to Samsun on the Black Sea thirty six hours from Constantinople. ? ? day by wagon and horseback. At night he stops st [Haus?] - little inns - a kind of lodging house and stable combined. Harpoot is some days south of Sevas a very hard journey from the north. If we go to Harpoot it will probably be by Alexandrietta. 48 1896. Feb. Monday Cple. 17. Weather. Cold, snow. This morning Dr. H. G. P. and Ernest went to the Bible House in [Stamboul] to get letters, and present a letter of introduction from Dr. Smith to Mr. Peet. Returning we passed through the market streets and a more curious sight never was seen. The streets eight to ten feet from house to house, no sidewalks worthy of the name. Merchants with every imaginable and unimaginable thing to sell. The narrow streets crowded with people horses, carts, carriers and dogs. Dogs are the scavengers of the city and they are everywhere. A kind of dog wolf, yellow in color, but very good natured. At 12 O' clock Mr. W. W. Peet, Treas. American Missions Board, Hy. S. Barnum Editor Am. Missionary paper, Rev. Joseph K. Greene, missionary, father of Rev. Fred K D. Greene, Rev. George Washburn D. D. President of Robert College, these gentlemen who have lived here a number of years called to pay their respects. A general discussion of relief work was entered into, but we gathered but little practical information. Rev. Greene suggested that we send reports home of the condition of affairs so to raise money. Miss Barton in a few choice and emphatic words, informed him that we were not in that business. Mr. Peet heartily echoed C. B. words. The gentlemen understand us better now. Rev. F.W. Anderson, a Scotch Presbyterian, pastor of the Pera Union church called to pay his respects. Alexander A. Gargiulo Premier Dragoman de la Legation d' Amerique, called and had a long consultation with Miss Barton. He is an Italian Catholic so Madam Mason can converse him on many things in common. He has invited Mrs. Mason to go and call on the Catholic Patriarch to morrow. At five John Wallace 1896. 49 Riddle Secy of U.S Legation called to pay his respects. In the eve. Judge Terrel called and we were in consultation until twelve Feb 18, Tuesday Cple. Weather Cold Cloudy. G.P. called on consul Gen. Short to pay respects, but did not see him. C. B. with minister Terrell and interpreter called at the Sublime Porte on Foreign minister, [Memdouch] Pasha. The party were received at the Porte (The Turkish Congress) by messengers and conducted through long lines of officers and soldiers to a large room, where they met the Minister a very fine looking, middle aged man who received them in a cordial manner. Judge Terrell gave him a brief sketch of Miss Barton's work during the two wars and also her work on relief fields, then told him what she desired to do in Turkey in Asia. The minister listened attentively and wanted Miss. Barton to talk which she did to such good effect that the minister gave her and her associates perfect liberty to enter Turkey to distribute relief. Special papers and guards are to be furnished. On returning to the hotel Mr. Terrell sent the following cablegram to Secy Olney. " I have presented Miss Barton at the Sublime Porte and received renewed assurances of full protection and aid for her agents in dispensing charity. Her assistants go at once to the interior. Her head quarters will be here. Armenians from America, newspaper men are excluded. The door is thus opened wide for charity" 50 1896. Feb. 19 Wednesday. Cple. Weather. Cold, Cloudy. Considerable snow fell during the night, making the streets muddy and miserable. We sent the following cables to the U.S founded on the interview with the foreign minister at The Sublime Porte, "Barton, New York, Freest entrance granted, my assistants leave for Harpoot, Aleppo and other provinces immediately. Must draw guaranteed funds now notify parties, no code, answer (fr. 48.50) ($9.70) "Barton" cost "Edwin Wistar, Provident Building, Phila Come Saturday via England and Orient. Bring another man. Expenses paid. Answer. "Barton" (fr. 37.21)($7.43) "Edmund Dwight. Boston Entrance and protection given. No obstructions. (fr. 20.78)($4.13) Barton" "Trask. New York. Entrance and protection given. No obstructions. (fr. 18.78)($3.73) Barton" A letter was received from the Imperial Ottoman Bank that it had at Miss Barton's order € 365. 12. 4 by order of her London agents. A letter from Bogigian stating that he had reson to believe that Isabel Barrows aided by Greene was coming to Turkey ostensively to distribute relief but really to secure data for a book she desired to write. We read the letter to Terrell by permission. Terrell states that he had just received a letter from Philadelphia in which is Stated that Philadelphia had a large amount of money to distribute through its special agent, Ogden, the old mole is still at work. We gave Terrell a glimpse into the true inwardness of the thing. He may cable Olney, putting him on 1896. 51 his guard in the matter. Mrs. George Washburn, the wife of the President of Robert College called. She is a very interesting lady. Has a sister in Marash. Mr. Azarian, the Armen- ian Catholic Patriarch called, offered his ser- vices in any way he could of use in the relief work. His is not the gentleman which Madam Mason called on. Benisti, who is the Pope's Nuncio, but is the one Cardinal Sartolli wanted Miss Barton to meet as he was supposed to be a favorite at the Palace, but we hear such is not the case. Dr. H. G. P. + [Ernest?] go to the Bible house and talk with Peet, Bowen and Bliss about the relief work. They approve of our plan of en- terning from the South. Dr. [Garabed?] [Cal??shian], an Armenian living in Scutari, lived seven years in the U.S. and was in our Civil War. He wants to do all he can to help. Two women of the "Little Sisters of the Poor" called. The sister superior and another. The first is an American, born near Pittsburgh but has lived most of her life in Italy. Paul Agajan, Dragoman of U.S Am. Consulate Smyrna called a day or two ago. He wants to go with us as interpreter, but we think we don't him. 52 1896 Feb Thursday Cple] 20. Weather.. Bright, warmer All working to secure the proper man or men as dragoman but it proves a very difficult task. Many men there are but all have defects of considerable importance. Judge Terrell suggests getting some naval sub-officers from the Turkish government. Dr H goes to the Legation and asks Gargiulo the dragoman to ask the Foreign Minister or some other official to loan such officers. Gargiulo went at once but found it was Cabinet day so could not see the proper person. All go to Bakers store to see about outfits. Baker is an Englishman. Has been in business here forty years. The goods are ordinary but the prices are very high, although the Missionaries patronize the store, it is too expensive for us. Have a long consultation in the evening as to plans. Cable recd * N.Y. Congratulations, Collections slow. $25,000 ready. Shall we forward. "Trask" Feb Friday Cple 21. Weather.. Snow We decide that Dr. H. accompanied by Ernest Mason will start for Harpoot via Black Sea, Samsoun and Sivas, and that G.P. will lead another expedition within a few days to the interior via Alexandretta on the Mediterranean. Dr H. and G. Pullman called at Cooks and got rates to Samsoun. Found that the steamer sailed at three O'clock Saturday. Called at U.S. Consul Short's and consulted with him in relation to Dragomans. One young Greek was there, but he is too young, too inexperienced and values his services too highly [?Franc] 10. per month. Called on Judge Terrell and then returned to the hotel. Gargiuolo, the legation dragoman brought 1896 53 Friday continued. an Italian dragoman to us who is highly recommended by Terrell and himself. He is a relation of Gargiulo. His name is M.L. Lemmi. He speaks Turkish, Italian, French & English and knows the country somewhat. Wants [?Franc] 15. a month & expenses with such equipment as he needs and hasn't got. He will probably go with Hubbell. Dr. H Ernest and Lemmi went to make some purchases, but as it was the Turkish Sabbath they did little. The doctor's papers from the Sultan have not arrived yet so he may not get away tomorrow. Gen. Short had another man to see us to-day- a dragoman, employed in the Turkish Custom House. A Turk- He will go with G. P. if we can get him a leave of absence from his position and give him $50 a month and expenses. He speaks Turkish, French & English. Did not get his name. Rev. & Mrs. Greene called on Miss Barton to-day. Montgomery, the U. P. man called, and stated that an English vice Consul was going to his post at Harpoot soon and would be very glad to have one of our expeditions go with him. Allen Ramsey, the agent of the Remington type writer, called. We had a letter of introduction to him from W. S. & B., and mailed it to him. He is the Imperial Ottoman Bk. Bldg. The manager of the Bank is Chas. H. La Fontaine with whom we will probably have business relations, while here. Mme Priscilla Michaelian & Mrs. G. S. Dobrashian, two Armenians called. The first's family were slain in Harpoot. The following cablegrams were received to-day. "Worcester Feb. 21. 1896. You have credit Ottoman Bank, eighteen hundred dollars." Moen" "Chicago Feb 21. 1896. Was my $2000 draft received. Shall moneys be sent direct to you. Telegraph, Emily [?Gruss]" 1896, Friday continued. Cable grans sent Cple., Feb 21 "Trask, New York. "Thanks, Wire amount. Barton." (same date) Emily Gross. Chicago. "Yes, Receipt sent from Geneva, Thanks." Barton." (same date) Moen. Worcester. "Credit noted. Barton" Amount of cablegrams $8.25 Fks. Feb 22 Saturday. Cple. weather. Snow, Warmer. Telegram from Brown S.& Co., London, notifies us that at (pounds) 5000 is remitted to the Ottoman Bank. This is probably from Trask, New York. Most of the party were out all day making purchases for Hubbell's party. We find that Lemmi, the dragoman, is good at bargains. He found three saddles in Stambowl, second hand, but in fine condition, for about $14 for all of them. At 12 m. Miss Barton and Mr. Pullman go to legation. confer with the minister. Met Dr Washburn who escorts us to Imperial Ottoman bank, and introduced to the manager Mr. Chas H. La Fontain, and Englishman who has been in Constantinaple many years. We find that the notification from the bank on the 19 of a credit of (pound) 365.12/4 came from Worcester and undoubtedly refers to the same amount which Moen cabled, on $1800. Also the second notice of credit on 22 of (pound) 4974 refers to the $25,000 sent by Trask. We are in the dark as to why Brown Shipley & Co., notifies us of (pound) 5000 sent to the Ottoman Bank. (then $25,000 sent by Trask) and when in arrives we are given but 4974.8/7 we asked La Fontaine who said it rested with Brown Shipley & Co., But this thing must be investigated fully for if we are obliged to pay that amount for exchange or transfer we must make other arrangements. We open an account in Miss Barton's name, the bank giving us the credit in Liras or Turkish pounds. Our English money of (pound) 5340.0/11 amounts to Liras 5874.05. We draw Liras 150. 140 in gold and ten in silver, for Hubbells expenses on the first expedition. We have to pay twenty five piastres for the check book as each check has a timbra or stamp. our bill comes up from the hotel, but as there were many errors in the thing, it was returned for correction. The news to-day states that Zeitoun is in a terrible distress. There are three consuls there viz. the English, French & Italian. Dr Washburn stated to Miss Barton that Sir Philip Curry said that he hoped Miss Barton could send relief to Zeitoun, and that he was very glad she was here. Miss Barton wrote to Sir Philip that we would go to that place and would be glad of any advice. He replied stating that his representative would call to-morrow. the papers have not been received. After consultation we decide that our first expedition will go to Zeitoun via Alexandrette or Mersin. Terrell has Telegraphed asking the nearest point where supplies can be bought. If we cannot purchase to advantage then we will ship a supply from here. Cablegram. "Bston, Feb 22. 1896. Geneva. Malice. Magical. Inventing instinct. Cable encourage. (Lows Code) Bogigian Important that you should. How does the matter now stand. Have you done anything yet. Cable encouragement [?] Keep me well posted as to your movements. It is very Saturday continued Cablegram. "Philadelphia, Feb 22, 1896 Coming Both. Wistar" If all goes well we will have five men for field work. Dr. H. hays Lemmi £ 10 sterling on account. That leaves a balance of £ tq 4 for first month. He draws his wages early. Sunday Cple Feb. 23 Weather. Cloudy, Cold At ten o'clock Mr. Arthur Ponsonby, attache of the British embassy called as a representative of Sir Philip Currie. He brought a statement from Sir Philip of the condition at Zeitoun. Ponsonby is a young Englishmen. He brought Sir Philips compliments and good wishes. But in addition to the written statement he gave but little information. The Grand Duchess sent a loving letter to Miss Barton offering to write the German ambassador what she thinks of Miss Barton, and to do anything thing else she can, which she says is little. Miss Barton telegraphs in answer. "Royal Highness Grand Duchess, Karlsruhe. Baden. Many thanks for kind offer. Warmly accepted. Every word sent will be precious." $2.38) ( 2 may 19/15 ) Clara Barton." Ernest found the rates of telegraphing as follows. New York. 1 - 85: Boston 1 - 85 Chicago . 2 - 15: Washington 2 - 05 Baden .55: in francs Consul General Short and wife called. Minister Terrell called 1896 Feb 24 Monday Cple. Weather Cloudy, cold. In frequent communication with Legation during the day but no new is received from the Sultan. Judy Terrell reports that in the afternoon he sent word by the Russian ambassador Nelidoff, that if the Sultan did not issue an iride by to-morrow the American lay Miss Barton would return home and that he, Terrell would at once notify the whole world that the Sultan had so refused and he would have to take the consequences etc. Dr. H, Mr. Pullman and the dragoman Lemmi went to Stamboul to Orosdi Back & Co. a great combination store, where they procured prices and samples of good and notions to be used in the interior. We think most everything can be procured at this store. Investigate the steamers days for sailing. Find the Austrian sailes March 7. The French line March 5. The Smyrna boats sail Wednesdays and Fridays. Found we could buy more saddles at about same price as our other saddles viz $5.00. Judge Terrell invited us to dine with him to meet two Americans. We accept and at 7:30 we sit down at table. Ten Americans. The new guests we Dr. & Mrs. Hatton J. Harris. The Dr. is a U.S. navel surgeon attached to Flag Ship "San Francisco". His ship is at Smyrna now, where his wife is visiting him. R. Antonio Fontana, British Vice Consul accredited to Harpoot called again. He goes to his port or rather starts, and is anxious to have us go with him. 58 1896 Feb. Tuesday. Cple. 25. Weather Cloudy, warmer. All but Miss Barton go to Orasdi Back & Co., and purchase a large quantity of relief goods at fair prices. Deposit fifty liras on account. We will conclude our purchases at that store tomorrow probably. We consulted a long time before the shoppers went out as to what we would purchase. Last night our friends all advised is not to buy anything here but depends on bringing in the interior. This may do for the missionaries but we will not do business in that way. We will pay fair prices for goods but object to being imposed upon even for charity, as the people who we come to relieve would in no way be benefited by paying two or three prices to merchants. Dr. S.. Lavitzians, medical attache' of the U. S. Legation called. He gave Sr. H. a long list of medicines, but most of them are of no earthly use. Miss. Barton had a number of callers but none of any special importance. Dr. & Mrs. G. S. Dobrasian called. They are Armenians. There are many people who call that we would a little rather would not as we do not desire to have our works of charity compromised in any way. Anna B. Jones and Mrs. Marsden called. They are American teachers living in Stanboul. Mrs. Marsden is the widow of a missionary and has lived a number of years in Marash. She will call again. The dragonman to the U.S Consulate is D.N. Demetriades, calls himself " Premier Interprete," which Terrall objects to. Gargiulo called and stated that he had been to the palace to see Sultan's secretary. He asked that gentlemen about our papers, but was informed that they had just been received there and had not been acted upon. He hoped that the papers would be ready for us on Thursday next. Cable sent Edmund Dwight, credit noted, many thanks. Barton". Page 60 1896 Thursday continued. relief expeditions one after another fast as possible. Caravans slow and uncertain. Valleys knee deep in mud, almost impassible. Mountains filled with snow, weather extremely cold. Can buy grain and some some supplies in interior. Minister Terrell doing all in his power to aid. Relief sent Harpoot by English Vice Consul (Fontaina) Miss Barton, Dr. H and Mr. Pullman go to three places to get paper. At the Bon Marche we bought some fair paper, but did better at McGills an English Store near the Tunnell. Rev and Mrs. Greene called at noon and invited Miss Barton to dine with them tomorrow. Miss Barton accepts. Send to Bible House for Rev Judson Smith's cable address. It is (??, Boston, Mass." Send to Bible House for Rev. Judson Smith's cable address. It is "Fernstalk, Boston, Mass: The Irade [Islamic decree] is granted!! Judge Terrell sends the information at four this afternoon. The Irade is issued from the Palace and is sent to the Porte where the Tezkere, or travelling passport is issued. We learn today that there is a small steamer to sail for Alexandretta. If this proves to be a fact the first party will start with the relief goods then. Judge Terrell sent our cable to Trask and Bogigian to the State Department at Washington adding the following words above C. B. signature "Irade issued affording protection and facilities." After sig. he added these instructions "Send above to Spencer Trask 29 Pine Street, NY and to (Hagop?) Bogigian 22 Beacon Street, Boston cautioning letter not to publish in connection with his name. Terrell" Page 61 Feb 28 1896 Friday Cple. Weather Bright & warm The representative of the Orosdi Bach House called this morning at our request to explain the bill, as there were some little question in regard to a few items. The explanations and corrections were satisfactory and we handed him a check for Liras 439.45 3/4. Miss Bartow escorted by minister Terrell went to the Sultan's mosque at the Palace at eleven. Every Friday the ceremony of the Sultans going to his private mosque to pray occurs and is of great pomp. A few distinguished people are admitted into the Palace to view the procession which is grand, brilliant and wonderful. Tens of thousands of splendid soldiers act as a guard. The finest horses which money can buy are attached to the Sultan's carriage. The rest of the party go shopping in Galata and Stamboul. Mrs. Mason purchased a number of things for C.B. & herself. Dr. H & G P go to Bible House to see Mr. Bliss. As he was out we see Mr. Bowen who will ask Bliss to call in the morning to confer about stockings. Mr. Bowen said that the ladies had a large lot of made clothings they were to sent to Zeitoun. He wanted to have us take the goods to distribute and Dr. H agreed to do the best he could to deliver them safely. The steamer question is not decided as of yet. Our trunks are reported as having arrived and will be landed in a day or two, so we may get them early next week. If they pass the custom house all right. Mr. Pullman went to the credit Lyonaise Bank and met Mr. S. A. Sourayoghe, who represents the director. We will transfer our account or at least a part from the Ottoman to the Lyonaise Bank for safety. The Ottoman is reported as a little shaky owing to speculation in South Africatn gold stock. The crisis will probably come on Tuesday. S. Marglekitch Dragoman de la Legotion de S. M. le Roi de la Belge left card. 62 1896 Feb Saturday Cple 29 Weather Cloudy, warmer The morning was cold and threatening but cleared about noon, becoming clear and warm. Mr. Bliss called to discuss the stocking business. We will purchase at least part of our stock from or through him. This is fifteen Ramazan, a great day in Turkey when the Sultan goes to the Seraglio from his palace to Stam boul attended by long lines of glittering guards, crowds of little children along the route singing praises to His Imperial Majesty. The streets through which the Sultan passes are covered with Asiatic Sand. One theory is that he will not travel on European ground, another is that the sand fills up the uneven places in the Streets. All last night the sand was being spread on various streets and as it covered the mud and filled the holes, we, of course, enjoyed the improvement and wished the Sultan would ride every day. We go to the Ottoman Bank and draw 6850 Liras in for 5 paper notes. It made a large bundle which we took in a sack and started for the credit Lyonnais, but were stopped by the Sultanic procession. It was rather of a trying position to stand in the midst of a great struggling motly crowd of foreigners with over $30,000 in money in a bag. However the very manner of our carrying the money probably protected it. At the bank which is situated at the Stamboul bridge on the Galata Side, we met the director Mr. H. Blanchenay. He does not speak English unfortunately, so Earnest had to interpret for us. His tellers were called in and counted our money. The credit given, a check book purchased and we left. We have to purchase the checks owing to a Turkish stamp on them 1/2 piastra each. We do not like this bank as well as the other. Still guess it is safer. Judge Terrel sent another message to the Porte to-day, 1896 63 Saturday continued. to the effect that unless the Teskeres were issued he would have to cable the reason to his government, as it was now he, Terrell, was placed in a false position as he had cabled that permission had been granted, and he threatened to place the false- hood where it belonged. The judge is in hope that Monday will clear the Tangle. There was great fear entertained in some quarters that an attempt would be made to kill the Sultan, but all went smoothly and peacefully. The government took precautionary measures against trouble by arresting many men Turks and Armenians. There is one thing, at least, which is to the great praise of the Koran that it prohibits drunkenness. We saw tens of thousands of people and not one looked or acted as though he had been drinking. In that regard Turkey is far ahead of America. Nevertheless H.I.M has a hard time of it. Called at the Legation and asked about getting our trunks through the custom house. Cannot get them until Monday. Another aspirant to the position of dragoman was introduced by Gen. Short. The new man is a Turkish Jew, Moise Souhani, 3 Mehmed Ali Pacha Hany Galata. He is a young man 25 years old, living with his parents. Wants Liras 15 per month but will probably take less. The director of the Imperial Ottoman bank stated to-day that the English Fund was low. The chairman of the fund is Mr. J.W. Whitthal, Whitthal Khan, Stamboul. We may call on him. There has been trouble at Adana, but as it was quietly suppressed only five or six were killed. Accounts of horrible outrages on women and girls in the interior are reported. The most revolting details given. Thousands of women are being forced into prostitution, so reports state. 64 1896 March Sunday. Cple. 1 Weather. Cloudy, cool. If all went well with Wister he and his friend left London at nine this morning, and will take the Orient at seven to-night from Paris. We have had a quiet day only one caller. The dragoman at the U.S. consulate D.N. Demetriades, a Mex, a very pleasant man is familiar with a dozen languages. He has been at the consulate through many administrations as has Ms. Gargiulo at the Legation. Terrell thinks the [?] will certainly be issued to morrow. If it is Bub will leave Thurs day. If Wister gets here he may go with the Doctor also. We have written letters to-day quite steadily. G.P. takes bills down to the bookkeeper for correction. We find that most of the guests have the same trouble about bills being wrong. It is a continental failing. March Monday Cple. 2 Weather Bright and warm. We ascertain that the trunks shipped to Cple from Liverpool are landed. At two Mr. Pullman with Lemmi and Mrs. M. goes to the custom House with two of Laughton's men. Mr. L. is the agent of the S.S. Co., to whom the goods were consigned. We found the goods in fairly good condition and after the officer missed missed them over to their hearts content they were passed through the trunk with books was kept a long time in their hands. The "Outlook" and Mason's "Koran" were seized but afterwards returned. The typewriter was detained & duty will have to be paid on it to-morrow, some two dollars. Mr. Pullman bought a second hand letter press for 45 piastras > $3.25 delivered. Mrs. Albert Wells Hubbard an Armenian Missionary at Sivas Asia called. He husband is at Sivas now. Mrs. H became acquainted with C.B. on shipboard several years ago. 1896. 65 Monday continued. Several letters were received showing that our dearly beloved countrymen or some of them are as blankety blank fools as ever. Trask felt very much put out because we were in Cple nearly two days before we cabled him. We will pursue our way however in a calm and tranquil spirit. Terrell informs us that the Irade did not come, and also that John Wanamaker of Philadelphia - the patron of that villain Ogden, will be here in a few days. But we know not what motive prompts him, whether "his intents are wicked or charitable, whether he brings airs from heaven or blasts from hell." We shall see. Telegram from Wistar, "London, March 2. 1896. Adivise. Wistar." Not knowing how much advise he wants, but assuming he needs considerable, we answer. "Cple. March 2. 1896. Wistar. London. Purchase tickets Cooks, Ludgate Circus. Leave via Orient Wednesday morning. Meet you here. Get Passports Ambassador Bayard. Wire me your friends name in full. Barton." (19.45 fr.)($3.90) Judge Terrell came up and consulted in the evening. March Tuesday Cple. 3. Weather Warm and clear. Mr. Pullman went to Bible House at 10 A.M and invited Mr. Peet to dine with Judge Terrell at his request. Saw Mr. Bliss and ordered 100 pkgs socks at 20 piasters a pkge, and hundred at 14 1/2. Met Bowen and discussed the general situation. Mr. Bliss wants us to take a quantity of medicines which have been contributed by various people. We agree. Order 50 pkgs. of socks fro Orodi-Back to fill a box partially filled with calicos. Introduced to M. Back the new Manager he speaks a little English and handles that little rather loosely. For instance, with the best intentions he 1896. Tuesday continued Asked Mr. Pullman if he hadn't a great amount of money, and if we were not going to deposit vast runes with him. Pay medicine bill of a Nedelcos tho., Liras 8.20. The Telegraph tho., sent word that Wistans Wire we sent last night was not definite enough, but as he had simply had Wistar London we could do nothing. The message is on file at the main office and possibly he may get it. The U.S beoweular agent at Alexandretta is Daniel Waeper, an Englishman in the licorice business. Mr. Maurice Hamburger called: he is the or a manager at Orsodi Back est. who sold us goods. He is a stamp collector and asked us to save our postage stamps for him. Mr. Timro. I. N. Shishinanian called on Miss Bartow, but as the was bwey the doctor met them. I. P. receives a letter from home, learns that his parents are well; so he is greatly relieved. The chief business of the day was a meeting in Judge Jerralls room. I. B., the Judge, Dr. Dwight and Mr. Pert met to cousciet as to what is best to be done. The meeting was very satisfactory. Dr. Dwight told I. B. that they got her into the scrape and he was going to stand by her. I. B. gave a brief history of her coming here. Said that Boston had sent Pert $18,000 of $50,000 gurantee, which she was glad of. that N.Y. had sent $25,000 which she wanted to place to place at the disposal of Miesrs Peet & Dwight. Both gentlemen although refusing to accept any portion of the sum said they were grateful for the offer and would know how to answer all questions asked of them concerning Miss Barton's relief money. Terrell told them about Wanamaper and Phila., so the probabilities are that he will not do very much damage. Terrell sent his dragoman to the Palace to tell the Sueltano Secretary he wanted to see him. He proposed to lay down the law to him. March 4: 1896. Wednesday. Weather. Warm, clear. Dr. H. & I. P. called on Lemmi this morning. He was in bed but better. Thinks he will be all right tomorrow. Accompanied by Ernest the men went to Stamboul to find hats. Returning we met I. B. & Mr. Mason on Pera bridge. I. P. returns to Stamboul with them on a shopping tour. Peet writes that Harpost is in awful shape. He thinks $5000 ought to be sent and says he can send but $1000. He intimates that $4000 would be received from us. Mr. Peet is a splendid business man, but he should remember that other cities are suffering besides Harpost. We will do what we can however. Blies sent Mr. A. I. Karagheusiaw to see us. He is an Armenian merchant in Calicos & wants to quote priers. We have a long consultation in the evening. Terrell sent for the Sultans Secretary to-day, but the Secretary was not sent. This has made Terrell angry and he proposes to cable the State department "nailing the lie." The lie consists of the Palace & Porte granting permission to enter Asia Minor for purposes of relief and these withholding permission. We decide that it is perhaps better to allow affairs to come to a crisis this way. We think we will take what money we have and apportion it out. A part to Pert; other portions to the La dieo leaving circles here, and still others to be sent into the interior to various people who will distribute to the suffering & needy ones. 68 1896 March Thursday. Cple. 5. Weather. fine. [leovaulted] this morning. Our Queen has thought out a superb plan which we are sure will win. Get Terrell to keep quiet for a time at least. Have Dwight come down and lay the plans before him. Give money to Peet for Harfoot, and have him telegraph the facts to the U. S. Have Terrell cable also a good strong statement to the effect that the work is progressing finely and that more funds are needed. In this way the ground will be completely covered and no complaints can be made in any direction. Miss Barton sees the judge who hears her plans and cordially approves. Thinks she ought to have been a major-general. Mr. Pullman and Ernest go to [Brbrd] , five miles up the Bosphorus to get Dr. Dwight. Go to Robert College and meet Prof. Anderson who sends a guard with us to Dwight's house. Find Dwight just starting for Cple, so return with him, and make appointment for him to see Miss Barton at 2P.M. Met a young Professor on the boat, Mr. John H. Huddleston, of Cleveland Ohio, who is spending a few days in Cple., then goes on to the site of Troy. His researches are on the line of Classic archaeology. He is stopping at the Byzantium Hotel, in Pera. Miss Barton meets Dr. Dwight who suggests small contributions to several places. Lady Curry sends word to Miss Barton asking her to call. Miss Barton & Minister Terrell call at five. They take tea with the ambassador and Lady Curry and find them charming people. 1896 69 March Friday Cple. 6 Weather, Mild, clear. Mr. Pullman goes to Bible house to see Mr. Peet to ask him to come to hotel to confer in regard to sending money into interior. Dwight suggested Harfoot $2000, Sivas $500, Marash $500, and later Cesarea $500. Mr. Peet was not in so left a note asking him to call. Went to [Orosdi] Back and left word for them to ship goods unless they heard to the contrary at one, (as we did not countermand the order they ship the goods to-morrow.) Dr. H and Mrs. Mason out looking for appartments. After luncheon we left Ernest to look after things and went appartment hunting. Looked at rooms at Royal Hotel, but they were too expensive. As we were coming away the manager or owner of the hotel Mr. Logothete, overtook us and said he had charge of a house up near the German embassy, which he would rent us furnished for 400 francs per month including everything. We thanked him, then looked at rooms at the Khedive Hotel on St. Grand Rue de Para, a small new hotel. But though the rooms were fair, they were too expensive, $100 a month with some extras to pay. Returned to hotel and found that Mr. Peet had called. We will see him to-morrow. We went back to Hotel Royal, got the Keys to the $80 house, took a carriage and a niece of the agent, Mr. T. Logothite, who is a [Gnerl?], and went to the house. It is a four story stucco house, quite narrow, but as the stairways are in the centre of the house, there are eight very good rooms, front and back. All or most of the rooms are very nicely furnished. The German ambassador and Turkish foreign minister are our nearest neighbors. The front looks out on a broad boulevard at the head of which stands the Palace of H. S. M. the Sultan. From the rear windows a magnificent view of the Bosphorus can be enjoyed. Te Golden Horn, Scutari and the Olympian 70 1896 Friday continued mountains of Asia. Large ocean steamers find safe anchorage under the windows and innumerable little craft are everywhere catching the small mackrel and other fish, which is one of the chief articles of consumption here. We return to the hotel Royal and make the necessary arrangements to take possession at once. $80 per month (400 francs) which sum covers every expense. We are to pay at the end of the month as the Mr. L. said he did not want his money in advance. He agreed to put the house in perfect order at once so we can move to-morrow. Paid [Pera] Palace Bill for the three weeks ending to-morrow after luncheon £. T. 54 Our relief goods purchased at various times during the past three days amounts to $7560. A good beginning March Saturday Cple. 7 Weather Mild This has been an eventful day, involving many things. At 10 waggons came and took all luggage out to our new house. The owner sent his sister to the house early, and all day she and a force of helpers have been cleaning the house. We think she owns the furniture, for although we rented the whole house there are many closets and bureaus we cannot use as they are filled with the things she has put away. But we will make no objection. We find two men in the house also one a Greek who can cook and attend to the house at a salary of £. T. 4. a month. The other a Turk who is a guardian of the property, has been here a long time. We will keep the Greek, but we need the room occupied by the Turk so he must go. Dr. H. , Mme. Mason & Ernest went up with the loads and saw them properly delivered. 1896. 71 Saturday continued. Miss Barton and Mr. Pullman went to the Bible House, met Peet and gave him a check for $3000 £.T. 681 $2000 for Harfout, $500 each for Marash and Sivas. Great distress is reported from there and other places. A telegram from Dr. Grace Kimball sends greetings to Miss Barton and asks if she can be of any assistance to us. We return to the hotel. Pay many tips aggregating fie Medjidie's - such is the continental method - take our farewell lunch, bid good bye to Judge Terrell and Gen & Mrs. Short and go to our new home in Ayaz-Pacha. Dr. & Ernest go to the Consuls and make appreciation for a [Jeskere?] for Alexandretta. Dr. goes to the Orient & meets Mr. E. M. Wistar and his friend Mr. Charles King Wood, both from Philadelphia and both belonging to the Society of Friends. They sailed from New York two weeks ago today. At three Dr., Mr. W., & G. P. go to consul Shorts, but the Khavas had not returned. At 3-40 he returned with the much wished for papers. Hubbell rushed home in a carriage to get his luggage. G. P. to Cooks to get Tickets and then home. Rushed down to the dock soon as possible to find that the boat had just left. We were greatly disappointed, but we did our best and may be it was just as well as many things would have been left behind. Took our first meal in our new home. Very good. 1896 March 8 Sunday Weather Cloudy rain Orosdi Backs manager called this morning and brought the last bills; bills of lading, teskeres for the goods shipped yesterday, etc. to Alex andretta. Pain own bill to date including a small hand sewing machine (pounds) T.926 84 1/2 We notified O.B. to send to Pera Hotel to get the machine. Left there also sample goods. The first day here has passed fairly well, a little crude. Mrs. Mason has a very heavy bronchial cold which will lay her up for a long time probably. We send the following cable to S.E Barton to be wired to Trask, Morn and Bogigian. "Barton, New York. Shipped large quantities supplies via Alexandretta, Caravan, interior yesterday. Send funds to Harpoot Sivas, Marash. Pressing needs in- creasing. Wire all parties. Barton." Mr. Wistar received a cable from a friend of his Mr. Jarvis, to whom he had been speaking of com ing on here. Wire as follows. "Recovered, must come, any capacity. Jarvis." Mr. Wistar's reply was "Don't come." Mr. Wood and Ernest took the mes- sages down - March 9 Monday Weather Cloudy, showers. Find that wood is very expensive and difficult to obtain, at least so the Doctor reports. We will in- vestigate. The woman who owns the house has considerable wood here which she says we can use and pay for by the basket or any way we wish. We will not od this for it will mean a big price in some way or other. We are growing suspicious of the woman in the black. A letter from Cook's London Office informes us that there is no rebate on the Doct'rs ticket. That 1896 Sunday continued. there was an error in the figures given us in Lon don and that the tariff on the Orient was raised the day after we obtained the rates. The explana- tion is very thin and when we return home we will probably not patronize Cooks. Ferrell wired U.S. consul Smyrna asking when the next boat would leave Smyrna, for Alexan- dretta after Wednesday. March 10 Tuesday Weather. Rainy. Dr. Dwight called this morning and gave us quite a history of events in Anatolia. Ernest who had been sent to see about boats, returned at 12.30 and announced that the Russian Steamer would sail at 2 P.M. Again came a rush. Dr. and Ernest packed their things. Dr. Dwight and Mr. Wistar drove to the Bible House as we were told Mt. Pert might be able to get reductions in tickets. Found he might help on freight only. G.P. and Mr. Wood went to the Counsulate to find a dragoman, but the time was too short in which to get a reliable one. Went to credit Lyonnais and drew (pounds) T. 550, .530 gold and 20 silver equivalent viz me/ @ 108 1/2 me/ @ 106 1/2/ me/ and smaller @ 104. We all met at the dock. The Doctor bought his tickets on board the boat as the sore office was closed. The party have a fine room on a good boat. Put off at 3.30. Mr. & Mrs. Shishimamian called. He is an Americanized Armenian, a missionary of the "Disciples of Christ", and is not in fellowship with the Bible House missionaries. Still he may be doing great good for all that. 74 March 11, 1896 Wednesday Cple. Weather Cloudy. We received two cable to-day. One we can make no sense of "Barton, Palace Hotel, Cple." "Worcester, Mass. 10 lfes" Is it from Morn. Did Steve add anything to our cable we sent Sunday. We know not. The other cable is as follows. "London, 10. Apply Ottoman Bank for remittance, Brownship." Who does this come from? G. P. went down to the bank but could get no information of the sender of the last wire. The remittance was £994 - 10/9. Some one has probably sent $5000. Called at the English cooperation store and got price list of goods. Mr. Wood went to the woodyard and ordered a 1 £ T worth of wood. The woman, who wanted us to use her wood at "any price" brought in a bill to-day for the rent 400 francs, cartage 12.50, wood 160 francs. There is considerably less than a cord of wood of hers and she wanted the modest little sum of $32.00 for it. We told her that we hired the house from her brother and did not want to have anything to do with her or her wood, and that Alexander would replace all the wood we had used of hers. Terrell received following wire, in answer to the one he wrote for us and we paid for. "Consul de Smyrna, Terrell, U. S. M., Cple. Next boat leaves 20 March, Madden." The "Bismarck" is in In the afternoon Mr. + Mrs. Chas. Barton, cousins of Miss. C. Barton, from Worcester, Mr. Hathaway, two daughters and a son, called. They are of the Bismarck party. 75 March 12. 1896. Thursday. Cple. Weather. Cloudy. The "First Bismarck" which arrived yesterday is a boat of the North German Lloyd, and has on board some 300 excursionists. Among others John Wanamaker. Will he cause us trouble? His partner is the scoundrel Ogden. To-day we received the following cable. "Boston, 12. Committee in doubt whether to send funds to you or to Missionaries. Prompt action seems necessary. Reply by telegraph. Edmund Dwight." We replied at once as follows.- "Edmund Dwight, "Boston. As you prefer. Both in field." Barton" After consultation with Mr. Wistar who had informed us that some of the Philadelphia friends desired to send funds to him to distribute we decided that he could receive such funds and go under our protection to the field and do what he could, and of course, the friends would get the credit for it. He sent the following cable. "Wing, Provident Bldg, Phila., Going forward, "collect and wire funds to Barton. Wistar." Mr. Wood goes shopping for commestibles for the family and does well. This morning G.P. goes down to the ministers and makes an appointment to present Miss Clara Barton's friends at 11-30. At 11 Mr. Barton calls and we drive to the hotel, get the rest of the party, go to Terrell's have a half hours chat and return to the hotel with them for dinner. After a nice visit we return home. In the evening Miss Barton receives a note from John Wanamaker stating that he had been promising himself the pleasure of a call, but he had injured himself by a fall. He sent a carriage and begged Miss Barton to come to the hotel. As the accident makes the calling correct, we go down. Meet the ex-Secretary & Miss Wanamaker his son and several of their friends. We have a long 1896 Thursday continued. talk about Armenian matters and we put "honest John" to the test. Will he report us correctly or try to throw mud. We remain until after eleven, then return home. We take a Greek house girl at 6 1/2 medjidie' a month. Pay forty five piastres to come which we deduct from first month's wages. She speaks only Greek. March 13 Friday Cple. Weather Foggy, clear. Mr. W. Mr. W. and G.P. attend Selamlic to-day. Mr. Pullman received the permits yesterday. The Selamlic is the ceremony when the Sultan goes to his private Mosque to pray on Friday. According to the Mohammedan religion the Sultan must go through this ceremony every Friday, sick or well. It is stated that one of the Sultans died on the way, though the Mosque is within the Palace walls. The ceremony was very impressive & imposing. Many thousands of H.I.M.'s house-hold guards are on hand to protect him and the splendid troops commanded by fine looking officers in full dress, the splendidly caparisoned Arabian horses, are well worth the wait of two hours. The Sultan's mother came first in order, in a perfectly closed carriage. Then his wives in similar carriages. After many priests and officers of various ranks came the Sultan's open carriage drawn by two of the most perfect Arabian Stallions ever seen. The Sultan dressed in plain clothes, looking careworn and nervous, Sat on the back seat and opposite him sat his Grand Vizier in full military uniform, bespangled and bemedaled. Most of the Bismarck party were there, se we left after the Sultan had entered the building, and the priest had changed the call from the lost minaret. After the Sultan finishes he comes out and dries back to his palace alone, followed by his sons in full military dress riding on horses. His ladies remain in closed carriages all the time, then they follow home. After the ceremony all manner of beggars crowd into the sacred inclosure and each is given a piece of money. At three o'clock Mr. Barton came and took us down to the dock, where we boarded a tug and went out to the steamer. The "Bismarck" is a splendid steamer not as long as the "New York" but more handsomely finished and furnished. We remain on board until the warning gong. Meet a Mr. Parker who dined with us at Spencer Trasks on evening. Judge Terrell went away on the steamer on a leave of absence. He is very anxious to go to Washington on some matters he says are of great importance. March 14 Saturday Cple Weather foggy, bright. These early morning fogs indicate the breaking up of winter, and we are exceedingly glad for the poor people in the interior. It has been exceptionally mild in Anatolia all winter else many hundreds or thousands more would have perished with the cold. Mr. W., and Mr. Pullman go to the consulate and see about application for Teskere'. Gen Short promises to attend to it at once as this will be the last day for four days that any business can be attended to with the government. Called on Lennni, find his is better and will be ready to go with the second party probably. Mr. Pullman goes to the bank, Wistar goes shopping. Lennni called this P.M. and will be on hand Monday morning. A letter was received from Logothetta 1896. Saturday continued. asking us to pay the rent to his sister. Mr. Pullman answers that we will carry out our contract. We offered to pay him in advance, but he said he did not want it. We want an explanation. Gargiulo called and said a document giving missionaries and others free access to Asia Minor to distribute relief was issues. If this is approved, it will be all we need to get into the country. Gargiulo thinks, however, if it does pass Terrall will be angry to think his charge d'Affairs Riddle succeeded where the minister failed (if he did). The teskerès were issued for Wistar and Wood this afternoon, and as Lemmi already has his, we see no reason why the second party should not get off next Thursday, and it is possible that they may overtake the first expedition under Dr. Hubbell, as he had to stop at Smyrna. March 15. Sunday. Weather - Cloudy. Ceple. Mr. Mauris Hamburger of Orosdi-Back called this morning to get some goods we did not take. Found that one suit of underclothing had been taken by the first party by mistake, and as the things will probably not come back, we will pay for them in our next bill, 55 piastres. Miss Barton sent letters to Trask, Rev. Judson Smith and Edmund Dwight, Mr. Pullman furnishing financial statements for each of monies reported to have been sent from New York, Boston + Worcester, and the net credits of each sum after discounts and exchanges had been deducted before the amounts reached our hands. New York $25,000 £5000 £ net 4974 8/7 Boston $7500 £1500 £ net 1500 $7500 £1500 £ net 1492. 10/0 Worcester $1800 £365 12/4 £ net 365 12/4 Boston's first a L/C + Worcester's funds were cashed without discount. 1896. Sunday Continued. Mr. Logothette called and apologized for the trouble his sister had caused and promised it wouldn't happen again. the call was satisfactory and all is right again. Mr. Riddle, charge d'affairs called, also Gen. and Mrs. Short. Madame Charles Chartier + daughter called. The madam has a son of 20 who wants to go to the interior with us, but as he cannot understand English, cannot read or write Turkish we don't want him. His father has some position under the government. They live Rue [Laleplie?] No. 35. March 16. Monday. Weather - Cloudy cool. Cple. This is Bairam. In a kind of way representing our Easter. It is a joyous time immediately following their lenten season. Here the festival lasts three days. Yesterday closed Ramazan. The great guns in fort and on war ship have been firing at stated intervals all day. The streets filled with people, and flags everywhere. Flags of all nations under the shining canopy but our own beloved banner. It seemed strange and a kind of longing to find our flag somewhere [passes] possesses us, but look where we would, not one was to be found. The Turks after their long fast are filling up rapidly to-day. The Cafe's deserted all day, are now crambed with hungry men. Wistar, Wood, Lemmi + Mr. Pullman go shopping at Oroodi-Back's, and purchase supplies for the second expedition. Mr. Pullman and Lemmi buy a quantity of wood, and owing to L's bargaining we succeed very well. Returning we find that Madam Mason is much worse, so G.P. hunts up Gargiulo and together they go to the Italian Hospital and engage a physician to call and see Madam. Then go to the Franciscan sisters, and secure a sister to come and nurse. Both 80 1896 Monday continued come about seven. The doctor says she has catarrh of the bronchia and cannot or will not say whether she is dangerous or not. He leaves prescriptions and will call again in the morning. The sister enters at once upon her duties at a cost of 25 piastres a day. During the afternoon Mr. Wood meets with an adventure. He was out in the street making a sketch of our house when a gendarms arrests him, thinking possibly that he was making a plan of the Turkish foreign minister's house which stands near ours. He took Wood to several places in the neighborhood, and finally an officer was found who listened to the charge and then graciously released Wood, who returned home rejoicing with his little sketch. The sketch came very near being destroyed several times. Lemmi told us to-day that no one would object to Mr. Wood's making a sketch when he desired. Cable from Dwight. "Boston 3/15. Thousand sterling to-day. Consider Harpoot. Telegraph us total amount spent, what fields reached. Edmund Dwight" March Tuesday. Ceple. 17 Weather Fine. Cable to-day from S. E. Barton. "New York 3/17. "Cable Trask and Lam. information direct occasionally, "complaining of neglect. Acknowledge "all communications promptly. Two letters received. Steve". Cables sent as follows "Edmund Dwight, Boston. "Relief already sent Harpoot, Sivas, Marash, Oorfa. "First caravan goes Marash, Zeitun. Next detachment "Harpoot. Amount spent and contracted, "thirty thousand. Barton" 1896 81 Tuesday continued. "Spencer Trask, New York. "Caravan en route Marash, Zeitun, Aeppo "Province, very cold in mountains. Snows deep. "Have sent funds and supplies forward. Barton" "Lam, Boston. "No neglect intended. Position extremely difficult "See Dwight. Barton" "Barton, New York. "Thanks. Have no unanswered letters. Have "cabled every one. Barton." Total cost of cables $28- Mister and Lemmi went to Stamboul, and purchased supplies. Messrs. Pullman and Wood went to bank and ordered 500 lira for Wednesday, 480 in gold; 20 in silver. The Doctor called to see Madam Mason. He says she is slightly better. Miss Barton and Mr. Pullman called on the German ambassador to-day. Met his daughter. We had a very pleasant interview of an hour. There were a number of erroneous notions he had obtained in some way or another but Miss. Barton set him right on them. We think the call may prove profitable. The ambassador represented his government at Washington a number of years. A dragoman, Mr. Michael, recommended by the consulate called and offered his services for 10 Liras a month. He is a Greek, a graduate of Robert college and speaks several languages. Reads and writes Turkish. Wistar likes him and as we had no objection to him, he was engaged. Wistar advanced him 3 Liras to purchase some clothing. Word came this P.M. that Dr. Dwight was to leave for American to-morrow. As it is imperative that we see him before he goes Mr. Wood went over to the Bible House and left word for him to call. The Imperial Bank notifies us of a credit of £995. 82 March 18. Wednesday. Cple. Weather. Fine. Wistar and Wood go to Robert College to see Dr. Washburn. We go to the Bible House to see Dr. Dwight, who is to leave to-night for America. Happy man!!! Miss Barton waits from eleven until half past two. Mr. Pullman goes and purchases 20,000 fezes to ship to Hubbell. Go Orosdi-Back to pay bill £tz 4.25 and order change of goods. Goes to the Turkish Museum for half an hour. It is a place well worth visiting with its wonderfully preserved exhibits of archaeology. Our conference with Dwight was satisfactory. We are apparently in perfect accord as to our ideas of the situation. We also met Mrs. Washburn & Mrs. Edwards who were arranging material to be sent out, made garments. Wistar closed with Mr. Michael. Gave him four pounds Turkish on account of first months salary, and Mr. Pullman drew an agreement for him to sign, which was signed and given to Wistar. Mr. Charles Andre and Mr. Lewis Thurston Reed of Robert College called, while we were at the Bible House. March 19. Thursday. Cple. Weather. Fine. Wistar and Lemmi buy the further supplies for the trip Saddles Panniers etc. Mr. Pullman & Wood go to the Credit Lyonnais and draw £tq 500 for the expedition. £tq 20 in silver. We find that the tickets to Alexandretta are 185 francs 10% off for three or more people going together. At three all except Miss. Barton go to the Quay, pass the things through the custom house get 15/L and teskeres for drugs and caps, etc. Pay 211 £tq for caps, and board the Steamer. The second class rooms are not very good, so Wistar says, but Mr. Pullman told him that with a reasonable amount of bakshish he 83 1896. Thursday continued. he could better their condition probably. The steamer "Negar" sailed with the party, Wistar, Wood, Lemmi + Michael at four P.M. Miss. Barton and Mr. Riddle, called on Lady Currie at 5., Lady Currie's regular reception day. Sir Philip was especially kind to Miss Barton, asking her over & over if there was anything he could do to aid her in her work. The Austrian Ambassador's wife was also very kind. Lady Currie, at parting, said to Miss Clara Barton that she was always home to her. Mr. Pullman paid Lemmi eleven pounds Turkish on account. Mr. M.M. Minassian called. He is an American citizen, a graduate of Princeton. Is a teacher, and preaches sometimes. Is an Armenian but not a revolutionist in any sense. He came to offer the services of the ladies of his family in making garments for the poor in Anatolia. Asked him to call again next week. We received a wire from doctor Hubbell this morning which made us very happy as we had begun to feel a little uneasy about him. We had heard nothing from or of him since he left on the 10th. "Alexandretta, arrived safely. We "and good expect to go forward. "Want Lemmi. Hubbell." 84 March 20. Friday. Cple. Weather. Partly cloudy, cool. Wires to-day, sent. Hubbell, Alexandretta. "Greetings, Wisters party sailed "Yesterday, Lemmi. [Were expecting] well excepting "Mason. Telegraph your needs " Barton " (Cable) "Edmund Dwight, Boston "Credit noted. Second relief "Sailed yesterday. Large supplies Barton". (Wire) "Brownship, London. "No advises remittance of tenth "who sent, Barton". Wire received. "London, Apply Ottoman Bank for remittance. Brownship" (Cable) "Boston, American contributors, "Object to government Officials "Directing distributions, reply. Dwight." To the last cable we at once sent the following "Edmund Dwight, Boston. "No such requirement made. "Never heard of it. Don't "Understand your telegram. Barton" Dr. Zeri of the Italian Hospital who has been attending Mrs. Mason since Monday came again this morning with Dr. Sorrel, a surgeon from the German Hospital. These gentlemen were in consultation over the case last evening. They find among other troubles that Mrs. Mason has strangulated hernia and thought last night that an operation was necessary, but decided to try and reduce the inflamation during the night and see if 85 1896 Friday Continued. good results would not follow. This morning when they called they said "if the woman was to live, an operation must be had at once." Mrs. Mason was willfully rebellious and would not listen to either of them finally telling them that she would appeal to the U.S. Consul for protection. Mr. Pullman gors and brings the Consul, his wife and Gargiulo up. After talking the matter over we decide the best course would be to get a Sedan chair, and have Mrs. Mason go to the Italian Hospital and be cured. Some of us talked with her and she consented to go. She was bundled up warm and left the house at 3 P.M. Afterwards we sent down and learned that she arrived at the hospital all right and was put to bed. We told the doctors something about the case and they agreed to charge nothing for their services either in attendance or the operation. We will have to pay seven francs a day to the hospital however, so we will, upon Dr. Sorrell's suggestion, deposit the hospital expenses for two weeks. The medicines have cost four dollars. The nurse who left at the same time as her patient was paid six dollars. The Sedan cost two and a half. The hospital about twenty, We are alone to-night and it seems quiet and restful. It looks as though we could get some work done now. We hope so Mr. and Mrs. Bowen called. Also Mrs. Calvert a sister of the proprietor of the Levant Herald. 1896 March 21 Saturday. Cple. Weather. Cloudy, chilly. At eleven O'clock, accompanied by Alexander we went to the Italian hospital to see Mrs. Mason. There was no physician there, but as near as we could learn the operation was successful. Mrs. Mason was only partially conscious owing to the opiates. The operation was successful. Mrs. Mason (omit this and the previous sentence. M.M.M.) the operation was at 730 last night and lasted an hour. Why a simple operation of that kind could have taken an hour we cannot see. We waited nearly two hours but the doctor did not return. Later in the day we sent around to learn how the Madam was. Alex stated that she was slightly better. Whatever the result, we have done all that we possibly could. To save her life, the operation had to be performed at once. She couldn't be operated on here and all the hospitals were full. The Italian doctor cleared a room for her, and made everything as comfortable as possible. She has a much better sister than before. The first one prayed so much, she neglected her work. We went to the British P.O. and sent letters to Dr. H. + Wistar. Found the Ottoman closed as Saturday is a half holiday. Cable from Brown, Shiply & les., in answer to our Cable asking who sent remittance on 10 "inst. "London, March 231, 1896 From National Comittee Brownship." Cable sent, "Trask, New York "Credit of tenth received. Just learned sender. "Thanks. Barton." 87 1896 March 22. Sunday. Cple. Weather. Cloudy, chilly. We arrange and set up our type writer this morning, and it will prove a great help we expect. The machine is stiff, but it will work all right after a little time. We sent Alexander down to ask Gargiulo step up. Mr. Gargiulo called, said he had seen the hospital physician, he said he and his assistants performed the operation as soon as Mrs. Mason arrived as every minute was precious. Mrs. Mason, but her persistent refusal delayed the operation until it was almost too late. As it is, though the operation was very successful, the intestine which was strangulated has become paralyzed partially and inflammation may set in. We hope however that all will go well with her. March 23. Monday. Cple. Weather. Showers, cold. Finished and sent off many letters, important ours to Mr. Henry O. Dwight, Mr. Spencer Trask and Hon. John Wanamaker. Mr. Bliss called. He is an employe of the Bible Society. Several letters received for Mrs. Mason, but she is too sick to read them yet. Sent Alexand to the hospital to learn of Mrs. Masons condition. He reports that the Doctor says Mrs. Mason is a little better. Alexand. deposited with the hospital 105 francs on Mrs. Mason's account. The charges there are seven francs a day, and if she is discharged before the fifteen days the balance of the amount is to be returned. A telegram was received from Marash in Turkish characters. The translation is as follows. "To Miss Clara Barton, from Marash. "Miss Barton, as at Marash and Zeitoun "fatal diseases of dysentary and ++++ are raging "we are requesting from Bryrout, six physicians 88 1896 Monday continued. "and two apothecaries with medicines and necessary appertenances. Can you defray the expenses. Lee, McAllen, Sheppard." "Lee" is probably Mrs. Lee, a sister of Mrs. Dr. Washburn of Robert College. We will do what we can. wrote Bowen Bros. asking them to name amount deposited to the credit of the Red cross. We found, as we were going out to-day, cards of Le Baron de Saurma Jeltsch, ambassador d'Allemagne, Carmen Baronesse Von Saurma Jeltsch. The German ambassador and his daughter. A return of the call we made a few days since. March 24. Tuesday. Cple. Weather . Cloudy, cold. We called at the consulate this morning to inquire about Mrs. Short who has been ill for a day or two. The General reports her somewhat better. He had received $20.75 from a number of People in North Dakota. This he turned over to Miss Barton who signed a receipt for it. We called at Weiss bookstore and bought a Murray's handbook of Cple, also Connor's Manuel de Conversation, both very useful little books. Went to the Ottoman Bank and transacted a little business depositing the $20 also having noted on our deposit book the £995 from Boston and £90 1/4 from Wistar's friends. Khavas at bank escorted us to Remington Typewriter office. Mr. Ramsey who is also an agent for a cigarette factory was not in. Left word, asking him to call and examine our machine which works a little stiff. Bought some oiled paper for our 89 1896. Tuesday Continued. letter books. Came through the Tunnel which is rather an interesting little enterprise. The tunnel runs from Para Hill to Galata, a few hundred yards in length. It was built by English and German capital, and though the fare is only 20 para, about two cents, the revenues are very large. It is a cable road and the engine at the top is only required to draw the cars up: they go down of their own momentum. We call at legation and send the following telegram to Marash, to Lee, McAllen & Sheppard, in answer to wire received from them yesterday. "Lee, Marash, "I will gladly defray expenses, if within our "Means. Approximate smallest amount required" Barton." This was put into Turkish by Gargiulo and sent. The interior telegraphic rates are one piastre a word. Five piastres for the message, one and a half piastres for the stamped receipt. So our message cost 28 1/2 piastres (26 1/2 gold). We call at the consulate and Mr. Demetriades. The consulate interpreter accompanies us to the Italian Hospital. We see Dr. Zeri a moment and ask him to send his bill for attendance and consultation, with Dr. Sorrell. He reports that Mrs. Mason is a little better. We go to her room and find her exceedingly weak, can speak only in whispers. Has grown very thin and emaciated, since she was taken there. We are hoping that she will soon be stronger. Left five letters for her which have come by the mail for her. She is too weak to read them now. Mr. Gargiulo called this evening. 90 1896. March 25. Wednesday. Cple. Weather. Clear, Warmer. This has been a sad day for us. Early this morning came the word that Mrs. Mason died at twenty minutes to four this morning. It appears upon investigation that she became unconscious shortly after we left the hospital and remained so until death. We sent at once for Riddle, Short & Gargiulo who came soon after. Mr. Short, Mr. Pullman, Gargiulo and Demetriades went to the hospital but the doctor was not there so we called again in the afternoon. The doctor will have the body prepared so it can be placed in a tin case and soldered, then placed in a wooden casket, and in that way we can keep it in a vault for a week, until we hear from Ernest or Lily. The doctor will see that the caskets are bought and the hearse engaged for three to-morrow afternoon. The certificate states that the cause of death was pneumonia and strangulated hernia. The Doctor stated that pneumonia was the immediate cause although there were other complications. A partial paralysis of the heart also entered into the troubles. The bronchitis and pleurisy were old troubles probably, the illness she had in Washington never left her fully. There were a number of letters that had come to Mrs. Mason which she never read. The sisters took Mrs. Mason's rings off and gave them to us. The poor woman's many dreams about graves and tombstones which boded trouble to some one near her she said so many times, meant her. I suppose if dreams ever do mean anything. She was a perfect clairvoyant and all last night Miss Barton was troubled and could not sleep, and it was not until after Mrs. Mason's soul separated from the body which held it that Miss Baron could sleep. Was this merely a coincidence? 91 1896. Wednesday Continued. We wired Dr. T.B. Hubbell at Alexandretta, care Daniel Walker. "Mrs. Mason died peacefully at three this morning. "We will carry out Ernest's wishes if we can. Wired "Suggestions or advise. Have cabled Sartolli. Barton." Cabled "Cardinal Sartolli, Washington. "Emma Mason died peacefully, three "this morning, tell Lily. Barton." A number of letters received from America came to-day; one from Merchants Loan Trust Co., Chicago inclosing draft for £327 14/0 sterling from Mrs. Gross. We cabled as follows. "Emily Gross, Chicago. Credit received thanks. "Our interior expeditions meeting no opposition. Barton." A letter from Steve Barton inclosing a letter from Trask in which the fellow complains that we have not answered his dispatches or acknowledged his remittances. This is absolutely false and he knows it. We send the following cable. "Trask, New York. "Your complaint utterly groundless. Have promptly "acknowledged all monies, dispatches, letters ever received. Barton." If these fellows do not stop their infernal barking and snapping we will soon give them a good sound thrashing, which they will remember many a day. There were many callers to-day. Besides the men from Legation and consulate, Rev. and Mrs. Gruine called; our next door neighbor heard of our loss and called, Mr. Aram Khardiache, an Armenian, Rev. Samuel Naylor of Tecumsha Kansas came in the eve. He met Dr. Hubbell on the steamer between Tripoli & Alexandretta and the Dr. gave him a card to us. The gentleman who is abroad 92 1896. Wednesday continued. for his health is anxious to go to Armenia with one of the expeditions. We will see. He leaves Cple to-morrow or next day and his address for some time will be Rev. S. W. Naylor Rome, Italy. Gaze + Sons 10+11 Piazzadi de Spagna. Mr. & Mrs. J. Rendel Harris and Mrs. G.S. Dobrashian called. Mr. & Mrs. Harris who we met in London are anxious to get into the interior, as far as Oorfa[?] at least. They have some funds from the friends of England to distribute. March 26. Thursday. Cple. Weather - Very fine Mr. Pullman went to Legation and Consulate to make final arrangements about funeral. At 2:30 we, accompanied by Alexander drove to the hospital where we were joined by the Charge d'Affairs Riddle, and Mr. Gargiulo of the Legation and General Short and Mr. Demetriades of the Consulate with their Kevasses. Shortly the Italian Catholic Priest came. No service was held at the house to-day as yesterday morning a mass was said for our friend. We drove to the cemetry chapel where the casket was placed on a catafalque & the burial services conducted by the priest and his assistant. The inner casket is of tin sealed, the outer Walnut covered with black broadcloth with silver trimmings. Mrs. Masons initials and the year, also in silver on the top. The casket was covered with flowers. The cemetry is a beautiful shot on the Northwest outskirts of Pera, and as we walked along in the funeral train with the warm golden sun shedding its genial rays over the silent city, we were glad that our gentle, patient friend had such a quiet peaceful resting place. 93 1896. Thursday continued. After our return home Mrs. Rev. Greene called at the door and left some very fine orchids for Miss Barton. Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Dobrechian called to offer their sympathy for our loss. In the evening Sir Philip Currie sent a letter stating that the foreign minister had written him a letter a copy of which he inclosed, in which it was stated that it had been decided that free access should be granted to enter the interior and distribute relief without any conditions except that one of the Turkish relief Commissioners should be present at such distribution. This gives us all we want. A telegram was received from Dr. Hubbell as follows:-- "Alexandretta, 3/26. "Ernest says do as suitable "And Lily says, He suggests "Italy. Both will. Hubbell" Rev. Mr. Naylor called this evening and remained some time, talking over matters. Mr. [Lebbins?] H. Rogers of 341 Lenox Ave. New York City also called. Miss Barton Knew Mr. & Mrs. Rogers in Dansville ten years ago. The calls were very pleasant. Mr. Naylor said Dr. Hubbell had invited him to spend next fall and winter at Red Cross Park and he had almost accepted. March 27. 1896. Friday. Weather -- Fine. Cple. We decide to take Sir Philip Currie's leter to the Legation and talk the subject matter over with Riddle. Also to go to the Bank and other places. We accompanied by Alexander, leave the house about ten, meet Short who reports his wife some letter. Find Riddle who informs us that the Mavroyeni [Bey?], the Turkish Minister at Washington has been recalled. He it was that attacked that Red Cross before we left Washington and reporter all manner of hard things our people said against the Sultan and his government. His recall is significant. While Miss. Barton and Riddle talked the foreign minister letter over, Mr. Pullman went to the Ottoman Bank and sent a draft on London to Lows Exchange for £8.2.6 expenses for shipping our trunks etc., by sea from London + Liverpool to Cple. A saving of between $60 and $70. Cashed Mrs. Gross second remittance of £327.14.0 for relief supplies. Purchased drugs and other articles. Met Mrs. Bowen on our way home. She had just returned from our house. Mrs. Mickael called. She called once to see us at the Pera Hotel. Her husband is in the U.S. and his relatives are in Harpout. Wrote letters all evening. March 28. Saturday. Weather — Partly cloud. Cple Wrote letters most of the day and planned many things of great importance to this field Received following wire from Alexandretta. "Wistars party here. We all start [Aintab?] to-morrow "(Sunday) in company with Dr. Fuller. The goods were sent Monday. Hubbell" Between four and five we received a note from Mrs. Marden, [Gedik Pacha?], Stamboul, speaking about the terrible situation at Marash. We at once take a carriage and go to Mrs. Mardens and 1896. Saturday continued. confer with her in regard to the situation. It appears that there were a number of nurses and physicians attending the people who are stricken with the dysentary and fear, but they are all now suffering with the same diseases. Mrs. Lee and Miss Hess who were in the relief work at once went into the Temporary hospitals and have been with the sick almost alone. Mrs. Marden suggested that we telegraph Dr. Harris Graham at Bryout asking if physicians could be sent. Returned home at 9 P.M. March 29. Sunday. Weather — Heavy cool. Cple. This morning we decided to go to [Bebek?] to confer with Dr. + Mrs. Washburn. Mrs. Lee of Marash is Mrs. Washburn's sister. Took the 10:30 A.M boat + arrived at Robert College at 12 M. Found the Doctor, + Mrs. Washburn, Mrs. Anderson, her sister, and Mrs. Azarian, the sister in law of the Armenian Catholic Patriarch who called upon us at the Pera Palace + Dr. Long. We learned nothing especially important, still we were glad we went, as it was the thing to do. Returned on the "Zigzag" boat, the steamer which crosses + recrosses the river many times to visit the European and Asiatic ports along the Bosphorus. It took as long however that we left the boat about halfway down and took a carriage home at the same price which we would have paid on the tramway, and saved some two hours. After our return we saw the Bulgarian [Prince?] Ferdinand who called at the German Embassy. Not much to see, still we were to see him for as "Martin" in "Samantha Abroad" would say, "Some one might ask us." 1896 Sunday Continued This evening we receive a telegram from Dr. Post of Bryrout who had evidently been telagraphed by the Sec. of Marash. Write as follows "Bryrout. Ready. Cannot send it until I receive credit two hundred pounds." Post." There is a large fire in Kadi Kewi a Town next to Seutari. It was bhaleedon of the ancients and was founded 675 B. C. by Megara [Gerks?]. Telegram received. "Marash, March 30. "Clara Barton a/c Put Physicians for "400 liras, Turkish necessary." Lee." March 30th. Monday. Weather — Threatening, high wind. Cple. We are astir early this morning. Miss Barton has finished nine letters for the Orient to-day and we put them through the press and send them by the Kavas of the legation. Mr. Pullman went to the bank and sent 200 Liras by cable to Dr. Post, at a cost of 201 Liras 75 piatres. Gave check for amount. Sent telegrams as follows. "Dr. George (E) Post Beyrout. American Mission. "Have just telegraphed you two hundred liras, Ottoman bank. Wire when physicians leave. Please write particulars. Barton." Hubbell, care Dr. Fuller Aintab. "Six physicians, two apothecaries with supplies "leave Beyrout for Marash probably to-day. "Our expense, typhus, small pox, Dystentary "epidemic there. Yourself and men forbidden "to enter contagion, you are needed outside "to supply those who must be there." "Answer quick. Barton" "Lee, Marash, 1896. Monday Continued. "Your telegram received, will pay four hundred "liras if necessary. Have cabled Dr. Post "two hundred liras, courage, Physicians start "Marash immediately." Barton." This evening we received from the Director General of the telegraph a note in French which Miss Barton translated. It was a notification to the effect that the clerk committed an error in receiving our Aintab and Marash messages as they were in English, and only Turkish letters + words can be sent to those places. He asks us to call and receive the amount we paid. But we will have Demetriades put them into here and try and have them sent that way. We copy all telegrams received from and sent to the committees in NEw York, Boston and Worcester, also the amount paid and will send them each a copy. They have complained of neglect and we show them that there is no truth whatever in their statements. Several letters received, but nothing of importance. March 31. Tuesday. Weather — Rainy. Cple. We did not rest very quietly last night. The wind storm threatened the destruction of our home. The house is tall and very narrow and as it has nothing to support it on either side it swayed and rocked in a way which caused us considerable uneasiness. Another bad thing about this house would be a fire. The halls and stairways being in the center cuts off all escape — as there seems to be no remedy the safest plan is —to have no fire! Miss Barton writes 1896. Tuesday continued. letters and Mr. Pullman goes to consulate. Finds Demetriades and his him put Aintab and Marash telegrams in Turkish, then they are sent off all right. A letter received from Dr. Hubbell states that Walker counsels Aintab as a distributing point. We at once write the following telegram, have it put into Turkish by Mr. D. and send Hubbell, Aintab, care Dr. Fuller. "Letter received, send two thirds caravan to Lee, "Marash at once. Confer with Sheppard, concerning "Marash, if at Aintab. Push on to Harpout. [Ordeno?] "Issues furnishing every facility for distribution. Our success depends upon your prompt "action. We ship more goods next steamer. Barton." A letter received from Dr. Post at Beyrout states that he had received a telegram from Lee of Marash about physicians, saying he could draw on Clara Barton for expenses. He states that he is trying to secure the necessary number of doctors but finds it hard work. He hopes to success, and as he telegraphed us for the £tq 200 we suppose he has succeeded. A letter from M. Feree, a member of the R.C. International was found to-day on Miss Barton's table. Where it came from or who brought it we know not, but are inclined to the opinion that it appeared just at the right time, as so many other things comes in a providential way to Miss Barton. The miserable [taekation?] and do-nothingative committees at home have been worrying Miss Barton past all endurance, and just when she felt the worst, the letter came to light. It was in poorly written French, so Mr. Pullman took it down to the consulate to have it translated. We will get it to-morrow and will then see what good will come of it. April 1. 1896. Wednesday. Weather — Rain. Cple. After conferring together this morning we constructed the following cable to send to Trask. "Trask, New York. Scourge at Marash and Zeitoun "increasing alarmingly. We have just ordered eight physicians and apothecaries with medical supplies from Beyrout and another caravan of goods into the terribly "affected district. All will be there this week. Hubbell's "party supplied Aintab; are en route Orfa and beyond. "Wistars party not reported, probably in or near Harpout. "Caravans of supplies with each expedition. We are making "heavy shipments each steamer. Sublime Porte [ordero?] every "facility given for our distribution. Our only hindrance "slow transportation; Steamer fifteen days apart; passage "to Alexandretta southern gateway to the interior, seven "days where caravans commence through snow and mud. "Easy to telegraph money, but supplies are exhausted and need "be carried to them. Mrs. Lee writes, not a yard of cotton in "Marash. Small pox, Dysentary and Typhus. The doctors but "those we send. Send Lane, Moen. Barton." Mr. Pullman takes the message to Legation to see if the reference to the Sublime Porte could be in any way objected to, found there was no objection. Sent it. A cable had just been sent to the house, so Mr. Pullman who was on his way to Stamboul returned home. Found Trask had sent the following cable through the State Department. "For Miss Barton. Donations rapidly dwindling. "Turkish direction strongly objected. Advise using "Existing agencies henceforth. Your efforts fully "appreciated. Shall we send balance [Pect?]. Dated March 31. Trask" Write a note to Sir Philip Currie asking to see him. He was not at the embassy. We write a cable to Trask but hold it until to-morrow. Telegraph Louis Moore, Effingham House, [Armidle?] St. Strand, London. Repeating the cable we send Trask. Mr. Moore is the London manager of the United Press, and will cable this message to the W.D. We are afraid the 100 1896. Wednesday continued. Knave Trask will not publish. If he does suppress it, he may be a little surprised to read his message in the morning papers. Mr. Georges Gaules, representing The Temps, Paris called. Mr. Favre of Geneva is a friend of his and asked him to call. Miss Caldwell of Scutari brought a trained nurse over to see Miss Barton. The lady is a trained nurse from the English hospitals and is anxious to go on to Marash but unfortunately it turns out that she is an Armenian. What nonsense!! Sir Philip sends a note this eve, that he will be at home at any time. We take a carriage and call at 8. Confer with him about matters and he suggests that he write or telegraph London that the people in America can have positive assurance that the money contributed by them will reach the people for whom it was intended without interference from the Turkish government. We think it a good idea. Remain about half and hour and then return home. Telegram from Brawnship, apply to Ottoman Bank for one hundred. April 2. Thursday. Cple. Weather. Sun and rain. Orient day. Miss Barton writes a number of letters. Mr. Pullman copies a long letter to Colonel Favre which Miss Barton wrote sometime in the night, on the type writer. A beautiful, touching letter which will do great good. Mr. Pullman takes letters to Galata to the English post. Sent the following cable to the villain Trask which we hope will end that committee's infernal and malicious interference with our business. "Trask New York, "Your cable just received. We understand you perfectly. Send to Mr. Peet by all means, 101 1896. Thursday continued. "it will make no difference with our work, consider the contract closed. Barton." Mr. W. H. G. Werndel representant de la Renters' Telegram Co. de Londres and American Associated press, Pera, Rue de Brousse 42. He is the correspondant of whom Sir Philip Currie spoke last night. We gave him many facts concerning us & our work. He is to telegraph America emphasizing the fact of the non-interference by Turkish officials in our distributions. Charge d' Affairs Riddle called to discuss the situation. Mrs. Harris & Mrs. Dobrashian called. Mrs. Harris had heard that we were to distribute relief from lists furnished by the Turkish officials. Are the missionaries circulating these statements? We know not, who are the traitors? We are doing our full duty. We are unpaid and ask for no pay. Without thanks and we want none. At great financial personal cost to everyone of us, yet we do not complain. We will finish our work as faithful Christians and go home with the richest of rewards, the consciousness of duty done and the knowledge of having saved many lives. April 3 Friday. Cple. Weather. Rainy. Received following cables "New York, Both messages received. Cabled you two "thousand pounds to day. Use your discretion. Trask." "Boston, April 2. (Received 3). From condition of public "Mind, very little further. Boston funds can be expected." Dwight." Cable sent through Legation "Olney, Washington. Can America be made "understand Turkey does not interfere nor seek 102 1896 Friday continued "direction of its supplies nor funds. Groundless "suspicion hinders work" Barton" "George E. Post, Syrian Protestant College, Bryant "Cabled you two hundred liras thirteenth. No word. "Where are physicians. Wait for nothing. Wrote you "Yesterday. Barton." "Daniel Walker, Alexandretta. Where are my "Men. Did they leave with Fuller. When. Answer. Barton" Letters were written yesterday and sent to-day to Col. [?], Daniel Walker & Dr. Post. It is evident from Trasks cable that he slipped off his high horse very suddenly after he received our second cable. We have got him on the run now and we propose to keep him running like a "tow head". Barton will receive our thoughtful consideration to-morrow. We wrote two or three more cables to-day, but decided to lay them on the table until to-morrow. The Queen is completely used up over this eternal and infernal bickering. 1896 103 April Saturday Ceple 4 Weather Raining The weather is dark and stormy so is the relief work. We confer at length and strongly incline to the idea of cabling Hubbell to leave the field. Take the money on hand, send it to reliable parties in the interior make our report to the committee and leave Ceple. We send the folowing telegram to Mrs. Lee "Lee, Marash. What goods and in what quantity do "you most need. We will send them if possible. Barton." The following cables were sent. "Dwight, Boston. Will finish our work without further "Boston funds. Barton." "Trask, New York. Hand Peet the two thousand as you "advised. Thanks for courtesy. Barton" We went over in the rain to the Bible House to give Peet the money, but he was not there. We left a note for him stating we had £2000 to pass over to him. Write letters and lay plans rest of day and evening. It is very discouraging work to stay here unpaid and our hard work unappreciated, and we ought not to do it. April Sunday Ceple 5 Weather Bright and warm. A glorious Easter Sunday. An Easter Sunday in Ceple reminds one very strongly of a fourth of July at home. Crackers, guns and pistols. The streets filled with soldiers and crowds of people. Our Greek servants got up at one O'clock and went to early church at 2 a.m.! They reported that their great church was crowded with people. Very few shops and stores are open in Pera or Galata. We accompany Alexander to his church at 11 a.m., but the rush was so great, we enter a building by the side of the church and watch the crowd. The procession of priests, altar boys with various emblems on poles finally left the church to march through the 1896 Friday continued. "direction of its supplies nor funds. Groundless "suspicion hinders work" Barton" "George E. Post, Syrian Protestant College, Bryrout "Cabled you two hundred liraas thirtieth. No word. "Where are physicians. Wait for nothing. Wrote you "Yesterday. Barton" "Daniel Walker, Alexandretta. Where are my "Men. Did they leave with Fuller. When. Answer. Barton." Letters were written yesterday and sent to-day to Col. Favre, Daniel Walker & Dr. Post. It is evident from Trasks cable that he slipped off his high horse very suddenly after he received our second cable. We have got him on the run now and we propose to keep him running like a "tow head". Boston will receive our thoughtful consideration to-morrow. We wrote two or three more cabled to-day, but decided to lay them on the table until to-morrow. The Queen is completely used up over this eternal and infernal bickering. 1896 April 4 Saturday Cple. Weather Rainy The weather is dark and stormy so is the relief work. We confer at length and strongly incline to the idea of cabling Hubbell to leave the field. Take the money on hand, send it to reliable parties in the interior make our report to the committee and leave Cple. We send the following telegram to Mrs. Lee. "Lee, Marash. What goods and in what quantity do "you most need. We will send them if possible. Barton." The following cables were sent. "Dwight, Boston. Will finish our work without further "Boston funds. Barton" "Trask, New York. Hand Peet the two thousand as you "advised. Thanks for courtesy. Barton." We went over in the rain to the Bible House to give Peet the money, but he was not there. We left a note for him stating we had 2000 pounds to pass over to him. Write letters and lay plans rest of day and evening. It is very discouraging work to stay here unpaid and our hard work unappreciated, and we ought not to do it. April 5 Sunday Cple. Weather. Bright and warm. A glorious Easter Sunday. An Easter Sunday in Cple reminds one very strongly of a fourth of July at home. Crackers, guns and pistols. The streets filled with soldiers and crowds of people. Our Greek servants got up at one O'clock and went to early church at 2 A.M.! They reported that their great church was crowded with people. Very few shops and stores are open in Pera or Galata. We accompany Alexander to his church at 11 A.M., but the crush was so great, we enter a building by the side of the church and watch the crowd. The procession of priests, altar boys with various emblems on poles finally left the church to march through the 104 1896. Sunday continued. Streets, and we then entered the church to see what it was like. A plain wooden floor where the men have to stand through a two or three hours service. Seats along the walls for the old men and women. The younger women go to the galleries, which are on three sides, very high up. The general arrangements are very similar to the Catholic churches. In the center of the Auditorium was a kind of enclosed place with an arc in which was a picture of the Saviour covered with glass. The Greeks would approach this with many signs of the cross, Kiss the glass, touch their foreheads; made more signs and in passing out they gave some money to an attendant. Little and large candles were for sale to those who desired to buy one to light and put somewhere. We had Alexander invest and light one, but for what we did not know. There were hundreds of little candles all through the church. We also visited another much finer Greek church, on our way home. On our arrival home we received two letters from Mr. Pullman's father which we thoroughly enjoyed, and to make our Easter still more bright we received a cable from Trask and a telegram from Hubbell. The cable was as follows. "New York, Boston, American legation, Cple. Your continuance "important. Dispose funds unhampered by recent suggestion. Trask." We have Trask just where we want him and will not let him up if we can help it. The telegram was in Turkish and we sent it down to Gargiulo. He could not translate very accurately, owing no doubt to the bad writing. His translation is "Aintab 23/x. 1896. "We arrived on Wednesday. The authorities gave us a 105 1896. Sunday continued "splendid reception. We have received your telegram. "We are sending goods to Marash. We will be on "the 25th at Harpoot, and by way Setter, Orfa, Diarbakir, " - Marash . We will start for Malatia." Hubbell. From which we infer, that one party will go to Harpout by way of Orfa and Diarbakir, the other to Marash and Zeitun and then to Harpout via Malatia. Arriving at Harpout 25 Apr. The telegram was sent on the 3 or 4 of April. We will make much of this information in cables to America. Monday. Cple. April. Weather. Cool, high wind. 6. This is another holiday. most of the shops closed. Easter Monday. The streets are crowded with people & the Turkish patrol has been increased very materially. Received following telegrams. "Beyrout Apr. 6. "Doctors sailed Friday, Past." "Alex andretta, April 6. Left with Fuller 28. Walker. As we have heard from Hubbell, Walker's telegram gave us no information other than we already have. We are very glad for the other one. If the Doctors have good fortune in their travels, they will reach Marash, the 9 or 10. They will undoubtedly be a great comfort to the poor stricken ones, as well as the patient tired workers. This is Orient day and we send letters, several of them to America. Mr. Jules Sandoz and his niece called. He has heard things against our dragoman Lemmi and came to warn us. He gave us the names of several men who could tell us about he man. He does not know him personally nor could he tell anything about the charges made against Lemmis. It appears Lemmi's brother in law - not Gargiulo - has 1896. Monday continued. started the stories. Mr. Jules Sandoz is a friend of the accuser, but would not tell his name, or where he lived. We thanked our visitors and said we would investigate. We think it is a kind of family row. Mr. Riddle came to ask where our men were intending going. The Porte said Gargiulo informed them that all of the men were going together. We told him as well as we could, basing our ideas on Hubbell's telegram. April 7. Tuesday. Weather - Cloudy, cold. Cple. Received a telegram from Dr. Fuller at Aintab + from an imperfect translation we learn that our men were in Aintab on Tuesday, but had left. Sent the following cables. "Trask, New York. Will continue if all is harmonious "Our corps of physicians, medical supplies, left Beyrout "third, reach Marash tenth. Scourge unabated. 6am "you send me medical supplies at once, Lee Barton "Johnson, Lesser have cabled Philadelphia, Red "Cross. Reports just received from our expeditions. "Meeting splendid success; no obstructions; no directions; "Every facility offered. Welcomed everywhere. One part "Working between Marash, Zeitun, Malatia, Harpout, "Other orfa, Diarkekir, Harpout: visiting towns and "Villages en route: giving assistance where most needed. Barton". "Emily Gross, Chicago. Small pox, other diseases, raging "Marash. Have just sent eight physicians with medical "supplies from Beyrout, our other expeditions welcomed "everywhere; relieving suffering without hindrance "or direction. One part working along the line of Marash, "Zeitun, Malatia, other, Aintab, Ourfa, Diarkeki "Harpout, our work firmly and successfully established. Barton." 1896. Tuesday continued. "Doctor E.M. Moore, Rochester, New York. Relief work "Successfully established. We hold medical relief entire "Does Rochester desire to aid? Please answer. Clara Barton." "Pancoast, Red Cross, Phila. Relied work firmly settled. "No opposition; no direction, Fearful scourge Marash, "Zeitun. Have called eight physicians Beyrout, Dysentary, Small-pox, Typhus, Epidemic. Do you wish to send "Medical supplies. Please answer. Clara Barton. "Lam, Boston. News from expeditions just received. "Proves our relief work firmly established. In no manner "do authorities endeavor to control our actions. Caravans "divided at Aintab. One ourfa, Diarbekir, Harpout. "Other, Marash, Zeitoun, Malatia, Harpout. Are "relieving towns, villages en route. Our doctors medical "supplies, sailed Beyrout, Friday eight days "to Marash, Epidemic still raging. Barton." Another Turkish telegram received. This one from Dr. Shephard, Aintab. Our men were there and a part of them would take a caravan of goods to Marash as per order from Miss. Barton. We go to Bible House and get our Turk, telegrams translated. Have a long talk with Peet, about money. How to send it to interior. Insurance etc. He seemed very friendly to-day and we enjoyed our call. Went to Orosdi-Backs and ordered a duplicate bill of the goods purchased, some time sinse. Dr. Hubbell took the original bill with him to Alexandretta to check goods at Custom House and did non return it. Called at Ottoman Bank, Find La Fontain the director had been transferred to Stamboul, his successor cannot speak English. Found Trasks money had arrived £1989-10-3 instead of £2000, exchange makes difference. Weing also sent £99.0.9 for Wistar. Called at telegraph office and found they had made 1896. Tuesday continued. our receipts. The bill for to-days cables amounted to $102! Paid Mrs. Heline Manousso, for rent of house to- day 400 francs also 12 francs for a fine hemstitched linen sheets which had a hole burned in it where Mrs. Mason was sick. Settled also with Alexander. Gave him £ 4. for month ending to-day. He was well satisfied. We like our Greek servants very much. They are obliging and do their best to please us and make everything agreable and comfortable. Alexander is a splendid cook and takes complete charge of the household affairs, and is on the whole quite economical. April 8. Wednesday. Cple Weather. Rain + Shine. Miss Barton writing letter for Orient tomorrow. We sent the following cable to Mr. Wing, Mr. Wistars friends. "Wing. Provident Building. Philadelphia. "Both credits received. Many thanks. Wistar reports "splendid work. Barton." Sent the following telegrams, which we put into Turnish at the Bible House. "Lee Marash. Doctors left Friday. "What is present condition epidemics. Barton." "Hubbill, care Dr. Fuller, Aintab. Telegram received. Good. "Thanks, so glad. Will ship more goods next steamer. Doctors "gone to Marash. Telegraph me every opportunity: both "caravans: Keep me informed of all; I need it. Let me "Know your wants. Will Dr. Fuller please forward. Barton." Mr. Pullman went to Ottoman bank to learn the sender of £612-5-6 received by Mr. Peet for Miss Barton, but could not learn. We must telegraph London. Dr. Post drew on us for £tq 220 on the 26. On the 29 he wired us that the Doctors were ready to start but must have a credit of £tq at Ottoman Bank in Beyrout. We cabled the amount on the 30. To-day 1896. Wednesday continued. the draft was presented for payment and refused because it had been cancelled by the cabled sum. Called at several places, and priced goods, principally cottons. We will not buy any more from Orosdi-Back if we can avoid it. Owing their recent discourteous treatment in refusing to send a duplicate bill to us because they would have to pay a few piasters to the portier. This, after we had paid them between three and four thousands pounds for goods. Went to Bible House and ordered 200 packages of socks from Bliss. Evening spent in writing letters. A number of letters came by the Orient to-day. Mr. Pullman was happy over a letter from home which reported all well. Cable sent, Tras K, New York. Credit received, many thanks. Barton." April 9. Thursday. Ceple. Weather. Snow, cold. Winter is lingering in the lap of Spring with a vengeance to-day. Weather almost as cold as midwinter, snow quite heavy. Hope this storm does not extend as far East as our new, for in the mountains it would be wretched. Letter from Dr. Hubbell and Mr. Wood written respectively at Alexandretta and Hammam Khan. Dr. Hubbell writes that reports of a trouble at Killis have just arrived at Alexandretta (27 March). Several people were killed. A letter was received from the Secretary of the Austrian Red Cross. We sent it to the Austrian Embassy for translation. It was a letter of regret that the writer did not receive Miss Barton's card at Vienna until too late to pay his respects. Sent following telegram. "Doctor George Post, Syrian Protestant College, Beyrout. 110 1896 Thursday continued. "Draft not paid. We cabled money thirtieth. Will "mail the other 200 when you desire. So glad doctors "have sailed. Please wire arrival. Many, many thanks. Clara Barton". Sent transcripts of cables received and sent to NY, Boston and Worcester. Shows that we have sent twelve more cables than we have received, and yet the Cusses complain that we do not answer their cables. We have given them some food for reflection in this report, and we are inclined to think they will not talk quite as much for a time, Miss Barton wrote letters to Tras K and Lane which were masterpieces. I certainly wouldn't like to receive either letter. Sent several letters by the Orient. A letter was received from Dr. Post speaking of the trouble in Killis and stating that bu six physicians and one apothecary could be found to go to Marash and that the expedition we led by Dr. Ira Harris, an American medical missionary of Tripoli, Syria, an able physician and surgeon. Dr. Faris Sohyûn and Dr. Amuin Malûf go with him. The pharmacist is Mr. Shukriel- Fakûri. All unpronounceable names, still we record them as they are sent to us. April 10. Friday. Ceple. Weather. Snow, cold. We can get no information as to the sender of the £612.5.6. sent to Miss. Barton through Mr. Peet. We send the following wire to the Imperial Ottoman Bank, London. "Ottoband, London. Please inform me senders name, six hundred twelve, five, six, sterling, sent Peet for me. Answer paid. Barton." Telegrams received as follows. In Turkish. "Marash, Mar 28. April 9. For Barton. The sickness is continuing as before. Lee." "Beyrouth, Apr. 9. Miss. "Barton. Two more doctors willing shall I send them, Post." Mr. Pullman went to Stamboul and gave Mr. Peet Miss Barton's check for $5000, to be sent to Harput. Will notify Boston of the fact. Called at Ottoman Bank and drew £200 for relief expenses. 111 1896. April 11. Saturday. Ceple. Weather Bright. Windy. A telegram received from Wistar at Ourfa, in Turkish. "Arrived in Ourfa all right. How much money can you "send. Wistar." A telegram received from Dr. Ira Harris at Adana, "Our party of physicians from Beirut detained here. Unable to obtain escort, Harris." We ate once went to the Legation and had Riddle call at the Porte about the cause of the detention. The minis ter of Foreign affairs wrote a dispatch to the authorities at Adana commanding that an escort be furnished Dr. Harris and party. We wire Harris as follows: "Dr. Ira Harris, Adana. Turkish foreign minister just "ordered escort for you. Please let me know if you "do not go on at once. Clara Barton." Telegraphed others as follows: -"American Lee, Marash "(In Turkish) Thanks for dispatch. Two more physicians "ordered from Beyrouth. Telegraph conditions often "and fully. Will refund all expense. Barton." "Post, Syrian Protestant College, Beyrout. Send physicians "by all means. Will send £tq 220 by post to-day. Barton. "Wistar, American, Ourfa, (In Turkish). Telegram received. Very "glad. Wire fully all conditions. Send two hundred liras Orfa "next week. Answer fifteen words paid. Barton. Also the following cables. "Lane, Boston. Sent five thousand Harpout. Peet to-day. "Our men reporting very successful work. Barton." "Trask, New York. Report Marash epidemics lost "all control of. Have ordered forward more physicians with supplies. Barton." A telegram from the London Ottoman informs us that the £612 5/6 which was sent to us through Peet came from Newark, N.J. and was sent by Stephen H. Plum. The money was raised by an entertainment we are informed. Mr. Pullman 112 1896 Saturday continued goes to the Bible House and sees Peet about sending money to the interior by post. Goes to Ottoman bank and draws £tq500 to send to Hubbell, Harpout, also gets draft for £tq220 to send Dr. Post, at Beyrout. The bank charges £tq1,10 for draft on their own bank from a regular depositor which is an imposition. Mr. Pullman will complain. Take the money to Routh, the insurance broker and find we can insure our money in transit for 1/4 of 1%. Mr. Routh is a pleasant Englishman and we will like to do business with him. Took the money to the Bible house and have it put up in a cloth tied tightly and one of Mr. Pert's men goes with Mr. Pullman to the Stamboul office and it is there put into a piece of sheep skin stamped, sealed and sent at a cost of 280 piastres. Mrs. Marden called and remained to dinner. She takes a very discouraging view of the whole situation, Thinks the missionaries will all have to leave the interior. It may be so. Miss Barton took little Montgomery, in hand. He is the United Press representative here and has been sending some very false reports back to America about our work and the whole situation. He and Terrell have inspired field work immensely by tongue and pen. We think however, now that Terrell has gone home and is not likely to return owing to divers and sundry reasons, and Miss Barton having given Montgomery a sound drubbing, that we will work along very comfortable, though the field seems terribly long and we know not when we can finish. [*113*] 1896. Sunday. Cple. [March] April 12. Weather. Bright and warm. Rev. Augusta J. Chapin, of Chicago, called and remained two hours. She is a Universalist clergyman and is travelling abroad for her health. She goes from here to Jaffa Jerusalem and Egypt. From Alexandria she may return here and assist us for a time. We will think about it. The following telegram was received from Warasch. "Riddle, American legation for Miss. Barton. When "may we expect the doctors here and in the villages. "Help is needed in Zietoun. Three thousand sick and "only one doctor. The English Consul is ill with Typhus. "We may hire a doctor from here, All well. Hubbell Telegram from Dr. Post. "Please honor draft or telegraph second £tq200. Have "already disbursed seventy, remainder soon due. learns "not advance money. Shall I recall doctors. Post." We will see about both telegrams to-morrow. We are somewhat anxious about our telegrams we sent on the 7th. We sent five cables costing over $100 + have heard nothing from any of them which is very strange. Mr. Pullman went down to find Mr. Riddle to ask him to investigate. Left a note for him to call if convenient. April 13. Monday. Cple. Weather. Warm. Mr. Wrendel called and after some conversation we asked his advise in regard to sending an open letter to Miss. Willard. He is to take the copy, send it to London and have the two pressed cable it to America which will be very good. Mr. Pullman goes to Bible house and arranges with Mr. Peet for him to telegraph Mr. E. G. Feryer a/c American press to pay Dr. Post £200 account of Miss Clara Barton. We give him 114 1896. Monday continued. the draft we purchased Saturday to send Dr. Post. This arrangement is a very satisfactory one. Mr. Pullman had a trying time returning from Stamboul, showing how little the government cares for the public. At Pera bridge he found some ten thousand people crowded together on the great pontoon. Some royal yacht had been ordered down the Golden Horn and the bridges were opened, and remained open for nearly three hours. There must have been fully fifty thousand people delayed by this autocratic order. Mr. Pullman hired a boatman and was soon over. He must have put the idea into the other peoples for scarcely had he reached the center of the Horn when a grand rush was made for the boats, and for two hours at least the boatmen reaped a harvest. Several important letters were sent out today by the Orient and to the interior. Dr. Barnum & Bub at Harpoot, Dr. Post at Beyrout, Grand Duchess, Steve, DeGraw + Frances Willard. Mr. Pullman called on Gargiulo and found him better. Miss. Barton received three very pleasant calls to-day. Mrs. Dr. Washburn and her friend Mrs. W. T. Ormiston, Mr. + Mrs. S. P. Finn of Cleveland, Ohio + Mr. C. A. Ficke Davenport. The Americans are tourists. Mr. Ficke is a personal friends of B.F. Tillinghast. He is to call to-morrow night and get material for a humming newspaper. A telegram in Turkish came this evening from Dr. Hubbell, but we cannot tell what it is all about until to-morrow. 115 April 14. Tuesday. Cple. Weather. High Winds, rain. Sent following telegrams. "Dr. Post, Syrian Prot. College. Beyrout. "Freyek, "American Press will hand you two hundred Sterling. "Hope the doctors will leave at once. Great "need in Zeitun. Barton." "Hubbell, American, Marash. Dispatch received. Have "sent you money to Harpout. It will take twenty "days to send money to Marash. Shall we send it? "Doctors are due there now, with medicines. Your party "must not remain in contagion. Leave soon as doctors "arrive. Be careful. All well. Barton." "Wistar, American, Orfa. Takes twenty five days "send money Orfa. Shall we send you there or "Harpout. Answer quick. Barton. Sent following cable - "Pullman, Baltimore, "Augusta Chapin here. Wants to assist us, by "writing. Would you advise it. All well. Barton." Sent $110 to the Treasurer of Lawrence Co., Indiana, to pay 1895 taxes on Red Cross Park, Miss. Barton's personal check. Sent $300 to B. H. Warner Heo., rent for Feb'y., March, April & May. End of lease. Received postal from Rev. Augusta J. Chapin that her Alexandria address would be steamship "St. Sunniva," care J. Ross Heo., Alexandria, Egypt. Mr. C. A. Ficke and his son called to-day. He took a number of notes for his letter and to-morrow he and Mr. Pullman will call on Gargiulo. Preparing room second floor front for Mrs. Marden who is expected here to-morrow to spend a day or two. Mr. Pullman went to Bible House to get telegrams put into Turkish and have one from 1896 Tuesday continued Hubbell put into English. Hubbell's telegram is as follows: Marash, April 3. 1896. For Miss Barton. "The shops are open here, and money can be used "in the purchase of tools and other good. Sickness "in Zeitun increasing. Forty or fifty dying every "day. It would be well if you can send me "dicines quickly. The general conditions here are "about the same. I want money for Harpost. Hubells" April 15 Wednesday Cple. Weather. Showers. Sent two dispatches to Beyrout to-day. One to Dr. Washburn as follows: - "Please strenghten Dr. Post's efforts in sending "doctors and medical supplies to Marash and "Zeitun. We gladly bear all expense, our men are "there Barton. The other to Dr Post as follows. "Can you purchase large medical supplies and "send Marash with Doctors. News just reaches us from "our own men of terrible condition of epidemic "stricken people. Please send all doctors possible. "Draw on us for money required. Barton." A cable from Dr. Pullman in answer to one we sent last night asking if he would advise accepting the services of Rev. Augusta J. Chapin "Clara, Barton, Cple "Yes all well. Pullman." Another cable from Steve Barton. "Barton, Pera, New York April 15. "Specify kind and quantity medical supplies "wanted. Where shall we ship. Barton". Mrs. Marden came this morning to assist us for a day or two. Mr. Pullman went to the Credit Lyonnais and drew Ltq 700, Ltq 500. Sent F.W.Macallum, Marash for Hubbell, Ltq 200 to Miss C Shattuck, Orga for Wistar. Brought the gold home, packed it in stout cloth wrapper ready for the Turkish post to-morrow. Mrs. Pullman called on Gargiulo with Mr. Ficke this after noon and Gargiulo made a statement in regard to the conditions here and what Miss Barton had accomplished. The interview was very satisfactory & if Mr. Ficke handles it at all well Tillinghast, who is to publish it, will get up a very fine article. The telegram received in Turkish from Wister to-day is as follows. "Barton, Pera. Though delayed we are received "with love everywhere. Distributions at "Aintab and Ourfa are going on. Money is sufficient. "We shall return by Diarbekir. Wistar". April 16. Thursday Cple. Weather. Rainy. Mr. Pullman and Alexander took the shipments of gold down to the Turkish Post early this morning and got through the business very well. Went to the Insurance office twice, but did not see the agent. Sent off several letters by the Orient. Money for taxes R.C. Park $110. Rent to Warner Hes. $300 paying up to June 1. Mrs. Marden went home this morning, a Turkish woman called and wanted us to take her away with us when we go. She is a Christian and her husband a Persian Mohammedan who beats her because she is a Christian. She is perfectly willing to be our own slave! Another tlelgram from Wistar. "Barton, Pera, Orfa April 16. Having no vize "for Aintab, we are delayed here. We are looking 1896 Thursday continued. "since four days for the consuls reply. Do not "send any money. What are your orders." Wistar". We sent L200 to Miss C. Shattuck For Wistar to-day, but if he does not need it, Miss Shattuck does, and will make good use of it in relief work. Mr. Gargiulo called. He is growing stronger gradually. We go out to do a little shopping & meet Mr. Riddle and a German clergyman. Riddle has had confirmation of the telegram that the Doctors left Adana Tuesday. Telegram received from Dr. Hubbell in Turkish. "Harris left Adana yesterday. The "letters have arrived. The goods are coming. We "have hired a doctor for Marash. Have written. Hubbell. April 17 Friday Cple. Weather. Bright. warm. Sent the following cables. "Trask, New York. Hubbell at Marash. Reports "April 13. Three thousand sick Zeitun: no doctors: "English consul sick typhus. Reports on 15, sickness "increasing, forty to fifty dying every day, want "medicine quick. General conditions about the same. Barton." "Lane, Boston, Hubbell and men at Marash "4000 sick there. We are getting doctors and medicines from Beyrout. Ira Harris's corps of physicians "find journey slow and dangerous, but "will make it by to-morrow. Have military escort. "More doctors following on. We sent Ltq 1500 "Harpout, to-day, making in all, over thirty "three hundred liras. Boston's contributions sent "Harpout. Do you want balance your funds "sent Harpout? Barton". 1896 Friday continued. "Barton, New York. Tried in vain get definite information. "Conditions are small pox, Typhoid, Typhus, Dysentary "Cholera feared, now in Egypt, Nearly ten thousand "sick. Lesser will judge kind needed, quinine greatly "used here. You cannot meet demand, send what you "can to help along. Ship Alexandretta, care U. 8. consular "agent Walker. Barton." "Trances Willard Evanston Illinois. Sent unsigned "letter to you last Monday. Pardon. Barton". The following telegrams were put into Turc by Gargiulo and sent."Hubbell, American, Marash. "One thousand lives for you en route Harpout. Five "hundred to Macallum, Marash for you or relief "committee if you have gone. Borrow from Macallum "if necessary for your journey. Would a dvise "Harpout before Malatia, unless you have money "and supplies with you. Leave Marash soon as doctors arrive. [B??????"ful]. Keep well. All right here "but busy. Shall we still ship supplies. Advise us. Don't "know what to do Barton". "Wistar. American. Ourfa. Sent 200 liras "Shattuck for you yesterday, but don't wait for it. Shattuck "can use it in relief for you. Send 500 liras for "you, Barnum, Harpout. Push on to Harpout. Very "thankful you are doing such splendid work. "Keep strong and be careful. All well here but extremely "busy. Report often Miss. Wood's letters. Your mail "forwarded to Harpout. Barton". Not a cable or telegram received to-day! It is marvelous! G.P. went to Imperial Ottoman bank to-day and drew 1000 liras, 500 for Hubbell, 500 Wistar, both sums to be sent to H.N.Barnum Harpout for our men. Dr. Th N. Vegleri, a Turk advocat called to-day. he does not speak Englis but through Alexander we learned that his brother Gregoire Vegleri Effen 120 1896. Friday continued di who is adjoint du Gonvarneur General" at Diarbexir, offers his services to our men who are to visit Diarbexir, in any way he can assist. He is an high officer and seems to be friendly disposed and may be of great service. Before Wistar and Wood left Mr. Demetriades gave us the officials card and we gave it to Mr. Wood. He doesn't desire to have us use his name openly however Riddle and Gargiulo call to-day. They had been calling on the Foreign minister Tefik Pacha who asked after Miss Barton. He says we are quiet neighbors. April Saturday Cple. 18. Weather. Cloudy, cool. This has been a home day filled with writing consultation and calculations. No telegrams to disturb, no letters to interfere, no callers to hinder and in consequence all has gone smoothly. We had just recorded this and finished when Mr. Minassian called. He has been here before, is a graduate of Princeton College, and is quite pleasant. Mr. Reed of Robert College also called, he is a teacher there. He is a native of Worcester, Mass. and we gave him many good points about our work. He will write something for the American papers concerning our work here, correcting some erroneous impressions which have gone to American through the Texas steer. 1896 121 April 19 Sunday Cple. Weather Cloudy cool. Another day of quiet. Two telegrams were received but both good and helpful. Wires wires from Orfa. "The instructions in your yesterdays telegram "accepted. Your telegram of previous date remains "nul. Wistar." By this we understand that he will push on to Harpout, and that the previous wire was not sent as written. We were told that the Bible house Turkish could not be read. We think it is too high for them. A splendid telegram was received from Hubball " Marash, April 19. "Your telegram is received, also the five hundred would "suggest as much more for tools. Harris party arrived "yesterday. We start this morning for Malatia. Typhus "is increasing here. We are well. Lee says send money "by draft. Hubbell." Busy all day writing letters and attending to domestic duties. April 20 Monday Cple. Weather Clear, warm. We dispatch several important letters by the Orient today. Lane, Bogigian, Steve, Plum etc. Mr. Pullman took a Ltq 1000 to the Turkish Post this morning, and sent it to Rev. H. N. Barnum for Dr. Hubbell Ltq 500, and Mr. Wistar Ltq 500. Total sent Hubbell to date Ltq 1500. Wistar Ltq 700. A letter from Dr. Post tells of the medical expedition, and the cost of it so far. We have sent Ltq 420 and will at once send L200 more for expenses. We can serve the field in no better way than to maintain this corps of physicians in their grand work among so many thousands of sick Moslems and Christians alike are suffering, and this will be an object lesson in Red Cross humanity work. 1896 Monday continued. We take a copy of Dr. Hubbell's telegram of yesterday and call on Mr. Wendall, the English mewspaper man. He was not at home, but we met him subsequently and gave him the dispatch which he will sent out to-night to England and America. We call on Mr. & Mrs. Short at the Pera Palace. At ll:30 to night we receive the following dispatch in Turkish from Wistar. Dated at Orfa, to-day. "Our Teskere's have been vize'ed. We will be in "Harpoot by the30th of the month. Wistar". We give Dr. Hubbell's telegram from Marash April 19 to Mr. Werndell to telegraph England and America. Send a registered packge of letters to Harpout. Wood 8. Wistar 2. Bub 2. Ernest 2. April 21 Tuesday Cple. Weather Clear, cold winds. We call at the Legation this morning and counselled with Mr. Riddle as to who sent the information from the Legation that Miss Barton could only distribute through the Turks. Riddle found no record either in dispatch book or cable packets. We have an idea that the Texas Steer thought it sounded well politically and sent it to Olney to make an impression. If that was his object, he most certainly succeeded. Went to Stamboul and called on Mr. Peet. He informed us that we can have Dr. Harris at Marash and Dr. Hubbell at Harpout draw on us for what they need thus doing away with sending money by poste. We also learn that we can telegraph Marash and Harpout in English which is another great advantage. We purchase writing paper in Stemboul. Mr. & Mrs. Gargiulo call. We send following cable. 1896 Tuesday continued. "Trask, New York. Hubbell reports from Marash. Typhus "increasing. Beyrout physecians in charge. Hubbell "proceeds Marash to Malatia with grain, agricultural "implements, distributing en route. Farmers nothing to "work with. Barton". "Lane, Boston. Expeditions doing splendid work. "Relieving between Marash, Harpout, Ourfa. Harpout. "Our physicians in control Marash. Hubbell reports "typhus increasing. Barton". "Dr. George Post, Beyrout. Letter received, many thanks. "Agree with you. No better work than ours possible, "for suffering humanity, irrespective religious preferences. "Cable you credit Ltq 220 to-day. Can you care "for medical supplies. Can you find more physicians. "Have the two started. Shall we send money "to Harris. Can we purchase drugs better here. If so "what kinds, where ship. Barton". "Dr. Harris, Marash, rejoiced to learn "your arrival. Know you and corps. will attend every "case, refusing assistance to nont, whatever his religion "or race. How can we assist your noble work. Please "send very frequent reports daily if practicable. Ho "many sick, what diseases, what proportion are women. "About Zeitun, can you attend that city. Where "can we obtain more doctors for you. Besides telegraphing "reports, please write fully your findings at beginning "of your work. Classify diseases and "people tell us your needs. Barton". During our absence to-day Mrs. Alex Forman and Mr. & Mrs. Allen Forman of 116 Pierrepont St. Brooklyn, New York called, friends of Dr. Lucy Hall Brown. 1896 April 22 Wednesday Cple. Weather. Clear, chilly. We sent the following wire. "Rev. Augusta J. Chapin. Steamship "St. Sumniva", "care J. Ross Do. Alexandria, Egypt. Wrote you "Saturday above address. An American writer, "tourist, came after you left, ready to work. "We being in extremity, accepted the Service. You therefore "need not make your generous sacrifice. Hope "you receive letter. Let us hear from you when you "settle. Bon voyage. Barton, Pullman". Cost 77.75 The following telegram was received. "Marash April 22. Clara Barton, American Legation. "Been having sharp attack malarial fever.All doctors "have left Zeitun. Many sick. Will try and go with "party to-morrow. Impossible to get more doctors. "Post letter to-day. Harris." We went to the bank to-day. Deposited L1000 2/3 L/e of Bostons we received, in New York, also deposited L64.4.10 just received from Wing Phila. Drew L500. leabled Dr. Post Ltq 220 3rd. remittance, total, total L640 Turkish, cosst L140. Made several purchases. Mrs. Dobrachian called with the Turkish woman who called the other day. Mr. Minassian came at 4 and began copying our daily record in the regular record book. Mr. Bliss called and received a check for the socks we bought from Rapazian some days since. We learn that the goods have been shipped to Alexandretta, which may cause trouble as we did not so order. Called on the Formans at Pera Palace hotel this evening. They have been travelling abroad two years. Leave to-morrow for Paris. They are friends of Dr. Hall-Brown. 1896 April 23 Thursday Cple. Weather Bright and warm. Mr. Minassian came this morning and as Alexander was sick, asked Mr. M. to deliver some letters. Afterwards he continued on the books. He writes a good plain hand and will be of service in getting our notes into shape. Send several letters by the Orient. Several ladies called to-day. Mrs. Dr. Greene, Miss Gleason & Mme Lucy, A. Assadourian. Mrs. Harriet C. Reynolds, Sec'y of the Humane Eduative committee, R.J., U.S.A. called. She is a strong W.C.T.U. woman and as she knows very little about affairs here and the difficulties hedging us about her ideas were very funny. She is a bright pretty woman. Will trmain two or three weeks in the city. Has just introduced "Black Beauty" into the Italian schools. Her son is a civil engineer in the U.S. April 24 Friday Cple. Weather. Threatening. An April day, cloud and sun. Rained hard in the night. Mr. Werdel called this morning and consulted in regard to the general situation. Miss Barton read some notes she had just jotted down as to agriculture and what our men were doing on that line. Mr. W. asked Miss Barton to give him the notes to found an article on. She agreed to write over and send to him. Mrs. Reynolds came again to-day and not only remained and helped Miss Barton in various ways, but as she is very anxious to come and remain with us during her stay in the city we have decided to let her do so as she will be useful to Miss Barton and is a very agreeable lady. Miss Barton knew her in the U.S. A telegram received from Dr. Post as follows. "Cable received but no money. In need of funds. "Will forward supplies. Am doing all I can. Post." 1896 Friday continued. Mr. Pullman goes to the Ottoman and finds that the money was cabled two days ago. Telegraph Dr. Post "Apply Ottoman bank for remittance sent twenty first. "Two hundred sterling. Pullman". A very satisfactory wire from Dr. Ira Harris. "Marash April 24. Party start for Zeitun to-day. Harris' steel cash box so arranged with a couble steel bottom that it can be scresed to the table or floor and cannot be moved or opened without the propler key. A very handy little safe. Buys a lamp and other articles for the house and relief. Mrs. Rynolds selects Wistar's and Wood's room for her temporary abode. Poor Mrs. Mason's room, cannot be occupied, on account of the odor. WE have had sulphur burned in it, carbolic acid to fumigate and various other disinfectants, but all to no purpose, the carbonic acid gas remains. April 25 Saturday. Cple. Weather. clear, warm. Sent following cable to - "De Graw. Washington. "Our corps physicians "control Marash, start to-day Zeitun, establish termporary "hospitals. Both other expecitions distributing "grain; farming tools. Elaborate through Prsses. Barton". Mrs. Reynolds went to Bebek to-day, enjoyed herself. We call on Dr. Zavitzians and consult in regard to physicians for Marach. The Doctor is to inquire and report on Monday. Do some shopping. Receive a very satisfactory telegram from the interior. "Diarbekir, Apr. 25. "All well, Valie Cordial. Harpout Wednesday. Wistar Send following cable to "Olney, Washington. "Three expeditions reported to-day. One, the 1896 Saturday continued. "physicians, in control Marash, are organizing temporary "hospitals in Zeitaun also. Seond relieving "Malatia, en route Harpout. Third distributing "at Diarbekir, arrive Harpout thirtieth. Provincial "Governors cordial and helpful without thought "of direction or control. (Please publish) Barton". April 26 Sunday Cple. Weather clear, warm. A home day. Writing and consultation. WE have so far done wonderfully, remarkably well. Far better than any of the other relief organizations. We have our unexpressed opinions in regard to the reasons, but shall hold the opinions sub rosa until time shall reveal the facts then we will see if the one tallies with the other. Mrs. Reynold's tells us of some of her experiences in trying to introduce her "Black Beauty" into the Italian schools. Her trials with her publishers was pathetic and somewhat funny, but she came out all right, so we rejoice with her. April 27 Monday Cple. Weather Bright, warm. We send letters to Harpout and the United States. Received a telegram from Malatia as follows. "Malatia. April 26. 1896. Have arrived here all right. "Will leave for Harpout to-morrow. Lemnic wants "eight pounds given to his wife. All well. Hubbell". Mr. Pullman goes to Ottoman and gets credit of Lq an error made by the bank in Wing's remittance of March 24. Gives Mrs. Lemnic Ltq 8, which pays Lemnic's wages up to April 22. Goes to Bible House and consults with Peet as to exhanges, equivalents, etc, a pleasant chat. 1896 Monday continued. We received a very agreeable call from some Americans to-day. Rev. Geo. B Vosburg, Boston, Harry C. Warren, Louisville Ky., Miss Jane Gray Glenn, Clarkesville Tenn. Miss Mamie Verhoeff, Louisville. They are of a party of fifty or more who left the U.S. early in February. Have been to Egypt, Palestine and return via Athens, Rome, etc. The excursion party breaks up in Italy and they return by various and devious ways. They remained over two hours. Dr. Zavitzians called to report that he could secure three or four physicians (Green's) for work at Marash at 25 liras per month. It is a large sum, still we will take up the question and see what can be done. Dr. T. N. Vegleri called with a friend, M. Papazoglon avocat. Dr. Vegleri came to renew his offer of service and that of his brother in Diarbekir. April 28 Tuesday Cple. Weather Bright. warm. We go to the Legation this morning and ask Riddle about reports of the terrible condition in the interior as given in the London news received yesterday. He tells us that the news is anti-Turk and inclined to sensationalism. Though the English and missionary people are having great trouble. That Sir Philip Currie is having great trouble with the Porte. We are sorry indeed for our friends and if we could assist more than we are doing we would be exceedingly glad. We rejoice that our way thus far has been smooth. Fresh reports each day but confirms our knowledge that, at least so far as we are concerned the Government is sincere. At Aintab for instance Wistar and Wood 1896 Tuesday continued. asked the Kaimakam who were the most needy. The governor asked them to see the Local Com. This they did and found that almost all the members were Armenians. This is at least significant. Mr. Louis E. Solyom of the Library of Congress called this morning. He is an Austrian by birth but has been in the U.S. Library 28 years. He is visiting Constantinople a few days. Has talked to a number of Turkish officials all of whom told him of the confidence they had in Miss Barton and her work. This coming from the source it does is gratifying as it seemed sincere. Rev. A.M. Ludbrook called this afternoon. He is a kind of missionary living most of the time in Melbourne, Australia. Received very fine reports from Hubbell's and Wistar's expeditions. Sent following telegram to Dr. Harris, Marash. "Can send three or four Greene Doctors well recommended "from here. Shall we send them? Many "thanks for dispatch. How is Zeitun. America in tensely "interested in your work. How can we further "serve you. Barton" April 29 Wednesday Cple. Weather. Bright. warm. Received following wires in Turkish. "Oorfa, Apr. 28/96. "Clara. Barton, Cple. The post money is just received. "Many thanks, Shattuck" Also "Aintab. 28.1896. Miss Barton Cple. typhus & "dysentary are raging at Arabkir. The people are "in great poverty and the deaths are numerous. Can "you send a doctor and medicines". Sheppard." 1896 Wednesday. contd Mr. [Mi????assiau] brought an Arumenian physician, Dr. Matteosiau, to call for the purpose of advising with us regarding doctors for Marach. Zeitun and Arabkir. He thought we might secure the services of doctors here, all expenses paid at twenty to thirty liras per month. Suggested that some Armenians might but upon further consultation agreed with us that it might injure the cause to have Armenians. The Dr. at C.B.'s request gave G.P a prescription for a cough. Mr. Garguila called and agreed to call on the minister for the interior in regard to our distributions of farming tools and seed. Mr. Riddle called with a letter from Rev. Barnum of Harpout in which he stated that he was afraid that the Red Cross methods of distribution would injure their work. "ok. beware my lord of jealousy". Apr. 30 Thursday Cple. Weather warm and bright We spent most of the day in [Sta??boul] with Mrs. Reynolds. her friend Mrs Streetor ralex. Made a few purchases and found a number of places to buy. We attended a prayer meeting for the Armenaians, at the Bible House large attendance. Mr. Minnwassian finished copying G. P.'s notes into this book and turned the record over and G.P. takes it up. Mr. M. begins on the type. writer. G.P. giving him his first lesson. C.B. wrote a long letter to Mrs. Chas Raymond yesterday and a second of the series of partly social letters was written this evening to Miss Lenora Halstead. 1896 May 1 Friday Cple. Weather. Warm. bright. Sent the following telegrams today: "Shepard, American Aintab. "We are trying to secure doctors with medicines "for Arabkin. Barton." "Hubbell. American. Harpout. "Typhus and Dysentery raging at Arabkin. Can "you send doctors with medicines from Harpout "Can you investigage condition of people there "without exposing yourself to contageon. "Wherever seed is required, ask for it of the "Governor. If he cannot furnish it let me know. "if you find places where the people are "afraid to cultivate the fields, report such places "to me and measures will be taken accordingly. "All well. Barton". Received the following telegram in Turc. "Zeitoun. April 30 - May 1. "We are in need of more doctors. Harris." Mr. Gargiula called and reported that he had seen the minister of the Interior who stated that if our men found that the people wanted seed and the Governor couldn't furnish it. If people wanted to plant and were afraid to leave their homes. we are to report to the Ponte and measures will be taken accordingly. This we are very glad of and consider it a very courteous thing. G.P. tries to find Dr. Sorrel but he is at present in Paris. Have a long talk with Mrs. Reynolds regarding our work as she desires to write home about our labors in this field. 1896 May 2 Saturday Cple. Weather. Bright & warm. Having several errands in various parts of the city we take a carriage and all start out. Our first call on Mgr. Bonetti was a failure as we did not see him. Called on Dr. Matteosian was at home.He has a most interesting and charming family Two daughters. both graduates of the Girls College at [Sc??tari]. Two sons. one a dentist a graduate of the [P???]. Dental College. The other just graduated at Robert College. They have seven children in all. We enjoyed the call very much. The doctor thinks he has three physicians ready for Marasch. We find Dr. Zaviziauo at home He is to bring some doctors up to us see us who will go to Maraock. Zeitoun and Arabkir. Invited us to call at his house on Monday at 10 am. to see his orphans- Greek foundlings -we may go. Drive over the inner bridge to the Bible House. where Miss Barton has a very satisfactory talk with Dr. Herrick. Clearing up many things. we think the reverand gentleman knows considerably more than he did. Met a young man. a missionary from he was at his station during the massacers. Mrs. Reynolds talked printing with Dr. Barnum. Returned house well satisfied. 1896 May 3 Sunday. Cple. weather. Clear. warm. C.B. writes letters so does G.P. Letters of most importance to Olney. Myrtis Barton and Blanchard of the Boston committee. Dr. Zavitziano called with two Greek pysicians who were ready to go to Anatolia. Dr. C.R. Demetriades. Rue [M?suvaeat] - have no. 33. Kadi-Keny. and Dr. Achille N. Kelaiditer. Pera. We discussed the subject with these at some length through our interpreter. We were not favorably impressed with either of them, though as we are greatly in need of doctors we seem to have little or no choice. Dr. Heraut B Matteossian 1 Rue Theatre called with a letter from his father the Dr. in regard to a young Greek doctor who would go. He doesn't speak Turc or Armnenian still he may do. He wants his first month's wage in advance which we do not like. Had pleasant chat with Dr. M. who is a dentist about affairs here. He is a bright young man and speaks Anglo-saxon without an accent. Received a telegram from Macallum. "Marasch. May 3, 1896. "Barton. Legation American. Cple. "Five hundred Turkish pounds received Macallum." That makes the money sent Marasch and Oorfa all right. Barnum reports the first five hundred sent Hubbell received. but no letter. There are two more Ltq 500 packages to hear from, from Harpout. Mrs. Reynolds went to church! 1896 May 4 Monday Cple. weather. Bright. warm We go to Dr. Zavitziano's house to witness the distribution of garments to the Foundlings. A society of Greek ladies make the garments and each season distribute these. The F. ranging in age from wee babes to quite large children are under the care of a society. Dr. Z. being the medical director. All babies abandoned by their parents. left in the street or on doorstep are gathered in by the police and sent to the society - unless the dogs find and eat the infant before the police arrive, which is frequently the case. A notification from the [?????] Ottoman of a credit of L 994 10/3 just received proves to be from the [??] [Cou?]. A telegram from Hubbell was gladly received "Harpout. April 4. "All reached here Wednesday. Harpout "District including three hundred [?????] "and villages in need of much help. Strong "desire for us to remain some weeks here. "in special work of tools, animals, seed. "shelters and medical relief. Friends here "assisting. Advise. All well Hubbell." Dr. Matteasian callled and told of two Greek doctors who might go. He does not know them personally. May 5 Tuesday. Cple. weather. fine. We attend a meeting of physicians at Dr. Zarvitziano's at 10 this morning. There were three doctors there who were considering the plans we had for interior work with the scourge stricken cities of Marasch. Zeitoun and Arabkir. Their demands at first were unreasonable. Some wouldn't go unless we hired these for a year or at least for six month. some wanted money in advance and desired to receive pay for their work from patients who had money. We at first tried to meet some of their demands but the more we gave the more they wanted. Finally we drew the lines close and were deciding to drop the whole of these where they gave way and we accepted two. The third we did not decide upon. We are to meet these doctors and others on Thursday at the same place to decide finally. Sent the following cables and telegram. "Trask, New York. "Credit received. Thanks. Both our parties in Harpout. "Great success with tools, seeds. Barton." "Avowals. Boston. (Bogigian.) "All our men at Harpout. Have sent balance Boston "friends there. Barton." "Doctor Hubbell, American. Harpout. "telegram received. Very glad . Remain Harpout long "as necessary. Wired you. Harpout May first, find "and answer please. Do you or Wistar need more "money now. Report frequently, daily if practicable. "much gratified at your line of work. Have cabled "your telegram to America. Barton." 1896 May 6 Wednesday Cple. Weather. Fine. Two wealthy Greek ladies called on C.B. today. She met them at Dr. Zavitziano's on Monday. They called today to invite C.B. to a meeting tomorrow. Madam Theodore A. [Ma?rogordato] is a Princess The wife of S.E. le princes Nicolas M - Greek minister. Madam Eugenidi is the wife of a banker. Both ladies are in charity work. G.P. Mrs. R. & Alex went to Galata and found the first boat for Alexandretta sailed on Monday the 11. Greek. The agent will give us a rate soon as he knows how many are going this we will know tomorrow. We continue to Stamboul; purchase writing paper: go to Bible House. Mrs R. to see about printing her book "Black Beauty". G.P. to see Wm. Peet. Mr. Peet says in telegraphing to Harpout they put in brackets after the name of the city (Marmouret ul aziz) whih is the name of the section of the city where the Americans are. Received a telegram from Harris at Zeitoun but as it was in Arabic it could not be read. Alex found someone who partially translated it but we will try and do better with it tomorrow. Dr. Watteosian called with another Greek doctor for the field. We asked him to call at Dr Zavitzianos at 10 tomorrow morning. 1896. [(??97)] May 7 Thursday Cple. weather. Fine. We were at Dr. Zavitziano's at ten where we met four physicians ready for the field. We read the proposed agreement over to them through an interpreter and they accepted the terms. In general Miss Barton will pay the doctors Lfq 25 a month besides traveling and living expenses. Their terms of service begin upon the signing of the agreement and ens on their return to Constantinople. Another doctor came afterwards so we will send five. We gave the agreement to Manassian to put into [Fr?????]. Capico will be given each one of the men at the Consulate tomorrow and a month salary will be given them in advance with a quarantee from them of a faithful discharge of every obligation. We visited the Industrial Institute. (Greek) by invitation of the Greek ladies who called yesterday. The school is a very good one and the articles made are many of them first class. G.P. went to the Bible House and handed Mr. Peet two checks. one for Ltq 1061. 91 This is the balance of Boston's funds. and as soon as we receive the receipts sent from Harpuot we can close Boston's account with us. Dr. Harris' Arab telegram gave no considerable trouble. G.P. got a kind of a translation at the Bible House. as follows:- Zeitoun. May 6. "We reached here yesterday. The number "of the refugees is 7000: more than half "of these are women. 1400 suffering with 1896 Thursday contd "Malarise(?) and Dysentery, 600 have Typhus. "There are many strangers. I used "Lfq 100 at once. The hospital work will "increase. We will remain here for the "present. Harris." While G.P. was at the Bible House struggling with the above wire another cause from Harris as follows:- Zeitoun. May 7. "Are you receiving our telegrams. Our work "is progressing. Harris" After G.P. returned house we wrote a telegram to Harris and had scarcely finished when Messrs. Riddle and Garguila called. They brought another telegram from Harris as follows:- "To Terrell. American Legation. "Inform Miss Barton that we used two "hundred pounds. We are all well. Our "business is going ahead. Dr. Harris" The doctor seems anxious about friends He mentions just the [a??????t] we had decided to send him. Pay Mme Mauousso L 17.60 (Fr 400) for rent of house to May 7. Sent the following message:- "Trask. New York. "Dispatch from Dr. Harris. Zeitoun, May 7. "arrived yesterday. Number refugees seven "thousand - more than half women. 1400 "malaria, dysentery: 600 typhus. Many "strangers. Hospital work increasing rapidly. "Need help. We send Harris five more doctors "Monday. Barton". 1896 Thursday. contd Received the following splendid telegram from Dr. Hubbell. "Harpout May 7. 1896 "wood with assiatants goes to Palu district. Wistar " with Michael to Carsaujak district. A doctor "with medicines, Miss Bush, Lemmi. Mason "and I to Arabkir. Will need more friends. Money left with "Peet can be drawn here by draft without expense. "Much needed. Wire amount we can draw. We buy seed work-cattle "Tools, timber for shelter. conditions for working in fields improving slowly. Hubbell" G.P. splurged around with telegram over to the Bible House. showing it to everyone he met. The effect was good. We sent the following answer back:- "Hubbell. American. Harpout. (Marmouret ul aziz) "Telegram received. Splendid. Excellent "arrangement. so thankful to you all.Have "arranged with Peet. Draw 1500 liras from "Barnum. We sent one thousand liras in "two groups. gold. to Barnum for you and Wistar "April 20: Have you received it: if so acknowledge "by wire. anxious. We send five "doctors next Monday to Harris. Your letters "received: glad you spoke in meeting. Have "made splendid news item from your "dispatches. Keep it up. Barton." Mrs Reynolds went to Scutari today. 1896 May 8 Friday Cple. weather. fine - G.P. went to the Bible House early this morning and gave Mr. Peet a check for Lfq 200 for Mr. Macallum to draw against and give Dr. Harris for his medical relief work there sent the following telegram in Turc. "Doctor Harris American. Zeitoun. "Telegram received. Please do not send in Arabic "words: great difficulty in reading. Have arranged "with Peet for Macallum to draw two hundred liras "for you at once. Five doctors start for Marasch "next - Monday. Will report to you for duty. Shall "we send medical supplies with them. if so wire "kind and quantity. Beautiful letter just received "from your wife. Will five doctors we send be "enough for you. We are very grateful to you for "your heroic efforts. Barton". We attended Selmlic Friday. very fine. Mrs. R said it was worth a journey to Turkey to see. C.B. & Mrs R go shopping G.P. goes to the U.S. Consulate to meet the doctors. There were four present and each signed the agreement. The following, deposited guarantees and were given checks for their first month's salaries. C. Petasais: C M. Krauiotakis: G.T. Georgiades: A.N. Kelaidites. The signing of the contract was witnessed by Dr. Zavitziaus: Pedro D. Allainsby. [?] D. N. Demetriades. 1896 May 9 Saturday Cple. weather Fine. Dr. E Notys came today. signed the agreement deposited his guarantee and received his first month's salary. Ltq 25. This makes five doctors. all we desire for this expedition at least. We think the german, doctor Georgiades the best of the lot, still we hope all will be good. Went to Stamboul and bought a supply of drugs for the expedition. To the Bible House and drew the amount Mr. Peet had received for Miss Barton Ltq 223.56. He had given Lfq 50 to the ladies sewing circle at Miss Barton's request. The Turkish authorities have loaned us two disinfecting pumps for our field work. and the Legaiition Kevas brought them up. This doesn't look very much like obstruction. G.P. took the pumps which are large things to Stomboul, in a carriage, and gave these to the druggest where we are buying our medicines. He is to pack and ship all the things on Monday. C.B. is giving letters to Mr. Minassian. and finds he is a great assistance. C.B. wrote a very fine letter to the N.Y. Tribune. 1896 May 10 Sunday Cple. weather Fine. This has been a quiet home day. Only one caller, Mr. Riddle who brought a telegram from the British Embassy. It was from Macallum. Zeitoun asking Sir Philip Currie to ask Miss Barton if she wouldn't send Ltq 200 to Dr. Harris for food for the sick people. The wire was dated the 8 and as we sent Ltq 200 on that day it isn't necessary to answer. Mr. Minassian came today and helped us on our writing. He decided that he couldn't serve his God and his stricken countrymen any better. We have been writing steadily all day and have gotten off a lot of matter for tomorrow. 1896 May 11 Monday Cple. weather. Fine. All the doctors except Natys came here by appointment at 9:30. Each man was given a copy of the agreement which had been translated into French by Mr. Minnassian. We also handed the paymaster of the expedition Ltq 150 on account of traveling and other expenses. Having favorably considered the appeal from the catholic artisans of Aintab who are anxious to purchase toos with which to begin work again. We put the amount desired in bank notes and sent it to Pere Sabatino. for distribution. The physicians took this also. The doctors received Miss Barton's farwell benediction with much feeling. Dr. Krauratakis speaking with great earnestness. Unfortunatily he spoke in Greek and as our boy Alexaued could give but a very imperfect translation much of it was lost. G.P. goes down to the steamer agents, Doras Bros and purchases tickets for the party. to Alexandretta Ltq16.65. Purchase from Stevenson Co. Toods for the sick. Ltq 35.96. Gives the tickets to Kranistakis. In the afternoon we take a carriage and all four of us go down town on business. C. B. & G. P. go to Stevenson Co and couple our relief purchases. amounting to above total. order the things to the custom house but unfortunatily the goods arrived so late that the custom house had closed so we couldn't send it. The doctors all to off in good shape and we will send the box on the French steamer Thursday. Drive over to the orient to find Mr Salinase to give him some facts for publication. Was not there but we succeeded better where the express left at 7 P.M. He will be home in about three weeks. Happy man! 1896 May 12 Tuesday Cple. Weather. Fine. Lake steamer ticket down to Greek office and get money for it. Mausact business with Credit & Ottoman banks. Dr. Zavitzians calls & returns Dr Natys L 25. which closes that quetterman's account. Received following telegram today. "Zeitoun. Apr. 27. May 9. "Clara Barton. "We are very thankful for the money "you sent. By our giving food to the "famished sick, sickness is deminishing. "Let the doctors which you mentioned "not come. because we are able to render "the necessary assistance to the sick." Harris." C.B. with the typewriter answered many letters. We are glad that the doctors have gone for we are strongly inclined to the opinion that though they may not be needed in Marasch they will be elsewhere. Dr. Hubbell writes that everywhere his party went he found much sickness. Paid Ana for the month of May. C.B. gave her a nice dress pattern, 10 yards. which made her very happy. 1896 May 13 Wednesday Cple. weather. cloudy fair This is "May day" to the Turks and Greeks Their calendar bring twelve days behind ours. while the Turkish year is back to 1313. G.P. went to Ottoman Bank: called at Mesara Stevenson Co. and reminded them that the boxes of food must be attended to tomorrow without fail. Called at the Legation and left word that C.B. would like to meet the newly appointed Turkis Minister at Washington. who is to take Manoroyui Bey's place. The following telegrams were received "Harpout. May 13. 1896. "Clara Barton. American Legation. "Three expeditions started as planned. "Hubbell's party left for Arabkir today. 1500 "received by post. All well. Gates." All of our sums of money which we sent by Turkish Post at various times has reached its distination. "Palou. May 13.1896 "We have arrived here. and have been "well received by the Kami-Kam. Wood." C.B. has been getting off a large grist of letters today and the erstwhile pile of "unanswereds" is dwindling. : 146 1896 May 14. Thursday Cple. Weather. Cloudy. windy, cold. C.B. again attacked the letter pile and in consequence the files of answereds is growing large the others beautifully less. G.P. went and saw that the box of food for the sick, which was left on Monday, was shipped today. Wailed the [Feskira?] TB/S to consular agent Walker. who will get the goods through the Custom House and let the physicians go on with the entire lot. Went to the Bible House and transacted some business with Mr. Peet. Mr Bowen Mr. Bliss. Mr. [Minuassian?], an uncle of our young [?] called to thank Miss Barton for the work she was accomplishing for his people in Armenia. He is a very pleasant gentleman and we enjoyed the call. Mr. Gargiula came and said that he had arranged to have us call on the new minister who is to be stationed at Washington. He lives at Hadi Keua. we will go over next Monday. Paid the drug bills. etc. The following telegram was received at 10:30 tonight. "[?]. May 14. "Paritaleous steamer will sail for Alexandretta. "in ten days. Are doctors to wait- or take French "steamer tomorrow. Maddeu. Consul." 1896 147 May 15 Friday. Cple. Weather. Fair Sent following telegram at six o'clock this morning. "Maddeu. United States Consul. [S?]. "Have doctors take French steamer. what is matter "with Greek boat. Please write particulars. Barton. Consul. General Short sent word today that he had received a telegram from Wistar in Turc. He inclosed a translation as followed:- "Sandjak in Tchar" (Carsaujak) May 15. "Mr had a good reception from the authorities. "It is difficult for the industrial instruments. "They have to be examined from Harpout. "There are plenty of provisions. The country "is pretty vast. Wistar. In the first place the telegram was evidently included for Miss Barton. In the second place. we consider the translation too liberal-rather faulty.-Mr will get the original tomorrow have Gargiula translate and if it that the authorities are interfering with the work of our [?]. the Leqation will instantly take up the matter with the Porte and see that Mr. Carsaujak is brought to time at once. The KamiKan is evidently not acquainted with the law governing our work. It may take Wistar for a missionary. Wrote a lot of letters today. Received a notification today of £994-10-3 at [?] Ottoman. Sent from Trask. also £64-5-4 send from Mr. Wing from Wistar. Mrs. Marcellus Bowen called this morning. Sent off a large grist of letters today. [?]B. writing more. G.P. went to consulate got the Wistar telegram. Took it to Gargiulo, who said we had a good translation, except "industrial instruments" would more properly be call farming tools. He did not think Wistar was being molested in any way so we will do nothing further for the present. Sent following cables today. "Frask. New York. "Credit received. Thanks. Our last party doctors "left here 11 Medicines. Government loans disinfecting "machines. [?] expeditions reinforced. Harpout forming "three. Wood, Palou district. Wistar Ka[?]ak Hubbell. "Arabkir, Distributing seed, work-cattle, lumber, farming "mechanic tools. Conditions, working in fields improving. Barton" "Tillinghast, Davenport, Iowa, "Hubbell telegraphs from Harpout today. 300 towns, villages, much "need help. Our special work, tools, work-cattle, seed, lumber, "Wistar's party. Karsandjak, Wood's party Palou district, myself, "doctors, nurses, go today Arabkir. Dysentery, typhus violent. Authorities cordial. Barton. "Sent following telegram to Dr. Harris at Zeitouse. "Four doctors left befour your telegram came. Have medicines, nourishing "foods, disinfecting machines. Will go wherever needed, much sickness "reported north of you. Barton. Following telegram received. "Zeitouse. May 16, "Sickness is decreasing. Few new cases. Harris" We presume our doctors left Suryriia yesterday as ordered. Made agreement with Minassiau at [*L*]7q1 a week & meals. He began work April 22. We paid him [*L*]7q3 on account. A quiet home Sunday of writing and consultation. We received a number of letters by the poste but there was nothing very important. A letter from Miss Mary Barton gave some interesting information about home matters. One from B. F Tillinghast, inclosing Bill of Exchange for 1224 francs. One from T.A. Daggy inclosing receipt for $110 and claiming a balance due of 350 but that means dollars, cents, dogs or cats we know not, suppose it is $3.50. Dr. Zavitzious called. He had just received a letter from the doctors at Suryria. They gave an account of the very mean way the Greek Sliaruer people acted, and stated that they had to purchase new tickets on the French steamer form Suryria to Alexandretta which took all of their money or most of it. We will, therefore have to wire a credit to Allepo for Walker to give them on their arrival. Michel J. Thalasso, a young Italian called. He wants to go to the interior under the protection of the Red Cross. Take [?io] and later on, write a book or some newspaper articles. We referred him to Gargiulo, as he could talk very little English. Received a telegram from Wistar in June but the translation was so poor we decided to wait until tomorrow and obtain a good translation. Corrected translation:- "Tcharoazedyak, May 17. "Barton. [?le] "We are distributing 2000 suits clothing "800 bushels seed, with tools and oxen. Wistar." 150 1896 May 18 Monday Cple. Weather Fine. We started early this morning. Called for Garquilo. drove to the bridge and took a little steamer for Kadi Keui. - the ancient Chalcedon which was founded by Greeks 675 B.C. We called on Moustapha Tahsin Bey. who has recently been appointed as Minister at Washington to succeed Marorouri Bey. Moustapha lives in a large. fine house in the center of a great park. on the outskirts of the town and is wealthy. He received us cordially and and entertained us in Oriental style. We were seated in the great salon. chatting where a maid came in with a golden tray. on which in the center was a vessel shaped something like a gold goblet, filled with a rose jelly. Around this were golden goblets or cups of water. and another dish filled with gold spoons. When the maid presents the tray you take a cup of water in your left hand and with your right hand you take a spoon, dip a little of the sweets out, put the jelly in your mouth, swallow it with a little water. Put the spoon in the water cup replace it on the tray and than your stars you haven't made any mistake - if you haven't! There comes Turkish coffee served in very small cups, without handles. On the same tray are little standards something like golden egg. cups. You take the cup of coffee put it in the holder and sip-ad-lib. Cigarettes all through the call. of course but we didn't indulge. The Bey took C.B. into another room to to see his wife and another, both very fine ladies. He has two sons. who like like very good sons. Our call was exceedingly pleasant and 151 1896. Monday. Continued. we enjoyed it very much. According to the Turkish law the Bey cannot take his family. but goes alone. We will probably meet him in Washington. We have telegrams in Turc from Hubbell and Wood and give there to Garquilo. as in Hubbell's telegram he informs us that the local authorities object to their caring for the sick in their houses. We called at the Legation to see Mr. Riddle but as he was out we leave the papers with Garquilo who will take the matter up with him and probably call on the Porte to order the Arabkir authorities to allow Hubbell to do as he thinks best. Receive a letter from Madden, U.S. Consul. at Suryrua, telling of the meanness of the Greek Steamer Co. and urging us to sue the Co! " Palon. May 18. (Qu Fivee) " Barton. Qu forty villages they need " one thousand oxen: which will cost " twenty five hundred liras. wood." Montgomery called and got some items. 152. 1896. May 19 Tuesday Cple Weather Fine Mr. [Wer??d?l] called this morning and discussed the general situation. Our phenomenal success surprises everyone, most of all the [men?] who are acquainted with the conditions of the country. Received another dispatch from Dr. Hubbell this morning. "Arabkir. May 18. Barton. [(2? Turc.)] "Since three days we are attending with our "doctors and their attendants, to one hundred "sick per day. The contagious fever, Typhus, "is diminishing. Miss Birch and all the "party are distributing clothing and bedding. "[Lemmi?] is giving [implements?] and see to "the farmers. The weeds here are extreme. "Wistar's part are in Pyri. Wood with his "party are working in the district of [Palon?] Hubbell" We go to the Legation today and inform Mr. Riddle that we will start next week, probably, for Alexandretta. Discuss the matter somewhat. Go to [????] ottoman and deposit Trasks remittance also cable Daniel Walker. fifty liras to Aleppo for our doctors. who unfortunately had to spend most of their money for their new tickets. May 20th. 1896. Wednesday. Weather - fine. Cple. A war on the tenants of the house began today. We have been carrying on a kind of guerilla war for months but this morning we went down town bought paints, ouils, putty [ste. and?] with quicksilver and corrosive sublimate we began the attack. We know not whether we can exterminate the [geuttee?] but ambitious bug who though he "has no wing at all he gets there just the same." still we hope to subdue him somewhat. We send the following cables:— "[Avowelo?] Boston. (Boqiqiau) "Have sent two thousand more than entire Boston "fund. Harpout. New report splendid progress there. Barton": "Trask. New York. Reports from four expeditions today. "Harris: epidemics. Marash. Zeitun. Controlled. Wood "Palou district: thousand cattle needed forty villages. Wistar. "[Carsaujak?]: distributes two thousand garments. eight-hundred "bushels seed, grain, cattle, food. Hubbell, Arabkir, giving "quantities clothing, bedding, seen, foods, cattle, lumber, weeds "extreme. Fevers abating. Barton. "Barton. New York. Lesser sickness controlled. Medicine "enough. Barton." "Walker. Alexandretta. "Cabled you credit Aleppo fifty Liras today. Please give "amount, our physicians, who will arrive in four days. Barton". "Wood. Palou. Investigate and get all information "necessary. Do not purchase in large quantities until you "hear further from us. Thanks for such splendid work. "Take receipts for all purchases. Barton." "Harris. American. Zeitoun. "Your good letter just received. Have Maxcallum 154 1896. Wednesday, contd. "draw two hundred liras for the sick. Please keep "the pot boiling. Barton". Mrs. Dr. Washburn called today while we were out. Five letters from the "boys." Grand duchess. Dr. Dwight and others. We will condense the interior letters and send to America for general information. Mr. House. another other gentleman and Wm. Demetriades called today. Mr. House called at the request of Col. Hill of Pittsburg an old friend of Miss Barton's. Mr Garquilo called. 1896 155 May 21 Thursday. Cple. Weather. Fine. G.P. goes to Bible House and gives Mr. Peet £Fq200. for Dr. Macallireu to draw for Dr. Harris to "keep the pot boiling." Purchases more paint and putty with other things for the house. An Armenian woman called. Mr. Misseassiau knew her. She was a missionaries wife. her husband was killed in the massacres last fall. She is now living with her father in Isiril. wants to go to America. We would like to help her but do not feel that we can: it would be establishing an unwise precedent. Mr/Mrs Wm G. Bliss and Miss Fenshaw Deau of the American College for girls called this afternoon. They live in Scutari. Mr Riddle called for a few moments. With all the interruptions we did not accomplish all we wanted to in the bug live, still we did very well and G.P.'s room which was the stronghold of the enemy is nearly finished. Mrs Manousso our landlady, called and we told her about the bugs. May 22. Friday. Cple. Weather. Cool, cloudy. The passing of the bugs. The fight is over and victory perches on our banners. C.B.'s & G.P's rooms are now in a habitable condition. It has been a hard fight. Postmaster Cobb sent a Catholic priest here who wanted help for relatives in Ardsati. Thrice hours from Erdzaroun. We will write the boys if they go that way. Dr. Dabrashiau sent a Turkish woman here who wants us to take her with us. Sent a note to him declining as it is impossible for us to do anything in that line. 156. 1896. May 23. Saturday. Weather - Bright, cool. Cple. G.P. called at Hotel Bristol and left card for Mr. House. Called at Legation and Consulate. Mr. Demetriades translated a telegram we received early this morning as follows: — "Palou. May 21. 1896. "Baton. American Legation. Cple. "Tell women, eleven men work daily. 900 "pieces clothing, 200 bed covers, mattresses. "Much silk is being made. The impliments "of the villagers are made by blacksmiths. "Our work is progressing. The need of oxen "for the villagers is announced from every "part. Wood." Callers today: — Mrs. Marden and Miss Barker Dr. H.B. [Watteassiau?] and sister. Dr. [Watteassiau?] sr. Mr. J. W. House. He will call again next week. just before he leaves for America. Mrs. Short made her P.P.C as she and the general are to start early tomorrow morning on a trip to Norway. We wrote a number of letters and wrote a few telegrams to be put into Turc. This is Courbau-Bairam, a Turkish festival. It corresponds to the Passover of the Jews. Many sheep were offered as a sacrifice. The cannon have been booming most of the day. The Sultan attended divine worship at daybreak at Beshiktash, then drove to the Dolma-Baghthe Palace where the ceremony of hand-kissing took place. 1896. 157 May 24. Sunday. Weather - Warm, bright. Cple. Immediately after breakfast we took a carriage and drove the the Quay to bid "bon voyage to Consul-General Short and his wife who are going on a tour through Norway to North Cape, returning through Russia. They expect to be away about six weeks. Brought Demetriades from the steamer to the Consulate and gave him some telegrams to put into Turc. Received following wire early this morning:— "Harpout. May 24. 1896. "Barton. American Legation. "Arrived today. Hubbell telegraphed you from "Arabkir. sixteenth. 'Relief proceeding satisfactory'. "Seventeenth wired 'obstructions'. No reply. Arabkir "[Kaimakam?] prohibits all intercourse with sick. "So we can do nothing for them. He declairs "no help needed in Arabkir or vicinity. Answer "Harpout in English. Arabkir in Turkish. Wood "not allowed to visit Palou villages to give relief. [Wason?] Sent following telegrams:— "Hubbell. American. Harpout. "Wood wants cattle: can you instruct him "regarding purchase. We can afford two yoke oxen "each village, where necessary. All cattle and tools "should be branded or stamped to be owned by us. So glad "of your excellent work. [Masore's?] wire here. Porte has ordered "all obstructions removed at Arabkir. Will take up Palou "with Porte tomorrow. Barton" "Wood. American. Palou. (In Turc) "Can you confer with Hubbell. We can afford two "yoke oxen, each village, where necessary. Each animal "should be branded with letter B. or C.B. all tools "stamped with steel die. Take full receipts. We [?????] "[????] these things to save them. Can your blacksmith 158. 1896 Sunday Continued "make steel dies and branding irons. So glad "your splendid work. Barton." "Wistar. [Tcharsaudtak?] (In Turc) "Thanks for excellent letter. Splendid work: "Thanks for excellent letter. Can afford two yoke "oxen each village where necessary. All cattle should "be branded B. or CB. all tools stamped same. "Can your blacksmith make steel dies and branding "irons. Barton". C.B. Mrs. Reynolds, G.P and Alexand. visit Saint Sophia. The cathedral church built by Constantine the Great in 360. Rebuilt by Justinian in 537. Was a christian church until the city was captured by the Turks in 1453. since then it has been used as a Mosque. Visited the Mosque by Suleiman I. the Magnificent, the largest and finest in the city. Went down into the "Bin bir derek". "Cistern of 1000 columns". The most of the cisterns which supplied the ancient city water but are now dry belong to the age of Constantine and were used until the Turks carried the city by storm, and afterwords inroduced the aquiduct system which is in use today. This is the first day we have taken an outing. 1896. 159 May 25. Monday. Weather - Fine. Cple. We sent many letters by the Orient and a registered packet of letters to the boys at Harpout. Received a number of interesting letters, some containing clippings from American newspapers concerning C.B. and our work here all good, some excellent. G. P. goes to Bible House and gives Peet a check for £Tq 100 for the medical relief at Sivas. Received following telegrams:— "Alexandretta. May 25. "American Legation. for Miss Barton. "Doctors arrived. Strongly advise recall "Kranistakis by telegraph. Walker." "Marasch. May 25. 1896. "Barton. American Legation. "Start Monday for Alexandretta where on Friday will consult with your "doctors. Would suggest one going to the place we left. Others to the north. "Am advising with local doctors in charge here: feeding the sick and "poor soon end the typhus and dysentery. Harris." "Arabkir. May 25. "Barton. Cple. "We have received no answers to our telegrams of the 16 + 17 "mist. Mason went to Harpout on Thursday. Affairs are going "on well. We do not see that there is any need for "doctors and medicines. The work of Ernest and his "companions are enough. Please give £Tq 10 to [Lemmi's?] "wife. We are well. Hubbell." Dr [Matteosian?] called at our request to consult about Walker's telegram. A telegram was received from the telegraph director at Zeitoum stating that our Harris telegram of 21st was undelivered. 160 1986 May Tuesday Cple 26 Weather Fine This has been a great day for the Russians. Coronation of the Tsar at Moscow. What will be the political result in Turkey we know not. Some think Russia may enter Asia Minor and occupy Armenia, but we doubt it. Miss Barton received a letter from M.E.A. (Miss Almore) stating that she would come over if C.B. wanted her. Sent the following cable:- "Miss Almore. Red Cross. Newport. "Yes. Delighted. Barton." Sent following telegrams:- "Mehmed, Zeitoun. "Please deliver the Harris telegram to American. Macallum. Barton." "Hubbell. American. Arabkir. "Telegram received. Wired you Harpout yesterday. Porte has "ordered every facility given your work. Wire us of any hindrance you "meet. Get Harpout telegram. Thankful for your splendid work "and your continued health. Barton" "Daniel Walker. Alexandretta. "What reason have you for his recall. Hold entire party "there for present. Barton." Dr. Zavityiano called and consulted about the doctors. We called on Garguilo wife and left ₤Tq 10 to give Mrs. Lemmi. Dr. & Mrs. Greene called during our absence. Sent Greek ticket to Consul Madden asking him to get what he could for it. Sent letter to Hon. R.R. Hitt. C.B.'s exposition of situation here. Splendid. GP. sent a note asking Hitt to have letter read in H.R. 1896. 161 May Wednesday. Cple. 27 Weather Fine Dr. Hubbell's diary and a number of interior letters came today. Among others two from Dr. Harris in which he states that it is evident that his telegrams and letters and being surpressed. One from Dr. Fuller from Aintab stating that an emigration exodus of the Armenians is the only thing which can save that people from utter destruction and asking the Red Cross to superintend the work. Received from Mr. Demetriades a french translation of Miss Barton's letter to Mr. Hitt. Sent the following telegrams:— "Dr Ira Harris. care Daniel Walker. Alexandretta. "Exceeding glad you can leave field. Please accept "our gratitude for your heroic labors. We sent last "party doctors, supposing you needed them. If you "approve, would suggest that you kindly counsel "their return home, as their services are not "needed: epidemics being stamped out. Barton." "Wood. American. Palou. "Mason telegraphs from Harpout, that you cannot "distribute in the villages. Is it a fact. Can you "Distribute eighty yoke cattle to advantage. Can "you purchase them there. At what cost. Barton." Sent 18 francs 28 centimes to Paris for three months' subscription of European Edition of New York Herald. Give Minarsian a day off. We are alone at dinner and it seems very good. 162 1896 May 28 Thursday Cple. Weather Fine. C.B. busy all day writing letters and arranging articles for the American papers. also superintending the putting the French translation of her Hitt letter on the type-writer. G.P. goes to Bible House and gets list of cities where drafts can be sold. The ones we are most interested in are Harpoot, Warash, Airtab, Qorfa, Sivas, Caesarea, Wardiu. Bought some sealing wax cups. Mr. Winassiau finishes his regular work Friday and Miss Barton makes him a present of £Fq 7. Total to date £10.- May 29 Friday Cple. Weather Fine. Dr. Garabed Caloosdian made a long call this morning. He was in our civil war. Lives in Scotland. Mr. Thalaseo who called some days ago, asking to be sent into the interior as a writer. called again today. We do not want him. Received following telegram : - "Harpout. May 29. "Greatest used of oxen. Farmers cannot recover "without them. Ground must be ploughed for fall "sowing within twenty days before it dries. "Two yoke barely sufficient for two farms. Woods "request moderate. Gates." Mrs. Prof. Charles Anderson of Robert College called today. We will go to Bebeck and spend the day sometime. 163 1896 May 30 Saturday Cple. Weather Very Warm. After discussing the subject at length, G.P. goes to the Bible House and gives Mr. Peet two checks, one on the C.L. for £Fq 2000, the other on the I.O. for £Fq 3000. This money is to be drawn against by Rev. Dr. Gates to be used by Hubbell. Wistar and Wood in the purchase of work-cattle, seed, tools, etc. This makes more than $43000 we have sent to Harpout and we are strongly inclined to the opinion that the little balance we have left must go to some other places. C.B. writes some important letters. Have another delightful and instructive French lesson in the evening. C.B. the teacher. May 31 Sunday Cple Weather Fair We take an early breakfast and going to the Golden Horse board a Bosporus steamer. Mrs Reynolds with Alexand as escort to the Black Sea. We to Bebek to visit Prof and Mrs Chas Anderson who have been urging us to visit them a long time. We have a delightful time with charming people. Dr Long calls and we examine the college. Call on Mr. & Mrs Borven and Mr & Mrs Ormiston. Returned home at seven and found Alexand had a nice supper ready for us. French lesson in the evening. News just reaches us of a terrible calamity during the coronation festivities in Moscow a thousand people are reported to have been killed, trampled to death by a vast multitude trying to secure some little gifts from the Czar. Page #164 1896. June 1 Monday Weather Cloudy. cool The first day of the first summer south has been an exceedingly busy one. Callers and calls. Telegrams and answers. Fo say nothing of Wadaus Wacrousso and helpers to clean the rooms, second floor front. Telegrams received: "Tcharchauyak. May 28. (See Turc) "We are coming by Palou to Harpout. Wistar" "Arabkir. May 30. (See Turc) "Out doctors have attended 1000 sick. one death. "We will leave Dr. Hatalian here and we will "go next week to Equin and Aghir villages. "The local authority helps us on every occasion. "We are well. Hubbell." "Alexandretta. June 1. "Off for Tripoli. Doctors returning. Advanced "ten Turkish liras. See letter before setting "Seventy five pounds for Padre will be sent. "Boxes with Walker. If not needed Tripoli "hospital will gladly accept them. Thanks "for good news. Harris." This morning Dr. Dwight who returned from American last Saturday called. He brought Miss Emily E. Wheeler and Mr. Ellis. These people are missionarries just from Harpout Dr. & Mrs. Wheeler Miss W's father or mother are returning to America. They met our boys in Harpout and were very greatly pleased with the and are enthusiastic in regard to our method of work. Dr. Dwight told us nothing of his work in American as Miss Wheeler wanted to tell us about Harpout and our work there. We promise to go to the 1896 Page 165 Monday continue steamer and see her father and mother. Mrs General Viola of Paris called. She is stopping at the hotel Bristol. Mrs Viola is a great friend of the Turks and was greatly pleased that Miss Barton had succeeded so wonderfully well. Mrs. George F. Herrick and Mrs Wickaelian called. At one o'clock we drove to the Quay and were rowed out to the steamer Roma where we found Dr. Mrs. Wheeler. The doctor who raised the funds and built the Harpout College was its first President and has lived in Harpout thirty nine years is now returning home a hopelese invalid having shaking palsy and has suffered partial paralysis. His mind is clear though he cannot talk well owing to the disease. We were exceeding glad to meet and talk with these heroic people who have done so much good in their field of work. On returning home we found that Mr. S. W. Moore of Chicago had called. His daughter who is just returning to America from Harpout is the wife of President Gates of the College. Mr George P. Knapp the missionary who was driven out of Bittis by the Turks and Mrs Hubbard of Sivas also came while we were away. Mrs Streeter called in the evening. 166 1896 June Tuesday Cple. 2 Weather Fine. Sent the following telegrams:- "Wood. American. Palau. "Just wired Gates credit five thousand liras for all the "expeditions. This makes over thirty thousand dollars sent "Harpout. You must all use to beat advantage. Use some in "Diarbekir province, if possible. Brand your cattle and stamp "the Tools, B. or. C. B. Wistar wires. he goes to Harpout via Palou. "Confer together and wire me your plans distinctly. If "Wistar must go to London. can't you remain: hard to "spare both just now. Hubbell goes to Equire this week. Barton." Hubbell. American. Arabkir "Dispatch, 30th received. Very glad authorities are assisting "so well. Just wired Gates five thousand liras for all "expeditions. Gates says cattle must be bought at once to "be of use. Think Wistar is with Wood at Palou today "He will leave field soon. Met Wheelers & Ellis today. "Splendid report of your work. Barton" "Gates. American. Harpout. "Deposited five thousand Liras with Peet for my men this "makes over [thirty] forty three thousand dollars sent Harpout. "Only small balance left for rest of field, Very Grateful for "all your kindness. Barton." "Fontana. British Consul. Harpout. "Several days ago. the Porte, at my request ordered local "authorities at Arabkir and Palou to instantly remove all abstructions "to the work. Are my men now meeting difficulties "anywhere. If so I will again notify the Porte. May I ask "you to consult Gates. Very grateful for your efficient aid "to my expeditions. Barton." Occupied the morning writing letters. CB wrote Mr. Riddle asking addresses of Mr. Moore and Mr Knapp as both gentlemen called yesterday during 1896 167 Tuesday continued. our absence. Word was returned that Moore was at the Pira Palace and Knapp at the Bible House. At three our friend Mrs Reynolds left for Athens. We went to the Quay with her and bade her Bon Voyage. Called at the Pira Palace on our way home and had a delightful call on Mr Moore and his two daughters. Mrs Gates. The wife of President Gates of the Harpout College. Who has just came from Harpout. and Mrs Wiley from Chicago who came over with her father to meet the sister and all spend the summer in Switzerland together. Mrs Gates got well acquainted with our men at Harpout and is very enthusiastic about their work. They will call here tomorrow as they they start for Switzerland Thursday. Came home. dressed for evening and went to Hotel Bristol where we dined with Madam Viele per pressing invitation. Had a fine dinner and a pleasant hour's visit afterwards. Sent the following telegram:- "Shipley. New York. "Please mail balance Red Cross fund with full "statement. Progress excellent. Barton." 168 1896 June Wednesday. Cple 3 Weather Fair. We have Minassian begin our special work again today under certain conditions. Mr. Garqiula called and stated that the Governor at Zeitoun accuses Dr. Harris and another of our doctors of influencing the villagers to remain in Zeitoun instead of returning to their own homes etc. and the Porte requests that we ask Harris to leave Zeitoun. The Governor states absolute falsehoods but as Dr Harris and the other doctors have already retired from the field nothing need be done about the matter. Dr. Matteosiau called. Mr S. M. Moore and his two daughters call. While we are writing this evening a note is handed us from Madam Viéli stating that a Turkish official is with her at the Bristol and desires to speak with Miss Barton and asks us to come down. We go and have the pleasure of meeting one of the few literary lights of Turkey and editor of the official organ of the Sultan. Ahmed Medhat Effendi. President of the Sanitary office. Galata an author of many books. Also Garabed Bey an Armenian literary gentlemen. We give a full account of our work in the Interior and Miss Barton gives a historical sketch of the Red Cross. Ahmed will write out a report of the facts as we told him and take it to the Palace and hand it to the Sultan personally. We remain at the hotel until 11:30 having spent a pleasant and we consider a profitable evening. 1896 169 June Thursday. Cple. 4 Weather. Fair. Received Ottoman Bank notification of remittance of £ 49 1/4 from Wing. CB. wrote long letter to Harris and dictated other letters. Received letter from U.S. Counsel Madden of Snuyrna. inclosing the Greek steamboat ticket and urging no to sue. G.P. took the ticket to Demitriades at the U.S. consulate here and requested him to see the Greek agents here in regard to a settlement before we began an action. Received a characteristic telegram from Mr. Wistar as follows:-- "Harbont, June 4. "Your message forwarded to Hubbell. "Arabkir. Wristar." What "message" he has reference to we do not know. whether to Gates. Foutana. Wood or our telegram to Hubbell way have been sent. Mrs. Hubbard and Rev. Mr. Knapp called, Mrs. H. is returning to Seirao. Mr. House called to get the little article we wrote the Times-Hreald and to bid us good bye. He leaves on the Orient today. Miss Feusham and Miss Papaziau of the Girls College at Scutari called and invited Miss Barton to address the alumni of the college. Wednesday. June 17 at 2 P.M. After some consideration C. B accepted. News of a terrible cyclone in St. Louis many hundreds killed. We are anxious about C. B.'s friends though the loss of life was mostly along the river front. Friday, June 5, 1896. Weather: Cloudy. Warm. Our kitten got a fish bone in her throat last night and this morning seeing it was still there we sent Alexander with the kittie to a doctor but his errand was fruitless. We then sent Illinasseau with the little creature and a very ? message to our physician who performed the operation though it took another doctor and an assistant before it could be undertaken. The bone which was an inch long and over half as broad was very difficult to remove. Our kittie is now resting quietly and will be all right in a day or two. We take a carriage and call at the ? and Legation. No one at Legation. Call at Bible House to confer with Dr. Dwight. Not there so continue over to the ? American school and have a little visit with Mrs. Marden and Miss Marker. Return to Bible House and have a long talk with Dr. Dwight. He told us of his visit to American. He thinks that there will not be much more money sent to the field from America. Which means that our work is about ended as we haven't much money left. In the evening we write a number of important letters and then rest by taking a little French lesson. Our first New York Herald is received today. The cyclone in St. Louis is apalling some 600 killed and many more injured. The senseless calamity in Moscow grows in horror nearly 2000 killed in the mad rush of a crowd to get some little presents which the Czar had provided in the coronation festivities. Saturday, June 6, 1896. Weather: Fine. At midnight last night we received the following dispatch: - "? (Harpout) June 5. "Your agents are now ? us difficulties. "Are most happy to assist. Fontana" Mr. Fontana is the British Vice Consul at Harpout. We met him in ? before he started for his new post. He was stationed at Angora before he was sent to Harpout. Received the following telegrams today:- "? June 6 (?) "? left before your telegram arrived. I will remain. The list of the needy has been made with care. The relief distributed to the poor is as follows: 1200 suits of clothing. 65,000 ? in money and 1000 pieces of bed clothing. 700 ? have been prepared. 15,000 people in the district. We will remain here ten days more. 10,000 is necessary for the distribution there in proportion is very great. Wood." "? June 6. The two hundred liras practically cured the sick whose number is now ? Have spent nearly all the food money. People are very grateful. Need of tools, animals, and food is very pressing. 4000 would enable us to help every family to some extent. Farmers who have implements are working their fields as much as they can without animals. Have written particulars. ?" Wrote many letters. Garabed Bey called to ask where we would receive Ahmed Widhat Effendi. Anytime Monday or Tuesday. We met these gentlemen at Madame Vides Hotel Bristol. Charge d'Affairs Riddle called. Dr. Mattessian called to see his patient the kittie. She is about as well as ever now. 172 1896 June 7 Sunday Cple. Weather Warm. Sent the following telegram:- "Gates. American. Harpout. (Warmourit ul aziz) "The five thousand sent for my men was for work-cattle, foals and "seed, as asked for no other purpose. Please so instruct Hubbell "and Wood. Is Wistar? coming out now. Kindly send following to "Hubbell: we don't know address. Hubbell. American _ _ _ "The five thousand liras sent Gates is all the money there is to finish "the field. It is to be used only for work - cattle, seed, and tools: none "for general distribution. Finish your work and retrieve here as near "July first as possible. Wood must draw £Fq1000 for Diarbekir. "Please get to Harpout and take charge of cattle, as soon as possible. "That is your specialty. This will let wood go to Diarbekir at once. "In that way you can finish together. Telegraph us on "receipt of this. Barton." Garabed Bey called and informed us that Ahmet Widhat Effuidi would be pleased to call at five Tuesday and that he would be glad if we invited Madam Viele After consultation we decide that it would be a proper caper to invite the madam and gentlemen to a little dinner. We call at Hotel Bristol to consult Mme. Viele but as she was not in we left a note asking what she thought of the dinner plan. Mr Logothete handed us Mr S. S. McClure's card which he had left for Miss Barton some days before. He is the editor of McClures Magazine published in New York City. Wrote letters in the evening. 1896 173 June 8 Monday Cple. Weather Very Warm A mate from Mme Viele warmly approves of the dinner plan. So we send written invitations to the two gentlemen and during the day receive their acceptances. Our Alexand has the entire management of the dinner and we know that he will do well. Mr Logothete wants to assist and insists on sending some things from the hotel. Poor Logothete we feel very sorry for him as the probabilities are that he will lose his hotels. The Royal and Bristol owing to some mean heirs of his father's estate. He needs £1000. Wish we could help him but dont see how we can. Sent the following telegram, in June:- "Wood. American. Palou. "Your telegram received. The money sent was for the purchase "of oxen, tools and seed as asked for. Against orders and "dangerous, to distribute money. The £19500 sent Gates. "for all expeditions must be divided, so as to finish the work: "We have no more funds to send you. Draw £1000 from the "£Fq5000, to finish your work in Diarbekir. Use it soon and return here as near July 1 as possible. Barton" We get note of many letters for Harpout and by the Orient. Received many fine clippings from American papers. Our letter to Secy Olney was given to the Press and has been generally published. This settles the carping critics for all time we believe. A fine letter from Minneapolis speaks of a great compliment paid Miss Barton and the Red Cross by that city. The public school board suspended a law and allowed the teachers to place mite boxes in all the schools for the Armenian work being carried on by the Red Cross. Nearly five hundred dollars were raised by penny contributions. Some of the boxes were so heavy that it required two men to carry them. Good! Mr Garqiulo called in the evening. [*Paid Wme Wanousse £191760. House rent in full to June 7. Paid Alexand to June 7. £Fq194.*] 174 1896 June 9 Tuesday Cple. Weather Fine Received from Ottoman Bank a notification of a remittance of £497 3/0 from Trask. We presume that part of this money is from the Minneapolis School Children. C.B. writes letters etc and instructs the type writer about copying the field reports of wood, Hubbell and Wistar. Mme Manousso and Mr. Logothete came up and assist in getting things ready for tonight. At five Madame Vielé, Ahmad Widhat Effudi and Garabed Bey arrive. For two hours we converse on general topics, interrupted only by Charge d'Affairs. Riddle. At 7 we went to the dining room where we remained until 930. Alexand gave us an excellent eight course dinner. Alexand arranged everything splendidly. The table was a tower of flowers, the food was very fine and his service faultless. We have a gem in that boy. Ahmed gave us an interesting historical sketch of the Turkish people, their religion and customs. Domestic and social life etc. He said the fez was of Norwegian origin was adapted in Army Navy regulations 83 years ago. By the municipality 58 years ago, and gradually by the people generally. Our guests departed at 1130 expressing their "gratitude" for their "charming" entertainment. We thing we did a good thing for our cause by inviting them. It was a great success. Received following telegram from Harpout Dated June 9. "Yours of seventh received. Forward to Hubbell and Wood. Wistar awaiting Hubbell. Gates." 1896 175 June 10 Wednesday Cple. Weather Very Warm Our dissipation and eight-course dinner did not seem to affect us in any disagreeable way for we were early at our "galley-slave" work. Busy arranging field notes from the men. We find Mr. Wood's report especially clear and easy to arrange. Miss Jenny de Mayer called at 11 A.M. She is a young Russian lady educated at Luxanne. So very anxious to go to Armenia as a nurse under the Red Cross. C.B. informs her that our medical work is nearly finished and suggests that Miss Mayer go to Bebek and talk with Mrs. Washburn, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Anderson, as she wants to go to America as a missionary if she cannot go as a Red Cross nurse. She is very bright, intelligent girl. Received the following telegram:- "Arabkin. June 10, 1896. "Mr. Wood has received your telegram. He will go to [Diarbekin?] "next week. Wistar is in Harpout. Lemmi is buying cattle "in Arabkir. We return to Harpout in ten days. Afterwards "will go to Natalia. Typhus is diminishing from day to day. "We telegraphed you on the 16 and sent a telegram and "letter on the 25. all well. Hubbell." Sent following cable:- "Trask New York. Credit received. Thanks. Men nearly conflicted "special work Harpout Province. Enter new districts; continue distributions. "seeds, tools, cattle. Prevent if possible next winter's famine contagine finished doctors released; feeding convalescents." Barton." Sent following telegram:- "Gates. American. Harpout. (Marmouret ul aziz) "Woods letter just received. Explains money distribution in Palon. "Very wise. Exceedingly glad. Feared it was our special seed and "cattle fund, already too small. Please send following telegram to Wood. "- Report of your splendid work just received by mail. We are "grateful to you for your heroic efforts. Did not understand money "distributions in your last telegram. It is excellent keep well. Barton." 176 1A97. June 11 Thursday Cple. Weather. Warm. G.P. goes to the Bible House and gives Mr. Peet £Fq 1500 to be sent Macallum at Wararch for the purpose of buying seed. cattle and tools for artisans and farmers in the districts of Wararch and Zeitoun. Dr. Macallum wanted £4000 for food. seed. cattle and tools but we could not send that amount nor could we spend the little balance for food. The missionaries must do this. Sent following telegram:- "Hubbell. American. Arabkir. "Telegram received. Plans good. All the work "excellent. Wood doing grandly. Your dispatch sixteenth. "came late. Porte Fook official action promptly. Letter 25th came "yesterday. All your notes here. Mea. Alvion, coming July. You and men return here as war July first as possible. "Important. Wrote you Harpout. Monday. All Well. Barton. E. B. wrote a partial report of the field work to M. le President Mayerier at Geneva. Took a carriage late this afternoon: called for Mrs. Strutor and went shopping. Mr. Riddle called in the evening E.B. wrote a note to Madam Vielé regretting her inability to accompany her to Salamlie tomorrow. Received a partial report from Wistar in Tcharsandjak district. Very good. We give the salon a sulphur smoke tonight to kill the moths which are damaging Madam Ulanousso's furniture and draperies. 177 1896 June Friday Cple. 12 Weather Warm. Madam Vielé sends such a begging letter for E.B. to go to Selamlic that she decides to go. Had a fairish time though some things which the madam thought would occur in the way of official alterations to her did not seem to materialize. just as well. E.B. writes a number of letters. G.P. begins his financial report. As the expenditures have been in American. English. French. Austrian and Turkish money: as silver and gold values differ materially in different countries. he finds that it is quite a task to arrive at proper standard or approximate values. He has decided to make his report using the silver peaster as a standard. We send the following dispatch:- "Macallum, American. Warasch. "Your dispatch and letter of the situation received. our "little balance can only be used for cattle, tools, seed. "Draw our Peet for £Fq1500, every lira we can possibly spare. "now. We regret exceedingly our inability to send £Fq4000 "for we know perfectly the great need, and also what excellent "work has been done with so little. Barton" Following cable was received from Miss Almon. "Newport. Rhode Island. June 12. "Barton, Pera. "Thanks for letter. Coming month later. Love from. Wea." We will probably be on the wing ere that. Garquilo called. The Turc landlord wants to know how long we are to remain. Whether we will take a lease. Don't know. to the first. no, to the second. Ullure Ulanousso's lease expires about the 12 of July. Garquilo will take the house if his wife will consent. which is doubtful. as she thinks she will be too far away from her friends. Gave Anna her wages to 12. Eight majerus 178 1896. June 13 Saturday Cple. Weather. Warm. G.P. goes to R.F. Routh and pays premiums on all the group policies. All the gold we sent reached its destination and acknowledgments were wired back. The paying of the premiums, therefore closes the entire transactions. Letters from Consular Agent Walker and Dr. Harris tell of the evil doings of Dr Kraviotakis of the 2nd medical expeditions. Or seems he was drunk many times on his way out and at Cyprus, where he went ashore the Doctor acted very badly, making speeches to the Cyprusians telling them to throw off the galling make of tyrant England etc. G.P. took the letters to the Consulate and sent for Zavitzious. Dr. Kelaidites of the expedition came and showed great reluctance about saying much about the unfortunate affair. The doctors are to hand their bills and vouchers to Demitriades and sign receipts and releases. They want more money and may act ugly about it. June 14 Sunday Cple. Weather Cloudy, cooler C.B. writing an address to be delivered before the Alumnes of the Girls College in Scuteri. G.P. Writing letters and arranging for a settlement with the doctors. Alexand went to Princes Islands for the day. Anna got a satisfactory dinner. We are well satisfied with our quiet home day as our work has been satisfying. 1896. 179 June 15 Monday Cple. Weather cloudy, warm C.B. Finishes her address and begins copying it. It is a magnificent paper replete with telling points. Much too excellent to be used in Scutari. The only consolation is that the address will not be wasted as it can be used when we return to civilization by changing it slightly. G. P. writes 2000 words to send to Julian Ralph London correspondent of the N.Y. Journal. San Francisco Examiner etc. His matter is sindicated to the leading papers in Boston. Philadelphia. Chicago, St Louis Etc. His office is 80 Fleet St. London. E.C. Sent the doctor's papers. Four check for £Fq25. and letters to Demitriades to close the business with the doctors. Haven't heard the result. June 16 Tuesday Cple. Weather Cloudy, rain. C.B. has her address entirely finished. In reading it over we find it will take twenty five minutes. Take several copies of it on tissue one in letter book. G.P. goes to Stamboul to see Mr Peet about £400 sent from Boston. Not there, Mr Heisor thinks it is the £400 sent some weeks ago. Knows of no other. G. P. makes several household purchases. Mr. Demitriades sends report of the settlement with the doctors. Everything was arranged in a perfectly satisfactory way. The physicians are well satisfied and very grateful. and we have their vouchers and receipts thus ends smoothly and agreeably. what promised to be a disagreeable thing. Received a good report from Mr. Wistar. 180 1896. June 17. Wednesday Cple Scutari weather - warm At ten thirty this morning Miss Fenshaw and another teacher from the Girls' College came to escort us to the College. We took carriages, drove to Beshiktash, took double-oared kaiks to Scutari. The kaiks are boats. Some 30 feet long with very sharp points. They are made of beech wood. Elaborately carved. Very thin boards. Round bottoms. The seats. two in number facing. like the seats in a carriage. are only an inch from the bottom of the boats. They are in a kind of cock pit. The rowers are seated in pits also. The rest of the boat is decked over. In general appearance they resemble somewhat our American racing shell - racing boats. We lunched at the college, met the teachers. Most of whom we had met before. Prof. Gildersleeve the celebrated Greek professor in Johns Hopkins in Baltimore was also present as were Mrs. Lee of Warasch and Mrs. Washburn of Bebek. A little after two we assembled in the chapel where Miss Barton delivered her address before the Alumni of the College. The address which was too valuable for the place and the occasion was clearly and eloquently delivered and received with great enthusiasm. Many Armenian ladies in thanking C.B. knelt and kissed her hand. We drove to Florence Nightingale's Hospital and the English cemetery where the soldiers who fell in the Crimean war are buried. A great gravesite monument, a memorial is place in the centre. The cemetary is charmingly situated on the banks of the Marmora. Returning to the college we find Alexand. Have dinner and return home in a kiak. well satisfied with the day. All is well at home. No callers. 1896. 181 June 18 Thursday Cple. Weather. warm Orient letters came today of more or less importance. A draft for £102 2/11 from Mrs. S. E. Grass of Chicago. A statement from Brown Bros. showing that they have received exclusively for the Red Cross $14876.53. Trask had drawn from this fund to send to us $9784.63 and the balance of $5091.90 B. B. sent in a draft. Of course Trask Res. are very unfair in stating in the papers that his committee received such an amount, naming a large amount and that the Red Cross had received a small sum, when he and they know perfectly well that their appeals are for the Red Cross and the responses are for the Red Cross. Well let 'em rip. They are meaner than the yaller dog of Constantinople but perhaps they can't help it. News comes from the Legation of the killing of 200 Armenians and Turks in Van. Don't know what the result will be. Wrote many letters in the evening. 182 1896. June Friday Cple 19 Weather Cloudy. Warm. C. B. dictates many letters to the typewriter. cleaning off a lot of accumulated matter. G.P. goes to Bible house. Finds that the Boston Com. had sent £440 to us through Peet. There were 133 francs from Emila Pidet treas. of the Armenian Relief Com. of Geneva contributed by some American Ladies in Geneva led Col. Favre is the President of this Com. A little singular Wonder if he received C.B's letter? Mr. Peet had also a bank notification for £250 to Miss Barton's credit. Do not know who it is from. G.P. took a receipt for the £440 as we will soon send more money to the interior through Mr. Peet. Took the cash for the 133 francs. and the bank notifications for the £250. will send Peet the receipts to sign. We received through the Armenian Relief Com. of New York-not Trasks - a bill of exchange for £35 8/5 which were the proceeds of a collection made by the S.S. children of St George's church. N.Y. sent by Ch. H.Stout. Tr. 2 wall st. N.Y. Mrs. Gen. Viclé called to inform us that she was going to Therapia on the Bosporus for two months. Invitations to Robert College commencement received. The following telegram in Lure. received from Palou. "My telegram you understood wrong. The 65000 piasters "distributed was from the relief money sent from Peet. "We are distributing in the villages only tools, clothing "bedding and five piasters to each needy person "for grain. It is not possible to distribute relief "and finish this place and Diarbelkin by July 1. "Silouau is some days journey from here. Your telegram "of May 15 is just received. Our work is progressing "well. We haven't the necessary money to buy "cattle. Wood." 1896 183 June Saturday Cple 20 Weather clear, very warm o"Gates. American Harpout (marmouret ul aziz) "Telegraphed you £Fq5000, June 2: have you drawn it. Do our men know about the amount are they using it. Please "answer. Barton." o"Macallum. American. Warasch. "Wired you June 12. to draw £Fq1500 through Peet. for "seed, cattle, tools. Did you receive it. Please answer. Barton" G.B. writing letters all day. G.P. by appointment calls for Garabed Bay and as his quest and under his experienced guidance visits and inspects the ancient Bysantinum walls surrounding a part of Staurboul. Beginning at the outer bridge we go in a small boat out of the Golden Horn: around Seraglis Point where stood the Acropolis: down the Bosporus passing the ruins of many ancient palaces along the line of the sea wall of Marucora to the Seven Towers which marks the beginning of the outer land wall along this wall which is a wonderfully picturesque ruin to the Golden Horn there back to the city. In many places in the wall one sees Corinthian and other capitals and pillers which have been taken from christian churches by the Turks to repair the walls. 184 1896 June Sunday Cple 21 Weather Very warm A very quiet restful day of consultation and letter writing. The day has been very warm but we have not suffered with the heat in the least. We are especially favored here as we catch a breeze from whatever quarter the wind is blowing and as we are told that there is always a breeze we do not anticipate any trouble from old Sal. Received the following telegrams:- "Mariuouret ul aziz. June 21 1896. "Saturday's wire received. Wistar will finish "his distribution cattle and tools next week. "Wood started Farkin today. Lemmi with "cattle and doctor with sick at Arabkir. Bush "goes with us Malatia next week. Good work. "All well. Hubbell" "Marasch. June 21 "The Protestant missionaries have stopped giving aid to "the Catholics. They have given ₤Fq 140 to date. The need is "great. Do what you can for us. Tourguiau" We call at the Garguilo's this evening. Mr. G not in had a pleasant chat with his wife. Return home at eight and continue writing until a late hour. 185 1896 June Monday Cple 22 Weather Very warm We were awakened this morning at two by a large fire down by the Bosporus at the foot of our hill. We could look right down into the burning buildings. It is curious to see the fireman running to a fire. some carrying the pump which is shaped like and about the size of a shoe box with long handles on either side. This is carried on mens shoulders. other men run along with what looks like Chinese lanterns. C.B. wrote and sent off a member of Orient and Interior letters. We sent a registered letter of importance to Brownship. G.P goes to Ottoman and finds the £250 noted on Friday was from the Boston Committee. Takes receipts over to Bible House and gets Peet to sign them as the money cause in his care. Meet Dr Dwight and showed him Hubbells letter. He was very glad. The news of the Vau trouble he says has been confirmed. Several people were killed. More Turks than Armenians. Stop at legation and invite Mr. Riddle and Mr. and Mrs Gargielo to dinner tomorrow night. They accept. Mr. Riddle says that Minister Terrell is in London!! Rev. Dr. M. P. Parmeler American Missionary from Trebigoud called. He is enroute for America. He has many sensible views concerning the Armenian troubles which we are in full accord with. 186 1896 June Tuesday Cple. 23 Weather Clear warm Received the following telegrams early this morning. "Harput. June 20_ "Your men are having the money and using "it splendidly.' Gates" "Marasch. June 23 "Money received. Many thanks. Macallum "left Wednesday for Zeitoun and surrounding villages. " Henriette Macallum." Dr Dwight came this morning and we discussed the situation at length. He is exceedingly well satisfied with our work. We are strongly minded to the opinion that the American Board are many hard up for funds. Many missionaries are going to America on visits (?) the Dr. thinks that possible our plan of going home is wise as the money is getting low and little is coming in. Rev. W. B. Palmore of 1414 Locust St. St Louis Mo. called this afternoon and remained a long time He is the editor of a religious paper. Has traveled all over the world. Was in Cple (Constantinople) eight years ago on a trip around the world. He is a southerner and was in the rebel army. Mr & Mrs Garquils and Mr Riddle to dinner with me tonight. Alexand got up even a finer dinner than he did when Ahmid Midhat and his friend dined here. The table was beautifully decorated with fruits and flowers. and our guests enjoyed their entertainment very much. News reaches us that Mayor McKinley was nominated as Republican candidate for President at the St Louis Convention Mr. Garret A. Herbert of New Jersey as vice President. 1896 187 June Wednesday Cple. 24 Weather Fine Sent the following telegrams: - "Gates. American. Harpout (Warurouret ul aziz) Many thanks for your cheering telegram, will be gratified if you will send us your written findings as to our Red Cross methods of work and what we have accomplished in Anatolia so far as you know Barton" "Harris. American. Tripoli. Syria "Please state in your report, if agreeable, your findings as to our Red Cross methods for work and what we have accomplished as far as you know in the way of relief. Barton" "Hubbell. American Harpout. (Warurouret ul aziz) "So glad for my men's splendid work. Have asked Gates for his written "statement of our work. will Miss Bush write her findings as to Red "Cross methods. Please complete your work as soon as possible and report here. Important. Both notes received. Barton" "Macallum. American. Marasch. "Your telegram received. Draw £Fq 500 from Peet for cattle, tools, seed. In your "report to us, if agreeable, please write also your findings as to Red Cross methods "of work and what we have accomplished in Anatolia as far as you know. "We expect to leave for America early in July. Barton" Accompanied by Rev. Wm. Palmore we went to the Robert College Commencement at Bebek. A very large audience representing some fifteen nationalities. Interesting commencement. We met many friends. Several missionaries there all of whom were very grateful for our work. Met Mrs Montgomery. Geo Montgomery's mother who is a missionary from Adana. We went to President Washburn's by invitation after the exercises and returned to the city in the Legation yacht as guests of Mr. Riddle. We also accepted an invitation to go on the yacht to the Black sea on Friday. Everything was quiet at home us callers. Found wedding invitations to Dr Georgiades marriage. He was one of our doctors of the Cple (Constantinople) medical expedition. 188 1896. June Thursday Cple. 25 Weather. Warm. Good breeze C.B. put all her furs and woolens away in camphor this morning and wrote letters rest of the day. Mrs. Dr. Garabed Calousdian called. Very sensible kind of a woman. She was educated at the Cooper Union New York in designing some years ago, and wants to return to America with her near relatives as she says none of them are safe here an hour. G.P goes to Bible House and give Mr. Peet a check for £Fq60. which with the £Fq440 which he had received from the Boston Com. we have telegraphed Dr. Macallum to draw for Marasch and Zeitour for tools and such. This will finish our work in those cities. A number of interior letters received most of them asking help. Miss Shattrock has received all we can spare. Whether she was wise in spending the £Fq200 in copper utensils we know not. Mr. Garqiulo called this morning aboutLemmni The new consul at Ersromne wants him but G. does not think he ought to go as the position would not be permanent or might not be. June Friday Cple 26 Weather. Fine. We take an outing! At level o'clock Mr. Riddel and Mr. Gargiulo call and escort us to Beshiktash where we board the Legation yacht and steam into the Bosporus to Therapia where we take dinner at the Summer Palace, then continue our voyage up into the Black Sea, then return on the Asiatic side. The day was perfect. the sail delightful and invigorating. We returned home as six. Our yachts floated the Stars and Stripes and all the foreign warships saluted us as we steamed passed them. It is the first time we have been under our flag for months. It was inspiring. Mrs. Semmi called this morning. G.P wrote ten letters before we started. 1896. 189 June Saturday. Cple. 27 Weather . Very warm. C.B. occupied with a lot of letters. G.P. goes to Stamboul and consults Mr. Peet in regard to finances, monetary standards used by him. Had a long consultation with Dr. Dwight regarding the general situation. Both. Dwight and Peet are of the opinion that there will be some kind of international relief movement next fall. Garabed Bey called to continue his Armenian lecture but we were too busy to devote much time to it today. Received the following telegram:- o"Harpout. June 24. "Hubbell. Mason. Semmi and Michael started "for Constantinople. today. Wistar and Wood "go after a week. Fontana" June Sunday. Cple 28 Weather. Sultry showers Another quiet Sunday. Rest and consultation. Wrote letters and got a lot of letters ready for tomorrows Orient. More consultation about field work. G.P. marks all his liras. ably assisted by C.B. C.B. getting up her telegraph record assisted by G.P. It would be good for us if we had more such days both for ourselves and the good of the field. 190 1896. June Monday Cple. 29 Weather. Very hot. cloudy. Late last night received the following wire:- o "Seloneau. June 27. (In Turc) "I have arrived at Maharka. Fourteen "hundred pairs of tools will come from Diyarbekir "The government officials are giving their "assistance. Wood". o Today we received the following telegram:- "Diyarbekir. June 29. "En route Kharpout. Tools left care commission. Wood." We are sorry he has done this still it may be all right. C.B. dictating letters to the typewriter. G.P. goes to Consulate and Legation. It is exceedingly hot today tough towards eve it clouded up and we may have rain. Mr. Gargiulo called. June Tuesday Cple. 30 Weather. Cloudy. cooler. Another full day of dictation for C.B. The June letters are all up. Thank goodness. G.P. called on Garabed Bey by appointment to listen to his Thesis on Armenian progress. G.P. working on his financial report. We take bread and water to feed the graveyard pups. Affairs in this Empire are very disquieting. Trouble in Vour Siras, Syria and Crete. and troops have been ordered to Constantinople. 1896 191 July Wednesday Cple. 1 Weather. Fine. Letter writing and reports occupied all the morning. We were modified last night that Imperial Trade to visit Seraglio: the imperial treasury. Kiosks. palaces etc. had been issued to us. At one o'clock Warrued the Legation Kevas came for us and we were driven to Seraglio Point. - the ancient Byzantine Acropolis. many exceedingly interesting things were in the Treasury. thrones inlaid with gold. encrusted with diamonds and other precious stones: costly ornaments: crowns. fire arms, swords and daggers studded with diamonds. A great uncut emerald one of the largest in the world. hangs suspended over one of the thrones. The building is so dark however. and the things are piled in such confusion that there is little satisfaction in going. Mr. Lloyd Phoenix owner of the steam yacht "Intrepid". who with a party of friends are visiting Cple. was of the party today. We drove to the Palace of Dolmabahce. beyond Pera, on the shores of the Bosporus. This palace was built in 1853 by Sultan Abdul Mejid and is a magnificent structure. The two striking features are the grand marble. central staircases and the Throne room. - one of the largest and handsomest halls in the world. From this palace we went in the imperial Kaik, sixty feel long. eight rowers, to the Summer palace of Beylerbey on the Asiatic shore, built by Abdul Azir. the Sultan who met a tragic death. This palace is a dream of beauty. The most delicate coloring. the richest tapestries. Alabaster baths. etc. etc. We were escorted by S'eid Ahmed an imperial aide de camp. as we were constructively the guests of the Sultan. Seid is a very courteous gentleman We returned home at 6 P.M. Garabed Bey and Dr. Walterosian called. 192 1896 July 21 Thursday Cple. Weather. clear. warm. C.B. busy with a great lot of very interesting letters which her typewriter brought up. Letters which she dictated two days ago. Every one of which ought to be published in America. We receive a notification from the Ottoman Bank that Trask had just sent us a credit of £1989-9-2. This brings our amount on hand to something over $15,000. enough to start another work in the interior if we so decide. G.P. grinding away on the financial problems. An unpleasant incident occurred last night which threatened much inconvenience through someones fault. the landlady, owner of the house or the water co. our water was cut off. A vigorous action today resulted in the water being turned on again this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Garguilo called. Mrs. Lemmi sent her boy for two liras on account of money due her husband. We hesitated about sending it until Garguilo advised us to do so. This leaves a balance in Lemmi's favor of £Fq 3 1/2 to June 22. provided Dr. Hubbell has paid him nothing since the £Fq 6 1/2 in May. July 3 Friday Cple. weather. warmer. Mr. Peet calls and invites us to celebrate the 4: of July on Proti Isl. one of the Prince's Group. We accept. G.P. deposits Frank's credit and leaves book to be written Following telegram received. "Harpout July 3. "Wood and I start now. Inform Mrs. Wistar. Wistar." Sent following cable. "Trask. New York. Credit received Thanks, Barton" 1895b July 4 Saturday Proti weather fine This is the day we celebrate! At ten o'clock we take the Princes Islands steamer at the Galata end of Pera bridge. After [?] hours delightful sail on the Marmara we [?] up to the Proti pier. As we [?] the landing we passed Mr. Peet's house on the shore and his son dipped his Stars & Stripes three times in salute. Mr. Peet was on the dock to welcome us. Mrs. Newell of the [?] school was on the same boat but we did not discover her until we had landed. We climb to the top of the island where the celebration is to be held. A fine little plateau with a few trees, a coffee house and a large arbor is the place selected. The table was spread in the arbor. Splendid views of Marmara sea Nicomedia or [?] gulf: in the distance to the north Constantinople stately towers can be seen. San Stefano where the great treaty between Russia and Turkey was signed in 1878. To the south Mt Olympus still snow capped can be seen. Our party consisted of our host and hostess - Mr. and Mrs. Peet, their son Wille, Mr. Heyser, Mrs. Newell, Dr. and Mrs. Greene, MIsses Sheldon Hyde from the mission school at Adabayor, Miss Barker, Miss Zimmer, a young Armenian girl whose father was killed in the massachres, Rev. Wm. Knapp and ourselves. We had a fine driver, Dr. Greene made a rambling kind of speech. C.B. a splendid one. Knapp a short one and G.P. quoted a American toast on the manifest destiny of America. A charming restful day. We arrived home at 7 30. Alex and with help had cleaned out the cellar which CB had ordered. Received the following telegram:- "S[?], July 4. "Arrived all well. Spend Sunday here. Roads good. Hubbell". 194 1896 July 5 Sunday Cple. Weather Fine We have pushed the work along rapidly today as there have been no interruptions of any amount Sent the following telegrams early in the morning. "Hubbell. care Dr. Jewett. Sivas. " Thanks. Glad you come that way. Happy to see you. "Kind regards to Doctor Jewett. Barton" "Mrs. Doctor Washburn. Robert College. "We will come Tuesday afternoon if agreeable. Barton. We spend the day thinking out our reports and writing. Take a little walk in the evening but owing to the dust and the rough pavements it was not very satisfactory. July 6 Monday Cple. Weather Fair. C.B. busy with letters and report. G.P. goes to Stamboul. Has consultation with Mr. Peet. Find the £Fq50 we had given to the sewing circle had not been taken as the members had gone away for the summer. Gen. Short & wife return from their vacation. Find the best way to send relief to Derende & Ashorde which are in the Sivas district is to send to Rev. H.T. Perry at Sivas. Received the following telegram in Turc. Marash. July 3. Thank you for the additional £Fq500 Having "traveled through the district of 15000 people for two weeks I arrived today "Tranquility is perfect. The government gives bread Besides the numerous "places which aren't cultivated the crop is very scarce. There is great need "of animals, harvesters and tools. We are trying to supply these things in "proportion with your amounts. Were it not for the foods given in the beginning "the people would have been completely ruined. They await your assistance "They are thankful beyond any description. Macallune." Dr. Dwight called and discussed the situation. Mrs. Lemmni called. 1896. 195 July 7 Tuesday Bebek. weather. cool, strong wind. Received the following telegram: - "Bebek. July 7. "we expect you today. Washburn". Alexand went to Stamboul, called at Bible House to see if our dates were right. Got the paper G.P. ordered yesterday. 25 piasters. Bought some Brusa silk for shirts. C.B. busy dictating letters to the typewriter. At one o'clock we took the steamer to Bebek. Met Miss Snow on board. We found Mrs. Washburn was away attending to some sick people. Mrs. Lee and Dr. Washburn were glad to see us and welcomed us cordially. In the evening Dr. Dwight, Mrs. Marden and other friends from Hissar called. The doctor, after the company had departed, read the scripture, offered prayer and then retired. as we all did about eleven. Wednesday Cple. July 8 Weather Fine. Busy at our desks all the morning. At one we take a carriage and drive to the station to welcome our minister, Judge Terrill, who came in on the Orient. - The Judge is looking very well. Took Gen. Short and Mr. Demitriades into our carriage and dropped them at the Consulate. We had a charming little visit at the Washburn's. Returned home at 10 am Sent a note to Garabed Bey's saying we would call tomorrow. as he desired us to send word where we could take tea with them. Monseigneur Bonetti, the Popes nuncio called here today He speaks a little English. Was quite pleasant. Judge Terrill called this evening. The "Texas Steer" is very "gritty" against some of the missionaries, especially Dwight. He remained until ten and Alexand served tea. 196 1896 July Thursday Cple. 9 Weather. Fine. Immediately after breakfast we diligently set about rearranging C.B.'s room and inaugurating certain new plans in the economy domestique C.B. quietly but firmly dismissed Minassian. as he has for a long time been altogether too much of an ornament. He usually arrived here about ten: sat around until half past eleven. Then took a couple of hours for lunch. From two until a little after four he usually favored us with his benign presence then left for the day. It growing a trifle monotonous for us to do all the work and he drawing all the remuneration we decided on the change. Paid him to date and Minassian. the brilliant preacher and gifted teacher. as far as we are concerned. only lives in blessed memory. We have the typewriter brought up stairs and rearrange the room very nicely. Dr. C.A. Petassis, one of the 2nd Med. Exp. doctors calls to pay his respects to Miss Barton. Some of the other doctors of that expedition are afraid or rather ashamed to come. We are busy at our desks up to eight o'clock then dress or redress and go to take a cup of tea with Garabed Bey and his mother at #90 Grand Rue de Para. Have a very enjoyable little visit. Madam is a most charming lady: quite young and speaks English very prettily. mixing up her French in a cute way. So well were we pleased that it was nearly half past eleven before we departed. Paid house rent to: 7" £Fq17.60. Alexand to Y. £Fq4. 1896 197 July Friday Cple. 10 Weather. Very warm. We occupy part of the day in making some necessary individual improvements to facilitate our work. and are well satisfied with the result. G.P. went to the Bible House on business. C.B. entertained some callers. Rev. Mr. Anderson of the Union Church desired to interest us in an orphanage in Bursa and Mr. Sauza. the receiving clerk in the telegraph office in Pera called socially. He and C.B. had a fine French conversation. Mr. Minassian, the uncle of the typewriter called ostensibly to speak about a poor widow but we think really he was sent by young Minassian to see what we would say concerning him. The widow is Mrs Nahabed Abdalian. Her husband a naturalized American formally living in Hartford C.T. was killed during the troubles last fall. July Saturday Cple. 11 Weather Fair. We try our home-made hectographs and they work like a charm. There which are made by pouring gelatin on slates with wooden rivers. will be of considerable service to us in our work. We make fifty copies without any difficulty. Minassian called twice today the first-time to get a sample of his typewriting: the second time to borrow money. We loan (?) him 20 piastirs. He is becoming tiresome. We are pushing on with our reports fairly well today. 198 1986 July Sunday. Ceple. 12. Weather Fine. Another rare Sunday without callers or disturbances of any Kind. Even Alexand took a day off. and as no letters or papers came from Legation or Consulate we had a good time with our work. C.B. wrote a splendid discriptive letter to Secretary Olney and we put it on the typewriter. This letter is for publication. She also wrote a personal letter to Mr. Olney answering his question as to whether the missionaries were friendly. G.P. made good progress on his financial report. First trial balances of New York. Boston and Worcester are satisfactory. He finds our cash on hand amounts to £Fq4922.78 which is very good. Paid Adriana to date. nine mejedier July Monday. Cple. 13. Weather Warm. Grinding along with letters and reports. Fixed Olneys letter with official seals and sent it off. Received a splendid letter from G.P.'s father also a very nice letter in French from Mrs. Reynolds inclosing some Greek postage stamps and Athenian views. C.B. answered Mrs Reynolds letter and sent the Peace petition to his Holiness which Mrs Lovell wanted C.B. to sign with Lady Henry Somerset and Frances Willard. We call on Mrs Streeter and arrange to go shopping Wednesday afternoon at 4 30. Received the following dispatch. o "Samsouse. July 13. 1896. "arrived yesterday. Take French steamer tomorrow. Due "seven Thursday morning. Hubbell." M. Garqiulo called while we were out. 1896 199 July Tuesday. Cple. 14 Weather. Fine. C.B. busy with letter and domestic arrangements. G.P. calls at Bible House and gets hectograph paper of better size than the other. called at Legation and had a talk with Judge Terrell. who is anxious for us to go to Therapia and live. There is a fine house where he thinks we could find comfortable quarters. Partly promise to go up tonight. After consultation we decide to run up today but upon reaching the bridge we find the Legation launch had gone. so we take the regular steamer. and arrive just after the launch. after dinner we chat in the salon for two hours. meet M.Wood Pacha an english aid d'camp to the Sultan. Miss Mary - the lady whose house the Judge spoke of and one or two others. Retired at 11:30 PM July 15 Wednesday Therapia Cple We are escorted by the Judge to the house he spoke of yesterday. A great rambling kind of a castle away up on the bluffs. Fine large grounds Five large rooms and fine large price. £Fq.120 for the season. All very nice but - we return to town in the launch with Consul General Short. All well at home. This afternoon we take a carriage. call for Mrs. Streeter and go shopping in Stamboul and Pera: make several little purchases. Find Bubs boat is expected in at 7 a.m. order carriage for six. Send following telegram:- "Moore. United Press. Effinghau House. London. "Please send. our expense. hectograph ribbon "Remington machine. Barton. Dr Matteosiau called. Minassian called again to borrow money. Garabed Bey and his mother will call at 5 tomorrow. 200 1896. July 16 Thursday Cple. Weather Fine. our Dr. Hubbell with his men. Mason. Lemmni. & Michael arrived this morning at 7:30. At six we took a carriage and went to the Quay to meet the steamer. We saw the doctor long before the boat landed and rejoiced to welcome our Bub back to at least semi-circulation again. We spend the greater part of the day quietly visiting and consulting. The doctor has had many thrilling and trying experiences. He is looking thin and tired and no wonder from what he has gone through. We have all worked hard and will be glad to close our part of the work and leave Constantinople. Lemmni called and he and Evert went to the steamer and passed the rest of the baggage through the Custom House and brought them home. Dr. Matteosian called and consulted about loans etc. John Sears Wright and his sister, Miss Marian H. Wright of Rochester, New York called. Miss Wright is connected with the Red Cross of that city in it's efforts to raise money for Armenia. Rochester is probably working with the National Relief Coun. of New York. Madame Trieghir Bilezikdji and Garabed Bey called by previous arrangement. Alexand served tea, We have a very pleasant call. Mr. Garguilo called. He thinks Turkey would allow the Americans to leave the country provided they would agree not to return. He will see what can be done if Minister Ferrell will authorize him to do so. C.B. & Dr. looking through our telegraph records. Collection THE PAPERS OF CLARA BARTON Container 9 Shelf/Accession No. Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.