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MSS 229 – James E. Talmage Journals (Series 1, Vol. I - Vol. XII)
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	James E Talmage

	Private Journal
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Vol. I

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Private
	Journal
J. E. Talmage ,
	Provo, Utah
		December 1879

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Introduction
		Private Journal			

			of
	James Edward Talmage.
In the month of December A.D. 1879 I re-
solved to carry into execution an idea
whose advantages I had been carefully
considering for some time and had now
become fully convinced of their multi-
plicity - that of keeping a diary or
journal of the most important events of
my life.
	Items occuring prior to this date
I have collected and arranged as best
information could be obtained concern
ing them through memory and other
reliable sources
	I was born Sunday September 21st
A. D. 1862 at the "Bell Hotel", then owned
and kept by my father in the town
of "Hungerford" County of Berkshire
England. My father by name "Gabriel
James Joyce Talmage" was the son of
"James Edward Talmage" of Ramsbury, 
Wiltshire, England, and "Mary Joyce"
of Sambourne; and my mother, <Susannah Priater> the 
daughter of "James E. Praeter" of Sambourne

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Introduction
Wiltshire England, and of "Sarah
Martin" of Broad Henton Hills, England
I was the eldest son of the family, though
not the eldest child, one daughter—
"Patience Talmage" being born before me.
She died when about two years of age 
however.
	When about two years of age I
was taken to live with my grand-
father James Ed. Talmage, at Ramsbury
where I remained for three years, atten-
ding an infant school at different times
At the age of five, I returned to my par-
ents in Hungerford, and attended school
at irregular intervals for a period of three
years. (omission per page 3#;) May 8 1874 I passed, an examina-
tion of the "Oxford Diocesan Association" in
the "Hungerford National School" and obtain-
ed, a second class certificate. Shortly after
this I withdrew from School to accom-
pany my grandfather on a tour through
Berkshire and Hampshire, returning about
the middle of June 1874, soon after which
my grandfather was attacked by sickness.
I remained with him at the home in "Rams
bury during his illness which lasted about
four weeks. His death occurred July 16" 1874.
Having been very closely attached to him

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#See "Additions" No 1 page 260.

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his death affected me severly; and
the more so as I had never before lost
a near relative to my knowledge. I be-
gan to reflect seriously on his actions
as brought up by memory to note them
very closely, and at length to meditate
on his present lot; fully knowing he died
in the possession of the priesthood and
a firm belief ,and faith in the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-
saints. One night while meditating in
this manner I received a very curious
dream concerning him, (the, details 
are probably immaterial) which had
the effect of so firmly imprinting
on my mind the conviction that his
lot was "allright", that not the slight-
est doubt in that respect has ever 
been entertained. 
# On October 10" 1873, while working after night-
fall - a very, dark night, a fearful acci-
dent occured. My brother Albert, then about
—6 - years of age came quietly towards me
as I was still working with a digging -
fork in my hands; he gave no notice
of his approach and until he screamed
I had not an idea he was near me; then
to my horror I discovered that while in the

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act of pitching with the fork I had struck 
him with the tool, one grain piercing the
ball of his left eye. This organ was finally 
entirely removed, though not before the right
had become symphathically affected, and 
he was almost absolutely blind, being only 
enabled to distinguish very bright colors
and then only when within a few inches
of the eye. — "True, evils must come; but
woe unto them by whom they come." I
need say nothing in regard to my feelings
and reflections at this mishap; but that my 
relief lies in the promise pronounced on him
by the priesthood of God that he shall
recover. 
	My father was making calculations
to emigrate with his whole family to Utah, 
America, at the time of my grandfather's 
demise; then however he was necessitated to
remain in England until affairs were
settled. He moved with his family from Hun-
gerford to the family estate at Ramsbury,
where all remained until a sale was ef-
fected. We left Ramsbury and enrolled as
Mormon emigrants set out on our journey to
America, May 22nd 1876. Set sail on board the
Steamship "Nevada" of "Guion Line of Steamers"
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ident of our company was "John Woodhouse",
a returning missionary. Voyage lasted twelve
days, during which one severe storm
was experienced, though on the whole a
pleasant voyage must be chronicled.
June 5, 1876 landed in good health at
Castle Gardens, New York U.S. America;
and following <our> journey, <we> started June 6, on
board cars, and arrived in Salt Lake City
Utah, June 14" 1876, where we remained one
week. June 21" left for Provo City Utah Co, where
my father purchased a house and lot and
we made our home.
	August 21st 1876 I entered the Grammar
Department of "Brigham Young Academy",
operating in Provo under the principal-
ship of Professor Karl G. Maeser. I attended
the institution without interruption for
about three terms (thirty weeks), when
I withdrew to assist my father in other
duties, Reentered in Normal Dept, August
1877. At the same time accepted a position
as recorder of Intermediate Dept, which I
retained until close of third <first> term of that
school year—November 1877, when being severe-
ly attacked with brain fever I was com-
pelled to resign my position and withdraw
from school. Reentered however in January

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1878 and attended regularly until June 1878.
Again enrolled in Normal Dept. August 21 1878,
and accepted positions as Secretary of Faculty, <Clerk>
and B.Y. Academy Librarian. At this time I
was also officiating as Librarian, and
Secretary of III Ward Sunday School-Provo,
Secretary of "Young Men's Mutual Improve-
ment Association" and Librarian of B.Y. Academy
Polysophical Society, making six public offices
held cotemporarily. February 1879 was com-
pelled through indisposition to resign offices
in Sunday School and Y.M.M.I.A. after offici-
ating in them six months.
	Continued my attendance in B.Y. Ac-
ademy with little interruption, pursuing
common studies with exception of "Latin" and
"German" from the higher grade until
		June 15" 1879,
when I enrolled my name as one of a corps
of twelve candidates for Normal Diplomas
Theoretical examination lasted five days.
	       " 20 "
Obtained a Diploma—I Degree—99% in efficien-
cy and 100% in standing. Same date by
appointment delivered an address in the
public hall in behalf of the corps of gradu-
ates.		" 24 "
Obtained from Prof. K.G. Maeser a graduating

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See "Additions" No 3.
Page 260

(No 5
page 260)

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certificate of 100% efficiency for "Compos-
ition" From this date until ensuing Aug
ust spent my time on my father's farm; tak-
ing as much open air exercise as possible
Became associated with "Provo Home
Dramatic Company"  a company inaugu-
rated by and composed of the young people
of the city.
			August 21st
Entered the B.Y. Academy on a mo[-]inal
salary as teacher of intermediate and some 
Academic branches and continued my own
study of Latin and Natural Sciences.
	Continued in the office of Secretary
of Faculty; and additionally in that of 
Curator of B.Y. Academy Museum and
Laboratory. (See "Additions" No 4, page 260)
			December 9"
By request accepted the office of "Clerk
of Brigham Young Academy Priesthood Meetings"
				"	13
Accepted by request the office of "Librarian
of Brigham Young Academy Library."
				"	20
Same date the academy adjourned ses-
sion for Christmas vacation, was stricken with 
a severe attack of Quinsy ,an Ulcerated
Sore-throat. A strange fact is that within

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a few <days of same> date for seven consecutive years
an attack of the same disease had taken
place. Recovered from this attack how-
ever in time to resume duties at
the Academy at the close of vacation. 
			1880
				Jan. 5.
Compelled to withdraw from the Academy
for 1 week; occasioned by the death of
my sister - "Tilly Martha Maude Talmage."
Though scarcely pertaining to my own 
history, it probably would not be out
of place entirely, to mention a curious
circumstance connected with my sister's
life. Several times she was stricken with
such severe spells of sickness (her
ailings being mostly convulsive fits, or
affections of the throat) that her life
was again and again despaired of
nothing ever proving efficacious as a 
remedy, but the administrations of the
priesthood. However, precisely one year
previous to the date of her death, -
- Jan 5 1879 she was stricken extraor
dinarily severely, lying utterly uncon-
scious for  length of time. She ear-
nestly requested to be - administered to
by "Elder Karl G. Maeser," an intimate

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friend of the family, This was done
and on regaining consciousness as-
tonished all by relating, in her  child
like manner, what she had witnessed
during her suspension of conscious-
ness. She said, that while hands were
being laid on her by Elder Maeser,
that she had seen God: and ,described
him as being , a person who looked
as if covered with lamp oil, and set on
fire - (that probably being the nearest
comparison she was capable of
drawing) She went on to say, that
he had spoken to her , and called her 
"Tilly" instead of her proper name 
"Martha Maude", and had told her
that she would recover her health 
but furthermore promised her that
"he would call for her again."
The ensuing year she passed in
the best of health, being even  at-
tacked by summer spells which she
was never known to escape before, 
and which but few children in this 
climate , are known to escape;
but began to give symptoms of "Mem-
br[--]s cough", about the 3rd Jun. 1880. 
She rapidly progressed through the dif —

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ferent stages of the disease, all
efforts by the physicians proving fruit-
less. She again voluntarily called for
Elder Maeser to administer the or-
dinances to her. He did so several
times after her attack; each ad-
ministration acting as a stimulus
reviving her for a time. About 9 A.
M. on the 5", Elder Maeser again visited
her and told her he would come
and administer to her again at
12 o'clock. From the time he left until
12 o'clock she lay with her eyes on the
door in a sort of lethargy, though
fully conscious, moving only when
aroused to receive medicines. At
noon precisely, her mother requested her
to be moved from her position until
Bro. Maeser should come. Ten minutes
past twelve he had not yet arrived
and mother remarked that he was 
late. another said he was probably 
too busy and could not come. The
moment the child heard it she turned
her head, with no apparent change
in herself, and was dead. —
— What does this mean? Surely
a mystery is involved. One part of the

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affair is clear:  that child was
deemed worthy to receive a di-
rect revelation; in which a new 
name was given her — "Tilly", a name
she is never known to have heard
before; and from that time to the 
time of her , death, she would recog-
nise no other name but that. 
The mystery lies in this: how is it
that [---] administration can
be accepted, as all concerned bear
testimony that performed on her
just before her death was, and
yet the person dies? Does not this
show that the Lord works on 
principles not known to man? He
has promised that by complying
with certain conditions, what
is asked shall be obtained; in
this case the administration
was accepted and the child
taken from the earth. 
		Jan 15
Delivered a 45 minute lecture at
the Polysophical Society on "Crystaliza-
tion."
		Jan 21
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friend of mine and student of the
B.Y. Academy started with shot guns 
about 4 P.M. for the "Utah Lake", then
frozen, except in places, to kill water
fowel. Just before sundown, when
about to return home, we commen-
ced shooting a mark on the snow 
with our pocket derringers. We had
been so diverting ourselves for some
time when my friend was in the
act of placing another cartridge
in the chamber of his pistol; foolish-
ly having the weapon at full-cock, the
hammer fell exploding the cartridge.
The bullet passed through his right
hand, entering on the under side
of the fleshy part between the thumb
and first finger, and coming out
near the first bone of the "Metacarpus,"
passed over his right shoulder, and
by my left ear, actually striking
loose hairs on the left side of my head.
Mr Redd and myself at once bound
his hand in handkerchiefs and has-
tened to town where the wound was
dressed and with careful treatment
quickly healed.

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		Jan 31st
Having been busier than usual
for some time and feeling the need of
recreation I promised to join a par-
ty of students living at Lehi, a city 
about 18 miles north-west of Provo
in a "Grand Sapyian Party", to be held 
at Lehi, the same evening. The train
on which we expected to embark 
left Provo at 4:30 pm. Accidentally 
I missed the train; but not to be
foiled , after once making a deter-
mination and promise to be present,
rashly determined to make the trip
on horseback. I say "rashly" because
the weather was so severe that wad
travelling had been almost aban-
doned for the time. I left Provo
at 5 P.M, and reached my destin-
ation at 6:50. Twice I got actually 
benumbed with cold, and was com-
pelled to dismount and run some
distance. My chief difficulty was to 
ascertain when I was becoming col-
der than usual. However, I reached 
Lehi and spent a delightful evening.
I could scarcely help the querry cros-
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of myself in after years for such
rash undertakings? My only answer
can be  wait and see.
			Jan. 29"
Delivered an extempose lecture before
"Literary Section". Subject  "Man; as
he was, as he is."
			February 6.
Spoke extemporaneously in "Civil
Government Section", on the question
"Shall women receive the elective
franchise." Took the negative side,
which eventually proved victorious.
It might not be improper to state
here that the sides taken in such
discussions as on the above question,
in the Civil Government section, are not
always in accordance with my
correct views. The object of such
questions is to see what arguments
can be produced on either side. Hence
if the majority were on one side,
some might take the opposite even 
against their convictions.
	Same date had a young man 
arraigned before the court for abuse.
Some three evenings previous to date
while at the B.Y. Academy building.

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in the capacity of guardian, a
crowd of drunks attempted to force
the doors <some time after midnight.> with the person mentioned
above apparently as leader. I, in
company with  a friend, then staying
with me stepped to the door, with a 
lamp in my hand, and threw
it open. Someone in the crowd
fired a pistol. though no harm
was received by me or my friend. 
I, being armed stepped down from
the step to the crowd and de-
manded an explanation. Nothing
more serious than threats and
abuse assailed me; and eventually
the officers were summoned and
the leader of the gang <was> arrested.
		February 6.
Before Scientific Section of Polysophical
Society, delivered a lecture on "Custom
and its consequences" (Physically)/
		Feb. 10.
Lectured before the Literary Section on
"Custom, and its consequences," (Morally
and Intellectually.)
		Feb. 11
Undertook to teach in the B. Y. Academy
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		  March 10.
Agreed to teach an extra class in Pho-
nography outside of regular school hour
for convenience; recitation to commence
one hour previous to the regular opening
of the day's session
			Mar. 11.
Accepted an appointment as chair-
man on the committee for the pre-
paration of an "Academic Concert"
in the B. Y. Academy.
			April 2.
Delivered an address at the "Polysoph-
ical Society's Academic Concert," given
in the Academy building by the members
of the Society. Also sustained two other
characters, in a recitation and an 
operetta.
			Apr. 3.
Assumed the same characters on the 
stage as on previous day; the concert 
being repeated.
			Apr. 5.
Proceeded to Salt Lake City to attend
the "General Conference." During my stay
resided with my Aunt – Mrs Amos Hour.
			Apr. 6.
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day of Conference, as a reporter. In
the evening also attended the con-
ference of the Young Peoples' Societies
reporting here also.
			Apr. 7.
Attended both fore, & after-noon
sessions of conference, reporting in
both.
			Apr. 8.
Reported at morning session; at the
close of which conference adjourned.
Spent the afternoon in transacting
some business and visiting some
of the most prominent estab-
lishments in the city. Also sat 
for my photograph at the art
gallery of "Fox and Symons."
			April 9.
Returned to Provo in the morning.
Spent the remainder of the day
in preparing for the next term's 
school, commencing Apr. 12.
				" 12.
Reentered the B. Y. Academy as Dept.[-]
Teacher of Academic Dept A. Taught 
following branches during the en-
suing term: Phonography (2 classes),
Physiology; Academic Grammar, Aca-

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demic Penmanship, Latin Reading,
and Drawing.
				April 28.
<not [--]tion> Commenced a series of Practical Ex-
periments on living animals, before the
Physiology Class of B.Y. Academy.
				May 3.
Delivered a lecture on the "Crusades",
before the "Joint Session of the Y.M. and Y.L.
M. I. A. of II Ward, Provo.
				" 10.
Completed my reading of Libre I, II, III, & IV
of "C. Julu Caesarius Commentarii de bello
Gallico", under the tuition of Prof. K.G. Maeser.
				" 9.
Addressed the III Ward Meeting Provo City;
by call of Bishop
				" 16.
Visited the Ward Meeting of Lakeview. Ad-
dressed the meeting by request of Bishop.
				June 15.
Was appointed by Faculty of B.Y. Academy  as
a member of the Board of Examiners
for the "Examination of Normal Graduates
for 1880". To examine on "History", "Music" and
"Drawing."
				" 16.
Accepted an appointment as Captain

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of an anticipated excursion to take place
June 19, in honor of the corp of "Normal
Graduates" for the year 1880. Made a 
trip to Provo Canõn on horseback to select
suitable site.
				June 18.
Officiated as member of Examining Board
in "Public Examination of Graduates", this
being closing day of current school year.
				" 19.
Attended the excursion mentioned above,
in the capacity of captain. Excursion-
ists numbered about 50. Every thing passed
off orderly, nothing occurring to molest
peace or quiet.
				" 20.
Was waited on by a committee for the
celebration of foll<ow>ing July 4", to deliver an
oration in the Provo celebration. Accepted
the position.
				" 22.
Received notification to accompany Prof.
K. G. Maeser on an educational tour through
the northern counties of Utah Territory,
and southern part of Idaho. In consequence
of early date fixed for our starting was
compelled to decline the position of orator
in the coming celebration of July 4".

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				June 28".
Was ordained an Elder in the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints under the
hands of Elder V. L. Halladay Prest. of Elders
Quorum and Karl. G. Maeser.
				" 29
In company with Prof. K. G. Maeser and Mr
Edw. Tanner, left Provo on our mission. Halted
at Lehi and Sandy and arrived in Salt
Lake City in the evening. While in this city, stayed
with Bro. Maeser at the residence of Mr Charles
Wilcher, I Ward a relative of Elder Maeser.
				" 30
Received instructions for the journey from
Prest. Taylor.
				July 1
Received for the party letters of authority
from Prest. Taylor; Dined with remainder of
the party at the residence of Mr Geo. Crismon.
In the afternoon proceeded to Bountiful, Davis
County. Through some delay, the authorities 
of this place had received no communi-
cation of our coming hence we proceeded
to Centreville via Sessions. Whole party stayed
at house of Prest. Smith - Prest. of Davis Stake.
No meeting held, notice having been delayed.
				" 2
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County, and leave Davis Co. until the return
trip. Proceeded to Kaysville. All stayed at
the house of Elder Barnes — Bishop's Councillor.
				—July 3.—
Proceeded to Ogden. Met Elder S. F Monch who
had been called to travel with us. I stayed
while in Ogden, at the house of Mr. Thos Hadley,
Tithing Clerk; the others stayed mostly with 
friends.—
  —	Found out that it is well to have plenty
of friends while travelling; never was in the 
northern settlements before, hence have no 
acquaintances; expect to make some before
leaving, however.—
				—"  4.—
Met with Bros. Maeser and Monch at the
Tithing Office, and arranged suggestive
programme of our trip. Being Sunday
agreed to commence our labors by addres-
sing the regular meeting. Bro. Maeser and
myself addressed the meeting. Attended the 
Fourth Ward Meeting in the evening; ad-
dressed that also.
				—''  5.—
Despatched letters of appointement to the
authorities of Box Elder and Cache Stakes.
				—''  6.—
Proceeded to Willard City, Box Elder Co.

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I stayed with Bro. Call. Meeting held in
the evening — full house. Already begin to
feel that we have something to do.
			—July 7.—
Visited the Willard City School. Made observations
in the arrangement of school, method etc.
Think probably I will do well to record in
my "Journal" the observations made in my 
different visits to schools. Perhaps I may be
able to direct my own course advantage-
ously – if I adopt the teacher's profession, –
by noting them. In the school in question:
ventilation and light convenient: utensils
ample. Teacher – Bro Chandler. Verdict of the
party = promising teacher: faithful laborer—
lacking method. — In the afternoon pro-
ceeded to Brigham City. Stayed with Bro.
Tanner at Bshp. Nichols. Held meeting in
the evening.– large attendance.
			—"   8.—
Visited Brigham City Seminary Teacher —
Bro. Box. Sight falls from right hand.
Heating apparatus in very disadvantageous
position. Apparatus – satisfactory. Black-
board in bad position as the light falls on it,
rendering it difficultly visible from some parts
of the room. Necessity of monetorial organ-
ization very apparent. Principle of concert

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recitation imperfectly developed. Insufficient
supervission held over those not engaged
in recitation.  In Arithmetic Analysis unheeded.
Firm adherence to book rules.  School records
imperfect.  Grading very defective. Primary
Grade left much too long—often an hour
and a half or two hours without recita-
tion. Too much attention paid to single pupils.
Tidiness and order not well cultivated. P[---]'s
Grammar—generally regarded as an
antediluvian relic firmly adhered to
Programme:—
<A.M.> 9-9.30 Arithmetic A.	9.30-10 Arithmetic B.
10-10.30 III Readers.			10.30-11 V Readers and Recess.
11-11.30 IV Readers.			11.30-12 Penmanship.
P.M. 1-1.30. Elemen. Geography.	1.30-2 Comparative Geog.
2-2.30 III Readers.				2.30-3. Recess.
3-3.30 Grammar.				3.30-4  Spelling.
Devotional Exercises regularly held and prin-
ciples of Gospel inculcated.
I am of general opinion that "Brigham City
School" is a far more, appropriate name that
"Seminary."—
In the afternoon visited the school at Three
Mile Creek. Programme of exercises is as follows:-
A.M. 9-9.15 III Readers.	9.15-9.30 II Readers.
9.15-9.45 I Readers.		9.45-10 Primers A.
10-10.15 Primers B.		10.15-10.30 Geography.

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10.30 - 11. Recess.	11 - 11.15 II Readers.
11.15 - 11.30 I Readers	11.30 - 11.45 Primer A.
11.45 - 12. Primer B.
P. M. 1 - 1.15 III Readers.	1.15 - 1.30 II Readers
1.30 - 1.45. I Readers.	1.45 - 2. Primerer A.
2 - 2.[-]15 Primer B.	2.15 - 2.30 Arithmetic.
2.30 - 2.45 Mental Arithmetic 2.45 - 3. Primer A
3 - 3.15 Primer B.	3.35 - 330 Spelling
In the district two teachers employed; one
for "Summer" and one for "Winter School."
So writing cultivated Ventilation good: light
from left and back, well regulated with blinds.
In the evening held meeting in "Court House."
Attendance large. After meeting the Brass
Band complimented the party with a seren-
ade, which was responded to by an address
from Bro. Maeser.
		July 9
In the morning visited Primary School
Teacher—Miss Wright. Remarks = Dicipline faulty.
to programme. Disorderly room Printing in
II Reader Grade Apparatus, i.e. desks, black-
board &c—poor.—  
Proceeded to Mantua, accompanied by
Teacher, Co. Supt. etc of Brigham City. Stayed at
the residence of Bshp. of Jensen. Visited school.
Teacher—Miss Alvira Reese. Remarks to read-
ing charts; one map only. All have not slates

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Penmanship conducted while other
classes are in progress. Light comes from
right and front. Programme as follows.
AM. 9-9.15 Arithmetic A.	9.15-9.30 Arthrimetic B.
9.30-10.30 Reading.—Primer, I, II, III, IV Readers.
10.30-11. Recess.	11-12 Primers and A. B. C. Classes.
PM. 1-1.30 Geography { A. 1.30-2. II Readers.
					B. 2.30-3 Primers and I Readers.
2-2.30 Recess.
3-4 Spelling A. B and C.
No crayons supplied. Method—very abstract.
Catechization—defective. Devotional Exercises
regular. School records—in order.
Held meeting in the evening. As usual
attendance was large.
		— July 10. —
Proceeded to Logan via Wellsville. Dined
at latter place at Bro. Owen's. Met Co. Supt.
in Logan. Arranged programme for Cache
Co. Party stayed at different places. I stayed
with Bro. Leishman—Senior Trustee.
			— " 11. —
Visited and addressed IV Ward Sunday School.
Also afternoon meeting in the Tabernacle,
and IV Ward Evening Meeting.
			— " 12. —
Visited Logan Temple, still in course of
erection. Visited only department there in
session of the Brigham Young College. Teacher;

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Bro. Apperly also Co. Supt. Remarks. Program[---]—
AM. 9 - 9.15 Opening Exercises.	9.15 - 10. Book of Mormon.
10 - 10.30 IV Readers	10.30 - 11.10 Arithmetic A.
11.10 - 11.30. Geography.	11.30 - 11.40 Miscellaneous.
11.40 - 12 Algebra.
PM. 1 - 1.25 Grammar A.	1.25 - 1.50 Arithmetic B.
1.50 - 210. History.		210 - 2.40. Language
2.40 - 3. Orthography.
Light comes from right hand. Teacher does
not, adhere to the subject; e.g. while in Book
of Mormon Class takes up time to discus at
length on the construction of sentences.
Reading from Church Works conducted too
much as mere reading or spelling exercise.
Apparatus—well supplied. Fine class accomoda-
tions. Students are allowed to select the read-
ing lesson by turns. Method—single exclusively;
too abstract; Arithmetical Analyses well
conducted. Maps supplied; geography, however,
generally conducted without them. At close
of school pupils are called each day to
read some select passage or sentiment.
Proceeded to Mendon. Two of the party stayed
at Bro. Willie's; two myself, included, at the hotel
Held; meeting in the evening. Good attendance.
	—July 13.—
Visited Mendon School: Mr Rees Teacher, an
assistant also supplied. Remarks—Dicipline

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	defective. Light from both sides No desks.
	Single Recitative Method. Printing on board
	- poor. Utensils and apparatus  "wanting."
	II Readers writing  well cultivated. Prog rame
	9-9.5 Devotional Exercises. 9.5-9.45-II, & III Rdrs. Spelling
	Primers Reading.
AM. 	9.45-10. Arithmetic A  I Readers
	10-10.20 Artithmetic B - I Rdr's Spelling
	10.20-10.45 Arithmetic C. Primary Arithmetic
	10.45-11 - Recess
	11-11.30 Arithmetic D - I Rdr's Arithmetic
	11.30-12. Promiscuous  ques. ans. Spelling Etc
PM.  1-1.5 Miscellaneous.
	1.5-1.30 Grammar A. - Primer's Reading
	1.30-2.15. Grammar B - I Reader's 	''
	2.15-2.40 Geography A  Primer's Spelling.
	2.40-3 Recess.
	3-3.25 II Readers. Primer's Geography.
		(Dismissal of Primary Grade)
	3.25-3.45 III Rdr's. Geography. 3.45-4 II Redr's Geography
	Apparatus faulty.
	Proceeded to Wellsvelle. Stayed at the
	residence of Bro. Owen's — Bshp's. Councillor.
	Held meeting in the evening. Good attendance,
	I was appointed to visit the Wellsville 
	Sunday School following Sunday.
				July 14.
	Proceeded to Paradise. In the forenoon visited

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the school. Teacher—Bro. Oldham.
Remarks:—Room unplastered. Light from
both sides. Backward reading in concert. Programme
A.M. 9 - 9.20 V Readers.	9.20 - 9.35 IV Readers.
9.35 - 10 Primers.	10 - 10.15 III Readers
10.15 - 10.30. II Readers.	10.30 - 10.50 Recess
10.50 - 11.15 I		11.15 - 11.40 Spelling A and B.
11.40 - 12 Penmanship—all grades.
PM. 1 - 1.15 Arithmetic A.	1.15 - 1.30 Arithmetic B.
1.30 - 1.45		"	C.	1.45 - 2. Primer.
2 - 2.10 Geography A.	2.10 - 2.25 Geography B.
2.25 - 2.40		"	C.	2.40 - 3. Recess.
3 - 3.15 I Readers.	3.15 - 3.30 III Readers.
3.30 - 3.45 II Readers.	3.45 - 4 Closing Exercises
Teacher very conscientiously occupies those not
engaged in in recitation to apparatus ex-
cept a set of charts—very much worn; and
a small counting machine. Good writing; good
discipline, regular devotional exercises. Incidental
Natural History. Held meeting in the evening.
Two of the party stayed at the residence of
Bro. Jackson, and two, myself included, at that
of Bro. Shaw—both Councillors to the Bishop.
	—July 15.—
Proceeded to Hyrum. Resided while here with
Bro. Allen—Trustee. Visited School No 1. Teacher—
Bro Olsen. Remarks—No Normal training
Concert reading conducted while class is

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in sitting posture. Dicipline fair; those those those
unengaged in recitation are mostly un-
occupied. Penmanship well cultivated.
Catechization-defective.
Programme not arranged regarding time
Classes taken through in regular order,
however,:- III-II-I-Readers Primers, Recess-
III Rdr's. Spelling-II Rdr's. Speling- I Rdrs Spelling
-Primers"- Arithmetic A,- B, - C, -Premiers
I Reader's Reading and Spelling. - Recess —
II Rdrs' Spelling and Reading, Georgraphy A-B. 
Primer's Spelling.
Expletives used too freely. Monitorial, assis-
tance employed. Maps and charts lacking.
Sight from both sides. Assistance given free -
ly, during reading, thus, destroying self
confidence in pupils. Orderly room. Bad
blackboard. No outside conveniences. 
In the afternoon visited School No 2. Teacher-
Bro. Thoreson. Programme - not arranged as
to time. Classes taken through in following 
order:  A.M. Reading, Spelling, Grammar.
P.M. Arithmetic, Geography,  Writing. 
Sight - from left and back well. Ventilation well. 
Room tastefully arranged. Dicipline good. 
though definite plan for school govern-
ment is lacking. No teacher's stand or place
for recitation. Held meeting in the evening.

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				July 16
Proceeded to Melville; but finding no schools
in session, party passed on to Logan. Spent
the day visiting the temple works, and places
of interest. Returned to Milville in the even-
ing. Held meeting in the Meeting House.
				'' 17
Proceeded to Logan. Spent the day in miscellan-
eous business; in the evening returned to Prov-
idence. and held meeting. No schools in session.
				'' 18
Returned to Logan in the morning. As per
previous appointment I proceeded to Wellsville.
On the wad had a "lively time." Did not
leave Logan until after 9 A.M., and Wellsville
Sunday School commenced at 10. Was provided
with a wild stubborn horse. Reached my destina-
tion, a little late. Addressed the Sunday School 
and, afternoon meeting of that place. In the even-
ing returned to Logan.
				'' 19
Proceeded to Hyde Park; held meeting. Stayed at
the house of Bro. Lamb.
				'' 20
Proceeded to Benson. Held meeting, at 10 A.M.
Dined withe Bro. J. Ricks. Same day, proceeded to 
Newton. Stayed with Bro. Baker - School Trustee.
Held meeting in the evening.

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				July 21st
Proceeded to Clarkston. Stayed at residence of
Bro. Jensen, Bishop's Councillor. Held meeting.
				'' 22
Passed on to Logan; in the evening moved
on to Smithfield. Stayed at residence of 
Bro. Baird. Held Meeting in the evening.
				'' 23
Reached Richmond. Stayed at house of
Bro. Harriss. Met with some old acquaint-
ances - Sis Gilbert, & family, whom I knew
in England. Held meeting in the hall.
				'' 24
Passed on to S[--] Stayed at house
of Bro. Rawlins. Held meeting.
				'' 25
Proceeded to Franklin, Idaho [-]err. Stayed
at residence of Bro Hatch Sen. Addressed
the regular meeting in the afternoon and
in the evening a joint session of the Y.M.
and Y.S.M.I Associations.
				''26
Reached Gentile Valley en route for
Soda Springs. Stayed at residence of Bro Har-
riss, brother to the Harriss of Richmond
				'' 27
Set out for Soda Springs. Overlook by storm.
Stayed during forenoon and dined at residence

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of Bro. Bennet: Reached Soda Springs in 
the evening. Stayed at residence of Bro. Horsley.
				July 28
Spent forenoon visiting "Springs." Water
appears to contain a great deal of iron,
together with alkalines. Pronounce it indeed
a fine locality for the naturalist, especially
the Chemist and Geologist. In the afternoon,
returning to Bro. Horsley's found that Bro. Hors-
ley's son, Herbert, had accidentally shot himself.
The young man, appears to have been hand-
ling a pistol, which he did not know 
was a self actor, when the weapon was
discharged, the bullet, -a large sized one,- 
entering the thigh, aboout two inches from
the ground, and ranging downwards lodged
on the cap of the knee, a little left of the
[---]re, right leg. When the accident hap-
pened the young man was about 10 miles
distant from home, alone; but drove home
himself. No one being present but his mother
& sisters, I washed the wound, and in the 
mean while sent for his father, who was in
the town. No surgeon being at hand, and the
wound being a dangerous one- the knee
swelling up very rapidly, at the express 
request of his parents, and by the council 
of Bro. Maeser, I attempted to extract the bullet.

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By the help of God, I succeeded with
no apparent serious consequences. Brother
Monch then, assisted me, and together we 
endeavored to cleanse the wound and
strap up the cut with plaster. The wound 
now, gave little pain, and the patient
soon slept. I sat up, during the night,
and knowing that sleep was the chief 
requisite, the young man being exhausted
by pain and loss of blood, endeavored to 
keep him sleeping, by applying cold water
to the wound whenever it became excess-
ively hot. In the morning no signs of any
inflammation were apparent, and the pa-
tient apparently soon to recover by God's help.
			July 29
Proceeded to Georgetown, dined with Bshp. Sewrs.
Finding no appointment made there, proceeded
to Montpelier via Bennington. Stayed at the house 
of Bro. Osborn- Senior Trustee. Held meeting.
					 "  30
Visited Montpelier School. Remarks: No desks
or maps: Punctuality defective among pupils,
Dicipline neglected. Single reading only. No
precise method. Proceeded to Liberty via [-]ird.
Stayed at Bro. Morgan's residence in Liberty.
Held meeting in the evening, in the 
Liberty Hall.

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					July 31.
Passed on to Bloomington via Paris.
Dined, at Paris with Prest. Stuckey. Stayed
at Bloomington at residence of Bro. Osmond,
Co. Sept. Dist. Schs. Held Meeting in the evening.
			     Aug. 1."
Returned to Paris: held meeting in the morn-
ing: German meeting in the afternoon, and
attended a joint session of Y.M. and YS.M.l.
associations in the evening. Stayed at the
residence of Prest. C. C. Rich.
				"2.
Proceeded to St Charles; stayed at Bshp. Hunt's, 
held meeting in the evening.
				"3.
Passed on to "Swan Creek". Spent the day
by the "Bear Lake," boating and bathing. Dined
at Bro. Cook's. Searched in the region for the
mythological monster, the supposed exis-
tence of which has given Bear Lake its
notoriety, but failed. In the evening passed
on to Garden City. Stayed at the residence
of Bshp Calder. Held meeting as usual. 
				"4
Passed on to Meadowville, and made an
appointment for meeting on following day.
Met Prest. Taylor, Prest, Thatcher and Snow
with party on the way. Continued on

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to Saketown. Stayed with Bro. Heston. Dined with
Bro. Spence. Held meeting in the evening.
			        Aug. 5
Returned to Meadowville. Stayed at the
residence of Bro. Chas. Eldredge. Held meeting.
					"6
Started from Meadowville for Huntsville —
Reached by evening "Hyrum Cheese Factory."
at which our party was accomodated for
the night - Bro. Rose.
					"7
Reached Huntsville Stayed at the house
of Bro. Chas. Wright.
				"8.
Visited Sunday School. Addressed that, also
the regular afternoon meeting. In the
evening Bros. Maeser and Monch proceeded
to Eden and there held meeting leaving
myself and Bro. Tanner to address the
joint session of Y.M. and Y.S.M.I.A.
			    "9.
Proceeded to Ogden. In the evening a 
lecture was delivered by Prof Maeser. Subject-
-"Pyramids of Egypt."  With this ended
our mission. In all we held about 38
or 40 meetings, besides visiting every school
we came to. Having learned that I would
be expected to conduct the "Chemistry" classes

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in the Brigham Young Academy for the en-
suing year and acting under the coun-
cil of Bro Maeser, and the sanction of Prest.
Taylor, I decided to take observations for about
two weeks from experiments by Mr Phos. Hadley, 
an English graduate in Chemistry. The Execu-
tive Committee of the B.Y. Academy kindly 
advanced me the means on my salary for 
the following year.
			Aug. 10
Parted with Bros. Maeser and Tanner who 
started to return home. Bro Mouch living in Og-
den. I engaged to board at Mr Hadleys
while in Ogden. Drew up a suggestive plan
for my guidance while staying here. Arranged
to take a short course in "Qualitative Chem-
ical Analysis." Purchased requisite chemicals,
and commenced my studies.
				" 24
Delivered a lecture before a public meeting 
in Ogden, under the auspices of the Improve-
ment Associations. Subject; "Custom and its 
Consequences." Was honored with a very large
attendance and high compliments from the
press. -
			"26<7>
Found I would be compelled to return to 
Provo at once, the ensuing year of the

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Academy opening on the 30" inst. Have en
-deavored while in Ogden to the best of my 
ability to take advantage of the opportunities 
and can readily perceive that the course 
has done me a great good. Reached
Salt Lake City on my way home. Spent the 
day visiting friends and transacting business.
While in Salt Lake stayed with my aunts fam-
ily. Mrs. Julia Howe.
			   Aug. 28.
Proceeded as far south as Lehi, stayed in 
this city on a visit.
   		              "29
Reached Provo again, after a very pleas-
ant though busy trip. Indeed very little 
vacation has fallen to my share this year.
			    "30
Received communication from the Board, 
that Seventy five Dollars ($75.00) per term
had been allotted as my [---]
for the ensuing year. This was the second 
advance in my wages since I first entered
Aug. 1819. Decided at once that I could not 
accept the offer. Consulted father and also
Bro. Maeser before giving an answer. Bro M. 
showed me that the Academy is a
missionary institution, and as I had
become connected with it I should keep on.

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Also that the teachers' salaries were not
fixed according to the labor, but rather
the standing or the order of then engage-
ments. The programme of my duties was 
as full as that of one fellow teacher especially
who received as compensation precisely double
my own amount. Had I given way to jeal-
ous feelings I should certainly have declined 
entering, but finally agreed to accept the a-
mount offered for the first term at the end 
of which I would tender my resignation if
the amount were not raised. Think perhaps 
I should be satisfied for I am indeed young. 
Entered the B.Y.Academy, therefore as Depart-
ment Teacher of Academic Department A. 
Branches to be taught by me, present terms-
Philosopy, Chemistry, Geology, Latin Reading
(Julius Caesar), Phonography and Academic
Penmanship and Grammar. Reaccepted 
the position to sleep in the Academy building
as guardian.
		    Sept. 1.
Received notice from the Secretary of the 
"Board of Directors" to resign my position
as "Secretary of the Faculty," which I had 
held for more than two years. Was indeed 
pleased to be released from the office as 
I had [---] occasion tendered my re-

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signation which had not been accepted but
felt decidedly uneasy as to the motives
prompting so peremptory a notice. Same date
was appointed in stead "Deputy Treasurer
of the Brigham Young Academy."-
-Can readily see that I will be busy during
the time I am in the B.Y.A. in present pos-
ition, for in my scientific classes I will have
a great deal of preparation to make in the 
way of experiments having no assistant.
Determined to prepare each day's lectures by 
mapping out my "Notes." It is indeed no hard
matter to persuade one's self that a subject
is known well enough when really prepara-
tion should be made. In order to avoid
superficiality will, if possible, map out notes
for each lecture, as a test. I really do not ap-
prove of the place of saying beforehand what
one intends doing, but if I write down my deter-
mination perhaps I might be more zealous in
keeping that determination.
				Oct. 10
Addressed the Sunday School and Ward
Meeting, III Ward, Provo, by call of the Bishop.
				" 23.
Was given the use of a small [---] in
the Academy building, which had been
fitted up as a small Laboratory, for my

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use in preparing scientific experiments.
Same date commenced the classification
of the B. Y. A. Cabinet.
			—Nov. 6.—
Addressed a communication to the Prin—
cipal – K. G. Maeser, stating the circumstances
of my engagement, and duties in and
with the academy, and desired a increase
of salary, but only to make my remunera–
tion proportionate with the others. Had a 
conversation with Bro Maeser: he showed
me that it would be better for me to re–
ceive gradual increases of salary than
a rapid raise. Counselled me to con–
tinue with the Academy. My own feelings
on the subject are these:– I do not like
the avocation of teaching, that is, as a 
District School teacher, and do not think
I could make money following that course.
Here in the Academy I am teaching all
higher, scientific of Philological branches;
in order to do which I am necessitated
to work up on the subject myself, there–
by opening up to me a field of research
which is almost, as beneficial as
regularly attending school. I have no de–
sire to get rich; that is not my object
at all, but I must sustain myself properly.

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Most boys of my age have gathered around
them property of some kind, but I have
neglected all, using all my energies to
continue at school.¶ Same date received
a reply from the Board that One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00) would be allowed me for
the ensuing term, and thus on till the end
of the year. Accepted the proposition by
counsel, though I can see plainly that I
will not be enabled to save the least means
for a start in life. In fact cannot see my
way clear for my future course. Never mind,
I trustingly pass on! Decided that as my
duty certainly demanded me to make some-
what of a return to my parents for their en–
deavors to assist me in attending school,
that I would pay father. $40.00 per term
out of the $100.00 I receive.
			—Nov. 8.—
Reentered the B. Y. Academy as Department
Teacher of Academic A: Branches to be taught
–same as preceeding term with addition
of "German." Continued as Deputy Treasurer.
			—"	15.—
Received my patriarchal blessing from
Patriarch John Smith; following is a
full copy of the written blessing,
as recorded in Book E: —

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"A Blessing, given by John Smith, upon
the head of James Edward Talmage,
son of James J. and Susannah Talmage,
born in Hungerford. Berkshire, England,
September 21, 1862.
	     Brother James, by virtue of the
Holy Priesthood, I place my hands upon 
thy head, and seal the blessings of the
New and Everlasting Covenant upon thee,
with all the gifts and privileges prom-
ised unto the sons of Zion; for they are
thine through right of lineage, and I say
unto thee be of good faith, and of good cheer,
be firm in thy mind, honor thy calling,
honor also the Priesthood, and prepare
thyself for events to come, for it is thy
privilege and the will of the Lord that
you should become a mighty man in
Israel, and travel much for the gospel's
sake, and assist in gathering the honest
in heart from among the nations of the earth;
thou shalt find friends among strangers
many shall seek thee for counsell, and rejoice
in thy teachings, thou shalt bring many souls
to a knowledge of the truth; and have joy in 
thy labor, for the spirit of the Lord shall
direct thy course, strengthen thy memory and
give thee power over thy enemies and

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Peace shall be in they circle; thou shalt
also be mighty in healing the sick by
the laying on of hands, or this shall be
thy gift through prayer and faith. Thou
art of Ephraim, and entitled to the
blessings of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, with
the gifts of the Priesthood ; it, therefore, be-
hooves thee to be prudent and upon
thy guard, for the adversary hath great
power in the earth, and is striving to
lead away the sons of Zion; therefore, seek
to know the will of the Lord, and it shall
be well with thee ; thy guardian angel
will whisper in thy ear and warn thee
of danger, and give thee power over the
adversary, and prolong thy days and 
years upon the earth. In due season thou
shalt have a companion to suit thy con-
dition; thy sons and daughters shall grow
up around thee and bear thy name in
honorable rememberance. Thou shalt also
be prospered in the labor of thy hands there-
fore, look forward to the future with
pleasure, for thy last days shall be thy best
days. This blessing I seal upon thy head in
the name of Jesus Christ and I seal thee up
unto eternal life to come forth in the 
morning of the first resurrection, a

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savior in thy father's house, Even so, Amen.
			Jan 24
Commenced the third term, present ac-
ademic year in the B.Y. Academy. This
being the commencement of the second se-
mester, present year the course of study was
changed. My duties, as department teacher and 
deputy - treasurer remained unchanged. Bran-
ches to be conducted by me:  Theology B.
(Academic Grade), Phonography, Astronomy,
Chemistry, Physiology, Zoology, and Academic
Penmanship and Grammar. —
In looking over the branches of science taught
by me, during the past semester. I have firm-
ly adhered to my determination <(Page 35<39>)> by mapping
out each evening the lectures for the en-
suing day. In order to do this I have been
kept busy, often not obtaining more than
4 or 5 hours' sleep during the night. Time
passes so rapidly as hardly to be compre-
hended  half of the present school year gone
already,  and when I reflect thus I am
spurred on to greater vigor in my re-
searches and studies, realizing that such
facilities will not last forever. I have been
in America, now, about 4 1/2 years: , and
during that time I have worked steadily in
school, and though I cannot but see

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positions and conditions wherein I have
relaxed energy, I reproove myself not so
much for being dilatory in labor as for
being so unsystematic in my system <course> of
study. I do not concentrate my energies as
I should, but scatter over so much field. 
I commenced, for example, the study of "German,"
followed it for a little while, when the class
was dissolved. Now it appears to me if the
time and study placed on "German" had been
applied to one of the branches even now of prac-
tical use it would have been better. Well,
perhaps I willl find use for this little knowledge
some day. This is but one example not an exception.
			Feb'y. 3rd.
Commenced my study of Greek in a
class of three students under tuition of
Prof. Karl G. Maeser.
				"	7.
Went to Salt Lake City to attend a series
of two lectures to be delivered by Prof.
R. A. Proctor. Attended his first lecture the
same evening; subject; "Birth and growth
of Worlds." Have formed a decided opinion
regarding Proctor's views, though that
opinion of mine is certainly immature, and
therefore I will refrain from expressing it,
for I may change it. I will say, however,

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that, though Prof. Proctor's theory is
logical and fa<s>cinating, I am able clearly to
see how he lacks that firmness, which one
who has just claim by his Priesthood on the
spirit of God will possess. Proctor says that the
theory of the winding up scene being at hand,
is without foundation; that it is the "Cracked-
brain project of the nineteenth century," as
every century has been characterized by some
such alarm. Prof. Proctor with us all will find 
out. 			   Feb'y 8.
Visited friends etc. in the City. Visited the
"Deseret Museum" with a note of intro —
duction to Prof. Barfoot the Curator from
Bro. Geo, Q. Coray. Was warmly received by the
Professor who promised to assist me in any
point wherein I needed help in classifying and
arranging the specimens in the B. Y. A,
Cabinet. The Prof. kindly requested me to
communicate with him, which of course,
I am exceedingly pleased to be allowed to do.
Did some business for the B.Y. Academy,
also for Pa. Met my sister Alice, there on a 
visit at her Aunt's in the City. Attended the
second <lecture> of Professor Proctor in the evening.
His theory is indeed beautiful but I modify
his views to suit my own convictions.

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	  	         Feb. 9th
Returned to Provo, and continued in school.
				"    18th
Reproduced the outlines of Proctors first lec-
ture on the "Birth and Growth of Worlds" be-
fore the Scientific Section of the Polysophical
Society.
				" 19th
Received a chart of the "Phrenological Del-
emation of Character" from Prof. O. Ced[--]stro[-].
Am not a firm believer in "Phrenology,"
hence can hardly consider it necessary to
record a copy.
			  "  25th"
Reproduced Proctor's second lecture on
the "Death and Decay of Worlds" before
"Scientific Section."			  	"  26th
Commenced the first of a series of brief
articles for the "Contributor" a paper edited
in the interest of the Improvement Associations
on the "Brigham Young Academy."
			   	"  28
Delivered a lecture before the "Fine Art Sec-
tion, Polysophical Society." subject "Science
and Art."
			Mar. 20
Addressed III Ward regular Sunday meeting

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by call of the Bishop.
			April 1.
Addressed the meeting at the regular pub-
lic examination this day closing the third
term, present year of the academy.
			   "  4.
Proceeded to Payson for the purpose of
taking instructions in Taxidermy under
Prof. J. S. Townsend. My object in this
movement is to enable me to preserve my
own specimens for study I am endeavor-
ing to study "Nature," and I would de-
sire to gain enough insight into any
branch to enable me to classify common
specimen of interest to the naturalist. Ar-
rived at Payson, engaged board at the
hotel. - S. Moore's. and attended with Prof.
Townsend. I do not wish to run any one
down, but in this, the record of my own
thoughts, I claim the right to speak my
opinion. I would certainly of my own free-
will not desire to spend a day in Town-
send's company but for some such an
object as that which prompted me to 
visit him at present. He is conceited con-
ceit I detest in any shape, perhaps be-
cause I am inclined to be conceited my-
self, and an old saying is that like in-

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fluence never agree. In the evening heard
of the death of the wife of Reinhard
Maeser, son of Prof Maeser, and a dear
friend of mine.
			   Mar. Apr. 5
Spent the morning in collecting speci-
mens of birds for practice. Purchased
some instruments of Prof. Townsend for
use in Taxidermy. In the afternoon
returned to Provo, well satisfied with the
items of information I have succeeded
in "stealing."
			 "	6
Worked in the office of the "Territorial
Enquirer" editing current number of that
paper in place of Bro. Reinhard Maeser
the Assistant editor, the Editor in chief be-
ing absent. 
			"    7.
Spent the day in "Slate Cañon" collecting
specimens and examining aspect of the
region. Fine place for collecting "Mica
ceous shale" and "Micaceous sandstone."
			"    11.
Entered on the fourth term fifth aca-
demic year B.Y. Academy as before :-
Teacher of Academic A. Department.
Branches to be taught present term:-

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Physiology: Philosophy, Botany, Chemistry
Astronomy, Phonography, Academic
Grammar, and Penmanship. Studying
Latin and Greek myself.
				May 9
Lectured before Young Peoples Associations
of third ward, Provo City: subject "Sketches
from History."
				" "
Since Apr. 25. had been boarding away
from home, owing to Diptheria breaking
out, at home — my brother Albert and Sister
Sarah being taken down. On this day re-
turned home again.
					April 24
Proceeded to Payson to attend the funeral
services of Elder Edward Tanner, a fellow-
student, traveller lodger and a friend. As-
sisted in bearing the coffin and addressed
the meeting at the services.
			April 25
Addressed a mass meeting of the students,
assembled to adopt resolutions of respect
to the memories of Bro. Tanner and also
Bro. Thos Williams a pupil of the Academy
who had been taken away, on the same 
day on which Bro. Tanner died.

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Attended the funeral of sister Han-
nah Booth, wife of Prof. J. E. Booth
of the Mathematical Dept. of the B.
Y Academy, and a former student
of the institution. —
	— In the evening, delivered a
lecture before the students of the
Academy on "Electricity," employing
terms of new apparatus, recently re-
ceived by the B. Y. Academy.

Addressed a mass meeting of the 
students assembled to adopt
resolutions of respect to the memory
of Sis. Hannah Booth.
			June 10.
Was appointed with the regular tea-
chers of the Academy , beside myself
on the "Examining Board" of the Nor-
mal students applying for Diplomas.
Same date entered as an applicant
for a special examination as a
"Teacher of Natural Sciences" In this
instance the obtaining of the Diploma
is per se a secondary consideration. I 
have detected a feeling among some
my acquaintances generally, that

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I am not competent to teach the
branches I attempt. My Diploma will
certainly confer on me greater authority
and evoke a feeling of such among
the students. In making this statement
I speak on principle not from a sel-
fish or egotistical feeling.
	June 17.
The last day of the present academic
year. Completed my examination. This has
caused me considerable labor, not exactly
from merely passing an examination, but
from the fact that my examination work
had necessarily to be conducted outside
my regular duties. My Diploma shows
following repertoire with stated specifications.
	Branch.		Theoretical.	Practical.
Natural Philosphy	100%		98%
Astronomy.		100%		95%
Chemistry.		100%*		100%
Geology.			100%*		100%
Human Physiology	100%		95%
Zoology.			100%		99%
Botany			100%*		100%

	*Indicates "With excellence."
Perhaps this Diploma will prove of avail
practically; if I would give way to

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selfish feelings I would to day al-
most register a vow that I would
not serve in the B. Y. Academy again
unless I were well paid. I have not
once felt to demand any slated
salary, because I well understand
the position of the institution, but I feel
to demand my proportionate salary.
Then again I think and realize that
the training I am receiving in teach-
ing these higher branches benefits me
as much if not more than regular at-
tendance at school would. Have been
enabled to save nothing in the way
of money during the year. My labors
require research and I am constantly
adding to my library as occasion re-
quires. My engagement at the Academy
ends with the present school year: I 
have no reason to suppose that a
reengagement will not be attempted.
My labors during the year have de-
manded great application, and have
proven more than ordinarily bene-
ficial to me. Have rigorously ad-
hered to my determination mentioned
Sept 1, 1880 - (
) that I would as
a test and bridle against super-

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ficiality map out the notes for my
several daily lectures, though doing
such has cost me no small few
sleepless nights. I have endeavored during
the year to gain the confidence of the
Principal and Board of Directors, together
with the goodwill of my students that
such has been my aim in place of mak-
ing money is selfevident: if the latter had
occupied my mind I should have never
entered the B. Y Academy, I have, however,
the conscientious feeling that I have been
in the place where I should be. –
I feel glad that the year has closed. I
need a rest. Last vacation was produc-
tive of little rest to me while on my
mission, and I shall aim during the
summer; if none other disposition
be made of my time to travel around
the County, and collect geological and
mineralogical specimens. 
		      June 18.
Left Provo in company with Bros. Rein-
hardt Maeser and Simon P. Eggertson 
on, a proposed tour through the Tintic
Mining District. Bore letters of introduc-
tion from  A. G. Sutherland Esq. to promin-
ent citizens of that region. We start out

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Determined to have a rough time,
having agreed under no considera-
tion to eat or sleep in a house.
Camped during the night about
two miles south of Payson.
			June 19.
Proceeded on toward Diamond City via
Goshen. Visited "prospecting holes" on the
way and reached Diamond in the after
noon. Camped by the spring east of the
city (?) Visited Mr James Wayne to whom
we had a letter of introduction. The
gentleman received us kindly and promised
us the privilege of looking through
his mineralogical cabinet next morn-
ing. —
			" 20.
Both horses strayed off during the night
Bro. Eggertson and self hunted them for
three or four hours, in opposite direc-
tions. Bro. E. found them, one very lame,
brought this one to camp,  could not
catch the other. Mr William Allcorn, near
whose house we camped went with
one of his men, mounted and kindly re-
turned our horse to us. We all felt
downhearted, with the prospect of being
compelled to stop in Diamond, — a very

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uninteresting place to say the least. Saw 
Mr Wayne: he kindly gave me a collection
of specimens and promised to ship others
to me as soon as he could convenient-
ly do so. 
In the afternoon Mr Alleorn kindly prof-
fered us the use of one of his horses 
and his wagon, that we need not waste 
much time. Proceeded to Silver City. Visited
the "Park" Mine and were kindly received 
and attended by MW Royal Collected specimens
and proceeded to the "Mammoth" Mine.
Supt. Grow, assisted us: also Mr Gerber, the 
Assayer. Gathered caleareous types also 
from the Mammoth Cave. Returned to
Diamond in the evening.
			June 21. 
Horse well enough to proceed Left —
Diamond & passed on to Silver City. Obtained
specimens from Mr Westfall. Bought supplies
and proceeded to Eureka. Visited the "Eu -
reka Mine," kindly assisted by Supt.
Mc Chrystal. Gathered specimens from the 
mine and received some from Mr. 
Patrick Cusick to whom we had letters
This gentleman was exceedingly kind to 
us, and assisted us by every means
in his power. Passed on to Homanville.

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Were very kindly treated by Mr Sanborn
passed through the Homansville Mill.
Received some specimens from Mr Sanborn.
Proceeded down the cañon and camped
by the side of Utah Lake. 
			   June 22.
Killed some game in the morning. Drove
alongside the lake; camped at noon near
a house by the lakeside and obtained a boat.
Proceeded at once through Lehi, American
Fork and Pleasant Grove, reaching Provo
about 11 P.M having completed today a
journey of about sixty miles.
				" 23.
Feel well satisfied with the trip; the
specimens I have collected are valuable,
Spent the day in resting and labelling
and classifying my specimens.
		   "	   26.
Since the 23 have employed the time in
assisting Pa on the farm some little
and assisting Prof. Maeser in the office.
Went to Lehi this date, Sunday, on a brief
visit. 
			   "   27.
Returned from Lehi in the morning.
			   "   28.
Received communication that Prof Maeser

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and myself would be required to take a
tour in the southern counties, on education-
al business, similar to that taken in the 
northern region last summer. I would prefer, 
if my own interests alone were consulted
to remain at home this vacation, on rather
to have the time to myself, for I had laid
out plans for the occupation of the time.
However, I do not hesitate in at once pre-
paring to go.
			July 4.
Monday, went to Salt Lake City. Prof Maeser
had already gone Sunday, July 3. our pro-
posed trip may perhaps be, deferred, for 
Prest. Taylor has already been advised
that Prof. Maeser's health is rather precarious,
and a trip in the hot weather of the south
would be detrimental
				"    5.
Returned to Provo. Learned from Prof. Maeser
who also returned that we were expected
to undertake the proposed trip; - to travel
as far as possible by rail, there by
conveyances as furnished by the Bishops
or Stake Presidents. Spent the greater part
of the day in preparing for on trip, 
purchasing necessary utensils etc.

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			July 6
Spent day in preparations; sent tele-
grams on behalf of company to Beaver,
stating that we would arrive at the
railway terminus next day (July 7.) In the
afternoon, as the mail had failed to bring
our letters of authority, passes etc; we tele-
graphed to Prest. Taylor asking what was
expected of us; answer came that instead
of trusting our papers to the mail, the Prest.
had given them to Bshp. Paxman who was
to return to Provo that day, and he would
hand the same to us in good season.
				"   7.
Received no word from Bshp. Paxman; Called
at his house found he had not returned.
Had probably stopped at his son's in Amer-
ican Fork, his wife told us and would re-
turn by buggy. We proceeded to the depôt,
thinking he surely would arrive in time
knowing the importance of the documents
being delivered; perhaps he would be on train
or may have handed the package to the con-
ductor. All expectations were disappointed:
train arrived and no Bro. Paxman: We
were about to return when Judge W.M Dunsen-
berry, a personal friend to all of us and
also to the conductor – John Mco[--], ar-
ranged with the conductor to pass us on and

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that Judge Dusenberry should p[--] passes
from Bp. Paxman and show to conductor on
the return train in evening. So we left Provo.
Party consisted of Prof. Maeser his son Reinhard
and myself. When once on the train the Prof.
succeeded in breathing freely again. He is so 
nervous in temperament that any circumstance
inclined in the least to disturb the equanimity
of his soul, produces disastrous effects, and this
morning's occurence furnished a fair example.
To watch him while undergoing the suspense of
awaiting Bp. Paxman's arrival was painful, and
especially so when the train whistle sounded
and still the suspense. —
—  Took dinner at Juab Hotel; and in after-
noon proceeded per Utah Southern Extension
Railway, the conductor of the Utah Southern
having offered the necessary explanations
to the conductor on this line. This was a
dreary trip through what is called the Sevier
Desert, and an appropriate name. Railroad 
bed now, consequently travelling per snails' pace.
Met on the train Bros. Christensen and Wegland, the 
Mormon artists, now on their way to St. George
to paint interior of temple. Arrived at
Milford at 10 P.M. Stayed at the "William's
Hotel." Bros. Christiansen and Wegland did 
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				July 8.
Friday. Proceeded to Minersville per con-
veyance sent to convey the artists to St.
George. Dined at residence of Bp. Mc Knights
During afternoon, a team arrived from
Beaver to convey us there An enoi was
clearly made on the part of some one. 
Bp. Mc Knight came to the room where we
were, and informed us of the arrival of
the conveyance, stating also that the team-
ster was feeding his horses and would be
ready in a short time. We concluded, of course
that the Prest. of Stake did not desire us to
hold meeting in Minersville, and at once
set out, for Beaver. The team and carriage
was furnished by Bro. Shepherd,  counsellor
to Pres. Murdock Subsequent developments
showed that the intention of the authorities
had been for us to remain in Minersville,
to prosecute our labors there, and proceed to Beaver
next day. Arrived in Beaver 9 P.M. Stayed at
residence of Bro. Shepherd. Took the household
by surprise, not being expected before fol-
lowing day, and thus bringing to ourselves
no small discomfiture.
			  "  9.
Remained in Beaver. at Bro Shepherd's Met
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Visited the school premises: offered suggestions
regarding enlarging the building etc. In the
afternoon visited the military post — Fort
Cameron. In the evening were waited on by
the trustees of Minersville, who were greatly an-
noyed that we had left without their seeing
us. Complaints were rendered, numerous and severe
against the former teacher – Samuel Bartlett; a
graduate of the B. Y. Academy. While attending
the institution the young gentleman had been a
great personal friend of mine, and had in
fact, enjoyed the good will and affection of all,
but he appears since to have given way to tempta-
tion. The details of the case are strictly of a 
business nature and are not required to be en-
tered into here. One result of this, our first con-
ference with trustees was that the Minersville
school will hereafter be kept running through
out the whole year, instead of but six months
or so as heretofore —
— Received by mail our letters of appointment
passes, map, march route etc. from Pres. Taylor;
having been forwarded from Provo by Judge
Dusenberry. An explanation stated that Bp.
Paxman had not reached Provo on the day of
our leaving until 12. M, and that he had
no idea whatever regarding the nature of
the package of papers, nor of the urgency of

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their being delivered by any fixed time
Had been requested at the President's
office to hand the papers to Prof. Maeser
on reaching Provo, Hence the mistake.
			July 10
Sunday. Visited two Sunday Schools during
the morning. Held a meeting of the Sunday
Schools Teachers at close of school session.
Dined with Prest. Murdock. Addressed regu-
lar meeting in afternoon, and held a
meeting for educational business in the even-
ing. The principal end aimed at in our
labors here has been to effect a consolidation
of the school interests and school districts there
being in Beaver four separate districts and
of course as ma[-]y sets of trustees, and as
many teachers each independent of the other
Labors met with success: trustees decided to
consolidate their interests, secure one head
teacher and consider others as subservient to
him. Our work has commenced in earnest
to day the Sunday Schools, Teachers' Meeting and
regular Meetings making in all five assemblies
in one day. 
				" 11
Mon. Visited Greenville per team of Bro. Shepherd.
Were accompanied by Prest Murdock. his second
counsellor Bro. Ashton, and Bro Lowe.

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Held meeting at 9 A.M. Met with trustees. 
Schoolroom, delapidated; - deficient in furniture
and the commonest of school utensils, even 
blackboard missing. Took dinner at Bishop. 
Silly white's —
	— Passed on to Adamsville. Held meeting 
at 2 P.M. No desks in school room; very poor 
blackboard. accomodations in general are
very deficient Returned to Beaver in evening. 
At 7:30 P.M. held joint meeting of the "Im-
provement Associations." Three meetings today. 
				July 12.
Left Beaver per Bro. Shephard's team and carriage.
This had been placed at our disposal for
two weeks-- to bring us as far as St. George. 
Bro. Shepherd's son, Ezra, accompanied us as
teamster. 
	Prof. Maeser's son, Richard had been 
about to accept a position, as teacher in 
Beaver some months previous to the present, 
but the death of his wife had changed the
arrangements. He had been appointed to
accompany us at his father's request, who
had hoped to revive his spirits on the trip. 
On visiting Beaver Richard found that 
he liked the place, and made application 
for the position which he obtained The 
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pany us as far as St. George, and then
return per the team which is to take us
there.  We reached Paragoonah in even-
ing. Held meeting at 8 P.M. Party stayed
at the residences of Bros. Silas Smith, and
J.R. Robinson; Reinhard and myself with the 
latter brother.
			July 13
Met with trustees of Paragoonah. Visited
school premises. Room is tolerably well sup-
plied with seats and desks– of different
heights: first time we have seen this much
needed principle put in practice in school.
Met Bro. M. H. Dalley, an old student and
a deep personal friend.
	Proceeded to Parowan. All stayed at
residence of Co. Supt John E. Dalley. Held
meeting in the evening. 
			" 14
Early morning met with trustees of
Parowan. They decided too to consolidate
their school interests. All the party except-
ing the Professor proceeded into Parowan
Cañon per team of Bro. Dalley accompanied
by Mahew H. Dalley and his brother in law, 
and well armed with picnic requisites,
to pass a pleasant day. Did it too: enjoying 
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to be found there. Returned to Parowan. Held
a second meeting.
	Of course I try to understand and help my 
position when situated as at present: but
one thing is sure- the Prof. likes to talk and is
as on hot bricks while anyone else is talking.
He mistrusted Rhein and and me that in our
meetings neither of us should speak more
than from 10 to 15 minutes; and this evening he re-
marked that we should "cut down" our re-
marks to give him more time. He silently re-
belled; and as prearranged each announced
that evening that "we had but 10 minutes to occu-
py, and hence the audience would please excuse
us if our remarks  were disconnected "etc. etc.
  				     July 15
Proceeded to Summit: dined at residence of
Bro. Wm Dalley. Held meeting at 2P.M. at the 
house of Bp. Hulet. Visited school house in
course of erection. Proceeded to Cedar City. Stayed 
at residence of Sister Young- Bro. Ms H Dalley's
lodgings. 
					" 16.
Sat. Stayed in Cedar City. Spent day in writing 
letters. despatching appointments, and generally
recruiting. 
					" 17
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Attended the regular meeting in the 
, afternoon, Dined at Bro. Nelsen's Held
our educational meeting in the evening.
				July 18,
Mon. Were waited on in the morning
by one of the trustees of Cedar City. 
Learned from him the condition of the 
school affairs. This ward furnishes a fine
example of the evils of not paying in
advance; the teacher is unpaid and a
very large proportion of school debts are
yet outstanding. Left Cedar City accompann-
ied by Bro. M.H. Dalley, who by our re-
, quest promised us his company as far
, as St George. Reached Piuto in the
evening. Stayed at the residence of Bp.
Robt. Knell. Held meeting in evening.
			" 19.
Passed on to Pine Valley ; stayed at residen-
ces of Bros. Bracken and Whipple : Prof. M.
and myself at the latter brothers house.
Visited the school during afternoon. The
teacher is a fine illustration of the old
prodigy of teachers.
	This date also I despatched  , an article
for publication to W.R. Balch, Managing
Editor of "The American"- Philadelphia Pa, 
Dont think I've mentioned the success —

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stance herein before. Some months ago
I received circulars from the office of
"The American" a very classical, and 
finely edited journal, announcing
that a competition was to be held, all
desiring to take part should register their
names and send the subscription price
for the paper that they may be continually
advised through its columns. Articles were
to be written by the competitors and sent
in, which then would be placed in the
hands of judges, whose names and posi-
tions as literary men were announced, 
and according to their verdict would the
prizes be awareded. The prizes were many, 
the highest $150.00. I had considered the
competition as beyond my reach being
so busy, but in a specimen copy of the
paper sent me I found an article
extremely bitter against the Latter-day
Saint creed, condemning the same without
reason; so, acting under advice of friends,
& among them Prof. Maeser, I had accepted
the conditions, intending to give an im-
partial view to the same question of
Mormonism. While on this trip thus far
I have been writing  continually at short
intervals, and July 25 having been fixed

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, as the date by which  all  articles were
to be at office of "American." I made
a copy of my article while here at Pine
Valley and desp atched the same. I have 
jotted down a few thoughts taking up the
statement of the editor himself , and called 
it "A Mormon Youths' Opinion". I
do not of course dream of the prize; if
to obtain that  been my object I
would have selected a more popular
subject : and indeed I dont believe that
the article will even be published. I only
wish to show that a "Mormon Youth" can
talk out when the cores of his people are 
trodden upon. We'll see what the 
result will be. 
	Held meeting at Pine Valley in evening. 
			July 20
Passed on to St. George. Dined at house 
of Bro. Jeffrey. This individual is a 
study. Kind hearted as possible but oh! he
tried to scare us about the St. George cli-
mate , and our delicate nerves had been
shocked many times already by kind and
considerate friends who sought to prepare
us for the ordeal by torturing us to death
with their stories. Bro. Jeffrey's place, al-
though quite high up is yet blessed with

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, a temperature , at present season of mean
100° F. In his enthusiastic description says he, 
"Well, brethren I came up from St. George
(about 30 miles) yesterday. You'll find the
 thermoneter there just 20° higher than
here; at night, especially as the climate is
strange to you, you'll suffocate : not be
able to sleep at all. Then the road from here
to St. George is like a flight of stone
steps in places" Etc. Etc. Etc. in same style.
Not , a very encouraging [-] aspect indeed.
but we proceeded. Came on the way to the
two extinct volcanoes in "Dameron Valley.
We climbed one and descended into the
crater. The Prof. stayed below, notwith-
standing his enthusiasm for 3 or 4 days fast
regarding those same volcanoes. As far as
Dameron Valley the wad had been tolerably 
good ; and by unanimous vote we pro-
nounced Bro. Jeffrey's description of the 
wad as a fraud; but before proceeding
much farther we came to what Bro. J. 
had called the Twist and then our hearts
failed. Such a road can be found only
in this the Dixie country. Reached St. George
about 4 P.M. Stayed at Prest. Mc Arthur's
the second counsellor to the Prest of the
State. We had determined to be prepared

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for something terrible, and after sup-
per we all clustered around the door
way. All wanted to sleep out doors to
escape suffocation, but Sis. Mc Arthur
said No, and fixed our beds in the
house. Well, but of respect to St. George
I tried for an hour that night to
suffocate as I laid in bed, but finding
the thing impossible I fell asleep, and 
knew nothing of the heat till morning. 
			July 21
In morning met Bro. H. Eyring, – first
counsellor to the Prest. We all passed through 
the temple. If ordinances were being 
performed now, I could have obtained 
my endowments while here, but no
again. Obstacles seem even to intervene
to prevent me receiving my endowments,
perhaps it is better so. My emotions while
passing through the building were indes-
cribable – realizing that that is the only
house now existing wherein the Lord may
reveal himself. In preference to the cathe-
drals and edifices of the christian world
which far exceed this in splendor of design
and execution He comes here. I'll under-
stand more regarding it some day per-
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the teamster Bro. Shepherd, returned to
Beaver. Bro. Reinhard Maeser also returned
also as per arrangement and Bro. Dalley
returned to Cedar City. Quite a falling off in
our party . Prof. M. and myself have
now to proceed alone. We proceeded to
the resedence of Prest. McArthur Eyring where we
were to remain while in St. George. Spent
afternoon in writing letters and sending
appointments ahead through Iron and Kane
counties. Have had a chance today to
test the climate, the day being as we are
told an average. Tis hot I cant deny; though
I think I have felt the heat as badly in
Provo. Certainly it agreeably falls short of
my expectations or rather my fears. The
poor water however affects me: the mineral
entirely disarranges my stomach. We enjoyed
the luxury of a deck roof bed th[-]tonight  for first
time–Splended–ought to be in the north. 
				July 22.
Proceeded to Santa Clara per stake team,
accompanied by Prest. Eyring and Bro. Blake.
Held two meetings, one English, one German.
Returned to St. George in evening.
				" 23
Sat. Proceeded to Washington, accompanied
by Prest Mc Arthur and Bro. D. Cannon.

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Held meeting at 4 P.M. Passed through
the cotton and woollen factory per the
courtesy of the Supt. Returned to St. George
in evening. 
		     July 24.
Sunday.  Attended Sunday School in
morning, all branches of which had
assembled in large Tabernacle. Addres-
sed Meeting in afternoon on our educa-
tional business. Made the Prof. terribly
mad at me: ran over my time in speak-
ing, didn't feel like stopping after 10 minutes
When I stopped he declined at first to speak
at all but afterward soon changed his des[--]. In the
evening Prof. M. delevered a lecture on the
"Characteristics of Youth."
				"  25. 
Mon. Attended the exercises for the celebration
of the 24th. Dined at house of Bro. Morris. A
select few only attended the dinner - the
leading men of the city, - Mayor, Judge,
Prest of Stake, Co. Supt. etc, and while sitting
around table over toasts a conversation arose
on school matters. Each promised to lend
all his influence toward founding a 
central school and establishing education-
al matters on a firm basis. I believe this
after-dinner conversation will d[--]g good.

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			July 26.
Proceeded to Toquerville per stake team
which had been placed at our disposal
for as far as Glendale, also the teamster
Bro. Geo. Worthen was to accompany us. Had
already been informed that Bro. Philo Farns-
worth would travel with us as far as Kanab.
In the morning, however we found that
while he accompanied us, his wife accom-
panied him. Cant say that I like the idea
of travelling with ladies for such a long
distance and through such a country. Found
ourselves terribly crowded too, and the pros-
pect of having to endure the same for 4 or
5 days. Dined at Bp. Crosby's, Leeds, Reached
Toquerville in the evening. Stayed at house
of Bro. Batty, one of the trustees. Held meet-
ing in evening.
				" 27
Held conference with trustees of Toquerville.
Proceeded to Rockville via Virgin City. Dined at
Bp. Parkers, at Virgin and left appointment
here to hold meeting next day at 2 P.M. Arrived
in Rockville in evening Stayed at residence
of Bp. Smith. Held meeting in evening.
				" 28.
Held meeting with Trustees of Rockville. School
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to Virgin City. Dined at Bp. Parker's. Held
meeting at 2 P.M. Met with trustees. School
room is poorly fitted up; no implements. Bp.
Parker furnished us a case of provisions  and
we started out all packed together in our
overloaded conveyance for Kanab. Camped
at "Goule's Ranch" for supper. Proceeded after
supper on the wad, and reached the next
stopping place "Andrew's" or "Caanan" Ranch
at 12.30 that night. Our teamster is too slow
a driver; his predecessor was discharged from
office we were told for cruelty: and this one
desires to show too great a contrast. He
never thinks of allowing his horses to trot and
we find ourselves to compelled to walk such a
large proportion of the distance when in a hilly
country. Wish he'd think of us a little more.
The Prof. and myself were not supplied with
bedding not having expected to camp out: Bro.
& Sis. Farnsworth had theirs, and the teamster
had three blankets. The latter lent us one
blanket and we found a haystack and slept
in one blanket during the night. Such
was our first night beyond the line, — in
Arizona.
			   July 29.
Woke up in morning and found sleeping on
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an intimate personal friend of Bro. Maeser,
and the father of two of our students. Bro. Maeser
had not seen him for years, and a strange
recognition took place as each sat up and saw
the other opposite.  Took breakfast and dinner
at the Ranch through kindness of Bro. Kemp.
One horse was sick, hence we were compelled to
wait till noon before proceeding.  About a
mile from Bro. Kemp's house is a small grove
under the face of a steep bluff: and a spring of
fine water there. I don't remember ever enjoying
anything of that sort so before; the scenery,
cool and pleasant surroundings, and the fine
water  first we had found for so long, formed
such a contrast to the hot sand and desert
regions. Started in the afternoon and reached
"Pipe Springs" or Windsor by evening. Camped on the
road for supper. Through kindness of Bro. Locey
at the springs we were furnished a bed.
				July 30
Sat. Breakfasted early; started and reached
Kanab by 12  M. Stayed at residence of Bshp.
W.D. Johnson Jr. Found opportunity for first time
since leaving Rockville for a bath. Quite a
luxury after such travelling. Visited and ad-
dressed the Primary Assocation meeting in the
afternoon. Met with trustees in evening. Kanab
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over a community; in  school matter as
in all others. Bp. Johnson appears as a faith-
ful and an energetic and earnest worker,
and the ward in general partakes of his
ardor.
			—July 31—
Sunday — Visited Sunday Schools in morning
Dined at Bro. Bunting's. Addressed regular
meeting at 2 P.M. on our educational work.
Met with trustees again in evening and
offered suggestions regarding the building
and grounds.
			   August. 1.
Proceeded to Mount Carmel, minus Bro. and
Sis. Farnsworth who stayed in Kanab.
A terrible day's drive — sand! sand!! sand!!!
Too much walking necessitated. Stayed
at Bp. Jolley's house. Held meeting in the
evening.
				" 2.
Visited schoolroom in morning. Poorly
fitted up. Must be uncomfortable in
winter. No appurtenances. Many 7 year old
pupils in IV Reader grade. No programme
or definite arrangement of any kind. Passed
on to Orderville. took meals at Bp. Chamber-
lain's and slept at Prest. Spencers'. Visited
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Took the opportunity of studying the
United Order working. Have been looking
forward to the visit to Orderville for this
purpose. Visited the people's flourishing
gardens and fields, saw the orderly and
systematic cattle stalls and store houses,
the even distribution of labor; and noticed
the economical and thrifty spirit engen-
dered by just this arrangement. My con-
clusion is that the United Order properly
carried out as here is productive of more
comfort and pleasure, and of a more rigorous
training for all than can be obtained elsewhere.
As Prest. Spencer remarked "I live in the U.O.
because I think God wants me to, but a more
selfish reason than that would prevent my
leaving it, as now when my days work is 
over I have no fears as to how to meet this
bill or provide that article. The U. O. has
brought me peace and contentment of mind
which I value above any thing more."
  I made the acquaintance here of Bro. E. Webb
the teacher. He is of a scientific turn and
takes great interest in collecting the fossils
of which there are many in the region. He
was desirous of obtaining mineralogical speci-
mens and we agreed to furnish to each
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Held meeting in the evening. I took
the whole of our educational work as
the subject of my remarks in this meet-
ing and Prof. M. took a special lecture by
request.
			 	Aug. 3.
Passed on to Glendale accompanied by
Bros. Spencer and Webb. Stayed at Bp. Cutler's.
Held meeting at 10 A.M. Our teamster Bro.
Worthen started to return home with
the stake team, this being the point
to which the authorities promised to
forward us. We gave him a testimonial
of satisfaction with his labors. —
Met with trustees of Glendale. Teacher is
overpaid receiving from $4.00 to $5.00
per child and still dissatisfied. But
moderate facilities.  Proceeded on per
team of Bp. Cutler accompanied by Prest.
Spencer of Orderville and Bro. Burgon, the
teacher of Glendale. As we proceeded
we became more convinced of the pros-
perous condition of the U.O. as carried on
at Orderville. The Order owns property far
up the canon 50 miles from headquarters,
and are continually purchasing. Camped
about 8 P. M at a cabin at which we found
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we had taken possession three men came
"home" having been haying. The ranch was
owned by Jas. A. Little; the workmen bid
us welcome, and having provisions with
us we soon cooked a genuine camper's
supper. Slept in the hay loft.
			    —Aug. 4—
Arose early and started. Reached Hillsdale
about 9. a.m: travelling since 4 a.m. - hungry.
Stayed at Bp. Seth Johnson's. Found the
ward observing Fast Day : however the
Bishop soon got us breakfast. Bros. Spencer
and Burgon returned. Ascertained what was
possible regarding the Hillsdale school
Addressed their fast meeting at 10 a.m.
In afternoon were conveyed to Panguitch
by Bro. Wilson. On reaching Panguitch the
President was reported to be absent also both
councillors and the bishops. Co. Supt. Dalley
had promised to notify the Prest. of our
coming a few days before, but had failed. We
had written from St. George, but the date was
forgotten hence the trouble. We stayed at
house of Bro. Steele first councillor to the
Stake Prest. Met Prest. Henrie in evening.
				Aug. 5.
Spent morning in writing letters and
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Sanpete Stakes. Dined at Prest. Henrie's.
Held meeting  at 4 P.M. Held conference
with trustees. Obtained a bottle of the water
from Panguitch Sake as brought to the
city by streams, which at this season is
not to be used owing to some spawn or
seed like impurity. Shall examine it.
			—Aug. 6. —
Proceeded to Kingston per team arranged
to convey the home missionaries. Stayed
at residence of Bp. King — the father of one
of our old students. Bp. not at home.
This is another United Order settlement
though on a smaller and less complete
scale.
				"  7:
Sunday Visited schoolroom, and met teacher
Facilities moderate. Attended the 10 a.m.
meeting : held our regular educational
meeting at 2 P.M.
				"  8.
Passed on to Munroe: had a Kanacea
teamster and the wildest span of mules we
have met thus far. We slept at Bp Harris's,
the father of two old students of the Academy,
and took meals at Bro. Collins: Held meeting
in evening. Met many old acquaintances
here.

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				Aug. 9.
Met with trustees. Obtained some specimens
of the efflorescences from the mineral springs.
Could not get time to visit the springs. Were
conveyed on by Bro. Miller of Richfield ac-
companied by Bro. Horn. Passed to Elsi-
nore and held meeting at 10 a.m. Dined at
Bro. Sorenson's. Reached Richfield in after-
noon; stayed at Bp. Horn's. Held meeting
in evening.
				"  10.
Visited new school house in course of erection.
Too much show in the building: no prac-
tibility in many respects, Accidentally met
Bro. Reinhard Maeser here, who was on a
hasty tour through the county with Bro. Ash-
ton of Beaver in interests of the Factory.
Held a consultation with the Stake Presiden-
cy. Advised as in some other places that they
appoint an educational board to act with 
the trustees.
    Proceeded to Glenwood: conveyed by
Bro. Baker, accompanied also by Prest.
Spencer. Stayed at house of Bp Pierces. Held
meeting in the evening.
				   " 11.
Met with Trustees of Glenwood. Proceeded
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companied also by Bro. Pierce. Stayed at
residence of Bp. Jensen. Held meeting in
the evening. Slept at house of Bro. Gates.
Met			 Aug. 12.
Met with trustees of Salina. Bishop and
trustees reported course of Bro. S. Bartlett
whom they had engaged as teacher as being
disgraceful etc. — More evidence against
one who was once a friend. Were conveyed
to Gunnison by Bp. Jensen. Stayed at
residence of Bp. Madsen.
	Before Bp. Jensen returned to Salina
I promised by earnest request to analyze a
specimen from a salt bed which the "Board
of Trade" desired to work upon. In the
course of the day Bp. Madsen who is Pres. of
the Committee on Sugar of the Board of
Trade explained to me his scheme for sugar
refining: and I promised to aid him in a
chemical difficulty if within my power after
returning home.
Met with trustees in afternoon: held
meeting in evening. Fell sick through
the Gunnison water. — alkali, very soft.
These people like it, I get sick. Felt after
meeting that I would have preferred a
drink of cold hard water to any thing
else in the world.

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			 Aug. 13.
Conveyed to Manti by Bp. Madsen. Quarterly
Conference for San Pete Stake convenes today.
Dined at Pres. Maibens: met Prest. Woodruff
and others here. Stayed at Bro. Reed's. Attend-
ded afternoon session of conference. Held
our meeting in the evening. The large taber-
nacle was filled — one of our large meetings
though all have been well attended.
				" 14.
Visited temple building - a tremendous work.
Part of a mountain had to be moved before
beginning. The sandstone is superwily fos-
siliferous. Attended morning and afternoon
sessions of conference. Dined at Bro Parry's.
Obtained some fine specimens and promise of
others – fossils. Proceeded to Ephraim per team
of Bp Dorias. Stayed at Bp Dorias'. Held meeting
in evening. Also attended by Pres. Woodruff and 
others. Bro. Maeser was sick.
				       " 15
Met with trustees Were conveyed to Spring
City per team of Bro. Graves Stayed at Bro.
Allred's. Held meeting in evening.
				" 16.
Met the trustees of Spring City. Dined at
Sister Hydes. Passed on to Mt. Pleasant:
taken by Bro. Frantzen. Stayed at Bp Madsen's.

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Held meeting in the evening.
		Aug. 17.
Held meeting with the trustees of Mt.
Pleasant. In afternoon passed on to
Fairview per team of Bro. Madsen. Stayed
at house of Bro. Christiansen. Held meeting
in evening.
			" 18.
Visited school house with the trustees
Held long consultation with them. Pro-
ceeded to Moroni per team of Bro. West-
wood. Stayed at residence of Bp Irons.
Held meeting in evening.
				"19
Met the trustees and teachers. Offered
suggestions with a prospect of being acted
upon. Bro. Jolley conveyed us to Wales.
Stayed at house of Bp. Reese Held
meeting at 2 P.M. and consulted with
trustees at 4 P.M. Proceeded to Fountain
Green per conveyance of Bp. Reese.
Stayed at residence of Bp. Johnson, who,
however had not been notified of our
coming. Held meeting in evening.
				" 20
	Attended to school business with trustees
Conveyed to Nephi by Bro. Guyman. Our last
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					  Aug 21
Sunday - Last day of our mission labors.
Attended sunday school at 10 A.M. ad-
dressed the regular meeting at 2 P.M.
Met with trustees at 4 PM, myself as Bro.
Maeser was indisposed. Held meeting in
evening. Just before retiring the Nephi band
and choir serenaded us.
					"22
Left Nephi at 5 A.M. on cars. Reached
Provo at 7 A.M. Found all well. Am pleased
that our mission closed to enable us to reach
house a short time (1 week) in advance of the 
commencement of school. Think indeed we have
done some good. Could but notice the universal
demand for teachers of our faith, wherever I have
visited. Our trip has extended over nearly 7 weeks.
and in that space of time but few days have passed
on which we have not held meetings, and often 
two and three per day. Our labors have indeed
been multiple, for beside the public meetings in
nearly every place we have held  conferences
with  the teachers, also with authorities of the 
Improvement Associations, and in Stake centres
have generally consulted with the authorities.
For anyone who has put his hand to the

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educational work there is no time for
idleness; so many factors of the great school
of improvement exist among this people,
that employment, is furnished for old
and young; experienced and inexperienced.
	Though nothing particularly unusual,
I may mention here the praises and com-
pliments heaped upon me while away. The
authorities have often spoken of my age and
diligent labors in public, and even Prest.
Woodruff <tonight> was not an exception; but I see one
thing, this very circumstance imposes on
me an onerous duty— to keep opinion of
self down. The Lord blesses me in one res-
pect: I do not see wherein I act so laudably,
as others seem to view my course. I pray
for this for I see the absolute indispensability
of humility to my proper career before God:
this is one of my crosses. I hope to be able to
think no more of myself than just now; at times
I admit an opposite feeling predominates for
a moment if anyone above me treads on my
co[--]s, but I try to recover my self and put
the same down. Some think me conceited; but
I think such are those that know me but
little. I am not so; in deed I am impetuous,
rushing, energetic and these traits are often
taken for self conceit. I think that for the

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present my sphere will include diligent
labor and study in the midst of this
people. May God help me so to do, and con-
fine myself to that small circle without
crowning self as the king thereof.
			Aug. 23.
Received a specimen of salt from Bp. Jensen
of Salina, the Chairman of the "Committee on Salt"
of Zions Board of Trade, and also a communica-
tion from Bp. Madsen of Gunnison, the Chairman
of Sugar Committee asking my opinion on his
questions at an early date. Proceeded with what
spare time I had with both subjects. 
			" 24.
Spent day in disposing of unanswered mail
matter accumulated during our trip, and also in
bottling securely, labeling and preparing my
Chemicals. 
				" 25.
Received notification from Sec'y. of Board of
Directors of the B. Y. Academy that the salary
allotted to me for ensuing year was $600.00
Agreed to accept the conditions after consideration.
This is $50.00 per month the whole year through,
or $60.00 per month for school time. I could
earn more money elsewhere, but this is the
highest I could expect. Agreed to continue
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and what with procuring books, chem-
icals etc. I'll be able to save but little ap-
parently, though the way may open. I 
believe I'm destined to remain poor: well, I 
never desired to be rich, but when the need
of some book, or piece of apparatus harasses
me I often wish to strike a mine with just
enough wealth to supply me.
				Aug. 26.
	Decided not to stay nights at the Academy
building any longer. I think I've served
my probation, all the Teachers have served
a time: I'm through. Gave notice to that
effect. 
	Father's house is small, he cares much
more for purchasing land and put the house
up by and by, but there is a building of two
rooms apart from the house which has been
let as a small store. I requested Pa to give me
the use of the front room, a small 12 by 13 ft.
apartment but lofty, and healthily situated
and ventilated. Started to have it whitewash
ed and painted.
				" 27.
Sat. Received a communication from the 
Clerk of Utah Stake of Zion, that at a Priesthood
Meeting of the Stake during my absence I 
was unanimously sustained as "Stake Reporter"

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and would be required to enter on my duties
the present day, this being the session of the
Stake Conference.
	Cannot say I like the calling; will take
up a great deal of time as I am expected <at> the
tabernacle meetings every Sunday. Do not mind
the reporting as that would give me practice,
but the transcribing is a thief of time. Of
course I proceeded to carry out the requirement
and at the afternoon session of conference was
sustained in the position.
	Prests. Taylor and Woodruff reviewed our
labors while travelling in the South, before
the conference, and felt gratified with them.
This naturally gives us satisfaction.
In the afternoon I entered on my duties as
Deputy Treasurer. again, which position I
was required to retain. A strong table, and
safe cash box etc. was fixed for my use in the 
Principal's Office, so I'll be a little more con-
veniently situated than last year.
				Aug. 28
Sunday. Attended both sessions of Conference.
				" 	 29.
Entered the Brigham Young Academy in
my old position — Department Conductor of 
Academic A. and in charge of Scientific Course
The position is certainly well adapted to my

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improvement, and I find a little more
encouragement in the scientific Dept. than
heretofore. Toward the close of last school 
year alrady a consignment of useful op-
parativs was secured, but as yet is not in
working order thoroughly. I have charge of this
together with the Chemical Laboratory and 
can place time on study therefrom. 
				Aug. 30. 
Answered Bp. Madsen's questions on sugar
as fully as possible, having put some little
time on the elucidation. 
				"  31.
Returned answer to Bp. Jensen regarding his
salt specimen. Am always pleased to lend
aid if I can to such an enterprise. 
			September 18.
[--]nday Addressed the meeting in the Taber-
nacle by call of the President. 
				" 	20.
No session of the Academy for a half day,
owing to death of Gen. Jas. A. Garfield,
President of the United States. Spent time
in fixing up my study-room, and purchas-
ing necessary articles therefor.
			"	25.
Was informed by Prest. Smoot that the
labors required of me as State Reporter would

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<under> publication of the Tabernacle Services
every Sunday in the "Territorial Enquirer"
published at Provo. 
				Sept. 26. 
Agreed with editor of Territorial Enquirer
to furnish for every issue (semiweekly) a
column of general reading matter. De-
cided on our regular remuneration.
			" 	30.
Promised Bro. J. C. Graham, editor of the
"Territorial Enquirer," to edit the two 
issues of that paper for Oct. 5 and Oct. 8.—
the Conference Week. Did this trusting to
the belief that school would adjourn
session for that week. 
				"	"
Was waited upon by a committee from 
the Y. M. M. I. Association of the First Ward. 
who were desirous that I should
deliver a lecture before a joint session,
in course of a week or so. Date not 
definitely arranged. Promised to do so. 
			—Oct. 3.—         
School still in session: Commenced
writing for next issue of "Enquirer."
			  "	  4. 
School adjourned: worked in Enquirer
Office

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			   Oct. 8.
Issued current number of Enquirer.
			"	10
Met Bro J. C. Graham. He  offered me
a position in the office, to act as
asistant editor. Of course, declined to
leave the Academy, but agreed to help
him for some little time in his edi-
torial work, as he would be de-
tained in Salt Lake City considerable
time. Made no definite arrangements 
for remuneration.
			"	11
Lectured in Meeting House Basement un-
der auspices of the First Ward Im-
provement Associations. Took as a 
subject "Leisure Hours."
			"	12. 
[-]on. John Eaton, U.S. Commissioner of
Education visited Provo. Prof. Maeser was
away from home and Prest. Smoot sent
for me to explain the organization of the
Academy to the Commissioner. Did
so, and received hearty thanks.
			" 	26
Had been informed some three months ago
that a human body had been found buried
at a certain spot on the River side. Desired

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to obtain the skeleton if possible and had
on a former occasion made a fruitless
search. Today, however, went after school
to hunt again, and after a protracted search
, discovered the bones. After returning home
found the specimen to be incomplete in
some small bones. Am pleased, however, to have
obtained this. 
				Oct 31. 
Delivered a lecture by special request be-
fore the Improvement Associations of
the Second Ward, Provo City. 
				Nov. 3. 
This week has been the last of the term, and
we all have been naturally busy: but this
night I experienced some thing rather extra. 
I went duck shooting in the afternoon, in-
tending to return at eventide: stayed rather
later than I had anticipated, and remem-
bered that the Laboratory Record had to be
placed in order for following day. Had en-
tirely forgotten the subject or I would have
stayed from duck hunting. A letter came
to hand also from Bro J C. Graham, who was in
Salt Lake City, stating that he could not return
to Provo as expected, and requesting that I furn-
ish matter for issue of "Enquirer" to appear
following day. Had no chance to decline, and

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found on enquiry that the typos had al-
ready been standing still since early in 
the evening, having no matter to proceed
with, I kept to work the whole night, not
going to bed at all, and by morning had done
what was expected.
	 			Nov. 4. 
Examination day: busy of course, attended a 
dinner party at the residence of one of the
teachers. There was a general ball for the
whole Academy in the evening, but I did 
not attend, preferring a rest and sleep. 
			"	7. 
Reentered B. Y. Academy in same position 
, as that of last term. 
			"	12. 
Went duck hunting in the afternoon.
Reached home in the evening. Had good
luck hunting, with the usual additions
of a severe soaking, and an entire cover-
ing of mud. 
			"	13. 
Sunday: usual routine of attending meet-
ing in the morning and reporting: trans-
cribing notes during the afternoon and 
attending night meeting after supper. 
While sitting at home quietly, after meeting, 
I began to consider how my labors may be laid

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to greatest advantage during the coming
winter months. This is, of course, the season
for study. My labors will be arduous in the 
Academy: but I must scarcely expect to 
spend many more such peaceful seasons, 
so  shall endeaver to make the best of this
one. I mean by "peaceful seasons" that oppor-
tunities for study and research will not 
last long. I may be sent on a mission 
before another winter or my occupation may be
varied as to admit of but little time.
for private study. —
 —My studies must comprise both a 
theoretical, and a practical, aspect: my idea
is that I'll spend my evening time, i.e. from
the time of school, dismissal until 10 p.m.
in practical experiment work at the
labratory. Of course this would not amount 
to more than three hours per night as my
incidental work would occupy time
until after supper. My sleeping hours will 
be from 10 p.m. till 4.30 a.m; and my 
study at home from the latter hour until
school time. I feel to chide myself on not 
grasping opportunities for work in laboratory
etc. will cannot last forever.
			Nov. 14
The Polysochical Society was organized

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tonight: and the Principal informs
me that my position in the Scientific
Department will demand my special
attention being paid to the Scientific
Section of the Society. —
  —My observation, though limited, has
gone to show that students in general
care for science but little. I have in 
my lectures before the Scientific Section
in the past been compelled to continue 
with experiments to compel the audience
(students of course, and promiscuous ones
at that) to follow my thread. Perhaps this
follows my own inability to retain the
attention of hearers, but other speakers
too report the difficulty. I have been
greatly desirous of having a stereopticon
on Optical Lantern at my disposal, with
which to illustrate my views in lectures,
but have none as yet, nor did my request
that the Scientific Dept. of the Academy be
furnished with one meet with very general
favor. I am willing to go to some little
expense myself. —
			Nov. 19.
Was informed by Bro. S. Jepson. - my
companion in my recent duck hunts,
that he once had known of some human

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bones in the underbrush at the south
of the city: so we started to hunt for them.
Found the locality, but, a slight coating
of snow prevented us making a diligent
search. Having our guns with us we 
wandered off hunting. Had a good rest 
from labor. 
			Nov. 20, 
The "Stereopticon lantern" business has
been preying on my mind. Bro. George Q. 
Coray, and myself met this evening
and a conversation arose regarding this 
subject. Well, to pass over details, we 
became thoroughly convinced of the use of 
such an instrument, and our conversation 
resulted in a mutual agreement to pur-
chase, an optical lantern the expenses to be 
equally shared by us. We considered that 
our outlay may perhaps return to us in 
actual dollars and cents, and most as-
suredly the use of the instrument will 
be most valuable to us. If our scheme
succeeds we may deliver a serious of lectures
and make formal charges for admission. How
ever that is in the future. 
			" 21
Despatched a letter to Greene and Co: Nov 24
Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa, ordering

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an optical lantern and one set of
slides: amounting to Fifty Dollars $50.00.
This is a little adventure, though not
exactly a speculation for money, as we
intend to employ the instrument in
our study more than public demonstration
			Nov. 24.
Prof. Maeser had been engaged to de-
liver a lecture before the Scientific
Section of the Polysophical Society on
this date. However, he had been
seriously indisposed for some few
days, and consequently was unable
to do so. I took his place on this
evening and delivered an extempore 
lecture.
			December 7.
Had promised to deliver a lecture
before Scientific Section. Experiments
were requested. I was lecturing upon
the "Composition of Water; and demon-
strating the various properties of Oxygen
and Hydrogen. While exploding a
mixture of the gasses in a cylinder,
the latter bursted with such a
concussion as to extinguish all
lamps in the room excepting
those held in the chandeliers

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My feelings were difficult to describe,
as I realized the probable extent of the
consequences. A scare ensured among the
audience, but soon abated. One young
lady was struck on the left side of
forehead by a flying fragment of
glass; when she discovered traces of
blood she fainted very nicely and
I changed at once my occupation from
that of a public lecturer to an attendant
physician. She recovered, however, when
it was found that the large amount of
blood filling the bowl from which
I was bathing her head came from
my own hand. Two pieces of glass
had struck the index finger of
my right hand one fragment bury-
ing itself in the knuckle joint.
Another young lady had been struck
on the left shoulder, the fragment
piercing the clothes and inflicting a
severe gash. Beside these four or five
were robbed of traces of skin, and
all were severely scared.
	After the circumstance I went
back and completed the lecture, which
act, I believe, did much to lessen the
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occurence. Fatal results may
have followed, or more probably
perhaps would have been the
injury of eyes of many present.
I chide myself for one thing: that
I did not insist on all keeping
the back seats. They crowded upon
the seats directly in front of me,
though I had twice sent them
back, whenever I commenced a
new experiment as many as
possibly could crowded around.
I felt to earnestly thank God that
no results more serious than
those mentioned, tood place.
		December 8.
The Optical lantern came to hand.
The views are not such as I
desired, though the instrument
works well. Bro. Covay and myself
agreed to send off at once for
an appropriate set of views so as
to commence probably a lecture
after the Christmas vacation.
			"   12.
The Principal of the Academy, Prof. Maeser
encouraged me in the lantern un-
dertaking. He realized, he said, of what

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	benefit such an instrument would
	be to the Academy, and professed
	to be willing to aid us in use of 
	hall, etc. to secure our money in return. 
	Bro. W. H. Dusenberry: Sec'y of the Board,
	also gave some encouraging remarks.
We are not aiming by the purchase of 
our lantern to make money. I want to 
do good among the young—probably
lecture amongst the Improvement Asso-
ciations, and encourage the study of nature. 
I have thought to give a first lecture
onf the subject of assimilating <harmony between> Geology
and the Bible—a subject upon which 
so many of our people have mistaken ideas. 
We sent off at once for a set of views cost-
ing thirty (30) dollars for this lecture. 
			Dec. 14
Lectured before Scientific Section on 
"Electricity." 'Twas a week ago from this 
date that the explosion occurred dur-
ring my lecture. I had predicted then 
that the section would be subsequently
well attended, and tonight's meeting
demonstrated it. This section has lacked
the enthusiastic interest manifested by
the others, since Science is to many people
a revolting name. During the lecture

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the room became so crowded as hardly
to afford standing room, and the
rostrum upon which I had placed my 
apparatus was literally besieged. Such
a crowded room interfered with my
machine to a certain extent. This is my
usual luck, my experiments are gener-
ally highly satisfactory when I perform
them alone, but they lose something of
their perfection generally from some
cause or other. This evening the elec-
tric machine worked well it is true,
but after the dismissal, when I lifted
the instrument into a dryer room 30%
greater efficacy was noticed.
			=Dec. 15.=
The Academy, amongst its apparatus
procured a microscope. I had dis-
couraged the enterprise, arguing
that the instrument intended was not
of sufficient power for the purpose, but
twas decided that a more expensive one
could not be procured. 	I aim, now, 
after a test of its powers to recommend 
its exchange. Bro. Paxman, a resident of
Provo possesses a tolerably fair English
Microscope; in order to show the contrast
I have borrowed the instrument, and

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this evening demonstrated to Bro. Maeser
the inferiority of that owned by the Academy.
'Tis a finely gotten up instrument, and
genuine, but its range of powers—330 only
is insufficient. The Principal promises
to sanction any steps I may take for its 
exchange.
			Dec. 23.
The Academy adjourned for Christmas
vacation. I intend to employ my time in
study My recreations will consist mainly
of fieldsports: parties and dances seem to
have entirely lost what little chance
such entertainments once had for me.
			   "	29.
	About 10.30. a. m. received a message from
Prest. Smoot requesting me to go at once
to the "High Council" Chamber and report
evidence of a trial then in progress
Would much rather have been without
such employment, for I have postponed
the work I had I did out for the vacation
until the week is nearly gone, and
this unexpected labor will throw me
behind. However I went at once	The
case was brought by the "Juab Contract
Co" against several Contractors of Springville
to recover damages from an alleged

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breach of contract. I reported at the 
3 sessions, concluding at 10 p.m. 
			Dec. 31.
Have been busily engaged since
29 in transcribing the evidence in 
the trial. Completed it late this
evening.—
	Same date too a small package
of views came to hand unexpectedly, 
as the firm had informed us that 
they had none on hand, but at this 
late date they forward them. The 
cost of views, express charges etc. bring
them exceedingly high. Our lantern 
project has a somewhat discour-
aging aspect just now. Views to 
suit our purpose seem hardly 
obtainable, and such as we do obtain 
are disproportionately high in price
A few days ago, too the window to the
lantern broke, and we have been 
endeavoring since to obtain glass
thin enough for the purpose but 
have not succeeded as yet. I hope to 
make a success of our project, 
however when we once start. As 
yet everything done has been preparatory 
and even now we are not prepared

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			 Jan'y. 1.

Sunday: 		Addressed Ward Meeting
in the evening by call of the
Bishop.
			"   6.
Closed the accounts of the B.Y.
Academy Treasury for the present
term. Found myself lacking
in cash upwards of $25.00, which
amount has been lost or mistakes
made in change. Business matters
in money are not suitable to my
feelings. I would much prefer double
work of another kind. With such
arrangements as we have for handling
money, in a hurry and no special
time for so doing mistakes are
almost unavoidable.
			"   9.
Resolved to tender my resignation
of the Dep. Treasurer's position, and
before doing so intimated my intention
to the Principal. He especially re-
quested me not to do so in the
middle of the year. I hardly know
whether to comply with his
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	         Jan. 20.
The second term closed today,
with a public examination.
I was required to examine most
of my scientific classes and
among others the classes
in "Chemistry" and "Physics" were
confirmed, taking experiments 
with Oxygen and Hydrogen
among the Chemistry students
and with the electric machine
among the students in Physics.
The Principal complemented
me highly on success.
	 	  "  21.
While an excess of good feeling
existed among the Principal 
and members of the Board
toward the Scientific Dept. 
I made a request that another
appropiation be made to
secure additional apparatus,
and received permission to
compile a bill of not more
than One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars worth and submit for
approval. Sat up late this
evening and arranged the list.

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			  Jan. 23
By special request of the
Principal and Sec.' and Treasurer
of the Board reaccepted the
position of Deputy Treasurer, or
rather promised to retain it.
Bro. Maeser tells me that another
year I shall be accommodated
with an agreeable position in
place. I do so however against
my own feelings. I endeavor as
truly as possible to give my mind
to my scientific studies, and
though but inextensive, the
labor pertaining to this position
is contrary to the general bent of
my mind. Beside, I may assign
as a more substantial reason
that for the third time now I
have been seriously out of
pocket through loss or mistake.
The receipts of last term amounted
to $1,943.70, all of which had
to pass through my hands,
and be handled too, during odd
times.—
	As regards the promise of
an accomodation as a recom—

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pense for another year I an-
ticipate but little, for one but
little knows the developments
to be made before another
year. I have for myself harbored
a vague idea of making an
effort to raise sufficient
means to pass a year in a
prominent science school
or college. Tis but an idea
tis true, and I have asked no
council upon the subject,
& so I say it is decidedly un-
certain what another year
may bring forth. I am desirous
to follow scientific studies, and
if my labors could be facilitated
by a course in a training
institution of prominence, such
would be in accordance
with my own views and desires.
I may be counseled however to
remain among my own people
and as I hold my self as on neutral
ground, willing to follow coun-
cil implicitly in this important
step, I can only refer to such
as a vague idea.

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		Jan 23(con).
Commenced issuing admits for
the present term. The Treasurer
is away, in S. L City, and I am
therefore unable to pay to him
by regular enstalments. I have,
however placed at my disposal
a part of a safe in the Court
House where I can store the
money until convenient to 
pay to the Treasurer.
		   "  25.
Submitted the list of apparatus
I had prepared to the Principal,
secured his endorsement, and
sent it at once to Salt Lake City
where the Prest. and Sec'y. are, for
approval.
		   "  27
Received an endorsement on
the Apparatus, and an instruc—
tion from the Treasurer to order
at once and remit one third
the amount.
		    "  28.
Ordered apparatus for Academy
from J. W. Queen and Co, Philadelphia
remitting $50.00 with the order.

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		  Jan 22. (omitted)
Addressed the Ward Meeting
in the Second Ward by re-
quest of the Bishop — Sunday
	       	Feb. 1.
Delivered a lecture before the
Scientific Section on
"Change."
	 	   " 17.
The lantern project becomes
somewhat discouraging as re-
gards hope for gaining any
return renumeration. The
little glass window has been
accidentally broken, and all
our efforts to obtain proper
glass to endure the heat have
failed. The Sec'y. of the Board
however has informed me that
the B.Y. Academy will do
anything proper for assisting
the project. Today I paid
Bro. Coray for his share in the
instrument — $43.70 making
an outlay myself thus far of
$87.40. If I sell to the Academy
I shall lose nothing but my trouble
will also be unrecompensed.

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		Feb. 20—
Obtained a small piece of glass
which promises to answer my
purpose for the lantern. Tried
it: and felt confident that it
would answer. Promised the
authorities to lecture Feb. 24
       	         "   23.
Put glass through a second
trial and it broke. Compelled to
withdraw my appointment for
a lecture. 
		    March 2.
Received by Express the slides
ordered some time ago and
a pair of mica windows. This
ends the glass trouble.
		   "  8.
As a trial of Lantern I ful-
filled an appointment this
evening, made at the begin-
ning of the present week to de-
liver a lecture. The views at pre-
sent on hand include a geolog-
ical sketch of the earth's history, and
I framed my address under the
head of "History of the Earth." A
large audience, composed of students

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as well as a considerable num-
ber of visitors greeted me. The
instrument worked well. I pro-
cured the services of Bro. George
Coray to manipulate the views.
The Principal pronounced the
enterprise a grand success.
To-night is to me a season of
pleasure. I have delivered a
great number of lectures dur-
ing the last two years, but I see
now the means of securing for
like projects in the future suit-
able illustrations. Of course my
lectures both before the Academy
Societies and other associations have
been by request, and without re-
numeration. I expect the B. Y. A. to
pay me the amount I have ex-
pended on this instrument, and
my aim will be, if I remain in
charge of the Scientific Depart -
ment to procure a series of
view sets on various subjects, not all
to be treated on by myself but dis-
tributed to the teachers, and thus
procure a means of pleasant and
instructive entertainment.

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	              —Mar. 14—
Received in behalf of B. Y. Academy
the consignment of apparatus or-
dered some time ago. Feel some-
what dissapointed; mistakes were
made regarding the instruments
and misfits made. Scientific appar-
atus of any description costs
exorbitant prices; and although
some instruments are peculiarly
complicate and require exactness,
others, and among the latter some
which we have lately purchased,
could be manufactured at home
I believe. If I retain my position in
the Academy for another year, and
another appropriation for apparatus
be made, I shall perhaps request the
means to be placed at my dis-
posal, and direct the manufac-
ture of simple instruments my-
self.—
		—Mar. 15—
By request of the Principal and
Sec'y. of the Board I delivered my
lecture on the "History of Earth"
over again. The audience was
very large, and assurances of satis-
faction were many.

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	     —March 18.—
Saturday. Worked during the day
to bring the new apparatus into
working order. I have already
delivered two or three lectures
on "Electricity" before the Scientific
Section during the present school
year, but I shall endeavor to treat
upon the subject now at greater
length in a series of three lec-
tures. This evening I delivered
the first of the set, treating upon
the history of the science and
introduction to its study.
			"  223.
Delivered the second of my series
of lectures on Electricity, taking 
specially "Luminous effects of 
Elec." The electric machine belong-
ing to the institution is of the 
"Holtz" variety; and though that
kind is said to be less capricious
than ordinary friction machines
it is still extremely capricious. Ordin
ary machines are said to require
a warm and dry apartment for
proper action: but this variety
according to my own experience,

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appears to depend not so much
upon the state of the atmosphere
although warmth and dry-
ness are effectual factors, as
upon the size of the room: It 
appears to me, therefore to be
affected by the induction of the
surroundings. For example, during
my lecture this evening the machine
ceased working, although I had
been demonstrating its action to
the principal but a few minutes
before the lecture commenced in
the Laboratory—a very small room.
Finding my efforts to generate any
force futile I removed the machine
to the Laboratory; where it com-
menced at once, a brilliant
discharge. After carefully drying
the bearings I had it carried to
the lecture room, only to have cause
to expect another failure. However
it continued in feeble action
during the evening.
		March 24.
Proceeded by the evening train
to Spanish Fork, at which place
I had about a week ago promised

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to deliver a lecture. I did so this 
evening, under the auspices of
the Young Peoples' Associations.
My subject was "Leisure Hours."
Audience estimated by the President
at upward of 400: Hearty vote
of thanks was accorded me. 
Was entertained at the residence 
of Bro. Ervin A Wilson, a former
student at B. Y. A. 
		 —Mar. 25—
Returned to Provo. Attended a
session of the Utah County Tea-
chers' Association. By request 
of the County Superintendent I
promised to deliver a lecture at
the next session on some sub-
ject to be selected by the Supt.
			" 28.
Promised to deliver the last of my
series of lectures on Electricity on
the following Friday, Mar 31, which day
is to close the present term. 
		    "   30. 
Thursday evening: our examina-
tion of students has been progressing
during past week. I feel completely
worn out. I thought tonight

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that if I lecture tomorrow evening
I'll have to get experiment appar-
atus ready tonight. If the appoint-
ment had been announced, or any-
one had known of the arrange-
ment beside the Principal and
myself, I would keep it, but I saw
no absolute necissity of working
this evening as I would have to have
done; so I have postponed the
lecture. 
			March 31
Friday Evening. Term closed to day.
During evening, in place of a dancing
party, the students gathered in a 
little social assembly at which
recitations, music, & speeches formed
the points of attraction. Sister
Hyde, widow of late Apostle Orson
Hyde responded to a call for an
address by speaking in tongues,
interpreted by Sis. Zina D. Young. This
is the first time I have heard any
manifestation of the Spirit of God
in tongues. While noticing the
effect Sister Hyde's remarks had
upon different ones present with
myself, I could not help drawing

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a comparison, that just as the 
strength of a voltaic depends upon the
number and size of the cells, and
certain phenomena can only be
obtained by using a very strong
current, so will the effects of any
manifestation of any gift on dif-
ferent individuals depend upon
the strength of the Spirit which
each one possesses. 
	My desire to attend some
leading institution for a time
to train myself in scientific pur-
suits has been growing with me.
A conversation with Bro. Maeser
on the subject resulted in his
heartily seconding my desires, and
saying that he expected the project
to be given me as a mission. In
accord with his advice, I this evening
dispatched letters of enquiry, asking
for information respecting terms &
regulations to "Yale College, New 
Havere, Connecticut." : Harvard
University, Cauilindgy Mass"achusetts
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York,"
and Lehigh University, South Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania." Results to be awaited.

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		    April 1
Have spent whole day ex-
perimenting, chiefly with the
electrical apparatus. When I read
of the brilliant experiments of Tyndal
or Liebig, I almost feel to despair of
becoming anything like a suc-
cessful experimenter. Science is
to be studied by experiment & trial.
I have many times desired to
test the results of the electricity of
the atmosphere, and for that purpose
today made preparations. I found
a kite, at the stores, and
spent some time fitting it with
brass points, and attached in
place of a string a coil of fine
wire. Night came, however without
signs of a breeze springing up.
In the evening I commenced
fitting up a baboon to use in
place of the kite; and, as fate
seemed against me, I generated
about twelve gallons of Hydro-
gen and lost it by an unno-
ticed leakage in  the
assistance of a friend. I tried

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again the kite, and worked
faithfully for an hour & a
half, but succeeded in mak-
ing the kite ascend no high-
er than the top of an apple
tree, where we left it. I shall
perhaps try the experiment again.
This is but one among the many
of my experiments which fail the
first time, and some fail
oftener than they succeed.
I have at present a number of
such on the shelf, to be tried
again. 
			April 3. 
Monday. Refitted kite; windy day,
worked for upward of 2 hours
endeavoring to fly kite, but with-
out success. Made another attempt
to fit up the balloon. Oiled and glued
the latter; thought everything was
tight but the gas passed through
the pores and was wasted. The
kite I tried with is not large
enough to carry  for the experiment. Ordered
another kite to be made large
enough for the purpose.

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		  April 4
Secured the new kite. A little
afternoon tried to fly it. After
working at it for a long 
time, succeeded in lodging
the kite in the tallest tree in 
the neighborhood. Had to pay 
a boy to get it down. Every-
thing appears to discourage me
for this experiment. 
			"   5. 
Concluded that I would construct
a kite. Secured the assistance of
two young men, and, together we
constructed a formidable affair:
about 6 feet to the square. Completed
it a little before noon: went out
to the clear fields and worked long
and hard to fly it. Broke one cross-
piece: bandaged it like a broken
& spliced arm: kite fell at next
attempt and broke to pieces. —
	After dinner I concluded to form
the "silk handerchief" kite; did so:
this one promised to serve my 
purpose better than either of the 
others. No wind however was favor
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to Salt Lake City, to attend con-
ference and will have there-
fore to lay the kite business
aside for the present
		April 6.
	Proceeded to Salt Lake City per
early train, amidst a terrible
crowd, and through a snow 
storm. Was compelled to stand
the greater part of the time on
the outside car platform.
Reached the City in the most
disagreeable weather. Atten-
ded meeting in afternoon. Vis-
ited the electric light works
during early evening, and
gained permission from the 
Supt. to inspect the apparatus
and also to make a more
minute inspection next day
when the machinery would
be at rest. Hotels were so
crowded as almost to pre-
clude possibility of obtaining
a room. Engaged bed at an
hotel,  sleep in parlor. Attended
theater with my sister in the
evening.

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			Apr 4. 
Rose early. Met with friend 
from Provo. Stormy as yesterday
Proceeded to the telephone
central office and gained per —
mission to inspect the in —
struments. After breakfast
proceeded to transact busi-
ness, and spent upwards of 
two hours & half at the elective
light works: the apparatus for which 
particularly interests me. Returned
to Provo in the afternoon. 
			" 8
Saturday. Spent day in study
and trying Kite. Did not suceed. 
			" 9
Early in morning a tolerably heavy
wind arose: and although 'twas
Sunday I took my kite outside of town 
and endeavored to raise it. Suc-
ceeded for first time in raising it
at all: found the copper wire I have
been using as altogether un-
uhable: any twist causes it to break
			" 10 
School was to recommence After
closing the accounts of the Treasury

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for past term, and having found
my accounts deficient for a
small amount, I again, as at
the end of a preceeding term
tendered my resignation as
Deputy Treasurer. I was so urgent
in the matter that this time
it was accepted. While serving
in that position I have made 
total receipts for the institution
of $9926.41—all handled at
odd times, during the school
hours. Losses for the seven terms
have amounted to $36.10, which
of course I paid from my own
pocket without question: and
without receiving a cent return
remuneration.—
	—The Principal  in Salt Lake City
school did not formally open.
Experimented with kite again.
Two young men & myself made
a very large kite; it promised
to go well: while a young man
was trying to raise it the second
or third time it lodged in the
topmost branches of a locust tree,
& was reduced to shreds.

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			 April 11.
Organization at the Academy effected 
only. In the afternoon made
another kite. A friend raised it:
worked splendidly; he proposed
to lighten it: did so, and when
he raised it again it plunged 
terribly, struck the ground and
was slivered to pieces. Dont feel
hardly satisfied with the string if I 
should get a kite up; I think a
wire is necessary along the string
shall postpone further operations
until I have a suitable string..
			" 12.
The B.Y.A. engaged the services
of a young man, a normal graduate
of the institution to attend as my
assistant in the physical sciences: 
that he may be enabled to continue
my labors if  leave for college at
the close of the year. 
			" 17
My class in Physiology in the Academy
received an addition by two
of the regular teachers joining it.
This branch is hardly one of my
specialities, but all are interested in it.

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		      —Apr 18—
Despatched letters of enquiry to three
other <more> colleges & universities.
I have received circulars of some
other of the institutions, and
judging from the information 
as regards requirements for
admission, I will have to
review my "Algebra" and also ex-
tend my study of "German"
Shall begin at once.
			" 20
Received a private pmessage
from a young man of St George :
by which the position of Principal 
of the St. George <schools> was offered me,
especial attention to be paid to
the Scientific branches for
which the region of country
is especially adapted. My
prospects lie however just at
present in another direction
			"  25.
Received despatch from Bp. C. A
Madsen of Gunnison, Sevier Co:
the Pres. of the Committee of Sugar
on Zions Board of Trade. He
desired to engage my services for a

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time in the sugar season to
take part in the chemical part
of the refining process. Informed
him by return of the unsettled
nature of my affairs just now.
	           April 29
Delivered a lecture on "How to
teach the Sciences" before the
Convention of Teachers of Utah Co:
held at Provo.
		    May 6
Went to Salt Lake City, having
some business there, and visited
the President's Office, in order to
ask direct counsel on the sub-
ject of my going East. Pres. Taylor,
however was out of the city so
my desires were not gratified.
Was advised by the President's
Secretary to visit Salt Lake again
in a week. Returned to Provo in
the afternoon. Purchased some apples
on the way, and immediately 
after eating one was seized with
vomiting and all symptoms 
of poisoning. Similar reports have
been heard from others, owing per-
haps to the method of preserving fruit

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		May    7
Confined to room through yes-
ter days attack.
		"	8.
Fairly recovered. Commenced
today a course of instruction in
Chemistry to one of the Academy
teachers who will perhaps con-
duct the classes in that branch
if I leave. 
		"	13. 
Proceeded to Salt Lake City for
purpose of interviewing Prest.
Taylor again. Learned that
he had left the city again
and I would not be able to 
see him before Monday.
Obtained permission of the
Superintendent of Electric Light
Works to make some examinations
& experiments. Did so, greatly to
my own pleasure & instruction 
		"	14
Sunday, Attended Meeting and
visited friends. In the evening,
having seen a notice of a Seance
to be given by a Spiritual Medium
to which skeptics were invited

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I attended the meeting, deter-
mined to invest the admission
fee for observation purposes.
		May 15
Monday. Visited Prest. Taylor at
his residence; explained to 
him my desires. He kept me
in a long consultation, ask-
ing many questions as to the purposes
of my desired trip, and closed
by giving his decided advice
that I proceed to some leading
institution there to pursue a course
of study in the Sciences. Returned
to Provo in afternoon and
reported at once my intended
withdrawal to the Principal.
			" 19
Have been considering which
college I should enter; have asked
advice of several friends Re-
sult was that today I des-
patched letter to Prest. of the
Lehigh University, South Beth-
lehem, Pa, making intimate
enquiries as to conditions for
entrance etc. Must make pre-
parations in earnest now.

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			June 2. Received reply from Prest. of 
Lehigh University, containing
favorable replies to the questions
despatched to him. 
			"	4. 
Sunday.- Meeting of regular 
Quarterly Conference of the Stake:
I despatched a note to the Stake
President, announcing to him
that I scarcely expected to remain
here until the next Conference,
and asked therefore to be released
from the office of Stake Reporter.
No action, however was taken, and
my name was again presented
and voted for in the position. 
			"	6. 
Experienced another accident in the
course of experimenting. A small
wooden powder mortar, to be
fired by the passage of elec-
tricity called an "Electric Bomb,"
had recently been procured
by the Academy; and as I was
demonstrating before the Physics
class in the small Labaratory
the bomb burst with teriffic

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force demolishing the Leyden
Jars placed alongside to accom-
plish the experiment, and
shattering the whole instrument into
splinters. Luckily I had opened
the window & placed the whole
on a board shelf on the outside.
The force of course was directed
right and left, and no one
was hurt. —
	I have been tolerably successful
in avoiding accidents in my 
experimental classes but can
nevertheless call to mind a 
number of severe occurrences,
though no serious bodily injury
has ever occurred under my hands.
		June 11
Sunday. This being the last meeting
day of the B. Y. A. Missionary 
Meeting, by request of the Principal. 
I delivered an address on the present
status of scientific knowledge —
	In the evening addressed the
Second Ward Meeting by request
of the Bishop of that Ward.

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		June 16.
Closing day of present school
year. Took part in the exam-
ination of Normal Graduates as
the Examiner in "Grammar"
and "Penmanship": also in the 
Academic A. Department as
the Examiner in Physics —
	- My intended withdrawal
as reported to the Faculty and
Board, was kept very quiet, no 
public no notice of the same in
any report being made. The 
Principal informed me that such
were his instructions, but de-
clined to give me his reasons. 
		"	17. 
Additions are to be made to 
the B. Y. Academy building, and
among the rooms to be
erected in a new Laboratory.
Today I was requested to form
a plan for the construction
and fitting up of a Laboratory
Room. After such inconvenience,
as we have passed through, the
prospect of a commodious and
safe Laboratory is encouraging

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though my withdrawal will
deliver me from the pleasure
of laboring therein for some time
— I have been advised for some
time past by numerous friends
that in my eastern sojourn I should
attend a Medical College. Among
those most urgent for such an end
stands my father. Not wishing to 
act without counsel I consulted
the Stake President upon the sub-
ject this morning, but was
advised by him to continue 
in my scientific studies without
branching into Medicine as a
specialty. Such meets my wishes.
I have many times contemplated
my probable destiny and mission
in life without obtaining a
satisfactory conclusion; but I
have for some time past felt an
intense desire to become familiar
with the walks in science for
the sciences have to be redeemed 
from their present position of
infidility & skepticism. The idea
has been a favorite one for my
meditations of late, and has formed

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the theme of my public speaking.
I conclude that this great mission
has to be performed by the Priest-
hood of God, and to lay a
single stone in such a work
is perhaps my mission in
life. 
		June 19. 
Consider it proper to lay out a
plan for my occupation during
the summer, until I leave for
the East, which according to
present calculations I shall do
sometime in August. My in-
tentions have been divided
between obtaining some em-
ployment during the coming
two months, to earn a little
additional means before I
leave, and applying myself to
my own studies as much
as the season (very hot and
impropitious) and my health
will admit. The latter course
I am advised to pursue.
In fact I have considerable
experimental work to dispose
of in the course of my present studies

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		June 20. 
By request of Principal K. G. 
Maeser, I commenced to draw
up the whole of the diagrams 
for the Scientific Classes, as I have
compiled and employed them
during the past two years. 
		"	21. 
Completed the revising, arranging
and copying of the diagrams; and
in the evening submitted them
to Prof. Maeser. He requested me
in addition to draw up a full
years course or plan for the 
carrying on the scientific 
classes while I am away. 
		"	22. 
Completed, during the day, the
plan. Submitted the same.
The Principal highly approved
of the diagrams, which he had
examined in the interval since
their submittal; accepted the plan, 
and incorporated it into his record.
Requested me to prepare a
list of reference books, which
could be recommended for
use in the science classes.

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		June 23. 
Completed list of text and reference
books — Adopted. Copied the
B. Y. Academy Circular for the
coming year. The scientific
classes have been divided
among the teachers as a pro
t[--] arrangement. The Principal
still informs me that I am
expected back at the Academy
when I conclude my studies
in the East. 
		"	24. 
Commenced my own studies
in earnest. I shall endeavor
to follow the plan of study at
home from early morning until
noon; and after dinner com-
mence my experimental labor
in the labaratory, and pursue
it until evening. 
		July 3. 
Assisted on the farm hauling
hay. Owing to danger of hay
spoiling we labored until
nearly midnight, by moonlight.
Suffered considerably; work to which
for some time I have been unused.

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		July 5. 
By request of the teachers I
commenced a series of ex-
periments and revisions of the
diagrams in "Chemistry," "Physics"
and "Physiology," to assist the teachers
who are about to conduct the 
scientific classes. Such labor will
assist me in a review of the
use of our apparatus etc, though
my time is tolerably occupied
otherwise. 
		"	8.
Obtained a duplicate of my
Diploma signed by the Principal
of Faculty and Pres. of Board, that
I may take one with me, and
possess a duplicate at home
in place <case> of loss. 
		"	25. 
Was requested by the Principal to hand
my resignation in writing, and
tendered the same as a member
of the Faculty today. Am still
permitted to hold the keys
to the Laboratory for my own use
for the present.

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		July 27.
Met. Secretary of Prest. J. Taylor,
Elder L. John Nuttall, whom I asked
as to the proper time for me
to apply for ordinances in the
Endowment House; Prest. Taylor
having informed me that I
could obtain the endowments in
S. L. City before leaving, in place
of having to proceed to St. George.
This I regard as a great favor,
since the St George Temple has 
closed, and the regulations of the 
S. L. City Endowment House prohibit
single individuals from perform-
ing ordinances except in ex —
ceptional cases of leaving such
as mine. Elder Nuttal advised
me to apply the following 
Thursday.
		"	30. 
Sunday. Obtained from my Bishop
a certificate of my standing,
and a recommend to the 
Endowment House. Same date
addressed the Sabbath School of
Third Ward, by request of the Super-
intendent and in the evening the

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Ward Meeting by call of the
Bishop.
			July 31
Obtained the sig nature of the
Stake President to my recommend.
			Aug. 2.
Wednesday: Proceeded to S. L. City, per
morning train. Repaired early to
the President's Office and presented
my recommend. Left the same
in the care of the Secretary, he
instructing me to call in the
afternoon. Did so, and received
my recommend endorsed by the
President, with instructions
to apply at the Endowment House
next morning at 8. 
Spent the day in performing
items of business. Having a
certificate of my position in the
Academy from Prof. Maeser I applied
at the Union Pacific Railway
Office, & asked the possibility of ob-
taining student rates over the
line. The Agent kindly furnished
me a half fare pass from
Ogden to Council Bluffs. This
is a great assistance.

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		August 3.
Applied at the Endowment House,
at the specified time, and received
my endowments. About the
ordinances, their import, sig-
nificance, and their effect upon
my mind, it is far from lawful
that I should make remarks here.
		"	4.
Missed the early train to Provo.
Met with the Editor of "Deseret
News", who had heard of my
intended eastern tour, and
desired very much to enquire my
motives for going, and the date
of my leaving and absence
together with the principal
points in my history. In the
"Evening News" of this date a
notice of my intention, and
a brief history of my life was
published. By the kindness of the
editor I was permitted to visit
all the departments in the
establishment. That this com-
munity possesses such an estab-
lishment, complete as it is in
every department, though being

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continually improved is indeed
a happy fact.		It the after-
noon returning to Provo. 
		August. 5. 
Proceeded to Pleasant Grove to 
pay my Grandmother, who had
been ill for a considerable time,
a visit	Returned to Provo in 
the evening
		"	76
Searched for a skeleton reported
to be buried in the rock of the
East Hills. Found the same; appar-
ently that of an Indian: buried with
him were 3 knives, gun, powder
horn, bullet mould etc. I endeavored 
to negotiate with the discoverer
to secure the same for the Academy.
Succeeded in part, and procured
the specimen though partly belong-
ing to one of the teachers who paid for it. 
		"	12
Visited my Grandmother in
Pleasant Grove: returned to 
Provo in the evening.
		"	15
Obtained a letter of introduction
from my personal friend: It on

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Ja[-].. Dunn: Supt. of the Provo
Manufacturing Compay to
the General Agent on the
Chicago and North Western Railway
at Council Bluffs: asking
attention to me for the trip. In
the afternoon despatched a letter
to the Agent making enquiries.
			Aug. 19.
Spent whole day overhauling the B. Y. A. 
Laboratory, and closing the record
of same, and closing the record
of same, preparatory to handing
over the same. 
			"	20 
Sunday.- Addressed the Sunday
School during the afternoon, and the 
Meeting during the evening by call
of the Bishop. 
			"	21
Gave the appurtances of my reportee's 
position to the Stake Clerk, asking
for release, on account of my intenture
to leave before another Sunday.
Spent half the day[-] [-]in handing over
the Chemicals &c in the B. Y. Academy
Labaoratory to the teacher of Chemistry
during the coming year

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			Aug. 22. 
Completed the transfer of material
and apparatus of the Laboratory. Handed
Records of the same, and the keys
of the Laboratory and building to the
Principal. In the afternoon
visited Pleasant Grove, for the
purpose of bidding my Grandmother
and relations adieu. Returned to Provo
same evening. 
			"	23. 
Spent day in gathering the things
I desire to take with me. So many
of my friends have taken pains to
express their wishes for my success,
that I have felt a sincere surprise 
at such an exhibition of esteem
			"	24. 
Packed my specimens, chemicals, 
books etc, for safety and economy
of room during my absence. 
I failed to remark under date
of 21st inst : that the Sunday School
Superintendent, & Prest. of Teachers'
Quorum visited me to enquire
if I would accept the compliment
of a social party to take place
Aug. 24- Thursday (this) evening.

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That such a honor should be
proffered me by the organizations
of the Ward has not a little sur-
prised me; but I accepted the
compliment with such thanks as
I could offer. Tonight the
party took place; and was, as 
was intended strictly select,
the Ward authorities and my
personal friends only being
present. Dancing, singing, and
reciting formed the programme, 
in the midst of which an elaborate
picnic supper was partaken of.
After supper the Prest. of the 
"Young Mens' Improvement Association"
delivered, a too highly eulogistic
address and presented me in
behalf of the Association with a
handsome and valuable Writing
Case, Inkstand (Morocco & clasped)
and an set of portable toilet
articles. The President of the
Young Ladies Association followed
with an exceedingly complimentary
speech and made the presentation
of a handsome Photograph
Album. In my poor and inadequate

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manner I endeavored to make
the thanks for actions so highly
pleasing, and thanks for actions
are not to be, adequately ex —
pressed in words.		I truly feel
that such exhibitions are un-
warranted by justice, since they
were rendered by the Ward; and
however extended my labors may have
been elsewhere, in the Ward they have
been confined to a few lectures
before the Young Peoples Association
and addresses before the Ward
Meetings and Sunday Schools.
Prof. Maeser, being present res-
ponded to a request from the
Committee Chairman and made,
a finely pointed and eulogistic
speech; after which the amusements
of the evening were proceeded with
till dismissal. The Deacon's Quorum
of the Ward through its President
conveyed to me at the close the
sum of two dollars, which may be
justly allowed to form before my mind
one of the most touching incidents
of the occasion. The small gift
is presented with the spirit of propriety

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that precludes the possibility of
anything but heartfelt thanks.
		Aug. 25. 
During the forenoon visited
various friends, and from all
received wishes for the fullest
success. Received from the
Principal a general letter of 
introduction or certificate of
my connection with the B. Y. A.
and from the Board of Directors
a testimonial of my labors.
The latter read as follows:-
	—Testimonial—
		     to
	Elder James E. Talmage
Teacher of Natural Sciences and Phonography
		at the
Brigham Young Academy, Provo.
	Dated July 1, 1882. 
Dear Brother:—
			Your intention to 
visit one of the scientific insti-
tutions of the East, for the purpose
of advancing yourself in the
higher grades of your favorite
studies, deprives the undersigned
of a faithful official, and esteem[--]

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fellow-teacher; and yielding on
the one hand only reluctan[-]
to your request for release we
sincerely on the other wish you
"God speed" in your enterprise;
knowing your solicitude for
truth and earnestness in pursuit
of knowledge. May you fully
realize the benefits which you
contemplate <anticipate> from your con-
templated efforts and sacrifices,
and return to us in due time
still more qualified to assist
us in the advancement of the
educational interests of our
Mountain Home.
For the Board of Trustees	}  For the Faculty
A. O. Smoot President		Karl G. Maeser Principal.
W. H. Dusenberry Secretary

The present entry will probably
be the last for some time: I
shall endeavor to jot notes
by the way on travel: and
transcribe into the Journal
at lessure. Expect to start
by the early train tomorrow.

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Entries from Aug. 26 to Sept 5 were
entered Sep. 6, from notes taken while
on my trip.

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		August. 26.
Saturday. — Left home per the Utah Central.
The Bishop of the ward with great
kindness asked to convey me to the
depot in his own conveyance; that
Pa's buggy may be used exclusively
for the family. Prof. Maeser and a
number of friends were at the
station already. I really feel the cir-
cumstances attendant upon my leaving
as altogether too elaborate for so small
a purpose. If I only am absent for a
year, twill scarcely seem that I've
been away at all. — Passed to
Salt Lake City. Applied at the Pres-
ident's Ofice according to previous
instructions, from which place I was
sent to the Historian's Office, where
I received a blessing for my undertaking,
and was duly set apart for the en-
terprise as for a mission <and received an Elde's Certificate> The elders
officiating in the ordinance were
Prest. W. Woodruff, Apostles F. M. Lyman,
Brigham Young, and John H Smith;
Apostle B. Young serving as the speaker.
A few items as remembered in the
blessing, and written down im-
mediately afterward were:—"If you seek

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inspiration you will perform your
mission profitably; and your mind
shall expand in the faith of the
gospel as well as in letters. If your 
heart and desires remain pure you
shall go in peace and shall return
in safety. We pray God to guard your
mind from yielding in the least
degree to the spirit of infidelity—
Visited friends in Salt Lake City during
the day: stayed at the residence of my
aunt, Sis. Julia Stowe,
			Aug.  27
Sunday.  Proceeded to Ogden per early train.
Stopped in this city to pay a visit to
my old friend Prof. Stadley and intend
remaining till tomorrow. In the evening
received by express from home a package
containing my pocket Mackinnon pen
etc, which I had left there by mistake
			Aug. 28.
Received c/o Mr Stadley a letter from
the Agent on the railway at Chicago to
whom I wrote some time ago, which had
been forwarded to me from home.
The letter contained an order on the
ticket office for half fare from Council
Bluffs to Chicago. Left Ogden on the

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Union Pacific 10.5 train —
Principal points of interest noted
during the day's travel in Echo
Canon scenery, including the Pulpit
Rock,  Witches' Rock, Steamboat
Cliff, Devil's Slide etc, and the Weber
Canon and River.
			Aug. 29.
Still travelling. Passed the night
as comfortably as usual while on
a running express train. Very cold
to day: found need for all wraps
on hand. The Wyoming Territory ap-
pears to be very bleak and desolate:
which perhaps may be partly 
accounted for by the very great
elevation of the region. Passed
day pleasantly in reading. Very little
diversity of landscape to attract ones
attention. Must be a very severe region
for winter travel, judging from 
the number of snow sheds along
the route erected for safety to trains
Embraced opportunities which presented
themselves of conversing with two
gentlemen during the day on Utah affairs.
Each had the most extravagant of
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			Aug. 30.
Myself and another gentleman on
the same seat were aroused a little
after 1 a.m. by the conductor, and required
to give up part of our seat,  the cars
having become terribly crowded. Crowd
continued to increase at every station
'till we reached Grand Island at 8 o'
clock, owing as we learned to a
gala day at that place. Gave up 
my seat to an old man and stood;
passed a rather uncomfortable night.
The gentleman with whom I had shared seats
and myself entered into a conversation by
which I discovered him to be the son of
the Bishop of Willard City, Davis Co, Utah; and
had lately been summoned to Utah to
attend the funeral of his father. On learning
who I was, and the motive of my trip he
told me that being away from home
and friends I may meet with mis-
fortunes and losses perhaps as others
had done; and if in returning home
such should be the case, I should
call on him. He kindly furnished me
with his address: and stated himself to
be so pleased at meeting a Utah person,
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all his relatives did), that he begged
me to write and inform him of
my safe arrival at my destination.
The scenery of the day was extremely 
pleasant: the Nebraska landscape:
being so strong a contrast to the Wy-
oming prairie. All farming seems to
be on an extensive scale, no small
farms discernible. Considerable wood
is cultivated, the country being devoid
of the wild growth: and upon enquiry
I ascertained that the state government en-
courages the cultivation <of> wood, by granting
to the growers extra land and home-
stead privileges. I thought that such
a course may well be followed in
Utah where the present reckless des-
truction of trees must soon produce want.
Reached Council Bluffs at 5.25 p.m.
Presented my order from the agent and
received a ticket at half price via
the "Chicago and North Western" to Chicago.
Left for Chicago about a half hour after
my arrival. Principal points of interest
are the magnificent fire proof station
at Omaha, the crossing the river, Missouri
and the massive bridge over the same.
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with a fellow passenger which very
soon turned upon Utah Same thing
was experienced again—extravagant ideas
and exaggerated notions.
			Aug. 31
Pleasant travel during the forenoon.
Especially interested in crossing the Miss-
issippi River at Clinton, Ill. the bridges
boats, rafts etc. Nebraska and Iowa seem
to be extravagant in the use of the
lightning rods, nearly every house being
supplied with three <2> or more. Most
houses are supplied with one at
each corner numbering often as high
as 5 or 6, and on one large building I 
counted 10. One circumstance, however,
went to show me that thunderstorm
are prevalent and severe in this locality,
viz, the number of trees & poles splintered
by lightning. In the majority of cases I
could clearly discern the spiral course
of the flash as testified to by many
who have been struck by lightning.
Reached Chicago at 2.45 p.m. Since
about noon the weather has been
miserable, and on arriving at Chicago
I found a drizzling rain falling, making
muddy streets and disagreeable surroundings,

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I felt indeed a something — well, a
little different from serene content -
ment. I had to search a great deal to
find the office of the Ry. Co. to whose agent
I held a letter. Found it at last and
succeeded in obtaining a 20% reduc-
tion off regular fare on the "Baltimore
and Ohio Ry" from Chicago to Philadelphia. The
depot again was in another part
of the city: and I had a little trouble
in getting my baggage transferred.
The delay in Chicago amounted to nearly
three hours which would have been very
pleasing had the weather been favor-
able for making observations; as it was
my observations were fun, However I spent
the bridges, lakeshore etc, and traversing
the city. I felt exceedingly ill; beside which
a severe headache, incident to a neglect
of regular meals, fatigue, and the little
unavoidable anxiety at being above in
so large a city with smatters of business
to attend to had given me a fit of the blues
Left Chicago at 5.10 p.m. During the evening
engaged in an earnest conversation
with a fellow passenger on the Utah
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              	     September 1.
	Until half the forenoon had passed, the
weather continued cool, and a heavy fog
obscured the view to a great extent After that
however the view became clear and the
scenery was indeed pleasurable.
Among points of interest may be mentioned
the crossing over the Ohio at Bellaire: had
no idea the river was so large at this point,
crossing the Potomac R. near Cumberland:
the superb scenery of the Cheat river 
and mountain, and the parallel passage
of the Potomac R. and the Ohio Canal.
Late at night too, the depot at Washington
was noted, and the view of the Capitol dome
in the moonlight: and crossing the river, train
and all being bodily transported on the ferry
at Baltimore
			Sept. 2.
Was set down at Philadelphia station
at 3.15 a.m. Rather unpleasant again: knew
no one, neither my way about, However,
I found the Express Transfer Agent, and
he offered to transfer me, and my baggage
to the "Pennsylvania and Reading Depot" from
which point I should take train for
Bethlehem- my last part of the trip. His
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but I knew of no other way to in-
sure safety. He informed me that the
train would not leave 'till 8 o'clock, and
he had a great many errands to
perform before that time, so to keep
sight of my baggage, and seeing too
an opportunity to view the city, I accepted
his proposal to drive with him. He
drove at great speed to different parts
of the city for more than two hours,
giving me a pleasurable view of
the principal points in the city,
though 'twas yet but early and gray dawn.
At 8 a.m. took train on the "Pa. and Reading
Road" for South Bethlehem, and arrived
at 10. Here I found myself at the city
of my destination in safety, and
in a state so dirty that I expected to be
taken for a tramp. Went at once to a 
barber and bath establishment; and
changed my dress; then started to
reconnoitre. The college grounds were
pointed out to me by a passer-by,
and I started by them; shall reserve
opinion 'till another time when I
shall have inspected them more
thoroughly. My principal care was
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Visited the college boarding house, and
talked with the man in charge. The
prices were far above those advertised,
and the conditions unsatisfactory. I saw at
once that with the arrangements in vogue,
I would be thrown entirely open to the
other students as they to each other, and
it is my wish to keep myself
somewhat reserved. Enquired for private families
who were in the habit of taking boarders:
and made enquiries at at least half a
dozen places, but every one either supplied
rooms without board, or board without rooms,
or had decided to take boarders no
longer, or made changes entirely out of
my reach. I felt the blues again most de-
cidedly. Renewed my search; was passing a
house, at the door of which a gentleman
stood, and enquired of him some boarding place.
He informed me that he knew none, but that
his wife had been intending for some time
to take boarders, but had not as yet decided.
I asked him to direct me to any place not
a hotel, whi[-] I may stay for a day or two, 'till
I would become a little acquainted. He
knew nobody of the kind; but I should call
at his house at  4 p.m: 'twas now about 2.
This announcement made me inwardly ejaculate

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"Thank God!" for I felt sure, this would
be my resting place, and I felt so utterly
fatigued that I would like to crawl 
behind some box and sleep. At the desig-
nated hour I applied, and was informed he
would accept me as a boarder for a few
days—over Sunday at least, and more def-
inite arrangements could be made thereafter
one way or the other. Had my baggage
brought to his house. I may seem to com-
ment too severely on so simple an affair
as the selection of a boarding place, but
'twas a serious matter owing to myself being
fatigued and ill, and my desire to be in
some private family circle. During the
afternoon I visited the College, to present
myself to the President, according to printed
instructions He was not in his office and
I was told to remain in the Library.
While there the following little item occured:-
The director's clerk offered me  reading matter,
and as I recorded my name and residence
on the register: the clerk saw "Utah" and
smilingly said "Not a Mormon I presume"?
I answered "A mormon? Yes indeed sir." "In-
deed," said he, "travelling through here"? I
told him my errand, and thereupon a
conversation opened on Utah affairs

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which resulted in the expression of a desire
on his part that we should talk again.
Had a conversation with a visitor at the college,
whom I chanced to meet, on the same subject.
Called on the President at his office, and
presented my diploma; was told by him to
present a testimonial of character, and
as per his promise by letter the examination
for admission would be omitted. —
That night retired early, and enjoyed my
first night's sleep sunrise leaving home.
			September 3.
Sunday—Learned that the gentleman at
whose residence I stay, "Mr. H. W. Werner" 
by name, is a great lover of scientific
studies: "ornithology" being his specialty,
and that he is the taxidermist and
collector for the Lehigh University. Kindly
furnished me a description and view of his
large, beautiful and valuable private
collection. During the afternoon wrote
a letter home, only having mailed cards along
the way: and also sent cards to a number
of friends whom I had promised to acquaint
with my arrival. In the evening Mr.Werner kindly
accompanied me on a walk through the city, &
showed me many points of interest, among
which was an old chapel, at which

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Generals Washington and Layfayette are said
to have attended service, and an an-
tiquated hotel where the same generals
slept on several occasions.
			Sept. 4.
Talked with Mr Werner respecting more
definite arrangements as to boarding:
His house is large, but part of it is
inhabited by another family, which, 
however, is expected to move shortly;
but to my great satisfaction he told
me that if I would so desire I might
stay a month: by which time I could
determine if his house affairs were satis-
factory. His charges are $18.00 per month;
which is indeed satisfactory after my
enquiries at other places have determined
to my knowledge the very high rates for
which accomodations are charged. I feel
now for the first time a little settled and
free. Deposited the sum of $320.00 which
I had brought from Provo in the form
of a draft at the South Bethlehem Bank.
Have resolved to keep a very strict
account of my expenses while here,
as I have done of my travelling expenses,
as an item for future reference. The outlay
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amount indeed surprised me when I added
my memoranda account; I scarcely know
by what means it has been reduced so low.
the fare itself properly without reduction
amounting to $100.80. I brought $161.00 in
cash with me, so as to be safe for all
emergencies on the way, and at present
I have just $420.00, every cent counted, for
commencing my career at college. May
God bless that little money to my good;
for it has indeed been saved and
economized to the very best of my ability.
'Tis Utah money, and 'tis th tithed, according
to the rules of the church, and 'tis honestly
gained— why may I not expect it to be
blessed? Passed most of the day at the
University Library; have really no formal
work to do, today and tomorrow being
set apart for examinations with which
I have nothing to do. In the afternoon I
called on the President at his office and
gave him my testimonial from the 
Board and Faculty of the Academy. He
told me to interview Dr. Chandler, the Professor
of Chemistry at an early opportunity as regards
my course. — Purchased a walking
cane today, for a few cents. This may
seem a very trivial item, but it illus-

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one of my favorite theories, viz, that a 
traveller should be strictly cosmopolitan,
and even conform himself to the ways of
the particular community wherein he
may be. Nearly everybody carries a walk-
ing stick here, and my friend Mr. Werner
informs me that I should do the same. So I
did it. All the men smoke here; I do not
intend to smoke for that reason, because
by doing so I sacrifice a principle, but
by simply using a cane I sacrifice no 
principle, but at the same time con-
form to the people here. I respect to have
enough to do in explaining my principles
here, without wasting strength on so
trivial a matter as abhorring the use of 
a staff because it is fastidious In the 
evening in company with Mr. Werner
I visited the Iron and steel works of
the city. Enjoyed the instructive visit
very much, and now I know my way
aboute I shall endeavor to repeat the visit
		Sept. 5
Visited the University Museum, on
which visit Mr. Werner also very kindly
accompanied me. Spent most of the 
day in the Library: endeavored to
see Dr. Chandler according to the President's

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instructions, but learned that the gentleman is
in New York. In the evening kept my promise
to the Editor of the "Enquirer" Provo, by writing
to that journal a brief sketch of my travels.
	Sept. 6.
Spent morning in writing up my
Journal from notes taken enroute Had 
no table in my room, and seeing 'twould
inconvenience Mr Werner's family to
supply one I bought a table. In the
afternoon, attended the opening exercises
in the University Chapel according to
instructions. These consisted in a prayer
service, by a surpliced priest after the
form of the Episcopal Church, a speech
by the President, and the assignment of
work by the Professors. My name was
read among those who were admitted. I now
learned, that admission is particularly dif-
ficult to obtain by reason of their rigorous
examinations. Nearly a dozen were
sent away as refused admission. Went 
through the persecutions incident to being a
new or "fresh" student with the others of similar
kind. This consisted in having the older
students range themselves in two rows, 
so that the "Freshmen" have to walk between 
them in passing from the building, and

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we are shouted at — "cheered" if you please, 
and by a "cane rush" as 'twas called our
canes were taken from us, and those Fresh-
men who had no canes received several
smart little blows with the canes taken 
from the others (not violent of course).
Of course 'tis only a passing circumstance
the "fresh" students at all institutions of
the kind are "hazed," though sometimes the
hazing amounts to severe persecution. If
any very severe indignities, amounting to 
insults should be heaped on me I should
deem it my duty to retaliate. However, I ex-
pect none: though trifling affairs such as
being called "fresh" etc. I do expect. 
			Sept. 7. 
First day for work. Missed chapel in
the morning by a mistake in the time.
Dr Chandler has as yet not returned, so I
have not been assigned to a class. Attended
however two exercises in obedience to the
advice of the Chemistry Instructor.
Viewed the Laboratory etc, but shall reserve
opinion till future time. 
			"	8. 
Attended the Chapel exercises as opening services
of the day: these consist in a short bible reading
and prayer service on the Episcopal form.

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	attended recitations during the morning, and
	at noon succeeded in meeting Dr Chandler, and
afterward spoke with Prof. Barley, the Chemistry
instructor. These gentlemen seemed to think I 
should apply for examinations in the lower
courses, and enter the senior year for the course
in Chemistry: This of course would (provided I
succeeded) lead me to complete the course pre-
scribed in a year, and then take my degree: but it
necessitates me to attend so many incidental work classes,
such as "Christian Evidences," "Ethics" "Essays etc" and
"German," the first of which I do not desire to pursue for
religious reasons, and the last of which I can study
at home, for I find the Prof. of Languages in no
way superior to Prof. Maeser at home: and ac-
cording to the students' statements he is far inferior.
My time here must be employed for such pursuits
as cannot be followed at home: I wish to make an
extensive use of the Laboratory, which I 
take with me. With these views I at once
notified the President that I would enter as a
special student in the "School of Chemists,"  The
Doctor after a few questions, advised me to
follow the last year's exercises only, (I had already
taken through the others myself), and I was as-
signed a desk in the Senior's Laboratory. These
are privileges I would not have enjoyed 'till the
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As it is I am free, and happy in the enjoy-
ment of privileges I have thirsted for: among
them an excellent Laboratory in which I am
informed that I can work all spare time
between 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. five days in the week;
and not the least advantage is that I can select
my studies to the best of my judgement, without
fear of losing a promised name and title.
What do the A.C. A.B. M.A. or Ph. D etc. avail
behind one's name? I work for knowledge, and
leave the name for others to pamper after.
If it is destined that my name shall be known
widely at some far distant day, I want that
name to be known among my own people,
where merit must be thought of before a
title. 
			Sept. 9.
	First week of College life is gone: Of my
programme of proceedings daily I can as
yet say nothing: my studies are not selected,
and consequently my time not distributed.
Hope to say all on this subject in another
week. Wrote to Prof. Maeser today describing
the facilities of the College, and so will also express
my opinion thereof here. The buildings are
certainly luxurious, and the surroundings elegant.
The main building contains the Chapel, Laboratory,
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The Museum of Nat. History specimens is elaborate,
and my own hard earned little collection of ores & rocks
at home seems to be worthless before this display.
The Laboratory is of especial interest to me:
and I am informed that it is among the
best here in the East. I think that I have
been correctly counselled, (as indeed I thought
before), in coming here for a Laboratory ex-
perience. The Library too, is a gorgeous
advantage. An elegant building separate
from the other, and filled with nearly thirty
thousand volumes, beside the leading period-
icals of Europe and America, is the description 
of the Library. When I consider such advantages
compared with what I have enjoyed I feel to
fervently pray for health strength and vigorous
and strong mental powers, for exercising these
advantages while I am here to the best ad-
vantage; and that I may gain such benefits
as, like a bee out from the hive, I may
add to the store of useful knowledge
in our Mountain Home. 
			Sept. 10."
Sunday. Attended the service in the Chapel:
which calls forcibly to mind the old remem-
brances of going to "Church" in England, i. e. when
a very little boy, and before Father had become
a member of the Mormon Church, Some few

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who have learned that I am a Latter-
day Saints' feel surprised that I attend
Chapel.	The bye-laws of the University
require all students to attend unless for-
mally excused by the Faculty, and then
they attend the denomination to which they
belong. There is no L.D.S. branch here: so
I do not apply for an excuse : if the Epis-
copal Church has any thing true and good I
would like to know it too; and I can act with
reverence and decorum in their assemblies.
			Sept. 16.
	Second week passed: nothing of daily
note has occured. My programme
of daily work is now fixed for the term:
and consists of exercises as follows. A
recitation in "Chemical Philosophy" every
day: Lecture in "Metallurgy" every day,
and Lecture in Crystallography twice per
week <& Physiology:> : each occupies an hour, all recita-
tions. & lectures in the University are over by
noon every day : and the afternoon is
spent in the  practical work of the regular
courses. My class work will be over
by 11.30 each morning : I do not eat at
noon hence have no need to go to my
lodgings, and so I have spent during this
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	Laboratory. I desire to apply as much
	time as possible in the Laboratory, since
	that is my object in coming here Work
is in full blast now. — Have spent whole
day today and till very late tonight in
copying notes of lectures attended thus
far. I find my Phonography of exceeding
advantage at present. The Professors
regard themselves as lectures, not teachers,
and simply talk on, caring little whether
students understand the subject or not,
& to a slow note-taker such is peculiarly dis-
advantageous. The hazing of old students
on the new ones or Freshmen as the latter
are called still goes on: though I find my-
self honorably exempted (aha!): for since the
students have seen me in the Services Labor-
atory, and attending only the advanced classes
they have concluded I am no Freshman. My
cane has been off returned to me, and
even apologies offered that I had been
taken for a fresh.
			Sep. 17Sunday Attended chapel in  morning, as
per regulations of University ; spent
afternoon in room in my own studies, —
church works which I have brought with
me found subject for sunday occupation.

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In evening attended service at Mora-
vian Church in company with Mr.
Werner — my landlord. Find I am in
a particularly remarkable region of country
historically — shall enquire more & per-
haps make it the subject of a correspondence
home.
			Sep.	   18.
	Heard from home first time since
leaving, for I had requested the folks
not to write 'till I should send address from
my destination so as to ensure safety.
Not very good news all in all: owing to
Father's misfortune in his cattle, and his
workman leaving him just at the busy
time of year. However the health of the
	folks is good, and the communication
	gives me great pleasure.
			"	21
	My birthday -- 20 years old.—Contem-
plation of rapidity with which time flies
is alarming. Before another year passes
I may have to discontinue my studies here
and return home : in fear of which I would like
to double my application while here if such
could be done to advantage. Many
changes have taken place since last birthday,
and many more doubtlessly will before next.

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		Sept. 22.
This morning a circumstance occured which
I would deem honorable to mention with name
nowhere by voice or pen but here. 'Twas this: I
received a note from the daughter of the gentle-
man at whose house I am, which greatly sur-
prised me. The contents were given in confidence, and
were, if I condense and shorten them these: "that
she was in great trouble: there was another party—
"who was all the world to her", and who unfortunately
was of a very jealous disposition : since my arrival
here he had taken alarm : and his fears had be-
come so exaggerated that he demanded her to leave
home while I was here, or resign all claim to him.
She had spoken with her father, who she said had
become somewhat attached to me; and no other
way was left but to appeal to me under an
earnest request of secrecy; & unknown to her
parents, — I alone in all the world could aid her:
& would I excuse such a communication etc etc."
The above are, as near as I can give them the words of
the note. — This is a revelation: The young lady is I
believe very refined and accomplished: though I 
think I have seen her less than a dozen times in all
since my stay here commenced. I am generally
close in my room : she teaches school her father tells me:
she is never present at meals, and as she stated in
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designated the other party) was entirely and
absolutely without cause. Well, that girls lover
is a foolish fellow; in the first place 'tis either a
mere freak or crazy jealousy to be alarmed at the
presence of a lodger whose occupation keeps him
always in his room while in the house; and
especially of such a harmless unattractive fellow as I.
My duty was clear of course: I have been so pleasantly
situated here, and so solitarily comfortable, that to
leave is unpleasant: but my agreement with Mr
Werner was only for a month: so I shall leave.
If I knew I was causing inconvenience even to the
little noisy baby of this or any other house in which
I would be under similar circumstances, 'twould
be my duty to leave. The oddity of the alarm is that
so many families take boarders here : and yet little
Miss's lover is afraid. 'Tis surely no fault of mine for
I have never had 5 minutes conversation with the
lady, or even shaken her hand. I couldn't fall in
love with her if I wanted to- I don't know how in the
first place, and didn't come here for such a purpose
either. The affair is at once attended  with levity and
seriousness. The lady saw me in my room— she stated
that she desired to do so in her note— and begged
me to keep all secret and believe that 'twas no
personal objection or affair of hers. So, so. I must go. I
thought over it during the day, after telling her at once
I would leave within a week when my month would be up.

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I do not like the occupation of hunting boarding
places ; I desire to be settled. Decided to see Mr
Werner during coming week : give him no idle
excuse, and yet carefully avoid betraying the con-
fidence entrusted in me by telling him I would leave
his house, not for any lack of convenience 
but for a cause which honor frbade me to state, and
ask him to believe that 'twas for the sake of the
request of a friend that I would leave. Perhaps Mr
Werner during coming week : give him no idle
excuse, and yet carefully avoid betraying the con-
fidence entrusted in me by telling him I would leave
his house, not for any lack of convenience or attention,
but for a cause which honor forbade me to state, and
ask him to believe that  I would leave. Perhaps Mr
Werner would think I was intending to board
with some acquaintance among the students. I
certainly would hate him to cherish the idea of my
not appreciating his kindness while here. - 'Tis only
another change—perhaps for the best.
				Sep. 23.
Mr W. came to my room this morning after
breakfast. I asked him to be seated, & told
him I was in a curious situation, viz that of
desiring to leave for a reason not to be stated, &
of wishing to cherish & express every appreciation
of the kindness of himself & household. When I con-
cluded he told me he had an "inkling" of the cause:
was sorry such foolishness had come to my knowledge,
and asked to talk the matter over, but I concluded
my promise would not allow me to do so He
said he would be very sorry to have me leave : I
told him my duty said leave within a week, & that
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He greatly relieved me by saying he would never
consider my leaving but as a mark of respect & honor,
Moreover he insisted 'twas his duty to find me
another place; and that I should proceed
in my studies without concern for a week, by
which time all would be arranged. Thanked
him cordially and feel somewhat contented again.
Today is Saturday, very stormy and cold.
Spent day at Library: this only day in week
on which I can spent any time in Library,
every morning being spent in lectures and every
afternoon in Laboratory work. Shall endeavor
to devote Saturdays to Library privileges; & of
course such times during evenings as I can.
			      Sept. 24.
Sunday
	Spent day as usual — morning at Chapel
	Service in University, afternoon in room
	and during evening in company with Mr
	Werner visited the Methodist Church. This
	is the only sect here, whose ministers speak
when preaching and do not read. The sermon
was certainly good: I learned from it. — Mr W.
opened conversation again respecting my leaving:
said Mrs. W. had surmised the cause of my conversa-
tion with him, & questioned the daughter, His feelings
toward his daughter are certainly strong with dis—
pleasure at her conduct. Whatever he or his wife has
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not betrayed confidence I was  compelled to
tell the gentleman that his daughters fault if
such exists, were for him to deal with: for I
had nothing to do with them. Both Mr and Ms W.
are deeply sorry for this little circumstance, & each
would like me to remain ; so they state: and
I am deeply sorry too that I a total stranger, should be
the cause of any inconvenience in the house, how-
soever unknowingly such may be. Mr W.
in explaining matters as best he could to me,
guessed all kinds of explanations; and among them
was the right one — exactly, as to who spoke with
me, & what prompted the act : but to this con-
jecture as to the others I said nothing. 'Tis a
strange circumstance indeed, so soon after
first meeting the family.
					Sep. 29.
Witnessed a "came rush" among the students
today. This is a college pastime. A code of
miles had been issued by the Sophomore Class,
and among them one clause forbid, the carry-
ing of canes by Freshmen. The Freshmen re-
belled, and as usual the matter had to be
brought to an issue  Both classes appeared
in athletic costume, and a came was given
the Freshmen; who in a body endeavored to present
the sophomores from taking it. A rough and
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making a deafening noise; the College campus
was crowded; the affair had not been a secret;
even the papers announced it, and afte the
struggle the sophs retired defeated. Three were
badly hurt, and a great number had their
shirts torn off; and one stripped of all
habiliments except a pair of under gar-
ments. Such is college fun. The boys are rough 
judging from accounts of hazing; from which
scraps I keep myself aloof.
		Sep. 30
Mr. W. informed me that I could have
agreeable quarters with a family in an
adjoining house, or rather another part of the
same house, for like the English dwellings the
houses are built together. Miss. W. had
already conveyed to me a hint that
such a proposition would be made; of course
I knew from that that 'twould not suit;
so declined Mr W's offer. He surmised again
that I had been spoken too; but pressed
upon me to stay, saying that such foolish
mess meant nothing.
		Oct. 1
Mrs. W. called at my room after breakfast:
and opened conversation on the subject of 
my intended withdrawal: and pressed upon
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I was going; she would like me in the
house: and ended by saying "I suppose
'tis on E's account, from what I guess; but
she says she does not care, & she has no right
to anyhow." I am in a funny plight; Mr & Mrs
W. desire me to stay, even against their
daughter's wishes, which of course I'll not do,
but if I have been mistaken in supposing
Miss. W's desires that I should not stay next
house I shall stay. I dont want to be offensive to
any in the house; as it is 'twould not be ad-
vantageous to me to furnish a room as
most students do, since I may stay only a 
year; and my quarters here have been so
comfortable, I really dislike to leave. I shall
await further developements.
			Oct. 3.
Mr W. informed me to day that he had
enquired etc: and 'twas entirely agreeable
that I should stay at next house and should
commence that evening to take meals in
my new quarters. 'Tis really the same house,
the houses here being on English principle
of several built adjoining & really in one
Took supper at Mr Merss's hosue. Then 
spoke respecting conditions. I should oc-
cupy my present room for a day or two,
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marked "that a little extra would be
necessary when fire would be needed.
Charges are not as satisfactory as at
Mr Werner's, though 'tis lower than I
know of obtaining accomodations else-
where. Would much rather have found lower
charges however. Could I have found a low-
priced room I would have engaged it, &
boarded elsewhere, for I desire to economise;
but rooms alone, furnished, cost from $8 $12
per month; and 'twill not be wise for
me to rent room at $5.00 (average) per 
month & furnish it myself, for I may stay
only a year.
		Oct 4.
Found that the family take breakfast
at before six in the morning, that the
man may go to work at six. This is
inconvenient, as I do not eat dinner,
& from 6 am, till 6 p.m. is a long time to fast.
		" 6
The course of instruction in Metal-
lurgy ended last week; and the Prof-
essor informed us we could apply for examina-
tion at pleasure, any time till end of term.
I knew how busy I am, and desired to
dispose of such as soon as possible, so
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subject, and today applied. The exam-
ination occupied an hour, rigorous ques-
tioning; at the end of which time the Professor
said "Quite satisfactory Mr Talmage." So
I am through, and I'll listen to others now
saying they wish they were through too.
This shows me use of note-taking. I take
phonographic notes carefully, then spend time
in transcribing them, of which I have at times
mistrusted the economy; but the 2 writings
of the notes give me a better idea of the
substance of the lectures than the hours
studying over broken up & disconnected sen-
tences of the others. My phonography is a
great advantage. I read up in the books
of the Library on lecture subjects, and take
additional notes from the reading I make.
	—In evening on returning home I found
my traps etc. transported from my room and as
I afterward found carefully arranged in
my new quarters, every paper scrap being
laid in position. This room is down-
stairs, large, well lighted and ventilated, & far
more convenient than my former residence,
but the extra charge would have been gladly dis-
pensed with, even at cost of less convenience.
However, the change is for the better in
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    		  Oct 7.
Visited "Iron Works" in company with
a fellow student.
			"  8.
Sunday; spent as usual - chapel in
morning; work of religious nature in
afternoon in reading, and some little
writing— letters & Journal which I re-
serve for Sunday's. Enjoyed quite a
lengthy conversation with Mr Meiss on
"Mormonism": he is a sincere man I hope
to do him good in conversation. Thus far
I have tried to engage in conversation
on religious topics when enquired of and
I trust I shall never forget that I hold a
missionarie's certificate, though as my
Bshp. told me before leaving, I am not
out on a preaching mission, and therefore
while ever ready to speak when opportunity
offers or enquiry should be made, I should
not receive the inevitable persecution by forced
testimonies. All with whom I have con-
versed are thus far very respectful after our
conversation. —I find myself having promised 
to write to many at home: friends I mean: every Sunday
sees 5 or 6 letters mailed; and 'though I am exceedingly
anxious to receive letters from friends, I must curtail
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In evening attended the Protestant
Episcopal Church.
			Oct 11.
Thursday—Holiday: Services held at the
University Building, in honor of the founder.
Of course the exercises were accompanied by the
usual pomp and show: the President in his
robes and insignia; the chaplain in his surplice
etc. 'Twas indeed a pleasing exercise, terminating
in evening with a ball: or as called here, a
hop. Oh! what comparison could be drawn
between the parties at home and here! Artistic
performance is here of course preponderating:
while its lack is all but universal at home;
but the dresses, the unmistakle questionable
way of the dancers are surprising. I did
not attend for dancing purposes for many
reasons: 1. one must know how to dance.
I do not; 2. one must wear a dress suit: I have
none: 3. one must have a lady- I have none:
4. One must hire carriage & pair for going and
coming etc; I cant afford it; but I attended for
purpose of comparing our home dancing with
that here. My comparison is fixed on my mind.
				"  12
Friday — Dissappointments have become common
to me now: I look for them, and as my little
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I refer to a special case today. Laboratory work
in general: and analysis in particular is very slow
in progress: if two or three analyses be completed
in a week I feel satisfied. Some others who do not
work as many hours as I do not complete one in
less than 1 or 2 weeks. Everything seemed disadvan-
tageous today: the gas was low owing to accident in
pipes: several of us broke vessels: and I had labored
hard to get a Copper solution of ore ready to con-
vect with the battery for precipitation during Sat-
urday and at 4" minutes before closing time
had all arranged. & by an accident a few
drops were shaken over the side of vessel, which
lo[-]s vitiated the whole. Had another solution of same
ore, nearly ready, & hurried to complete it, did so, 
& just as ready a fellow student & my self managed 
to break the beaker. So my days work is gone. 'Tis
but another little item. Shall improve on it next week.
				Oct 13.
Thursday was stormy: hence outdoor exercises were
postponed till today. Attended the athletic
sports in morning — grand exhibition of every variety
of sport,— 17 gold & silver medals awarded. In evening
was grandest display of fine works on College main
lawn. —Closed with pyrotechnic display of an exact
image of the University main building at sight of which
all the students broke forth with their College
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				Oct 14.
Sunday—Chapel is usual in morning. At-
tended Catholic service during afternoon. First 
time I have observed this form of worship intimately:
'tis certainly a very near approach to idolatry.
In evening attended Moravian German service
with Mr Weiss. 	" 20.
Friday again: this day is usually an unlucky
one for me; in laboratory breakages are far more
common and results more unsatisfactory that
day. Last week's success has been repeated to-
day; have otherwise succeeded well during the
week. One excellent feature occurred—Dr Chandler,
Director of Library told me that as a special student
by making proper application I could gain admission
to the Alcoves of the Library for my reading and study.
This is privilege granted only to few, those who
are engaged in special labor; hence another
good result of my entering as a special student.
				" 21
Rendered application to the Library Clerk for formal
admit to Library Alcoves. Was allowed to enter in-
formally for today's study. In afternoon visited
the "Bethlehem Iron & Steel works", in company with
2 students; took lengthy notes. Both my com-
panions are excellent young men: but oh!
so profane as are nearly all. Lack of profanity
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				Oct. 22 - 
Sunday. Spent day as usual, chapel in morning:
and attended Episcopalian Service during evening.
				" 23
Today an examination was appointed for
Crystallography, —to the class in which I belong. This
has not been a favorite study with me— in fact I 
relish but little the pursuit of an abstract
branch. I expected the examination would be
on  the concrete portions of the study, but when I saw the
questions etc for the examinations, I concluded to
make use of the privilege given students of selecting
their own time for examinations, and postpone
mine in this branch. So I obtained leave of the
Professor to withdraw: in other words— I
flunked (College term).
			" 25.
Today and tomorrow are holidays, in con-
sequence of the Bicentennial Exhibition in 
Philadelphia. Have been anticipating attending
myself, but cant afford it. I am afraid I will
in the future feel angry for not attending, for the
opportunity of witnessing such grand ceremony
may never be found again. Spent day in laboratory.
Laboratory always is closed at 5:30 p.m, after that hour
no one may enter it, but tonight as myself and
two other students were passing the Janitors room
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	The Janitor, a real genial fellow, deploring the
non-appearance of the watchman, who had gone to
Philadelphia, which necessitated him (the Janitor) to re-
main all night at his post. Well, he jocularly
asked us to stay with him, we consented if he would
open the Laboratory; he did so and we worked at our
experiments till nearly 2 a.m. The watchman now
arrived at his post, so we closed and left, pleased
with the opportunity of working over hours.
				Oct 28.
Paid visit to Iron works in company with fellow
students to inspect a new blast furnace, just
erected. 'Twas a rare chance to be inside of a
blast furnace: and instructive too. Took a series of
notes on the subject too.
	During afternoon made enquiries for a room to
rent. The present boarding place is very pleasant:
the landlady is a motherly woman, and is ex—
ceedingly kind: but I find the expenses too high,
and if by living as a bachelor: i. e. providing my
own meals I can save means, I must do so. My
little means is disappearing fast.
				" 29
Sunday: spent as usual. Told Mr Meiss of my inten-
tion of leaving: assuring him at same time that his charges
for such accomodations as I had received were low:
but I could live cheaper and 'twas my necessity to do so His
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			Oct 30.
Passed examination in Crystallography.
			   "  31.
Spent evening in searching for room; believe I
have succeeded.
			Nov. 3.
Result of protracted evening enquiries for room
is that tonight I moved from Mr Meiss' house,
to a small room at residence of a Mr Staufer .
The room is small but cozy and comfortable;
and I have secured it at the rate of $5.50
per month. I trust my change will be attended
with good, for expenses are increasing so rapidly
in my laboratory list that my more bodily comforts
must be cut down: I don't intend by this however
to injure my health; I have not as a rule eaten
dinner, i.e. at mid day for some time, so by this
practice since now I do not look for a mid-day
meal, & in fact find myself better without,
I may save a little. The sentiments of Mr & Mrs Meiss
on my departure were so expressed as to show me that
my object has been attained, viz that of making
in my poor way and by the help of God, an attempt
to make friends wherever I am. Their earnest requests
for me to visit often were prized by me. Thank God for it!
an acquaintance here is gladly formed with a worthy object.
Saw Mr Werner, my former landlord; he requests me too to visit him,
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his regrets again that I should have been compelled
to leave his residence — Nov 4. —
Arranged my things in my room & feel quite at home.
Took a meal at the restaurant today. Spent
most of day as I usually spend Saturdays—in the
Library Alcoves. My admission thereto is prized.
Nov. 5. : Sunday: passed as usual; had provided
myself with a breakfast & lunch in my room.
Nov. 6.	Found that some students take breakfast
& supper at the restaurant, & obtained it cheaply; they
take dinner at the University Hall. Made ar-
rangements with the Restaurant proprieter for
breakfast & supper at $2.50 per week. This
reduces my expenses considerably.
Passed to day exam. in Metallurgy of Lead.
			Nov. 11.
Sat. Witnessed this evening the grandest
street pageant, and torch light parade,
I have ever seen. 'Twas in honor of the
Democratic victory in the last election.
			"	12.
Wrote letter to the Young People's Improve—
ment Association of Third Ward Provo, in
reply to a request from its President to do so.
Spent Sunday as usual. Father generally sends
me the "News" regularly & this contains a sermon
by one of the Apostles, which furnishes an agree-
able subject for Sunday perusal.

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			Nov. 19
Sunday : spent as usual : week has passed
without unusual developments.
			"	20. 
At an early hour after opening exercises
at University, the Prof. of Chemistry called
and requested me to accompany one
of the Graduates on a trip to a locality
called the Wind Gap, in the Blue Mount-
ains, to examine a newly formed spring,
supposed to be of mineral origin. This I
call a great privilege. We left on early
train, taking necessary paraphernalia.
Gave me fine opportunity of viewing the
scenery of the Blue Ridge: and experience
in examining natural waters. We made
tests at the spring & took specimens with us.
Arrived on return on late evening train.
			"  26.
Sunday — as usual : attended an Episco-
palian Bible Class during early morning.
			"  29
Passed examination in Metallurgy of Silver
			"  30 and Dec. 1
Holidays, on account of Thanksgiving. Spent
both days in the Laboratory.
				3
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			Dec. 7.
Slightly discouraging circumstance occurred
to day, mention it because I am in a 
"moody" frame of mind & feeling tonight.
I have endeavored to cut down expenses
in the Laboratory and elsewhere as
much as possible, and judging from
the misfortunes of some I have been pretty
fortunate : but accidents will happen. While
using a large Platinum Crucible be-
longing to the laboratory, I accidentally
perforated bottom while scraping with a 
Platinum rod. This will be very expensive
to repair.
			" 16.
Saturday — One week more only before the
Christmas Holidays; really only a frac-
tion of a week. Examinations commenced
to day: applied for examinations in the
branches of Metallurgy pursued during
term, which I had not passed already.
			"  17
Sunday
As usual: studied some: exam. tomorrow.
			"  18.
Passed exam. in Crystallography - Practical.
I have not made this a specialty, confining
my energies, though dilatory at best, to my
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the Professer informed me on enquiry that
I had passed. A number in the class failed
			Dec. 19.
Tues. — Have been quite ill during
the last night & today. Feel depressed:
and have had indeed some apprehensions
of receiving bad news. Feel quite ill
tonight, but have examination work
to prepare. Really believe, if I had time
to be ill, I should be so, very.
Passed exam. today in qualitative
Analysis
			"  20.
Last day: slept little last night as
one of our hardest examinations was ap-
pointed for this morning — "Chemical
Philosophy." Was retained from 8.30 to
11.30: have not heard the result
from the Professor yet. Well, examina-
tions are over, a number in all the classes
failed, and I anxiously await my own
report. These examinations are no play.
		   "  21
Quite ill all day : appetite gone. Was
affrighted by taking pains in back and
other signs, as indicative of a disorder
of the kidneys. Trust nothing is serious.
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			Dec 22.
Better to day : Spent portion of day in
Library. Learned from the Professor that
I passed in Chem Philosophy: and al-
though my mark was really low, it stood
first on the list. I want a good rank
in this study, & also in Analysis Work: the
others though important have not inspired
as much order in my special course.
			" 23
Spent most of day in Library. Received
my Term Report through the mail from
the President. Find I have failed in no
examination, and stand No 1 in Chemical
Philosophy and No 2 in Practical Analysis, and
No 2 in Analysis Reports. These specified
branches I have tried to make specialities, for
their pursuit I am here. In my other
branches I stand well : and have no absences
excused or inexcused charged against me.
The rules of the institution permit 15
absences per term: but the sixteenth in-
curs suspension or expulsion.
			" 24.
Sunday, and Christmas Eve. In eving at
invitation of Mr & Mrs Staufer I attended
the Christmas services at Lutheran Church
They were grand.

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		Dec  25.
Christmas day : Attended services in
Moravian Church during morning.
Decorations and scenic effects of paintings,
white doves suspended in mid air etc
were excellent. At invitation of the agent
at my boarding place, attended the
Christmas dinner there. In evening
attended services of the Reformed
Lutheran Church. Altogether 'twas a
pleasant Christmas. In every way is
the promise of my patriarchal blessing
coming true - that I shall find friends
among strangers
			" 26 & 27.
	Spent days in Library, preparing schemes 
for my practical Chemistry next term.
			"  28.
Morning spent in Library : afternoon &
part of evening at the Zinc Works
& Iron Mills. Collected some specimens
and much information.
			"  29
Spent morning in Museum of University.
			"  31
Sunday and New Years Eve. Attended "Low
Mass" in Catholic Church during early
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	Episcopal service during forenoon.
In the evening proceeded to Moravian Church.
After the evening service (German) the doors
were closed for an hour. We stayed around
shivering & were admitted to the New Year's 
Service at 10 p.m. The room was superbly 
decorated; and scenic effects from the paint-
ings & illustrations were rare; at the exact
minute of midnight, while the speaker
was still engaged in his sermon, and
all the assembly were devoutly listening, with
a mighty crash the orchestra & choir
welcomed the New Year and
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after a prayer & exhortation we dispersed.
The service was grand & impressive.
Met bands of music & carol singers on the
way home, making joyous music.
After a sleep spent remainder of day in
reading & writing letters. Wrote a short sketch
to the "Enquirer", and a letter to the Y M & Y
L M I A of our ward at Provo. The
Association sent me a few days ago a resol-
ution of thanks for a preceeding letter and
wishes for my enjoyment of Christmas & New Years.
The kind feeling so expressed did me good,
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			Jan.   2
Busy — copying notes, and pre-
paring work for next term.
			"   3.
Visited Iron Mills again: work was just
being resumed in the Converting Department
so had a fine observation of manner of working.
A grand demonstration of force air applied is in
the hydraulic power working the trunions, cranks
etc, by which the heavy ladles ponderous ingots
of white hot metal, & gigantic many ton converters.
All are operated by two boys who stand on
the "Pulpit" where the cranks controling all
are concentrated. At the pressure of a boys
hand the heavy converters recline, rise, or sink
at ease. 'Tis truly a manifestation of man's
greatness : but oh! to turn and watch the
Converter when charged and in action, to
feel the tremor of the whole surrounding
structure by its force, to watch the sparks flying
& flame pouring out, and see the men
seek places of safety — oh! how weak and in—
significant insects are all men!
			"  4.
Visited South Bethlehem Gas Works. They are
small, but the visit was instructive.
All the apparatus and buildings are compactly
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visited large gas works in Bethlehem. Took
full notes. Gas here is made by Lowe process
from crude oil.
				Jan. 5.
Visited Bethlehem gasworks again. Spent after-
noon in Library.
				"   7.
Spent day in room : was visited by some student-
friends during afternoon & evening. Had a 
lengthy & interesting conversation with one es-
pecially, on Utah affairs.
				"  8
Visited Allentown in company with Mr Donahoe, a
student per early train Made long inspection
of Tannery; then visited Phosphate Works— our
chief object in making the trip Had con—
siderable trouble in securing admission: President
of the Company seemed afraid we were
endeavoring to profit by the trade secrets. Visited
the Paint Factory. Returned to Bethlehem on
evening train.	"  9.
I have met a gentleman at the Breakfast
room for several consecutive days now, whom
I found to be the Episcopalian Pastor. Today
he said "You are from the West I believe?" I answered
"Yes sir, from Utah", From that a conversation
arose in which I explained my religion etc. He
expressed a desire to speak again in future.

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After breakfast, wrote some letters, then
considering this to be last day for visiting I
paid visit to Iron Co. One furnace had blown
out; man promised to secure me a specimen of
salamander when furnace would be empty: left
about half past one. Went to Library; on way was talking
with a student & we heard a loud noise as of an
explosion. Saw by evening paper that 2 boilers of Blast-
Furnace No 1 had exploded a few minutes before 2 o'clock.
Four men & one woman were killed. I felt to say
Thank God I left when I did. During evening
I visited the ruins— oh! what devastation; the
force must have been terrific, in every direction.
One large boiler was blown bodily through the "Pattern
Shop" to a distance of 300 feet; fragments of the
other boiler tore their way through the Machine
shop; and one large piece fell in the midst of
nearly a hundred workmen, killing only one. The
last body was dug out a short time before I arrived.
Jan 10 Wednesday— Second Term commenced
" 11. Commenced work of second term. Subjects
for term— Manufacturing Chemistry, Medical and
Agricultural Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis,
Assaying, Metallurgy, Minerology, Blowpipe
work, Geology, Organic Chemistry & Physics.
Received bill for last term's Laboratory expenses.
At beginning of term, made deposit of $55.00.
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for last term amounted to $55.39. I indeed
felt discouraged. Have endeavored to cut
down expenses: but have spent every spare
hour in the Laboratory, and we are charged
for time engaged. My bill for breakages was as
small as any; though I was successful in accom-
plishing more analyses than are required for a whole year.
The deposits for the many practical workings of
this term were heavy, several new & expensive
works of reference are indispensable, a Blowpipe
Apparatus has to be obtained: & yesterday & today
I have seen my little means disappear rapidly.
Jan 12. Completed preparations of books & apparatus
for the term's work. No word from home this
week yet
" 13-14 Sunday Spent day as usual - Chapel,
and stayed in room during afternoon.
"  21  Sunday Week passed without any
thing special beyond work.
The more one reflects, the more is found for 
reflection. Now, I am here for a scientific train-
ing: Science has caused many of her votaries
to become infidels, and I have been warned to
carefully weight every argument and statement
presented to me. Now, an error I can see in my
past life, among many others, is that I have
been too set in an idea once gained, and en-
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to keep myself open to receive suggestons at
all time. Now, the last letter from Bro. Maeser,
warned me again, against accepting statements
untried. I am between two fires in my own
conscience - what shall I do? - Rely upon
my priesthood, as a touchstone, to detect
at all times truth from error?—
Jan. 28— Sunday. Another week past; work
progressing favorably.
Feb. 3 Saturday. - Visited Shive 
Governor Co's Works, in company with
a fellow student and the past foreman
of one department of the establishment.
Feb 4  Sunday— Spent as usual.
" 11. Sunday again; week passed rapidly
and with few unusual occurrences if any.
Attended today in addition to Chapel
service, the evening service at Episcopalian
Church.
" 18 And another Sabbath is here, with its
work behind it. Nothing of importance during
past week but work! By this mornings' early 
mail received letter from Bro J M Tanner of
B.Y.A. Provo: we correspond continually: but
in his letter he said that I may desire to stay
at college another year: & if so he would endeavor
to supply me with means to do so, as best he
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not what may be done, or whether I am to be
called home or not; but the kind offer is
appreciated.
Feb. 20 Tuesday: - I have been anxious to complete
whichever courses of study I commenced here at
the University; and last time I succeeded in passing
all examinations in "Metallurgy", one of the most
extensive of all subjects I commenced, except General
Metallurgy; the lectures on which were not given 'till
this present term; and by the amount of work for this
term occupying all norms on the Programme I found
myself unable to attend the lectures. However I have
made extra study of the subject, and today passed an
examination, thus completing "Metallurgy."
  "   22  Holiday— Washington's Birthday: attended
services in Chapel in celebration of the day.
"23 Received a note from Dr. Coppee, Senior
Professor in the University, requesting an inter-
view at his house. Was much surprised, but
found his motive when answering the request.
A Workingman's Club had been organized for
the benefit of the poor in Bethlehem; and a
number of the senior students had already
contributed by labor toward its assistance. He
desired me to offer some assistance, say
an hour per week in Phonography. This made
me more surprised than ever, but of course felt
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the limited time at my disposal. He re-
quested another interview in a few days.
Feb. 24  Saturday  Visited Iron Mills to collect
specimens of ores.
" 25 Sunday again! I seem scarcely able
to count the Sundays.
March 2. Result of interview with Dr Coppee,
tonight I repaired to the rooms of the Working-
man's Club; a very elaborately arranged
institution, and organized a class of 14 in
Phonography. The announcement had appeared
in the papers, and a very efficient arrange-
ment had been effected. I don't look for 
much in the line of developing great
phonographers—one lesson per week—but
I can show my willingness to help such a 
worthy organization.
Mar 4  Sunday— as usual. Day of rest to me.
" 9  Friday Evening— gave second
lesson in Phonography: - class was very
large tonight, and seems deeply enthusiastic
" " Sunday. - Week passed with
little of note. Had lengthy conversation
tonight with my landlord, Mr. Blanfer
on religious subjects.
" 13. An organization in connection
with the Lehigh University is the "Chem-
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establishment of considerable name
and note. A meeting of the Chemists of
the Junior & Senior classes was called
this evening, and myself among them. It had
been decided to recommence the active
session of the Society at once for the
present term; and certificates of member-
ship were issued to those present. The
election of officers was proceeded with, and
with the usual excitement. Utterly unex-
pectedly I heard my name proposed, and 
the motion carried, as Secretary of the
Society. Quite an honor indeed. At
the close of the meeting the records and
seals of the office were given me.
March 16. Friday—: the interest in the
Phonography Class, as was witnessed by this 
Evening's excercises again, remains unabated.
" 17.  Saturday— Spent most of day in
practical work in field labor in 
Physics,— measuring heights etc. by 
Barometrics
" 22 Thursday - College closed today for 
a 5 days' vacation - owing to Easter week.
I have been desirous of passing the exam-
ination in Botany, and accordingly have
"looked up" the subject a little my object
for passing it is if possible to provide in

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	case of my spending a second year here
or elsewhere: if my certificate answers
for the subject I may not have to spend time
again upon it. It  is anyway a secondary
study. I applied to the Professor two days ago:
he postponed it: and today asked me if I
desired to dispose of the subject before
the holidays: I answered yes! He gave me
a set of printed questions: told me he had
felt satisfied as to my ability (having seen
me in his class in Botany which I attended
some fiv times) and astounded me by
telling me he trusted to my integrity;
and I should write the answers that
afternoon: seal them up and keep them
till college resumed. Strange proceedings;
the examination did not cause me any
terrors in anticipation 'tis true: but
I never expected this. Commenced in my
room at 1 pm: finished and sealed up
papers at 3:45. Indeed I performed
the labor fairly.
Mar. 23— Good Friday: Spent day studying
etc. in room. Attended the services in
evening at Episcopal Church.
Mar 24 Saturday A rather unlooked
for expense forced itself upon me today:
viz.— procuring a watch. I have no clock

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in my room: and a watch is indeed in-
dispensable. My watch, in the course of my
using a strong battery & coil recently in
the Physics Laboratory, became magnetized
and of course worthless. Today also
received a P.O. Order from Bro. Larmer
at Provo for Fifty Dollars. Did not look
for any that age. however 'tis well. Wrote at
once to Bro F. and sent him my note.
He stipulates that the money shall be
returned without interest; however I hope to be
able to pay money back with interest: but 
the good feeling so expressed I can never repay.
March 25. Sunday— Easter day. Attended
Moravian celebration of Easter commencing at
4.30 this morning. Ceremony consists of
services in the church, after which the
whole congregation proceeds to the Grave
yard: and songs & carols are indulged in
to greet first beams of the sun.
Attended Easter Carols at Episcopalian
Church in afternoon.
March 30— A dance or as called here
a Hop was given by the University
at the opening of the New Gymnasium.
'Twas a grand affair— including 
a most fashionably served supper.
This morning passed a physical.

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examination by the Director of the
Gymnasium. Every student is required
to submit to such: it includes a
complete measurement of every part of
	the body; and tests of strength.
	Mar. 31. The Organic Chemistry class
with Prof Bailey left today for a trip
in the northern cities. We visited
the noted Catasaqua Iron Works:
arrived on train half an hour
after a terrible wreck of engine and
cars. The station platform resembled
matchwood. Visited Allentown; and
the Muhlenberg College. Returned to
Bethlehem in evening. Tonight enjoyed
quite a lengthy conversation with a 
student on the Mormon question
April 3.  Revisited Allentown; the Chemistry
Class and Prof Bailey. Visited Soap Works
and Silk Mills, Returned in evening.
Have been studying for some time the
special subject of Toxicology; and today
received special instruction from Dr Chandler, 
with descriptions for a full to[-]ical analysis.
April 8 Sunday. – Spent as usual.
   "   10  Had satisfaction today of having
my last analysis in the regular course
accepted; my laboratory work will be

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now in Special direction— Toxical
analysis & work in Medical Chemistry.
April 13  Passed examination in the "Physics"
pursued by class previous to my going it.
April 15  Sunday. Visited Moravian
Church in evening, in addition to
the University Chapel exercises
April 22  Sunday again. Letters bring me
 	good news from home.
April 26  At Meeting of Chemical Society
tonight. I read a paper on "Chemistry and Life."
Had satisfaction (?) of a cheer.
April 27. By good fortune I have succeeded
in accomplishing all the laboratory
work in "Analysis", also extras in
Toxicology and Medical Chemistry; and
today handed my apparatus in.
My spare time afternoons will be spent
in the library, and gas laboratory, to
the latter I still have access
April 28  In company with fellow students,
today visited Friedensville, and the famous
Zinc Mines.
*April 25. Passed examination in
	"Assaying"
	Ap. 29 Sunday – Spent as usual. Attended
	Service at the Episcopal church in
	evening.

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May 6— Sunday again. Weeks pass
too rapidly for counting.
May 9  Passed examination in "Organic 
Chemistry."
May 12  Spent part of  day in athletic practice
The new Gymnasium is now formally opened,
and is indeed a marvel of completeness
and convenience. Everything seems to be on
hand; appliances for the training and
development of every muscle.
May 19  Attended the Exhibition of the
Athletic association today.
May 28.  Was requested today by the Prof-
essor of Chemistry to perform
Analysis of three specimens of
Zinc White Pigment, about which there
had been complaints made by the 
customers against the manufacturers.
Accepted, and commenced at once; for
such an appointment or offer is con-
sidered among the students as an honor
May 30. Passed examination in
Geology. Exam lasted 4 hours
Succeeded beyond expectations
June 2. Completed the analyses
for Prof Bailey, and reported on 
the same. He expressed his satis-
faction. Recitations close today

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for the College year. The time
left closing day is now to be
occupied in Examinations
June 4  Passed examination in "Physics".
June 5  Passed examinations in "Quanti-
tative Analysis". and
June 7  Passed examination in "I Blow-
	pipe analysis"
June 8  Passed examination in "Toxicology"
and "Manufacturing Chemistry"
Also today addressed, as per in-
structions, a note to the Faculty, 
asking that a Certificate of the work
accomplished during the year be 
granted me, as I do not intend to
be here next term.
June 9  In evening attended the opening
"services" for a favorite picnic
resort. The affair is known as the
Carnival, and consists in illumin-
ations on boats with which the 
river is crowded, fireworks, music etc.
June 11  I have not attended the exercises
in German, because this is an in-
cidental, but as the appearances be-
come more promising of my being able 
to spend a second year in the East
it will probably be best to dispose of

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as many examinations as time will
permit; sotoday I applied for an
examination in German. Succeeded 
in passing.
June 13.  I obtained a private examination
in "Medical", "Agricultural", and "Applied
Chemistry" today. Dr Chandler seemed
bent on giving a long, if not a difficult 
examination; it commenced at 3.30 and 
ended at 8 p.m; or rather closed at
that time for it is to be completed
at a future day.
	After the exam. closed, the Professor
surprised me by stating that he
intended to hold an examination  in 
Chemistry for Freshman class in a 
short time, and would be pleased if I
would promise to assist in the same,
as owing to the size of the class
assistance would be required. Of
course I said yes.
June 16  Passed examination in "Minerology"
During later part of day attended the
examination in Freshman Chemistry &
assisted in collecting papers. The Profes-
sor gave me the written answers to
some of the questions, and I compared, and
marked the papers.

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June 17  "University Sunday"-- series
held by a body of visiting ministers
with great ceremony.
June 18  Assisted Dr. Chandler in the
examination papers in Chemistry.
June 19. In the evening attended the
imposing ceremony by the sophomore
class in the "Cremation" of their favoritt ?)
text book— "Olney's Calculus."
June 20.  In morning attended the 
Junior Class contest for the anatained
prize. During the afternoon the
pompous proceedings of "Banner Day".
by the Senior Class took place. In the 
evening the Address before the
Alumni.
June 21— Commencement day and 
last of the college year. The
ceremonies were grand, and the christen-
ing of the graduates especially so.
June 23.  I have felt desirous to obtain em-
ployment for the summer months , to 
occupy the time profitably, as well as
defray expenses. I desire however to re-
main here in Bethlehem to use the
University Library. Today, on the recommen-
dation of Dr Chandler, I went to Catasauqua
to Crane Iron Works where a Chemist-

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is desired. On finding that I did not
want a permanent position, but
only for the two months vacation,
the superintendent lowered the pro-
posed salary, offering only $35.00
per month. By expenses for board
& room per month $20.00 : and the
fare to and from Catasaqua -$10.00 per mon:
I would be able to clear $5.00 per mon
I think it will be better to employ
my time in study
June 24  Sunday. Forty-two Sun-
days ago I was busy in expectations
of the developments of the College
year: today, tis passed by. Yes, the
time so eagerly looked forward to is now
to be scanned from before. At present I
am uncertain, as to my staying
another year in the East, but I
greatly hope to do so. In looking over
the past I can but thank God
for protection & peace : and the in-
formation gained here in any single
week would upay me for expense
and trouble in coming here. For the
present I shall spend the time in
study &rest: if satisfactory occupation
be obtainable I shall take it. My expenses

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for the year have been fairly moderate.
Actually spent since leaving home
(fare: travelling etc included)				}$451.15
Book etc. for college ordered from home	19.50
Total expenses to close of college year —	$470.65
	This leaves me about $30.00 of my own,
and $50.00 in hand as the loan from Bro Tanner,
giving me $80.00 on hand. My expenses next
year will be absolutely on what I can borrow.
	My successes by the help of God
have been greater than I had dreamed:
my desires have truly been answered: and
now, may God grant me humility and
sincerity in my use of the same.
June 25. Received from the Secretary of Faculty
my certificate. It vouches for the completion of
During Freshman Year {German,
					Botany, Elementary Chemistry
Sophomore Year {Qualitative Analysis, Physics and German,
			Chemical Preparations, Assaying
			Blowpipe Analysis
Junior Year. {Chemical Philosophy, Toxicology,
			Qualitative Analysis, Anatomy
			and Physiology, Crystallography,
			Organic Chemistry Iron—
			Mutallengy: Mineralogy

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Senior Year	{General Metallurgy; Quantitative
			Analysis; Chemistry applied to Arts,
			Medical Chemistry, Agricultural
			Chemistry, Historic, Dynamic, and
			Economic Geology.

	I was informed by Prof Johnson, the Sec'y. that
in view of but few subjects remaining to be
completed; that the Faculty had voted
that the degree should be awarded me upon
the completion of the course, whether here
or elsewhere.
June 26 Tuesday. Accompanied a party
of students (3), who by request of the
Professor of Civil Engineering went to
a place called Grosse Rock, (7 miles)
to view a Signal-Station tower. We had
not long started before rain commenced to fall
and we all were thoroughly drenched.
June 27 Received card from Prof. Bailey to
visit him at his house. Did so in
evening; he paid me for the analysis
I made for him (May 28). He gave me a
check for $15.00—Quite a help.
June 28. If I stay at Lehigh, and become
a candidate for a degree, I will have
the subjects not yet passed in to com-
plete. Most of these branches are the

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Mathematics. For some reason I
have always been inclined to skirt all
Mathematical Studies which do not admit
of direct application. 'Tis a humiliating
confession to make, yet my mind is
so trained as to abhor all but the
concrete. I use the strong term abhor
purposely. Yesterday and today I have
been trying to "get down" to Higher
Algebra & Analytical Geometry. I can under-
stand the subjects easily when I fix
my mind upon them, but it is absolute
torture to me to pursue the study for an
hour. I never dreamed of becoming so
callous mentally in this respect. If for
no other reason than this, now I shallbegin a mathematical training in
earnest. During the afternoon, a 
man called and offered some tracts on 
his own life for sale. He professed to be a 
traveling preacher of the sect of the 
Mennonites. He wanted to talk, and on 
learning my religion evinced great interest.
He stayed more than an hour and 
on leaving thanked me, saying that he 
had never understood the truth as 
well before.
June 30  Passed examination in Rhetoric

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and Christian Evidences. These are some
incidentals to be disposed of. I had 
disliked entering an examination in 
the latter subject; but it proved to be 
really an explanation of our faith 
by me to the Professor. He asked me 
questions regarding the New Testament etc.
which gave me an opportunity to 
explain myself. 
July 8. Another week of vacation 
has passed. I had intended to 
endeavor to obtain some employ-
ment for the summer months, but
find it difficult to do. I have had
two positions offered me as Chemist 
in Calasangna Iron Mills: by the 
recommendation of the Professor of Chemistry, 
but they were desirous of my provision 
to remain a year; and on finding I 
could promise but for two months only 
offered me $35.- per month. Now, I wouldn't 
have to go to Catasangua every morning 
and return every evening, as I want 
to use the Library here : and this 
amount would but just pay my 
expenses. So I consider it more 
prudent to spend the vacation 
here, in reading & study, since if I

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leave Bethlehem in September, the
advantages of the excellent Library here
will be over for me. Thus far I have
spent my morning home in study, and
afternoons in reading and note - taking
in Library. ——
	I suppose an imaginative mind
is a general characteristic of youth and
its consequent folly. That characteristic
is mine to an eminent degree. But
a lively imagination may prove either
a goodly attribute or a ruining mis-
fortune. One finds himself unconsciously
marking out a future cousin, drawing
for himself a satisfactory position and
estate and peopling his creation with
every being necessary to its complete 
fullfilment. The fact that such a spot can
never be arrived at is no bar to his
fancy. I hoped that at College my sur-
roundings would preclude all but
systematic study: but, try how I will, I
find my mind drifting toward the
act of making any hoped for success, a
mark of promotion. Though such fancies
are known only to such times as my
mind is given up to fantasy, still
I condemn myself for the non-subjection

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ly this time of any such imagination
I admit that such fantastical aspirations
are no more than I have heard others
of my acquaintances actually talk about,
but I suffer under the same delusions only
I would abhor the thought of thinking aloud
in such a direction. I see that a College
atmosphere is not conducive to such
settled mind as should attend a student
The study has to be performed, or a rank
is lost, and a constant, atmosphere of
competition is around us all. I would
that I could become interested in some
special pursuit in private, wherein
competition could not enter my mind,
& all but the love for the subject would
be removed from my reach. If I read
history aright, it is from such
hermit students that the advantageous
advances in science come.
July 14. Another week gone. The days have
all been spent about alike — study chiefly
in Descriptive & Analytical geometry in the
morning, reading in the Library, and
Drawing in the afternoon & evening.
July 17 A fellow student and a friend —
	Mr. J. Wagner visited me today, as he
often does. In conversation he described to me

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many of the points of interest in Phil-
adelphia; and I decided to make a visit 
there. We will go together and intend to start
tomorrow.
July 18. Left Bethlehem on early train and
arrived at Philadelphia at 8:30 a.m. By
great kindess, my friend Wagner, insisted
on my accompanying him to the home of his
brother, at which we stayed while in the
city. After breakfast we started at once on
our tour of inspection.  Spent 5 hours in
the "European Museum." - a vast collection
of natural specimens, and models of Physiol-
ogical subjects. Men only are admitted; but
the information to be gained is immense. I
shall ever wish late I get the opportunity
of visiting again.  Visited Queen & Co's
Establishment, with which the Academy
dealt & of whom we bought all the ap-
paratus & the lantern.  The people were
very kind, and showed us through the whole
establishment  We then visited the larje builds.
Public buildings, - churches, new Post Office etc.
During the evening, a very pleasurable
circumstance occured. Another family, occupied 
part of the house in which we stayed, &
of course the two families are somewhat
intimate. Friend Wagner, of course knew my

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religion, for I have talked him several times
and as soon as the people in the house
learned that I came from Utah, it was
developed that the father of the head of the
family occupying the same house as my
friend's brother, was, or had been a Latter-
day-saint. On learning this I was very
anxious to meet the man: and he, hearing
of my visit seemed as anxious to meet me, for
in the early evening he came to the house &
was introduced to me as Mr Harrison. I
had been sitting in the dark room, enjoying
the pleasant evening, and although we
had never known or heard of each other
before, and had not even then seen each
other's features, we shook hands & commenced.
Bro Harrison proved to be a very venerable
gentleman: by trade- the proprietor of a
Cigar Mansfactory: and he told me the
branch that had once existed in Philadelphia
had been neglected: and at present about
a dozen still held a connection. He said
meetings were usually held Sunday nights:
and I must if possible come down to the
city again and visit them. This is indeed a
pleasure: and never before have I had such an
example of what effect an spirit has

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upon the whole native. He had heard so
suddenly of my visit and was so busy that
we could not be long together : but he took
me by the hand & meeting my friend Wagner
in the other room : told him of our meeting
& hearing of each other now for the first
time, and still we even find friends. From
that he began to talk and gave Wagner
a pretty strong session. I met his wife also
who, however, did not really belong to the Church,
She is as pleasant & venerable as he.
July 19.  We started (Wagner and I) at 4.30 a.m.
and visited Fairmount Park, collected some
specimens of the Granite strata there: and
returned to breakfast at 9. Then we spent
4 rooms in the halls of the Academy  of
Fine Arts: then about 2 homes in the
Centennial buildings : then we rushed and
"took in" the "Views of Pompeii" : then
the  "Water Works"; then the "chocolate
Manufactory" where by the kindness of
the foreman - Mr E[--] I secured specimans
of the various processes : then we "took in"
the Independence Hall. the broken bell etc. etc.
passed through the chief shots — Market,
Chestnut, & Walnut, & Bevan :  the Budjes
and public squares, the Masonic Temple,
and the Jewish Cathedral, then rushed home,

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and stopped to take breath.  I met the
daughter of Bro Harrison: the family
seems to be a very well-to-do and somewhat
of a stylish one.  We returned to Bethlehem
on the 10 p.m. train. To day has been
a constant bustle: but the information
gained has been of an invaluable kind; and
I shall hope to visit Philadelphia again. 
July 22	Sunday –&nbsp;Spent as usual in
reading etc. — quietly
July 23.	Made a trip to Lechaweki springs
collecting plants.
July 26.  Prof Doolittle told me today that if so
I would pass the second years examinations
in Mathematics I could be passed on all
preceeding. Of course the second year com-
prises everything in the first, yet the
relief from the many examinations would be
an assistanse
July. 28.	Received Circulars, and a reply to
a note sent to Johns Hopkins University
very favorable; the course is suitable
and the changes moderate.
July 30. —Monday— Started at day break
in company with Mr John Wagner on
a walking excursion.  We fixed no definite
limits for the day, but kept steadily on,
stopping a farm houses along the way for

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breakfast and dinner, and stopped at
Lehighton in the evening. This is said
to be 32 miles from Bethlehem: and if so,
we have covered a good day's journey. We
were obliged to stop at a hotel for the night
July 31. We left the hotel early and went on
foot to Mauch Chunk: and here took the
first train on the famous switch back
railroad: it is indeed a triumph of
engineering skill. At Summit Hill we
stopped off, and visited the Coal mines in
the vicinity. Oh! this was indeed a
pleasure —&nbsp;to find specimens of the coal
plants of which I had only read till I came
to "Lehigh," and then had actually seen, but
now actually found them in their natural
state and took them as my own. We got tolerably
good specimens of Ferns, and Sig gilana.
Then we returned on the "switchback" to
Mauch Chunk, visited Glen Onoko –&nbsp;a
very gem of a pleasant resort, and in
the evening returned to Bethlehem via
railway. The trip has indeed been a
pleasant one.
Aug 1. Commenced a series of systematic reading
on Biology in the Library. If I go to Johns
Hopkins University I will have a splendid
chance to pursue the study.

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Aug 2.  Was surprised today in looking
over some books at the Library to note a
number of publications of alleged exposures
of the "Crimes of Mormonism" I had
thought but a few were extant, and
these of an insignificant kind. I found
however following:-
(1) "Life in Utah" or Mysteries of Mormonism
and Polygamy by J H Beadle, editor
Salt Lake Reporter, etc"
(2) "Mormonism unveiled or the Life and
Confessions of John D Lee" by himself.
(3) "Wife No 19 or Life in Bondage
by Ann Eliza Young."
(4) "Female Life among the Mormons
by wife of a Mormon Elder or
Maria Wards Disclosures."
(5) "Mysteries of Mormonism—a full
exposure of its Secret Practices and
hidden crimes" by an Apostles Wife."
All of these were profusely illus-
trated; and gave thrilling accounts:
and if the public in general deign to
think of the matter in the light of truth,
that is, even inclined to believe one tenth
part to be true then they will certainly
have a prejudice against our people.
I shall not comment upon the contents.

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Aug. 2 (con) Answered letter today from
Bro. Tanner who stated that the Board
of the BY Academy had been interviewed
on the matter of advancing me means
for next year; and though no answer had
been definitely given, yet, a favorable one
could be expected.
	I am still undecided which institutions
I shall attend if the financial opening be
made. I would like advice upon the subject
yet my position somewhat precluded it.
I have every encouragement to attend Yale.
Prof Bailey of Lehigh is a graduate from
Yale and wrote in my behalf. He informed
me that he would give me letters to some
of the Professors there; and he advises me
to go. I would do so probably if I were
particularly anxious for a degree, as he
informs me I could complete the course in
Chemistry easily in a year. However, the
expenses there are very high. Johns Hop-
kins University offers brilliant attractions
in the way of a pleasing course, and if
go there with no idea of taking a degree,
but merely for the purpose of study
I think I shall be profitably situated. The
courses in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics
are all I could desire.

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August 5 Sunday— Spent as usual
in quiet reading etc. Enjoyed very pleasant
visit and conversation with Mr Werner, who
called during morning.
Aug 6.  I am deeply interested in my readings
in Biology; and spend my time between
that and some other branches of study.
Aug 7.  Very long walk today, hoping
to obtain specimens of Turtles of which
there are several varieties in the neighborhood.
The people tell me the animals are very
numerous here abouts, but when one
hunts for them they are difficult to
find I was unsuccessful today in all
but getting a respectably-sized headache and
becoming very tired.
Aug. 8.  Started out with "Veeder", a fellow
student for a tramp. Proceeded along the
Monocacy in search of Turtles. Saw a great
number, and having become accidentally wet,
waded in and soon captured a dozen of assorted
sizes. All seem of one species however. Selec-
ted four to show different developments of
the shell and liberated the rest. Got dinner
at a farm house on the way, and spent
the afternoon in exploring the region. Returned
home tired in the evening.

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Aug 9.  Rose early: took my dead
turtles and put them near the bullocks
of black ants in the woods just
west of South Bethlehem.
Same date went on a fishing jaunt
with Veeder—a student. Usual luck
in such enterprises— wet, cold, hungry,
and no fish.
Aug. 10.  Spent in study mostly in
library.
Aug. 11.  Saw Veeder for first time since
fishing tramp— he had been suffering
severely from the poison of ivy, which
he absorbed while wading after fish.
His case has been serious, and he is
swollen in the lower extremities quite
violently.
Aug. 13. Went "fishing" for bull frogs, the
species of which is very large here. I
want one to obtain a perfect skeleton
from. Caught one, and ceased trying for
more as one is enough. It is a monstrous
animal for a frog— must weight nearly
1 1/4 lbs.  Dissected it carefully, and placed
it near an ant-hill in the woods.
Spent remainder of day in library, and
in my room studying.

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Aug 14. Enjoyed pleasant row on river this
evening with "Suarez" – a student. He is
a Spaniard, and can talk the English
language only with difficulty. Our conversation
turned upon matters of religion, and I gave him
an outline of our faith.
Aug 15 Visited Lehigh Zinc Co's Works;
collected specimins etc.
Aug. 16 Visited Iron and Steel Mills,
opened today for first time for
some time owing to a prolonged
strike among the men for some
change in wages.
			Aug. 17
Received today a draft on the
New York Bank for one hundred
Dollars; of which $50.00 is from
Bro. Tanner; $30 from W. H. Dusenberry
and $20 from W. N. Dusenberry. I cannot
be too thankful for the kindness
taken by Bro. Tanner and my friends
at home in thus assisting me; in
truth I could not but see the spirit
of unity among our people, even
if I were an unbeliever till now.
A very difficult question with me
now is — to what institution shall
I go next week? I have thought

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over the subject myself, and think
really it would be best to change from
Lehigh.  The past year's course has
been one of inestimable benefit to 
me, and had I the year before
me now, I believe I would crue to 
Lehigh and take a special course
as I have done.  I had the advice of 
those above me in selecting Lehigh.  Now
I would, if I stayed here, be endeavoring
to secure a degree, for I have so little now
to do to get it; whereas I have no time
while in the East-- in fact I can not
afford to spend time in the satisfying
of incidental requirements for a degree
I have had the advice of Prof Bailey to 
to to Yale, and by his effort the President
of Executive Board of Yale has granted
me absolution from many requirements
if I should enter there as a candidate
for a degree; but the expense would
be very great.  At Johns Hopkins
University the expense is more to be able,
and the course fully as suitable I 
would wish for advice, I wrote to Prof Maeser,
his answer was to follow my own 
dictates after prayerful reflections; but
I feel sadly alone in the matter

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This evening (same date-August 17) the
Phonography Class of the Working men's
Club met in its last session. As I am
intending to leave Bethlehem before long
it became necessary to stop the
exercises in the class, which has been
in session weekly since March 2.
The class moved and carried a 
sincere vote of thanks for my labors
and emphasized their good wishes by
the presentation of a heavy, ebony,
gold headed cane; with the follow-
ing engraving:-
	Presented to
	J. E. Talmage
	Aug. 17, 1883
	     By the Phonography Class
			Bethlehem Pa.
The present is a handsome one, and 
the wishes and good will accom-
panying it are deeply appreciated
To have dreamed of such a happy occur-
ence when I came to Bethlehem a year 
ago would have been foolishness; but
the thought that I am carrying away
the good feelings of that little class
of acquaintences which I have made
here is indeed gratifying. The purpose

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made to me by my Patriarch, "that
I should find friends among strangers'
is seeing a very frequently repeated ful-
filment. The president of the Club
is the Episcopalian Rector here in
South Bethlehem; and I have had repeated
conversations with him. He knows I
am a "Mormon", Dr Coppie the
Chairman of the Committee knows it, and
the class knows it; and in spite of the
opposition usually manifested towards
even the name of a "Latter day Saint," or its
nickname 'Mormon", this mark of true
good feeling has been shown me.
I sometimes think that my way
always has been smoothly prepared
for me; none of the difficulties and
hardships which fill up the mass
of some people's experience have seemed 
to fall to me.
	Tis a principle of nature that each
one will have his share in the
battle of life; but my share has been
an easy quarter thus far. I have
never been so well supplied with
funds as not to wish more, yet I
have never yet been in want.

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		  Aug. 18
Have been for some time an-
ticipating a trip to New York:
and it being via the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, Wagner suggested
trying to obtain a pass. He applied
for both of us as "L. U" students, and
succeeded in obtaining it as desired.
So we shall probably go on Monday, as
I want to collect specimens from the
Manufacturing Works there.
	This evening's paper contained 
an item on the act of the
Phonography Class; and I feel so
grateful for the feeling manifested
toward me in this— to me a land
of strangers, that even at the
risk of appearing somewhat
egotistical I shall append the items:

[The following is a newspaper clipping]
	Daily BETHLEHEM Times
    SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1883.

	SUBSTANTIAL THANKS.—The class in
phonography organized under the auspices
of the Workingmen's Club, South Bethle-
hem, met in its last session last evening.
After the exercises the class returned a
hearty vote of thanks to the instructor,
James E. Talmage, and accompanied the
expression with the presentation of a hand-
some gold-headed cane, bearing the in-
scription:  "Presented to J. E. Talmage
by the Phonography Class, South Bethle-
hem, Pa., Aug. 17, 1883." This is cer-
tainly a proof that the gentleman bears
with him in his departure from Bethlehem
the hearty good will of his friends here.

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		August 19
Sunday. — Mailed letters home, and
	to Bros. Tanner, & Dusenberrys. enclos-
	ing receipts to the latter for the
	money received.
	       	 — August 20 —
Left Bethlehem per early train for
New York: and reached the latter by little
past nine a. m. Neither Wagner nor
myself was acquainted in that city: and
we had intended obtaining a room for
the few days we remained there. He
however had a distant relative whom
he had never seen, and we went to the
address to ask about obtaining accom-
odations: when the family insisted
on remaining there. Thus our way
is smoothed again, and in the midst
of a great city - unacquainted - friends
appear- The address was Mr Sier, 354
Seventh Avenue (near 29" St.)
	Today we visited the "Asbestos Works
Courtland Street, and obtained a very
valuable suite of specimens and no less
valuable information. Then we visited
the Germania Ultramarine Works" -
Courtland St, and experienced the
same success- Next we hastened to

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"Central Park", viewed the menagerie,
the Lake etc and the far famed
Obelisk –&nbsp;Cleopatra's Needle. In the
evening we went to "Christian Associa-
tion – Library".
		—August 21—
Started early for the renowned
Brooklyn Bridge —&nbsp;a truly wonder-
ful structure. Revisited the Asbes-
tos Works on our return; then visited
the Cork Works and took specimens
Thence we went to Lister Brothers'
Fertilizer Works — and after some
trouble obtained specimens, but
could not get permission to
view the works.
	In the evening we attended the
Theatre at Niblo's Gardens, and
witnessed 'Excelsior" — a grand
spectacle, being a representation
of the progress of learning and
Civilization — in a word of Light,
during the various ages of the world
		August 22
Passed per ferry across to Brooklyn,
and visited the Havemeyer Sugar
House. Here too we experienced some
trouble in obtaining admittance, but

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finally succeeded, and obtained a fine
suite of specimens illustrative of the
various processes. Then we went to
Union St. Glass Works, and were courteusly
shown through. We thus returned to
New York, and went to the office of the
Pratt Oil works, and after some trouble
were permitted to visit their works
in Brooklyn at a fixed time next
day. We crossed on a ferry to
witness a fire in the Daylight Oil
Refinery Cos works,— the oil had been
strewn on the river, and literally
the river seemed on fire.
Then we took steamer to Coney
Island, where we "took in" the sights,
bathed in the sun[-], collected shells: —
and then returned to New York on the
night boat. Passed the Brooklyn
Bridge as it is illuminated at
night — a grand sight.
		August 23"
Visited early the Rubber Works - 133rd st,
near 4" Avenue. Were shown through,
and obtained some specimens though
with difficulty. The adultuation in
Rubber goods is very great, and we
could scarcely expect to obtain much.

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Then we went to Museum of
Art — Central Park — and then,
Wagner feeling ill, he returned
to our lodging, and I visited 
Brooklyn alone. Had some
trouble in finding the Pratt
Oil Co's works, but after finding
the same I was well repaid. The
superintendent himself took me
through, and nothing seemed to
him too much trouble to obtain the
chance to show every thing We spent
2 1/2 hours together, and at last he
said the specimens I would collect
would not form a complete set
as not all operations were running
at once, but if I would give my address,
he would forward me a set complete.
I thanked him and gave my address
at Baltimore. The Supt.s name is
Mr Gunnell, and the works are
situated at North 12" Street Williams-
burg— Brooklyn. He invited me
write for explanation of the process
at any time I may desire.
In the evening, a young gentleman
stopping at same house as me,
and a very affable man offered to

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show us some of the "events" of the city.
Now, we had already seen too much
wickedness in New York to be very
highly impressed with the morality of
the City, but instead of shrinking
from the sights, in fear that such would
lead us on to the same ourselves, I think
we should see all. We therefore accepted
his offer; but did not visit the
slums or bad parts of the City but
kept on the fashionable streets.
Oh—where is virtue here? That it is
possible for any one in the garb of
man or woman to act as we
saw them act, is an astounding
revelation. And such are they who
are so energetic in attacking our
religion under the sham charge,
of lasciviousness among our people.
We do well to regard their attacks with
disgust. May God ever give me as
true a hatred and disgust for the
hellish practices as I experience now.
		August 24.
We left New York on early train, and
stopped at Newark, New Jersey. Here
we visited the Hawes and Phillips
Machine shops, then tried to gain

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admission to Clark's Machine
Thread Co. — an immense establishment.
We were required to see the super-
intendent in person, and though we
waited for 3 hours, he was not to
be found. So we were compelled
to forego the pleasure. This is
the first real disappointment
on our trip.
	Returned to Bethlehem on the
evening train, well satisfied with
our trip.
		August 25.
Spent day in arranging specimens.
Received card from Bro. Coray, – he has
decided on attending "Cornell University"
so we shall not be together next
year. I consider my attendance at
Johns Hopkins University now as
about certain — and indeed would
not (unless counselled to do so) think
of leaving Lehigh for any other in—
stitution than Johns Hopkins or Yale.
		August 26 — 29.
Spent time in reading and study
		Aug. 29.
Obtained a pass by request over
the Lehigh Valley Rail Road to

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visit the Coal Mines. I wish to make
another visit before leaving.
		  Aug. 30
	Started in company with Wagner
at 6.30 a.m. for "Wilkesbarre", and reached
that point at 11.10	Visited the
"Hollanbach," "Parish" "Empire", and 
"Black Diamond" Collieries and collec-
ted a number of fossils.
We succeeded better than we had
expected, and finding but few manu-
factories or other places of interest
there, contrary to our expectations
returned same day to Bethlehem.
The last train being very late enabled
us to do so. We reached home again
at 10.15, p. m.
			Aug. 31
Spent day in study, and labelling and
arranging specimens.
			AugSeptember 1
Spent day in study, and in visiting friends.
Visited the shire Governor Works of Beth-
lehem. 
			September 2
Sunday: — Spent day quietly: attended the
Service at Episcopal Church in the evening,
and, afterward, in company with Mr Wagner

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visited a couple of his lady friends. I
met these two ladies two days ago for the
first time, and mention the item here, be-
cause they are the only lady acquaintances
I have made in Bethlehem, aside from
those at whose houses I have stayed.
Lady associates are beneficial to young
men: but when first I came here I deter-
mined as the result of reflection, to keep my
circle of acquaintances outside the list of
students, very small, and at that entirely
devoid of lady friends. I have done so
because of anxiety to have no disturbing
influence mixed up in my career of
study: and of the two possible evils, I chose
the lack of lady society for the little time
I am here, before the possible neglect
of study and perhaps deeper cause for
remorse which might have followed a
different course. My mind & affectures all
young, and could readily be so ensured
as to do me harm.
			September 3. 
Spent day in boxing up specimens,
and packing my books etc. Also
received and made several visits, as
the students are fast returning to
Bethlehem for work just as I am

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endeavoring to prepare to leave. Visited
Mr Werner: his attentions were as Kind
as ever: and he finally presented me
with a cane of the Palmetto-leaf
midrib- a valuable acquisition
as a Natural History Specimen in
this part of the country. Enjoyed two
conversations with student friends on
the "Mormon Question."
		September 4"
	The "boys" of Lehigh are indeed
of that variety which I would be usually
designated as a fine set. Their expressions
of goodwill, and wishes for my success
are of a strong kind, several of the
Professors also have bid me "good luck"
and the friends which have endeared
themselves to me in Bethlehem are of
great variety and strong natures. I really
feel on the eve of my departure from
here as if about to set out from
home. My landlord (and his family) Mr
Stanfor was no less profuse in ex -
pressing their satisfaction and wishes
for good spier. The Lord has been
mercifully tender to me in granting me such
happy connections in a strange com-
munity.

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			Sept. 5
	Left Bethlehem per early train. Wagner
bade me goodbye at the depot. Sent
home today by freight a box containing
my specimens, which have become too
cumbrous to carry around with me.
Arrived in Philadelphia at 9 a.m.
Visited Bro. Harrison at his place
of business; and enjoyed a con-
versation with him. Visited United
States Mint: and spent some time
in <studying> the process of coin-manufacture
Missed the train I intended to take to
Baltimore, and consequently did not
arrive at the latter place till very
late — 8. pm Stayed all night at the
Hotel Western
			Sept 6
	Found the University buildings: and
commenced to hunt a boarding place in the
vicinity. This is an occupation which
I do dislike. I examined several, but in
nearly all the charges were above my
reach. However I got settled during
the afternoon in a small third story
room at the residence of Mr Mc Carty
No. 223 Saratoga Street, Baltimore.
Had my baggage brought to my ad-

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dress here, and began to feel a little
more settled
			Sept. 7.
Wrote letters to friends acquainting
them with my new address. Visited
the Peabody Library: this is indeed
a fine institution: the buildings are
massive; and I feel almost lost in
immensity when I sit down to study in
the main hall. Visited the University
and interviewed the registrar. He sent
a clerk through the buildings with
me — immense indeed: shall reserve
opinions till some future time.
Read in the University Library.
Completed arrangements with Mrs. McCarty
for a room: — with breakfast and supper
for $4.00 per week. I thus save a little
since by this time I never look for a noon
dinner. However, the charges are to be
higher when fires begin to be needed.
I do not like the hours however —break-
fast at 6:30 a.m. and supper at 6.30 p.m.
This is a long time between meals: but
I find things in Baltimore are so expensive
that I must be thankful and satisfied
for anything like such charges. Feel
satisfied and at home now.

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   	     —Sept. 8.—
Visited the Johns Hopkins University
again, and in pursuance to the
instructions of the Registrar presented
a formal application for ad-
mission to the University, and
presented my Diploma from
Brigham Young Academy
and Certificate from Lehigh University
spent bulk of the day in reading
and study at the University Library
and the Peabody Library
In the evening strolled through some
of the principal streets and armory
then, Lexington St. upon which the
Market is held: and on Saturday
nights this truly presents a sight
worth viewing.
		—Sept. 9—
Sunday. Spent morning in visiting
Druid Hill Park.
	Tis worth the time required to reflect
on the changes which take place in one's
situation. Within the last week all the
changes incident upon a trans-
planting from a little county town
to the heart of a great city have
been engraded into my experience.

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Notwithstanding my love for travel,
I have a dislike for the thought of
leaving a place in which I have made
friends and a home for a strange
section. My experiences in Bethlehem
have certainly been of such a nature as
to cause me to look upon that place,
as much my home, as I think I dare.
I mean by that, that I consider it the
duty of my religion that I remember
continually the purpose for which
I am here; viz—as a missionary to gain
knowledge by experiment and experience,
and when the time shall come, to
return home in safety, there to resume
my labors, and apply the beneficial
acquirements made here. The facilities
for study in the East are such as to
readily allure me to stop here, were I to
give way to feelings when making a
comparison with the means of study at
home. However, I must be no more
attracted here than is the bee which
visits gay flowers and attractive sur-
roundings in its quest for honey: - its
end <end> is to return to the hive with its
treasure else 'twould die.— So will I
unless I fulfill my mission properly.

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A question of continual import
to me is - have I made a mistake
in coming to Baltimore? The year
at Lehigh certainly was not a
mistake: but I knew that would
not be for I had the direction
of the servants of God to go there.
In my anticipated change I have
been prayerfully reflecting for
2 months. I have been able to gain no
direct counsel from any at home.
I feel however, that I am where the
Lord would have me.
	My usual experience has been re-
peated — coming into a strange
city — large - absolutely unacquainted
with a single soul, — and I find
a comfortable home, pleasant though
not elegant surroundings, and all as
if prepared for me. Again, my
blessing has made itself good for I
have found friends among strangers.
In the evening, attended services at the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Spent most of the day in reading and
studying in my room: Thus has passed
my first sabbath in Baltimore.

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			Sept 10.
Spent in reading and study. Baltimore
is in a flurry of excitement just now,
in preparation for the Oriole pageant: a
Knight's Templar celebration.
			Sept. 11.
Visited Riverside Park. - Studied.
			Sept. 12.
Visited Hoy Slaughtering Houses in West
Baltimore: - wholesale killing Also visited
a lime kiln, where oyster shells are burned.
Miserable weather — "Oriole" postponed
yesterday on account of weather.	Today
it rains, and is as cold as in October: and
"Oriole" celebration is to be postponed again.
			Sept. 13.
Spent mostly in study at Peabody Library.
In the evening witnessed the parade of the
"Oriole" Order. A grand sight
			Sept. 14.
√ Visited Baltimore City Hall. Also the City
Museum. At latter place witnessed the
natural curiosities "German Midget" — a 17 year
old girl: 30 inches high only and 125 lbs. weight.
Then the male midjet- Major Sat- 18 years old and
only 14 lbs. heavy. There seemed to be no deception
he talks English & German fluently and acts
like a man, and I lifted him with one hand.

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Saw also a Cucasian pair- noted for their
peculiar growth of hair. But the most
wonderful of all was the 'Elastic Skin
Man" .  He is full grown, medium stature,
and looks a fine specimen of manhood. Still
he stretched the skin of different parts of
the body to lengths of from 2 to 14 inches.
The skin of throat was drown over the
eyes: and from the breast, arms, and legs
perfect curtains were drawn. Not to be
deceived I got permission to feel him: and
stretched the skin fully as long myself.
I gained also a number of valuable
hints by watching the glass-blowers
at work: and by good fortune so
well succeeded in speaking to the
chief operator as to obtain the addresses
of glass-suppliers for chemical use; and
his offers to assist me in gaining items
as to glass working if I would desire
such at any time. It seemed a piece
of genuine good will on his part: for he
could not apparently gain any direct
advantage from such a course. His
only possible object, as I see it, aside from
good will - could have been to obtain my patron-
age for the institution by continuing my visits but
the admission is only a dime any-way.

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Sept 1883
Same date (Sept. 14) in evening, witnessed
the Oriole Pageant. it is indeed a grand
exhibition

		Sept 15
Visited the Knabe Piano Factory. Was
successful in gaining admission and
a very courteous guide to show me through.
Then visited the Baltimore Packing Establishment
Here too I was alike successful; and succeeded
in obtaining a series of specimens illustrating
the processes in the manufacture of tin cans.
In conversation with the foreman, I mentioned
my Utah home and as soon as he learned my
religion, he desired to ask some questions. Theensuing conversation lasted an hour or two;
he seemed a very honest minded man.
In the evening enjoyed a very interesting
conversation with Mr Mc Carty, my landlord
upon Latter-day Saint topics
				Sept. 16
Sunday- spent quietly. In morning attended
High Mass at Catholic Cathedral. And in
evening by invitation of Mr Mc Carty visited
with him the Episcopal "Church of the Messiah"
I am by this time becoming somewhat used
to City life: though I do not like the noise
any better than before. In taking a walk
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can obtain efficient mental rest by so doing
but, the circumstances favorable to contemplation
and quiet thought are greatly disturbed.
			Sept. 17.
Visited "Baltimore Galvanizing Works. and
secured specimens. I experienced much trouble in
gaining admission to factories; and though
frequently succesful beyond expectation, yet
at other times (today for example, I met 
with little but refusal. I failed today in
gaining admission to "Gold Leaf Works", "Shot
Works", and a large "Tobacco factory"
In the afternoon visited the Beef Butchery
		——Sept. 18——
Visited a Galvanizing Establishment
in morning. Read and studied.
		——Sept. 19——
Visited 'Gail and Ax's' Tobacco Factory.
Also obtained free specimens of
Tobacco Leaves from the Warehouse
			Sept. 20.
Visited the University and met Dr. Ira
Ramsen, the Professor of Chemistry. His
directions to me in regard to my course
were highly encouraging. During 
the afternoon visited Druid Hill Park
in company with some of the family
with whom I stay.

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			Sept. 21.
Birthday- 21 years old. Before the world
now I am of age; but to our people such
a term is meaningless.
Made a change in Boarding Arrange-
ments. My landlady has been charging
me $4.00 per week for a room and
breakfast and supper; her charges are
to be raised to $5.00 per week as soon as
fires begin to be needed. I have enquired dili-
gently and can find single rooms nowhere
for less than $2.00 per week; and two meals
per day at $3.00 per week. Beside that,
the hours for breakfast and supper here 
are so inopportune that I have found
my health demand some meal between:
Consequently I have engaged full board—three meals per day, and room at Mrs Mc-
Carty's for $5.00 per week. These charges
are certainly reasonable: but I dislike to
break my custom of taking but two
meals per day: for my health has certainly
prospered under the experiment, which
has been tried now unremittingly for a
year. I anticipate that the rest at noon
from laboratory work will be beneficial,
though it will detract from my time
there.

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	Sept. 22.
	Visited Baltimore Queensware Factory.
The managers were very kind, and gave
me informations and specimens. After
that, learning that I was from Utah
they engaged in a lengthy conversation
with me. Today I received a case of
excellently arranged specimens of the
process of oil refining, from Supt. C.
Gunnell, as promised me by him
Aug. 23. He has certainly been very
kind to me. 
		Sept. 23
Sunday:- Attended the Episcopal
Church of Messiah in company with
Mr Mc Carty during morning. In
afternoon visited Druid Hill Park
also with Mr McCarty; and attended
Service again in evening, this time in
company with Mrs Granger, a boarder
at the same house as I. I really pity that
poor woman,— she is lately married
and her husband is away for a
long trip of business: and really she
seems to be entirely overcome with
grief at her own lonliness, and with
anxiety for him. I wish I could contribute
somewhat to her relief.

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			Sept 24
Mrs Granger spoke with me this evening,
and told me some of her circumstances
She has been married but about 3
months, and her husband has been away
now 2 months. He did not tell her where
he was going, and she fears she
will never see him again. She is
tolerably well educated, and suffers keenly
under her bereavement. Of course, she
does not know how she is to live. I wish
I had money to assist her in this part
of her dilemma at least. Indeed I must do
all I can to relieve her, for 'tis our mis-
sion to minister to the wants of the
afflicted and broken-hearted. I have
commenced to teach her Phonography:
the acquirement of this she thinks will
assist her in making a living.
		Sept. 25
Today is the commencement of the
College work. I had conversation today
with Professors of Chemistry and Biology
Both gave me encouragement in the selection
of my course. Paid registration fee, and
secured place in the laboratory Heard
from Bro. George Caray. - he is in Ithaca. N. Y. a[-]
the Cornell University.

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			Sept. 26.
Received word today that my sister 
Alice was married on Sept. 13, to Bro. 
Edward Harding of Provo. 
Commenced work in the laboratory 
today.
			Sept. 29.
This evening witnessed a happy item 
in this house. Mr. Granger unexpec-
tedly returned; and the poor woman 
feels in bliss.
			Sept. 30. 
Sunday - Attended the Presbyterian
Church during morning to hear the
celebrated Dr Lebron preach. Attended 
another Presbyterian church in evening.
			October 1
My work in the laboratory heretofore 
has been a series of simple analyses 
as a kind of examination. To day started
on regular work.
			Oct. 2
This evening attended the Social 
Union of the Johns Hopkins University. 
It was indeed an enjoyable 
affair, calculated to encourage a
feeling of friendliness among the 
students.

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			October 6.
Saturday Evening - Visited the celebrated 
Orchestrion Hall: the instrument is claimed 
to be worked by electric force and the process
is a professed secret.
			October 4.
Sunday again - Visited Dr Lebron's 
Church during morning. I wrote several 
letters to friends today; and my answer 
to the question as to how I like the University 
was to all the same, and may well be 
inserted here as my expression of the 
same thing. - My opinion of Lehigh Univ. 
still remains of the highest kind but 
the Johns Hopkins University suits my
requirements this year more exactly, and 
I feel that the change is a proper step. The 
University offers every desired facilities; its 
Laboratories are extra-complete and 
convenient; the efforts of the Professors to 
encourage a feeling of friendliness between 
themselves and the students do much to 
make the associations pleasant ones. 
Beside that the Peabody Institute and 
Maryland Historical Society Institute 
of Baltimore; etc give great facilities for 
study to the city outside the University.
I am satisfied.

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			October 9
Was admitted to the Chemistry Journal 
Meeting at the University. This is held 
by the Professors to ensure acquaintance with 
the current news of Chemistry.
			Oct. 13
Visited Baltimore-Cauton Copper Works,
in company with Roberts, Boyd, and Lessig—
— students. Obtained valuable specimens
			Oct. 14
Sunday again  Attended service at 
Presbyterian Church.
Why is it than the human mind can 
be made to dwell upon matters of 
true import only by an effort? As I sit 
alone, I find my mind fleeing off from 
any - and everything of substance to 
dwell upon trivial matters. By giving 
away to such tendency, one will readily 
undo the work of prolonged formal instruc-
tion. I find the mind continually creating 
a world of possible & impossible com-
binations of circumstances; and the principal figure in that world is self.
Such is one of the evils of life which 
it is the duty of the human soul to 
struggle against.

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			Oct 21.
Another Sunday has arrived  Attended the
Presbyterian Church in morning. The week
has passed with no especial development outside
of hard work.
			Oct. 23
Made acquaintance with a Dr. Miller,
a fellow student, and enjoyed his views
upon Utah affairs. He seems an honest
man; and has friends in Payson, Utah. I
have been on speaking terms with him
for some time but only became well
acquainted today.			Oct 26
Attended couple of lectures during evening
at the College of Physicians and Surgeons,
with Dr Miller: he is kind enough to offer
me the opportunity of attending lectures
in the College at odd times.
	This evening had been set for laboratory
work in Biology; to watch the mode
of Cell division of "Spyrogyiae", which
process takes place only late at night.
Commenced operations at 11.30 p.m. and
continued observation till 4-5 a.m. The 
success of the operation was at first
doubtful; but I was fortunate, for
I had observation of the complete process.

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				Oct. 27		

Saturday- Made excursion to Cateriville
& Crany Grove with Prof. Williams and 
company for geological research collected
speciments & mapped the section; then
returned late - very tired
				Oct. 28,
Sunday--Spent part of day in rest;
for I felt greatly fatigued. Attended
Episcopal service.
                          Oct. 29.
In evening atteded lectures at 
Medical College
                    Nov. 2
	Attended lectures at Medical lectures
in evening; think I will continue
to do so as far as time permits.
                  Nov. 3
Long excerusion - Zoological Sector of
Field Club. Collected muber of specimens
I have been recently thinking of chang-
ing my boarding place.  I am 
comfortable here.  The people seem to re-
gard me almost as one of the family;
and a great deal of my time is 
monopolized through in a very pleasurable 
manner.  Beside I would like if possible
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my intention to leave. Received best
of expressions of good will.
			Nov. 4.
Sunday— Passed quietly Attended the City
Hospital in afternoon.
		Nov 5,
Attended first lecture of a course to be 
delivered by Dr. Billings of the U.S.N.
on Monday & Wednesday evenings.
		Nov. 8
Visited oil works at Canton, and ob-
tained a number of specimens of
illuminating oil for laboratory testing
		Nov. 9
Attended lecture on "Insanity" at Medical
College.
		Nov. 10
This has been a busy day for me. In the
first place this is the day upon which
I was to leave my boarding place. The room
I engaged is close by the University buildings
and its former occupant who was expected to 
leave when I engaged it is sick in bed. I 
am on the track of another very pleasant room,
& hope to get it in a week or so; but found a
room to rent in the vicinity of the University
so moved there today, with the intention of 
moving to the other room if I can get it soon.

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All the folks at Mrs McCarty's were
very kind in expressing good wishes; and
exacted a promise from me to visit them.
I wandered down (during the morning) as
I am accustomed to do into the business
part of town, to visit what industrial
establishments I could. Secured admittance to
Gold Beating Establishment. Then visited
Vinegar Works. The Superintendent here
was very kind; and showed me around
thoroughly; but a special incident will
rivet the remembrance of the visit upon
my mind. He took me up a latter to
the top of the Fermenting Vats; and told
me to lean over &smell. Of course I ex-
pected to smell Carbonic Acid Gas; but had
no expectation of such an effect as followed.
I leaned over too far, & took a deep breath,
totally filling my lungs it seemed with
the gas — & can appreciate its effect. I was
almost senseless: – & felt much as if my head
was under water. After recovering I made
a number of experiments — dipping the gas up
in my hand in cup shape, and pouring it
on the lamp, & always extinguishing the latter.
Then visited the Oil Warehouse; and
the superintendent promised me a set of 
specimens next week. In the after–

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now attended a lecture and a clinic at the
City Hispital. I really thought I had more nerve
& less sympathetic feeling than I exhibited today.
	A young man was being operated on for
	stricture and I actually grew sick watch-
  ing the operation. I did not faint or anything
of the sort & I dont think anyone noticed
my squeamishness but I confess I felt it. 'Tis
really wonderful to counsider what men
can become used to. Now those students
think nothing of such operations. Coming down
the Hospital stairs, a corpse was found on the
landing. It was that of a young woman who
had died this morning. Some of the students
turned aside to look, others did not and the
jokes made by those who stood looking at the lovely
produced an effect which will never be remembered by me. 
I do not beleive in excessive sentementally 
if a person is dead, nothing will restore life
but the habit of being in and among at
disease & death has certainly had a noticeable
effect on the students of that college. 
	Spent remainder of afternoon at work
   in ny room. Really feel quite ill to-
night; probablyfrom the effect of my
rather forcible carbonic Acid experiment 
in the Vinegar factory.

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			Nov. 11
Sunday — Commenced taking meals
(breakfast & supper) at a restaurant
on Franklin Street: it is indeed
very clean there; nice, & cheap. Stayed
in my room nearly all day. Am feeling
very [---] today. My room is large,
high, good light, & ventilation; but
horribly cold today for no heating appar-
atus is in yet.
			Nov. 13.
I am not comfortable in my room; the
little experience however is a valuable one.
The landlady is one of these forced genteel
individuals; and seems to realize my [---]
of the boarding-house Landladies of the
comic writers. She has no stove or any
heating apparatus in my room; I saw
her yesterday and spoke about it,
and since then she has kept
out of my way. I never see her now,
but the room is horribly cold for
study purposes.
			Nov. 14
The Supt. of the Oil Warehouse kept
his word & sent me today a few quite
valuable samples of oil processes.

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			Nov. 15
Dr Remsen, the Professor of Chemistry
came to me in the Graduate's labor-
atory today; and expressed his satisfaction
with my work thus far; and ended by
offering me a working desk in the
Fellow's Laboratory; there to undertake
special work in Organic Chemistry. I
am pleased with the change, because
aside from the advantages it gives me,
(that room being under his own ex-
clusive supervision), it is a sign that
the Professors are satisfied with my work.
Moved at once, and commenced my work there.
	This evening visited Mr McCarty's to obtain
mail which is still being sent to that
address.
			Nov. 16
Met with a slight accident today in
the Laboratory which might have proved very
serious. Some caustic soda dust was
spurted in my left eye. The eye is better
tonight. Attended lectures at Medical College.
			Nov. 17
The same disagreeable trouble still re-
mains in my room. Since speaking to
the landlady about it, she has kept
thoroughly away from me, and if I chance

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to see the servant she never knows 
where her mistress is. I looked around today 
and found a very desirable boarding house 
only across the street from the University. 
I cannot get a room there however for a 
week or so, the room being taken up by a 
student of the University who will leave 
shortly. I think I shall do well to secure the 
place. However, that is a week ahead, 
and I shall not think of spending 
another week in my cold cold room. So 
today after the landlady had come to collect 
her week's pay, I quietly folded my tent (?) like 
the Arab, and speedily stole away" with a 
boarding house next door. 
During the morning attended two lectures 
at "Maryland College of Physicians & Surgeons"
and two clinics at the "Baltimore College 
of Physicians & Surgeons."
During the afternoon visited the Maryland 
College dissecting Rooms - quite a sight.
			Nov. 18
Sunday - Much more comfortable than 
last sunday. I am in a cozy & warm room.
Attended service at Dr. Lebron's Presbyterian
Church in morning and evening. Spent most 
of day quietly in my room. Had quite a conver-
sation on Utah with Mr Boyd—a fellow student.

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			Nov 20
Commenced attending the Peabody Lectures.
Attended tonight the lecture by Dr. Martin 
of the Johns Hopkins University on the 
"Minds of Animals."
			Nov. 21
Commenced attending a course of extra 
lectures by Prof. Bryce of Oxford England
on "Roman Legal History."
			Nov. 22
Attended Dr. Martin's second lecture on 
Minds of Animals at the Peabody 
Institute.
			Nov. 23
Attended lecture on Sus[---] by Dr. Grundy
at the Baltimore College of Physicians &
Surgeons.
			Nov. 24
Went to Cauton by request of Dr. Morse
to compare the working of a newPetroleum-flashing point tester with
the apparatus used for the purpose by the
Standan United Chi Co. Was very
successful; & obtained some valuable specimens
Secured the room I have been after
& today moved in. I am now at 164
north Eutan Street; and feel exceedingly
comfortable. The house is a quiet &

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a pleasant one judging from
appearances: & from the account given
by the one who had the room before me.
I have really the use of our two rooms, a
front parlor & a back sleeping room.
The terms are as usual - not less
that before - $5.00 per week. I have
arranged however only from breakfast &
supper - at $4.00 per week.
		Nov. 25.
Sunday again. Spent quietly. Attended
church with Dr Miller during evening, 
and enjoyed a conversation on religious
matters with that gentleman.
		Nov. 276
Attended Dr Martins third lecture on
Minds of Animals at Peabody Inst.
		Nov. 29.
Holliday - Thanksgiving Day - Passed
quietly. Collected specimens for nueroscopied
Examination during morning
		Nov. 30.
Visited Canton again - Obtained specimens
of the Paraffin Manufacture from
Madame Hunts' paraffin Works
Visited Gas Works. obtained specimens
and little at Potley Works Had
quite a lengthy conversation with the

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Supt. of Gas Works on Utah Matters.
In evening attended Dr Martins last
lecture on "minds of animals"
		December 1
Visited "Cork Factory"; and "Soap and Candle
Factory" obtained specimens.
		Dec. 2
Sunday Passed quietly: attended Entan St.
Methodist Church in evening.
		Dec. 4
Attended first of a series of lectures by Mr
Marshall at the Peabody Institute on "The
West."
		Dec. 5
Attended meeting of Scientific Association
during evening
		"    6
Attended Mr Marshall's second lecture. His
views by the Stereopticon of Echo Cañon,
Ogden City, etc, as items of scenery lying
along the route of the Railway made me
feel as if I were then myself again.
		Dec. 7
Attended opening ceremonies of the
Johns Hopkins Gymmasium - Grand.
		"    8
Attended Athletic Sports of the Club. -
Chief attraction - a foot ball match.

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				Dec. 9
Enjoyed a lengthy conversation with a fellow
boarder on Utah matters— At his request,
lent him the Book of Mormon and some
Utah papers.
Attended religious service at the Episcopal
Church this evening.
			Dec. 10.
Folks at home have been asking so
much for my picture, that I sat today
at the gallery of Walzl. 
An incident occurred to day which I ought
to mention; and with it I must mention one
or two other incidents which have occurred
in connection with it at different times, but
which I have not thought worth entering here.
It is with reference to Mrs Granger – the lady
to whom I have referred Sep. 23" – 29" this year.
She was in great distress of mind at the
absence of her husband – and I began at her
request to teach her Phonography. She kept her
the study till I left the house. She feared her
husband was hurt, or lost, but he returned.
She seemed the type of happiness then – but her
husband is a curious man, if appearances speak
the truth – yes a very curious man. Of course
I write plainly here – for I cannot malign anyone
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	If I read his nature correctly from his acts
and conversation, he is one of these imaginative
men who never see anything but big things. He
told us he expected to have gone to Chili, then to Brazil
etc. Well, after staying with his wife a week,
he left, as he stated he intended to at the supper
table – for a two days trip to Philadelphia. He
did not return: but in answer to our enquiries
of Mrs G. – as to why she was so sorrowful she
said her husband had written to her that he had
been engaged as book Keeper on board a vessel
bound for Liverpool, England; and would be gone
3 months. Mrs G. – did not like to speak plainly of
her position, but I soon could see she had no money at
all: & I dropped a hint of my willingness to do any-
thing I could for her. The poor woman was actually
suffering for winter clothes. Well at 2 different
times just before I left the house – I lent her a little
money – as she expected her husband back
in December & would then repay me. I felt glad
to assist her for indeed I pitied her: & I had con-
ciousness of having done right. A week ago
today, I received a note from her, asking me to
call on a certain Ship commission broken in the
City and enquire the owners of the Arab in that being
the vessel upon which Mr G. said he was to
embark. Of course I complied and could only succeed
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address. Now this evening I received a note
at the Labratory from her, in which the
poor woman is entirely heart broken— she
has written to the agents & finds that her husband
did not sail upon the vessel & is in no way
connected with the company. She desires me
to call:
	The poor woman is deserving of pity: now
what can I do – she wants my advice. I dare
not – as a man – not to say as an Elder in
Israel – refuse her my sympathy in words anyway,
& in deeds if I can so render it. Tis a stroke
of fate (& such strokes are overruled for
some purpose) that I should have met her;
but I did meet her; and learning her sorrow-
ful position from those in the house, I could
not refuse her my aid. I shall call
(D. V) tomorrow: and may I be directed
aright in whatever I may do.
		Dec. 11.
Met Mrs Granger this evening, From
what she said (aside from her embarrass-
ment). I find that she is in a very pitiful
and uncertain state of mind. She thinks
her husband went on another vessel of
which she did not properly understand
the name. Before he left, he made a
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until his return, when he would pay
the bill. He hinted that he would be
gone 3 months. Now they have become
dissatisfied it appears, and knowing that
the woman cannot pay her Board bill, are
not at all kind. In fact some of their
acts amount to direct insults. She asked me
to advise her what to do. If I had the
means, I would gladly lend her enough
to pay her bill & remove to a more
accomodating place – but such I cannot do.
I advised her strongly however – to remain
where she is, for there is where her
husband expects to find her. – Ah well! all
have trials in one way or another.
	In evening attended Mr Marshall's
third lecture – on "Yellowstone Park."
			Dec. 13. 
Attended Marshall's last lecture on "Gold
Mines & Mining." at Peabody Institute
			Dec. 16
Sunday – Passed quietly: attended Low Mass at
Catholic Cathedral during morning: and
Presbyterian Service in the evening: the former
in company with Mr Fredricks – a fellow boarder
& the latter with Dr Miller.
The weather is remarkable here for the time of
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cold day. we have had this Fall,
except one week (Nov 11-17): I remember that
week for I was in the Boarding House
without fire.	The weather has since that
been delightfully warm- in fact I very seldom
use an overcoat. But yesterday and today
have fully atoned for the unseasonable spell.
	Have been feeling very uneasy for the
last 3 days. That time ago I heard from
home to the effect that my little brother
Johnny, & little sister Susa were both
home ill. Father said he would write
again at once if all did not go well:
but that I should consider no news as
good news. He may have written since
that and the letter been miscarried.
		Dec 17
Poor Mrs Granger came to see me this
evening: and I really feel glad that
she has had confidence enough to do so.
The land lady Mrs Mc Carty told her
she must leave; as now she cannot
tell when Mr Granger will be back &
cannot allor her to board on such
uncertainty as to time of pay ment. Her
sister had just arrived - it seems almost
as bad as regards means as herself. She asked
me what she should do - I lent her some money

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succesive dates-and the subjects are
expected to by treated in an exhaustive
manner.
During the evening I visited a fellow student
by invitation; and found quite a party
assembled at his rooms. A number of
them did not know my religion-but
most knew I was from Utah. A number
of jokes were passed on Utah Etc-; and
some of the young men referred rather
boastingly to what their state (Georgia) had
done in opposing Mormonism by shooting
two of the elders (they referred to Elders
Joseph Standing, and Alexander), I
had something to say in reply; and in
the course of it stated my professional
membership with the Mormon Church Etc. 
The statement caused a very curious-
and to me- highly amusing- course of
suggestive looks, and nothing of eyes. However
as the games of the evening went on
a great number talked with me and
I believe some little change was wrought
in their ideas of Mormon Land as they term
Utah. Surely a change was needed in
this respect. For I never heard such a
humble-jumble of illogical views as they
seemed to entertain.

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			Dec.   22
	Surely the weather is to a very great
extent responsible for the mood of feeling
in which a person finds himself.
To day has been a miserable, damp. half snowy,
- slushy - and in general - a disagreeable time.
Those adjectives will very appropriately express
my frame of mind during the greater part of
the day too.
	In the afternoon visited Mr Gardner – a
student of the Medical College – and with
whom I have become acquainted through
his boarding at same place as Dr Miller.
He lies ill of Cold, and the Meazles.
While there, a conversation grew up himself,
myself, and others there (he is far from
being too ill to converse)- on Morality in
general. Some of those young men – very highly
respectable young men – recounted from their
own experiences, – or perhaps I should rather
made self-confessions to unvirtuous life– with 
as little regard – as one would have in
acknowledging to have drunk a glass of beer.
One of them was particularly energetic in
stating that the majority of the ladies one
meets in society, are far from being virtuous.
and as one of many similar proofs which
he brought – mentioned his experience with

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a young lady whom at one time he
would have considered immaculate –
– but whom he could now personally swear
to be as low as the lowest – for he
dragged her himself to that low level.
My God!– that such things are – and
what greater proof of (-it would seem) irre-
coverable debasement – could be asked
than that men not only so such acts -
- but acknowledge – and delight in
boasting of them – taking fiendish delight
in every detail. And it is from such
communities – that the complaint of
shocked morality and modesty(!) — God
save the mark!) – is raised against
Utah. I am glad to have heard it – and
it is not the only nor the first instance
I have heard – of similar boastings among men–
– but I think it is the most flagrant.
	That young man returns home to spend
his long anticipated Christmas holidays – and
– expressed his anxiety to learn if that girl–
– or as he calls her – his little bud is
still there. Surely Hypocrisy is one of the
reigning sovereigns of this day in the World.
Hidden Curse unlicensed and damnable
licentiousness from those who raise the hiss and cry
about Utah polygamist.

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			   Dec. 23
Sunday- Passed quietly. Visited friend Gardner
again — his fellow boarders have gone home:
and he is left alone. I hope to call upon him
during next week sometimes. The papers report
40 students from the Medical College as ill
with Meazles. 	This is a winter-day indeed. Have been
reading some of DeQuincey's works– and
must indeed agree with him in his love
for a genuine-first class winter while it lasts.
As I sit now – as often I have noted before,
when the wind howls – and the snow drifts-
and as I draw aside the lattice and see
the whirling eddies, as they appear in the grand
though severe light of the electric arch – I feel
that though midnight has passed, yet sleep is
out of question – tis a fit time for freedom
of thought.
	I would like to find time and opportunity to
walk through some of the poorer quarters of the
city – for from what little I have seen – the cold
which gives vim and buoyancy to one sitting in a
carpeted and well heated sitting room – entails a
degree of suffering to many even in this city
which is certainly far above what would be
expected from only a cursory glance.

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		Dec.  24				✓
Xmas Eve - Passed part of morning in
Chemical Library. 	  Mail brought to hand
this morning a letter from Bro. Geo. q. Corvay
at Ithaca, New York; which contains some
rather unimportant matter. He says that though
he has entered for a full four years course in
the Cornell University, he thinks that in 2
years he will have mastered all the work
essential to his training as a Chemist – and
barring the incidental branches – would gain
nothing but a degree by spending all the
time there. He wants to propose that we
return to Utah and in a year from this – by which
time he hopes we will have paid off the
indebtedness incurred while East – proceed to
establish and build up a laboratory. He
presses me for an answer as early as possible, for
he says his next terms work depends largely
upon his decision.	I reply <I lied> at once – that 
I wish to make no promises for the future, though
my heart's desire is to see a laboratory in
Utah – and though I expect to return home
in a few months – yet I shall hope to come
East again - when the cloud of debt will
have passed off me.
	Today too I met one from Mr Mc Carty's
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news - that Mrs Granger had left - and
without asking if I knew anything of
the matter he proceeded to give their side
of the question as to the cause of her leaving.
Said- none of them thought Mr Granger
ever intended to return - in fact did not
think the couple had ever been married
legally - and that they did not want
such a woman in their house etc. etc.
Oh dear! Alas for the rarity of their charity!
I called on Mrs Granger this evening - she feels
better in spirit than she did - and is busy
in needlework. She does not suspect their suspicions.
To night too - I took a prolonged walk through
the streets to see Baltimore on Xmas eve-
Shop window displays are superb and all that
but a striking point was- on meeting any
of the crowd of poorly clad news boys - I
see them with baskets of fruit and Christmas
good things in their hands. I stopped one and
asked him why - He told me the Ladies of the city
had given them a treat. Hurrah for the
ladies that did it! - oh I have so often
pitied those poor boys - in the winter
nights I have met many of them - begging
to sell them papers - Oh Sir- please buy a paper
— only 2 cents Sir — want to get something
to eat! And I feel that many of them are

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in earnest in such appeals. What wonder
that such boys turn out to be rough men?
What wonder that they pick up the Cigar
stumps - light them - and acquire from
their earliest days smoking and its cognate
evils? I hope that those benevolent ladies
included among the beneficiaries of their
County- three old women whom I see in
all weathers when I walk the lower part
of Baltimore St. - trying to sell their papers.
	There are wild stories of professional beggars
who are very rich- but I cannot doubt that
those aged women are indeed in want. But
this beautiful city is filled with supplicants
for charity - and could I but drop a nickel
into the palm of every such I meet as I pass
along the streets — I should spend $5.00 every
week I delight in talking with persons on Utah-
- to recall the fact of the number of indigent ones-
and to say that though we may have some
customs in Utah which to them seem strange-
yet we have no Poor houses, and none have
cause to want for necessaries of life, My little
walk was made up of interesting incidents
tonight — heard a regular curtain lecture on the
open street between a regularly ferocious looking
negress — and her sable lord. So-so tomorrow is
Christmas

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			Dec. 25.
Christmas day- and a miserably dreary one.
Attended the Early Catholic Mass at the
Cathedral (5 am). Decorations were grand.
Passed rest of day quietly – reading & conversation
The landlady here does all she can to promote
the comfort of all. - The day was pleasantly spent.
			Dec. 26.
Had conversation with a street car driver—
those poor men have a hard life- Each ones is
on duty from 6 am. till 12 p. m. - Only 6 hours
at home, - they need  more sleep than that.
No difference between Sunday and other days-
- Each tires out 4 span of horses per day.
What wonder if such men do become tired
of life and give way to excesses - when
the Monopolizing Company gets 18 hours per day
from them and only pays for a regular
day of 10 hours? Competition for positions
runs so high here – that if one should 
object he would soon be removed
and another substituted.
			Dec. 27
Spent most of time in Peabody Library during d[-]
Oh - there are indeed subjects for thought
in a great city. What contrasts can be
drawn - its immense wealth and its poverty;
its mansions of the rich, and its hovels of the poor.

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its immense spires - with their heads
reaching far toward heaven - and the
terrible annals of crime committed under
the very steeple shadows		These streets
throng with painted courtesans - yet this is
a city far famed for its many and elegant
churches.	   From what I have observed, though
I cannot so foully regard the majority of the
ladies here - as I depicted on page 277, yet I have
seen enough to show that virtue is at no
premium among the girls. Did I enter into
society more, perhaps I would learn more,
but I do not crave such society connections.
Why - I think our Utah girls are many per cent
better than I usually regarded them before I
saw this contrast.
My landlady is a very excellent lady - I often
ask her to play for me in the parlor : and myself
and the other boarders have many pleasant
half hours in this manner. This evening we had
quite a talk over religious matters—she is a
Baptist, and was very surprised to hear of
the many points of agreement between that
faith and ours - as for instance in the baptism
by immersion - and the non baptism of infants.
She is a very intelligent lady, but seems to
have a natural horror for anything leaving the
name of Mormonism.

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		December 28
Worked, a short time in the Biological Laboratory.
In the evening - at invitation of Mr Boyd—a 
fellow student—attended theater with him
		Dec. 29
Visited Druid Hill Park - lovely winter scenes.
Studied rest of day
		Dec. 30.
Sunday.	Attended Presbyterian Church during
morning. Spent afternoon in my room quietly.
In evening attended St Paul's Church (Episcopal)
in company with Mrs Granger. She tells me
joyously of a situation which she hopes to
obtain in the country : and she awaits an answer
tomorrow : then if favorable she will leave
at once.	I sincerely trust she will be successful—
she overwhelmed me with thanks for what little
I have assisted her. Of course she intends returning
what little I have lent her as soon as she can-
	Got good news from home regarding the
sickness of youngest brother & sister. In first time
since I received the account of their sickness
	Have felt considerably alarmed as to
their consideration - for Father said in his
letter that he would write if all was
not well; but he may have written to that
effect and the letter have been lost.

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This evening too I enjoyed a beautiful (?) example
of over-confidense in an error. 	A young, and
totally uneducated though well dressed man – was
talking of Salt Manufacture: and said he had
seen the people make salt from blue sea water.
Another person in the group corrected him
by saying that they did not really make it;
but the young man who first spoke was
very boisterous in his assurances that he had
seen it done; and consequently ought to know:
he had seen the blue water after boiling -
actually turn into salt; and no amount
of reasoning could ever induce him to
believe that such was not literally the
case.	
			Dec. 31.
Received a second letter from Bro. Geo Coray—
still confident and enthusiastic on the subject
referred to under date of Dec. 24.
	Worked in library in Peabody Institute most
of day.	Worked late in evening; then I asked
the folks of the house to come into the parlor
and play music. Spent an enjoyable time
till the clock tolled 12. And thus has 
passed 1883.

End of Journal Vol I	from Birth (Sept. 21, 1862)
					to Dec. 31" 1883
						J.E.Talmage.

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"Additions" from Omissions
			1. (Page 2)
		April <July 21st> 1873.
At Hungerford, Berkshire, England was bap-
tized by my father – "Elder James Talmage" into
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day-saints; and
confirmed as such during same month.
			August 1873.
Was ordained by "Elder Charles Marchant" of
Ramsburry branch –London conference of L.D.S.
Church to the office of a Deacon.
				2. (Page 5)
		December 17" 1877
On recommendation of Elder Karl G. Maeser
was ordained as a Teacher by Elder Edward
Harding of III Ward; Provo City.
				(3. page 6)
			Dec 1st 1878
Resigned the office of "B. Y. A. Librarian" being
unable to attend to duties on account of over work.
	(No 4 – Page 7)	Nov. 6" 1879.
Elected chairman of Scientific Section of
B. Y. Academy "Polysophical Society."
		(No. 5 – page 6)
		November 20" 1878.
Accepted a position to stay nights at the office
of B. Y. Academy with a young man as guardians

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July 12, 1876  According to prevailing custom
those of our family who had already been
baptized into the church while in England
were rebaptized now that we had come to Utah.
Such of the family as had not attained
to proper years, but had since reached such
were this day baptized.

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2



	Journal
      Volume II
 January 1" 1884
       	       to
		  August 29, 1887.
JETalmage.

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James E. Talmage
Private Journal
Volume -II-
	January 1, 1884
		to
	August 29, 1887
Baltimore,
	Maryland. U. S. A.
Jan. 1, 1884.

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1
		James E. Talmage's
		 PRIVATE JOURNAL.
			   1884

	              January 1st
The book in which I first began to
record the items of seeming interest
and importance in my life – and
which I have termed – as is usually
done with such a Record – My Journal,
is now full: and on this New Year's
day of 1884 I begin to occupy the
pages of a second volume with
a continuation of the same Journal.
In doing so I find myself at "164
North Eutaw St. Baltimore Maryland"-
- and as a student of the Johns Hop-
kins University of this city.
I cannot but reflect on a day like
the present – making as it does the
dawning advent of a new heir of the royal
dynasty of Time, in his imperial
reign – and marking also the birth
of so many noble resolutions – (often times
forgotten or willfully broken before the
day has hardly closed) – I say on

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a day so singled out from the common
days of the year. I cannot but reflect
upon the changes in circumstances
and surroundings – by which one is
attended in the course of a short time.
Last New Year's day I found myself at
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania – and at that
time would have as little dreamed of being
here today as would I have expected
a year prior to that – to be several
thousands of miles away from Utah at all.
I am deeply interested in my course
at the University here – and anxiously
look for the recommencement of the
active session of work tomorrow.
			January 2.
Work commenced today – though but
informally. In the evening a recep-
tion was held – which I attended – on 
the formal opening of the new Biolog-
ical Laboratory. Though we have been
working in the building since the
opening of the session – yet the 
formal ceremony of its inaugeration as
a part of the University was put off
till Tonight
			  Jan. 3.
Work is in full blast again. Commenced
attending a short extra course of lectures on
"Flowers" by Prof. Trelease of the
University of Wisconsin.

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				Jan 4.
In evening attended lecture on "Insanity" at
the Medical College.
				Jan. 5.
Set out early – in company with Dr Miller
a fellow student to visit some places of
interest at Locust Point – in the lower
part of the City. Visited first the
Locust Point Fertilizer works – obtained 
some fine specimens of fossil shells,
bones, and teeth from the phosphatic
rock which is used in the fertilzier
manufacture. Then Visited the Maryland
White Lead Co's. works – took lengthy notes –
and obtained specimens. Then visited
the Symmington Bro's. Sulphuric Acid
Manufactory. We have been success-
ful today – at every place have been
kindly received, and courteously assisted.
				Jan. 6
Sunday – Attended Congregational
Church during morning – and Methodist
during evening. Mrs Wright – the land-
lady gave us all notice today that
she is obliged to close Boarding House,
and we will all have to go therefore.
Well; this is another change – have already
been in 4 different Baltimore houses; but
in this one I think I should have re-
mained – being so comfortable. I will
have to move during next week.

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			Jan. 7
Spent portion of afternoon looking
for a suitable room. I had hoped to
escape this occupation during the
remainder of my stay – for it is a 
great worry to pack up books and
specimens and move.
			Jan. 8.
Attended Prof. Morse's lecture at the
Peabody Institute on Life in Japan.
			Jan. 9.
Moved to residence of Mrs Duncan,
100 North Paca St. I have arranged to
rent a room here – and shall take meals
at a small private Eating House on
Franklin St. Really I think the more
convenient plan is to room at one house,
and Eat at another. The expense is usually
a trifle less than a home in a large
boarding house – and one does not become
very intimately associated with the
people in either house – and is in general
kept more to himself My room is a
large one – well adapted for study with
room for books and specimens Etc
Mrs Wright – the lady at whose house I
lived last – told us today she had to 
break up boarding-house keeping, as
it did not pay. She has had a very great
experience of misfortune – loss of property
by mortgage after her husband's death Etc.

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				Jan. 10.
	Attended Prof. Morse's second lecture in
evening – on Life in Japan.
				Jan. 11.
Passed examination today in Human Osteology.
I am in a little doubt whether to enter
the examinations or not. Being a special
student – and expecting to leave at close
of college year – I shall get no Certificate
or Diploma – consequently the examinations
can do me no good as regards a record.
Very few students do apply for examination-
assigning same reason as mentioned
above for the neglect. Of course the
Undergraduates have to pass examinations.
				Jan. 12.
Saturday – Attended a lecture and a 
clinic at the Medical College – and
visited the Dissecting Rooms – obtained
several specimens – for microscopical study.
				Jan. 13
Sunday – Spent greater part of day quietly
in reading and study. In evening
attended a service at North Western
Tabernacle – and heard the "Princess
Winnemucca" speak there. She is the
daughter of the chief of the Piute
Indians – and is endeavoring to ob-
tain signatures to her petitition that her
people may have their reservation
of land restored to them.

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		      Jan. 14.
I have referred before in my Journal
tof instances observed - of what one may 
become accustomed to by habit: and 
as an example quoted the utter absence 
of reverence for the dead - and sympathy 
for suffering as evinced by the students 
in the Medical College Clinics and
Dissecting rooms. I have now a very 
small - but still an example of some 
force - of the exactly opposite state. 
While at the Dissecting Room myself - 
I obtained several specimens of great 
value and interest to me -  for when I 
return home I may probably have to 
conduct studies in Physiology, as I
have done before - and consequently any 
such specimens are valuable. Among 
them I had an articulated finger; some 
bones; and a large piece of skin. 
In evening I was busy scraping the 
bones - and preparing the skin for 
preservation - intending to mount some 
microscopic sections of it - when a 
young gentleman of the University came 
to my room. He occupies a room in 
the same house as I and we boarded 
at same house before I left my last place. 
He is a classical scholar - and I believe 
intends to study to become a Minister - 
Ah! the utter horror he expressed at

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what he saw me engaged in - was
something intense. In fact he could
not rest in the room - was terrified.
I merely record this seemingly small
matter as a contrast to other [---]tions
of the opposite nature. This gentleman
is not a child -  he is 29 years of age - 
- and a fine sel[--]la[-]. What will not
use and habit cause one to be?
			Jan. 15.
Attended Prof. Moses' third lecture on
Life in Japan,  at Peabody Institute
			Jan. 17
Attended Prof. Mose's fourth lecture. 
These Peabody Institute lectures are
given twice per week - upon popular
topics - and I endeavor to attend them
regularly
			Jan. 19
Visited the Dissecting Rooms - and 
obtained some valuable specimems. 
Among them I obtained an  articulated
fore-arm -  and fore leg - and an evening
with assistance of a fellow student
manager to get them in tolerable
condition for preservation. I find
that after the bodies have been dissected
the skeletons etc. are the perquisites of the
[---] - and he charged me a dollar
for the specimens I obtained - while in
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are the remains of (as I estimated) at
least a hundred bodies. Included that is
a channel house - and yet - they are
all used to it.
			- Jan. 20 -
Sunday. Spent quietly in study and
reading. In evening accompalied a 
couple of friends to attend a meeting at
the Salvation Army Barracks. I went there
merely to see - and I saw. Ah! Such
mocking enthusiasm - the collection is
the main part of the programme -
Religion is truly a trade away such.
			Jan. 26
Saturday - Week has passed in work.
To-day a friend and I visited the
"Popplein Phosphate" Establishment,
and obtained valuable specimins.
Then crossed by ferry to "Locust
Point" Phosphate Works - and by
searsbring over the heaps of plows -
phatre  rocks from the S. Carolina
sharks teeth - and fishes' vertebrai
Such specimines have been re-
garded heretofore by me as
unobtainable trophies - to be
seen only in Museums - but I
have here the somurce of the
very best fossils of those partic-
ular deposits.

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			Jan 27
Sunday :- During morning attended
the Congregational Church Bible Class
and Sunday School – at invitation
of – and in company with Mr. Fredricks.
Then attended the High Episcopal
Church – with its imposing ritualistic
rites. In evening attended Methodist-
Episcopal Church – to hear the well
known pastor – Mr McCallister. He
is famed as an eloquent speaker –
and I have now heard him twice;
and my opinion from these services
is – that he belongs to
	"Some – who the depths of eloquence have found
"In that un-navigable stream are drowned."
His congregation is immense – and he
holds them as silent as the grave
during the whole of the service –
yet his sermon really seems to
be more talk than anything else.
	To-day too had quite a lengthy
conversation with Mr Fredricks on Utah
and our religion – He is a very ener-
getic man – and started out – deeply
confident – to prove to me that the
Book of Mormon" – and in fact all modern
revelation is wrong. I found he had never
even seen the Book of Mormon – and
in general he seemed to fail in his
convincing proofs.

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			Jan 30.
I am in a state of considerable
anxiety this evening – During the
morning a young gentleman friend
whom I am somewhat associated
with in the Laboratory – and who knows
my home and religion – asked me if I
had seen an item in the papers – of
a fire in Provo City – at some Academy –
he said. I ran off at once – and
bought copies of all the morning
papers of yesterday – and to my sorrow
found a six line telegraphic item –
– that the "Brigham Young Academy
Provo City, Utah – a Mormon in –
stitution of 400 students had been
destroyed by fire. Loss – $30,000." It
further stated that no lives were lost
though there occurred many narrow
escapes.	   This is indeed a blow. I
have tried to hope that it might
be a newspaper item only – but the
statement is clear. The date of the
calamity was not given. I suppose
the folks at home would write to
me at once – but even then I can
scarcely hope to hear for less than a
week. This may change all my plans–
–and may cause my very early re-
turn home – for I can scarcely hope
for financial aid from the institution

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under such a crisis. I wrote to Bro.
Maeser tonight - and asked him
for free particulars and instructions.
If the B. Y. Academy is to pass through
a trying time - as a teacher in the
institution, 'tis my duty to hold my self
ready for any call.
			Jan. 31-
Have searched all the current 
papers - but find no mention of
any further particulars as to the fire.
I shall be constantly in anxiety
till I can hear.
			Feb. 2
Received letter from Father dated
2 a. m. Jan 28: - just 3 hours after the
fire originated - or rather was discovered.
Cause had not at that time been
sought after - and the details could
not be given me - the whole letter
being written under the excite -
ment of the event - as our own house
is but a short dis tance from the
Academy building - and of course
was in danger also. However - the
letter has had the effect of destroying
what little vestige of hope I had
clung to - that the newspaper reports
had been exaggerated.
	Today too - visited the Canton
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new rolling machinery put into
operation. Also visited the Sulpheric
Acid works at Canton - and the
Monumental Pottery Establishment
			Feb. 3
Sunday: - Spent quietly in reading
and study. Had quite a lengthy
conversation with Mr Fredricks - a
fellow boarder - on religious
matters. This gentleman prides
himself apparently upon his
argumentative powers - and in
my associations with him he is ever
ready to argue. A few days ago we
were talking on the "Book of Mormon-
Etc - and with his usual ardor he
stated that he did not believe
any thing of it - and could prove to
me that it was a fraud all
through. Today he undertook his
proof - I invited him to take time
to look up his data - for in such
an undertaking as a refutation
which learned men of the day
had failed in he must needs
have many references to make - but
he seemed to insuate that  I did
not wish to come to the point—
and spoke in such a bantering
way - as if I feared to argue with
him - that though I do not like

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argument I consented to talk
with him. My usual experience
was repeated-his proofs in which
he placed such confidence were but the
book makers worn out fabrications--
and after he had talked a couple
of hours--I being only engaged in
answering his arguments(?)-he pro-
posed to stop-as he knew nothing
else. He confessed never having seen
the Book of Mormon (I lent it to him
then)-did not know what was in
it-knew nothing but what other
people said they had <heard> other people
say-what was the state of our
Utah community-Etc.
Oh well!- such is life.
		Feb. 4.
Received letter hastily writted by Bro.
Tanner – the walls alone stand-
and they not all. The Laboratory
Instruments etc. were greatly damaged.
Origin of fire is not known-the young
men who occupy my old position-
sleeping there as guardians-were
away from their post-and the
fire started in an unknown
way. He tells me though that
the Academy resumed as usual next
day – in the New Bank building.
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		 Feb. 6.
I attended a perform ance at the
Academy of Music tonight. Havebeen anxious to see the building -but
✓never before have done so. The much
famed Modjeska appeared there
tonight.
		Feb. 9.
In dulged again in a recreation: At
invitation of Dr Miller went and
✓heard Booth the actor in his
great character in the "Foul's Revenge."
	Worked in the Dissecting Room
some time
		Feb. 10.
✓Sunday	Passed quietly. Attended
service at the Baptist Church during
evening.
		Feb 13
Received letter from Bro. Maeser He
tells me the intention is to rebuild
the B. Y. Academy at once - and thus
the apparent calamity may turn out
for good; for so much the sooner
will a suitable building be at
the disposal of the institution. He
added that the B. Y. A. could not
advance me more means at present:
but- he felt to recommend me staying
here if I could <borrow> the money- as I can easily
pay back after I get to work at home.

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Well - I shall stay if I can - and
I do not fear being able to raise the
money - if I feel confident on the
strength of my expected salary - to
be able to repay. I shall still
await developments.
		Feb.   15
	Attended a lecture in the
Masonic Temple this evening
by the celebrated Prof. Carpenter 
on Mesmerism and Psy chology.
	This is one of the subjects
upon which I have strange in —
explicable ideas. — I am somewhat
skeptical upon it — yet his
demonstrations were to say the
least dazzling.
		Feb. 16 -
Commenced attending a course of
Educational Lectures given by the
Faculty of the University	to the
advanced students of the various
departments.
		Feb. 17
Sunday again – Spent morning
in reading – and writing letters.
In evening attended Bethany
Church – Methodist Episcopalians -
'to hear a sermon announced
by the pastor – Mr Mc Allister upon
"The Immortality of the Soul"

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		Feb. 22
	This has been a day of double
celebration at the University. It is
Washington's Birthday - and con-
sequently to be observed as holliday:
and beside that it is commemora-
tion day of the Universitiy. The 
exercises today were impressive -
President Elliott of Harvard
College delivered the address. Afternoon
was devoted to inspection of
the various buildings and de-
partments - and in the evening
a reception was held. Owing to an
attack of my well known acquaintance
- the headache - I was compelled to
remain absent from the evening 
reception.
	The Negro population gathered
en masse to witness the Colored
Militia parade, and as I sat
at the window and saw it pass
along the street I saw a great
variety of the Negro types. Perhaps I 
, am prejudiced - but to look at
a Negro face - selected almost at
random - and then to claim that
the Blackman is the equal of the
White in ability & mind. - appears to
me a miserable conclusion - contradicted
by all appearances.

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		Feb. 23
	Attended the second of the course
of Educational Lectures. Spent most
of day and evening in Peabody 
Library
		Feb. 24
Sabbath. Attended during morning
the Friends' or Quakers Service.
I have never done so before – and
their simplicity is indeed striking
All sit still till one feels moved
by the spirit to speak or pray
or otherwise lead in worship.
			Feb 25
Received from Bro. Tanner a photo of
the B.Y. Academy ruins – it is a 
sad sight – but the mishap will
surely soon turn for the best.
			Feb. 26
Received word from the B.Y. Academy that
I must not expect aid in Financial
matters from the institution. I have to 
borrow money from the Bank to defray
my expenses for rest of year – and pay
interest thereon.
			Feb. 28.
Attended the last of the Peabody
course of lectures. This has been
a most profitable course – given
every Tuesday & Thursday evening – 30
lectures in all.

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	Feb. 29.
A monkey died at the Zoological
Gardens in Druid Hie Park - and
the body was sent to the University.
By good luck I put in an application
before anyone else and secund it.
The skeleton will be a valuable aid to
me if I return to teaching again
	March 1
After the third of the Educational Sections
I started with 2 others to visit the
Mount Washington Copper Mine.
We had a very long walk- and 
were competely tired out by evening
	March 2
Sunday- a regular winter day though
so late in season- snow and wind
makes outdoor walking very bad.
	March 4.
By kindness of a friend I recieved
ticket of admission to the exercise
at Commencement of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons. The cere-
monies were imposing; 124 men received
their degree of Doctor of Medicine and
were "turned loose" with authority
to kill or cure.
In the evening attended a lecture
by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher at
the Masonic Temple, His subject
was "A torn of the Continent; and

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he related that during the tour he
visited Utah. His account of Utah 
and her people was very fair in
most respects – none of the rant
and tear of most talkers upon this
subject, but he made the following 
four very gross mis-statements
(1)  That the Utah government is entirely
under the control of the Church:
(2) All the property of the territory is
	owned by the Church as a corporation.
(3) The government of Utah is an
	absolute despotism.
(4)  Hatred and revenge toward the
	oppressors of the people is regularly
inculcated in the schools.
Now; - I enjoyed his lecture very much –
he is a master spirit in viewing
the topics of the day; but either
through the very short time
which he spent in Utah, or through
some other cause he gave the
above Fallacies to a large audience;
nearly all members of which will
believe Mr Beecher because he has
just come from there" – and will
never stop to consider how long
Mr Beecher spent there, and whether
the time of his visit was sufficient
to enable him to properly study the 
question I was grieved to hear these

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✓statements: for his other references
to Utah were remarks of praise to the
people. He bore a strong testimony
to the morality, unity, and thrift
of our people; but still these glaring
and entirely false remarks quoted
above, will do harm. I felt deeply
concerned over to the matter - made
it a matter of prayer - and the 
conviction grew upon me - and kept
me from sleep - till I yielded and
wrote a short article to the paper
entirely contradicting the misstate-
ments on the authority of a 
personal experience of nearly 8 years
residence in Utah.
	I have just completed the article - 
- in it I merely denied these state-
ments- and urged the probability
of Mr Beecher's short visit being 
the explanation of his mistake, and
signed it with my full name,
and Universtiy adress, I sincerely
hope the act has been properly directed 
and that it will result in good.
Unless I feel otherwise directed, I 
will take the communication to
the editor tomorrow; though of
which paper I do not as yet
know. May God give me success
if such be his will.

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	March 5.				✓
Feel as I did last night in regard
to the article; ,and this morning 
took the same to the Editor of the "Day,"
an evening paper having a very
large circulation. I was passed from
one to the other in the editorial
office, till I finally came to the 
Editor-in-Chief. He was very gentle-
manly- read the communication
carefully- and said he would
be remarkably pleased to insert
it in the Day – though owing to
press of  matter it could not 
appear till tomorrow's issue.
		March 6.
The "Day" this evening contained
my article in an unaltered form
under the title "The Mormon 
Question"—A young teacher from
Utah criticises Mr. Beecher's remarks."
This evening too – a couple of fellow
students who had heard Mr Beecher's 
lecture – came round and expressed
thier pleasure etc- at my action. But
I did not act so for their praise
		March 7.
Remarks of approval-or congratulations
if the term be applicable have come
from every hand among my ac-
quaintances today. I was pleased to

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receiver this mark of regard from
three young men especially with
whom I had spoken serveral times
on Utah matters, and each of whom
I fancied, thought that I was bold
in my statements to them because
I knew that they were personally
ignorant of Utah or anything in
Utah. After Tuesday evening's lecture
they wished a conversation- and
during the same, hinted that the
reports of Mr Beecher- (who had been
there as well as I)- did not agree
with my description of the Utah
social life and government.
	March 8.
Remarks are no less numerous from
my Friends. I mention this only to
show that an interest which may
result in good is arising. One
young man wished to boorow the Book
of Mormon and to make other enquire
		March 9
Sunday again. Spent quietly. The
weather is so bad - as to make it
very disagreeable to stir outside, so
I did not stir.
		March 11.
Attended lecture this evening on 
"Surgreal Emergencies" at Young
Men's Christian Association.

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			March 15			✓
Saturday - Visited Baker Bros. Glass ✓
Works in the southern part of city.
			March 16
Sunday - Attended High Mass at Catholic
Cathedral – the Archbishop having just
returned from Rome; and being
announced to preach today, the
ceremony was elaborate.
In course of my studies I have naturally
been brought face to face with the alleged
atheistic tendency of scientific thought;
and the conflict usually said to 
exist between science and Religion. Now, I
have felt in a dilemma - and begin
now to fancy I see a way out - I have
been unable to see the point of
conflict myself:- my belief in a
living God perfectly accords with
my reverence for science; and I can
see no reason why the evolution of
animal bodies cannot be true - as indeed
the facts of observation make it difficult
to deny - and still the soul of man is
of divine origin. The dilemma which
has troubled me is this—being unable 
to perceive the great difficulty of which
scientists and Theologians, and scientific-
Theologians refer—I have feared that my
investigation of the subject was highly
superficial; for when such great men

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as most of the writers upon this
subject are - find a puzzle, 'twould be
high egotism for me to say I find no
puzzle. And the fancied exit which
I see has appeared from my reading
some of John Stuart Mill's writings.
and I feel – that if  had none other
idea of a Deity that those men have,
is that of an unknown beings, whose
attributes never can be explicable; who
acts as Mill says "contrary to the
highest human morality" – I too would
hail atheism with delight. I could
never believe in such a God as
theirs; not though one should rise
from the grave to declare Him to me.
And just as certainly do I perceive
that there can be no antagonism
between the true science as revealed
and made easy by the Priesthood: and
the God whose attributes, and passions of
love and mercy are also declared
by that same priesthood.
		March 17
I have been engaged some time
in the study of the effects of
Narcotics upon the system: i. e.
studying the same theoretically
only. Today I found a gentleman
who works in same Laboratory as I,
and who has for 2 years been addicted

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to the habit of eating Haschich
or extract of Cannabis Indica. He
was very willing to give me any
data from his own experience: and
gave me such.
		—Mar 18—
My Haschich-eating friend gave
me further details at odd times
today. Three of us in the
University have entered upon
the study of the Narcotics in
use.
		March 20.
Atten ded a lecture at the
Academy of Music on
the Negro and Indian Problem.
		Mar. 21
The result of our work in
research upon Narcotics has
been tolerably satisfactory. We
utilize my friend referred to above,
with his Haschich eating
experience.- and find four or
five others whom he knows
have also an experience upon
the subject. But the effects
experienced by the different ones.
are so widely different <we> can
scarecely draw a conclusion. The
opium Habit is well explained
by books, and the bad after affects

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	of the same are sufficiently	appalling to keep <down> experimentation
	upon the subject. But, the 
	ill after effects are reported very
	low in the Haschich or Henry
	administration: and we have
	concluded to try effect of small
	dose upon ourselves.
		Of course, such a course is the
	proper one for the study of the
	effects of the drug, though I very
	much disliked the idea of doing
	such a thing, for as yet I have
	never know what it is to be
	narcotized either by tobacco,
	alcohol, or any drug.
	This evening had quite long
	conversation with a friend at the
	University on Utah matters.
			March. 22.
	This being Saturday, was the day I
	selected to study practically the effect
	of Haschisch. This evening, after work
	and all was over I took at 3 doses
	each an hour after the preceeding, 5
	grains solid extract Cannabis Indien.
	At this writing - midnight - 5 hours
	since lase doze, I have experienced
	no effects whatever. The effect is 
	said to be widely different on
	different people.

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		March 23			✓
Sunday - Spent quietly. Have had 
no restult to the noted - of my
phisiological experiment yesterday. I 
do not feel inclned to try again
till the end of next week - as
the realization of the effects of the
drug are not desirable on working
days. 
		March 25
Attended J.S. Stoddard's lecture on
"Berlin" at the Academy of Music
		March 28
Some time ago- (first when I do not 
know, but very soon after my 
entrance to the John Hopkins
(University) I made the acquaintance
of a gentleman as Prof. Simpson of
the College of Western Maryland at
Westminster; who has continued to
come to the University wealthy - pursuing
the study of Chemistry. By some reason -
he has many times applied to me for
assistance in his work - and I soon
learned the state of affairs - that at
present there is no time professor of
chemistry at his institution - and
he is endeavoring - by call of the Faculty
to help along the course in chemistry
till the end of year. Chemistry is but
a minor study there anyway. Well;

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although there have been suggestions
heretofore-(as a partial return he says
for my position in the graduates
laboratory in the University, and for
assistance to him) Today he told me
plainly that if the Professors &
Associates in Science at the Johns
Hopkins would sanction the movement-
he thought that his faculty would
waive the requirement of a 4
year's residence <from me>-accept my certificates
& diploma in heir thereof-and
admit me to the June examinations as
candidate for a degree. 
Well-if such can be done allright-
-I shall not feel confident; but
just wait and see. 
		(March 30/'84
Sunday: Spent quietly My eyesight
has become so weak of late that
I am compelled to do as little
studying as possible at night and
then must substitute lamp for
gas light owning to the slight but
painful flickering of gas lights
I hope to be spared the necessity
of wearing glasses.
		Mar. 31
Passed Examination in the
second hald of course in
General Biology

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	--April 5--
Received from Bishop Madsen
of Gunnison, Sanpete Co. Utah.-
a statement of his labors in
the direction of sugar manufac-
ture from the Sorghum Cane-
and a request that I arrange
to spend some time with
him in the next sugar season.
	This evening-first opportunity
which has presented itself-
I attempted my experiment
on the effect of Haschich
as referred to March 22 (
)
Took in all 15 grains-no effects.
		April 6.
Sunday-Attended High Mass
at Cathedral- to witness the
Palm Sunday Ceremonies.
Also attended service at Presby-
terian Church. In evening
attended a Young People's Meeting
at a Presbyterian Church.
Continued my experiment by
taking 20 grains Cannabis Indica-
and the effect was felt in a
not very agreeable way. My
fellow experimenter & I concluded
I should take no larger dose-
but perhaps vary the trial in
the future.

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		 —April 7.—
Was asked by several friends
what I thought of the Rev. Mr
A. E. Winship's sermon last
night. I had not before heard
of the gentleman : but soon found
that he preached on "Life among the
Mormons." and the report of his
sermon showed the same to be
fearfully wrong. I am indeed sorry
to have missed him; but had
heard nothing of the matter. Read
the morning papers; then went
to the resident minister of the
Church where Mr Winship preached
as a visiting minister : and
learned that the latter had left
by early train for Washington- I asked
the minister as to whether the
newspaper reports were correct –
– and received a few alterations and
additions. Also obtained, the
address of the preacher – for I feel
that I ought not to keep silent
when such gross mis statements
are made - though this evening
I am in an undecided state.
His remarks- were of the sen—
sational kind - murders – criminality 
– ignorance as a religion virtue,
weak mindedness etc etc- Ah Bosh!

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		—April 8—
  This morning I felt inclined to
say nothing publicly- since I did
not personally hear the sermon. But
this evening, about 7 o' clock I felt
prompted to write a big article-
- at least to show that the "Mormons"
are not fools — No; I'll not say
what it is to show - I felt moved
to write - I leave the rest to the
hands of Him, whose people have
been abused. I wrote an open
letter to "Rev. A. E Winship, Boston",
in which I placed my experience
opposite his statement - but mostly
simply called on him  for proofs
of his bold statement. Within two
hours, I stood in the Editorial
office of 'the "American", a morning
daily of this city - and the
paper which gave the gentleman's
sermon such a lengthy synopsis.
Editor was kind- expressed his
regret that the paper was full
for one or two days ahead, but
assured me the article
should be published without
any great delay. A delay of a day
or two will not be entirely fatal
to any good from the letter: Although
I would have wished no delay.

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			April 10
 Holidays for one week began
today. Made trip to Locust point
and obtained specimens from Lead
Waks: also some fine fossils
			April 11.
Good Friday Witnessed the celebration
at Catholic Cathedral.
			April 12.
At suggestion of a friend, myself
with two others visited the poor
quarters of the city tonight : and
what we saw I shall remember.
  The letter has been not as yet
published in the American : but
editor sent word today that he
regretted it postponement but could not
avoid it. I dont know what to do but
wait. Have sent the letter itself to
Mr Winship, and will send a copy 
in print as soon as it is published.
		April 13
Easter Sunday - attended service
at the High Episcopal Church.
The ritual of this Church is the
nearest approach to the Catholic
form of any I have seen. As is
always the case with all churches
I have visited either in Pennsylvania
or Maryland (except the sincere
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collection was called for: and
the robed priest made the
polite request that the congregation
raise $1500.00 to release the
Church from debt, and to leave
a surplus for the clergy to use
in charitable objects. Why in
the world does anybody try to
urge the Latter day saint Tithing
as a mark of oppression, when
other sects make such an un -
ceasing call for money?
		April 17
Attended lecture on Temperance
by Col. Bain of Kentucky at
the Masonic Temple.
		April 18.				✓
	Received visit from Prof. Simpson
of the Western Maryland College:
in regard to item of March 28;
He brought me an offer - to
stay at the College a year: into
which I should be admitted to
full standing in Senior Class,
and during that year	act as
Assistant in Chemistry & Physics:
in return for which my year's
expenses should be defrayed,
and (providing examinations were
satisfactory ) the baccalaureate 
degree given at its close.

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From conversation it would appear
that the Faculty desired an
assistant in the branches names:
and appeared to think because
I hold no degree, that I would
accept these terms to obtain one: I
do not value the little so highly.
Of course I politely declined the
offer : but accepted Prof Simpson
invitation to accompany him.
to Westminster . Arrived there in
evening : visited College - and
was introduced to several of
Faculty. At night attended a
college dramatic performance.
		April 19.
Spent considerable time in the
College Laboratory. Returned to
Baltimore by night train.
		April 20
Attended in evening a lecture
on spiritualism by a female
medium. Did not hear much.
		April 21.
✓Received letter today from the
Rev. Mr. Winship refused to man
April 7 & 8 : He replies to my 
letter in a very dignified
matter, but does not answer
my enquiries as to evidence
upon the truth of his statements:

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but pleads excuse as he was
just leaving on a town - and
would answer my enquiries
at length on his return.
He hopes soon to meet me, he
says : really thinks that I 
understand him to be much
more opposed to the Mormons than
he really is - ; expresses great
regard for my objections - as
a man aspiring to broad
culture, and other similar
meaningless compliments, and
leaves his most important sentence
unfinished.  I  hope the gentle-
man  will keep his word  and
send me his promised reply. He
says "For many Mormon people
I have sincere regard, for many
more I have deep pity, for
others - I forbear to speak."
	--April 23. --
Attended lecture by McRussel
of W.S. Survey, on Glaciers of
the Sierras ; under auspices
of the University Field club.
		April 26.
Attended last of course of
Educational Lectures - This has
been a valuable course
to me.

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		-April 27-
Sunday- Attended service at
Bethany Methodist Church.
		April 28
Answered a letter from Bp.
Madsen of Gunnison Utah:
upon the sugar question. By
his request I forwirded an
estimate of expenses which
would attend the procuring
of apparatus necessary for 
chemical analysis in con-
nection with the sugar[-]urk.
He asked me to engage
to be present for a month
during the sugar season but
I am unable to make any
engagement as to my time
after I reach Utah.
	May 2
Today I delivered the leture,
the assignment of which was
made to me Dec. 21st. Have no
cause for dissatisfaction at the 
result. My subjict was "The
History of the Alkali Metal."
and in t of cause there is no
place for opinnions- the lecture was
uponfact only & in these lectures
every statement is to be bourne out
by a referenes to the record when found.

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Received visit today also from
Prof. Simpson, regarding items
of Mar. 28." and April 18." He
informs me of the action of the
Faculty of Western Maryland College
- that their charter does not
permit the conferring of degrees on
examination unless at least one
year has been spent at the
institution. But, upon giving
satisfactory evidence of ability -
partly by examination - and partly
by my records as a student in
"Lehigh" and "Johns Hopkins", I am to
be recommended to an institution
in North Carolina.
	This is indeed a troublesome
complication - but as yet the matter
has not consumed any of my time,
and I may as well let the affair
run its own course. I cant say
what the result of this recommenda-
tion will be : I hope I shall not
be required to go to N. Carolina as
the trip would be expensive. I do
not expect to do so - as the exam-
inations will be conducted in
Maryland
		May 4
Sunday - This afternoon attended
service at the Young Men's Christian

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Association. This organization
is very extended; and really runs
conducted in a way that cannot 
but do good. There is quite a 
large establishment in each of
the great Eastern cities all of 
which are of course on same 
plan. That here in Baltimore
posesses a very fine Schary,
and Reading Room-- entirely free
to everyone and in evening
lectures, readings, converts etc. are
given to some of which a [-]nominal
admission fee is charged to others
not any; but on might whom no 
such entertainment is given the
Library, chess room etc. are open. An
excellent Gymnasium is also open
with a competent instructor for the 
benefit of members.
 ✓      Have just returned tonight
from service at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church. The minister
spoke against belief in Darwinism
and like most ministers whose
remarks I have heard or read
upon this subject showed his 
ignorance. He spoke much as
an ordinary person would -
- "Darwin" Oh yes - says we come
from monKeys" -- then condemns.

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I certainly think 'tis the ministers
themselves who have bred the
disgust with which most scientific
people regard them - because they
will dabble with matters, from
which their ignorance should
keep them at a safe distance. The
speaker tonight brought out many
noble principles : but in spite
of his eminence as a preacher -
self contradiction and inconsistency,
were apparent.
	Really, I do not wonder that
any scientific man refuses to
belong to a church where he is
told nothing but "Only believe & you'll
be saved"– "the blood of the Lamb is
all powerful"- "take up the cross
of Christ" Etc. The preachers always
talk in metaphors- you cant bring
them down to fact. and anything
which will not bear scrutiny when
stripped of fine language is to
the scientific mind nonsense. Again
Darwin wrote for those who can
understand him; some of whom will
agree with & others oppose him : but he
did not write for ministers who never
read beyond other's opinions of the man,
anymore than Plato or Socrates
wrote for babes and sucklings.

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		   —May 9.—
This school week has passed
quietly.	A rather discouraging
incident occurred today. For
nearly 3 months I have been engaged
on a piece of original work in
Chemistry - "on the oxidation of
Cymene Sulphamide in alkaline
solution." The labor has not
been easy – great difficulty having
been met in purifying the sub-
stances fit for analysis, Another
line of investigation will have
to be pursued: and the Professor
told me today it would be im—
possible to do anything in less
than another 3 months, and as
the college closes in a month the
subject would be better given up.
I shall be unable to continue
the labor at home for lack of
material
		—May 10—
Visited the City Jail to-day.
This is a very large structure
- beautifully built. Has at present
about 300 inmates.	The arrange-
ment seems to be perfect – every-
thing so clean. The food is good
though plain. We saw the men <& women too>
marched down to dinner – in sections,

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each man with his hands
firmly placed on shoulders of
man in front, and the front
man with his arms folded. The
food was good brown wheaten
bread - meat, and peasoup. The
bread is sliced by a machine
so that each piece is of same
size. I noticed that even here
the white prisoners are not re-
quired to eat with the colored.
In connection with the jail-and
inside the enclosure- is a 
carpet factory and a black-
smith's and carpenter's shop. The
looms are worked by foot power
– and all men incarcerated for
long terms are put to work here.
The work is in the interest of
contractors who pay the City for
the prisoner's labor. Those only in
jail for terms varying from a few
days to one or two months are
kept at work cleaning the build-
ings etc. All are busy. Each man
receives a moderate supply of tobacco
twice per week – and 3 meals
per day at 6 a. m., 12 m: and 5 p.m.
Whole enclosure is liberally supplied
with electric lights. One finds here
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We talked with a number of
prisoners – some say they feel
comfortable -& find it pays them
to behave themselves and work,
as by so doing they shorten their
time   5 days per month. One negro
especially spoke in this way : the
warden spoke highly of him : in
fact he seemed quite an intelligent
fellow.	Others again are dissatisfied
One white man was imprisoned
for a month for getting drunk. He
felt very bad toward every body:
seemed desperately enraged at
such a sentence for so slight an
offense, and assured us he had only
been there once before.
From what I have seen in some
occasional visits to the Police
Courts the summary method of
sentencing prisoners must do much
to engender such a feeling of des—
peration as this man had at one
Court which I attended a week ago,
the Magistrate tried and sentenced
six persons in 10 minutes. If the
prisoner annoyed the magistrate by
talking or otherwise - the penalty
was always heavier. This of course
grows partiality - the penalty often
depending on the mood of the Judge,

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and the prisoners see this, and
recognize the majesty of the Law
by the absence of majesty or
dignity in any form.
	We did not closely scrutinize
the workings in the Female Wards
of the prison - not talk with the
inmates – but a casual glance
showed an arrangement very similar
to that among the males. Most women
were of middle age- some even gray
– in for drunkenness: though
some were young.
The visit has been an instructive
one.
Same date May 10 in evening
I saw a little boy - barefooted and
ragged - begging. I called him aside –
– said his father was ill - and had
been for 2 years: mother was at-
tending to father - and he was begging
for food. He answered all my
questions directly – sobbed a little
– gave me number & street where
he lived ( the street I have never seen
on map, nor heard of it)- I told him
he ought to learn to work at something
– he said he did when he could etc. etc.
I gave him a few cents, and he
dried his tears (?)- but I kept an
eye on him.	He went a short

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distance, then pulled something
out of his pocket and seemed to be
counting some money. Then he ran
down street – I followed walking 
rapidly – and soon saw him go
into the entrance of a Variety
Theatre of not very good repute.
When I reached the door I saw
him pay for a 10 cent ticket and
dart upstairs before I could get
near him : and as I did not wish
to follow, I had to go home and
content myself with thinking over
the matter.	Oh my! - such
deception from a 12 year old boy –
– what will be at 30?
		—May 11—
Sunday - Spent quietly. Walked
out to the Park which is duly
appreciated at this season. It is
a beautiful relief from the bustle
of the city streets.
	—May 14—
Saw a woman approach a
vegetable dealer's stand- snatch
some radishes and devour them
as of starving. I tried to get
near the poor creature, but
she hurried off. Once before I saw
a ragged- drunken looking man
devouring some raw sausage-

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	like a wild beast - I could
almost imagine him to be a
low animal - swallowing the entrails
raw of another. Yet one cannot
change lack of benevolence to the
people in general here. Most
of such cases all spring from
drink.
	—May 18—
Sunday.	In afternoon attended
a lecture in the Grand Opera
House by Rev. Mr Pullman–the
Universalist Divine. This is first
time I have heard a Universalist 
preach.	In evening attended
Presbyterian Church to hear Dr
Gill preach on Natural Selection.
My only criticism is that he
did not talk about Natural
Selection.
		—May 21—
Passed the final examinations
in Chemistry today. This ends
the formal work through work
still goes on in the Laboratory.
	—May 22—
Visited the State Penitentiary
This is a large institution -
over 500 men are imprisoned
there - all at hard labor.
There is in connection with the

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Prison a large Marble Shop Bout
shop, and a Foundry. To look
into the cells shows a great
deal the character of the inmate.
One man had some little money and
had used it to decorate his cell
in a small style with cards and
mottos. Another had laid in a
good stack of books, Another
who had no money at all had
drawn figures on paper and
hung them up - had written
mottos, the Lords' Prayer etc. He
had marked the outline of the
bricks with chalk and thus relivered
the sombre monotony. He seemed
to be a Catholic - had built up
a little altar and had drawn
a pencil figure of the Crucifix.
Another was pointed out - with
money to his credit, yet not a
mark relieved the barrenness of
the cell walls. We were told that
the inmate was as crabbed in
disposition as his cell was in
appearance.	The books showed
the same names repeated for
3, 4 and one or two for even 7
different times. Such cases must
almost regard the Pen as their
home.

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	—May 24—
Attended a meeting at the
Open House, called to inagurate
a movement  for the relief of the
disabled Confederate soldiers. The
Governor of Maryland presided,
and the speakers were many- 
from both Houses of Parliament,
- governors and high officers from
the north and south. 'Twas a
highly enthusiastic affair — -
Generals who had met face to 
face in bloody war not a quarter 
of a century ago. They spoke
reverently of each other's bravery,
told reminiscences of the past,
and some almost wept with joy.
I am glad I attended.
	—May 25—
Sunday. Visited Fort Mc. Henry.
	In evening attended service
at Presbyterian Church.
	—May 28—
	Attended a Clinic at Medical 
College today.
	Also visited the Police Court.
- same thing - crime disposed
off by the Judge as if that were 
his trade.
		May 30
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company with Prof Simpson of
Western Maryland College.
	—May 31—
Saturday  Attended the "Sabbath"
service at the Orthodox Jewish
Synagogue. I have taken an
interest in noting points in the 
Jewish character & customs, but
did not attend any worship till
today; a fellow student - a Hebrew
took to the synagogue of which 
he was an attendant. The
ceremony is impressive, though no
word but Hebrew was spoken.
Even the children seem to read 
Hebrew with ease.
	This was the Feast of the Weeks
or of First Fruits. The women
all sit in the Galleries - no female
at all on the floor. Men all
wear the Talus about their person - 
- with the mystic fringe at each
corner, and the "thread of blue"
about the robe. The law on the
parchment rolls – i.e. the Torah is
borne from the ark of the
Covenant by the Rabbi and
a portion read, after which 
it is re-covered with its cloth
of blue, and ornaments and 
replaced in the Ark. Oh

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that such a form is preserved
in such rigorous manner, to a 
God, whose son they will not 
recognize.
	There are many Jews in
Baltimore - mostly in the –second–
hand–goods and Broker's business.
	In afternoon visited the
Clifton Estate. This a lovely
suburban spot - belonging to the
Johns Hopkins University. There
is an effort on foot to have the
University removed from the city
to that place.
	In evening visited 37 South
Gay Street – the scene of a terrible
disaster – the whole building - 
5 story – collapsed killing. 7 or 8
people. A number of girls were
employed in the building – a large
cotton warehouse - but had 
left fortunately about an hour
before the accident. By electric
light work is progressing in
clearing away the debris -.and
removing the bodies.
	—June 1—
Sunday. Visited the renowned
Greenmount Cemetery. In it 
is the grave of Booth family
including Junius Brutus the tragedian

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and of John Wilkes Booth, the
assassin of Prest. Lincoln.
In evening attended service
at the independent Methodist
Church.
	—June 4—
Attended the commencement
exercises of the Maryland Institute
schools of Art and Design.
	—June 5—
Attended the exercises connected
with the bestowal of degree at 
the University. The ceremony is
stripped of all those showy
incidents usually connected there-
with in Colleges. Whole exercise
did not last over 1 1/2 hours - a
speech by the President - the
formal conferring of degrees then
an adjustment to a layer
room and an attack upon the
academic refreshments.
✓	As the University session is
now at an end, I can express
my opinion of my course here
as a whole. It has been highly 
satisfactory to my mind. Prosperity
and health have been mine
throughout; and the experience
of the year has been a much
broader than that of the

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preceeding at "Lehigh", though
the "Lehigh" year formed the
foundationof the work just 
closed. I shall endeavor to 
spend my time for a few days
 in the libraries, for I find it
to my pecuniary advantage to
proceed to New York and make 
the journey home in company 
with the returning missionaries
and emigrants which will leave
New York for Utah about June 22.
Bro Hart the church emigration
agent has offered me permission
to do so; and I feel to accept
the pleasure.
	—June 6—
Had quite a lengthy con-
versation with some friends
upon Utah question.
	—June 8.—
Had a long talk with several
students on Utah affairs.
	—June 11.—		✓
Received letter from Bishop
Madsen of Gunnison, Utah,
in which he says money will be
sent me in a few days as per my
estimate to procure angalytical
apparatus. I hope it arrives soon
else it will be too late.

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	—June 12—
Spent most of time in the
Museum of the Maryland
Academy of Sciences; balance
of day in Library as usual.
	—June 15—
Probably my last Sabbath in
Baltimore. Visited the Druid
Hill Park; in afternoon and
evening suffered with a severe
headache - unable to attend
any service.
	I have had many instances
of the fulfilment of the prom-
ise of God uspecting healing;
both upon myself as upon
others. Last evening the son of
my landlady – a 15 year old lad,
came for me to look at his hand –
suffering from so severe a sprain
(by catching it in a tree while
running) that the joints were
swollen; and inflamed while 
the hand was so tender as to
✓prohibit touching it at all. I 
tried to soothe the boy and the
mother - bound his hand, after
annointing with consecrated oil,
though of course I could not ac-
company it with any verbal
administration. In a couple of

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hours the boy was so near
well that he was playing.
his mother was anxious to learn 
what the "stuff" was which
had been put on; Today he 
declares his hand to be as well
as the other.
	—June 16—
As the promised letter from Rev.
A. E. Winship of Boston (see April 21)
has not been forthcoming, I sent
to him a second letter today
incidentally reminding him of
his promise, but really to acquaint
him with my home address.
	—June 17—
Spent most of day in packing
and in bidding friends good bye.
	—June 18—
Good-bye to Baltimore. Left by
boat 3 p.m. for Philadelphia.
Pleasant evening ride down the 
bay. Sunset and Sunrise at
the Chesapeake were beautiful.
	—June 19—
Reached Philadelphia at
5.30 a.m.  Visited Queen & Co's
Apparatus depot. Visited
Bro Sammual Harrison Left
at 1.15 for New York. Arrived
at 3.30 pm Took room at

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Vandyke house. Very tired.
	—June 20—
Saw Bro. Hart, the Church
emigration Agent – learned that
I could secure half fare rate
and start at once for home.
Visited Eimer and Amend's appar-
atus house. Also visited the
Petroleum Stock exchange –
– a terrible hubbub – I could 
never stand such a life.
In afternoon visited Greenwood
Cemetery, – the Brooklyn pride
of Cemeteries
Left New York at 8 p.m.
for home via Chicago, Lake
Erie and Western Railway.
	—June 21—
Enjoyed the New York, Penn-
sylvania and Ohio scenery
but do not consider it equal
to that via the Baltimore and
Ohio railway
	—June 22—
Indiana and Illinois scenery
Arrived in Chicago at 8.20 am
Had ticket via Chicago and
North Western Ry. but this line
runs no trains on Sunday:
ticket was accepted via the 
Rock Island Route. Left at 12.10 p.m.

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Spent intervening time in
viewing the city. There seems
a very great difference in
cities – here all places are
open on Sunday – the fruit
vender's stalls salloons etc – as 
on other days.
	—June 23—
Arrived at Council Bluffs
at 9 a.m. Passed at once to
Omaha. Visited agent
of Union Pacific – with a 
letter of introduction from
Bro. Hart. Received half
fare transportation to Provo.
Left at 12.m	The Nebraska
scenery is nice – large flat
valleys – that of the Platte is
very broad.
The transition space is passed
– I am again in the West.
	—June 24—
Nebraska prairies – must have
been terrible in the Hand
Cart or Ox team days. many 
prairie-dog towns.
	Soon after noon reached
Cheyenne Wyoming. Here
appear the mountains with
the Caps of snow – a true pleasure
I did not know I loved mountains 
so well.

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at Sherman, visited the
Elevation Monument, Here
we an 8235 jut above sea
level - yet the ascent has
been so gradual as to be
almost unnoticeable aside
from the employment of 2
engines - and slow travel
Monotonous ride across the 
High Platians.
		June 25
Entered Utah. Echo Canion grand
scenery Reached Ogden at 
11 a.m. - and Salt Lake City
at 1 p.m. Went to President
an his office, and met many
of the authorities; them spoiled
at the Historians Office. Met
Bro Maeser - he is just learning
for a short trip to California
a great surprise and a true
Pleasure. Also met Bro J M Sarmer
Reached Provo at 5:30 pm —
— a great surprise to the folks
- but found all tolerably well
and really gald to be home 
again.
		June 26
Busy visiting friends. Rode
horseback to Pleasant Grove
and visited Grandma and Sister Sarah

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	—June 27—
Returned home to Provo. I can
now make a general estimate
of my expenses during my
trip.
Total expenses till end of
course at Lehigh University
including transportation from home	} 569.50
Total at Johns Hopkins Univ.
including fare home				} 520.10
								$1089.60
I have borrowed means to the
amount of $628.50; from
following sources :—
Bro. J. M. Tanner					150.00
" W. N. Dusenberry				50.00
" W. H. Dusenberry				30.00
	B.Y. Academy					100.00
" Geo. Q. Cor[-]y					200.00
" J. B. Keeler						20.00
	Bank (1st National, Provo)		53.50
" A. Singleton						25.00
								$628.50

	I am under heavy obligations
to those named in above list
for in most instances the
loans have been given unasked.
My second year's course is dependent
absolutely on the kindness of my
friends. May I ever remember it.

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	June 29
Sunday. By call of the authorities
addressed the meeting in
Tabernacle during morning.
Also addressed Third Ward
Sunday School in afternoon.
	—June 30—
Gave brief address at a Social
Party tendered to Bro. J.W Farmer
who leaves shortly on a mission.
	—July 4—
Attended Celebration at home. In evening
rode horseback to Pleasant Grove and
attended a party with Grandma and
Sister Sarah. Made a brief address at the
party on invitation of committee.
	—July 5—
Returned to Provo.
	—July 6—
Sunday.  Address Third Ward Meeting
by call of Bishop.
	—July 7-10—
Busy in assisting Prof. Maeser to
prepare the "Circular" for next year's
session.
	—July 11—
Meeting of Board of Trustees was
held; the "Circular" was adopted.
I received appointment as sec'y
of the Faculty for ensuing
year.

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		—July 13—
Attended and addressed meeting
at Lakeview, in capacity of
Home Missionary.
	—July 14—
Addressed a joint session of
the Improvement Associations
of Third Ward. Same day was
appointed on a sub-committee
for the ensuing "July 24" "celebration
	—July 15.—
Received notification that the
B.Y. Academy Executive Committee
had fixed my salary for the
ensuing year at One Thousand
Dollars, with an increase if the
net profit exceed a certain sum.
	—July 17.—
Left with a party for a
trip in the Canons Camped
at night in South Fork, Provo Canon.
	—July 18—
Spent day in hunting – for
some time after starting we
hunted for game, the balance
of day we hunted for a way
back to camp. Roads had been
washed away in some places
-very tired tonight. I really
dont see the pleasure in such
an experience as today's.
July 19 – Returned home

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	—July 20—
Sunday. Visited Second Ward Sunday
School in the interests of the coming
celebration on July 24". Addressed
the school by call of the Supt.
	—July 27—
Sunday. Week has been spent in 
labor in the Laboratory
	—Aug. 1—
Was surprised by an offer from
the Territorial Central Committee
of the Peoples' Party, of the
nomination for the office of
Territorial Superintendent of
District Schools. The circumstances
are these:- this and other Territorial
offices are claimed by the Governor
to be within his power of appoint-
ment, and the "Utah Commission"
sustains his position. The people
of course deny him this power;
and in view of this "catch", the old
offices will hold over in their
positions for another term; but to
guard against any trick at the
last moment, the People's party
will cast a few thousand votes for
Territorial officers, which will carry
the vote anyway. Owing to my not
yet being a naturalized citizen of
the United States, I was forced to decline.

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	—Aug. 3—
Sunday.  Tolerably busy during
week in Laboratory.
	—Aug. 10—
Week passed in usual routine.
Addressed Third Ward Meeting at
call of Bishop
	—Aug. 13—
Attended on invitation the "six
days session of Utah Co. Teacher's
Convention"; and delivered a
lecture on "Science in District
Schools." Enjoyed the visit much;
The Convention is held on the Lake
shore and prominent on the 
programme, after the lectures, are 
boating, bathing – etc.
	—Aug 14—
Went from the Convention Lake
Shore Camp to Pleasant Grove
and visited Grandma and sister
Sarah. Returned to Provo in evening.
	—Aug 17—
Sunday: Addressed Third
Ward Sunday School by call of
Superintendent.
	—Aug. 19—
This morning I suffered a
slight accident, which might
indeed have been a serious 
one. While pressing a glass tub<e>ing

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into a cork, the former broke,
and a piece of tubing about 3/8
inch long, and 1/4 inch diameter
was driven forcibly into the palm
of my right hand: so forcibly in
fact as to raise the skin on 
the back of my hand. I had
the glass extracted by a doctor
as soon as possible, through the
back of the hand. The physician
gave me the assurring news
that I must not use the 
hand for some days; in fact
he seems to consider the wound
a dangerous one.
	—Aug. 22—
No inflammation has as yet set
in: and I trust the dangerous
period in my hand has passed.
	To-day the bodies of Elders
Gibbs, and Berry, missionaries to
the Southern States when they 
were massacred by a mob, were
brought through Provo. Such
scenes of martyrdom are becoming
very frequent; really the Lord
seems intent on hastening the
fulfilment of his prophecies.
	—Aug 25—
Addressed the Young Peoples
Association of III Ward

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	—Aug. 31—
	This is the second day of the
Utah Stake General Conference
(Quarterly). I was proposed and
sustained as an alternate in
the High Council; and with 
the rest of the Council was
sustained as a Home Missionary
Truly responsibilities fall on
us in quicker succession than
our preparations would seem to
warrant.
	—September 1,—
	Today the B. Y. Academy opened
its session for the Ninth Academic
Year; and my labors begin in the
institution. The Board has certainly
done all it could to fit up the
premises for the temporary occupancy
of the Academy during the creation
of the new buildings. The Labnatory
is far ahead of that in
use before I left for my trip East
in matters of convenience and facility
as is the Laboratory of the Johns
Hopkins University ahead of this.
	—September 5—
The first week of school has 
closed; and every day has seen an
increase in favorable auspices.
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Faculty as President of the "Poly-
sophical Society"; the organization
of which was effected tonight.
	—Sept 7—
Sunday: Addressed the B. Y. Academy
Missionary Meeting which was 
organized today.
	In evening addressed the Third
Ward Meeting by call of the Bishop.
	—Sept 14—
Sunday again. By call of the 
Principal I presided today in
the Missionary Meeting.
	—Sept. 15—
The Court opened session in this
Juicial District today and I
embraced this as the first possible
opportunity of making application
for admission to Citizenship.
After the usual formal questioning,
the oath was administered and
I was duly pronounced a citizen
of the United States of America.
Same day, by taking the oath
proscribed by the Utah Commission,
I became a registered voter for
this precinct.
	—Sept 19—
Lectured on Art and Science before
Section B of Polysophical Society of the
Academy.

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	—Sept 20—
	Since assuming the duties of
President of the Polysophical Society,
I have been anxious to carry out
an idea cherished by me for some
time – viz that of having a paper
or magazine published at stated
intervals by the Society. The Project
met with the approval of the
Principal, Faculty, and Board of
Trustees, and today the Prospectus
was published. We call the journal 
The Academic Review; and we all
trust it will have success.
	—Sept 21—
Sunday. Twenty-two years old today.
By call of the Presidency I addressed
the meeting in the Tabernacle. In
evening by call of the Bishop, ad-
dressed the Fourth Ward Meeting.
	—Sept 22—
Commenced a series of articles
on Popular Science for the "Con-
tributor " Vol VI, by request of
the Editor.
	—Sept 27—
The outlook for the success of the
"Academic Review" is somewhat
promising; though not strongly so 
financially. Commenced writing matter
for No 1 today. Being President of the

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Polysophical Society I am ex officia
Editor-in-chief. The other members
of the Editorial staff are of the
Faculty.
	—Sept. 29—
To-night the High Council met for
first time since our last Quarterly
Conference (August 21). I was ordained
as a High Priest, and set apart
to act as an alternate in the
High council of the Utah Stake
of Zion <under the hands of Prest. A John David John
assisted by Prest. A. O. Smoot & Pres. Harvey H. Cluff.>
	—Sep. 30—
Received permission from the
Board of Directors to order
a Chemical Balance and some
Analytical apparatus; and also to
fit up a room as a private office
for Analytical labor.
	—October 2—
Met this evening with the High
Priest's quorum of which I became
a member. Addressed the meeting
Really I feel the responsibility of such
a calling. Most of the members are
men old and gray; and I feel (if
I would give way to personal 
suggestions) somewhat out of plac–
among so many veterans and
experienced members of the Church, but
I trust all is for the best.

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		—October 5—
Addressed the Tabernacle meeting
by call of the Authorities.
		—October 11—
First number of the "Academic
Review" is out, and generally is
pronounced a success
		—Oct. 12—
Sunday - Addressed Missionary
meeting in Academy.
		—Oct 15—
A lot of apparatus arrived for the
Scientific Dept. today, and o[--]m[-]et
it an analytical valance. I
am thankful that we have a 
valance as the extent of chemical
labor without it would be very
limited.
		—Oct. 25—
Delivered a lecture on "Rocks" before
the Teacher's Convention, by invitation.
		—Oct. 26—
Sunday. Preached in Lehi, by ap—
pointment as a Home Missionary,
in company with Elder Elisha Peck.
		—Oct. 27—
Returned to Provo
		—November 1—
Made a geological trip into the
American Fork Canyon: Went to
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Had very pleasant and successful 
trip. Returned to Provo in Evening.
In evening attended the Stake
Conference of the Young Men's Mutual
Improvement Associations; and by
call of the President, addressed the Meeting
Then officiated in setting apart a
number of Home Missionaries to labor
among the Associations.
	—November 4—
Voted at the Election for Delegate to
Congress – the first time I have ever
voted as a United States Citizen.
	—Nov. 7—
The First Term closed today. The
Polysophical Society gave a party
this evening.
	—Nov. 15—
Made trip with the Geology Class
into Spanish Fork Canon. Went
to Spanish Fork by train; and we
were met there by the County Super-
intendent of Schools, and several teachers
and were taken in buggies to
the Canon. Returned to Provo in
evening after a very successful
trip.
	—Nov. 16— Sunday
Preached in Alpine by appoint-
ment as a Home Missionary
in company with my comrade –

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Elder Elisha Peck. Went to Lehi
by train, there met Bro. Peck, and
proceeded to Alpine by buggy. Also
addressed the Sunday School. Returned
in evening; and pursuant to
previous promise I proceeded to
Springville, to attend an evening
meeting at that place in the
interest of the Young Men's Mutual
Improvement Association. Was met
at Springville by Elder Jos. B. Keeler of
the Stake Presidency of the Association
and we each addressed the meeting
which was very numerously attended.
Returned to Provo after meeting by buggy.
		—Nov. 21—
Delivered a lecture on "The Sun"
before the Polysophical Society; illus-
trated by stereotypical views.
		—Nov. 22—
Made trip to Cañons on geological
excursion: accompanied by part of
the class
		—Nov. 23— Sunday
Addressed the meeting in Tabernacle
by call of the Presidency; In after -
noon presided at the Missionary
Meeting by call of the Principal: and
in evening addressed the Third
Ward Meeting by call of the
Bishop.

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	    —Nov. 29—
Today the Stake Quarterly Conference
convenes in Provo; and by the direction
of the Board the Polysophical
society announced a public
lecture for this evening for the
purpose of affording opportunities
to Conference visitors to attend.
I delivered a lecture on "The Birth
and Growth of the Earth", illustrated
by lantern views. A nominal entrance
fee was charged by which about
$14.00 was realized - the proceeds
to be used in procuring other
views for future lectures. I had
been quite ill all day ; and cannot
recall any time when I felt less
like lecturing than this evening;
yet strange to say Prof Maeser tells
me I have never lectured as well in
his hearing before.
	  —Dec. 5.—
Made a report on Provo Well waters
in the Society Meeting, giving the
results of the analyses conducted
by myself of late.
	  —Dec 6—
Delivered a lecture on "Plants" before
the County Teachers' Convention
	—Dec. 14—
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Home Missionary, in company
with my companion Elder Elisha Peck
was today at American Fork. Reached
depot in morning just in time
to see train leave, the time
table having been changed of late.
Three other brethren were in the
same plight; one of them Elder
Samuel Liddiard took his bugy
and by his kind invitation, I
accompanied him His appointment
was in Pleasant Grove; at which
place he stopped; while I proceeded
with his buggy to American Fork.
Met Bro. Peck at that city; and
together we addressed the meeting
I also addressed the Sunday School
in afternoon; and in evening
proceeded home; being joined by
Bro. Liddiard at Pleasant Grove.
		—Dec 10— (omitted)
According to a my accepting an
invitation some time ago tendered
by the Spanish Fork Y.M.M.I.A.
authorities, an appointment had
been made for me to lecture
then tonight. I proceeded to
Spanish Fork by evening train and del-
ivered a lecture on "Life in a
Great City". Stayed at residence of
Bro. E. A. Wilson. Returned to Provo
by early morning train.

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		   —Dec. 17—
According to a previous promise,
I delivered a lecture on "Theology"
to the saints of the Provo Bench Ward.
Our folks were present for nearly
all of them stay all the time
on the bench, on the farm. Returned
to Provo horseback after the meeting, 
and found myself exceedingly wet
and muddy. 
		—Dec 18—
Suffering under a severe cold
apparently contracted yesterday
by carelessly getting wet
		—Dec 19—
Cold settled violently on the
l[-]go. Compelled to remain
at home today. Joint session of
the Polysophical Society had been
appointed for tonight at which
however I was unable to preside.
		—Dec. 20—
Cold still severe - as hoarse as a 
barrel.
		—Dec. 21—
Sunday – Confined to room all day
		—Dec. 25—
Christmas day - Went on the Farm, 
and passed Christmas with the
folks. Only myself and sister Sarah
remain at home now: all the rest stay on
the Farm.

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		—Dec. 27—
Went to Salt Lake City with some
members of the Geology class and
several of the teachers including
the Principal to visit places of
interest. Visited Gas Works, Electric
Light Works, University buildings etc.
Returned to Provo by evening train.
		—Dec. 28—	Sunday
By appointment preached in
Pleasant Grove as a Home Missionary
in company with my companion,
Bro. Elisha Peck. Also addressed the
Sabbath School. Returned to
Provo in evening
		—Dec. 29—
Attended the regular meeting of
the High Council; and in the
absence of the Clerk, took his
place.
		—Dec. 30-31—
Busy in Laboratory			32 talks
			1885
		—Jan. 1—
Spent New Year's Day with the Folks
		—Jan 4—	Sunday
By call of the Bishop, addressed
the meeting in Third Ward
in the evening.

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			Jan. 10
Saturday: Made trip to Salt Lake
City and return in the interest
of the Scientific Department.
			Jan. 17
Visited Salt Lake City with the
leading students in my classes
in Physics and Chemistry. Spent a
very profitable day; visiting among
other places of interest, the Gas
Works, Electric Light Works, Deseret
Museum, Telephone Exchange,
Iron Works, etc. Nothing occurred
to mar our success or peace. I stayed
at night with Bro Snow at the
residence of his father. The students
stayed with friends.
			Jan 18
Sunday Returned to Provo by early
train highly pleased.
In evening, myself & my missionary
companion, Elder Peck preached by
appointment in Provo First Ward.
			Jan. 23
Today closed the second term
of the Academy for the IX academic
year. I obtained permission today
from the Board to rent a small
store near the Academy building for
the use of my experimental classes
in their individual work.

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Note:–   January 18, 1885
Was received as a Member
of the Prayer Circle Meeting
presided over by Elder John
Jones, meeting every Sunday
at 4 p.m.

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			Jan 24
Our term party for the students was
held tonight, as usual under the
auspices of the Polysophical Society.
			Jan. 25	Sunday
Presided in the Missionary Meeting
			Jan. 26
Attended regular meeting of the
High Council
			Jan. 28
Attended a special meeting of
the High Council, and sat as
one of the Council in a trial
			Jan. 30
Officiated as Clerk in a
Council trial today.
			Jan. 31
Went to Salt Lake City to make
some purchases for the Academy.
Returned in the evening.
			Feb. 1	Sunday
By appointment, Elder Peck and
myself preached in the Second
Ward Provo City as Home Missionaries.
			Feb. 2
Went to Salt Lake City in evening
a purchased an Assaying Furnace
and apparatus for the use of the
Academy.
			Feb 3.
Returned to Provo

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			Feb. 6
Delivered an experimental lecture
on "Artificial Illumination" before
the Scientific Section of Polysophical
Society.
			Feb 8	Sunday
Addressed the Third Ward Meeting
by call of the Bishop.
			Feb. 13
Delivered a lecture on "A peep through
the Microscope" under the auspices of
the Polysophical Society, illustrated
by lantern views.
			Feb 14
Went to Salt Lake City on business
connected with the Scientific Dept.
Returned home in evening.
			Feb. 15	Sunday
Addressed the Second Ward Meeting
by call of the Bishop.
			Feb. 21
Visited Salt Lake City and the Germania
and Franklyn Smelting Works to
collect specimens for the use of my
classes
			Feb. 24
Delivered a lecture in the Provo
Tabernacle under the auspices
of the Reading Room Association on
"The History of the Earth" illustrated by
lantern views

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		—Feb 28—
In response to a previous
invitation from the Salt Lake County
Teacher's Convention I went to Salt Lake
City today and delivered a lecture
on "The Mind – Its Physiology and
Hygiene" before the teachers of the county.
A successful time.
		—Feb. 22—	Sunday.
Filled appointment as a Home
Missionary with my Companion – Bro.
Peck, in the Third Ward, Provo City.
		—Feb Mar. 8—	Sunday
Addressed Third Ward Meeting
by call of the Bishop
		—F March 13—
Delivered a lecture on "Good for
Nothing" before Scientific Section
Polysophical Society
		—Mar. 14—
Went to Salt Lake City to collect
certain specimens for use in
my classes, I obtained specimens
of glass, paints, spices Etc. Returned
home in evening
		—Mar 15—	Sunday
Preached in the capacity of 44
Home Missionary with my companion
Bro. Peck in Fourth Ward,
Provo City. We have very pleasing
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		Mar 19
Owing to the absence of Bro. John 
C. Graham the Editor of the Utah 
"Enquirer" (he has left to escape 
prosecution under the Edmund's Law 
for the punishment of Polygamy) 
I have promised to assist the 
"Enquirer" by writing its Editorial 
articles for a short time.
		Mar. 20
Addressed a Mass Meeting called 
by the Mayor of the City to decide 
on some means of exterminating 
the caterpillars which proved so 
destructive to the fruit crop of 
last year, and whose eggs are so 
numerous on the trees at present. 
		Mar. 28
Delivered a lecture on "Animals" 
before the Utah Co. Teachers' Convention
		Mar 29	Sunday
Preached as a Home Missionary in 
company with Bro Peck in Provo Ward. 
We held two meetings in different 
parts of the Ward owing to its 
scattered condition. I believe our 
labers have been successful. The 
Choir from the Third Ward accompanied 
us.		April 3
Our school term ended today. It 
has been a successful one.

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			April 7
	The Fourth Term opened today
with an exceedingly small at-
tendance. The higher departments
are full however. My classes have
scarcely suffered the least diminution.
The hard times have caused many
to leave.
			April 23
Delivered a lecture on "Some
remarkable plants" before the
Polysophical Society of the Academy.
			April 25
Delivered a lecture on "Man" – and
the teaching of Physiology in Schools,
before the County Teacher's Convention
			April 26
Sunday By call of the Presidency
I addressed the meeting at the
Tabernacle. In afternoon proceeded
to Springville, and spoke there in
the capacity of a home missionary.
			May 1
Took a party of students on a
May walk to the mountains. We
had a pleasant time.
			May 3	Sunday. 
Addressed the Missionary Meeting
in the afternoon.
			May 10	Sunday.<52>
Attended meetings as usual.

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			May 15
Delivered an address before the
Polysophical Society on "Physiognomy"
			May 17	Sunday
Presided in Missionary Meeting.
			May 22
Today we formally adjourned
the Polysophical Society till the
next school-year. A hearty vote
of thanks was passed by the
students to the officers. I believe
all the labor and worry of the
year are forgotten in the consciousness
that the labors are appreciated.
One more number of the "Academic
Review" has yet to be issued
before the work of the year is
finished.
			May 30
The Quarterly Conference of the Stake
opened today. A meeting of the
High Council was called at which
three members of the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles were present; they
urged upon us the necessity of
greater diligence in duty, and regard
for the so-called little things of life.
Attended the meetings of the
Conference during the day; the
High Council in the evening
and the Priesthood Meeting at night.

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			May 24		Sunday
(Omitted before)
			Proceeded to Salem as
a Home Missionary, and preached
there in company with Elder Peck.
We went to Spanish Fork by train,
but through our failure to notify
the Bishop of Salem, we found no
conveyance there. We succeeded
in finding a buggy in Spanish
Fork; thence drove to Salem and
discharged our duty. We drove back
to Spanish Fork; but missed the
train Bro. Peck remained with some
friends in Spanish Fork; and I
walked home; so as to be at the
Academy on time next day.
			June 1
	Went to Salt Lake City by evening
train to attend to Academy business.
	Returned next day.
			June 4
	During the night, I witnessed the
most violent thunder storm which I
have ever seen. The lightning was
so vivid that one could read a book
The wind was violent, and did
considerable damage.
			June 5
Went to Salt Lake City on Academy business
Attended Theatre in evening.

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	  —June 6.—
Returned to Provo. A Faculty
Meeting in the Academy was called 
today; and arrangements made
for next year. I occupy the same
position as before. My salary is to be 
$1200.– per year.
           —June 7— 	         Sunday
Addressed the Third Ward Meeting
by call of the Bishop
	   —June 8—
Went to Salt Lake City by
evening train to attend the
lecture by Monseignor Capel on
Science and Religion. I am glad
to have heard the gentleman – but
his arguments were in no respect
stronger than I have heard brought
out by students. I believe I could
name three or four of my own students
who could argue stronger than did
he. He took a decidedly Catholic
view.
	     —June 9—
Returned to Provo by morning
train
             —June 12—
The academic year closed today
under favorable circumstances.
Three students graduated in the
Scientific Course; and with the success

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of the Scientific Dept. during the
past year, I can only express 
satisfaction.
			June 13
Went to Salt Lake City to make
arrangements for a contemplated trip
to the northern part of the Territory.
			June 14		Sunday
Returned to Provo by early train; but
did not stop here. Having been
appointed to preach as a Home
Missionary in Payson I proceeded there
by train, and fulfilled the appoint-
ment in company of Elder Peck. Ad-
dressed the meeting and also the
Sunday School. Returned to Provo
by evening train.
			June 16
Prof. Maeser and myself started today
to examine the Geological features of
some parts of Spanish Fork Cañon.
We went as far as Clear Creek by
rail; and were kindly received
and treated at Tucker's Hotel at
that place. We spent the greater
part of the day in collecting specimens
etc.
			June 17
Returned to Provo by evening train
after spending most of day in
explorations.
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	      —June 19—
Went to Salt Lake City by evening
train. Attended the County Teacher's
Convention in the evening. The pro-
gramme consisted of a lecture
by Bishop O. Whitney on "Education."
		—June 20—
Returned to Provo by morning train.
		—June 21—	Sunday
Attended Meetings as usual. Addressed
the Congregation in the Tabernacle
by call of the Presidency.
		—June 23—
I have been desiring for some
time to visit Soda Springs Idaho
for the purpose of collecting
specimens of the waters for
examination, and having received
the courtesy of a free pass over
the railroads to that place and
return I started today. Bro. Jos. B. Keeler,
one of the teachers of the Academy
accompanied me. We reached
Salt Lake City in evening Succeeded
in procuring half-fare transporta-
tion for Bro Keeler.
		—June 24—
Proceeded by early train to Logan;
We were kindly received and
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	B. Y. College of Logan. We
spent the afternoon in visiting
friends, and viewing the College
buildings etc.
		—June 25—
Pres. Card called on us early,
and took us in his carriage
to several places of interest in
the city, and neighborhood.
We then took dinner with him
and his family, then left on
the afternoon train, via "Utah
and Northern" Railway. Stayed
at McCammon, Idaho at
night.
		—June 26—
Took early train via "Oregon Short
Line Ry." and reached Soda Springs
early in forenoon. We put up at
the Williams Hotel, not being
able to find a private family who
took boarders at this season. Later
in the day, we learned that Bishop
Law of the place took boarders,
but as our stay was to be
short we remained at the Hotel
Spent the greater part of the day,
until late in evening in visiting
Springs, and collecting and drinking
water. The formation here is a 
wonderful and peculiar one. In the

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evening we visited Bp. Law's
family by invitation.
		—June 27—
Rose early and continued observa-
tions on the Springs. Took the
noon train for Montpelier, having
decided on making a trip
into the Bear Lake Valley. We
were kindly received by Bro. Wm <Thos>
Jones, a former student whose
father keeps a hotel at which
we stayed Attended a Sunday
School Exhibition in evening
		—June 28— Sunday
	Bro Jones undertook to drive
us to Paris – a short drive
in fact but somewhat dan-
gerous on account of excessive
high water in the Bear River.
Bro. Jos. Rich accompanied us, he
desiring also to go to Paris
For a distance of about 6 miles
the road lay entirely under
water – so deep in places as
to overflow the top of the wagon.
We had to perch on the seats like
fowls at roost. Reached Paris, however 
without accident. Stayed at the
residence of Pres. Wm Bridge. In
the afternoon we addressed the
regular Sunday Meeting. I was

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asked to deliver a lecture in
the evening; and consented; but
was taken very ill with a sick–
–headache; and had to share the
evening's talk with Bro. Keeler.
		—June 29—
Went to St Charles, at which
place Bro Keeler had a married
sister living. We were kindly
received by her and husband —
Wm Stewart by name. Spent the
greater part of the afternoon fishing.
My luck in this occupation was
slightly different from that on
former occassions  I was very
successful.
		—June 30—
Visited the school of St Charles.
In the afternoon went fishing.
		—July 1—
Proceeded to Paris by convey—
ance furnished by Bro. Stewart
Found Pres. Budge just about
to start for the Church Ranch.
and by invitation we accompanied
him and Bro. Sheets the Church
Cattle Agent. We arrived in the
evening and were warmly
welcomed by Bro. Arthur Budge
- a former student and a son
of Prest. Budge. Went fishing in evening

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		— July 2 —
Spent day in fishing and
reading - a highly enjoyable
affair
		— July 3 —
	We started for Soda Springs
accompanied by Bro. Arthur Budge,
his wife and child; and another
young woman. There was no road
bridge across the Bear River
nearer than several miles; and
the horses across The Party were
in a light buggy; except myself
who rode horseback to give
more room in the vehicle. The
horses were unhitched; and the
buggy rolled across the railway
bridge; after which the horses were
caused to swim though with 
considerable difficulty. We all
then walked across the bridge. It
was an exciting, and truly a
risky undertaking. We then
drove to Swan Lake; and collected
specimens. Then we proceeded
to Soda Springs, and all dined
at the residence of Bro. H. Horsley
– the same whose son was acci-
dentally shot while I was in
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the afternoon we visited the
Formation Springs and collected
some fine specimens of calcareous
incrustations. Returned to Soda
Springs in time to catch the
evening train for McCammon which
place we reached in safety. Bro.
Budge and party returned home 
same evening - they went up the
river to the fording place.
		—July 4—
Started for home. Reached Salt
Lake City in evening after a
continuous day's travel. A
considerable excitement existed
in Salt Lake City. We learned on
enquiry that the United States
flag had been raised on several
buildings at half-mast- our people
not feeling to rejoice on this the
birthday anniversary of Independence
but rather to mourn for the death
of Liberty in our midst. I feel
sincerely to say "Amen" to the
sentiment so expressed. We
have true cause to regard Liberty
as dead or dying in Utah: the
oppressions and persecutions of
late are exceedingly severe. The
self-professed loyal citizens of the
city chose to regard this act as an
insult to the flag: and they tried

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with their usual feeling of
vindictiveness to incite a riot The
storm had passed long e're we
reached the town ; but the feeling
of the people still ran high. We
stayed over night at the Greening
Private Boarding House.
		—July 5—	Sunday.
Took morning train for Provo. The
letter I had despatched from Paris
to inform the folks of my expectations
of reaching home today had failed
to reach its destination : and the
folks were all on the farm, I
had to force open a window to
enter the house; and a door to get
out again.		I managed to find
everything necessary for a bath,
which was at this time the
thing most desired. In the
evening, not having heard from
the folks I borrowed a horse
and rode out to see the folks.
I found all well. I learned from
Prof Maeser before leaving, that
Prest John Taylor handred the Academy
Board of Trustees had requested him
and some of the teachers to travel
through the various stakes of Zion
in the interests of Education
generally and the B. Y. Academy
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so requested; and we were to
start if possible on Tuesday next.
		—July 6—
Spent the day in preparations
for our proposed trip. Letters of
authority and introduction have
been issued to us by Pres. Taylor,
also by the Territorial Superintendent
of District Schools, and our Board
of Trustees. We prepared our
plan of travel today; and despat-
ched letters to the Bishops and
school offices along the proposed
route.
		—July 7—
Today we started. The party con-
sisted of Prof. Maeser, Prof. Cluff
and myself. Bro. Douglass Todd, a
student accompanies us as
Teamster. The team started early for
Thistle Valley; we went later by
train and overtook Bro. Todd at
Thistle Valley. From thence we pro-
ceeded to Indianola; and stayed
at the residence of Bro. Hyrum
Seeley. Met with the Bishop and
Trustees in the evening; and talked
over school matters.
		—July 8—
Bro. Cluff and I rose early and
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breakfast we were taken into
the canyon near by Bro. Seeley, and
collected a number of interesting
specimens. Proceeded to Fairview,
and all stopped at the residence
of Sister Peterson, where arrange-
ments had been made for our
accomodation by the Trustees. Visited
the school house during the afternoon,
and in the evening held meeting.
We have arranged in these meetings
to speak of education generally, as
required by our people; and the
facilities of the B. Y. Academy. The
talking in public will be done
by Bro. Cluff and myself, as Bro.
Maeser finds himself unable to talk
a great deal after travelling without
manifest danger to his health.
		—July 9—
Proceeded to Mount Pleasant early.
Bro Cluff and myself stayed at
Bishop Seeley's house, the others
with a friend of Bro. Maeser. A
Sunday School Jubilee was held
today to which we had previously
invited. We made a speech each
during the day. We held our meeting
in the evening.
		—July 10—
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and stopped at the residence of
Bro. John F. Allred. Held meeting
in the afternoon; and proceeded
then to Ephraim; where we were
kindly provided for at the residence
of Bishop Dorins. Held meeting in
the evening
		—July 11—
Met with the Trustees of Ephraim,
visited the school house etc; then
drove to Manti; and all stayed at
Bishop Reid's. During the afternoon
Pres. Marlins of the Stake Presidency
took us through the Temple, which
yet is in an unfinished condition.
It is an imposing structure.
		—July 12—	Sunday.
Visited the two Sunday Schools
during the morning; and attended
the regular Stake meeting during the
afternoon. Bro Maeser addressed the
latter. In the evening our educational
meeting was held.
		—July 13—
Spent the early morning in visiting
Temple quarries, obtaining specimens
etc. Then proceeded to Guninson,
and stopped at Bishop Madsen's.
We talked over matters connected
with the sugar industry in which
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		— July 14 —
Rose early, and visited some places
of interest in the hills near the
town. The stream and well water
at Gunnison is very peculiar; and
to manny people (among whom I
stand prominent) it is very distasteful
It tastes very soft - in fact quite
slippery. I have longed since
yesterday for a good drink. Took
dinner at the home of Bro. Oscar
Berglund,  a former student. In
the afternoon I wel went with Bp. Madsen
and a brotherinlaw of his to the sugar
farm; after which we drove on to
Salina and were kindly received
by Bishop Jensen.	In the early
evening Bp. Jensen took some of us
to visit the Salt Works of Salina.
Held meeting in the evening, almost
in darkness. The Meeting House here
is very large, and as yet unfinished
in the inside Only four small house
lamps were burning - very gloomy.
Dim lights affect me I think more
than any other ordinary circumstance
in speaking. I feel dull as the light is 
dull
		—July 15—
Rose early, and all of us except.
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and a former student into Soldier
Canyon near Salina. We collected some
interesting specimens. This region is a
rich one. Mountains of salt are in
open view; and alum, viow, and coal
are found in close proximity to one
another. After breakfast we met
the Trustees, teachers, and officers of
the Sunday Schools and the Improvement
Associations for a consultation. We
then drove on to Richfield, over
the dustiest road I ever remember
to have travelled over. We stayed
at the house of Bp. Jus. S. Horne. In the
afternoon we visited friends; and held
meeting in the evening. Our meeting
was pleasantly arranged in the bowery
which had been lighted up for the occassion
		 —July 16—
Bro Cluff and myself made an early
trip into the hills. After breakfast
we drove to Elsinore, and took
dinner at the house of Bro. Jeusere-
after which we held public meeting,
then a consultation with the trustees,
teachers etc, and then drove to Monroe.
Bro. Maeser & myself stayed at the
house of Bro. Tho. Cooper. the acting
Bishop; and the other members of the
party stayed at the house of Sister
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Spent afternoon and early evening in
visiting the Springs near the town and
in collecting specimens. Held meeting in
evening
		—July 17—
Rose early and made a trip into the
hills visiting the hot mineral springs etc.
so numerous here abouts. The water
in some is very hot – even 66.75 C
while the air was 33.2 C. After
breakfast we drove to Joseph City
and took dinner at the residence
of Bro. Ross. In the afternoon we
drove through the Clear Creek Canyon
– a wonderful series of formations –
most sandstone, quartzites, conglomer-
ates and Gypsum. The cliffs in
some places are of a width barely
sufficient to admit the passage of
a wagon road yet they rise to a
dizzy height Indian heiroglyphic
writings are numerous; and the
examples of weathering in the rocks
are grand. Perfectly honey-combed are
many. We obtained some fine speci-
mens but they are so fragile, I
greatly doubt the chances of their
reaching home safely. We took
a bath in the Canyon stream –
we needed it: In the evening we
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agreeable surprise found a former
student Bro Lucian Hickley in charge.
We were kindly received and treated.
Here too we met Bro. Done, an assist-
ant teacher in the Academy who is visiting
		— July 18 —
Rose early ; and after breakfast
started. We visited the Sulphur
mines and works near Cove Creek,
owned and worked by Mr Dickert
To this place we were accompanied
by Bros Done and Hinckley. I obtained
some very handsome, those fragile
specimens of sublimed sulphu. My
specimens have become numerous,
so I left them at Cove Creek and some
at Pine Creek till our return We
arrived at Beaver early in afternoon;
and we all stayed at the residence
of Bro L M Shepherd, a member of the
Stake Presidency. Spent the afternoon
in visiting places of interest & friends
I have been seriously affected by the
heat of the sun during the past week, 
and especially today. My face is scaly,
and severely swollen; and the my head
is constantly aching
	We received a letter this afternoon
from sister Johnson of Gunnison now in
Richfield She is a lady of some local
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She sent us here at Beaver a poem
as follows:-
	To Professors Maeser, Talmage, and Cluff:-
"Yours be it here to train the immortal mind,
To teach the spirits wing the way to heaven,
Nobly ye do your work; your spirits kind
Proclaim how erring souls may be forgiven;
How they may tread by even paths the way to God,
Enduring faithfully through all His chastening rod.

"Who may determine all the good ye do?
Who can reward? Hence in a fairer land,
Where Justice reigns, where all things brought
							to view
Are well rewarded; there from His just hand
Ye will be meted out your full well-earned
						reward
	From Him who saith "Share joys with
					your Lord."

	"Toil on then noble trio, doubting not
That your reward is sure, Your rich full sheaves
By Him at harvest will be ne'er forgot.
Your names are written on his brightest leaves
Your highest aims will reach the top at last
And will reward you for all trials past."
				Ruby Lamont."
	"Ruby Lamont" is the lady's nom de plume under
which she writes in home papers.

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		— July 19 —	Sunday
I am still feeling ill. Have fasted a
part of today.	Attended the Sunday Schools
during the morning, and we addressed each
of them. In the afternoon we attended the
regular stake meeting and Bro. Maeser and
myself addressed that. In the evening we
held our regular meeting. In the early evening,
before meeting we drove out to Fort Cameron
accompanied by members of the family with
whom we stayed. The place is abandoned
as a military post, and the people are
looking toward its purchase for school
purposes. It is admirably adapted for such
use - would be a school town in itself. I
shall hope to see the praiseworthy desires if
the people fulfilled.
	Our plan is to go as far south as Par -
owan and to reach Beaver again on our
return trip from that point on Wednesday
next. By request I promised to deliver a lecture
hire on Wednesday evening under the auspices
of the Young People's Associations.
		— July 20 —
Left Beaver early; camped at noon
at Buckhorn Springs Reached Parowan
in evening. Bro. Cluff & myself stayed at
the house of Bro. Morgan Richard ; and Bros.
Maeser and Todd at Bro. John Dalley's
place. Held regular meeting in evening.
We met several brethren from Cedar City
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place if possible. All appointments
for the return trip north are made; and
it would seem impossible for the party
to go farther south than this place. The
people in St George too have urged upon
us to reach them if possible. It is
thought best for one of us to go on
South while the others return; and
Bro. Maeser requests me to go on.
		—July 21—
In morning all of the party except
Bro. Maeser and accompanied by Bro Dalley
& Bishop Adams made a trip into the
Parowan Canyon. The formations here
are wonderful and varied. The effects
of weathing are stupendous and grand.
Alum abounds here. We returned at noon,
and held a meeting of consultation with
the school offices etc. Bro. Maeser had
received a despatch from St. George granting
me free passage on the stage to that place.
and in the afternoon I took copies of
our letters of appointment, bade goodbye
to the brethren and turned <kept> my face
still southward Reached Cedar City
by Mail Coach in evening. Word of my
coming had been telegraphed ahead, and I
found a public meeting appointed. The
meeting was held in the open air with
no other illuminations but the moonlight It
was a very pleasant gathering. I stayed with
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		—July 22—
Left at 6 a.m. on stage for St George.
I reached this place at 7 p.m. – a twelve
hour's constant ride stopping an hour
for dinner. And such a ride I have
never enjoyed (?) before. For miles the 
road lies across lava beds; and the
coach is driven at a rapid rate. I was
thrown about like a shuttlecock – the
stage is of that class denominates "Jerkys"
and the name is appropriate. Stopped at
Silver Reef on the way; and visited
the ore stamp mills. I was kindly
received in St Gerge by Pres. Eyring, and
stopped with him at his house. I feel
so much at home here already that I
can imagine I have been here continuously
since my former visit. I have been
considerably afraid of the heat here; and
Bro. Eyring informs me it has been severe;
even reaching 113 F in the shade and
102 F at 9 p.m.; and 95 F before sunrise
Tonight is bearable – 88. We sleep out on
the deck roofs; and I enjoy it hugely.
		—July 23—
Spent morning in receiving visits from friends.
Talked with the Trustees and stake authorities
on school matters. I ought to explain here,
that the people of St Gerge are desirous
of founding an Academy similar to the 
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while still in Provo I received a letter
from Pres. Eyring, in behalf of the Com-
mittee on the proposed Academy offering
me the position of Principal thereof and
urging my acceptance thereof. The B.Y. Academy
Board of Trustees at once refused to release me
from my agreement with them for the
next year; so I was not called to consider
at all the desirability of the position or
otherwise. Bro. Eyring told me in his letter
that Bishop Judd of St. George would
be in Provo and would talk with me
personally on the matter. Owing to my
being constantly on the move since school
adjourned I was unable to meet him, although
we corresponded together, and endeavored to
arrange a meeting. He has now returned to
St. George, and on being introduced we
immediately recognized each other as having
travelled on neighboring seat in the cars
from Salt Lake City to Logan, on my trip
to Soda Springs. In fact we had talked
together on the way, yet neither knew the
other. —
	I sincerely wish the people success in
their endeavors to found an institution of learning
here. The Principal has given them the choice
between Bros. Tanner, and Nelson of the Academy
Faculty as their Principal. This evening me
down to Santa Clara; ie. Bro. Eyring took me
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We held meeting and returned to St. George
afterward. The evenings here are delightful.
At present the moon is nearly full: and the
air is so still. The nocturnal Stramonium
or "Jimpson Weed" opens its cup shaped
large white flowers, and looks stately and
elegant in the moonlight. I enjoyed the drive
very much.
		—July 24—
An elaborate program had been arranged
for the celebration of Pioneer's day here
but the news of the death of General
Grant caused the idea of suspending
all exercises to be entertained. It was
finally decided to place the flags at
half mast, drape them and the stand
with symbols of mourning; then to hold a
brief memorial service, after which the
exercises of the day should be carried out
with the exception of the sports which were
to be abandoned. I was requested to
deliver an address on General Grant. for
which I had 15 minutes preparation. I
responded. I took dinner at the
home of Bro. Edward Snow the son of
Apostle Arastus Snow, and an assistant
teacher in the Academy last year. He took
me riding in the afternoon around St. George.
In the evening I attended a social gathering
at the residence of Mrs Addie McArthur –
– a highly enjoyable affair. I met a number
of formal students here.

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		  —July 25 —
	In the morning I visited the Temple
and was shown through by Bishop D.
Cannon. Work is suspended in the summer.
Took dinner with Bro. John Pace and
received from him specimens of Calcareous
formations from the Pace Mine which I
regret being unable to visit. In afternoon
Bro. Edward Suon called for me and
we visited the "Sugar Suaf" and other
hills around the city. We then drove into
the fields. In the early evening Bro. Eyring
and myself, accompanied by several members
of his family went to Washington and
held meeting in educational interests.
Returned to St George after meeting.
I am tired tonight - have had but
little sleep of late.
		—July 26—	Sunday
Attended Sunday School in morning.
Dined with Bro. Snow again. In the afternoon
I addressed the regular stake meeting in
the Tabernacle in educational matters.
Took supper at another of Bro. Snows'
residences - several of his children have
been students of the Academy. In the
evening I delivered a lecture on
"Good for Nothing" under the auspices
of the Young Peoples Associations. Bade
all folks good-bye before retiring
as I leave early in morning.

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		—July 27—
	Left on the stage at 4 a. m. Stopped
at Silver Reef Camp, and by favor of the
Supts. of the mines here obtained specimens.
After a very hard and dusty drive, reached
Cedar City at 8 p. m. Stayed at the house
of Bishop Sunt. Called on Bro. Dalley.
		— July 28 —
	Left on the early stage (6 a.m) and
reached Milford at 6. p. m.	Stayed at a
private boarding place kept by a family
by the name of Smithson.
		—July 29—
Left on early train 5.30 a. m. According to
a prearranged plan Bro. Maeser will
reach Nephi today. I stopped off at that
place and found he had not yet arrived
but he came later in the day. I found
that he had returned to Beaver after I
left the party at Parowan; and from that
place Bro. Cluff had gone directly home, so as
to be able to visit countries north. Bro Done
had joined the party at Filborne in Bro. Cluffs
place. We all stayed at the house of Bro.
Andrews. Held meeting in the evening
		—July 30—
Our work is now practically done. Bros.
Done & Todd left with the team early this
morning for Provo via Payson. Bro. Maeser &
I spent the forenoon in visiting friends in
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I found Sister Sarah at home, and
she reports all tolerably well among the
folks on the farm.
I believe we will have to pronounce
our mission an emminently successful
one. It has been also a pleasant one. 
		-August 6-
The week has been spent quietly in
preparing for next years work. Several
changes are being made in the Laboratory,
and a new room is erected for the use of
the students in their practical work. This
evening I paid a visit to some frends in
Lehi
		-Aug. 7-
Returned to Provo in morning In afternoon
left for Salt Lake City to make purchases
of chemicals etc. For use in the Academy.
Through the severe storms of late the
railway track was abstucted and
we were delayed about six hours; and
thaen had to be taken by another train 
sent to our rescue from Salt Lake City
We reached Salt Lake at 12:30 p. I  stayed
at the Continental Hotel
		-Aug 8-
Spent morning in doing business, then
left for Provo on D. & R.G. Ry. at 11. a.m.
		-Aug 2- 	Sunday
(Emitted above)
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a member of a Committee to make
arrangements for Memorial Services to the
memory of General Grant on the day of his
funeral (Aug 8).
		—August 9—	         Sunday
Addressed the congregation in the
Tabernacle by call of the Presidency.
		—Aug 10—
The Academy opened its session for the
Tenth academic year today. My position
is as last year – Professor of Sciences,
Secretary of the Faculty, President of the
Polysophical Society, and ex officio Editor-in-
chief of the "Academic Review"; and
in addition – I take charge of the No[--]al
Department. Our opening today was a
promising one. We are beginning the
year about 3 weeks earlier than usual,
thinking that it will be better to close
earlier in the spring.
		—Aug. 15—
Made a short trip today with my class
in Biology – to collect specimens.
		—Aug. 21—
The Polysophical Society was reorgan-
ized tonight. I delivered a lecture on
"Parasites."
		—Aug. 23—	Sunday.
Presided at and addressed the B.Y.A.
Missionary Meeting In evening addressed
the Third Ward Meeting by call of the Bishop.

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		—Aug 30—	Sunday
Yesterday and today have been occupied
in the regular Stake Conference, I
was resustained as Alternate in the
High Council; and also as a Home
Missionary in the Stake.
		—Sep. 5—
Today I officiated in the rebaptism
of Douglass M. Todd, a student of the
Academy. This is the first time I have
performed the ordinance of baptism.
		Sep 18.
Work has progressed steadily; nothing
occurring particularly out of the
regular routine. I delivered a lecture
on the "Atmosphere" with experiments
tonight before the Polysophical Society
		—Sep. 21—
The financial condition of the
Academy has been such as to
preclude the possibility of any
appropriation being made for
the Scientific Department with which
to procure apparatus. A considerable
proportion of our small set was
destroyed or injured in the fire, and
since then we have procured hardly
anything outside material for actual
use. I asked the approval of the
Principal & Faculty today to a
proposition that the Polysophical

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Society arrange a series of lectures
during the winter months the proceeds
of which shall be devoted to the
purpose named. My proposition
was heartily sanctioned.
				23 years old today.
		—Sep. 22—
Today I proposed to a gentleman
connected with the Academy, that
he advance the Polysophical Society
a certain sum ($100) – that which may
reasonably be expected to be realized
from the lectures etc; and he take
the proceeds of the lectures & the small
margins of profit for term parties
given under the auspices of the society.
In arrangement was concluded by
which the Society receives the amount
at once. so that the much desired
apparatus for the Scientific Dept can
be rendered at once.
		Sep. 23.
I find it necessary to give up
some of my labors in the Academy; at
present I feel overcrowded; so today
I asked to be relieved of the Editorship
of the "Academic Review". Granted
		—Sept. 25—	
Delivered a <[---]> lecture on "The Atmosphere"
with experiments before the
Polysophical Society.
		—Sept. 27—	Sunday
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Mutual Improvement Associations of
the stake held today at Provo.
		—Oct 1—
I have been contemplating a trip
to the Tintis Mining District for
some time, and thought it best to
try and start at once. Bros. Cluff and
Done, two of the teachers wish to go
also, and the Principal granted us leave
of absence tomorrow. We started this
evening, and drove to Payson. Stayed
at residence of Bro Done. We travel
by team. I have been provided with
letters of introduction to several of
the Mining Men of the District through
the courtesy of friends here at home
		—Oct 2—
Rose very early. Traveled all day
visiting prospect holes, and mines along
the way. In afternoon reached and
visited the "Northern Spy Mine" and
were kindly treated by the owner
Col. Graham. In evening reached
Silver City: Camped near Mammoth
Mine. Visited Mammoth Cave after dark
		—Oct 3—
Rose early and were kindly shown
through the Mammoth Mine by Dr Coates.
We obtained specimens, then drove on
to Eureka City, and were kindly received
by Bro John Beck. We visited the Beck

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Mine" "Bullen Mine" and "Eureka Mine"
and obtained valuable specimen. In
afternoon we started for Goshen, and
on invitation of Bro. Jesperson whom we
met on the way, we stopped at his
house in Goshen Spent a very pleasant
evening
		—Oct. 4—	Sunday
Started early. Reached Payson at
10 a.m. I stayed at Bro. Done's Bro Cluff
stayed with a friend. In afternoon
we drove home, reaching there soon
after dark. Our trip has been a
very pleasant and successful one.
		—Oct 16—
The first term at the Academy closed
today successfully. Our regular term
party under the auspices of the Polysophical
Society was held tonight.
		—Oct. 18—	Sunday.
By appointment I preached in Springville
as a Home Missionary. My companion is
Bro Edward Peay of Provo. We drove to
Springville after the regular meeting
in Provo; and addressed the meetings
in afternoon and evening. Returned home
after night meeting.
		—Oct 19—
Second term opened today. Went to Salt
Lake City this evening on business
connected with the Scientific Dept.

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On the train I had a conversation with
3 of the Apostles. I am connected to
shape my course so as to return East
if possible at an early date and
take a course in Medicine; with the
object of taking a more active part in
developing the course of instructions in
Physiology etc. in our schools. I trust
all will work right
			Oct 20
Returned home today. Work is now
in full blast for the term; and I am
specially busy – several applications
having been received for parallel classes
in the services to be organized
			Oct. 25.	Sunday.
Preached in the Third Ward Provo,
by call of the Bishopric.
			Oct 27
Attended the Court held in Provo to hear
the testimony of mining experts in the
case of the Eureka Mining Co against the
Beck and Bullian Co. A very large
array of counsel is on each side and
a no less eminent lot of scientific
experts. Dr. G. Sterry Hunt testified today
			Oct 30
Prof Maeser left for a few days absence
in the southern part of the territory to
attend the opening ceremonies of the
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called to take charge in the Academy
here during his absence. This evening
I delivered an experimental lecture on
"The Laws of Mechanics" before the
Polysophical Society.
		—November 1—	Sunday.
By appointment today I and my
companion Elder Peay went to Spanish
Fork by train, and preached there as
Home Missionaries Returned to Provo
in the evening
		—Nov 6—
Delivered a short address before
the Polysophical Society on
"The Gunpowder Plot"
		—Nov. 13—
Delivered a public lecture under
the auspices of the B.Y.A. Poly-
sophical Society on "The Sun
Moon and Stars," illustrated by
lantern views, pictures etc. An
entrance fee was charged the
proceeds to be used in paying
for certain apparatus recently
obtained by the Scientific Dept.
		—Nov 14—
In morning delivered the second
of a series of lectures before the
County Teachers' Association. The
subject was "Plant Tissue"
In evening delivered a lecture

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before the Mathematical Club of
the B.Y. Academy on the "Metric
System of Weights and Measures"
		—Nov. 15—	Sunday
By regular appointment Elder
Peay and myself went to Salem
and preached there in the capacity
of Home Missionaris We went to
Spanish Fork by train, and were
taken from there to Salem by
team. Returned to Provo in evening
		—Nov. 22—	Sunday
Presided at and addressed the
Missionary Meeting at the BY Academy.
In the evening preached in the III Ward
by call of the Bishopric.
		—Nov 26—
Delivered the second of the public
lectures under the auspices of the
Polysophical Society. The subject
was "The Microscope and its Revelations"
illustrated by lantern views.
		—Nov. 27—
Went to Salt Lake City by evening
train to attend to some business
in connecting with the Scientific Dept.
Stayed at Greenig's Private Boarding
House
			Nov 28
Returned to Provo. Attended Theatre
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		—Nov 29—	Sunday.
Yesterday and today the regular
Quarterly Conference of this stake of
Zion has been in session. Attended
meetings of the same.
		—December 4—
Delivered a short address on
"Cremation and Burial" before the
Polysophical Society.
		—Dec. 6—	Sunday.
By invitation of the Stake President
of the Young Mens Mutual Im-
provement Association I attended
a District Conference of the same
held today in Springville. Returned
to Provo in evening
		—Dec. 11—
I have been desirous for some
time of collecting and analyzing
the water of the Great Salt Lake.
It is already late in season; so today
I went to Salt Lake City with that
object in view Bro. Benj. Cluff of the
Academy accompanied me. Arrived
there in evening. We stayed at the
residence of Bro. Junius F. Wells
		—Dec 12—
Took the early train via "Utah and
Nevada Ry" and proceeded to Garfield
on the shores of the lake. After
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and rowed out into the Lake to
the distance of a mile; and there
collected samples of the water. We
were successful too in procuring
several specimens of the Artemia
Fertilis – a small crustacean formed
in the lake, and constituting about
the extent of the Lake fauna. I used
my left hand in collecting the samples
of water – reaching a foot beneath the
surface – the cold of the brine was
so intense as to cause severe suffering
– in fact the member was practically
disabled for some time. It had to be
treated like a frozen limb. I should
have gone prepared with apparatus for
collecting without such exposure.
However, I enjoy the great satisfaction
of feeling that the specimens are as
near normal samples as I would
possibly obtain
We returned to Salt Lake City in the
afternoon. In evening by invitation I
attended a meeting of the Committee
on Improvement Association Matters held in
the Contributor Office
After meeting we visited the Electric
Light Works.
Stayed at the residence of
Bishop R.J. Burton. I should have
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supper with some Hawaiian Saints
at Bro Cluff's invitation. I am not
used to their food; though I tried
hard to fancy I liked it. The Pov
which to me seems to be very sour
flom paste – does not suit my
palate – Perhaps the taste for it
is a cultivated one. – I fancy so.
		—December 13—	Sunday
Returned to Provo by early train. I had
been appointed today to preach in
Payson as a Home Missionary so I
proceeded directly thither by train –
my companion Elder Peay – meeting
me at Provo. We attended and addressed
the regular morning meeting and the
afternoon sunday-school; then
returned to Provo in evening.
		—Dec. 14—
At the request of the Seventies'
Quorum of American Fork, I gave
a lecture in that city this evening.
The subject was "Birth and Growth
of the Earth" illustrated by lantern
views Bro Done accompanied me
to manipulate the lantern. We went
by afternoon train. Lecture was given
in the Theatre, and to a very large
an apparently to an appreciative audience
I stayed at the residence of Bro. W.W.
Jackson.

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	—Dec. 15—
Returned to Provo.
	—Dec. 20—		Sunday
Presided at and addressed the
Missionary Meeting. In the after-
noon addressed the Stake Meeting
in the Tabernacle by call of the 
Presidency.
	—Dec. 23—
The second term's session of the
B. Y. Academy closed today, and
the Christmas holidays begin
	—Dec. 25—
Christmas day; spent quietly with
the folks on the farm
	—Dec 31—
The holidays have been thus far
pleasantly spent. Most of the morning
have been occupied in the
Laboratory – and the afternoons in
reading, riding or hunting.
The weather has been remarkable
for the season – almost as mild as
April weather in most years.
We have enjoyed several boat-ride
on the lake in our duck-hunting
expeditions. I have received a great
number of requests to deliver lectures
before the Young Peoples' Assns. during
the winter and as far as my time 
will permit I shall try to comply.

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	——1886——
—January 1—
Another year dawned, and a year
of great probabilities regarding our
people The fulfilment of prophecies
of old is so marked that the
wise remark "When the fig tree
puts forth her buds ye know
that the summer is nigh" has 
a deeper and wider meaning than
before. Persecution has grown almost
to a mania among our enemies and
would-be destroyers It seems literally
impossible that a "Mormon" can
ever obtain justice in the Courts
At present a still more unjust
action is pending before Congress
introduced by Senator Edmunds—
practically taking away all rights of
our church as a regularly incorporated
body All are fig-tree leaves, and
their greater profusion than usual
argues the near advent of an advanced
season
	Spent today with the folks on the
farm. A strange change in the
weather has appeared — today was one
of the coldest I ever remember — rendered
all the more so by contrast with the
warm days of the past week.

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		—Jan. 3— Sunday
Addressed the second Ward
Meeting by request of Bishopric
		—Jan 4—
The third term of the present school
year at the B.Y. Academy opened
today  My labors remain practically
unchanged. I have introduced into
my course, a series of lectures on
Agriculture, and one on Domestic
Chemistry ; the former for the gentlemen,
the latter for the ladies of the
higher departments
		—Jan. 6—
I had promised to deliver a lecture
this evening in Spanish Fork. A
conveyance was sent from there
and in company with Bro. Jos. Nielson
who goes to manipulate the lantern
I went to Spanish Fork after school
in the evening. The subject was
"A peep through the Microscope" and
was very favorably received. Optical
lantern views were used to illustrate
the subject. We stayed at the
residence of Bro. George Brimhall.
		—Jan 7—
He left Spanish Fork early en route
for Provo in a single-horse open buggy
furnished by Bro Brimhall.
The morning was exceedingly cold—

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– a heavy snow having fallen during 
the night, and a high wind having
arisen causing the snow to drift.
The blast was received in our faces
along the whole road. I suffered
severely with the cold; for having left
Provo somewhat hurriedly the previous
day we were comparatively unprepared
with wraps etc.	We reached Provo
without accident before school opened.
In evening, as per previous promise
I went to Springville accompanied by
Bro Nelson and delivered the same
lecture there. Bro Nelson took his
own buggy & horse. We returned to
Provo after meeting at night  —
another very cold experience. 
		—Jan. 10—	Sunday
I had been appointed to act as 
Home Missionary today in Santaquin
and as my companion Bro Peay is
away from home, I proceeded to
that place alone by morning train. 
I attended Sunday School and afternoon
Meeting and returned to Provo in
evening.  Santaquin is one of the very
few places at which the people
attend meetings punctually. We commenced
promptly at the appointed time yet
scarcely anyone came in after meeting
commenced. Such occurences are too rare.

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		—Jan 13—
This evening after school a friend
and myself took a short ride; and
after dismounting and walking a short 
distance on the ice I was unfortun-
ately thrown forward by a careless
step & immersed in the water. I
hastened home and took all possible
precautions against a cold. The 
experience however is a risky one
at such a season as the present.
		—Jan 14—
Am suffering with a severe cold
from last evening's adventure. I
have been able to continue at
my post today however.
		—Jan 15—
Feeling still worse and unfortunately
I had promised to lecture in Santaquin
tonight After school myself and
Bro Jos Nelson started by evening
train and arrived safely. The lecture
was "The Birth and Growth of the Earth"
illustrated as usual and seemed
to be highly appreciated by the
people. We stayed at the residence
of Bro. Chas. Teitjen a former
student of the Academy.
		—Jan 16—
Returned to Provo by early morning
Freight train.

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—Jan 17—
Today the cold and general illness 
with which I have been suffering 
for a week past took the form 
of a severe attack of Quinsey– an 
old weakness of mine. 
I am for the present confined to 
my room
   Was somewhat surprised today 
to receive a letter from Rev. Mr Lincoln
the Methodist Pastor of Provo inviting 
me to lecture before the young people 
and others of his church at an 
early date. I thought proper 
before replying to speak to some 
of our Stake priesthood, and 
received their heartiest sanction.
		—Jan 18—
My throat is growing worse
– it is indeed a severe attack.
Answered Mr Lincoln's letter today 
(by deputy) accepting his invitation 
and making the date contingent 
on my recovery from present 
attack.
		—Jan 20—
Yesterday & today have been times 
of suffering for me, but tonight 
the change came and as is usual 
after that turn improvement was 
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lecture in Springville on 19" (last
Monday) and in Lehi last night.
Of course we telegraphed the
authorities at these places to
postpone all.
	—Jan 23—
The week has ended. The affection
in my throat has almost entirely
subsided; and I am rapidly gaining
strength though now suffering
with serious and painful intestinal
disorders. My classes have been
suspended this week at the Academy
I acknowledge reverentially again
the efficacy of the ordinance of
administration to the sick in my
case; for that alone has relieved
me. The attack was a savage
one and threatened to be a long
one; but was checked in a way
which I know from past experience
to be not the natural mode
of behavior of this desease.
I am thankful in having so
many and so true friends to
sustain me with their faith
and prayers.
	—Jan 25—
Today I went to the Academy and
resumed labors on a small
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The school week has ended, and
my strength has been steadily gaining.
Tonight I lectured (see Jan 17) in the
Methodist Church under auspices of
the Temperance Sycamore on "The Habit
of Intemperance" The audience was an
appreciative one, and all worked
well. I thought good has been done.
              Jan 30I have been appointed in conjunction
with my companion Elder Peay to
preach as a Home Missionary in
Goshen tomorrow. Bro Peay is ill and
consequently had to forego his ap-
pointment. It would be impossible for
me to fill my appointment if the
meeting were held as usual, viz
Sunday afternoon, as then I could
not return in time for my labors in
the Academy next morning. The
Goshen authorities informed me of
a desire that I visit the ward and
a willingness to accomodate the
arrangements to my convenience.
So I started to-day by early train
and proceeded to Santaquin; was 
me there by brethren from Goshen
and taken at once to Goshen by road
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before noon. I stayed at the
residence of Bro. John Morngan – a
keeper of a private boarding house, 
and the good people of the house 
did everything in their power 
to make me comfortable. In afternoon
a brother came with an invitation
that in session. I responded and 
addressed the assembly. 
In evening, by special request I 
delivered a lecture on "Usefulness"
before the public under the
aspects of the improvement
Associations. The audience was
a large and appreciative one
	Jan 3 		Sunday
The Goshen meeting was appointed
at 10 a.m. I addressed the congre-
gation. After dinner returned to 
santaquil and thence proceeded
by train to Provo. My visit has 
been an enjoyable one-- I trust
my labors will be productive of good. 
		Feb. 5
Delivered a lecture on Birth and
growth of the Earth" under
the auspices of the Polysophical
Society; illustrated as usual
by lantern views.

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		—Feb 6—
In response to a request from the
Young People's Improvement Assn.
of Alpine, I went to that place
and delivered the same lecture on
the Earth's History tonight Proceeded
to American Fork by train and
was not there by the brethren
from Alpine The audience was a
large and appreciative one Stayed
at the residence of Bro. Reynold
Vanse.
		—Feb. 7—	Sunday.
Left Alpine early and took morning
train at American Fork reaching
Provo in early morning. Presided
at the BY Academy Missionary
Meeting. Bro Maeser has been away
friend Provo since Thursday last and
I have left in charge at the Academy
In evening by request I addressed the
Fourth Ward Meeting by [---]
the interest of the Young Mens
Improvement Association
		—Feb. 9—
According to previous request I
went tonight to Lehi and gave
the illustrated lecture on "The Earth"
under the auspices of the
Y. P. I. Assns. A very appreciative
audience assembled.

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		—Feb. 10—
	Returned to Provo on early train
Bro Jos Nelson accompanied me
on the trip to make the lantern
manipulations
		—Feb. 19—
Tonight I delivered the last of
a series of experiments delivered
under the auspices of the Polysophical
Society. The subject was Electricity
illustrated by experiments. A
telegraph, telephone & microphone
instrument had been arranged
for the occasion.
		— Feb 20 —
Took Geology Class on a trip to
the mountains in search of
specimens. Successful & pleasant
		—Feb 21—	Sunday
Presided at and addressed the
B. Y. Academy Missionary Meeting
today.	Also addressed the audience
at an Anniversary of the Sunday
School of Third Ward, by call of the
Superintendent.
		—Feb. 22—
Today being the anniversary of the
birthday of Geo Washington was
observed as a Holiday at the
Academy. I accompanied a party
of students on a jaunt to the

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Mountains in search of Geological
specimens.	In evening attended
the regular meeting of High Council
	—Feb. 24 <25>—
Took class in Chemistry on
a visit to the Photographic
galleries. I the evening took
Physics Class to the Asylum
situated about a mile east of
Provo to examine the electric
machines & electric lights
     — Feb. 25 <24> —
Went to Salt Lake City on
business connected with the
Scientific Sept
   — Feb. 26 —
Delivered an address before
the Polysophical Society on
"Petroleum."
	   —March 1—
Today I received an official com-
munication from the Principal of
the Academy, transmitting for perusal
a document received by him from
the heirs and assigns of the late
President Brigham Young, by which
I am appointed as a member of the
Board of Trustees of the B. Y. Academy
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Trustees from Prest. Young leaves the
filling of vacancies in said Board
to the heirs; and since the
executions of the deed of transfer
three of the original seven members
of the Board have died. Don C.
Young, myself, and John Q. Cannon
have been appointed in the
order named to fill the vacancies
of course I was greatly surprised
to hear of my selection for the
position; though not today for
the first time as I have had
an unofficial notification for the
past week.
	March 3
Went to Salt Lake City on
business connected with the 
Academy, accompanied by Bro.
Cluff. We attended Theater
in the evening. Stayed at the
residence of Bro. Junius F
Wells. The chief object of my
present visit to S.L. City today
is to make arrangements for an
anticipated visit with my
scientific classes to the City
	Mar 4
Returned to Provo by morning
train in time for labors at
the Academy

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		—Mar. 5—
Left Provo in company with
15 of my most advanced students
for a visit to places of
interest round and about
S. L. City. We started on morning
train, and went as far as
Gerimana Smelting Works at
which, place we stayed till
evening. We were kindly admitted
by the Supt. and given the
freedom of the Siad Smelting
and also the White Sand Works.
Spent a profitable and an en —
joyable time.- collecting specimens
and making notes. Proceeded on
to Salt Lake City by evening
train, and at night we
visited the Electric Light
Works at which we received
the Kindest possible treatment
By kind invitation of Bro Jos.
Young, one of my students I
stayed at the residence of his
grandmother Mrs Jones.
	—March 6—
  Rose early: and by appointment
met class	We proceeded at once
on a visit to the Z. C. M. I
Shoe factory. From thence we
went at once to the S. L. Gas

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Works, where we remained
till noon. After dinner we
visited the Deseret News Type
factory and printing offices:
then spent a couple of
hours in the Deseret Museum.
After this we made an
inspection visit to the building
of the Deseret University and
proceeded thence to the
Z. C. M. I Tannery. This practically
ended our active visiting as
it was again night	The
day has been a busy one.
	—Mar 6 7— Sunday
Returned to Provo by mid-day
train.	In afternoon addressed
Tabernacle Congregation by call
of the President and in evening
preached in Third Ward by call
of Bishop
	—Mar 8 9—
According to a previous ap-
pointment I went today to
American Fork; and delivered
a public lecture at that
place in the evening on
the "Microscope and its revelations"
under the auspices of the Seventies
Quorum. Bro Nelson accompanied me
Bro. Jackson kindly cared for us

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	—Mar 9 <10> —
Returned to Provo. by morning
train.  This evening the regular
social party for the term was
given As usual it was held
under the auspices of the
Polysophical Society, but through
the illness of Bro Jos' Keeler who,
generally acts as Actuary in
our parties I had to take
personal charge.
	—Mar. 12—
The third term of the Academy
closed today under very
favorable auspices.
	—Mar. 13—
Went to Salt Lake City by
evening train on business
connected with the Academy
Scientific Dept. Attended theatre
at night. Stayed at Valley House
	—Mar 14— Sunday
I was appointed as a Home
Missionary to speak today in
Lehi: so I proceeded thither by
morning train from Salt Lake
City.	 Addressed meeting in
afternoon and evening; my
companion Elder Peay was unable
to accompany me on account
of illness.

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	Mar 15
Returned to Provo by early train.
Today we opened the fourth
term tenth academic year in
the academy. In evening ac-
acording to previous appoint-
ment I went to Springville and
lectured there on "History of the
Earth," with lantern illustrations.
Bro Jos Nelson accompanied me.
Returned home after lecture. Tired.
	Mar 17
According to a previous ap-
pointment, I went today to
Pleasant Grove and delivered
a lecture there in "History of
the Earth" under auspices of
the Improvement Associations.
Bro. Douglas M Todd, a student
of the Academy accompanied
me to manipulate the lantern.
I stayed with Grandma.
	Mar 18
Returned to Provo by early train
	Mar. 19
I have been desiring for some
time of visiting the Frisco
Mining District; and started
by rail today for that place.
Bro. Wilford Done accompanied me.
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and reached our destination
at 10.30 p.m. - a dreary ride
especially the latter part - so slow.
We were warmly received by
Bro. and Sister Holbrook - old
friends of Bro Done and myself.
		—Mar. 20—
Spent the day in visiting the
mines and places of interest
about Fusid in company with
Bro. Holbrook. Was successful
in enriching my cobuit by a
number of additions. Stayed at
night. at house of Bro. John Peters S
- the Railraod againt - so as
to be on time for an early start.
	—Mar 21—
Left Fusci at 4 a.m after
a very enjoyable and profitable
visit. After a steady rude
reached home again at 4.15 p.m
	—Mar 26—
Went to Salt Lake City by evening
train. Attended Theatre: stopped
at Valley House.
	—Mar 27—
Spent day in Deseret Museum.
secured a number of duplicate
specimens of m[--]i[-]logical and
geological importance. Stayed
at Greenig House at night.

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—March 28— Sunday
Returned home by early train.
Attended meetings as usual, this
day being the date of the Quarterly
Conference of the Y. P. M. I. A. of the
stake.
		—April 2—
Have been desirous for some time
of visiting the Detroit region in
Millard Co. Utah; as I have been
informed of peculiar geological
formations in that locality. So
according to a previous understanding
I left Provo today by early
train, and proceeded south to
Deseret: at which place I was
met by Bros. J. F. Noyco and
Wells Mc Bride of Fillmore. All of
us started same evening by
team intending to reach "Hot
Springs" — at a distance of
25 miles. By mistake however
we took the wrong road,
and found ourselves at length in
Mud Lake. We kept on
however till nearly 2 a.m. when
having found a tolerably dry
spot we camped.
		—April 3—
Rose early; and found ourselves
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Hot Springs. We proceeded thither
immediately; took breakfast and
spent considerable time examining
the Springs and surroundings: then
went at once forward to Drum
Springs - a distance of 30 miles.
Spent afternoon examining the
region: then one of our party
took the team and conveyance
around to Detroit Camp, and
myself and the other proceeded
across the mountain to the same
place. Spent rest of day in
the mines. Were kindly received
and treated by the miners. Enjoyed
the novelty of camping out
during a snow storm today.
		—April 4—
Sunday. today. but by force of
circumstances we find ourselves
compelled to travel. Proceeded
to Krafts House near the
Sevier River. Lost the way
again and reached destination
about 10 p.m.
		—April 5—
Rose early and proceeded to
Deseret. Our trip has been an
eminently successful one and to
me a highly enjoyable one. I have
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Took train and reached home
at 4 p.m. Yesterday and today
the annual session of the
General Conference of the Church
has been held at Provo. I
regret the necessity of my absence
	—April 6—
Attended Conference. By request
of the presiding officer- Apostle
Richards I read a part of
the Epistle addressed to the
L. D. S.'s in Conference assembled from
the First Presidency of the Church.
Attended theatre in evening
	—April 7—
Conference closed today. By previous
appointment I proceeded tonight
to Spanish Fork and there
delivered my lecture on "Birth and
Growth of Earth" under the
auspices of the Improvement
Associations. Went by evening train
Bro. D. M. Todd, a student of the Academy
accompanying me. We stayed at
the residence of Bro. Geo. Brimhall
		—April 8—
Returned to Provo by early train
		—April 10—
Today the B. Y. Academy Board of
Trustees assembled: and the
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viz. Bros. Don Carlos Young, John Q.
Cannon and myself were duly installed
Mention of such action of the heirs of
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The financial condition of the B. Y. 
Academy is at present a deplorable
one; but we trust all will be 
finally made right.
		—April 11—	Sunday
Presided at, and addressed the
Missionary Meeting in the Academy
today. Also addressed the evening
meeting in Third Ward by call
of the Bishop.
		—April 12—
According to previous promise
delivered a lecture before the
Young Men's & Young Ladies' Mutual
Improvement Associations of Third Ward 
on "Likes and Dislikes."
		—April 15—
According to previously-made
appointment I left today for a
trip to the Tintic Mining Region
accompanied by nine of my most
advanced students. They travelled
in wagon; I and Bro Jos Nelson
one of our teachers on horseback.
I had promised to deliver a 
lecture in Goshen for some
time, and having to pass through

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Goshen on the way to T[--]tic,
I had appointed the lecture for
this evening. The lantern and
apparatus necessary for the
lecture were in the wagon. Bro
Nelson and myself reached
Goshen at 7.30 p.m. and
learned that the advertised
time of the lecture was 8.30.
This was a partial relief to
my anxiety ; and I suggested the
dispatching of a fast team to
meet the wagon of our party
which could travel but slowly.
Such suggestion was not acted
upon till a very late hour, the
authorities feeling sure that our
wagon would arrive. The Meeting
house was very early filled to
overflowing ; and I felt in a
sad state of anxiety. To add to
such a feeling, I accidentally observed
money being paid for admission
at the door, and learned upon
enquiry that a small fee had
been charged; the authorities in-
tending to present me with the
proceeds. I firmly declined to
accept, and insisted on the
money being returned; which
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shortly before ten o'clock, and the
people voted them to stop to
the lecture. The subject was
"Birth and Growth of Earth"
and I believe was deeply appreciated.
In my anxiety to cut the lecture
short owing to the lateness of the
hour I spoke about half an
hour longer than usual. The
party arrived at 11 o'clock.
Bro Nelson and myself stayed at
the residence of Bro. Peter O Chilbury:
and the students camped.
	—April 16—
Rose early and started. We
proceeded to Homansville, and
examined the stamp mills at
that place- though they are now still
Then went on to Eureka. Presented
a note of introduction to Captain
Day who is in charge of the Beck
and Bullion Mines; and was kindly
received. We were shown through
the principal passes of the mines
and given every opportunity to collect
specimens.	In evening we drove
to the Mammoth Mine and there
camped. In order to economise time
we explored the cave after nightfall—
as it is dark in there at all
times. We stayed till near midnight

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and collected a great number of
specimens. 
	   —April 17—
Rose early and spent first part
of day examining Mammoth Mine
and its vicinity and in collecting
specimens. We found here fine specimens
of Copper ores & of crystallized Celeste 
and Spar. At noon we moved
on to Silver City; and spent some
time in the Riter Iron Mines. I 
attempted to climb the straight face
of a cliff - some 50 feet high, to
obtain specimens of Limonite stalac-
tites, showing themselves there, and
discovered that I am decidedly unfitted
for the life of an acrobat. My wrist
proved too weak to support my body on
the rope. However I obtained the
specimens. In afternoon we
drove to the Utah County Iron 
Association Mines and in the 
evening proceeded to Goshen again.
A performance by the Home Dramatic
Company was presented tonight and
our entire party was invited.
After this — at 11 pm some of the
party expressed their desire of starting
home at once, as travelling on the
sabbath could then be possibly
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we started much against the wishes
of the good people of Goshen who
seemed sincerely pleased to have us
with them. Before we had been
a half hour on the road a storm
broke over us and soon the roads
were converted into lines of mud
holes. I suffered severely with the
cold too; and was so fatigued
as to fall asleep on my horse
several times. We reached Payson
at 3 a.m. of April 18 – Sunday.
and being exceedingly cold and
tired decided to rest here; so having
provided for our animals we invaded
a large barn – I don't know whose –
and slept in the hay till 6 a m.
We arose then and by 6.30 were
again on the March. The storm
still continued but we pushed on.
Bro Nelson & myself reached Provo
safe & sound but very much worn
out at 11 a.m. and the party
arrived at 2 p.m.	  The trip
has been a valuable, though rather
a hard one.
Spent afternoon in resting and
in evening attended meeting.
			April 23
Delivered a lecture before the
Polysophical Society on Fertilization of Flowers.

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               —April 25—
Having been appointed to speak
as Home Missionaries in Alpine,
Elder Peay and myself went there today
We left Provo by team early and 
returned in evening. Addressed the
Sunday School and regular meeting
               —April 29—
Some few days ago (April 23) I
wrote to Pres. John Taylor, acquainting
him with my intentions of going 
East again to continue my studies
according to advice received from
some of the Apostles (Oct 19 last) and asked
for final instructions. Today
an informed meeting of the teachers
of the Academy with the Board
of Trustees took place and the
prospect for future success in
the B. Y. Acaademy was discussed
Circumstances just now are not
very reassuring, and there has 
been a feeling growing that the
institution ought to suspend.
I informed the Board of my
anxiety to see the Academy
progress, and that I felt to
postpone my plans of returning
East till the present cloud over-
hanging the institution should pass
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President of the Church.– I trust
all will be well
			April 30
Delivered an evening lecture in
the Polysophical Society of the
Academy in response to a written
request from a large number of
students on "What to do till
the doctor comes."
			May 1
Attended monthly Stake Priesthood
Meeting in morning.
In afternoon a meeting of the 
B.Y.A. Board of Trustees was
held, at which a discussion
arose as to the practicability of
continuing the B. Y. Academy
in its present indebted con-
dition. I for one should deeply
regret its suspension or discon-
tinuance, but the outlook is a
dark one. The matter was left in
an undecided state till the next
meeting; in the mean time
Prest Taylor is to be communicated
with.
			May 2		Sunday
Addressed the B.Y.A. Missionary
Meeting in morning and the
regular Stake meeting in
afternoon.

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			May 6
Delivered an address before the
B. Y. Academy Polysophical Society
in answer to the question:– "Does
modern science lead to infidelity?
			May 8
Visited Springville today having
learned that crystals of Pyrite
altered to Hematite had been
found near that place. Bro.
Jos Nelson accompanied me
We were met at Springville by
Bro. Philip Houtz, a student
who had promised to accompany
us. We went to Kolob Flats –
– a very high & difficult climb.
but were rewarded by securing
some fine specimens.
			May 9		Sunday.
Addressed Missionary Meeting
in morning.
			May 14
Tonight the last session of the
Polysophreal Society was held
An interesting programme had
been prepared, and everything
passed in excellent style.
			May 16		Sunday
Went to American Fork in
capacity of Home Missionary
in company with Elder Peay.

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	We addressed Sunday School,
and afternoon meeting, and returned
to Provo in evening
			May 21
Today the B. Y. Academy closed
its tenth Academic year. The
commencement exercises were highly
successful in design and execution.
My sister Sarah was among the
graduating Normal students. Gov.
West, the newly appointed Governor
of the Territory was present and
addressed the assembly. In
afternoon a social gathering of
students was held, picnic,
speech making etc. being the order
of the day. The year has been
a prosperous one. The present con-
dition of affairs cause me to
anxiously though perhaps uneasily
wish to know what the next
year will bring forth.
In evening by request and
invitation of the Stake authorities
of the Improvement Associations
I went in company with Bro.
J B Keeley to Springville, and
addressed a meeting of the young
people of that place. Returned
home in evening after dismissal
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			May 23	   Sunday
Was sent by the Presidency of Stake
to Goshen to attend a conference
of the Young People's Improvement
Associations. Went to Sa[-]t again
by Rail, thence to Goshen by road.
Addressed afternoon and evening
meetings. Stayed at residence of
Bro Morgan
			May. 24
Visited the Salt Springs and
alkaline deposits North of Goshen
Returned to Provo in evening.
Attended a called meeting of
the High Council in evening
			May 25
In company with Father I paid
a visit to Grandma today in
Pleasant Grove. There is consider-
able temple work to be done in
our family and as Grandma's
health is failing, and her life
really uncertain she is anxious
to see such attended to at once.
I regret to record that Father
(whose proper right and duty it
is to cooperate with his mother
in such labors) has been for
some time slightly backward in
Church duties, and he resigns now
all claim in the matter of working

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for our dead relatives in the ordinances
of God to myself. It was arranged
that Grandma and I should start as
early as possible to Logan temple.
			May 26
Obtained recommend to Temple
from the bishop of our Ward.
In evening went to S. L. City.
Stayed in company with Bro.
H. H. Cluff at Valley House.
			May 27
Attended today by invitation
the Commencement Exercises of
the Deseret University. They were
interesting and successful.
In afternoon at invitation of
the Proprietor, Bro. Cluff. Bro.
Watson Dusenberry and myself
visited the "Hot Springs" owned
and utilized by Bro. John Beck.
He is a remarkable man; and
he and I represent extremes in
one aspect of human nature. He
is a born business man; the
details of business are to him as
the air of life – to me they
are unendurable. He counts
projects of thousands of dollars
import as every day occurrences.
Such engagements as his would
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evening, Bro. Cluff and myself
again repaired to Valley House
			May 28
Returned to Provo In afternoon
rode to Pleasant Grove, and made
definite plans with Grandma
to start tomorrow to Logan.
A scientific trip which I had
planned before the Logan journey
was anticipated has to be
postponed. I regret that part
of the proposed party started
South yesterday, thinking
that I would overtake them
by train. Telegraphed today
that I could not be present
			May 29
Was informed by Prest. Smoot
today that the preliminaries
for our entrance to the Temple
could not be arranged for so
early a start as we had hoped,
and that our trip would be
better postponed a week. Im-
mediately on receipt of this
I telegraphed the students forseeing
the party for the proposed
geological trip to await me
at Nephi; then took train
to Pleasant Grove & informed
Grandma of the postponement,

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and returned to Provo in afternoon
Was extremely busy during
afternoon, but about 7 p.m, in
company with one of my students,
Bro. Brigham Smoot, I started
horseback south to overtake the
party. Reached Spanish Fork
and remained there- at a private
boarding house- all night
	—May 30— Sunday.
I am heartily opposed to travel
or labor on the sabbath day,
but still think circumstances
may justify such; the
sabbath was made for man,
and not man for the sabbath
In order to catch our party we
must travel today. So we
made an early start and after
a hard ride reached Nephi at
12 m.  Found Bro. Jos. Nelson
here awaiting us. We
proceeded in afternoon to Juab,
where we overtook the rest
of our party, who had not been
stopped at Nephi. We number
five in all.	Camped at Juab
Lake.	Today has been a day
of hard riding to me as a novice
in the practice. We covered about
60 miles.

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	—May 31.—
We had originally contemplated a
trip to Millard County, and a
visit to the Topaz Mts, there
and other places of interest, but as
I have so little spare time
we changed our plans and bent
our course toward the Sevier
River Country. We made a 50
mile travel and camped at night
at Salina, Sevier County, passing
en route through Fayette
and Gunnison.
		—June 1—
Rose early and passed at
once to Salina Cañon where we
camped for breakfast. Spent
considerable time in exploring the
region and collecting specimens. I
could scarcely imagine a region
of so limited extent furnishing
a greater variety of geological
specimens. Within half a mile
will be found immense deposit
of salt and gypsum, together
with sandstone, limestone, crystallized
calcite, breccias and all kinds
of conglomerates, volcanic rocks,
granites, syenites and other meta-
morphic varieties, coal, alum
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after part of day to Mayfield
and there camped.
			June 2
Started early, and visited Frink's
Lake. This is an artificially
formed body of water high
in the hills, covering about 160
acres. A steam boat, row boats
& pleasant surroundings generally
add to the attractiveness The
proprietor was kind and obliging.
I obtained some valuable and
beautiful geodes of quartz from
him. Proceeded later to Manti
and secured an admit to the temple.
We all passed through. This
splendid structure is nearing
completion. We visited and explored
the rock quarries in the neighborhood
and drove in evening to Moroni,
where we stayed at residence
of Bro. Nelson.
			June 3
Drove to Indianola in
Thistle Valley via Mount
Pleasant and Fairview, exploring
on the way. Our collections
are by no means confined to
the Mineral Kingdom; we
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snakes and reptiles generally.
In afternoon drove to point about
4 miles beyond Indianola and
camped. In evening part of our
company indulged in a deer
stalking exercise, for we
needed meat provisions in camp,
but they were unsuccessful.
			June 4
Broke camp early. Bro. Smoot
and myself hastened on.
He left me at Spanish Fork
and went to Goshen while
I continued on home. Arrived
at 11.30 a.m. after a 30 mile ride.
The party reached Provo safely at
4 p.m. The trip is unanimously
voted a success; but the exposure
to wind and sun has made
my face extremely sore. Spent
afternoon in making preparations
for our proposed Logan journey.
			June 5
In afternoon started by railroad
to Logan. Was joined at Pleasant
Grove by Grandma and we
proceeded to Salt Lake City.
Stayed at residence of Aunt
Annie.
			June 6	Sunday
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Logan at 1.40 p.m all right
Grandma has stood the fatigues
of the trip right well. We
followed a trustworthy recommenda-
tion received before leaving home, and
took quarters at the residence of
Sister Harriet Parry. Attended
fifth ward meeting in evening
		—June 7—
Made application for entrance
at the temple. Found my
own Recommend properly endorsed
and filed, so I was at once ad-
mitted: but grandma's had failed
to reach its destination, and
she was consequently unable
to enter. I regret the hindrance
very much: but such delays
are at all times liable to
occur. I telegraphed to the authorities
at Salt Lake City. Made
necessary registration of intended
work at temple.
		—June 8—
Engaged all day in Temple
Work according to my "Record."
Grandma's Recommend not to
hand
		—June 9— "10 "11"
Ditto. Telegraphed again regard-
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	   		June 10
Engaged as yesterday – This
evening Grandma's recommend
arrived by mail
			June 11
Finished labor according to
present plans. Was accompanied
today by Grandma
			June 12
Proceeded by early train to
Salt Lake City. Stayed at
Aunt Annie's    In evening
went to Garfield by Utah
and Nevada train to witness
the exploits of the renowned
Captain Boyton. Owing to the
rough condition of the lake
however he did not exhibit
and we returned thoroughly
drenched from the storms
			June 13 		Sunday
Returned by early train to
Provo, Grandma remaining at
Pleasant Grove. Addressed
First Ward meeting in evening
by call as a Home Missionary
			June 14
The Utah County Teachers'
Summer Institute opened its
session today, and I am
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Physics, Physiology & Hygiene
and Biology & Geology. My lectures
will cover two hours daily
I regret this break in our
vacation.
	Today also I attended a Brand
Meeting of the Directors of the
Academy, for discussing and
approving the lencular*** of the
coming years session. I have
as yet received no reply from
Prest Taylor regarding my
proposed trip east, so acting under
the advice of the local authorities,
and in view of the present somewhat 
precarious condition of the Academy (which
renders the engaging of new teachers
a somewhat embarassing circumstance)
I consented to retain my position
in the institution for the present.
My office in the Faculty will be
First Counsellor to the Principal.
Secretary of Faculty, Director
of Chemical Laboratory, and
Professor of Science and Phonography
		—June 15-16—
Labor progressed as usual in
Teacher's Institute
		—June 17—
Ditto- In evening went to Salt
Lake City, according to previous

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arrangement and delivered a 
lecture under the auspi[-]es of
the Salt Lake County Teachers'
Institute on "Economy". Stayed
at night with Bro. Geddes, one
of the teachers at the residence 
of Prest. Jos. F. Smith
		—June 18.—
Returned to Provo and fulfilled
duties in summer school.
		—June 19—
Spent forenoon with members of
the school of teachers on a trip
to the hills for scientific purposes
In evening proceeded to Salt Lake
City on business. As I did not
finish same till late I was
unable to call on Aunt Annie
so stayed at Valley House
		—June 20—    Sunday
Went in morning to Aunt's. According
to a previous invitation I addressed
the Tabernacle Congregation today.
This is the first time I have
had the pleasure (if the addressing of
an audience of Latter-day Saints)
in an extempore manner may be
deemed a pleasure) of speaking
in the large tabernacle. Felt
well, and sincerely trust good
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	June 21
Returned to Provo; labored as usual
	June 22
The Salt Lake newspapers, all, 
contain notices or reports of my
sermon last Sunday in the
tabernacle. The "Tribune"—the
rabid slang-speaking anti-Mormon
sheet (a paper which could not
live a month amongst a less
peaceable and law-abiding people
than the L.D.S's) contained a 
short though insulting reference
to my address in connection
with that of Apostle John
W. Taylor who followed my remarks
My friends and myself consider
such a notice in the Tribune
as a certificate of honor.
	June 24
Delivered an evening lecture,
supplemental to my regular
lectures before the Association
of Teachers on "Biology" at
the Boarding House.
	June 25
Took Field Club on an ex-
cursion for study.
	June 26
Attended theatre with Ma
and Sister Polly, and a friend of
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		—June 28—
Sister Sarah went today on
the farm with the Folks - Ever
since they have been living 
on the farm Sarah has
stayed at the old home and
"kept home" for me : but at present
it seems scarcely worth while
keeping two horses remaining for
—I was away from home a
great deal. She expects to teach
school next year, and will
then have to leave me anyway.
I commenced today to board
at our Academy Boarding
House - still sleeping at home
however - that I may properly
see to my books & things &
be able to read and study
under better circumstance than
would fall to my lot at
the Boarding House.
	—July 2—
The members of the summer
Institute had arranged an
"out" in the canons to take
place today. By general request
I accompanied them, although
I did not intend so to do till
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wagon into Provo cañon North
Fork and there camped.
		—July 3—
Spent greater part of day in
amusements and sport. Went fishing,
climbing, flower gathering, story
telling sleeping etc., without
any accident or ill occurrence
and in evening we all drove
merrily home.
		—July 4—	Sunday
Addressed tabernacle congregation
by call of the President.
Uncle Edgar arrived to day from
Salt Lake City for a little fishing
amusement tomorrow. He stays
with me of course at the 
Boarding House
		—July 5—
Today is a legal holiday – the
"Fourth" fell on Sunday.
About 1 a.m. – in fact before
that – just as soon as the 
sabbath had passed Uncle Edgar,
Bro Jos B Keeler and his brother-in
law Bro Joal Collier and
myself started for the fishing
grounds by team. We camped
on the banks of the river near
the mouth of the cañon, and
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We had very bad luck all
through. Uncle is a professional
fisher – he caught a single
trout 6 1/2 inches long. Amongst
such bad luck my own was
the best of the bad – I caught
two fine trout one weighing 1 pound
and the other more. We returned 
home at noon heartily tired
Uncle Edgar returned to Salt 
Lake in evening.
	July 9
The Teacher's Institute closed
its session today. On the
whole we must pronounce
the Institute a success. It
has accomplished a good work
and stimulated anew for study
Today we took a trip to
the lake & there enjoyed
a boat ride. Utah Lake is 
not well adapted for such
"outs"—the shore is so muddy.
We were partly devoured by
mosquitos.
	July 11
The arrangements made on
financial matters with the
Professors in the Summer School
were not definite. We agreed
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to the number of courses of
instruction given by each. We
had formed an opinion however
as to our probable renumeration.
My share proved to be $70 — which
was some less than had been
anticipated.
	The Board of Trustees of the
Academy met today to consider
the acceptance or rejection of
the new Circular " just out from
the press. The execution is so poor
and the printer's errors so
numerous that the Board
condemned the "Circular " and
ordered a new one printed. I
am to remain in town this
week if needed to revise proofs
etc.
	Today also the B.Y. A Boarding
House closed; it being now vacation.
I was compelled to move. Com-
menced boarding at Prof. Maeser's
still however sleeping at home.
	July 13
Today I the promised to visit
a party of the Young People Assn.
holding an excursion Conference
in Provo Canon. Sister Ottilie Maeser
& myself rode to the camp—about
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"out" . I addressed an evening
meeting for some time.
	July 14 <15>
Returned to Provo early morning.
Busy with Circulars.
Attended theatre in evening.
	July 16
"Circulars" are finally out from
press and in a greatly 
improved style.
	July 18	Sunday
By appointment from Prest.
Smoot Elder S. S. Jones and
myself went today to Mill
Fork as Home Missionaries.
We held Meeting in afternoon
and again in evening.
	July 19
Spent early part of day in
examining this locality; and
returned to Provo by afternoon
train.
	July 20
Attended the Peoples' Party
Primary Meeting for the
election of Delegates to County
Convention, and the nomination
of officers.
	July 21
Attended a Special session
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		July 22
Went to Salt Lake City with
Sister Sarah. She goes on a
visit to Aunt Annie.
		July 23
Returned to Provo. Attended
Theatre in evening
		July 24
This is the anniversary of the
entrance of the pioneers into
Utah Valley. Spent day quietly
		July 25		Sunday.
Preached in Third Ward in evening
in the capacity of a Home
Missionary.
		July 26
Attended regular meeting of High
Council in evening.
		July 27
Received permission from
the Executive Committee to
make certain improvements
in the Music Room converting
it into a Scientific Lecture
Room at the Academy. I
intend to arrange terraces in
the room and to place a well,
forcepump and tank in the
laboratory for a water supply
		July 31
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	   	August 1		Sunday.
Preached in the Fourth Ward
Provo, in capacity of Home
Missionary.
	  	August 5 7
Made a trip to Salt Lake
City to purchase chemicals
etc. for ensuing year's work.
Visited Sister Sarah and Aunt
Annie and found all well.
		Aug 6
Returned to Provo
		Aug. 7
Busy the entire week in
making preparations for school
work. My laboratory looks con-
siderably changed. Owing to the
low financial condition of the
Academy we were unable to
incur any great expense so
we had to work ourselves. I have
been steadily working from morning
till evening this week, but
feel repaid. My room is painted
& cleaned; the lecture room has
been fitted with terraced seats
etc; the tank water supply
is a grand success. Feel en-
couraged in the prospect of
a steady year's work. I
trust it will be a prosperous one.

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—August 8—      Sunday
Addressed Stake tabernacle
Congregation by call of the Presidency.
  	—Aug. 9—
The Academy opened its
session today for the Eleventh
Academic Year. The attendance
is far from large, though larger
than had been expected after
considering all circumstances.
We begin so very early in
the season just now that few
can commence with us, The
outlook is in general incouraging.
	—Aug. 10—	
My classes are all in running
order except Chemistry and
Physics. The students for these
classes must be tolerably well-
advanced, and we usually wait
a week before organizing. 
	—Aug. 14—
Our Polysophical Society has
been reorganized tonight Owing
to press of other work I was
compelled to give up the
Presidency of the society this
year. Bro. Jos. B Keeler takes the
position. Tonight I delivered an
introductory lecture on "Art -
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			Aug. 14
Today we drew one month's salary
from the Academy treasury. The
financial condition of the institution
is such that the back salaries
of teachers remain to a very
great extent unpaid. I am
owed nearly $800– on last year's
salary; and have a number of
pressing debts which I am
unable to pay. I have always
tried to avoid debts but sometimes
fail.
			Aug 15		Sunday.
Presided at the reorganization
of the B. Y. A. Missionary Meeting.
			Aug 22		Sunday
Week has passed in ordinary work.
Today, in company with Elder Peay
I visited the Fifth Ward Provo, and
preached there in capacity of
Home Missionary.
			Aug. 23
Went to Salt Lake City with
intention of bringing Sister Sarah
back – she is there visiting her
Aunt. Stayed at Aunt Annie's.
			Aug 24
Returned to Provo by early
train accompanied by Sister.
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		August 27
By previous request I delivered
a short lecture on "Mutual Improve-
ment" before a conjoint assembly
of the Young Men's and Young
Ladies' Associations.
		August 28
Went to Salt Lake City on
business connected with the Scientific
Dept. Stayed at Aunt Annie's.
In evening, Uncle Edgar and
myself went out to Beck's
Hot Springs; and enjoyed the
luxury of a bath therein
	   	August 29	Sunday.
By request of the presiding
authority I preached today in
the Large Tabernacle.
Also addressed the 20" Ward
Sabbath School.
		August 30
Returned to Provo by early train
		Aug. 31
The Salt Lake Tribune, the vile
Anti-Mormon sheet published
quite a lengthy, blasphemous
article purporting to be an
abstract of the remarks of
Elder Geddes who spoke after me
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and myself. I care nothing for
the personal abuse coming from
such a source: but I regret
such profane use of the name
of Deity Well; this state of
affairs cannot last forever.
	—September 3—
Delivered a short address on
"Earthquakes" before the Polysophical
Society. The subject is just now
of great interest; owing to the
terrible earthquake shocks through
the southern states notably in
South Carolina. The City of
Charleston is reported in ruins.
	—September 4—
This is the opening day of the
Quarterly Conference of Utah
Stake. Attended morning and
afternoon meetings, and in the 
evening the High Priests' Meeting.
		—Sept. 5— Sunday.
By call of the Stake Presidency I
addressed the Conference Congregation
today for short time. Was resustained
in my position of Alternate in the
High Council: and a Home Missionary
for the Stake.
		—Sept 8.—
Delivered the opening lecture
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Academy on "Fossils and Petrifactions"
		—Sept. 11—
Took the field club or as we
have decided to call it, the
"Scientific Club" on an excursion
into Rock Cañon. We went to
mouth of cañon by train; then
proceeded on foot; and were
met at mouth again at
night. A very successful and
enjoyable day.
		—Sept 12—	Sunday.
Presided at the B. Y. A. Mission-
ary Meeting in morning.
		—Sept 15—
Made quite an interesting discovery
today. The city authorities have
undertaken to level part of
East Main Street: and one of
the men in working ploughed
up a few fragments of bone,
which proved on examination
to be human. I had my attention
called to the matter and commenced
digging with students; we found
several fragments of bone, some
implements such as stone arrow
heads, skinning knives, grinding mills
etc. There are people living
within –10– yards of the spot who
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		Sept. 17
Having received an invitation
from certain friends in Payson
to visit the cañons near that
place   I left Provo today
by afternoon freight train
accompanied by three of the
students of my classes. We
were met at Payson with
conveyance and immediately
proceeded to mouth of
Santaquin Cañon where we
camped for the night.
		Sept 18
Rose early and make examination
of the hills  ;  found a couple of
Indian mounds though they
had been rifled before; but
within them we found some
few trinkets, drinking vessels
bones etc. After breakfast
we proceeded to the upper
Cañon; explored the hills, and
returned to mouth of cañon
and camped.
		Sept 19		 Sunday
Rose early: drove to Payson
stayed at residence of Bishop
Tanner     Returned to Provo by
evening train. Addressed the
Third Ward Meeting at night.

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		Sept. 21
Birthday. Twenty-four years 
old today. The years now
pass as months once seemed to
– all too quick for my tardy
way of administering in the
affairs of life. Today I was
made the recipient of a
handsome present of fruit &
flowers from some ladies of
the Academy. I appreciate the
gift for the way and cause
of its presentation.
		Sept 22
Today I started with the greater
part of the gentlemen scientific
students on a prearranged
trip to the Tintic Mining District
Such undertakings are attended
by much labor and to me also
by anxiety for the safety of the
party, and the success of the
expedition; but the beneficial
effect of this kind of practical
study is beyond question. While
still a school student of the
sciences, years ago I promised myself
that if ever I should be a teacher
of such branches to others I would
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such has always been of
importance in my eyes We
started about 3 p.m; most
of the students in wagons,
Bro Jos. Nelson and myself
horseback. Proceeded a little
beyond Payson and camped by
the farm of Bro. Hancock
whose great kindness toward us
must not be forgotten.
		Sept 23
Started at day-break. Camped
for breakfast near "Goshen
dam." I entered a house by
which we camped enquiring
about feed for our animals
and found there an elderly lady
– Sister Sarah Roberts – very ill
of "Mountain Fever." At her
special request I called the
elders of our party and administered
the ordinance to her; and
her immediate gain of strength
and restoration to health was a
strong manifestation of the power
of God.	   We proceeded on to
the Utah Valley Iron Mines. Stayed
here 2 or 3 hours collecting specimens,
and examining formations. Then
marched on to Silver City; met
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held an introduction in writing
from a gentleman in Provo. We
were kindly received and treated.
Spent time till dark at the
Dragon Mines; and obtained very
valuable specimens Then drove
to the Mammoth Hill and camped.
To save time it was decided
to explore the Mammoth Cave
tonight: This was done; we
stayed in the cave till near
midnight and collected some
very fine and valuable specimens
		—Sept. 24—
Rose early: explored the hill.
By courtesy of the Supt. we
were then permitted to enter
the Mammoth Mine. Here too
we collected valuable samples.
About noon broke camp and
went to Eureka. Were kindly
received by a representative of
the Supts of the Beck,
Bullion, & Eureka Mines and
these we explored to our
heart's content. In evening
drove to goshen. Camped.
	  —Sept 25—
Made very early drive to Santaquin.
Here I met Bro. Otto Malmberg
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We proceeded to the mouth
of Santaquin Cañon and
while the students were engaged
in explorations Bro. Malmberg
and I visited a mound in
the neighborhood and found
buried almost an entire Indian
skeleton. This will be of great
assistance to me in my
teaching.	Spent afternoon inopening some reported Indian
mounds, but with indifferent
success. Drove home in
evening. Reached home about
10 p-m. very tired; but thankful
for so safe and successful a
trip and for the uniformly
courteous treatment we have
received.
	—Sept 26— Sunday
Preached in capacity of Home
Missionary in company with
my companion Elder Charles Glazier
in the First Ward Provo City.
	—Sept 27—
Attended regular meeting of the
High Council.
	—Sept 30—
Received request from the Utah
County Teacher's Convention to
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before the Association monthly, on
"Stimulants and Narcotics."
		Oct. 1
Delivered a lecture before the
Polysophical Society on "Our
loves and our hates"
		October 2
Delivered a lecture before the
Utah Co-Teacher's Association –
the first of the series on
"Stimulants vs. Foods."
	Attended Theater in company
with Bro. Maeser and some of
his family. I fancy I am
growing ascetic in my feelings
toward some things. It is
long since I have appreciated
a dramatic representation though
I used to be deeply affected by such.
The style of theatrical representa-
tion now is I regret to say of the
foolishly sensational order. Such
are not copies of life.
		Oct 3		Sunday
Presided at and addressed the
Missionary Meeting at the Academy
today.
		October 8
Delivered an address before
the Polysophical Society on "The
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respecting the adulteration of
food."
		October 10		Sunday
Preached in the Second Ward Provo
by appointment as a Home
Missionary.
			Oct 15
Delivered an address before the
B. Y. A. Polysophical Society on
"The Evils of Gum Chewing."
			Oct 16
Delivered a lecture before the
Utah Co. Teacher's Convention on
"The Tea and Coffee Habit"
			Oct 17		Sunday
Addressed the Congregation in
the Stake Meeting by call of 
the President.
			Oct 19
According to previous arrangement
delivered a lecture tonight before
the Third Ward Young People's
Association on "Life in a Great City."
		October 24	 Sunday
Was appointed as Home Missionary
today to preach in Third Ward,
but was excused for the present
on account of illness. I became
somewhat affected yesterday by
injurious vapors in the Laboratory,
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		Oct. 25
Some apprehension is felt for the
future of the B. Y. Academy. It
is at present in a very great
state of financial embarrassment
The matter was talked of tonight
in the regular High Council
Meeting    Such great expenses
have had to be incurred since
the fire to prepare temporary
quarters for occupancy, that
the financial condition and
outlook are undoubtedly discourag-
ing. I should regard the closing
of the institution as a great
calamity. Other religious sects are
able to sustain institutions of
learning in great numbers, but
we find difficulty in making
even a slight effort in such
direction. I trust all will be
well. The matter is to be
further considered.
		October 27
Delivered a lecture before the
Scientific Club on "Spontaneous
Generation."
		October 29
By special request delivered a
lecture on sp[---] "Artificial
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experimental demonstrations before
the Polysophical Society.
	—October 31"— Sunday.
Preached in Third Ward as
a Home Missionary. The ap-
pointment was made for
last Sabbath but I was
excused owing to indisposition
	—Nov. 2—
A special meeting of the
High Council was called
tonight to consider the
present condition of the B.
Y. Academy. A commitee
was appointed to confer
with the Board of Trustees
at an early date
	—Nov. 3—
Went to Salt Lake City
on special business con-
nected with the Scientific
Dept. After disposing of
business, by previous invita-
tion I called on Sister Lucy
B. Young, and her daughter
of the late Prest. B. Young. They
kindly presented me a
lot of over 50 gold fish, just
arrived from the Sandwich
Islands. I appreciate the kind

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feelings prompting the present as
well as the handsome specimens
themselves. I shall hope for good
luck in keeping them; which
I understand is not always obtained.
Stayed at residence of Sister
Young all night.
		—Nov 4—
Returned to Provo by early train,
all well and happy, fish ✓
included.
		—Nov. 7—Sunday.
Presided at and addressed the
B. Y. A. Missionary Meeting.
		—Nov. 10—
Delivered a lecture before the
B. Y. A. Mathematical Club on
"The Metric System of Weights
and Measures."
		—Nov. 12—
Went to Salt Lake City to
obtain material for Scientific
Dept, by afternoon train. Stayed
at Valley House.
		—Nov 13—
Returned to Provo by early
morning train. In afternoon
discharged the painful duty of
preaching at the funeral services
of Sister Maria Johnson, a former
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	Nov. 14	  Sunday
Preached by appointment as
Home Missionary in the
Fourth Ward Provo.
	Nov. 15
Circumstances have been for
some time threatening and today
they compelled me to take a
step which is not in accordance
with my wishes. Since July 11 last,
I have been boarding at the
residence of Prof. Maeser and
I have become greatly at home
there. His house is situated
at a considerable distance
from my study & sleeping room
and I lose considerable time in
going to & fro. As a result I have
had to break off my pleasant 
associations there and today I
commenced to board at the
residence of Bro. B. W. Diggs Jr
– situated on the same block
as my home.
	Tonight I attended a lecture
by Wad El Ward a Jewish or 
rather a Levite traveller; one
who rendered the party of
Palestine tourists from Utah great
assistance. His subject tonight
"Realities of Oriental Life"

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Bro. Maeser <has> gone to Salt Lake City to
superintend the organization of
a new Stake Academy there; and I
take charge of the institution here.
He expects to be back in a week
		Nov. 16
Attended the second lecture by
Wad El Ward  " tonight on "Jerusalem."
		Nov 19
Delivered a lecture before the
B.Y.A. Polysophical Society illustrated
with lantern views on "The Sun
Moon and Stars."
		Nov. 20
Tonight a meeting of the High
Council was called to consider
the present condition of the
B. Y. Academy, and to devise
means if possible for its
perpetuity. Financially the
institution is seriously embarrassed.
I can speak for myself better
than for another; and I have
been unable to draw more than
30% of my last year's salary, and
of course am heavily in debt.
However it is my intention (DV.)
to remain with the Academy for
the present year if possible in
any way at all.
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was expressed to carry on the
institution at all hazards. For
some reason Provo has long been
oblivious to the work being
done in that institution. We
get scarcely any patronage for
Provo. At present there are
upwards of 70 students in the
upper departments; and only 3
from Provo; and this state of
affairs is no exception at all.
The President of the stake was
outspoken in his determination
to see the institution sustained;
and said that the progress
and development of Provo
was concerned in the present
question. A committee which
had previously been appointed
for the purpose reported a
recommendation that the
business men of Provo be
invited to meet with the
High Council at an early
date to consider the matter.
Provo is deeply interested if
she but knew it, in the
progress of the institution,
since some $45,000 are
thrown into circulation in
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The matter was not settled
in tonight's meeting, and an
adjoinment was ordered
till tomorrow.
	Nov. 21	Sunday
Presided at and addressed
the Missionary Meeting at
the Academy in the morning.
In the afternoon the adjourned
Council Meeting convened again.
The question as to the advisa-
bility of asking donations from 
the people for the Academy
while the institution is in 
its present position, as regards
government was discussed.
According to the terms of
the Deed of Trust from Prest.
Brigham Young, he during
his life, and after him his
heirs and assigns held the
appointing power of the Board 
and a general supervising
authority over the whole
institution. No one would be
more pleased to see the
Academy placed, as a Church
School should be, under the
controling power of the
living priesthood than
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times and circumstances just 
now are propitious for a 
profitable discussion of the
question; since to take
steps toward a rearrange-
ment of the institution in
such regard would be to
say the least to retard the
immediate raising of means
which would seem to be the
only hope there is of carrying
on the school. The part 
of the report calling for a 
joint ruling of the High
Council and the representa-
tive men of Provo was
adopted and the meeting has
been set for an early date.
	Nov. 25
This day has been designated
by the President of the United
States, and also by the 
Governor of the Territory of
Utah as a day of Thanksgiving.
We adjourned session of the 
Academy; today; and by
petition of the students tomorrow
was also granted as a
holiday.
	Nov. 27
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of the Utah Stake of Zion convened.
I attended regular meeting morning and
afternoon and Priesthood Meeting
in evening.
	Nov. 28		Sunday
Continuation of Conference. I was
resustained today in my old
positions of Alternate in High
Council and Home Missionary,
and was also called to act as
Assistant Stake Superintendent of
Sabbath Schools.
	Nov. 29
Tonight certain business and
other representative men of Provo
were invited to meet with the
High Council to consider the
present status of the B. Y. Academy
The object was explained in the
early part of the meeting and
the spirit of carrying on the
resolutions of the Council was
unanimous. A beneficiary fund
was established; the donors to
hold the right of nominating new
pupils to attend to the amount
of contribution. In a few minutes
the brethren subscribed $1117.50, and
$1200– is estimated to be sufficient
to defray expences for coming year.
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$25– myself, it was all I
could possibly raise.
		Dec. 5		Sunday
By appointment Elder Glazier and
I preached as Home Missionaries
in Provo Fifth Ward today.
		Dec. 12		Sunday
Preached in Third Ward Evening
Meeting by request of Bishop.
		Dec. 17
According to a previously accepted
invitation I went to Salt Lake
City this evening and delivered
my lecture on "The Birth and
Growth of the Earth" with lantern
illustrations before the "20" Ward
Institute." The audience was
a flattering one, both as regards
size and quality.
I stayed at the residence. of
Bro. C. W. Stayner.
		Dec 18.
Spent day in business. Visited
Aunt Annie; and the house
being somewhat crowded I
stayed this night at the
Valley House.
		Dec 19		Sunday
By request of Prest. Cannon
I addressed the Congregation
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Stayed over night at my Aunt's.
		—Dec. 20—
Returned to Provo by early train
and resumed labors in the
Academy.
		—Dec. 22—
Closing exercises for the term
took place at the B.Y. Academy
today. We close two days earlier
than had been expected, on
petition of the students who
are especially anxious to hury
home.
	This evening according
to previous invitation I proceeded
to Salt Lake City and delivered
a lecture before the students'
Society of the University of
Deseret on "Our Likes and our
Dislikes."
		—Dec. 23—
Returned to Provo
		—Dec. 25—
Christmas day. I went today early
to the Farm to spend all day;
but it proved to be no day
of enjoyment. Father has
been unwell for a long time
– he is suffering the effects.
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his condition is very bad. Under
such circumstances too his mind
is affected, and he deeply feels
slight troubles, and imagines many
that have no real existence. He is
naturally highly excitable, and when
under such "spells" is completely at
the mercy of his passion. He wishes
to be left alone when suffering so.
That he was in such a state
was a heavy shock to myself,
as I had expected to find
him well. Returned to Provo
in early evening.
		Dec 26		Sunday
Addressed the Third Ward Meeting
by call of Bishop.
		Dec. 27
Attended regular monthly meeting
of the High Council
		Dec 28
I have been desirous for some time
of visiting the Bingham Mining
District, and an opportunity
has presented itself. A student
in the Scientific Course, Bro. John
Hansen by name, resides at
South Jordan, Salt Lake Co. He and
his folks have invited me to visit
them at their home, and make
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I secured letters of introduction to
influential men in Bingham
from prominent Provo men, and
went by train this afternoon
to Draper. Bro Hansen met me 
there, and we drove to South
Jordan. Bro. Hansen Sr. received
me kindly. They are a good old
Danish family, highly hospitable
and kind. Sister Hansen is
a motherly dame, to whom it
appears a true pleasure to
do somebody a kindness.
The Ward authorities, hearing of 
my intended visit had sent me
an invitation to lecture. I complied
with my lecture on the "Earth", for
which purpose I had taken
the lantern and views with me.
The house was crowded; and a
hearty vote of thanks was rendered.
People living in such out-of-the
-way places as this appreciate
anything out of the ordinary and
monotonous run.
	Dec. 29
Rose early; and soon after five
o'clock—long before day break of
day of course—Bro. Hansen and my-
self were in the saddle, starting
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Sister Hansen was up before us and
had a hot breakfast prepared.
Our ride was a pleasant one, and
a trip proved eminently successful.
We visited some 8 mines, and obtained
valuable specimens; some of which we
took with us in saddle bags; and
others we left to be shipped. We
experienced almost every kind of 
weather; but I fear no serious
results from the exposure.
On crossing a mountain situated
S.W. of Bingham on our homeward
journey – just before dark, Iwe ob-
served a phenomenon which is
usually common hereabouts, though 
seldom is it as perfectly shown 
as on this occasion  We found 
ourselves high above a stratum
of clouds, upon the upper
surface of which we could look
down as on the face of a lake. The
valley was completely filled with the
clouds. We reached Bro Hansen's house
at 9 o'clock at night – tired but
pleased with the result of the days
out.
		—Dec. 30—
Bro. Hansen took me in a buggy
to Draper, at which place I took 
train and reached Provo at 1 p.m.

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In the afternoon I took train again
and went to Salt Lake City
and ordered scientific supplies for
the coming term. Stayed at
the Greening House
		—Dec. 31—
Rose early and visited the Glass
Works, but labor is for the present
suspended there for repairs.
Was favored today with a
renewal of my pass over the
Utah Central Railway for the
year 1887. Were it not for the
kindness of the Railway officials
I would be unable to travel as I
can do under present conditions.
Returned to Provo by noon train
		—1887—
            —January 1.—
And now we are called to witness
the arrival of a new member of
the royal dynasty of Trine, and
to do homage to the monarch.
Will it be a year of peace or
of trouble to the people of God?
1886 has been of the latter kind
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If my life be spared to write "1888"
as a heading in my diary, I 
wonder what tales I will have
to tell? I feel no alarm for the
destiny of this people, but as
the prophets have spoken, there are
dark days ahead.
	Visited folks on farm. Father is 
better able to be around again
and I spent a happy day on the
whole.
	   —January 2.—  Sunday.
Attended an informal meeting
of the B. Y. A. Board of Trustees,
held perforce on the sabbath
to consider certain matters of
arrangement for the ensuing
term. Attended regular meetings
		—Jan 3—
Second term of the Academy
began today. The attendance
is somewhat increased. My
labors are practically the
same as last term; with
the exception of additional
classes being organized in
Domestic Science and Agriculture
These courses were introduced
last year as an experiment and
proved a gratifying success; and
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be repeated this year. I recog-
nise more and more continually
the necessity of practical in-
struction being given on "every-
day" matters.
	In the evening I visited the
farm to enquire regarding a
little matter in which my
Sister Sarah is interested. She
has been teaching in the Ward,
in which the folks live, "Tim-
panogos Ward as it is now
called – since the beginning
of the present school year and
according to all reports that
have reached me seemed to
be succeeding well. I now hear
that the trustees have been
negotiating for another teacher,
saying that she has lost her
influence with the children
owing to her flightiness in
conduct with the boys, showing
partiality, and other charges of
a similar nature. At father's
earnest request I took Sister
this evening to the house of the
Senior trustee, and sent for
the other trustees and asked the
gentlemen for a full explanation.
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lack of principle in the constitu-
tion of some men. The action
has been taken by one trustee – Mr.
Jesse Knight – independently of
the others; and negotiations for
a change in teachers have
been prosecuted by him for some
weeks past – in secret; he all
the while openly professing
a warm support for my Sister,
and even proposing a rise
in her salary. A full explanation
of his action is to be found
in the fact that he is a
member of the infamous organiza-
tion recently established in
this Territory under the rediculous-
ly contradictory name of the
"Utah Loyal League"– an in-
stitution formed with the avowed
object of taking the governing
powers in all matters of public
interest from the hands of the
Mormon people who form the majority
of the Utah population, and of
placing the same under the
control of the minority party or
Gentiles
	My statements to the
Trustees as to the reports which
had come to my ears were

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revelations to the remaining two
officers and they now threaten
a proceeding against Mr Knight
for acting on his own accord in
such a matter. I can fully exoner-
ate Sarah from any seroius charges,
but not from the claim of her having
been thoughtless in many of her 
actions. She has been too hasty
in many of her associations there,
— though anything akin to
flirting which may have oc-
curred has certainly taken place
outside the school building, and
of the school circle. Such actions
are I am sorry to say, common
with the young people nowadays
—they feel conscience—clear of any
intent to do wrong, and so scoff
at appearances, and scorn the
admonition of friends. Even her
thoughtless acts seem to me in
this case to have been few and
slight; yet those very acts have
furnished an excuse to Mr Knight
and others of the same nature
to proceed as they have done.
Of course she would not think
of teaching there again; but 
will for the present stay on
the farm with the folks.

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	January 9		Sunday
Elder C. D. Glazier and myself
went to Springville by appoint-
ment as Home Missionaries.
We went in early morning as I
am expected to visit the Sunday
Schools whenever practicable, in
my capacity as Counsellor to
the Stake Superintendent.
We visited the Primary S.S, the
Ward School and attended a
Sunday School Teacher's Meeting
during the forenoon; each of which
assemblies we addressed. We took
dinner at the residence of Bro. 
Harrison. In the afternoon we
addressed the regular Meeting
and returned home in early evening.
	January 10
Attended Theatre to witness the
Dramatic representation of Goethe's
Faust. I have grown ascetic in
feeling toward dramatic per-
formances of late, though at
one time I regarded such as
the only recreation of a public 
nature I could take interest
in. Classic productions, and in
fact anything outside the bounds
of exciting romance is not popular.
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	January 14
Delivered a lecture under the
auspices of the B. Y A. Poly-
sophical Society on, "A peep
through the Microscope" illus-
trated by lantern views.
	Jan. 15
Attended Priesthood Meeting of
Utah Stake and acted as
Secretary in the absence of
the regular clerk.
	Jan. 16		Sunday
Presided at and addressed
the B. Y A Missionary Meeting.
In the afternoon met by
appointment as one of a
High Council Committee with
the Standing Committee of the
Provo Free Reading Rooms to
consider the condition of the
rooms.
		Jan 17
Attended a Birthday Gathering
arranged by the students in
honor of Prof Maeser's attaining
his 59" Birthday.
	Jan 19
Attended Board Meeting of the
Academy Directors, called to
consider the advisability of
organizing the institution

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under the laws of the Territory The
matter was referred to a com-
mittee for farther consideration
	January 23	Sunday
During the morning I attended
Sunday School in the First
Ward Provo, and addressed the
Theological Class.
In afternoon preached in the Taber-
nacle by call of the Stake Presi-
dency.
	In the evening, by request
I assisted in the ordinance of
administration for the restoration
of health to Sister Zella Webb
a former young student of the
Academy, and a young lady
held in high estimation by her
associates, and now suffering the
consequences of a most distressing
accident. I have several times
before officiated in a similar way
to her, and have visited her
several times since the accident,
and so am somewhat acquainted
with the circumstances of the case
and many of such are so peculiar
as to awaken interest. Some twenty
weeks ago, (since which time, by
the way, she has been lying
almost on the brink of the grave

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apparently) she was burned most
terribly in a conflagration supposed
to have been started by the ex-
ploding of a petroleum lamp in
her bedroom. The whole thorax, and
the back to the level of the lower
ribs, and the arms to the elbows,
and the neck were burned to the bones.
Yet she has lived. The circumstances
of the actual burning are mys-
terious—in fact some people sus-
pect there was a foul plot to rob
her of life, attempted and partly carried
into execution. But the poor girl
has been lying in the midst of such
terrible suffering for 20 weeks to date.
There is a power at work con-
stantly endeavoring to take her
life—such strange backsets have
occurred, such unlooked for accidents
(such as her falling out of bed when
too weak to move an arm), and
such strange conversations she has seemed
to hold with unseen personages who seemed
to be constantly calling and coaxing
her away—that such conclusion is
warrantable. I ask myself, in such
a case in which it is Faith alone
which keeps the person alive, how
far should we use the faith &
priesthood which we possess to so

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fight against fate. She asks to be
allowed to die. I believe it is our
duty to cling to the life of every
associate of ours with all the
tendrils of our hope & faith and leave
the result with God.
	January 24
According to previous appointment
I lectured tonight in the Third
Ward under the auspices of
the Young People's Improvement
Associations on "The effects of
Alcoholic Drinks on the Human
System," illustarted by practical
experiments and Diagrams.
	January 26
There has been a standing re-
quest on the part of the
Y.M.M.I.A. of the Pleasant
Grove Ward, South District, that
I should go there and deliver
a lecture under the auspices
of the Association. Recently I 
named this evening as a probably
convenient time, and in
consequence went to Pleasant 
Grove by the train. By special
request the lecture was the
old one on "The History of the
Earth" with Lantern illustrations.
After the lecture, at my request

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the young men provided a team
and drove me back to 
Pleasant Grove proper, and I
stayed all night at Grandma's.
	January 27
In the absence of the President
I presided tonight at a meeting
of the Polysophical Society. Also
made an experimental demon-
stration of the physical and
chemical processes involved
in the Photography.
	Jan. 29
Was set apart under the
hands of President Smoot,
and Supt. David John as
Assistant Stake Supt. of
Sunday School for Utah Stake
to which office I was ap-
pointed and sustained Nov. 28
1886.
	In the evening I attended a
Musical Entertainment given in
the Theatre.
	Jan. 30		Sunday.
By appointment made some
time ago by the Superintendent
of Sabbath Schools, Elder George

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H. Brimhall and myself were
today to proceed to the newly
organized Wards, Lake Shore and
Benjamin to properly arrange
and organize the Sabbath
Schools. Today also has been
set as the time for Home
Missionaries to visit the wards
and under such an argument
Elder Chas. D. Glazier and
myself were appointed to
preach at Spanish Fork. It
was the intention of the authorities
to revoke the latter appointment
in our case, but on arriving
at Spanish Fork we found
that such had not been done. 
We were compelled to act some-
what busily under the cir-
cumstances, and not being
able to be present in more than
one plan at one time we took
them all in turn. Meeting was
held at Lake Shore at 11 a.m. at which
the S. School business was succesfully
attended to Officers were voted in
and set apart, and the whole
school set in running order. We then
hastily rode to Benjamin and held
meeting at which similar
business was successfully transacted

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After meeting we drove to Spanish
Fork, arriving after the ward author-
ities had given up all hope of our
coming. We took supper at the
resident of Bro. Jex — the first chance
to eat today. Filled appointments
as Home Missionaries in the
evening meeting, after which
Bro Brimhall and myself drove 
home, arriving at about 12.30 p.m.
	   —January 31—
Attended regular monthly meeting
of High Council
	   —February 2—
While in Spanish Fork on
Sunday last, I was requested to
return on this date and lecture
under the auspices of the Y. P. M
I. A. The weather was then so
pleasant that it seemed little
to undertake the journey, but
a rather disagreeable change
has set in since then. Elder
George H. Brimhall had undertaken
to drive me over and back. We
started in spite of the weather,
and after a somewhat cold
ride of 2 hours arrived just as
the meeting was opening. Had
scarcely time to "thaw" out before
commencing to speak. My

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subject was "Intelligence of animals."
After the meeting we took supper,
or rather dinner, since it was
the first meal since the morning
at the residence of Bro. E. A. Wilson
after which Bro Brimhall and I
started home, and arrived at about
2 a.m. Miserable ride!
	Feb 4
By special request of the officers
and members of the Polysophical
Society I consented to deliver &
delivered my old lecture on "The
History of the Earth" I am really
tired of delivering that lecture; having
already given it nearly a score of
times. In general it seems to have
taken well. I trust it has done good
	Feb 5
Attended a concert given as a
benefit performance for the
Provo Free Reading Rooms
	Feb 6 		Sunday
Presided at and addressed the
Missionary Meeting at B. Y. A.
Attended other meetings as
usual.
	Feb. 7
Good news arrived today.
The United States Supreme
Court, before whom was

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carried on appeal from the Supreme
Court of the Territory of Utah
the case of Apostle <Lorenzo> Snow now
in the Penitentiary, has ruled in
his favor that means in the
favor of the Latter day Saints
The points involved, briefly
expressed are these; by the
so called "Edmunds Law" enacted
in 1882, a new offense was
created viz; that of living
with more wives than one,
although prosecutions for actually
marriage may be debarred
by that Statute of Limitations.
This offense was called "Unlawful
Cohabitation" and a fine of
$300, with imprisonment for
six months was fixed as the
maximum penalty. In the
minds of our District Judges, who,
judging by their actions would
fain usurp autocratic powers
both judicial and legislative,
this punishment is far from
being sufficiently severe; and
without a shadow of authority of
any kind, even that of precedent,
the prosecuting officers, fully
sustained by the Judges, have
segregated the offense with numerous

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counts, each covering a special
period of time so that many
men have been imprisoned already
many months. The infamous
segregation doctrine is now ef-
fectually killed; our people are
thankfully jubilant; and our
enemies correspondingly crest-
fallen. The joyful news was
celebrated in even an hilarious
style in Provo—bonfires, speeches,
[---] serenades etc. We may
feel thankful for this morsel of
good tiding, for we know
not how soon we may be op-
pressed as a people even more
heavily than before—there is
now pending before Congress
a bill called "The Edwards–
Tucker Bill," providing for
the disenfranchisement of all
who will not take a test oath
not to teach or aid anyone in
the practice of polygamy. The
people feel to await develop-
ments patiently; but few
will fall away we hope.
	February 8
Attended special meeting of
the High Council, called to
consider the matters of Provo

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Free Reading Rooms, and other
minor subjects.
	February 9
Received a letter from Elder
George F. Gibbs of 20" Ward, Salt
Lake City enclosing $500 to
pay Fare etc, on my trip to and
from Salt Lake City on the occasion
of my lecturing in that ward,
Dec. 17 last. I had declined
to accept such while in Salt
Lake as I had a pass and my
fare was nothing, but the
Committee say there must
have been some incidental
expenses and desire my
acceptance of the means. I ap-
preciate their thoughtfulness.
	February 11
A course of lectures on interesting
and popular topics having been
decided upon to be given in
the Academy aside from the
regular Polysophical Society
exercises, By request I delivered
the opening lecture of the
course this evening on
"Intelligence of Animals."
	February 12
Elder Glazier and myself
having been appointed to

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visit Salem tomorrow in the
capacity of Home Missionaries,
we left Provo by evening Freight
Train, and proceed to Spanish
Fork. We were met there by a 
brother with a conveyance from
Salem, and were driven to the 
latter place at once. Stayed at
residence of Bro. D. Sabin, a
councellor to the Bishop. In
the evening we attended a
Sunday School exhibition
	—February 13—   Sunday.
Preached as Home Missionaries
at morning meeting. Met
with Sunday School teachers
and officers afterward. Returned
to Spanish Fork by team in
afternoon; thence home by train.
	—February 14—
Attended High Council meeting,
called to consider several appeal
cases from Bishop's Courts. By a
ruling of President Taylor, a
Bishop is not authorized to
cut off from the Church anyone
holding the Melchisedek Priesthood,
he can merely disfellowship in
his ward after which action
must be taken by the High
Council.

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       — February 17 —
Attended a special meeting of
High Council on business same
as at last meeting (Feb. 14)
a number of persons were
cut off from the church by
action tonight and on Feb. 14
some by their own requests or
pleas of guilty to the charges.
Since the severe legislation
✓against our people, such among
us as have no true love for 
the Work of god, request to
be severed from the flock--
that they may not be injured
in the eyes of the gentiles;
who hope and expect soon to 
be in practical power in the 
territory.
            —Feb. 18—
Attended High Council meeting
— a trial between brethren from 
Benjamin Ward.
           —Feb. 20— Sunday
Attended Sunday School
Anniversary in Third Ward;
other meetings as usual
	    —Feb. 21—
Owing to seven indisposiion
headache etc at the request
of the Principal I remained at home
today.

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	Feb. 22
National Holiday—Washington's
Birthday—consequently no session
was held at the Academy. Attended 
Special Meeting of the High
Council in the evening.
	Feb. 23
In the evening, attended special
meeting of High Council, and
was appointed as speaker in a case on trial.
	Feb. 25
Attended another special meeting
of High Council.
	Feb. 27
Elder Glazier and myself visited
Payson as Home Missionaries.
Attended and addressed the
Sabbath School in morning,
and regular ward meeting in
afternoon and evening.
Staid at the residence of Bro.
Page. Elder Glazier was
seriously unwell during the
evening and night.
		Feb. 28
Returned to Provo by early train.
In the evening attended the
regular meeting of High Council
		Feb 29 March 1
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classes to Daniels Photograph Gallery
to study the process of photography.
	March 2.
In the evening, attended the
regular monthly meeting of the
High Priest's Quorum and
received notification that at
the preceeding meeting I had
been unanimously sustained
as clerk of the Quorum. Of
course I accepted as I felt in
duty bound so to do, though I
would gladly have declined an
appointment calling for evening
work. Of course I attend the
Quorum Meetings whenever possible
	March 4
By request of the Stake
President, I delivered a lecture
this evening on the "Effects
of Alcohol and Narcotics" in 
the Stake Tabernacle under the
auspices of the Y.M.M.I.A.
	March 5
Today the Quarterly Conference
of the Stake began. I attended
regular meetings; and in the
evening attended the Stake 
High Priests' Quorum Meeting.
	March 6		Sunday
Attended Conference meetings

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and was resustained in the
positions of Alternate to High Council
Home Missionary, and Asst.
Stae Supt. of Sabbath Schools.
	March 9
In the evening visited the
Asylum in company with a
large class of students, to examine
the electric light apparatus.
	March 10
Went to Salt Lake City by early
train on business connected with
the Scientific Dept. Returned
in Evening.
	March 11
Went to Santaquin by evening
train according to a precious
appointment and delivered a 
lecture on "Alcohol & Narcotics"
I was deeply affected by the
sincerity of the peoples' thanks, for
the effort. The Santaquin people
are deeply appreciative.
Stayed at residence of Bro. Openshaw
	March 12
Returned to Provo by early train.
In the evening took train again
to Santaquin <on the way to Goshen> to fill an
appointment at Goshen in the
Sunday School Mission. Elder George
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to have gone together but Bro. B.
failed to catch the train. Was
met at Santaquin by Bro. Jesperson
and proceeded at once to Goshen
According to precious appointment
I delivered the lecture on "Alcohol
and Narcotics" under the auspices
of the Improvement Associations.
Stayed at Bro. Jesperson's.
	March 13		Sunday
In morning attended the Sabbath
School, and effected the organization
according to the instructions
previously received from the Stake
Superintendent.
Addressed the regular meetings
afternoon and evening. Stayed
at residence of Bro. Ochelberry
	Mar. 14
Left Goshen at 5.30 a.m. and
was driven in buggy to Santa-
quin. There, took early morning
train home.
	March 16
Went to Salt Lake City by evening
train, according to previously
made arrangements, and delivered
a lecture on "Intelligence of
Animals" in the 19" Ward
Meeting House, under the auspices
of the Y.M.M.I. Associations. Stayed
at residence of Bro. William Done

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formerly a teacher of the Academy:
but now engaged in the school 
of Salt Lake.
		—March 17—
Returned to Provo by early train.
		—March 18—
Today had been appointed as the
time for the regular annual
trip of the Scientific Classes to
Salt Lake City and vicinity.
We left Provo, by D. & R. G. Train
at 6.30 a.m. The party numbered
about 25. We went to Germania
Smelters, and spent the time
there till 10 a.m. then took the
W.C. train to Salt Lake City.
Here we were joined by several
former students and others the 
party numbering in all about
35 ladies and gentlemen. During
the day we visited the following
places of interest: –Deseret– University,
Gas Works, Railroad Machine Shops
and Deseret Museum. In the
evening we spent 2 hours
at the Electric Light Works.
I stayed at Bro. Done's.
		—March 18—
We met at 8 a.m. and made
visits and studies at the following
places: –Z.C.M.I.– Clothing Factory,

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Telephone Exchange, Deseret News
Type Founder and Elecrotyping
Establishment, Z.C.M.I Laundry,
and the glass works.
A portion of the party including
myself took the evening train
W.C. Ry. home; the others
desired to visit for some
little time in S. L. City.
	March 19		Sunday
As the Half Fare privileges
extended to our party are made
dependent upon the members
being identified by myself, I
was required to be in Salt 
Lake City this evening, so I took
the morning train from Provo.
Spent the day at Bro. Daniel
Harrington's. Returned to Provo
by evening train. The whole trip
has been a gratifying success
-no accident or even incident
occurring to mar our pleasure,
for which great blessing, we
feel decidedly thankful.
	March 25
Went to Salt Lake City
by evening train according to
a previous appointment and
lectures on "Intelligence of
Animals" in the Eleventh

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Ward Meeting House under the
auspices of the Improvement
Associations. Stayed at the
residence of Bro. H. A. Tucket,
the President of the Y.M.M.I.A.
	March 26
Spent morning in visiting
Bro. Tuckets' Candy Factory and
in collecting specimens of color-
ing and flavoring matters etc. Took
noon train home.
In the evening attended a
Concert given by the Y.P.MIA
of the stake.
	March 27		Sunday
Attended sessions of the YM.MIA
Conference.
In evening addressed the Third
Ward Meetings by call of the Bishop.
	March 28
Attended regular monthly meeting
of High Council.
	March 29
In the evening went to Salt
Lake City on business connected
with the Scientific Dept—procuring
supplies etc. Returned to Provo
same night by late train.
	April 2
In the afternoon accompanied
Bro. Driggs and family on a fishing out

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	April 3		Sunday.
Went to Lake Shore Ward by
early train, as a Home Mission-
ary in company with Elder Glazier.
We filled our appointment, and
returned to Provo by evening 
train.
	April 4
In evening after school, made
a horseback trip to Rock
Canon in company with Bro. Geo.
Brimhall, for Geological purpose.
And today I committed an act
which I have never before been
guilty of—I actually bought
a horse. I am in sad need
sometimes of a good horse, and
usually am unable to borrow
or hire when in need; and as
I anticipate (D.V.) making a 
somewhat extended tour during
the summer months, and
moreover as I can an opportunity
of obtaining a fine arrival at
a moderate cost, I became a 
horse dealer pro tempore.
	April 5
The Academy today adjourned
its session till April 11 as
the General Conference of the 
Church opens tomorrow in Provo.

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	Ap. 5 (cont.d)
This evening according to a 
previous our argument I went
to Salt Lake City and delivered
my illustrated lecture on
"The History of the Earth" in
the "14" Ward Assembly rooms under
the auspices of the associations
of that Ward. The audience
was very large, and appeared
deeply appreciative. A hearty
vote of thanks was tendered at
the close of the lecture. Stayed
during the night at the Valley
House, at which place arrange-
ments had been made for my 
entertainment by the lecture
committee of the 14" Ward.
	April 6
Returned to Provo by morning train
The 54'' Annual Conference of the
Church opened this morning
I attended meetings during the
day, and in the evening
attended the Sunday School
Conference.
	April 7
Attended regular meeting of
the Conference in the afternoon
and the Improvement Association
conference at night. The meeting
are full.

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		April 8
Meetings during the day. This
evening the conference adjourned.
	April 9
Visited the folks on the farm.
	April 16
Delivered a lecture before the
County Teachers' convention on
"Economy."
	April 17		Sunday
Went to Santaquin in company
with Elder Glazier by early train
in the capacity of Home Missionary
Attended Sunday School, and
addressed regular meetings after-
noon and evening. Stayed at
the residence of Bro. Openshaw.
	April 18
Returned to Provo by morning
train.
	April 23
Visited folks on the farm, and
found Pa suffering with
quite a severe attack of
Rhumatism.
	Ap. 24		Sunday
Presided at and addressed the B.Y.A.
Missionary Meeting. In the
afternoon preached before the
General Stake Meeting by call of the
Presidency. Addressed the

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Prayer Circle Meeting of which
organization I have been a
Member since January 18, 1885
		—April 27—
Visited folks on the farm; found 
Pa somewhat improved in health.
		—April 28—
According to a previous appoint-
ment I left Provo today in
charge of a class of students
of the Scientific Dept. to visit
Park City and vicinity. They 
travelled by team, I horseback.
Camped at night in Provo
Canon near North Fork.
	     —April 29—
Rose early, and drove to Midway,
Wahsatch Co. Spent most of 
day in examining the Mineral
Springs or so called "Pots" for
which this region is famous. 
1 White Mound Spring is most
conspicuous. The mound or deposit
is nearly 100 feet high and 366 ft.
circumference at top. Diameter
N and S is 34 yds: E and W diameter
is 38 yds. No bottom has been
struck at 45 ft.
Temp. of water – 40.5° C.
Circumference at base – 312 yds.
Small stream still runs out at top.

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2. Road Basin Spring situated
about 250 yds. N. W. of the preceding
is 43 yds circumference.
Diameter N & S – 12 yds.
	"	E & W – 8 "
Surface of water is about 4 ft.
below top of basin.
3. Big Circular Basin about 20 yds.
S. W. of No. 2. Circumference – 90 ft
Diameter 30 ft. Water is 10 ft.
below mouth of Pot.
4. Little Circular Basin – 15 yds
N. W. of No. 3 is 28 yds Circum.
Water is 3 ft below mouth of pot.
Water – 19 ft deep.
5. Emerald Basin.
	Diameter – N & S 7 yds E & W 10 yds.
Water in this is covered with a 
pellicle of lime carbonate. The
basin enlarges inside the opening.
Water is 10 ft. deep.
These are but few of the 30 
Springs either active or extinct,
in sight from the top of White
Mound. Tis a remarkable 
formation.
In late afternoon we drove on
to Park City which we reached
late at night  The students
were very unfortunate in 
procuring a poor team before

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leaving home, owing to a disappoint-
ment in a team which they had
first engaged. The animals taken
were very weak & poor, and gave
signs of being affected in the
kidneys. While we were on the
Dugway leading up to the 
Ontario Mine – a narrow and
dangerous road, one of the horses
appeared to be suffering intense
pain. We stopped, did what we 
could for the horse, sent him
back to Park City to a surgeon
etc, and so were hindered till
near midnight. By this time
the animal seemed somewhat
better and we visited the
Ontario Mine. Here we were
kindly received and treated by the
superintendent. This is the
largest mine in Utah. One great
feature is the pumping apparatus –
over 300 gallons of water being
thrown out at every stroke of
the piston, and the pump
working 10 strokes per minute.
We were kindly taken to 
supper by the gentlemen in
charge, after which, our horse
being still improving we visited
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we returned to our wagon,
— still standing on the Dugway
and discovered that one sick horse
had got loose and disappeared.
I took my horse, and accompanied
by one of the students on the
other horse started in search.
We continued the hunt till
7 a.m. without success, when
finding our wagon in the way of
passing teams we were compelled
to adopt some measures of
moving. I hitched my riding horse
— an unbroken animal as far
as such work was concerned
and drove through the city to
a good camping place on the
way home. The brethren consulted
and resolved to abandon the
search for the missing horse so
left description and instructions
with the City officers, and
hired a mule of a man who
was travelling to Heber City
and started. We reached Heber safely,
here obtained a horse of Bro. Bam[--]
a former student; drove on
to Charleston. The weather was
cold and stormy — snowing and
blowing. We camped tonight in a
barn. Slept well.

[The following is written sideways in left margin]
April 30

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	May 1		Sunday
This is the Sabbath, but by
the hindrances of the past day
we are compelled to travel. Reached
Provo at 2 p.m.
Attended Third Ward Meeting in
the evening, and preached by
call of the Bishop.
	May 2
Upon enquiry it was shown that
the man from whom the students
had hired the ill-fated team
was a rabid enemy to our people,
and he seems determined to give
the brethren all the trouble possible.
His name is York.
	May 5
Addressed a letter to Prest. Taylor,
asking instructions regarding the
suspended counsel respecting my
visit East.
	May 6
In the evening delivered a lecture
before the Polysophical Society on
"Economy."
	May 7
In the morning went horseback
with Bro. Driggs to Pleasant Grove
Canon to examine formations and
collect specimens. A highly suc-
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in afternoon. By appointment
I officiated in baptizing
Sister Helen Dame, a student
of the Academy.
	May 8		Sunday.
Presided at and addressed the
Missionary Meeting.
	May 10
Received communication from
Prest. Taylor, approving again
of my visit east, and giving
directions regarding the same.
(See Oct 19 1885, April 29, 1886)
	May 11
Was present at an informal
meeting of the Board of Trustees
and informed them of Prest. Taylor's
instructions, and formally tendered
my resignation as a member of the
Faculty.
Today I received notification from
Mr David Evans – a rabid
anti-Mormon Lawyer that
he held a collection against me
for the loss of a horse and use
of some from a Mr York
amounting to $75, which I was
requested to Pay at once or suit
would be entered against me.
This is a trick on the part of
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sustained by the brethren who ac-
companied me to Park City 28 ult
appear as an Academy affair rather
than a private occurrence; and
so I am dragged into it, whereas in
fact I had no part or voice in
the procuring of the team. I addressed
a letter immediately to Mr Evans, the
Lawyer, informing him that there
was no authority for using my
name at all in the matter,
and declining to acknowledge the
legality of the proceedings. I then
called the class together and
explained the situation to them
and they finding no tidings of the 
mission horse, resolved to wait
no longer, so they compromised
the matter by purchasing the
man another horse, and paying
for the loss of time, amounting
in all to $50.00. I insisted on
commiting myself a member of the
party and paying my share. The 
loss was then divided amongst us
all – 7 in number. A sad
misfortune this is – the only one
of its kind we have ever ex-
perienced in our trips. Yet is 
is difficult to see where blame or
even severe censure belongs.

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	May 12
Visited Slate Canon after school
for Geological purposes.
	May 13
Delivered an address before the
Polysophical Society – this being
its closing session.
	May 15		Sunday.
Went to Pleasant Grove by morning
train. Attended Sunday School
in morning and Meeting in
afternoon, addressing the con-
gregations in both cases.
In the evening, by special request
went to Springville, and delivered
a lecture under the auspices
of the Y. M and Y L M I A on
"The Habit of Intemperance."
Stayed at the residence of Bishop
Packard.
	May 16
Returned to Provo by early train.
	May 17
According to previous arrangements
I left Provo today by afternoon
train and proceeded to Ogden.
Delivered a lecture in the evening
under the auspices of the Improvement
Association on "History of the Earth."
Stayed at Bro. Z. Ballantyne's house.

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	May 18
Returned home by early train.
	May 20
Today the Commencement Exercises
at the Academy took place and
the Eleventh Academic Year
was brought to a close. I 
suppose this practically ends my
labors as a teacher for some time.
My thoughts on leaving the lecture
[---] for a season, and perhaps
a long one at that, are not
those of unalloyed pleasure.
Change is the order of life.
	May 23
Sometime ago I laid plans for a
summer trip through Southern
Utah and Northern Arizona for
Geological purposes. This was
before I knew definitely of my
prospective departure East, else

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now, as there is much to be
done by way of preparation,
I would not so have planned.
But the party is organized and
all arrangements laid. Spent today
busily in preparation as tomorrow
is the date set for the departure.
The party consists of six beside
myself – Bros. Samuel Allen,
Joseph Nelson, and Willard
Cro[-]all – all students, – and
M. W. Pratt, Thos. Wilson, and
B. W. Driggs – friends of the others.
The last three named have
already started under appointment
to join us on Friday next, May 27
at Castle Valley.
	The arrangements are to travel
horseback and with pack animals.
Each man of course has a riding
 animal and there are 3 packs for the
party. We carry as small a camp
outfit as is consistent with
necessity
	May 24
Today the party left Provo in
good spirits, and in rough looking,
mountain style. We are not
yet well versed in the intricacies
of packing mules and donkeys,
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times in the first few miles However,
we pressed on, and by evening reached
Thistle Station – at a distance of
24 miles from Provo.
	May 25
Rose early and proceeded onward.
Stopped at Clear Creek to examine
the immense fossiliferous deposits
here. The rock is a brine shale,
filled with remains of molluscs,
mostly acephals and gasteropods
Rock is soft & friable Easily mined
close to the Denver & Rio Grande
Ry – valuable for fertilizer manufactures,
as soon as our people shall see
that there are other sources of
wealth than delving for gold and
silver. We pressed on and
camped at night within about
10 miles of Schofield, Emery Co.
Covered about 30 miles today.
I am somewhat sorry at having
bought the horse I did. I own a 
fine little Morgan horse – and am
proud of him; but he is unused
to such rough usage and I fear
will suffer. I shall be compelled to
sell on my return home before
starting East, and the animal
probably will be in bad selling
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lack of wisdom in starting with so
valuable an animal. One member 
of the party has been anxious to
buy him of me, desirous of 
speculating on selling him. Today
the gentleman (Bro. Allen) offered me
a fine little Mustang mare and
$75 for the horse, and I accepted
the offer. I grieve at parting with
Prince, he is a picture of horse 
beauty – jet black, finely formed
– but it's best for me.
		—May 26—
Made an early start and reached
Schofield. Here we visited the Coal
Mines under the kind permission
and guidance of Supt. Sharp.
There are here two large mines
producing bituminous coal
Utah Central Mine – very thick 
vein – 28 feet  Two faults are
found – one showing drop of 52
feet; the other a fall of 12 feet.
When the slope of the Fault is
toward you, the miners call it
the "Back of the Head," when away
from you it's called "Back of the Fort"
This mine is without timbers; large
pillars of coal – 24 ft. thick
being left to support the roof.
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that the coal here is of Cretaceous
formation.
Denver & Rio Grande Mine Rocks
here are more firable; timbers
have to be used. Endeavor is
made here, as in all coal mines
to work from below up so 
that the coal will fall to the 
lively.
	Dyke was observed intersecting
the coal, which has been changed
on either side to a substauce
resembling coke.
Main tunnel runs 3/4 mile into the
mountain.
Note/ One vein of coal was exposed
by the burrowing of a gopher.
One specimen found into the
Utah Central Mine showed the
charcoal-like structure of true
lignite; and contains pieces of resin.
	In evening we left Schofield
and proceeded onward toward
Castle Valley. We had great dif-
ficulty in climbing the ridge
East of Schofield owing to our
taking the wrong trail through
misdirection. Our party was
somewhat separated and for a time we
were in trouble. However we gathered
and were freed into a hastily arranged

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camp at dark on the top of the
mountain, using snow for water.
A Sound phenomenon was noticed
while seeking the trail. I stood on 
a hill overlooking a ravine some
400 ft deep. This ravine was
filled with timbers, living and dead,
upright and fallen. We shouted to
one of our party who was in the
ravine, but could get no answer, and 
finally a second one of the party
started into the ravine to find the first.
Before the second one had been gone 2
minutes the first appeared, but all
endeavor to call the second back
was vain. We shouted separately and
in concert, and fired our pistols
according to a preconcerted signal
but it was afterwards reported by both
No 1 and No 2 that they heard no sound
of our voices or guns; and further, that 
they had each shouted to the utmost
limit of their voice capacity, and
had also fired continuously, to which
sounds, we standing on the top of the
ridge were oblivious. This was the
most striking example of the inter-
ruption of sound waves I have ever
seen.
		—May 27—
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via a trail across the mountains
– a trail hard to find and 
harder to follow. We reached
Gordon Creek – the appointed place
for our party to meet, but by some
mistake the advance portion was
not there. We waited till near
evening then moved on about
4 miles from Miller's Ranch and
camped. One of our animals escaped,
and though subsequently found,
the delay was a troublesome 
one. We were not in camp till
near 11 p.m.
A Sound phenomenon of an opposite
nature to that recorded yesterday
was marked today. I was riding
ahead of the main party endeavor-
ing to find the direction of the
main trail, and was on the
top of a hill some 400 ft. high,
when the party appeared on the
brow of another hill of about 
the same height and probably
1/2 mile away. The hollow separating
the hills was level and unwooded.
It was evening and the air still.
I could distinctly hear the stops of the
horses and the voices of the men. The
words of an ordinary conversation
were readily recognised; and when

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the brethren shouted to the animals,
the sound was so loud and distinct
as to seem to have lost nothing
by the transmission.
	Today's travel has been through
the northern part of Castle Valley
and one is impressed with the
appropriateness of the name.
The rocks are exposed in long
strata along the face of the
mountains; they are mostly sandstone
and shales. From descriptions given
me by travellers in this region,
I had conceived the idea that 
this was the land of volcanic
disturbance and eruption. The 
strata seem to be in situ, unchanged
except by erosion.
	Beaver Dams were observed
along several of the streams;
and the effects produced by Beavers
as Geological agents are by no
means inconsiderable  Down one
canyon in particular, the bed of
stream is converted into a line
of terraces and plateaus by the
building of the dams and the
subsequent filling up by sediment.
	May 28
Started Early for Miller Creek Ranch
where we hoped to be joined

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by the missing members of our 
party. Through a mistake on the
part of one member who was
appointed to visit a sheep ranch
in the neighborhood of last nights'
camp and receive instructions as to
our trail, we were led off the
track and into a very bad
region. We descended a hill into
a ravine; and when once in we 
found ourselves unable to get out
again. 'Twas a romantic bit of
travel – along the dry bed of a 
mountain stream – oftentimes having
to jump our horses over Cataract falls.
We finally found a "hog back" ridge 
and ventured to climb it. It 
was of such a forbidding nature,
however, that if we could have 
examined it closely without climbing
it first, we doubtlessly would
have shrunk from the attempt.
We pushed on, and finally came
in sight of Miller Creek Ranch.
Nothing was known of our party,
so, leaving directions with the
people at the ranch, after dinner
we pushed on to Huntington Creek
which place we reached about dark.
This is the first day's travel
over a desert; it has been wearisome,

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hot sandy and dry. A draught of
water was appreciated. Thus far
we have been fortunate regarding
finding feed for our animals; but here
we are in the desert. We hired 
a lucerne patch of a man, at
what we considered an exorbitant price,
but it was the best we could do
under the circumstances, and our
animals are happy.
We have come 30 miles today, and
hard ones too.
Cactus exists in great variety,
and a plant of this in full blossom, 
would be a gem of beauty even
in a florists' garden but in 
the wilderness – it is as a star 
shining between dark clouds.
We were entranced almost about
these lovely flowers. They seemed to
us by day as lovely and welcome as
a camp fire at night
The Oose or Soap root plant
grows abundantly along the desert
and low hills. Its bayonet-like
leaves are quite formidable; when
in blossom it is a beautiful
object.
		—May 29—	Sunday
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and the day was gladly hailed as
a time of rest. Our horses and
we are already tired. Bro. Pratt
overtook the party and joined us.
He informs us the Bro. Driggs was taken
ill and in company with Bro. Wilson
had returned home. Our party then
now consists of five – Allen, Nelson, 
Crowall, Pratt and myself.
Bro. Pratt had mistaken the place
of meeting the party, and was await-
ing us at another Creek within a
few miles of the place where we
awaited him. His horse has been 
accidentally killed on the way. He
had however procured another and
pushed on with wonderful energy
till he caught us.
	May 30
Started early and proceeded to Castle
Dale, thence to Ferron City. We
learned here of certain points of
interest at Molen – a few miles 
down the river and pushed on.
Camped by the river. Spent the
evening till dark in examining
the hills near camp.
	May 31
Secured an early start and pushed on
towards Fish Lake, our next objective
point. Today's ride was a dreary one

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through deserts of sand – watering
places are sometimes 15–20 miles
apart. We were troubled at the
prospect of finding no feed for
our animals; and an hour or so
before dark we turned off from
the main canon and soon struck
a fine stream of water, and abun-
dant feed. We felt to shout with
thankful joy; a better and pleasanter
camping place could not well
be imagined, and after so dreary
and fatiguing a day's travel, and
such forbidding prospects, the
surroundings seem doubly pleasant.
Of course our fears were for our
horses' sakes – our situation would not
have been intolerable to have camped
along the road by any of the streams.
A Desert Sand Storm relieved the
monotony of our travel today.
The sand seems to move in
clouds, almost as to cause blackness.
We could not see 4 yards ahead.
The sand over the whole region
seemed to be often moving. Only
around the roots of sage brush
and grease wood was it held at
all firm. The whole region is
made up of little conical elevations
of sand with brush on top.

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		June 1
Rose early: spent part of morning
in examining rocks around camp. They
are of the same sedimentary kind
characterizing the entire region. Concretions
of sandstone rich in ferruginous in-
gredients abound, varying in size from
that of a pea or even smaller to that
of a large cocoa-nut. We found
a stratum of very fine coal today.
It promised to yield large amounts;
but at present, situated so far from
any market is is of little com-
mercial value. The sandstone
foundations show beautiful examples
of erosion.
After breakfast we pressed 
forward – a delightful region –
– mountain scenery, grand pine
forests, clear streams, snow banks,
rich feeding grounds. We stopped
at a cabin in the hills, and
found to our glad surprise – some 
of our former students in charge. It 
is the Harmon Ranch. Bro Appleton
Harmon attended school several years ago.
He is called the Utah giant and
deserves his name. By evening we
reached the shores of Fish Lake,
and found Bro. Jorgensen – the father
of one of our students in charge. We

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were here very kindly treated. Feasted
on the fine Salmon Trout so plentiful
here.
	June 2
For the sake of horses we determined
to remain here a day that they may
rest. We spent the day in
examining the region, enjoying the
scenery, and feasting on fish.
The Indians are encamped about
the lake in great numbers and
they kill trout by wholesale.
They catch them in basket traps
set in the streams flowing from the
lake. This is the spawning season
and such extensive and reckless
destruction must sooner or later
produce a dearth of fish. Large
heaps of fish ova are seen
outside the Indian Wickiups.
Toward evening some of the party
borrow horses, and rode to
Seven Mile Flat and returned.
	June 3
Left early on our way to Monroe.
The road is delightful to travel. We
lost our way in the timbers, but
tis pleasant to lose one's way here.
On reaching the top of the mountains
overlooking the Sevier Valley,
a view was presented – the grandest

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which I have ever witnessed even
in this land of grand sights and 
majestic scenery. One feels scarcely
to attempt a description in words –
they are artificial, the view itself,
and the emotions awakened thereby in
the soul of man are natural. And 
yet we oftentimes say in speaking of
such a view – "It looks like a 
picture" – as if ever artist yet
surpassed the model set before
him by nature. On passing
down the Cañon which was an
extremely precipitous one, we
were overtaken by night and a 
mountain storm – severe while it
lasted. We were forced into a
hasty camp – and I fear our horses 
found but scanty herbage
		—June 4—
Reached Munroe in the early
morning. We obtained permission
to feed our horses on the premise
of Bro Harris – a former student.
He was not at home but his
folks received us kindly. We
were pleased and honored with
a visit from several of our
former students, also Bishop Cooper,
who urged upon us to remain
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were unable to do. After spending
some time with our visitors we
examined the Munroe Hot Springs
situated on White Spring Hill, East 
of the town.
Small Basin Spring showed a
temperature of 58.5° C. Large 
Spring – 32.5° C. The incrustations
about the Springs, and in fact
about the whole region are 
mostly ochre, containing
however much alkaline carbonate
and sulphate. The alkaline
salts are often found nearly
pure incrusting the vegetation 
in the neighborhood.
In the afternoon we broke camp,
and rode via Joseph City and
camped at night in Clear
Creek Cañon. Bro. Nelson left the 
party today and went to
Richfield to visit friends,
intending to rejoin us Monday.
Wind Eroding Power was
clearly illustrated today. We
encountered a severe wind
accompanied by clouds of dust
before entering the Cañon. The
dust came actually from the
hills themselves  The rock is 
soft – a sandstone in places,

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in others it is a conglomerate
rich in gypsum, and rocks of
this kind are readily affected
by the wind. A stream of dust
particles could be seen flying off from
the top of a bare hill.
		—June 5— Sunday.
Spent day quietly. Today we were
brought face to face with the
question as which was made for
the other, man or the sabbath.
We were out of all provisions
except flour and the like. One of
our party magnanimously gave
away yesterday a batch of fish
which we had brought from
Fish Lake, and upon which
we had depended for today's food.
Bro. Pratt came into camp from a
stroll early this morning, and
announced that there were fish
in the Creek. We decided under
the circumstances to try and
catch some; and before long we
had 26 small trout. We cooked
them and were happy.
		 —June 6—
We secured an early start, and
reached the Sulphur Beds' near
Cove Creek, Millard Co stopping
at Cove Creek on the way, where

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we had the pleasure of meeting
Bro. Hinckley and famly – former
students of the Academy.
Sulphur occurs here in vast
beds near the surface of the
ground. Oftentimes between the
laminae may be found beautiful
specimens of sublimed Sulphur in
spangles and feathers. Stalactitic
formations are common. In the
largest bed, 20 feet below the
surface solid pieces of Cedar Wood
are found –
Bro. Nelson overtook us at noon,
in order to do so he has had
to ride already 50 miles today,
and we have 25 more yet to
traverse. We pushed on to
Beaver. Bro. Shepherd found us
and with his usual generosity
insisted on doing something for us.
We camped in his pasture,– good 
feed for horses and good accomodations
for ourselves. We received mail 
here. I find all is tolerably well
at home.
			June 7
Travelled on to Parowan, camping
at Buckhorn Springs on the way.
At Parowan we encountered
difficulty in obtaining provision

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for our animals, so we went to
the Springs at the Cañon. Portion of
the party (2 in number) remained in
the town with friends. We went
into camp at 11.30 p.m; tired, very.
Have travelled about 42 miles today.
		—June 8—
Spent early part of the day in ex-
aming the formations of the Cañon.
This is a truly wonderful place;
the rocks are a deep vermillion red
and have weathered into Cathedrals and
Castles of majestic proportions.
Copperas and Alum abound in the
rocks. We crossed the mountains
to Panguitch Lake – a lovely
place. We fished and enjoyed ourselves.
Camped near a ranch, and obtained
plenty of milk and butter.
		—June 9—
Spent part of day at the lake,
fishing, boat-riding, and bathing.
Broke camp in afternoon, and
followed a trail, which we
lost and found several times, and
finally found ourselves at a ranch
belonging to the Cameron family
on Mammoth Creek. A boy here
had met a terrible accident some
hours before our arrival. A horse
had either kicked or stamped on

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him producing several terrible cuts
and gashes in the face and head.
The people asked my assistance
and I did what I could to stop
the bleeding and soothe pain
			June 10
The boy is better today; no signs
of serious inflammation have yet
appeared. Moved on toward Glendale.
Lost the trail again as usual;
but 'tis a lovely place; one almost
feels willing to be permanently
lost here. Dined on broiled porcupine
today. Reached Glendale in early
afternoon; and met here Prest.
D. E. Woolley who intends to go
tomorrow to Pipe Springs and
kindly offered us his guidance.
We rode on to Orderville; stayed on
the premises of Bro. Spencer.
I am quite ill tonight. A few
days ago, some insect – the name
or nature of which I could not
determine as I scarcely caught
sight of it – bit or stung my
right thumb. Of late it has
been swelling. Tonight the hand
and arm are swollen to the
elbow; and I am quite feverish.
Retired early, hoping improvement
from the rest.

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		—June 11—
Soon after day light we were on the
hills. There are many beautiful for-
mations and specimens about here.
We took breakfast at the residence
✓ of Bro Spencer; and Sister Spencer
kindly fixed my hand with a
comfortable poultice and dressing.
We started some time after Bro.
Woolley; but overtook him at
noon, at the only watering place
along the road.
This has been to me a day of
intense suffering. I have been
actually blind for a great distance
from severe headache and fever
occassioned by pain in my hand
and arm. I do not remember
a time of such intense suffering.
We lost Bro. Woolleys tracks toward
nightfall, and did not find
the right road for some time
It was near midnight when
we reached Pipe Springs Fort.
Imagination exercises a great
influence on one's mind under
trying circumstances. I rode
tonight some 200 yard's ahead of
the party, that the animals 
may have a leader and on
several occasions I fancied I saw

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the vultures of the Fort; and on
each occasion nothing but sagebrush
and sand hills rewarded our investigation.
Finally, though I saw nothing
at all – having become distrustful
of appearances, my horse who
was so tired as hardly to obey
the spur – pricked up his ears
and stepped forward with alacrity
– the Fort was reached.
Sand Hills abound along the
road of today's travel. Hills
often 30 feet high and formed
exclusivly of pure sand.
Surface is rippled, and resembles
waves.
		June 12 		Sunday
Spent day quietly at Pipe
Spring's resting ourselves and
horses. Found man on his way to
Kanab, and sent our letters which
have been awating such a
chance.
My hand is materially improved
today.
		June 13
Started across the Desert. Prest
Woolley accompanied us some distance
and put us on the right road.
A day of monotonous travel – 40 miles
without water. Reached Buckskin

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Mountains by night-fall, and
found a Ranch owned and inhabited by
the family of Bro. John Naegle,
whose children have attended
school. We were kindly treated.
		June 14
Rose early, and after a splendid
breakfast prepared by Sister Naegle,
we started toward Demott Park,
stopping at Ochre – another of
Bro Naegle's places on the way.
Bro George Naegle accompanied us,
desiring to visit Grand Cañon. We
reached the Park at night and
found Bro Seegmiller in charge of
the Ranch. The sons of John
W. Young – former students are
here too. It is needless to say
we had every kindness shown us.
We had calculated on procuring a
guide at this point; but find all
of the few men who are competent
to act as guides otherwise occupied.
We talked with several however,
and they all hold out serious
discouragements to our attempting
the descent of the Grand Cañon.
This is one of the main points on
our expedition and our party unan-
imously feel like pushing on if
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Bro. Sugmiller promised to send
one of his men with us – Bro. Isaac
Brown – to put us on the track;
and gave us the services of Bro
Joseph E Young – another of his
employees to herd our horses
while we are in the Cañon – if
we can get there. Our spirits
were considerably cheered at these
promises; and we retired with
bright hopes for the morrow.
On the road today we were shown
the Loco Weed – a small vine,
belonging to the Leguminosae
or Pulse family. It is said to
produce a most distressing
effect on horses when eaten
by them. A locoed horse is
apparently crazy, paying little
or no attention to the commands
of his master – characterized usually
by a quiet stupidity. The weed
is occasionally found in the desert
about Pipe Springs but is said to
be plentiful on the Colorado Ranches.
Demott Park is a lovely spot: It 
is long and broad, surrounded by
immense and dense groves of
pine and quaking asp. The contrast
between the deep green of the
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latter is remarkable. The climate
here however is cold – An overcoat
is not unpleasant in the evening.
		June 15
Started toward the Colorado, ac-
companied by Bro. Isaac Brown and
Joseph E Young. Stopped at noon
at Wildcat Springs. Bro. Brown
took us to the top of a hill
from which we had a most
advantageous view of this Grand,
and in aspect, terrible Cañon.
He showed us the Saddle – one
of the highest peaks in the
neighborhood, and which, he tells us
marks the only possible route of
descent into the Cañon. He left
us, expressing as he bade us
adieu, serious misgivings as to
our rashness in attempting the
descent. The chief fear is that
we will suffer with thirst. We
hope to find water at Buckfarms
Cañon, where we propose
making camp tonight, but as
a precautionary measure we
watered our horses before starting,
and filled a keg and a Canteen – in
all about 4 gallons. We reached
Buckfarm Cañon – no water – and
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late, baking or rather frying scones
to take with us.
To-day were surprised while riding
gently along at a charge from a
couple of Bulls. The Cattle here
are as Wild almost as prarie buffalo.
We are told they become at
time exceedingly dangerous  Our
companion Bro. Brown, who is well
experienced in such matters drew
his pistol, but happily he was
spared the necessity of using it
the animals being driven off.
He told us to take no chances
with such beasts – the herders not
infrequently have to kill them.
		June 16
Left Camp at 6.30 am. on foot,
leaving the horses in charge of
Bro Young. He is to drive them
to Wild Cat Spring – about
10 miles back, every day till
we return. We hope to be
back tomorrow. Each man
was provided with a satchel for
specimens, a hammer, a rope,
a pancake, and a handful or so
of dried fruit. We carried 1 1/2 gallons
of water – all we had after
baking. 	     Coats & vests and
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We thought we were near the Saddle,
but reached it only after 4 hours
constant and laboring travel. And
from the top we have a most
impressive – an indescribable view.
The Earth here is gouged and fissured,
– water – the geological chisel – has
cut so deeply as to make one fancy
the center has been reached. Well,
we soon found Powell's Trail and started
down. Much of the water had been
lost by leakage, and we were
compelled to measure accurately each
man's portion. To keep the trail
was a difficult task landslides
and washes fallen trees & brush
have obliterated it in many places
The rocks are mostly sandstones, often
times showing beautiful geode like
clusters of Calcite crystals.
Jacob's Ladder, or Jack's Ladder is
one of the most difficult part of
the road, but this we passed in
safety. About a mile below we
found a small spring – and
nothing could have been more
pleasing – Water – Water – clear & pure,
and plenty of it – How we drank,
held our hands in the stream,
splashed ourselves – ah! thirst is
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water. At 7 p.m. we threw ourselves
down on the sand on the shores
of the Colorado River – It is a
deep and rushing stream, and the
✓ rocky sides of the Cañon rise on
either side to a height of 3000–5000
feet – terrible – awe-ful. We
munched pieces of our dried scones
and fruit; enjoyed a bath in
the river, and lay down on the
sand to sleep – without any covering 
– devoid of even coats & vests. We
slept well. The aspect of
those forbidding walls is more
awe-inspiring by night than by
day – Darkness adds a feeling
of terror to that of awe.
	—June 17—
Rose at first break of day.
Spent some little time examining
the shores of the river or rather
the shore for we did not cross
Colorado River at this place is
sandy. Quicksand bottom is
marked. Double currents are
often seen – the water flowing
up one side & down the other.
We were told of this feature by
Bro. Seegmiller who says at
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	After travelling about 4 miles on
the return we stopped to rest. As a
precautionary measure we had brought
along with us a few pounds of flour;
this we mixed and baked on hot rocks,
and it was indeed good. The return
trip was over the same ground as
the descent had been – though
going up is somewhat harder than
stepping down. At the foot of
Jacob's Ladder I found the skeleton
of the mule killed by the Powell Party.
We reached the saddle at 34 p.m. and
then had 4 hours hard travel to camp.
Our endurance was severely taxed;
but it seemed to us so much
suffering would have been averted if
water were but procurable. Reached
Camp at 7 p.m. – as tired a crowd as
you would wish to see. All seemed
too tired to eat – we only wished
water & rest. And we had both,
though but little of the former.
Yesterday & today we have walked 50
miles: but this says little of the
hardships of the trip. Still we
have been able to see the Grand
Canon & study its formation & structure
from the top to the bottom. My dreams
tonight were of rippling springs and
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		June 18
Rose early and started for water.
Rode to Wild Cat Cañon and camped
for breakfast at noon. The 
hill to be climbed on the way
to the Park is a severe one. One
of the horses, belonging to Bro. Nelson,
became so worn out that he had 
to be left; we put the pack 
on the others. Reached Demott
Park again in the early evening.
Stopped at an Indian Camp on the
way, and procured a haunch of
venison.
The brethren at the Park Ranch
were delighted and surprised to
see us back so soon; but
more surprised than ever to
hear of our successful trip.
		June 19		Sunday
Spent quietly at the Park. We
appreciate the day of rest.
		June 20
Bro. Nelson succeeded in bringing
his horse into camp. He was
left here. Bro Cronall killed a 
deer this morning. Travelled back
to Ochre; took dinner at Bro. 
Naegle's. Stopped in afternoon
at Bro. George Naegle's place,
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riding animal is very tired as in fact
all are; and Bro. George Naegle offered
me a trade for a fine looking desert-
pony, though wild and unbroken. I
accepted. Bro. George Naegle had
accompanied us to the Park intending
to visit the Cañon, but turned back
on hearing af the nature of the under-
taking – he wisely considering himself
unfitted for the task owing to a
recent accident he had met with.
In the evening we pushed on to
Bro Naegle's lower place and camped
here.
			June 21
Were favored with breakfast at the
house. Then started toward Kanab.
– a 40 mile ride with but one
watering place – about 32 miles from
the starting place. Met Bro D E.
Woolley at Hardscrable on the
road. Reached Kanab at night and
were kindly treated by Bro Marrigee
– the Tithing Office Clerk. Our
animals were provided with hay
and stabling. He placed his office
at our disposal – we gladly accepted &
spent the time till late writing
letters.
	Today we met with an instance of
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appears remarkable. We saw an
Indian travelling on foot across the
Desert. He was going to Kanab he
said – his horse had fallen ill.
He was then loaded with a tolerably
heavy pack. The idea of under-
taking a trip of 40 miles afoot
through an Arizona water <desert> without water
or food (for he carried none) is appalling
We offered him a spare mule
which was in the party. He
accepted; but after riding some 
hours – white stile 10-15 miles from
Kanab he got tired of riding with
no saddle. Said he "Indian heap
tired – Indian walk." So he walked.
One of our party, while posting some
letters very late at Kanab saw
the Indian – he had made the trip
		—June 22—
Spent some time in early morning
getting horse shod Etc; then started
toward upper Kanab; visiting Crocodile
Spring on the way. A very hard
ride. We reached Bro. F. B. Woolley's
place at night, and found there 
2 of our former students were
kindly treated.
		—June 23—
Soon after starting this morning,
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violent bucking exercise I doubt
which suffered more – the horse or
myself. I am not used to such
antics and was badly shaken up
The saddle I used was quite narrow
in front, and the horse drove this by
his jumping so forcibly forward as to
bruise his shoulders and ruthers considerably.
A singular thing.
We drove on to Prest. Woolleys place
and were kindly recieved and
treated by Sister Woolley – the Prest.
himself is not at home. Rested
till afternoon; then went in to Asa
Creek on the way to Panguitch. Camped
on the bank of the Sevin – Enjoyed
a delightful bath.
		—June 24—
Made early started. Camped for breakfast
below Hillsdale. Proceeded through
Panguitch to Veder's Ranch. Camped
		—June 25—
Proceeded toward Marysvale, which
we hoped to reach by evening. Ex-
perienced a storm in Circle Valley,
which put out our Camp fire and
washed away our dough for [-]we were
then in camp preparing dinner. Went
to a house some distance off, and 
were permitted to cook there. Travelled
till near midnight, and then camped

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per-face, finding a good feeding
place for our animals. No wood near
however – so we made the best we
could of wet grass for a bed
		—June 26—	Sunday —
Sun soon dried the grass and
made our camp pleasant. We
got wood from a house near by &
were happy. Bros. Nelson & Pratt
left the party today and travelled
to Richfield.
		—June 27—
Started for Richfield via Elsinore.
By a fragment of a paper which
accidentally fell into our hands
today we learn that Prof Maeser
and Bro. Keeler are travelling
through the counties south of Provo,
in the interests of the B.Y. Academy
and that they have an appointment
today at Elsinore. We went to
the Bishop's house, and enjoyed a
visit with the brethren. Reached
Richfield at night, and were
kindly viewed and treated by Bro.
Nelson's Uncle - a Mr August
Nelson.
		—June 28—
Moved onward. Camped for dinner
at Salina, then pressed on to
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below the town. Plenty of grass water
and mosquitoes here.
		——June 29——
Rode to Manti before breakfast.
Stopped here to examine Temple
Quarry etc. Bro. Pratt rejoined us here,
and the party is together once more.
We then drove on to Mount Pleasant,
– the home of Bro. Allen one of
our party. His folks kindly received
and entertained us. So the first of
our party is home.
		——June 30—
This morning the party disbanded,
Allen stays here, Nelson goes to
Moroni & the rest of us move
northward toward Provo & Salt Lake
City. We made a financial settlement
and found the whole expenses of the
party (excluding horse hire) to be only
$50– about $10 apiece. This is remarkably
cheap. We parted in good spirits.
Shipped our specimens and outfit
by train. Pratt, Caroll and
myself travelled on, Took lunch
at Indianola, at the residence
of Bro Seeley. Stopped at night
at a ranch about 10 miles farther
down. My horse is suffering
severely the results of his bruises.
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		July 1
Made early start. Stopped at
Warm Springs to rest our
animals and eat breakfast;
pushed on and about 2.30 reached
Provo. And I am glad to be
home. Bros. Pratt & Cronall hurry on
to Salt Lake.
	It required but a short time
to change my clothes and to look
and feel like another person.
Spent afternoon in resting, visiting
friends etc; and spent the night
in a sound sleep.
		July 2
Visited folks on the farm; found
all tolerably well. Took my
horse out and left him there
to recuperate and be doctored by
Pa for his sore & bruised shoulders
	Today I visited Sister Zella Webb, the
young lady who has been so terribly
afflicted by fire (See January 23 page 200)
I find her but little if any 
improved in body. She had been
living this weary time in a state
often of maddening pain. The
wounds heal but little if at all.
Oh 'tis a dreadful thing; and
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to learn the explanation. The hot
weather increases her sufferings; yet
she bears all with wonderful resig-
nation.
	—July 3—Sunday
Attended Third Ward Sabbath School
in morning, and addressed the school
by request of the Supt. In the
afternoon preached before the Stake
assembly.
	—July 4 —
The Nations' birthday. It was
appropriately celebrated in Provo — a
very impressive procession and programme.
The Non Mormon people, or as they
call themselves the Liberal Party
refused to accept the importation of
the Peoples' Party and celebrate the
day together. 
	In the evening attended Theatre.
		—July 5—
Indulged in an evening ride –
– a most pleasant experience.
Riding toward the mountains, I  saw the
moon rise five successive times.
		—July 7—
In the afternoon went with Bro.
Driggs and family to his place by
Utah Lake. He has a house there
and a family living in it to
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delightful time - Fishing, boating
and bathing. I am afraid we did
not retire till near morning,
the lake scenery was so pleasant
		—July 8—
Returned home very early, pleased
highly with the "out."
		—July 10—Sunday
Went to Spanish Fork by
morning train to visit the
Sabbath School. Did so – a pleasant
and successful time. Addressed
the school, also the afternoon
meeting. Returned to Provo by
evening train.
		—July 11—
An incident occurred tonight
which is significant, showing
the spirit of our enemies who
live among us here. A call from
the School Trustees had been published
for a meeting to elect a Trustee
for the ensuing term. As usual
comparatively few of our people
were there. The Liberals however
were out in force, and while
our people were sitting on the
outside of the building, enjoying
the cool evening breezes, and waiting
for others to gather, the appointed
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stealthily entered the room; quietly
elected the officers of the meeting,
put in nomination a liberal can-
didate for the office of School
Trustee, and were on the point of 
taking the ballot (which would 
have been a legal action), when 
our party healing of the stratagem,
hurried into the room and
voted down the nominee, putting
our own man in place. The
trick was a sharp one – though
happily unsuccessful.
		—July 12—
Today I attended a specially called
meeting of the High Council and
Bishops of the Stake. Prest. F.
D. Richards of the Apostles was
present, and presented the topic 
of the present application made
by the people of Utah for
admission into the Union as a
State. This is the fifth application of
the sort made by the people since
their settlement here, yet the
present movement is by all means
far more important and momentous
than others of the sat have been.
A Constitution has been procured to
be submitted to Congress, embodying
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this is regarded by many as a 
partial denial of the principle. As
such however I for one cannot
regard it. However, we were
informed today that the General
Authorities approve & endorse the
step is the most prudent under 
the circumstances. Thus, by all
means we wish it success.
	To-day too I received a 
Testimonial from the Board
and Faculty of the Academy on the
subject of my withdrawal, and
indeed it is highly prized. 
A document of the sort will
probably be of value to me
while in the East. As I was 
given an extra blank copy
I embody it in my Journal. 
on the next page.
	At present I am not
decided where to go, but I 
trust my course will be 
clear upon that point as 
it was on the ocassion of 
my last journey East. The 
Academy is appointed to open
August 8 – no definite arrange-
ments have yet been made for
the  conducting of the Scientific
Department. This I am sorry to say,

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—Copy—

					BRIGHAM YOUNG ACADEMY,
					PROVO CITY,	UTAH TERRITORY.
							JULY 12, 1887.
			[A Beehive with the words "HOLINESS TO THE LORD."]

					PROFESSOR JAMES E. TALMAGE.
	The occasion of your temporary withdrawal from the Faculty of this Institution, enjoins upon the undersigned the duty of
giving expression to the high appreciation in which your servic[--] as a Teacher, your standing as a Scholar, and your char-
acter as a Gentleman are held by this Institution in general, and by us individually.
	During the five years that our Scientific Department has been under your charge, it has not only developed from an
almost embryonic condition to a leading feature in this Academy, but it has also attained an enviable reputation among similar
institutions in this Territory.									In accordance with the foregoing, we issue, therefore, this
						TESTIMONIAL
With the earnest desire that you may be as prosperous in your future studies for the good of your fellowmen, as you have been useful in your past labors in
the Brigham Young Academy.

[Column 1]
In behalf of the Board of Trustees:==
A. O. Smoot President.
Wilson H. Dusenberry Secretary.

[Column 2]
In behalf of the Faculty:==
Karl G. Maeser Principal.
Joseph B. Keeler

		Copy.
[A sticker with a piece of fabric]

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		—July 15—
Visited folks on the farm. Found
all tolerably well.
		—July 16—
Was honored today with a "Testi-
monial of Respect" for past service
from the B. Y. Academy Polysophical
Society. It is a printed document,
and as I have a blank copy
I incorporate it, pages 274-275.
		—July 17— 	Sunday
By appointment Elder Glazier
and myself went to Alpine as
Home Missionaries. We addressed
the regular Meeting, the Sabbath
School and a Teacher's Meeting.
Returned to Provo in evening.
		—July 18—
Accepted an invitation from the
Committee of Arrangements to deliver
a short address on the occasion
of the celebration of pioneer day
in Utah (July 24) The subject
assigned me is "Utah as it is."
		—July 22—
Quite a remarkable case of
poisoning through absorption came
under my notice today. The
patient was Sister Zella Webb,
mention of whose terrible sufferings
I have already made (See July 2" last)

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The attending physician had ordered
the admixture of a very small
quantity of the official preparation
of Stramonium ointment to be
mixed with the dressing for the
wounds. In less than half an hour
from the time of its application
a high fever was manifest –
– face dry and brawny, mouth
parched, sensation of heaviness
in head and dizziness, dilated
pupils and a consequently indistinct 
vision, noises in head, pulse
125–130 per minute. The doctor
stated that if the same amount
of the extract as was applied to
the burns had been taken in-
wardly it would have produced
a scarcely perceptable effect in
a much longer time. 'Tis a
remarkable case of rapid absorption.
The most striking of the symptoms
wore off in about 12 hours.
	    —July 24— 	Sunday
This is the anniversary of the
entrance of the pioneers into Salt
Lake Valley, but owing to its
being the Sabbath all demon-
strations in honor of the day are
set for tomorrow.
		Con. page

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—Copy—

					BRIGHAM YOUNG ACADEMY,
					PROVO CITY,	UTAH TERRITORY.
							JULY 12, 1887.
			[A Beehive with the words "HOLINESS TO THE LORD."]

					PROFESSOR JAMES E. TALMAGE.
	The occasion of your temporary withdrawal from the Faculty of this Institution, enjoins upon the undersigned the duty of
giving expression to the high appreciation in which your service as a Teacher, your standing as a Scholar, and your char-
acter as a Gentleman are held by this Institution in general, and by us individually.
	During the five years that our Scientific Department has been under your charge, it has not only developed from an
almost embryonic condition to a leading feature in this Academy, but it has also attained an enviable reputation among similar
institutions in this Territory.									In accordance with the foregoing, we issue, therefore, this
						TESTIMONIAL
With the earnest desire that you may be as prosperous in your future studies for the good of your fellowmen, as you have been useful in your past labors in
the Brigham Young Academy.
[Column 1]
In behalf of the Board of Trustees:—
A. O. Smoot President.
Wilson H. Dusenberry Secretary.

[Column 2]
In behalf of the Faculty:—
Karl G. Maeser Principal.
Joseph B. Keeler

		Copy.
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	— July 24 Sunday — (Cont.)
Today I went to fall [---] Spanish
Fork by morning train, in company 
with a great member of the
brethren from Provo, to attend the 
funeral of Patriarch Zebedee
Coltrin – who at the time of
his death, was the oldest
member of the Priesthood on the 
earth. His life has been one of 
energy, faithfulness and suffring.
Myself and Elders Maeser and Booth
of Provo were kindly entertained 
by Bro. Jos Reese. 
	Returned to Provo by evening
train. Addressed the Third Ward
meeting by call of the Bishop. 
	— July 25 —
Quite elaborate preparations had
been made for the celebration of 
"pioneer day", in the form of a 
processional display, intended
to present a contrast between
Utah as it was, and as it is. Almost
every branch of industry which is 
at all followed by ones people was
to have been represented. But, word 
came of the precarious condition, and
even dangerous state of the health
of President Taylor's health, and 
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with all exercises except 
the Meeting Services. According to
previous appointment I delivered a
short address in "Utah as it is."
Spent rest of day quietly. Attended
theatre in evening.
	——July 26——
Early to-day news was received
that Pres. John Taylor died
at 7.55 last night. The
news is sad, but indeed far
less startling than it might
have been from the constant
reports made during the last
few weeks of his failing health.
The cause of his death as stated
by his advisers and companions
is general dissolution of the
vital powers, superinduced by
the almost inhuman persecution
and forced exile exercised upon
him during the last two years
and a half.
Now, for the third time in
the history of the Church, the
people are called to mourn the
loss of their leader, prophet, seer,
and revelator. He has done a
noble work – is a martyr in
body & feelings to a God hating opposition
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	   —July 29—
Went to Salt Lake City to attend
and witness the funeral services
of Prest. John Taylor. The 
proceedings were impressive,
and striking by orderly. The
✓ thousands of people in attendance
were directed with a precision
little short of the marvellous.
Utah has seen few days of
morning at all comparable
to this.
	    —July 30—
Today I became impressed of
with the wisdom of recording
under the proper date any
act of administering for the sick
and such like ordinances. I have
neglected doing such in the
past. A sister inquired of me
the date of an administration
in which I officiated some time
ago, and I was unable to give
it
In this connection, I might
begin by referring to an administration
in which I officiated in Sister
Zella Webb, on Tuesday last, July 26.

		—July 31—	Sunday
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in the capacity of a representative
of the Stake Superintendency.
		—August 1—
Election day: voted the Peoples'
Ticket, including an affirmative
vote on the question of the adoption
of the proposed State constitution.
Started today on a short ex-
cursion long planned by Bro-Driggs
and family and myself We went
to Pleasant Grove, thence East to
the mountains.
		—Aug. 5—
The week has been pleasantly
spent, and I have been con-
siderably improved in health by the
"out"	Returned home tonight.
		—Aug. 6—
Visited folks in the farm. Ad-
ministered to Sister Zella Webb.
		—Aug 7—	Sunday
Elder Glazier and myself went
to American Fork today in the
capacity of Home Missionaries. We attended
the Prayer Circle Meeting and ad-
dressed the following:–  Sunday School,
Afternoon regular Meeting, and a
Conjoint Meeting of the Improvement
Associations at night. Returned
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	Aug. 8
Today the regular session
of the Brigham Young Academy
opened for the twelfth academic 
year. I attended the exercises and
delivered a short address in
the capacity of a member of
the Board of Trustees. I confess
it was with peculiar, and almost
regretful feelings that I saw the
institution in progress and I
taking no active part as an
instructor; 'tis the first time
for years that such an experience
has been mine.
		—Aug 10—
Today, Prest A O Smoot requested
an interview. He pointed out the
present position of the Academy
and the disadvantages of intro-
ducing a new corps of teachers,
and urged that if not incon-
sistent with my wishes and the
counsel of authority under
which I am acting in my
present preparations to leave
for the East, I should again
forego that undertaking. I answered
that my own desires and personal
plans should be and would be
held secondary in matters

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pertaining to so important an
institution as the B. Y. Academy,
and although I am now on the 
verge of starting – some of my
packing already done – I would
stop at once if so directed.
	I went to Salt Lake City
by evening train.
	Tomorrow is the date fixed and
set for the judicial execution
of one Frederick Hopt, alias
"Welcome," the convicted mur-
durer of John F. Turner. The
horrible crime was committed
now seven years ago, but by
miscarriages of justice, delay and
postponements, the criminal
has been saved from his fate till
now. According to law executions
in this Territory must be private-
only the necessary officials being
present. The law permits the
Marshall however to call to
his aid as many deputies
(who act as peace officers) as
he may choose, and in this
way the favored few are ad-
mitted. I was honored tonight
with an invitation. I hesitated
for some time, questioning myself
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be anything more than mere
curiosity which prompted me
so to do. I concluded however to be
present, and thus add to my ex-
perience in such matter. On
signifying my wishes, I received
from Marshall Frank H. Dyer an
appointment and a commission
as Deputy United States Marshall.
This is a new dignity.
	Stayed at night at Valley House.
		  —Aug 11—
A lovely morning. About 9 a.m.,
in company with other "Deputy
Marshalls (!!) I started for that
pile of mud and adobes known
as the Utah Penitentiary. At
12 m. active preparations for the fatal
stroke were made. The condemned
man was seated in a chain 36 feet
from the muzzles of 5 rifles pro-
truding from a tent erected for
the purpose. At 12.40 the guns
were fine. Death was instantaeous
He died unflinchingly, still pro-
testing that he ought not to
be in his present position and
would not be there if fair
play had been accorded him in
his trial. Justice in his case has
been long delayed, but it is satisfied

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at last. In the afternoon I
had a conversation with Apostle
F.D. Richards and indirectly through
him with others of the Twelve,
regarding the proposed suspension
of my Eastern trip. The authorities
leave the matter in my hands,
wishing however that I consider
the interests of our Home Institutions 
as well as my own feelings in the
matter.
	Returned home by night train.
		—Aug 12—
The Board of Trustees of the B.Y.A.
met today at the residence of
Bro. H. H. Cluff- he being ill I 
attended. The Board passed a
resolution requesting me to forego
for the present my proposed trip
East, and remain in the Academy
I made a short speech, and before
✓ I hardly realized what I was about,
and in fact in direct contradiction
to the state of my personal feelings, I 
promised to remain.
		—Aug 13—
So sudden a change in my plans 
-affects me strangely. Visited  the
folks on farm today. They all
✓ seem highly pleased. My friends
congratulate me, and yet I feel

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disappointed. Spent most of day in
unpacking, and preparing for work
<Administered to Sister Zella Webb.>
		—Aug 14—		Sunday
Attended and addressed the Third
Ward Meeting by call of Bishop.
		—Aug 15—
Resumed labors in the Academy
again. Change! Change!! Change!!!
I think I shall never feel to
make definite plans again. My
position this year is "Professor of
Sciences" – I am relieved from all
extra and outside duties.
Administered to the child of Bro.
George Chonles.
	—Aug 16—
Went to Salt Lake City by evening
train to procure supplies for
Scientific Dept. Returned to
Provo same night.
	—Aug 17—
Administered twice to the child
of Bro. George Chonles.
	    Aug 17
Assisted in again administering
to Bro Chonles' Child.
	—Aug 20—
Assisted in administering to child
of Bro Chonles and also administered
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	—Aug 21—		Sunday
Attended Missionary Meeting
at the Brigham Young Academy
In evening, according to a
previous appointment I went to
American Fork and delivered a
lecture on "The Habit of Intem-
perance," under the auspices
of the Y. P. M.IA. Stayed
at the residence of Bro. Wm
W. Jackson.
	Today I was appointed in
conjunction with Elder Glazier to
preach in Pleasant Grove. I missed
the train however and as I had
once already spoken in Pleasant
Grove, out of my regular turn (May 15)
I did not adopt any extreme
measures to reach the place.
		—Aug 22—
Returned to Provo by morning train.
I have had a project in view
for some time regarding the safety
of the B.Y.A Laboratory at night.I have been long convinced that
the place is not guarded as it
should be. I  proposed to the
Board a week ago to enlarge my
office so as to admit a lounge
and my books, and then I would
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at once adopted, and acted upon
and for a few days repairs have
been in progress. All necessary
goods and chattels have been removed
from my home office, and I find
myself tonight stowed away in
a snug little corner room of the
large warehouse, at present
forming the temporary quarters of
the Brigham Young Academy. Here
I shall be quiet and alone, in
little or no danger of interrup-
tion in my studies and labors.
This is a great contrast with
the little room I have been
occupying at Fathers' place
up town. That was a frame
front room, built originally as
a store and standing on the
main street. At times the situa-
tion was anything but secluded
and quiet. However I have spent
many happy hour's there, and
feel the sadness of a "good-bye"
in leaving it.
	    —August 23. ——
Commenced boarding at the
residence of Bro. Josiah Cluffs,
situated very close to the
Academy. It would be
inconvenient to me to board

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so far from the Academy as
Bro Drigg's residence, at which
I have been staying since
November 15 last. By the way,
Bro Driggs and family moved
yesterday from their former
residence in the Third Ward,
to a home in the Fourth
Ward of the city, even farther
from my office as at present
located than their former place
was. A change in my boarding
place is not a tufling matter
to me. My stay at Bro. Drigg's
has been in all respects so
pleasant and agreeable that
I dislike the thought of a 
change.
		—August 24—
Sister Zilla Webb to whom I have
repeatedly made reference in 
my journal since the time of
her terrible accident and <during> the
course of her fearful suffering
appears somewhat worse tonight;
so much so in fact as to cause
her friends immediate alarm.
I assisted in administering to
her twice the secured time in
cooperation with President Wilford
Woodruff the Prest. of the Apostles

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I stayed with the family during
the night. She rallied from the
very low condition into which
she had fallen before morning,
and appeared somewhat better.
		—August 25—
Administered to Sister Maud Wool-
fenden, one of the students
		—Aug 26—
In to-day's issue of the "Territorial
Enquirer" appears a two-column
article on "The Scientific Dept. of the
B. Y. Academy." It is a flattering
review of our facilities and labors, and I
am deeply thankful that the Dept,
is considered worthy of such praise
		—Aug 28— Sunday
Addressed and presided at the B.Y.A.
Missionary Meeting in morning. In
the afternoon preached at the regular
Stake Meeting by call of the Presidency.
Also addressed the Prayer Circle Meeting.
<Administered to the child of Bro. B. W. Driggs>
			—Aug 29—
Attended regular meeting of the High
Council.

	End of Volume II

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[following text written sideways on front cover]
J. E. Talmage
Privage Journal
Volume III

[following written on top front cover]
September 1, 
1887

[following written on bottom front cover]
August 31,
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Private Journal

Jas. E. Talmage

	Vol. III

Commencing September 1887
			at
		Provo City, Utah—

Ending August 31, 1890
			at
		Salt Lake City, Utah

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—1887—

Sept. 1."		September 1"

Volume II of "My Journal" is filled
It covers a period of 3 years and 8 months
(Jan. 1884 – Aug. 1887 inclusive), years and
months of constant change in plans,
occupation and surroundings; but was
there ever Time not characterized by change?
	I find myself today snugly sconced
in a little private office in the
building at present occupied (though it
is hoped but temporarily) by the
Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah,
and attending to the duties of my position
in that institution viz – Professor in charge
of the Scientific Department. I use my
office also as a sleeping room, that I
may be near my library and laboratory;
and I take my meals at the residence of
Bro. Josiah Cluff – situated within 3
minutes' walk of the Academy. My
time during the day is well occupied
in the labors of the Scientific Department,
delivering daily lectures, (each 30 minutes)
on Physics Chemistry, Geology, Descriptive
Astronomy, Biology and Phonography, and

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attending to the practical Laboratory Work
connected with the same. My bodily
exercise consists principally in walking
before and after school hours, and in
horseback riding. I find it advisable 
to keep a horse for that purpose.
	I would judge my position and surroundings
calculated to inspire pleasure in the breast
of an unambitious, or rather an unsel-
fishly ambitious and contented individual.
When Memory reverts to this time in
the future, "a pleasant one – and one that
ought to have been happy" will be the
verdict. We seldom appreciate and
enjoy the present as we think we
did the past. Distance of time lends a
halo of enchantment to our lives.
Sept 2. Administered to the child of Bro. B.W.
Driggs Jr.  _________
Sept. 3.  	Attended the regular sessions of the Utah
Stake Quarterly Conference, and the
High Priests' Quorum Meeting in the 
evening. At night, attended the Theatre
to witness an operatic performance by
our home talent.________
Sept. 4	Sunday.
	Attended sessions of Conference
again. In the afternoon addressed the

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congregation on the subject of "Schools
among the Latter-day Saints" by call
of the Presidency. I was resustained
by vote in my former ecclessiastical
position as "Alternate to the High Council"
and Assistant Stake Supt. of Sabbath Schools,
and was reappointed a Home Missionary
for the Stake.————
Sept. 6 Went to Salt Lake City by evening
train to purchase materials for use
in the Scientific Dept. Returned to Provo
by night train.—————
Sept. 7 Visited the folks on the farm. Pa
is suffering considerably from Rheumatism
Sept. 9 Went to Salt Lake City, and returned
same night- on business connected with
the Scientific Dept. While in the City today
an interesting surprise befell me. I 
met a former student of the Lehigh
University – a Mr Hanover – whom
I remember as a Freshman at the time
of my pleasant sojourn at that in–
stitution. He is engaged in Assaying
in Salt Lake City. I was in a great
hurry, endeavoring to catch the train at the
time of the meeting, and so our chat was
a short one. I hope and expect however
that we meet again soon.

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Sept. 10	Administered to Sister Smith, mother of
		Don Smith, one of our students.
Sept. 11 	Sunday
			In the afternoon addressed the
		regular Stake meeting for a short time
		on the subject of "Education". In the 
		evening I spoke by appointment on 
		the same subject before the Third
		Ward Meeting.
		Assisted in administering to Sister Zella Webb.
Sept. 12 	In the afternoon I attended the
		funeral services, and officiated therein as
		Chaplain, of Mr. Bee – a neighbor
		to us when we lived in town. He has
		been agreat and an imbecile sufferer 
		for many years.
		In the evening I assisted again in
		administering to Sister Zella Webb
		and stayed at the house all night. She
		has been taken somewhat worse and
		appears to be sinking. Her sufferings are
		most terribly intense yet she bears
		them with heroic fortitude
Sept 13.	Sister Zella seems to have rallied from
		the extra attack of pain and weakness
		under which she has been suffering
		during the few days last passed. I stayed
		again by her bedside during the night.

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The spirit of peaceful resignation which is
		resting upon her is truly angelic. This has
		been with her ever since the admin-
		istration was performed upon her by
		Prest. Woodruff Aug. 24. She contemplates
		death as one would naturally think of
		a proposed pleasure journey. She preaches
		a strong sermon by her heroic endurance.
Sept. 14	Sister Zella Webb has suffered so much,
		and longs for death so sincerely, that
		tonight, the President of the Stake and
		other elders were called and we dedicated
		her to the Lord for death if such be
		His Almighty Will. After the ordinance
		she seemed at peace from her pains. I
		staid again to watch during the night.
Sept. 15	Staid again during the night at
		Sister Webb's. Zella's endurance is
		phenomenal. She is sustained by a
		higher power than mere physical strength.
		She has now gone 8 days without any
		nourishment at all.
Sept. 16	Again we administered to Sister Zella
		– reconfirming her dedication. Staid again
		to watch during the night.
Sept. 17.	Watched again by the bedside of Zella
		during the night. She appeared to be very
		rapidly sinking. She felt that she was

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Sept. 17	dying, though she has had this present- 
must several tries before and such
proved to be a mistake. 
Sept 18 Sunday 
	In the early morning the friends
of Zella were gathered about her couch, 
constantly expecting her to breathe her last.
Yet again she rallied. 
In the afternoon I attended and addressed a 
meeting of the sabbath schools of the city, 
known as the S.S. Reunion.
Staid again at Zella's during the night.
Sept 19-20 Watched both nights at Sister Zella's side. 
She has been without nourishment now for
12 days – is reduced to a new skeleton, 
and yet she lives and suffers. Internal
disorders, painful and dangerous have 
set up of late, so that the pain of 
her extensive burns terrible as that 
must be is of secondary importance. 
Sept 21 This is my birthday – 25 years old. May 
I be better in spirit on my next birthday. 
I have been setting up in the sick room
now for 9 nights in succession, and have 
attended to my usual daily labor without 
interruption; but I am really growing
somewhat alarmed over my condition. Sleep 
seems to have left me. For the last

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216 hours, I have not slept soundly at
all, and have dozed less than 15 hours,
or below 1/14. During that time my appetite
has been seriously impaired – seldom I have
eaten more than once, and never more than
twice daily. I have sacrificed my rest
to stay with Zella night after night, 
because I saw she and her devoted though
worn-out mother felt more at ease if
I were present, than if a stranger were
called in. And again it is desirable that
someone shall be on constant watch
who bears the priesthood, and I find
less than one man in three score who
is able to stay awake at night in
the sick room. I am fortunate in being
able to do so; and if I can do the
least towards giving that afflicted
family ease, I seek to do so <it.>
I trust my health will not suffer.
Tonight I did not stay there; thinking
I would best seek sleep. I was able
to remain in bed in all less than
5 hours, and less than 1/2 of that time
was able to slumber. 'Tis an abnormal
state of excitement brought on doubtlessly
by anxiety and nervous stimulation.
It will take time to subside.

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Sept. 22-23	Stayed both nights with Zella, and
administered to her. She has been
now 15 days without nourishment. Such
endurance is wonderful. The Lord truly
works in mysterous ways.
Sept 24 This is Saturday, and having no funeral
appointment I tried hard to sleep during
the early part of the day, and under
the advice of a physician took a 
heavy opiate. This brought on a two
hours' slumber, from which I awoke
with an excruciating headache ac-
companied by a severe tooth ache - an
experience I have never before passed
through. During this sleepless spell
my bodily weight has fallen off
15 pounds. I trust there is less danger
than many of my friends seem to
think and than I fear.
Tonight again I staid at Sister Zella's
Sept. 25. Sunday
	In the early morning I admin-
istered to the child of Bro. F. Raile - a
recent emigrant from Palestine - one
 of my friend, Bro Tanner's converts.
	Today an attack of sore throat
made its appearance. This is an
old affection with me. At the request

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of the family I stopped all night at
		Sister Webb's. I cannot help but regard
		the opportunity of watching by the
		side of that dying girl as a great and
		blessed privilege. She has been to
		me a teacher. In her moments of
		worst agony she has display a a
		spirit of never failing fortitude and
		courage. Her nearest approach to a 
		complaint has been "When will God
		grant me release, and call my spirit
		home?" Death to her is looked forward
		to as a most welcome visitor. She
		has talked to me many times of her
		glimpses of the other world, and
		regrets that we cannot all accom-
		pany her for our sakes. Her nature
		has been purged of everything gross
		and temporally weak. To me she
		appears as the purest and noblest 
		being I have ever had the privilege 
		of associating with.
Sept. 26	Zella is rapidly sinking – dying
		without doubt of starvation. My
		sore throat has grown today very
		rapidly worse. I have been unable
		to talk aloud before my classes, and
		have occupied them in written reviews.

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Sep. 26 (con) Tonight I retired early staying at
the residence of Sister Tanner, that
I could be easily reached if needed at
Sept 27 Zella's. I was called at 3 a.m.; and
found her suffering greatly. I administered
to her, she seemed then easier; fell
into a dose, but soon awoke in delirium.
I have been again unable to talk so
that I could be understood today and
could not appear before my classes.
Tonight I stayed at Sister Tanner's again,
but rose and visited Zella during the
nght though I did not stop. She
lies in unconsciousness. A slower mode
of death, a more gradual dissolution
I cannot imagine
Sept. 28. Throat better today. In the evening
I called at the residence of Sister
Webb, and found that Death had come
to Zella's release at 7.30 p.m. She is 
now at peace. Yet, though her friends
have been expecting, and in fact
desiring her departure from this – to 
her a world of torture, – we seem sadly
prepared for it, and the call strikes us
with alarm and sorrow.
Sept. 29.	Zella requested before her death that
as long as her body remained unburied

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it should not be left in the charge
of strangers; but if it were possible
the same watchers as had been on duty
during the latter part of her illness should
be present. This being so I took my
turn tonight in watching by the
remains of my departed sister & friend
Sept 30 Today there fell to my lot the discharge
of the saddest duty of my life. Since
an early period in Zella's suffering,
she has ever requested that if she
was taken hence I should preach
her funeral sermon. I have not before
mentioned her request, as I had hoped
and prayed to be spared the sad
undertaking. I have felt strangely
sympathetic with that dear girl, and
to speak at her funeral cost me the
keenest pangs of anguish. By the
help of God I discharge the duty.
Elder K. G. Maeser, & Prest. A. O Smoot added supplementary remarks.
It was the intention of the family, after
the services to remove the body to
her former home — Payson.  This was
done on the evening train. I accompanied
the remains, riding in the express car
with casket, and taking charge of the
same till it was deposited in the
home of Zella's Sister — Mrs Stark. As

[The following is written sideways in left margin]
Mention should be made here of an incident which occured today
as it may be needed for a future reminder. After the formal
services were closed, Sister Alexander — wife of Wm Alexander, and
Sister to my friend George Coray, asked of me a promise that if she
died before myself, and it were possible I would preach her funeral
sermon. I promised as requested.

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Sep. 30 con this is the last night her remains will
be above earth, I assumed the duty
of sitting as watcher again. And under
such conditions I cannot feel alone. There
is an influence of peace about her
body which I cannot but deeply experience
Bro. George Smoot, to whom the young
lady was engaged to be married at the
time of her accident also accompanied the
remains but did not feel equal to the
undertaking of remaining at the house.
October 1. The interment took place today at
noon. Our last offices are filled. More
cannot be done. She is at peace may
it be undisturbed. "Dust to dust"
"Ashes to Ashes" – but not Zella to dust,
or my sister and friend to Ashes. –
May God comfort her sorrowing family.
I returned to Provo by evening train.
Oct. 2	Sunday
	Presided at the B. Y. Academy
Missionary Meeting. In the afternoon
attended the Conference of the Mutual
Improvement Associations.
Oct 3. It is and has been my desire to do
something – all that lies within
my power though that be  but
little – toward assisting in

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defraying the expenses connected
with Zella's long illness and death.
I have talked over the matter with
several friends of the family; they
coincided unfruitly; so today I opened
a subscription owing such true
friends as have been proved, and
such only. It has thus far met a
hearty response.
Oct. 8 Went to Salt Lake City by evening
to attend the Semi Annual
Conference already 2 days in session
Was present at morning and
afternoon services, and returned
to Provo by evening train.
Oct. 9	Sunday.
	In the afternoon it fell to my
lot to preside at the Stake
Meeting, I being the only represen-
tative of the High Council present.
And the stake presidency being
all away. The absence of all is
explained by the fact that conference
is in session in Salt Lake City;
at which I would also have been
present today but for indisposition,
and so I, the least among the
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had to take charge. In the evening
preached in the Third Ward Meeting.
Administered to the son and the
grandson of Bro. Robt. J. Dugdale.
Oct 12	Enjoyed a ride into Rock Canon
today in company with Sister 
Tanner.
	In the evening presented to
Mrs. Webb the result of my effort
to raise her a substantial testi-
monial of the regard of her friends
in the shape of One Hundred
and Forty Dollars ($140) in gold.
She was so surprised as to
be entirely overcome. May it 
do to her good.
Oct. 13. 	Today the Executive Committee 
of the Academy met and fixed
my salary for the year at $1400
with the promise if the year be a
successful one financially that it
be raised to $1500.
Oct. 14	Went to Salt Lake City by evening
train, and procured materials for
scientific dept. Returned to Provo
by night train. Tonight the
term party at the  Academy was
held. I did not attend – I have grown

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to dislike dance-parties as they are usually
conducted. Stayed at Sister Tanners –
– my former boarding place –
too noisy at the Academy.
Oct. 15 Delivered a lecture before the
County Teachers' Association on
the subject "Collecting, and preserving
Cabinets." —————
Oct. 17 Visited folks on the farm. Today I
have suffered through a feeling
of mental depression, and an
presentiment of impending danger
or evil I hastened on the farm
tonight, but was pleased to find
all well; though Mother has been
under the presentiment of similar
ill, but she felt the danger was
over me.
	I left my horse there; an occasion
al ride does me much good in health,
but I am able to use a horse so little
that I felt it wise to leave him
on the farm to be cared for.
Oct. 21	Delivered a lecture before the Poly-
sophical Society of the Academy on
"The Microscope" with lantern
illustrations. This is the old
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Oct. 23	Sunday
	In the morning addressed the Missionary
Meeting. In the evening Elder B. W.
Duggo Jr and I preached in the Third
Ward by appointment as Home Missionaries
This is the first appointment of the kind
since my being recalled as a Missionary
this year. Elder Duggs and I are to travel
together.
Oct. 26 Delivered a special address before
the students of the higher departments
on "Cholera and Cleanliness" – a Sanity
discourse. I would wish the Academy
to lead out in such matters in the
community; and surely reform in the
direction indicated is sadly needed.
Oct 28. Attended a specially called meeting of
the High Council, appointed to sit on 
trial, but owing to the fact that a
quorum was not present, the meeting
adjourned.
Oct 29 Administered to the child of Bro Summer
Oct 30 Sunday
	In the evening addressed the
First Ward Meeting by call of the Bishopric
Oct 31. Attended regular meeting of the
High Council.

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Nov. 2	Attended regular meeting of the High Priest
		Quorum. This is the first meeting of the
		Quorum for the past eight months,
		although the appointment calls for
		monthly sessions. Of course 'tis from
		this Quorum from which the presiding
		officers of the stake are chosen, and
		such members as hold these positions
		are often excusably absent; and many
		other members are old and infirm;
		but I fear we younger members take
		license from such justifiable absences.
Nov. 4 	Attended a trial meeting of the
		High Council, adjourned from Oct 28.
		I was appointed to fill the place of 
		an absent regular Councillor, and 
		it fell to the turn of the member
		which I held to be speaker on the
		side of justice. The trial lasted
		during the afternoon and evening,
		and the outcome again demonstrated
		strongly that justice is only to be secured
		through inspiration. As I arose according
		to the revealed order of proceedure to
		offer a summing-up address, a
		curtain seemed to be withdrawn from
		my eyes, and a feeling scarcely to be
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circumstances beyond the evidence fell 
upon me; and in direct opposition 
to the intention nearest my mind on 
arising, I spoke contrary to the 
desires of the brother on whose side 
I was speaker. This opinion was 
held by the President in his decision 
and unanimously sustained by the 
council. If a High Council in 
this Church be composed of prayerful 
and god-fearing men, truth will 
be vindicated and justice will 
always be meted out. 
Nov 5 Visited the folks on the farm today; 
and by the advice of Father 
brought my horse down again. I 
have been without a riding animal 
since Oct 17: but an occasional ride 
is of such value to my health that 
I have decided to keep him animal
in town.     ______  ____
Nov 6	Sunday
	In the evening addressed 
the Fourth Ward Meeting in conjunction 
with Bro. Driggs, pursuant to our 
appointments as Home Missionaries. 
Nov 7 According to previous engagement 
tonight I delivered an address

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before the First Ward Young Mens', 
and Young Ladies' Associations in
joint session assembled on "Self-Esteem"
Nov 9 <8> Attended a called session of the 
High Council
Nov 10 <9> Received message from Grandma
at Pleasant Grove, by telephine, that
her husband, Bro. Winters was very ill, and
requested my presence. I rode over after
School exercises; and found him some-
what better. Returned to Provo same
night, calling at the farm both
going and coming. Reached home
near midnight.
Nov. 11	Delivered an experimental lecture
before the Polysophical Society
as "The Chemistry of a Drop of Water"
Nov 12. Delivered the first of a series of
two lectures on "Electricity" before
the "Utah County Teachers' Association"
Today's lecture was devoted to "Frictional
Electricity"; and was accompanied
by Experimental demonstrations. The
Association met today in my lecture
room at the Academy for the purpose.
Nov. 14	Visited folks on the farm in
company with Sister Tanner. – An
enjoyable horseback ride.

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Nov. 20 	Sunday. Presided at and addressed
the Missionary Meeting in morning.
In evening addressed Third Ward
Meeting by call of the Bishop.
Nov. 20	Have been unwell for a day or so
past – a severe attack of neuralgia and
pains in the head, partly resulting I think
from an accidental inhalation of Mercury
fumes some time ago. Today I
was unable to appear before my 
classes
Nov 24. 	Thursday – "Thanksgiving Day" and of
course a holiday. To me it has
been a day of suffering. My face is
swollen on left side very much. The
Dentist says an ulcer has formed at 
the fang of one molar; so he sank an
artesian well to remove the accu-
mulation. I do not wonder that
dentists are unpopular.
Nov. 25	Better today. After all, dentists
do some good in the world. Could
not meet my classes however.
Nov. 26	This was the date set for the
second lecture of the series on
Electricity before the Teachers Convention
of the County, and in spite of my
indisposition I gave it. The special

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topic was "Dynamic Electricity."
Nov 27	Sunday. In morning Elder Duggs and
myself rode to Lake View and there
filled our appointments as Home Mission-
aries. Returned to Provo and attended
regular afternoon meeting.
Nov. 28	Attended regular meeting of the High
Council.
Nov. 29 Attended a special Meeting of the High
Council and sat in the place of No. 4
on a trial.
Nov. 30. In the evening went to Salt Lake
City on business connected with
the Scientific Dept. Returned by the
D&R.G. Midnight Express.
Dec. 3. In December 1881, a friend and myself
purchased an Optical Lantern and a
few views for the purpose of assisting
in public lectures. The friend (Bro. Coray)
subsequently withdrew from the enterprise
and I became sole owner. It was my
intention to procure new views as
rapidly as possible, and if prosperity
favored the enterprise to make lantern
demonstrations a feature of our work
in the Academy. When I went East
however, in August 1882 I disposed of
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No new views were procured during my
absence; and many of the original set
were destroyed in the fire. Since my
return, I have been able to procure
but one set, and through an accident
in transportation, many of these h were
broken. The old stock has been used
so much, that a variety would be to
all a great pleasure. The Academy finances
are as usual low and a question
which I asked the Treasurer as to the
possibility of extending our collection,
and resupplying those that have
been destroyed, was promptly answered 
to the effect that no outlay in this
direction could be at present risked. I
then proposed to the Executive Committee
that if they would purchase of me
my set of "Bancrofts' History" and
assumed the responsibility of my contract
with the publishers for the remainder of
the set (at present 26 vols are assured,
price $5.00 per vol) I would purchase
of the BY Academy the lantern and
views at present owned, and promise
to use as seem equal to the balance
due me between the lantern and
the Histories in procuring a new

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		and improved lanterns and other views,
		which of course should be my private
		property, but I would lecture with the
		apparatus in the institution for the
		benefit of all. My offer was accepted
		by a unanimous vote of the Committee,
		and with the concurrence of the 
		Academic Council and the President
		of the Board.
			This arrangement entails an
		immediate outlay on my part, whereas
		I receive no cash payment for the
		Histories – the credit being simply
		given me on my account. Further-
		more I am put to the task of
		clearing a couple of shelves in my
		library; and this is indeed a
		disagreeable duty. I am not able to
		use my books as I would like; but
		I love them as a miser loves his
		gold. Yet that magnificent set of
		books is devoted to a subject foreign
		to my special work and I would
		rather see the means used for more
		general good.
Dec. 4	Sunday.
				Attended the Stake Con-
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afternoon: and in the evening preached
in the Third Ward by call of the
Bishop.
Dec. 10 I have been suffering considerably at
intervals during the past month,
and I fear such to be the result
of an accidental inhalation of
Mercury fumes through an ac-
cident in the laboratory. I find myself
unable to digest food easily if at all
busily engaged for some hours after
eating. As a trial, during the past
week, I have scrupulously from taking
anything into the stomach before
night. The experience results in
headache, and I feel it will be
better to eat lightly during the day.
Dec 11 <Sunday> Yesterday and today have been the
days of the Stake Quarterly Conference.
I attended all meetings. I was resustained
in former positions.
Dec 17 Went to Salt Lake City partly on
business connected with the Scientific
Dept; but mostly in the expectation
of meeting Bro. J. M. Tanner who is
expected home from his mission. In
the latter hope however I was disappointed
Returned to Provo by evening train

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Dec. 18 Sunday. By direction of the Stake
Presidency I went today to Spanish 
Fork by early morning train and
attended the conference of the Young
Peoples' Mutual Improvement Asso-
ciations. Addressed the morning
meeting. Returned to Provo by
evening train
Dec 19.	Received word that Bro. Tanner
was confidently expected home tonight;
so Bro. Driggs and family, Bro J. B. Keeler,
some members of Bro. Tanner's family
and myself went by the northbound
evening train until the south-bound
train was met – at Lehi Junction.
We had the pleasure of welcoming
my old friend home. He has been
away about 3 1/2 years – in Germany,
Turkey and various parts of Palestine.
His mission has been an extensive
one. Welcome! Welcome home!
Dec. 21	Spent evening at the home of Sister
and Bro. Driggs – at a special gathering
in honor of Bro. Tanner's return. A
pleasant time! His pleasure at reaching
home again amounts almost to an
intoxication – I could almost think
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if attended by such pleasure on the
return. I could almost envy him
his joy.
Dec 23.	Closing exercises of the Academy today.
All passed off quietly. And thus
another half year has fled.
I wonder if the wheels in the great
clock of Time do always move
with regular speed. Of late they seem
to be to spin of if the main
restraining spring was broken.
	In the afternoon, attended a
Board Meeting of the B.Y.A Directors
at which plans for future labor were
discussed. It was decided to prepare
a somewhat exhaustive article on
the B. Y. Academy for early publication,
and certain members of the Board
and others (myself among them) were
appointed to visit different parts
of the stake in the interests of
the institution during the holidays.
Dec 24. In the morning had a conversation
with my sister Sarah, and found
with sorrow that a slight mis-
understanding had arisen between
her and our parents; and in a
hasty moment she had home,

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residing with a neighbor. I felt pleased
to see that all could be straightened
and took her home again in the
evening.
Dec 25 Sunday; and Christmas day.
Spent in regular meetings as usual.
Dec 26 Today is really Christmas as far
as festivities are concerned. Went
early on the farm and spent the
morning and afternoon pleasantly
with the folks Returned to Provo 
by afternoon and attended a
Committee Meeting of the B. Y. A.
Trustees. Attended regular monthly
High Council Meeting in evening.
Dec 28	Busily engaged yesterday and
today in procuring data and
preparing an article on the Academy
for publication.
Dec 31	Went to Salt Lake City by early
morning train to obtain apparatus
for the Scientific Dept.; & failed to
obtain what was wanted. I have
permission from the Board of Trustees
to fix electric bells in the school
building and these I wished to obtain
Returned to Provo by evening train.

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	—January 1—		Sunday

Another New Year's Day! Another
cycle of my life passed into eternity;
– a year of few virtues and many
sins I fear. I feel that the tempter
has greater power than he has had
before over the hearts of men. I see
my own weaknesses in stronger
light than ever before; and I
wonder at the mercy of my God 
in tolerating such: and in ac-
cepting me as a vessel in his
hand. I see hypocrisy among
my fellows all about me – and
I am among the greatest of the
hypocrites – A High Priest of the
living God; and subject to the
petty frailties – or rather let me
say so easily succumbing to 
these frailties – is indeed hypocritical
Self pride – personal ambition – love
of praise – love of authority and
position – these are among the
weakest of my failings. And in
spite of all My Creator blesses me

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with the love and confidence of my
brethren and sisters. Most of them
speak of me as an example worthy
to be followed; but oh! if they 
could see me in as black a guise
as I oft-times appear to myself!
	And yet, amidst this wealth of
affection which I enjoy amongst my
friends and which I regard as the
greatest of God's individual gifts to
me, aside from His Priesthood and
name – amidst it all I say – at
times I feel unloved and alone.
	In my earlier years I scoffed – yes,
actually scoffed at the love of woman.
I boasted in my mind that I could
live without such; and that the
frivolities which I beheld on all sides
between the young of both sexes,
were sins. And yet once I loved –
– in spite of my theories; my views
and resolutions (which by the way
were personal ones – about which
I never asked a word of counsel
or uttered a syllable of prayer
– I thought them too plausibly true)
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Jan. 1. woman – and she was affianced to me;
– then my Eastern journey and stay
were given me – and not wishing
to hinder a daughter of Zion in the
fulfilment of her destiny, I asked
her to accept release from our vows.
Yet she remained faithful to me,
and on my return, again I allowed
my hopes to rise towards a happy
home. These were again destroyed by
the Counsel then given and since
suspended – reviewed and again revoked –
– that I should return East for
another season of years. Well – she
has married – and I am alone.
Oh! at times as I sit in my 
lonely state – amidst my books
and in the solitude I once thought
so desirable – do I sigh for the
cheer of home and the company
of loved ones. I have at times
feared that the Lord would not
grant me the boon of wife
and child – perhaps I am
not worthy such. May He protect
me from every hardening and
corrupting influence. And yet "even
will justice be done."

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Jan 1. 	Today Elder Driggs and myself went
to Timpanogos Ward in the capacity
of Home Missionaries and preached
there. This appointment was made
for Dec. 18" last, but by special 
direction of the Stake Presidency
I was that day in Spanish Fork,
and Elder Driggs remained at home
We called on our folks, who live in
this ward, and bade them a
Happy Year. 	Returned home in
the evening.
Jan. 2.	This is the day really celebrated
as "New Years". We were kept busy
at the Academy preparing an article
in the interests of the institution.
Jan 3. 	Today was set as the starting
time of those appointed to visit
the wards of the Stake in the
interests of Education (see Dec. 23")
Prest. H. H. Cluff and myself travel
together. Elder Cluff left on the
early south bound train on his
way to Salem at which a meeting
is appointed for tonight; and I
would have gone with him, had I not,
through a mistake in time, missed
the train. My only way was to go by

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road, so I took horse at noon and
started. – A very disagreeable ride
– mud, slush and ice, rain,
snow, sleet, and wind! I arrived
wet and very muddy!!! Found Bro
Cluff at the residence of Bishop
Evans, and here we stayed. In
the evening we met with the people
as per appointment. Our particular
mission was to urge greater diligence
on the part of our people with
respect to education, and to establish
if possible in each ward a ben-
eficiary tuition fund to assist in
educating the poor and worthy.
In the Salem meeting we had
a remarkable instance of the
sheep following the shepherd – A
very good spirit prevailed in the
audience toward the laudable 
enterprise we suggested, and all
seemed to favor it until the sub-
scription price list was opened. Then 
the presiding officer led out with
the enormous and liberal sum
of $200 (Two dollars), his first coun-
sellor flatly declined doing anything
as he "was already educating

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his children anyway", the second coun-
sellor did about the same thing; yet
these three men had been sustained
as the "Executive Committee." It was a
natural result that the people should
exhibit the same illiberal small souled
feeling.
	I should remark that this present
mission is really under the direction
of the Stake Presidency – they having
notified the bishops to call meetings
etc.
Jan 4. Bro Cluff proceeded to Payson, at which
place an appointment is made for
tonight; and I returned to Provo. My
ride was worse than yesterdays – I will
try to catch the train next time. I
went to Payson by evening freight
train. We held our meeting as per
appointment. The spirit exhibited here
was certainly more liberal than
when we were last night – yet their
is illiberabity toward this moment.
A mans pocket is his tenderest
spot. We stayed at the residence
of Bishop Tanner.
Jan 5 I am quite busy at home preparing
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be at home during the day if possible, I
returned to Provo by morning train
and Bro. Cluff proceeded to Santaquin.
I attended Fast Meeting in the
Third Ward during the morning,
and by call addressed the people.
In the afternoon, by special request,
Elder Maeser and myself attended the
funeral services of Sister Ella Lewis –
– a young lady of esteemable qualities
who was formally a student of the
Academy. She was on a visit to
friends, and a week ago was in
perfect health; now she is a corpse.
Her body was brought home this
morning, by the train upon which
I came – and thereon I met her
folks and promised to speak at
her services.
	In the evening went to Santaquin
by freight train; and rejoined Bro.
Cluff at the residence of the Bishop.
We held our meeting as usual, and
compared with other places the
success was gratifying. The Bishop
here is awake and alive, and of
course the people are also.
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Bro. Stickney – a friend of Bro. Cluff's.
Jan. 6	We returned to Provo by early train.
Our intentions were to proceed at once
to Goshen, but as the Stake Priesthood
Meeting is to be held in Provo tomorrow
we thought it best to suspend the
gospel appointment.
	A companion of notes between us
and the other brethren who have been
visiting other wards shows the same
success – "As with the Priest, so
with the people."
Jan 7 Attended Priesthood Meeting in the
morning.
Jan 8	Sunday.
been up	Elder Driggs and myself had
been appointed to preach as Home
Missionaries in Springville today; but
President Smoot revoked the appoint-
ment and instructed me to go to
American Fork in educational interests
I requested Bro. Driggs to accompany
and we went over by sleigh in
the afternoon accompanied by Sister
Driggs and Sister Tanner. Held meeting
as appointed and I trust with good
results. There seemed to be a liberal
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meeting we returned – the ladies
visiting on the undertaking, which
to me seemed somewhat rash. It
was a very cold ride – the
thermometer reading 11 below
zero.
Jan 9 Work recommenced in the Academy
today for second term.
Jan. 10 Attended a specially called meeting
of the High Council in the evening
to deliberate on matters pertaining
to the Provo Live Reading Rooms.
Jan 11. Paid visit to the folks on the
farm during the afternoon. Ad-
ministered to the Bro. Hamblin
– a student.
Jan 13. 	Delivered an experimental lecture
before the Polysophical Society on
"Static Electricity."
Jan 14 	Went to Salt Lake City to procure
apparatus & supplies. By special per-
mission from the Executive Committee
I was permitted to purchase an
outfit for the attachment of Electric
bells in the Academy building; also
a Barometer for my own use & that
of classes, I had an interview
with the President of the ZCMI.

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Directors who own the building now
used by the Academy, and received 
permission to sink an Artesian
Well for use in the Laboratory Etc
– the outlay to apply on rent acct.
Jan 15 Sunday. This is the coldest day
experienced here for a long time.
Before sunrise the temperature was
-17° F; and not above –5° F at
noon. I attended missionary
meeting in the morning, and
regular stake meeting in afternoon.
Attended the funeral of Bro. Jos. Gray
a veteran in the Church.
Jan 17  Work commenced on the well
and the Electric bells in good
running order.
	In the evening attended a 
special meeting of the Council to 
farther consider the Reading Room 
situation.
Jan 18 This afternoon my horse fell on
an icy part of the road while I 
was riding him. The fall resulted
in a painful sprain & bruise on my
right foot, but if there had to be
a fall this was perhaps a fortunate
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Jan 20. Yesterday & today have had to dispense
with shoes and walk with a 
stick. This evening I delivered a
lecture before the Polysophical
Society on Dynamic Electricity with
experiments.
Jan 22 Attended a reunion of the City
Sabbath Schools in morning. In
the evening attended and addressed
the Third Ward Meeting.
Jan 26 Assisted in administering to Bro Maeser,
who is confined at home with a
severe cold on his lungs.
Jan. 28 Administered to Bro. Maeser again; also
at Homer Bushman; one of the students.
Jan 29 Sunday. Elder Driggs and myself
preached in the capacity of Home
Missionaries in Spanish Fork today
I returned to Provo by evening train;
Bro. Driggs coming later by was.
Jan. 30 Attended regular monthly meeting
of the High Counsil.
Jan. 31 Attended a special meeting of the
High Council together with the Bishop
and the acting Priesthood of Provo to
consider the reorganizing of the
Beneficiary Fund to the B. Y. Academy,
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Feb 3. Went to Salt Lake City on business connected
with the Academy. Attended theatre in
evening. Stayed at Valley House.
Feb 4. Have been desirous for some time of
visiting the Eastern shore of the Salt Lake
for the purpose of making examinations
and collecting specimens; and according
to previous appointment with some friends
I went to Kaysville, Davis Co. by early
train today. Bro. Golden Kimball a former
student of the Academy and at present
Sergeant- at arms in the Council of the
Utah Legislation accompanied me. We
went from the depot to the residence
of a Brother Smith – a grandfather
to Bro. Kimball's wife. He placed his
buggy at our disposal, and in other
ways showed us marked favor. We
went to "Syracuse" – a bathing
resort by the Lake on the line of
the Utah Central Railway and procured
specimens. Returned to Bro. Smiths'
at which place Bro. Kimball stayed,
or rather to which placed he returned
after taking me on to Kaysville.
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	Here in Kaysville, I called at
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of the Academy, the present teacher
for the District School in this town,
and above all a very dear friend
to me. It was not without previous
thought that I arranged to stop in
Kaysville, for I had intended and
desired to make the call alluded to
and this intention and desire I believe
influenced me even more strongly than
the "specimens," and "examination
of the Lake shore" to make the
present trip, for these pursuits
could have been prosecuted 
at other and even more
favorable times. But I wished
to see my friend – Miss May
Booth – a noble woman, devoid
of the great blemish of artificiality
so widely affecting our girls; a
sincere woman, and above all a
woman who makes the living of
her religion the supreme object
of her existence. Such is my
opinion of her, as conceived from
a long observation of her as a <one of my>
earnest pupils; though our as-
sociations have never been other
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I had made the matter of my
intentions toward her a subject
of sincere prayer, and I felt that
God approved my motives <desires>; and
this evening, I asked the lady the
greatest and deepest question which
man can ever propound to woman
– of <whether> she would be my wife. Her
positive answer was given me exactly
in the way which I had <asked> of the Lord
to accept as a sign of His approval
– and I thank Him for this great gift.
– the promise of a woman noble
and true.  My love toward her
is no idle facination – it is a 
love founded on respect and
esteem; and such I feel will lifve.
	The time of our union will
depend upon circumstances; but
I feel to urge that it shall not
be long delayed.
					
I returned to Salt Lake City by the
night train; stayed again at the
Valley House
Feb. 5	Sunday
	Returned to Provo by
early morning train.

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Feb. 6	Today the Convention of the "People's Party,"
was held to nominate officers for
the city to be voted for at the municipal
election one week from today. I 
was honored with the nomination
as Councilor from the Third Ward
and I accept only on the counsel of the authorities; for I truly
dislike political office. The question
of preserving the ordinance pro-
hibiting the sale of liquor within
the city is at present deeply
agitating the minds of the people, and
it is desired by the Priesthood
that such men shall be placed
in office as are staunch upon this
subject.
Feb. 7	Went to Payson according to a
previous appointment and delivered
a lecture in the Meeting House
under the auspices of the
Y.M.M.I.A. on "Intemperance"
illustrated by charts. Was kindly
entertained at the residence of
Bro. Huish.
Feb. 8.	Returned to Provo by early
morning train.
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–– this was a task for me. All passed
off pleasantly.
Feb 12	Sunday  According to previous ap-
pointment Elder Driggs and myself
went to Salem and officiated as
Home Missionaries. Returned at night
Travelled horseback.
Feb. 14.	Attended High Council Meeting
Feb. 16	A lecture had been arranged for
this evening in the Theatre under
the auspices of the Provo Free
Reading Rooms, the proceeds to
be equally divided between the Reading
Rooms and the Polysophical
society, or rather the fund for procuring
new views. This is the first
test of the new optical lantern
(See Dec 3" 1887) and it is in every
respect a satisfactory one. My
subject was "The Sun, Moon, and Stars."
The audience was a flattering one, and
the net proceeds amounted to about
$3000. The prices were set low
to admit all who were desirous 
of attending.

	Entries from Feb. 20 to March 5 inclusive
were made after the latter date:–

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Feb. 20 Today, a painful accident befel
me. While pouring molten slag
from an Assay Crucible into the
Mould, or rather after such had
been poured, an explosion occurred,
by which some of the fused material
was thrown into my left eye. My
first impression was that the eye
was entirely ruined; the pain
of course was intense. I called for
assistance; and asked that the
teachers of the Academy administer
to me. They did so; and I received
another manifestation of the power
of the Priesthood; for the pain
immediately ceased. It returned later
but in the interval I revived from
the effects. Dr. Milton H. Hardy
and Dr. Walter R. Pike came as
soon as they heard of my condition
and examined the eye. They an-
nounced severe burning of the lids
and a gash on the ball of the
eye about half an inch in
length. I was told to keep away
from the light, and not try to
use the other eye. The pain continued
intense during the day.

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The evening of this date had been
set as the time for the convening
of the new City Council, as a 
member of which I was nominated
by the People's Party – Feb. 6 and
elected Feb. 13. I was taken in a
blind condition to the Council
Chamber, and there subscribed to
the oath of office; and received
the Certificate of election.
Feb 21 Last night was a very miserable
one; constant pain; and today
was spent in the same condition
I remained in my private office
at the Academy all day, entirely
unable to attend to work of any
sort. The eye was very inflamed,
and the only relief I experienced
from the excruciating pain was
by anointing and administration
of the priesthood; and that never
failed.
	I was under promise to
lecture this evening in American
Fork; but the arrangements were
of course countermanded.
	I very unwisely insisted on
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and the result was a rather
disagreeable experience. Sleep
was out of the question, and the
night was long; but it came to
an end.
Feb. 22. This is a legal holiday – Washington's
birthday; and of course school
is not in session. This morning
early Bro. Cluff – the gentleman at
whose house I board – called at
my room, and I gladly accepted 
his offer and went to his house
to stay. Sister Cluff seems always
happy when helping someone, and
her kindness was almost without
bounds. I was soon snugly ensconsed
in a comfortable room – though I
could not see a thing in it.
	Some days after this time, Sister
Cluff informed me that on this morning
I appeared really in a pitiable
condition During the preceeding night
according to the Doctors' instruction
I had tried to prepare a poultice
of tea-leaves, and steeped the
leaves by the aid of a small oil
stove. I had stained my clothes with
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the soot. The day was passed in pain.
At different times I was administered
to by Elders David John, K. G. Maeser,
Josiah Cluff; and B. W. Driggs, and
in each separate occasion was
eased for a time. The Priesthood
promised me recovery, and
also that the sight should
be preserved; and I felt faith
in the assurance.
Feb 23.	This day was the most severe of
the whole experience. Of course I
was still kept in darkness; and
both eyes tightly bandaged. Oh!
What must darkness forever be!
Him I can sympathetically feel for
the blind – and my brother
Albert especially. He has been
blind now over fourteen years; and yet
he has learned the lesson of
contentment and resignation
	This night was worst – the
eye ball throbbing so violently
as to be observed in motion through
thick bandages; and it bled
profusely. I had been compelled
to remain in an upright con-
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down always increased the pain.
The physicians have dosed me
heavily with morphine. Still the
promise of the Priesthood is recog-
nized. I was administered to
by Prests. Smoot and John and
Bro. Cluff.
Feb. 24	Pain less severe than yesterday
still unable to lie down; or to
sleep without opiates. My friends
are all expressing great sym-
pathy; though by the physicians'
orders they cannot see me. I feel
the effect of their prayers. Admin-
istered to today by Bros. Cluff,
Driggs and Maeser.
	Each night some kind and
sympathetic students comes to the
house and stays with me.
Bros. Hyrum Anderson and John
Foote have thus far alternated
in their kind vigils. The anxious
attentions of Bro. and Sis. Cluff are
deeply felt.
Feb. 25. Inflammation apparently subsiding
through the eye bleeds and discharges
profusely. My ease is sure while and
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Administered to today by Bros.
Cluff and D. John. Bro. Nephi Savage
a student kindly stayed with
me during the night.
Feb. 26	Sunday  Was prayed for today
in the Prayer Circles and also
in Missionary Meeting; and the
effects were realized. Considerably
better today; though of course
still in darkness. Was administered
to by Prests. John and Cluff, and
by Bro Josiah Cluff.
Feb 27	Still better; able to eat with
relish today. The doctors pronounce
the improvement almost miraculous.
I feel it so. I am a believer in
Faith; but I think it should
be accompanied by works also.
For this reason I submit to the
treatment of medical men of
skill. My eye had to be freed
from the foreign bodies – and
this required works. I believe in
doing all I can to help myself by
my own labors as well as by
the aid of others; and then ask
the Lord to accept of and recognise
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by Bro. Josiah Cluff. Bro. Jno. Foote
stayed with me at night.
Feb. 28 Still improving; and thankful
Unable to open the eye of course,
but the swelling is subsiding.
Sister Cluff is untiring in her
attentions – bathing the eye at
short intervals, and caring for
me to the best of her strength.
Every day some one comes down
from the farm, Mother and <or one of> my
Sister Polly and Sarah or John
has been down each day
Feb 29 Leap year day!
		Still better. Able to slightly
open the eye. Doctors still say
it is scarcely a natural recovery.
March 1	Still growing better and encourajed.
Swelling so far down as to permit
the eye to open slightly.
Mar 2 & 3. Improvement very rapid these days.
Am able to use the other eye,
though I get a severe scolding
frm the doctors when they hear
of my uncovering the organ.
May 4 Sunday. Bro. Cluff led me to the
Academy today. I announced to the
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School tomorrow and endeavoring to
resume labors. He protested; but
I feel it my duty – of course I
shall try to exercise the greatest
care; but the classes have been
stopped and the students are
losing valuable time.
Mar 5	Went to the Laboratory; strength
seemed to come to me as the
classes followed each other; and
although I intended but to take
a few I succeeded in conducting
the whole line of classes. At
night I felt only naturally tired
in consequence. It was a healthful
fatigue – this night I slept
well without opiates for the
first time.
	But my greatest thanks are due
for the clear way in which the
benefit of this accident has
been shown me. I cannot describe
in detail even here in my private
journal; but I have been made to
know that if this mishap had
not befallen me, a more terrible
thing might have happened. Some
day I may explain it farther. The

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Priesthood has repeatedly promised
me that this accident and the
suffering following it were for
my good; and that declaration
is understood and realized by me.
	This night the City Council met
in regular session. I felt able
to go and went. Bro. Farrer, a
Councilor, led me to and from
the Council Room. The important
business of appointing city offices
and considering reports was at-
tended to tonight.
Mar 6. At my post again stronger and
better than ever, Eye still
bandaged of course.
Mar. 7-8. Am able to attend to all class
work; and thankful for the ability
Mar 9. I have been under promise to
give the illustrated lecture with
the new lantern on the "Sun Moon
and Stars" before the students. As
many of them will leave next
week, this was considered the best
time; and the lecture was given
tonight. I did not go in the room
till ready to begin and left as soon
as I closed. I feel no ill results except
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Mar 10.  Saturday –   Able to be in my office
all day, attending to work; and so,
in spite of the doctors' prophecies
I am nearing perfect recovery. For
it thanks are due the Giver of good
and to Him I render them.
And then also I thank the Priesthood
holders who have been untiring
in my behalf; Bro. & Sis. Cluff who
have been a father and mother
to me and my many sympathetic 
friends.
Mar 11 Sunday.	Spent the day quietly. It
would scarcily have been wise to
attend meetings perhaps at least
so brethren in position counselled
me. Yesterday and today have
been taken up in sessions of the
Quarterly Stake Conference. The
officers were resustained without
change.
Mar 14 This afternoon I went on the farm
and visited the folks. They were
delighted to see me and I them.
Father was especially pleased – he
had not been able to visit me
while ill, and after having heard
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was without hope that the sight
would be spared. My brother
Albert who has been in
darkness for years was deeply
affected. Returned home in
evening early.
Mar. 17	Saturday   Another week of
labor done; and without in-
jurious result. Our half term
is ended. Another session of
ten weeks and the summer
vacation is here. So passes time;
apparently leaving more undone than
it sees finished.
Mar 18	Sunday.  Presided at and
addressed the Missionary Meeting
this morning.
Mar. 21	Visited folks on the farm. Found
all tolerably well.
Mar 19 Attended an adjourned meeting
of the City Council.
Mar 23	Visited folks on farm again,
Administered to Bro. Newton
Noyes – a student.
Mar 24 Attended the afternoon session
of the District Court. This had
been the day set by the Judge
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convicted under the infamous
"Edmunds' Tucker" Act. – convicted
of acknowledging and supporting
their families! This is to the
United States Government, a Crime!
Among the prisoners was my
friend and fellow laborer Bro.
Maeser. He had pleaded guilty
to the charge. His sentence was
a fine of $30000. And the costs
of prosecution. By special
pressure brought to bear upon
the judge through the gentile
part of the community who entertain
a respect for educational labor,
he was spared imprisonment.
	In the afternoon, according
to previous appointment I visited
the City Cemetery with the other
members of the City Council, to
inspect the condition of the grounds
and to plan for the future.
	At night I attended an adjourned
session of the City Council. Soon after
opening the Council went into an 
executive or a secret session and
remained so till late. The topic
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drinking saloons be licensed in
Provo? Some of the members have
taken seats in the Council with
professed intentions to show the
acting officers in the Priesthood
that Church and State are no
longer one in Utah; and such
members leave the pathway of
their argument and desert the
beaten track of logic frequently
to make such assertions. The
Church does not profess to
direct the affairs of state:–but
speaking of my own position as
a member of the Council – I consider
that I have a sacred trust to
bear and honor – that of acting
officially for the best good of
the people; and if at any time
and in any one direction my 
duty be not to me entirely
clear, I have the right to seek
advice from the source which to
me is most promising; and
if that be the channel of inspira-
tion and revelation established
by God – to that source I shall
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Mar 25 Sunday. By call of the Presidency
I addressed the Stake Meeting
this afternoon.
Mar 26 Attended regular meeting of the
High Council
Mar 27 Attended an adjourned meeting of the
City Council - another secret session,
and another ventilation of views on
the Liquor question. I addressed the
Council tonight and opposed the
movement to license saloons
among us, on the grounds of
its being illogical and improper
to attempt to legalize crime, and
again that the word of God and
his Priesthood was opposed to
the use of intoxicants. In con-
clusion I urged that the question
be submitted to a vote of the
citizens. All members of the Council
except myself favor the license
system. The Executive officers of the
City – Mayor, Marshall and Attorney
are of one mind, that liquor must
be sold under regulation in Provo –
Mar 28.	Visited Folks on the Farm.
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Mar. 30 Delivered a lecture before the
Polysophical Society on "Mind in
Animals."
Mar 31 Visited Folks on Farm. In
afternoon moved remainder of
my books, specimens etc from the
old home to my office in the
Academy; as the possession of
the property will now be taken
by the present owner.
April 1.	Was present by invitation
at a meeting of the Stake
officers of the Improvement Asso-
ciations with Elder Junius F. Wells
of the General authorities of the
Associations, discussing preliminaries
to the establishment of Reading
Circles and the prescribing of
Reading Courses for the young
People and other points.
April 2 Attended reg a meeting of the
High Council during the after-
noon. By appointment it became
my lot to act as speaker on
the side of Justice.
	In the evening attended
regular meeting of the High
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April 3 At night attended adjourned
meeting of the City Council.
The question of liquor license was
again discussed; and a resolution
introduced to submit the question
to a vote of the people. This
was referred to the Committee
on Judiciary.
April 4. I had promised to deliver a
lecture this evening in the Theatre
under the auspices of the Free
Reading Room Committee, and
for the benefit of that worthy
institution. The weather was
very inclement – very rainy
and bad: and the attendance
was small.
	Subject – "The Infidels' Book"
illustrated with views.
April 5 In the evening met informally
with other members of the
Judiciary Committee of the City
Council.
April 6 Took the Chemistry and Physics
classes on visit of inspection
to several establishments in Provo.
April 7 Saturday. Went by early train to
Salt Lake City and attended

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meetings of the Conference.
Returned to Provo at night.
Then attended meeting of the
Judiciary Committee of the City 
Council.
April 8 Sunday. Addressed Missionary
Meeting in the morning.
April 9 Attended adjourned meeting of the
City Council. The resolution pro-
viding for the submitting the
report question of licensing
saloons to the popular vote
of the people was referred
to the Committee of the whole;
and therein another edition of
extreme views was indulged in
The vote was taken and lost.
This virtually grants license to
sell liquor in Provo. The
Judiciary Committe was in-
structed to Forthwith draft
an ordinance granting liquor
license.
April 11.	Attended a special meeting
of the High Council today – all
day – Three of the Apostles
were present – the special 
subject being the investigation

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of certain rumors which had been
curculated against <some of> the members of the
Council. Much was found to
be unwarranted and unsustained.
April 14	Went to Pleasant Grove today by
horseback; visited Grandma.
Then proceeded to American Fork
Canon and made some
Geological Examinations and
collections. By this time it was 
near dark, so I went over to 
Alpine, and there visited Bro.
Booth's family. Allowed my jaded
horse to rest, and rested
myself till about midnight and
then rode home; - in all
about 45 miles
April 15 Sunday. Presided at and
addressed Missionary Meeting
during morning – Bishop
J.P.R. Johnson of Provo today
donated to the institution
an elegant sacramental set.
Addressed the Circle Meeting in the 
afternoon, and the First Ward Meeting
at night.
April 16	City Council met in adjourned
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topic was the License ordinance.
I presented a remonstrance signed
by 289 citizens protesting against
the proposed change, but it was
unheeded. A Bill was introduced
providing for saloon license and
reached its second reading;
pending which Council adjourned
till the 18th inst.
April 18.	This day had been selected in
the Field Club meeting as the
starting time on an excursion
to Tintic. All arrangements were
made to start this afternoon, and
the party numbering 17 left for
the South, but owing to the
meeting of the City Council and
the probability that the final
vote on the license ordinance 
would be reached to night it was
thought best that I be present.
I attended the meeting – the bill 
reached its third reading; but
after all was not finally
acted upon.
Council adjourned near midnight
and at 1.15 am  April 19  I
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train to overtake the Scientific party
Proceeded to Spanish Fork, and after 
some delay aroused part of the 
company – one wagonload and 
we proceeded to Payson where we
found the other members of the
party and on we went. Reached
Utah Valley Iron Mines before noon;
after examining and collecting here,
we went on to Silver City and
spent considerable time in the
Dragon Mines and vicinity thence
proceeded to Mammoth Hollow and
camped. After supper we explored
the Cave as usual and then
came – bed; and it was a 
welcomed. duty.
April 20. Kindly recieved by Supt. Ren[-] of
the Mammoth Mine; we spent 
greater part of forenoon here
gathering very valuable specimens
thence we moved on to Eureka
Here the party was right royalty
received and treated by Capt. 
Day of the Bullion Beck Mine 
and Mr McChrystal of the Eureka.
After spending some hours in the
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at the Homansville Mills on
the way.
Ap 21. Rose early and drove to mouth
of Santaquin Cañon After breakfast
the party scattered over the hill
gathering specimens, and at
11 a.m. we broke camp for home.
Reached Provo late in afternoon
after what is perhaps the most
successful trip of its kind we
have ever had.
Ap. 22. Sunday.
	Was appointed today as a
Home Missionary in Payson; but
missed the train accidentally.
I took horse however and reached
that place in time. Returned
home after meeting
Ap 23. Attended City Council Meeting
The final vote on the Liquor License
Ordinance was taken, Bro. Hansen
and myself being the only members
voting in the negative. And
now the measure is a law.
Ap 24. I went to American Fork this
evening by a previous appointment
to deliver a lecture under the
anspice of the Improvement

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Association; but found some mistake
had been made in setting the
meeting; one announcement being
that the lecture would be this
evening, and another tomorrow night.
There was no meeting held. I 
returned home by midnight train.
Ap 28	Went to Salt Lake City on business
Returned at night.
While in the City, Elder Norman 
who has recently been ordained 
a Patriarch, met me, and while
shaking me by the hand pronounced 
over me a blessing. – That
my testimony of this work should 
yet do good to thousands; that 
I should live as long as life 
was desirable; that knowledge and 
wisdom should be given me:–
April 29	Sunday	
	In the afternoon by call of 
the presiding officer I addressed the
Stake meeting; and in the evening
addressed the Third Ward meeting
by call of the Bishop. 
April 30 Attended regular monthly meeting
of the High Council. The meeting 
was a short one.

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May 1.	In the evening attended a special 
[--] called meeting of the City Council
– called to consider applications
from liquor sellers for license
under the new ordinance.
Three licenses were granted.
May 4 Delivered an Address before the
Polysophical Society.
May 5 Attended the regular monthly meeting
of the Priesthood of the Stake. The
question of the policy of licensing
the sale of liquor was brought up,
and Prest. Smoot, as heretofore
expressed his great objections to
legalizing the traffic in any
way. A motion was introduced 
that the Priesthood of the stake 
sustain the President in his
policy against the liquor traffic.
The feeling had risen so high that
a High Councillor arose and
spoke strongly against the
motion. His objection however
was the only one urged. All
others voted in favor of the 
resolution.
May 6	Sunday. By special appointment
I went to Alpine today and

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preached at the morning meeting in
the interest of the Improvement
Associations. Went to Pleasant
Grove and spoke there in the
evening on the same topic.
Returned home after the night
meeting. A forty mile ride today.
May 7 Attended regular meeting of the
City Council.
May 12 Attended the meeting of the Conference
of the Young Peoples' Improvement
Association of the Stake, and
addressed the congregation.
May 9 (Omitted):–   By special request I preached
today at the funeral of Richard Mitchel,
a young man, who was killed
by an accident in the cañon a few
days ago.
May 20 Sunday. Went to Santaquin today and
preached as a Home Missionary in
company with Bro. Josiah Cluff. In
evening, proceeded to Payson and
spoke there in the interests of
the Improvement Associations. We
stayed at the residence of Bro. Huish.
May 21 Returned to Provo by early train.
In evening attended meeting of the
City Council

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May 25 Went to Salt Lake City. Returned
same night.
May 25 School closed today for the year
under very favorable auspices.
May 27 Went to Alpine today with an
appointment to preach there in
the evening; but the meeting was
adjourned owing to the death of
Elder R.T. Booth – a patriarch in the
town. His demise occured in the
early evening, and was really unlooked
for. I was by his side at the time of
his departure; and I note this as
the first natural death I have ever
witnessed. Bro. Booth is the father
of May (See Feb. 4) and his death
calls for a postponement of our
plans, which were, that our union
should take place on Wednesday
next May 30. We do not hold the
keys of life and death, and such
occurrences are inevitable. 
I returned to Provo during the night.
May 29 Went to Alpine and attended
funeral services of Bro. Booth
Returned same night.
May 28 Attended regular meeting of the 
High Council

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June 2 Went to Salt Lake City to attend
the exercises of the Young
Mens' Mutual Improvement
Association Conference. By
previous appointment, I took
part in the work by delivering
a lecture at night in "Science
in the Associations." Stayed at Bro J.F. Wells'
June 3 Sunday Attended regular services
of the conference, and returned
to Provo in evening.
June 4 In the evening, I attended the
regular meeting of the City Council.
	The position of C[---] Alderman
from the Third Ward is now vacant,
owing to the resignation of Bro.
B. W. Driggs the regularly elected
incumbent. At the time of the
election, many desired me to
accept the position, but I
declined to have my name
proposed, thinking the duties
of the office too engrossing
for my time. When the Alderman
resigned, I was again desired to
consent to a nomination, which
I declined and another man was
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majority of the Council, though
much against the wishes of
the people of the Ward which
they lost no opportunity to
express. The feeling was
very high, and the gentleman
in question formally declined
to accept the office.
I was informed tonight, and
that by men in the Council
who have been my opponents
on many points, that I was
again their choice. To avoid
further discussion on the
vexing subject at adjournment
time tonight I consented to have
my name proposed. The
nomination was unanimously
sustained and I was duly
appointed Alderman. Thereupon
I tendered my resignation as
Councillor, which was of
course accepted. Same evening
I filed bonds of $1000 with
the Probate Judge, Bro. J. C Graham
and Jorgen Hansen kindly signing
as sureties, and I took
the oath of office.

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June 10.		June 10	Sunday
By call of the authorities I today
preached at the general Stake Meeting
June 11	Attended City Council Meeting.
June 12	Went to Sal Alpine in evening to
meet May and start toward Manti.
June 13. 	We left Alpine in early morning
and proceeded to American Fork
by team, thence to Nephi by
Utah Central Train thence to
Chester Sanpete Co. by the Sanpete
Valley road; thence to Manti by
private conveyance. We reached
Manti at 5.40 p.m. and were
accommodated with quarters at the
Temple Boarding House.
	Here we met many old friends,
and made a number of new ones.
June 14. This day we made application
for admission to the Temple —
presented our recommends and
passed in. The services of that
holy place are too sacred to
admit of comment – they are
to me more and more impressive
as they are witnessed. After
the ordinances as all preliminaries
had been satisfactorily arranged

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[The following newspaper clippings attached over handwritten text]
The Utah Enquirer.
Friday	June 15, 1888.

	Hymeneal Consummation.

	Yesterday, in the Manti Temple, Prof.
Jas. E. Talmage and Miss Merry May
Booth, were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony. Miss Booth is the youngest
daughter of the late R. T. Booth, who
lately died at Alpine, and graduated
from the B. Y. Academy in 1887, and
has passed nineteen summers in this
earthly probation. Prof. Talmage is
well-known to the people for his integ-
rity and untiring efforts for the public
good. Though only twenty-five years of
age, his name has became enshrined in
the hearts of the people among whom he
is constantly laboring for good. The event
was celebrated very quietly, owing to
the recent sad bereavement in the family
of the bride.
	Our best wishes go with the young
pair in their embarkation on the sea of
matrimony and trust that their voyage
may be smooth and pleasant; but should
it at times be cloudy, we hope it will re-
sult only in the better appreciation of
the glorious sunlight of a Father's care.
Though fools spurn Hymen's gentle
	powers,
We, who improve his golden hours,
	By sweet experience know
That marriage, rightly understood,
Gives to the tender and the good
	A paradise below.

Deseret News A Benedict Now.
	We have received a card on which is
the following statement: "James E.
Talmage and Merry May Booth, mar-
ried at Manti, June 14th, 1888." There
it is in a nutshell, in the Professor's
terse and sensible style. Plenty of
prosperity to the estimable couple.

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such as procuring a marriage law
license, and a certificate etc
Merry May Booth and myself
were married at the altar of
the temple by Prest. Daniel
H. Wells.
       We are sworn to each other
for all time and eternity — May
our Father help us hold our
integrity toward each other forever.
       It is a momentous change
in my life. Yesterday I stood
alone — today blessed with
a wife.
       We were greeted with
the warmest congratulations and
the best of wishes [---] by our
friends.
June 15. Started by stage at 5 a.m. on our
return stopped at Nephi a
short time — at the residence
of Bro. Schroder. Reached Alpine
by early evening. At Provo
we were met by a number
of friends and were informed
that the Third Ward desired to
tender us the honor of a
reception and public greeting.

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Owing to the very recent sad
bereavement in the family of
my wife however, it was thought
by both of us proper to thank
the kind friends who are so
willing to show their respect, but
to decline accepting the compliment.
June 16 Spent the day quietly and
pleasantly.
June 17 Sunday.	My appointment as a 
Home Missionary was today in
Cedar Valley. Bro. A. L. Booth
and myself started this morning
from Alpine horseback to fill
the appointment. We reached
Cedar Fort by 10 am and were
kindly received by Bishop Bennett
and family. Preached at the
morning meeting; and after
dinner proceeded to Fairfield
and preached there; then
returned to Cedar Fort and held
an evening meeting. Stayed at
the residence of Bishop Bennett.
	The wind and dust have been
very severe today.
June 18 Returned to Alpine. In evening,
my wife and I left and proceeded

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	Returned Home.
Prof. J. E. Talmage and his bride re-
turned to Provo Monday evening. The
Third Ward proposed tendering the hap-
py couple a grand reception, but in view
of the recent death of the bride's father
the reception was kindly declined. We
bid Brother and Sister Talmage welcome
home.

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to Provo. Here we were kindly
met by friends and taken to my
old home — Bro. Cluff's. A happy
reception.
June 19. We spent the day on the
farm with the folks.
Jun 21 I went to Salt Lake City on business.
In afternoon Bro. O. H. Berg of Provo
and myself went to the Penitentiary
and enjoyed a pleasant visit with
several of the brethren who are
there incarcerated for doing the
will of their God.
	Returned to Provo same evening.
Attended theatre, to witness the
performance of Mr. Bandman
but that gentleman being somewhat
angry declined to appear and
placed a substitute on the
stage without in any way calling
the attention of the audience to the
fact. The Manager of the Theatre
informed the audience and there
was quite a scene.
June 23 According to previous arrangements
went today in company with
Dr. M. H. Hardy, the County Supt.
of Schools, to "Forrest Lake," in the

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	upper part of American Fork Cañon,
	at which place the teachers of
	the county are encamped in
	summer convention. We went
	horseback, and reached camp
	after a very dusty ride about
	nightfall. In the evening session
	– held around a blazing camp-
	fire – with logs as desks and
	tree trunks as seats. I delivered
	a short lecture on "Invention
	and Discovery.
June 24	Sunday. As it was necessary
	that Dr. Hardy be again in
	Provo this evening, we were com-
	pelled to travel on the Sabbath
	day. We left camp near noon,
	passed over the mountains into
	Provo Cañon, thence home; arriv-
	ing in Provo about 10 p.m.
June 25	Engaged to rent a house
	belonging to Mr. Richard Brereton
	of Provo. It is situated about
	a block from Bro. Cluffs
	so that our removal is not to
	a very great distance. It
	is a neat cottage, conveniently
	arranged; five rooms in all.

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June 25
Con.	Made arrangements today for
	cleaning and setting in order.
	– A very practical illustration
	of housekeeping and married
	life.
		Today also I met informally
	with some of the B. Y. Academy
	Trustees, and talked over the
	condition of our school. At the
	last General Church Conference,
	(April last) a "Board of Education"
	was appointed by the authorities
	and sustained by the people,
	with the duty of directing and
	encouraging the educational
	movements of the Latter-day
	Saints. The declared intention
	of this Board is to establish 
	institutions after the pattern of
	the Brigham Young Academy in
	the various stakes of Zion; and
	also a general or central school
	in Salt Lake City. Undoubtedly,
	this is a grand movement, and
	if carried into full effect will
	place the educational affairs
	of our people on a much higher
	plane. It is the expectation

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June 25
Con.	that Prof. Maeser who by the way
	is a member of this "Board of
	Education," will be called to
	a position of general supervision
	of these schools; and the
	general authorities have expressed
	their desire that I take a place
	in the Salt Lake City institution.
	A few days ago I was asked
	by a representative of this
	Board of Education, whether
	I would accept the position
	referred to if so requested by
	the proper authorities. I
	replied that in these matters
	I considered myself subject to the
	call and direction of the author-
	ities in the Church, and that
	I would respond at once.
		Our Board of Trustees, do not
	view the movement with full
	favor thinking that the
	interests of the Academy will
	in some degree suffer – it being
	relegated to the position of a
	Stake Academy – one among many
	– while the Central Institution is
	to be established in Salt Lake City.

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The Trustees urge my remaining
at the Academy at least during
the ensuing school year, and
offer me the position of Principal.
	The President of the Board
directed me to prepare the Circular
for the next Academic year.
June 26. Busier than ever preparing for
household responsibilities. Tacking
down carpets, putting up stoves
ect ect - Pleasant occupation?
Yes, I suppose so; it is said
that wise men always like
the inevitable – they persuade 
themselves that the circumstances
that be are the most pleasurable
imaginable. I try to believe that
I am wise in such matters, but
at times I must confess that
I feel very foolish.
But I am happy and proud, and
above all thankful to my God
that such duties now rest
upon me.
June 27 In the morning sat in the
Justice's Court. This is the first
case brought before me in my
new position. It was a case of intoxication

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	Today, my wife and I accompanied
	by Sister Cluff started out on a
	purchasing expedition – in quest
	of furniture, household utensils etc.
	This was an initiation into a
	new field of action. We started
	out bright and early, and returned
	weary and late. We have a fair
	start in necessary fittings.
	We are furnishing a a plain
	manner the small kitchen,
	also a dining room, general
	living room etc. (all in one); and
	a cozy little front room
	called by my wife "the parlor,"
	and by myself "the office
	and study room." – it serves
	for both; and one bedroom.
		In the evening according
	to previous appointment, I 
	went to Springville to lecture
	there under the auspices of
	the Improvement Associations; 
	on the subject of "Nature and
	Nature's God." I have been
	requested by the Springville
	people, since before the time
	of the accident to my eye,

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that I should speak in that
place on "Evolution," as a partial
offset to the tendency of certain
atheistical doctrine inculcated
there through the teachings of 
a certain Dr. York. The subject
was treated tonight according to
my poor ability under the title
first above named. I trust it
did some good.
	Travelled horseback, and
returned home after the meeting.
June 28.	Very busy arranging things
in our home; and at night
we moved in! So – here I find
myself blessed with wife and
home. We sincerely trust that
God will listen to our prayer
of dedication, and give the charge
of our household unto the
hands of the powers of peace
and prosperity.
June 29	Continued our household arrange-
ments. I am at present very
busy preparing the Circular
for the ensuing year. The
annual meeting of the
Board of Trustees should be held tomorrow.

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June 30. Owing to lack of a quorum,
	the regular meeting of the Board
	of Trustees was adjourned until
	Monday next.
	Another change occured today
	in plans for the future. Brother
	Maeser received word from the
	general authorities of the church,
	advising him not to tender
	his resignation as Principal
	of the Institution according to
	former intentions; and a 
	second communication reached
	us from Prest. Woodruff, indicat-
	ing the desire of the apostles
	to call me to Salt Lake City
	at once. Nothing definite can
	at present be decided upon;
	the circumstances under which
	the church authorities are at
	present placed are such that
	they cannot be easily reached.
July 1 Sunday. I had been appointed
	to preach as a Home Missionary 
	in Lehi today; but by the
	directions of the President of
	the Stake I did not go to
	that place. I was directed to remain

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	in Provo and to be present at
	an informal meeting of the
	Stake Presidency, High Council,
	Academy Trustees and several
	prominent brethren, to talk over
	the future of the Academy. This
	little gathering took place in
	the morning. The regret is
	general that any movement is
	in contemplation tending toward
	checking the work of the Academy,
	here, and such is the light
	in which most view the
	present action of the authorities
		In the afternoon meeting I
	spoke to the Congregation by call
	of the Presidency.
		Also addressed the Prayer Circle
	in evening.
July 2.	Visited folks on the farm. In
	the afternoon I attended the Board
	of Trustee's Meeting. It was thought
	best not to consider the draft
	for the new circular until
	something more definite is known
	respecting the future. The
	meeting adjourned subject to
	call. Attended City Council in evening

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July 3. Sat in Justices' Court in morning.
– 1 case. In the afternoon,
went to Salt Lake City according
to previous arrangements to take
part in the celebration of Indepen-
dence Day tomorrow. Was met
on the way by one of the Board
of Regents of the University of
Deseret; and was spoken to by
him relative to becoming a 
member of the Faculty of the
University. He expresses it as
his desire and that of other
members of the Board that such
should be the case. Of course
I could give no encouragement
to the plans. This is the
second time informal advances
in this direction have been
made.
	Stayed at the Valley House
July 4. The Nations Birthday. At the
request of the Committee I
had promised to take part
in the celebration of today
by delivering a short address.
I was met at the Walker House
by members of the Committee

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July 4
Con. and taken to a carriage in
the line of procession Today
there was to be a gener al
celebration of all creeds and
parties. Such was the proposi-
tion of the Liberal Party and it
was deemed proper that the
Peoples' Party accede. Such
however is distasteful to me:–
I cannot willingly mingle
with the oppressors and persecutors
of our people in raising the
cry of liberty and freedom! Yet
I can agree with them in all
things that are just and
fair. In the same carriage
with myself – a carriage set
apart for the speakers of the day,
were Judge H. H. Benson of
antimormon fame, Judge C. C. Goodwin
– the present editor of the Tribune
– the foulest of foul sheets –
and Judge Zane – the present
Chief Justice of Utah – the "Mission
Judge" as he is called – he is
so unmeaningly severe on all
of our people who come before
him.

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The procession was a grand
spectacle. The formal exercises
were held at Liberty Park.
Governor West was the President
of the Day. Taking the part
assigned me on the program as
best I could I delivered a short
speech – about 15 minutes duration,
on "The Characteristics of a 
Free Man." As soon as the
exercises closed we returned to the
city. The two carriages containing
the Governor, Marshall and
the speakers were duly escorted
back to the city by a platoon
of Cavalry. And herein we were
furnished with a striking exam-
ple of the true meaning of
honor and dignity. – To be
guarded by an escort of horse-
men under such circumstances,
is certainly somewhat in the
nature of an honor; but to be
almost suffocated from dust as
the result of the galloping
and maneuvering of the guards
is of a different nature. For my
own part, I would have gladly

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	dispensed with a degree or two
	of honor to secure a trifle
	more comfort. However, it
	was a grand affair.
	By great hurry I reached the
	train in time, and returned
	to Provo same evening.
	At night, accompanied by my
	wife, and my Sister Sadie we
	visited the public square and
	witnessed the exhibition of
	fire works.
July 5. Went on the farm early, ac-
	companying Sister Sadie home,–
	she had been visiting Provo
	since day before yesterday.
		Occupied during most of
	the morning in the Justice's
	Court – several cases of ill
	conduct yesterday Men who
	talk so loudly of freedom
	show themselves slaves to
	themselves.
July 6. Sat in Justice's Court in morning
	Then took my wife and Sister
	Cluff and family, on the farm
	and enjoyed a day's visit with
	our folks. Bro Cluff came up in

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afternoon. We returned to Provo
at night.
	Attended High Council Meeting
at night.
July 7 Sat in Court again in morning.
In evening went to Salt Lake
City accompanied by Bro. J. B. Keeler
of the Academy, by special
invitation and attended the
reception given by the teachers
of Salt Lake to a party of
teachers from the East, now on
their way to California. The 
reception was held at the
parlors of the Metropolitan
Hotel, and was a success.
By request I delivered an
address of welcome.
	Bro. Keeler and I stayed
at the Valley House.
July 8 Sunday.
	Bro. Keeler and myself
returned to Provo by early 
morning train.
	By call of the Bishop I
preached before the Third Ward
Meeting in the evening. My
wife became a member of that

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ward tonight. We are at present
living in the First Ward, but
it is thought best that I
do not sever my connection 
with the Third Ward just at
present, as our present location
may be only a temporary one.
July 9 Sat in Alderman's Court during
the morning.
In the evening attended the
regularly called meeting of the
registered voters of the city to
elect a school trustee.
July 10 Meeting of Committee on Fire Department
from the City Council was held
this night at our house to
consider the advisability of
establishing fire limits in the
City.
July 12 Board of Trustees of the Academy
met today. I submitted the
draft for the Circular prepared
in accordance with instructions
but owing to the changes now
expected, the Scientific Department
plans were cut down.
July 13. Sat in Justices Court during
great part of the day.

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July 15	Sunday:–  Went to Salt Lake City
	by morning train. Met some
	of the brethren connected with the
	Stake Academy and made an
	appointment to hold meeting with
	them tomorrow evening. Attended
	Services in the Tabernacle
	during the afternoon, and in
	the evening returned to Provo.
July 16 	Received a letter from President
	Woodruff who is the chairman
	of the Church Board of Education,
	stating that it was the desire
	of the authorities that I should
	move to Salt Lake City and
	labor in the school interests there.
	In the evening, I went to
	Salt Lake City, and was met
	by President Angus M. Cannon,
	the President of Salt Lake Stake
	of Zion, and the chairman of
	the Salt Lake Stake Board of 
	Education; he conducted me
	along circuitous routes, and
	finally ushered me into a room
	in which I was surprised 
	and overjoyed to meet several
	of the Apostles, – President

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June 16	Woodruff; Apostles Geo. Q. Cannon,
and Jos. F. Smith, and several other
brethren who have been in exile
and hiding for so long. This was
a joyous meeting to me. Thank
God for it, and may the Al-
mighty keep those martyrs secure.
	The matter of School interests was
talked over at some length. I
was informed that it was
desirable on the part of the
general authorities to establish an
institution for higher education
in Salt Lake City, and the Scientific
branches should receive due attention
and that I had been selected to
labor in establishing such an
institution. President Woodruff
expressed ideas similar to those
embodied in his letter to me,
received in Provo this morning,
though bearing date of July 11,
" and I quote therefrom:– "It is
" the general feeling that we
" should have a first class institution
" here, under Church auspices,
" where sooner or later every
" branch of learning can be taught

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" and acquired, – an institution that
" will successfully vie with other
" denominational academies and
" colleges that are now in existence
" or that may hereafter be established
" in our midst. In acting upon
" this matter, the Church Board
" of Education felt to heartily endorse
" the request of the Salt Lake Stake
" Board as expressed in its
" communication to us, that
" you should be employed in the
" capacity of Principal if it
" should be agreeable to you, and
" the terms could be made
" mutually satisfactory. Should
" you agree to take charge of
" this institution we trust
" that you will enter upon it
" in the spirit of a missionary
" as well as that of a teacher,
" and while it is proper that
" you should receive suitable
" compensation, we sincerely
" hope that this will not be
" the ruling feeling with
" you, or with anyone who may
" engage in a similar capacity,

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	"but that it will be a labor of love
	"as well as one of remuneration."
		These lines from the President's
	letter to me convey the chief
	items of his conversation with
	me at this interview. The
	meeting was a pleasant one; the
	remembrance of it will live long
	in my soul.
		President Cannon directed
	me to proceed with the
	preparation of the Circular etc,
	and to meet with the Stake
	Board of Education on the
	following day at 10 a.m. As I
	desired to obtain some papers
	now at home I returned to Provo
	by late train (D&RG.Ry).
June 17 <July?> Went to Salt Lake City by
	early Utah Central Train. Proceeded
	at once to the President's
	office, and there met the
	President and members of the 
	Stake Board of Education. The
	Committee of the Uta Salt Lake
	Stake Academy, already in existence
	during two years, also met at
	same time and place; and

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	as the Salt Lake Stake Board
	of Education has been organized
	by direction of the General Church
	Board, it was thought that
	its functions in reality superceded
	and comprised those of the
	Salt Lake Stake Academy com-
	mittee, and the latter thereupon
	resigned all its authority and
	powers, also the property pertaining
	to the Salt Lake Stake Academy
	to the Stake Board of Education.
	This Board then proceeded to
	arrange for the coming year's
	session of the Salt Lake Stake
	Academy. I was duly appointed
	Principal. The matter of my salary
	was discussed; I was asked to
	name a figure, which I respect-
	fully declined to do. The Board
	then balloted, – the result was
	that the majority established
	the salary at $1800 for the
	coming year, the other named
	a lower figure. Being questioned
	upon the matter I suggested that
	the mean of all the ballots be
	taken; this was done, and it

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was decided that $1700 be my
salary for the coming school year.
The brethren seemed very anxious
to allow more; but I am fully
satisfied with the figure under
all circumstances.	After considera-
tion of other matters pertaining
to the future plans, the Board
adjourned, after instructing me to
prepare the Circular and place
it ready for publication at once.
I spent the afternoon and
evening writing the Circular, and
returned home by the night
train, which should have
reached Provo at midnight, but
owing to delay it did not arrive
till 3 a.m.
July 18	Sat in Justice's Court during
morning.
July 19 Went to Salt Lake City by evening train
according to previous arrangement,
and read the Circular proof sheets.
Returned by late train.
July 20 Packing up Laboratory supplies – a terribly
disagreeable labor.	Filled ten (10) large
boxes today and have not yet
touched the Cabinet.

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July 21 Went to Salt Lake City by morning
train. Spent most of day searching
for a suitable house – such is
hard to find; rent is very
high in Salt Lake City. Returned
home by night train.
July 22 Sunday. Quite unwell today –
having lost rest lately.
	Administered by request to the 
son of Bro. Joseph Strong a 
neighbor of ours. The boy fell
from the hay loft in the barn
yesterday and received very severe
injuries –
July 23 Sat in Justice's Court, heard 4 cases.
July 24 Pioneer day. No public demonstrations
of any kind were engaged in in
Provo. We passed the day quietly
at home.
July 25 Busy in Justice's Court the whole
day. Tried last case - a drunk,
at 10 p.m.
July 26 Went to Salt Lake City by early
train, and spent most of the
day searching for a suitable
house to rent. Engaged Bro. Pratt
who is in the Real Estate business
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July 27 Justice's Court kept me busy again
most of day.
July 28. Spent early part of the day packing
in Laboratory. In afternoon went to
Salt Lake City and found that Bro.
Pratt had engaged 3 Rooms for us.–
	Returned to Provo same night.
July 29 Sunday. By direction of Prest. Smoot,
I today addressed the Stake meeting
in the Tabernacle. In the afternoon
also addressed the Prayer Circle,
and resigned as a member of it,
this being, in all probability my
last Sunday as a resident of Provo.
Obtained from the Bishop of my ward
a recommend as members in good
standing for my wife and self.
July 30. Sat in Justices Court most of the day.
In the evening attended the
regular meeting of the High Council,
and by invitation of the Presidency
addressed the council, offering
my resignation as a member at
the same time.
July 31 Sat in Justice's Court during
morning. – And all spare time
was employed in packing! packing!
packing! A sad experience – I am

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of the opinion that such strong
medicines as moving away
should be taken in moderate
doses. We succeeded however in
removing all of our effects to the
car—ready to be shipped tomorrow.
Went back home—to Sister
Cluff's, and stayed there at night.
	In the evening I attended
the High Priest's Quorum Meeting,
and resigned my position as
Clerk of the same. By invitation
I addressed the quorum, and
received in response the
heartiest farewells, and good
wishes from the brethren.
Such expressions are deeply
affecting.
August 1. Finished up business in the
Justice's Court. A couple of cases
were still pending, but by
mutual consent of all parties
they were transferred to the
court of another Alderman.
Paid all fines etc. collected into the
City Treasury, and received
receipts therefor, amounting
to $130. Settled all accounts

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in town. Made a hurried visit on
the farm, and bade the folks
goodbye. In evening attended
a called meeting of the City Council,
and made reports of my acts as
Justice of the Peace, which were
endorsed and accepted. My claim
for services as Justice, amounting
to $3880 was allowed.
I then offered my resignation as 
a member of the Council, and
the events which followed the
reading of the same were unlooked
for, but no less impressive.
I had in no manner expected such
warm expressions of esteem and
regret in the Council, for I have
been opposed in so many matters, by
the majority of the members. But
my most ardent opponents were the
first to declare their good feelings.
The "Utah Enquirer" of Aug. 3 says of
the matter:—

[The following newspaper clippings appear at bottom of page]
	The resignation of Alderman Talmage
will be universally regretted. He was
one of the few members of the present
city council in whom the people have
placed implicit trust. Besides, he was
as efficient as trustworthy.

	The resignation of Alderman Talmage
was read and accepted. Expressions of
regret were made by members that un-
avoidable circumstances required Alder-
man Talmage's retirement. The gentle-
man evidently had the good will of his
associates, many complimentary re-
marks being made concerning the gen-
tleman's energy and ability, both as a
Councilor and City Justice.
	Alderman Talmage responded in a 
feeling manner, and thanked the mem-
bers of the Council for the kindness and
courtesy he had received at their hands
during his comparatively brief associa-
tion with them.
	The Council then adjourned.

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Aug 2.  My wife and I left Provo by early
train this morning, and proceeded
at once to our prospective home
in Salt Lake City. Arriving then,
we plunged at once into work —
engaged men to haul our goods
from the depot – set towork arrang-
ing things, and by night had
at least a table, some chairs,
and a bed in place, so that
we found it possible to eat 
and sleep. – A heavy day's work.
Aug. 3 Rose bright and early and and continuted.
By night all things began to look 
a little like home. And now for 
a brief description of our home.
We have a part- 3 rooms - of a 
very fine house – "Vine Cottage"
as it is appropriately called,
situated on Centre Street, no 32
in the 17" Ward, overlooking the
Temple, and most of the City,
It is a fine location, commanding
a beautiful view. Our rooms are
small but cozy – A kitchen, which
serves also for dining room and
living room down stairs, –
and a couple of rooms above, one

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serving as office and parlor, and
the other as sleeping room. Each
room is provided with closets and
corner nooks; so we find ourselves
snugly ensconced.
I find insufficient room for books
however, and have to make many
shifts. Our things, including
household goods, books, specimens,
etc weighed over five thousand
pounds.
Aug. 4.  Able to settle to work a little.
Feel more at home. In evening
we attended the Theatre.
Aug 5. Sunday. By call of of the Stake
President, I was taken from 
the audience at afternoon
services in the Large Tabernacle,
and addressed the congregation.
Aug. 12 Sunday again. The week has passed
without special developments – we
are still getting settled. I have been
busy in getting things ready for
work at school.
Aug 14. By invitation I was present at a
meeting of the Stake Board of
Education held this evening in
the Presidents' office to consider

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matters connected with the Salt Lake
Stake Academy.
Aug. 15. Was present this evening at a
meeting of the Priesthood and
prominent men of the City held
in the Social Hall to consider
the project of building suitable
quarters for the Stake Academy,
and to adopt measures for the
conducting of the institution.
A most liberal spirit, and a
strong desire to hasten the
growth of the school were
shown. Apostle Richards was
present and spoke of the
undertaking; also Apostle
Geo. Q. Cannon – whose face
is seldom seen at present
in public assemblies owing to
the efforts of our persecutors.
Aug. 17 Went to Provo by early train;
attended to some matters of
business left unfinished at
the time of our removal, and
returned to Salt Lake same
afternoon.
Aug 20 According to a notice previously
published through the papers

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I began today the examination
of candidates for admission to the
Academy. This is to continue
during this week and part
of next, between 10 a.m. and 
2 p.m.
Aug. 23. At the request of Bishop H.B. Clawson
of the Twelfth Ward, this afternoon
I accompanied him and attended
the funeral services of a six year
old son of Jas. T. Little and
delivered the address. Services
were held at the house of the
bereaved parents.
Aug. 25. At the regular meeting of the
High Priests' Quorum of Salt Lake
Stake I was duly received as a
member. By call of the presiding
officer I addressed the meeting.
<Aug 26 Omission – see opposite page>
Sept 1 The week has been busily em-
ployed in preparing for our
opening in the Academy.
The fitting up of my Cabinet
arrangement of apparatus Etc.
just received has been a
great undertaking.
	This is the time of the
Quarterly Conference in this

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stake. I attended the meeting
today. At the evening
meeting, held in the Assembly
Hall by call of the President
I addressed the meeting.
Sept 2 Sunday
		Attended meetings of the 
Stake Conference today. By call
I preached at the evening
meeting.

Aug 26 Sunday (omitted).
			Wife and I attended
Ward Meeting this evening -
17 Want, presented our recom-
mends and were duly received
as members.
Sept. 3 Monday – Our Academy opened
today. The Stake Board presided
at the opening exercises,
and I was duly introduced
as Principal. The main work
of the day was the organization
of classes. The attendance is
most flattering - 215 and
several more applications.
Sept. 8 The week has passed favor-
ably; work has gone on in

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a pleasing manner. Today
I began a labor which is to
be performed according to
present appearances in a
disadvantageous way. At the
General Conference of the Young
Men's Mutual Improvement
Association held June 2 & 3 in
Salt Lake City, a course of
reading was planned for the
Associations, to consist this year
of five books; two of which – one 
on "First Principles of the Gospel" 
and the other on "Service" I were
to be written, and the last
named I was appointed to write
Since then at various times
plans for the prosecution of the
work were presented, but as
no definite arrangements were
made for the printing of the
work after it was prepared,
I have not begun it up to date.
Of course, the subject has 
recieved my thought and attention,
and the general plan of
the work is in my mind,
but the execution is yet to be

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		commenced. Today however I
		was informed that all preliminaries 
		were settled, and I was literally
		dumbfounded to hear that the
		work should be in the hands 
		of the printer early in October.
		This means to me for a 
		time incessant labor – being
		already so fully occupied
		in school matters.
			The unsettled state of my
		affairs during the past few
		months have made the
		prosecution of the work
		almost an impossibility.
		Now however it has to be 
		done, and that very quickly.
Sept 14	Another week has passed in busy
		occupation and pleasing labor.
		Our Students' Society was organized
		today.
Sept. 17	Wife and I received today patri-
		archals blessings from Patriarch
		Henry Norman – a former
		neighbor of Grandpa's family
		in England.  It was by Bro.
		Norman's invitation that we
		received the blessings.

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Salt Lake City,
				Sept 17, 1888.
A blessing given by Henry Norman,
Patriarch, upon the head of James
E. son of James J. and Susannah
Preater Talmage, born in Hungerford,
Berkshire, England, Sept 21, 1862.
Beloved Brother James: – I place my
hands upon thy head to give thee a
patriarchal blessing, which shall be
a comfort unto thee as long as
thou shalt dwell live upon this land.
Thou art like James of old and have
the same faith and receive the
same power because of the integrity
of thy heart and because of the
firmness of thy mind. God has 
preserved thee to come down upon
the earth to do a mighty work
for thyself, for thy posterity, and
for the rising generation. Therefore,
beloved brother, lift up your head
and rejoice for God has been
pleased with thee all the days of
thy life; and that has been because
of thy integrity and thy prevailing
blood which is that of Ephraim
and Abraham thy father. Thou shalt

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live until thou art satisfied with
life; and the blessings of the
Lord shall rest upon thee, temporal
and spiritual, and thou shalt
not lack for any good thing.
Inasmuch as thou wilt seek to
thy Father in Heaven in prayer,
thanksgiving, supplication and
humility, the Lord will open the
vision of thy mind and reveal
unto thee by His Spirit, such things
as will make thee wise unto
salvation, and be a blessing even
to hundreds of thy pupils who
will come to thee to be taught
the ways of the Lord. I ask my
Father to bless thee with health,
life, strength, wisdom, knowledge,
and that intelligence which
comes from above; for this is thy
desire and what you seek after,
morning, noon, and night, and
the vision of thy mind is open
and God will give thee an
abundance for thy benefit.
When you received this Gospel,
the angels rejoiced and were
glad; because thou didst

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receive it with a pure heart and
an honest mind. Because of the
faith which thou hast received,
and the prayers of thy father
and mother who were faithful to
the doctrines which they believed
in, the Lord thy God has saved
preserved thy life from danger, seen
and unseen, by day and night, by
sea and land and comforted thy
heart. Thou hast sought a com-
panion, one that the Lord has
given unto thee by the spirit of 
revelation and the gift of the
Holy Ghost, which shall be a
comfort unto thee as long as
you live upon the earth; and
you will be unto her. This is
thy blessing, and no power shall
hinder thee from progressing. Take
fresh courage from today, and thou
shalt have power with God to
overcome every spirit which tries
to oppose thee in thy ministry.
Thy mouth shall be opened and
thy tongue shall be loosed to
make many hearts rejoice and
be glad. I seal these blessings upon

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thee, and seal thee up from danger
seen and unseen, from evil and
wicked designing spirit, and they
shall have no power to gainsay
thy word. I ask my Father to
let thy guardian angel go where
thou goest and be round
about thee; these are the
words of inspiration by the
spirit of revelation and the
gift of prophecy; and I seal you
up my brother that you shall
come forth in the morning
of the first resurrection, with
your own posterity and with those
of your father's house that are
with thee and with your an-
cestors for you will have to do
much in redeeming many who
have gone behind the vail, in
the due time of the Lord; for
you are of a noble spirit, and
you took your own choice to
come down here to do these
things. I ask my Father to
take charge from today, and
I seal these blessings upon
you, and every blessing which

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thy heart desires in righteousness;
and you will have the hands of the
servants of the Lord prophets and
apostles laid upon your head for
further advancement in the kingdom
of God. You will do much here in
teaching thy sex this side of the
vail; and then you shall go to a
land far off, and gather many
unto the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. Many will
rejoice to hear thy voice and many
will receive thee and feed and
comfort thee. And I say unto thee,
take fresh courage for thou hast
waited patiently for this blessing
and it is given unto thee by the
spirit of revelation and the gift
of prophecy, Even so Amen and Amen."

My Wife's blessing read as follows:–

			Salt Lake City
		Sept. 17th 1888
A blessing given by Henry Norman,
Patriarch upon the head of Merry May,
daughter of Richard T. and Elsie
Edge Booth, and wife of James E.

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Talmage, born in Alpine, Utah Co. Utah,
Sept. 29, 1868:– "Merry May; I place
my hands upon the crown of thy head
in this house this afternoon according
to thy desires and thy wishes and
ask my Father to pour out His
spirit upon you, His handmaiden,
and me His servant. Thy heart
shall be made to rejoice abundantly
in weeks and years to come;
because thou hast received the
gospel with a pure heart and
an honest mind; even as the 
Lord has directed thee; and thou
hast done well in seeking to the
Lord for a companion which
shall be a great blessing unto
you; for he is one that has sought
to do good all the days of his
life. I speak these things by the
spirit of revelation and the gift
of prophecy, for your good and
comfort; and say you shall live as
long as you desire to do good upon
this land; only be faithful and
humble and receive the counsel
of your husband, who holds the
priesthood of the Son of God, and

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which will be the head of the house
to teach and instruct you and even
your family hereafter. For this is
according to the order of Heaven, and
the order of the Holy Priesthood, which
God has revealed on the earth to
His servant Joseph the Prophet and
also to others that have come down
to our day. Thou art like Sarah of old;
thou hast chosen the good part,
that will never be taken away
and thou art a lawful daughter of
Ephraim, and entitled to all the
blessings of the gospel of Jesus
Christ; and thou wilt live and
receive thy blessings as thou art
able to comprehend them; and
the Lord will lengthen out thy
days, weeks, months and years to
receive these things. Therefore,
beloved sister, lift up thy head
and rejoice, for there was joy in
heaven when you received the
gospel, and you received it with
an honest heart and a pure
mind. I ask my Father to preserve
thy life from sickness and death
until you have accomplished

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your work on the earth, from all kinds
of calamity which go abroad in
the land; but if you are faithful
these powers shall not come
nigh you, and you shall live
and battle with them all
and do much good. You will
be a teacher also bye and bye
of your own sex, to teach them
spiritual things as well as
temporal; therefore, lift up
your head and rejoice and seek
to your Father, and prepare your
mind for these things; for you
are of a noble spirit and God
has loved the integrity of your
heart, because of the Priesthood
you stand by and because of
his faith and power, and you
will be united with him and
the power of the Lord will rest
upon you. I ask my Father to
strengthen thy weak body that
it may become strong to bring
precious seed unto the world
to be a blessing to thyself
and to thy posterity. I pray
my Father to let His choicest

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blessings rest upon you; even the
blessings of life and health and
temporal blessings for your good and
comfort; for you may have to go to
those who need thee in their
afflictions, and you will do it and
no power will keep you back.
I pray that you may never be
deceived by any power or influ-
ence that may come along, that
you may always be on the
right side, and that is the
Lord's side; I seal these blessings
upon thee, and seal thee up
from danger seen and unseen,
for thou hast chosen the good
part in the eternal worlds, to
come down here to do this
work, even the work of the
redemption of the dead along
with thy companion, with thy
father's house and thy posterity,
and thy ancestors and many more
that are faithful. Thou shalt come
forth in the morning of the first
resurrection with Abraham,
Isaac and Jacob, and all the
holy prophets and thy father's

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house, and the house of thy
companion, those thou knowest
in the flesh. If thou art faith-
ful, thou wilt do a work for
them; no power that is formed
against thee shall prosper
inasmuch as you take heed. Never
look back: hold fast to your
integrity, and you will live
until you have accomplished
this work, for these are thy
blessings and I seal them
upon thee by the gift of
prophecy in the name of
Jesus Christ. Even so Amen,
and Amen
Sept 21. My birthday here again; 26 years
old today. Many and great have
been the changes since last
birthday anniversary.–
	This evening I delivered a
lecture before the Students' Society
on "A Peep through the Microscope"
illustrated with lantern views.
Sept 27 Administered by request to the
child of Brother Willard Call, one
of our students.

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Sept 27.	On this day also, Bro. Josiah Cluff of
		Provo came to Salt Lake City on a
		sad errand. He is suffering with
		severe inflammation of the eyes,
		and came to place himself under
		surgical treatment. It was at Bro.
		Cluff's house at which I made my
		home from Aug. 23, 1877 until I left with
		my wife June 28, 1887; and it was
		his house at which I spent the 
		period of my intense suffering
		from the accident to my eye in
		February last. Sister and Brother
		Cluff tended me as a father and
		a mother would, though the physicians
		gave but little hope of my recovery,
		and here now through the blessings
		of the Priesthood and the mercies
		of my God, I enjoy as perfect sight
		as ever, and Bro. Cluff is threatened
		with blindness. The primary cause
		of his affliction too, compared with my
		accident is as a mote to a mountain.
		Over a year ago, while washing
		hands and face in a small basin,
		a speck of metal – a scale from the
		side of the vessel – so small that
		the unaided vision could scarcely

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recognise it, entered his right eye.
In a very short time that eye
because highly inflamed, and
the opposite one was affected
sympathetically. He spent some six
weeks in darkness, and then
gained but temporary relief.
His present relapse unto a danger-
ous state of inflammation, causes
me the greater thankfulness for
my own miraculous deliverance!
	Bro. Cluff stayed at our house
of course; and I feel a sympathetic
interest in his welfare.
Sept 29. Today, by request of the authorities
I preached at the funeral services
of Judge Zerubabel Snow, are
influential man among this people,
His funeral was a peculiar one.
He was a staunch Latter-day
Saint, though most of his family
disavowed any belief in the tenets
of our church. His associates at the
bar acted as pall-bearers at
the obsequies and J Prest. Seymour
B. Young and myself were the
speakers on the occasion. The
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Sept. 30	Sunday. By direction of the Stake
President I today undertook a
mission greatly against my natural
inclination. According to a custom
with the officials in charge of the
Utah Penetentiary, services are con-
ducted by the different religious
denominations at intervals on
Sundays; and today was set as
the time for Latter-day Saint Services.
I was sent to the Penitentiary as
a minister of our faith. Five singers
accompanied me; and I did the best
I was able to do under the strange
and extreme circumstances of
the occasion. So many of our
brethren are these incarcerated.
I saw before me, dressed in the
striped livery of the convict – though
to them a uniform of honor – 
elders, seventies, high priests, bishops,
presidents of stakes – and there also
was our beloved Apostle George
Q. Cannon, formerly counsellor to
the First President of the Church –
– all sitting elbow to elbow with
convicted felons of every class. Oh,
that such a thing can be in

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this the land of the prophets, and
the place of promise! Yet all is
for the best. I have never spoken
in public as I remember under
such an influence – I felt that
all was well; and yet I was
bound in my thoughts and
expressions. God bless the effort.
Oct. 5. Today began the General Semi-
annual Conference of the Church;
and in order to enable students
to attend we adjourned regular
session at the Academy.
In the evening the Sunday
School Union met in a general
assembly: and according to a 
previously accepted appointment
I delivered a short address on
the "Training of Sabbath School
Teachers".
		On this date also I
received from the Faculty of
the Brigham Young Academy
at Provo, a very touching
Series of Resolutions on the
occasion of my severing
official connection with the
institution. The document read:–

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	–: Resolutions :–
	Adopted by the,
B. Y. Academy Faculty.
	Provo City   Utah.
Whereas:– by the instructions of the
General Board of Education for the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints, our brother and co-laborer
in the cause of education, Prof.
James E. Talmage, has been called
to take charge of the Salt Lake Stake
Academy; and
Whereas, for many years he has
been a member of the Faculty
of the B. Y. Academy, and instruction
of the Scientific Department; therefore
Be it resolved, that the members
of the Faculty of this institution
acknowledge with appreciation
the efficiency of his past labors
and extend their heart-felt
wishes for his future success
and prosperity.
Resolved that a copy of these
resolutions be forwarded
to Prof. James E. Talmage
and the same he entered

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upon the Faculty Record.
			Respectfully:—
	Faculty	{Karl G. Maeser
			Jos. B. Keeler,
			N. L. Nelson
			A. L. Booth
			E. B. Isgreen
			H. A. Anderson
Oct 6. Attended regular conference meetings,
and between times have been
busy at the Academy superintending
the arrangement of new desks etc.
We have been honored with a great
number of visitors at home —
several of my wife's friends and
my own Sister — Polly and her
husband — they have been
recently married and others; but
my time at present is so fully
occupied that I have had to
absent myself from the company.
My evenings are all taken up
in working on the little book.
Oct 7 Sunday Attended conference
meetings during the day and
the Young People's Conference
in the evening.

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Oct 16.		Work progressing as usual. By
			request today I administered to
			Bro. Done. His absence from school
			is an incalculable hindrance to
			our work; but we do the best we
			can under the circumstances. I 
			have to conduct 12 recitations per
			day beside all general labor.
Oct,17,18,19,	On each day administered to Bro. Done.
Oct 21		Sunday. By call of the authorities
			I today preached in the Large
			Tabernacle. After meeting visited
			Bro. Done and administered to him
Oct. 29. 		Today I finished the formal work
			on the little book, the "First book
			of Nature". This task would have been
			a most pleasing one had I had
			spare time to devote to it. As it
			has been however the work has been
			done under great disadvantages,
			and I fear the imperfections will be
			very many. <(over)>  There is yet much
			work to be done before I can consider
			my appointment fully filled – the
			proof-reading etc. will be laborious,
			and moreover will have to be done
			regularly and on time.
Nov. 2		After the close of school, I took the

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evening train (Utah Central) and
went to Provo. Was met at the
depot by by brother John with
horses, and went at once to
the farm. Met the folks all well
and spent a pleasant evening.
Stayed all night.
Nov 3. Went down, to Provo early – A horse
back ride! –ah: it was a treat.
I have missed my horse so much
since moving to Salt Lake City.
Was very busy today attending to
business; and returned to Salt
Lake City by night train.
	By request I took part in
administering to Sister Dunford
an aged Sister of Salt Lake City.
Last night (omitted before) I ad-
ministered by request to the
child of Bro. Cluff at Provo.
Nov. 4	Sunday. By call of the Bishop,
I addressed the ward meeting
at night (17# Ward).
Nov. 7	Was called to a meeting of the
Executive Committee of the Academy
to consider the present crowded
condition of the institution. After
mature discussion, and when it

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was fully ascertained that suitable
quarters for all departments could
not be found: it was decided
to discontinue the Preparatory Dept.
at the close of this term. The
necessity for taking this step
is to be regretted – but with our
present accomodations, it is not
possible to do otherwise.
Nov. 9	Our first term closed today very
auspiciously; but without any
public exercises.
Nov. 10 Very busy receiving applications
for the new term. The arrangement
of the term record is a laborious
undertaking; and rendered especially
so through the absence of Bro Done.
The other teachers and myself
have been laboring in the office
during the last few nights until
long past midnight. This night
we remained in session, and 3 a.m.
Sunday found us still at work.
Nov. 11 Sunday Still we were compelled
to work some little.
12 Resumed work; second term opened;
very full in spite of discontinuance
of Preparatory Department. In all,

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over 125 applicants have been refused
admittance through lack of room.
Nov. 13. Bro. Done's illness continues. Through
his overzealous nature and great
anxiety to recover and resume
his labors he has suffered a very
serious relapse. In response to a 
telegram Bro. Joseph Noble of Nephi
came to the city today to take some
of Bro. Done's classes.
Nov. 16 Delivered a lecture before the
Students' Society on "Sun, Moon, and
Stars", with lantern illustrations.
Nov. 17 Today I finished reading the
last proofs of "First Book of
Nature" wrote preface and
compiled table of contents; delivered
all to the publishers and feel
myself now free of my obligation
– an obligation undertaken purely
as a mission. God bless the little
volume! May it do some good!!
In the evening Wife and I
attended the theatre.
Nov. 24	Attended High Priests' Quorum
Meeting
Nov. 28	Tomorrow is the day set apart by
proclamation of the President of the

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United States as a day of Thanksgiving.
We adjourned session of the Academy
until Monday next.
Dec. 1 Went to Provo. Visited folks on farm;
attended to business in the town
and returned to Salt Lake City at night.
Dec. 2. Preached in Large Tabernacle by
Sunday call of the President.
In the evening by request I gave
a lecture in the Ninth Ward on
"Science and Religion."
Dec. 6. Wife left today for a visit to her
folks; and I am left alone – as I
used to be.
Dec. 7 Gave an address before the students'
Society on "Scientific Topics of the
Times."
Dec. 13. Wife has been away a whole week –
I used to boast of my independence,
and say I always wanted to be
alone – but I'll confess here that
I think a married man without
a wife a very miserable fellow.
I shall be glad when she returns.
I have been taking meals at the
restaurant and am tired of the
fare. I have not enjoyed a meal
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Dec. 14	This evening a ball was held
under the auspices of our
Students' Society  An attempt was
made to arrange a party of its own
kind – to be strictly in accordance
with the directions of the Priesthood
and of a high order of excellence.
Unprejudiced observers pronounced
the gathering a model one in all
respects. I feel thankful and proud
of the success.
Dec. 16.	Sunday. By direction of Bp. Tingey,
I preached this evening at
the Ward Meeting.
Dec 17 Took part in administering
to Sister Fannie V. Young; one of our
students; and to Sister Clara Price
a friend of Miss Youngs –
Dec 18.	According to previous request and
promise I delivered a lecture this
evening on "Sun Moon and Stars,"
in the Seventh Ward under the
anspices of the Improvement Asso-
ciations. The lecture was illustrated
with lantern views.
Dec 21. This was the day set for adjourn-
ment of our Academy for Christmas
Holidays. It is planned that we

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resume work January 7. At the
closing exercises a very effecting 
scene occurred. I had just sat
down after making the official
announcement of adjournment,
when a young lady student of
the Academic Dept. arose and addressed
me in a very pleasing speech
presented me in behalf of the
students with an elegant silver
mounted pickle dish, castor and
napkin ring. She had just taken
her seat when another student arose,
and in the same manner presented
Bro. Willard Done with a beautiful lamp.
A third student gave Bro. Nelson a
superb photograph album; and another
presented Bro. Noyes with a fine
toilet set. The spirit exhibited in
this act is indeed gratifying. I feel
thankful to be associated with
such a class of students. As a matter
of principle I feel somewhat opposed
to the practice of gift-making
from students to teachers, because
I know that many students are
under heavy expenses, but the
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presentation in the present instance,
precluded any response but that of a
deeply appreciative acceptance.
	This evening, Dec. 21 had been
set by previous appointment for
a lecture before the Young Peoples'
Associations of Mill Creek. Bro. Winder,
one of our students and brother to
the president of the Mill Creek
Mutual Improvement Association
called for me in the early evening,
and took me out. The lecture
was largely attended, and I hope
some good was done. The subject
was "Stimulant and Narcotics."
After the lecture, I was returned
home by the President.
Dec 22. Went to Provo by early train.
Attended to business during the
day; visited folks on farm.
Returned to Salt Lake City by evening
train accompanied by my
brother Albert, and my Sister Sadie.
Dec 25 Christmas Day. Spent the day
quietly and pleasantly at home
Dec. 28 Went to Provo. The Executive
Committee of the B. Y. Academy
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Chemical Balance and accessories
on account of unpaid salary. I
packed the instrument and took
it back to Salt Lake City with 
me at night
Dec. 29	According to a promise previously
made by me to the authorities of
the Mutual Improvement Associa-
tions, I left today in company
with Asst. Gen. Seupt. M. H. Hardy,
Stake Supt. George H. Brimhall (of
Utah Stake) and the President 
and Secretary of the Ladies' Associa-
tions of same stake – and
went to Pleasant Valley, at
which place we arrived safely
about 7 p.m. The occasion
was the District Conference of
the Associations; and the proceedings
were begun by a concert and
entertainment, conducted in a 
very creditable way by the local
talent. Bros. Hardy, Brimhall
and myself stayed at the residence
of Bishop Ballantyne of Schofield.
The weather seems to me severely
cold –19[-] F. tonight; the sudden
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mild climate of the valleys making
the intensity of cold keenly felt.
Dec. 30 Sunday Morning meeting was
held at Pleasant Valley Meeting
House; the time being mostly
devoted to hearing reports from
resident officers. We all attended.
In the afternoon, as per previous
arrangements, the second meeting
of the conference was held at
Pleasant Valley; and at the
same time I delivered a lecture
at Schofield on "Alcohol and 
Narcotics." In the evening,
the officers held meeting at
Schofield, and I delivered the
same lecture at Pleasant
Valley. At each place I was
the recipient of one of the
deepest pleasures which it is
possible for one ordinarily to
experience. Three brethren came
to me after the lecture, two
of them with tears flowing, and
earnestly thanked me for the
information given; and promised
to abandon the use of liquor
and tobacco in the future.

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My joy on such an occasion,
could be augmented only if I
fully knew that such resolutions
would be unbroken. At night
I stayed at the residence of
Bro. Page, a Councillor to the
Bishop of Pleasant Valley. The
other brethren remarried at the
Bishop's house.
Dec. 31 We rose early; all the members
of our party met and we made
a hasty visit to the "U. C" Coal
mine. After this we took
train and proceeded homeward.
Salt Lake City was reached at
5.30 p.m.

	1889
Jan. 1 This is the beginning of another
cycle in the course of Time.
Many, many changes have occurred
since the last New Year's Day.
Today I am in my home, with
my wife. Sincerely I can say "Thank

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		God for the change since the last anniversary
		of this event, and may His blessings
		and favor continue over me and mine."
		   The first day of this year was
		marked by a Solar eclipse though
		not quite total at this place.
Jan. 3	Fast-day. I attended the Fast-
		day Meeting in 17" Ward and
		addressed the assembly. Ordinarily
		I am not able to attend these
		meetings in the Ward, as I
		am busy at school. We usually
		hold a meeting of the kind
		however at school.
Jan 5. 	Attended the Stake Priesthood Meeting,
		and addressed the Meeting by
		call of the Presidency.
Jan 7.	Work recommenced today. Holidays
		are over.
Jan 9. 	By previous appointment I today
		night delivered a lecture on
		"Stimulants and Narcotics" before
		the people of the Sixth Ward,
		under the auspices of the
		Improvement Association.
Jan 10.	By previous agreement I lectured
		tonight on "Stimulants and Narcotics"
		in 17th Ward.

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Jan 11 Administered to Sister Josephine Horne
by request.
Jan. 13.	In the evening, I attended <Sunday> by
invitation the Fifteenth Ward meeting,
and addressed the assemblage.
Jan. 15. According to previous appointment,
I this evening delivered a lecture
in the First Ward, under the
auspices of the Improvement Asso-
ciations of the Ward. Subject:–
"Stimulants and Narcotics."
Jan. 16.	Lectured this evening, under
direction of the Improvement Asso-
ciations in Fourth Ward. on the
subject of "Loves and Hates."
Jan. 19 According to arrangements previously
made, I went this evening by train
to Bountiful, Davis Co., and delivered
a lecture under the auspices and
direction of the Ward authorities, on
"Stimulants and Narcotics." I was
very pleasantly received and entertained
by Bro. John H. Barlow, whose son
is a student at our Academy.
A somewhat humorous experience
fell to my lot this evening. Of
course I am personally unacquainted
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I came into the Meeting House, and
it was learned that my name was
"Talmage", some very innocently asked
if my father had not yet arrived,
thinking that because I had no beans
on my face, I was not the one
appointed for the lecture. Where one 
good brother broke out with "Why
bless me! You are only a boy"!
I felt a keen relish of pride and
satisfaction. I am thankful to God
for the privilege of being called a
Mormon boy.
I staid all night at Bro. Barlows
Jan 20. Sunday.
	By invitation of the Bishop
ric, I remained in Bountiful today.
I attended the Ward Priesthood
Meeting in the morning, and
by request, addressed the brethren
on the subject of Latter-day Saint
Schools. Then went to Sunday
School; and in response to a 
question was brought to speak
in the Theological Class. I was
also called to address the school.
In afternoon, I addressed the
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returned home to Salt Lake City by
evening train.
Jan 21. Delivered a lecture this evening
under the auspices of the 15th
School District on "Mind in
Animals."
Jan 23. Lectured under the auspices of the
Improvement Associations in
the Second Ward on "Stimulants
and Narcotics."
Jan 25. By previous appointment I delivered
our experimental lecture this evening
under the program of the Students
Society of our Academy on "Electricity."
Jan 28. By previous appointment, lectured
this evening in the Eleventh Ward,
on "Alcohol and Narcotics."
Feb 1. Today witnessed the close of school
for the term. Public exercises were
held appropriate to the occasion
and all passed off pleasantly. We
are thankful for the evidences of
success.
Feb 3. Sunday. Preached in the Large
Tabernacle by call of the President
Our Third Term of school reopened
today under very favorable auspices
This evening, according to previous

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appointment, I lectured in the Third
Ward on "Science and Religion." A very
unpleasant experience fell to my
lot this evening. The meeting house
in the Third Ward is small, and it
was filled to overflowing. I was
unavoidably a few minutes behind
the time set for the opening, and
had no opportunity of looking
around and arranging matters of
convenience before the lecture.
All windows were closed; and as the
lecture progressed, the air of the
room became so foul that the
lamps all burned dull. The janitor
was unable to get out, and the
windows could only be lowered
from the outside; so we had to
bear it. I made the lecture short,
but I suffered considerably. Foul
air is deadly; and I need all the
pure air I can ordinarily get, being
closely confined within doors during
the day.
Feb. 5. By previous arrangement, I delivered
a lecture this evening, under
the auspices of the M. I. A. of
the 19 Ward. on "Stimulants and Narcotics."

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Feb. 6	In accordance with the request
of the Improvement Associations
of the 21st Ward, I lectured this evening
under the auspices of that associa-
tion on "Mind in Animals." My
experience tonight was strange
and instructive. I have felt seriously
ill during the day – partly I am
sure, from the effects of last Monday
night's experience in the Third Ward;
and soon after the closing of school,
I was compelled to hasten home
and retire. I rose from bed, just
in time to reach the Meeting House
in time to lecture; and was feeling
very ill at the time of beginning.
I requested the brethren sitting on the
stand to sustain me with their
faith and prayers, knowing that without
divine support I could not fill the
appointment. The first ten minutes of
my lecture were marked by intense
suffering; then a brightness and a
sensation of peace came over me – as 
a mist lifts itself into impalpable
air before the sun's rays – and I spoke
far more fluently than usual. I
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I reverently acknowledge the hand of God
in the matter.
Feb. 7 Lectured this evening in the Fifth
Ward, on "Stimulants and Narcotics."
	Regarding these frequent lectures:–
–I am indeed pleased to be
of use and service in the grand
work of Mutual Improvement, though
I feel at times that too much <is> crowded
into a short space of time. Of late
I have been out so much, and
have been so fully occupied in
other ways, that I have had too
little sleep for my good.
Feb. 9. In response to an invitation
from the officers of the "Woman's
Suffrage Association of Utah," I
today appeared before the convention
of the Association and delivered a
short address on the topic of
the hour. This is a new role for me
to fill.
Feb 10 Today, an event occurred, which
Sunday to me is a great and deeply
appreciated blessing. By invita-
tion I met with certain brethren
composing a Prayer Circle, and
was admitted a member. Since

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severing my connection with the
Circle at Provo, in consequence
of my removal from that city, I
have not had the privilege
of meeting with any organization
of that kind. This Circle meets
Sundays at 11 a. m, and is presided
over by Elder Edward Sudgrove.
	In the evening, according
to previous appointment, I visited
the meeting in First Ward, and
addressed the congregation.
Feb. 11 Delivered a lecture in the
Fifteenth Ward, under the auspices
of the Improvement Association
on "Stimulants and Narcotics."
Feb. 12. Lectured in the Tenth Ward under
the auspices of the Improvement
Association;– Subject:– "Mind in
Animals.
Feb. 15 Delivered a lecture before the
Students' Society of our Academy on
the "Physiology and Hygiene of the
Mind."
Feb. 19 By invitation, I met this evening
at the President's Office with the
officers of the "Deseret Sunday
School Union." This organization

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has undertaken to prepare outlines
of lessons for use throughout the
schools of Zion; the lessons are
to be in leaflet form, one for
each Sabbath; and the subject
to be treated during the present
year is "The Life of Christ."
Elders George Reynolds, Willard
Done and myself have been
selected as a Committee to
attend to the work, and
tonight we were duly installed.
I feel that at present I have
about as much labor as I can
well and properly attend to;
but still accept this labor in
addition cheerfully, hoping that
strength will be given me for
the occasion
Feb. 20. Delivered a lecture under the
auspices of the Eighteenth Ward
on the subject of "Good for
Nothing."
Feb. 22. 	A holiday:– the anniversary of
Washington's Birthday. The inter-
mission was appreciated by myself:–
I am very busy and this day was
devoted to miscellaneous work.

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Feb 23 	Attended the High Priests'
		Quorum Meeting. I had been
		appointed as a speaker for the
		day; but owing to a most severe
		affiction of the throat and lungs 
		– preventing my talking audibly
		at all – I was compelled to ask
		for excuse and release. This
		attack I think is due to so
		much night lecturing of late –
		though I have tried to exercise
		average care. I trust it will be
		but a temporary ailment.
Feb 24 	Sunday. This day is one to be
		remembered in the history of our
		people. Two days ago, Apostle
		George Q. Cannon, who had been
		sentenced to imprisonment for
		acknowledging his wives as women
		of honor and virtue, was released
		from the Penetentiary having
		served his full term and sentence.
		His return to liberty was pleasantly
		celebrated by his friends, and the
		people generally. But today, he
		attended the Sabbath Services in the
		tabernacle, and addressed the
		congregation. President Wilford Woodruff

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was there too and he also preached. In all
six of the apostles were present
– an event not known for a
long time. The President's stand
was opened – it has been closed
since the commencement of the
exile of our leaders, some four
years ago. The building was
filled to overflowing.
	This evening I had been
appointed to preach in the
21st Ward, but owing to my severe
hoarseness, the appointment
was postponed.
Feb. 27. Today we moved from our
temporary residence at No. 32
Centre St. to No. 86 Centre St.
I dislike moving very much;
but in this case feel that our
condition has been bettered. We
have been subjected to considerable
annoyance and inconvenience
of late owing to scarcity of water.
Beside that, we have but
three rooms and two of these
are up stairs, which circumstance
is annoying and even injurious
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new home, we have it is true only
three rooms but they are more
commodions than those we
have been tenanting – and they
are all on the ground floor.
Again, we have a cellar, and
a summer kitchen in addition;
and a stable – so that I can
bring my horse up. We are
blessed with a water pipe at
the door; and the rent is
$11.00 per month: instead of $14.00
as at our former residence.
	But the moving was disagreeable.
March 2. I had accepted an appointment
for today, at Logan – to lecture
under the auspices of the
Brigham Young College; but
as my hoarseness is still severe
Pres. Cannon telegraphed the authorities
at Logan that I could not come
I attended the Stake Priesthood
Meeting – we were favored with
a sermon from Apostle Cannon
Mar. 3 Sunday. Stake Conference. Attended
meetings.
Mar. 4. Stake Conference continued in
consequence of which our school

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		was suspended. At the meeting today
		I was proposed and sustained
		as a Home Missionary for the
		Stake.
			Today too my horse "Prince,"
		was brought up from Provo.
		I have missed my horse, and
		have found great need for him
		in the past, but had no place
		to keep him, and so could not
		bring him up.
Mar. 5	Visited the Electrical Establishments of
		the city with classes of students.
Mar. 9	Visited Glass Works with students.
Mar 10.	Sunday. <Attended Prayer Circle in morning> Preached in the Large
		Tabernacle at the regular afternoon
		session by call of the President.
		In the evening attended and
		addressed by request the meeting
		in the Twenty-first Ward.
Mar 11	Visited the Electric Light Works
		with the students. I feel grateful
		for the marked favors extended
		to our classes by the superintendent
		and other officials of these works.
Mar 13.	Today the Library heretofore known
		as the Salt Lake Stake Library, which
		has been closed for some time

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was reopened, now under the auspices
of our Academy. The books and
other properties have been duly
transformed to the care of the
Academy. This will doubtlessly be
a mark of great advantage to
the Academy. Formal exercises were
held on the occasion of the
opening. I offered an address
as part of the program on the
subject of "Libraries."
Mar 14.	By request, I today administered
to Sister Josephine Horne.
Mar 15. 	Tonight according to previous
appointment I delivered a lecture
– the second and last of the series
– on "Electricity." Apparatus illus-
trating most of the modern
applications of the science was
fitted up and operated. We had
electric lights, gas lighting apparatus,
electric bells; burglar alarms,
electric motors; electroplating etc.
Mar 16. The "Herald" – a morning paper gives
an extended account of the lecture
last evening. It states that such 
a demonstration has not before
been seen in the city. I am

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glad to note the appreciation of the
effort.
Mar 17 Sunday.	Attended Prayer Circle, and
afternoon service as usual. In the
evening by appointment I preached
in the Third Ward as a Home
Missionary, in company with
Elder Wm Wood Jr.
Mar 22. I was glad today to receive a gentle word
of counsel from Prest. Geo. Q. Cannon of
the quorum of the Twelve Apostles regarding
my public labors. He stated the authorities
who had noted my frequent lectures etc. of late
felt that I was laboring too hard; and
I was authorized to use his (Bro. Cannon's)
name in declining any appointment
of the kind. I feel thankful for this. My
labors this winter have at times seemed
to me very heavy; but I have endeavored
to respond to every call in the cause
of Mutual Improvement, which circumstances
would permit me to do. On this counsel,
however, I can do so with propriety. I 
cancelled two lectures partially arranged
for the near future; and declined an
engagement for another lecture – all
under Mutual Improvement Auspices.
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Mar. 24	Sunday – During the morning, by
appointment I filled an appointment
as a Home Missionary in the
German Saints' Meeting. Of course, I
spoke in English, a report being
taken and afterward read to the
Saints in their native tongue.
	Attended Sacramental Meeting as
usual in the Tabernacle during
the afternoon. In the evening, I 
spoke in the Twelfth Ward, ac-
cording to previous appointment,
on "Atheism and Idolatry".
Mar. 27	After school hours took the Geology
class on a trip. In evening attended
the Home Missionary Meeting, and
was set apart to act as a
Home Missionary in the Stake
under the hands of Prest Angus
M. Cannon, and his Counsellor,
El. Jos. E. Taylor, the latter being
month.
Mar. 29 Delivered a short lecture or address
in answer to a question before the
Students' Society.
Mar. 30	At the invitation of Bro. Lambert, the
father of one of our students, I today
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and a friend on a trip to the West
Mountains. We spent greater part of day
examining formations and collecting
specimens. Reached home at night,
after a journey of over 45 miles.
Mar 31	Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle as
usual during morning. and regular
meeting in afternoon. In the evening
attended the Nineteenth Ward
meeting, and on presentation
of recommend obtained from
the Bishop of 17" Ward, my 
wife and I were received as
members of this the 19" Ward.
This evening also was the
occasion of the division of
the 19" Ward, a portion of the
region formerly covered by that
Ward being now constituted as
a new Ward, the Twenty second.
At this meeting for the first time
in my experience in the church,
I witnessed a dissenting vote
against a nomination of the
Priesthood. Elder Alfred Solomon
was proposed as Bishop of the
ward now newly created, and one
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cast an opposing vote. When question[-]
as to the cause, he explained that
he had a personal ill feeling
against the nominee. So do
personalities creep in, in our devotion
to the cause of God.
April 4. Assisted in administering to James
Cobb, by request of Prest Cannon.
This day also, I was honored with
an interview with Pres. Woodruff,
and several of the Twelve, on
School matters.
April 6. The Annual Conference of the Church
opened today. I attended meeting
morning and afternoon, and in the
evening, the Priesthood Meeting
was held, at which I was also
present. The instructions have
been most timely and applicable.
The Spirit of God was with
the assemblies in rich abundance.
Apr. 7 Sunday – Attended Conference Morning
and afternoon, and the Sabbath School
Meeting at night. In the afternoon
the congregation was seated according
to Priesthood and Membership in
Solemn Assembly, and the General
Authorities were voted upon by each

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quorum separately, and then by the congrega-
tion at large. The Presidency of the
Church was reestablished, Wilford
Woodruff President, George Q. Cannon
First Counsellor, and Joseph F. 
Smith Second Counsellor. Apostle
Lorenzo Snow becomes the President
of the Apostles, the quorum con-
taining now nine apostles. There
was no dissenting vote throughout
the vast assembly though there
were from twelve to fifteen
thousand people present.
Apr 8.	Conference continued. I attended
meetings morning and afternoon.
In the afternoon the conference
adjourned.
Apr. 9. 	Today a convention of school Boards
and teachers was held in the Social
Hall during forenoon, Pres. Woodruff
presiding. Matters of general
interest to the School officers were
discussed, and various committees
appointed to suggest courses of
preceedure in particular lines of
work. Prof. Maeser, Prof Tanner
and myself were appointed an
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the role being established that
no teacher can be engaged in any
Church School who does not hold
a certificate of Authority from
the Board.
In the afternoon, the Board of Exam-
ination met and made preliminary
announcements for the annual
examinations.
April 10. 	Our Academy resumed session
today, having been suspended since
Friday last – April 5, on account of
Conference.
April 12.	Attended regular session of the
Students' Society, and delivered an
address on the "Characteristics of
Longfellow's Poetry". The third term
of the Academy closed today.
April 13	In the afternoon, Bro Lambert, a
student of our institution, and
I, proceeded horseback to Cottonwood,
visiting the Paper Mill and other
places of interest on the way. the
ride was a hard one – wind and
dust very bad.
April 14	By appointment Elder <R>. J. Young and
myself preached in the Fourth Ward
as Home Missionaries in the evening

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		meeting. We felt that the meeting was
		an impressive one.
April 15.	School reopened today, the last term.
		The attendance is small, owing to
		the lateness of the season. The term
		ends June 21 – much later than
		schools usually run here.
		Today I sold my horse. This is a
		step which I felt in duty bound
		to take, for although a horse is to
		me a source of great delight,
		and also of material use and
		advantages, the expense attending
		the keeping is great, and I am
		endeavoring to save all means possible
		just now, hoping to be able to take
		my brother Albert to New York that
		his eye may be operated upon during
		the coming summer. I do not think
		people often consider the expense
		attending some of these luxuries. I have
		kept careful account of all expenditures
		for many years, and have made an
		extract of all outlay on account of
		my horse since purchasing one. April 14
		1887. The total, including buying
		price, saddle, keep etc. is $225.20.
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in trading the horse first bought for
another in 1887 (May), leaving a <net> gross
outlay of $150.20	I sell the horse <saddle & all> now
for $1450– so in my case the horse
pays for himself within $1020.– This
of course is a fortunate sale, but
the outlay is indeed great.
April 21 Sunday:– By appointment, Elder E. S.
Wright and myself went to North Jordan
Ward and preached as Home Missionaries.
We went by morning train and returned
in evening.
April 24	Attended Home Missionary Meeting in
evening.
April 27	Attended the regular monthly meeting of
the High Priests Quorum, and by
previous appointment delivered an
address on "Religion and Science".
April 28 Sunday:– Attended Prayer Circle Meeting
in morning: and in the afternoon
the regular Stake Meeting in the
Large Tabernacle, at which, by
spe call of the Presidency, I addressed
the assembly.
April 30 Tuesday:– This day has been designated 
by Proclamation of the President of
the United States, as a National Holiday
it being the centennial anniversary of

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the accession of George Washington to
the Presidency of the United States.
A proclamation to the same effect
was duly issued by the Governor of
the Territory of Utah: and a recom-
mendation from the Presidency of the
Church, and from the Stake Presidency
followed. The day was observed in an
appropriate way by our people, in
the form of Special Services at the
Tabernacle at the appointed hour.
I attended.
May 2. The General Board of Education for
the Church met today. The Board
took action in conferring degrees
upon Professors Maeser, Tanner
and myself – the three members
of the Examining Board appointed
April 9". Prof Maeser received the
degree and title of "Doctor of
Letters and Didactics" (DLD.):
Prof. Tanner that of "Doctor of
Mathematics & Didactics" (DDM):
and myself the title of
"Doctor of Science and
Didactics." (DS.D). This is an
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those who are competent to judge
place confidence in our poor
ability. And to me personally
this is a pleasing fulfillment
of a promise made to me on
the occasion of my going east
in 1882. The General Authorities of
the Church, in setting me apart
for the mission, told me not to 
go or to wait for any title or
distinction from the institutions
which I might attend; but to
come back to the hive as soon as
I had collected the honey for which
I went. I was promised that
higher honors should come to 
me by this course than through
any other. True the way seemed
open to me there to attain the
Doctorship; but I returned through
the mercy of God, though to
remain there and take the
alluring prize was a temptation.
Now the distinction comes to me
and is evidenced by a diploma
bearing the name of Jesus Christ
upon its face, and attested by
the signature of the Prophet of

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God on earth (Pres. Woodruff, the
president of the General Board of
Education.) Such recognition has
never before been given to
scholars anywhere on earth.
The diplomas were retained for the
affixing of seals etc: and some little
time may elapse before we receive
them. I shall copy mine if possible
when received for which purpose
I reserve space here:–
		Copy–

	Holiness to the Lord.

The General Board of Education
		of the
Church of Jesus Christ of
	Latter day Saints,
To all to whom these presents
may come Greeting:–
	Know Ye That:–
Satisfactory evidence having been  brought
before us, that

Professor James Edward Talmage
Is a High Priest in full standing

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and fellowship in the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints,
and that he has pursued to a 
successful completion, theoretically
and practically, the various branches
of a liberal education in Theology,
Science, Letters, and the Arts.
	We do therefore declare him the
said James Edward Talmage,
	to be a 
Doctor in Science and Didactics
	(D.Sc.D.)
Unto all the schools of the said 
Church.

In witness whereof, we have caused this
		Diploma
to be signed by the President and
Secretary of this Board, and to be
Sealed and issued, at Salt Lake
City Utah, on this the second day
of May Anno Domini, one
thousand, eight hundred and
eighty nine.
	In behalf of the General Board of Education
					Wilford Woodruff President
Seal						George Reynolds Secretary

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May 4,	Attended monthly Priesthood Meeting
	=	of the Stake during morning.
May 5	Sunday. By appointment, Elder
		Harry A. Young and myself went
		today to West Jordan as Home 
		Missionaries. We travelled to Bingham
		Junction by train, thence afoot
		to West Jordan. Meet with the
		Sunday School, and by request
		each of us addressed the school.
		Regular meeting was held at 12 am. 
		we filled our appointment, and 
		returned home same evening.
		At night, I attended the meeting 
		in Nineteenth Ward
May 8. 	The "Deseret News" of tonight contains
		an editorial with comments on the
		recent act of the General Board
		in conferring degrees. As it was
		published by authority having
		been first read to and sanctioned
		by Prest. Woodruff (so says the
		editor – and I can testify to the
		same having been present in
		the President's room when
		it was read) I entr enter the
		article in full, on next page 
		(160).

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[Column 1]
DESERET EVENING NEWS.
PUBLISHED DAILY SUNDAYS EXCEPTED,
	AT FOUR O'CLOCK.

PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY
THE DESERET NEWS COMPANY.

CHARLES W. PENROSE. EDITOR.

Wednesday,	-	May 8, 1888.

[Column 2]
		A NEW FEATURE.
	AT A meeting of the General
Board of Education for the Church,
held on Thursday, May 2nd, a new
and important step was taken. It
was determined that, in connection
with the general educational move-
ment recently established, degrees
should be created and diplomas is-
sued in conformity with them
Three have already been created and
bestowed, as follows:
	Doctor in Letters and Didactics
the title to consist, as elsewhere, of
the initial letters—D.L.D. A diplo-
ma in this degree has been issued
to Professor Karl G. Maeser. Doc-
tor in Science and Didactics—title
D.S.D.—diploma issued to Professor
James E. Talmage; Doctor in Math-
ematics and Didactics—title D.M.D.
—diploma issued to Professor J.M.
Tanner.
	Everything connected with this
important educational movement
being of intense interest to all Lat-
ter-day Saints throughout the
world, that the reader may be in-
formed in detail regarding it, we
here insert in full a copy of the
diploma issued to Brother Maeser,
the two others being similar in
every respect except in the matter
of name and title, and the character
of the ecclesiastical office of the
holder of the document:
	Holiness to the Lord. The Gen-
eral Board of Education of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints. To all to whom these
presents may come, Greeting:
	Know ye, that satisfactory evi-
dence having been brought before
us, that Professor Karl G. Maeser is
a High Priest, in full standing and
fellowship in the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, and
that he has pursued to a suc-
cessful completion, theoretically and
practically, the various branches of
a liberal education in theology,
science, letters and the arts.
	We do therefore declare him, the
said Karl G. Maeser, to be a Doctor
in Letters and Didactics (D.L.D.)
unto all the schools of the said
Church.
	In Witness Whereof, we have
caused this diploma to be signed by
the President and Secretary of this
Board, and to be sealed and issued,
at Salt Lake City, Utah, on this
the second day of May, Anno
Domini, one thousand, eight hun-
dred and eighty-nine.
	In behalf of the General Board of
Education:
		WILFORD WOODRUFF,
[SEAL.]				President.
		GEORGE REYNOLDS,
					Secretary.

[Column 3]
	It is needless perhaps to state that
it is the desire of the General
Board that the titles associated with
the degrees shall be recognized and
used in the schools and among the
people. It will be observed that
didactics is included in each degree.
This is necessarily the case, the
training of teachers being a chief
and important part of the calling
of those receiving these diplomas.
	The three gentlemen upon whom
the newly created degrees have
been conferred, Professors Maeser,
Talmage and Tanner, constitute the
Examining Board which will pass
upon the qualifications of all appli-
cants for teachers' certificates and
diplomas. A thorough and com-
plete academic curriculum has been
adopted by the General Board for
the government of the examiners.
Those who pass an examination
under it will be entitled to the degree
of Bachelor of Didactics (B.D.) This
fact will doubtless prove a healthful
stimulus to young people who con-
clude to adopt teaching as a profes-
sion. The title of professor has been
used with unwarrantable freedom
by persons who have not been in-
trinsically entitled to it. Within
the system which is the subject
of the present writing, it
will only be used by those
who fairly earn it by obtaining the
academic diploma. The develop-
ment of this movement, as it pro-
gresses, will doubtless cause the fact
to dawn upon the minds of the
young that it will be unnecessary
for them to go east, except perhaps
in special instances, in order to ob-
tain an education that will meet the
general requirements of life.
	So far as we are informed, there is
a distinctive and notable feature
connected with the diplomas issued
under the Church system. They
are, we believe, the only documents
of the kind extant across the face of
which appears the name of Jesus
Christ.
	The inauguration of this move-
ment among the Latter-day Saints
marks the dawning of a brighter day
for the education of the youth of the
people of God on the earth.
	The diplomas are the handiwork
of T. W. Clayton, the noted pen-
man. It is doubtful whether that
skilful artist ever executed anything
that did him more credit. The doc-
uments are so well done that they
would be pronounced things of beau-
ty by the most fastidious connoisseur.

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May 10.	This evening I received an unexpected
call to accompany Apostle John W.
Taylor to Bear Lake Stake. Prest.
A. M. Cannon of the Academy Board
gave his consent. This necessitated
the countermanding of an appoint-
ment already made for me to lecture
in Ogden on Sunday night next.
May 11. Left with Apostle Taylor by early
Utah Central train and went thereon
to Ogden. Then took Utah and
Northern train and went to 
Nic Cannon's Idaho. Here we
stayed all night.
May 12. Went by Oregon Short Line to
Montpelier, at which place we
arrived about 12.30 p.m. We were
met here by Bro. Spence who drove
us rapidly to Paris; we were taken
to Prest. Budge's house and went
from there to meeting. By call
of Bro Taylor I addressed the
congregation during the afternoon.
Bro. Taylor also spoke. After the
regular services, the funeral rite
of Bro. Jones an aged elder were
conducted. Bro Taylor spoke
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May 13. 	Conference continued. By direction
of the authorities, I addressed the
meeting during the morning, and
Apostle Taylor spoke during
the afternoon. After meeting we
visited the house of Bro. Robinson,
and administered to his wife.
Then we were taken by team to
Garden City, at which place we 
held an evening meeting. Bro.
Taylor was feeling ill, and I
had to speak. We stayed together
at the house of Bro. Cook.
May 14 Rose early. Bishop Kimball of
Meadowville took us across the
mountains to Logan, at which
place we arrived about 5 p.m.
Luckily a freight train was
first about to start for the
south. I boarded it leaving
Bro. Taylor in Logan. Taking the
late passenger train from Ogden
I reached home about midnight.
This trip has been to me a most
instructive and impressive one.
To travel in company with an
apostle of the Lord and to receive
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along the way is a blessing greatly
to be prized. Bro. Taylor is a
man of God; his words are words of
inspiration; his influence is a holy
one. He is unlearned in matters of
worldly knowledge, yet his wisdom
is plainly apparent. I am thankful
for his company; and hope that I 
may long remember his instructions.
May 15 I learn today that certain members
of the Academy Board of Directors
are feeling that my recent absence
was improper. Of course they attach
no censure to me for going. I was
called by the proper authority; but
they seem to think that my school
work is a mission in itself, and
I ought not to be called on other
errands. I was told not to
consider this as a precedent
for future calls.
	This day the Academy Board
met to consider preliminary steps
for our next school year. By
unanimous vote, the name of
the institution was changed from
"Salt Lake Stake Academy" to that of
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reasons for such a step are strong.
There is in Salt Lake City an
incorporated institution, known
as the Salt Lake Academy; and the
confusion arising from the similarity
of name is great. Again, under
the Church Educational system,
there are many new institutions
being established, and nearly all
are named "Academics" it is the
intention of the general authorities
to make the institution in this
stake a leading one for zion, and
hence the propriety of the name
College.
May 19 Sunday.	Attended all meetings
regularly:– the Circle meeting in
morning at which it fell to my 
lot to be mouth; the regular taber-
nacle service in afternoon; and
the 19th ward meeting in evening.
May 21 .This day is one to be forever
remembered. At 11.20 p.m., under
very auspicious circumstances, a
son was born to us. I know not
how to express the thankfulness
I feel for this great gift of God.
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my beloved wife passed the ordeal
with great faith and in comparative
safety. Less than three hours before
the time of birth she was able
to be out in the open air. All
went so well; and though her
sufferings were intense yet she
bore all bravely. A son! – born to
us under the covenant of the
Priesthood – tis a blessing of
which I feel hardly worthy. May
our Father give us, the child's
parents, wisdom to guide and
instruct him aright!
May. 23	Attended a meeting of the Stake
Board of Education, for the
purpose of discussing the circular
of the institution (L.D.S. College)
for the coming year.
May 26. Through press of unavoidable
Sunday circumstances, the Board of Examiners
for church schools were compelled
to hold a brief session today; at
which the propositions for examination
of candidates for certificates were 
discussed.
	All is yet well with wife and
child. No serious symptoms have as yet

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manifested themselves and we
feel that all is prosperous; for
which we are sincerely thankful.
May 29. This being the eighth day of my son's
age I gave him today his blessing
and a name. The name is
Sterling Booth Talmage.
May 30. Went to Provo by early train in
the fulfillment of a previously
made appointment to attend the
examination of candidates for
Certificates as Instructors in
church Schools. The written exam-
inations have been conducted already;
the Examining Board now attend
to practical and oral work only.
I examine in:– Grammar, Composition,
Georgraphy; Hygiene and Spelling.
	In evening Bro. Josiah Cluff
provided a conveyance, and we
went on the farm; friends folks all
fairly well. Returned home <to Provo> late. I
stayed with Bro. Cluff.
May 31. Examinations continue
June 1 Final work in examination done.
Today the figures denoting efficiency
were collated. Returned home to
Salt Lake City by evening train. Bro &

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Sister Cluff, and son, accompanied me.
Found all favorable and well
with Mamma and baby
June 2. Sunday.	Attended meetings of the
Annual Conference of the Improvement
Associations.
June 8. Saturday. Went by morning train to Saltair
– an establishment by the Lake shore,
at which Salt is prepared. I went to 
study the processes of salt manufacture,
and was rewarded by marked success.
Supt. Nephi W. Clayton went out also, especially
to assist in the matter. Two of my
students accompanied me. We returned
home by early evening train.
June 9 Sunday. In morning attended Prayer
Circle as usual, and by appointment
administered in consecrating the oil.
In afternoon, attended Tabernacle services,
and by call of the Presidency I preached to
the Congregation. In evening, according
to previous appointment, I preached
as a Home Missionary at the Second
Ward meeting. Elder Frank Hyde had
been appointed to accompany me, but
was unable so to do.
June 11. In the evening attended a concert at
the Tabernacle, gotten up for the

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benefit of the sufferers in the terrible
		Johnstown floods and fires. This disaster
		is an appalling one; and the cause 
		calls for aid and sympathy from all.
		I am glad that our people respond
		so liberally toward aiding the 
		distressed. 
June 17  For a long time past, I have been 
		engaged in inquiries regarding
		my brother Albert's sight. He has
		been blind since October 1873 owing to
		an accident. One eye has been entirely 
		removed, and the other through sympathetic
		affection is entirely blind. Last winter, 
		I brought him to Salt Lake City, and 
		had his eye examined by Dr. Pratt, who
		is of the opinion that an operation of 
		Irid[--]ctomy would result in good.
		Dr. Henry D. Noyes of New York is regarded 
		as among the highest of his profession, 
		as an Oculist, and I wrote to him. Tonight
		an answer was received recommending
		that I bring Albert to New York at once. 
June 19	Had an interview with President Woodruff, 
		Cannon & Smith, the First Presidency
		of the Church regarding the advisability
		of taking Albert back. They counsel
		me to go and go at once. I began

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	preparations at once, and wrote to the folks
	at Provo to have all in readiness for
	a start within a few days.
		This day too, marked a somewhat un-
	looked for event. I have, for some time,
	been in correspondence with a Dr
	Rowley of Westford Mass. who is an
	Assistant Professor in the Chicago
	University – called usually the Correspond-
	ence University of Chicago. Our inter-
	course has been of a scientific nature
	  Then again, I am personally acquainted
	with Dr Bailey, the Professor of Chemisty
	in the same institution, and have been
	in correspondence with him for some
	time. This gentleman was my instructor
	in Chemistry, while I was a student in
	the Lehigh University.
		Today I received a letter from Dr
	Harkins of the University (President) stating
	that the Council had accepted the
	recommendations of these two Professors,
	and had satisfied themselves as to my
	attainments while at Lehigh University
	and Johns Hopkins University, and of the
	original labor in Chemistry done while here,
	and had resolved, that I was in all
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''Doctor of Philosophy" (Ph.D.) Further,
that after this action was perfected by
the Council, but before the vote was
cast that the degree should be bestowed,
a technical objection was raised, owing
to a rule of the institution that no
one could receive the degree of "Doctor
of Philosophy" unless he already holds
the degree of "Master of Science" or "Master
of Arts." But the University Council
having voted upon my worthiness
for the higher degree, thereupon Conferred
upon me the degree and title of
Master of Science (M.S.); and
afterward, bestowed the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) The diploma
for the former degree is issued; and
of the latter will be given as soon
as I forward a Thesis.
	This is an unlooked for honor. The
Ph D degree being the highest title
conferred in the field of Science. I
value such distinctions in the one
way in which degrees are valuable 
– they are an evidence to the public
at large that men who are capable of
judging consider the recipient worthy
and able.

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June 20 Today marked the close of the school
year. The event was celebrated in a
very pleasing way – students and teachers
went in a body to Calder's Gardens a
fine pleasure resort situated a few
miles south of the City, and spent the
day in pleasure. We returned home in
early evening.
June 21.	A very busy day. I was today blessed by
Apostle Richards for my trip, and set apart
as a Missionary. My blessing was a very
strong one; and in its fulfilment I have
the completest faith. I was told that I
should have joy on the journey; that my
brother and I should be blessed in ways
least expected: that we should be protected;
that all who aided us shall be blessed;
and all who seek our injury shall find
their own injury.
	I laid the matter of the recent action
of the Chicago Institution before Apostle
Richards, and Apostle President Geo Q Cannon:
they counsel me to accept the proffered
honors; send all needed fees, and secure
the diplomas. They congratulate me; and
promise me use and good from the
distinctions. I shall endeavor to follow
their direction.

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June 22 Went to Provo by early train, and brought
Albert back with me at night to Salt 
Lake City. By direction of Apostle Richard,
I applied to Pres. Smoot to designate
some one to bless Albert for the journey
and operation; and Elder James E. Daniels
so officiated.
June 23 Sunday. Today we started, my brother
Albert and I, leaving Salt Lake City at
6 a.m, and proceeding as far as Ogden
on the Utah Central Ry, thence by the
eastbound Union Pacific. On the way
to Ogden we met Apostle Lorenzo Snow,
on the train, and he gave us as-
surances of his faith, and blessed Albert
for the journey, promising him safety
and benefit. Our object in leaving
home and travelling today (Sunday) is
to reach New York with the least possible
delay, not knowing how long we will be 
detained there.
June 24 Continued riding; without any remarkable
variation. Arrived at Council Bluffs at
9 p.m: and at 9.40 we started for
Chicago via the "Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul" Ry. Constant riding is tedious
under any and all circumstances; but
I sympathize very deeply with Albert to whom

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the monotony is unrelieved by any sight of
scenery or person.
June 25. Arrived at Chicago at 2.15 p.m. After
getting a lunch, (for which we had to pay
an extortionate price, thinking we had but
little time, and therefore could not go farther
to seek a cheaper and a better place, whereas,
as we afterward found, we really had several
hours to spare.), we applied at the office
of the Chicago and Atlantic Ry, to the Supt.
of which road I had letters of introduction
from friends in Salt Lake City. We were fortunate
in securing reduced rates to New York. We
enjoyed a walk through part of the city,
and at 7 p.m. left Chicago via the Chicago
and Atlantic Road for New York.
June 26 Still going. A stormy dismal day. There are
many degrees in the provisions made for the
comforts of travellers, and the accomodating
dispositions of the officers on the different 
roads. And in each of these t respects,
the train upon which we now are is
least pleasing. Owing to some delay along the
road during last night, our train has been
late all day, and to make as good time
as possible, our car was hitched to a
fast freight train, and we experience a
considerable shaking up. But this is

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all right. It gives variety, and variety 
is spice.
June 27	Arrived in New York at 8.15 a.m. Went
at once to the N. Y. Eye and Ear Infirmary
corner 2nd Avenue and 13 St; and presented
the letter which I had received before
leaving home from Dr. Noyes. Albert was
admitted; and after he was comfortably 
settled, being able to leave him, I went
to Dr Noyes' residence; and he appointed
tomorrow as the time for an examination.
Fortunately I procured a room in close
proximity to the Infirmary, at the house
of Mrs. Pressel, 314 East 13th St. The room
is a tiny one; and it is high – a
sky-light room they call it.
June 28. Took Albert to Dr Noyes' office at 233 Madison
Avenue, early this morning. He made
a careful examination of brother's eye; and
decided to perform an operation; but did
not hold much hope of immediate benefit.
The operation of Iriductomy was performed
at 3 p.m. The doctor's lack of faith does
not weaken mine at all. I shall not
feel that the blessings of the Priesthood
are unfulfilled if my brother does not
see at once. I firmly believe that he
will see; <but> whether this is the time,

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and this the place I cannot tell. This I
know, that we have done all we could
to secure the blessing, as far as following the
means provided and counselled by the
servants of god is concerned. If aught
more can be done by way of works,
I feel eager to do such as soon as
its nature is known to me. I feel hopeful.
I left Albert resting quietly in bed
after the operation, and feeling comfortable.
June 29. Albert is feeling well in health today.
He suffers no pain. I spent day in
visiting Libraries and Museums. In the
evening, in company with a Mr. Pratt
of San Francisco, whom I had the pleasure
of meeting on the train between Ogden
and Omaha, I attended a comic operetta
performance at the justly renowned
Casino theatre.
June 30	Sunday. In morning I attended the
Catholic Cathedral; also the St. Thomas'
Episcopal Church; and in the evening
the Ashbury Methodist Church. In after-
noon I visited Central Park and there
witnessed a free open air concert,
such as is prepared weekly for the benefit
of the poor. This and several other
smaller parks are great attractions

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and blessings to the people of this great
city.
July 1. Went to Brooklyn, and then met
for the first time a Mr. Joseph Branson
whose home is in Germantown Philadel-
phia Pa: and with whom I have had
considerable correspondence in the
matter of exchanging minerals. We
made an appointment for a visit to
a few places of interest before I start
home.	Albert is still improving,
able to be up already; and all bandages
off his eye: but thus far no improvement
in his sight.
July 2. A very rainy day. Yesterday was same
in fact. I spent most of day in the 
libraries, of which there are so many
in N. York. In the afternoon stayed at
the Infirmary for some time, and
there read to the inmates of Albert's
ward.
July 3. 	Visited museums and Eisner and
Arnend's Chemical Establishment; making
some purchases in the latter.
July 4. The Nation's birth-day; but a very
rainy one here. I went early to Central
Park and examined the collections of
Natural History Specimens. The menagerie

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is a very intensive one. Spent part of the
afternoon in the Metropolitan Museum of
Art; and then went to the Eden Musee,
at which place there is a very large
collection of Wax models.
July 5.	Spent the greater part of the day in
quiet rest. Have not been feeling
well in body of late; the heat here
is great and the general state of the 
atmosphere very, very, oppressive.
The papers daily report death from
this cause. But yesterday a child
died in its mother's arms while on
the street cars: and the other day
I saw a street car horse fall dead
on the track with no apparent
warning. The New York "World," a 
journal of wide circulation, has
established a "Sick Baby Fund" to
provide for the care of suffering
infants, for it is among these little
innocents that the most fatalities
occur.
July 6.  According to a previous appointment
with Mr. Branson (see July 1) I went
this morning by early train via the
Central Ry. of New Jersey to Phila-
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and we went to his home in
Germantown, a suburb of Philadelphia.
Here I spent a very pleasant time
until noon, examining his large
collections of mineralogical treasure,
and securing several specimens for
exchange. In the afternoon, we
were joined by a friend of Mr. Branson,
named Mr. J. C. Lightfoot, and we
took train to Eddystone. There we
visited the large Granite Quarries,
owned and operated by Mr Deschong
to whom I secured an introduction.
Here we found Zoisite, Leidyite,
Chabasite, Beryl, Orthoclase, and
Tourmaline. After collecting a 
number of fine specimens, and
securing others through the
courtesy of Mr. Deshong, we took
evening train back to Philadelphia
thence to Germantown. By in-
vitation of Mr Branson I stayed at
his house.
July 7 Sunday. Although the Sabbath day, we
made a visit to Mr Lightfoot, our
companion of yesterday. His collec-
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In the evening I returned to New York
July 8. Visited Central Park again, and spent
most of forenoon in the menagerie.
I suffered (?) a slight attack of the
Collector's fever today. Have been
gathering specimens of all sorts, and while
looking at the animals in the Park
Zoological collection I felt a desire to
get a specimen of hair from the rarest
creatures, to mount for microscopic
examination. I made my strange request
to the superintendent, and it was granted.
A workman was sent with me, and
we literally bearded the lion in his
den; and pulled hairs from the tiger's
tail. We visited all the rare animals
and I rejoice in a big collection.
Albert is progressing nicely, and we hope
to be able to leave New York at an
early date.
July 9 Visited some of the city courts. In after-
noon went to Brooklyn, and passed
a few hours of wonderment in
Greenwood Cemetery, that gorgeous
metropolis of the dead. In the
space of little more than an hour
I witnessed the arrival of eight
funeral processions.

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July 10 Spent part of day in packing
specimens, so that we may be
ready to start home as soon as
the Doctor thinks it wise that
Albert should travel. The condition
of health in New York just at
present is a very sad one. The
air is so foul, heavily laden with
poisonous vapors and unhealthful
emanations, that there is little wonder
of the populous cemeteries. I learned
authentically that today a babe died
in its mother's arms on the streets
today; and yet the temperature is
not excessively high. The public
parks are breathing organs to the
city.
July 11. By instructions from Dr Noyes, I took
Albert this morning to his private
office at 233 Madison Avenue.
He made a careful examination of
my brother's eye and advised that
we go home at once. He says
Albert has recovered as far as recovery
has gone, with phenimenal rapidity;
and he recognises the value of
our mountain air at home, as conducive
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to procure tickets etc; and at 6 p.m
		we were embarked on the ferry boat
		connecting with Ontario and Western
		Ry. We left on the train at 6.30.
		The line lies alongside the Hudson,
		and the beauty of the scenery is
		almost beyond comprehension except
		by the aid of present vision.
			In regard to my brother-his
		sight is at present not improved;
		but the operation advised by President
		Woodruff has been successfully performed.
		I know of nothing more we can do
		and my faith in the fulfilment
		of the promise of the j[---]thoor
		is as strong as ever.
July 12	Continued riding. The scenery about
		Lake Ontario is beautiful in the 
		extreme. The waters were so still,
		and the vessels riding on its
		bosom looked like some gorgeous
		birds. At 1 p.m. we reached Niagara
		Falls-the world's wonder in
		cataracts. Crossed suspension Bridge,
		changing cars to the Ground Trunk
		line and entered Canada. Here
		British laws prevail; edicts are 
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	seem to have an English flavor. "Her
	Majesty's" Inspector came around
	and examined our valises. At Port
	Heron we crossed the river on
	the ferry; the train entire.
	Albert's condition seems to improve
	with the journey.
July 13. Reached Chicago at 8.30 a.m. Had a
	breakfast, and walked around the
	city a little; then took the
	Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul at
	2.30, and continued westward.
July 14 Sunday. Arrived at Council Bluffs
	at 8 a.m. Then with little delay we
	changed to the Union Pacific, and
	went bounding on again
July 15. Travelled all day. Arrived at Ogden
	at 9.30 p.m; took passage on the
	Utah Central and reached Salt Lake
	City at 11.30. And I am home again;
	somewhat unexpectedly to the folks.
	Found all well; wife and son feeling
	very finely. Oh; I am sincerely thankful
	to be home once more.
July 16. Took Albert to Provo by early train; thence
	by private conveyance to the farm. The
	folks are overjoyed to see us; and though
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	yet they recognise that all has been done
	that we know how to do. I returned to Salt
	Lake City by evening train.
July 17. Went to work without delay in the
	Laboratory.
July 21. Sunday. Have been busily engaged
	since reaching home, at the College.
	Today I attended meetings as usual,
	Prayer Circle in morning and the
	Tabernacle Meeting in afternoon.
July 27. Week has passed in busy occupation.
	Today I attended the High Priests'
	Meeting during forenoon; and in the
	afternoon was present at a specially
	called meeting of the Bishops and
	others to consider the condition of
	affairs pertaining to the coming
	election for Territorial Legislators, and
	other officers.
July 28. Sunday. By appointment went to
	Draper, and officiated as a Home
	Missionary. My companion – Elder Cowans,
	for some reason could not accompany me.
	I attended Sabbath School, and spoke;
	and also the afternoon meeting; Was
	pleasantly entertained at the home
	of Bp. Stewart. Returned to Salt Lake
	City by evening train.

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July 31. Attended Home Missionary Meeting
in evening.
Aug. 1. This being the first Thursday of the
month, it is the regular Fast Day.
Wife and I attended the Nineteenth Ward
Meeting, and took one little sow,
and he was blessed there, Elder <August H.> Carlson
being month. By request I officiated
in blessing several children and
confirming members who had been
recently baptized.
Aug. 3. Attended the monthly Priesthood Meeting of
the Stake, and by call of the President
I addressed the meeting.
Aug. 4. Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle in the
morning; and Tabernacle Services in
afternoon. In evening, Elder Joseph
Wells and myself officiated as Home
Missionaries in the Sixth Ward.
Aug 56 Today by formal appointment the
Latter-day Saints' College opened its
session for the fourth academic
year. The attendance at the opening
was unusually large in consideration
of the heated season of the year. The
authorities of the college, both Faculty
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previous to the issuing of the Annual
Circular, decided on a later date;
but the wishes of some members of
the General Board were consulted
with the result named. Many patrons
decline to send their children while
the weather continues so warm.
The present summer has been and
continues to be, unusually dry
and warm.
Aug 9. This day marks the close of the 
first school week of the year; and
a most successful and profitable
week it has proved. The students
are of a high grade; many of them
are graduates of other institutions,
and several are practical and
experienced teachers.
Aug 11. Sunday; Attended meetings regularly;
prayer circle in morning; Tabernacle
Services in afternoon, and Ward
meeting in evening.
Aug. 18 Sunday:– Attended Prayer Circle in morning
and assisted by consecrating the oils.
In afternoon by call of the President,
I addressed the Tabernacle Meeting,
and in evening officiated as a Home Missionary
with Elder Thorup in the 21" ward.

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Aug. 21 Today a painful duty fell to the
	lot of my fellow teachers and
	myself, we having to attend the
	funeral of a last year student of
	our College. Bro. Henry Brown was
	the name of the deceased; he
	lived in South Cottonwood; and
	while a student endeared himself
	to teachers and associates by his
	unassuming and quiet obedience.
	Our regular teachers went, all, to
	South Cottonwood this afternoon. By
	request I preached the funeral
	Sermon – Bros. Done and Nelson also
	spoke briefly. We returned home in
	the evening.
Aug. 23 Wife and son went away today, to
	pay a visit to the folks. So I am
	to be a bachelor for a while. It is
	expected that they will stay
	some weeks.
Aug 25 	Sunday:– Elder Samuel W. Richards and
	myself were appointed to speak in
	the capacity of Home Missionaries today
	at Brighton Ward. I was unable to
	see Bro. Richards before today; and
	relied upon meeting Bishop Schoenfelt
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At 11.30 however he had not come as expected,
and seeing there was so little time to
spare, I started and walked to Brighton.
It is but a comparatively short distance
– 6 miles or so. Bro Richards was not
there. I rode home with Bro. Gold.
Aug. 28. By special invitation I joined <a party> of
ladies and gentlemen and visited
the Saltair Salt Works on the shore
of the Salt Lake. The party comprised
Presidents Wilford Woodruff, George Q.
Cannon, and about twenty-five others.
We went by special train, leaving
the city at 2.15, and arriving home
at 5.30 p.m. The preparation of salt
from the lake water is a grand success,
and is I believe the forerunner
of chemical industries of wide
range founded on the composition
of the lake water.
	On the way, I enjoyed
an extensive conversation with both
Prests. Woodruff and Cannon, and learned
from them many points of interest
and importance. They give me reason
to hope, that at some future time,
the specimens at the Deseret Museum
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Aug 30. This evening dedicatory services
were held at the building to be
occupied as the Latter-day Saints'
Seminary of the 18th Ward in this
city. By special appointment I took
a small part in the exercises by
delivering a brief address. The event
marks the progress of our "new education".
Aug. 31 Attended Priesthood Meeting in morning.
This was really a combination of the
monthly Stake Priesthood Meeting, and
the monthly High Priests' Quorum Meeting.
Sept. 1 Sunday. Today the Stake Conference
convened. I attended all meetings
morning afternoon and evening. The
best of spirit prevailed. The time was
occupied mostly by the Presidency of 
the Church, and the Apostles in giving
timely and necessary instructions unto
the people.
Sept 2. Conference continuing we adjourned
school session today. By call of
Prest. Woodruff I addressed the
assembly for a short time during
the morning services. Attended
afternoon meeting.
	In the evening, as in duty
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of citizens of the Third Municipal Ward,
to consider the subject of choosing
and sending delegates to a Convention
of the Peoples' Party to be shortly held.
I was elected one of the said delegates.
Now this is a division of our 
activity in which I would much
prefer not to work practically;
but I recognise the duty and
necessity of being actively alive
to such requirements. The non-
"Mormon" element, the "Liberal Party,"
as they style themselves, are
making all efforts, fair and foul
to gain political control of the
city at the next municipal
election – to be held in February next.
Sept. 5. Tonight at 8 o'clock, I attended the
convention above referred to. The 
meeting was held in City Hall, and
consists of 94 delegates. When the
elections for permanent offices
of the convention were held, I
was elected Chaplain, and officiated
as such, at the opening and
closing of the meeting.
Sept 6 Attended an adjourned meeting of
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as Chaplain. The business thus far
transacted has been mostly prelimi-
nary in its nature. A committee
is now appointed to draft a form
of platform of party principles.
	Wife and babe are still away;
have been gone now two weeks.
I am informed frequently by letter, and
learn with deepest joy that they are
well. I live in solitude just now;
only come home to sleep. Go to my
office usually at 6 to 6:30 a.m, and
come home in the evening
between 8 and 11. My health has
been and is far from good. In
fact I am slightly alarmed at
some symptoms. For two or three
weeks my appetite has failed, and
such to me is very unusual. I
take dinner (6 p.m.) at the Valley House
Hotel; but usually do not eat at
all during the day until that
time. I am able to attend to work
however, and such goes on well.
God is truly blessing us in our labors.
Sept 7. Attended another session of the People's
Party Municipal Convention, and officiated
as Chaplain. In executive session I

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made a short speech on the duties of
delegates Adjourned until the 12" of September
Sept 8. Sunday:– Attended meetings as usual,- 
Prayer circle in morning, Stake
meeting in afternoon, and 19" Ward
meeting in the evening. At the
last named gathering I addressed
the assembly by call of the presiding
officer.
Sept 7 (Omitted above). Administered by request
to Bro. Isaac J. Hayes.
Sept. 12. Attended the adjourned session of the
Municipal Convention. The time was
mostly consumed in an executive
session with discussing the proposed
Declaration of Principles of the Peoples' 
Party.
Sept. 13 Attended meeting of Municipal Convention
again; subject – same as last night.
Sept. 15 Sunday:– Attended meetings. In evening
went by appointment in company with
Elder Parry and officiated as Home
Missionary in First Ward.
Sept. 16. Wife and boy came home tonight; well 
and happy. Had not expected them
so soon but most happy to have
them home again. They had been gone 
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Sept. 17.	Attended an adjourned meeting of
the Peoples' Party Convention. Time
was occupied in discussing the 
proposed "Platform of Principles," which
was finally adopted. The convention
adjourned near midnight sine die.
Sept. 20 At the regular weekly Faculty Meeting
of the instructors of our College held
today, Bro Willard Croxall in behalf of
the teachers presented me with an elegant
g silk umbrella as an evidence
of good will. Tomorrow is my birthday,
and it is in commemoration of this that
the kind act took place. Such a mark
of esteem toward such an unworthy 
object is deeply gratifying. May my
Heavenly Father aid me in meriting the
good feelings which my friends and
associates so kindly show toward me.
Sept. 22.	Sunday:- By appointment Elder Orson
Woolley and myself were to speak as
Home Missionaries <at South Jordan> today. I took the
early morning southbound train, but
being misinformed as to the location
of the ward, I left the railway at
Draper instead of at Sandy. No conveyance
was sent to Draper to meet the
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South Jordan was in waiting at Sandy.
Bishop Stewart of Draper kindly furnished
me a house. I rode to South Jordan;
and met Elder Woolley there, he having
come by private conveyance from
Salt Lake City. We addressed the
meeting, and returned home each by
the road of his coming; Bro. Woolley
going direct, I proceeding to Draper
by horse, thence home by rail.
	Today I had an instance brought
to view of sincerity in deeds as in
words. Bro. George W. Beckstead
of Riverton met me at South
Jordan, and we engaged in conversa-
tion regarding the affairs of the
time. He seemed very much
exercised over the portents of our
enemies gaining political power
in Salt Lake City this coming election.
Although not a resident of Salt Lake City,
he expressed himself eager to aid in
any way; and upon learning that the
so called "Liberal" party had been guilty
of casting fraudulent votes in the past,
he pledged himself to me in the sum
of $200 as reward for the conviction of
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next election – in February next. This
action I was requested to report to
the proper authorities.
Sept. 23. In the evening I attended a lecture
on "Health" by Mrs. Dr Longshore Potts,
at the Salt Lake Theatre.
Sept. 25. This evening I attended a special
meeting of the Peoples Party Delegates
who assembled in the capacity of a
Caucus to discuss matters pertaining
to the coming election.
Sept. 29. 	Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle in
morning; and it being my turn, I
addressed the meeting and also officiated
as mouth in the circle.
Attended regular Tabernacle services in
afternoon. Assisted in administering
to Elder Shepherd, a neighbor of ours.
This is Wife's birthday. She begins her
twenty second year.
Oct. 4. Today the Sixtieth Semi annual Con-
ference of the Church opened. Our
College adjourned session last evening,
the intermission to continue until
conference closes. I attended meetings
Went to the "Utah Exposition" or
Fair, and arranged apparatus for the
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Oct 5. Today was kept busy making an alyses
of Beet Root Juices submitted in
competition for the prizes offered by
the Deseret Agricultural and Man-
ufacturing Association. For this purpose
I had been selected by the Association.
In the evening I attended Priesthood
Meeting.
Oct 6. Sunday. Attended Conference meetings
morning and afternoon, and the
Sunday School Meeting in evening.
At the morning session the officers of
the Church were proposed, and sus-
tained by the vote of the congregation.
Elders Marril Lund, and Abraham H.
Cannon were selected to fill the
vacancies existing in the Quorum
of the Twelve Apostles.
Oct 7. By request I today delivered a
short address before the Utah Women's 
Suffrage Association.
Oct. 13 Sunday. Attended regular meetings morning
and afternoon. In evening by appointment
I officiated as a Home Missionary in
company with Elder Elias Morris in
the Fifteenth Ward.
Oct 18. This evening the Students' Society
of our College for began its sessions

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for the current school year. The
organization meeting was a most
pleasing affair. I took a small part
on the program by delivering a
short address on the subject, "Science
and Art."
Oct. 20 Sunday. Today in company with
Elder Wm McKay I went to Herriman
Ward. There we officiated as Home
Missionaries. We returned home in the
evening.
Oct. 23. By request in company with Elder
Driggs and Bishop Booth of Provo.
I went this evening to the First
Ward and spoke at the Political
Club of the ward. The special
subject under discussion and considera–
was the school affairs of the territory. 
The meeting was small; but those
present were extremely enthusiastic
The night was very stormy. We
were all wet through from the rain.
Oct. 27 Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle and
Tabernacle Services as usual. In the
evening, Elder Hyrum Groesbeck and
myself preached as Home Missionaries
in the Fifth Ward. The meeting was an
inspiring one.

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Nov. 3/'89 Sunday:– Attended meetings as usual.
Item omitted:– On Wednesday evening last,
Oct 30, I attended the regular meeting of
the Home Missionaries of the Stake.
Of late, there are few topics discussed
in meetings except politics. I shall
be happy when the approaching
election (February next) is past:
then perhaps we will get time to
think of our religion somewhat
more fully.
Nov. 7 At the meeting of the Students'
Society of the College, I this evening
delivered a lecture on "The Air
we breathe" with numerous
experiments. The audience was
large, and apparently deeply inter-
ested.
Nov. 10 Sunday:- By appointment, Elder Marino
Pack and myself preached this evening
in the Tenth Ward; as Home Missionaries
A pleasing meeting.
Nov. 15. This evening a Students' Ball was
held by our students. I attended, at as I
felt in duty bound to do; though
I remained but a short time. The
influence of the school seemed to
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result was gratifying. I am thankful
to be associated with so noble a class
of students; the influence of the Spirit
of God is felt about our institution,–
– His institution in fact, and many
and great are the evidences of Divine
favor which we receive.
Nov. 17 Sunday;- By call of the Presidency of
the Stake, I addressed the Tabernacle
congregation today. Prest. George Q.
Cannon spoke after me.
	In the evening, by request I
visited the Fourteenth Ward Meeting
and there spoke.
Nov 23. This day I appeared as a witness in
the Third District Court before Judge
Anderson. The circumstances are
briefly these;- The anti-"Mormon,"
elements here in Utah have been
exerting themselves to their utmost
capacity to rob the people of their
rights as citizens. An effort of extra
strength in this direction is being
made in view of the approaching
city election, at which the opposition
party hope to gain control of the city
offices, and especially of the municipal
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are eager to prevent the naturalization of
Mormon citizens, and for some time past
all Latter-day Saints who have applied
for recognition as citizens have been
ordered by the Court to stand aside.
An investigation has been instituted,
based, it is true on the application
of a particular individual – Moore
by name – but it is in fact an
arraignment and trial of the whole
church. The testimony of apostates, and
of loudly avowed enemies of the people
has been received by the courts. Alleged
exposures of the sacred ceremonies of
the Endowment House, blood curdling
tales of "blood atonement" practices,
loud wails of priestly despotism
and other lies have been daily
served on the judicial table. The
lawyers of "our side" have placed
a number of witnesses before
the court, to testify to facts. One
such witness – Elder C. W. Penrose,
the editor of the "Deseret News" is now
in prison whither he was committed
because of an alleged contempt of
court in declining to answer a
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What all this has to do with the
application of Mr Moore for his
papers of citizenship is indeed
hard to discover. Well, among others
I was called as a witness – the particular
points asked of me being as to the
nature of the teachings given by
me to classes in Theology in the
Brigham Young Academy, and the
Latter-day Saints' College. I went upon
the witness-stand trusting in the
Lord, and without any thought as
to what I should say; and He
truly aided me, and gave me words.
The crossexamination was rigid
and every attempt was made to
confuse my testimony; but I trust
that the truth was clear.
Nov. 24. Sunday. Attended meetings as usual,
the morning prayer circle however
being omitted, as it has been since
November 3" owing to the removal of
the endowment house at which
these meetings were formerly held.
I trust this suspension of prayer
circle meetings will not be prolonged;
for I feel that the prayers of the
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	epoch of trying scenes. At the Tabernacle
	Services in the afternoon Pret. G. Q. Cannon
	was among the speakers. He delivered a 
	powerful discourse on the necessity
	and effects of continual revelation.
	In the evening, Elder C. Livingstone
	and myself preached in the 16" Ward
	as Home Missionaries.
Nov. 28. This day having been designated by
	proclamation of the President of the
	United States, and the Governor of
	Utah Territory as a day of Thanks-
	giving, we observed the same by a 
	formal adjournment of college
	session. Among the Latter day Saints, 
	it is not customary to hold religious
	services on this day, as is done
	by most other sects, the reason
	of which omission, I am not able
	to state. 
Nov 27 Attended regular monthly meeting
	of the Home Missionaries.
Nov. 29 <30>	Attended High Priests' meeting.
	Today the decision was rendered
	by Judge Anderson in the Third
	District Court in the case of the
	application of Mr Moore and others
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As was expected from the general
tons of the Judge's remarks during
the trial, and his radical rulings
on points of difference the decision
is adverse to the "Mormon" applicant, 
but it is far, far more extensive in
its injustice than was expected at all. 
It is to the effect that no Latter-day
Saint need apply for citizenship. 
Whether he has taken endownments or
not is not to be inquired into: if
he is a Mormon, he is not considered
fit to become a citizen of this great
Republic of Liberty. Judge Anderson
has officially declared that a man may
indulge in sexual crimes with 
impunity: such would not affect
his "good moral character"; applicants
of such a class can be readily admitted, 
and will be welcomed as citizens; 
but believers in the work of God
are debaned. I am filled with a 
feeling of profound sympathy for 
the perpetrators of such outrages. 
I do not grow angry; God forgive them; 
I am sure Satan has so blinded
their eyes that they know not
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a day of reckoning must come. My sole
fear is that the Latter day Saints may
be less energetic and faithful than
the Lord expects them to be; but of
the eventual triumph of the
work of God, I have no moment
of doubt.
Dec. 1. Sunday. By special request I
visited the Sixteenth Ward Sabbath
School this morning and deliverd
a lecture before the Theological
Class on "Marriage." After this, Elder
Arthur Stayner and myself went
by private conveyance to North
Point Ward – about 7 miles from
the city, and there we preached
as Home Missionaries. The day was a
very unpleasant one – rain and
wind abounded; and the ward being
so very scattered, but few persons
were present – only ten (10) and they
equally divided as to sex occupied the
auditorium; yet a richer portion of the
Spirit of God I seldom witness, than
was manifest in that little meeting.
By request of Bro. Stayner, I spoke
first, occupying about 40 minutes,
and dwelling mostly on Prayer. After,

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I had finished Elder Stayner spoke
about the same length of time and
on the same subject. After meeting,
we took lunch at the residence
of Bishp Bishop Reed, and then we
returned home.
Dec. 7	By request I today attended the regular
fortnightly session of the Salt Lake. 
County Teachers' Institute, and delivered
a brief lecture on "Method in Study."
Dec. 15. Sunday Attended regular meetings, and
among them I am happy to say, the
weekly prayer circle which to-day resumed.
We meet now in a private house, a room
in which has been prepared, and which 
was today dedicated for the purpose.
In the evening I attended the twenty- 
second Ward meeting, which convenes
jointly with the Ninetenth Ward; and by
direction of the authorities I addressed
the meeting. The subject upon which
I felt led to speak was one upon
which my mind has of late so largely
dwelt – the necessity of cultivating
a spirit of forbearance toward our
enemies.
Dec. 16	This evening a political meeting 
was held in the 19" Ward – my ward;

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and, as usual on such occasions I made
no preparations for going; but during the
evening the President of the Assembly
came in person to request my presence;
so I went. The proceedings were, as
is common, loudly enthusiastic, even
tumultuous at times. I was called on
to speak: and I fear lest I tended to 
dampen the ardor of the meeting, for
my words were of the soothing,
rather than of the inflammatory
type. I feel that there is danger
in the noisy turbulence of present
feeling on political matters. Nearly
every speech to which I listen is
of the stirring kind; and the necessity
of stirring the people into their
duty is freely admitted; but it is an
easy matter to dethrone reason while
so doing. Last night two boys of
opposite political parties began a 
quarrel, and one of them – August Edler
by name, a Liberal, stabbed the other.
I trust there will be no more such
scenes. I pray for calm and quiet and
I stay away from political gatherings
generally and have already declined over
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Dec. 18	Attended Home Missionary Meeting in
	the evening.
Dec. 19 This evening at the close of school an
	unexpected incident occurred. The
	present term ends tomorrow, and today
	marked the close of regular class work.
	Just before the benediction was to
	have been pronounced, one of the
	students asked permission to read a
	poem which had been composed
	for the occasion. Miss Aretta Young,
	one of the students of the academic de-
	partment then read the following, which
	was her own production:–

			A Souvenir
From the Students of the L.D.S. College
		to their teachers;
	With the Compliments of the Season.
1.
	Soon we part, but not with sadness,
	Will we bid the short adieu,
	For so soon will be our meeting
	Dearest Teachers here with you;
	In our absence will be changed,
	Seasons of the fairest joy;
	Days wherein will be rich blessings
	Tempered not with base alloy.

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2. Christmas with its holy greetings
	From the angels far above,
"Peace on earth, good will to mortals."
	Sung in hymns of sacred love;
With its treasures and sweet tokens
	From the inmates of "sweet home,"
Greetings from the absent dear ones
	Who are called afar to roam
3:-			— —
Ere we meet again, this "Old Year,"
	With its smiles, and with its tears
Will be dead and kindly burned
	In the grave of slumbering years;
Ever fairer than the last
	With the halves of bright future
And the wisdom of the past
			— —
4:-
We will see and feel these changes
	And our souls will fill with prayer:
We will pray for you, dear Teachers,
	And upon the Zephyrs Fair,
The blessings breathed will float to heaven,
	To the Father up above,
He will hear, and will return them
	On the wings of his great love
5.		— .. —
	As a token of the blessings

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We will breath at Christmas tide;
as a token of the greetings
	When the gray "Old Year has died,
And the new in youthful freshness,
	Comes without a trace of care
Accept, we ask, these living garlands
	With this incense pure and fair.
6:–							
As an emblem of the harvest
	We will gather some fair day,
From the seeds which you are sowing,
	Teachers, take of us, we pray
these rich fruits, ay! golden treasures
	Which the husband-men of earth
Ever garner in the storehouse
	As the gems of brightest worth.
7:–							
They will breathe the fervid wishes
	That within our warm hearts dwell;
They will breathe these silent blessings,
	That fond lips can never tell;
They, the fairest works of Nature,
	Gathered from the humble sod,
	Now enshrine a benediction
	from your students to our God.
		Composed by
			Aretta Young
S. L. City, Dec. 19, 1889 	In behalf of the students

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	An interesting program of literary and
	musical exercises was then carried through
	in a very creditable manner.
	Such an expression of brotherly and
	sisterly affection on the part of students
	toward their teachers, is impressive.
	And so appropriate too – flowers and
	fruit, life, freshness, vigor, beauty,
	plenty, happiness and love all sym-
	bolized in that good gift. It was a
	refined and delicate spirit that
	planned and suggested such. I am
	thankful for such students, honored
	to be associated with them; and
	on some occasions I have said, and
	oftentimes have I felt, that I would
	willingly pay my tuition fees for
	the lessons that I learn from the
	students of my classes. At the appro-
	priate moment in the reading of
	the poem, six young ladies entered
	on either side of the teachers' stand,
	whereon was seated the entire Faculty,
	and each of the young students bearing
	a crystal basket filled with beautiful 
	flowers and rich fruits. So much better
	than boughten baubles though of great
	price. I cannot help weeping as I think of it.

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Dec. 20. This was the closing day of the term.
	Public exercises, appropriate to the
	occasion were held, commencing at 11 a.m.
	They were encouraging. Prest. Geo. Q. Cannon,
	and a number of the Stake Board were
	present. We are struggling for want
	of a suitable building; but we do the
	best the circumstances allow.
Dec. 21. A meeting of the General Board of Education
	Examiners was held of today, Bros. Maeser, &
	Tanner, and myself – the entire Board being
	present.
Dec. 22. Sabbath:– Attended usual meetings;
	Prayer Circle in the morning, Tabernacle
	Services in the afternoon; and in the
	evening, by appointment, I preached in the
	Eleventh Ward as a Home Missionary.
		This day at sundown, began a General
	Fast which has been proclaimed by the
	Presidency of the Church. The Fast is to
	extend through 24 hours – until sunset
	tomorrow; and the prayers of the saints
	are asked in behalf of our enemies,
	especially the officers of the government.
	We are not to pray for their con-
	demnation, nor for speedy judgement,
	but that their eyes may be opened, that
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and understand the true position of this
people. So many, and so vile are the
evil reports which are circulated concerning
us, and which come before the officers of
the land in their official capacity, that
the intervention of the Lord must be
invoked to overrule the affairs for
good.
Dec. 23.	This is the special Fast Day. An ap-
propriate time indeed, for it is
the anniversary of the birth of
the Prophet Joseph Smith. Special
Family Prayers were held among the 
families of the saints; then at 9 a.m.
block meetings were held in the
various wards; and at 10 a.m. regular
assemblies in the several ward
houses; then at 12.30 Prayer Circle
Meetings were held in the usual 
places, and at 2 the ward meetings
were resumed. I attended all meetings;
and the day has been a Feast Day
to me. The interest manifested by the
Saints in these gatherings has been
general. In our ward – the Nineteenth,
which for the present is united with
the Twenty-second, the house was so crowded
that two overflow meetings had to be held

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in the rooms of the school house. A
quiet, sincere spirit has characterized
the proceedings. I have faith that great
results will follow for the good of
this people.
Dec. 25. Christmas Day. Wife, son, and I all
left home this morning by early train,
and went south to Lake View. There
we were met with a train by folks
from the farm. Spent the day pleasantly 
with Father, Mother, and all the rest.
Dec. 26. Stayed all day with the folks. Since
I was down last Father and my youngest
brother George have been very ill. Pa
says he felt that he would soon die,
and did not desire to recover, but just
while he was at the worst, Elder
Norman of Salt Lake City; a friend of
the family and a Patriarch in the
church, arrived to visit the folks, and
through his administrations both Father, 
and George were healed.
Dec. 27. We started early from the farm;
went to Provo; spent some little
time there visiting friends; then
took the freight train; and went to
Pleasant Grove, where we visited Grandma.
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her for a long time – since before my
marriage. Bro. Winters – her husband, died
recently, and she is left alone. Her
health is very uncertain. In the
evening we took train and returned
to Salt Lake City. Such "outs" as these
are of severe effects upon children;
I cannot approve of taking babies
on visits; the excitement and worry
incident to seeing so many new
faces, are of necessity infurious. My 
little Sterling has been in high
glee all day; his health is of the
best, thank God; yet I see clearly
that he is tonight in a state of
unnatural excitement. By count,
we find that this day alone, he
has been fondled and petted by over
fifty (50) strangers.
Dec. 28. Attended regular monthly meeting
of the High Priests' Quorum. It
was an interesting session. Most of
the testimonies borne were upon the
efficacy of the recent Fast Day
observance, and the good spirit
which prevailed in the meetings
of that day.
Dec. 29	Sunday. Attended all regular meetings

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Dec 30 & 31  Busily engaged in office work. 
		-1890-
	January 1- Wednesday:-
Another year is here. Last New
Year's day, as a distinguishing
feature of the time I wrote "To-
day I am in my home with my
wife" (see page 132, this book); now
I can say "with wife and son. Thank
God for them; they are blessings
above earthly reckoning. My child;
my boy: my son! And such a son!
He seems the very impersonanation
of all that is winning and sweet; and
his health is good. I see so much
illness about us; it is a sickly time:
young and old are alike affected: yet
the good God blesses our house with
such exemption and is withal so kind
and merciful, that I feel we are not
of those whose sins go <not> before them
to judgement. Surely I suffer nothing
as an atonement for my sins
	Today however I filled a sad duty
in attending the funeral services of
Elder Francis Cope; a man of great

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worth in the community, and a member
of the Stake Board of Education; consequently
a man with whom I have had considerable
dealing. He was an illustration of 
our Creator's noblest work – an honest
man. His funeral was largely attended,
all classes uniting to pay to him
their last respects.
Jan 2. Fast-day. Wife, son, and I all went
to the morning fast meeting; and
participated in most enjoyable 
exercises. The testimonies borne were
of the heart-finding kind. Some of 
the sisters spoke with a force and
simplicity that belong only to the elo-
quence of heaven.
Jan. 4 Attended regular monthly meeting
of the Priesthood of the Salt Lake
Stake of Zion. Busy most of day in
preparing for the reopening of school
which occurs on Monday next.
Jan. 5 Sunday. Attended regular meetings. At
the Tabernacle services today, a most
inspiring sermon was delivered by
Elder B. H. Roberts, one of the First
Presidents of Seventies. His theme
was the loyalty of Latter-day Saints, 
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Constitution of the United States to be a
Divine instrument. Such misrepre-
sentation as this people is made the
subject of is phenomenal. Indeed the
eyes of the world seem blinded by
prejudice to all concerns of our church.
As an instance in point:- On Nov 23 last,
(see page 198) I testified as a witness
before the District Court. The Chicago
Tribune, a daily journal of note
commented upon the testimony, and
made many misstatements. Acting 
under advice, I wrote a letter to
the Chicago Tribune, stating facts, 
and asking a publication of the 
same, by way of an endeavor to
establish the truth. That paper, instead
of publishing the communication, sent
the same to the Tribune of this city,
the vilest newspaper on earth. I
verily believe the Salt Lake Tribune
published part of the article, with
abusive comments, on Sunday last,
Dec. 29, 1889, leaving out however
certain facts of great importance. The
Deseret News published the article in
full on Tuesday last, Dec. 31.
	Again: the New York School Journal

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a paper which I have warmly sup-
ported by recommending the same both
privately and publicly to teachers
and pupils, declared that the de-
velopments of the 'Court invesigation
before referred to, clearly proved that
there were several organized bands
of murderers in the employ of this
Church. Such statements are to
be read in the schools of the land.
Is it a wonder that the people of
the world grow up with deeply rooted
prejudice against the principles of
eternal truth?
Jan 6 College resumed session; this marks
the beginning of the second half year.
Jan 7 In evening, I attended a meeting
of the Stake Board of Education.
Two of the members of this Board
have been taken away by the
hand of death – Bishop Jas. Watson,
and Elder Francis Cope. Their places
have been filled with Bp. Taylor
and Elder Naisbitt.
Jan. 11. I had accepted an appointment to
go to Provo today and there deliver
a lecture before the Utah Co. Teachers
Association. An appointment was also

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made for me tomorrow as a Home 
Missionary in Mill Creek; and on
Monday next I was to lecture before
a students' society at the University of
Deseret. Yesterday and today, however,
I have been quite indisposed, and
Prest. Cannon, fearing a worse attack
has countermanded all such appoint-
ments.
Jan 12. Sunday:– Attended Prayer Circle Meeting.
but refrained from other meetings.
Jan. 19 Sunday:– Have been generally unwell
during the week but still able to
remain at work. Attended all regular 
meetings today.
Jan 20 According to previous appointment, I
today night delivered a lecture on "The
Theory of Evolution" at the University 
of Deseret, under the auspices of the
Delta Phi Society. The subject, and 
the nature of the audience caused me
to depart from my usual course in
lectures, – I wrote and read the address;
mainly that there may be no
uncertainty to my expressions. While
speaking extemporarily, a person is liable
by a slip to say the opposite of what
he means. It is easy to omit a "not" or

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a "no", and so cause misunderstanding.
Jan. 23. 	At night I attended a caucus of delegates,
to canvas the names of nominees for
offices in the city, to be voted for at
the coming municipal election. At
a Primary Meeting held in the 19" Ward,
on Monday evening last, I, among
others was elected a delegate. These
political calls - are positively painful
to me.
Jan 24. 	Delivered the old time lecture, "The Birth
and Growth of the Earth," this time
under the auspices of the Students'
Society. The illustrations were produced
by the lime light, and with dissolving
view effect - the finest illumination
that I have ever enjoyed.
Jan. 25	Attended High Priests' Quorum Meeting, 
and by call of the President, I addressed
the meeting. Today also, we inaugurated
a [--] teachers' class meeting, composed
of teachers of the college, and designed
to hold weekly sessions for the purpose
of aiding us in our study.
Jan 26. Sunday:- In the forenoon, by request I
attended the funeral of Elder Robt. Ford,
a brother with whom I have had
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especially desired that I should speak
at the services; and this I did.
The funeral services were conducted
at the Eleventh Ward Meeting House.
Bro. Ford died from injuries received
from a fall while laboring in the 
temple in this city. He lay unconscious
several days.
Attended Prayer Circle as usual; and
in the afternoon by direction of the
authorities I addressed the Taber-
nacle meeting. Attended ward
meeting in evening.
Jan 29. 	Attended monthly Home Missionary Meeting.
The session was short – consisting
merely in roll call and the receiving
of reports, after which meeting adjourned
to enable the members to attend a
grand ratification meeting called to confirm
the nomination for city offices by the
Peoples' Party. Politics seems now the
predominant passion.
Feb. 1. Attended monthly Priesthood Meeting.
Feb. 2. Sunday: Attended all meetings as
usual. Officiated in consecrating the
oil at Prayer Circle, and addressed the 
Thirteenth Ward Meeting in evening
as a Home Missionary in company with

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Elder Lewis M. Cannon. The ward authorities
have a rather unusual custom – that of
taking the signatures of the speakers
at each meeting.
Feb 5. By request, I today assisted in ad-
ministering to Sister Edith Knowlton,
daughter of Bishop Clawson: also
to Sister Camilla Cobb, one of our
teachers; and also to my wife. There is
much illness at present among the
people. A species of influenza –
sometimes spoken of as the Russian
Influenza because it was first
reported a few months ago in the
towns of Russia – commonly called
La Grippe has made its appearance
here. From dispatches from other
places however, we have reason
to feel thankful for our com-
parative immunity.
Feb. 9. Sunday.- Attended all meetings. In the
evening I addressed the meeting in the
Nineteenth Ward.
Feb. 10. This is the day of the election of
municipal officers for Salt Lake City.
Unprecedented interest has centered on
the issue. Both parties – the Peoples' Party,
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training for months past. In the matter
of the registration of voters, the proceedings
have been infamous – all members of
the People's Party finding it very hard
to get their names at all on the lists.
Hundreds of names already listed have
been stricken off without a shadow
of justification. Efforts have been repeatedly
made by the "Liberal" authorities to get
personators in place of absent, removed,
or deceased voters; and hundreds of non-
residents have been registered. The
papers of the time have given full
accounts. Today however the battle
is to end for the present. The Liberal
Party have boasted of their intention to
steal the city; and in their confident
hopes have failed even to try to cover
up their infamy. Whatever changes the
Peoples' Party prefer against them they
straightway admit, and boast of their 
perfidy. Thus, in consequence of the 
irresponsibility of the Liberals, and their
open efforts to enrich themselves at
public expense, the Peoples Party have
spoken of them as Carpet-baggers – and
at once they adopt the Carpet Bag as
their emblem, and even set it above

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the country's flag. The People's Party proved
that hundreds of men had been brought
from the Railway Camps, Mines, from Ogden,
Denver, and Iowa to vote here today;
and such arrivals have gone about the 
streets with badges upon their breasts
declaring their home. Our enemies have
learned that peace is a principle of
our faith; and not fearing retaliation
they have been bold to make any assault;
One of the pre-arranged tricks of election 
was to get their (the Liberals') votes,
early polled, then to obstruct the other 
voters in the exercise of their rights
of franchise. The People felt it their
duty to strive for all their rights; and
the call was made for voters to be
early at the polls. I went before
5 a.m. and found a hundred already 
there. When the polls opened, fully
300 men were in line. Many were
in position at 12 last night, and
remained there till voting began at 
7.45 am. 
Feb 11 The result of the election is known,
and – the Liberals have succeeded in
stealing their way into power. This city,
the central city of the land of the Saints, the

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seat of the First Presidency of the Church
is now in the hands of the enemy. The
Lord's Will will be done. He doubtlessly
has his reasons for what is. Perhaps this
will teach us humility – and liberality. As
a people, we are not entirely free from
bigotry, or intolerance. If we are made 
better by the experience then all is
indeed well with us.
Feb. 14.	At the Students' Society, I delivered a short
address on the writings of Edwin Arnold.
Feb. 16	Sunday:– Attended meetings as usual.
   "    22	Attended regular monthly meeting of the
High Priests' Quorum.
Feb. 23	Sunday:– Elder Samuel Priday and myself
were appointed to go to Bluff Dale today
in the capacity of Home Missionaries. By
a misunderstanding as to time of departure
we failed to catch the south-bound Utah
Central train leaving at 7.10 a.m., by which
we should have gone. We took the 10.30 
Denver & Rio Grande train to Draper, and
walked thence to Bluff Dale, a distance
of 3 1/2 miles. The walk was through 
snow and mud; but we were amply
compensated by the enjoyable experiences
of the meeting, at which a spirit of
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We returned to Salt Lake City by evening
Utah Central train. I was met at the
depot by Elder Niels Empey Counsellor
to the Bishop of the Thirteenth
Ward. He drove me at once to the
meeting house in that ward, where
I addressed the congregation according
to prevoius appointment.
Feb. 26.	Attended meeting of Home Missionaries
in Social Hall, at 7.30 p.m.
Today I received a very kind
communication from Elder George
Goddard, a prominent elder, and a
veteran in the church. The contents
of the letter showed that Bro. Goddard
counted me among his friends; it
was a letter of brotherly criticism,
calling attention to certain defects
in my manner of public speak-
ing especially as exhibited at the
Thirteenth Ward on Sunday evening
last where Bro. Goddard was a 
listener. He referred principally to
my failure to make my entire
audience hear. I notice now that my
attention has been called to the fact,
that I often fall into a quiet way
of speaking, entirely unadapted to

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large audiences. To call my attention
to such points of needed improvement, is 
the doing of a true friend.
Feb. 27.	Since the time of my removing from
Provo to Salt Lake City, I have been earnestly
endeavoring to secure a home of
my own; but thus far the desire
has been unfulfilled. Renting houses
is expensive and unsatisfactory; but
it has been in the past my only alterna-
tive. Property in Salt Lake City has
been raised to fabulous prices; the
place is said to be undergoing a
boom. In many cases the cost of
land is fifty times greater than it
was a few years ago In but few
places in town can lots be obtained
at less than $1000 per rod front, the
usual depth being 10 rods. I had almost
given up hope of getting a home
at all. Brother Soren Iverson, father
to one of our students, expressed to me
his desire to have us as neighbors, and
offered me a piece of land, 2 rods
by 10 rods for the sum of thirteen
hundred dollars ($1300). The President
of the Stake advised me to purchase,
and today I agreed with Bro. Iverson

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to purchase the piece. It is situated
		in the Second Ward – not my whole
		choice as to location but still it
		is a pleasant and healthful neigh-
		borhood. I shall try to build as
		soon as possible.
Feb. 28.	By request I today officiated with
		 Elder G. Wells in administering  to
		Ardell Cummings, the daughter
		of Bro. Melvin Cummings of 
		the 18" Ward.
<March 1> Feb. 29 Attended monthly Priesthood
		meeting
March 2	Sunday. Today the Stake Conference
		convened. I attended meetings
		morning and evening. In the 
		afternoon I remained at home [---] <having>
		charge of the baby, thus enabling
		my wife to attend meeting. I feel that
		I acted rightly in so doing: though,
		I was called for by President Cannon
		from the public stand, and as I
		learned in the evening, it was the
		requ desire of the authorities that I 
		should have spoken during the
		afternoon. After the evening meeting,
		Bishop Orson F. Whitney and myself
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March 3. Took part with Elder John Alford in
administering to the child of Bro. Abbott,
a neighbor of ours.
Today a contract was made between
Bro. Jas. W. Eardley and myself, by which
he is required to build a house
for me at once. We have planned
a small, cozy home—6 rooms
with accessory closets, pantry etc.
If the weather be favorable, the house
is to be finished by early May.

[The following is written sideways in left margin next to previous paragraph]
By direction of the
Authorities, I addressed the
assembly at today's
session of conference.

March 8 According to an appointment of long
standing I this day went to Provo, and
there, delivered a lecture on the "Theory
of Evolution" before the County Teachers'
Convention.  The convention, after listening
to the lecture asked permission to
publish it. Because of the importance
of the subject and the ease with which
misunderstandings arise as to a
speaker's intentions, I read the lecture
from notes. Took lunch with Bro. Keeler,
visited a few friends, and returned home
by evening train. Bro. Keeler has been
deprived through death of his babe: oh
how thankful we should be that our
precious boy is preserved from serious
illness.

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March 9. 	 Sunday:– In the evening, by previous
		invitation I attended the Fourteenth Ward
		Meeting, and addressed the meeting.
		Owing to a misunderstanding
		on my part respecting the time of
		meeting, I was late in reaching the 
		meeting-house. An elder was speaking
		as I entered, but, I being expected, he
		closed abruptly as I came upon the
		front. Such a circumstance – the know-
		ledge and consciousness of having
		interrupted another in a sermon
		served to unnerve me. I felt well
		but still constrained while addressing
		the people.
March 11.   	By request, and previous agreement,
		I tonight attended the Improvement
		Association Meeting in the Second Ward,
		and there addressed the people. No
		formal subject was announced,
		but my remarks were devoted to
		"The privileges of a Latter-day Saint
March 16	Sunday:– Attended meetings as
		usual. In evening, Elder Samuel
		McKay and myself preached as
		Home Missionaries in the Ninth Ward.
		Through the great kindness of Elder
		Mervin Woolley-the son of Bishop

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		Woolley, wife and baby were taken down
		to the ward, where they stayed till
		after meeting.
Mar. 22.		Wife and boy left today on a visit
		to friends. It is expected that they will
		be away some weeks. By evening
		train, I went to Logan, to fill appoint-
		ments for the Cache Stake Young Mens'
		Improvement Association. Elder Junius F.
		Wells of the General Superintendency
		went by same train. Arrived near
		11 p. m. I stayed at the house of
		Apostle Moses Thatcher.
Mar 23		Sunday. Was taken early to the house
		of Elder Seth Langton, which I under-
		stand is to be my head quarters
		while in Logan. Attended morning,
		afternoon, and evening services. In
		the afternoon I delivered a lecture
		on "Atheism and Idolatry". In the
		evening Bro. Tanner lectured on
		"Life of Moses". The attendance at the
		conference was large, and the general
		spirit manifested was a good one.
		I have been quite ill since leaving
		home; hardly felt able to speak
		this afternoon, but by the help of God
		I filled the appointment.

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Mar. 24	   Returned to Salt Lake City. In afternoon
		I had an interview with Pres. Woodruff,
		and Pres. Smith regarding school
		matters.
Mar. 26.	   Attended Home Missionary Meeting
		in evening.
Mar. 27	   By request I today assisted in
		administering to Sister Ardell Cummings,
		Wife of Bro. Melvin Cummins. The lady
		has been suffering in mind greatly
		of late; fears the giving way of
		her reason, and at times thinks she
		is about to die. She manifested con-
		siderable faith; and I feel that the
		administration was accepted, and
		will be for her good.
Mar. 29.	   Attended regular monthly meeting
		of the High Priests' Quorum. A
		number of the brethren spoke all
		of whom were aged; and the spirit
		shown and felt there was very strong
		and benificent. The veterans of our
		people are passing away rapidly; and
		it is a privilege to hear them talk.
Mar. 30.	   Sunday:- Attended meetings as usual.
		By appointment I addressed the Prayer
		Circle Meeting during morning.
April 1.	   In evening I delivered a lecture

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		before a joint meeting of the Improve-
		ment Associations of the Nineteenth and
		Twenty-second wards; on "Atheism
		and Idolatry." The meeting was a
		large one: the spirit was a good one,
		and I trust that benefit will ensue to
		all
April 4.	The sixtieth annual conference of the
		church convened today; and in con-
		sequence the session of the college was
		suspended. I attended meetings both
		morning and afternoon. The spirit
		manifested by speakers and hearers
		was strong. I look for great results
		from this conference.
April 5.	Conference continued; I attended all
		meetings. At the morning and afternoon
		sessions several of the General Authorities
		spoke, all treating upon timely and
		present topics, with force. No long
		speeches were made; no startling doc-
		trines announced; all good solid
		every-day religion. I have seldom wit-
		nessed so full a spirit of sincerity and
		of power as is manifested in
		this conference. At night a general
		Priesthood Meeting was held in the
		large Tabernacle. I was called to

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		follow Bro. Maeser in speaking upon
		matters connected with Church Schools.
		Bro. Maeser is rapidly becoming aged
		in appearance, though in spirit he
		is as young as ever. He is the
		pioneer of the new education among
		the Latter day Saints; and the younger
		teachers have much to do to keep up
		the high standard of excellence which
		he has set us in energy, and
		indefatiguable endeavors for the
		cause of education among the
		youth of Zion.
April 6. 	Sunday Conference still. Morning
		and afternoon meetings were largely 
		attended. Instructions were timely:
		and they seemed to strike an
		answering note in the hearts of 
		the people. It has been a time of
		great rejoicing among the saints.
		Conference adjourned at evening.
		At night a general Conference of
		Sunday School officers and mem-
		bers was held. I was called and
		addressed the meeting on "Grading
		of Sabbath Schools."
April 7.	Today a meeting of the General
		Board of Education was held;

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		and by invitation the members of
		the Salt Lake Stake Board of Educa-
		tion met jointly with the General
		Board. The affairs of the Latter
		day Saints' College were discussed.
		Among other things it was decided
		to establish a Normal Department
		in connection with the college, the
		same to be recognized by the
		General Board as the Central
		Normal Institute of the Church.
		This is a gain of prestige and of
		responsibility to the institution, and
		a great increase of labor unto
		myself.
April 11	Wife and son returned home today. They
		have been away, visiting relatives
		since Mar. 22. Both are well; and I am
		thankful for their safe return.
Apr.1[-] <12>	Today the deed was signed and sealed,
		conveying <to me> the piece of land upon which
		I hope to live, (See entry for Feb. 27, 1890). The
		tract is only 2 rods wide, by 10 rods deep,
		yet I feel that it is enough. I am thank-
		ful for it; and hope the home thereon
		will be one of peace and comfort. Building
		has been begun. In fact, the roof was com-
		menced today.

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April 20	Sunday:- By appointment, Elder Benj.
		F. Cummings and myself went today
		to North Jordan, sometimes known as
		Taylorsville, and there officiated as
		Home Missionaries. We returned to 
		Salt Lake City by evening train.
Ap. 22	Assisted in administering to Elder
		Wm Perkes, a neighbor of ours
April 25.	Attended a meeting of the Salt Lake
		Literary and Scientific Association,
		to membership in which I was honored
		with an election in October last. The
		business of the meeting pertained mainly
		to the disposal of certain pieces of
		real estate owned by the Association.
		Reference was made, however, to the
		advisability of changing the manner
		of directing the affairs of the Deseret
		Museum.
		The meeting was held in the Gards
		house; about 50 persons were present
		and as is so commonly the case with
		meetings of the sort, every avenue
		of ventilation was closed. The air
		became unbearably foul, and I was
		so overcome by it as to almost faint.
		I hastened home and lay ill during
		the entire night.

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April 27	Sunday. Attended usual meetings.
		At the afternoon Tabernacle Services
		today Prest. George Q. Cannon was
		the speaker. His discourse was a 
		powerful one, adapted alike to our
		own people, and to strangers. He
		dwelt especially upon the ultimate
		salvation of all mankind, except the
		sons of perdition – after each has
		paid the penalty of his own mis-
		deeds. So different is this doctrine
		from that of the Universalists on the
		one hand, who teach that all men will
		be saved through the ability of our
		Father to inflict punishment upon
		his erring children; and of the majority of
		Christian sects on the other hand who
		preach the endless torture of fire
		and brimstone. Pres. Cannon explained
		the meaning of "eternal punishment";
		that it is God's punishment, endless
		in its existence, yet persons will be
		condemned to it for varying
		terms of time; punishments will be
		suited to the offences; and after the
		penalty has been paid, each will
		emerge therefrom to a state of 
		glory far surpassing his expectations.

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		God, our Father has good gifts for his
		children. I observed a number of
		strangers and visitors among the con-
		gregation, sitting with deep attention. The
		sermon must have carried hope to 
		many a one.
			In the evening, I officiated as
		a Home Missionary in the Seventeenth
		Ward. Elder Charles Wilcken was
		appointed with me but he being
		away from the city was unable
		to attend. The spirit of the meeting
		was calm and serene.
April 29. Went to Ogden by afternon train to see
		Bro. Richard Haag, a former student
		of our College, and now an instructor
		in the Weber Stake Academy. I had pre-
		viously written to him, and had as-
		certained that he was free of engage-
		ment for the coming school year,
		and I have recommended him to
		our Board. He gladly accepted the
		proffered position. Afterward I was
		greatly surprised to find that the
		Principal of the Academy, and several
		members of the Board of Directors
		considered the action a wrong one,
		and even accused myself and our

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		Board of wrong actions in offering
		inducements to a teacher of another
		institution. This news was brought to
		me by Bro. Haag just as I was leaving
		on the night train for home. He
		stated that his Stake President, his 
		Bishop, and his Principal in the
		Academy all advised him to remain
		there. I thereupon told him that in
		my opinion he should remain there
		until otherwise instructed. I returned
		home same night.
April 30.	During early morning I reported the
		result of yesterday's visit to Ogden
		to the Board of Directors; the President
		thereupon reported matters to the First
		Presidency of the Church. Pres. Woodruff
		expressed himself as very desirous
		of avoiding misunderstanding and
		trouble between brethren, but that from
		our statement of the case, and Bro. Haag's
		letter to myself, it was clear that we
		had acted in good faith. He thereupon
		counselled that I return to Ogden
		with a member of our Board, and
		endeavor to conciliate parties, adding
		that Bro. Haag must be left free
		to act as he chose. Elder William

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		B. Dougall, Secretary of our Board, and
		myself went to Ogden by afternoon
		train and endeavored to find President
		Shurtliff, to whom a telegram had
		been previously sent. We failed
		to find him; but later we found
		two members of the Weber Stake
		Board, and Bro. Haag, to whom we
		delivered our message. Bro. Haag
		decided at once to come to Salt
		Lake City. Elder Dougall and myself
		returned to Salt Lake City same
		evening.
May 1.	Reported result of yesterday's visit, to
		the Presidency.
			On this occasion as on other pre-
		vious ones, I have had the pleasure
		of speaking with the authorites in
		relation to the future of our College.
		It is the intention of the General
		Board of Education, as also of the
		General Authorities of the Church
		to erect a commodious building as
		soon as possible, and then to place
		the College on a higher plane. Some
		little uncertainty exists regarding the 
		title of a site, and this will delay
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plans be followed, however, we
may confidently hope that the
next school year will be the last
which we will pass in our present
crowded and inconvenient position.
I referred then to the officers stating
in answer to questions from Pres.
George Q. Cannon, that I would greatly
like to be relieved of the Principal-
ship, being allowed to confine my
labors mainly to the Scientific
Department. I think such a change
will be made at the time of the
institution's reorganization.
May. 2. Attended the Students Society during
the evening, and delivered a short
address upon the "Labor demonstrations
on May-day, 1890."
May 3. Attended monthly Priesthood Meeting.
May 4. Sunday. By appointment I went to the
Penetentiary in the afternoon and there
addressed the inmates. A choir of
seven voices was present. The
position is a difficult one—to
see hundreds of brethren in convict garb,
and not be allowed even to nod
to them. A very orderly meeting was
held. In conversation with the Guard

[The following is written sideways in left margin]
Once before I filled an
appointment of this kind,
Sept. 30, 1888.
See page 118 this volume.

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		after the services, I learned that the
		Latter-day Saints' appointments to preach
		to the prisoners are filled far more
		promptly than are those of any
		other sect. The officer said that all
		prisoners look forward with pleasure
		to "Mormon Sunday". He stated that
		other ministers seemed to fill the
		appointments, when they filled them
		at all, as a matter of form, appar-
		ently having no concern in the
		spiritual welfare of the people.
		Then again, our people send always
		as many singers as are permitted
		to enter, some of them good lady
		vocalists, and the sound of lady voices
		is pleasing to the prisoners. I doubt
		if any other prison can be found
		throughout the world, with such a 
		company of inmates. History grows
		apace in these mountains.
		In the evening, by call of the
		Bishopric, I addressed the meeting
		of the 19" and 22" Wards – combined.
May 10	Today I conducted a party of students
		– members of the Field Club Organization
		of our college – 14 in number – on a
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	of the neighborhood. We left the city at 
	5 a.m; and went to Big Cottonwood
	Canyon; there we visited the Deseret 
	Paper Mills, roamed over the hills 
	captured a number of [---] specimens,
	then went to the Germania smelters,
	examined the apparatus, studied the
	processes, gathered samples, and hastened
	home; arriving again in Salt Lake City
	at 7 p.m The day has been profitably 
	and pleasantly spent. 
May 11.  Sunday. Attended usual meetings except 
	Prayer Circle. At the home for this I was 
	called to attend a special meeting of the
	Executive Committee of the College. 
	In the afternoon I assisted, with several 
	other brethren, in administering to Bro.
	Starley, a veteran in the Church.
May. 18	Sunday. By appointment, Elder Arthur 
	Stayner, and myself went today
	to Granger Ward, and then officiated
	as Home Missionaries. Returned to 
	Salt Lake City by evening. We travelled 
	in a private conveyance of Elder 
	Stayner's. 
		In evening, by special and previous 
	request. I addressed the Meeting in 
	the Seventh Ward. I was so ill before

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	and during the meeting as to very
	seriously fear my ability to get through
	the duty acceptably. Was administered
	to after the meeting by Bishop Thorne
	and others.
May 21.  In response to an invitation of long
	standing, wife, baby, and I went 
	today to Elder Lorenzo Young's and
	enjoyed a visit with himself and 
	his family. He is a venerable
	gentleman, and a veteran in the 
	cause; now, however, confined to
	his bed through debility. Though his
	body is weak, his spirit is as
	fresh as ever.
May 22.  Today the Commencement Exercises
	of the College took place. The affair
	was a very pleasing one.
May 23.  This day had been set as Field Day
	for students of the College. It was
	spent at Calder's Farm. Instructor
	Done had charge of the arrangments.
	I went down with wife and son in
	the afternoon. The pleasure of the occasion
	was somewhat dampened by the
	news of the death of Bro. Martin
	Jensen, a student who had been in
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	ago; there he was attacked by an affec-
	tion of the throat, from which he
	died last evening. After arriving at 
	the pleasure grounds I appointed a
	Committee from among the instructors
	and the pupils, and a series of resolu-
	tions of condolence and sympathy was 
	adopted by the students in mass meeting 
	just before the hour for dismissing. 
	After arriving in the city, by a spontaneous
	movement among the students, a meeting 
	was held in the College Hall, and an
	impromptu program rendered. I
	made an address on "College life"
	Then came the "Good-bye's" – I cannot
	get used to them. Year after year the
	experience comes; and it is ever as
	heavy as before. Separation from students 
	is like separation from one's own family.
May. 25	Sunday:–  By request I spoke today at 
	the funeral of Sister Ann Llewellyn, wife 
	of Bro. H. E. Llewellyn of the 16" Ward.
	I had not the pleasure of a personal 
	acquaintance with the deceased or her
	family;
		In afternoon, by call of the Stake 
	authorities, I spoke at the Tabernacle 
	services.

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May 26. 	By appointment I went by morning
		train to Provo, and there conducted
		certain parts of the examination of
		Church School Teachers. Had a six
		hours uninterrupted session. Returned
		home in evening.
		Elders Maeser, Tanner and myself ordained
		two of the graduates Bros.
					     to the office of Elders.
		I officiated as mouth in the first case
		and Bro. Tanner in the second.
May 27. 	Spent the greater part of the day at
		our new house, (See entries under Feb. 27
		1890; page 226; and March 3. 1890 page
		228). Several delays, incident to the
		bad weather, and the scarcity of
		building material have occurred
		in the course of the construction of
		the house, and the day named in
		the contract for its completion is
		now three weeks gone, and the house
		is far from being finished. We had
		calculated on moving to our new home
		tomorrow, but the house is not ready
		for occupancy.
May 28. Today we moved. Our furniture and
		household goods generally were
		taken to the new house, and there

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		stored in one of the unfinished rooms.
		We accepted a very kind offer of
		Bro. Iverson, our neighbor, and the
		gentleman from whom I bought
		the land, and took up our abode in
		a room of his house. Attended Home Missio
May 29.	<ary meeting in evening.> Busily engaged in arranging house-
		hold effects. The painting in one room
		was finished today, and we im-
		mediately brought in the furniture. We
		stay nights at Bro. Iverson's, and
		take our meals at restaurants.
May 30.	Continued in the good but dis-
		agreeable work of home fixing.
May 31.	In morning I attended the monthly
		meeting of the High Priests' Quorum.
		This night we passed at home, in
		a house which, by the kindness
		of the Lord we own, as stewards.
		Now for a brief description of our
		abode.
			The land is 2 rods wide, by
		ten rods deep. A narrow strip, it is
		true, but I have a right of way
		for a wagon road on the side.
			The house is of brick, outside,
		lined with well seasoned adobies. The
		arrangement of the rooms will be seen from
		the ground plan:–

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[Illustration of a six-room house floor plan]

Up stairs, two small bed rooms, with
a closet in each, also a good sized
lumber room are arranged.
	Transoms are arranged over all the
doors: the windows are large, and
ventilating flues are introduced wherever

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practicable. The house can be thoroughly 
ventilated with little trouble. An electric
burglar alarm system is in operation,
connections being made with every
outside door and window. This I have
introduced, principally to illustrate the
action of such a system to students
who may visit me. We are not wealthy
in worldly goods (thank God for it)
so have no special cause to fear
burglarious assaults. Electric door
bells and call bells are also arranged.
I rejoice in the prospect of having
a little room for my own use as
an office or study room, with a 
bed room adjoining.
	I could ask for no better accomoda-
tions than this house promises
to afford. From my soul I thank
God for his mercies to me and
mine, in providing such an abode.
There is much to be done yet; the
ground is unfenced and bare;
a garden must be prepared; a
fence erected, trees planted, flowers
and lawn started and much more. But
I feel that pleasure will attend all
such attempts to improve our home,

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	for in it we hope to live till the Lord
	sees fit to call us else where.
	 I am heartily tired of renting a
	home. The expense and labor of
	moving from place to place is very
	great, and to me, indescribably dis_
	agreeable. Since our marriage (23
	months ago) we have paid out for
	rent along Two-hundred and
	seventy-three dollars ($27300), and
	the actual [-]nttay for moving furniture
	etc. amounts to near forty dollars
	($40-.) And for this amount, the
	accommodations received have been
	very meagre. I cannot at present 
	name the expense of the home we 
	now occupy, as it is not finished,
	but shal be able so to do before
	long.
	May the Lord look in mercy on
	our abode and bless it to our good,
	and to His glory.
M. June 1.  Sunday. Wife was suddenly taken ill
	this morning; just as I was pre-
	paring for meeting. Her indisposition
	I think, results from the over work
	of the past few days, and the change 
	in drinking water. A well from which

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our neighbors procure their water
furnishes a very impure fluid. I have
analyzed it before movin here; as we 
do not use it at all for drinking
purposes- only for laundry and cooking
We get drinking water from an
artesian well about half a block
away. This water is very hard, but
for purer than the surface well
on the next lot.
	May was better at noon; but it 
seemed best that I remain at home
instead of attending meeting.  I regret
the necessity of my so doing; both
because of the suffering of my
wife, and for the loss of the sabbath
services. Today witnesses the Annual
Conference of the Young Men's In-
firuement Associations, and it is
a disappointment to me not to be 
present. .. Attended the evening meeting,
which was held in the large tabernacle.
June 3.	Today the second annual convention of
the officers of the Church Schools
was held in the Social Hall. It was 
a quiet but eminently successful
affair. A deep and lasting enthusiasm
manfists itself in the actions of the

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		people generally toward Church schools.
		It is gratifying to see the movement
		spreading as it is doing. The "new educa-
		tion" is a growing fact among this
		people.
June 6.    Received a message, during the forenoon,
		from Prest. Woodruff requesting my
		presence at a meeting to be held at
		3 p.m. in his office. I attended. The
		meeting was composed of the First
		Presidency of the Church, Bishop John
		R. Winder, Pres. George Reynolds, Bishop
		Orson F. Whitney, Elder Franklin S.
		Richards, Elder C. W. Penrose, and myself.
		The object of the meeting was to con-
		sider the advisability of preparing and
		publishing a true history of Utah and
		new people. Some time ago an anounce-
		ment was made by C. C. Goodwin, the 
		"Tribune" editor – a man whose acts
		have proved him to be an insane
		in his hatred of our people, was about
		to write a history of Utah from a
		professedly anti-Mormon standpoint.
		Hearing of this, one Dr. George (or John)
		O. Williams suggested the propriety of
		preparing a history of Utah from a
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	in some degree the ill tendency of the
	first named. This Williams deserves to 
	secure the right to publish the pro-
	posed Mormon history of Utah.
	At today's meeting, all of the bretheren
	expect the First Presidency, and in addition
	to three already named, Apostle Abram
	H. Cannon, were appointed as a com-
	mittee to consider the matter, especially
	us to the reputation and character
	of this Dr Williams.
	Bp. J. R. Winder is the chairman of
	this committee. Meetings are to be soon
	called to consider the matter more in
	detail.
June 7. Another week has closed. We have been
	leading a semi-camp life in our
	house, the carpenters, painters, and
	plasterers almost filling the house.
	We hope to be safely settled within
	a reasonable time.
June 8. Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle, and by ap-
	pointment officiated as spokesman in
	prayer: This is the first time I have attended
	Circle Meeting for six weeks, each time
	having been lawfully detained, as well
	be explained under dates of five preceeding
	Sabbaths. I can conscientiously say, that

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within my recollection I have never ,through
personal negligence absented myself from
these Prayer Meetings.
In the evening, by previous appointment
Elder Rich and W. Young and myself
preached in the Twentieth Ward in the
capacity of Home Missionaries.
At the Prayer Circle Meeting this morning,
a wonderful case of healing through
the administrations of the priesthood
was reported by one of the brethren. A
young man named Argyle of Davis
Stake was run over by a team and
load of hay some time ago. His bodily
injuries were very serious, several ribs
being broken, and other dangerous in-
juries received. He was brought to the
Deseret Hospital in this city for treatement,
and the physicians gave no hope for
his recovery. Some of the brethren ad-
ministered to him; his bones rapidly
knit, the injurious effects disappeared,
and he has now gone home well.
June 9. Elder W. Croxall, an instructor in the
College, and myself called on Bro. George
Freeze, a student of the institution
who has recently met with a painful
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		and through mishap dropped the tool, one
		prong of which penetrated his right
		foot, in the middle of the instep, going
		nearly through. Since the injury he has
		been in a feverish state, and symptoms
		of blood poisoning have shown themselve
		Elder Freeze-the father of George,- Elder
		Croxall and myself administered to the
		sufferer, I being mouth.
June 10.	Administered again to Bro George Freeze
		in conjunction with his father, I being 
		mouth. He has improved considerably
		since last evening, for which improve-
		ment, God is to be thanked.
		Bro. Freeze-George's father-informed
		me of a wondrous manifistation of
		the power of God, which had revently come
		under his observation. An employee of
		his-Bro. Gerber-is suffering the
		results of a severe rupture. A very
		serious falling of the intestines took
		place recently; Bro. Gerber went to a 
		physician-Dr Richards,-one who claimed
		at one time to belong to this church-; the
		doctor wished to reduce the rupture by
		cutting, saying that such was the only
		way to gain relief: the sufferer asked to 
		be first administered to: the doctor stated

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	that such might do for old women but
	he had no use for it. Gerber refused to be
	operated upon and sent for some of the elders
	who came and administered to him, the
	result of which was a speed reduction
	of the disarranged parts. Arrangement
	had been made to receive him at the
	hospital; he drove there himself, and
	reported that he needed no quarters. 
		Today the text of the decision of
	the Supreme Court of the United States
	in the church cases was first published
	though it was rendered several days ago.
	The court declares the confiscation of church
	property a constitutional and proper pro-
	ceeding. The court kept the matter under
	advisement over a year; and now but a ba[-]e
	majority of the judges sustain the action.
	It is a serious thing; the highest judicial 
	tribunal of the land supports the
	robbing of a church, and that church
	too, the one which even they call the
	"Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints"
	On hearing of the decision I felt unpleased
	to say to some friends who were present 
	"that act has hastened the end. This nation
	cup of iniquity is fast filling; surely the
	Lord will soon say "Enough!"

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June 15	Sunday:- Attended meetings as usual. By
		appointment I addressed the Prayer Circle
		Meeting during the morning. In the
		evening, wife and I attended the Second
		Ward meeting, presented our Certificates of
		Membership in the Nineteenth Ward of
		the church, and were received as
		members of the Second Ward. This is
		the third ward of which we have
		been members since our arrival in
		Salt Lake City; I sincerely hope we
		shall be enabled to remain settled
		here for a time. By call of the Bishop
		-L. G. Hardy – I addressed the evening
		meeting.
June 18.	Attended a meeting of the "Committee on
		History" See (June 6, p. 251).
June 19	Attended another meeting of the "Committee
		on History." The Committee made a 
		report to the Presidency of the Church,
		and reveived a message in reply to pro-
		ceed according to its best judgement. 
		The Presidency promises to sanction any
		arrangements entered into by the Com-
		mittee.
June 20	Enjoyed a two hours ramble in City
		Creek canyon with Bro. Well and Croxall,
		in search of insects. We were very suc-

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		Caseful. I have had thus far, but lilttle
		vacation rest
June 21 	In the morning attended a meeting of
		the Deseret Sunday School Committee
		reading and arranging the Lessons.
		Sun Feb. 19, 1889: page 140
		In the afternoon attended a meeting of 
		the Stake Board of Education, called to
		consider the advisability of seeking
		other quarters for our college during
		the coming year. There is good reason
		for believing that the Social Hall
		property will be condemned by the
		city authorities in order that the
		alley on the north side of the Hall
		may be widened to the dimension
		of a street.
June 22 	Sunday. In accordance with a
		suggestion from Pres. George Q. cannon,
		to whom I applied recently for comment
		in an important matter I went to 
		Payson today. The exact nature of my
		business will perhaps be explained
		later. Took dinner at Sister Webb's.
		By evening train I returned north, 
		stopping at Lake View, and visiting
		the Freks. Remained there all night.
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appeared equally pleased with my visit
by good fortune my two married sisters,
Alice and Polly, were visiting home along
with their families so that the gathering
was a general one.  I found all fairly
well.  Father is crippled however from
Rheumatism, and the severe affects of
a rupture; Ma has been seriously ill,
but is recovering.  Albert's sight has 
under gone no improvement as yet.
Mother has worried a great deal over the 
absence of my brother John, who left
home about seven weeks ago.  I have
been greatly concerned over the matter, 
but have refrained from mentioning
it here until I could cite facts.  It appears
that John's actions had proved very
annoying to Father; and Father is of a 
very irritable nature; he had repeatedly 
told John to go off, as he was tired of 
his actions etc; and on the occasion re-
ferred to John went, and has not yet re-
turned.  Soon after his departure I learned
of him being in Salt Lake City, and
found afterward that he had got em-
ployment there.  He has visited us at our
home in Salt Lake City once.  Yesterday, as I 
was expecting to see the folks today,

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and being desirous of giving them correct
information as well as being anxious on my
own account concerning John's welfare,
I visited the establishment where he
is employed – A. Keyser, Lumber, Grain,
and Wool Dealer, Corner 2" South and Third
West streets, Salt Lake City; also his Boarding
House, which is kept by Mrs. Price, corner
2" South and 4" West streets, City. Both his
superintendent, and his landlady gave
good reports of him, praising him for his
regularity and diligence. I do not at all 
approve of John's course, but now that he
is away from home, I earnestly hope and
pary for his safety. The boy's ambition is
now aroused, while he was on the farm
he showed but a bad ambition. The experience
may do him good; he has thus for not
with great success in procuring fairly
remunerative employment; I hope this
prosperity will not intoxicate him.
The folks were overjoyed to learn of 
his welfare.
	I spent a very happy evening on the
farm; mostly engaged in searching old
family records, and gleaning items of
information respecting the genealogy
of the family. One point I will give

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space to here to insure its preservation.
Father states that my Grandfather once
had prepared, a very extensive extract from
the Parish Register of Ramsbury, Wilts, 
England – the home of our family. This
was in the hands of Rev. John Hawkins,
Vicar of Ramsbury. The record was never
obtained from him, and when he died
it was taken possession of by the Rev. Mr
St[-]ton, who was son-in-law to Mr.
Hawkins. This Mr St[--]ton afterward
became Vicar of Great Bed[---]in.
June 23.	Returned to Salt Lake City by early train.
June 24. Attended a meeting of the Stake Board
of Education – adjourned from June 21.
June 25.	By previous appointment, I went this
morning by early train to Farmington,
Davis Co.; and there met Bro. Daniel
Miller a former student of the L.D.S.
College, and with him, a member of
other gentlemen forming a company
which has been organized to develop
the natural gas of that region. I went
with them to the springs, south west
of Farmington, and there tested the
escaping gas. I undertook to make an
analysis of the gas for the company.
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In the evening, I attended the regular
monthly meeting of the Home Missionaries
of the Stake. The proceedings were very 
impressive. A number of topics were 
dwelt upon, but the prominent ones
had bearing upon the present position
of our people, their duties, and their 
future prospects. Brother W. W. Riter, a 
wealthy man, and a person of wide
experience, expressed his belief, that in the 
near future, Latter-day Saints would be
excluded from many lines of employ-
ment, and many sources of supoort would
be cut off from them. Elder Aurelius
Miner, an attorney of long standing
in the church, stated that, as affairs
were now developing, it was not im-
probable, that, unless the Lord inter-
vened our enemies would accomplish our
total political disfranchisement, and 
would follow this by measures even
more harsh; perhaps by making the
best oath or qualification for taking 
licenses to transact any line of busniess.
We know not what the future will bring
forth; but no severity on the part of
our enemies could occasion much surprise
after what has been done.

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June 26 In the afternoon I received notification of a
specially called meeting to be held in the
Social Hall at four o'clock, and was invited
to be present. The meeting may with pro-
priety be called a secret one, the business
of the hour not being of a general nature. Pres.
George Q. Cannon presided. The question announced
for discussion was - Is it advisable for the
Peoples' Political Party of Utah to maintain
its organization in the face of assured defeat
at the polls through the criminal actions
of their opponents; or shall the Party be dis-
organized: or shall the Party divide and
take places in the ranks of the national
parties (Democrats and Republicans) of the day.
A free expression of opinion was called 
for, and such was given. Some advocated
the joining with the national parties; others
preferred remaining neutral for a time, but
the majority of the speakers res[---]
the maintaining of the Party in an organized
form at all hazards. This last view was
eventually carried unanimously. I spoke
upon the subject in a brief manner. The
national parties have each an unsavory
record today; they are nuclean; the People
Party is a party of principle, and would 
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affiliating with either. Pres. George Q. Cannon,
in speaking, predicted that the day would come
when the votes of the Latter-day Saints would
be courted by the national parties.
June 27.	Wife and I attended Theatre to witness an
entertainment by the Home Dramatic Club.
June 28.	Today I learned the decision of Pres. Woodruff
on the subject that constituted the cause
of my visit to Payson on Sunday last (June 22,
see page 257); and the explanation to which I 
forbore giving at the time. (See entries Sept. 11 to
October 1, inclusive, 1887  this book, pages 4 to 12)
During portions of the years 1886 and 1887, I was
present much at the house of Sister C. J. Webb
in Provo, owing to the terrible accident that
had befallen her daughter Zella. To this
young lady's intense sufferings, and the forti-
tude with which she bore all, previous refer-
ence has been made in my Journal. I 
took as active a part as I did in min-
istering to her wants, at her mother's and 
her own request, and because Zella appeared
to place confidence in me. Bro. Maeser was
almost as constant in his visits as was I.
For some time before the date of her accident,
which occurred, September 12, 1886, Zella had been
engaged to be married to a young man of
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A.O. Smoot of Utah Stake; but during
the year and two weeks that marked her lin-
gering agonies, his demeanor toward her
became cold and distant, and by many 
acts he convinced her of a change in his heart.
All this time, the young girl was drifting
toward her grave, and was pining for love,
and manly protection. Some time before her
demise, on several occasions in fact, she
declared that she preferred death to living to
fulfil her promise to George. Zella left with
her mother a death-bed charge, that unless
George Smoot radically changed his course
of life, he should not be sealed to Zella in
the Temple of God. Again, she expressed a
desire, that if such could be done with the
sanction of the proper authorities, she should be
sealed to myself. The subject has been very dear to 
my heart from the first; I have felt deterred 
however, from taking steps in the matter, by a
desire to avoid even the appearance of depriving
George Smoot of a blessing, whose right and
prerogative I considered it to be allowed all op-
portunities. He married some months after Zella's
death, without making any provisions for Zella's work.
A short time ago I received a letter from
Sister Webb, who is desirous of attending to her
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George Q Cannon, of the First Presidency, and
was counselled by him to write to, or, better to
see Sister Webb, and request her to write an explana-
tory letter to Pres. Woodruff. For this purpose I
visited her at her home in Payson on Sunday
last. I carried back with me a letter from
her to President Woodruff: this I delivered; and
the decision of the President, - whose exclusive
right it is to give and seal the sons and 
daughters of God to each other, – is to the effect
that of right Zella should be given to me.
I am profoundly affected by this action: I
am thankful from my heart. I feel willing
to make any needed sacrifice to effect an
early consummation. Immediately I wrote to Sister
Webb, to whom an official notification has
been already sent, to make arrangements for
an early visit to the Temple. Great indeed
are the mercies and blessings of the Lord to
me.
June 28.	Same date as above:– Attended the regular
monthly quorum meeting of the High Priests.
June 29 Sunday: By appointment, Elder Thorup and
I visited the Bulterville Ward, and there
officiated as Home Missionaries. We travelled
by buggy, and returned home after the meeting.
Note. All entrives from June 30 to July 26 were made
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taken during the time by my wife
June 30 Rose early feeling ill. Tried to wear off the 
feeling by work. Went early to my labratory
and labored at scientific work until even-
ing. The office and laboratory in which I
work at the Social Hall is a poorly ven-
tilated room – I have often suffered greatly
from the foul air, during school sessions, and
I find that during vacation the conditions 
are far worse; for the large rooms of the 
Hall are shut closely most of the time –
they are used on Sundays for meetings and 
are closed during the rest of the week
except for an occasional evening meeting;
and when I open my office it is im-
possible to keep the foul air of the other
rooms from finding an entrance. One
realizes such things after the ill effects
appear. This evening, after quitting my 
office, I found myself scarcely able to 
stand; intense pains in the head soon man-
ifested themselves, associated with nausea
and extreme lassitude; and I was soon
convinced that I had poisoned myself
with foul air. My body, I believe was ren-
dered specially susceptible to such ill influ-
ences through over-work, for I fully realize
that I have of late neglected taking the

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rest of which a hard years' labor placed
me in such need, and for which the
vacation is provided. I have been trying
to crowd work into vacation which in no
way belonged there; and at the present
time am under promise to make two
laborious and extended analyses, – one of 
Natrual Gas, and the other of Mineral Wax.
I realize now after reflection, that to under-
take such work, or to attempt any other
fatiguing labor during vacation is wrong;
my duty to myself mentally and physically,
and to my calling demands that I shall
take full and complete relaxation from
mental toil, and from sedentary confinement,
associated with pleasing recreation during
the vacation months. For this purpose
vacations are provided; and we (teachers) are un-
grateful and even sinful in making improper
use of such time. "As thy day thy strength
shall be," is a promise to all earnest
workers in a good cause; and I have realized
its fulfilment at every turn in my labors.
During the past school year, when, at times,
I felt knew that more than the work of one rested
on my shoulders, I felt the hand of the Lord
sustaining me with a power that was
unmistakable. The year closed successfully;

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God's chief prophet on earth – Pres. Woodruff
pronounced the work that had been done
"very good", and gave it the sanction
of this blessing. But for such sustaining
power, the work of the year could never
have been done. I know to whom the honor
and glory of the success belongs, and to Him
I joyfully render it. But vacation came;
I strove to labor rather than rest; and I feel 
that the Lord disapproved of my course,
and withdrew His support. Alone I could
not stand a day; and illness has over-
taken me. But to return to the events
of the day; - it was with difficulty that 
I reached home. I immediately retired,
filled with the somewhat gloomy con-
viction that a spell of perhaps serious
illness was settling down  upon me. Early
in the evening I was called up by the
Bishop of the ward – Leonard G. Hardy;
I responded though feeling loath. I assisted
him and others in administering to a young
son of Brother Iverson who is threatened with
diptheria. Then the Bishop took me to
the District School House, there to attend 
a School Primary Meeting for the purpose of
electing delegates to a Municipal Convention
soon to be held. But few citizens were

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present. I was elected Chairman of the Meeting.
The object of the gathering was fully under-
stood by those present; there was no need
of speeches or long harangues; nominations
were quickly made and acted upon without
opposition; and in five minutes from the
time of my elevation to the chair, the
meeting adjourned. I hasted home, and
to bed. The night proved one of great
suffering to me. I scarcely slept at all;
pains in head and bowels were intense.
I recognised all the symptoms of a severe
case of Typhoid Fever.
July 1 By previous appointment I should go by
morning train to Farmington, there to meet
the Company interested in the Natural Gas
occurrences, to make collections of the gas
for analysis. I rose from bed suffering 
greatly and feeling entirely inadequate to
the task of the journey. Realizing however
that the company were awaiting me,
I made the attempt. The apparatus was
already at the depot. I felt as if in a 
half-dazed condition while gone. However
we successfully collected the gas; and after
a tedious two hour's wait at the Far-
mington station, I took train for home. I
left the vessel of gas at my office; answered

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a couple of pressing letters and went
home. I immediately took to bed. Later in
the day I was administered to by Elders
Thorup, and Franklin V. Young. I experienced
some relief, but passed a very restless
night suffering greatly. The fever is asserting
itself rapidly. I have little faith in the
doctors of today, and feel to rely upon the
administrations of the Elders. I ought to
have confidence in such means, for I have
never been healed of any serious disorder
by other means.
July 2. Feeling considerably worse: fever is high.
Realizing that my condition was a serious one,
I sent for Elders to administer to me. Was
administered to by Elders K. G. Maeser and
Franklin V. Young, and later in the day by
Elders Sterling, Christensen, and Collett who
were sent for that purpose by the authorities.
July 3. Fever rising. Was administered to early in
the day by Elder Maeser, and Elder James
Stirling. In the evening, Elders Joseph E.
Taylor and C. W. Penrose of the Stake
Presidency called and administered to me.
All the brethren who have thus far
officiated in the ordinances of the Church
upon me have exercised great faith, and 
have promised me great blessings. I feel great

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faith too; indeed, the administrations of the
Priesthood are all in which I have confidence
and faith; yet, after an administration, 
however strong and acceptable it may have
seemed, I do not feel at present that answer-
ing confidence which tells me that I
shall soon recover. The will of the Lord
be done.
July 4. Independence Day! Liberty's natal day.
Great preparations have been made for a
grand public celebration in the city; but
self and family are debarred from attending.
For this in itself I am not sorry. of late
years, celebrations in honor of liberty mean
little more than noise and tumult, and
with such I have no sympathy.
In health I am worse today. Was admin-
istered to by Elders Croxall, Nelson, and
the two Brothers Haag. Later in the day, I
was administered to by Elders Musser and
Thomp; then by Elders Nelson, Noyes, and
Alfred Booth. In the afternoon President
George Q. Cannon called, and adminis-
tered to me in connection with his nephew,
Bro. Lewis M. Cannon. The President's administra-
tion and blessing were strong ones, and, as in
almost every instance of the ordinance being
performed upon me, I experienced great

[The following is written sideways in left margin]
Late in the afternoon I was administered
to by Elders Franklin V. Young and
Alfred Booth.

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July 4 (contud) satisfaction and temporary relief, yet without
any conviction that I would soon recover.
Pres. Cannon spoke favorably of my consulting
a physician of our own people, so I sent for
Dr. Chas. Wilcox, who, it is true has had but
limited practice in his profession, having very
recently graduated from a leading medical college,
but he has a spirit which is congenial
with mine, and I think will take as much
interest in administering to me as an Elder,
as in giving medicine as a physician. Pres.
Cannon sought to do me a favor by sending
Dr Seymour B. Young to attend me, but Dr
Wilcox had already come and had taken
charge of the case, so after a friendly visit
and a consultation with Dr Wilcox he withdrew.
	Before saying anything with regard to the
doctor's treatment, it would perhaps be well to
describe my own state of mind at the time.
A deep, unmistakable conviction has settled
upon my mind that I am smitten unto death.
I do not feel that I shall ever rise from this
bed. This feeling is not associated with
despair or even despondency. I have long thought
that I should hail joyfully the day of my release
from the troubles of this world, and as that day
seems to me now very near I am mostly saddened
at the prospect of leaving my little family in

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	unprovided for as to their future susten-
	ance; in fact I would leave them now with
	heavy debts to meet, occasioned by building
	and preparing our home. Yet I know "the Lord
	will provide." Another cause of sadness at
	the prospect of my early departure from this
	life, is the consciousness that part of the
	Temple Work for the dead is yet unfinished. In
	fact but very little has been done, and wife and
	I had made all arrangements to accompany
	Sister Webb (read entry under June 28 page 263)
	to the Temple, three days from the present time,
	there to spend some weeks in work for the 
	dead. And there is another feeling in my
	heart which saddens me greatly, – Though  impressed
        that I am soon to leave this life, I have not the
	consciousness that it is a kindly call from
	my Heavenly Father which is to take me hence;
	I feel rather that He will permit my death than
	that He wills it. I think perhaps, that through
	my indiscretion I have placed myself subject
	to the powers of evil, and they are permitted
	to afflict me, and perhaps to take my life.
	It seems to my mind, that death would be a 
	happy event if it was the result of a
	fatherly call from Heaven to "come home." My
	prayers are earnest and sincere that the Lord
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July 4 con. Now to return to the Doctor. Dr Wilcox came
	without delay, carefully diagnosed my case,
	and pronounced it a severe attack of Typhoid
	Fever, associated however with another most
painful complicaton:– as I found myself
	constipated in bowels, I took a strong purgative.
	Of this the Doctor approved; but the very violent
	action of the bowels which followed resulted in
	a protrusion of the intestine, which, in my
	weakened and feverish condition I was unable
	to reduce, and as a result I am afflicted with
	a painful and severe attack of the Piles.
	This affliction causes me incessant pain. The
	Doctor began immediately to treat me for the
	fever. Though I was in a semi-delirious state
	some of my faculties seemed strangely acute, and
	I had a comprehension of the object and purpose
	of each of the Doctor's medicines. I recognised
	that he was treating me skillfully, and that
	such treatment must tend to mitigate the dis-
	order, and to prolong my life. This, I confess,
	caused me  temporary displeasure; for with the
	conviction that I was appointed unto death,
	I had no desire that life with my intense
	suffering should be prolonged a single day.
	However, I slept after the Doctor left and awoke
	feeling somewhat refreshed. I am told that my
	delirium became very marked during the night.

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July 5. Fever high. Delirious part of the time. Was
	administered to by Elder Edw. Snelgrove, the
	President of my Prayer Circle. Felt refreshed
	after the ordinance, still my conviction as to
	the outcome is the same.
		Dr Wilcox came – he is very attentitve. He
	brought with him Dr Joseph S. Richards, one
	of the most experienced physicians in Salt Lake
	City. He approved of Dr Wilcox's treatment. They
	turned special attention to the Piles trouble, from
	which I get scarcely any relief. Dr Richards
	pronounces the case the worst he has ever seen.
	He deeply sympathized with me for the pain
	which he said he knew I suffered. The doctors
	proposed to chloroform me and try to reduce the
	tumors. At first I  objected to the chloroform,
	saying I would bear the pain rather than
	take an anaesthetic. The physicians however
	stated that the shock would be more than I, in
	my weak condition, could likely bear, and they
	would utterly decline attempting the operation without
	chloroform. I submitted; and seemed to feel no after
	effects of the anaesthetic. This fact agreeably sur-
	prises me for I have always dreaded anaesthetics,
	and feared ill results from them. The Pile tumors fell
	as large as before within half an hour of the time
	of the operation. Passed a delirious night. The amount
	of food taken up to present time is insignificant.

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July 6. Sunday. Delirious a great portion of the time.
	Was administered to by Elders Snelgrove, Lam-
	bert, Burbridge, and Williams, all members
	of my Prayer Circle; assisted by Bro. Cronall.
	Delirium left me, and I felt greatly comforted
	after the administration. 		The doctors lay great stress on the im-
	portance of my taking stimulants. They first
	prescribed brandy; but this I felt I could not
	take; then they ordered wine; Pres. Cannon
	when he was here also recommended me to
	take wine, so we procured some good Dixie
	wine, but even small doses cause me such
	profuse nose bleeding that I have to desist.
	As a last resort, the doctors prescribe coffee;
	and this I take every hour.
July 7. Fever still growing. Was administered to serveral
	times during the day; first by Elders Jensen
	and Bassett of my own ward; then by
	Bishop L. G. Hardy, and Dr Wilcox; then
	by Elder F V. Young and Patriarch
	Lorenzo D. Young; then by Elders Taylor Woolley,
	and Moroni Woolley and Dr Wilcox. The visit and
	administration of Patriarch Lorenzo D. Young
	is especially to be remembered. Bro. Young has
	been an invalid for years, often confined to
	his bed for weeks at a time; yet he made the
	great exertion of coming to me. I feel the

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faith of my friends bearing me up at
times like a wave of the sea, and oh!
how unworthy of this support do I appear
in my own eyes.
	This was the day on which wife and I had
planned starting for the  temple; we have
had to change these plans. My name has
been forwarded however, with the request that
it be remembered at the altar in prayer.
	In the evening I was again chloroform-
ed and operated upon for a reduction of
the piles. The reduction was successfully
accomplished but proved of little avail, as
they fell immediately afterward.
July 8. High fever and delirium. Was administered
to by Elder Penrose of the Stake Presidency,
and later by Bishop Hardy, Counselor Jensen,
and Dr Wilcox.
	Was chloroformed and operated upon again
for piles; without avail. Patriarch Lorenzo
Young sent a small quantity of ointment; it
is the only thing, aside from consecrated oil,
that has afforded me the least relief from the
truly sickening pain. It is more comforting
than all the doctor's prescriptions. 
July 9. But little change in my condition. Pain of piles
almost incessant. Administered to by Elder Croxall
and Dr Wilcox; later by Bp. Hardy and Elder

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	Jensen his counsellor; then by Pres. Chas. Penrose
	of the Stake Presidency; and at night by
	Bishop O. F. Whitney and Elders John Nicholson
	and Franklin V. Young. Could I wish for
	greater faith and spiritual support? Oh!
	that it may avail before the Lord.
	As I occasionally need attention during the
	night, and wife and sister are always fatigued
	from their arduous day labors, it was thought
	best that someone stay at the house during
	the night. Bro. Heber Iverson, our neighbor
	stayed this night.
July 10. Another operation under chloroform, with
	little if any good effect. The doctors concluded
	that nothing can be done for these horrible
	piles till the Fever is broken. They give
	me the consolation that I must bear the Piles
	for a couple of weeks yet, by which time
	they hope the Fever will be overcome.
	Was administered to by Bishop Hardy and
	Dr Wilcox; and later by Bishop Hardy alone; he
	kindly remained at the house all night.
July 11. Still delirious. Was administered to by Dr
	Wilcox and Elders Harry Young and Willard
	Croxall. The two last named remained at
	the house during the night.
	Although the conviction of an early death
	hangs over me still, yet I call eagerly

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	and trustingly for the administrations of
	the Priesthood. To that power alone do I
	look for a possible recovery and restoration
	to life. Perhaps the Lord will be moved upon
	through the prayers of His annointed ones
	to grant me life; though as yet I feel no
	assurance that He will.
July 12. Was administered to by Pres. Jos. E. Taylor of
	the Stake Presidency. Cousin Chas. Howe
	and Bro. Harry Young remained at the
	house during the night. There seems to be
	little change in my condition
July 13. Sunday. Was administered to Pres. Elias
	Morriss, Dr Seymour B. Young, and Dr Wilcox.
	Felt cheered and comforted. But for the
	ordinances of the Priesthood, I would soon
	become despondent.
		Bros. Musser and Adams of the First
	Ward kindly stayed with us during the 
	night. 
July 14. Still feverish and delirious. Was administered
	to by Bros. Snelgrove and Edgar Howe of my
	Prayer Circle; and later Bros. Maeser and
	N. L. Nelson. Thank God for the comforting
	influences of His Priesthood!
	Cousin Chas. Howe stayed all night.
July 15. Passed a day of great pain and suffering.
	In the evening Bishop Hardy called and

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July 15 (con.)	administered to me alone. After the ordinance
		he sat by the bed, fanning me in silence for
		ten minutes about; then he arose and some-
		what abruptly administered to me again,
		and left the house. I was deeply impressed
		with his administration; and soon feel into
		a calm sleep, from which I awakened
		with a conviction deep and not to be doubted
		that I shall recover from this illness and
		shall live. I know that the Lord has been
		moved by the faith of my friends, and 
		perhaps by my own feeble prayers, for I have
		felt to pray sincerely. My gratitude knows
		no bounds. This feeling within my heart
		is so convincing as to admit of no
		shadow of doubt. I am sure that the Lord
		will permit me to rise from this bed and
		resume my work among His people. oh!
		may I fully appreciate His mercy.
			When the doctor called I told him of the
		new knowledge that had been given me; he
		expressed his joy; adding, that from a medical
		point of view I was now in the most critical
		and dangerous stage of the disease; near the
		crisis in fact. It would matter not to me
		if my infirmity were many fold what it
		is– with the God-given conviction which is
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I informed the doctor that I would continue
his medicines, for I believe they are administered
in the proper spirit, and with skill; and
that I would be as conscientious in following
his instructions as to diet and [-] actions as
before — and he will never have a patient
who will follow directions more closely than
I have in the past — yet the outcome is
known to me whether I take medicines
or not. Indeed I have great cause this
day to rejoice.
	The pain of the pile tumors is not de-
creased. The Lord seems to intend that I shall
run the entire course. There is to be no
miraculous and instantaneous healing, yet
His power is none the less apparent. I shall
be well again, though the road to recovery
may lie through a sea of pain. Perhaps my
Father desires to test my faith under a long
siege perhaps to make this great lesson in my
life the more impressive. Right gladly will I
welcome every pang of pain; for I know it
comes from Him; and every throe is a partial
expiation for the indiscretion that has tended to
invoke this disease.
July 16 Pain intense; fever high: but spirits are as
light and cheerful as the birds. A number
of brethren of my Prayer Circle called in the evening,

[The following is written sideways in left margin]
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	and after an earnest prayer, they administered
	to me twice, promising me refreshing sleep,
	comfort, and recovery. Every word that was
	uttered found an echo of faith in my
	heart. the brethern were Elders Burbridge,
	Corbett, White, and Edgar Howe. I was also
	administered to by Bishop Hardy and Elders
	Hansen and Soren Iverson.
	Bro. Adams kindly remained during the night.
July 17 But little change in my condition. Fever still
	raging, and pains severe. Was administered
	to by Elders Snelgrove, White, Lewis, and Williams,
	all of my Prayer Circle. 
July 18 Fever running its course. This is the stage of
	the disease at which great care has to be exer-
	cised lest the intestines be ruptured; and ac-
	cording to the doctor's instructions I have not
	left my bed for five days; have not turned
	over in fact. It is not a particularly pleasant
	experience for me. Was administered to by Elders
	Junius F. Wells and Edw. H. Anderson; and later
	by Pres. Jos. E. Taylor of the Stake Presidency.
July 19. Still progressing. Feel cheerful. Was adminis-
	tered to by Bishop Hardy.
July 20. Sunday Feeling much better. The doctor thinks
	the crisis of the disease has been passed.
	With his consent I left bed today; sat in
	chair for 10 minutes. Was by that time eager

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	to lie down again. I find myself extremely
	weak; am unable to take a step or even
	to stand up alone. Was administered to
	by Elders Geo. C. Lambert, Hyrum Groesbeck,
	and Bro. Davis Jr. of my Prayer Circle, and
	Bro. Jas. Dwyer. Later Bro. Andrew Jensen called,
	but too late to take part in the ordinance.
	The brethren administered to me specially 
	for relief from piles pain. I slept well
	during the night, freer from pain than I
	have been during the illness before. I speedily
	realized the blessing of the administration.
July 21. Much better; fever abating: mind clearer; pain
	from piles almost entirely gone; appetite quick-
	ening. I feel today like a new person. Sat
	up in chair about 20 minutes. Was adminis-
	tered to by the Bishop.
July 22. Awoke feeling bright and much improved.
	Pain is slight. Ate well in morning. During
	forenoon the Doctor came, and proposed
	another reduction of the tumors, thinking
	that my improved condition would cause
	such a reduction to be permanent. As I was
	feeling so well it was thought best to attempt
	the operation without chloroform; to this sug-
	gestion I gladly assented for I have a horror
	of anaesthetics. The operation was successfully
	accomplished; such pain however I have seldom

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	if ever, before experienced. I was completely pros-
	trated; stimulants were administered to
	revive me. The tumors fell again within ten
	minutes, so that the entire suffering proved
	unavailing. I was in great pain during the
	day. No Elders called today to administer to
	me, great as was my need.
July 23. Still suffering from yesterday's operation. I
	think the effects of chloroform would not
	have been one tenth as severe upon me.
	Appetite is gone and a feeling of utter prostration
	is upon me. The doctors have been consulting as to
	the advisability of operating upon these tumors
	with the knife. Pres. Woodruff in some way had
	heard of this partial intention on the part of
	the physicians; and today he sent a message
	by Bro. Maeser that he did not wish any
	operation of the kind performed upon me.
	Bro. Maeser arrived while Dr Wilcox was at the 
	house, and delivered his message in the following
	blunt manner, "Pres. Woodruff says he is
	opposed to Bro. Talmage's being dissected."
	I should say that the Doctor had already
	abandoned the idea of such an oepration, at
	least in the immediate future, and had
	concluded, seeing that the pile tumors caused
	me comparatively so little pain, to await my con-
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	natural causes. I desire no radical measures
	to be used. Was administered to by Bro. Maeser
	in early morning; later by Bro. Maeser and
	Dr Wilcox; and in the afternoon by Patriarch
	Henry Norman and cousin Charles Howe.
July 24. Anniversary of the first settlement of these
	valleys; Pioneer day. No formal celebration
	exercises are to take place in the city, though
	many country towns have announced their
	programs.
		Today I am much better. I improved
	after each of the administrations yesterday,
	and this morning I feel that the ill effects
	of the last operation are mostly overcome.
	Ate well in morning and enjoyed food.
	Was most surprised and pleased today
	to receive a visit from Bro. Josiah Cluff of
	Provo, who made use of the holiday by leaving
	the celebration ceremonies at Provo, and coming to
	see me. I appreciate his good feelings. He
	says that while I was at my worst,
	the news was borne to Provo that there
	was scarcely any hope of my recovery. My
	friends there united in prayers for my behalf.
	Oh! blessed indeed am I! what is more to
	be prized than the supporting faith of sincere
	friends! How unworthy do I feel.
	I was able to sit up part of the time

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	while Bro. Cluff was present. He returned
	home by afternoon train, carrying the news
	of my improved condition. Yesterday and today
	I have taken no medicines. I feel that hy-
	giene treatment is all that is now needed
	if the continued blessing of the Lord can be
	secured.
July 25. Awoke feeling much improved. Appetite good,
	and digestion apparently perfect. Rose at 11 o'
	clock, and dressed – first time for 25 days.
	Remained dressed till 8 p.m. sitting up most
	of day; lying down occasionally. Felt
	able, so ventured to sit at desk and write, or
	rather scrawl, a letter to the folks at home.
	Am careful to guard against a backset,
	but my improvement is so rapid that
	I can scarcely realize it.
July 26. This morning near 4 o'clock, when all in
	the house were quietly sleeping, a burglar
	or burglars endeavored to break into the
	house. The attempt was made to raise one
	of the front windows, which had been left
	partly open for ventilation purposes, but the
	electric burglar alarm did good service. Before
	the window had been raised half an inch
	the alarm rang out so loudly as to speedily
	awaken everybody in the house. On first
	awakening, I forgot my illness, and strove

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	to spring out of bed; but from my weak
	condition I staggered backward almost helpless.
	The women however, – Wife and Sister Sadie,
	proved fully equal to the occasion; they 
	went from window to window, seemingly
	very anxious to catch a sight of the
	would-be robbers. By their <Wife's> aid, and the help
	of a cain I got to the parlor, and adjusted
	the windows. Evidently the alarm caused the
	burglars to abandon their purpose, and to
	make a hasty departure. I feel now fully
	repaid for the expense of putting in such a 
	system. At the time I planned it, I had
	little expectations or fear of burglarious
	attacks, for we have few loose valuables,
	and I keep no money at the house; but I
	desired to have access to a burglar-alarm
	system mostly for the sake of illustrating
	the same to students. However it has filled
	another and a good purpose. The city is at
	present infested with desperate men, and house-
	breakings and high-way robberies, oftentimes
	associated with great violence are of very fre-
	quent occurrence. Had such characters got
	into our house, we could have offered but a
	weak defense, and bloodshed may have resulted.
	We are thankful for the protection.
	Rose early feeling well. Remained dressed

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		all day, lying down at intervals. Was able
		to sit at desk a couple of hours, in pieces, 	and
		write my several pages of my Journal. At
		night felt no fatigue – only a pleasing
		and healthful tired sensation.
July 27	Sunday. Passed pleasantly. Received many
		calls from friends: all of whom are astonished
		at my rapid improvement. The doctor says it
		is scarcely natural. Yes it is natural; my
		recovery is through the mercy and power
		of God, and Nature is but the expression of
		Divine Will. My rapid recovery is not usual
		however! The doctor talks about its being a
		result of my strong constitution, temperate life
		etc:- all this may have a bearing, but I
		am getting well as a gift from God.
		The kindness of friends during my illness
		is almost indescribable. All who have shown
		me favors could not be named. Some have been
		mentioned already as helping us by sitting
		up nights while such attention was needed.
		I should specially name Bro. Soren Iverson, our
		good neighbor; he and his family have ever been
		ready to render us aid in going on errands-
		and these have  been not a few-in tending
		the body when the women were specially busy
		and in numberless other ways. They have done so 
		much to smooth our rugged path. Also

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		Bishop Hardy, and his Counsellor, Bro.
		Jensen, and the good wife of the latter. This
		lady, among other kindnesses cooked us soups,
		chicken Etc, and brought to the house; these I
		relished when I felt unable to taste ordinary food.
		Also Sister Aretta Young – one of my students.
		She has been an almost daily visitor:
		bringing with her always a calm and
		gentle influence that was very encouraging.
		She was always ready and eager to assist in
		the house, whenever she was with us. Also
		Sister Emma Goddard, formerly a student
		at Provo. She came and labored diligently in
		the housework for days; and brought with her
		on every occasion, her characteristic influence
		for good. Her heart has been softened-almost
		crushed it seemed at one time, with trouble.
		It was her brother – Charles Nield, who died by his
		own hand in such a shocking manner, a
		few months ago. [-] Also my many students who
		have sent me such handsome flowers-oh!
		those flowers have done so much to cheer me and
		comfort those about me. Flowers are like mes-
		sengers of comfort and peace. Beautiful floral
		gifts have come from Sisters Aretta Young,
		Aggie Sharp, May Dallas, Ida Savage, Katie
		Thomas, Emma Goddard, Laura Hyde, and the
		young ladies of the Second Ward.

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July 27 (con). 	Also great favors have been received from Bro.
		Willard Croxall; and for a few days while he
		was in town, from Bro. Willard Done. Numerous
		others have shown their sympathy and good
		feeling in various minor ways.
July 28.	I seem to be growing stronger every hour.
		When I first got up, it was with difficulty
		that I could take a single step. I needed
		a cane and someone to lean one. Today
		I can walk easily with a cane. I even
		ventured out of the house for the first time.
                I jocularly remarked that I saw the necessity
		of getting a sworn statement from those of my
		friends who saw me while I was ill, to con-
		vince others of my friends that I have 
		been ill. I don't feel like a sick man. Was
		up from 6 a. m. till 9 p. m. Spent day pleasantly
		in reading; writing up my journal, and in
		mounting and studying specimens of butterflies
		and moths, which fly in great numbers about my
		window. I cannot chase them myself; but a 
		young man who lives near captures them for me
		in the net: then brings them to me to be killed
		and mounted. These will prove valuable in the
		College.
July 29.	Improving still. I eat and drink, read, write,
		and sleep; and so the day passes pleasantly, and it
		would seem, somewhat lazily. Had a number

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		of insects brought to me today. These I mounted
		for study. With wife's assistance I walked to
		a neighbor's house – Bro. Iverson's, and admin-
		istered to Bro. Heber Iverson, who is suffering
		with a fever. Already I am playing the part of
		the well person, visiting the sick. 
July 30.   Still getting stronger. Sister Sadie went
		home today. She has been a great assist-
		/ance to us. In the afternoon felt so well
		that I accepted an invitation from a friend and
		took a buggy ride to the Social Hall.
		I took the type-writer home, so that
		I can attend to neglected correspondence at
		intervals. In the evening Uncle Edgar
		called, accompanied by Aunt Julia, and
		took Wife, Son, and Self for a pleasant
		ride around the Park. Came home
		feeling much refreshed.
July 31.   Spent most of day writing letter. Feeling im-
		proved.
Aug. 1	Spent day as usual. Attended to a great amount of
		mail matter. In the afternoon, by kindness of
		Br. Iverson his son drove me in a buggy to
		the Social Hall. I brough my microscope
		and accessions house for use.
Aug. 2.    Spent most of day in preparing and viewing
		microscopic mounts. Feeling well. Am gaining
		flesh rapidly.

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Aug. 6. Since the time of last entry I have been
	steadily improving in strength. In the
	afternoon, wife, son, and self left on the
	south-bound train and went to Lake View.
	There we were met by some of the folks
	with a conveyance, and thence conveyed
	to the farm. Here we were welcomed by
	Father, Mother, and the rest.
		It has been recommended to me by those
	competent to advise, and has been ordered by 
	the doctor that I take an "out" in the cam[---]
	away from the dust and turmoil of the city.
	The wisdom of this counsel I fully recognise
	and today's journey is a preliminary step
	toward a canyon trip should such seem
	desirable; though I believe the farm will be
	a good place to recuperate my strength. My
	wife and my boy need such an out fully
	as much as do I. May has been sickly
	for some time – the result of her incessant
	labors during my illness. While I lay between
	life and death, and since that impressive time
	until the  present, she has been to me a 
	ministering augel. Her attentions have been
	far greater than could be expected or asked, even
	of a wife. She seemed to suffer with me,
	and in ministering to my wants she appeared
	to relieve herself. Her whole nature seemed

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to be concerned in my welfare alone. Often
did I tremble for her safety of health, but
she heroically conquered weakness till I
was nearly recovered. I feel utterly un-
worthy of such consideration as that dear
woman bestowed upon me. God bless her
for her goodness; and save her from con-
sequent suffering if such be not against
His will.
	Sterling too, my darling son has been
ailing of late. The heated season seems to
seriously affect him. The present as a 
time, and this dusty city as a place are
poorly adapted to foster good health in
children. The city papers announced
recently as a not unusual occurance the
burial of eight small children in a 
single day. I trust the change of air
and Father's good treatment with mild
herbal remedies will prove of benefit to my
sweet son and his darling mother
Aug. 7 Spent quietly on the farm. Several of the 
folks are kind enough to chase and catch 
butterflies and other insects for me; these speci-
mens I then kill and mount. Wife feels ill
today; and our boy seems unchanged in
health. In the evening father took me
a' fishing – in his fish ponds. He has

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tried the raising of carp, and I consider
his experiment a success. His fish vary
from one to two pounds in weight, and
are in excellent condition. I have become
almost an enthusiast for the carp as
a food fish; the flavor of which is to me
delicious. I had not tasted carp before
coming here. I have <never> before fished with
such ease as this evening. A chair was
provided for me at the corner of the
feeding pond; this was supplied with
cushions for seat and back, and in this 
I sat while father sat near to replenish
the bait and untangle the line whenever
pass necessary.
Aug. 8.	Passed as yesterday. Wife is still ill; 
father and I administered to her at her
own request. Baby is about as usual.
Aug- 9. Nothing of note. Am leading a lazy life;
have thrown aside all thought of mental
work. I read a little – very little; sleep a
fair amount and eat a great deal. Mother,
kind soul, seems determined to feed us
well; and we enjoy farm luxuries every
day, in the shape of abundance of fresh
milk, and plenty of curd from same (this
latter is to me an agreeable substitute for
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kinds, mutton killed yesterday by ourselves,
and carp every morning. I am gaining
in flesh and strength every day.
Aug. 10	Sunday. Spent quietly. Wife is better today
and Sterling is fast regaining his formal
pleasing vivacity. Sister Alice with her
husband and children came today to visit
us. Bros. Oscar Vance and Wilford Booth, both
old students, and the latter a brother to my
wife called also.
Aug 12. Yesterday and today have been spent in
usual manner. My insect boxes are fast
becoming full, thanks to the energy of
friends. I cannot chase the flying beauties
but I can care for them when once in the
net. Wife May is not so well today. Father and
I administered to her. Our boy gets better
every day. 
Aug 14. Several of the folks accompanied me today
on a visit to Sister Polly – Mrs. Downs, – who
lives about two miles from Father's. She has
recently given birth to a son; both are doing
well. Father and I then drove to Pleasant 
Grove and visited Grandma. She is suffering
greatly, mostly from lung affections, and diopsy;
her death has been expected for some time,
and the event seems indeed near. She pre-
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Aug. 14 <other books,> the most prized of all being a copy
of the first edition of the Book of Mormon.
This was formerly the property of her
husband, Bro. Hiram Winters now deceased.
While at Grandma's we met Elder Lewis
Harvey of Pleasant Grove, who witnessed
the presentation of the Book of Mormon above
spoken of, and who related the following
incident; — that on one occasion while Joseph
Smith sat translating the plates, a strange
personage entered the room and inspected
the plates. This being, Joseph declared to be
the Apostle Paul.* I had never before heard
of the incident and know not if it has
been published. Bro. Harvey named Uncle
John Young, and Patriarch Zebedee Coltrin
as authorities for the statement.
We left Grandma apparently cheered by our
visit. On the way home Father related to
me the following incident as told him by
Hiram Winters shortly before his death.
Father Smith — the  prophet's father, came once
to Hiram Winter's house while the latter was suf-
fering a slight despondency caused by the
poverty-stricken condition (with respect to worldly
riches) in which he and all others of the
church found themselves. To cheer Bro. Winter's
spirits, Father Smith assured him that the

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*On Aug. 30. 1890 I related this incident to
Elder George Reynolds, and asked his opinion
therein. He knew of no confirmation, though the story is 
often told. He suggested that it be not spread by 
repetition from myself.

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church did not really lack money; that there
were tons of gold stored away which he
himself had seen. He said he accompanied
his son Joseph the prophet, and one other
elder (either Oliver Cowdery or Sidney Rigdon)
when the plates were given into the keeping
of the angel, after the translation of the Book
of Mormon had been completed. Joseph the prophet
had been commanded to take the plates again to
the Hill Cumorah, but as to the further disposi-
tion of them neither he nor his companions
knew anything till they arrived at the Hill.
There they saw an opening like a tunnel on
the hill side, and at its entrance stood a
personage who beckoned them in. All entered,
and soon found themselves in a spacious
room, within which was a table bearing a
number of books of plates, resembling the Book
of Mormon plates. Some of these the elders
were permitted to read, and the gift of in-
terpretation was given to each, that he
fully understood the characters. In the room
were piles of gold, mostly or all in bars of dif-
ferent lengths, and each stamped as if once
used as a coin. A sword that had hung
over the door as they entered, was now taken
down by the angelic personage in charge,
and was placed by him upon the table,

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	Aug. 30. 1890. Elder George Reynolds told me he had heard
a somewhat similar account and thought it well founded. He added that
Joseph Smith seemed to know the place of deposit of other ancient records
than the Book of Mormon, and that the Prophet had on one occasion
consulted with Apostle John Taylor as to the advisability of bringing forth and translating
other records.

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unsheathed except its tip. Upon its blade the
elders read "This, <the> sword of Laban, shall never
more be sheathed till the kingdoms of this
earth become the kingdoms of our Lord." The
brethren were then conducted to the entrance to
the tunnel, and turning round they saw only
the continuous hill surface. I know not if this
be authenticated or published.
Aug. 15. Influenced by a letter lately received from
		Bro. Willard Done who has been left in charge
		of affairs at the college during my absence
		from home, <I feel that> my presence is needed in the
		City, to aid in the preparations for <the> reopening
		of school which is to take place two weeks
		from Monday next. Wife and Parents are
		united in the belief that I am not strong
		enough to resume work; but I feel it a 
		duty to return, and shall endeavor to exercise
		all possible care. I am sad in thinking
		of leaving wife and son, and especially as
		May is ill. Father and Mother will well 
		care for her I know, and they promise to
		advise me promptly of any change. Sister
		Sadie kindly consents to accompany me and
		"keep house" during May's absence. Sister and
		I went to Salt Lake City by evening train. Arrived
                home safely and found all things in good
		order.

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Aug. 16	Spent good part of the day in attending
		to small matters of business. Feeling well but
		weak. I cannot yet walk far.
Aug. 17	Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle; and was highly
		gratified at the privilege. Made a short address
		thanking the brethren for their aid during
		my illness. Then I attended afternoon meeting
		and partook of the Sacrament of which
		privilege I have been denied since June 29.
		Much to my surprise I was called to the 
		stand. Elder McDonald, formerly of St. George,
		but now of Mexico spoke first, and then at
		the request of Elder Prest. Daniel H. Wells I was
		requested to speak. My sermon was short – only
                17 minutes; but I felt well during the time, though
		much fatigue with the effort.
			After meeting I consented to accompany
		Sis. Aretta Young and her sister on a visit
		to their grandfather, Patriarch Lorenzo Young,
who left his bed and came to me in my
		illness. On reaching the depot, however, I felt so 
		weak and ill that I was compelled to abandon
		the project and return home. A couple of hour's
rest restored me.
Aug 21. 	Days pass with considerable uniformly; my health
		is improving steadily – I should say my strength
		is improving, Have heard twice from May and 
		learn that she is better and that the baby is well,

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Aug. 24	Sunday. Have received several letters lately from Father
	and from May, from which I learn that wife has been
	quite ill, though I was repeatedly assured that no specially
	dangerous symptoms had shown themselves. This morning I felt
	an unaccountable impulse to go to her, and I left by evening
	train Arrived at farm about dusk and found Wife
	very weak and ill –she has suffered greatly; her ailment
	has been "Mountain Fever", or more properly "Typhoid-Malarial
	Fever;" and <she> has kept her bed for several days. The disease I am
	sure has fallen upon her as a consequence of her
	incessant attentions to me during my illness and a cold
	which she contracted while in that weakened condition.
	Oh! it is acute pain to me that she suffer through
	her devotion to my wants. May God listen to the prayers
	and administrations that have been made in her be-
	half, and give her peace. Father and I administered
	to her during evening. Her rest was very broken during
	the night. Our boy is well, hearty, and saucy. He was
	overjoyed at my presence.
Aug. 25. May seemed better this morning. With her consent I went
	to Payson by morning train, and visited Sister Webb, and her
	son-in-law and daughter, Bro. & Sis. Stark. Returned to the
	farm by afternoon train. Found May greatly improved; Father
	thinks the Fever has passed its crisis, and that she will
	soon recover. Heaven grant that this may be so.
	I administered to her before retiring; her sleep was better.
Aug 26. May seemed better still. I returned to Salt Lake City
	by morning train. Father, who went to Pleasant Grove

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last night, met me at the station of that town, and informed
me that Grandma is very low. Her death may occur at any time.
She is resigned, and looks for the event with some eagerness.
Aug. 27. According to arrangements agreed upon yesterday before
	I left home, Sister Sadie, who has been at home with me
since my return (see p. 298 (Aug 15), went home to the farm there to
assist during May's illness. I will be alone for a time; taking my
meals at the restaurant, and sleeping at home.
Spent the day at my office, busy– preparing for the reopening
of the College– on Monday next. In the evening I attended
the regular monthly Home Missionary Meeting, and by my
own request I addressed the meeting, testifying to the
manifestations of the power of God in my recent illness.
Aug 29. Yesterday and today have been busily occupied
in office work. Today the first meeting of our Faculty
for the coming school year was held. Also was held a 
meeting of the Church Board of Examiners. Bros. Tanner
and Cluff came home and stayed with me during the
night. I hear through letters from home that Wife
is improving though but slowly. For any im-
provement I am grateful.
Aug. 30. Attended monthly High Priests' Quorum
Meeting. In the afternoon I received a telegram
from Father calling me to the farm to see May. Owing
to negligence on the part of the Telegraph Co., the despatch
did not reach me till 4.35, –just 35 minutes after
the departure of the south bound Union Pacific
train. However, I took the late Denver train, and
went to Lake View, then walked to the Farm. I found
Wife very weak from the severe fever, which indeed
is still raging within her. Father does not consider
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course, all disease is dangerous. I am thankful
for the chance to be with her, even for a few hours
during her time of affliction, and regret the
necessity of being away at all. I administered to
her, and she felt relieved. The night was a
restless one to her, but we all feel encouraged.
Our darling son is well, and apparently happy.
Mother and Sister Sadie are tired almost to illness;
Father is as usual; the rest are well.
Aug. 31. Sunday. Passed most of the day by
May's side. She suffers greatly, but bears all
pain without a murmur of complaint. I know
I was not nearly as patient as is she. God bless
her; she is a noble woman.
Sunday night was a painful period to her. Sometime
after midnight she requested that she be administered 
to; this was complied with, and the blessing of
speedy relief follow[--]. The crisis seems to have been
passed. We pray for her quick recovery.

			   The End
	Private Journal Volume III:
		   August 31, 1890.
				J E Talmage
					Salt Lake City
							Utah

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Beginning:-				4
September, 1.",
1890

J. E. Talmage
Private Journal
Volume IV

Ending:-
July 26
1891

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Private Journal
			    of
		James E. Talmage
		     Volume IV

Commenced, September 1, 1890.
                	       at
                    Salt Lake City Utah;

	Ended, July 26, 1891,
         		at
              	Rome, Italy.

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1890.

Sept. 1. Volume III of my Journal was filled
yesterday. It extended from September 1, 1887
to August 31, 1890 inclusive, — a period of
exactly three (3) years. In opening my fourth
volume I am located at Salt Lake City, in
our home at 333 E. Seventh South St. This
morning I returned to the city from a visit to
Father's farm, at Lake View, Utah Co. at
which place my beloved wife and baby
boy are, the former lying seriously ill
from Malarial Typhoid fever, the latter, well.
I would have remained there till my wife
changed in health, had not my duties sum-
moned me back. I confidently hope for her
speedy recovery. Her present illness is the
result of untiring devotion to me, her un-
worthy husband, during the period of my
recent illness, from which I have been restored
by the power of God. May the same power
operate for her quick relief.
	The Latter-day Saints' College of this city,
of which I am Principal and Professor
of Science, opened its session for the
fifth academic year today. I was not
present at the opening exercises as the train
from the south did not reach the city
sufficiently early. The work of the day went
well; the attendance is large and the

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In returning home this day, I went to Pleasant Grove in
company with Father; called upon Grandma who is at present
very low from dropsy and lung disorders. Then took the morning
train for Salt Lake City.

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	prospects for a successful year decidedly
	good.
Sept. 2. Received letter from Sister Sadie, with post-
	script enclosed from Father, both stating
	that Wife is in fair condition, showing favor-
	able symptoms and prospects for recovery. This
	is comforting. May God grant a continuation
	of such to full and perfect health.
	This afternoon I received a request from
	Mrs. Brixen, wife of the Proprietor of the
	Clift House Hotel in this city, asking me
	to call upon her brother-in-law, Martin Brixen,
	who his very low from Typhoid Fever. I called
	with Bro. Done, and later in the evening I
	called again with Bishop George H. Taylor.
	In the latter visit we administered to the
	young man: he fell asleep under our
	hands, and continued resting for some
	time. The Brixen family is divided in
	Church matters; Mrs B., her sister-in-law, Miss
	B., and the young man Martin profess
	membership, but the lady's husband, Mr.
	Andrew Brixen is not a believer. He is
	not at all hostile however; on the other hand,
	he welcomed the Bishop and myself, and
	aided in clearing the room for our administration.
Sept. 4. Fast-day; it was observed by appropriate
	exercises at the College; Apostle Heber J. Grant

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		attended the exercises and instructed us on fasting
		as an observance of the church.
		     I learn with pain that Martin Brixen seems no
		better. 	This evening I received a letter from
		home – from Father, stating that May is but 
		little changed in health since last word.
		He says the fever does not abate. This is
		painful to me, though my faith is strong.
		I shall endeavor (D.V.) to visit her tomorrow
		night.
Sept. 5.	     This day marks the close of the first week
		of the present school year. The week has
		been a prosperous one; the outlook for the
		year is good.
		     This evening I went by train to Pleasant
		Grove; there was met by Father, and with
		him I went to Grandma's house. Grandma
		is very low; still suffering from dropsy
		and lung disorders of a severe type. From
		a purely human point of view, it is
		difficult to see how she survives. Father
		did not think it proper to leave her, so he
		remained in Pleasant Grove, and I drove with
		horse and buggy to the Farm. There I found
		my wife very weak and low. Father said that he
		felt puzzled at the persistence of the fever
		in her case; it should, in the natural course,
		have begun by this time to abate. The

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Sept. 5, (con.)	cause of its persistency appeared plain to
	me after a short talk with May. I found her
	in great distress of mind, seemingly the re-
	sult of painful mental hallucinations. In the
	course of semi-delirium incident to the fever
	she was impressed with the idea that
	a terrible calamity had befallen our little family:
	that I had proved untrue to her, and that
	my supposed perfidy had been publicly ex-
	posed through the papers; she, herself, had read
	the accounts she said; I had been severed
	from the Church, and had been disgraced
	before the people. In consequence, as she thought,
	there was no home for her in future; our pros-
	pects were blighted; our fond hopes all destroyed.
	To add to her distress, she thought her babe, our
	darling son, was dead. My poor dear wife! I
	can to some extent realize, through the experiences
	of my own recent illness, the mental anguish she
	must have suffered! My presence, and my as-
	suring promises that all was well did much
	to comfort her. A striking characteristic of these
	"fever fantasies", as shown in my own case,
	is the inability to distinguish between the supposed
	and the real. I questioned Wife somewhat closely
	as to the origin of her troublous impressions;
	she answered, that soon after I left her last, she
	had received a "visitation" from certain per-

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		sonages, two or three in number; shadowy in form,
		uncertain in appearance; they declared themselves
		messengers from Heaven sent to acquaint her with
		sad news. They sought to destroy her confidence
		in me as her husband; charging me with crimes,
		which even I, with my innumerable weaknesses
		have been never guilty of. I told her they were
		lying spirits; their tidings were false; before my
		Maker I can declare that never have I had a
		thought that was untrue to my wife. Wife and
		son are my dearest earthly possessions; may
		they be my treasured Heavenly possessions
		too! True spirits, messengers from above, do not
		seek to kill confidence in wife toward husband;
		they deal not with lies. She soon felt convinced,
		yet repeatedly referred to the vividness and depth		of the impressions. I believe the circumstance
		to be a cunningly devised plan of the Evil One to
		destroy the life of my pure and trusting Wife.
		She is of a noble soul; Satan would like to take
		her from earth. May our Father protect and guard
		her! I administered to her; she seem revived:
		slept fairly well during the night. Our boy
		is well; he seems fatter and heartier every time
		I see him. The rest of the folks are fairly well;
		May's mother, Sister Booth, stays on the farm.
Sept. 6.	Remained with May the greater part of the day.
		She is improving, for which God be thanked!

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Sept 6 (con)	Late in the afternoon I drove to Pleasant Grove		according to Fathers request of last evening. I
		found Grandma scarcely if at all changed in
		health; she suffers greatly and earnestly longs
		for death. Elder Lewis Harvey, Father, and
		myself administered to her.   Father is feeling
		ill tonight, and as Bro. Harvey kindly promised
		to remain by Grandma during the night, Father
		returned with me to the farm. We found May
		somewhat better. Father regards the subject of her
		mental sufferings in a very serious light; he be-
		lieves they would have killed her if not soon
		relieved. I administered to her.
Sept. 7.	Sunday. I remained with May. She is better; took
		more nourishment to day. I administered to her.
Sept. 8.	Still remained with Wife. Yesterday and today
		have been set as the times for the Stake Con-
		ference of the Salt Lake Stake; according to
		custom the regular school sessions of today
		have been ordered suspended, to afford to
		students an opportunity to attend the Con-
		ference meetings. I considered my place of duty
		to be by Wife's side. I drove to Provo during
		the morning, and procured some things for house
		use.
Sept. 9.	Father kindly drove me to the Lake View
		Switch in time for morning train, by
		which I hoped to reach Salt Lake City in time for

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		classes in school. The train however was nearly
		two hours late I left May still more improved
		in health. As her fever abates she feels her
		weakness the more keenly. I administered to her
		before leaving.
			Arriving in Salt Lake City, I went at once
		to the Social Hall and there took up work. A 
		message was conveyed to me from Pres. Angus M.
		Cannon, requesting my presence at the funeral
		services ot Martin Brixen (See p. 2, Sept. 2.), the
		young man having recently passed away. I hurried
		home, changed clothing and hastened back to
		the Clift House, at which the services were
		appointed to be held. Bishop Whitney, a 
		Mr. Hall of another church, and myself were
		the speakers. Bishop Taylor of the 14" Ward pre-
		sided.
Sept. 10.	Received a short letter from Father, bearing
		the news that May's condition is still one of
		improvement. He says she is still extremely
		weak, but her fever seems to be abating,
		and she is able to take more nourishment.
		This is comforting news, The rest are
		reported well.
Sept. 11.	No farther news from home, so I feel that
		Wife is still improving, it being an agree-
		ment between Father and myself that I should be
		promptly notified of any unfavorable change:

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	though if all be well I may not hear at
	such frequent intervals. I hope to visit May
	tomorrow.
Sept. 12.	About 2' o clock I received a telegram
	from Father urging me to come to May at
	once as she was very weak. This news
	was a sad shock after the favorable
	report of the immediate past and my fond
	hopes of finding her better today. I took
	the evening Union Pacific train, having first
	obtained permission from Pres. A. M. Cannon,
	to remain with Wife a day or two next week,
	if such seemed necessary. Father met me
	at Lake View Switch. Arriving at the farm
	I found Wife still weaker, though my faith
	is unshaken in her ultimate recovery. I
	administered to her, and remained with
	her during night. Her sleep was broken,
	the phantoms of her mind troubling her
	greatly.
Sept. 13.	My dear wife is slightly improved in
	health, though the fever still rages. She
	sat up a couple of hours today. The night
	was, as is usual, marked by broken slumbers
	and troubled dreams. Our darling boy and
	the rest of the folks are fairly well. May's
	mother still remains on the farm and
	greatly helps in caring for her daughter.

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		Sunday,
Sept. 14.	  I fasted until evening. Such I have done
		frequently of late in the hope of gaining
		greater blessings in behalf of darling May; I
		have long known the efficacy of simple fasting
		and earnest prayer before the Lord; and I feel
		that but for the direct help of God, my
		wife cannot survive. I administered to her
		during morning; and at noon we sent for
		Bishop Wentz of the Timpanogos Ward, and
		his Counsellors, Elders Loveless and Meecham.
		These brethren came and, after holding prayers,
		they together with Father and myself administered
		to May. The ordinance was performed in an
		earnest and trustful manner; my faith was
		greatly strengthened thereby; Wife was revived,
		and declared herself much better. In the after-
		noon Bro. Maeser, and May's brother Alfred,
		came from Provo to the Farm. We all joined
		in administering to her: then Bro. Maeser
		counselled that we hold prayers and after
		that again unite with him in the ordinance,
		this was done; May seemed still better.
		Great and priceless are the powers and
		blessings of the Priesthood! But for that
		power I would not now be in the flesh;
		and but for that I believe my beloved wife
		would have already passed away.
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	May, and I have perfect confidence
	in his treatment; but he joined with me
	today in suggesting that another physician
	be called that May's friends may be assured
	that all possible efforts were made in
	her behalf. To this suggestion, however, she
	and her mother, as also her sister and sister-
	in law who visited her, stoutly objected. Elder
	Maeser approved of the position taken, saying
	that he felt all the medical aid that could
	be given was now being extended to her. I feel
	myself that medicines will do her but little
	good; the Lord alone can heal. This evening
	I felt greatly relieved in spirit.
Sept. 15. Under counsel from Father, also from Elder
	Maeser I concluded to remain with May
	for the present. Her condition today is still
	better; she takes ample nourishment; and
	sleeps much, this too in a much more
	natural and composed way. Her delirious
	fancies have not entirely left her, but she
	is today far better able to control them.
	I administered to her frequently today.
Sept. 16.	Still remained with May. Father was away
	last night– at Pleasant Grove; he returned
	today and reported that Grandma was in
	an improved condition. Her great endurance,
	and her powers of rallying are wonderful.

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	Wife showed other changes for the better today
	She is drowzy, or actually sleeping most of the
	time, but her slumber is of a quiet kind.
	This evening Bishop Peter Wentz called, in company
	with his good wife. The Bishop with Father
	and myself prayed with, and administered to
	May. Bro. Wentz feels very hopeful for her.
	Sister Wentz kindly offered her services in
	assisting to attend May at any time.
Sept. 17	Wife passed a comparatively quiet night;
	this morning she seemed still better. Considering
	my apparent duty, I bade her and the folks
	good-bye and went to Salt Lake by morn-
	ing train. Father kindly drove me to the 
	switch; the train, unfortunately was two hours
	and forty minutes late, so that I did not
	arrive at the Social Hall till 12.30 p.m.
	I took classes after school hours, however, to
	make up as much as possible for the
	deficiencies caused by my absence. Had I
	considered only personal impressions and
	selfish desires, I should have remained with
	Wife; my presence seems to be of good effect
	upon her, and it grieves me to the soul-depths
	that I am forced to be away from her while
	she suffers so; for when I was ill she was seldom
	from my side. May the Lord guard her and
	comfort her! That He will, I have great faith.

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Sept. 18.	I awaited impatiently the arrival of the
	mail from the south, and was relieved by
	receiving a letter from Father. He informs
	me that May is somewhat stronger than
	when I left, though she seems still troubled
	and fretful. He fears her constantly dis-
	turbed state may bring on a return of
	fever. I shall endeavor to reach her tomorrow,
	Friday; till then I can but pray that the
	Lord will deal kindly and mercifully with
	my beloved wife, and give her peace. She
	has sacrificed so much for others; has borne
	so much for me; her nature is so mild;
	her spirit so pure; her hopes and
	ambitions so guileless, that I can ask
	with great faith for her recovery. Today
	I forwarded her name again to the Prayer
	Circles, and to the Temples at Manti and
	Logan, that she may be remembered at
	the Altar of the Lord in the Holy Order
	of Prayer. The Lord is mighty; He will
	I feel yet heal her wholly.
		Father informs me that my son and
	the rest of the folks are fairly well. Grand-
	ma is but slightly changed; what alter-
	ation there is however, seems to be in the
	direction of improvement. I am eager for tomorrow
	evening to arrive; then I go to May.

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Sept. 19	Went by afternoon train to Lakewood; was
there met by Father, and taken to the farm.
To my great joy I found May better in health. She
appears more natural, and generally more
rational. She slept but little, however, during
the night, being in an almost constant
condition of rambling in mind. The other folks
are usually well. Administered to May.
Sept. 20.	Spent the day with May; she seems considerably
improved; we are all encouraged. She has taken
a fair quantity of nourishment, and gives
promise of returning strength. I administered
to her, the effect, through the mercy of the
Lord being marked for good. The night was
passed quietly; this fact is of great import, for
any period of mental distress is injurious to 
her.
Sept. 21	Sunday: May appears stronger and better.
The day was passed quietly. She slept well
during the night.
	This is the anniversary of my birth. Twenty-
eight years of age!
Sept. 22.	May appeared still better this morning. I left
by early train and, reaching Salt Lake City
proceeded at once to the labors of school.
Administerd to May before leaving.
	I am suffering today from a severe cold
and debility resulting from late exposure and
loss of sleep.

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Sept. 24.	Have heard from home twice since I last
left; each time the news was that Wife
was improving slowly. For this I am
devoutly thankful.
	This evening I attended the regular
monthly meeting of the Home Missionary
Quorums. The principal discourses touched
upon the subject of Labor Unions, which
have of late years grown to great magnitude;
and during the immediate past have invaded
even the usually peaceful region. Less than
a week ago, a "strike" occurred on the part 
of the Street Car employees; their grievance
being that they were required to clean the
machinery at the close of the day's run. Ac-
cording to current reports, near 150 men
refused to work; the Street Railway Co. refused
to recognize their organization or "Union", 
and straightway proceeded to fill the
places of the strikers with other men. In the
course of their remarks at the Home Missionary
Meeting tonight several brethren reported some
startling facts. It was shown that many
Latter-day Saints are among the "Union" members 
in various branches of the Federated Trade's
Associations; these men place themselves
at the mercy and under the direction of
men who are their avowed haters and

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		enemies in religious and political matters.
		A rule of the Associations forbids any Union
		man to work with a non-union laborer on
		penalty of heavy fine; and in some cases elders
		in the Church had refused to labor with
		other elders who were perhaps in destitute
		circumstances, but who had not identified
		themselves with the Unions. Another rule
		makes it a serious offense for a Union
		mechanic to give instruction to any per-
		son-even his own son or his brother,
		until the apprentice has taken the novitiate
		degree in the Union order. The men refuse
		also to allow more than a certain pro-
		portion of apprentices, – one learner to ten
		workmen for example; this they claim
		will prevent the too rapid increase in
		number of skilled workmen. During a
		conversation with Elder Don Carlos Young, after
		the meeting had adjourned he told me, he
		being Temple Architect, that some of the
		brethren had been ordered by their Union officers
		to cease work on the Temple, till certain
		conditions were complied with. Has it come to
		this! that the building of temples is to be
		controlled by profane unbelievers? Union
		organizations are assuming gigantic pro-
		portions: their existence will give use

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Sept 21+(con) to many complicated problems in Social
life. Is this the "mark of the beast"
		without which it is soon to be im-
possible for men either to buy or to
		sell? The power of concerted action  is 
		great: the "striking" of men in a body
		may prove of detriment: is it a powerful
		weapon in their hands, but they seem to
		use it so carelessly: to unsheath and
		brandish it for so slight a cause.
Sept. 26. Friday. This evening after school closed I took
		train for Lakeview; was there met by Father, and 
		thence taken to the farm. I found my dear
		wife still weak and languid, but nevertheless
		very much better than when I saw her last
		Her sufferings have been and are great. To add
		to the pain and weakness directly dependent 
		upon the fever, a large sore has appeased in
		the small of the back. Apparently this was
		caused by a bruise; now it has taken the 
		appearance of a "fever sore." I administered to May
Sept. 27.	Spent day with May. By d[--]t of persuasion, 
		and on her part great perseverance, we suc-
		ceeded with God's help, in getting her up, 
		and for a short time out of doors. At night
		she seemed much improved; showing of
		course a healthful fatigue. Administered to her. 
		My spare time I employed in demonstrating

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		microscopic views to the folks, I having taken
		the microscope and slides down for that
		purpose. They all seemed interested and
		instructed, and to demonstrate under such
		conditions is a joy to me. We examined
		a number of prepared "mounts"; then took
		a lot of common objects – ditch and pond water,
		milk, blood, starch etc. Only my dear
		brother Albert – he could not see these wonders.
		Patiently he sat alongside the others; listening
		to their enthusiastic descriptions of what
		they saw; when the matters under discussion
		were more than ordinarily interesting to
		him he interposed a question occasionally.
		Ah! inscrutable are the ways and pur-
		poses of God! For years that boy has never
		seen the sun; and yet, and yet – yes all is
		well. He bears his trial manfully.
Sept. 28.	  The Sabbath! I spent it in attendance
		upon my wife. I yearn to again partake
		of the sacrament, but I feel that at present
		my place is by her side. Today she is
		still better; Sat up a great part of the day:
		was taken out-doors twice. The Lord be
		praised for her partial recovery. My
		boy, Sterling, is well and hearty. My sister
		Sadie is ill however; indeed she shows
		serious symptoms of Typhoid Fever. I

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		trust she is not to suffer from that dread
		disease. Indeed she has already suffered
		much through it; for about the time of
		my illness she was making preparations
		to enter the marriage state. Gladly she postponed
		her proposed nuptials, to attend me; as I
		recovered she resumed preparations, only to
		soon again suspend them, this time to aid
		in attending May. She deserves blessing for
		her wiling sacrifice and unselfish devotion. 
		Yet with her, God's will be done. Administered to May.
Sept. 29. May still farther improved this morning, 
		and Sadie still very ill. I left by early
		train and reached Salt Lake City shortly before
		10 o'clock. Administered to May before leaving. 
October 3.  Friday. Have heard from the folks once
		since I left them; the news was that Wife
		was still improving, but that sisters Sadie
		and Susa were ill. I fully expected to hear
		last evening, but getting no word I was
		the more anxious to go down tonight. Took
		the Union Pacific train, which was delayed
		two hours and a half in starting, and
		which reached Lake View at half past nine
		at night. I walked to the Farm: there
		found May better, but not so markedly so
		as I had hoped to find her. Her strength is
		returning but very slowly; yet I feel that

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her improvement is sure, and that all is
well with her. She still suffers pain; this
at times is very severe. In some way not
fully known, she received a bruise in
the small of the back: this has inflamed
and become very sore. At present the
wound if half an inch deep, and considerably
larger than a silver dollar piece. I found
our boy hearty and well. My sisters are
both ill however, each showing symptoms
of Typhoid Fever. Sadie appears to be im-
proving, and Susa to be growing worse.
Oct. 4. Remained with the folks. May sat up a
great part of the day; was able to walk
a few steps without our assistance; and
she sat at table and ate lunch with me.
I am thankful to God for her improvement.
My Sisters remain in about the same
state of health. Father has been seriously
ill of late; today he drove to Pleasant Grove,
and returned with the information that
Grandma is somewhat better.
	This evening an impressive incident
occurred, and the outcome of which drew
expressions of sincere gratitude from my
heart. Our darling Sterling is not often
allowed in the room with his Mamma
lest he worry her. Tonight however,

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By request I administered to wife
and Sister Susa.

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Oct. 4 (con) at Wife's request he came in, and was play-	
		ing upon the floor. In the course of
		his travels he found a basket which
		was set behind a chest of drawers, and
		in which <was> a bottle of poisonous lotion.
		This preparation is used in attending to
		May, and with a view to safety, Mother
		Booth had set it way in the basket as
		described. I chanced to look toward the
		boy just as he raised the bottle to his
		lips, he having removed the cork. I sprang
		to his side and seized the bottle: then to
		ascertain whether or not he had tasted
		the stuff, I ran my tongue within his
		mouth, and recognized no taste to suggest
		that he had taken any. No symptoms to the
		contrary were afterward developed, and
		we all felt that the child had been pro-
		tected from an imminent danger. My
		quick movements, and especially the
		unusual exploration of his mouth
		cavity seemed to amuse the little fellow
		hugely, he seemingly considering it all
		as fun; and for hours afterward, his
		tongue would be stuck out at me in
		roguish mockery whenever I came 
		near him. He is very quick in
		learning. I administered to May tonight.

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October 5. Sunday: Yesterday, the Semi annual Conference
		of the Church  was appointed to open in Salt
		Lake City. I greatly regretted my enforced absance
		from the Conference, but felt that my
		place of duty was with my suffering ones.
		Today however, as all seemed to be improving
		I decided to return. Walked to the switch 
		at Lake View, and there took train. The
		train however was late: I did not reach 
		Salt Lake City till 11.30 a.m. – too late for the
		morning meeting. I went home, changed
		my clothing, and then hastened to the Prayer
		Circle Meeting, and by appointment officiated
		at the Altar. We prayed for the sick, and
		among them my dear wife. This is the
		first opportunity of attending Circle meeting
		since August 24.
		Then I attended afternoon session of Conference,
		and partook of the Sacrament. Of this privilege
		I have been deprived until today since
		August 17; and that was the only occasion since
		June 29. The Conference meeting this afternoon
		was an impressive one. The attendance was
		so great that an "overflow" meeting was held
		in the Stake Assembly Hall, and then many
		hundreds of people were unable to gain
		admittance. At the tabernacle President
		Wilford Woodruff, and Apostle John Henry

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October 5 (con)  Smith were the speakers. They spoke forcibly
		upon the necessity of union and love among 
		the Saints.
			At my request after the meeting, Brother
		Heber Iverson, a good neighbor of mine 
		drove me in his buggy to the residence of Patriarch
		Lorenzo Young, whom I have longed of late 
		so much to visit. We found the venerable
		patriarch in an improved state: he was 
		sitting up, and able to walk. He seemed
		pleased at our visit.
		In the evening I attended Priesthood 
		Meeting in the Tabernacle. This was the 
		largest body of the Priesthood that I have
		ever at one time seen. The meeting was a 
		spirited one: the duties and responsibilities 
		of the holders of the Priesthood being strongly 
		dwelt upon. Several of the Apostles testified 
		to the union at present existing in their
		quorum.
Oct. 6.	Attended Conference morning and afternoon.
		The same good spirit prevailed. I feel 
		that this day marks an epoch in the 
		history of this Church and of this great 
		Government. The articles of faith were
		read and unanimously adopted as the 
		belief of the Church. Then followed the 
		reading of President Woodruff's recent manifesto,

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		issued Sept 24 last; and remarks and an important
		motion followed. I append following extracts from
		the printed reports of the morning services.

	President Woodruff,
Said:  I will say, as the question is
often asked, "What do the Latter-
day Saints believe in?" we feel dis-
posed to read the Articles of Faith
of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, and should there
be any strangers present, they may
understand our faith in this respect.
The question is often asked, "Do
the Mormon people believe in the 
Bible?" so the principles that are
read will show our faith and belief
appertaining to the Gospel of Christ.
	The articles were then read by
Bishop Orson F. Whitney. They
are here introduced:
		ARTICLES OF FAITH
Of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
				Saints
1. We believe in God, the Eternal
Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, 
and in the Holy Ghost.
2. We believe that men will be
punished for their own sins, and not
for Adam's transgression.
3. We believe that through the
atonement of Christ all men may be
saved, by obedience to the laws and 
ordinances of the Gospel.
4. We believe that the ordinances 
are:  First, faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ; second, repentance; third,
baptism by immersion for the remis-
sion of sins; fourth, laying on of
hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
5. We believe that a man must be 
called of God by "prophecy, and by
the laying on of hands," by those who
are in authority, to preach the Gospel
and administer in the ordinances
thereof.
6. We believe in the same organiza-
tion that existed in the primitive 
church, viz.:  apostles, prophets, past-
ors, teachers, evangelists, etc.
7.	We believe in the gift of tongues,
prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, 
interpretation of tongues, etc.
8. We believe the Bible to be the
word of God, as far as it is translated
correctly; we also believe the Book of
Mormon to be the word of God.
9. We believe all that God has re-
vealed, all that He does now reveal,
and we believe that He will yet reveal
many great and important things
pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
10. We believe in the literal gath-
ering of Israel and in the restoration
of the Ten Tribes. That Zion will be
built upon this continent. That
Christ will reign personally upon the
earth, and that the earth will be re-
newed and receive its paradisic glory.
11. We claim the privilege of wor-
shiping  Almighty God according to
the dictates of our conscience, and al-
low all men the same privilege, let
them worship how, where or what
they may.
  12.  We believe in being subject to
kings, presidents, rulers and magis-
trates, in obeying, honoring and sus-
taining the law.
13. We believe in being honest,
true, chaste, benevolent virtuous, and
in doing good to all men; indeed we may
say that we follow the admonition of
Paul, "We believe all things, we hope
all things," we have endured many
things, and hope to be able to endure
all things. If there is anything
virtuous, lovely or of good report
or praiseworthy, we seek after these
things.—JOSEPH SMITH.

	Apostle Franklin D. Richards.
Said: Beloved brethren and sisters,
I move that we, as members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints in General Conference
assembled, do accept and adopt these
Articles of Faith which Bishop 
Whitney has now read as the rule of
our faith and of our conduct during
our mortal lives.
	It may be thought that it is super-
fluous to offer it; but it must be
borne in mind that we have a rising
generation since this was last pre-
sented to us, that are coming to
years of judgment and understand-
ing; and we wish to have all old 
and young, rich and poor, bond and
free, that have faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ and in these articles to
have a chance to express it by their
vote, if they wish.
	The vote to sustain Brother Rich-
ards' motion was unanimous.

	President George Q. Cannon
Said:  President Woodruff, as doubt-
less the members of the Conference
are aware, has felt himself called upon
to issue a manifesto concerning cer-
tain things connected with our
affairs in this Territory, and he is
desirous to have this submitted to
this conference: to have their view
or their expressions concerning it,
and Bishop Whitney will read this
document now in your hearing.
	Following is the manifesto as
read;
	OFFICIAL DECLARATION.
To Whom it May Concern:
	Press dispatches having been sent
for political purposes, from Salt Lake
City, which have been widely pub-
lished, to the effect that the Utah Com-
mission, in their recent report to the
Secretary of the Interior, allege that
plural marriages are still being
solemnized and that forty or more
such marriages have been contracted
in Utah since last June or during the
past year; also that in public dis-
courses the leaders of the Church
have taught, encouraged and urged
the continuance of the practice of
polygamy.
	I, therefore, as President of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, do hereby, in the most solemn
manner, declare that these charges are
false. We are not teaching polygamy,
or plural marriage, nor permitting
any person to enter into its practice,
and I deny that either forty or any
other number of plural marriages
have during that period been solemn-
ized in our temples or in any other
place in the Territory.
	One case has been reported, in
which the parties alleged that the
marriage was performed in the En-
dowment House, in Salt Lake City, in
the spring of 1889, but I have not been
able to learn who performed the cere-
mony; whatever was done in this mat-
ter was without my knowledge. In
consequence of this alleged occur-
rence the Endowment House was, by
my instructions, taken down without
delay.
	Inasmuch as laws have been enacted
by Congress forbidding plural mar-
riages, which laws have been pro-
nounced constitutional by the court of
last resort, I hereby declare my inten-
tion to submit to those laws, and to
use my influence with the members
of the Church over which I preside to
have them do likewise.
	There is nothing in my teachings to
the Church or in those of my associ-
ates, during the time specified, which
can be reasonably construed to in-
culcate or encourage polygamy, and
when any Elder of the Church has
used language which appeared to con-
vey any such teaching, he has been
promptly reproved. And I now pub-
licly declare that my advice to the
Latter-day Saints is to refrain from
contracting any marriage forbidden by
the law of the land.
		WILFORD WOODRUFF,
	President of the Church of Jesus
		Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Oct. 6(con.) 	President Lorenzo Snow offered 
			the following:
			"I move that, recognizing Wilford
			Woodruff as the President of the
			Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
			Saints, and the only man on the earth
			at the present time who holds the keys
			of the sealing ordinances, we consider
			him fully authorized by virtue of his
			position to issue the manifesto which
			has been read in our hearing and
			which is dated September 24th, 1890,
			and that as a Church in General Con-
			ference assembled, we accept his
			declaration concerning plural mar-
			riages as authoritative and binding."
			The vote to sustain  the foregoing
			motion was unanimous.
			
			President George Q. Cannon
			Spoke in reference to the manefesto,
			giving the reasons for its having
			been issued by President Woodruff.
			A synopsis of his discourse could not
			be given an adequate idea of it. His 
			remarks were of such vital importance
			that it is deamed better to await a
			full report of them, which will
			shortly be published.
				President Woodruff,
			Who had been deeply affected dur-
			ing the presentation of, and action
			upon the official declaration, also
			expressed himself on the same sub-
			ject. His remarks will soon appear
			in full, the same reason for not giv-
			ing a synopsis applying to his dis-
			course, as well as to President Can-
			nons.


			This manifesto has caused
			much comment among the
			Saints. Some regard ths
			step as one of retrocession;
			others look wise and say "I
			told you so." Since ths
			document was issued
			I have prayed for light as to
			its true import; and I see in
			it nothing but good for
			this people. The people of 
			the world are God's children
			as are we, and they too must
			be tried. This official act
			takes away the oft-made
                        excuse – that the countenancing of plural
		marriage as a religious practice is so an-
		tagonistic to the present proprieties of society,
		that this people cannot be tolerated until
		they cease that practice. Now it is officially
		declared that the practice is suspended: now
		what will the people of the world say? In
		their comments following the reading of
		the manifesto today, President Cannon and
		Woodruff stated that. surely the Adversary
		was not pleased with the act; for since
		the day of its issue, unheard-of lies have been
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to neutralize the effect of the document What
will the Devil say now? He has never been at
a loss for words. He will have his in abundance,
Poor Devil!
Oct. 8.	Received word from Father to the effect
that May is still improving, though the process
seems a very slow one. Susa is still very ill;
Sadie is better.
Oct. 11.	The week has closed without bringing
any farther news from home. I trust all is
well. I had hoped that Wife would have
been able to be moved this week; but in
his last letter father advised a farther
wait.
Oct. 12 Sunday Attended Prayer Circle, and afternoon
meeting. At the latter, by call of the authorities
I addressed the assembly. I spoke but a 
short time however. Apostles Abraham Cannon,
and Heber J. Grant were the other speakers.
Oct. 13	Received letter from Father informing me
that May is still better.
Oct. 14	Received letter from Wife, saying that she 
will probably be able to come home
at end of present week. This is joyful
news. I trust that the weather, and all
else will be propitions; and that she will
improve by the change. Susa is still
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Oct. 18 Went to Provo by early train. I was
delightfully surprised to find Wife in
a buggy at the depot awaiting my
arrival. She left the farm three days
ago, and has been since in Provo.
Her health is improving. Our boy, however,
is ill; today he is feverish and fretful,
and apparently in pain. His ailments are
perhaps the result of teething experience,
and I trust will not prove serious.
	We all left on the 4.20 p.m. train; arriving
in Salt Lake City at 7 o'clock. Bro. Jos. Nelson
one of my fellow teachers met us at the
depot with a conveyance and soon took
us home. Wife seemed to stand well
the effects of the journey. Her fatigue
was not excessive though her sufferings
are still severe. The weather has been pro-
pitious, and all friends seemed eager to
show us kindnesses.
	I am deeply thankful to be again
at home with my little family. Wife and
son have been away now ten and one
half weeks.
Oct. 19 Sunday. Wife is today feeling well after
the journey of yesterday. Son Sterling is
still ailing. I attended Prayer Circle, then
returned home and remained rest of

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	day with family. Names of both wife and
	son were placed on the Circle altar.
In evening I attended meeting in Second Ward,
and by call of the Bishop I addressed the 
	meeting.
	After meeting, Bishop L. G. Hardy, and 
	Elders Jensen and Hart accompanied me
	home and there administered to May and
	Sterling. I felt strong faith during the per-
	forming of the ordinances, and I feel that good
	results will speedily follow.
Oct. 21.	In company with Elder Jos. Nelson I today
	administered to Bro. Hyrum Beckstrand,
	one of the students, who is suffering from
	a mild attack of typhoid fever.
Oct 21. This day also I entered into an agreement 
	with the "Juvenile Instructor" Co. of this city
	to publish a book of specified dimensions
	on "Domestic Science." The subject of providing
	suitable text books for use in our
	Church Schools is an important one.
	In Domestic Science classes we have at pre-
	sent none at all, and in many of the classes
	books written in the spirit of the school
	system of our people are a necessity. Several
	months ago I was appointed by President
	Woodruff to write such works as I could do
	on service; and after consultation with

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Oct. 21.	Gen. Supt. Maeser, "Domestic Science" was
		chosen as the topic of greatest need just
		now. My plans were to have written the 
		little work during the past summer, but
		my illness prevented this being done. The
		labor thus far has been accomplished by a
		great effort during several weeks past, I 
		have been working from 4 o'clock or 5 o'clock
		in the morning . At present the MSS. is
		more than half done, and as there is need
		for speed, the work having to be out from the
		press by New Year's, arrangements have been
		made for its publication. After asking for 
		and recieving proposals from several of our
		"home" publishers, the proposition of the "Juvenile
		Instructor" Co. was accepted by advice of the
		Presidency, conveyed to me through Secretary
		George Reynolds. At my request, a com-
		mittee was appointed by the Presidency to 
		hear portions of the work read. The arrange-	
		ments with the Instructors office are that the
		Co. print and finish an edition of 3000 copies 
		of the work, which is to be octavo size,
		not to exceed 300 pages; cuts to be furnished
		at my direction; book to be sold retail at
		from  80 cts. to $1.00 per copy; I to receive $250
		for the copyright. These arrangements are to me
		entirely satisfactory.

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Oct. 25.	Called to day on Bro. Hyrum Beckstrand; Elder
		Jos. Nelson and I administered to him
			The week has ended. Wife has been improv-
		ing, though but slowly, during the entire time;
		son is still very ill. I think, that during
		the time of his mother's illness the boy
		has been surfeited from kindness, and is
		suffering the results of over-feeding. He
		has had so many kind uncles, and aunts,
		cousins and grandparents, and each has had
		something for him. I trust he will soon
		improve.
			I am thankful for wife's good condition
Oct. 26	Sunday. In morning I attended Sunday
		school in the Second Ward, and by request
		of the Superintendent I addressed the
		school. Then attended Prayer Circle meeting,
		and by appointment officiated in consecrating
		the oil. Remained home during afternoon with
		wife and son: the former is still im-
		proving the latter still ill.
Oct. 29.	This evening I was excused from the
		regular meeting of the Home Missionaries of
		the Stake because of the illness of my son.
		I was under appointment from the Stake
		Presidency to visit the Penetentiary on
		Sunday next; and was under request to
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next. From these appointments I have been
excused, without asking for an excuse. I
am thankful for the opportunity of recovering
at home during the time of illness
Oct. 31. 	This afternoon a committee composed of
Dr Karl G. Maeser, Elder George Reynolds
and Elder John Nicholson met and examined
the Mss. (as far as completed) of the little
book on "Domestic Science". Chapters
were read from each division.
Nov. 1.	Was privileged to read the opinion of
the Committee referred to in last item
regarding the little work. This is what
was said:–
	"To President Wilford Woodruff, and members
of the General Board of Education:–
We have examined the manuscript of 
Dr J. E. Talmages proposed new book entitled
"Domestic Science," having perused some of the chapters of
each division of the subject embraced by it. We unhesitat-
ingly express it as our judgment that the book will be admirably
adapted for use in the Church Schools. It presents a valuable array
of useful scientific truths, explained in simple and attractive language.
Such a work ought also to have a wide dirculation outside the school-
room, as it belongs to the class of literature which properly comes under the
head of "popular science". Respectfully, Your brethren, K. G. Maeser, Ggs. Reynolds
This afternoon according to previous < Jno. Nicholson> appointment
the Church School teachers of Salt Lake
District (comprising the city and stake of
Salt Lake, and of Davis Stake) met
and organized a District Convention of

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		Teachers. I was chosen as Chairman for the
		ensuing year. Elder Done is Secretary.
October 30 (Omitted)
			Today I attended the funeral of Miss Flora
		Asper, a former student at the College. She 
		withdrew a very short time ago, through an
		attack of Typhoid Fever; and soon passed
		away. By request Elder Done and myself,
		from among her teachers spoke at the services.
		Bishop Barton of the 19" Ward, and Elders Watson
		and Wallace also spoke.
Nov. 2.	Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle as usual.
		In the afternoon wife and I visited Patri-
		arch Lorenzo Young. He administered to
		our son Sterling before we left. Our boy is
		still very ill but we hope for the best.
Nov. 4.	By request I today attended the Funeral services
		of a little child of Mr Roundy, living at
		515 East 1" South Street, City of Salt Lake.
		The relatives are not members of the Church,
		yet they feel in sympathy with our people.
		The request was that only singing and prayer
		should be engaged in as the parents desired
		brief services only. After I arrived at the
		house, I found that I was expected to conduct
		the services. This I endeavored to do, offering the
		prayer at the house, also the dedication at the 
		grave.

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Nov. 4. (con)	This is election day, for choosing a delegate
to Congress. I voted for the People's nominee,
John T. Caine. Great efforts are being
made by the opposition party to carry the
election by fraud.
Nov. 9	Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle and Taber-
nacle meeting, Wife and son are improving
in health for which I am thankful.
Nov. 14 Delivered a lecture before the Students'
Society of the Latter-day Saints College
on the subject "An hour with the
Insects", illustrated by many stereopti[-]
views. This is the first public
lecture outside my classes, delivered by
me since my illness.
Nov. 16. Sunday. Yesterday I received word from
Pleasant Grove to the effect that Grand-
mother had died Friday Nov. 14, at 5.30
p.m. The funeral was set for today.
I went to Pleasant Grove by morning
train and there attended the services
which were held at her late residence.
Bp. J. Brown conducted the services.
Father was there, also Sisters Sadie and Polly,
my Aunt Annie, her husband and
children, Aunt Julia and Cousin George.
We have long looked for Grandmother's
demise; she has suffered much and

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has ansiously and eagerly awaited death.
I feel that all is well.
	In the afternoon I attended meeting
in the Pleasant Grove First Ward, and
there by call of the Bishop addressed
the congregation. Returned to Salt Lake 
by evening train.
Nov. 23. 	Sunday. Another week has gone with-
out particularly eventful happenings
to me personally. Today I attended 
Circle Meeting, afternoon Tabernacle
Meeting, and evening Ward Meeting.
Wife and son are improving in
health. Yesterday and today I took part 
in administering to Bro. Malcolm McKinnon,
one of our students who is very ill.
Nov. 24. Again administered to Bro. McKinnon.
Nov. 27	Thanksgiving Day, so set apart by the
President of the United States. By request
I today attended the funeral services of
Bro. Arthur Wood, a former student of
our College. I spoke at the funeral.
In early evening called on Bro McKinnon,
and administered to him. Then visited
the Meeting House in  our own ward, at
which a Thanksgiving Festival was
in progress. By request I addressed the
assembly. Wife and son attended

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also; wife gave a recitation there. Indeed
I have cause to be thankful on this 
day of Thanksgiving; Self, wife, and son
again restored to health after long and
dangerous illness.
Nov. 28. This day, in response to a petition of
the students has been established as a
holiday. I spent the day in work around
home. There is much to be done in es-
tablishing and improving a new
home, but I am deeply thankful for
my home, and the opportunity of
so laboring upon it.
Nov. 29. In morning I attended the regular
monthly meeting of the High Priests'
Quorum, and by call of the President
addressed the assembly. In evening
I accompanied Elders Jensen, Leach,
and Wheeler, all of the Second Ward, to
the house of Bro. Caine, counsellor to
Bp. Hardy. Bro. Caine is ill of Typhoid
Fever; we administered to him.
Nov. 30	Sunday. Attended morning Circle Meeting.
afternoon Tabernacle Meeting, and evening
Ward Meeting in Second Ward. At
the last named meeting, by call of
the presiding officers, I addressed the
meeting. Between afternoon and evening

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		meetings I was called upon to take 
		part in a number of administrations
		to the sick. Bp. John Tingey, and 
		Elders Davis, Burbidge, Lewis, Jacobs, and
		Burbidge Jr, and myself, all of our
		Prayer Circle, administered to Sis. Vinnie 
		Burbidge, Sis Mary Burbidge, Child of
		Bro. Burbidge, Sister Sarah Groesbeck, all
		of the 17th Ward. Elder Leach and myself
		then administered to Bro. Caine of the
		Second Ward; and Elders Done, and
		McKinnon and myself to Bros. Mal-
		colm and Peter Mckinnon these two
		being students. Indeed there is much 
		illness abroad; but the faith of the
		people seems strong.
Dec. 1	Administered in company with Elder
		Done to Sister Sarah Groesbeck and little
		Willie Burbidge.
Dec. 2.	Elder McKinnon and I administered 
		to his son Malcolm.
Dec. 3.	Administered alone to Bro. Alfred Caine;
		then Elder Done and I administered 
		to Miss Lizzie Crismon, and Bro. Malcolm
		McKinnon both students.
			Today I appeared by subpoena 
		before the Third District Court of Utah,
		Judge Zane presiding, and gave testimony

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		in a case of alleged poisoning of animals.
The analyses in the case were made by
		me in September and October 1889.
Dec 4.	Administered again to Bro. Malcolm
McKinnon; the young man suffers greatly.
This day also I admnistered to wife; she
		has falled a victim to severe cold which
		has affected her throat and head.
In consequence she has been confined
to bed.
Dec. 5.	Again administered to wife; she is
		somewhat better today.
Dec. 6.	Attended the regular monthly Preisthood
		Meeting of the Stake. The attendance
was good, and the topics presented
		were timely. One of the main subjects
		was the establishment of Theological
		classes as subsidiaries to Church Schools.
The wisdom of this movement impresses
		me deeply. The initiatory steps were
		taken by the First Presidency, who ad -
		authorities on the matter. Since the
		inauguration of the Church School
		movement, schools have been estabal-
		lished with great rapidity; altogether
		too fast it would seem, since com-
petent teachers have not yet been

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		found for all of them. I have felt that
		it would be better to more fully sustain
		the institutions already established, till they
		obtain a firm foothold, than to estab-
		lish more and neglect them. Indeed I have
		had apprehensions lest in the system
		there would be many failures, illustrating
		the "survival of the fittest;" but upon
		this point I have held my peace, think-
		ing that perhaps I took an extreme
		view, till recently, in conversation with
		Prest. Geo. Q. Cannon, I found his
		views even more pronounced than
		mine. The establishment of Theological
		classes will greatly aid the cause.
			This day I administered to Bro Malcolm
		McKinnon.
Dec. 7.	Sunday. By appointment I this day
		visited the Utah Penetentiary, in the
		capacity of a "minister" and there
		held services with the inmates. This is
		a position I have filled on two occasions
		in the past; yet it becomes none the
		less trying. Our Elders who visit there,
		are not allowed to speak of the
		things nearest their hearts, their tes-
		timony of the Gospel; indeed, I am in-
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		there that the W. S. Marshall had already
		intimated that the "Mormon" speakers
		were preaching "Mormonism", and that
		such practices must cease. I strove to
		keep within bounds today, confining my
		remarks to the general principles of
		Christianity. The Marshal was present
		in person, and at the close of the ser-
		vices expressed himself to me as well
		pleased. Five accompanied me as
		choir. On the way home, we stopped at
		the house of Bro. Lorenzo Young to cheer
		him with a hymn.
		In the evening, Elder Barrell and I
		officiated as Home Missionaires in
		the Twelfth Ward.
			After meeting, Elder Willard Done and
		I called upon  Bro. Caine, and Miss Lizzie
		Crismon, administering to both of them.
		Then we called upon Bro. Malcolm Mc
		Kinnon.
Dec. 8.	Administered to Bro Malcolm McKinnon.
Dec. 9.	Attended a meeting of the Stake
		Board of Education at which Prest.
		George Q. Cannon was present. The
		subjects considered had reference to
		the future of the Latter-day Saints'
		College. I spoke of the crowded and

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	embarrassing state of the institution.
	The sense of the meeting was that the
	Board should proceed forthwith to
	organize and incorporate. 
		In the afternoon I attended a meeting
	of a Committee from the Salt Lake
	Literary and Scientific Association, ap-
	pointed to consider the present condition
	of the Deseret Museum, and to take
	steps for the improvement of the
	institution. Of this committee I am
	a member.
Dec. 10.	Administered to Bro. Malcolm McKinnon.
This young man still lies very ill.
Dec. 11. Took part in administering to the
	child of Bro. Done also to Bro. Alfree
	faine, and to Bro. McKinnon.
Dec 14	Sunday. Administered to Bro. Done's child,
	also to Bro. Malcolm McKinnon.
Attended meetings as usual.
Dec. 15	Took part in administering again to
	Bro. McKinnon.
Dec. 19. 	This is the date set for the closing
	of the first term, at the College, and
	by a preconcerted agreement the
	teachers provided a party for the
	students, at the Social Hall this
	evening. It has been customary in

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	the past to hold public exercises
	at the close of the term, but this
	procedure was omitted this time.
	The part was an eminent success.
	All seemed to enjoy themselves
	greatly. During the evening, the
	students by their chosen representa-
tives threw open the folding doors,
	leading from the main hall to the
	staged and there displayed the chairs
	of the Faculty, each filled with an
	elegant portrait. Myself and Instructors
	Done each received a portrait of 
	Pres. Woodruff; Instructors Nelson, Walters,
and Haag were the recipients of 
	portraits of Pres. Joseph F. Smith, and
	Sister Cobb received a beautiful lamp,
	and set of China plates. The presenta-
	tions were made by lady students
	of the respective departments, each
	in a neat speech. Such expressions of
	esteem are deeply affecting. May the
Lord preserve the feeling of mutual
	love between pupils and students.
Dec. 20 Administered to Bro. McKinnon and
	to Bro. Alfred Caine.
Dec. 21 By appointment, Elder Wm Binder
	and myself officiated as

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		Home Missionaries in the Fifth Ward.
Dec. 23 	Went with Bro Junius F. Wells to a 
		point near Draper, Salt Lake Co, and
		there took temperature and other
		data concerning the Hot Springs
		at that place. Collected samples of
		water. Returned to the city by 
		evening train.
Dec. 25.	Christmas day. A "green" Christmas
		indeed it is, it is not colder than
		is usual in October. No snow has yet
		fallen. Administered twice to Bro.
		Caine; he is lying very ill.
Dec. 26.	Late at night I was called to Bro. Caine's
		house; other elders gathered. We ad-
		ministered to him, and afterward
		formed a line around his bed, and
		each (there were six (6) in all) adminis-
		tered according to age. I have faith
		that he will recover, yet from a 
		purely human stand point his
death seems almost certain.
Dec 27	Again visited and administered to Bros.
		McKinnon and Caine. The latter is
		very low.
		In evening wife and I attended 
		the Theatre. I am thankful that she
		is again out with me.

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Dec. 28.	Sunday. Attended meetings as usual.
		Administered to Bros. McKinnon and
Caine.
Dec. 29. 	Was called in early evening to visit
		Bro Caine we administered to him. An 
		hour afterward I received word
		that he had passed away. So it is;
		inscrutable are the ways of God;
		Bro Caine has had the continued faith
		of his friends, and in almost every
		case he has seemed to respond to ad-
		ministrations: yet he has grown steadily
		worse; the physicians admit that
		his case has sorely puzzled them; and
		at last he has gone.
		This evening my Mother, and my
		Sister Sadie came from Provo to Salt
		Lake City to visit us. We feel honored
		in the event; Mother has not been
		in the city for near 14 years. They are
		both well, and report the folks at
		home as tolerably well.
Dec. 31. 	Yesterday and today I have been busy
		in office. For several days past I
		have been feeling ill; today I was com-
		pelled to go home. Bro Done called and
		administered to me, and I experienced
		great relief.

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Jan. 1 	Thursday, January 1,"–
The year just closed has been one of
	mighty events with respect to the
	world in general, and especially as
	regards this people. Who can foretell
	the events of the dawning year? "Be 
	ready!" is the most wholesome advice.
		Attended Fast meeting in morning:
	in afternoon Mother, Wife, and I attended
	the funeral services of Bro. Alfred
	Caine. Tis a heavy cross indeed that
	has fallen upon the family; yet they
	seem to bear it bravely. Sister Caine
has shown herself a heroine. By
	request of the Bishop, I offered the
	dedicatory prayer at the grave.
Jan. 4.	Sunday. By appointment, Elder Spencer
	Clawson and I attended the 18" Ward
	Meeting, and there preached as Home
	Missionaries. The evenings experience
	was in one respect a repetition of one
	that has fallen to my lot now many
	times — the meeting house was so 
	full of foul air as almost to overcome

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	me. I was prostrated; and after reaching
	home retired without delay.
Jan 5.	Today the second term of school opened
	under favorable auspices; Owing to the
	prevalence of illness and for other
	causes, it was thought best to receive
	fewer pupils. Our limit has therefore 
been lowered from 250 to 200.
Jan. 6. 	By previous arrangement, I this evening
	delivered a lecture  before the Improve-
	ment Association of the Fourteenth
Ward; subject – "Atheism and Idolatry."
Jan. 10.	Salt Lake District Teachers Association
	assembled today. I attended and
	presided. By appointment, I this day
	delivered a lecture before the Association
	on "Collecting and preserving of Cabinets."
Jan. 11	Sunday. Owing to repairs and changes
	now in progress in the Heating apparatus
	at the Tabernacle, services were held
	this afternoon in the various ward
	meeting houses. By request I attended
	meeting in the Fourteenth Ward, and
	there preached. Attended Circle Meeting
	as usual, and had the pleasure of 
	being the means of introducing two
	new members, Elders Willard Done and
	John Walton; both are fellow teachers

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	of mine. In the evening, attended Ward
	meeting in Second Ward. Apostle F.M.
	Lyman ws the speaker; his counsels
	and instructions were very timely.
Jan. 14	By appointment I this evening del-
	ivered a lecture before the combined
	Improvement Associations of the 18th
	Ward on "Atheism and Idolatry."
Jan. 15. 	This afternoon, Sister C. J. Webb of Payson
	and myself proceeded by train to 
	Logan. The object of our visit will be
	understood from the entry in Journal Vol.
	III p. 263, June 28, 1890. Preparations for
	such a trip were being made at the
	time of my serious attack of illness,
	during the last summer; and many
	and diverse circumstances have seem-
	ingly conspired to prevent the consum-
mation of the object until the present.
	We arrived at Logan about 9 p.m was
	met at the depot by Bro. Douglas M.
	Todd and by him taken to Brother
	Lufkin's residence, at which place we
	were hospitably entertained while we
remained.
Jan. 16. 	Early this morning, Sis. Webb and 
	I applied for admission to the Temple,
	we were received, and attended to the

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Jan 16 (con.) work which we came to do. Sister Webb
	took endowments for her deceased daugh-
	ter Zella; the sealing ordinance followed;
and now, by the authority of the
	Holy Priesthood, I may call dear Zella
	mine. If I forfeit not my right then
I may hope to live with her in
	eternity. Great and glorious are the
	blessings of our Father; my heart overflows
	with thanks for the blessings of the House
	of God, and for the great gift which
	this day has fallen to me; the theme
	is too sacred a one to be spoken of
	at length even here. I was able 
	also to attend to work for one of my
	deceased ancestors, and to direct
	work for two others.
		In the afternoon, Bro. Todd took
	me to the Agricultural College, where
	we were received courteously by Presi-
	dent Sanborn and several of the 
	Professors.
		In the evening, according to
previous arrangement, I delivered a
	lecture before the Polysophical Society
	of the Brigham Young College, on
	"The Sun Moon and Stars" illustrated by
	stereopticon views.

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Jan. 17. 	By early train, Sister Webb and I
	returned to Salt Lake City; by afternoon
	train she proceeded to her home in
	Payson.
Jan. 18 Sabbath. Tabernacle meetings were again
	dispensed with, and worshipping assemblies
	were called in the Ward houses. By re-
	quest I visited the Ninth Ward Meeting
	House, and there addressed the people.
Jan. 19. 	Began the rearrangement of specimens
	in the Deseret Museum of which in-
	stitution I have been given charge, at 
	least temporally.
Jan. 20. 	By previous appointment I this evening
	addressed the people of the Second Ward
	under the auspices of the Mutual Im-
	provement Associations. I had chosen
	a subject, but upon arriving at the
	meeting house, a request was made that
	I speak upon "Atheism and Idolatry," 
	which I did.
Jan 24. Today the little book referred to under
	dates of Oct. 21, and Nov. 1, last, (this book
	pp. 27 and 30) left the press. Its publication
	has been greatly delayed owing to him-
	dances in procurring illustrative cuts;
	and the cuts that were at length procured,
	were of a very poor order. In other

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Jan 24/ (con) respects the little work is of neat and
	orderly appearance. It comprises 331 pages
	in all, octavo size. The typography is 
	good, the binding serviceable. The book
	is bound in two styles, cloth and leather;
	the former is sold at $1.00 per volume; the
	latter at $1.25. As I felt it to be 
	proper I [-]have decidicated the work to
	Bro. Maeser, in the words:–
	Dedicatory
		To
Karl G. Maeser, D. L. D.,
General Superintendent of Latter-day
Saint Schools, and Pioneer Teacher in
	Such Schools;
To whom the Author, in common with
all the youth of this people, owes so
much, this unpretentious volume is
respectfully and affectionately inscribed

As was stated on page 30 (this book) the
MSS. was examined by a Committee
appointed for the purpose, and a report
was made to Pres. Woodruff. The first
Presidency issued an endorsement
of the work; which was accompanied
by one from General Superintendent Maeser.
These documents bear date of Dec. 1, 1890:

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and have been already published. They appear
however in the fore part of the book; and
are as follows

DOMESTIC SCIENCE.
	The following endorsements of
the work speak volumes in its
favor:
		SALT LAKE CITY, Dec: 1, 1890.
TO ALL CONCERNED:
		With the growth of our Church
school system, and of the Mutual Improve-
ment Associations among our people, the
need of text-books specially adapted for
use under those organizations becomes
very apparent.
	A short time ago Dr. J. E. Talmage
was requested by us to prepare a work of
medium size and scope on subjects of
practical and scientific interest; and as a
result he has written a small volume
entitled "Domestic Science."
	A committee appointed to examine the
book has heartily endorsed it as a worthy
work representing an extended array of
useful facts expressed in simple but forci-
ble style, and imbued throughout with
the spirit of our religion.
	We take pleasure in recommending the
little work to our people as well adapted
for use in our Church schools, also in the
Mutual Improvement Associations, and
for general reading.
		Your brethren in the gospel,
				WILFORD WOODRUFF,
				GEO. Q. CANNON,
				JOS. F. SMITH.
				____
		PROVO CITY, UTAH, Dec. 1, 1890.
	The study of "Domestic Science,"
recognized as an essential feature of edu-
cation, has received in this work of Dr.
J. E. Talmage such a thorough and sys-
tematic treatment as will entitle the work
to the careful consideration of all educat-
ors; I earnestly recommend it, therefore,
to all our Church schools for adoption.
		KARL G. MAESER, D. L. D.,
			Gen. Supt. L. D. S. Schools.
I am hopeful that the little book
will prove of value; that it may be
the means of accomplishing some
good. It has been written with that 
object.
Jan. 25. Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle, but re-
mained home rest of day, having been

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	excused from a Missionary Appointment,
	because of my boy Sterling's threatened ill
	health. However, he is better today.
Jan. 28 Attended regular monthly meeting 
	of the Home Missionaries.
Jan. 30. According to previous arrangement
	I this night went to Provo, and delivered 
	a lecture before the Polysophical
	Society of the Brigham Young Academy
	on the subject of "Atheism and Idolatry."
	I felt great pleasure in again being
	present at my old home. The spirit
	prevailing there is so congenial, I 
	could almost believe I had not left 
	the institution at all. Stayed with
	my friends and benefactors Brother
	and Sister Cluff.
Jan. 31. Returned to Salt Lake City by early morning
	train. I went yesterday to Provo with the
	intention of spending today hunting,
	not for game so much as for speci-
	mens; however, I learned that but few
	birds are now to be found, so I returned
	home. Attended monthly High Priests' Meeting;
	and spent remainder of day in the 
	Museum. I have been installed as Curator
	to the Museum; and though my time
	is very fully occupied otherwise, yet

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	I hope to be enabled to devote sufficient
	attention to affect the rearrangement, and
	classification of the specimens. For many
	years the Deseret Museum has been
	devoid of a scientific director; and the
	value of the collections has materially
	lessened because of loss or displacement
	of labels, and lack of classification. The
	Deseret Museum is the possession of
	the Salt Lake Literary and Scientific
	Association, of which I am a member.
	Some time ago it was proposed by 
	President Woodruff to transfer the whole
	collection to our College, but a difficulty
	was found in the conditions of
	the charter governing the Association.
	I well remember, years ago, the great
	assistance received from a former curator,
	the venerable Prof. J. L. Barfoot; and
	how then I felt, that, could I but be
	privileged with ever so humble a 
	post in the Museum, how fully would
	my ambition be gratified. Now the posi-
	tion of chief officer is given to me, and
	I accept it reluctantly because of other
	pressing duties. It is my desire that
	the Museum shall grow; such an
	institution if devoid of growth is dead.

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Jan. 31 (con). 	I propose therefore to issue bulletins
	from time to time, calling for specimens,
	and giving instructions for their collection
	and preservation. Bulletin No 1. left the
	press today. It bears the signatures of
	the entire Board of Directors of the
	Literary and Scientific Association. It
	bears date of Jan 29.
Feb. 1.	Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle. Then
	attended by invitatiion the afternoon
	sacrament meeting in the Third Ward.
	I addressed the congregation; In the
	evening, Elder Carlson and I officiated
	as Home Missionaries in the Sixth
Ward.
Feb. 2.	Spent most of day in Museum:
	today the institution was reopened
	to the public. This day was a holiday
	in school affairs. An attempt is
	to be made under direction of the
	Presidency of the Church and the Board
	of our College to change the weekly holiday
	from Saturday to Monday. Experience has
	demonstrateed that many students study
	on the Sabbath day to prepare for
	Monday's lessons, and many others come
	unprepared in their lessons. Farther,
	students who go to their homes in

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		adjoining towns at the close of the week
		are compelled to leave home on the Sabbath
		evening or be late at school on many days are lost		from school work because of conferences,
		general and local, which require the
		suspension of regular exercise on
		Mondays; if Monday be the regular
		weekly holiday no such losses will occur.
		At all events, the experiment is a 
		worthy one.
Feb. 4 	After school hours, Bros. Done and Nelson
		and myself went to the Penetentiary
		and had the privilege of seeing
		Bro. Hans Jesperson, and Bro. Aaron Hardy;
		two martyrs for conscience. Our inter-
		view was brief. They report the health of
		the brethren in prison as fairly well
		good; though some few are ill.
Feb. 7 	According to previous appointment, 
		I today went to Logan for the 
		purpose of delivering a lecture
		before the Temple Association.
		I took the morning train, which
		became belated before reaching its
		destination, so that I was nearly an
		hour behind time. However, Pres.
		Merrill requested me to proceed.

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Feb. 7 (con). with the address and this I did.
	My subject was "The Theory of Evolu-
	tion". The privilege of speaking
	before such a body of students as
	those of the Temple Association
	and of speaking in such a holy place,
	is deply appreciated.
	I was kindly entertained during
	my stay in Logan at the home of
	Bro. D.M. Todd.
Feb. 8.	Sunday. It had been my intention
	to return home this morning; but,
	at the solicitation of several I 
	remained in Logan. During the 
	morning, I attended the Missionary
	Meeting at the Brigham Young
	College; and had the pleasure of	there speaking the students. In the
	afternoon, I attended the Tabernacle
	sacrament meeting; and by request
	addressed the congregation: Bro D.
	M. Todd also spoke. I was requested 
	to speak again in the evening; and
	the Stake Presidency directed the suspension
	of the regular ward meetings and
	called a general meeting in the 
	Tabernacle. I spoke by request during
	the whole of the time. I am thank-

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	ful for the privilege of meeting with
the Saints in Logan; and thankful
	for the opportunity of addressing
	them. May the Lord bless the words
	spoken that they may be productive
	of good.
	Being desirous of reaching home
	as soon as possible, I took the
	night train, leaving Logan at
	11 p.m.
Feb. 9. 	After travelling all night I reached
	home in safety soon after 5 a.m.
	Found all well. Spent most of day
	in museum.
	Today I received a payment of 
	money from Bro B. W. Driggs; this I 
	immediately paid to Bro. J. W. Eardley,
the contractor and builder of my
	house. This removes my indebted-
	ness to him. The circumstances
	attending the matter have been
	extremely distressing to me. Over
	a year ago Bro. Driggs borrowed
	means of me, promising to re-
	pay the same on demand. When
	the debt for my house became payable,
	I applied for the money; but Bro.
	Driggs was unable to meet the

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Feb. 9. (con) request, owing to his means being
		"tied up" in real estate deals. Thus the
		debt has gone till today. Bro. Eardley
		has been very indulgent and for-
		bearing in the matter; and Bro.
		Driggs has paid him a very liberal
		interest for the time the debt has
		been running. At present, I am
		out of debt for my home; thank
		God for this! True my house is
		not finished and furnished in
		all particulars; but it is a goodly
		home and the Lord has given it. 
		   Of late I have been greatly reduced
		for lack of means; indeed I have
		had to solicit loans to pay my
		fare on lecturing tours; yet I feel
		rich – wife, son, and home! and 
	 	a name in the Church of God.
		May the Lord in mercy keep
		from me all that is inordinate
		in the craving for worldly wealth.
		There is much in this world that
		is better than money.
Feb. 11 	Took part in administering to Sister
		Jensen and Sister Graham, both of
		second ward.
Feb. 13 	Took part in administering to

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	Brother James Hansen, a neighbor. In
	the evening I delivered a lecture on
	"The Force of Cohesion" before the Students
	Society."
Feb. 15 Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle meeting.
	There attended Sacrament Meeting in
Second Ward; and, by appointment of
	the Bishopric I addressed the meeting.
Feb. 16 At request of Bro. Junius F. Wells, I 
	today accompanied him by train
	to Draper; thence by team to the Hot
	Springs. There we gathered samples of
	water for analysis. Secured also some
	specimens of birds. Returned to Draper
	and there took evening train to Salt 
	Lake City. The ride from the Springs
	to Draper was a particularly dis-
	agreeable one as we had to face a 
	storm of sleet, beating so forcibly
	as almost to lacerate the skins of
	our faces. The horses became
	almost unmanageable. However,
	we reached home without serious
	hindrance. A peculiar fall of
	finely divided mud occurred
	 at Salt Lake City this evening.
	Indeed the snow was covered with
	a grayish layer. The material came evident-
	ly from the alkali flats near the city.

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Feb. 22 Sunday. By appointment Elder Morley
	and myself officiated as home mission-
	aries in Sugar House Ward. Wife ac-
	companied me, and after meeting, by
	invitation we took dinner at Bro.
	George Crismon's. On the way home
	we called on Bro. Lorenzo Young.
Feb. 23.	Today was spent as a legal holiday
	in commemoration of the birth of
	Washington. I spent most of the 
	day in the Museum arranging
	spicemens.
Feb. 25. Attended the monthly meeting of the 
	Home Missionary Quorum.
Feb. 28.	Attended a combined meeting of the
	High Priests' Quorum, and the
	general priesthood of the Stake called
for 11 a.m. today. I was unexpectedly
	called by the Stake Presidency to the
	position of  Superintendent of religions
	and theological classes in the Salt Lake
	Stake of Zion. After this meeting another
	was called, comprising the Bishopric
	of the several wards of the stake
	and a few other invited persons. I was
	requested by the Stake President to
	attend. The question of the appointment
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		Stake Conference was discussed. Several
		of the former missionaries were released.
		When my name was proposed, an
		objection to the appointment was raised
		by a kind hearted bishop (Bishop
		Elias Morris) who stated, that to his
		knowledge, I was greatly overworked. It
		was finally decided by Pres. Cannon
		that my name be retained on the
		list, but that I be permitted to make
		appointments for myslef in missionary
		labor in connection with another office
		to which I was called, viz. that of Sup-
		erintendent of religious classes.
			I feel that I have more on my
		hands than I can well attend to; yet,
		if the authorities wish to give me more
		work I cannot well refuse.
March 1.	Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle as usual,
		and also morning afternoon and
		evening sessions of the Stake Conference,
		which began at 10 a.m. Very pointed
		and practical instructions were given
		by many of the authorities; and en-
		couraging reports were made by
		Bishops and other officers of organiza-
		tions within the stake. At the evening
		meeting, by call of the Presidency,

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		I delivered an address on educational
		topics. I ventured to prefer against
		some of the parents of the Latter-day
		Saints a charge of apathy in matters
		pertaining to the education of their
		children; and I called upon the
		people to take early steps toward es-
		tablishing religious classes according
		to the directions of the general author-
		ities. After the meeting I asked Pres.
		Geo. Q. Cannon if I had overstepped
		at all the bounds of propriety.
		He answered that he sanctioned
		all I had said.
March 2.	Attended conference meetings
		morning and afternoon. Today
		the general and stake officers were
		sustained by the people. I was re-
		appointed a Home Missionary in
		the Stake; and was also sustained
		as "Superintendent of classes for
		the religious instruction of the children
		of the Latter-day Saints." In this capacity
		Elder Willard Done was sustained as
		my assistant.
			After meeting, Pres. Geo Q Cannon
		of the First Presidency called 
		upon me at the museum. He

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		expressed great pleasure at the
		appearance of the Museum exhibits;
		and then he proceeded to talk about
		the new position in which I have
		been placed as Stake Supt. of the
		religious classes. He declared it to be
		his belief that I am overworked;
		and he held hopes of an early respite
for me.
March 5.	Today I was much surprised to receive
		from the Secretary of the Royal Micro-
		scopical Society of London, England,
		a communication stating I was elected
		as a Fellow of that society (F.R.M.S.) on
the 18" of February last. I have had
		opportunity of meeting at different
		times several of the Fellows of that august
body; they have seem much of my
		work in microscopy; and have in
		their possession a number of my slides.
		By invitation I sent to some of the Fellows
		mounted specimens of Utah insects etc;
these preparations have found their way
		to England, and in recognition of the
		work as also by the recommendation
		of such of the Fellows as are personally
		acquainted with me, the honor of
		Fellowship had been bestowed upon me.

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		Not desiring to take a hasty step in
		so important a matter, I sought
		counsel of the Presidency of the
		Church as to my action. The counsel
		was that I accept the position at
		once. This means more than would 
		appear at first sight. To be a Fellow
		of the Royal Microscopical Society,
		means that I hold communication
		with others of the Society; that I receive
		and entertain such Fellows as may be
		travelling through Salt Lake City; it may
		mean farther that I visit London and
		attend meetings of the Society. I hardly
		feel that my circumstances and financial
		standing warrant me in assuming
		so much; yet all of these subjects were
		talked over by the authorities, and
		I was told to accept the proffered honor.
		This counsel I shall follow, trusting
		that all will be well. Surely the Lord
		permits honors to fall upon His unworthy
		servant with great rapidity. President
		Angus MCannon of the Stake Presidency
		was present when the letter reached me.
		He immediately sent word to the "Deseret
		News" asking that mention be made of the
		occurrence, and in this evening's

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		issue the following appeared:-

		
		JUST RECOGNITION OF MERIT.

		Dr. James E. Talmage, head of the
		Latter-day Saints' College in this city,
		was notified today by the secretary of
		the Royal Microscopical Society, of
		London, that he was, on the 18th of
		February, 1891, elected a fellow of that
		scientific institution. This is an ex-
		alted honor which has been bestowed
		upon only a limited number of scien-
		tists in the United States.
		Dr. Talmage has met, at different
		times, members of the society as they
		were passing through this city on
		their travels in pursuit of pleasure
		and knowledge. They have examined
		some of his personal microscopical work
		and expressed much satisfaction with
		it. He also complied with a request to
		furnish the institution with specimens
		of Utah insects. These associations
		evidently led to his being admitted to
		fellowship, which involves the ap-
		pending to his name of the letters F. R.
		M. S.
		We hartily congratulate our Dr.
		Talmage upon this new recognition of
		his attainments as a scientist.

[Journal resumes]

March 8.	Sunday:–	Attended Prayer Circle
		and afternoon Sacrament Meeting
		as usual. By call of the authorities
		I addressed the assembly. Of this
		call I received notification yesterday;
		it being reported to me by Bishop 
Clawson, that the renowned African
		explorer, Henry M. Stanley would
		attend the Tabernacle services, and
		the general and Stake authorities
		desired me to speak on the
		occasion. Such previous notification

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		does not lead to special preparation
		on my part; my short experience in
		years has taught me that nothing
		but divine inspiration, to which 
		the holders of the Priesthood are
		entitled would produce proper
		effect in speaking to the saints in
		a worshipping capacity. Things are
		different in a lecture; for such 
		I think full preparation, even to
		detail is encumbent; but in a 
		worship meeting, one should speak
		as he is moved upon by the Holy
		Ghost. His preparation should con-
		sist in the cultivation of the
		spirit of humility and earnest
		thought. The congregation this after-
		noon was unusually large; evident-
		ly it had been noised about that
		the distinguished Mr Stanley would
		attend the services.
March 9.	In the evening wife and I attended
		a lecture by Henry M. Stanley, the re-
		nouned explorer; subject "Experiences
		in Africa."
March 12.  Took part in administering to Bro.
		Jas C. Orr, one of our students, and
		to Sister Main.

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March 14. Attended and presided at a "Teachers'
		Convention" of the Salt Lake District.
		Began labor as Superintendent of
		Religion Classes in the Stake by issuing
		a Circular Letter to the several Bishops,
		calling for information regarding
		the various wards.
March 15. Attended meetings as usual. Addressed
		the Prayer Circle Meeting. In the evening
		Elder Done and I attended meeting
		in the First Ward, and officiated
		as Home Missionaries, speaking in the
		interests of the Religion Classes.
March 16. Had an interview with the Presidency
		of the Church, relative to plans for
		the coming school year. I laid
		before them the necessity of providing
		a more extended teaching force; and
		called attention to the fact that I cannot
		consistently undertake to conduct	
		a Normal Department another year, if
		I am still unrelieved in other departments.
		I asked that a competent instructor
		in Normal training be called to our
		Faculty. The name of Benj. Cluff Jr.
		at present Assistant Principal of
		the Brigham Young Academy of
		Provo was mentioned by the Presidency

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		in this connection. I should welcome
		Bro. Cluff here, if he can be released
		from Provo. I had hoped to be relieved
		of the Principalship of the College
		before the opening of another school
		year (See record of May 1 1890); but I am now
		informed by the brethren that I will
		probably be expected to retain the
		position for another year; by which
		time it is hoped the Central Education-
al Institution of the Church; the Univ-
		ersity of Zion in fact will be organ-
		ized. That institution will largely sup-
		plant the Latter-day Saints' College. I 
		offered to abdicate in favor of Prof.
		Cluff as Principal should he be
		called to the City; but such was
		not considered favorably it being
		deemed advisable to make as few
		radical changes as possible just at
		present.
March 18.  Attended a meeting of the First
		Presidency of the Church with D Maeser,
		General Superintendent of the Church
		Schools, relative to the matter of Prof.
		Cluffs proposed call to Salt Lake City.
		Bro. Maeser recommended that,
		inasmuch as Bro. Cluff had been

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		already selected to fill the position of
		Professor of Pedagogy in the University
		of the Church it would be well to
		have Prof. Cluff in the city as soon
		as possible. To this good reason
		was added that of Bro. Cluff's own
		desire that if it was in contempla-
		tion by the Presidency to call him to
		Salt Lake City at any early day, that
		he be called at once. President
		Woodruff decided to call Bro. Cluff
		at once; the letter was written
		before the meeting adjourned; as also
		was one to Prest. A. O. Smoot of
		Utah Stake, asking that Bro. Cluff
		be released from the Brigham Young
		Academy at the close of the present
		school year.
March 19.  By request of the Bishop of the
		Twelfth Ward, I attended this evening
		a meeting in that ward composed
		of the leading brethren to consider the
		matter of Religious Instruction to the
		young. Preliminary steps were taken,
		and another meeting was appointed for
		an early date.
March 20.  Went south by evening train; spent
		the night at Fathers farm. I learned several

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		days ago that Father was feeling
		greatly distressed in mind as also in
		body; and at this, the first possible
		chance for leaving the City I hastened
		down. He feels sadly troubled over
		the condition of his farm; he having
		no water right to his land, and
		being unable to rent irrigation
		priveleges. I have endeavored to assit
		in these matters in the past; and on
		this occasion, finding him in trouble
		I promised to assume a debt of
		$100, for which Father is responsible;
		and to pay him $25.00 per month as
		long as he needs it and I am able
		to provide the amount. I wish I 
		could do more to assist my parents.
March 21.  Went to Provo; had an interview
		with President A. O. Smoot, whom I
		found feeling bad toward me because
		of the Temple Work done Jan. 16, last
		(See pp. 45; 46 this book.). He believes
		a misrepresentation was made to the
		authorities in the matter, else they
		would not have ordered the work
		done. I explained to him my position
		in the matter, and offered to meet him
		for farther explanation at any time. I

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deeply regret that there should be the
least ill feeling on so sacred a matter, and
I trust that all will be satisfactorily 
settled soon. 
	After leaving Pres. Smoot's office, I 
called on Prof. Cluff, Prof. Maeser, and
Bro. Keeler. I find that a very strong feeling
of opposition to Cluff's removal exists
here.
	By request, Bro. Cluff and I ad-
ministered to Bro. Sessions, and to 
Sister Harrison, both of the Truth
Ward Prom. I stayed at night
at my old home- Bro. Josiah Cluff's.
March 22.  Sunday. Went by morning train
to Bingham Junction; thence 
walked to Sandy where I found Bro.
Willard Done awaiting me, and
together we filled special Home
Missionary appointments on the matter
of Religion classes. After meeting, 
Bro. Coova drovno to Bingham
Junction; there we took train to
Salt Lake City. In the evening Bro. Done
and I filled a previously made
appointment on "Religion Class" business
at the regular evening meeting in the
Eleventh Ward. God sanctify the labor.

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March 23.  Elder Willard Done and I attended
this evening a meeting in the Twelfth
Ward, called by the Bishopric of that ward
to mature plans for the proposed religion
classes.
March 24.  Attended a Meeting of the Stake Board
of Education; also had a conference with
the First Presidency of the Church,
relative to school matters. In all
probability, the curriculum of studies in
the Latter-day Saints' College will be
considerably augmented next year. It is 
now probable that Bro. Benj. Cluff will
remain in Provo another year; the people
there felt so much opposed to his removal, 
that Prest. Woodruff saw fit to rescind the
counsel calling him to Salt Lake City. At
the Board Meeting today I urged the necessity
of other and more commodious quarters
being provided for the college next year;
and I feel that beneficial changes will be
made.
March 28.  Attended Priesthood Meeting of the
Stake, with which the regular session
of the High Priest's Quorum was com-
bined. In the afternoon, according to 
pervious apporintment, Bishop Heber
Bennion of Taylorsville took me by

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	buggy to that Ward. There, in the evening
	I delivered a lecture on "Atheism and
	Idolatry". The meeting was a pleasant
	one; in spite of a very inclement slate
	of the weather, the house was well
	filled, and the audience proved to be
	an appreciative one. At the close of
	the lecture, by request, I made a brief
	explanation of the Religion Class move-
	ment, and set an appointment for
	a special meeting on the subject
	two weeks hence. I was entertained at
	the house of Bishop Heber Bennion.
March 29  Sunday. In the forenoon, Bp. Bennion
	drove with me to Salt Lake City; on
	our arrival we immediately repaned
	to the Tabernacle, and attended the
	ceremonies attending the funeral of
	Counsellor Daniel H. Wells, who died
	six days ago. In his death, the people
	have lost the society of a man of
	God. Brother Wells was a veteran, to
	whose memory it would be difficult
	to pay a surplus of praise. The services
	at the Tabernacle were impressive;
	the stand and organ were elegantly
	draped in white; the casket also was
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	lent great beauty to the house. The service
	turned with well-deserved honor to the
	illustrious dead.
	   In the evening,  Elder Thomas Holt and
	I officiated in the Second Ward as Home
	Missionaries, with the special topic of
	"Religion Classes" as our theme. The spirit
	manifested at the meeting was a good
	one. I pray that the labors may be acceptable
	to the Lord.
	   Administered to my son Sterling who
	seemed slightly ill this night.
April 2.	This being the first Thursday of the month,
	was, of course observed generally among the
	people as a fast day. As is customary with
	us at the College, we held services appro-
	priate to the day in place of the regular
	Theological exercises. Today, apostles J. H.
	Smith, and Anton H. Lund met with us,
	and gave high encouragement and valued
	instruction to the students. These fast meetings
	are among the most glorious assemblages
	that I attend; the spirit of peace is in-
	describable. I am thankful for the privilege
	of mingling in such.
April 4. Saturday. Today the General Conference of
	the church began session I attended meetings 
	morning and afternoon. The time was

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occupied solely by the general authorities
Presidency, Apostles, and First Presidents of
Seventies. The instructions were of the
most practical kind; admonitions to greater
diligence in all matters pertaining to duty
being many and strung. In the evening
I attended the General Priesthood
Meeting; at which the same spirit of
earnest, administion and counsel
prevailed.
April 5.	Sunday. Conference continued. I at-
tended morning services, but owing
to misdrepintion, - caused I think by the
poor ventilation of the building, I was
compelled to leave the afternoon meeting
very soon after its opening. I was
likewise unable to attend the Sunday
School Conferense in evening.
April 6.	Attended meeting. Conference
adjourned today. The session has been
a most impressive one.
April 7. Attended a meeting of the Board
of Examiners; which was held at 
my office. Bro. J. M. Tanner tendered
his resignation as a member of the
Board, owing to his intentions
of going east to remain a term 
of years.

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April 8. Today there occurred an impressive
	incident at the College. For some
	time past, great annoyance has been
	experienced from repeated stealing
	of small articles and money. I have
	felt on several occasions to make the
	matter a subject of earnest prayer; asking
	that the guilty party might be discovered
	for the general good. After consultation
	with one of the First Presidency of the 
	Church, and with the authorities of the
	Board of Education, I resolved to set
	a trap. The plan was laid this morning.
	I took coins, marked them in the preserves
	of certain of the other teachers; then dipped
	them in a chemical solution which
	would leave a stain on the skin if light
	fell upon the skin after contact with
the money; the coins were then placed
	in a purse, and the purse was put
	in the pocket of a lady's jacket, hanging
in the ladies' dressing room. After a
	time, the money was missed. I caused
	the lady students to be called together,
	and asked all to consent to a search. The
	young ladies decided by a prompt vote
	to submit to any proper test. The teacher
	examined the money of all; the marked coins

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were not found; but one piece bore a slight,
very slight stain of Silver Nitrate, and
I judged it to have been in contact with
the coins in question. There followed a 
careful examination of the hands of each
girl; one of them showed faint chemical
stains. This young lady fell under
immediate suspicion; I questioned 
her privately, but she stoutly protected
her innocense; however a search revealed
the missing money in a place at which
she had been seen immediately before
the investigation. However, she still
declared herself innocent; I led her
into the sunlight, in the presence of 
the teachers, and caused her to stretch
forth her [illegible] hands; the dark stains
of the chemical substance in
which the coins had been immersed 
soon developed, declaring at once her
theft, and her falsehood. I sent
at once for the girl's father; he soon
came; and the girl herself confessed
the deed; she acknowledged also
other acts of the same nature. Her
father, a very estimable man, was
awe-struck; he at once paid to the
losers all money that his daughter

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		confessed having taken. Prompt action
		seemed to be called for; so I publicly
		announced the girl's expulsion, and
		endeavored to make the lesson im-
		pressive on the others. Later, I reported
		the action to the Board of Directors, and
		received their sanction.
		I acknowlege the Hand of God,
		in answer to prayer on the occasion;
		the means of planning the detection of
		the erring one was to me an inspiration,
		I had never before heard of the method:
		it was successful: may the result be
		to the good of the girl as to that of 
		all witnesses.
April 9. 	Attended a meeting of the Stake Board
		of Education, and had interviews with the
		Presidency of the Church in regard to 
		the position of the College for the ensuing
		year. I made an urgent request that
		more commodious quarters be pro-
		cured for the institution, and that an
		appropriation be made for procuring
		additional apparatus. On each of these
		points a favorable reply was given.
April 10. Attended and presided at the monthly
		meeting of the Church School Convention
		for the Salt Lake District. By appointment

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		I conducted a class in "Mind Studies."
		This evening, on reaching home, I was
		made the subject of a great surprise;
		the entire Normal class, 24 students in all
		- were awaiting me, and bade me joyous
		welcome as I entered the dining room. All
		sat down with me to supper; after which
		pleasant recreations and entertaining diver-
		sions occupied the time till near
		midnight. The students presented me
		with a large photograph of the class,
		which will be treasured among my
		things of value. Such a demonstration
		of good feeling was to me very
		affecting; thank God for the confidence
		and good feeling of such young people.
		Oh! that I may become more worthy
		of their good feelings.
April 12. Sunday. An appointment was made
		for me to visit Taylorsville today, in
		the capacity of a special missionary
		on the Religion Class matter; but, by
		advice of the Stake Presidency, Bro. Done,
		and Bro. Walton were sent in my stead;
		it being deemed advisable that I remain
		in Salt Lake City to accompany certain
		scientific men to the Tabernacle. I did so.
		Prominent among the scientific visitors

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April 12 (con). was the famed minerialogist, Dr Foote of
		Philadelphia. He seemed much interested 
		in the services. In the evening Elder John 
		J. Walton and I officiated as Home Mission-
		aries in the Fourth Ward. A very good 
		meeting was held. 
April 14. 	Captain Willard Young and I went to Provo
		by early train and there met with Dr Maeser,
		and Prof. Cluff in the capacity of a Board of
		Examiners. Bro. Young and myself returned 
		to Salt Lake by evening train.
April 16.	A meeting of the Board of Directors of 
		the Salt Lake Literacy and Scientific
		Association was held at the Gardo House,
		at which I was present by visitation. 
		A subject of great & special interest to 
		me was brought up. I having been 
		installed as Creator of the Deseret
		Museum, and feeling that I could not 
		successfully build up two collections,
		transferred the whole of my cabinets,
		minerological, geological, etc. to 
		the Museum with the sanction of the
		Museum Committee. The Board today 
		recognised the transfer, and voted 
		that I be paid twenty-five hundred 
		dollars ($2500.00) for the collections; also 
		that five hundred dollars ($500.00)

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		be paid me for services up to date,
		rendered as Curator. This is to me 
		a very gratifying act; I had not 
		looked for such liberality; but 
		accept it thankfully. My time and 
		attention have been devoted to the 
		Museum without any definite 
		arrangements as to pay; and
		the cabinet was transferred in good 
		faith, because there it could be 
		made of greater use. The payment
		of the amounts named is to be 
		made at intervals; I am not to 
		expect the means at once.
April 18. In the evening, by invitation, wife
		and I attended a meeting of the
		Club known as the "Theodorika". It is 
		an association of young people,
		formed for the purpose of gaining 
		knowledge on the principles of the
		Gospel. This particular session was 
		held at the residence of Mrs. W.B. 
		Dougall; it was a very pleasant affair. 
		I delivered an address on the subject 
		of the "Supposed atheistical tendency
		of modern science." After the formal
		exercises closed, social enjoyments
		were particpated in until near midnight.

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April 19. 	Sunday. Elder Walton and I went to
		Draper and there officiated as Home
		Missionaries, on special Religion Class
		business. Returned same evening, after
		a very pleasant and successful meeting. 
April 26 Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle during
		morning, and, by appointment officiated 
		at the altar. Attended afternoon sacrament
		meeting as usual. In the af evening, Elder 
		Walton and I officiated as Home Mission-
		aries on special subject of religion classes 
		at the Seventh Ward.
April 29. After the close of College exercises,
		Bro. Nelson and I drove to Salt
		Lake at the Salt Works. There we
		collected speciments, notably the
		Artemia Fertilis or Brine Shrimp,
		some of which I desire to mount
		for microscopial study. 
May 1	By petition of the students, this 
		day – May day was observed as
		a holiday. A number of students 
		from the Scientific Classes together
		with myself made an excersion 
		to the West Mountains. Wife accom-
		panied us. We were engaged
		the whole day. The day was a 
		very successful one.

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May 3. 	Sunday. By appointment, Elder Holt
		and I went to Sugar House Ward
		to officiate as Home Missionaries
		but, on arriving there we found
		that a change had been made in 
		the hour of meeting, so we returned.
		In the evening wife and I attended 
		meeting in our own – the Second–
		Ward. By call of the Bishop
		addressed the meeting. 
May 5. 	Today I had an interview with Presidents
		Woodruff and Cannon, of the First
		Presidency of the Church, relative to a
		matter about which I have already had
		a conversation with the other member
		of this High Quorum, Pres Joseph F.
		Smith. On March 5 last (See p. 61), when
		I accepted the distinction of F. R. M. S., I
		was told by the authorities that it would 
		be well to honor the position in every
		proper way. The meetings of the Royal
		Microscopial Society are held monthly,
		the last of the season taking place in 
		June. This last meeting the Presidency
		counsel me to attend this year; it is to 
		be held in London, June 17: and I will
		of necessity have to leave home before
		the close of the present month. The

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cost of such an undertaking  is to me a 
		very important item: I told the 
		Presidency in answer to a question
		from them that I am willing to meet 
		all the expenses if they direct em so to do;
		but the Brethren voted to appropriate
		$350.00 as an aid to me in the
		matter; I to bear all additional costs. 
		For this most liberal act I am deeply
		grateful; the "out" will be, I trust, beneficial
		to my health: the experience will be 
		a valuable acquisition in my labors
		and the opportunity of visiting the 
		home of my childhood, and gaining
		genealogical information etc, is more
		than a temporal and temporary bles-
		ssing. Surely the Lord through His 
		Servants is good to me.
May 6.	Attended a meeting of the General Board
		of Examiners of Church Schools.
May 7.	This was the day for the monthly Fast
		Meeting; a more than ordinarily in-
		teresting time was enjoyed at the
		College: nearly 30 of the students rose
		up voluntarily and testified of the power
		of the Spirit of God. Bro.  Maeser called
while the meeting was in progress; he
		was deeply impressed by the prevailing influence.

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May 8. 	At the evening, I delivered a lecture
before the Students' Society of the College
on "The Theory of Evolution."
May 9	Attended a meeting of the General Board
of Examiners of Church Schools. At this
session the examination of Elder Willard Dove 
a candidate for academic graduation was com-
pleted. He has passed his examinations with 
distinction, and will receive the degree of
Bachelor of Didactic (D.B.) the first to 
receive such by examination under the 
Church School system.
May. 10.	Sunday. Attended Prayer Circle, and, by ap-
pointment, officiated in consecrating the 
oil. In the evening Elder Walton and
I officiated as Home Missionaries in the
Tenth Ward. The meeting was a very 
enjoyable one.
May 9.	(Addition). On this day the President of the 
United States, Benjamin Harrison, visited
Salt Lake City in the course of his trans-
continental tour. The city did him great
honor; he was received with ceremony; a
committee of citizens met him at the
border line of the Territory; the city was
gaily bedecked; a grand procession was
held and speech making indulged in.
President Harrison and party were taken in charge

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by prominent anti-mormons who guarded
the party jealously, and manipulated them
lest the full and true condition of the
people here should be brought to their
notice. Pres. Harrison went far out of his
way to announce his determination of
dealing severely with certain classes of
this community.
May 10. Sunday. By appointment, Elder John J. Walton
and I officiated as Home Missionaries <Repetition>
in the Tenth Ward
May 17. Sunday. Went to Provo Bench (Lake View) by
early train: was then met by Father.
Remained with the folks on the farm
during the day; obtaining items of
information to aid in searching for geneal-
ogical records on my proposed Eastern tour.
In the evening went to Provo, and by previous
appointment officiated as lecturer
before the Y. M. M. I. A. Conference of
the Stake. My subject was "David, King
of Israel." Stayed with my old friends,
Bro. and Sis. Cluff.
May 18. Returned to Provo Salt Lake City by early train.
May 19. Applied for a Life Insurance Policy in
the Equitable Assurance Co. of New York,
for $5000 payable to Wife and son in
case of my demise. Not being well

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provided with means, I have taken this step
after mature reflection and seeking for
counsel. I feel now that provision has
been made for the family in case of my
being called home, so that wife may not
want, and son may not be deprived
of an education.
May 21. Commencement Exercises of the College were
held today. A pleasing program had
been prepared, and was pleasingly
rendered. Sixteen students graduated in
the Primary Grade, or Junior Course
of Normal Training. Seven received
certificates in special branches. President
Wilford Woodruff and Prest. George Q.
Cannon were present. Many of the
addresses by students were of excellent
merit; and the kind feeling expressed
through all toward the teachers was
very marked. By direction of the
general Board of Education, this
day was made the occasion for the
bestowal of the first degree in the
regular course in the Church School
Service. Brother Willard Done, one of
my fellow laborers in the College,
has passed all the examinations in the 
Academic Course in language, and

[The following is written sideways in top left corner]
The Policy Certificate
afterward received
was numbered 533728.

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		recommended by the Examiners as worthy
		to receive the Diploma. Presidents Woodruff
		and Cannon of the General Board of
		Education appointed me to perform
		the ceremony of bestowal; and I had
		the pleasure of conferring upon my
		highly esteemed fellow teacher, Bro. Done, 
		the degree and title of Bachelor of
		Didactics (D.B.) and of appointing him
		a Professor of Language unto the
		schools of the Church.
		This day also, I took part with Apostle 
		Jn Henry Smith, and Elders Willard
		Young, Willard Done and Jos. Nelson
		in administering to Sister Lucy Cobb Ivins,
		daughter of Sister Camilla Cobb the lady
		Superintendent at our College. The young
		Sister is suffering from derangements
		incident to Child-birth. The fact
		seemed clear to me as I officiated at
		the administration that she was to
		be called home. After a short interval
		she died.
		Later in the day, Sister Camilla Cobb
		the mother of the diceased called at
		my office, and by request Elder Done
		and myself administered to her bestowing
		upon her a blessing.

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May 22.	Very busy in preparations for my in-
	tended departure.  A social reunion
	of students and teachers was held
	today at the College Hall; a repast
	was provided and an entertaining 
	program was carried through.  In the 
	evening a dancing party was held in
	the Eighteenth Ward Hall.  I visited the 
	ballroom for a very short time, and
	by request delivered a short address
		This day also, I was set apart for 
	my journey under the hands of 
	Apostle Abraham H. Cannon, and Elder
John Jaques. A great blessing was 
	bestowed upon me:– That I should 
	be blessed and prospered on my 
	journey; that success and profit
should follow my associations with 
	learned men whom it would be my
	lot to meet; that I should be the means
	of allaying prejudice toward this people;
	that I should find aid in securing
	genealogical records of departed 
	relatives and friends; that I should
	protected and preserved, even though
	I be called to encounter sickness, pestilence
and trouble; and that I should return
home safely.   I received also a

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		Missionaries Certificate, learning the sig-
		natures of the First Presidency of the
		Church, authorizing me to preach 
		the gospel of Salvation and administer
		in all the ordinances thereof throughout 
		my travels. 
May 23 	Very busy preparing for departure,
		I have been desirous of taking with
		me specimens of the Brine Shrimp
		"Artemia fertilis" from the Great Salt Lake.
		Bro Nelson, one of my fellow teachers kindly
		went to the Lake today to catch some of
		the tiny crestaceans. He returned however
		without specimens, the recent rains
		having apparently driven the shrimps
		unto deep water. I have to content myself
		with taking specimens which have been
		out of the lake now a couple of weeks.
		The chances of getting them to England 
		above are very slim.
			So this is my last night at home!
		The thought of leaving home; saying
		adieu to wife and son are hard.
May 24.	Sunday. Left home in morning. My darling 
		boy clung to my neck and begged "Don't 
		go Papa, don't go"; and Wife wept and
		bade me God speed! Oh, should I not 
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		a wife and such a son! Surely my God
		is very good to me. If left to my own
		feelings I would be almost deterred from
		leaving home; and this too in spite of
		my love of travel and exploration; ah:
		my married life has already changed
		many of my former ruling passions;
		love of home and family is very strong
		within me now. I always loved home: but
		in reality, from the time of my leaving
		home to go East in 1882 I had no home
		until I married.
			I started from Salt Lake City on the
		Rio Grande Railway at 9.50. a. m. At Provo
		I was met by Bro. Wm Patten, Sister Sadie's
		husband, who brought word from the folks
		on the farm that all is well. He brought
		me also three living horned lizards, ("horned
		toads" as they are usually called).
		Travelled all day with but little of special
		interest occuring; except the wonder
		of modern travel which is no longer
		a surprise. Seated on cushions of velvet,
		or reclining, at night, on comfortable 
		beds, we are swept along a mile a
		minute, with ease and comfort.
May 25. 	On awakening in the morning, we
		found ourselves among the clouds; cold it

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		was too; snow on the ground and more
		still falling. Found good use for the thick
		clothing and the heavy overcoat, which
		thoughtful Merry May insisted on packing
		within easy reach for me. Our road
		lies through a very picturesque region. Early
		in the day we reached Tennessee Pass; the
		highest point on this part of the road,
		which according to the guide books is
		10418 feet above sea level. We stopped, a
		few minutes only at Leadville: I would enjoy
		an opportunity of visiting the place, because
		of its mining and metallurgical importance.
The "Royal Gorge" well deserves its name:
		it is a mighty chasm: forming the
		theatre of tremendous forces. During the morning
		I talked with two of the passengers, specifically,
		and had opportunity of bearing testimony
		to them of the truth of the gospel. HTey
		were Mr. G. W. Barnett; of 159 South Water
St. Chicago; and Mr E. Shorrock of Liverpool
		England. They were both much interested in
		the Mormon question, and asked many well-
		meaning questions. Mr Barnett seemed to be
		a man of great experience, and to be generally
		very well informed, yet he was surprised to
		learn that the Latter-day Saints were classed as
		Christians. He did not know that we believed at

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		all in the Bible. The gentleman was very
		fair and kind in his remarks. He kindly
		drew out for me a suggestive [---] of travel
		for the continent of Europe, he having made
		the tour.
			At 1.30. p.m. we reached Pueblo, Colorado;
		here I disembarked; and found myself under
		necessity of waiting until 9.35 at night
		for the next train. I travelled about the town:
		and visited many places that promised
		interest. The smelting and refining works,
		of which class of establishments there are
		several here were all of interest. Spent several
		hours in the public Library. Visited also the
		large building, not yet completed, known as the
		"Mineral Palace", it is to be used for a display
		of native minerals; and promises to be a 
		gorgeous thing.
			Pueblo shows evidences of rapid growth;
		just now however, the train is very muddy
		and dirty. Left as 9.35 p. m. on the
		Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe road for
		Chicago.
May 26.	Awoke on the plains of Kansas; large,
		rolling and beautiful How great a
		contrast with the awe-inspiring scenery
		of yesterday morning. In the evening we
		reached Kansas City; stayed here long enough

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		to get a good meal at the elegant depot
		dining rooms.
May. 27.	Reached Chicago early during day. Having
		a couple of hours to spare here, I visited
		several museums and other places of similar
		interest; all, however on a small scale.
		At one such institution I was surprised
		to find several hideous characters in wax,
		bearing labels of "Brigham Young and
		his twenty wives"; also of Jno D. Lee and other
		so called Mormon celebrities. The figures are
		appropriately placed in a special room
		designated as the "Chamber of Horrors,"
		Left Chicago at 1.30 via the Erie Road for
		New York. In the afternoon I enjoyed a con-
		versation with Mr J. D. Edwards of
		Rochester, Indiana. He seemed earnest in
		enquiring about the Latter-day Saints. As with
		others whom I have met on the journey, I 
		promised to send him publications of
		the church on my return home.
		Dined tonight on the car. A special dining
		car is run; and it is splendidly fitted.
		The charges for meals served on the train are
		high: yet such is not to be wondered at;
		and the meals are certainly good. I enjoyed
		my dinner very much: aside from the actual
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reflection in the possibility of eating under
show such circumstances. While eating
we were travelling at the rate of 55 miles
an hour. Think of it! a hotel on wheels:
a dinner 50 miles long!!
May 28. Continued travelling. On this part of the
journey I have no sleeper berth; and
this is the part of the road where such
accommodations would be the most
appreciated. The Erie road is well fitted
but, as I experienced on the trip east, two
years ago, the accommodations are not
equal to those of other roads: at least in
the class of ordinary travel; and the officials
of the road are far from being obliging.
Arrived at New York at night. Stayed at
the Cosmopolitan Hotel, to which I was
directed by friends at home; it is situated
at Corner of Chambers St. and West Broadway.

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by rail, according to the official tables:—
	Salt Lake City to Pueblo Col:—	631 miles
	Pueblo to Chicago				1092
	Chicago to New York			989
	Salt Lake City to New York		2712 miles

May 29. Rose late: was very tired yesterday. Spent
greater part of day writing letters etc; the
weather being very wet and disagreeable
I was not able to get about town much.
Arranged Steamship ticket at the Company's
offices: received Passport from Washington:
In evening attended Palmer's Theatre and
witnessed the comic opera "Tar and Tartar,"
May 30. Rose early: went aboard vessel, the good

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steamship "Alaska" of the Guion Line
of ships: commanded by Capt. Murray.
Hon. Jno. W. Young; his wife Mrs Luella
Young, Miss Marine Price, and Bro. C. S.
Burton <all of Salt Lake City> came aboard to bid us a good
voyage. Their visit was a very pleasing
occurrence. Elders Fred, and Sid Clawson
of Salt Lake City are aboard, on their way
to Europe to fill missionary appointments.
I am thankful for their companionship.
We sailed from New York at 10.30. a. m: all
prospects favorable. Day passed pleasantly
without any serious symptoms of sickness.
Bro. Fred Clawson became very sick before
night. I enjoyed my meals very much.
May 31 Sunday. Not feeling so well this morning; meal-
time was not at all welcome. At 10.30 a
short church service was held in the Salon
after the ritual of the English Episcopal Church. The
service was read by the Purser; there was no
sermon, and scarcely any singing; and after
the reading came only the collection. At noon
the log was posted showing us to be in 40º59" N.
Lat. and 66º.12' Long. W. By noon today, the close
of the first day's travel we have covered 354 miles.
The Alaska is a magnificent boat: nothing has been
spared in providing for the comfort of passengers.
The Main saloon is elegantly fitted; the table is

[The following is written sideways in left margin]
Have thrown away bottle after bottle of the
Salt Lake Water containing the Arte[-]sia fertilis
(See May 23: p.88 this book) as the creatures died.
At the time of setting sail but one solitary
specimin remains alive.

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supplied with the best of food; and in 
variety equal to that offered at the finest
hotels. Yet to me the fare is not tempting,
it is not easy to obtain plain substantials
everything is of fancy preparation; many
of the dishes are decidedly English. Wild
duck and venison served up today
were of "high" flavor; indeed so high as
to be decidedly sickening to me. Feeling
very much disturbed in stomach, I 
indulged today in a glass of Bass' Ale,
the first I have drunk since I was on
the ocean before, fifteen years ago. It
had a quieting effect upon me. This
evening I enjoyed the pleasure of 
writing a long letter to Darling Wife;
though I know not what time must
elapse before I find opportunity of
starting the missive on its way.
Many times since leaving home I have
regretted that May was not with me;
yet I felt before starting that it would
be better for her not to come. I am now 
all the more assured that things are 
best as they are. I know she would
have suffered greatly from sickness, 
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I see some on board, women especially,
who appear to be seriously ill.
June 1. Sea rough: vessel pitching badly; waves
washing over deck, and wind fierce. I
enjoy the tumult of the elements as I
enjoy other instances of the grand in
Nature. Early in the day I wrote an
acknowledgement to Sister Aretta Young
for a most affecting tribute received
from her on the eve of my leaving
home. It was a Manuscript Book of Poems
entitled "Fallen Leaves and Faded Flowers,"
dedicated to myself. Aretta is one of the
Lord's choice spirits; she has received for
reasons known to the Almighty an afflicted
body; yet her mind is strong and her spirit
pure. Years ago when she and I first met,
she as a pupil in the B. Y. Academy Provo,
I as her teacher, she confesses to have felt
a strange repugance toward me; which
finally gave place to a feeling of an
opposite nature. It became possible for 
me to afford her some little assistance
while she was at school; and these little 
acts she has magnified, till she considers
herself indebted to me; whereas I have done
nothing worthy of more than passing
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placed me under obligations because
of the encouraging examples she has
afforded me through her patience in
suffering. Earnestly I can invoke
Heavens choice blessings over my Sister.
	This evening I was very, very sick.
The Brothers Clawson are in the same
condition. They are eager to reach land.
June 2. A very rough day: wind: fog: and
rain. Sick again: and very sick at that.
Dared not venture into the dining
saloon: but contented myself with a "bite"
on deck: said "bite" serving afterwards
as food for the fishes.
June 3 At noon today, according to the ship's
log we were in N. Lat 45º.48" and in
W Long: 41º 29' having covered in the
last 24 hours 376 miles.
	Today we had clearer weather: some
little sunshine in fact, the first we
have experienced since leaving
port. And today I am worse in body
than I have been at all. At breakfast,
I contented myself with taking a copy
of the Bill of Fare as a sample of the
ship provision for passengers. I was
unable to eat. Spent most of time
on deck. The Bros. Clawson and I

[The following is written sideways in bottom left corner]
Bro. Sid Clawson came to inform me
that a whale was seen today very near
the ship. I greatly regret not having been
able to witness the sight: I was in bed most
of day.

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		met and conversed with a gentleman
		whose card reads "Rev. Willard T. Perrin
		N. E. Conference, M. E. Church." At present
		he is travelling, but for some time past
		has been stationed in Massachusetts.
		He asked many questions regarding the
		gospel; but seemed well satisfied with
		things as they are. Enough has been
		revealed; enough has been taught to save
		all men; such is his doctrine. He promised
		to write to me as soon as his address is
		fixed, so that I can send him some
		of our Church works.
June 4.	Still worse in body. This I write as I lie
		propped up with pillows in the 3 x 6 box
		called a ship's berth or bunk. Unable to
		sit up for any considerable length of 
		time; so I was compelled to remain
		below deck most of the time. Endeavored		to eat a little, but the stomach entirely
		refused to received food; for 72 hours now
		past, I have been unable to keep even
		water on the stomach. The Brothers Clawson
		have been very kind to me; one of them
		has been very ill but is recovering now;		and each of them shows great attention
		in my illness.
June 5.	Still sick. Barely able to go on deck at all.

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Aside from the distressing nausea of sea-
sickness proper, I experience a severe pain
in the stomach; and my good friend and
brother Dr Clawson fears gastric fever may
set in. Last night under his advice I took
a very little Claret Wine; but it was very
soon rejected by vomitting. Today I took
a small quantity of good Champagne with
a cracker; and this was the first to
remain in the stomach for 4 days past.
The Elders Clawson administered to me by
my request. They came often, to see me, and
the Doctor brought his guitar and mandolin
and played for my entertainment. Remained
in bed the greater part of the day. Bro. Sid
Clawson brought me word that the Captain
thinks we will sight land tomorrow; this
is good news to me; for the entire voyage
has been a season of suffering to me.
As I reflect upon my own condition, I cannot 
greatly wonder at my illness, for the change
in surroundings has been so radical and 
so sudden. My present state is a change
from a sedentary to a roving life; from a
life of mental labor to one of almost entire
inactivity; from the great altitude of Utah to the
sea level; from the pure mountain air to
the fogs & mists of the ocean. Yet I am

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	thankful that all is as well as it is; and
	I am thankful that Dear Wife is not
	called on to endure this condition; she has
	ample suffering beside. I make this day's
	entry as I lie in bunk.
June 6. 	Feeling much better this morning. Rose
	early; that is comparatively so, being on deck
	at 8.30, and for several days past having been 
	in bunk until much later. The improvement
	in my condition today is magical; and I
	attribute it to the blessing of the Lord as
	bestowed through the administration of the Elders
	yesterday; for then my symptoms were very
	serious and distressing. Ate moderately about
	10 a.m; and again at 1.30; and was ready
	for another meal at 6. Stayed on deck most
	of the day. At 3.30 this afternoon the
	celebrated Cragg family of acrobats, who
	are among the passengers, gave a highly 
	entertaining acrobatic performance; a col-
	lection being taken up to be used it was 
	announced "in aid of English and
	American Charities." Late in the afternoon
	we passed a school of whales, 9 of the
	monsters being counted about the ship.
	Several could be seen in different directions
	spouting simultaneously. I obtained some
	excellent views of the creatures, by the aid

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	of a field glass. Late in the evening,
	commencing at 8 p.m. a Vocal and In-
	strumental Concert was given in the
	Saloon of the Vessel. D Fred Clawson by
	request rendered mandolin selections, which were
	received with very great favor. The Concert perform
	ance was creditable throughout. Collections were made for Charity
			Here I must give space to a very
	important item of our journey, which ma[---]
	with propriety have been mentioned several
	days ago, but which I have intentionally post-
	poned mentioning until this time. When we
	were about to sail from New York on Saturday 
	last, Elder Jno. W. Young of Salt Lake City and
	Elder Martineau of Logan Utah came aboard
	and stated that a Swedish family named Peterson,
	and a German girl, Fraulein Hazelmann were
	to sail with us, being returned to England
	by order of the Custom Officers of New York, be-
	cause, it is alleged they say they believe
	in polygamy, though they do not expect
	or intend to practice it. This is a subject
	of very serious reflection; that one's belief and
	opinion shall be made a criterion of
	eligibility for residence on American
	soil; and yet America has been called
	the Asylum of the nations; the land
	of liberty, and the home of the free.

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June 6(con) The Elders Clawson and myself have visited 
		the family and sister referred to, in the
		Steerage quarters several times on the
		voyage; they reported themselves, as best
		we could understand them as all well,
		though we could see that they were not 
		very comfortable. Our visits there have not
		been taken in good part by the Steerage
		officials, who seem in no way willing
		that the condition of that quarter of the 
		vessel should be investigated by Cabin
		passengers. We have worked together in
		taking fruit, and food, which we have
		ordered from the Cabin stewards, osten-
		sibly for ourselves, to these Steerage friends. 
		For a few days now past I have been
		so sick as to be unable to visit them;
		but the Clawson Brothers have been de-
		voted to the good people. The Peterson
		children have been ill, – threatened with
		whooping-cough. They seem very much 
		pleased with any little delicaces we take 
		them.
			Brother Clawson and I have conspired
		to get all the good things we can for
		our friends. We cannot purchase provisions
		on board; but as Cabin passengers we are 
		entitled to any reasonable supplies, and by

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		"tipping" the stewards and waiters we have
		been able to secure liberal allowances;
		and we have "tipped" liberally in the
		interest of our friends. There have been
		some humorous phases in our method
		of procedure too. My Berth was No. 80;
		the Bros. Clawson occupy Nos. 341 and 342.
		All the attendants on my side of the
		vessel know that No. 80 has been very
		sick; indeed they have much concerned
		in my case, and have repeatedly
		urged that I consent to their sum-
		moning the ship's doctor. But the
		wonder seemed to grow that a man 
		could be as sick as No. 80 certainly
		was, and yet be able to eat as No. 80
		seemed to be able to do, at least judging
		from the orders for supplies which No. 80
		sent in. When I have been unable to
		walk around, everything ordered has
		been sent to my state room; and by
		good fortune, the other berth (79) in the
		same room is unoccupied; if that 
		were filled by a stranger I would probably 
		experience trouble in pilfering food
		for hungry people. All the time No. 80
		has been unable to eat at all; indeed
		the sight and even the thought of food <has been>

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June 6. (con.) nauseating to him. When able to travel
		around the ship however, the good Bros.
		Clawson and I have proceeded somewhat
		after this fashion. First it should be
		remembered that their rooms and mine are
		on opposite sides of the vessel; consequently
		we are attended by different waiters, and are
		in the care of different stewards. Early
		in the morning I would go to No. 341-2:
		there one of the Clawsons would ring for their
		attendant, of whom they would order a
		supply of sandwiches, pickles, and fruit:
		and by slipping a sixpence or a shilling
		into the good servant's hand they would
		secure a liberal lot. As the attendant was
		leaving, I, a visitor in that part, would ask
		him to bring me a bite too, so that we
		all might eat together. When this was
		secured and carefully wrapped up, I would
		go back to my own berth, and after a
		very short interval would receive a
		highly appreciated visit from my two
		good friends who live at No. 341-2. Then
		I ring for my waiter; tell him I feel a
		little better; give him a good "tip" and
		ask him to bring us something good
		to eat, – enough for 3 so that we could
		all eat together. This secured and stowed

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	away in our pockets, we go on deck; look as
	sick as possible, and ask the deck steward
	to bring us two or three soft boiled eggs
	apiece; some cold meat, some cold chicken, a
	few slices of bread and butter; a plate of
	sandwiches, a dish of crackers and cakes,
	some oranges and apples, and perhaps
	a few other things by way of variety. If
	the good steward looked at all surprised
	at such an order from sick men, who
	were compelled to eat a bite on deck
	because they were unable to go below,
	a shilling slipped into his hand set all
	such matters at rest. When supplied,
	we became at once sensitive to the
	draught and the breeze so we sought out
	a quiet nook on the leeward side of 
	a deck-boat, and then we added the good
	things to our pocket stores, – perhaps eating
	a trifle as a matter of show. Then we
	go down to the dining saloon, and if able
	we eat for ourselves; at all events we
	fancy we could nibble at little on deck,
	so we get the table waiters to pass
	us such things as can be easily carried;
	and these we take with us above. Now, with
	our loads we go down the Steerage passage,
	and then; oh! the glad smiles that greet us

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June 6 (con.) from those for whom are practice this half-
		deception. It is worth any effort, to see those
		children enjoy the bits. The steerage passen-
		gers are supplied with food in abundance, 
		but it is not of a tempting kind; and
		not likely to arouse appetite in sickness.
June 7.	Sunday. Early this morning (3 o'clock) we
		touched at Queenstown Ireland. Here we
		mailed letters home. Oh! that we could receive
		word also; I yearn to get a line from home.
		Th