The day for me began bright and early in the morning, with the best weather we could wish for. The streets were crowded, so the cattle show must have been well attended. There was a fire last night in the freight yard and two, or properly three tramps where entirely burned to ashes. The fourth was still alive, as the burning carr was opened, but died a few hours later in the hospital. I did some little jops to day and delivered the Forbes books. Must work in the library to morrow and properly 3 – 4 days next week, lettering books. I took in a little money this week, paid some bills and expect more cash coming in next week. Will leave with the 5.48 to morrow p.m. and, when possible, bring Martha & our boy home with me on monday noon. This morning I chopped a little wood and did other housework, and, during diner hour, put up the clothesline, a la trolley so Martha has got it more easy. Went up to Hospital Hill to night to buy oilcloth for our dining room, but didnt meet the partie, so I visited Elliot, got home at about 1/2 past 7 o’clock. At supper and shaved myself. Will now study a little and soon go to bed.
The writings of two historical figures who never knew the internet