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he had experienced a similar happiness.  He then recited "Prometheus" of Longfellow and his visit made a profound impression on me.  I felt this is a great reward for me coming from such a distinguished man.  Invited us to his country house -- See Swan's letter but had to decline.  Wants cylinder Bakelite & graphite largest proportions & some liquid Bakelite which I promised to send him.
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In the evening I began to make list [[strikethrough]] for a [[/strikethrough]] appointing Delegates as provisional committee so as to defeat the intrigues of [[underlined]]
Schweitzer [[/underlined]]
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June 1.  [[underlined]][[Wesson?]][[/underlined]] got out typewritten sheet of election committee and went to the buildings to have all answering sign.  Those who cried most against [[underlined]] Schweitzer [[/underlined]] like Elliot, or Hess were first to withdraw when Schweitzer showed up.  Latter had to cheek to post himself close to [[Wesson?]] to warn off anybody ^who^ wanted to 
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sign.  I lost my patience and [[began?]] to realize unthankfulness of taking initiative in correcting evils.  Those crying loudest for reform are those first to back out and discourage others who have courage of personal opinion and personal effort.  I got thoroughly disgusted
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