ents. Forty years old. Married. Separated
from his wife three months ago because of his drinking. Had no trade.
Never worked in the country. Had been out of work three months. Picked
up odd jobs now and then, and thus secured a bed. Looked like a hard
drinker.

No. 50.

Born in Germany. Seventeen years old. Single. Had people in Germany who
were unable to help him. Had been in this country nine months. Said he
was on a farm in New York State but ran away. The Salvation Army was
keeping him, and he worked a little around the Hotel. Looked like a
promising boy but rather wild.

No. 51.

Born in Denver, Col. American parents. Twenty-three years old. Single.
Had people at home who sent him money now and then. Was an iron-worker.
Belonged to the Union, but said the Union had not helped him any. Had
been out of work some time. Never worked in the country. Had travelled a
good deal in the United States. Looked bright and promising.

No. 52.

Born in Davenport, Washington. Twenty-four years old. Single. Had people
at home where he had sent for money. Had travelled widely. Came to New
York five weeks ago from Panama where he had been working for eight
months. Had to leave on account of sickness. Had $100.00 when he came to
New York but spent nearly all on doctors bills. Still had a little left.
Said he had worked a good deal on a farm. Looked capable and
intelligent.

No. 53.

American, born in New York. Thirty years old. Single. People dead.
Bartender. Did not belong to the Union. Was out of work for one month
until two weeks previous to interview, when he got a job as bartender.
Was still working and had a room at the Army Hotel. Said he would be all
right it he could leave drink alone. He never worked in the country.

No. 54.

Born in New York. Irish parents. Twenty-eight years old. Single. Had
quarrelled with his people who lived in New York. Painter by trade. Lost
his membership in the Union because he did not pay his dues. Had had no
steady work for a year, but had wandered all over the country doing very
little work, but receiving aid from charitable societies. Said he liked
the warm weather, so that he could sleep in the parks. Looked shiftless
and a typical tramp.

No. 55.

Born in Norway. About thirty years old. Single. Had people in Norway who
did not help him. Came to New York from his native land two months
previously. A carpenter by trade. Was working in Jersey and lost
position two we