t and seek for work. The best of
these men were drafted out to fill the vacancies in the regular
industrial homes of the Army as they occurred. On the other hand, the
home on West 48th Street was and is one of the Army's best homes, built
for the purpose by the Army in 1907, at a cost of $130,000.00.
Everything here is arranged for comfort and cleanliness. The dormitory
is of the best, with good ventilation and other sanitary conditions. It
is a seven-story building, and has accommodation for one hundred and
seventy-five men. Twenty-two wagons are sent out from this home every
day. In every way it is a contrast with the West 19th Street home, hence
the examples will show some difference, according to which home they
refer.

No. 1.

Born in Ireland. Thirty-eight years old. Single. Had no trade. Had
worked on a farm in Ireland. Had been in this country fourteen years and
had worked somewhat on a farm in this country. Had been out of work two
months. Lost his position through an accident and spent three weeks in
the hospital. Had since been in the Army Industrial Home for five weeks,
and was growing stronger. His appearance was very good.

No. 2.

Born in France. Thirty-five years old. Single. Had people in France but
never heard from them. Had no trade. Out of work all winter. Worked on
a farm a little in France. In this country fifteen years. Several
charitable societies had helped him and he had been in the Industrial
Home eight days. The Army gave him clothing and shoes. He looked like a
drinking man, but otherwise capable.

No. 3.

Born in Italy. Thirty years old. Married. Had wife in Italy. Left there
two years ago, and said he was going to send for his wife when he got
the money. He had worked on a farm in Italy, and had worked at different
trades in this country. Had been out of work nine weeks. Had been in the
Industrial Home two days. Spoke good English. Looked dirty and without
much intelligence.

No. 4.

Born in South Carolina. Twenty-three years old. Single. Trade of a
plumber. Left his people five months ago and came to New York. Soon
spent his money and could find no work. Had been in the Industrial Home
three weeks. Said he was going home as soon as he could get the money.
Never worked on a farm. Looked capable.

No. 5.

Born in Germany. Forty-two years old. Single. Had been in this country
twenty-five years and had followed the water nearly all the time. Got in
a fight on the Bower