home two years ago and took to life on the water. Left the boat in
New York one month previously and had not worked since. Said he liked to
sail and see the world. His people lived in New Orleans, and he expected
help from them. Never worked in the country. Looked capable.

No. 71.

Born in New York. American parents. About thirty years old. Single. Had
trade as a bartender. Belonged to the Union. Lost a steady job through
drink three weeks ago. Was now working four hours a day. Had a room in
the Army Hotel. Said he was going to change his line of business because
he drank too much. His appearance was good. Never worked in the country.

No. 72.

Born in Germany. Looked like a Jew. About twenty-five years old. Single.
Had no trade. Had been out of work three months. Was now selling old
clothing and other things around the Army Hotel. Never worked in the
country. Evidently lazy and incapable.

No. 73.

Born in Illinois. American parents. About twenty-eight years old.
Single. Ran away from home and was ashamed to go back. Had no trade but
had worked a good deal as cook on board ship. Had been out of work six
weeks. Said he was sick and had about $200.00, but it did not last long.
He was working round the Army Hotel a little every day, for which he
got his bed and one meal ticket. Never worked in the country. Said he
was going to join the navy. Looked bright and capable.

No. 74.

Born in Lithuania. Twenty-three years old. Single. People at home were
poor. Had no trade. In New York three years. Out of work two months.
Obtained clothes in various ways and sold them. Was not dissipated, but
looked lazy. Never worked in the country.

No. 75.

Born in Yonkers, N. Y. American parents. About sixty-five years old.
Single. Was an old sailor but had not been to sea for over a year. Was
working two days a week as janitor. Said he had been a hard drinker in
the past, but he did not drink much now. He looked aged, but still
capable. Never worked in the country.

No. 76.

Born in Boston. Irish parents. About twenty-five years old. Single. Had
no trade. People did not recognize him. Had travelled all over the
country. Had been in jail twice. Never worked in the country. Looked
like a tramp.

SOME FACTS BROUGHT OUT IN THE 76 HOTEL EXAMPLES.

Nationality. No. Percentage.

American parentage 35 .461
Irish parentage 20 .26