A large number of men were thrown out of work, mainly owing to the cessation of building operations, which are not likely soon to recommence. These have been lept in the town, doing work for which there is no present need, at wages which do not afford a fair subsistence. They have been cajoled with empty phrasesm and flattered with undeserved compliments; they have been paid for work inn done, and thus encouraged in hypocrisy and laziness. Their number has increased from 500 in December to 1,400 in February. Meanwhile, they have of necessity sunk deeper into poverty and debt. ... After a time the men, finding they are deserted (and unavoidablys so) by those who spoke them fair, will begin to look out for themselves, Some will find work here, some in other towns, and the memory of the relief work will remain, except to those poor wretches who have drained the bitter cup of disappointment, only as a warning against ill-considered and impulsive benevolence.