One had been discharged by the Metropolitan Rail way Company for neglect of duty, and wanted the district leader to fix things.

Another wanted a job on the road.

The third sought a place on the Subway and the fourth, a plumber, was looking for work with the Consolidated Gas Company.

The district leader spent nearly three hours fixing things for the four men, and succeeded in each case.
3 P.M.: Attended the funeral of an Italian as far as the ferry.

Hurried back to make his appearance at the funeral of a Hebrew constituent.
Went conspicuously to the front both in the Catholic church and the synagogue, and later attended the Hebrew confirmation ceremonies in the synagogue.
7 P.M.: Went to district headquarters and presided over a meeting of election district captains.