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Mitchell Banqueted.

The ovation rendered Hon Jobn
Mitchell Jr by the citizens of this
city and vicinity would have done
nohor TO any man. The banquet ten
dered him by the Business Mems
League eclipscd anything ever given
IN the city. TIE large gymnasium of
the Colored Y. NJ. c. 4. was convert
ed into banqueting hall: the white
walls were so completely hidden nv
American flags, that no part OF them
could be seen. The folds of old Clio
.ry dominated everything.
The long tables were decorated bv
rows Of pottel palms. running
through the centers. Leaning AGAINST
the palms were photographs of the
interior of the different departments
.of the Mechanics Savings Bank of
Richmond, of which Mr.. Mitchell is
President. Photographs OF the bank
building and its board of directors
were part OF the wall decorations
At O'Clock the committee i'm
charge found that the number Of per-
sons wishing seats was greater than
had been provided for. The efficient
cateress, Mrs. Clithal was equal 10
the occasion. Tables were set in the
lobby and the whole ground floor
was occupied by the banqueters.
Mr.. Fred. Roberts, President Of
the Los Angeles Business Men 3
League, acted as master of ceremon-
les. Divine blessing was invoked bv
Lieut. Col. Allensworth. After the
address by the master of ceremonies
Col Allensworth was introduced and
delivered short. spicy address. The
editor OF this paper responded for
the l.. A. Press. Mr.. Milton w. Lew.
is OF the real estate firm of Mitchell
and Lewis, responded for the Bust
ness Men in a splendid address. Mr.
Eugene Walker, the merchant tailor.
and Rev. J. T. Hill gave their time
TO the guest OF honor, so did not
respond.
Mr.. Mitchel's address consisted
mainly OF "reminiscences of his news
paper career. His detailingi of MANY
dangers, toll and snares through
which he had already come, held his
audience spell-bound for more than
an hour. Mr.. Mitchell said that at
the time of his conversion which
took place many years ago. he lost
all fear OF death which he accounts
for some of the 'foolhardy" things
as he puts it, that he has done in
| defense of the race.
He especially urged the male mem
bers of his audience to cultivate NOR.
al and physical courage. During the
delivery OF his speech. Mr.. Mitchell
attempted several times to conclude
but yielded to cries Of "go on. go
on" from a hundred throats.
Among the business and profes.
lsional men seated around the banquet
tables were J. Edwin Hill, editor of
the New Age. Lieut. Col. Allensworth
Rev. J. T. Hill. Eugene Walker, Har-
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W. Eugene Walker Takes Ranke,
Mitchell on an Automobile
Sight Seeing Tour.

On Saturday evening after Ranker
Mitchell returned from Long Reach
Where he with the Bankers Associa.
lion mad spent the day as the guest
OF that city, Mr.. Eugene Walker our
merchant tailor. took him for an am.
tomobile tour OF this city. Rev 7
T. Hill. DR.. T.. J. Nelson and the esi.
tor or this journal had the honor ana
pressure or accompanying them.
Inc West Lake district with IFS ma
fatal homes vas traversed. After Wis
Jung the magnificent residences of
zen. Gus OF the Times. Editor f. r
Earl OF the Express and Mrs. Judge
Ross. the party was whiskes 10 tbs
nome and matchless terrace gardens
OF X. \. Marsh. Only SEQ Ooo
MONIES can be built in that trac,
me millionaire colony OF West Adame
was next visited. The kinglv man.
sions OF the Child's. the Gugvenbeim
and Hooks were passed.
After passing through st. James
Fark. that beauty spot. that only 2
master can describe. a trim through
CHINATOWN was made. after Mr.. Mitch
ell and Rev. Hill were driven 10 the
palatial home of Mr.. and Mrs. r O.
Owens. where dinner was served
that eclipsed any the banker had re-
.celved this side OF the Rockies.
Messrs. Walker and Owens have
the thanks Of the entire community
Tor the hospitality shown Mr.. Mitch
.eIl.--Los Angeles. Cal. Liberator.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

ry Mitchell. w. s. Lacy, Milton w.
Lewis. J. w. Coleman. G.. Walter
Smell. y. w. Morris. Drs. Taylor,
Nelson and Sommersville, j. Il. Holt.
Lieut. George A. Williams, Attorneys
Charles S. Darden and w. S. Stout.
Revs. Henderson and Halford. IL
was noteworthy gathering made up
as It was. of the men and women
that the race in this community must
depend on for its moral material and
intellectual advancement. 1t was a
magnificent tribute to a king of men.
by that class Of our people that has
made possible the races splendid
achievements. The whole affair was
httingly graced by the presence Of
many ladies becomingly sOwned.-
Los Angeles, Cal. Liberator.
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rHH RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA

Il he were TO visit us again the
whole city would turn out to give
him welcome.
While we are far removed from
the East and South. and visits from
the representative men OF the race
are rare. We do not know as we have
ever had a visitor in our midst who
has stirred our people to that point
of enthusiasm that John Mitchell. Jr
has. We hope that the seed sown
will produce fruit thousand fold,
and that all who heard Mr.. Mitchell
will profit from the good common
sense ideas enunciated by him.
May he be spared to visit US again.
and may he continue to prosper and
advance. and always champion the
cause or the race as yaliantly in the
future as he has in the past.-San
Francisco, Cal Western Outlook.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
To the Married Ladies' of Richmond

VIII You please tell us how many
children YOU have in your family
How many boys and how many girlsq
We want TO know especially how
many boys, their size and their age.
as we are interested in your boys.
We can at any boy I'm your family
in nice suit of clothing. ranging i'm
prices from $3.50 to $500. We can
also supply him with a nice hat or
cap. from % cents 10 $1.0O 20 match.
Don't forget we carry school bows
shoes az $3.50 90 $3.50 guaranteed.
or money refunded.
Dear ladies. we make this appeal
TO YOU because your husband don't
deal with us. They seem to lose
sight of the fact that there is q
Clothing Store on Broad Street own
ed and conducted by colored people.
II you haven't any boys in your fam
lily please read this to your neighbors.
Thanking YOU for any favor. or
word that YOU may speak In our be
half. ] remain respectfully yours.
l. J. MILLER.
3l4 +. Broad St.-Wrong Side.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
CLEANSING or BEDDING.
How Pillows and Comforters May 30
Easily Renovated at Home.

How Pillows and comforters May 30
Easily Renovated at Home.
Pillows may be renovated by trans
ferring the feathers TO rather light.
loose cotton bag and washing FIRST in
tub OF hot suds containing borax. then
rinsing In tub OF cold water. Wiring
as dry as possible. Dry by laying the
bag over parallel sections of the
clothesline. II may take two days to
complete the drying. aud the feathers
should be frequently shaken to re-
store their flufiness.
Another method is that OF treating
the feathers 20 a hot sun bath for a
couple OF days. They can be spread
on n sheet il the day is perfectly still.
but large cheesecloth bag will doubt
less save trouble.
Another treatment that comes well
recommended is that Of hanging the
pillows out in n soaking rain, letting
them be thoroughly wet. Afterward
they must be given a day or two OF
sunshine I'm which 20 dry.
Cotton comfOrtables II not badly
Soiled may lee cleansed by turning the
hose on them after they have been Sc
curely pinned 10 the line. Do not
wiring. as this mats the cotton. but
give them a long sun bath until thor
Oughly dry and soft. The soiled edges
may first be washed with hot soap aud
water.
1t is said that both pillows and
down comforters may be washed in
the same way. But many people pre-
fer to wash their down quilts In warm
borax soapsuds. using as many waters
as are needed. The main thing TO re
member i'm all these processes is that
II is the long. thorough drying I'm the
sun and the shaking and beating OF
the feathers when nearly dry that are
most important. A little salt In the
water will help 20 keep the colors
from running in fancy covers.
The novice must not be discouraged
10y the detected appearance OF the ar
ticles in the tub. but must remember
that wet feathers are never lightsome
objects and that clear. hot sunshine is
n wonderful reStorer
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

Mr. John Mitchell. Jr.. President
OF the Mechanics Savings Bank OF
Richmond, Va. was the guest of the
Editor of the Enterprise this week.
We were glad to have him with US.
because he is one of the strongest
Negroes of his time. He is perhaps
the leading financier Of the race.
Not long ago The Enterprise pub
llshed an account or this bank with
the cut of the same.
the cut OF the same Our readers
Will recall its history.
a visit from such a man who gives
his presence and advice TO us as a
people Is OF infinite value to us
Omaha. Neb. Enterprise.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
A NIGHTS sLUMBER.

We left there thoroughly tired out
and few moments later. we were in
the land of dreams. with absolutely
nothing to mar our pleasures of un-
restricted sleep. We awoke some
where between two and three o'clock
thinking It was time to get up. 1t
was 6 O'Clock in Richmond. our aris-
ing hour but as there is a difference
OF three hours between the time in
california and the time in Virginia.
we readily understood the cause OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
AN ORDER CANCELLED.

We occupied his cosy room during
our stay in this remarkable city and
we had ALI of the comforts of home. ."
AS the local committee of the Negro
Business League had made arrange
ments for us, we found it necessary
TO cancel our order for quarters at
the HOllenbeck Hotel. IL was now
October ,, 1910, and We were inform
ed that we were expected to attend
the a. NJ. +. Church that night. We
listened to a soul-stirring sermon by
the Presiding Elder and at its con
clusion the announcement was made
that Banker John Mitchell, Jr. was
in the house and would say a word.
Rev. Peck, the pastor then came for
ward and introduced us. We spoke
10 crowded house.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
Voice of
The Press.
Edit6r Ciimord's Observations.

ColOrs in persons OF the South.
vary so, one can't tell who is who.
nor which is which. few days ago
our noted banker and editor, John
Mitchell. Jr., went to Texas. He
crossed the line and was honored by
the Mexicans, but soon as he stepped
back on American soil and assumed
the role of a man, he was asked /:
Are YOU a foreigner or American
born American born" was his
relpy. Then take a nigger's place. -
had he been a foreign Negro. he
could have done as he pleased Mar
unsville. West Va. Pioneer Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

las, \. A, S. A., e. A.. A. and A.
($15O.00) One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars in payment of the death
claim of Brother Henry Murray, who
was a member of Olympia Lodge,
No. 40 of Clifton Forge. Va.
Signed-Amanda Murray,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
]. G. Clark.
Thomas VI. White.
w. II. Smith. Jr.
W. ID. Scott.
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$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Randolph, Va, Nov. u, 1910.
This is to certify that have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr..
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pyth-
las, y. A., s. A, e, A., a. and A..
Gl5O.OO) one Hundred and Fifty
Dollars in payment of the death
claim OF Brother Booker Willis. who
was member OF Randolph Lodge,
No. 163 OF Randolph, Va.
Signed-Flora Willis.
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
George l.. Coleman.
James Bouldin. G. G.
Standhope Flournoy.
Arthur Reed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
Guest Of the League.

Hon. John Mitchell. Jr.. editor Of
The Richmond PLANET and Presi-
dent Of the Mechanics Savings Bank
and only colOred member of the Ma
tional Bankers Association, is the
guest of the Coiored Business Men s
League OF this city. He comes to at
tend the national convention of that
body. \ committee from the Bust
ness Mems League composed of the
following gentlemen. G.. W. Smell. w.
:. Lacy, Eugene Walker. Editor Hill
and J. l.. EdmOnds, editor of Liberia
tor, met Mr. Mitchell with an auto
mobile at the Arcade station where
he arrived on the Golden State Lin
tied at $3.50 o'clock the End inst.
He was driven directly to the y.
NJ. c. A. building where he was billed
TO deliver an address. He was greet
ed by large audience that had been
waiting for two hours. In spite of
his long journey he delivered 4 mas
terly address after which an improm-
tn reception was held giving the peo-
pie opportunity to meet Mr.. Mitchell
personally. The occasion had the an
pearance Of a Booker Washington
visit
The League domiciled Mr.. Mitchell
at the Y. NJ. c. a. so that all mem.
bers OF the race could feel free "a
call upon him
Mr. Mitchell expressed himself as
highly pleased with his location and
surroundings.-Los Angeles. Cali
fornia Liberator.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
A GUARANTEE OF SAFETY

The Committee on Entertainment
would see 10 IL that the button. worn
upon the lapel OF the coat Of bona
hde member would admit the possess
sor OF IL 20 all OF the festivities OF
the occasion. We looked for DR.. Hill
he was not In sight. Languidly. we
passed out Of the room 10 the mez-
canine floor and found him leaning
against the railing. looking with little
interest at the moving throng which
was passing TO and fro in the halls
and corridors of the Hotel Alexandria
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

Editor Mitchell must have enjoyed
himself immensely when on his west.
ern trip 20 visit the American Bank.
ers Association. He has been speak
ing and writing about il ever since
he returned. They are very interest
ing and readable articles too.-Dur
ham. y. G. Reformer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

Cirrus clouds those which are thin
and long drawn. sometimes looking
like curlel wool or hair. sometimes
like a brush or hroom-always move
from a region where storm is In
progress toward a region OF fair
weather
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
THE sECRETARY's OFFICE.

There was no staring at us. There
was no surprise indicated. Now and
then banker would come up to us
and ask an exchange of cards and
make enquiries relative TO our bank
ing institution. We had reached the
.Secretary's desk. The Assistant Sec
rotary. Mr.. Fitzwilson grasped our
hand and made enquiries about us.
He gave us the button Of the Ameri-
can Bankers Association and an en-
.graved book of invitations TO all of
the festivities of the week. II was
in green card-case Of expensive ma
terial. We felt all right at last. with
that button on the lapel Of our coat.
all fear of embarrassment on account
of race. color, or previous condition
OF servitude vanished.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Lowmoor, Va, Nov. 10, 1910.
This is TO certify .hat 1 have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr.
Grand Worthy Counsellor OF the
Grand Court OF Virginia. Order of
Calanthe. (s1OO.OO) One Hundred
Dollars in payment OF the death-claim
of Sister Harriet Clements Lee. who
was a member Of Daughters OF Zion
Court, No. los. Of Lowmoor. Va.
her
Signed-Victory Y Rice
mark
Beneficiary.
Witnesses.
Syntha Leftwich
Freddie Murrell
Julia Scott.
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Witnesses:
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond. Va, Nov. Il. 1910.
This is to certify that ! have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor OF the
Grand Court Of Virginia. order OF
Calanthe, (S1OO.OO) one Hundred
Dollars in payment OF the death-claim
OF Sister Mile Smith. who was a
member OF Rosetta's Court. No. 173.
OF Richmond, Va.
her
Signed-Nannie Y Booker.
mark
Beneficiary.
Witnesses.
Katie $. Thomas
Mildred Johnson.
Rosa +. Loving.
Belle Johnson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
Its Busy Ninht-

Going TO the oyster SUPPER
1T has been postponed"
'For what reasongT
''The oyster we intended TO borrow
Is In use for the night"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

clifton Forge. Va, Nov. is. 10.
This is 70 certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr..
Grand Chancellor of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia. knights OF Pyth-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

"My good man. how far is il TO the
next town."
Il amt your good man"
'Aly bad man. then"
SAY, If you want 10 find out any
thing from me call me Bill"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
Confined His Iudnnen.-

Af'cr listening 90 her steady pratt
tie for solid hour the man GnaUy
managed 90 get iu a word.
Were You educated iu deaf and
dumb schoolI" hc asked.
cor course not"
Il just wanted 90 know"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
Had a Preference.

"Are you fond Of nattery?"
"FlatteryT'
"YeS"
"only OF the kind that is never IN
masked"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
A SURPRISE FOR A BANKER.

II was our turn 10 be surprised for
SNe were informed that crowd of
eNpectant people was in the audi
sorium OF the Y. NJ. c. 4. building
awaiting our arrival and expecting
90 listen TO an address TO be delivered
by Hon. John Mitchell. Jr.. Presi
dent OF the Mechanics Savings Bank
OF Richmond. Va" This is the way
they put il. and as IL was $3.50 sun
day afternoon and the exercises were
scheduled for 3 =. NJ. we felt that
we were now I'm most embarrassing
Dredicament
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

We study for a week or more
About a thing on hand.
We turn and twist IL Ger and Ger
The nub 20 understand:
We chase IL up and down the lot.
Then make the wrong choice like as not
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
How 20 Clean a weoi Sweater.

How 20 Clean a Weoi Sweater.
To clean a wool sweater prepare n
tub Of water which shall be Just pleas
antly warm 60 the hand-tepid or luke
warm. Pour into IL some melted soap.
working the water up with the hand
until il forms good lather Knead
and punch the sweater well. but do not
rub &c. Rubbing will natten all the
soft. woody surface or the material
and make 20 hard. II very soiled the
sweater may need two soap fathers TO
clean &C. When clean wiring IL lightly
and shake we'll 20 remove water and
raise soft fiber. Hang at once out
doors. IL Gnc and brvcZy. but. II not.
hang In front OF but ne, too near "A Gre
and dry quickly 60 prevent shrinking
Pull into shape while drying
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
Miaht Crack Them.

people who live In glass houses
"Have to be careful about overhead
ing them"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
4 RETIRED OFFICER OF THE
UNITED STATES ARMY.

We were ushered into that crowded
lecture room amidst the applause OF
che people who had been patiently a.
waiting our arrival Right mp to the
rostrum We went and there sat Lieut.
ColORcl Allen AllenswOrth. retir-
cd VINO holds the highest rank OF
any colored man who has ever served
IN the United States Army. He H.
nally introduced us 90 the audience
10 is needless 20 say how we spok,
FOR we were feeling fine and in a con
diton TO speak. The audience was
pleased, but not any more so than
the Colored banker from Old Virgin.
ia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
mon HoNORs FOR A LEADER

To our surprise. We found Rev.
Joseph Tyler Hin. the well-knoWn so
loist, who while attending college in
Richmond was so popular in religious
and musical circles. He graduated
from The College of Liberal Arts Of
the University of Southern California
with the degree of Master of Arts,
June Il, 1909. His major subject
was philosophy. He is now pastor
OF the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of
Los Angeles, California and he wields
great influence with both white and
colored people. lie is the leader of
the African movement along new
lines.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
rs THE HANDS or a COMMITTEE

We soon found al the conclusion of
the exercises that we were in the
midst of friends many of whom were
from Virginia and states east. They
srasped our hands and then we
found too that with the exception of
the time allotted TO the sessions and
the entertainments of the American
Bankers Association every moment
Of our time was 10 be taken up. We
We're absolutely in the hands of that
local committee. so much so in fact
until we referred all of the invita-
lions 20 dine, 20 speak etc. TO the local
committee. promising TO abide its de
cision and 10 obey its DEGREES abso
luteiy. We kept our word.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
Witnesses:
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Norfolk, Va. Nov. IA, 1910.
This is to certify that / have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge of Virginia. knights OF Pyth-
las, y. A, S. A, f., A., a. and A.
($15O.00) One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars in payment OF the death
claim Of Brother Edward L. Thomp-
son, who was a member of Beneyo-
lent Lodge, No. 80 OF Norfolk, Va.
Signed-Maria Thompson.
Beneficiary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

wanted the Sane Terms.
How do You like my ~uitt"
as it paid forT'
enc"
81 like 10. Give me the address Of
the tailor. I want ono"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
NONE BUT THE WEALTHY.

These wealthy people were not
bothered with either Negroes or poor
whites. The very atmosphere seem
ed to make it impossible for either
to breathe there long in comfort.
DR. Hill hesitated. We urged him 70
come along. lie came. Up the
broad winding stairway 20 the right
on the second floor, we found Secre-
tary Farnsworth's Office, and we were
urging our good ministerial friend TO
come on. He came. We went 20
one Of the many lady stenOgraphers.
passed our engraved plate card and
soon had the necessary certificate
which enabled us TO get in line with
the hundreds Of bankers who were
waiting their turn at the Secretary's
desk 20 get the unnecessary button
and invitations.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

Witnesses:
Walter II. Henry. c. c.
George r. Duke, NJ. Of r.
b. ]. Maclin, X. of r. and S.
NJ. Isbell. ID. ID. G.. G.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
coLoRED FOLKS THERE. TOO.

They must recognize the badge and
the man wearing il. They halted,
however. for there was delegation
of colored folks who had come there
100 20 pay honor TO one Of their own
race. They captured" the Negro
Banker from Virginia. bore him in
triumph TO an automobile, manned by
a white chauffeur, while the local
committee stared in amazement but
said nothing" We were in the
hands of enthusiastic friends. We
we're with the local committee of the
Negro Business League, who would
not only take us i'm there, but who
would want US.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26

8he car. We have never in all Of
our lives seen a look OF more blank
establishment upon their countenances
than when they saw the orange badge
of the American Bankers Association
upon the lapel of our coat. They
.conversed with each other, and start
ed forward towards US.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-26
our early awakening and we wen
back TO bed again.
A PALACE on THE COAST.

Monday morning. after breakfast.
accompanied by Rev. j. T. Hin, A. NJ.
We went down to the Alexandria Ho-
tel. the headquarters Of the Ameri-
can Bankers Association. We saw
white footmen in front of this pala-
tial structure. In the lobby massive
marble columns were to be seen on
every side. The electric lights stud
ded the gold frescoed ceiling and the
white help wore as>ractive uniforms.
There were expensive mezzanine
floors. There were the dining rooms
with white help. There were Japan
csc solutions and the work ordinarily
done by cOlOred men in Southern CT
ties was all in the hands of these vel
low men from the Far East.