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he speaks French. German. F--!tsh.
Turkish and Arabic with great fluency,
WhLIe he IS conEersanc ml~a .eral
other languages
a Talk About Farming.
Before going 70 the palace | had
been warned that his highness would
not discuss politics, and l therefore
turned the conversation to farmins.
The khediye is one of the largest
far1neTs OF the Nile valley. He has
stock ranches, cotton plantations and
grain fields galore. He is a success
full developer OF real estate PROPOSE
tons. He taxes up cheap lands and
makes them double and treble in
fYGH 1e. He says that draining is
quite as important for Egypt as irri-
cation, and THAI there are vast terri
tories here which proper drainage
might bring into use. This is so OF
some lakes near Alexandria There
Is just as much danger from an over
supply as from an IN Arsuppiy OF
the Nile waters. The foods contain
q certain amount OF salI. OF one kind
or another, which are injurious 70
the crops If the water lies 800 long
upon the land, and this has to be re-
moved.
During my talk with his hishness I
asked him as to his farming and
whether he really gave it his personal
after ton. lie replied that he did SO.
TIC tr2t he was III telephone connec-
ton "ith each Of his estates ana re-
celVed daily reports from all of taern.
We talked Of the fertilization OF the
Nile valley. The khedive said that
the land was exceedingly rich. bat
that it could be improved by adding
p~hosphates and other artificial ma
nures. He told me that farming was
improving throughout Egypt, and that
the agricultural department is teach
ing the people the value OF good seed
and OF intensive cultivation.
l asked him what would be the ef-
feet Of the raising OF the dam at
Assouan. He answered that it would
double the quantity of water that is
now being held back and that it will
add millions Of acres to cultivated
Egypt He says that the government
has other schemes under way which
will materially increase the farming
possibilities Of his country.
Tho khedfye's Big Farms
During his conversation his high
ness spoke at length as to some OF hts
farms, suggesting that I might find
it interesting to visit them. he has
redeemed over 1900 acres not far
from Cairo. The land was poor and
swalnpy and some Of it was desert
His hignness drained and irrigated It
and It now brings in an enormous
venue
He has another big farm rear Alex
andria and another at koubbeh. The
latter estate IS a model plantation OF
500 acres. It is equipped With. the
most scientific machinery and iInple-
ments and its buildings comprise 2
model village, with which is ctanected
g school club, a mosque and IN up-to-
date fire station. The khedive has
breeding establishments there. and he
imports the finest cattle and poultry.
He is noted IS a horse lover, II has
recently i~naugurated n to
improve the blood Of the Egyptian
horse. His position is such that he
can get the finest Of the Arabian
sires and the best pure-blooied stall
lions from Neiid Arabia ire sent 10
him by the Bedouin 61eik@. tie is
also Interested in camel ,GG mule
Continued on page fo%rtee01
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and if took some time to bring it
about. The khedive is the MOhamme-
dan ruler Of these ten million Egyp-
tians, and the many tribes of the Su-
Dan bow down to him as their chief.
Although the country is really ruled
by the English, the Khedive holds the
place Of king in the minds Of the peo-
pie, He lives in great state and
appreciates the dignity Of his posi-
tor, 1t was only through letters OF
Introduction which | have from Wash
5ngton that | was able to enter his
presence. Nv appointment came from
the grand master of ceremonies or
the Ahdine palace. The letter from
the khediye was written in French.
and It informed me that his royal
hi8hntss would receive me Tuesday
afternoon.
When { arrived at the palace [
IN front Of it and a company OF fierce
looking Arabs on guard at the door.
THESE men presented arms as l en-
tefeu, / first came into a hall where
Other dark-faced guards in full uni
form stood, and / passed between
'hese TO the foot Of the grand stair
case, where n Of the cabinet minis
iets met me, With him I walked up
70 the second floor Of the palace, and
'NAt1 iitO I'll great pdilCI AiC y
l waved until the exact moment for
My interview came.
leNYfik Pasha's Throne Room.
- J looked about this room I rec
oEnZed it as the audience chamber
III winch the father of this khedive.
,e"Iik Pasha, had received me when
De was ruler of the country now
more than tWenty-one years ago. AT
Ii@I ufne | had a most remarkable
lie" with him, n as I looked
cont me the man and his words
,dne to my mind. The room is the
zane as 1t was then, all of the furni-
Ee pelhg European Notwithstanding
L5!Ft IS a land Of the orient, The
"J1h painted white and plated with
99lo, they are upholstered in white
rsroaou satin, decorated with flow
'e'h'ns himself.
i0vfik Versus Abbas.
t,l'9 then great changes have
! pace in Egypt. The present
ael.'S lather was always afraid Of
80 .jhaton and when he suddenl,
r;r4 ~ was supposed that he was car
he ,H Vn by poison. I asked him how
rani "Eed the life Of a khedive. HI
don't like it. I am old that man,
m'p'e enVy me and think that nv 10,
un5a4e d pleasant one. They do no
M 'I'@hd the troubles that surround
I s,,,I nave seen many a time wher
COW, nave been glad to have lai{
ana al the honors / have for res
have Pe%ce. Ny ten years of reigr
worry "Gth equal to forty years o
plescn,r "i3" II DIE were a matter 0
On [%%aa' would be a foof~to rernat1
thai a. 'hfone. l believe, howeves
3'o put man into the world 70.
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tbs 2lohannn1edan Ruler Lives
HC'' Wogka-Eiis Vast Estates,
a. io,, Weld FoFtuncs-He Discuss
va. "S,r.r,;ng-A Look at His Palaces
n,r+:,iu& About His Family.
S|'right. 1919, by Frank G. Car
t''f- penter.)
CAIRO.
71ava lust had an audience with his
"h,;obrnss. the Khedive of Egypt.
fo| a la+ing was arranged by the dip
IL .tc aopnt of the United States
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
Y. VI. c. a. Notes.

The Y. VI. c. A. Conference was
on a great hum last Friday evening.
The men enjoyed what was said by
the fellows.
The committee did excellent work
i7 the city home last Sunday.
The Jail committee was very active
last Sunday. Twenty prisoners were
brought TO the light OF the gospel and
are rejoicing today.
The boys were helped by the able
address which was delivered 10 them
last Sunday by Director John S
Powell. Subject. Building" Our
brother knows how 90 help boys. The
rally was a great success. The
Blues won. The boys are stiu work
ing
The address 20 the men last sun
day was an eye opener. Subject. "Thc
influence OF Association" Mr.. John
l. Ballard made a great hit.
You and your friend are invited
20 the opening of the class today 5
p. NJ. for the explanation on the
Sunday School lesson by Prof J. w.
Barco who viii be glad 70 meet you.
BE on time.
Men be on time Sunday ready for
hard work and the other man.
a special meeting for boys sunday
( i. NJ. az the y NJ c. A. bufldfnc
Mr. W. S. Morgan will address the
men Sunday 5:oJ T. NJ at the Y.
NJ. c. a. building. Come and bring
the other man.
The great voluntary meeting sun.
day $3.50 p. NJ. al the St Philips r.
Church. Rev. G. r. Hodges. %. D..
pastor OF the Leigh Street Methodist
Church viii address the women. Sub
ject, ''To be a Woman or Not DE a
Woman" Special music under the
directions Of Madame Gertrude G.
Roper. Tell the other woman. Only
women viii be admitted. Bring a sill
yer Offering.
The Y. NJ. c. A. Night School will
open Monday. September 26th S =.
NJ. at the buildine
The season for the work will open
at the Third Street Methodist Church
Sunday, October End. 1850 +. NJ
Women and men are invited.
The Grave Yard Rabbits Foot by
DR.. ID. Webster Davis, October 10Th
p. NJ. at the Fifth Street Baptist
Church. Do not fail TO hear this new
lecture.
Do not stop praying for the
Y. NJ. c. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24

Twenty-seventh South Carolina In
faDtry.' 1 sent the flag North to a
friend in Boston. Several years later
I tried hard 20 get IL back in order
20 return il TO the ladies Of Eutaw
Springs; but no trace Of IL could be
found.
"In 1865 a friend Of mine told me
OF a position 7 could get in Hawaii.
went out there and went on the
bench. For six years I was Associate
Justice, and then when Kalakaua was
elected King 7 went into his Cabinet
as Acknowledgement. In those DAYS
there We're many international ques-
lions coming up under treaties. For
instance, under the treaty Of 1876
with the United States, when Eng
land demanded rights similar 10
those accorded this country Hawaii
was more under American influence
in that day than English.
It resigned from the Cabinet after
Ia short term. and practised law in
Honolulu until 1904, when I was
again appointed 90 the bench. When
Gov. Frear took Office I'm 1907 7 was
made Chief Justice.
The Hawaiians have developed a
great capacity for selfgovernment 90
said Gen. Hartweu in answer 10 a
question. There were many who
thought that giving them suffrage
without any property qualification
was a mistake. but they have done
very well with &c and have taken
naturally 10 higher civilization. 49,
New York sun, September, Il. 1910.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
NOTICE!

The Colored state Fair of Virginia
will open at the fair grounds, north OF
this city, from October gath TO Octo.
Der 29th, night and day. Attractions
and amusements OF every kind will
be the order Of things. Thousands OF
people viii visit the fair every day
OF the week. and night especially.
Those desiring concessions on the
grounds for the feeding Of the peo-
pie or amusements OF every kind that
are usually had at state fairs will
apply TO Giles B. Jackson, Director
General, 200 East Broad Street. sec
ond floor. Persons desiring to accom-
modate visitors with board and lodg-
ing will register their names at 200
East Broad Street, Richmond, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24

A triple tragedy took place in the
little town of Byers. about twelve
miles from West Chester, Pa, IN
Chester county. II was one of the
most horrible murders committed in
this county for many years.
The victims are the wife and three
children of John Zoos, Pole. who
works in the graphite mines in that
place. Two children--girls, one three
years old, the other ten months old
are dead. The mother had her head
crushed in a horrible manner and died
several hours after the crime was dis
covered
A boy six years old had his head
crushed. He was found in a clump of
bushes near the house
The husbaNd and father upon his
return from work was Mortified upon
finding the two children lying dead on
the floor. and ran TO the country store.
where he gave the alarm.
II is hoped by the county officials
that the boy viii regain consciousness
and give a description of the muir.
derer. who is yet unknown.
The boy had been at school and the
theory is that he came upon the muir
derer at his work upon his reaching
home and was beaten on the head
and left for dead in the bushes where
be was found
The moti~e for the crime is believed
TO have been robbery. as Zoos bank
book and all the money in the house.
$45. is missing
Chief OF Police Jefferis and Distric,
Attorney Gawthrop have gone to the
scene to make an investigation.
A strange man was seen in the vi
cinity of the Zoos home. and when
leaving was seen going in the direc
ton OF Downingtown.
A posse of farmers has gone in pur
suit and thoroughly searched the
neighborhood. No arrests have beer
made.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
WOMEN FIGHT WAY
TO GAMING TABLES
Crowds at Winchester Fair Enter
Into General Merrymaking.

Winchester, Va, September 21.-
Large crowds from ali sections Of
Shenandoah and Cumberland Valleys
gathered today at the forty-first an
nual exhibition of the Shenando ah
Valley Agricultural Society on the
Winchester Fair Grounds. The at
tendance for the second day was the
largest of the past twenty-five years,
the crowd late this Afternoon being
estimated at ten thousand. With
three bands playing at the same time
and takers and side show managers
shouting TO attract patronage, the
people entered into a general merry
making and women as well as men
won and lost money rapidly at the
gaming tables. At some of the games
OF chance women elbowed each other
away In order 10 try their luck with
the takers. More exhibits were allow
ed this morning, and practically all
available space Is filled. The drills
OF Troop c, United States Cavalry.
were again notable features of the
day, and many daring feats OF horse
manshlp were executed In front OF
the grandstand, which was packed
with people. The racing events were
unusually attractive, and each race
had large number of entries.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24

of Richmond, Va; wherein you are
defendant and ! am plaintiff, and If,
from an cause the taking OF the said
oeposltions be not commenced on
that day or. II commenced, be not
concluded on that day, the taking OF
the same will be adjourned and con.
tinued from day to day, or from time
70 tlme, at the same place and be
tween the same hours. until the same
snail have been concluded.
Respectfully,
MARY ELLEN JONES.
~ BY Counsel.
). Henry Crutchfield, p. o.,
1915 f. Broad Street.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
BOON! BOOM, BOOM,

(Guns of Welcome to a Great Man.
Boom, Boom, Boom
Ye echoes Of the band
OF singing souls
Whose music rolls
Their welcome thru the land
Boom, Boom, Boom,
Thy halo 'bove the head
or human worth;
Let living earth
Hail homage 10 mis- tread.
BoOmi Boom, Boom,
We throbbing keys Of note
Far more profound
In speech and sound
Than any human throat.
Boom, Boom Boom,
Ye pulsing heart OF life;
Ye Quiokened breath
That feigns the death
or poverty and strife.
Boom, Boomi Boon,
Thy voice shall reach the skies,
And bear the name
or righteous fame
Whose memory never dies.
-LUCIAN b. WATKINS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH PAYS
VISIT.

A committee representing the
Household of Ruth which is holding
its sessions in Sharp Street Memorial
Church was heartily received when
they made their fraternal visit. Miss
Lorena Mitchell, of Macon, delivered
the address Of greeting. Others in
the party were Sisters Catherine
Smith and Fannie Powell, OF Wash
ington; S. Taylor, Ohio; Helen Ed
wards, Louisiana; Evelyn Henderson
Philadelphia; Nora Taylor, Chicago
and j. L. Page, Florida.
George A. Watty, Grand Chancel-
Tor OF the Maryland Grand Lodge OF
Knights of Pythias presented frater
nal greetings.
The next session of the B. NJ. c
will be held at Atlanta, Ca.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24

hopes TO establish an entirely free
work. when the building is re
modelled.
September 26th, 1910 our rally
will commence and continue until
the necessary funds are raised. So
licitOrs will canvas the entire city
Please give them something and help
our most worthy cause.
Amounts collected with be reported
daily on a large poster at Mrs. SaIie
Lindsey, lis East Leigh Street.
The Executive Board:
MRS. WILLIE MILLER,
MRS. SALLIE LINDSEY.
MRS. GEORGIA SAMPSON.
MRS. z. SMITH.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
IN CONFUSION AT
BALTIMORE.

Like two armed and hostile camps.
the administration forces and the in
surgeuts OF the Biennial Movable
Committee Of the Grand United Or
der Of Odd Fellows gathered at the
Centre Market Hall yesterday. deter
mined TO battle for respective sides
Benjamin J. Davis. the present grand
treasurer; Henry Lincoln Johnson,
of Atlanta Edward II. Morris. the
administration candidate for grand
master, and W. l.. Houston, the pres
ent grand master. all administration
leaders, were there with expressions
which indicated that they expected
contention after contention.
The insurgent leaders, Rev. r. p.
Jones. J. c. Asbury. W. II. c. Brown.
OF Newport News. Va, r. II. McEis-
sack. of Mississippi. were all there
ready to resist any steam roller
methods, as well as 20 fight inch by
inch
The leaders OF both factions knew
that there would likely be a big out
break at any time. as happened on
Thursday, when Henry p. Slaughter.
an employee in the Government
Printing Office. at Washington, was
declared editor and manager OF the
Odd Fellows Journal to succeed
John c. Asbury.
The election came rather suddenly
90 most OF the delegates as they had
been voting upon proposed legisla-
ton all the morning. During a tenn
porary lull. with Henry Lincoln John
son in the chair. Grand Master Hous-
ton moved that the house proceed
with the election OF a manager and
editor of the Odd Fellows Journal,
and nominated II. p. Slaughter The
Georgia delegates, as we'll as a mum
her of others. Immediately yelled
Slaughter Slaughter" while from
all points OF the hall came cries OF
"Asbury, Asburyi"
The widest confusion prevailed.
during which time James II. Hayes
Of Virginia. was struck in the face
and Mr.. Slaughter was carried 20
the stage and declared elected.
w. II. c. Brown, J. c. Asbury. who
were not PRESENT at all and Rev. DR..
T. z. Jones were especially bitter In
their criticisms. declaring that AS
bury had the best OF 10 and that the
election was forced prematurely, and
by steam roller methods. The election
was especially bitter TO the Asbury
forces as only the night before the
insurgents had met and agreed 20
support DR. r. p. Jones for grand
master and Mr. Asbury for editor.
Tho endorsement OF Mr. Asbury was
regarded as n vindication I'm view
OF the fact that his work as editor
and manager had been so severely I
arraigned by Grand Master Houston
In his annual address.
The session here was probably the
stormiest in the history of the Order
and viii be long remembered
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24

am very anxious to locate II
possible some of my people. Ny
mothers name when I last saw her
was Annie Lewis. II may be that she
has married again. She was a widow
then. There were two brothers. Ed.
die and Orange Lewis. ! will be very
glad TO hear from them II living. OF
IL any one can furnish any informa-
ton OF their whereabouts, IT WIN
be gratefully received. Address MISS
CARRIE LEWIS, % Arsemren st.,
Passaic, N. J.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
TROUBLE STARTS EARLY.

The trouble started Monday after
noon. when Grand Master Houston
declared that Prof Charles s. Smith.
of Ohio and Rev. William Decker
Johnson. Of Georgia had been elected
secretaries. The insurgent forces We
hemeutly claimed that Prof. Z. II.
McKissack. OF Mississippi and
Charles T. Mitchell. OF West virginia
were elected After two hours Of
wrangling the meeting was finally
declared adjourned.
Policemen were stationed at the
entrance OF the hall Tuesday, and
over three hours were spent in ad-
hitting only accredited delegates
The delegates had 20 give a password
and have their credentials verified by
Grand Secretary Needham. II was
bitterly complained Of by many that
all the Georgia delegates had 20 do
was 10 show card and they would
be Immediately passed in while the
others we're kept outside for several
hours.
Horace D. Slater. the newspaper
correspondent; Fred r. Moore, Of the
New York Age; Hon. John c. Dancy
and Rev. W. II. Credit, who deliv-
those excluded from the sessions.
When the session was called at
$3.50 p. NJ. Tuesday, the insurgents
were ready for battle. but Mr.. Hous-
ton disregarded their complaints and
delivered his biennial address
Trouble started anew Wednesday
morning, when Grand Master Hous-
ton declined 20 let Editor Asbury
read his biennial report. stating that
the report should have been submit
ted 10 him first for Incorporation in
the Grand Masters address as re
quested of Mr.. Asbury by letter. This
! caused matters 20 get at white heat
and despite the loud protests against
| his ruling Mr.. Houston went on with
! the calling for nominations for the
various committees, and afterward
took up the proposed changes in the
old laws.
A proposition to establish a board
Of health was defeated by a large
majority. The law prohibiting officers
in district grand lodges to hold Office
in the grand lodge was repealed.
a resolution endorsing New Or
leans as the place for holding the
proposed Panama Canal Exposition
was passed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
Where Are They?

Mrs. Catherine Alexander of ST
Martinsville, La, wishes to find her
mother Mrs. Nancy Robinson. and
her two sisters. Mrs. Fanny Thomn-
son and Mrs. Mile Randolph. They
used to belong TO Mrs. EdmonIa
Crenshaw OF Richmond, Va. Any in
formation OF the above parties will
De thankfully received by ]. II. Ham
iin' 264 Queen Street, Norfolk va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
Crack Football Team i'm Practice.

The Olympia Social Clubs Football
team has COMMENCED its preliminary
work outs. A majority of the old
players are trying for positions on
THIS years team. Couple this with
the fact that Prof. Geo. III. johnson
Is still the Manager, believe me
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24
$4,000 RALLY
To Remodel and Improve the League
Hospital, 4I2414 n. Third st.

The League Hospital Auxiliary
will commence a FIVE thousand dol
lar rally TO raise the necessary funds
TO remodel and thoroughly renOvate
the building in Third Street.
Twelve years ago, the hospital and
training school was organized. A
large number have been trained in
this institute and are now busily en-
gagged doing much charity work in
our city. More than one thousand
sick have been cared for at the small
est cost and many free. The Auxiliary
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Equity Court of the City of Rich
mond. this 9TH day of Septem-
Der, 1910.
Mary Ellen Jones. Plaintiff
VS.. In Chancery.
John Jones, Defendant
The object OF the above suit is to
obtain divorce, a vinculo matrimo-
NIL, by the plaintiff against the de
PENDANT And an affidavit having been
made and filed that due diligence
has been used by and on behalf of
the plaintiff to ascertain in what
county or corporation the defendant.
John Jones is, without effect, and
that the plaintiff does Lot know his
whereabouts: IL is ordered that the
defendant John Jones do appear here
within fifteen days after due puhlica-
ton of this order and do whatever
may be necessary to protect his in.
terest herein.
A COpy-Teste:
p. P. WINSTON. Clerk.
To John Jones:
You'll take notice that I shall on
the 10th day OF November, 1910, at
the office OF Phil B. Shield, Room
Numbered go, Chamber of Commerce
building, situated southwest corner
Ninth and Main Streets, in the City
OF Richmond, Va, between the hours
OF 3 O'Clock A. M. and O'Clock p,
M. OF that day proceed 10 take the
dispositions Of witnesses to be read
as evidence In my behalf In q certain
suit In chancery depending in the
Law and Equity Court. for the City
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24

o s = human undR IA
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hea Isl a
Api who would inferior
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24

HOUSE Brass Band Instruments
Band and Orchestra Music the
and Strings 20 Percent Cheaper
Agers Wanted Locality
Latest Hits" and he riends."
further Information al
PUBLISHING HOUSE.
Wavery Avenue, BrookIvn
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-09-24

VACATION:
In the clerks office OF the Law and
Equity Court of the City of Rich
mond, this 9TH day of Septem-
Der, 1910.
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CUT THIS OUT IN BLANK SPACES MAIL AT ONCE
II for sale, or rent scratch sale.
T. a. IEPHAs End St. Richmond Va
Dear sir:-I property at. Observation-Disclosures. ,
and wish TO list the price
and tina
charges whatever be made unless (sold
rented
commission reserve the right withdraw property
without OF
Address. ...-....... ...........--