Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 248, 13 October 1907 — Page 7

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T1IE RICHMOND PALLADIUM-AND SUX-TELEGK AM, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1907.

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The last piee of baggage had been lifted into the hold of the Ecperanga and the signals to draw in the gang plank and move off had been given when the couple with Winfield Shipman (retired banker) his son and daughter dashed up to the pier. They were barely in time and as the big boat moved slowly away from her dock Master Irving Shipman called to the boatman still standing on the pier, gazing after this strange trio as if in a final farewell. Winfield Shlpman's business methods had been hard and merciless and that there was a kindlier-side to his nature no one but his children believed. To them he had been father and mother giving them everything great wealth could give and his hard, cold, grey eyes only lighted with tenderness when he thought of them or their future. And it was for their sake he was taking this trip which his physicians had advised. Master Irving had been hastily summoned from the military academy to join his father and sister on this trip and had not had time to change his uniform for the less conspicuous citizens' garb. He was a tall, slender youth of about 16 or 17 years whose hearing clearly indicated -his military training and vhr- nthusiasm betrayed his delight - -r jcod la. netting a mid-winter v B; ...as Mildred Shipman, who attr- most attention. Sh' -is very fair, almost pale with

large, sad, brown eyes, and masses of rich brown hair done in the latest fashion. Her mouth was sensitive and a faint sadness lurked in the corners, disappearing only when she smiled, displaying rows of beautiful teeth. But she did not smile as much as a girl of 20 should. Her mother had died when she was 12 and now her father's illness had taken a serious turn, threatening to leave her alone save for her brother. She hated travel and she wondered what kind of a place Mexico was. The first few days out she kept -to her stateroom, taking her meals there with her father, who was unable to be about. After Havana they were galeswept and at Progresso ran into a "norther" and had to ride anchor for three days until lighters could get out to take off the passengers for that port. From Progresso to Vera Cruz the weather was delightful and Mildred spent a great deal of time on deck. At night the moon and phosphorescent waters of the gulf stream seemed in a conspiracy to light up the surface of the waters as a sort of play ground for the flying fishes. Arrived at Vera Cruz they proceeded by rail to the City of Mexico. The ride through the mountains was as beautiful, Mildred thought, as the Alps. First they , passed through long groves of banana trees, then acres and iicres of henequin (the Mexican millionaire maker), from whose milky centers Mexico gets her native pulque and whose fibre equals hemp in the manufacture of rope.

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No doubt you remember the baking powder test made in your kitchen by one of our demonstrators. It's an eye-opener and here it is! Take one teaspoonfnl of Egg Baking Powder and add five teaspoonfuls of water. In another glass, place one teaspoonful of "any other kind" of baking powder and five teaspoonfuls of water. JVow watch closely! As the leavening gas forms in the glass containing the Egg Baking Powder, a foam like the beaten whiles of eggs slowlv rises until it fills the glass nearly to overflowing. After tuenty minutes the Egg Baking Powder will still be standing, lively and foaming! Yes. and so firm that it will not fall, no matter how much you jar it. Now let's see what "the other kind" is doing.

The water bubbles or foams a little as the gas forms, but after a minute or two it is dead. No wonder griddle cakes get sogpy and fall fiat almost before you put the syrup on them, when ordinary baking powder is used. You must use Egg Baking Powder if you want griddle cakes, biscuits, waffles, etc., that are light, crisp and delicious -that will almost melt ia your mouth. Egg Baking Powder contains dried white of egg. No alum or cream of tartar. The egg albumen forms a film about the tiny bubbles of leavening gas and holds them in dough or batter until the baking is done. The best cooks in the country use Egg Baking Powder. It not only insures successful baking, but requires less baking powder, less eggs and less shortening. If you try it once, you'll never be sat isfied with ordinary baking powder.

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At the stations where they stopped the train was instantly surrounded by Indians selling beautiful camellias and ill-smelling foodstuffs, some beggins, some serenading. They arrived late and tired and the next morning Mildred and her brother went to the breakfast room alone, their father not having stood the trip so well. It was late and there was but one at her dinner, a frank faced, handsome young man, wearing a flowing black tie much the same as artists wear. He was the new engineer for the Read-Miller construction company of Pittsburg, who were erecting electric trolley plants in the city and its suburbs. He had been there only a week, but had made many friends by his manly conduct of the company's affairs that he had found in very bad condition on his arrival, and had restored harmony among the workmen who had been threatening to strike. He was late and had ordered a hasty repast, and when the new comers entered he forgot it and ail else save who they were. He wondered what so lovely a creature could be doing fhere. for frankly Roy Kendall did not like Mexico, and wondered at any one coming there on pleasure bent. He did not understand the language and he despised their life and customs. All the way but to the works he kept wondering who she was and how he was going to arrange to meet her. He had learned to overcome great obstacles in his chosen profession, but he admitted to himself this one seemed almost unsurmountable. But he resolved to meet her some way and he was not to be turned from a purpose once he had made up his mind. The little party spent the first few days visiting the lagoons, the cathedral, Chipaltepec, the thieves market and even Flacubuyo, the Mexican Monte Carlo, where the games where in progress. The doctor had said he noted a slight improvement in her father's condition and Mildred had reknd herself to a long stay there i .';nng he might be permanently cured. Meanwhile Roy Kendall was not idle. He had made friends with Master Irving, who in turn had taken him to his father to obtain his permission to allow him to visit the new buildings in course of construction for the city's new power supply. Winfield Shipman liked the honest blue eyes and frank, easy manner cf Roy Kendall, and had given consent for his daughter to go also. She had been greatly interested, as he showed her the great traveling cranes and answered many amusing if not silly little questions as he took her to inspect the huge dynomas that supplied light to the ancient city of the Zoltec and'Astec. At least she was interested he mused as he rode to the hotel that night and when he arrived there and received a note from Mildred's father asking him to dine with them that evening he was in his seventh heaven. He was never more particular about his grooming than that night and when he had finished he sorveyed himself in the mirror with evident satisfaction. He found them waiting for him and could not help notice bow radiantly

happy Mildred was. He fancied her face lighted up when he entered and the sadness that sometimes lurked around the sweet mouth seemed, to disappear in his presence. He felt a new, strange nappiness when near her and knew that at last he was in love. Mildred and Roy Kendall now saw a great deal of each other. They rode together out the beautiful Paseo to historical old Castle Chipaltepec, where Maximillian brought the lovely Charlotte a bride. Sometimes they walked in the Alemada listening to the music or wandering through the flower mart. They both thought they had never seen a more beautiful piace than Mexico. But the slight improvement in Winfield Shipman's health proved only a temporary one and when he was not able to be about Mildred spent her time in care of him leaving Roy to the society of her brother. Between Mildred and her father there was a great unselfish devotion, but she loved Roy Kendall and she missed the little pilgrimages that grew less frequent each week. Her father was growing worse each day and realized the end was near. To this crusty old man the world had been a place to make and hoard money and he had never until now thought there was anything else of importance to be considered at death. But the thought of leaving Mildred alone made these declining days more wretched and he wondered what would become of her. Then he thought of Roy Kendall. He knew -he was in love with Mildred and he was sure she cared for him. But he knew she would never consent to any arrangement so he resolved to see him and talk to him about it and Mildred need not know of it. He had liked him from the first and the feeling had grown with the acquaintance and he felt that Mildred would be safe and happy in his care, care. He told Mildred she might drive out to the works and tell Mr. Kendall he wished to see him as soon as he reached the hotel that evening. Roy sat in his rudely constructed office before a table littered with blue prints, but his mind was not on the drawings. He was thinking of Mildred and wondering whether he should go to her father and tell him or whether he sould speak to her first. He wondered if she might not think him cruel and selfish to mention his love while her father was so ill. But he must tell her and he promised himself to see her that night and know her answer. Just then she peeped In at the door and asked gayly, "May I come in, Roy?" "Well I should say so." he answered, jumping to his feet and tendering the one chair the office afforded. "How did you get away this afternoon?" She tbld him of her father's wish to see him and began arranging the confused heap of drawings, . all the while scolding him for the untidy condition of his desk. He thought he had never seen her more beautiful although the pale face showed the . confinement her ' father's Illness had forced upon her. She needs air and sunshine he mused as he gat oa the arm -of .hertxhair. He felt

her tremble just a little, but she did not attempt to move. "Mildred, you must know I love you, dear. I felt I ought to wait until your father was better to tell you this, but I know you must have understood all along. May I say what is in my heart now? Will you marry me." She nestled closer and he knew it was his answer. He took her in his arms and said "Come, dear, we must not keep your father waiting." When they reached the hotel they found the doctor there and all in confusion. One look and the doctor knew he could be of no more service. He whispered to Mildred and Roy Kendall. They knelt beside the bed and the grey eyes wandered from one to the other. The lips parted as if to speak, then all was till and Winfield Shipman was gone.

these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the general land office to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the city of Washington, the fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord, 1S1". and in the Independence of the United States of America the forty-first. By the President. JAMES MADISON. JOSIAH MEIGS, Commissioner of the general land office.

ICE CREAM AND OYSTERS. Maple Grove High School Girls Will Entertain. Milton, Ind., Oct. 12 The girls of Maple GrGove high school will give an ice cream and oyster supper at the high school building two and one-half miles east of Milton, Thursday evening, October 17. Everyone is cordially invited.

Old Deeds

OLD DEEDS WITH INTERESTING HISTORIES.

Travelers in China have to encounter many unpleasant experiences. Sleeping at a native inn would be one of these. A writer says: "Nearly every village possesses an i:ui and the only difference between these inns is the varying amount of discomfoTt the traveler has to endure, for none is good. The best room consists of four walls, a thatched roof and a door though this latter is not essential. The floor is of mud and very far from level, and there is the 'kang' or Chinese bedplace, on which camp beds can be erected. Chairs and a rickety table can be obtained, though the innkeeper may have to borrow them from his neighbors."

MEETS WITH MRS. J-ANTZ. Ladies' Cemetery Association at Milton to Have a Session. Milton, Ind., Oct. 12 The Ladle' cemetery association will meet with Mrs. L. F. Lantz Monday evening, Oct. 14.

Centerville, Ind., Oct. 12. John Merrett, residing a short distance southwest of Centerville, has in his possession some valuable old documents, among which are three deeds which by the courtesy of Mr. Merrett we have had the privilege of examining. A Deed Dated Oct. 15, 1813. From. Alexander McLaughlin and others to Moses Merrett, dated the loth day of October, 1813. Recorded January 10, 1814. State of Ohio, Knox county. Recorded in book B, page 492 and 493. Attest Gilman Bryant. Given under the hand and seal of Christian Spangler, justice of the peace. Deed from William and Sarah Commons t Ephralmo J. Merrett, dated August 27, 1823. , Recorded in book F. page 44. D. F. Sackett, recorder of Wayne county, Indiana. A deed given under the hand of President James Madison, dated October 4, 181G. This deed is written on parchment. The following ia a copy of the deed in full: James Madison, president of the United States. To all to whom these presents shall come, greeting: Know ye that William Commons, assignee of Robert Blair, having deposited in the generalised office a certificate of the registefWf the land office at Cincinnati, whereby it appears that full payment has been made for the northeast east quarter of section twenty-five (23), of township sixteen (1G), la range thlrieen (13) east of the second principal meridian line of the land directed to be sold at Cincinnati by the Aca of Congress entitled: "An Act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States in the territory north of the Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kntucky river," and of the Acts amendatory of the same. There Is granted by the United States, unto the said William Commons, the quarter lot or section of land above described: To have and to hold the said Quarter lot or section of land, with the appurtenances unto the said William Commons, his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof! I have' caused

REDEDICATIONOF CHURCH. It Will Take Place at Straughn on November 3rd. Straughn, Ind., Oct. 12 The rededication of the Christian church will be held on November 3rd. Meetings will begin on Thursday, Oct. 31st and will continue two or three weeks.

With the construction of electrio locomotives for heavy work there seems to be an effort to improve the efficiency of the trolley poles, and novelvies are constantly being Introduced. In a 43-ton motor of this character, recently built in Switzerland, the current collecting apparatus consists of a curved tubular rod of steel, on which brass rubbing pieces are mounted. These rods are mounted on a swinging frame, there being two collectors for each locomotive. The arrangement enables them to be placed in contact with the trolley wire when it is on either side of the work, or at a point above the locomotive.

WILL GIVE A RUBBER SOCIAL. Brownsville, Ind., Oct. 12 The ladies of the C. U. church will give a "rubber" social in I. O. O. F. hall Saturday evening, October 19th. Every one is asked to bring a piece of old rubber.

In the Evening Post, a London newspaper published In the reign of Queen Anne, bearing the date 20-22 December, 17n. there is a curious description of a flying ship, stated to hare been invented by Bartolomeo Lorenzo, a Brazilian priest. The paper has an engraving of the air ship, and a long description. The inventor claimed that he could travel 2K miles in twenty-four hours.

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