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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
FINDS BURIED LOOT
Farm Hand Discovers Can OF
Gold in Missouri.
Wycke Patterson Flees. With Fortune
Secreted by Civil War Bandit
Refuses to Tell Amount-May
Share With His Employer.

Liberty, Mo.-One stroke of the pick
made Wycke Patterson, farm hand,
rich beyond his fondest expectations
when he struck a pot of gold con-
cealed In the wall of an old building
which he was helping to raze on the
farm of his employer near Huntsville,
Mo. A notice of the discovery of the
treasure was received here by c. E.
Yancey, owner of the place
How the farm hands quick wit en-
abled him to make away with the
thousands in gold before the eyes OF
sage
The old building, used before the
Civil war as an inn, had long been an
eyesore on the big mule ranch owned
by the Yancey family. A force OF
workmen under the direction of Pat
terson began tearing down the ruins
last week
After removing a stone casing In the
second story, Patterson struck some
thing that gave out a sharp metallic
sound. Two white laborers and five
negroes crowded about him as he dug
into the masonry and found sealed
pot. One blow knocked off the lid,
and the group gazed upon the vessel
filled with gold pieces.
Jaws dropped and eyes opened.
Good Lawd, we'se all struck 1t
rich" said one negro. "Whatll We
But Patterson had his presence of
mind. He seized the treasure pot and
darted down the steps and out Of the
door. BY the time his companions
had recovered and followed, he was
out OF sight Through Saturday night
and Sunday the farm hand guarded
the pot of gold. Not even his wife
was permitted to know how much 1t
contained
IF Yancey don't know how much
Is in it, he won't know how much to
sue for" said Patterson.
Monday morning a man walked into
the Bank of Yates, small town neal
the Yancey ranch. He carried heavy
package under his coat. After recov
ering from his surprise. w H. Stark
the cashier, counted out the thousands
In gold coin.
Much of 1t was In Mexican money
Of 1881. How much the total was has
not been given out by the finder or
the banker. That 1t exceeded $4,000
has been admitted. That II might run
as high rs $4,000 or $40, 200 has been
reported.
Although the law gives the treasure
to the owner of the property, Yancey
said he was willing to divide with the
finder. The two men probably will
divide the sum equally.
The theory that Bill Anderson. a
noted desperate of the Civil war pc
Rod. hid the treasure while stopping
at the place when 1t was used as an
inn, has been advanced.
Anderson spent the night at the inn
two nights after banks at Huntsville
and other towns had been robbed of
$4,000 or $4,000 He was killed near
Orrick, Mo-, day or two later by
Confederate "bushwhackers."
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
SIMPLE LIFE FOR Domino
Tacoma Minister Resigns Charge TO
Farm and Raise chlckens--Calls
Self Failure.

Tacoma, Notwithstanding him.
self as failure as pastor. the Rev.
William D. Buchanan, pastor Of Park
University church, has rendered his
resignation and In an open letter to
the public announced that he Is about
to retire to the Simple life"
81 am farmer by instinct and a
minister by choice" the letter says. II
have come to feel that l should first
practice and then preach, and from
now on l shall make my living as a
breeder of chickens"
Mr.. Buchanan's eight years in the
Tacoma pulpit have been marked by
dignity and reserve, and his unexpect.
ed announcement has caused city-wide
comment.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
DREAMS; SEES MOTHER DEAD
Indiana Man Is Called to Parents
Funeral In Strange Way-saw
Hand In Sleeping Car.

Vincennes. Indicating in response
to a supplication which he dreamed
his mother made to him, James Dor
ris of Evansville arrived here just
in time to attend her funeral His
whereabouts had been unknown tn the
family and the funeral had k.sen de-
layed in the hope that he might see
notice Of her death.
Doris declares he dreamed while
In sleeping car In Cleveland that his
mother had stretched out her hand to
him. So impressed was he that he
took the next train for Vincennes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
CLAM GETS PICNIcKER'S SIS
How Louis Ludden Of Winsted, Conn.,,
Lost a Gold Piece and Found
IL In a She'll.

Winsted, Conn, Aug. 15.-Louis Lud.
den. member of clambake party here,
stood beside barrel of clans which
was partly covered. In taking some
matches from his trousers pocket. he
pulled out a IS gold piece. which
dropped into the barrel The barrel
was emptied, but no coin was to be
found.
In due course of time the clans.
after being washed, were placed in a
steamer with other sea food. When
the man who lost the gold piece got
his portion of CLAIMS. he found his lost
coin reposing in shell with steamed
clam
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
HOSPITAL FOR DOGS OPEN
institution In New York Said to 30
Most Complete Of Its Kind In
the World.

New York-The new hospital and
dispensary of the American Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty to AMI
mails, located on Avenue A In the east
hospital district" began its work of
ministering to dogs, cats and horses.
The institution is the best equipped of
professional advice are given free to
those unable to pay.
The building includes series OF
wards, private rooms, pharmacies, op-
Grating rooms. exercise rooms and iso-
lation wards for animals suffering
from contagious diseases. The ground
floor has garage equipped with 10
automobile ambulances and wagons.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
WORKER HEIR TO FORTUNE
San Francisco Carpenter, Sick and
Alone, lnherlts $4S,55o From
Uncle In Ohio.

San Francisco.-Sick and alone in
the poorly furnished home, William
H. Spencer, a carpenter so years old,
received word that he Is heir to a for
tune OF s4S,550 left by Isaac Spencer.
an uncle who died recently In New
Lexington, Ohio. Spencer's uncle &C
cumulatetd a fortune Of 100000 His
only relatives were a brother and "a
nephew out west" Before he died
he made will dividing his fortune
equally between them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
THEFT UNlTEs 2 BROTHERS
BURGLAR Who Breaks Into a Colorado
Shop Finds That His Kin
Owns II.

Trinidad, Colo.-J. E. Park broke
into a carpenter shop here. took some
tools and short time later was ar
rested with the tools in his posses
sion. One hour after he had been
lodged In jail the prisoner learned
the stolen tools belonged to E. NJ.
Park, brother whom he had not
seen for fifteen years and for whom
he had been searching.
The brothers separated 10 years
ago in Alabama.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
Uncle Ezra Says

at don't take morn a gill NV effort
to git folks into peck of trouble" and
a little neglect of constipation, bill
BUSINESS, Indigestion or other liver de-
rangement will do the same. If all
ing, take DR.. Kings New Life Pills for
quick results. Easy, safe. sure, and
only rs cents at F. w. Buchanan,
Sampson & Avore, The Fuller Drug
Co., G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
What We Never Forget

according to science, are the things
associated with our early home life,
such as Bucklens Arnica Salve, that
mother or grandmother used to cure
our burns, boils, scalds, sores, skin
eruptions, cuts. sprains or bruises.
Forty years of cures prove its merit.
Unrivaled for piles, corns or cold
sores. Only rs cents at f. w. Buck
nam, Sampson & Avore, The Full,
Drug Co., G.. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
Maine Central R. R.
0v1f13 Arrangement. of Train.
lk33sl1II In Effect J.ne "a,
ikA5i:LSl 1912

Trains leave Skowhegan as fol lows.
800 a. IN, for all points west; aIeo Ia lana
Foxcroft, Bangor and way station ) II "a ei'
for Waterville. Oakland, Bingha ~, Iewi a. IN.
augusta Gardiner, brunswick, i'Jrtia nd ~,
i.'Stoii D,Attr, Bower and Foxcroft Gre a'lu
viiie, bangor, Aroostook and .yaahtns,nui-
Co, st. John ard Halifax. s2J D. n, ' gu
Watervil.e, enabling passenaers 1 take f, .o'
press aud night Pullman for l., rtland snt
fboston-4l0 p. M, Sundays only to WaIasa
viiie, connecting for Portland, !,oston Nv.
New York ana
Arrivals:-7.45 a. m, from WataryllIe dam.
except sundays % a. m. PassenyeT fr,',y
Portland, Oakland, Watervilie, ng9sta a oia
ban gor-hoo and T. 70 p. m, from all poinfs
and ut l0.& n. IN. Sundays only F'7'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12

u. A. Smith. Bridgt on, Ind, had kid
ney trouble for years, and was so Grip
pied with rheumatism he could not
dress without help. He started using
Foley Kidney Pills. and says: Il began
to get better at once. and now all my
trouble has left me and / do not feel
that l ever had rheumatism. l rest well
all night andtho' So years old, can now
do the work of a man of 35 years. /
would like to be the means of others
getting benefit from Foley Kidney
Pills" Refuse substitutes. For sale
by all druggists
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12

a really effective kidney and bladder
medicine must first stop progress of the
disease and then cure the conditions
that cause. It, Use Foley's Kidney
Pills for all kidney and bladder troubles
and urinary Irregularities They are
safe and reliable. They help quickly
and permanently. In the yellow pack
age. For sale by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
klNEO TO OAKLAND

f-Stop on signal or on notice to Conductor
t-l1aliy except sundays.
daily, Sundays included.
daily except Saturdays.
At klneo station steamer connects TO and
from all points on Moosehead LnLe
II. ID. W ALDRpN, Gen. Passenger Apt
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice President and General Manager
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12

Evil spreads as necessarily as dis
eae.
SANDER Is the revenge Of a coward,
and discrimination his defense.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
T. L. Parks, Murrayville, Ca, Route 1.

is IN his 73rd year. unu >,..S .,.....i,
cured of a bad kidney and bladder
trouble He says himself: II have suf-
fered with my kidneys. My back ached
and | was annoyed with bladder irreg
larities. l can truthfully say, one SOC
bottle of Foley Kidney Pills cured me
entirely" They contain no habit form
ing drugs. For sale by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12

For one word a man is often deemed
to be wise, and for one word he is
ften deemed to be foolish.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind
piles yield to Doan's Ointment. Chronic
cases soon relieved. finally cured. Drug
glsts all sell 1t.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12

You must live for another if you
wish to live for yourself.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12

Our highest hopes are often de-
stroyed to prepare us for better
things.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-12
DIR. F.. WHITE
Veterinary Surgeon
Calls promptly answered Night or Day
40 Heselton Street ito
Farmers Phone 1921 SKOWHECAN, ME.
wear HUB RUBBERS u next

We should be as careful of Dur
words as of our actions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-13

gar over them. Only good quality OF
vinegar should be used In making pickles
and spiced goods, and they should be put
into unglazed stoneware, wood or glass
1t is unsafe to allow vinegar to remain
long in contact with the glaze of ordi-
airy earthenware. Keep pickles closely
covered in cool. dry place. When stor-
ing them In glass jars some housekeepers
slip paper bags over them to keep out the
light Horseradish Is often put over
ordinary pickles and chow-chow 10 help
in preserving them Many pickle makers
prefer small jars to big ones. There ~
no danger then of the air coming INTO
contact with the whole mess every thhe
a jar is opened, and If mould appears
there is no danger of all becoming anecteo'
Each little Jar is kept sealed until neeu-
ed There is however, no real necessity
for taking all this trouble II the vinegar
is kept at a proper depth and the simple
directions given here are followed, except
in the case of a very sweet pickle OF
spice" Many of the popular recipes TOT
spiced tomatoes, apples, pears. etc. nave
very little vinegar In them, and are more
like a preserve. They may spoil II NOT
sealed I'D like preserves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-13
CIVIC WORK FOR WOMEN
State Federation of Clubs Be-
gins Annual Convention.
PREPARING FOR ELECTION
Committee Reports Nomina-
tons Headed by Mrs. Shuler,
of Buffalo, for President.

Albany. Nov. l2.-Extending OF welcomes
on behalf OF city and state, reports of Of
hcers, committees and district chairmen,
several addresses and the nomination OF
officers for election for the ensuing year
made to-day's sessions Of the eighteenth
annual convention of the State Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs unusually busy.
Features of this evenings sessions were
talks by the Rev. Charles Stelzle and
Walter NJ. Chandler. The Rev. Mr.. Stel-
zle's topic was Social Problems in Amer
lean Cities" and Mr.. Chandler spoke on
THE Republic of the Fathers"
In her report this afternoon Miss Mary
Garrett Hay, OF New York, the president,
urged club women to work for the open
ing Of school rooms and gymnasiums for
evening dances and music, that young folk
might enjoy simple pleasures in proper
environments. She spoke Of woman's
place on the boards OF state institutions
and reviewed the accomplishments of the
administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-13

"RENOVATING" MOULDY PICKLES
AND SWEETS CBy Notwithstanding
mould forms a thick coating on top OF
preserves before they begin to spoil
Mould does not penetrate deeply INTO Jei-
,ies or preserves, semi-liquids or liquids
and though Il is said 70 be the common
cause OF decay I'm raw fruits II does not
ordinarily cause the fermenting OF canned
goods 50 that unless they have been rou-
bIod bv bacteria and yeast sweetmeats
may he often saved in spite of the mould
on ton. Certainly 1t can do no Marin u
try the following remedy: Remove inc
mould and all the vegetable or frult uliuei
Il 70 the depth Of about an inch or TWO
inches Then lift out the rest from the
far with n wooden spoon ana DOH II Wy
again Mould spores are killed by expos
,,ra IN n temperature OF 80 10 2l2 Fahren-
bo,, hoiIing point. It is well, however
a. e,,,,o tho sweetmeat a thorough boiling
,rben II II has a good taste, put IL into
sterilized Jars. II there Is not ehous Il
IouId cover with a fresh supply All
p,ckles and spices should be kept covered
IN the depth Of at least an linen with the
vinegar or vinegary syrup. II part OF
the vegetable or fruit rises above the
vinegar and comes into contact with the
air II will mould or spoil. Look at All
n,ckles from time to time after storing
them. 20 see that they are well covered
with vinegar. Add more II 1t has become
. hsorhod by the vegetables or fruit,
In "renovatins' pickles 1t Is sometimes
desirable to pour off all the vinegar anu
boil the pickles in fresh supply. In DOING
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-13
SALOONS FIGHT SUFFRAGE
Make First Step to Annul WON
ems Victory in Michigan.
rBy telegraph TO Tho Tribunel

by Itl'FidIll u iA' A'i'Ai''.l
Detroit, Nov 12.-When the lngham
County board OF canvass met In Lam
sing to-day, Henry Russell, a Lansing
saloonkeeper, appeared with n petition
asking the board TO throw out the
countys vote on womans suffrage on
the technical ground that the amend
ment was not printed in full on the
ballot as required by the state consti-
tuition.
The same action will be taken In four
other counties which gave a majority
for woman's suffrage. II the saloon
keepers win, the majority for votes
for women" will be wiped out.
The disputed ballots were printed IN
accordance with the resolution OF the
LEGISLATURE. and the lawyers for the
women maintain that this viii be suiii-
cient to give them legality Judges Ed
ward CahiIl and Rollin II. Person and
Walter Foster voluntarily appeared as
attorneys for the suffragists, and de-
clared that any attempt to disfranchlse
the voters on such technicality would
be carried 10 the Michigan Supreme
Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-13
THE SILENT SUFFRAGIST
The Woman Who Hasn't Been Heard
From Would Vote if She Had Chance.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: May ask you to allow me a word
in answer 10 to-day's article by Martha
McCulloch- Williams as to the very anti
suffrage argument she advances. that II
women are given the ballot II will be a
minority rule and that the majority Of
women DO not want the ballot? This
statement has been made with evident
conviction by several anti-suffrage speak
ers.
Nav I ask on what authority they claim
the majority OF women as antls? l defy
them 10 give any reasonable proof of this
statement.
There are now In New York State en-
rolled I'm the various organizations OF
women and OF women and men the names
of enough women to actually total ma
torIty OF the number OF men enrolled po-
lltically. and II Is said by the census OF
the state that there are about an equal
number OF men and women. We suffra-
gists can prove these names by show
down OF the rolls OF the various societies
which include not only the avowed suf-
frage organizations, but those societies
which have allowed suffrage to become
part OF their working policy.
! IL is not fair to those magnificent women
who have become the backbone Of SO
many social and ethical reforms, and who
are enrolled, to say that those women
who have not actually enrolled are
against them and that their silent audi
once Is unconvinced. believe that among
the many little women In their little
homes I'm New York State who have mol
classified themselves az sunragists We
viu find most OF them ready and willinf
IN participate in the voting when thu
time is ripe. They read. They think
Sometimes At takes more strength of char
acter to keep silent and abide the Issue
than II does TO declare ones self.
Believing this, do not allow the claim
that the woman who does not proclaim
herself a suffragist is an anti. on tho
contrary, I claim for the cause all whc
do not oppose It actively. And when th'
majority Of voters in New York give thu
right of franchise to the women, any
| woman who does not accept the right
| cheerfully needs a missionary.
! GABRIELLE STEWART MULLINER
New York. Nov. IL. 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-13
BY DIR. JacoIyn Van yIiet Manning.

The man who is going to occupy a new
house should ascertain that proper pro-
lection from winter weather is afforded all
water and gas pipes, both outside and in
side the house. II these pipes are not
properly protected there will be many re-
pairs necesstated by frostbite before the
first winter is over. The right time, or
course, to see to the plumbing is when the
house is building. Sanitary engineers i'm
ply that builders are not always sur
ficiently careful about this important item
Of construction, and 1t is up to the owner
to ascertain the local fluctuations of tenn
perature and make arrangements to meet
the demands of the hardest winter known
in the section of country in which he
builds.
Protection of Pipes Outside Of House,
The service water pipe TO the house
should be laid under the frost line and
should have a cutoff, or gate valve,
placed near its departure from the
city main and also below the frost nne'
II there is any doubt about the proper
depth It is we'll to cover the pipe with
several inverted plank bookings, each
enough larger than the one Immediately
below in order to leave a. blanket or non
conducting air between the planks. The
boxing should extend the entire length of
pipe from water main to cellar wall.
Packing the outside piping in horse
manure, which is renewed once yearly, is
a tried expedient, successful so far as nom
freezing is concerned, but an unpleasing
thought to any one familiar with the per-
meability Of structures and osmotic ac-
ton. Packing with sawdust has not been
found satisfactory, as the sawdust abb
serbs moisture. Pipes laid under well
sodded ground are better protected than
those with no turf above.
Among outdoor pipes must be consid-
cred the roof extension to the air vent of
the soil pipe. The smaller the diameter
of this roof vent the greater Is the prob
ability that 1t will be stopped with boar
frost during cold weather The steam
arising in the pipe Is CONCEALED when II
meets the cold air and is percipitated on
the iron. To obviate this difficulty the
pipe should be at least four inches in d.
ameter, and should rise high enough above
the roof TO have its throat above the reach
of any practical Joker. The wire hood and
cap sometimes placed over 1t will only
serve to precpitate hoarfrost and stor
the pipe altogether in very severe weather
Protection Of Pipes Inside the House
Pipes passing through the cellar should
when possible be suspended from the
cellar ceiling rather than be placed on the
cellar floor or beneath It. The cellar doors
and windows may be closed up before cold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-13
Balance in Treasury.

The corresponding secretary, Mrs. John
F. Yawger. OF New York, reported that
more than 1000 items had received at
tention during the year. The treasurer
report showed q balance OF over SOO'
with the years expenditures amounting
to s2.134.
The nominating committee reported the
following officers for election for the en-
suing year:
President. Mrs. Frank Shuler. Buffalo;
first vice president, Miss Mary Wood,
New York: second vice-president, MISS
Florence Guernsey, New York; recording
secretary Mrs. l. Nj. Day, Sidney; cor
responding secretary, Mrs a. r. Hub
bard. Buffalo, treasurer, Mrs. John w.
Ford. WaterfC I'd: General Federation sec
rotary. Mrs. Stephen u. Stephens, staten
Island: directors. Mrs. Gardner Raymond
Rochester: Mrs William Grant Brown,
New York: Miss Alice II. Neafe, Goshen,
and Mrs. W. +. Fessenden, Kingston
Miss Wood asked that her name be
withdrawn for first vice-presdent, say
ing she desired 10 be continued as chair
man OF the public service committee. The
names Of Mrs Eugene ]. Grant, OF Brook
lyn. and Mrs. J. Hedges Crowell, OF New
York, were placed in nomination from the
floor.
The committees report for the other
officers was accepted, and the polls Will
be open for election from 10 a. m. to
p. m on Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-13

Tb,s denartment will pay for household tips
II found available for It's purpose. ., Nu
useful Household Tips Department NC"
York Tribune. No. 154 Nassau street.
NEWSPAPERS IN THE KITCHEN
Use newspapers freely In the Ktcheh'
spreading under pans when Washihs
dishes. or a table when peeling fruit OF
vegetables; also spread them around
table, sink and stove when cooking
Crumple them up to wipe of greasy
dishes and clean the bottoms OF smoky
pans. Polish tinware, windows and stoves
with them. Make a thick pad or seVeral
of them to stand on when ironing; you
will truly find them q rest for weary
"soles." Dampen them and tear into bits
10 sprinkle over a dusty carpet; they
brighten II wonderfully. MRS. ]. 8. %.
North Water Gap. Penn.
CLEANING COAT CoLLARS.-When
the coat collar becomes soiled 1t may be
cleaned by rubbing It well with a mixture
| composed Of one part Of salt dissolved IN
four parts Of alcohol.
| REMOVING GREASE FROM WOOD
When grease is spilled on wooden table
pour cold water over Immediately. This
will harden the grease and prevent IL
from sinking into the wood. 1t can then
| be easily removed with knife.
| THICKENING GRAvY.-When mixing
-four and water together for thickenins
gravies, ETC., beat It with a fork instead
of with a spoon. II requires less time
and makes the thickenitg smoother.
Neshanic, n. ]. MRS. II. r. r.