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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
Barred Goli in California.

Treasure-seeking parties are out in
California, trying to find the gold sup
posed to have been buried by Spanish
padres, pirates, miners, robbers and
Others. During the conquest Of Cali
fornia many of the Spaniar'ls buried
alias, or Jars, OF silver, gold aud jew
els, the hiding places Of which were
forgotten in their flight and fright.
Before the American occupation there
were no banks in California, and the
Spaniaris kept ;heir gold aud silver in
lars, which were either buried on the
premises o. walled up in the adobe
houses. The money OF the mission was
kept in the same manner. Each mis-
si0a hala tr,lsIrc rom aud this fact
was well known by bandits, so the Gun
ming padres carved holes in the thick
walls and heTineticaIly scaled up the
treasures in them.
When the missions We're seealarized
by the Mexican governmen; the priests
had no chance 70 carry away their
treasure and rather than inform the gov
ernment officials, they perhaps let it re-
main hidl.l. This Is the eommon be-
lief Of b,-l MexicIns and Americans,
an has lei u q great d.al Of bIrrOwing
aroIa tde walls oS The mission baiid-
ing by treasure hunters. The walls
being uniformly six feet in thickness,
they cJn stand great deal, otherwise
they would have fallen some TIME ago
i great deal that has been written
about leather sacks of gold buried under
mission churches i fiction, but the
treasure seekers fondly believe that
there is some fact TO it. The u mis-
sion churches, they say, had from So
90 10 10 Sl00,OO0 at the time of the Sc
culariZation It i affirmed that the
padres did not carry any of the money
away. Some of the treasure hunters
get direc. tip; from spiritualists.
Another theory that there must be
lots of buried gold in California is based
on the belief that in the early mining
days the miners frequently buried the!
money until such time as they cOuid re-
turn to the States. Many Ofthem were
killed and the secret of the hiding places
of their gold died with them. There
certainly WAS a great deal of buried gold
in California, besides that in the mines
in a crude state. At several points Of
the bay of San Francisco pirates are
said to have buried money. Telegraph
Hill in the northern portion OF the city,
IS favoritc place for burrOwing for pi
rates treasure, and frequently some Of
the sOOthsayers direct fortune hunters
to particular spot, where they delve
and dig until stopped at the point of a
shotgun by some property Very
little treasure has been found, but the
faith Of the diggers seem to be- unshak-
en- C;ffijOruit L-,tcr, V y. San.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
The Bog in Church.

1t was his first visit to church, and
his big brown eyes watched everything.
He saw the new comers drop their
heads on the pew auI in moment
raise them again.
"Why TO they pGt their heads
down:?' he whispered 10 his sister,
who was with him.
They say little prayer" she vhis-
pered back.
'But they don't talk, " argued Brown
Eyes, not convinced.
''No, they think, (" answered his sis
ter.
''shall think little?T was the next
question.
'if You like" was the reply; and
the big brown eyes were closed, the
Sun Ill hands folded, and the earnest
little face dropped against the rail.
In moment or two the head was
raised and the little fellow crept back
on the cushion.
al tried to think, Now l lay me-"
he whispered, ''bIt | had % talk il,
cause the words wouldn't stay down
in my stummick. VIII God care?'' he
finished anxioasly.
No, Brown Eyes. God will not care.
OF all who bowed their heads in His
sanctuary that morning, was there one
whose soul was 80 honestly trying To
pray as yours
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
Royal Mateh-I sking.

Interesting details are reported about
the betrothal of Prince Carl, of Den
mark, 10 Princess Maud, of Wales
The news of the be;rOthal was a great
surprise TO all outsiders, being known
previously only to the most intimate
attendants of the Danish Court. II
seems strange that it should have been
announced at time when Princess
Maud had just left Copenhagen with
her mother, aud the Crown-Princess of
Denmark, Prince Carl's mother, was
absent in Bohemia, visiting the par
entS of her sOn-in-law. Ii is said that
the young people had been in love for
some time, but the Danish Crown
Princess did not favor her sons choice,
since she was not on very good terms
with her sissr-in-law, the Princess of
Wales. The Crown-Princess wOIld
have liked very much a union OF her
son with Qleen Wilheimine, of the
Netherlands, which project had been
spoken of for long time. The Dow
agerEmpress of Russia, however, was
very much interested in the two young
folks, aud zeaiodsly worked in their
interest. She sincerely loves her sister,
the Princess of Wales, and has 50 en-
ergetically directed matters that she
h u persuaded the grandparents of the
VOInU mamie the kim and Queen of
Denmark, who originally were not in
favor of marriage between so near
relatives, 20 sanction the publication of
Prince Carts betrothal. Ii was the
Dowager-Empress of Russia who
fought all tl~ young folks battles, and
who selected the moment when Prince
CIrl's mother was absent To break the
news TO those interested. Ii was she
who wrote and edited the Information
which was given to the press.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
RESIGNATION.

'Tis awful hard TO bow the head
And say. Thy will be done,-
When everything looks dark and drcar
And the clouds obscure the sun;
To fold the hands we loved so well
Tenderly over the breast,
While our lips do feebly whisper
How calmly she doth rest
'Tis awful hard TO still live ON
When those we love prove false;
When faith is dead and hope has fed
And we are tempes; tossed;
To laugh and smile and hide the wounds
That perhaps will never heal,
So the busy world will never know
The sorrow that we feel.
'Tis very hard to learn real well
The lesson OF the cross;
To count the many tears we shed
To profit, not 10 loss;
To stand beside-yea, TO enter in
The portals OF the tomb,
Then look above, beyond II.
Out from the awful gloom;
To try and see the little gleam
That's shining ever so far;
To hear the voice Of the Master
We still his children are.
To suffer much, and still hope on,
knowing no consolation,
Yet keeping the light of faith aglow-
This, then, is resignation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
when lovely women overworks.

" AAtAi ARFNAg NOsAAIaA NNfANbiNNf
And finds too late her health gives away,
What charm can soothe her melancholy!
What art can take the pain away,
One of the saddest cases physician
meets, is that of some sweet, modest
woman, who in striving to make her
home life happy, has overtaxed her
delicate constitution, until her health
is so completely broken down, that her
every moment Is misery. Natural
feelings Of delicacy prompt her to defer
consulting physician until the most
serious results have ensued. DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription removes
the necessity of any embarrassing con-
suitation with physician. DIR. Pierce
has devoted long active life to the
closest study of woman's diseases, and
no specialist in the world is better fitted
To prescribe than he. Complete direc-
tions are given with each bottle. For
periodical pains, hearing down sensa-
tions, nervous debility and all uterine
disorders, "Favorite Prescription is a
sure cure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
When the Rain is Heaviest.

a wind from the southwest gives the
steadiest and most continuous rain; the
west to northwest the heaviest, but the
latter is an intermittent downpour.
More rain has been known to fall i'm
fifteen minutes with the wind veering
from west to northwest than has fallen
in day during similar storm with
the wind in the southwest.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
Dur First County superintendents and
tie Salaries Paid Them.

The first elections for County Super
intcndents took place in May, 1854,
soon after the passage Of the law ere
ating the Office. That the law was
not a very popular one is a matter Of
history, and il shown by the very
meisre salaries vo;ed the superintend-
enis in some Of the COMMITTEES. The fol-
owing Is the complete list Of the first
superintendent elected in each county
Of ;he state with the salary allowed.
IL will be seen that the Lancaster
county directors were more liberal in
fixing the superintendent salary
than were the directors Of any other
county in the State:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
AMERICA
The Monument of Samuel T. Smith,
Who Died Last Saturday.

ne Monument of Samuel F. Smi
Who Died Last Saturday.
My country. tits OF thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
OF thee sing.
Land where my fathers died,
Land OF the pilgrims pride,
From every mountain side
Let freedom ringl
II.
My native country, thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name love;
love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and tempted hills,
My heart with rapture thrills,
Like that above.
Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all tine trees
Sweet freedoms song;
Let mortal tongues awake,
Let all that breathe partake,
Let rocks their silence break,
The sound prolong.
".
Our fathers Godi To thee,
Author of liberty,
To thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright
With freedoms holy light;
Protect us by thy might,
Great God, our king.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27

a correspondent Of an exchange sug-
gests to prevent apple trees rom split
ting where they grow in forks, taking
sprOat that is growing on one branch
and grating in the other. The branch
will grow with the tree and become q
strong brace.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
$4,000 PURE
Campbell
& Smith.
THE PEOPLES STORE,
Fifth Avenue.

1t will pay you to come to Pittsburg
and do yor shopping at this store. You
know how we have done business these
past twenty-five years. Many women
who have now homes and families OF
their own came 10 this store when lit
tie girls, with their mother to do shop
ping. You first knew this store under
the firm name of Campbell, William
son * Dick, then Campbell & Dick,
now Campbell & Smith.
The management, however, has al
ways been the same and so have the
methods of doing business. One price
10 all, goods marked in plain figures;
no Misrepresentation of goods and sat
isfaction guaranteed. Buying goods
here does not depend upon skill or
knowledge of the goods-your ten-year
old girl can buy as well and a cheap
as the most experienced shopper; and
when we advertise thing, we mean
just what we say. While our princi-
pies of doing business are the same,
this has been a progressive store. You
can get everything you want.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
Is it a Boy, Youth or Husband :?
Do you waHt TO Furnish your House?

Everything ready for you-not only
ready made Bedding, Table Linen,
Lace Curtains and Carpets, but all
kinds of Furniture and everything in
the way of Granite, Tin and Wooden
Ware for your kitchen; also Oil and
Gas Stoves and Ranges. One entiIe
floor filed with China and Earthen
Ware, embracing the useful English as
well rs the genuine Haviland French
China.
As our Mems Clothing Department
has been opened but a short time, we
will give you a few extraordinary
values.
Mems Black Cheviot Overcoats, $500
Mems Dark Cheviot and Dark
Union Sack Suits, 50 90
Youths Blue and Black, Dark
Gray and Mixed, single and
double Breasted SCits, $5 90
Boys Dark Gray Scotch Tweed
Suits, $3.50
Between Mood and SmithfeId SITS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27

Even in the most severe eases of
sprain or hruise, ent or burn, Thomas
Ecleetric Oil gives almost instant re-
lief. 1t is the ideal family liniment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
Is it a Bridal Outfit?

Everything of the very latest and best
styles, from the white Slippers to tine
Veil
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-27
THE
First National Bank
Somerset, Penn'a.
Capital. $50. 900.
Surplus, $4,000.
DEPOSITS sIcrivrc IN LARGE Az ossaLL
AMOUNTS. PAYABLE ON DEMAND.
ACCOUNTS OF MERCHANTS. FARMERS.
STOCK DEALERS. AND oTHEAs SOLICITED
discounts DAILY. -
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LARUE NJ. HICKS, GEO. r. SCULL,
JAMES l. PUGH, W. II. MILLER,
JOHN r. SCOTT, ROBT. S. SCULL,
FRED w. BIESECKER.
EDWARD SCULL. PRESIDENT.
VALENTINE HAY, VICE PRESIDENT.
HARVEY NJ. BERKLEY, CASHIER.
The funds and securities of this bank are Sc
curely protected in a celebrated CoRLISs BUR-
CLAIR PROOF SAFE. The only safe made abso-
lutely burglar-proof.

The funds and securities of this bank are Sc
curely protected in a celebrated CoRLIss BUR-
CLAIR PROOF SAFE. The only safe made abso-
lutely burglar-proof
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

A STATEMENT of the condition
Of the First National bank appears
this morning, to (which we in
vite the attention of our readers.
From the report it is easily to be
seen that this financial institution
is not only substantial, but that it
is doing a flourishing business.
The First National is the pioneer
of banking institutions under fed
eral laws in the Indian Territory.
and it stands as a monument to the
proficiency of its management. 1t
affords the ARDMoREITE pleasure
to say that our city has no one
more potent factor in her destiny
OF greatness than is to be found in
the person of the officers and di-
rectors Of this prosperous bank.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Since - items Of minor mem
ton have bee- somehow overlooked.
Our attention was today called 70
the dangerous condition OF the bridge
at the crossing Of Adkins and Caddo
street, which is In . deplorAbls state
OF dilapidation. Unless something
Is done at this place at onos. We
fear that It win be our painful dnty
to chronicle some serious accident,
as q result Of negligence on thu part
OF the Board OF Trade or some other
committee which was empowered
with funds gotten from the
people to build and repair bridges.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

The people Of Gainesville for some
time past have been prospecting for
artesiAn wells. They were impelled
to this by the same condition with
which we, I'm Ardmore, are confront
ed-a lack Of n sufficient water sup
ply. Their efforts, Il would appear,
have been, or are about TO be, re-
wRrded, judging from the the e'foHow-
ing taken from the Gainesville Reg
lister, and which should serve our
people as and example of enterprise
worthy of emulation. The article
referred to says:
THE Register informed its readers
yesterday evening of the fact that a
steam pump four inches in diameter
had been placed in the artesian well
at n depth Of 200 feet and the pump
ing begun, which, up 10 press hour
last evening, was giving every evil
dence Of an inexhaustibls supply of
water. The pumping was kept up
constantly for twenty-four hours run
the water got remarkably clear and
cold. and soft ~ rain water. The
stream that ran on from the well
down Bogg street and to Pecan creek,
resembled . min tail, and II was sum-
eient in quantity to start Pecan creek
to running today, from where the
well stream came in contact with the
creek, and for n long distance south
ward. Hundreds Of people visited
the well today and all were delighted
with the fine propects presented for
IN everlasting supply Of pure water.
Alderman Smith and Mr.. levin made
q careful calculation OF the capacity
OF the now for "a hours by catching
q barrel Of water, observing the time
II took the barrel to all from the
stream, and their estimate is that in
"A hours the well win furnish a7o. .72c
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12
K. OF P. GRAND LODGE.
Distinguished HonOrs Conferred On I've
Ardmore KnIGhts. II. c. POtterf
and J. c. Thompson.

The Grand Lodge Knights Of Py-
thias of the Indian Territory, con-
vened in Atoka on the 7th inst. A
large delegation from subordinate
lodges over the territory were pres
ent. A pleasant and profitable time
was spent by all, the brethren ex-
pressing themselves as highly pleased
with the whole proceedings and the
general program while there.
Quite an honor was bestowed on
our worthy townsman Hon. H. C..
Potterf, who was elected Grand
Chancellor for the coming year.
A Grand Tribune was also established
with Hon. ]. G. Thompson of this
city as Grand Tribune for three
years, c. H. Thomas Of Muskogee,
for two years, and J. A. McCamp-
bell of Minco, for one year. The
new Grand Constitution to conform
to the new Supreme Constitution,
was formulated and adopted. The
next sessions of the Grand Lodge
will be held at Wagner, l. T., on
the first Tuesday in Aay, 1896.
The growth of Pythian Lodges in
the Indian Territory is something al
most marvellous, showing a member
ship of over 1900 knights. The first
lodge organized in the territory was
on the 9th of January, 1886, located
at Savannah, and was chartered,
Anchor Lodge No. 1. The organizer
of this lodge, James Ward, lost his
life endeavoring to save a brother
Pythian at the explosion in the Sa-
vannah mines, thus becoming a
martyr to the principles OF the or
der my life for YOU my brother.n
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

gallons OF water. MIR. Patched made
q careful calculation Of the capacity
Of the pump, and he made the fow
2Ss, 900 gallons in - hours, which Is
probably about the correct amount.
The pump was taken out this after
noon in order 10 place the valve fifty
feet nearer the top Of the well, that
another test may be made Of the
water supply At that depth, which
win be $50 feet from the top. This
test win probably last "A hours"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

A party consisting OF Judge Kill
gore, Marshal Stowe, Clerk Philips,
and Deputy Clerk SPeeks spent last
night on the Washita fishing. As
hr. Philips carried along m entirely
new and very peculiar species Of bait.
il is fair TO presume that he in pGrtie-
ular win have more than the usual
luck in landing the fnny beauties.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

The ARDMoREITE acknowledges
with sincere gratitude a copy of
j. o. Casler's book entitled,
Four Years in the Stonewall
Brigade, +" a present from the au-
thor. 1t is a handsomely printed
and well bound volume of 500
pages and portrays, the life of the
soldier in striking and graphic
manner. 1t is a work of more
than ordinaey merit and should be
read by every one who desires an
impartial history of the bloody
four years struggle, written by
one from the ranks as he saw it.
4 casual glance over the pages
3Hpresses us with the belief that
tho author is a writer of ability
and that he has handled his sub
leet in fair and impartial man
Rer. Every old soldier who cares
to 90 over the events of his SOL
der days should not fail to secure
. copy from Mr.. easier while he
is in the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

AS viii be seen by reference to
proceedings of last nights mass
meeting our people are deeply in :
terested in securing a water sup
ply sufficient to prevent a repeti-
tion Of the conf1agration which on
April IS swept away the principal
business portion of our enterpris-
ing city. There is no use in
mineing words in dealing with the
situation as it exists. Unless
water can be had and other neces
sAry precautionary steps are taken
insurance will be withdrawn and
the hazards will remain so great
as to endanger our future prosper
~. We believe the people are
aroused to q point where they are
eady and willing to take the di-
ema by the horns and by concert
aetion surmOunt all obstacles.
hero is work for every man to
erRorm whether he is on a com
hittee or not and every day passed
ithout putting in at least a word
/ encouragement is Q day lost in
rood cause. The present is the
une for action and let it be made
rMilAble speedily aud effectively.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
AT THE wIsSoR.

r. A. sneed, Gainesville; T. Blake.
Normani j. @. Curry, Arkansas City;
J. T. Mulkey, Ron, !. T.; Clint L.
Farmer, Nashville; r. E. Brace. II.
E. Sperger, W. J. Stewart, Chicago;
J. r. Edwards, Denton, Tex; Dick
McCarty, Gainesville; J. r. Beeler:
wynnewood; q. l. GoOch. Waco;
W. G. Johnson, NJ r. Sneed.
Order n sack Of Brady's white
Frost" Full Roller Patent Flour.
Attend church today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

A FIRE company can do nothing
without water. Let US have ar
tesian wells.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

READ the ARDMoREITE, 90 to
church anG after you have return
rom services re-read it, then
will be prepared for Monday
---~sling shopping and posted as
to where the best bargains are to
be had.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Mrs. G. H. Mccoy is the recipient
of an elegant present in the shape OF
beautiful Bush & Gerts piano, pre-
sented to her by her generous hus-
band, the doctor. The instrument
has been pronounced by critics to be
one of the finest toned pianos they
have ever heard. Luke Bros, OF
Oklahoma City are the manufactur-
ers' agents for these wonderful in
struments. II-It
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

GIVE Ardmore ample fire pro-
lection and her past greatness will
pale into insignifcance as compar-
ed with her future grandeur.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Mr.. John Robertson, the gunsmith,
is having the roof Of the ARDNoRETTE
once painted a bright red.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Rev. Volney Johnson yesterday af-
ternoon received a telegram from
Evangelist Granville Jones, stating
that he could not arrive here until
Tuesday. First sermon at the Tab
ernacle will be Tuesday night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Miss Maud Rousseau, an accom-
plished and popular young lady of
Gainesville, is in the city, the guest
of Miss zelema Nolen, on North
Caddo street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

AFTER services take your fami- :
~ for a short drive in the coun :
try, and view the beauties of Ma
ture.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

After reading the AKDMoRRITE this
morning, put on your best clothes
and attend one of the various
churches.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

SEND the children to Sunday
school.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Services today. Subject for IL n.
m, "Why we do Not Enjoy our Reli-
gion;" for s:I5 p. m, "Hov May we
Help our Protracted MeetingS" Join
us in worship.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Keep cool. Buy a nice lawn dress
and fan for twenty-five cents, mt
DuBton's. s-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

To arrive Monday morning another
car load of our celebrated "White
Frost" high and Big Patent Flour,
Brady Bros.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Engraving free 70 those purchas-
ing goods at T. H. PArksr's, 1at door
east OF postonlce. eft =
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Brady Bros. have Just received
four car loads of feed and can save
you money. See them. eft
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

LAY aside ali worldly cares and
prejudices today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

We dictate others initiate. w. o.
Duston, the leader of styles and
prices. S-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

And still the business comes ROLLING
into the ARDMoRErrE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-05-12

Bivens & Williams are located just
back OF their old stand, with n fall
line Of new hardware, stoves, &c.