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to save themselves from the threatened trou.
BILE. One conspiracy is declared to have
been discovered to burn up 100000 barrels
of oil above ground, and another to plug up
all the wells. In the face of this curious con-
dition of things, hundreds of new wells are
being drilled which will prove an infatua-
ton Of very costly description. There is
already said to be enough petroleum in store
in the oil regions to last the world six months.
At last accounts the dealers and operators,
although they had had several consultations,
had failed to find any way out of their dilem-
ma, except by absolute shutting down Of all the
producing wells, and this they fear to DO on
account of the lack of good faith hitherto
shown by operators in keeping such agree
mentS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Prof. John B. Patrick, Principal--Greenville
High School.
J. I. Bonner-Due West Female College.
T. M. Dobson & Co.-Feathers- -Calicoes-Biv-
ingsville Shirting-Shoes-l21 cents-Cloth
ShOes-Bleached Shirting-Ladies Every
Day Shoes-Saem Jeans-Meal Bags-Car-
Notwithstanding Irons--Mouse
Traps-Black Alpaca-Powder and Shot
Shot Guns-Bed Ticking-Roll Hinges
Plane Irons--Handsaws-- Nails--Axes-
Groceries.
w. H. q J. P. Herndon-Rubber Betting
John G. Kuykendal-Iodo Bromide Calcium Com
d--Benzine--Pepsin, Cnchona and
Strychnia-Pocket Cutlery-Found-Cor
Lee Cologne-Briar Wood Pipes-The Nox-
ious Weed.
G. L. Riddle-Riddle's Mills.
L. Cass Carpenter-United States Internal Reve-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-19
ESSAY ON SOUTH CAROLINA.

We are indebted to the author, Col. j. P.
Thomas, Superintendent of Carolina Military
Institute, for copy of his essay on South
Carolina, entitled "South Carolina in Arms,
Arts and the Industries A View of the Past,
Present, and Future of the Commonwealth" "
The pamphlet is handsomely printed and will
be read with interest by our people. A few
copies are for sale at this office. Price 80
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-19

order of arrest issued in the case of the State
against Parker, had been made on the original
complaint; that this complaint was amended so
materially as to render the original complaint
void that, in accordance with the law, the or
der of arrest based on this complaint died with
the complaint. Third, that the verdict of the
jury had been for a judgment for $4,000;
that Parker had made affidavit that all his
property was in the limits of the State, and
that levy had been made that the verdict
of the jury had been only judgment ordering
an execution upon the defendants property,
and that his person could not be touched that
such execution had been made, and it was IL
legal longer to hold the defendant, and that
he had been illegally held since the first levy
had been made. The judge then went back
to an explanation of the old English law of
for debt, and wound up with a
on the writ of habeas corpus. In
conclusion, he said: "The court will, in view
of the law and the facts set forth in the petit
tion for the discharge of Niles G. Parker from
the custody of the sheriff of Richland county,
grant the order of release, and it is ordered
that he go hence without bail"
After the decision had been rendered, and
Parker had left the Court House, he was ar
rested by Constable Lorrick on a warrant
charging him with grand larceny to the
amount of $3.50 900 of COUPONS. Parker was
then taken before Justice McCord. The coun-
sci for the State were not present, and counsel
for prisoner waived an examination, demand
ing bail in small amount. The Justice fixed
the bond at $4,000, which being signed by
Mrs. Parker, George Waterman and P. F.
Frazee, Parker was again set at tliberty. tits
thought that Parker will seize the opportunity
now given him, and make good his escape.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-19
PERSONAL.

We we're pleased to meet, few days ago,
j. G. Hardin, Esq, editor of the Chester Re-
porter, who passed through Yorkville on his
return from the Springs in North Carolina,
looking remarkably we'll after his brief vaca.
ton from editorial labors
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-19

sa"The Wilmington, N. G. Star has discover.
ed a man who went to take the train several
hours before it was due, on the supposltion
that rs A. NJ" meant minutes after mid
night.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-19

AN INCH OF RA1N-Rain is caught and
measured in such way as to give what would
have been the actual depth of water on the
surface if it had not soaked in or run ott. An
inch of rain is of more consequence than
would be generally supposed. On an acre of
ground it amounts to 6,272,640 cubic inches.
This gives 22,622.5 gallons Of water, which
would fill cistern capable of holding 800
hogsheads. Reducing it to weight. it would
amount to over l13 tons. A trough III feet
long, 10 feet high, and feet wide, inside
measurement, would just contain an inch of
rain from an acre of ground.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-19

lowing III pOuu OI Snallo" WaLel, anu "Ieh
approached he broke like quarter-horse,
running about mile before he could be over
taken by men on ponies. Riding up near, the
boy was lassoed, when fierce contest ensued,
the strange being striking, kicking and lung
ing about in most fearful manner, and ap-
parently being frightened almost to death.
Finally he was overpowered, tied and taken
to the house of the man who first discovered
him. His body was covered with hair about
four inches long, and from size and appear
ance, he is supposed to be about twelve years
old. He is unable to talk, but possesses rea-
soning power, and now follows his captor
about like dog.
- Immense quantities of small silver coin
are being accumulated at the subtreasury at
Boston, with view to it's substitution, at an
early day, for the fractional currency now in
use. The express companies are delivering
the precious metal by the ton, and some ap-
prehension is expressed as to the effect of pla-
cling so much weight in the vaults of the SUBJ
treasury, which are situated directly above
the main postofice room in the new Boston
postofice. With view to secure the safety
Of the vaults beyond the peradventure of a
DOUBT, supervising Arcnltect otter uaS WI
rected that additional and heavier iron beams
be placed under the section upon which they
rest. There is at present contained within
their walls no less than one hundred and
twenty tons of silver, representing value of
s1O,000,000.
While other products of the earth have
diminished by the ravages of storms and in
sects, the oil crop in Pennsylvania appears to
be embarrassing the operators and operatives
by its very richness. The yield has been so
profuse that the supply has far exceeded
the demand. The despair of the operators in
their inability to keep prices up is said to
have extended to the operatives, who, it is
alleged1haye resorted to communistic devices
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-06
Ghe Guilty Areas.
NOTES HERE AMID rHERE.

NOTES HERE AND THERE.
What is better than promising
young man? Apaying one.
: Why is beefsteak like locomotive?
It's not Of much account withoutits tender.
In friendship, as in love, we are often
happier in our ignorance than our knowl-
edge.
Men are generally like wagons; they
rattle prodigiously when there is nothing
in them. s
Instances of men who go down on a
piece of orange peel and get up anu think
as much of themselves as they did before
are rare. @
=" If you intend to hug me, don't do
it suddenly, because the chair you are slit
ing on has broken leg. and you might get
tumble.
"A New Orleans paper offers the senti.
ment thus :" George Washington-First
in war, first in peace. and last in getting a
monument"
You are writing my bill on very rough
paper" said client to his attorney. Never
mind" said the lawyer; 'it has to be filed
before it comes into court"
-'Tdiketogive something to the poor"
remarked Moline lady. Its hard times
and they must be suffering, but L We got to
use this $40 to buy another switch.
Now, after lapse of ninety odd years
it has been discovered that splitting on the
bait dosen't help in the least to catch the
fish. Is there any one in America who
isn't as mad as blazes? 9.-
Josh Billing says If yuare going to
give man anything give it to him
cheerfully and quick don't make him
get down on his kneeze in front ov yu, and
listen to the 10 commandments, and then
give him five cents. -
Some of the papers are getting a coed
deal OF fun out of the contingent expend-
ltures" at Washington, where carriages cost
a good deal more for repairs than they
did in the first place. Four lunches
for the Supervising Architects Office
cost SlS4. ...r .5...... ....
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-06
HARPER'S HAIR DYE
Ladies can Color their Braids

At q mere Daga-
telle of the usual
cost, with this
Splendid Dye.
Only FIfyCents
per Boz.
| JOHN P HUNT,
Proprietor, tlate
| Calender & Co..
| 9th street, one door
above Chestnut.
| Sold by all Drug
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-06
LIFE BIsAM

AAAu 1sl4HlyAlS
LIFE BAL 1k:S.3x
|;|i Sc
Is Prompt, Reliable. safe
and Pleasant, consequent,
y, the Greatest Remedy Of
the Age for C0UGaS,
COLDS, BRONCHITIS,
PNEUMONIA, WaOOP-
Ing COUGH. GROUP, and
oil Pulmonary affections.
Positively the most reliable remedy in
the market for what it is recommended.
The united voice of all that have used it
are enough to prove its wonderful eject
in arresting all diseases of the Throat an
Lungs.
Consumptives should not rest until they
try DR.. HEDGES PULMONIC LIFE
BALSAM, primarily because in the end
it will secure to them health. ...
Secondarily, because it will give to them
comfort and freedom from coughing.
Every forerunner or producer of con-
sumption, such as Coughs, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, &C., are speedily cured by DR..
HEDGES PULMONIC LIFE BAL
SAM. q
There are ten reasons why every family
should have DIR. HEDGES PULMONIC
LIFE BALSAM: ........-...
l. It is the cheapest. Large Bottles
for so cents.
2. 1t is much more pleasant to take.
3. It is more effectual.
4. 1t is simple, safe, and certain cure.
5. 1t is adapted to both old and young.
6. 1t is warranted to give satisfaction.
7. 1t is composed entirely of herbal bal
samic medicines.
s. 1t is the most popular medicine in
the market
9. Because physicians are prescribing
10. Because every family that has had
it will not be without it.
MANUFACTURED AT THE LABO-
RATORY OF
W. n. EzEDCES, & co.
Southeast cor. of Main & Center SITS.
| Springfield, D.
For sale by all Druggists and Country
Merchants.
JOHN D, PARK. Agent
| Cincinnati 0.
/ For sale in Rock Island by JOHN
BENGSTON. tues
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-06
Chancery Notice.
FATE OF ILLINOIS. !

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY {Ss
To the May term A. d. 1875 of the Circuit Court of
said County,
Dorothea Hahn, Administrative de bonis non of the
estate of John Hahn. deceased, vs..
John r. Hahn, William Hahn, Louisa Ernzt,
Minnie Hahn, Maria Hahn, and Minna Dietz, De-
PENDANTS. Bill in Chancery
To the said defendants William Hahn, Louisa
Ernzt, and Minna Dietz: &C.
You and each of you will take notice that the
above entitled cause is now pending in said court,
that q summons in Chancerv has been issued there
in against you, returnable the first day of the
next term of said court which term is to be begun
and holden at the Court House, in the city of Rock
Island, in said county. on the first Monday Of May
A. D. 1875 at which time and place you will appear
Rock Island, Illinois, March 23rd, 1875.
GEO d. GOULD, C,rk of said Court.
OLIVER OLSEN, Solicitor for Compant.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-06

The Daily argus is delivered s,s ana
part Of the City, at tsoentq cents per ,eeek,
or eighty cents month. By mail $40 a
year.
Weekly Argus So gear IN advdnce
No paper sent beyond the time paid tor.
All business transacted at the argus
Counting Room, opposite the Post Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-06

sNThe attention of thoseEafHicted with Colds
Coughs, or with any disease of the Lungs is direc
ted to this valurale remedy. Colds and Coughs are
easily TAKEN and if neglected may lead to disease
Of the lungo. What is needed under such circum
stances is reliable remedy-rpeedy in afording
relief and eectua in arresting further progress Of
the disease. t= - -e
Sold by all Druggists and Apothecaries, and in
Rock Island by John Bengston, Emil Kahler, e
Bruernertaud Benser d Thomas as
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-15

from Pennsylvania; origin Of the name Is
doubtful-probably from Newburg:
Orangeburg was settled in 17O4 by Ger
mans, subjects Of the Prince OF Orange
hence it's name.
Pendleton was settled in 1850, and received
its name in honor of Judge Pendleton. 1t
has been divided into two judicial districts,
called Anderson and Pickens.
Pickens is in the North, and comprehends
the mountainous part of old Pendleton. 1t
took its name from Gen. Andrew Pickens, a
hero of the revolution.
Anderson is in the Southern part OF Pen
dleton, and took its name from General An
derson, who acted conspicuous part at the
battle of Cowpens as we'll as at many other
places during the revolutionary struggle.
Richland was settled in 1740, and took its
name from its rich and productive soil.
Spartanburg was settled in 1850, and re-
ceived its name after the close of the war, '76.
Sumter was settled in 1850 by emigrants
from Virginia, and took its name from Gen.
Thomas Sumter.
Union was settled in 1855 by emigrants
from Virginia. Origin of the name unknown
Williamsburg was settled in 1888 by
"Scotch-Irish," and took its name from Will
liam III, Kingof England.
York was settled in 1850, by emigrants
from Pennsylvania and Virginia, and took
its name from York, in the former State.
Oconee takes its name from river in that
vicinity. 1t is composed of portion Of
Pickens.
Aiken is composed Of portions Of Edge
field, Orangeburg and Barnwell.
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ANEcDoTE OF Tom MARSHALL. Many
years ago, when the science of phrenology
first began to attract public attention, lec-
turer of that sort, brimful Of enthusiasm,
turned up in Louisville, and gave series of
talks to the people, and examined large
number of heads, made charts at 80 much
each, and, in short, developed quite an amount
of hidden vice and virtue which had not been
before even suspected among the good people
of that city. Tom Marshall was present, and
enioyed the exercises. After the affair was
over crowd adjourned to the Gait House, to
post books and render judgment on the science
itself. Tom said he could examine heads as
we'll as anybody-it was all a Lumbug, a PEN
ny-catching busineas--and to satisfy the
people he was right, he would take any num-
ber of men who chose to 60 into the parlor
adjoining and make the experiment, although
he was little the worse from an overdose of
Bourbon. Many went in, and Tom seated
them, and went round from man to man, most
of whom he knew, and made vast amount
of fun for the crowd, as he always could on
almost any provocation. 1t so happened that
among the persons present, q Louisville buck,
of a scant amount of brains, who was distin.
guished for puppyism and forwardpess, had
taken his seat. Tom passed him but an.
nounced, nevertheless, that he had examined
all the heads in the room whereupon our
buck rose with: "Beg pardon, Mr.. Marshall,
I just wish to say you have forgotten me. 1
have not been examined" Tom seemed puz-
zled at first, smiled, looked around, and re-
lieved himself with: "You must excuse me,
sir; 1 can't do it, really can't. I am too
drunk to read small print by candle-light."
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M1istellaueuns &eadimg.

ORIGIN OF THE NAMES OF THE DISTRICTS
OR COUNTIES IN SOUTH CARoLINA.-Abbe
was settled by the French, in 1856, and took
its name from town in France.
Barnwell was erected in a judicial district
in 1900, and took its name from Col. John
Barnwell.
Beaufort derived its name from the French
Charleston took its name from the city.
Chester was settled in $780, by emigrants
from Pennsylvania and Virginia, and took its
name from county in the former State.
Chesterfield was settled by emigrants from
Pennsylvania and Virginia, and is said to
have taken its name from the accomplished
Earl.
Colleton was one of the earliest settlements
of the State, and took its name from Sir John
Colleton.
Darlington was settled in 1850, and took
its name from Col. Darlington, revolutions
ry hero.
Edgefeld took its name from geographical
position, being on the edge of Georgia. 1t
was settled by emigrants from Virginia and
North Carolina.
Fairfield was settled by emigrants from Vir'
gipia and North Carolina, and probably took
its name from its general aspect.
Georgetown was settled by the French, and
was named in honor after King George.
Greenville was settled in 1776, by emf.
grants from Virginia and Pennsylvania, and
probably took its name from its green and
verdant forests.
Horny was settled in 1873 by the Irish,
and took its name from Col. Peter Horny, OF
revolutionary fame.
Kershaw was settled by Irish Quakers in
1850, and took its name from Col. Joseph
Kershaw, patriot Of the revolution.
Lancaster was settled in 1745 by emigrants
from Virginia and Pennsylvania, and took its
name from Lancaster, in the former State.
Laurens was settled in 1855 by emigrants
from Virginia and Pennsylvania, and was
named in memory of Col. Henry Laurens, of
the revolution.
Lexington was settled by Germans, and
originally bore the name of SAKE Gotha. Its
present name is in memory of Lexington,
Kentucky.
Marion was settled in 1850 by Virginians,
and was named in honor Of General Francis
Marion.
Marlboro was settled by emigrants from
Virginia and Pennsylvania, and took its name
from the Duke of Marlborough.
Newberry was settled in 1850 BY emigrants
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-15

tradesman, laborer and artisan, make now
and at once beginning. Store up some of
your youthful force and vigor for future con-
tingency. Let parents teach their children
to begin early to save Begin at the foun-
tain.head to control the stream Of extrava-
gance-to choose between poverty and riches.
Let our youth 60 on in habits of extravaganza
for forty years to come as they have for hfty
years past, and we shall have nation Of beg
gars, with a moneyed aristocracy. Let a
generation of such as save in small sums be
reared, and we shall be free from all want.
Do not be ambitious for extravagant fortune,
but do seek that which is the duty of every
one to neutrality-suspicious. and comforta-
BILE home. Wealth, and enough of it, is with
in the reach of all. 1t is obtainable by one
process, and by only one-saving.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-15
ARAB BOYS.

1t is very curious TO go to the Syrian school
houses and see the piles Of shoes at the door.
There are new bright-red shoes, and old tat
tered shoes, and kob-kobs or wooden clogs,
made to raise the feet out Of the.mud and wa
ter, having little strap over the toe to keep
it on the foot.
You will often see little boys and girls rum
ming down steps and paved streets on these
dangerous kob-kobs. Some times they slip,
and then down they 60 on their noses, and
the kob.kobs fly off and 90 rattling over the
stones, and little Ali or Yuse, or whatever
his name is, begins to shout. "Ya Imme Va
Imme!" GO, my mother!') and cries just
like little children in other countries.
But the funniest part is to see the boys when
they come out of school and try to fpd their
shoes. There will be fifty boys, and, of course,
a hundred shoes all mixed together in one
pile. When school is out the boys make a
rush for the door. Then comes the tug OF
war. A dozen boys are standing and shuf'
fling on the pile Of shoes, looking down, kick
ing away the other shoes, running their toes
into their own, stumbling over the kob-kobs,
and then making dash to get out Of the
crowd. Sometimes shins will be kicked and
hair pulled, and tarbooshes thrown of, and a
great screaming follow, which will only cease
when the teacher comes with CASA, " or stick,
and ouells the riot. That pile of shoes will
have to answer for good many schoolboy
fights, and bruised noses, and hard feelings, in
Syria. IN
You will wonder how they can tell their
own shoes. So do I. And the boys often
wear off each others shoes by mistake or on
purpose, and then you will see Selim running
with one shoe on and one of 1brahim's in his
hand, shouting and cursing 1brahim's father
and grandfather until he gets back his lost
property.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-15

SAVING IS WEALrH.-One great cause Of
the poverty of the present day is the failure
of our people to appreciate small things.
They do not realize how daily addition, be
it ever so small, will soon make large pile.
If the young men and young women of to-day
will onl y begin, and begin now, to save a lit.
tie from their earnings, plant it in the soil of
some good savings bank, and weekly or
monthly add their mite, they will wear hap
py smile of competence when they reach mid
die life. Not only the desire, but the ability,
to increase it will also grow. Let clerk and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-15

WORTH PREsERv1NG.-The Medical Home
has the following receipts, which may be Of
value:
A tea made Of chestnut leaves, and drank
in place of water, will cure the most obstinate
case of dropsy in few days
A tea made of ripe or dried whortle.berries
and drank in the place of water, is sure and
speedy cure for scrofulous difficulty, however
bad.
A tea made of peach leaves is cure for
kidney difficulty.
A plaster made of fresh slaked lime and
fresh tar, is a sure cure for cancer, which,
with its roots, will soon come out. a.
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A TRUSTY BOY.

A few years ago, says New York paper, a
large drug firm in that city advertised tor
boy. Next day the store was thronged with
applicants, and among them came queer.
looking little fellow, accompanied by his aunt,
in lieu of faithless parents, by whom he had
been abandoned.
Looking at the little waif, the merchant in
the store promptly said:
"Can't take him; places are all full. Be-
sides, he is too small"
II know he is small" said the woman,
"but he is faithful and willing"
There was twinkle in the boys eye which
made the merchant think again. A partner
in the firm volunteered to remark that he did
not see what they wanted of such boy. He
wasn't bigger than pint Of beer. But, after
consultation, the boy was set to work.
A few days later, call was made on the
boys in the store for some one to stay all night
The prompt response of the little fellow con-
trasted we'll with the reluctance of the others.
In the middle of henight the merchant looked
in to see if all was right in the store, and
presently discovered his youthful protege
busy scissoring labels.
"What are you doing?" said he. 81 did
not tell you to work of nights"
II know you did not tell me to; but |
thought I might as we'll be doing something"
In the morning the cashier got orders to
double that boys wages; for he was willing:
Only few weeks elapsed before show Of
wild beasts passed through the streets, and,
very naturally, all hands in the store rushed
to witness the spectacle. A thief saw his op-
portunity, and entered rear door to seize
something, but, in twinkling, found himself
firmly clutched by the dimiuutive clerk afore'
said, and after struggle was captured. Not
only robbery was prevented, but valuable
articles taken from other stores recovered.
When asked by the merchant why he stayed
behind to watch when the others quit their
work, the reply was, "You told me never to
leave the store when the others were absent,
and I thought I'd STOP" Double the boys
wages; he's willing and faithful" In 1867
that boy was receiving salary Of $4,000, and
in 1869, he became a partner in the establish
ment.