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The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1881-07-16

Those with any previous knowledge of
OF the requirements of Bees would be in
stantly struck, as they passed through
our woods, with the large quantity of
honey bearing blossoms, that would meet
their view on all sides. Along the higher
ridges the Lime grows in profusion; the
slopes and creek bottoms are lined. with
the beautiful Flowering Poplar (L1riode,-
dron Tuhpstsrsm); while the Sourwood
Tree, so much priced by apiarists,
aourishes luxuriantly on both hill and
vale. 1t would be easy to run through a
long list Of other trees and plants, suitable
for the purpose, that over-run the woods
but those already mentioned are quite
sufficient to prove to anyone, who under
stands Bookkeeping, that there is on am
pie supply Of food for these industrious
little insects.
That there is "money in it is salts
factorily proved by the present high price
of honey, and the great and increasing
demand there is for this commodity.
There is also ample proof that Bees
will thrive we'll here, for in many of the
"shanties the little Carpenter Bee, as it
is sometimes called, may be watched
while busily engaged chiselling out hive
in the timbered walls It is always, SO
far as it is known, female bee that thus
engages in carpentry, and it is most in
teresting to see the patience and perseve-
renee with which she pursucs her self
imposed task. It is to be hoped that
some Of our numerous colonists may be
fired with q laudable ambition to emulate
this industry, and take to Bee Farming
with hearty goodwill and carry it out
successfully.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1881-07-16

A LETTER appeared in our last weeks
issue calling attention to the fact that one
Of the clearinghouse keepers was en-
ploying the public we'll as a refrigerator
and storing his superAuous stock Of meat
there. There was probably no intention
Of doing any harm by this proceeding,
and it was most likely ignorance that
caused this very foolish action, but it
would be we'll if all our neighbours would
remember that it is impossible to be too
particular with regard to the water used
for consumption.
It is very simple matter to introduce
gaseous impurities to water if misguided
individuals persist in trying to do SO, but
once the water becomes tainted it is most
difficult to eliminate tho impurity, and
disease and sickness spread through the
community as natural result.
It is to be sincerely hoped that no
motive of false economy will incline any
other boarding-house proprietor to in
dulge in any practical jokes Of this
description, and that tho citizens will keep
sharp look out for such delinqucnts and
put them down with strong hand.
AFTER the present spell of dry weather
the 18th Of July (St. Swithin's Day., will
have been watched with interest by the
farmer.
The common adage regarding St.
Swithin, as everybody knows, is to the
effect that as it rains or is fair on this day
there will be either wet or dry weather
for the forty days ensuing
St. Swithin's Day, if thou dost rain,
For forty days it will remain:
St. Swithin's Day, if thou be fair,
For forty days twill rain nae mair.
In many parts of the Old Country the
truth Of this adage is still firmly believed
in and the greatest anxiety felt about the
state of the weather on that day. It is
curious to trace to their source these old
fashioned superstitions. The explanation
given by Brand in his Popular Antiqui-
ties an explanation pretty currently
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1881-07-16

Our English friends remit by registered letter
or POO. Oh Cincinnati. Ohio.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1881-07-16
ITS AIMS.

ITS AIMS.
lst.-To promote cordial feeling Of brotherhood
not only between the two divisions Of the
English-speakingr race but also between the
different sections Of this country.
2d.-TO let all interested know from time To time.
how Rugby Is getting on; what the Rug
beians arc doing and thinking about, and
what they can say as to the prospects Of the
settlement and neighbourhool
3rd.-By discussion in broad spirit to face any
differences Of opinion that may arise, affect
ing the welfare Of Rugby. and by such
discussion TO arrive at any rate at an amic-
G6le agreement To differ.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1881-07-16

IT is a matter Of considerable surprise
to many, that none of our cOlonists, have
as yet, turned their attention to Bee Keep
ing as pleasant and profitable means Of
employing both their time and capital.
Having regard to the splendid natural
capabilities of the surrounding country, it
seems self-evident that success must crown
the efforts of anyone willing to give his
time and attention to this occupation.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1881-07-16

The Erc-assuring news that has been daily
issued during the past week Of the Presi-
dents slow but steady regain Of strength
hos caused feeling Of deep relief to
spread all over the country. The wild
throb Of anxiety that rushed like some
mighty wave across the length and breadth
Of the United States when the startling
news first burst upon the population is
now being rapidly allayed, and with each
recurring day the certainty of ultimate
recovery becomes the more assured.
It is true that the President is still far
from being out Of danger, and there must
be many weary night of watching,
many day Of deep anxiety, ere it will be
possible for the skilled physicians by
whom he is surrounded to say decisively
that their patient is safe. Gunshot wounds
are almost always difficult cases to handle,
and are more especially so when the
course the ball has taken is not definitely
known nor the present position salts
factorily located. There will be no
possibility Of deciding these important
questions for some time to come, for it is
essentially necessary that there should be
considerable regain Of strength before
the medical men dare commence any
decided operations in search Of the bullet.
Still it is matter for deep and heart
felt rejoicing that SO far all is we'll" and
even the most desponding may now
reasonably hope that ere many weeks are
passed joyful news of the Presidents
assured recovery may be published to the
world.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1881-07-16
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RUGBY, MORGAN CO., TENN,
SATURDAY, JULY 18th, 1881.

"THR RuonEIAx" is published weekly at the
Publishing Offices. Central Avenue. Rugby. Morgan
Co., Tenn.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1881-07-16

These will do well on the table lands.
All the red varieties are natives of cold
climate. They are the most delicate i'll
taste, but require very rich and deep soil.
After the trial of many varieties, the
writer recommends the Hudson River
Antwerp as the hardest and best variety
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16
Mrs. Waite as the Yankee Cook Girl.

In Cincinnati they tell little story about
Mrs. Chief Justice Waite. About month
ago, before President Grant had preached
Mr.. Waite's name to the Senate-though
General Hillyer says Mr.. Waite was always
President Grants first choice-but before
anything was thought of the matter by the
Waites, Mrs W. wrote an article on cookery
for the Cincinnati Gazette The article was
signed yankee Cook Girl 1t was full
Of sound suggestions on the cookery ques-
ton, and good advice to honsekeepers.
The article from the yankee Cook Girl"
arrested so much attention that finally an
old widower in Cincinnati wrote to Sam
Reed, the editor, that he would be glad to
give the yankee Cook Girl'' a situation
not as servant, but she might preside over
his household. In fact, he offered marriage.
Mr.. Reed had to answer in paragraph that
the Yankee Cook Grip was not In the
market, she. having got a situation in a
neighboring city. The people of Cincin-
matt don't know even now that the Yankee
Cook Girl'' was Mrs. Waite, the sensible
and practical wife of the new Chief Justice,
and that her new position is to be the high
est in the land-chief mistress in Uncle
Sans household Of law and justice.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16
What A Traveller Says.

Within the last twenty years, the English
language has spread to an astonishing extent
in the East This change is oecasioned by
the number of English and American
travellers who visit the East, and the use Of
the language by the travellers Of other
nationalities French, which, until within
the last few years, was Indispensable, has
been slowly fading into the background,
and is already less available than English for
Italy and all the Orient. was little
surprised, in Rome, at being accosted by q
native boot-black with, "Shine up your
boots?" In Naples, every peddler Of canes,
coral, photographs, and shel-fsh, knows
at least enough to make a good bargain;
but this is nothing to what one meets III
Egypt. The brightwitted boys learn the
language with amazing rapidity, and are so
apt at guessing what they do not literally
understand, that the traveller DO longer
requires an interpreter. At the base Of
Pompey's Pillar ragged and dirty little
girl came out of fellah hut and followed Us
crying, "Giye me ha penny !" All the
coachnen and most Of the shop-hespers are
familiar with the words necessary for their
business, and prefer TO use them, even after
they see that you are acquainted with Italian
or Arabic. The simple, natural structure
Of the English Language undoubtedly contri-
hutes also to its extension. 1t is already
tho leading language Of the world, spoken
by ninety millions OF people double the
number of the Frcneh-speaking raees), and
SO extending its conquests year by year that
i.s practical value is in advance OF that of
any other tongue. In the Ode. streets, and
especially in the native bazaafs, all is gay,
diversified Oriental. TIE faces, costumes,
and dialects OF Syria, Tripoli, and Tunis,
are mixed with those of Egypt, and even
groups Of wandering desert Arabs are a
DAILY sight. | saw some evidently very
much puzzled by q large collection Of child
ren's dolls in shop window; their faces
were an interesting study. But with what
u sinple dignity they wore their ragged
<burnouses, What fine, statucslue grace in
every deliberate movement or gesture!
These pictures, which meet you at every
turn. give to the greater portion Of Alexan-
dria, which is arcIlitecturaliy like Leghorn
or Marseilles, serni-Oricntal character
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16
CHOICE IN LrrERAruRr

It has been truly observed that as man
may he judged by the company he keeps,
SO he may be by the books he reads. Dy-
cry book carries with it its own peculiar
atmosphere, just as does every persen. and
it is no more possible for one to take equal
pleasure in all books than it is to enjoy the
society of every person one meets. There
are some authors whom, by law OF selec-
ton that is as commanding as instinct, we
take at once to our hearts, and delight IN
their companionship. There are others
whom we find it pleasant to read occasion
ally, inst as we have a good many aequain-
tances who are agreeable, bat with whom
intimacy is neither possible nor desirable;
and there are still others whom we would
always pass by ON the other side. There is
no one so peculiar in his mental constitu-
ton that he may not by searching find just
the author to sympathize with him; to go
with him in those trains Of thought and OF
feeling that predominant III his mind. Not
ouiy nave VIC hutuOiS AOi Jul
moods, but for every varying phase Of SEN
timent and thought and aspiration we may,
if we know where to seek it, find an inter
prefer. The fact that an author is the
fashion is no reason why one should keep
his company if it is found mcongenial.
There are great numbers of people who
think Dickens tedious and have little relish
for Thackeray, yet who are by no means
destitute Of literary culture. To some
Ruskin is severe and harsh in his style,
while others delight in every syllable he
utters. Any one who indorses heartily the
morality Of the New Testament may be
trusted to read what he enjoys, and rest in
the conviction that this course will educate
him up continually to higher standards.
The fact that we do not enjoy an author is
no reason why we should never read his
works, any more than the fact that we DO
not fancy certain individuals should pre-
vent US from availing ourselves of the
knowledge, useful to us, that they may
possess. As the bee seeks honey in every
opening flower far and near, so should we
gather from near and far whatever may be
of use to US.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16
A Curious Uniformity.

One of the most wonderful things in the
world is the uniformity of apparent accidents.
Thus in Great Britain, where the statistics
are much better preserved than in this
country, the total number Of deaths by
human violence in 1870 was l6 1853 in 1863
it was Is, 497; it was 16, 1868 in 1868; Is,
066 In 1867; l6,9 l5 in 1866; II ,374 in 1865,
and II, 0ls in 1864. Not only that, but the
same uniformity extends to the manner in
which the victims met their deaths. How
are we to account for this uniformity, e3
cept upon the principle that III the divine
economy of Nature there is no such thing
as an accident or an exception to ordinary
laws by which the whole universe is
governed? y
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16
MECHANICAL GENIUS.

/ know at least score of men who
though intelligentenough in other respects,
do not know how to drive a nail in work
manlike manner. As boys, they were edu-
Gated with a view to practicing certain vo-
cations OF professions, and mechanical arts
were completely ignored by their unwise
parents or guardians. Now 1t is essential
to every man--lawyer, preacher, physician,
merchant-to know some of the principles
OF mechanical art, and how to apply them,
for no man leads in Industrious life with:
out very frequently seeing the use of such
knowledge. There are certain mechanical
rules that apply to almost every piece Of
work that man attempts to perform, from
the folding of a paper to the matching to-
gether of two boards, aud the bungling
manner in which these things are generally
done, show how little idea men have Of
mechanism. Then, fathers, whether city
men or country men, fit ur workshop for
your boys. A small set of tools, of the
best material, will not cost much-not
more than ten or twelve dollars at most
and they'll soon return to you three their
value in the good accomplished. Where
there is a comfortable workshop supplied
with good tools, the boysare seldom known
to leave it upon leisure days to loaf in the
streets. If nothing else is given them to
do, they will be manufacturing wind mills,
sleds, weather-cocks, hand-carts, etc., and
every hour thus employed adds to thef.
skill as workmen. Very soon they viii be
able to make ainy days as profitable az
others, repairing or making very many
important fixtures about the house. We
know boy mechanics who have supplied
their homes with brackets, fower-stands,
step ladders, and a hundred and one othel.
things convenient and valuable.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16

Soon after the termination of the late
war lady came to Richmond from the
North and stopped at the house of one of
the citizens of that city. After time she
exhibited symptoms of meatal derange-
ment, and finally died. She left q trunk
with the family she stopped with, in which,
on looking over it lately, was found on a
large parchment topped by an American
eagle, the first commission az Lieutenant
in the Army Of the United States of Major
General John N. Scho6eld, dated in 1858
and signed by Robert E. Lee, the Military
Superintendent of the West Point Military
Academy.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16
First and Last.
ma dan. - she said

"But tell me deac." she said
And coaxingly the soft eyes shore,
And shyly dropped the modest head
Beside his OWL
"But tell me, have yon loved before:
Or once, or mo:e!"
The eager sparkling face
Was full of tender, trusting grace.
She did not fear his answer then,
Her king of men!
"But tell me dear, the best and worst,
Or am first?"
lie turned his eyes away;
Yet closer still her hand he pressed,
Nor answered yea or nay;
A blush confessed
All, in one burning word,
Unsaid, unheard.
Quick came burst OF tears
4 tempest from an April sky
And then, "Forgive my doubts and fears"
He heard her sigh;
"Why should care what loves are past,
SO mine are last?"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16
Somewhat Condensed.

A French chemist is said to have con-
densed the body Of his wife into the space
of an ordinary seal, and had her highly poi
ished and set in a ring. He made a nice
income by betting with lapidaries and Others
that they could not tell the material of tho
set in three guesses, and, after poeketing
the money. would burst into tears, and ssy;
/" It is my dear, dead wife. wear her on
my finger to keep alive pleasant remembraa.
cee Of her,"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16
Habit.

1t is so difficult to break up established
modes of action, and turn the channels of
ones activities in new directions, that it is
not surprising that the mature in life, who
have suffered from not being started right in
the first place, should lay, as they are in
clined to, great stress on the importance of
making in all things a good beginning.
Their are a few habits which form pretty
good foundation for success in life and en-
sure the friendship of the discerning and
virtuous. First among these we would
place the habit of self-help. This may and
should be formed in child before it can
walk or talk by providing resources for its
amusement and leaving it, within due bounds,
to depend upon those resources. Then, as
it grows older, it should be taught, and
gently compelled to perform in its own be-
half all that it can do. Few of US but know
young men and young women perfectly
helpless for all the ordinary uses of life. If
they alone were the sufferers it wouldn' It
matter much, but they are social leeches,
always demanding service and never render
ing it. Good husbands, good wives, good
parents rarely if ever, are found in this class
of people. They are so dependent upon
others-so perfectly unused to the graver
uses of existence-that no reliance can be
placed upon them-they are of little use in
the world. Parents, no moral is. needed !;
look to your children-enable them to be
of use; for, unless they possess this faculty,
humanity is no better for having known
them.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16

MIS-. TRAsK, the widow of George Trask,
continues her husbands warfare against
the use of tobacco, and has just finished a
tract, which was notcompleted at his death,
addressed to Mr.. Sturgeon, the famous
English preacher, protesting against smok-
ing cigars, habit the reverend gentleman
indalges in.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-16

SINCE its establishment, the Government
has given away 74.O52. 800 acres Of land to
soldiers, making half a million of one-hun-
dred-and- sixty acre farms.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-11-24

startle tho most reckless of our baud
Side by side, and stretched at full length
upon the bloody ground, wos the body of
tho old Trapper and one Of the most
gigantic 6lach aOolvcs we had ever secDI
The left hand of the hunter was clcnohcd
in one of the cars, and with the other
he had buried his hunting knife to the
haft, in the heart of the animal. The wolf s
jaws were closed in deadly lock upon the
hunters throat, and the cycs-wo never
shall forget them-still glowcd with o
fearfully strange and unnatural light. 1t
was only by using our knives, thut the
grasp Of the jaws was looscd from the
throat. We sicutly and sadly buried the
Tiappcr on the rivers bank, and then cast
the body of the wolf upon tho campfire to
consume. The eyes still glared and we
every moment expected to hcur again that
unearthIy yell from that CORY throat.
Our story is told We tell what the
Trappcr told US and what we saw. We
leave the reader to explain what may
seem strange or supernatural we cannot.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-11-24
A Few Plain Words.

Two weeks ago tho Abbeville. Aiediun,
gave its idea Of tho political wants of this
State in this brief sentence:
"Nhat We need is genuine revival, tf
the first principles of the Democracy that
gave the party life, dignity, honor and in.
And to this the Augusta Chronicle and
Consttiufionalist made very pertinent and
suggestive reply, as follows:
"Truc, friend. But we will never be
thus favored while badly led. The party
wants change Of leadership, in several
important directions. We are not opv
spoiled by 'scntimentalism, but slaughtey
by hero worship" -
1t looks really as if somo neY;s and
not appreciate tho ftallci to The Bay
politics, but would be 50 ,1icalpNss ass,
take away from the "bosses" their assumed
right to rule without question from tho
people. ln view of this fact, it might be
us we'll for the aforesaid bosses to prepare
TO como down in this State as they have
been forced to do iu New York aud other
States. The people will never submit to
one man power in South Carolina again.
Machine politicians mapped out the course
OF events in this State two years ogo, but
they will not be allowed 10 do 80 again.
Since 1876 there has been very patriotic
set of men in South. Carolina, who have
been willing to swap Offices around as if
the State belonged to them, and common
people have been accorded no share in the
picture, except the drudgery Of voting and
elec'ing the cre.turcs Of the great dispou-
ser of Offices to the places for which tho
machine designated them. This proceed.
ing has been submitted to for tho last time.
The party which carri $ this State the next
time will have to run ticket composed of
representative men from different SECTIONS
the State, nominated by The representatives
of the people in convention, end not by a
junta of Office holders, anxious to perpetu.
ate their own power. The Democratic
party, will, we have 10 doubt, mako such
nominations as to command the confidence
and suffrage of the people of the State. It
will not submit any longer to the undue
control which has rendered it tho subject of
just criticism in the past.-Andcrson IN
teNycnccr.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-11-24
VOLUME XXXIII.--NO. 9.

would give many cases brought to their at.
tentlon the same consideration which they
gave to aome Of the Trial Justices, tho
court would not be burdcucd with half so
many cases. The taxpayer would fare
better nnd our civil business would receive
prompt attention. The fact is, the law in
many respects osko the high aud honorable
Circuit Courts to try too many cases which
are 10 reality unworthy of notico ia q
respectable Trial Justice court Nearly
everybody talks in theory about the neces.
s!ty of preserving the old time dignity Of
the office of Judge, but how can this be
done, when tho chief business of Circuit
Judge is reduced to the trial of coutcmpti-
bic causcs3 The Legislature has COM
mitted grave error in making petty lar.
oeny of any kind pcnitcutiary offence and
one to DC tried by tho Circuit Court. 10
engage Circuit Judge. with oil his attend.
ants. in trying citizen for stealing peck
of corn, places him in position ridiculous in
the extreme, and when the court, upon con.
yic,lon, is compelled to send the convict to tho
penitentiary. every impulse of humanity and
every sense of common justice is outraged.
we have had too much legislation already.
Some of it should bo repealed, when our
Judges might then have an opportunity to be
the equal OF former judges in dignity and in
fact We trust the good Lord may preserve
us from any more Legislation looking to tho
further degradation Of our courts, or to
the increase of our penitcn,iary force
AbGcuiNc Press and Banner.