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The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

The LIFE OF ROBIN HooD.-Eyery one
is familiar with the name of Robin Hood,
although so little is known of him. His
real name was Robert Fitzooth, which de-
generated in the mouths of the common
people into Robin Hood. He was an out
law, who lived in the reign of Richard
Caur de Leon, and John, his successor,
about the close of the 18th and the begin
ming of the 18th centuries. His head
quarters were in Sherwood Forest, Not
tinghamshire. He is said to have been a
man of good birth; but having squandered
his property, took to the woods and be
came q gentleman robber." AT
the time of Robins exploits, the forest laws
were executed with great rigor; and 1t is
said that William the Conqueror, and the
Norman kings that succeeded him, destroy
ed sc parishes, pulled down 80 churches
aud depopulated the country for miles
around in order to have a fine park for en-
loving the pleasures of the chase; conse-
duently, a great number of people were
Obliged to fee to the woods. These out
casts. having q common interest, banded
together, and, by their vigilance and de-
termination, were able to avoid the pursuit
of their enemies. 1t is said that Robin ha6
hundred companies, able bodied men,
who were so formidable that 400 men dared
not attack them. He seems TO have pur
sued certain system in his robberie
and wishing to pacify his conscience
spared the poor and plundered the rich
He was particularly gallant to women
hence it is not strange that his explolt'
have been celebrated in number of ballads
and songs, extolling his chivalry and hu
manity to the poor. His particular com
panions were Little John and Friar Tuck
At length, feeling the infrmities of age
and being attacked by illness, he went to
nunnery to be bled-nuns, at this time be
ing more or less devoted to the healing art
but in his case, out of revenge, it is sup
posed. for some attack upon their convent
| thev allowed him to bleed to death, in tn
eighty-seventh year of his age. Robin Wa
buried under some trees near the convent
and a stone, duly inscribed, marks the spot
Oliver ODtic'S Md0dzine.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

EFFECT OF THE FOOD OF Cows on THEIR
MMK.-It has lately been announced, as
the result of careful and long-continued in
vestigation, that the nature of the food
given to cows does not produce the slight
est effect upon the character or richness CT
their milk; the only difference being q
greater or less percentage of water. The
experiment was tried of feeding the same
animals successfully with hay alone; then,
successfully, with hay mixed with starch,
oil, rape-seed, clover, etc, thus giving 9
greatly varying proportion of nitrogenized
food. The milk was very carefully analysed,
after each change of food, without show.
ing the slightest variation in Its chemical
constitution. The conclusion was, there
fore, arrived Mt that the variation or i'm
provement ir the quality of the milk Is tC
be accomplished rather by careful regard
to the breed than to the food supplied tC
the animal. These remarks, of course, dc
not apply to the peculiar taste impaired t.
milk in consequence of the character OF thu
food of the animal; since it is well know
that the milk of cows which have fed upoI
garlic very soon furnishes evidence of tina
fact to the taste.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08
A JOLLY SET OF MARINES.
Grand Wash Tub Race at Staten Is
lsndzUnparaIIed SktlI in Turning
bottom Up-Dead Loadsr or Fun.
. -.a FroTn &ba n Il dan

lGndzUnparai1ed Sktll in Turning
bottom Up-Desd Laads OF Fun.
- From the n. & sun,
The Neptune boat club of Staten Island
closed their weeks festival yesterday with
tub race, which drew out an immense
multitude of spectators. The fun attend
ing the race was peculiar and abundant.
Seven new washtubs were provided, but six
only were used. They were: Shoe, Fly,
entered by Nathan MundY; HRgnenot, by
]. r. Wemple; E. NJ Boden, by J, B.
Bait; Cambria, by c.. E. Wemple; Sea
Nymph, by Arthur Cook: and OLD Times
Rocks, by J. W. Edwards. The only means
of propelling the tubs was by small wooden
ladies. Many laHghabie attempts to get
into the strange craft were made, during
which several of the venturesoms boatmen
came to grief and to water. at length all
were seated in their tubs, and the word 90
was given.
Immediately two went over, turning o
somerssult. in the water; third made
frantic endeaYors TO maintain his eQUilibri-
um, but after wildly beaing the air he
gently .subSided and took bath. The
Cambria and Old Times got awayvery sue
eessfully, the latter especially keeping up
as though she was an cid geagoing tub
When nearing the stake boat, thirty yards
out from the club house, the Cambria
sternuously endeayored TO pass Old Times,
and after two or three quick strokes, the
bottom of the tub appeared on the surface
1 Meanwhile the rest of the contestants
had been busily upsetting their tubs and
getting in again amid the laughter and
cheers of the spectators. The Cambria,
having returned to the starting point, made
another attempt, and after two upsets got
away, but had moved only few yards
when Mr.. Edwards came In the winner, he
having successfully gone round without a
mishap.
The prize, the largest cabbage Staten
Island afforded, was then presentedto him.
The fun finished, the crowd dispersed,
the carriages, of which there were a large
Bumber, drove away, and quiet again
reigned in New Brighton. The feminine
friends of the members of the club had a
fancy fair at the club house each day of the
festival, the proceeds to defray the ex-
penses of the new boat house. A hand
Bomely engrossed set of resolutions, and a
fine 17-foot working boat were presentedto
AIE. R. Z. McMurray for his zeal in further
ing the interests of the club, The Nep-
tunes offer set ofcolors valued at 500, to
be rowed for in September by members of
boat clubs in New York and New jersey.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08
No, 2S.

Nervous debility, with its gloomy attend
ants, low spirits, depression, involuntary
emissions, loss Of semen, spermatsrrbJfb, v,
loss Of power, dizzy head, loss of meui0rS
and threatened impotence and imboeility,
find sovereign cure in Humphreys' HOmhc-
pathie Specific No. tWenty-eight. Composed
OF the most valuable, mild and potent Cura-
tiyes, they strike at once at the root OF the
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis
charges, and impart vigOr aud energy, life
and vitality TO the entire man. They have
cured thousands of cases. Price So per Pack-
age of i've boxes and large vial of pOwJer,
which Is very important IN obstinate or Old
cases, or 81 per single box. Sold by sll drug
gists, and sent by mail on receipt OF price.
Address Humphreys Specific HOmeOphstic
Medicine Co.. 562 BsOadwsY, New York.
Wholesale 4gents-Burnhams & Van Setback Hurt
burt 4 Edsall. Chicago, his; jerks & Gordon, Sc.
Paul, Minn.; Brown, Webber < Graham, st. Louis
No. Farrand. Shelley & Co Detroit Mich.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

TIE PROPOSED BOUNTY BILL before Con-
gress is likely to fail on account of its cost
1t is now said that it would require one
hundred millions of dollars instead of nine
teen TO pay these bounties. Under the act
/, 900, 900 three years men would get SlOO
each; $4,000 two years men get $50 each;
180, ,OOe three months men get SIS each;
$4,000 six months men at $50 each, and
rs. 600 nine months men at SIS each. After
the deductions for promotions. discharges,
and all other causes. there would still be
one million men or their heirs, and 1t would
certainly require from ninety millions tc
one hundred millions TO paw them.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

An AMERICAN GENTLEMAN. resident of
Port Mahon for many years. has lately been
treated with great brutality by the Span
ish fiscal agents. Foreigners in Spain are
exempted from paying the tax for lodging
soldiers in their passage through city.
Notwithstanding this, the American was
called on to pay his quota as citizen, and
upon his refusal force was resorted to. His
house was broken open, and his furniture,
even his bed, was carried into the streets
to be seld,s The American Consul provost
ed and informed Gen. Sickles of the occur
renee. Gen. Sickles Immediately COM
planned to the authorities, and demanded
an indemnity for the unjust and arbitrary
acts of the agents of the government. The
Minister tslegrsphed at once to eease pro-
ceedings, and the affair rests for the pres
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

How ABOUT those spots on the sum- Let
us see, there were eighteen of them-g great
big holes right into old Soils surface, each
hole capable of taking in and swallowing
up four Just such worlds as this of ours.
So much of the sun was gone that he could
not give out his accustomed heat and we
should have cool weather this summer.
Up to ten days ago the weather was such
that enc might suppose something was go
ing on; but the last week has shown Us
plainly enough that old Sol is not in his
dotage by any means, and is as full OF tre
as ever. Astronomers who believe IN the
ssspots, /" say that the cause of this extra
heat is that two or three planets have fall
an into these holes and are being burned
nm. When this supply of fuel is gone the
holes in the sun viii be larger and the heai
given out much less than ever before. W.
expect the fuel viii be exhausted by DE
cember, SO by that time we may look ou
for cooler weather.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08


The PRESENT SEASON is by no means the
showman's harvest particularly SO far as
the employees are concerned. While the
public do not rush to shows as they once
did, the proprietor finds consolation in
the fact that never was there 3 time when
"talent" was so low as now. The country
is full of young men who much prefer
travelling with circus minstrel, troupe,
or theatrical company to engaging in more
leeitimate work, and salaries are down to
the bottom notch. In many cases none
are paid at all-nothing beyond the travel
ing expenses. Fair performers-who a few
months ago received from S12 to $50 per
week. now receive from So to SO, while
$40 and over is paid Only to the best Very
few receive salaries beyond the last sum.
At even the figures named ten men offer
where one is wanted. A member of the
profession, who is now travelling tells us
that fully one third of the travelling per-
formers this season receive less than S.
per veek-another third less than S1O,and
the balance various sums over that figure,
and how they live on the sums paid is q
mysterv to all but themselves.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

Treasury Decisions. The Secretary OF
the Treasury has made the following deeis-
ions: Lumber imported in vessels must be
entered Immediately on its arrival at a port
in the United States. The proceeds of the
sale of warehouse goods, after deducting
the expenses Of the sale, etc. are to be paid
in current funds. and converted into coin
at the premium. prevailing on the day Of
the sale; the deficiency due on bond, i
any rnnst be maid IN gold.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

STRONG TEsTIMoNY-From the COnstitu ion :
al Union, Washington, ID. c.: HOottdnfS Ger
man BltteTS.-Under this caption, We would
call the attention of our readers 10 highly
scientific preparation, the merits of which
have been attested by hundreds of our most
intelligent citizens. 1t has acquired a repu-
tatlOn over tho whole country as the best
tonic known, and for Dyspepsia, and all dis
eases arising from disordered stomach, it
has no equal. 1t contSibs no alcoholic spirits
Of any kind, bus is purely vegetable in its
character; and we can fully VOuch for its
curative properties, having used it ourselves
HOOFLAND's GERMAN TONIC Is a cOmbina-
ton Of all the ingredients Of the Bittars,
with pure Santa Cruz Rum, orange, anise
&c, making q preparation OF rare medical
value. Tho Tonlc is used for the same dis.
eases as the Bitters, IN cases where some
Alcoholic Stimulus Is necessary.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08
A JAPANESE saw mill is two uprights an,

AJAPANEsE saw mill is two uprights and
a cru, ,SspOle. The log is placed one end up
upon the erosspole and the other on the
ground. The saw IS about two ieetand q
half long, about one loot Wlde' quarter
OF an inch thick, and having one handle.
II looks like the end piece Of a crosscut
saw broken off about two feet and halt
from the h ndle. The power is naked
coolie, who mounts the log and begins at
the upper end to saw, with the up ano
down motion of an ice saw. The saw is So :
short and the movements of the power
so slow. that it will take a coohe wnole
day, and sometimes two days. 20 saw
one inch board of log twelve inches II
diameter and twenty feet long.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

WHILE BOTH the Erie and Central roads
are carrying cattle for one dollar per car
from .BnffAo, to, New York. dealers and
butchers in syrscuss, Utica, Binghamton,
Calhcoon and other way stations, on both
roads are obliged to pay from fifty to
eighty-fTe dollars per car to take their
cattle home from Buffalo. Most singulariy,
they prumble at this.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08
KaGfrIne

Apomade which aets on the hair, and does
not effect the scalp, like all poisonous igE.d
restOrers. Is warranted TO restore faded
hair to its original color. The eiits ali use il.
It inclines the hair to curl, imparts beaut,-
ful gloss and Is perfectly harmless. Sold by
all druggists. KFDDER WETHRRELI, Agents
104 William st
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08
Durno,s Catarrh snn1r,

Strengthens Weak Improves thi
Hearing, Relieves Headache, Promotes En.
pectOrstiOn, Cures Catarrh IN It's worst forms,
and sweetens the Breath. It contains no
Tobacco, is mild, and promotes s pleasant
sensation and beneficial results to all who
appreciate "a Clear Head" Sold everywhere
by Druggists. KIDDER & WETHERELI., Agents,
104 William St.. New York ~
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

CAoooRD1ke to the statistics presented to
the convention of Young Mems Christian
Associations, there are now 77S associations
on this continent Theexpenses for the
year of pol associations reporting is $685..
l06, tbs yolumes in libraries Of lis asso-
Citations reporting. 10S. $50, and Tho mem
bership of 2S7 associations reporting, So
901. Fifty two associations reported daily
prayer meetings Al Bible classes, 81 open
an services. and 7Oreported {, ,227 conEer-
eione
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

ECOEoMICAL HoUsEKEEPING.-We have now
before us q circular published by the Sea
Moss Farine Co., winch We advise every one
who takes an interest in the food question TO
read. Il describes, oOnelseiy, the origin
and uses of the edible Sea Moss Farine, and
presents an array Of scientific and other tes-
timony in its favor which can hardly fail TO
convince the most skeptical OF its paramount
claims as an economic, wholesome, disgesti-
BILE, eminently nutritious, and very pleasant
addition to the national caste. This at least
Is the conclusion at which many of the most
eminent hotel keepers, artistic cooks, ply
sicisns, chemists, merchants, &C., of New
York haYe arrived, and they state their
opinions on the subject over their own sig
u natnres in the namnhlAk To which We aIlnle
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

AN English paper announces the death of
the Vice President of the Equitable Life In
surance Company of London, Mr.. Ralph
Prince, himself remarkable instance of the
benefits Of Life Assurance. His own policy,
originally effected for E5.OOO (S2j, ,OOO) Al his
death amounted to f25, 900 (say Sl25, ,OO0).
Similar results are being attained by the
Washington Life
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

BRLDs for the hair, say the fashion peo-
pie, have now gone almost entirely OUT of
fashion, and rolls and finger puffs have
come in again. Many ladies have adopted
the simple style of hair dressing, which is
merely their own hair tacksd, inte small
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

The Cincinnati Labor Assembly has
adopted resolutions declaring against the
importation of servile race for the pur-
pose of tampering with the workingmen OF
this country. and demanding the enforce
ment of all laws for the suppression OF the
coolie trade.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

DURING the recent eneute in Paris, a
wretched-looking ragamufin ran bowling
about the streets with the everlasting re-
frain: Brothers come down; it is time TO
begnr Ansngry shopkeeper put an end
to his career by a well-administered kick.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

ILLINOIS CENTR4L RAILROAD.-The st.
Louis and Chicago Through Line runs be-
tween st. Louis and Chicago over the st.
Louis and Yandslla and the Illinois Central
railroads, twice daily each way, fast express
trains, toithOut change Of cars, conductors or
baggage. Over a million and q quarter pas
sengers were carried last year wi h0ut in
jury. Speed, safety and comfort assured.
Palace sleeping cars are run on. all night
trains. The annual exhibition Of the. st.
Louis Agricultural and Mechanical AssOcia-
ton next fall, promises 30 sHrpass, IN every
respect, that of any previous year.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

NoRTHwEsTERN HORSE NAIL Co., manufac-
turers of Patent Hammered Horse Nails.
Office IS West Van Buren, street. Factory So
street Chicago
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

A NICE STATE OF AFFAIRs.-A San Fran
cisco excursion party discovered. while on
their return, that tier steamer was drift
ing out toward the Heads, and some OF
them, on going 10 the wheel-house, found
tbeoficer at the wheel TOO drunk to perform
his duty. They displaced him and put 9
deck-band in his place. They then went
below and found the engineer also intoxi
Gated. the boiler without water and IN 6
critical condition. They installed q new
engineer, let off the steam, lowered the
fires and finally filed the boilers, got III
steam and came safely into port
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08
For the Bous anO SnIs.
ALIrrLE FoLRl soNa.


Come here, you grigs,
L -e Here's show
70 r4- ~ Five baby pigs
All in arowl
.rE They came last night,
Brown, pink, and white, - .
'-- With tails curied tight,
-. -.-f = And eyes 50 bright. g .-f.s- 1--
1t is treat
To see them eat,
And hear them sqneak,
A-weeS A-weekt
f I. And, obi what fun
To see them run
And then stop short,
With Erunt and snort,
Poking about
r4e. With curious snOut. = y
--. No, Master Dick, n -r-a-. e.
Put down that stick.
-Is You must not dig
- baby pig f.
f-t - Under the rib,
-n To make hmm sqaeal.
How would you feel .
:. ft Should do 50 2 - I5 "- -.'s
To you, you k1low2 F .f.f o..
81 YOu must be kind,
l-.I.T r Or else you'll ind q g~ le Tcl X
You won't come here r.-..r
Again, my dearl
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

The CgNARD mali i4me OF steamships leave
weekly from New York, Liverpool and
Queenstown. Agents in all the principal
cities OF the northwest. s. Rowe, General
Western Agent No, Lake street, Chicago
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

INSURE your life in the Washington Insur-
ance Company, Of New York, to the amount
of the mortgage on Your house. -
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08
@rassa sateIsi,, tatr,

As RESULT of the shoe makers strike,
txentysave Of Che OrisPins have purchased
a large factory and VIII run it themselves.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS. Mothers, ss you
love your offspring, don't fail to use Mrs.
Whiteomb's Syrup, for soothing children.
Read the advertisement in another column
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

SEE ADVERTISEMENT of DR.. Butts Dispensa-
~, headed, Book for the MilliOn-MARRIAGE
GUIDE-in another column. 1t shOud be
a. NV all
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

0zAPPEp HANDS, Face, Rough Skin, PIm-
rkss Ringworm, Salt RAeum, and all other
rsnrsneous affections cured, and the SKIN
1S,sde soft and smooth, by using the Juniper
Tar Soap. made by CASWELL, HAZARD q
co, New York; Il is more CONVENIENT al. and
- froihIe of the greasy compounds now in
rae. Sold by all DRUGGISTS.
~. sey;ra 4 sweet breath that will moi
II 1et,us;Ses - n those with whom you asso
% oi,S..sT r,se Tr. sages CatArrh liemedy, an6
80, ~ yo1,T OatarTh. The proprietor otferi
S5ase for = case of Catsrrh Which he can DO
cnTe. Sold by druggists or send SIXTY cent
to DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. u ana get
ymal.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

HONEST prices always for eOnsignments ol
ton, No. 239 Lake street. Chicago, Ill.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08
BateheIor,aHa OYe.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the
world, the only true and perfect Dye; harm
less, reliable, instantaneous; no disappOint-
ment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the III
effects Of bad eyes; invigOrates and leave 5
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and
properly applied at the Wig Factory, 10 Bend
Attract Navv York
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

HURLEUT & EDsALL's, leading Wholesale
druggists of the Northwest, corner Lake
street and Wabash avenue. Chicago.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

JAMES II. FOSTER & Co., Isl Lake ST., Chi
cago, importers of breech-loading shot guns
and implements.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

The PUREsr AND SWEETEST Con Liver On.
in the world is Hazard & CaswelPs, made on
the sea shore, from fresh, selected hvers,
by CASWELL, HAZARD & Co., New York.
1t is absolutely pure and S,oeet. Parties who
have once taken it prefer it to all others.
Physicians have decided it Superior to any of
the other oils in the market Sold by all
drupRists.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

PRUssISe's CeleOrSted Cider Vinegar il tn
best IN tine market Ask vour grocer for it
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

Wsyne's Diuretic and Alternative Elixir has
filed want long needed in the list Of prep
aratiOas for the cure of those diseases named
in advertisements
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

THE best preparation known in market
for restoring gray hair to its original c1Or, is
Halls Vegetable Sioihan Hair ReReWer. Try
iti .a-
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

The following epitaph may be seen by
any one visiting the old graveyard at Hal
lowell, Me-: 4-.---
Here hes the body OF Jones, q poet
That is, he thought so, and tried to show it;
But before he'd made the world believe it,
The devil called, and b had to leave it.n
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

-Thecarpet-weavers of Englandthreaten
to strike for higher wages.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

THE taxable value of St. Louis property
s;s as tollowsc Real estatesr Sis, ,03S. 40;
personal property. s2s. $50. ESQ; total, s147, :
GA, 40 III SH
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

The last of the Canadian emigrants Il
the season sailed in the ships Ganges anC
Tweed, f1om Liverpool
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-07-08

Custom receipts Hast week were So.
81, ,34S.