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DEL'S CORN SOLVENT. Bed Bug Extermina-
G. tor Persian INSECT Powder, Rat Poison; Gum
Perfumeries. Combs, Brushes, &c. For sale by
DAVIS HENESS, Druggists. Sc. cor. 18th and
III sta NV. mAr29-eo
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A TTENTION.-BuiIder and House Owners
IA are requested to call and examine the Stock of
YORK MANTKL FACTORY. Prices cheaper than
any house In the District. Also a large stock Of
Soap Stone Lining. &c. Cook Stoves. Ranges, &c.
mar0-2Ws 403 q street northwest.
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On Monday the Cincinnati Commercial filled
twelve columns OF its space with the names OF
persons Claiming TO be republicans residing In
mat city and other parts of Ohio who have
signed declarations that In their opinion Gen
eral Grant cannot carry that state, and that
they VIII not vote for him Ii nominated III
present promises and threats are worth any
thing, nothing IS clearer than that Grant
could not carry Ohio next fall 1t Is likely
however, that II he Is the nominee most of those
who are loudest against him just now in Ohio
and elsewhere viii be found working hard and
voting for him by the time the election takes
place. 1t Is generally the fellows who don't say
much that make the mischief.
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BY mutual concessions the threatened row
between the Grant and anti-Grant factions OF
the republican national committee has been
avoided The Grant men appear to have
gained most by the compromise The most i'm
portant point they won was securing the ad-
mission of The solid Grant delegation from Hi.
nois. Had the twenty contesting Blaine dele
gates been admitted, 1t would have beea
severe, and perhaps fatal, blow to Grants can
didacy. Under the agreement the forty-two
Grant delegates will vote III the preliminary
organization Of the convention, which is a
matter OF no small moment to his managers,
who rely upon majority vote OF the conven-
ton for success. In counting by state delega-
tons, a clear majority Is against Grant, and
therefore the committees Will be composed of
men unfriendly TO his candidacy; but. with
majority of the delegates In favor OF Grant, his
friends can vote down majority reports from
committees and adopt minority reports. This
VIII, no doubt, be the plan of their fight. In
the selection OF Senator H0ar as temporary
Chairman OF the convention, the Grant men have
not lost anything. While Mr.. Hoar has not
been regarded as specially friendly to the third
term idea, he is known TO have a very friendly
feeling for Gen. Grant personally. and he is
supposed TO be opposed to the nomination Of
Blaine. He Is believed to represent tie anti
Elaine sentiment which has so often. In the
last Two or three years particularly, manifested
Itself In Massachusetts,. The readiness with
which Senators Cameron. Conkling and Logan
accepted Senator HOar, and pledged their dele
uations to vote FOR him as temporary chairman.
Indicates that they believe Grants interests to
ice entirely safe In his hands. The exclusion OF
louisiana from participation In the temporary
organization Is of no particular consequence to
either side. The entire delegation is contested
:td the one that has the l11jH3a ftcie case in its
1ayor would cast more votes against Grant than
Tor him. Upon the whole, the Grant men have
won the advantage Ia the start
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1he census enumerators have begun their
work, and In order TO facilitate their Iabors and
10 have a complete and accurate census the
people should receive them with courtesy and
answer their questions with patience. Much
depends upon the conduct Of the public, and 1t
is not only mistaken idea, but q miSchievous
one, to assume that people are not bonnd to an
sWer the questions OF enumerators. There is a
law 10 compel responses; but, as everybody Is
interested In having a complete and accurate
census, there ought not to be any occasion for
appealing to Its provisions. The census will
exhibit the progress and prosperity OF the coun-
Try during the past ten years, and the informa-
ZION upon which TO base the work can only be
OBTAINED by sending agents into every house
mold The replies are all treated as confiden-
tal, so that ladies who are averse to telling
their ages need not fear any damage to their
matrimonial or other prospects By reason of
telling the truth.
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rHACE'S
w. STEAM CARPET CLEANING,
by Superheated Steam.
my29 GIG Louisiana ave,
ON DECK AGAIN.
GROCERIES! GROCERIES
GROCERIESW
BY
ELPHoNZo YouNGs,

GROcERIEsM
BY
ELPHONZO YOUNGS,
5O4 9th STREET.
BETWEEN E AND NORTHWEST.
Having reftted. reprinted and restocked the
my friends and the pubic with their needed sup.
OF NEW GOODS. We name in part WIN
SUGARS.
(Best New York and Philadelphia Brands.)
stsnaard ~ of 10
Good White Sugar, II lbs. for. .............. LOO
TEAS.
Guppowder. Oolone, Imperial, Japan, English
b o 8Gs nsS ID guaranteed as
COE'FEES.
Mocha. Java, Msraoaibo. Laguyra and Rio-at
the finest Grades that can be produced.
Good Roasted Rio. lbs for. 81. 90
SYRUPS.
Pure Sugar. goods guaranteed free from Glu-
Choice Maple Syrup. per gallon. s1.3O.
MOLASSES.
A genuine article of Sew Orleans always on hand,
rs also the lower grades. Prices low.
FLOUR.
Ceres Minnesota Pat. Process: Sterling, Mime
CESS A. a. Hers best family Washbnrn Mis- IT'S
New West. and all other leading brands direct from
Eiphonzo Youns,s Genuine M,nnesot. Pat
Process. from white flint wheat, per sack. 80. 90
Good Family Flour, per sack. ........... 80
LUNCH GOODS
OF every description Just received.
Potted Ham, Tongue. Turkey. Chicken, &c.
Boned Turkey Tongue, Chicken, &C.. Roast
Sausage; Sardints. Shadines, Salmon, Lobster
Dried Beet, Baked Beans. &C, 80, 80, DO.
SAUCES AND PICKLES
OF al kinds, and we would name the celebrated
Pufkee's Salad Dressing, Crosse Blackwell's
SELECTED FRUITS and the very choicest NEW
YORK BUTTER No pains spared to keep up q
good supply OF these important articles.
Queen Olives in variety of styles-inclHding
small bottles at % cents for Picnic purposes.
In fact, we give our undivided attention to the
FAMILY TRADE,
and make II our whole study to furnish the VERY
BEST Of everything in the way OF FAMILY SUP
PLIES generally. Our facilities for buying and
freightng are surpassed by none, and we guaran-
also. to give the article, quality and quantity as
represented.
Money eheerfully refunded to any customer who
ts not entirely satisfied with their purchase.
Telephone connections.
ELPHONZo YOUNGS,
GROCER,
5Oa Ninth ST., bet. e and f,
nONT PAY. ESQ FOR SINGER SEWING
IL Macn1ne when you can buy better one for
~. We eel the Singer, Domestic, Remington.
HeW Whfa New Home and al the reliable makes.
MoKENNRY'S,
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FOR RENT AND SALE.
: e DROIT PARK.

IL LIE DROIT PARK.
New Feature Introduced
We have decided to offer LOTS In LeDroit Park
on Ground Rents, with privilege Of purchase at the
exceedingly low rate OF four per cent valuation
for term OF ten years, with conditions for renewal
Tor ten years additional to parties who will erect
already built.
This Is opportunity never before offered to Sc
cure home in this beautiful locality
Call or address 4. L. BARBER CO..
my29-7t IeDroit RuiIdinr
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SPORTING GOODS.

$500 RI ORR!
III sha.es with voluptuous ease. &c. Vis,ton
Daley. Cannot be excelled for taking q keen
edge and holding it."-Au0. p. Warrin.
This remarkable and extraordinary RAZOR is
made by Wade Butcher. Of Englant. 1t Is fun
RATTLEk!! Wiz split hair or shave Ease With
the slightest touch only 81. 90 and ted for
10 years, money refunded.
COMBINATIONS HOMES and BELT-com bning
Homes and Belts in one, price 75c.
O'MEARA'S SPORTING BAZAAR,
Cor. 18th and r SITS.
lIs.raer sc Catalogue OF FISHING TACKLE, Ar
CHERRY, GUNS, kEVOLVERS, &c free to al
uiysS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-02

Persons leaving town for the season. and Sum
ner travellers, can have TIE STAR mailed to them,
postpaid, for fifty cents per month, the address
being changed often as desired The money
must accompany the order in sn cases.
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he Ecesss9 Star has o regular. psr,ss0-
went, bos0 fde daUy circulation MORE
Than double that Of avg other daily Paper
published ~ Washington. and equal to that
Of all tie oeser daily papers here added to-
oether.

THE STAR has q direct wire from its news room to
the Western Union telegraph office in New York
city. from which wires radiate to all parts of the
globe and is therefore enabled to secure the latest
news by its own operator from every quarter up to
within few moments Of going to press. 1t is the
only evening paper south OF Philadelphia which re-
ceives exclusively the Associated Press DISPATCHES
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BOVESET BOURBON TONIC,

BONESET BOURBON TONIC,
AN ELEGANT COMBINATION OF BONESEr
AND OTHER RELIABLE TONES WITH A
RIPE OLD KENTUCKY WHISKY, SUCH AS
CoNNOIsEURs APPROVE AND INyALIDS
MUST HAVE. NOT DROP OF ANY OTHER
SPIRIT Is USED. WE HAVE NO USE FOR
FALSE PRETENSES. A RICH, WHOLESOME
AND DELICIOUS sTIMULANT TONIC FOR
DYSPEPSIA. DEBILITY. MALARIA, ETC.
DELICATE WOMEN, FEEBLE OLD PEOPLE,
oYERwoRKED CLERKS. CLERGYMEN, AND
PHYSICIANS. SUFFERERS FROM BRoN-
CHITIs. AND THE FEE BILE OF EVERY AGE
AND CLASS WILL FIND IT DELIGHTFUL
INvIGoRANT
BEWARE OF INTTA TTOyS, AND THE
SCOUSDRELS WHO ISSUE THEN.
CHAMBERS g. BROWN,
LOUISVILLE. KY.
MILLER g. JONES,
NATIONAL THEATER BUILDING.
sole AGENTS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
may2S-t. f&keow3m
TXCELLENT PASTURAGH
IA At 1UNLAW FARM, for horses and co,ra
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LNXCELLENT PASTURAGB
IA At TUNLAW FARM, for horses and co,-,
Terms moderate. Apply to 0'"s'
THOMAS L. HUME.
Coz Hume, Cleary & Co..
L!S4 u eJi Market Space.
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nONT PAY ESQ FOR a SINGER SEWING
&2s. We eel the Singer, Domestic, Remington.
New Whita New Home and al the RELIABLE makes.
MCKENNEY'S,
pH.U A27 9th street northwest.
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SHERMAN HOUSE.

GHERMAN HOUSE.
FRENCH POINT. LAKE GEORGE. NJ.
bred Islands. Paradise Bay and Black E:Y
Mountain: the eems of the Lake Good
rooms excellent table, extensive grounds. boating,
fishing and superb scenery. Terms moderate.
Opens June 21sT. For rooms terms. etc., "a.
2lst at Clients Falls NY. after that date az above.
Refers to 81. R. Searls. Architect, 1928 10th ST..
Circulars at Star Office. Send Tor one. mayf-2n
rORDAN,0 WHITE SULPAUR
% SPRINGS, 81 miles northeast Of Win AAA
chester and / il miles southeast Of Steph- YEYAX
enson's Depot p. o., Frederick Co.,. Va. 1t:H4l
Terms: 90 per day. ia 80 per week. and $40 per
month Of e days. Children and servants half
price. children st drst table = price. Rouad Trip
Tickets. good until Sist October. from Al promi.
ofdce. e. @. JORDAN. eys0-sm
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DOCK ENON SPRINGS AND BATHS.
III GREAT NORTH MOUNTAIN,
l6h miles west from Winchester Va
OPEN JUNK LIST.
A. 8. PRATT, Proprietor.
Terms, $50 to $50 per month, Of four A
weehs. Favorable terms for children and N$*y
servants. Round trip Tickets from WASH kss63t
ton, 81, Is. Travelling time hours. Descriptive
pamphlets and all Information of
A. 8. PRATT & SON,
my4 4O1 9th st. W.. Washington. d. @.
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nOtBLfNG GAP, PA, WHITE SUI.
DPHIR and CHALIBEATE SPRINGS. n . !. a
0rens June 16. Rare mountain retreat. HAAV
Terms very moderate. Excursion tickets, UsES
address j. W. WHEELER x Co, Newyile, Dunn
berland county, Pa. Circulars at the Star Office.
my22- Pm
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ThE GETTXsBrnS ,,x r

Located about one mile from Gettysburs VIII he
formally oIened june sth. The hotel Will Ala
Mr. and Mrs. Yinene. Who have had Ito ~
many years OF experience In conducting sumnler
resorts. The Il. X y. L. Il. connects with the w
Nd, II. b. g, r., at Union Derot BALTIMORE
and runs through lrithout change. For descriptive
office. or address II. fiNGLlNG. Proprietor.
Gettysburg, Pa. mN22 I'm
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EOR RENT-By B. O. HOFFMAN,
REAL ESTATE AGENT AND AUoT1oNKHR,
10th and streets northwest.

q, IL 927 Pa. ave. NV, up
Atm. per portion ....S 25
IL rSS lou 610 La. av. n.w......$ BPS
!. NV. 125 6l6 llth st. NV. store rs
It. n. W. 100 AIS 18th st. NV. large
st. NV. hall. ......,.3 IS
ass. av. 1871 18th st. n. ", fur. IS
n. W., 1878 18th st. n.w-, 8
Ore. It's rs. and bath. .,.. l6
. a. W., 1911 18th st. n. W., 8
ath. 80 re- and store. 16
3 rs. 60 1912 Pa. ave. n. W.,
W., II store. 25
$685.. 80 1923 II st. n.e.,, store. Is
st. ne: 80 325 LIST st. Sc, z rs.
Nv, 8 and bath 20
cellar. 35 1852 ID ST. Is
F., 3 rs. 2O3S Sth st. n. W., 6
.ss.... 80 rs L. Oh
BIT 9th st. NE, 6 RS. 10
,harge to landlords for advertising
and keep it before the public con-
Of the finest huildi0y sifaa IN tba citv
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LSOR RENT-STORE, with STABLE and OEI.
4 LAR, corner Of 9th and L sts NV. Apply to
W. o. JOHNSON, 7l8 18th st. NV. my3-lm
EOR RENT-Furnished PARLORS and BED
II ROOMS and ROOMS furnished for housekeep-
ing, and several small BEDROOMS. S54 Pennsyi-
vania ave., cor. ~ at. auglI-lOms
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SUMMER RESORTS.

A ChORA BOISE, AURORA, PRESTON
.o1, Co NEST NA.aIhis delightful re AAA
.eet aooSe tide. delicious air. cool nights. E:4
s5slnis wafer, will be open June 1. Will devote nav
Mpoie sVentlon 10 guests. Comfortable CARR Ara
VII convey from and 20 railroad Good references
hn1n a, communications PROMPTLY answered
-1szz oM III. SHAFFER PROP.
Il CONFRONT. VA, situated lrl yarss
tE5Sm Tort I Nome: Open all the year. HAy
3 summer Resort Cold Weather Ssn'ier'5,n
SEND Tor circular describing hygienic adyartarss
etc. HARRlSON PHO M. or.
uly rropriefor
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OLD ORCHARD HOUSE.

ga GROVE HOUSE. CAPE MAY POINT.
CDelghuully situated within so yards Of n n
besch: Five minutes 10y steam cars from vHAV
Care May or philadelphia Boat. Hosfeld's l..W I
celebrated Orchestra engaged for the season. Open
June LIST. Rates during june, Ss 10 Sl2 q week ;
balance OF season, Sl2 to SIS. JOHN A. HICKS.
rTopr;,; qormerly Propr. Of Baker House. Vine
land, \. j. myl7-eo26ts
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RUGKBRIDGE co., Va.
inns Iayorlte summer resort has been A. 4
released by Mrs. N. ]. OOLLEY of the $ESA0
Hamilton Bouse, and will be opened for lt.h& Do
guests on the lsT JUNE.
This is the Fl, est Hotel accommodations in the
mountains OF Virpna for real comforts and pleas
ure 1s furnished with spring aud hair Ipattres-
ses fhroushont and with fine lawns, BALLROOM,
music, pest Office, aud telegraph.
Two daily mais to all points.
GOOD livery and stable accommodations.
For pamphlets, giving fun description, apply at
Eyi2-d2m
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NIEMPHREMAGoG House, Nrw

WEBB tUTTAGE, \. W. COR. u
w WEBB AND CEN TRIAL AYES, WAN
OCEAN Gk0NE.-New, rooIny, delight Q.E& u
fully located, near bathing grounds, fronting para
with ample rerandas, aud ocean views from nearly
every room. Address Mrs. AMY y. RFDWaY
ocean Grove, Nd, or Washington. ID. q. myIS-Ims
IFYOUWANTA MOUNTAIN BREEZE.
u 20 to the LOCKWOOD HOUSE, on a
camp Hlll, Harper's Ferry. w. Va. which yEAy
MRS: s. z. LOVETT. PRopRrETRFss
CrcuIars AT the o1ar ofhce myS-lms
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MI JpsaNI Ea1I MI MOISEs ericsson SPRINGS,
On the summit Of the Alleghenies, 2, 200 MAY
feet above sea level. Nine hours ride lE.E8
from Washington by Pennsylvania railroad. Pure
air, unsurpassed scenery aud valuable medicinal
spring water, combine to render it attractive 10
health and pleasure seekers. Elegant cottages to
rent in park of rare beauty. Fir.t-class music
Outdoor amusements, hunting, fishing, riding and
drlylngs. For circulars, terms, ETC.. address ".
ID. TYLER, Sup't. Circulars at Star offica m2l-I Jun
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-23
CHILD WIT AND WISDOM.

A small boy in Massachusetts, who for
the first time noticed a cherry tree in bios
som. enthusiastically directed the attention
of his mother to the popcorn tree"
Mamma" said Henry Thomas bright
little fellow, Mamma, have my toes got
eyes?" ''No, my darling; why do you ask
such foolish question:" Because my foot's
asleep"
mamma" said a thoughtful youngster the
other day, show old shall be next birth
day2" ''Six, my son, if you live" "Well,
suppose can't live, can 1 go right on having
birthdays, like George Washington"
Social amenities. Papa Ito Mabel, who
has been to a Juvenile party)-"Did any one
pay you any attentions, Mab2" Mabel-"I
don't know. Papa-"I mean, did any one
talk to you, or dance with your" Mabel
"Well, there was little boy who made faces
at me."-Harvard Lampoon.
A little four-year old was at one of our photo
graph studios having her picture taken. The
artist said, "You must keep your mouth shut,
my dear, and your eyes Open," as the little
miss showed a decided inclination to open
her mouth and close her eyes. But on being
instructed she braced up, and after few
minutes wonderingly asked SHOW, what
shall L do with my nose2"
Johnny wanted to go the circus, but his
father said; johnny, I'd rather you'd go to
school and study, and maybe you'll be
President some day." Johnny said:
Father, theirs about one million boys in the
United States, isn't there?" "Yes" "And
every one stands chance of being Presi-
dent2' Eyes" "Well, dad, I'll sell out my
chance for circus ticket"
81 say, mister" said dirty-faced urchin,
stepping into the grocery, Ibid it tear round
and break thing. putty bad?" "What do
you mean, my little mann" replied the
grocer, thinking he had a customer. II
mean did it smash things generally, like
boss hay-cutter, or did it only glide around
quiet-like like geevus goin' fur to nab
feller?" The grocer evidently didn't under
stand; so the boy explained; "Why, yer see,
mister, marin says your pounds o. butter are
a-lghtening all the time; and kind o.
thought, yer know, it must be pretty strong
lightning, and might do heaps O. mischief,
yer know" The boy was round the corner
in an instant; the potato that whizzed
through the door didn't come within rod
of him.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-23
Destructive Influences.
Contemporary Review.l

Doubtless countless myriads of living crea-
lures come into existence, of which by far the
greater part must be destroyed. One aphis
may be the parent of 3, 1904 100000 individu-
ais in five generations, and when these are
swallowed up by lady-birds and other enemies
in mass, it is no Individual variation that can
avert their fate. The unchecked produce Of
one pair of herrings wosld stock the Atlantic
in few years. until there was no room to
move; and when these are engulphed by
shoals as a mouthful for the balenoptera
they can make as little struggle for their ex-
istence as the grass can make that the OK
ticks up, or the vegetation of district that
is devastated by locusts. 1t is the unwritten
law of Nature that one race must die that
another may live; this other, in its turn, sub
serving the same end, and SO on constantly
until the cycle be complete Without this
law, against which there is no appeal, Nature
would be a chaotic inpossibility. The de-
structive influences are so predominant that
the carnage is indiscrminate and without
struggle.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-23

proper proportions, says Professor Sheldon,
all the elements necessary to sustain human
life through considerable period of time.
Scarcely any other article Of food will do
this. When we eat bread and drink milk
we eat bread, butter and cheese, and drink
waterfall of them in the best combination
and condition to nourish the human system.
all things considered, good milk is the cheap
est kind of food that we have, for three
pints of it, weighing three and three-quarter
pounds, and costing fourpence halfpenny,
contain as much nutriment rs one pound of
beef, which costs ninepence. There is no
loss in cooking milk, as there is in cooking
the beef, and there is no bone in it that can
not be eaten; it is simple, palatable, nutri-
tious, healthful, cheap and always ready for
use with or without preparation. This is to
say that. chemically, the three-sevenths
pounds of milk is the equivalent of one pound
of beef in hest-producing elements, or csrbo-
hydrates. We must therefore assume from
the data offered that the relative values of
beef and milk as human food are as three
and one-half pounds to eleven and one-half
pounds, or as, in round numbers, one to
three and one-half.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-23
Health is Wealth.

1t seems strange that any one will suffer
from the many arrangements brought on by
an impure state Of the blood, when Scovills
Blood and Liver Syrup will restore perfect
deed strengthening syrup, pleasant to take,
and has proven itself to be the best blood
purifier ever discovered, effectually curing
Kidneys, all Nervous disorders and Debility.
IL corrects indigestion. Ii makes the old feel
young, the young feel gsy, and will Invariably
drive out OF the system the many Ills that
human flesh and blood are heir to. Price OF
large bottle with full directions, 81. single
bottle will prove 10 you its merits as a health
remover, for 1t acts like a charm, especially
when the complaint is of an exhaustive
nature, having tendency TO lessen the
natural vigor OF the brain and nervous system
Remember we keep this excellent Blood and
Liver Syrup for sale at our drug store in Indi-
annapolis, and do most cordially recommend il
to our customers aud all good people. Brown
ing Sloan, wholesale agents.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-23
A Gent.
IAtlantic Monthly.l

Mr.. Bartlett, in his Dictionary of Amerl-
canisms." gives gent as an abbreviation of
gentleman, but it has been reserved for the
slang dictionary to define its exact position
in the scale of descent. Gent is said by this
authority to be ga contraction of gentleman
in more senses than One-a dressy, snowy,
foppish man, with a little mind, who vulgar
ICES the prevailing fashion" AS the GENTS thus
a product and representative of certain social
conditions, there is certain fitness in the
world which charscterizes him. Being only
nominal part of gentleman it is we'll to
have his name bear witness to that fact. Lam
guage, even in its corruptions, thus becomes
the guardian and vehicle of truth.
A witticism of Count Dorsey illustrates
the significance of the word gent better than
some graver expositions. The story is that
he and Tom Allen went to dine at the house
ola Hebrew millionaire, and on their arrival
overheard one of the hosts funkeys saying
to another, "The gents are come" "Gentsl"
echoed Allen. "What wretched low fell
low It's only worthy public house." Il
beg your pardon, replied the Count; ait is
quite correct. The man is q Jew. He means
to say the Gentiles have arrived; gent is short
for Gentle" This Jew d'esprit, as the mar
rator wickedly calls it, had truth as well as
wit, for Gentle, from the Latin gems, has the
same origin as gentleman.
The word gent formerly did duty as an ad-
jective, old English writers using it to express
the softer qualities of the female sex. A
"lady gent instead of being lady's man or
coxcomb, was an elegant or gentle lady.
Doubtless, an element Of softness is associated
with gent as a noun, but, being connected with
the head rather than the heart, the perpetual
tion of the quality can hardly be considered
desirable.