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KEEP THE CHUNKS TOGETHER.

Keep the chunks together" this is an adage old
We hear in wintry weather when the winds blow
cold;
When fires are getting low, and fagots cease to
Pile the chunks together and watch their cheering
rays.
See! how they leap ficker-how they fash
and burn;
Oil how they blaze and sparkle-dancing in their
turn;
Now throwing grotesque shadows out upon the
wall,
Now ligl ting darkened corners where their bright
ray s fall;
Gaining strength and courage-the flames are
burning high,
Keep the chunks together" and the irell never
die.
Such is human life-from the cradle to the grave.
We need kindred warmth the vital sparks to save;
We need affections hand to fan the dying Goals
Need the love of others rejecting in our souls,
To keep the dying embers burning and alive,
The fantest gleams of hope to brighten and revive
To wake the noblest aims within the human heart,
To aid the struggling rays their glory to impart;
To raise the gems of thought imbedded in the
mind,
Till they CLEAN in beauty and in full splendor
shine.
Smold'ring in LIES ashes lie many vital spark,
Hidden, sinking slowly-expiring in the dark;
Needing but the genial rays from immortal souls
To ignite the flashing flames from the dying Goals.
Thus our deep emotions lose their Hottest tone,
Buried in the ashes and left to die alone;
Thus many mortals wrecked on the strand of
life.
Lie buried in the sands of misery and strife,
Each noble purpose smothered-hope forever
lost
Forsaken and neglected-,neath the rubbish tossed;
When, if the hand of love would raise the little
spark,
The living fire would sparkle, lighting up the dark
And if kindred natures would warm tie glowing
Goals
Imparting strength and vigor to the weakened
souls
many would not wander-reckless and alone
Their existence but blank-nameless and un-
known;
Flaming into grandeur, they'd light the world affair."
With their deeds of love, like an Oriental star.
Then let each brother strive to waken in the mind
Of his fellowcreatures the spark of truth sublime
And, pressing close together, keep alive the Goals
Till the light of heaven is kindled in their souls;
Until the flames of love- rising high, and higher,
Light up their darkened pathway with celestial fire.
When the way seems dreary, when clouds obscure
the sky;
When ife's storms are bowling, and adverse winds
sweep by;
When helpless forms are wrecked and scattered on
the shore;
When noblest aims are crushed, and sweet hope
smiles no more,
The hand of love alone can wake the purposed aim,
The breath of holy prayer fan it into fame
Thus the song of victory we may forever sing,
While our voices, united, gladly, sweetIy ring,
And in eXultant strains the grand old chorus shout
Keep the chunks together, and the firen meier so
out"
Chicago Ledger.
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Why a Letter Doesn't Go.
Because you forgot to address it.

Because you forgot to address it.
Because you forgot to stamp it.
Because you forgot to write the town
or State on the envelope.
Because you used once-canceled
stamp.
Because you cut out an envelope
stamp and pasted it on your letter.
Because you used foreign stamp.
Because you wrote the address on
the top of the envelope, and it was
surely obliterated by the postofice dat
ing, receiving and canceling stamps.
And because you put your letter in a
blank envelope, and sealed it and for
warded it to-the Dead-Letter Office,
where thousands of valuable letters are
destroyed because the people are either
careless or ignorant of the postal-laws.
And to the above we would add a
few reasons why an answer don't
come:
Because you do not sign your name.
Because you sign it so indistinctly it
cannot be read.
Because you do not give name of
postofice.
Because you do not give name of
county.
Because you do not give name of
State.
Because you write with pencil,
which is rubbed off and illegible.
Because you use ink so pale and dim
it cannot be read.
Because you write so poorly no one
can read it.
Because you do not inclose stamp to
prepay postage on the answer.
PERSONS WITH q strnnr tnrnn for
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WHY NOT?

spring time when the warbling
OF the birds is heard Away,
Shall we not enjoy their singing
In the balmy air, pray?
When flowers their leaves unfolding,
Bursting into natures bloom,
Shall we not, the hours beguiling,
Thus enjoy their sweet perfumef
Why noti
In summer when hill and valley
Are arrayed in living green,
When the days are warm and sultry,
Well enjoy the cooling stream.
Why not?
When the dewdrops kiss the flowers
As they raise their tiny heads,
We will seek the rosy bowers
By some guardian angel led.
Why not?
In autumn, when the leaves are falling,
And mosquitoes fill the air,
When luscious fruit is ripening,
Well partake of dainty fare.
Why not9
When the music of the water
Laughing comes from brook and stream
When the golden harvests totter,
May we not of plenty dream?
Why notS
In winter, when cold and chilly,
And the snowfiakes fill the air,
We will help the poor and needy
They shall of our bounty share.
Why not?
When the hoary frosts of winter
Blanch the fields and fill the air,
When the Christmas dinners ready,
May meet my loved ones there.
Why not?
CjbaUOo Ta10sy,.
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A LEAP-YEAR IDYL.

The pallid snow was drifted deep
When Nellie came prepared to leap.
She let her plump dimensions drap
Into her sweetheart's maiden lap.
And signing prayed him give her hope,
And kIeeling begged him with her ,lope,
Then held him in her fervent grip,
And smacked him on his downy lip.
But lest we into secrets drop
These thrilling details will we lop-
Suffice to say priestly troop
Soon after tied the bridal loop.
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Try.

The late Gov. Steele, of New
Hampshire, once said of his fell
low-townsman, Mr.. John Smith, of
Peterboro: ITO him [ owe more than
[ can express. y * He taught
me to believe that there is nothing i'm
possible-nothing that wiling mind
and active hand cannot accomplish. I
yet seem to hear his voice reproving
me for saying, I cannot do itp why
don't you try?' he would say, and not
stand there looking as if you were in
trance"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-11

A MANS own tongue needs to be
watched as his worst enemy.
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PERSONS with a strong turn" for
music-Organ- grinders.
National Republican., 1880-08-07
Sow York stnLe nemocrnts.

New York, Aug. 6.--The session of The
democratic state executive committee was re.
sumed to-day In the st. James hotel. The
chair was occupied by William A. Fowler,
whio David b. Hill acted ~ secretary, and
Daniel d. s. Lamont as clerk. The other
members of tho executive committee present
were Lester b. Faulkner, Daniel Manning,
Edgar X. Apgar, William f. Smith, John
OBricn and Hubert o. Thompson. The sub.
stitutes were Michael c, Murphy for John
Fox Edward A. Moore for George Bechtel and
w. w. Henry for William A. Poucher. The
abscntcos were Charles w, SlcCuno, Q. Frank
Brown, William +, Moller aud Thomas Brown,
jr.
After tho adjournment of the committe IL
was stated that only executive business was
transacted. Arrangements were perfected for
getting the committees on finance, speakers
and campaign TO work at once, The com-
mtteo went this afternoon to the headquarters
of the democratic national committed ut l3S
Fifth avenue, to look at somo rooms that have
been offered in that building by the national
committee for headquarters during the cam.
paign. Tho democratic state executive conf
mitteO will noet again at 4 o'clock this after
uoou, in the St. James hotel. 1t was stated
this afternoon by person who is supposed to
be a reliable authority, that tho members of
the special committee of five to be selected by
tho democratic state committee from the
democratic party in the state TO cooperate
with the executive committee as provided by
the resolution passed at the meeting yestor-
day, would consist almost entirely Of mombcri
of the Kelly state committee This is to be
done, IL is said, in order to heal tho breach in
the party and settle their differences.
National Republican., 1880-08-07
A Horrible po,nostic Trorodv.

NEW YoGK, Aug. GA special from Ame,i-
Gus, Ga, gives the following particulars of a
crime committed In Webster county, twenty
miles west of that place, on the evening of
August A. 1t states Woodson l.. Gunnells, a
well-to-do farmer, left home TO visit sick
ncighbor, and returning at 10 p. IN. found his
wife and nine of his ten children in horrible
sleep from the effects Of morphia, administered
in lemonade by Mrs. Gunncls. There Ia no
doubt that she prepared the fatal beverage
aud administered 1t to the children and drank
of it herself with fatal intent. Mr.. Gum
ncls was married to this his second wife
about seven years ago, and has by her four
children. The other six are by previous
wife, and as far rs is known tho step.
mother has been dutiful wifo aud kind
parent to tho children. Mrs. Gunnells
is from highly respectable family.
| A note in the handwriting Of Mrs. Gunnells
was found under n morphia bottle on a table,
| in which she stated that she had deliberately
administered morphia to the children aud her
self, with the intention of destroying them all,
| and that she was not Hctuatcd by any domestic
| trouble. Owing to the lapse of time before med
| iCal aid arrived Mrs. Gunnels' case was hope
less. Sho lay on her back on the bed in the
unnatural sleep produced by the fatal drug, and
all efforts of the physicians and sympathizing
friends TO restore her were futile Tho chill
dren's case was not so hopeless, and by the un-
ceasing efforts of tho physicians some of them
| showed signs of returning conscl business.
All of tho step-children and somo of
the younger children ard now thought
to be out Of danger. The young
est, au infant of few months, was saved by
the fact that its mother could not introduce
enough of the fluid down its little throat to
destroy life. 1t is probable that three of the
children will die. These three arc presumed
to have drank more freely of the deadly bev-
crage than the others. The dispatch concludes:
All tho evidence taken negatives the idea of
insanity aud points directly to u cool, deliber-
ato determination on the part of the hitherto
quiet, kind-heartcd lady to take away her own
life and that of her family, and at tho same
time conceal from the world tho cause of her
| act
National Republican., 1880-08-07
Tho Trouhloanmo Victoria.

The war department has received through
General Hatch dispatch from General Grer-
son, who says General Vailo, commanding tho
Mexican troops, confirms the report OF a fight
with portion of his forco and the indians 40
Pine mountain, in which four Indians were.
killed. Yailo lost one man killed, three
wounded and ten horses He is making q
combined movement on tho indians, who ara
in Sierra Firra the bond of which range is st
right angle with Sierra del Barracho, border.
ing the river. His ontiro force consists of
about 600. General Grierson Will keep up
communication with General Vailc, and will
forward any news received. Telegraph lines
have been down and arc still working badly.
The following has also been received at tho
war department, dated San Antonio, Texas,
August 4
"EAGLE SPRINGS, Aug. Sd, 1ss0.--The Mex.
lean troops, for some reason unknown TO me,
have started on their return to chihuahua,
passing opposite Quitman last evening. Vic
torin, with 1875 to $50 warriors, is again across
the river, passing north toward Viego pass, Van
Horn or Bass canon. My troops are now muv-
ing rapidly to get in his front, Havo ordered
X company of Eighth cavalry from Davis to
Van Horn; also company Il, Tenth cavalry,
from Stockton, in same direction. Indians
evidently striking for Guadalupes or Sacra-
meutos. GRIERsoN colonel commanding"
National Republican., 1880-08-07
American Cattle in England.

LoNpou, Aug. Gin the house of commons
to-day Mr.. Arthur Arnold Cibeal) member
for Stafford, moved his resolution that the
compulsory slaughter at ports of landing OF
fat stock from the United States restricts tho
supply and increases the cost of food and hay
ing regard to the freedom from disease Of the
cattle. producing states tho house recommend
tho modification or removal of the restrictions.
Mr. James Howard (liberal), member for
Bslfordshire, moved tho following amend
ment: "rhat it is inexpedient to alter
tho existing regulations in respect TO tho
importation of live stock from the United
States until that government shall have
adopted etlectual means to prevent the spread
Of contagious epizootic diseases and until the
privy council department has evidence of the
United States being SO free from contagious
discusses rs to warrant tho importation OF 1.-Two
stock without the present restrictions"
Mr.. Aruold's motion was rejected by vote
of 1914 TO 20. The government opposed the
motion.
LONDON Aug. Gin tho debate on Mr.. Ar.
nold's resolution Mr.. Jacob Bright (advanCed
libeial), member for Manchester, said tho sup
ply of meat to the great towns OF this country
has been greatly decreased by tho existing re-
strictOns.
Right Hon. Anthony J. Mundclla, vice-pres.
ident of the council, said that according TO
tho best authority, the foot aud mouth disease
had been stamped out Ill tlliS country, ana 10
relax the existing restrictions might DO to
open the gates to ALLOW its reintroduction,
Nothing would give him greater pleasure, he
said, than to see the regulations relaxed, but
America herself had done nothing 10 warrant
such stop. lIo complained of tho United
States government aud authorities having
done nothing to prevent the spread of the dis
ease, since it would not only DO ia the interest
of England, but of America ulsl, to relax the
restrictions. lie had ouly to-day, ho said, re.
ceyod q telegram announcing that five ami
mails in a consignment of Chicago cattle, just
arrived at Brkcnhcal from Boston, wore in.
fvcted with TeSan foyer, and that forty.two
| had been destroyed on the passage; also that
orders had been given TO destroy the entire
| cargo,
Mr., Arnold declared that on the highest
scientific authority Texan fever is not con-
tagious.
Right Hon. William f. Forster, chief sccre'
taIy for Ireland, said no should be glad II
negotiations could be entered into with TIA,
| Uuitol States to Isolate the districts where
disease existed so that there might be i'm
portatiou Of cattle crom the rest Of the couu
National Republican., 1880-08-07
CHILE NOTES.

MADRID, Aug. Ga storm in the province
Murcia has caused serious foundations.
LoNDoN' Aug. 6.-'rhe British combined
channel and reserve squadron left Nigo bay
to-day, It is believed FOX the Mediterranean.
CAPE rowN, Aug. 6-Letsoa, tho Basuto
chief has summoned q meeting OF the natives
to he held to-day. The excitement in Basuto
land is subsdirg,
LONDON, Aug. G.-The queen has approved
the appointment OF Sir Hercules Robinson, tho
present governor Of New Zealand, to bo gov
ernor Of the cape Of Good Hope vice Sir Bartlo
Frerc.
BERLIN, Aug. CT Is announced that at
tho Cohurg conference the finance ministers
agreed that the surplus accruiug in the i'm.
porial treasury from increased taxation raised
hy tho customs tariff should be distributed
among the various states Of tho empire.
LONDON, Aug. 6.--At the election in Liy.
crpool to-day for member of parliament to
mi tho vacancy caused by Lord Rlmsay's Gle.
ystion to the peemge, Lord Claude Ilamil-
ton. tho conservative candidate, was returned,
receiving 2l,O19 votes against l0,lls for Mr..
Plimsoll, the liberal candidate.
Sr. PETERSBURG, Aug. G.-At O'Clock last
night house porter was wounded by shot
from revolver lrci by Que of two we'll
dressed men, both OF whom were clptured by
the police, with tho assistance Of bystandors,
after slight resistance and IN ineiieotual shot ut
The cuptoIs. 1t is supposed thlt the outrage
was nhilists Huumpt to kill spy in tho
pcrsou of the house porter.
National Republican., 1880-08-07
CRIME AND IT'S REWARD.
The Italian Wife Murderer Executed on
the GallOws.
A Long Story OF Murders, Homicides, Sui
cides, Brawis, Convictions aud
Punishment.
PIetro I,alho Executed.

New YoRK, Aug. 6.--The critical moment
for Balbo came at o'clock precisely. He was
TO attend mass in the women's prison, and to
get to the chapel had to pass under the gall
lows. In fact, lie had to traverse tho route
that led to his execution an hour or two later,
aud had 10 look at the ugly instrument that
was 10 launch him into eternity with what
courage he could summon. Without any pa
rade or prelude he left his cell precisely ut
o'clock. lie was dressed in black and wore
rolling collar, with one hand in his pocket and
the other hanging easily by his side. Ho
stopped into the yai d firmly and boldly looked
vt The gallows. Behind him camo the priest
and a fow attendants, reporters aud keepers.
lie strobe directly toward IL, aud as
lIo approached the hideous thing he looked
up Mt it and never WINGED. He looked up at IL
twice as he passed beneath IL aud then
went up stairs, where he heard his last mass.
In the little chapel were the women and boys,
prisoners, the deputy sheri1s and others. All
through the ceremonies which wero most SOL
omn and awe.inspiring Balbo was perfectly
self.possessed, aud when he received commu-
nion ho removed the prie-dieu on which he had
been kneoling TO the front of the altar When
the services onded he returned to his dungeon
as steadily and bravely as ho had como from
IT, passing under the gallows with as little sign
oil FEAR the second time as he had given tile
first On reaching his cell he sgau prayed
aud took leave of his counsel. Ho then drank
cup Of coffee, and turning TO his lawyer
remarked, "Where's shoriG2 Mo want TO co."
On the way to The gallows ho was perfectly
cool in manner, although his face was very
pale. He knelt under tho beam, clasping the
crucifx in his hands, and recited an act oI
contrition and the confeteor, aud made au i'm
promptu prayer, impioring aud extending for
giveness. Tho nooso was then adjusted, and
at precls ely SIT tho rope was cut. His nech
was not broken by the fall aud il was sixteei
minutes before life was extinct, death result
| ing from slow strangulation.
California; Convict Hung.
SAN FRANCIsco, Aug. 6.--John Mcclure
who, while an inmate of the pcnitentialy
year ago, serving sentence for murder, killed
fcllow.conylct named William Il. Andrews
was hanged at San Rafael to-day.
National Republican., 1880-08-07
The Cnhinot YesterdnY.

At the cabinet meeting yesterday only foul
of the seven governmental departments were
represented, aud Secretary Eyarts and Post,
master.Geueral Key, representing the state
and postollice departments, and Acting Score
tarles Upton and Bell of the treasury and in
terror departments were tho only represents
tiyes present. The session was very bre
one and was devoted entirely to ordinary rou
tine matters The Spanish difficulties were
not even alluded to up TO the time of adjourn
memt. During the session President Hayei
announced his intention of leaving Washing
ton on Tuesday next in company with General
Sherman and some other army officers to at
tend the soldiers reunion, which takes place
at Columbus, Ohio, next week.
National Republican., 1880-08-07
The I,ennhlIcnn Conforencn.

NEW YoRK, Aug. 6.-The republican ma
tional executive committee mot again this
morning at the Fifth Avenue hotel. The meet
ing was held with closed doors, but at its con-
clusion it WAS stated that long discussion waf
had over the question Of sending money aud
speakers to the southern states The views were
heard of tho representatives from Florida
North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia
1t was also stated that decision was arrived
at to send aid to Florida. No conclusion, il
was stated, was arrived at in tho cases of the
other southern states
New York, Aug. G.-The executive com
mittee Of the republican national committee
held another session this afternoon, when q
discussion was had in regard to sending aid tC
the states of North Carolina, Virginia aud Wos
Virginia, but no conclusion was arrived at
The committee will meet again tomorrow.
National Republican., 1880-08-07
PERSONAL.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY CoRKurLL went TO
New York last evening.
HoN. MARK II. DUSNELL Of Minnesota regt
istered at the National yesterday
q. L. PUTNAM postmaster and m extensive
gold miner of Bodic, CAL, is at tho st. James
hotol.
Dir. THOMAS ANGEL, well.known citizen
Of Richmond, Va, and prominent Mason, died
at his residence on Grace street Wednesday
night in the SEVENTEEN year Of his age. The
deceased was grand steward and tiler of tho
grand lodge Of Masons, the grand chapter and
the grand commandery Of Virginia.
Mr.. MICHAEL DAvITT. the Irish land re-
former, with Captain Ed. O'Mcagher Condor
and Colonel f. O'S. Burke, called on the pres.
idcnt yesterday and met with n very cordial
reception. Tho party aforward lcft thciI
cards at Secretary Sherman's, who was absent
in New York, and visited the principal points
of interest IN the city. Mr.. Dtvitt expressed
his great qualification for the kindly welcome
given him by tho Clanna Gael aud citizens
generally. He left for Pittsburg on the $3.50
train last night
National Republican., 1880-08-07
Tho DcntIsts' Convention.

BosroN, Aug, 6-At the session of the
American Dental association to-day Dir. At.
kinsons resolution with regard to the publ.
cation of the associations records passed with.
out discussion. The report from section two
on dental education was presented by DR., j.
n. Grouse of Chicago. 1t urged that the usso-
citation should fix some standard Of prelmi.
nary education 10 be required by dental col.
lcgos. Tho question whether dentistry was q
speciality OF medical science or not was cluSid.
cred by Dr. Brophy aud DR., l.. g. Hgor5o OF
Keokuk. The former argued the necessity OF
dentists having thorough medical education
and a complete knowledge Of dental surgery.
Dr. mEcrsoll's paper alvocAtel the separation
of medicine from operative dentistry, Tho
papers were Gyoubly received aud general
discussion followed.
The association voted 10 hold its next an.
nual meeting IN New York city, The follow.
ing officers were elected for the ensuing ycar
President, Dr., G. N. Pierce of Philadelphia;
first vce.prcsidcnt, w. q, Blrrett of Buffalo;
second ylce-presdent, q, j, Freidrichs Of New
Orleans; recording secretary, George IL, Cush-
ing of Chicago; corresponding secretary, A. NJ.
Dudley Of Sllen; treasurer w, II, Goddard
of Louisville.
National Republican., 1880-08-07
Tho Texan Army of Occupation.

AUSTIN, TEX, Aug, 6.-General james has
been called at tho executive mansion to ex-
plain his connection with the Grand Army Of
Occupation. He submitted a report stating
that tho members Of tho organization had no
intention of violating any laws of Texas or of
the United States, and that neither himself
nor auy state soldier is now II member Of the
Organization. Revelations show that hun
dreds of young men throughout tho state
have volunteered, Offering to equip them.
sely 1t Is tho opinion of some that the or
being descent upon Cuba, and of others that
| il is political dodge to show tho northern
people tho restless, violent aud unlawful en-
| terprses of the southcrners.
National Republican., 1880-08-07
PncIlIe Mining htoeIts.

SAN FRANcIsco, Aug 6,-The following
were the official closing quotations of mining
stocks to-day; Alpha, o. Alta, II; Argcnta,
II; Belcher, q Best & Bclchcr, 81; Bullion
Il; Bolio, Al; Bulwer, 2l; Black Hawk, DIG
Belviderc, 2; California, III Cholar, II; Com
solidated Virginia g. Crown Point, III Con-
solidated Pacific, 1916; Caledonia, ZIG; Dud'
ley, 1l.3?; Exehequer, u; Gould & Curry, 3
Grand Prize II; Goodshaw, /; Hale X Mar
cross, 3; Hillside, II; Imperial, 3'lG; Julia
Consolidated, 7.16; Justice, 0-l6; Mexican, 81
Mono, 2; MClinton, 10; Northern Belle
12!; North Bonanz1, 5-16; North Belle Isle
1882; Navajo, 7l6; ophm, 68; Orc, 1t; over
man, IL; Potosi, II; Real del Monte, l'lG
Savage, "a; Sierra Nevada, llb; South Bulwer
01G; Silver King, @; Syndicate, 2;, Silver Hill
3,16; Tioga, 27.32 Tiptop, n; Union Consoli
dated, 2ls; Wales, 49, Yellow Jacket Al
Gould & Curry has levied au ASSESSMENT o.
fifty cents share.