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INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE.
Anti-Ta mmnny Men Get Together
in the Gas-House District.

The Independent County Organization
has begun the work of organizing In the
various Assembly District. Last night
the first OF the districts was organized
1t was the Twelfth, more commonly
known as the Gas-House District. The
organization OF the district was at
Gramercy Hall, 1926 East Twenty first
street, which IL also the meeting hall or
the Tammany Committee of the district.
The hall was packed. Mr.. Il. II. Stef.
fens presided, and James Redmond acted
as secretary. =,
Resolutions condemning Tammany Hall
and pledging the members to do all they
could to redeem the district from Tam
many control were passed. Speeches
were made by julius Hamburger, Ernest
Harvier. Joseph Steiner and Charles
Steckler.
Among the active members OF the or
ganization in the district are William j:
O'Donnell, John F. keyes and Edward
Hinch.
This district organization of the indie
pendent County Organization promises
to do good work.
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only when the doom fell upon his daugh-
ter that the father understood why she
had changed her place. Wildiy ne De-
sought the herald 10 take him; ne was
the one on whom the fatal numoer
should fall: Telesila had purposeiy
changed her place to save him,
Tclesila maintained that It had only
happened by chance, and. while taxing
care not tC reveal the secret or hef
fathers Identity. she earnestly begged
TO be allowed to die. as the ioi had fallen
on her. For a long time the father ana
daughter maintained the loving dispute
and Mt last the herald. not daring to de-
eide, led them both 10 the Duke.
The father insisted on dying for his
daughter: that the doom rightfu!ly was
his; while the daughter implored them
to take her life and spare her gray
haired father.
Charles heSitated long as to how he
should decide; he was cutie lSnorsnt OF
whom he had before him, for no word
had fallen during their noble strife which
could betray their rank.
But at length the Governor cried aloud
"NIga,y Duke. do rot hesitate IS to
which Of Is you shall tonl mn 10 death,
VIII give M TO you he man who has
so reused your Vengeance, for whom SO
many brave citizens mast lie. See, the
Governor stands before you: KIN him.
bat spare my laughter. this peerless ex-
ample OF filial love-"
The bystandeTs as they listened to
these words were filed with dread ex-
pectation OF what would follow. All
were moved to tears and ,remolsd fol
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his bravest warriors. had enraged him
beyond measure. But II was esnecI,IIv
against the Governor that all his anger
and hatred were directed, as he tnew
that the latter had steadfastly refused
the terms or capitulation and had In
duced the Inhabitants to offer such pro-
longed resistance.
lie s"ore that the Governor should be
the first On whom his relentless ven
geance would fail, but hts intended vic
tim, to escape rec Ognit!on, had disguised
himself in an ordinary citizens dress,
and now stood. unknown, among the
assembled inhabitants. who were await
ing their fate at the hands OF the en-
RACED Duke.
Charles demanded that the Governor
should be Instantly delivered To him,
but the people would rather die them
selves than betray their beloved chief
into the hands OF the bloody conqueror.
Duke Charles threatened to destroy
all with FIRE and sword II hts demands
were not Instantly complied with. while
at the same time me promised a large
reward 10 whOmsoeyGr would point out
the Governors hiding place.
his threats and promises were equally
vain. All remained silent
Then stepped forth an old man--it was
tho Governor himself IN his disguise
and said that he would reveal the secret
II the Duke would swear on his word to
pardon all the inhR bitants and protect
their property.
Never" roared the Infatuated Duke.
I'm a town taken by assault the victor
allows no terms TO be dictated - him.
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the DUKES PARDON.
4 Daughters Herotsn' S0oes he m
h0bitants of CSty

and by her love and devotion cheer and
prolong his existence.
The inhabitants. led by their Governor.
In whose skill and judgment they had
the utmost confidence. made brave de-
Tense against the countless troops of the
fiery Duke.
All the men and youths capable OF
bearing arms had taken weapons. as was
fitting in the time of danger. and posted
themselves on the ramparts to beat on
every attack.
The aged men encouraged the faint
hearted and Insisted on the women aid
ing. as far as their strength permitted,
by carrying stones to the walls to be
hurled down on the bcsiegers; they also
lighted fires under enormous caldrons
allied with pitch. oil and even water.
and when the enemy ventured on an as
sault the seething mass was poured on
their devoted heads.
Nothing that the most resolute bravery
and experienced skill could accomplish
was left undone TO defend the town. and
! Charles, after vainly endeavoring for
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tbe lie OF their beloved Governor. who.
With such noble leroism, was willing
to die that they might oe parJciied.
They surrounded himself and daughter
In close ranks. as IL 10 form q rampant
40 that the murderer's sword might only
reach him through their faithful hearts.
The Duke, accustomed though he was
TO slaughter and destruction. had never
before witnessed such a touching scene.
The whole people raised cry of suppli-
cation and implored their conqueror 10
put them 10 death and spare him whom
they held so dear.
Gradually the stern features II the
Duke relaxed. a softened expression
stole over them, and at last. rising from
his seat. amid universal silence, he adj
dressed father and daughter In the fol-
lowing words:
You hare touched the innermose
depths of my heart; you shall not die.
III 1t is sweeter to conquer let me feel
that It is sweeter still to pardon. Noble
Telesila. you have saved your father.
May you enjoy for long years the hap
p!ness of watching over and caring for
his Old age And you, noble old man.
brave as YOU are In war, may your hap
piness as a father exceed your bravery
you. who have reared SO heroic q
daughter, 1t does my heart good In the
midst of the awful bloodsheo and
slaughter TO find such love and devotion.
You have made me experience how
sweet and pleasant are the feelings OF
benevolence. and therefore not only
you. but all the Inhabitants. are par
doned.".77 strand Magazins
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CANNOT SKATE YET.
Change OF Wind freaks Up the Ice
mt Red Bank.

RED BANK, n. j., Jan. 26-Thc
North Shrewsbury Ice Yacht Club Is
much concerned about the outlook for
the National championship skating races
which were to have been decided to-day.
Yesterday there was every indication
that the races would take place this
week. There was II big drop Of the
mercury. and last night the river iroze
hard.
About midnight the wind, which ycster-
day blew from the northwest, NeCred ~
the northeast. increased in force and
broke up all the ice. The outlook now
for skating this month Is exceedingly
poor.
The Skating Committee has telegraphed
the skaters who have entered the con,
test, not to come to Red Bank until
further notification. AS soon as the ice
is OF sufficient strength the skaters Will
be promptly informed
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the bardships and dangers OF the de-
fense She reminded them how, short
time before. when the Duke OF Rurgun-
DIV besieeed the town OF Bcauvais, the
women had taken up arms and fought
beside the men on the ramparts, and
how they had succeeded In driving back
the besiCgers.
"These brave women were far fewer
than we are" continued Tclesiia,
while the enemy was the same IN num-
Der and strength. Why should we BE-
afraid. when we have before US such an
example OF devoted patriotism ?"
This speech made the greatest impress
sion on the minds OF her listeners.
Fresh courage was instIled into men
and women, and no one spoke OF sur
render.
Meanwhile, Charles had recourse to
every stratagem that ingenuity could
devise to endeavor to render himself
master OF the town. During the night
watches he kept the bcsicged in state
OF alarm by continual fcints OF attack.
and then, as morning advanced when
they were quite weared ana worn cut,
he would rush with tenfold violence 10
the assault.
lie causcl large stones 10 be hurled
by the machines at the walls wherever
they were weakest, in the hope OF mai
! ing breach. which at last, b. the
greatest efforts, he succeeded in doing,
and affair two hours desperate fighting
he forced an entrance into the city,
breathing vengeance against its defend
ers. whose obstinate resistance, com
bined with the loss he had sustained OF
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and I viii take such measures TO dis
cover your Governor as shall strike ter
ror into your hearts" Whcreupon he
declared that every tenth person should
die and ordered his heralds to proceed
10 the work OF numbering the people.
Then the men and women. boys and
girls. old and young. were placed in one
long rank. which reached from the spot
where Charles was holding his court to
the uttcrmost fertilization Of the city.
All grew pale, and deadly fear was in
every Countcnance as they listened to
the terrible sentence. AS father mother,
daughter and son stood side b. side. each
trcmbed for the others life. The air
resounded with the weeping and wailins
Of women who had a short time before
defsd the enemy; the men stood silent
with bent heads
The duke now signed to his heralds TO
begin the counting and 20 separate every
tenth person. whose head should fan by
the sword.
Te!asila had placed herself close beside
her father ana was now trembling for
hIs life She watched. with eye sharpen
e by love and fear every movement OF
the hcYalds. and always counted In ad-
vance in order to discover Il her dear
father would be one OF the doomed.
wan horror she recognized that the
fatal number would fail on him.
In moment her resolution was formed
and carried out. She slipped gently be-
hind him, and, placing herself on his
right side so contrived that he would be
No. Q. while she herself would be the
tenth. The herald drew near. and Il was
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Coming Events.

First annual ball OF the Street -Cleaners Pro-
tectivs and Benevolent Union. at Tammany Hall
tonight.
Annual reception OF the Cathedral Club. at
Jaeger's. FIfty-ninth street and Madison nvenie.
this evening.
Nativity play, at at. Bcrnard's Hall. West Four
tenth street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues.
tonight and Sunday night.
Second annual ball OF the De La Vergne Bene-
fetal Society this evening. at Eblinss Casino, ~.
Anas avenue and One Hundred and Fifiy-siXth
street
Seventh annual entertainment and reception OF
the Metropolitan Stenographers Association. this
evening at Lexington Assembly Rooms. l45 East
Fifty-eighth street
Bakers Union No. will give masquerade
and civic ball at Clarendon Hall Tomorrow risht
Eureka Associations masquerade and civic ball
to- morrow night at Suffers Harlem Casino and
Music Hall one Hundred and Twenty seventh
street and Second avenue.
Fifth annual ball OF the Lady Independent Pleas
ure Club tomorrow evening at Ebiings Casino
Entertainment and reception OF the Mohawk
Democratic Club. Monday evening ut sycamore
Hall. One Hundred and Twenty nth street and
Park avenue.
Thirty-nrst annual ball Of the Sparkling coterie
Monday evening. Feb. 3. ut lenox Lyceun, MAD
ison avenue and Fifty ninth street.
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for Media! have watched Melba's
hat she made her debut in Brussels
Oct. IS. 1857, and since then she has
sung In Paris, London. St Petersburg,
MOSCOW, Palermo, Rome, Florence,
Genoa, Milan Monte Carlo, and in
sweden and Holland. What other singer
has done a. much? Critics and chroni-
clers, let Melhis age alone and enjoy
yourself listening to hei most beautiful
Voice. She IL young enough to have the
musical world AT her feet for many yeats
to come and don't you forget It. She
VII bs the queen as soon as la divina
diva, Patti, abilCtaes her throne.
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FELL THREE STORIES.
Hirschbnum stiIl Lives, But He
Cannot Recover.

While August Hirschbaum. OF East
One Hundred and Fifteenth street, was
trying to take some garments from n
clothesline at I o'clock this morning. he
fell from window In his apartments on
the fifth floor. He was picked up un-
conscious In the yard and DIR. Lewinsky,
of 175S Madison avenue was called in to
attend him.
DIR. Lewinsky found that Hirschbaum' 3
skull was fractured and both legs and
his lower Jaw were broken. He was
taken to the Harlem Hospital There
Is but little hope for his recovery.
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WHO CAN DEFEAT C0RBETT {?
Sports Figuring on Available Men
to Go Against the Champion,
Harvard Leather Suit Matter Set
tled-Othcr Gossip.

The men who follow pugi,sm In this
city are already casting about to find the
next man to put against Jim Sorbett-
that Is, figuring on man who they
think would have good chance to win
from him. There are only two men, OF
course. who are seriously considered.
jackson ard Fitzsimmons. and the latter
mas II anything the larger following
Recent reports about Jackson's health.
whether they be true or not, have had n
dtsquieting effect. Leaving that out OF
the question, there are those who argue
that Peter has not learned anything
more about the game since he fought
Corbett. while the latter is greatly i'm
proved. and he is older and not SO
speedy as the champion.
Doubts as to Corbett's ability to hit
hard have been largely dispelled. too.
and 1t was also demonstrated yesterday
that he would not quit at punch as
some misguided ones thought. These
things have brought a good many around
to the opinion that Jim Is Peters supe-
ror But whatever may be the opinion,
jackson evidently thinks he has a
chance, as the second $1,000 deposit to
holder Davis In Chicago yesterday. Ar
thur Lumley and Billy Edwards both
thlnk Fitasimmons would give Corbett
would not get the better of 1t, while Ed
wards places Fitz one, two.
81 have instructed Frank Dunn. of
Boston, to post a forfeit Of 5000 for
Yesterday. "Corbett has never been ex-
tended yet. and there's no telling just
how good he, is, but. nevertheless, ]
thiI.k Ftz Is the man to make him work
NpsfprdnvS ghnu .
/ that Sullivan was better man than
people generally thought he was after
his battle with GoTbet Sid nnothe!
, nor jackson could beat Corbett with a
stick" That's the way 1t goes. The
! oniy way to settle 1t Is In the ring. but
the chances seem very remote for such
settlement
The now famous Harvard leathcr-suit
controversy has been settled. Neither
Athletic Manager White nor the other
@ pad the Se b T TSe 5 abd sss
paid by some good angel in the shape
Of an old graduate. 1t is understood that
be reimbursed by the Athletic Committee
when Manager Whites term expires. II
Is expected, that other expenses. such as
dinners and theatre tickets, said to have
been incurred by the coaches, will be
settled in the same manner. AS a con.
sequence OF this method Of settlement,
both sides in this celebrated case fee
that they have been sustained, inasmucf
as neither weakened.
Waters has been elected to succeed
himself as captain of the football eleven
This has caused considerable surprise
inasmuch as the Athletic Committee re
Gently declared itself as In favor o.
choosing captains from undergraduate,
students. An exception was made ii
captain Of the nine. as nobody, else wa!
available, but this does not hold tru,
as to the eleven, as Emmons and Brewe
are both undergraduates and good men
They don't seem to know their own mine
at Harvard.
The University of Pennsylvania Com
mittee on Track Athletics has adopted
the following standard Tor candidate
team.
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whether Mitchell will give his show at
the Clermont Avenue Rink or nos
J. C.-The bet would have been n draw
under those circumstances.
George Il. Green,--Thrty-nine rounds.
II. S.-we do not know OF any such
club
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FAMtooITGsI Hf 1858 0eS3 80

rheumatism and Cont hnnished forever with
Famous Prescription 100, 3S4 prepared by Muller,
and wonder how II all came about. Pleasant 10
take. 76G. Bot All druggists. Pamphlet free.
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John l.. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain, It
is said. met in Kilrain's saloon In Balti-
more recently for the first time since
about the fight Sullivan said: "I'ii say
never said It before When I met Cor
bett in the ring I felt more confident OF
being able to win the big purse than /
rounds. They can say what they please
about my having been able 10 knock you
out in twenty rounds. but 1t Is not So"
John 8. Johnson's recent performance
n Madison. Wis. when he skated quar-
ter OF a mile IN 81 IA seconds. was. ac-
Cording to accounts. over course COW
cred at intervals with snowdrifts. He
had a flying start, however. while Don
lance was with a standing start.
Harry Dadmun, the ex-M. A. C. run
ner, now Of Worcester. Is said to be
running In much the same form as he
did In 1890, when he won the American
championship az the half mile
The Boston Herald remarks: Gus
Schmelz offered New York 5000 for
Davis, and it was considered funny. but II
was no joke for NeW York to to try to get
clubs
The A. A. U. boxing championship
entry list is assuming big proportions.
1t Is expected that the double-ring inno-
walton Will facilitate matters greatly.
II he arrives in time, Corbett will hold
reception at Madison Square Garden
to morrow night. 1t Is not known
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AT RETAIL.
HAMMERSLOUGH BROS.

We arc selling our Suits,
listers. Ovctcoats and Trou-
scrs at a great reduction on
former prices.
Most stores selling their
goods that way, and at prices
as low as ours, would plaster
up the town with advertise.
ments and make Rome howl.
We do no such hurrahing,
but the values here are none
the less exceptional.
Every garment first class
in every respect-ht. looks.
wcar--if, after buying, you
think differently, you're well
come to your money back.
SALE At oyn WHOLESALE PREMISES,
N GRRS AI
TIL hiTECkhng STREET STATION or
Open Saturday until 9
p. NJ.
HAMMERSLOUGH Bros,
RIeecker ST.. Cor Greene.
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Denman Thompson It is said, Is writ
Ing new play. He Is in the city. and
Denman always whistles when he Is in
the throes of dramatic construction.
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Press Eldridge perpetrates most afro
cious pun at Prcctor's Theatre, when he
talks about Lillian Russelrs marriage.
why did she marry Perugini?' he
muses.. 1T must have been because
after marriage she thought they'd make
pair-o' genial people" The box-ottice
receipts however, have not fallen off.
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Guaranteed Cure.

Guaranteed Cure. 49,
We authorize our advertised
druggist to sell DR.. Kings New
discovesy for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, upon this condition. If
you are afflicted with a cough, cold or
any lung, throat or chest trouble, and
will use this remedy as directed, giving
it a fair trial, and experienceno benefit,
you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded. We could not
make this offer did we not know that
DR.. Kings New Discovery could be
relied upon. It never disappoints.
Trial bottle free at RAY HuM1sToN's
drug store. Large sizes SOC. and ST..
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Good meat market an Iowa town
for sale or exchange.
31tf NJ. E. LAWTON.
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A fine steam roller grist mill for sale
or exchange for land, almost q new
plant. Owner in other business.
Stiff Nj. E. LAWTON.
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vs..
Charles B. Moore,
Defendant.
The State of Minnesota, to the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
above entitled action. which is filed In the Office
of the Clerk Of the Dirtrict Court of the 18th
Judicial District. In and for the County OF No
copy Of your answer to the said Complaint on
the subscriber, at his office in the village Of
Worthington in said County. within twenty
you exclusive of the day of such service; and If
you fail to answer the said complaint within
the time Aforesaid the Plaintiff In this action will
take judgement against you for the sum OF
fifty dollars, with interest at the rate per
cent per annum from the LIST day of November,
1892 together with the costs and disbursements
of this action,
Dated August It'll, 1894.
GEO. w. WILSON,
3w6) Plaintiffs Attorney, Worthingt0n, MINI.
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M. E. Lawton has farms for sale
farms to rent, farms to trade for town
property or live stokck. 23-tf

M. E. Lawton, Worthington, Mimi,
buys and sells farms and city property
at home and abroad. Stiff sa
The record-union., 1894-05-26
SUDDEN SQUALL
Yesterdays Novel Feature in the
Weather Line for May.

yesterdays Novel Feature in the
Weather Line for May.
The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures yester-
day to have been 77' and so, with fresh
to brisk and high southerly winds and
clear weather prevailing.
The gust of wind between / and P. NJ.
reached maximum velocity of forty-two
miles per hour.
The barometrlcal readings at A. NJ. and
P. NJ. were 29.S7 and 29.69 inches, re-
spectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 10 anu o' ;
and one year ago to-day 790 and 52'.
The rainfall yesterday was .O4 OF an
inch. making rs of an inch for May. and
l4.9l inches for this season, as against
1896 to an equal date last year.
The high wind yesterday lasted put
few minutes, being in the nature OF a
squall. 1t struck hard in several spots in
this city, uprooting big tree in front OF
DIR. Simmons residence at Tenth and n
streets, which in it's fall broke down a
trolley-pole and for time put stop to
street-car traffic on Tenth street. Trees
were also blown down or branches broken
of in other parts of the city.
For few minutes the wind seemed to
come from all points of the compass.
causing minor whirlwinds. Out on the
river boys boat was upset, but he swan
ashore all right.
The squall was followed by sharp fall
of rain, accompanied by few peals OF
thunder, the first heard here in year.