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HOWC t ATE let off . AFTER BEING OUT SEVENTY-TWC HOURS THE JURY AGREED. ere Are Seven'Other Indictments Against the Alleged Embezzler, and He Is Sent Hack to Prison — A Ouestion of Statute I/imitation. - W ashington , Feb. 25. — Captain Henry W. Howgate, formerly disbursing clerk of the signal service, who kas_ been on trial here since Jan. 28 on two indictments charging him with embezzlement and for gery, has been acquitted of the charges. The case was given to the jury at noon on Thursday last, and it was not until noon Sunday that a verdict was reached. On the first ballot, it is said, the vote stood 7 to 5 for acquittal.- The jury reported on Saturday their inability to agree, but Judge McComas insisted that they should remain and try again. The Howgate case has been unusual in many ways. Fourteen years ago important frauds affecting'large sums of money were discovered in the signal service accounts, and Howgate was charged with having committed them. He was arrested, but by a ruse escaped from his guards, and for 13 years remained in New York. Al though a reward of §5,000 was offered for his capture, he was not arrested until last fall. At the beginning of the trial there was a hot legal battle in regard to the validity of the indictments on which it was pro posed to try Howgate. They were finally sustained and the case tried on its merits. The jury found that the case was not bar red by the statute of limitations, but held that Howgate was not guilty of the par ticular offenses charged. After the verdict wr as rendered Howgate was sent back io jail to await trial on the seven indictments still'remaining against him.: It is not known w r hich of these will first be tried. WARWICK ELECTED. He Was Chosen Mayor of Philadelphia by a Big Majority. P hiladelphia , Feb. 20.— Charles F. Warwick has been elected mayor of this city by a majority estimated at from 50,- 000 to 60,000 over Robert F. Pattison, the ex-governor of the state. William J. Ro ney, the Republican candidate for receiver Howgate ’ s Discovery. The discovery of Howgate by ex-Chiof Drummond in New York, where he had been living for years carrying on a second hand book business under the alias of Wil liams, looked like a piece of stage business. It developed during the trial that How- gate ’ s whereabouts had been known, to a captain howgate . score of persons during the past 13 years. In fact, his friends had been in more oi less constant communication with him. Officials of the war department could have arrested him on a dozen different occa sions had they seen fit. Sporadic attempts were made by secret service officers to take him; but, warned in time, HoWgate would move on. These officials are sharp enough to run down petty counterfeiters and minor crim inals, but a man who could turn aside sev eral hundred thousand dollars of govern ment money seemed to wear a charmed veil which rendered him invisible wherev er he might choose to wander. More than once Howgate had been in Washington. He had traveled over the principal rail roads of the country, put up at prominent .hotels and attempted no disguise. His in- -dividuality is so marked that once seen his face would never be forgotten. He was known to thousands, and yet he walked the streets of New York for six years be fore he was finally arrested. District Attorney Birney found that •the indictments which had previously been prepared against Howgate were fatal ly defective, though they were prepared by a map considered to be one of the shrewdest criminal lawyers in Washington - — the lawyer who drew up the indictments against the star route jobbers, which also proved defective. Mr. Birney drew new ones and proceeded to trial. Then he discovered a strange reluctance <on the part of witnesses when he sought to obtain testimony. Important docu ments mysteriously disappeared. It was impossible to trace them. The clerks who had them in charge could only twirl their thumbs and stammer forth disclaimers. As the trial progressed pages which were known to contain incriminating entries were found to have been bodily cut from government books. The Hot Spring's Fire. H ot S prings , Ark., Feb. 23.— As far as known six people were burned to death, and 434 blocks of the residence and busi ness portion of the city on Ouachita ave nue were burned. Among the dead are Mrs. Mary Sammonton, 70 years old, who was living in the Ledgerwood building; W. D. Wing of Glens Falls, N. Y., who es caped the fiame.s at first; but, remember ing that he had SI, 800 in the house, went back *0 get it. Before he reached the door his clothing was on fire, and he burned to death in the sight- of thousands of people. General -Markets. N ew Y ork , Feb. 25. — FLOUR — State and western steady; city mills patents, $ 4@4.15 ; winter patents. $2.t!0S;3.15: city mills clears, $3.35: winter straights, $2.35©2.75. WHEAT — No. 2 red opened weak under good weather and heavy northwestern receipts, hut rallied on estimates of a big visible decrease; May, 57 13-16@5SJ4c.; July, 58 5-lt5@58 5 4c. RYE — Nominal: carlots, 55c.; boatloads, 55® CORN — No. 2 opened weak under heavy ar rivals at Chicago, but afterward recovered with wheat: May, io^fei9c.: July, 48%@49>4c. OATS-No. 2 quiet, hut steady; May, 33M@ 33%c.; track, white slate, i8.®42c. PORK — Dull; new tpess, S11.2o@11.75 ; fam ily, $11.50@12. LARD — Dull; prime western steam, S6.72J4, nominal. BUTTER — Steady;- state dairy,!10@20c.; state creamery, 12@I9e. CHEESE-Quiet; large, miV4c.; small, 9J4@ 12c. EGGS — Firm; state and Pennsylvania, 80K@ 32M>c.; western, 30ii30J4c. SUGAR — Raw quiet; fair refining, 2 ll-16c.; centrifugal, 96 test, 3c.: refined steady, with a fair demand; crushed, 4 7-16@4^e.; powdered, 4 l-16@4J4c. TURPENTINE — Firm at 33J4c. MOLASSES-Steady; New Orleans, 33@38c. RICE — Steady; domestic, Japan, AN EXCELLENT NOM NATION., CHAELES F. WARWICK, of taxes, has evidently been largely cut by his party, but his majority over Colonel Sylvester Bonaffon, the Democratic and reform candidate, is estimated at 40,000. Twelve police magistrates, 11 select coun- cilmen and 79 common councilmen have been elected, and present indications are that the Republicans have these offices. CUBANS IN REVOLT. The Kevolutionary Party Again Heady to Strike. H avana , Feb. 26. — It is reported that several revolutionary parties rose in arms in different parts of the island. The gov ernor general has issued a proclamation suspending constitutional guarantees. There is great excitement throughout the island. Many well known separatists- have been arrested. It is reported here that there has been an engagement between the government troops and the insurgents. A-rumor has also been circulated that many persons who were expected to join in the movement left Santiago last week for New York and San Domingo. The apprehensions of a revolution are increasing. The governor general has put in effect the public order law throughout the island. This law provides for the im mediate punishment of anybody taken in a seditious act. Twenty-four men have defied the au thorities and called for rebel recruits at Ybarra, near Matanzas, and trouble is re ported also from Guantanamo. Major General Carr ’ s Death. T roy , N. Y., Feb. 25. — Major General Joseph Bradford Oarr died at his home in this city after an illness extending inter mittently over a period of nearly three years. Cancer in his mouth asserted itself, and from time to time he obtained tem porary relief from operations. Two months ago his physicians in New York city in formed him that it would he ill advised to attempt further use of the knife, as the disease had become too dee_p seated. Gen eral Carr returned to Troy, and for a short time battled by main force of energy against the disease, hut soon took to his bed, and from that time fast gave way. Steamer ’ s Narrow Escape. A tlantic C ity , Feb. 25. — The British tramp steamer Bellido, Captain Young, from Philadelphia to New York in bal last, went ashore on the outer Brigantine shoals. The life saving crews of the At lantic City and Brigantine stations sig naled her to keep off shore, but the vessel maintained her course and plunged into the shifting sands of the shoal, lifting her bow high into the air. The engines were promptly reversed, and'in about two hours the steamer was worked off into deeper water and pursued her northward course. Harbor Ice Revealed a Tragedy. C incinnati , Feb. 25. — While breaking ice in the harbor the body of Max Berman was found with a handkerchief tightly tied about his neck, indicating foul play. He had been in business here and had money. A note was found requesting the body be sent to to his brother at Augusta, Ky. ; also a check to A. W. Somerfield, from whom he had purchased goods. Doc Mincbon Arraigned. U tica , N. Y., Feb. 23. — Doc Minchon was arraigned in the cr£irt of sessions here, charged with aiding iAd abetting in the escape of Bunkoer O ’ Brien. Through his attorney he pleaded not guilty. The court promised to try Minchon this term if pos sible, hut so many cases are set down for next week that it is not likely it will be reached. Kolil Sentenced to Death. N ewark , N. J., Feb. 22. — Henry Kohl, convicted of murder in *the first degree, . was sentenced to death by Judge Depue. The execution is to take place on March 21. The crime for which Henry Kohl was sentenced to death was for the murder of his cousin, Joseph Preinel, aged 18. Platt Satisfied With His Visit. N ew Y ork , Feb. 21.— Ex-Senator Thom as C. Platt has returned from Albany. He was at the Fifth Avenue hotel and was in excellent spirits. He said he was satisfied with the results of his journey to Albany, but had nothing else to say for publication. RANSOM ’ S APPOINTMENT. It Will Not Interfere With His Term as United States Senator. W ashington , Feb. 25. — Senator Matt W. Ransom of North Carolina, whose nomination for minister to Mex ico was, on mo tion of Senator Sherman, unani mously confirmed by the senate, said yesterday that he Would not qualify until after the 4th of March and therefore would serve out his term in the senate. Aft er that time he would be prepared to proceed to Mex- MATT w, RANSOM. j C o as soon as the secretary of state should desire to have him enter upon his duties. Mr. Ransom has been a member of the senate continuously for the past 23 years. It is not the gold bond which the girls, but the gold band. interests We are glad to note that /the Republi cans of the town of Nassau have nomi nated Samuel J. Lennon asj tbeir candi date for justice of the peac/ at next Tues day ’ s town meeting. It isian admirable selection/ Mr. Lennon is honored and respected in his town.and wherever he is known, because he has always been an upright citizen and a friend to the poor. Ever since he arrived at manhood he has been a loyal and aggressive Republican and he di serves the solid support of his party. Every old soldier in the town will be glad to give him a complimentary vote, for Mr. Lennon is himself a veteran with a record to be proud of, having enlisted in the 12th U. S. Infantry in 1861, when he was only 16 years old. He served through out the Pennisula campaign, participated in 26 general engagements with the enemy until finally taken prisoner with his regi ment in 1864, after which he served seven months as a prisoner. He is a member of the G. A. R. in good standing. If he is elected next Tuesday, he will fill the office with credit to himself and to his townsmen. Erom our own Reporter. NASSAU. of Town meeting occurs on Tuesday next week. Gardner Morey has returned from her visit to New York. Mrs. Carley, who lives on the N. B. Lord place is dangerously ill. Frank Miller, the adopted son of John Frank Miller, is very sick with thegr ppe. Mrs. Lydia Wilkinson spent the p;ist we\k at Lansing Hayes ’ , East Greenbush. George Miller is able to be out and around again, but has not got the use of his arm yet. Mrs. Lewis Jones, who has been through a siege of sickness, is rapidly regaining her strength. George Seeley has retired from the milk business. Jesse Weaver is now running the milk route. Miss Georgie Rodgers, who has been ill the past week, has to far recovered as to he around again. Miss Adah M. Hermance spent last Sat urday and Sunday with Mr. J. E. Hol land, Malden Bridge. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Harris have been spending the past two weeks at E. Hayes ’ , West Lebanon. Mr. Frank Tompkins will remove from Mrs. Waterbury ’ s farm to Westchester county the first of March. Gorgen & Grubb are overrun with orders, and their full force of help now work until 10 o ’ clock every night in the week. Christopher Kurtzenacker has been very ill the past week with a complication of diseases, and a general breaking down of the system. A mum sociable under the auspices of the Epworth League will be held in the Methodist parsonage, on Wednesday evening next. James Nehon of Canaan is visiting his parents, Mr. and .Mrs. David Nelson. James will spend the coming summer in Massachusetts. Chauncey D. Traver will move into the village about the middle of next month. He will occupy a part of the residence of John Davis. An official meeting of the officers of the Methodist church will be held at the parsonage, on Saturday afternoon, at 2 30 o ’ clock. All the officials are required to be present. Mr. Marshall C. Rose will return from his work in New York city to his home in this place the first of March, and work at Gorgen & Grubb ’ s piano action factory, on Bunker Hill. Irving Van DeCarr and wife, are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van DeCarr. Irving is interested in the grapho- phone exhibits that are being given throughout the country. Nearly all the men of this place, who have been working on the ice at Castleton j have returned home, the ice houses having been filled. Hence there is no more work for them there this winter. Quarterly meeting will be held at the usual service hour in the Methodist church next Sunday morning, at which time several probationers will be taken into full membership. The church sociable held last Friday evening at the resilience of David Brown, considering the roads and weather, was well attended and netted a neat sum for the treasury of the church. The Demoerats of this town have nominated the following ticket : Justice, Geo. W. Witbeck; highway commissioner, Lester Clapper; collector, Charles Bige low; assessor, George Palmer. The graphophone entertainment in the chapel of the Reformed church, was largely attended last Saturday evening. The talking, singing and musical selections were distinctly heard throughout the large room. It was an evening of pleasure. Frank Mull met with an accident one night last week. While driving home from Castleton he followed the regular sleighing track through a yard and garden, where he came in contact with a clothesline that caught him across the mouth, tearing out several teeth and cutting his mouth. Henry Nink met with a severe accident one day last week. He was splitting wood on a block, holding the stick with the left hand and with the axe in the right hand. The handle of the axe caught in his coat the end of the axe striking him in the left hand near the thumb, cutting to the bone. * . Mary Swenarton, a daughter of William Ham, formerly of this place, and the wife of Fred Swenarton of N<-w York city, died on Feb. 17, after a long and painful illness. Mrs. Swenarton had a tumor re moved and was to all appearances getting along nicely, but suffering a relapse she passed away. The funeral services were held on Tuesday evening of last week at the residence of her father, William Ham, in New York. The remains were brougfit to Nassau on Wednesday afternoon aud interred in the family lot in the Nassau ceme'ery. Mrs. Swenarton has many relatives in this place find neighborhood who mourn her loss. The social and dance held on Monday night in Winter ’ s Music Hall under the auspices of the ladies of St. Mary ’ s Gatho- iic church of Nassau, was a grand affair and reflected much credit on the manage ment. A bountiful supip^ was served The music and dancing were superb and all present had a most pleasant and enjoy able time There were parties from Gas tleton, Schodack. Sand^Lake, Nassau and Chatham The net receipts were $54 The managers wish to return their sincere thanks through these columns to the musicians for their kindness arid untiririg efforts in dispensing good music for the occasion. From our own Reporter. BRAINARD. Choir rehearsal as usual next Saturday evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening in the League room. Mrs. F. G. Rainey is visiting relatives in Saratoga county. Mrs. George Graves is confined to the house with throat trouble. Frank Larkins, Jr., has recently been investing in a fine young colt. Mrs. John M. Havwood spent part of last week with relatives in Rayville. : Miss Alice Gardiner has recently ^been visiting relatives in Old Chatham. John Heustis of Chatham, spent part of last week with his father, Edgar Heustis Ladies ’ aid society as usual next Thurs day afternoon in the rooms at the parson age. Mr. and Mrs. Comstock are rejoicing over the advent of a daughter, born Feb. 21. Rev. Fred G. Rainey has been attend ing the sessions of the preachers ’ meeting at Berlin. Our highways are getting to be quite smooth and sharp shod hoises will soon be a. neces-ity. William Finley and family are tern porarily occupying one of the houses of W. D. Barnes. A few from this village attended the dance at Tower ’ s hotel, Malden Bridge, last Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hicks of Valatie were recent guests of his uncle, Willard D. Bliss, of this village. Mrs. James Ma-oney had the misfor tune to run a needle into one of her hands, on Thursday of hast week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, of Dalton, Mass., have been spending a few days recently at the parsonage. A machinist from Springfield, Mass., has recemly been making some repairs in the paper mill of W. D. Barnes. Edwin S. Comstock has laid in a large stock of ice from Tompkins ’ pond. It is of a very good quality, being much thicker ikan usual. A large number of Brainard people attended the union service in the Baptist church, East Nassau, last Sunday evening. Meetings will be continued nearly every evening of the present week. A large number of invitations are out for the social party to be held in the Young Men ’ s Hall, Eaat Nassau, on Wed nesday evening of this week. Music will be furnished by Albany parties. Rev. P. G. Rainey gave us a very interesting sermon last Sunday morning. It was the first in the series on the Com mandments. The evening service was under the management of the Epworth League. The last quarterly conference of this conference year will be held at the East Nassau. M. E. church, Wednesday after noon, March 6. A large attendance of the official boards of both charges is urgently desired. The public school in • District No. 14, this village, closed yesterday. The term which has been of twenty weeks ’ duration is regarded as very successful, for a large school. The teacher, Miss Emma Kirby, will, it is understood, have the spring term also. Quarterly meeting and Qommunion services will be held in the M. E. church next Sunday m- >rning. Love feast, 9.30 — 10.30; after which a -ermon by the pastor, Rev. F. G Rdney, to be followed by the administration of the sacrament. Preach ing in the evening by Rev. Rainey. Service of song before the sermon. At the Republican caucus held at Giles ’ Hotel, Hoag ’ s Corners, 1 'St Saturday, the following ticket was nominated: Justice — Samuel J. Lennon. Highway Commissioner — John Van Yalkenburgh. Assessor — David T. Winters. Collector — J. Pomeroy. Overseer of Poor — Allen A. Cleveland. Exci-e Commissioner — Jay Boughton. The ticket above named is reasonably strong and will undoubtedly be success ful at the polls. The Democrats manifest an intention of making their fight on the office of collector and have named Charles H. Bigelow of this village. He is a pop ular man. Died. ACKERMAN — In this village, Feb. 25, 1895, Christina Ackerman, widow of the late Isaac Ackerman, aged 82 years. BENJAMIN — Chatham Centre, Feb. 20, 1895, Timothy Benjamin. COOPER — Pittsfield, Mass., Feb. 22, 1895, Christina M. Race, widow of the late Robert Cooper, formerly oi Greenport, in her 64th year. DONNELLY — In - this village, Feb.- 20, 1895, Mrs. Mary E. Donnelly, aged 62 years. GRISWOLD — Middlepoint, O., Norman Del- mer Griswold, formerly of Chatham, aged 56 years. GILMORE — Chatham, Feb. 18, an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gilmore, aged 10 days. HARVEY — In Stottville, Feb. 25, 1895, Ernest A., son of William and Maria Harvey, in his 20th year. HOLLAND — In AP any, Feb. 22,1895, Jennie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence 11 : ' ~ .. ......................... Holland, formerly of Old Chatham. LORING — Hinsdale, Mass., Feb. 19, 1895, Mrs. Minnie, wife of Chester Coring, a grandson of C. O. Coring, of Hillsdale, aged 23 years. MOIRSON — In Mellenville, Feb. 21, 1895, Nathan M. Moirson, aged 26 years. MCCARTY — Yalatie, Feb. 17, 1895, Thomas McCarty, aged 24 years.. Interment at Mellenville. MARSHALL — Hudson, Feb. 19, 1895, James' Marshall, in his 73d year. STEAM Albany an THE UNION LAUNDRY at li,a v e established Agency in Chatham, at Wm. Finch ’ s Haber dashery. Laundry left there Mondays will he returned on Thursdays, and before Wednesdays will he returned Satur days. We Guarantee Satisfaction and stand all Loss and caused by us. Damage MERRITT — Hudson, Feb. 23, 1895, Hannah, thp late Robert Merritt, in her 73(1 widow ot year. MINNISEE-Chatham Centre, Feb. 22, 1895, Egbert Minnisee, aged 80 years. ROBINSON -Mellenville, n eb. 17, 1895, John Robins n, infant son of James and Mary Robinson, aged 8 months. SAGENDORPH — In Claveraek, Feb. 25, 1895, J. Matilda Demarest, widow of the late John L. Sagendorph, aged 74 years. SMITH - Gallatin, Feb. 14, 1895, wife of the.late Milton ~ ' SHAVER-Schenectady. Feb. 17, 1895, Shaver, formerly of Kinderhook, aged 77 ohn Budd, wife of Philip Steitz, in S WEN A RTON — In New York, Feb. 17, 1895, of William Mr». Mary Swenarton, daughter Ham, formerly of Nassau. -Hillsdale, Feb. 18th 1895, Horace xged 35 years. Jacob iters, aged 35; -Hudson, Feb. 23, 1895, aterman, aged 74 yeors. THE UNION (ESTABLISHED 1883.) J. Dardess & Son DEALERS IN FEED AND GRAIN. Oranges, Tangerines, Demons, Ba nanas, Grapes, Cranberries, Celery. Mixed Nuts, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pecons and English Walnuts. Raisins, Currants, Citron, Orange and Lemon Peel, Figs, Dates, Evapo rated Apples, Apricots, Raspberries and Blackberries. •V Canned and Bottled Goods, Mince Meat, Boiled Cider, Plum Pudding, Honey and Maple Syrup. J. Dardess & Son Main Street, CHATHAM. N. Y. STEAM LAUNDRY. Look in my Window. WE ARE CONTINUING OUR GREAT REDUCTION SALE OF WINTER CLOTHING. A SPECIAL GOME IN AND SEE US. 4 DRIVE OF A. MARKS. TOURISTS ’ BANNER CLOTMgG HOUsUk HATS Agent for Hudson Biver Dye w orks. Money sent to all parts of the world. Below Manufacturers ’ Prices. FIHGH ’ S HABERDASHERY CHATHAM, N. Y. R apid T ransit AT THE Chatham Steam Laundry Special orders and 4 transient ished the received, work fin- same day : excepting Monday and Satur day. Have you seen ^ v any of our dull finish? Equal to new work. Give us a trial and be convinced. E. P ALLEN, Prop ’r. M.1 SPRAGUE / Pianos -'V;- ' - -: .. - : : ■ .. v ^ ■Uv, ’ ■ j 1 ' M. V. SPRAGUE MUSIC McClellan Building, - - Park Row, CHATHAM, N. Y.
