The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-04
THE RoGART CASE.



Messrs. John J. Price and r. r. Beddall, !
the president and solicitor Of the School
Board, respectively, left this morning for
Harrisburg to see what they can learn con
ceming the charges against Prof Bogart.
Another meeting of the Board may be held
tomorrow night to hear the report
The following are furnished by Secretary
Frank Hanna as copies made by ex-Superin-
tendent NJ. P. Whitaker of the articles
alleged to have appeared in the Pittsburg
newspapers. 1t is stated that the original
clippings are on file in the State Department
with the protest
From the Pittsburg Leader, April q, 1896.
The citizens Of Knoxville have been excited
over the reported misdoings Of Prof c. d.
Bogart. principal of the Knoxville public
schools He has been held in high esteem by
all those who knew him." said resident Of the
borough to-day, but it is alleged that on
Thursday afternoon of last week the class in
botany had gone to the woods for specimens
and before leaving the school Prof. BogRrt told
them that they could come back in the evening
for their books, Among the class was the
daughter of John Yates, who lives on Grape
street, and who is about l3 years of age. She
returned to the school about o'clock for her
| books, and, it is charged, she was detained un-
| duly by Prof. Bogart under some pretense.
During this time, Dame Rumor alleges, the
| Professor acted unbecomingly towards the
| child"
| Mrs Yates. the mother of the little girl, was
J interviewed by the Leader this morning. She
| said II do not wish to talk to any newspaper
man. or be the means of giving this matter
publication. 1t has been settled to the satisfac-
ton OF myself and all parties concerned. Mrs
| Yates admitted that her daughter had not been
| properly treated, but added that nothing serious
had occurred. Consequently she desirous
of preventing a scandal.
Mr. j. T. Grimes, Of the Knoxville land i'm.
provement company, one OF the directors OF
the school, was seen. He said that Prof Bogart
was married man with family and always
was in for frolic with the children after
school. "This story" said Mr.. Grimes blandly,
"is based on something that has occurred at one
of these times" He admitted that Prof. Bogart
had resigned his position. 1t seems that some
body--presumably the parents OF the girl-re.
ported the matter to the board of directors and
u special meeting was called for Friday night,
at which time Prof. Bogart was asked to re-
sign, which he Immediately did.
This is Mr.. Bogarts second term as principal
of the school. There seems to be two factions
in the School Board, and they have had trouble
before regarding Prof. Bogart, He has many
warm friends, who allege that personal animus
Is at the bottom of the opposition to him.
The indignation OF the citizens of Knoxville
who are opposed to Mr.. Bogart has reached
high pitch. There was one wild rumor afioa
to-day that the Professor had been given ?
hours to leave the town or abide by the conse
quences. Police Lieutenant Johnston was con
suited, but owing to his lack of knowledge re
} garding the circumstances of the case, he woul
not offer advice
Leader man called at Prof Bogart's resi-
dence on Knox avenue. but no one was HON
save a servant girl, and she said sue knew moth
ing of the Professors whereabouts