Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-21

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that properly,n concluded Mr.. Vande-
grift, and what was for few moments
q very tense situation was relieved.
In reply to further questions from
Mr.. Vandegrift, Senator Kenney said
that Boggs' onfessiun to him had so
shocked and horriiied him that no
wanted t. get rid of the thing as soon
as pusaihle. lie had, however, tried to
collect what was due Boggs and did
advise him To get what help he could
from his friends and relatives and Boggs
went away In better spirits. Senator
Kenney had secured for Buggs Clark's
bond which he understood was in part
| payment for gambling debts.
With regard to the National loan
Association, Senator Kepney said that
| BoggH was the treasurer and he, Ken
| ney, was the general counsel. An
actuary from Nav York, who had ex-
amined the accounts OF the association,
was 80 impressed with Buggs' ability
that he Haid they ought to have Boggs
resign from tho hank aud work solely
| for the company, or il he would 90 to
New York he could mako So, 800 or
SO, 900 year. Boggs was valuable
officer and WHEN he withdrew COM
mandatory resolution was passod. Tho
witness admitted that discrepancy
had been discovered in the accounts of
another officer Of tho association. but
il was practically made good. Senator
Kenney denied that proposition of
Roggs 10 resign was opposed for fear
that it might precipitate m OK
animation of hia accounts at tho bank.
About this time Senator Gray made
some remark which was not heard
generally, hut reached Judge Brad
ford's ears, and the Judge remarked
that it was improper, and told Senator
Gray that II he had any objection to
make he ought to mako it to tbs court.
Senator Gray stated that he had no
improper intent in the matter.
Mr.. Vandegrift examined Senator
Kennoy with regard to the list oi
Boggs' assets and asked him what the
SG02 notes were
Senator Kenney appealed to the cnurt
as to whether he should uivulge the
nance on the notes. The court decided
that that would not necessarily in
crimiuate the persons, anil the witness
testified that one was note of William
salisbury, the proceeds of which were
S3I2. 80, aud the other one of Lewis J.
Allen Of 1927. 80. lie had also given
|
ceived by Bogga for gambling debts.
The witness said he had no doubt OIL
Boggs' financial honor In 1895 and 1896
and the defalcation in the bank had
never besn mentioned from November,
1894, to May 10th, 1897.
Vandegrift-Y You frequently met Boggs
in 1867
Kenney--Nearly every day, either IL
the bank or on the street, as neighbors III
town of the size Of Dover do.
MISUNDERSTANDING this period yor
were Boggs' counsel, and no consulted
you?
Kenney-Yes.
, Vandegrift--And never, during tina
time. did he mention tho defalcation?
, Kenney-No.
} Vandegrift-During all this time yo,
believed the shortage Boggs had frs
mentioned bad been made good9
Kenney--Yes.
, Vandegrift--You gave the 81 $50 checl
for the farmp
! Kenney-It has been proven here.
Vandegrift--Do you deny you gave IL
, Kenney-No. II has been testifie,
3 here, and it must be so. must have for
gotten it.
, Vandcgrift--Havo you the Andersen
chccks2
Kenuey--They may have been returne
and destroyed; have not got them now
8 They were not charged to my account.
4 Vandegrift-Where Is the stub bool
r which covers the vital period, 1896 an
1896?
Kenney-I do not know. will try t
( find 1t when go to Dover tonight
: Vandegrift-You did not know hoy
Q you stood at the bank?
. Kenney-No. relied entirely on til
+ banks statement.
o Vandegrift--Whend did you cut off til
y assignment which was at the bottom Q
the Anderson contract?
u Kenney--I do not remember the date
:, Vandegrift-What did you do with tn
3 assignment?
0 Kenney-I do not know.
n Vandegrlft-What did you do with tn
0 contract
Kenney-l delivered it either to Bogg.
wife or Boggs' brother after Boggs ha
y fed. | do not remember tho date.
Vandegritt-On what date did you con
suit Judge Pennewill about the 500
. check?
L Kenney--Within week after Boggl
flight.
Il Vandegrift--Has IL been in your pcs
10 session since?
q Kenney-No.
Vandegrift-Are the initials "W. \
% B." on the 5000 check?
/ kennoy, after examining the check
d Yes.
y Vandegrift-What did these initia
mean?
}. Kenney-On the other checks the in
tials meant had paid the checks, but NJ
OH the 5000 check.
g Vandegrift-Why did you take Ii
n 5000 check 20 Judge Pennewill and NJ
ID Richardson
,f Kenney-A rumor came to nc that tE
70 Of the Cuthbert checks had come to ii
! Farmers Bank and that l had not paj
" them,and was concerned about the S0(
d check. II was the only check tina. "a,
me any concern us not having been paj
~ by Boggs.
rs andegrft-During 1895 you fir
&. qrently saw Messrs. Richardson an
ID Bateman, and did not tell them Bog,
10 was q gamblerY
B. Kenney-Yes.
I'd On redirect examination, Senator Kcr
IN ney said hc did not have any idea who
O. be deposited the Calumet, Mich, an
I'd Beaufort, 5. G., drafts they would CON
g. back protested.
Senator Kenney continued on the wi
IS ness stand until 12.45 o'clock, when IL
x court took recess until $50. Boggs fir,
to quently took notes while Senator Kenue
10 was testifying.
~ At the afternoon seaaion of coul
ts John IL. BatemRn of Dover, tho Fir,
ID witness, was called by the defence. an
Mr.. Bird asked him: Let mo ask Va