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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
SENATOR KENNEYS TRIAL
Delaware Statesman Answers to a CriminsA
Charge at Wilmington.
Accused of Aiding and Abetting Pay
ing Teller Boggs. Who Stole From
Dover Bank.

A trial probably unprecedented in the an
nails of this country, that of a member Of
the United States Senate on a criminal
charge began in the United States circuit
court in Wilmington, Del, yesterday after
room before Judge Edward G. Bradford.
The defendant is Richard Rolhn Kenney Of
Dover junior United States senator from
Delaware indicted upon the charge Of aid
ing and abetting William n. Boggs, who
has confessed to robbing the First National
Bank of Dover, of which institution he was
paying teller, of the sum of $10T 900. The
counts in the Indictment to which Senator
Kenney has pleaded not guilty charge him
with aiding and abetting Boggs TO the eX-
tent of about $500.
Two men, Ezekiel T. Cooper OF Milford
and Thomas S. Clark of Dover, have al
ready been convicted of similar charges,
and are now serving terms Of eighteen
months and five years, respectively. in the
New Jersey penitentiary at Trenton.
Boggs was the principal witness for the
prosecution in each case. His story was
to the effect that the greater part or his
stealings were expended in stock specula-
tions and gambling, and that in the stock
speculations the defendants were associ-
ated with him by participating in his deals.
and that they gave him their checks when
they had no funds in the bank, Boggs TAX
ing care of them from the banks funds.
The session began at 2:30 o'clock, when
Senator Kenney entered the court, accom-
panied by his counsel, United States Sena-
tor George Gray and Levi c. Bird of Will
mington. The government was represented
by District Attorney Lewis c. Vandegrift.
The defense renewed the formal plea OF
not guilty, which had been withdrawn pend
ing argument on the demurrers to the in
dictment, as a result of which fourteen
counts in the indictment, charging conspir-
acy with Boggs, had been ruled out leav-
irg eleven counts charging aiding and abet-
ting.
The first witness was Harry A Richard
son, president of the bank. He testified
to the defalcation by Boggs and said that
Boggs admitted his crime. He admitted
TO playing poker, but that on being brought
before the directors and charged with this
dereliction Boggs confessed and promised
TO play no more.
T. Edward Ross of Philadelphia, an ex-
pert accountant, who went over the banks
books, testified that the defalcation amount
ed to S107, 900, He also said that he found
that various checks drawn by Mr. Kenney
had come 70 the bank and been cashed
when he had not sufficient balance to his
credit to meet them.
E. d. Page of Philadelphia, who was
manager for E.. Cuthbert & Co., the firm
of brokers with which Boggs conducted
his stock specuations, testified that checks
signed by Kenney were used In the stock
transactions. All were produced and offer
ed in evidence save one for $3.50 and the de-
Tense objected to the admission of testi-
mony with respect to this one Pending
decision upon this objection the court adj
5ourned until this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
WISCONsIN's PRIDE,
Felicitates Herself Upon Her Pro-
Gress in Education.

Felicftates Herself Upon Her Pro-
gress in Education.
wisconsin Is quite proud of her educa-
tional strides. She has a great chain of
normal schools, numbering seven, extend
Ing over the state, and has a fine UNIVERSE
ty, colleges, agricultural schools and sys-
tenn of public schools which is unequaled
1t has state association of teachers which
meets in the winter holidays and four sec
tional associations. There Is a system of
teachers Institutes under state manage
management and control and the state ap-
points and pays the conductors. 1t is the
pioneer state in this now popular feature
One of the unique features of the agricul-
tural college is a series of "farmers' insti-
tutes.'' held throughout the state, which
are attended by the farmers, who receive
scientific instruction on agricultural sub
Jects. They have a state system of public
day schools for the deaf, numbering twelve
where these unfortunates are taught oral
ly, under the German method. They are
eminently successful.
Among the $50 delegates are: Arthur
Burch, assistant superintendent Milwaukee
schools; Miss Annie Schaffer, superintend-
ent. Chippewa county; Miss L. r. Peck
ham. state normal, at River Falls; Prof.
and Mrs. Kruger, Milwaukee; Miss Nettie
Mae Kent, Jagusvile, Wisconsin; Miss Mae
Schriber, State Normal, Milwaukee; R. c..
Spencer. Milwaukee, Spencer College; Mrs.
c. A. Merry, State Normal School, West
Superior; Mrs. l. C. MCNEIL, West Su-
perior; Miss Oppillie E. Luebke, Milwau-
kee; Prof. 8. G. Gillian. editor Western
Teacher, Milwaukee,; Eugenia Murdoch,
teacher in Oshkosh; Miss Grace Bushnell,
Milwaukee; Alice A. King, teacher. Column
bus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
THE CLOSING HOURS.
Various N. f. A. Headquarters Have
Lonesome Aspect.


The various headquarters began to look
lonesome-that Is, those that are left.
At the Arlington, Iowa, Utah and New
Jersey are the only states whose banners
hang on the outer walls. At the Riggs,
Oklahoma and Alabama remain. Missouri
still holds forth at the Normandie. All
the trains out hold large excursion par
ties, and the down-the-river boats are
filled to overlooking with those who want
a dip in the ocean before returning to
their homes.
On every hand Is heard expressions OF
pleasure over the treatment received IN
Washington. All the departments except
the treasury, and the galleries OF the
House and Senate were thrown open to
the N E. A. badge-wearers, and about
twenty receptions a day have made the
socially inclined extremely happy. Ihose
senators and representatives remaining In
the city have taken particular pains TO
extend social courtesies to the visiting dele
cations, and all the various departments
have had receptions in their honor. The
extremely pleasant weather has been
matter for congratulation. and. taking 1t
altogether, many who have attended half
a. dozen or more Of the N. e. A. conven-
tons are of the opinion that Washington
bears off the palm for entertainment.
The people of Washington, the police,
street car conductors and motormen come
in for the very highest praise. They have
all been so uniformly kind and courteous.
often going out of their way to give infor-
nation, that the guests Of the city have
remarked upon 1t with feelings of pro-
found gratitude. They say that these
courtesies have often saved them increased
expenditure of time and money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
RECEPTION AND LAWN PARTY.
Teachers of N. E. A. Served With
Music. and Refreshments.

The local committees on child study,
Miss Edith c. Westcott, chairman, and on
primary education, Miss E. A. Denney.
chairman, gave a joint reception at Bel
mont, the home of Mrs. A. L. Barber, from
to pm. yesterday.
The receiving party stood on the lawn
and comprised Mrs. E. A. Denney, Miss e.
V. Brown, Miss e. C. Westcott, Mrs. NJ.
Tullock, Supt. w. B. Powell, Mr.. A t.
Stuart, Mr.. B. T. Janney and Mr.. N. P.
Gage Fully two thousand people passed
the line and. scattering over the beautiful
grounds, made brilliant scene.
The lawn was ornamented with Chinese
lanterns, and the National Guard Brigade
Band furnished delightful music. Refresh
ment tables were scattered throughout the
grounds. From these tables a very efficient
committee dispensed ices and cakes in
abundance to the large assemblage.
About pm. Mr.. w. J. MCGEE, director
of the Geological Survey, mounted the
stand and polluted out the interesting sights
of the city visible from the grounds. When
he had concluded he introduced Commits
sioner John W. Ross. who delivered short
but felicitous address. Commissioner Ross
was followed by Mrs. John A. Logan, who
was earnest and eloquent in her remarks.
The guests were unstinted in their ex-
preston of gratitude to Mrs. Barber for
permitting the use of her grounds, and of
Miss E. A. Denney, whose efforts made the
reception such a complete success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
APPOINTED SECOND LIEUTENANT.
Promotion of Chas. o. PfersOn After
Service of Twenty Years.

Promotion of Chas. o. PfersOn After
Service of Twenty Years.
The President has appointed Charles o.
Pierson a second lieutenant in the volun-
teer Signal Corps of the army. Lieut..
Pierson is a native of Warwick county,
New York He entered the telegraph SER
vice of the Erie Railroad Company IN 1870
and after eight years experience in both
railroad and commercial telegraphing en-
listed In the signal corps Of the United
States army, July /, 1878. After passing
through course of instruction at the sig
nal school of instruction at Fort Whipp!e,
Virginia, (Now Fort Myerl he was detail
ed for duty In the telegraph division of the
signal office In this city, where he remain
ed during his entire term of enlistment. at
the expiration of which. July /, 1883, he
" as appointed a clerk in the War Depart
T ent and detailed as telegrapfer in charge
of the telegraph Office of that department,
with which he has been connected ever
since.
His promotion to second Heutenancy in
the signal corps came to him as recog-
pition on the part OF the government of
his efficient management of one of the
most important branches Of the service
during the present criais.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Suggestions as to Brakes.

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
In reading the account of the trolley car
accident in Anacosda yesterday, and the
statement that the conductor was inside
of the crowded car collecting fares, it
seems to me to be an opportuue time to
call attention to a few facts which L have
observed on our city lines. l ride to and
from Capitol Hill almost daily on the ave-
rue lire. On nearly every trip from the
Navy Yard down, passengers get on at
the top of Capitol Hill. AS we all know.
this is a very steep hill, terminating i'll
sharp curve. AS the ca starts down the
motorman cuts off the current and the car
descends by gravity only, the only check
upon it being the brake to hold back
car which weighs empty probably eight
tons or more. If anything goes wrong with
the brake the car viii plunge down the
mill at a rapidly increasing speed to meet
the sharp curve and be thrown over and
over and wrecked. The motUrman is Iii
rected to signal the conductor TO apply
the rear brake; but the conductor is inside
collecting fares, and before he can get TO
the brake the crash has come. Nothing
can save the car under the conditions stat
ed but the immediate application of the
rear brake. If the conductor stood al this
rear brake until the hill was safely passed
an accident of this kind would be hardly
possible as he could not only promptly APP
ply the rear brake of the motor car, but
direct some one of the passengers on the
trailer to apply the trailer brake also.
Car conductors are directed to come to
stop at the foot of the hill before ascend
irg presumably in the interest of safety;
yet l have seen a number of them stop on
the curve, thus practically multiplying the
effect or intention of the order. / have
also noticed that some of the motormen
are very careless about putting in the plug
connecting with the sand box If there IS
any good reason for having sand box.
and presumably there IS. 1t should certain
ly be kept in condition for use. All the
safety appliances in the world Will not
prevent accidents if they are put in charge
of stupid, careless or incompetent persons.
July IL. 1898. COMMON SENSE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
KEYSTONE OF THE ARCH.
Time-HOnOred Names Enrolled in
PennsyIyania's List.


The keystone state comes up strong with
500 names on her teachers registration
books with but few who are ot~trainers
of tho young idea. Many of the fine col
lages and universities of Pennsylvania are
represented in the delegation, while the at
tendance of the public school teachers and
principals Is very large. The delegation is
the largest Penn sylvania has ever had in
the n. E. A. Among the more prominent
are:
DR.. Edward Brooks, superintendent Phil
adelphia; George Howell superintendent,
Scranton George J. Lucky, superintend-
ent, Pittsburg; Superintendent r. X. Buehr-
ley, Lancaster; President Henry T. Spang-
Ter, business college; DR.. Charles De Gar
mo, Swarthmore: DR.. j. Dram Lyle. presi-
dent-elect. Millsrsvile; Miss E. G. Tate,
normal school; Miss Mary Maxwell princi-
pal Ringold School, Miss Margaret Hurst,
Pollock School; Miss Dora Keen, school di-
rector, Philadelphia; Miss Mary c. Pea
Geek, instructor in physics and chemistry
in the Philadelphia normal school; Miss
Mary j. Lamberton, superintendent and
principal in George W. Chlds Institute,
Philadelphia; Mrs. Anna P. McVeagh, Latin
Instructor, Suco High School; Miss Ella
Braden, Alcern School, Philadelphia; Mrs.
Agnes Martin, superintendent and princi-
pal. Philadelphia; DR.. Francis Burke
Brondt. principal of pedagogy in Philadel-
phia schools; Prof. Frank G.. Edmunds,
Philadelphia: Miss May Hoggenbotham,
English chair of Drexel Institute; J. Mon
roe Willard, principal of N. E. Normal
Training School. Philadelphia; George A.
Stout, principal Newton School, Philadel-
phia; Watson CARMEL, superintendent and
principal Logan Schools; Andrew ]. Morri-
son. assistant superintendent, Philadelphia;
viii A. Mason, director of drawing. Phila-
delphia; E. w. Pearson, director of music,
Philadelphia; Prof. Sidney T. Skidmore,
state director and superintendent of science
department, Philadelphia Normal School;
Superintendent E. Mackey, Reading; Super
intendent H. w. Fisher, Pittsburg; Miss
Emma L. G. Thomas, instructor in English,
cir lana TT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
New. York,s DELEGATION.

New York, with all her fine schools, has
not nearly as large delegation as some
of the western states, but they make up
in quality, they say, what they lack In
quantity. At the head of the delegation is
Mr. c. r. Skinner. state superintendent of
public instruction. The delegation have
the art rooms at the Arlington.
o<Among other notable members of the
delegation are Prof. Marse Stevens, Prof.
Jenkins. and Prof. Elmer E. Jones, all of
Cornell; Prof. Wells. Geneseo normal
school; A. 8. Downing, supervisor teach
ers' training class, Albany; A. NJ. Wright,
In charge of compulsory education depart
ment. Albany; Florence B. Hodges, draw
ing teacher. Albany; w. H. Maxwell, SUI
perintendent New York city schools; r.
H. Halsey, superintendent, Binghamton,
and A. B. Blodgett. superintendent, SYRIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
CLOSE OF THE CONVENTION.
Endeayorers' Parting Songs Brought
Tears to Many Eyes.

The closing session Of the seventeenth
international Christian Endeavor conven-
ton was held at Nashville. Tenn. last
night, and already many delegates are
homeward bound, while others will leave
today for Chickamauga.
While the attendance upon this conven-
ton has not been as large as was expected
among those who attended were many of
the most prominent members of the So
ciety, and the addresses made and SER
mons delivered have been of the highest
order and in perfec. keeping with the pro-
gram. which leading members claim to
have been the best ever presented to a
convention.
The closing scenes last night were I'm
pressive and touching, and the parting
songs brought tears to the eyes OF many,
even OF those who were not members of
the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Philadelphia Planning Miu Burned.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 1.-THE bar
factory and planning mill of George w.
krgier at Delaware avenue and Laurel
street was destroyed by fire early this
morning. Half a dozen families were rem
cered homeless. The entire loss is esti-
rated to be about $4,000, covered by m
suranca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN
MRNMM p

~, Don't give them en-, tea Or cones Have you tried
fic.cus and nouzishiig and takes the place OF cof
fee. The more Grain-0 you give the children the
more health you distribute through their systems
Crain-0 is made Of pure grains. and whan properly
prepared tastes like the choice grades of tofee but
snd z5e- 5a1s-6m-S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Capt. Drinkard Dead.

Captain William Francis Drinkard. for
many years leading editorial writer on the
Richmond Dispatch, died at his home in
Richmond, Va, yesterday in the seventy
third year of his age. He was past grand
master OF Masons of Virginia and most ins
huential In the democratic party Of thS
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
denomination of Catchtnr,.

The democratic primaries in vicksburg.
Miss, yesterday resulted in the renomina-
ton Of Congressman Thomas CatchinSs by
a majority OF 400 over Patrick Henry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12

1t matters little what It is that you want
whether a situation or a servant-a WANT
ad. In The Star viii reach the person who
can All your need,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12

with mineral vttalizer medicate the yapors.
It's good effects felt in the first treatment
These baths be folded and put in your TRUNK
s. its price. Circulars free.
THE ANDERSON yAPORr BATH CO..
Jy12&16 T20 SrH ST. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
A Duty for Teachers.

There are other instincts in which play
activities have their root, but which do not
APPEAR in the playing of games. On imita-
ton is based an endless variety of plays;
for example, keeping house, playing school;
on constructiveness. the making of toys; on
the caring or tending instinct, pets, dolls !;
on acquisitiveness, collections. These all
may serve as valuabls physical training
The teacher of physical training should
join hands with the manual training teach
er and the nature teacher In drafting these
play activities into serving the physical de-
yelopment OF tina child. Games rather than
play have been utilized in physical train
ing, but play Is OF equal Importance Great
men Of all ages have shown gratitude and
Indebtedness to the great outdoor play
school of childhood and youth
An interesting discussion followed led by
DR.. G.. w. Fitz of Harvard University
The election Of officers Of the department
for the ensuing year resulted as follows
President. DIR. G. w. Fitz, Harvard: first
vice president, DIR. w. o. Krohn of Illinois:
second vice president, Miss Ellen LeGarde
providence, r. l.; secretary, Miss Rebecca
Stoneroad, Washington, D. c. ss'
The paper was discussed in a most inter-
esting manner by Miss Rebecca Stoneroad
OF this city, DR.. G. w Fitz of Harvard and
by Mr.. Ballard of New York. .,..s.F
The officers chosen for the ensuing wear
were: President, DR.. G. w. Fitz, Harvard,
Massachusetts; first vice president. DIR. w
o. krohn of Illinois; second vice president.
Miss Ellen LIE Garde of Providence r. l.:
secretary, Miss Rebecca Stoneroad of
Washington, d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Some Good Games Suggested.

The games chosen should be based on in
stinctive tendencies. Some may be pointed
out;
1. Based on hunting instinct-1. Games of
chase; for example, games of tag. 2
Games of hunting; for example, hide and
seek. g. Games Of hurting or throwing;
for example, quoits.
IL Based on fighting instinct-1. Games of
contest; for example. foot ball.
III. Based on instinct of emulation-1.
Games of emulationi for example, racing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12

Miss Elizabeth v. Brown of the normal
school of this city followed with an able
discussion Of Miss Feiker's paper, giving
practical illustrations. showing how this
desired result is accomplished in the pri-
mary schools. Immediately succeeding the
kindergarten. while the children are at the
same time gainir information through
manual training, physical culture nature
study. reading, number, science and COM
position, both oral and written. Eye, ear,
rose, mouth. arm. hand, legs and feet have
been physically active in arousing exei.a-
ton in different areas Of his brain with
which they have kept up communication
along double tracts of nerves, resulting In
the correlation of all parts of self. which
Is at once the most profound, fundamental
and valuable correlation In education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12

This cut represents the Betz
Turkish Bath Cabinet, an appli-
ance d. signed for the home treat
ment and cure of obesity. liver,
kidney and nervous troubles, skin
diseases, rheumatism, govt +,
catarrh, &c. We have all
kinds and styles of Bath Cab
inets. The Robinson Thermal,
made Of rubber. square in
shape, ard the hardwood oil
finish. also square and folding
.fhn only Ia N IN the market
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-07

collins lay in the Columbus vault at
San Domingo-the remains OF his broth
err and OF his grandson had been placed
beside his own, and a hazy tradition
was the only clue whereby to lead TO a
selection of the genuine Columbus cas-
kct.
However. the choice was made, y
the dust conveyed to Havana In 1876
is commonly supposed TO be- ihat OF
Columbus. Now hat the time has come
when. in turn. Spain must quit cuba
the ministry at Madrid is asked to Sc
cure another migration for the bones OF
Columbus. They ought not to be dis
turbed. but II touched at all, the right
place for them is In a fitting tomb on
the stretch Of park etween the capitol
and the library building in the city OF
Washington Better. however, that they
rest always in Havana
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-07
IL Was All Wrong.

- list Of personals In the Standard
n for yesterday morning included
a paragraph which said: Cen
eral Coppinger is the only United states
G n,mander who has seen so"y' q IN tn"
British army. lie Is the son Of a War
wickshire esquire. and after serving
with the first battalion OF the Warwick
shire militia he was made a lieutenant.
Then ne came to America This para
graph. which appears to be making the
tour OF the press of the country, is
wrong in nearly every essential partic-
ular: to It's many errors a Butte cor
respondent calls the Standards atten-
ton.
Major General Coppinger was born In
Middleton, County Cork, Ireland, in
1895. His father was a grain merchant
In that town, and the family is Irish
from way back. A brother of the Gen
eral succeeded the father in business.
and is at present one of the most pros
porous business men in the south of
ireland. From early boyhood the Gen
eral was imbued with the military spir-
il. and he was educated in accordance
with his ambition. He secured a lieu
tenants commission in the Papal army
during the war Of 1863. and with his com.
mand CALAMITY contested the forces OF
Victor Emanuel.
In 1861, General Coppinger came tC
the United tates He was a gallant
soldier during the war OF the rebellion
and was warmly complimented by Gus
ter, Sherman and others. His wife, VIII,
died a few years ago. was a daughter
of James @. Blaine.