The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-05
First Appearance
 For Chief Executiue
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| tired in street clothes today. Yes terday he wore his overalls. No Delay for Mayor Ten minutes after his arrival Mayor Hayes was ushered into the grand jury room, and he remained there just about 20 minutes. It is believed that the questions pro- pounded to him were of a super ficial nature, and that his calling was bit of Alcorn strategy-simi- lar to that which has manifested itself innumerable times since the probe started March 8. This was the 34th day of the probe, the middle of the ninth week.
 When Mayor Hayes emerged from the question box, his executive sec- retary, MT. Kelly, who has acted as mayer a number of times during MT Hayes absence, is believed to have stepped in. His stay was also short, and the questions put to him were similar to those placed before his superior.
 Walks Down Stairs
 Mayor Hayes, in leaving the build ing, walked down the three flights of stairs, stopping to chat with friends and associates. He paused briefly at the court of common pleas.
 As he left the building, little groups of bystanders gathered ano there is no doubt that his appear ance was the subject of their dis cussion. He was nattily dressed as usual. Photographers snapped pic lures as he left the building "to go to his office". He is not expected to return today.
 MT. Kelly also joked with friends and associates as he left the build- ing. He said he had not been mo- tified to return this afternoon.
 Probe Nears Finale Calling of the "big three" is ac- cepted in informed circles as an in- dication that the probe is nearing its completion. There had been considerable speculation during the past nine weeks as to whether or not they would be called and MT. Alcorn at various times when ques- toned, had refused to divulge his intentions with regard to calling them.
 It has been learned that Detec- tives Edward J. Hickey amid George L. Greer sought to serve subpoenas on Mayor Hayes and Alderman Kelly at City Hall late yesterday afternoon. Together they called at the office of the Mayor and were in- formed by Miss Betty Sullivan, sec- retary, that neither MT. Kelly nor the mayor were in.
 Arrived in Town Today
 Both arrived in town this morning before o'clock in preparation for the day which has brought forth the most sensational developments since the beginning of the probe.
 It has been learned that Detec- tive Hickey called at the home of Mayor Hayes before o'clock this morning to summons him. But the mayor was in bed, and Detective Hickey-always a gentleman-de- clined to disturb him and continued to the home of Alderman Kelly, whom he reached. He asked Mr. Kelly to call the mayor little later and this procedure was followed.
 Rum0rs Quashed
 There was rumor, when Mayor Hayes and MT. Kelly emerged SC quickly from the jury room that they might have declined to testify But these rumors were quickly quashed by information from other sources.
 It was interesting to note today that all the witnesses had arrived before 10:30. This of course, was with the exception of MT. Leary But until late hour there had beer no definite assurance that he sub- poena had been served on him.
 MT. Leary should be the key wit ness to the entire investigation, but it is believed that questions put tc him will only be of superficial nature.
 Bench Warrants Coming
 RumorS have circulated, none ol them official in any way, that wher MT. Alcorn is ready to culminatt the investigation, there will be nu. merous bench warrants issued fol the arrest of local and out-of- -towr individuals who had connection with the city. Some sources hav' said that there will be as many a. 25 arrested, but there has never beer any official hints distributed. Albert Johnson Called
 Albert A. Johnson, clerk at tn Waterbury Trust company, wa also called as a witness ths morn ing for the fourth time.
 AS controller of the city for tn past eight years, MT. Leary. wh, may be witness this afternoon has been an influential and power full cog in the city's administration activities.
 Since the outset of the probe h, l has lived for the greater portion