The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-01
Orders At 10:4O A. M.

Order for the impanel1ng Of the jury, which will be the sixth in the history of Connecticut, was issued by Judge Inglis at about 10:40, or three minutes after the application was made verbally by Prosecutor Alcorn.
 T have been convinced that I have sufficient evidence to warrant a sweeping investigation of affairs not only in Waterbury, but also of matters entirely beyond the con- fines of the city," was the Prosecu- tors chief remark, in his request to Judge Inglis.
 He apprised the judge of the pos- sibility of probes in two manners, either under Section 69l, which pro- vides for probe by judge or state referee; or the grand jury method.
 Jury More Appropriate
 "The grand jury method will be more appropriate" said Alcorn, "be- cause of the ramifications which will have to be explored in the in- vestigation of this matter"
 "The state is prepared to pre- sent evidence to a grand jury he continued.
 Judge Frank P. McEvoy, who dis qualified himself from the case at the outset of the state investigation, retired from the benc'. where he was hearing another matter, when a court attendant informed him that Judge Inglis was ready to proceed.
 Considers Question of Crime
 Prefacing his remarks to Judge Inglis, he said, "Your Honor, ask ed you to convene session of court this morning to entertain motion that a grand jury be summoned to consider questions which have arisen here as to whether crime or crimes have been committed ir this coun- ty."
 He informed the judge that since his appointment as special prosecu- tor on February 4, he has conducted an investigation of the affairs which prompted his appointment as spe- cial prosecutor. And have come to the conclusion that sufficient evil dence has been gathered to warrant a sweeping investigation" he said.
 T ask your honor to order the jury impanelled here next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock" he con- cluded.
 Judge Accepts Order
 Judge 1nglis' comment on the ap- plication was terse and to the point, An order may be entered sum- y,, oy,}y,o O oroyd i,,rx to convopo here next Tuesday, March 8, at 10 a. m.," he said. The court will pre- pare list of jurors, for which the clerk will issue warrants"
 With such sensational business completed, Alcorn again stepped be- fore the bench and asked that the judge order him to approve the bill for auditing the city's accounts as filed by Griffenhagen and Asso- ciates, auditors. The bill, $2,989.75 was termed very reasonable" by Alcorn.
 Audit Copies Filed
 He said that in accordance with the contract two copies O. the re- port had been filed with Mayor Hayes, and one copy had been filed with him. The original contract called for filing report with States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis, but at his withdrawal, he suggested that the report go to Alcorn. Because of this, Lewis also asked that the bill be referred to Alcorn for approval, instead of to him.
 Judge Inglis said that If any such specific authority were necessary, he gladly gave it to MT. Alcorn.
 Alcorn Party Arrives
 Prior to the opening of the Spe- cial session of court, Special Prose- cutter Alcorn arrived at the court house in company with his son, Spe- cial Assistant Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr., Special Assistant Prose- cutor Harold E. Mitchell; Raymond w. Smith of Hartford, who is Hart ford county's official court reporter, and County Detectives Edward J. Hickey and George L. Greer. With the exception of the detectives, all were sworn in as special officers by Clerk George H. Freeman.
 Smith is expected to prepare