The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-18

port before 1t was submitted to the city and state officials.
 Identify Handwriting
 The 1884 original pencilled audit report was almost entirely in the handwriting of Borgnaes and Fran cis B. Troy, who has appeared as a states witness.
 At the conclusion of his reading of the changes made by him, Mur- ray was asked by Slade, Do you consider the changes made by you proper and appropriateP"
 "T do," was the rapid reply.
 Slade then took up a discussion of the 1935 pencilled reports, which Murray said he had edited as well. The 1885 reports, which were sent to Mayor Hayes and to the state tax commissioners office, were both signed by Kingsley, Murray said. Handwriting of Troy and Borgnaes was t.lso identified in the 1885 report by Murray.
 The reading of the changes he made in the original of the 1885 re- port also required several moments.
 All changes made by him in the report were proper" Murray said, and were founded on information obtained from Borgnaes and Troy.
 The only other audit report edited by him, he continued, was the re- port rendered the city at the con- clusion of the departmental audit as of October 31, 1907. Most of the writing of the report was in the hand of Troy.
 The reading by Murray of hA changes in the reports continued until 11:15, about an hour and quarter after court opened. Waterbury Clock Co.
 At the conclusion of that phase of testimony, Murray was questioned about other work he had performed for the city of Waterbury. He said that on December 29 1886, he came here for the purpose of making an examination of the records of the Waterbury Clock Co., in connection with disagree ment over assessment figures. The report of his work was submitted to the city of Waterbury he said. The work was done by himself and three others.
 On August 9 and 10, he contin- ued, he was here for the examina- ton of the books of the R. F. Wor- den & Sons Co.,, which examination was of similar purpose to the Wa terbury Clock Go. He also idetni- fled 8 report which was submitted to the city, at the conclusion of his work. He was assisted by one audi tor.
 Continuing, he testified that he attended a conference at Blake & Johnston's with MT. Kingsley, who discussed similar survey with MT. White and the Blake & Johnston auditor. Murray said that he be- lieved MT. Kingsley prepared @ re- port after that audit.
 During the entire period that you have been working in connec- ton with the work being done by Kingsley & Go. for the city of Wa terbury, did you ever personally handle any of the records or vouch- CTS Ol tilC COlAeLO sA OAAaSSs ss"'>SSs Slade.
 T did not" was the blunt answer.
 "At the time you edited these various reports which you have been telling us about did you rely upon the men who were doing the work in the field?" queried Slade.
 "Of cours I did" said Murray.
 "Did you have confidence in those mem"
 Implicit" Murray answered simply.
 No Irregularities
 "Did you at any time have brought to your attention from any source whatever any irregularities or improper action on the part of anyone in connection with the af- fairs of the city of Waterbury," asked Sl.de.
 Never" was the quick return.
 Just before the morning recess, Attorney Slade commenced to ques- ton Murray concerning his appear