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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

phoned to MT. Murray in New York and asked him about Borgnaes and he told him he was going to come right to New York. And his testi- mony is that he went directly to Hollis, Long Island, Borgnaes' home, and had talk with Mrs. Borgnaes but not MT. Borgnaes because he wasn't there. The next morning he went to Kingsleys office and had a talk with MT. Kingsley and MT. Murray and said, You promised me that MT. Borgnaes would appear be- fore the grand jury yesterday. And MT. Meaney and MT. Troy appeared and not MT. Borgnaes l have been over to Borgnaes' home and had a talk with Mrs. Borgnaes and she tells me that he left. She tells me that he Is gone." And MT. Kingsley replied, T have known that since yesterday" Now, MT. Hickey had no doubt in his mind as to what happened at that meeting. He said Kingsley and Murray were both there, that Kingsley himself said he knew yesterday that MT. Borgnaes had gone and MT. Murray was pres ent and he must have known 1t too. And they sent MT. Meaney and Troy tip to the grand jury. Well, MT.
 Kingsley gets on the stand and says that no such thing happened. He says that when he came into the room all that was said to him was, T want to invite you up to the grand jury" or words to that ef- feet. And they made arrangements about the date and he left the room. There again, ladies and gentlemen, which man are you go- ing to believe-Mr. Kingsley? If you have any inclination to be- lieve MT. Kingsley just remember that Kingsley is the man on the stand. He is the man who said he sat here for seven months and hasn't heard anything wrong. Just consider that statement. That IS exactly the type of man MT. Leary and MT. Hayes wanted to do work in Waterbury. Ladies and gentle- men. If the city hall records would have been burned in his lap, he would have said there was noth- ing wrong. He sat here for seven months and heard Levy confess to a conspiracy. He has heard testimony that city hall records had been burned. He had heard testimony about over-expenditure of appropri- ations and drawing against non existing appropriations. He had heard MT. Brown say that this city had been defrauded great deal to the extent of three million dol lars--and he heard nothing wrong. Are you going to believe that man or are you going to believe MT.
 Hickey? Well, MT. Kingsley said many other things on the witness stand. He betrayed himself on the witness stand. There's no question about it. MT. Kingsley, incidentally, through his attorney offered some experts who were put on the stand presumably to rebut some of the tes- timony of MT. Brown. But not one of them said-not one of them said --that he had examined a single city book or record or paper or voucher or anything else, and they had had the same opportunity to exam inc them since this trial started that MT. Brown had. They have had the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

same opportunity that MT. Kingsley himself or Meaney himself and the gentleman from New Jersey-a com- bination of accountant-attorney-- had to examine those records and see whether MT. Browns conclusions from the investigation he made were correct. The only question that was asked of those reports was Assuming that those reports accur- ately describe the conditions of the city records, were they correct?" That is as misleading a question that could be asked because 1t had no bearing whatever on the exam ination of MT. Brown. He examined the city records and he made t certain finding and he has reported not just an opinion but his find- ings based upon his investigation and those findings hadn't even been touched by the experts offered by MT. Kingsley.
 5@o Interest
 And MT. Meaney had certain things to say when he took the stand like his associate. He showed the type of man he was, at any r=te, when he was on the stand. Of course, he was the man who had a five per cent in- terest in the Kingsley firm, but at the same time he was the supervis- ing accountant, the man who always edited reports in connection with the Waterbury work. When he got on the stand he lost his temper and when he was pressed little bit as to why he shouldn't try to locate Borgnaes, he said, "Well, all right. I had a headache" and when he was pressed as to whether or not 1t was true he said it wasn't true. Finally when pressed a little further, remember, he said, well, all right, what is the answer?" Finally his counsel got up and cautioned him and after that he conducted himself a little bit man. nerly on the stand. That is the pie ture, the standpoint, of the account ants themselves.
 Pay in Excess
 MT. Hickey didn't testify that he had any discussion or any talk with MT. Crary and MT. Shanahan. Of course, both of those men had been receiving from the city of Water bury throughout all the years that we discussed in some detail yester- day substantial sums in excess of their salary. The point was that both MT. Crary and Shanahan were on the city payroll and their salary was fixed by charter and over the course of the years, Crary received $14,400 in excess of that paid salary, You recall MT. Purcell said he went to MT. Leary and told him 1t was ir- regular and illegal. Shanahan re- ceived $2,075 in excess of salary, both charged to revaluation--a non-exist- ing appropriation, the payments never approved by the board of finance. Well, perhaps MT. Crary and MT. Shanahan were of some irn- portance whether 1t was political in- fiuence or what they had to offer. What they contributed to the success of the conspiracy, don't know. But at any rate, over the course of the years they received those extra pay ments. And mind you, ladies and gentlemen, during that time they were on the board of tax commis- sioners. 1I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

Leary, that 1t was illegal, and that the payments were charged to Q non-existent appropriation and not approved by the board of finance. |,
 Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor was on fixed salary of $6,000 per year, according to char ter, Alcorn said, and his duty was to represent the city in all matters, including the general assembly.
 When he mentioned O'Connor's petty cash account, he said that the defense contended that 1t was ok, but Purcell said it was a month to month proposition"
 Not until 1888 did O'Connor ever offer any account of what became of the petty cash" said Alcorn.
 Attorney John H. Cassidy object ed on the claim that Purcell had said no such thing" He claimed that Alcorn's claim was erroneous.
 Alcorn answered by saying that Cassidy would have chance to argue in return, and Judge Inglis said that he believed Cassidy was referring to the statement by Pur- cell that the account was replen- ished each month.
 Continuing Alcorn cried, Let's as- sume that the petty cash is all right. O'Connor still got $7,000 in excess of salary and 1t was charged to the interest on floating debt. He surrendered his duties under the charter to Mayor Hayes, Alcorn charged.
 And he's not a part of the con- spiracy," Alcorn continued derisive- ly, Tt was his duty to tell the mayor that he violated the charter in hiring lawyers and lobbyists"
 The young prosecutor was com plimentary to James P. Purcell. when he said, "Mr Purcell must have made c lasting impression on you as he did on me. The people of Waterbury owe him c debt which can never be repaid. They tried to buy him of twice, but he stood the gaff, and the people of the state and this city can thank him for doing as he did and keeping his working papers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

Hickey testified that Fleming told him that no records were kept at the city yards, while his own chief
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
NY 1899 AsTRoLoGY READINGS ARE NOW READY

MG-I have two children and
live on the farm. / have no clothes
or nothing in my house. Should |
leave the farm and my husband?
Ans.-Conditions are bad. but yen
do have enough 20 eat aud roof
over your head. Arrange to get out.
side work this winter and try 10
get clothing for yor and your chill
drcn. Since you and your husband
are now farming for YOUR
SELVES You Will make better
showing and more profit.
LP,--Will you please tell me
why this friend OF mine that ! had
known so long refuses 10 visit me
anymore when she knows that my
husband il sick? cants under
stand her doing thing. ~ this
kind
Ans. Well she feels guilty
and doesn't know What to do. When
you asked her ior your cooking
utensils she refused and naturally
she couldn't continue 10 be friends
with you again and not give you
your property back. feel that she
II going 10 change and do right
about this matter a little later on.
M.C.-Why did my husband leave
me so suddenly down sick In the
bed and will he mean anything more
in my life?
When yon get M and
start doing well again he will he
back 10 poster you Ii you allow II
hut when you get down and
out he's too good TO stick around
and try 10 do something for you.
No he won't mean very much
10 your lie rs you aren't going 10
allow him to.
lit am expecting 10 receive a
message by wire In few months
time and | wonder II IL will come
Ans.-It Il indicated 10 me that
sou will receive a message from n
friend in a FOREIGN COUNTRY
before December. fear that It
will not he exactly what YOU ex-
pecf.
ELB 10 you think my parents
Will lei me marry instead OF going
10 college. | finished high school
This year. 30 you think it. Will he
All right for me 10 do what my low
or has asked? know he loves me
ans. Love or no love you do A.
your parents as Of you and
do not become too thick with this
hoy. Answer decided NO" 10
what he has asked OF you. He does
love you. hut You two must wait
n few years before getting married.
l.Nh.-I am a girl who wishes
TO make my own living and be hap
py sing quite we'll and play the
piano some and | am Interested in
taking beauty culture. Advise me
what 70 do
Ans.-li there Il n possible
chance OF ycur going to college, so
do and specialize in Music. On the
other hand. ii finances are low and
you can't 20 10 college. begin the
course In Beauty Culture. sug.
gest that yon continue Ia take mu-
sic even II II has 10 he done nj
night.
AB.c--Am very much IN love
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Ait,s. Loomis. Piper. Jones
and Colden
sol Randolph Bldg.
NJ. 2si.a00
STATE or MICHIGAN

County Of Wayne,
At session Of The Probate Court
for said County OF wayne held at
the Probate Court Room in the
City 81 Detroit. on the eighteenth
day " August in the year one
thousand nine hundred and thirty
nine.
Present. THOMAS G. MURPHY.
Judge OF Probate.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF
MArDE BROOKS. Deceased.
EMILY POOLE. administratrix
of said estate. having rendered 10
this court her final account IN
said matter and hled herewith
her petition praying that the res
idue NJ said estate he assigned TO
the persons entitled thereto:
II IL ordered. That the tenth day
Of October. next. ~ ten o'clock in
The forenoon at said Court Room
he appointed for examining and
allowing said account and hearing
said petition.
And u f. further Ordered. That
copv OF this order be published
three successive weeks previous 10
said time Of hearing. In The De-
trolf Tribune. newspaper print
cd and circulating In said County
VI THOMAS c. MURPHY,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02

with man What does he think?
Ans.-lie too loves you. pre-
diet happy future for you too.
MBT-Since l wrote you last
am married and happy Tell me II
l will ever be happy mother? DO
| need medical care?
Before many months have
passed the stork will be flying
over your house. II wouldn't he q
bad idea for both you and your
husband TO discuss the subject OF
"A child with your physician.
INJ.-My husband intends 70
send for me and my daughter 70
come 10 Detroit and / wonder II
II would be the wise thing for me
TO 20?
Ans.-Thls l. the only thing you
can do. Your husband has work
and Is King enough to send for
you two. by all means 60. when
you get there you may have 10
work part Of the time hut II Isn't
any more than what you are doing
now and you will like that country.
Obj ~ love MY husband
dearly, but the young man l used
10 20 with has come back into my
life. DO you think he loves me
as much as he says,
Ans.--No. You are being ridicu-
lous and silly 10 even think Of This
other man a caring for you. Stop
seeing him II you don't want
troubles galore. You have good
husband hut You won't have long
ii you insist Of trying 10 lead
double lie.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Musicians End Big
Conclave In Boston

BOSTON lamp With hun
dreds OF the nations outstanding
musicians, soloist, choral directors
and composers in attendance. tho
National Association OF Negro Mu-
sicians, Inc. held the closing ses-
sion OF us 10th annual convention
here last Friday.
President w. Kemper Harreld OF
Atlanta delivered his annual ad-
dress at the meeting Tuesday eve
ming, outlining the accomplish
ments OF the past year and detail
ing the planned program for the
future. President Harreld Is direc-
tor OF music al Atlanta University
system. and directed the augmented
Baptist choir In Atlanta at the re-
cent World Baptist congress.
On FRIDAY nights concluding
program. designated as National
Artists night and held in Jordan
Hall. the following artists appear
ed Catherine Van Buren,, soprano;
Josephine Harreld daughter OF
President Harreld), pianist and
Marion Cumbo. violin cellist.
The conference program was
we'll spaced and moved with facil-
Ivy; headquarters were established
at Ebenezer Baptist church. The
public meeting, which attracted =
capacity crowd, was held last Sun
day az Zion AME church. Presid-
ing Officers during the various ses-
sions were Ernest G. O'Banyoun,
Mrs. Lillian Lemon, William n.
Wilkes. Margaret Bonds. Mary
Cardwell Dawson and Maude Rob-
erls George
Al Sundays mass meeting, tho
delegates were welcomed 10 the city
by Bostons Mayor Maurice ]. To-
bin after which the Halleluiah
chorus from Handles Messiah"
was rendered by an augmented
choir directed by J. Wesley Jones
OF Chicago. who annually directs
his big Metropolitan choir a. ths
Chicaeoland Music Festival in
Grant Park
Among The interesting confer
ence subjects discussed were
Training Of the Pianist How
Shall the city Teacher Maintain
Standards" The Principles Of
Voice Building" Choral Conduct
ing The New Electric Organ"
Modern Trends in Music Dduca-
ton Church Music and many
others
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Traffic Warning For
Motor City Bicyclists

The great number OF bicycle ac-
cidcnis occurring on our stree y,
causes us to stop and analyze the
reason for II all. An examination
or he accident records reveals
these facts as being contributing
causes 10 bicycle accidents.
Isl. Riding more than one on a
bike. This causes accidents be-
cause the rider or operator can
not see as we'll, stop as quickly nor
keep his balance properly.
End. Weaving in and out OF traf-
ic. Many accidents OF this nature
result In bicycles being ridden in
10 The side OF an automobile.
3rd. Riders pedaling two or more
abreast causing vehicular traffic Ia
move Onto The left side OF the street
causing head-on collisions and side
swiping
9Th. Riders darting out Of drive
ways into the path Of approaching
traffic.
5ih. Riding through red traffic
TA@nHA iiNhAN lId' Wtlt uFSlkUtO
for bike riders protection as
well as others.
The above are just some OF the
numerous causes OF accidents: ac-
cidents that are bringing grief and
mourning into so many OF our
homes.
The Police department requests
The parents OF every bicycle own.
or TO examine their children on
proper operation ~ a bicycle and
see whether those hikes are prop.
erly equipped and properly han
died.
Here are some Of The rules they
must know 10 avoid accidents:
A. Ride ONE, on bike and In
SINGLE file.
b. Ride close 10 right curb OF
ears parked at curb.
e. Observe an traffic rules and
Traffic signals
ID Garry reflector In rear and
white light on front for night rid.
ing.
T. DO not do STUNTS.
This information Is submitted
nv The Traffic Safety Bureau oi
the Detroit Police department.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
LEGAL NOTICES
Atty. harold Bledsoe,
VII GratiOf Ave

Sii 6ratiOt Ave.
STATE OF MICHIGAN In the
Circuit Court for the County OF
Wayne, In Chaneery.
SHARON THOMAS. Plaintiff.
VS.. CARRIE THOMAS. Defendant
NO. 2S7, sV6
AT a session OF said Court. held
a. the Court House In the City OF
Detroit. In the said County and
state. on the 18th day OF July, 1889.
Present: THE HON. SHERMAN
ID. CALENDAR. Circuit Judge.
II appearing from affidavit on
ME that on March 20. 1889. sum
mons was issued in this cause re-
turnable on July Goth. 1889: that
said summons has not been served
upon the defendant for the reason
mat the process server has be
and is unable 10 ascertain her
present whereabouts: that the last
attempt made. since the return
date, was on July 10th. 1899: that.
the last known address OF the de-
PENDANT is 99S Hague avenue. De-
lroit. Michigan: and that the de-
PENDANT Is conceal;ng herself with
In the jurisdiction OF this Court 10
evade service OF process upon her
therefore,
On motion OF Harold f. Bledsoe
attorney for the plaintiff.
1T is ORDERED that NE de-
PENDANT appear in this cause with
IN three months from the date
hereof or her default will be en-
tered.
1T is FURTHER ORDERED that
a copy OF this order together with
a copy OF the AFFIDAVIT upon which
II Is founded. be served upon the
defendant at her last known ad-
dress. by registered mail. return
receipt demanded.
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDER
I'D that a copy OF said order be
published in The Detroit Tribune
newspaper printed and published
IN the County OF Wayne. Michigan
according 10 law.
SHERMAN u. CALENDAR.
Circuit Judge
4 True Copvl
d. DevOGEI.AIR,
Deputy Clerk 7-oo-92
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
NOTICES
NO. s60,063
STATE or MICHIGAN

SlhAH ~
.'u1 session OF the Probate Court
sd county OF Wayne. held at
lol Probate Court Room In the
wv. ~ detroit, on the fourth day
.,y august in the year one thousand
O u hunored and thirty-nine: Pre-
n In, patr ok II. o'Brien. Judge OF
Probate 49,. =, tho Estats NJ
lila Brogdon, Deceased.
ruou Brogdon. Administrator
ssid estate, having rendered to
,sis Court his FIRST account In said
ms IL ordered, That the twenty
.,,,h dav OF September. rext. at
IN o'clock in the forenoon at said
,sS Room be appointed for ex-
.mirlnc and allowing said account.
and h Is further Ordered, That
conv OF this order be published
'srse successive weeks previous TO
"a tine OF hearing In the Detroit
Trihune. a newspaper printed and
r,rculating in said County OF
w" PATRICK II. O'BRIEN
Judge OF Probate
"a true copy
CHARLES r. HARRIS
pspuiy Probate Register
S-i9-9-9
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Public Schools Will
Open September Is

More than a quarter OF a million
hoys and girls will return to
school with the official opening OF
the 97th year OF free public educa-
lion IN The City OF Detroit on Mon
DAY, Sept u.s. They will be
greeted by 7,7GO teachers and adj
ministrators. and $500 non-ieach-
ing employees.
Prior 10 the opening OF school
to pupils, Superintendent Frank
Cody VIII meet all principals in the
auditorium OF Wayne university al
$3.50 Tuesday morning. Sept. 5th.
Dr. Henry Vaughn, public health
commissioner, will address the
school principals at the Tuesday
morning meeting on the precautions
and symptoms OF infantile paraly-
sis. Following this the principals
will meet their teachers in the in
dividual school buildings at 1900
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. At 1:45
TO eco pm, Tuesday. Sept. 5. SUI
perintendent Cody Will address
principals teachers and parents in
his usual school year message
over radio station wJR. The pub
lie is invited 10 "sit in on this
faculty meeting at which the head
OF The nations fourth largest
schoo system will outline the pro-
gram of education for the city's
Sl7 public schools.
Registration at Wayne university
Will take place Monday, Sept. II,
through Saturday. Sept is with
classes opening on Monday Sept.
is
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
atty. ANTHONY NELSON
sis Hammond Bldg.
No. 5S6,316

STATE or MICHIGAN. In the
Circuit Court for the County OF
Wayne. In Chancery.
OLLIE HOLLINS. Plaintiff. VS.
ALEN HOLLINS. Defendant.
Al session OF the Court held
in The court House in the Wayne
connty Rulding, at Detroit. Michi-
gsn. on this 9th day OF August. A,
n. 1889 Present. Hon. Guy A,
Miller Circuit Judge.
II appearing from the affidavit
NJ ole lollins. now on file in this
cause that The defendant, Alex
Holnns. IS not resident OF this
State. hut that he resides at
Green,iae. Washington County
Mississippi
On motion OF Anthony Nelson, at
iorney for the plaintiff. II is or
dsred that the defendant. Alex Hol-
Inns. appear and answer the bill
o. complaint fled in this cause
within three months from the date
o. this order or said bill OF com
paint SHALL be taken as confessed
sean.i HIM.
II is further ordered that copy
n ms order he published accord
INK 70 law in the DETROIT TRI-
Rune and also that a copy Of this
order he sent by registered mail
10 said defendant at Greenville
Washington County. Mississippi. al
lsss 90 DAYS before the time pre-
scrihed 'ar The appearance OF the
defendant
GUY A. MILLER
Circuit Judge
"a 'rrn ropvl
cASrAR J l.1NGEMAN,
Clerk
n psyogFiAIR. Deputy Clerk
q n
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
No. 21s,6S9
STATE or MICHIGAN

County OF Wayne.
Az session Of the Probate Court
for said County OF Wayne. held al
the Probate Court Room in the
City OF Detroit. on tho sixteenth day
Of August in the year one thousand
nine hundred and ihiriy-nine.
Present THOMAS c MURPHY
Judge Of Probate.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF
ALFRED NORTON. Deceased.
The petition OF MINNIE NOR.
TON having been heretofore fled
in this court praying that admin.
istration ~ said estate be granted
10 herself or some other suitable
person
II is ordered That the fourth da,
Of October. next. AZ ten o'clock in
the forenoon Al said Court Room
he appointed for hearing said pc.
'iilon.
And It IL further Ordered. Thai
copy Of this order he published
three successive weeks previous Il
said time Of hearing. in The De.
iroit Tribune n vspaper printed
and circulating in said County Of
Wayne.
THOMAS C.. MURPHY.
Judge Of Probate
81 True Copy
CHARLES r. HARRIS.
Deputy Probate Register
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
titys. IoomIs. Piper, Jones
and Golden
3Ol Randolph bldg.
STATE or MICHIGAN.
ss.
County ~ Wavne.
w. 21a.997


AZ session OF The Probate Court
for said Comfy OF Wayne. held al
the Probate Court Room in the
City Of Detroit. on the sixteenth
day of August In the year one thou
sand nine hundred and thiriy-nine.
Present THOMAS G. MURPHY,
Judge OF Probate.
In tho Matter Of the Estate OF
EDGAR +. HOUSTON Deceased.
on reading and filing the petit
tiou OF LOTTfE HOUSTON pray
ing that administration OF said es-
tate he granted 10 LLOYD A.
LOOMS. or some other suitable
person.
II Is ordered. That the second
dav N October. next. AZ ten o'clock
in the forenoon AZ said Court Room
he appointed for hearing said petit
ton.
And Il Is further Ordered. That a
copy ~ this order he published
three successive weeks previous 10
said time of hearing. IN The De-
troit Tribune. newspaper printed
and circulating in said County OF
Wayne.
THOMAS c. MURPHY.
Judge OF Probate,
"a True Copyl
CHARLES r. HARRIS.
Deputy Probate Register
S-26 ole
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Attempted Rape

A s5-year-oId woman was slash
ed on the right thigh by man
who attempted TO rape her. Her
screams attracted the attention Of
women In the neighborhood who
frightened the man when she
threatened 10 call the police.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Held On Panderins Charge

William Malone. 2s. 1855 Clinton
street. was arrested Friday and
held on psnderinE charge. Police
charge that a 1i-year-old missing
girl was found In the Clinton street
address with Malone and his wife.