The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-25

At 1:30 a. short recess was called The Mott children, Ruth and George Jr., hurried to their mothers side and Showered her with kisses. Mrs. Mott requested a drink. This was brought to her in 8 sanitary cup. She lifted her veil but her hand was so un- steady she could not handle the re- ceptac1e so was forced to forego the refreshrnent. She talked with Mrs Bierholm and her veil remained lift ed during the recess. Just at the the children they must not talk to their mother any more during re- cesses unless she leaves the court room.
 The young Mott boy, who keeps his head hung most of the time, frequent ly glances at a large watch, hung on a, heavy chain, as though time was dragging with him. It is said that the watch is one that was his fathers
 Mrs. Mott failed to make her ap- pearance when court was opened at 10:10 o'clock, but arrived about five minutes later. She was dressed the same yesterday, and her deep mourning sarb acce entuated the death like pal1or of her face. The first day of the trial had it's effect upon her, and she seemed even Trailer and weaker than yesterday.
 As usual she was accompanied by Miss Julia Moran, the social worker, and was followed into the room by her aged mother, her two children, and her friend, Mrs. Nei1S Bierholm.
 She was escorted directly to her ap- pointed place behind the desks of her non rose to his feet, bade her Good Morning." offering his hand. She made no reply. and Hstlessly placed her hand in his.
 She was far quieter than yesterday and paid but little attention to the I,.I- ming the jury. Her head was bowed during most Of the proceedings, but not once was she noticed to be sob ping.
 An extra panel of 75 prospective jurors were on hand this morning. having been summoned last night by Sheriff HawIey. The roll was called and 95 men answered to their names. F'orty-four of the number had been or hand yesterday, while hfty-one were new.
 The roll completed, Sheriff Pease assigned the men to the jury room. and the court settled down to the second day of the famous trial.
 There was but a meagre audience on hand, and the absence of women oner's. pen was filled with the fenf- nine sensation-seekers, while this morning there were but four women spectators.
 James Haywood. a Bethel natter. was the first candidate called for ex- animation. and the Hrst to be selected today. He gave his ago as 42, mar red, and declared he had no scrUb1es against the inNctton of the death penalty. He had casual knowledge of the case gleaned from cursory read ing of newspa apers, but was not suffi- acquainted to form a definite opinion of the guilt or innocence of the accused, Haywood Is a native of England, but a naturalIzed ct1zsa. He was. accepted by the state, and the defense made no objcc;tons.
 George ". ogden, q Wilton far ner, was excused by the court be- cause he had already formed an op3n- ion on the case.
 Anthony Wright. Of Stamford, was hard of hearing and he was excused without further questioning.
 F. W. s. Pickett, real estate and insurance agent of Fairfield was questioned by the state al length. He replied satisfa ctoriiy, but Attorney DeForest explained to the court that at one time he had severely pressed against Mir. Pickeal. and he therefore objected to the man sitting on the }ary.
 Frank P. Wiles, of Westport, was the next candidate found satisfactory to both the state and defense. He is a married man. 55 years of age. and the father Of one child, He had read considerable accounts of the