New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

ing or the builders of the pent-house about the weakness of the roof and the bolts used in its construction. In answer the witness stated that at the time everything seemed satis- factory and 70 far as the bolts were concerned no one looked under the roof to zee what type of bolt was used in its construction. In answer the witness stated that at the time everything seemed satisfactory and so far as tho bolts were concerned no one looked under the roof to see what typs of bolt was used and how many were used n 1t seemed un- necessary.
 Thought Nolse Hart of Show
 A graphic picture of what took place made the theater at the time the noisA from the roof was first heard, was told by Deputy Fire Chief Seuney, who was . spectator that evening. On direct quest t;on- ing the chief stated that hs first heard the neiss during the showing of . molten picture Something AL ways Happens" which happened to be . sort oe spooky, haunting pic- turs and 1t first hs was under the impression that the noise was part of the properties to make the pie ture moro realistic. but that after 10 or IS minutes during which time A. xo{c> onntiuvAA h> ~r,A tA thA conclusion that something was really happening. People became restless and a panic was evident. many of the spectators beginning to leave the theater sending something wrong. The manager. Dan Finn. was called and attempted to quiet the audience. It was then that he (chief Souney) went to the staee and also attempted to quiet the pAo- pie telling them to file out in order, which they did in about three min- uteh the witness testified. It was then that the crash came and he and the manager went to the roof of the building where he found the root was torn oH the penthouse.
 Built for % Mile Gale
 James r. Daley of New York, president of the concern which put up the ventilating system. testified for tho defense to tho effect that additional prscaution was taken in putting up tho pent-house, but on cross examination by tho attorney for tho plaintiff Josiah NJ. Peck, stated that the work of building the struc- ture and putting on tho roof was sublet to another concern. When asked what wind pressure the struc- lures are supposed to withstand. the witness stated that all peAt-houses are built to withstand . 50 mile gale. He could not explain why the roof weighing 800 pounds gave way to windstorm. which apparently from all indications was nowhere near . 50 mile velocity, as no other reports of serious injury to property or limb were made that night.
 Of tho other witnesses for tho de- fense. two employes of the Con- necticut Co. who ran out when they first heard the fire-alarm bell. testi- fled as to tho incidents prior to and following the falling of the roof.
 At this juncture. Judge Brown ordered recess until 10 o'clock Fri day morning
 Nlother of Victim in Tears
 Mir. and Mrs. Arielo Bernardo, parents of tho boy, who was the old est of . family of five, were seated in the spsetatoFs section throughout the day Ind were brought to the stand jus tk | moment to testify to Johns parentags. Mrs. Bernardo was fearful most of the time and had to be. supported to the stand q she is partly crippled. After lawyers for both sides were through with her. Judge Brown inquired of her how much John was making week and what sort of boy was he at home. Mrs. Bernardo replied that he was . good boy and was making $2s week of which hs turned over &25 to her and kept the balance. She bought him . car % that he could take her out occasionally as she was unable to walk much. and had always conducted himself re- spectably.