The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-14

(Continued from Page 1.) and excused them from duty to- day. He said that while Harvey had not been ordered to do SO. the de- fense lawyer had expressed q will- ingness to proceed with the trial tomorrow morning.
 All parties had considered the feasibility of reversing the proce- dure--prcsenting Faber's defense ahead of the Millens' court explained. But 1t had been agreed that this would not be practica ble Judge Browns voice was strained and no he was visibly affected as no informed the jury of tho death of tho mother of Harvey, a friend of long standing.
 How Prisoners Took It
 The Millen' brothers heard the news with mouths agapc. Tho npathetic Faber showed no rcac- ton.
 Despite Irvlng's desperate nt- tempt to wrest a gun from q state trooper and shoot his way out of Dodham jail Friday night, no extra guards were assigned to tho trio during their trip to and from court today.
 AS tho bushy-hairod Irving mounted the courthouse steps. e state trooper remarked:
 "So you can't take it?" Irving laughed and went along in.
 Only housekcopor was with Mrs Harvey at tte time of hor death. She had been in failing health several months but appeared us well ns at any other tlmo Of late whom her son paid her q mothers day" visit yesterday. Mrs Harvey was a native of Saint John, N. B.. and was tho widow of William T. Harvey. She had lived in Maiden eight years, rrior to which she had lived In san Francisco for 20 years.
 George was an only child. She nlgo leaves q granddaughter, MfA Ruth Perry of Wakefield, and two great-grandchildren.
 Norma to Be Witness Dcdham. Mass. May i4-(uP)--- Norma Mlllen. pretty minister's daughter, and a bride of h few months, was ono of 90 witncsseh summoned by tho defense, which was Co have opened its casc m the Fabcr-M -Mlllcn murder trinl today.
 After tho Jury, which already hnt Bat for four weeks, has decided tht fate of NormaS husband, Murtor Millen, his brother, Irving, and | Abe Fabor, Norma herself VIII SC | on trial ms m alleged accessory m the Needhnm bank killings. | Extra guards hurrounde9 tht three defendants today following Irylng'B desperate attempt tt goize a state troopers gun Friday night and shoot his way out of the courthouse. The strike. begun bS Irving after his escape attempt had been frustrated by troopers was broken yesterday morning when ho ate q breakfas. Of corn meal mush and coffee.
 | Attorney George Stanley Harvey estimated the defenses of lrvint ma Murton, 10 be presented II that order, would require about 1t court days. Attorney William H Sohnrton figured seven court dayi would be needed for his presenta ton of Babor's defense, which wal to follow.
 It was indicated that Irving's es cape attempt would be turned D! ltho defense into another argumcn that he "Isnt any too bright Both Millens and Fabor aro baslni defense on insanity grounds.
 Mother Day Mcssigc
 Dodham, Mass, Muy l4-- (UP)- -' From her cell at Dedhan Jall, NOT ma Millen, awaiting Ulnl as an nl loged accessory OF tko Baber-M All len trio, wired mothers dny greet ingg Co her mother, Mrs Margare smith Brighton, at Tewksbur! stato hospital.
 Tho message read:
 All my love and best wishes t' my own dear mother on her day. am thinking of you today. motho talking of you---'lobglng for vol loving you"