The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-16
TElreeCarnival Workers Face Heavy Bonds
Judge McEvOy WithhOlds Decision - Hearing on
 Shooting Affray Held

Denying any knowledge of the background or circumstances of the shooting of Raymond "Norristown Red" Cray, S2, of Norristown, Penn sylvania, by Jackie Davis, last Fri- day at 2 o'clock in front the Polls theater, three fellow carnival work CTS today asked Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy- to be rec leased from police custody. They are being hold as material witnesses in connection with the shooting.
 Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald appeared for the state and stated that 1t was necessary for proper prosecution of the case that the three be detained. He suggested that they be held aS material wit- nesses under bonds of $S,0oo.
 Judge McEvoy, conducting 6 spec ial session of court for the occasion, withheld decision, and adjourned court until late this afternoon.
 Following the hearing the three were taken back to city jail where they have been held since Friday, by Detective, LieutenantS William Foley and Connie shannahan. They are: Albert r. Wyatt, of Rome, Georgia; Fernand Quay, d Lewis- ton, Maine; and John M. AndroSki, of Brunswick, New Jersey.
 Should Judge McEvoy sec At to hold them they will be taken to New Haven County until they pro- duce the bond established by the court; or until such time as the trial of the defendant starts, if 1t is within reason.
 Authorities at St. Mary's hospital reported today that Gray, the vic- tim of the shooting had spent comfortable night and that his eon- dition was unchanged" This does not mean, however" 1t was re. ported, that he is improved or that he is assured of recovery" Even If the placement of the bullet does not prove fatal there Is @ possibility of pneumonia or peritonies setting in.
 Jackie" Davis, the object of c statewide hunt by police was de- scribed as c very crafty man today, by the men who arc being held as material witnesses. They reported that they were pretty certain he had approximately $500 on his per- son when he dropped out Of sight on Friday. One of the carnival men stated that Davis does not drink. They said they thought him to be from Miami, Florida.
 Most concerned of the three over his prospects of being held as wit. ness Is Albert ?. Wyatt, Q typical, drawing Southerner, who says he halls from Rome, Georgia. He de. scribes himself aS the owner of three concessions in the Stanley Brothers carnival, which concern employed all the important figures of the past weeks shooting.
 "What is to become of my pro. perty while 1 stay in your old jail7" ho wanted to know. The carnival has been removed from it's last week stand near Lakewood and is now in Torrington. Nah stuff will just naturally Dc ruined, fl ah has to stay heah, and it's taken me c mighty long time to accumulate what ah has" Wyatt complained. In addition he said he had . wife, mother and father to support from his concessions.
 Androski and Gray, both conces. sion workers. were not 50 worried about property as about what they would do when the winter settles. Both were agreed on the remark ri they keep us here until October, you can bet we might aS well stay until spring"
 They said that they usually went south In the winter and Joined some sort of travelling organization.
 wyatt displayed his real southern lingo by frequently calling upon AS- sistant States Attorney Fitzgerald aS "MiStuh Bill"
 ofiicialS attending the special hearing today in addition to Judge McEvoy, Mr. Fitzgerald, Lieutenants ehanahan and Foley, included County Detective Roland c. filling and Deputy Coroner Walter w. emyth.
 Davis k said to be the operator of six concessions In the Stanley Brothers show. His wife who Is now staying at a local hotel. has told pos lice tt.at if he did shoot Gary it was in self defense. Unless Gray dies, the charge that will Dc pressed against Davis Is assault with intent to rnur- der.
 The three men whom the state seeks to hold aS material witnesses are said 10 have been standing near the scene Of the shooting, In the event bonds Of 5000 are set for their release, as suggested by MT. Fitzgerald, they said they would have to 90 to jail.