The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15

serve Ou Jury.
 AIcOrn Lecture Protested
 The Special Prosecutor Alcon teok over the questioning from Att torney Murray, the latter objected that prosecutor was delivering a lecture to the venireman." The court overruled the objection.
 MT. Alcorn pointed out to Adams that a man should perform, even if it is a sacrifice. well, I suppose someone has to do it," returned the venireman.
 wouldn't you be willing under those circumstances?" he queried.
 q think So," was the return.
 Judge Inglis interrupted at this point to excuse the man and order his name from the rolls.
 No Questions By Defense
 No questions were asked ot Arthur J. Church of New Haven by the defense. Special Prosecutor AL corn challenged the man after ask ing a few perfunctory questions. He is retired contractor who has served on several juries during the pass few years.
 Another defense challenge was utilized to disqualify Eldredge H. Nichols, 70, of Middlebury, farmer. He said that he has heard of the case over the radio, but has never read about the matter in the paper. He admitted that he does not sub scribe to any paper and does not read papers.
 Hearing Not Bad
 While questioned by Attorney Slade he kept his hand cupped to his ear. He denied that he had any trouble hearing, however.
 Apparently he misunderstood when Attorney Slade first asked him if he knew who the governor is, for he said "No." Later he gave the name of Gross" when questioned along these lines.
 He also said that he did not know what platform is.
 Attorney Slade asked the court to excuse the man for lack of com mon knowledge, but the court re- fused. That has not been shown" !" said Judge Inglis. "Yes, sir, I went to school" said the man in loud voice, when questioned on that sub ject by MT. Slade.
 Challenged by Defense
 He was subsequently, challenged by the defense.
 Mention of National Committee man David E. FitzGerald, Mayor John W. Murphy and John M. Golden of New Haven was made dur ing the questioning of Frederick D. Chase of New Haven, an unem- ployed travelling salesman.
 Chase said that he is acquainted with the three New Haven men.
 Reference to Golden
 Reference was made to the fact that Golden resigned as public works commissioner of New Haven after the issuance of the grand jury's report. The report charged that Golden received 5000 from the city
 The venireman said that he had not heard of this as the reason for Golden's resignation. He said that he supposed he had gone back to the insurance business after leaving the public works department.
 Alcorn Kept It Up
 Continuing on that phase of the questioning, Attorney Alcorn asked Tt might appear that Golden and Mayor Murphy are close to the de- | fendantS, would that embarraSS you as a juror?"
 Tt might" said the venireman He continued, however, and said that ito be honest and frank" he did not believe it would" Alcorn Shouts His Challenge
 After much discussion over the reason for Goldens' resignation from public office. MT. Alcorn shouted al the venireman, 'Let me ask you specifically-did you know that Golden got $8,000 out of the city o1 Waterbury,"
 Attorney Crawford was on his feet objecting, on the ground that the question represented evidentiary 1 matters.
 "Is that one of the overt acts charged?" asked the judge.
 "No, it is not" replied Alcorn.
 "Then I think it is permissible, ' ruled the judge. "It only purports to bring out the question of possible bias of this juror."
 Objects to Form of Question
 Attorney Crawford said that he