The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

He was the 24th called since the polling started.
 Defendant Michael Slavin chal- lenged him after he had testified that he was a retired market gar- dener and farmer, a former justice of the peace, and 8 present mem Der of the Democratic town com mittee at Hamden. He said he had never read about the case, but ad- nitted knowing MT. Alcorn by repu- tation. Politics would make no dif- ference to me in forming my con- clusions to this case" he averred.
 Derby Sheriff Called
 Irwin s. Coan, city sheriff of Derby for the past three years, was the second on the mornings list and he was challenged by the state The court refused an excuse fol cause. Coan was a deputy sheriff under High Sheriff James Geddes A gold badge was displayed on his chest. He stated that although he has the power of arrest he never makes an arrest If can help it."
 Excused For Deafness
 Joseph W. Watrous of West Ha- ven, who knows MT. Alcorn "as a politician" but wouldn't know him If he saw him." was excused ts- cause of deafness. He stated that his hearing was affected two years ago when a tire blew up near him.
 A real estate agent, he stated that he had formed no opinion in the case, although he had 'ead little about it. An elderly gentleman, he carried cane, and wore glasses and moustache. With humorous twirk of his mouth, he stated that the recent hurricane had left him weak CT financially, but that his health condition was pretty good.
 Do you know MT. Alcorn?" he was asked by Attorney Slade.
 T wouldn't know him if saw him. was the reply.
 "Dou you know of him?" was the query:
 Knew Alcorn As Politician
 "Only as 8 politician" was the reply. The court went into an uproar and the sheriff rapped for order.
 Addressing Judge Irglis then MT slade commented, That proves the longer you live the more you learn That's one title MT. Alcorn never thought he had"
 WolcOtt Man Excused
 Berkley Frisbie of Wolcott wal excused by the court because Ralpf Coppeto had been his counsel in 6 law case within the past four years Frisbie is farmer.
 Franklin L. White of New Haver was challenged by the state without questioning by either the state Ol counsel for the defense.
 John McAfee of Ansonia, retired was excused by the court because oi deafness.
 117 Reported Today
 One hundred and seventeen of the original 172 jurors reported for ser vice this morning. Of that number IA were present at the opening oi court, three came later, and one had been excused for the day. He will EcpOIJ LOtuOrrOW.
 The three who were late included William J. Kooreman, Wm. E. Gard. ner and Mrs. Louise Hayes of NeH Haven, Clerk Freeman reported that they were delayed on the road be. cause of weather conditions.
 Frederick F. Hauff of New Haven was given the day of, but must re- port tomorrow.
 Thirteen Examined Yesterday
 Thirteen prospective jurors were examined yesterday as state and de- fense conducted a vain quest for al least one more filler for the il empty jury chairs which remain. Seven were examined in the morning and six in the afternoon session. Only one woman was among the IS.
 Veteran court attaches regard this as very slew procedure. pointing out that ii1 many caseg as many ae 20 to % prospects, have been quefied In one day. During the hearing yess terday, however. one man, Harry