The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09

Inglis will return at 3 o'clock to draw a panel of 100 veniremen to supplement the original list, now nearly depleted. Previously, the drawing had been scheduled for S:3O o'clock.
 The drawing will take place in the ofAce of Clerk George H. Freeman.
 Request of Shade
 It is understood that the early adjournment Is at the request of At torney Benjamin Slade of New Ha- ven. Apparently he has an impor- tant engagement for this afternoon.
 It was Shade who raised his voice in protest, when at the early con- ference, Special Prosecutor Alcorn apparently objected to the early ad- journment.
 Immediately upon the decision, Chief Deputy Sheriff Daniel Cal- lahan was called to the bench by Judge Inglis and informed of the plan. Judge 1nglis then announced the plan to the court.
 Thirty Three Present
 Thirty three veniremen, including seven women, were present today when court opened. One of the veniremen who has been appearing regularly, Clifford Wallace of Pros- pect, was reported sick and Judge Inglis excused him for the day.
 A new member of the panel was present today for the first time. AL though he was one of the original 172 selected, he had never before attended the court, because of the inability of deputy sheriffs to locate him and make service of papers on him.
 He is Howard Budrow, temporarily of Meriden. When his name was drawn, his home address was given as Wallingford.
 Robert Wells Is Man
 The man who said he would con- slider the testimony of accomplices as state witnesses in a light similar to that of "kids squealing on each other" was Robert H. Wells of Bran- ford. After lengthy period of ques- tioning he was excused by the de- fense. He was not questioned by MT. Alcorn.
 "Your attitude of squealing relates to the fundamentals of character them" questioned Attorney Craw- ford when MT. Wells stated that he would consider the accomplice state witnesses in that light.
 The question arose with reference to Harry Mackenzie of Bethel and Edward G. Levy of New Haven, who have pleaded guilty to the conspir- acy charges and are expected to be state witnesses.
 Objects to Squealers
 Wells then objected to the use of the word "squealers" by the at torney. T have no right to call anyone that because I don't know enough about the case," he argued.
 When Crawford used the word again, Wells said, T don't like the word squealer."
 'Well, I won't use it again." said the attorney.
 Asked how he would view the tes- timony of other defendants testi- flying in their own behalf, Wells said that he would consider it as any other, witnesses.
 "1n all probability these men will take the stand in their own behalf, 1" said Crawford.
 Became Confused
 The veniremen became confused at one time during the questioning when he thought Crawford was re- ferring to the state witnesses, when in reality he was referring to the defendant witnesses.
 He described himself as the fore man of 8 granite quarry, and a farmer. He has 100 men working un- der him, he said. His family consists of wife and two children.
 "That's one thing I don't bother with" he replied when Attorney Crawford referred to political speeches and politics. DO you mean speeches or politics?" he was asked. "Both," was the retort.
 Asked Excuse At Outset
 Wells asked to be excused from service at the outset of the trial last week. He admitted that 1t would be difficult for him to keep his mind on the case when he be- Ieved that serving would mean a financial loss to him.
 Helped Build Court House
 The man who had charge of de- signing the metal structure work for the Waterbury court house, some 30 year ago, Charles A. Jude of Meri- den, was the second venireman ex- amined. At the request of state and defense he was excused for cause by the court after admitting that he would resign his convictions to II counter opinions should he be de- nberating with the jury.
 At present he is temporarily em- ployed by the state as an architect. He works at the state office build ing in Hartford. Before being sum- monsed as juror he had ever been in @ courtroom before.
 Jest About Taxes
 While questioning Jude, Attorney SlAQS SdlQ, 1u6GeS 5 ,OOly OIle CklIlg we can be sure of, and that is death."
 ."And taxes" interrupted Attorney Crawford.
 "Oh, sometimes they make mis- takes in them," rejoined Slade.
 "It all depends on where you live" commented Special Prosecutor AL corn.
 "Well if you live in Hartford you make two mistakes" was the reply of Attorney Slade.
 Judge Inglis excused MT. Jude. at the behest of counsel for both sides.
 MT. Wells was the 106th venire- man examined and MT. Jude was the 107th. since tine trial opened last week, Tuesday.
 Southbury Man Next
 Herbert A. Wells, 50, of South- bury, 6 realtor and insurance man, member of the board of finance and the zoning board followed MT. Jude. w~ .H.