The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

of the case might result in a mistrial which would be costly to both sides.
 You must not read newspaper which carries an account of the case even the headlines" he stressed. You must not listen to a broadcast which concerns this case, nor, il- deed, talk the case over with your most intimate associates" he warn ed.
 This applies to all of you until you are excused from jury duty" Judge Inglis reiterated.
 Twenty Are Released
 Twenty of thirty-two jurors who appeared before Judge Inglis with excuses, were released from jury service.
 A total of 158 prospective jurors were on the panel which appeared, before the twenty were excused for cause. Several others were excused until tomorrow because they are engaged in jury service at New Ha- ven. Many were given permission to withdraw when they submitted doc- tors certificates.
 After the surprise guilty pleas had been taken, and call for Enoch Borgnaes, the 27th defendant, a fu-s gitive from justice had been made in vain by Clerk Freeman, practical ly the entire courtroom was vacated and the jury was called.
 First Tn LinA
 Raymond Stiles, of Southbury, 8 member of the extraordinary grand jury which investigated the munich pal conditions, was first in line, fol- lowed shortly by Robert I. Sam ford of Oxford, another grand jury. Both were excused by Judge Inglis when they explained their connec- tions with the probe.
 One Juror Absent
 As Clerk Freeman called the roll, Albert J. William of Derby, who is serving on a New Haven jury, was absent. He will report tomorrow. Charles w. Brock of New Haven, William J. Kooreman of Meriden and Andrew T. Hotchkiss of New Haven were reported similarly.
 A doctors certificate excused Aus tin F. Dawson of Milford and Cassie L. Weed of the same town. The clerk reported that the latter was well when the summons was served, but had become sick since that time.
 Sheriff After One
 Evans H. Pratt was absent and T,JIoo Ton1tc 0rdorod 4l.o& = -t,a~;eF Took him up." A doctors certificate excused Harry s. Welsh of New Ha- ven and Charles w. Whittlesey of the same city, Wesley Hyland was absent, and a sheriff will "also look him up" Howard Budrow of Wal lingford was stricken from the list when it was reported that he could not be found. Anna Hayes of Wal lingford was excused for the day when a letter was presented to Judge Inglis.
 Jay A. Northrop of West Haven was reported down south" and he was excused.
 Calls For Reasons
 Judge Inglis then called upon the remaining jurors to voice any req sons why they should be excused. "If you find 1t impossible to serve, come forward and give your ex- cuses," he stated.
 There Was Big Rush
 A rush responded to the call, and the sheriffs were called upon to maintain order.
 One by one the jurors who would be excused, flocked to the witness stand to seek dismissal.
 Those Excused
 Those excused by this route were: Frederick H. Jacoby of New Haven, a restaurant man who stated that his business would crumble with out his presence. He stated that he is chef and manager.
 Seth N. Beecher of Seymour, who was recently elected to the general assembly was excused.
 Raymond F. Stiles of Southbury, a member of the investigating grand jury.
 Winfred P. Chittenden of Guil- ford, member of the board of as- sessorS, who said that his presence was necessary daily to record hur- ricane losses.
 Gardner E. Wheeler of New Ha- ven, an electric welder, who is at to rehabilitate a bank rupt concern.
 Stanley Parker of Woodbridge, a lone man business" in golf course machinery.
 Philis Turner, housewife, whose ten year old daughter re- Quires her presence. Judge Inglis recognized that Mrs. Turner was to be excused.
 Robert z. Hawkins of Oxford, of the general assembly.
 Carl w. Clark of Woodbridge, produce man.
 Harold Wynne of New Haven, whose occupation takes him to the courts considerably.
 Owen Shepard of Madison, who represented a certificate to verify that his wife's sickness was an ex- cuse for him.
 Franklin D. Ives of New Haven, who claimed deafness, and g sick boy as excuses.
 Charles Crime of Cheshire, . member of the engineering staff of Meriden.
 Nelson D. Booth of Orange, whose security business Is more important than jury service.
 Stuart Smith of Madison, g chick en farmer.
 Edward M. Wooding of North Haven, of the fruit and produce bus illess.
 Leroy squires of North Haven. . plant foreman. Sidney s. Platt of southbury, Q