The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09

OCSe George F. Sullivan of Guilford, . 33-year old painter. He was accept able to the defense but challenged by the state.
 Oxford Man Excused
 Edgar B. Harger of Oxford fol- lowed Sullivan, and was excused by the court after he admitted having formed an opinion. At present he is civil engineer and surveyor, and clerk of the Oxford probate court. In the past he has been judge of probate, town treasurer and'a mem- Der of the school board. He served in the legislature in 1921. His towns man, Edward P. Rowland, juror Number 6 was the next one called.
 The state was willing to accept Albert J. Williams of Derby, 8 farmer and carpenter, but the de- fense declined. Williams said that he had heard of Harry Mackenzie of Bethel, who pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge, as 8 Republican leader.
 Benjamin F. Morgan, 56, of Ham, den was excused by the court when he stated that his Son-in-law, Roy Mitchell, is an employe of the Dia- mond Ginger Ale Company.
 Former Native Questioned
 "I'd make more money selling baloney," was the commentary of William M. Hyland of New Haven, a salesman for the Hertler Com pany, when asked whether he was desirious of serving.
 Hyland, who was born in Water bury, and who has an Uncle John Hyland here, said "I'd rather be out of it." Continuing he added, There's not enough money i'll it."
 He caused considerable laughter among the spectators, and even the defendants guffawed at his humor.
 Special Prosecutor Alcorn dis missed Hyland with the statement, ''The state will let you go along and sell your baloney."
 Woman Had Her Ideas
 A woman who knew nothing about the case until her butcher boy said to her, "I'd hate to be in Hayes shoes, was Mrs. Ali Tanner, wife of 8 New Haven patent solici- tor. Among her statements were: "They are guilty unless proven in- nocent" There must be some guilty or they wouldn't be here" The defense was denied challenge for cause, but challenged on its own behalf. Alcorn asked the woman no questions.
 During the past week, Attorney Slade has been referring to Jasper McLevy as the 'socialistic candi- date."
 Slade, Alcorn Clash
 Yesterday afternoon he made mention of 'socialistic" and Special Prosecutor Alcorn quickly corrected him, Don't you mean socialism"
 Pushing his glasses to his fore head in familiar gesture, Slade asked sarcastically, "What college did you graduate from?" by way of retort.
 George W. Huhne, a candy-chew- ing farmer from Southbury, was dismissed by the state after a few brief questions. The defense did not question him.
 A printer, Henry F. Thomas of Ansonia. was challengd by the de- fense, after the state had expressed willingness to accept. He is ac- quainted with Carl Iiundgren, fore- man of the grand jury, and Nor man Knight, another member, both Ansonia residents.
 Through conversations of his family he has heard of the guilty pleas of Mackenzie and Levy. He told the court that when his family spoke of the case he asked to cease because of the courts instructions to the veniremen. The defense sought in vain to have him chal- lenged for cause.
 The seventh day of the trial con- cluded with the swearing in of the sixth juror.
 Pertinent Question
 One pertinent question asked of Mrs. Tanner while she was on the stand, was whether she had been interviewed or interrogated by any, one since being notified for jury service. She replied mo-" The ques- tion was asked by Attorney Slade, and was undoubtedly in reference to the thorough checkup on veniremen which has been made in advance of the court proceedings. Slade refus- ed to elaborate on his question after court.
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