The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15

foreign gypsies and to expel foreign gypsies found in Germany, to break up gypsy bands and force their members to travel as indivi- duals, to refuse arms permits to gypsies and to restrict gypsy camp ing permits.
 briefly by Special Prosecutor Alcorn and not questioned by the defense, is the operator of a dairy farm con- sisting of 300 acres. He has read a little about the case, but told the court he has formed no opinion. He is the cousin of juror number 5, Milton Darlington, 59, of Beacon Falls.
 He was the 148th venireman quer- jed since the start of the trial.
 State Used Most Challenges
 Most of the challenges used yes- terday were on behalf of the state. Of the 16 disqualified, seven were by the state, four by the defense and five by the court. This brought the totals of 54 by the defense, 50 by the state and 37 by the court.
 Even at an early hour yesterday, there were many willing to specu- late that the second panel would be exhausted and a third panel drawn before the F jurors were obtained.
 Only once yesterday was any ref erence made to religious affiliations of any veniremen. That was in the instance of Patrick G. Fitzgerald of Derby, who upon question, told Attorney John Cassidy that he was a communicant of Roman Catholic church. He was excused by the state after injecting considerable humor into the proceedings.
 Others Dropped Yesterday
 Others dismissed yesterday af- ternoon were, Lyman Avrutin of New Haven, the final member of the original panel, by the state; A. F. Blanchard of Meriden, Louis Muel- Ter of Milford by the state; Walter N. Scranton of West Haven by the court; Robert P. Lee of Meriden by the state; Walter H. DeForest of Derby by the defense; Domenic Bar biero of Naugatuck by the state; Robert Tyler of Wolcott by the court; Harry Stevens of Naugatuck by the court, and Robert Fulton of New Haven by the defense.
 It was noted yesterday that with the completion of the eight chal- lenges of Mayor Hayes, the defense has returned again to the method of rotating challenges, that is each defendant exhausts challenge in the order in which they appear on the bench warrant.
 Not Before Christmas
 With the third week of the trial drawing to a close, it is apparent now that the jury will not be com- pleted before Christmas unless drastic speed-up policy is instituted. That there will be little evidence presented before the first of the year is almost an accepted fact.
 Final of First Panel
 Hyman Avrutin of New Haven took the stand shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, as the final member of the original panel. He denied having read about the con- spiracy case, commenting, T had plenty to read about the Nazis."
 He was subsequently, excused by the state. Concerning his ability to hold his conclusions, even against a majority, he said, eff they ask me would talk to them-If I'm right I'll make a law for myself"
 The state also excused A. F. Blan- chard of Meriden, salesman, who has read about the case, but who has no opinion. 'The mere fact of accu- sation means nothing to me-" he said. The defense accepted.
 Another State Challenge
 Another challenge was exhausted by the state in the case of Louis J. Mueller of Milford, a retired ma son and bricklayer. Unde question: ing by Attorney Slade. the venire- man said that in the deliberation of the evidence, he would give the defendant the benefit of the doubt" but would be slave to his convic- tions."
 A bit of by-play developed be- tween MT. Slade and Pros. Alcorn during the questioning of Mueller. Did you know MT. Slade ran for attorney general on the Democratic ticket in the not-too-dim past" asked MT. Alcorn.
 Did you know MT. Alcorn ran for governor and is still running?" asked MT. Slade.
 Irishman Likes New Haven
 An Irishman who wanted to make good as a juror was Patrick G. Fitz- gerald, 67, of 12 Cottage street, Der by. A member of the New Haven panel he commented when question: ed by Alcorn, "If I don't make good here III go back to New Haven" He added that of the two cities he pre- 'erred the Elm city. "All right then, I'll let you go back to New Haven" aid Mir. Alcorn as he challenged the nan.
 Fitzgerald said that he remember ed seeing Mayor Hayes in a parade St. Patrick's day about five years sgo.
 Was he on a horse?" he was lsked.
 Mayor Not On Horse
 ''No, he was walking, and he was | ,n the right side." was the reply in booming voice that proclaimed to he world the Irish lineage of the 'enireman.
 Asked whether he believed he 'ould justly sit on the jury he said, I've done no wrong in the past 60 ears, and I'll not start now"
 DO you employ lawyer?" he rae aekad