The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

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 Jury Is Summoned
 The tensity increased tremendous ly as Judge Inglis gave the order to Deputy Sheriff Christ .Olsen to sum- mon the jury, whic!. had been rele- gated to its chanibers throughout the tense hour And half.
 The jury sat back quietly in their chairs as Defense Attorney Murray rose and said bluntly, "If your honor pleases in view of the evidence in this case--In behalf of the defend- ant Hayes, the defendant Hayes rests.'
 Murray's words were the signal for the start of landslide of siml- lar statements. Attorney Josiah H. Peck of Hartford, counsel for for mer Controller Daniel J. Leary rose and said, "1'he defendant Leary rests"
 Lawyers Follow Suit
 Following came Attorney Thomas P. McDonough for Thomas P. Kelly; Attorney Harold Ashworth for John G. Purdie; Attorney John II. Cas- sidy for Charles s. O'Connor, Carl D. Olsen, James P. Healey, Dan Pe- ters and Frank Santalucia. Cassidy said that his defense rested due to the inadeapacy of the evidence by the state"
 Attorney Sidney 8. Cassell rested the case of Philip Coppeto, but re- served the right to argue on Q mo- ton to strike out portions of testi- mony offered against Coppeto by former County Detective Edward J. Hickey.
 Attorney William J. Wholean rest cd the case of Martin J. Dunn, and Attorney Patrick Healey announced that the defendants Thomas J. Fleming, John H. Crary, Thomas A. Shanahan, Henry W. Minor and John s. Johnston would offer no evil dCnce.
 Reserves Right
 Attorney Benjamin Slade. at the start of the morning session had said that he reserved the right to call additional witnesses in behalf of Meany and Kingsley. He joined the other defense counsel, however, in resting the cases. Attorney George W. Crawford, counsel for Simon J. Alderman, had also reserved the right to call other witnesses, but re- linqtiished that right today.
 "Does that include all the defend- ants?" asked Judge Inglis.
 He received no answer from the attorneys, 50 turning to the stenog- rapher. he said, "The record may show that all the defendants rested"
 Alcorn Smiles Grimly
 With grim smile showing on his face, Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Acorn arose and said briefly, "Tn view of the fact that they have all rested, the state sees no reason why any rebuttal should be offered on the part of the state. The state rests"
 No sooner had Acorn spoken than Attorney Murray was starting a motion for directed verdict on be- half of Mayor Prank Hayes. Judge 1nglls requested that they halt, until the jury had been excused
 Jury Is Excused
 The jury, of ten men and four women, who have heard evidence in the trial since January 3l, was ex- cused until August 1, when they will hear the surnmations of defense and state. The arguments are expected to require more than two weeks.
 Attorney Sidney Cassel argued that portions of testimony given by Hickey, concerning conversations by him with Ralph Coppeto, a former defendant concerning Philip Cop peto, be stricken out. Cassel ar- gucd that in view of the fact that Ralph Coppeto was no longer de- fendant, there was a change in the situation, as regarded the evidence Judge Inglis took the motion under advlsement, and promised to rule on it August l. MORE ,. l Arguments developed, after the jury had been excused, over the time for presentation Of motions for directed verdicts.
 Some defense counsel requested that the arguments be deferred un- til next Tuesday. Others asked that they be presented today. Special Prosecutor Alcorn requested that the arguments be made today.
 Judge Favored Today
 Judge Inglis favored having the arguments today, in order that he would be able to rule on them by August l, so the arguments to the jury could start immediately on that day. We ought to be able to be in