The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16

ray of New .ork, both of whom were discharged June 24 for lack of evi- dence were also present, among the spectators.
 Before Judge Inglis resumed his charge, 50.000 words of which had been given previously to the jury, Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn told the court that in accordance with the stipulation by him with defense counse,, all exhibits in the trial had been checked and moved into the jury room.
 Only Seven Boxes
 He said that only seven Of the 99 packing boxes in evidence, which once contained city records, had been placed in the jury room. AS the size of the deliberating room p ecluded the placement of all 99 boxes before the jury, Judge Inglis said that if they desired, the jury could be given the remaining 92.
 Judge Inglis was told that the de- fense refused to agree to allow the jury to have available an index of all the exhibits in evidence.
 At 10:03, exactly ten minutes be- fore their deliberations started, the jury was called from their cham- bers to hear the final portion of Judge Inglis' charge. AS Deputy Sheriff Olsen opened The door to call the jury, loud laughter issued.
 Jury in Good Mood
 fTslan f,.rx, ovnno ravHf1v, fY a light-hearted mood, despite the fact that they have the power. by their verdict. to make l9 men, including the mayor of 8 city and various other officials, contractors and busi- nessmen, liable to IS years imprison- ment and fine of $500 or both. The conspiracy statute provides that penalty for conviction.
 Clerk Freeman, his voice trem- bling called the roll of IA jurors, including the two alternates at l0:04. And immediately Judge Inglis arose and addressed the jury.
 Consider Each Defendant
 He told the jury to consider each defendant separate from the others on the basis of evidence or lack of evidence against each. He said that he was sure that he need not caution the jury that neither sym pathy for nor prejudice against any defendant 'lould enter into their deliberations
 Their frs duty, he said, will be to elect a foreman, whose function it will be to preside at all delibara- tions and report the verdict to the court.
 we are here to administer jus- tice, not sympathy or prejudice Judge Inglis charged the jury. His voice was husky today, showing slight recovery from the hoarseness that developed yesterday as he reac the 170 page charge.
 Everything Available
 Judge Inglis told the jury briefly that they would have available ir the jury room the information fileC by the state and an amendment ,tc the information. All exhibits will be available he said, for them to make use of in the course of their deliber- ations.
 Pointing out that the trial has been a long one, Judge Inglis said and the jury might find it necessary to refresh their recollections It is the right of the jury to ask that any portion of the evidence be read to them, or to ask Judge Inglis to re- peat any of his charges as to the law.
 Asking Questions
 If the jury desires to ask ques- tion, Judge Inglis said, 1t will be proper for the foreman to notify the sheriff, who is Christ Olsen, on duty at the door. The foreman is not to tell the sheriff what the question might be, however. The sheriff will tell the judge, and the jury will then be brought into the courtroom to propound their question to the judge.
 Must Be Unanimous
 The verdict of the jury must be unanimous, Judge Inglis said, con- cerning the guilt or innocence of an accused. When a verdict is reached, the jury will notify the sheriff to notify the judge.
 At that point, Judge Inglis will ascend the bench again, the jury will file into the courtroom, and the foreman will be questioned about the verdict.
 Judge Inglis said that he would ask the jury for verdicts concern. ing the 19 men one by one. Although he did not state so, 1t is expected that he will follow the names a.