The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-30

 he drove it home from the parking lot and later to the police sta ton.
 The defense attorney asked if 8 car in second gear used more gaSo- line than one operated normally and tke witness said he believed it did Gager evidently had in mind previ- ous testimony by Plungis that enough gasoline had been consumed from the car overnight to cover 45 miles.
 Judge John H. King asked several questions on the mechanism of the car and inquired what Plungis did to adjust the gear
 Zegzdryn testified he saw two cars on Alder street while on his way to work shortly after 10:30 the night of Nov. l. He said a woman with bandana around her head was sitting in the drivers seat of one of them. He said the next day, at D. m., he saw ZukauSkas throw a shovel in the back seat of his moth CTS car and drive away. Zukauskas was wearing felt hat and suede jacket at the time, the witness stated Zegzdren's wife, Evelyn, testified last Friday about the incident on Nov. l and told of seeing Zukauskas the following day.
 Identifies Envelope
 Sergeant Mccarthy, who had tes- tified early in the hearing on the opening day, was called as the 28th witness, and gave testimony on his investigation of the case.
 The detective identified large paper envelope which contained broken glass. He said the glass was found on Shattuck road, (presum- ably near the spot the body was found) and came from the right front window of the Plungis car.
 An axe and shovel, previously exhibited. were offered for identifi- cation, and the detective testified he took the axe from the cellar of the home of the accused on Novem- Der 4 and that Detective Laden found the shovel in the garage of the mother of the accused.
 Detective Mccarthy then told of two trips to the home of Zukauskas on November 2. He said the called at about 2:15 and again at 3:15, but did not find Zukauskas. Zegz- dryn had testified the accused drove away in his car at about 2 D. m. that day.
 The witness said he drove with Detective McElligott to the Brooklyn section and entered funeral home while the other officer waited in the police car. He said he inquired about Zukauskas at the funeral par Tor and then left. When he went out onto Congress avenue he saw zukauskas coming down, and be- fore he could reach him the accused had entered the police car.
 Asked about their conversation, he said Zukauskas told him he knew the police were looking for him. Sergeant Mccarthy replied, he said. that the chief inspector had asked to see him. Zukauskas stated, Whats it all about" the witness testified. He said his reply WaS Don't you know?" The officer said there was no further conversation.
 Wife Starts Crying
 It was at this point that Mrs. zukauskas began to cry and to make a vain effort to control herself.
 Clasps and whispers passed through the courtroom as the states attorney then drew out blood stained garments worn by Mrs. at the time of the staying
 The clothing had previously been identified by Mrs. Ann DeBella, and the officer was merely asked to state what he knew about 1t. He said it was found buried in hole off boulevard.
 On cross examination by Attorney Gager, the witness described what occurred on arrival at the police station. He said Zukauskas was questioned by Chief Inspector Jo- seph Bendler at the detective bureau for about an hour and then was taken to the booking desk and booked on a charge of breach of the peace, with bail set at $10,000. The case was con- tinued for two weeks in the city court the next day, he said.
 Asked if he had been advised that zukauskas had committed a breach of the peace, he said he had not been but had knowledge that had committed breach of the peace. Judge Frank P. Mo Evoy at that point asked the sten- ographer, Florence Eccles, to place D clip at that part of notes, stating 3 reference may be desired later.
 Zukauskas reached for glass of water while the story of his arrest was given, and appeared serious and thoughtful.
 Shovel Identified
 Detective Laden identified the same shovel offered previously and also identified a shoe which he said was found a mile from the spot where Mrs. Plungis' body was found. It was noted for the first time that the shoe was not buried with the rest of the slain victims clothing but was found alone in section.
 The county detective also identi- fied bullet, which he said he had found in upholstery at the bottom of the right front door of the Plungis car on Nov. 3. He said the ouleet was not imbedded but was loose.
 The bullet was entrusted to a bal- istics expert for 10 days, starting