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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (July 31, 1924)
Today Leopold, Loeb-Close Up. Follow the Eyes. Pale, Sallow, Frightened. To Be Hanged or Be Jailed. By ARTHUR BRISBANE _:---' Chicago, 111., July 29.—This is a Close view of the “murder trial of the century.” You are sitting, with this writer at 11:30 this morn ing, in Judge Caverly’s court, fifth floor of the Criminal Courts build ing, on the “near north side” of the Chicago river. In a light room with white metal ceiling, big windows on two sides, large noiseless fans revolve, and a small crowd watches—as eagerly as crowds used to watch Tyburn Hill, waiting for the hangmnn to mount the scaffold, as eagerly as they watch, in the early dawn around the Place de la Roquette, when a man is to be guillotined. Looking for Loeb and Leopold, you follow’ the eyes of a young 17 year-old giri, sitting with her bach to the two moving picture ma chines. There they sit close to gether, their lawyer beside thc-m, 10 feet from the moving picture men, just below the judge's bench. They are frightened, worried, hunted. Loeb is pallid, sallow, cheek* slightly sunken. His big, round, dark eyes look out straight ahead, or from side to side, but without looking at anybody. Leopold, less conspicuous, seems to fade away into the greater strength and'bigger bulk of Clar ence Harrow, beside him. Many young girls in the court room are looking at them. Some are writers, others have merely come forth for to see. Most of them are dressed as ior .. . day or a bull fight, with finest clothes on. The two young murderers sit through the courtroom hours with hands folded in their laps (it seems strange to speak of two ordinary young men within reach of your hand as “two young murderers.") When Leopold talks to his law yer, he unfolds his hands to use them in gesticuation, pushing up the lower part of the palms, pull ing in his chin to emphasize what he says. To the judge’s right sit reporters for news agencies and telegraph operators with "silencers” on their machines, wearing “head sets” that they may hear “noiseless” incom ing messages. The rep«rters are eager, keen and alert as a terrier in a rat pit, waiting for the rats. As the boys listen to some pas sage of their confessions, read per functorily as part of the “case for the people,” they lean toward each other and laugh. That frequent laugh is said by the reporters to indicate insanity, abnormality, everything queer, base and dread ful. It is really as natural as the sound made by a cockatoo. That bird has only one sound to express his emotions. Those two hoys ex press emotion only through laugh ter. They are frightened, and sit close together in terror, their faces drawn, thinking, perhaps, how they might have planned it better. When relief comes for a moment, they laugh. Such Is their gamut of expression —terrified silence or laughter. W’hat sort of creatures are they? You can imagine anything you choose. An ordinary mind sees two ordinary human beings, on the surface like millions of others. Their mouths are very big, you no tice that. Each mouth is twice as big as it need be. And both the upper and lower 'lip are unpleas antly developed and turned out ward. “Are those boys Insane?” In the legal sense, not in the least. It is probable that in all-around ef ficiency and capacity, quite apart from their excellent education, both those boys would rank above 90 out of 100 in the crowd. If they are not insane, is there any difference between their minds and other minds? Yes, the differ ence is as great as between a dog, that protects sheep, and a wolf, that will kill any sheep and think well of himself for doing it. In both those minds the idea of right antkwrong is completely lack ing. They kill as foxes kill. They would be capable of killing for the mere pleasure of inflicting pain, as many of the earth's powerful men and rulers did only a few centuries ago. What will be ttie punishment for the crime, committed and con fessed? Mr. Darrow, for the young murderers, cannot plead in sanity. The confession bars that. If insane they could not be guilty. He can, and will, beginning now, offer the evidence of alienists and such mitigating circumstances as may be offered. No minor, after confession, has ever been hanged in this state. Mr. Crowe, state’s attorney, who deserves great credit for his ad mirable work in clearing up the mysterious crime, will demand of the judge, in whose hands the mat ter rests, a sentence of murder in the first degree, to be followed by a double hanging. .ludge Caverly will decide. The confession of guilty wisely ordered by Clarence Darrow, puts upon the judge’s shoulders a heavy burden. When the last word has been said by lawyers and experts, Judge. Caverly will decide. He is not a man to be moved by the threats of those who demand the pound of flesh and a double hanging, nor will he be moved by the appeals of so-called “sentimentalists” that he show mercy to the unfortunate fath ers and mothers of the criminal boys. _ Sure Relief FOR INDIGESTION r 6 Bell-ans Hot water Sure Relief DELL-ANS 25$ end 75$ Packages Everywhere -SINGER SEWING MACHINE ANNOUNCING Our New Convenient Location -AT 205 SOUTH 15^h ST. We have moved from 203 North 16th St. to our j new, conveniently located Ladies’ Parlor Shop at 205 South 15th St. This new shop, managed and operated by ladies, is prepared to render prompt, efficient Sewing Machine and Hemstitching service. We maintain a staff of men We do repairing and carry who will gladly call at your a complete line of parts, home and make estimates of Both foot-power and electric repairs and trades on your Sewing Machines rented by old machine fre of charge. week or month. IJ e invite you to rail and see the very newest Sewing Machine Equipment I_Singer Sewing Machine Co—I 205 South 15th Street Phone JAckion 0418 I CONTINUANCE OF OUR AUGUST SALE rtmaim i>p@dal Thursday, Friday and Saturday Included in what, we sincerely believe to be the best array of remarkable house furnishing value* ever offered to the Omaha folk. This is the sale worth your while. We illustrate and mention today, a few suggestive items typical of the real bargains you can find during the progress of this sale. Usual Deferred Terms of Credit Extraordinary!—For three days. Thursday, Friday and Saturday a special selling of Three Piece Bed Duofold Suites, regular $95.00 values, Special August Sale purchase. A wonderful item at . . We want you to see these unusual E&iroeMer Bed EhnofoM ^unites Moleskin upholstery—Wears similar to real leather We want you to visit this department and see the unparalleled offering. Read carefully of these values. All consist of Duofold which is instantly convertable to full-site double bed, comfy Rocker and Arm Chair to match Virtually adds another bedroom to your home. SlOS.Ot) S-Piece Dnofold Suite—Genuine quality Kroebler make consisting of Arm Chair and Rocker, with Bed Duofold which may easily be made into a comfortable full-size bed. Sturdy frames with upholstery In long-wearing Spanish Moleskin Sale price . #11S.00 3-Piece lluofnld Suite—Another typical Hartman bargain Attractive looking pattern, of sturdy construction and with upholstery of Spanish Moleskin, the wearing qualities of which are similar to genuine leather. A choice August Sale Item at. Leather Upholstered ^unites Regular prices ranging from $135.00 to $150.00 Included In this offering Mahogany, golden or fumed oak finish frames, wlth^ Qyr genuine Spanish Leather upholstery. Choice, the 3 Piece I | — Suites .* * $69.85 Duofold, fumed or golden oak, 49.50 A k Extra (Good ©verstuallltod Rocker Values Several Stylet An Item of Interest. Large comfort able Overstuffed Rockers, a few Phalrs Included, left-overs from broken living room suites, In high grade velours and mohairs—very appropriate for occasional pieces In the home at 331/3 to 50% Discount from Regular Marked Prices L©w©st Prices ©n Finest Pugs —the best values in many seasons Our Rug Department la overflowing with wonderful value* and never Rav* we shown auch a wide and rarled aarortment aud at the lowest price* In several year*. We urge early aelactlon. fix!) Axmlnater Ruga 1 Q QJT *32 50 value* . lO.Jt) 9x12 Velvet Ruga Q A QfT $41 50 value* . £n»%}0 9x12 Axmlnater Ruga OC rtf' *49.60 value*. 2:3x10:6 Axmlnater Raga QQ 7CT *56 value*. OO* / O 9x12 Axmlnater Ruga AIJ H(? *72.60 value*. 9r9 Wilton Ruga r J Qr ♦<0 00 Talnaa . >:txl0:l Wlltona /»/» /»r $91 60 Talun... 00*00 »xll Wilton Run nA AVL ♦96.00 ralnaa . #4.40 9x11 Wilton Ran QO AP $96.00 ralirn . Oay.t/0 9x12 Wilton Run ft/* nr $126.00 Taluaa...«/0. # %}. A - k Special Prices Throughout the Store Startling Reductions on Dependable Furniture Is the Keynote of This August Sale That Interests Every Home Furnisher — this 1s the season of the year when Hartman s offer the greatest values in everything for the home T» fa a tlm* when we can aecure favorable market eonoesal ons and too, It )■ the tlm# when we have certain Suite# and Odds and Rnds from broken Suttee to dispose of at aarrlflce price*, and not tn all onr year* of buslneaa have we offered the buying public better value#. ^ _:=r i Hauptmann5^ I j— ===413-15-17 South Sixteenth ============ I_ _| in Burgess-Nash Gompany. g# P^h5^ -EVERYBODY^ STORE* • M.^lV'rlZ; M Remnants L I Reduced 1 ^ prke I Crepes, prints, ratine, V W satins, foulards, radiums W ^ in 1% to 3i/2-yd. lengths, f I Second Floor S 200 Remnants of J / p • Table Damask at / 2* 1H to 3-yd. lengths in damasks of Irish, Scotch and American manufacture. All first quality, slightly soiled and mussed. Prices range from 75c to $5.50 each remnant. Second Floor Soiled and Mussed 1 / /)// Bed Spreads at /3 Included are single, three-quarter and full sizes in crochet and satin finish, with hemmed or scalloped ends. Price* range from $1.95 to $6.50 each remnant. Second Floor Soiled and Mussed 1 / p • Linens Reduced / 2 Included are hand-made Madeira, hand-made Italian filet, hand-made Irish crochet pieces in almost all sizes—from the doilie size to the large center piece. Perfect quality. Price* range from 25c to $47.50 each. Second Floor Bungalow Panel Curtains \ $1.00 Each One lot of panel curtains, about 200 in the group, in three attractive patterns with heavy bullion fringe at the base. Made to sell regularly at $2.75 each. •*con4 Floor Ruffet sets of tan. oyster and white linen in several designs. Children’s dresses stamped on colored linene, white lawn and blue gingham. Broken sizes including 2, 1 and 6 years. . Card table covers on white Indian Head, hound with tape. Second Floor Three Toilet Goods Specials 25c Mum Deodorant . IftC 26c Hinkle Tills.I7<* 30c Sal Hepatica .IOC Main Floor rugust Furniture Sale Progress || This sale includes the finest quality furniture, all from our regular stock, selected and priced with the idea of giving the best at the lowest price. Our Prices Have Never Been Lower Than During This Sale Tea wagons_.817.50 High Back Cane Chair, Lawn Swings, Standards, at .. 822.50 “* •• •■.812.25 Gate Leg Table . 816.50 \ Folding Steamer Chair, at . 81.49 Knd Tab,e .85.00 Reed Ferneries ....83.95 Console Table 87.95 Fourth Floor □W omen's Pumps—Oxfords *2s£“ $9-85 Patent strap pumps, hand turned, French or military heels—black, airedale, log cabin and brown suede strap pumps—patent, gray and airedale cut out suede oxfords, military heels—gray and brown sport oxfords, military heels. Main Floor Silk Chiffon Hose « ! QC- Values ”OC to $1.75 Full fashioned, silk-to-the-top hose and a num- 1 her of service weight hose, most of which are first 1 quality. In gray, black, white, brown, gunmetal, f fawn, tan, bark, otter, dawn, pelican. „ • Main Floor __j Boys’ Wash Suits 69c U°J0 Regular $1.50 Values Middy and Oliver Twist style suits in khaki, white materials, black sateen, tan and blue cham T/ bray and blue striped materials. Sizes 3 to 7. Third Floor Dainty Undergarments CGowme i Bloomers Lace-trimmed and Philippine style chemise, cos tume slips, bloomers and step-in drawers of fine nainsook, paneled sateen petticoats, serviceable j gowns and lacy boudoir caps comprise this group of fine quality, low-priced undergarments. 5wpi«I Floor I Bags and Vanities Q A Values to OZ/C $195 A large group of hags in good styles, at a price decidedly worthy of your consideration. There are swagger bags in tooled leather, with outside pockets, vanities with large mirrors and fittings, and many novelty styles. __ □iful Neckwear Many Styles A Q and Materials C (dispensable as clever finishing for the summer , the sweater or suit are these dainty styles in ; wear. Linen Feter Pan collar sets, daintily tied in hand embroidery. Fine val lace vests rollar sets in tuxedo style. Mom Floor One Group Infants’ Wear A Various Garments TTc7 C Sizes 5 V2 to 6 Including bonnets of lace-trimmed organdy, pique hats, slightly soiled, flannel gowns, kimonos and petticoats, rubber pants, mercerired and wool bands, mercerized sox, and silk and wool hose, sizes and m I T>»hI FWt