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Dreams and Life One to Leopold Slayer Imagined Himself King, Says Alienist; Robbed Frat House. By GEORGE R. HOLMES. International New* Service Staff Cor respondent. Criminal Court, Chicago, Aug. 9.— More scientific dissection of the minds and morality of Nathan F. Leo pold, jr., and Dickie Loeb, more peer ing at them through laboratory micro scopes of the alienists, more phychi atric explanations of how they con ceived and executed the Ingenious plan of kidnaping and killing Bobby Franks took place in Judge John R. Caverly’s courtroom today, with Dr. Hulbert, the fourth and perhaps the last defense alienist in the noted case, in the role of guide. Dr. Hulbert described more of the phantasies, the day dreams of Leo pold. To their influence and to the fact that the young slayer was un able to aeparate bis dreams from his real Ufa ha attributed the crime of killing the little boy. The "king-slave” phantasy, which Dr. Hulhert described ae the dominant reverie of Leopold, had many phases. Leopold was the slave of a powerful king; he would picture himself as saving the king’s Ufa, as committing * great heroic deeds. Dick was the king. In young Loeb Leopold found the things he himself lacked, and he attached himself to his "king” strongly. Studied All Religions. Dr. Hulbert laid great stress on the early religious life, of Leopold. From a small boy he studied all re ligions, and was particularly inter ested in the crucifixion, studying everything he could find on the sub jest. He even drew pictures of him self being crucified, the alienist said. “His mother's death was a great shock to him," said the doctor. He told me it changed his entire philoso phy of life and he never adjusted himself normally to the world after her death. He couldn’t see why God should take her away, whom he con sidered the most perfect woman in the world, and leave less favored women. “He Btudied atheism, and gradually, he came to the belief there is no God and there being no God, there can be no right or wrong, except as applied to the Individual.” Philosophy Jumbled. Leopold had an abnormal Interest In languages, he Is familiar with 15, Dr. Hulbert said, and this led him into strange fields in his reading and endocrinal glands were held respon bits of philosophy that became Jum bled up in his youth brilliant intel lect.” * “He didn’t have many friends," said Hulbert. “He had non* that were close to him, because he was differ ent from other boys. He wanted Just one friend, that was to be the king of his phantasy life.” “How about his moods?” queried Walter Bachrach. of the defense coun sel. “He desired to live without emo tion, to be a cold, intellectual ma chine. He has no strongly developed emotions of any kind.” “What did he tell you of his phil osophy?" “His philosophy is one of pure self ishness, he believes that the laws and codes that apply to other people do not apply to him because of his in tellectual superiority.” Many Childish Crimes. Like Loeb, the doctor said, Leopold had a record of childish crimes. He stole a stamp collection from a cousin, he stole his brother’s neckties, and members of the family told him, Hul bert Said, that he never showed any regret or remorse when he was caught. The first criminal association with Loeb came when they fixed up a scheme of signals for cheating at bridge, the alienist report showed. Other crimes followed, setting fire to shacks, stealing automobiles, throw ing bricks through windows. “In none of these delinquencies was there any sign of remorse, re gret, or even a feeling of guilt. He had no emotion, whatsoever, about them.” Robbed Fraternity House. Dr. Hulbert described one of their “major" crimes as a deliberate trip to Ann Arbor, Mich., where they rob bed Dick's fraternity house of a various collection of watches, knives, minor Jewelry and money. Concerning the Franks crime, the alienist said that Leopold told him that “he couldn’t have struck the blow" that killed Bobby Franks. Leopold has very litle concern about his future, Hulbert said. ”1 discussed with him the prob ability of his hanging and he showed no emotion at all. He said the end of life is the end of everything. I asked him he would rather do with his future and he aald he supposed he would rather marry and settle down.” "Calls Murder Awful.” Leopold admitted he was somewhat "upset” at the actual murder of the Franks hoy with the cold chisel. lie said: “My God, this is awful.” Leopold's Intellect speedily came to his rescue, however, and righted this "upset” and he went calmly about his normal pursuits after the boy's body had been disposed of. “He told me he experienced no pleasure, no pain, nor remorse, and no regret, however,” aald Dr. Hul bert. “He enld he didn't believe he had done wrong, because under his code, there is no such thing as moral right and wrong. He said he had no dc-sire to commit a similar crime, be cause he was convinced It was impos sible to commit “a perfect crime.” “What did he tell you was the mo tive?” Thrill Above Ransom. Dr. Hulbert replied that Leopold had gone Into It at Loeb's beheat and becauae df the enjoyment they both got out of planning the crime. The ransom money, he eaid was of secon dary consideration, although It fig ured somewhat because Leopold want ed soma mors money than he had. as he was going abroad In June. “He was always well supplied with aonty by his parents, but he wanted more in his own name In the bank. He didn't need money. ' Extremely precocious," was Dr. I HH. Cramer Will Quit Brandeis Store Guy H. Cramer, credit manager for the Brandels store, has resigned from that position to become secretary and treasurer of the Mutual Interest Life Insurance company, which is being organized In Omaha, Mr. Cramer was associated with the Brandels store for five years, previous to which he was engaged In the Insurance business. A group of Omaha business men have Joined In organizing the company with which he Is to be associated. They are as follows: D. A. Johnson. Charles F. Gruenlg, C. C. Crlss, James Allen, C. F. Jones, C. S. Heimbauch, Frank J. Norton, T. J. McCormick, J. L. Nelderst and Edwin T. Swobe. Hulbert's description of Leopold's mentality, "and one Is Immediately struck with the great disparity be tween his Intellectual powers and his emotional powers. "Ills Judgment Is that of a child. He has many superstitions which he has never outgrown. "Pathologically, abnormal,” was another description of Leopold used by Dr. Hulbert. "His conception of himself as the supreme being of the world Is definite proof of abnormality,” said the doctor. Boys Are Complements. In summing up he concluded that the boys, he having described Loeb's disorders yesterday, came together as necessary complements, one of the other, and that Leopold, unable to re sist Loeb's leadership, their associa tion led to the murder of Bobby Franks. Adjourned Till Monday. Court adjourned at noon until Mon day morning, with Dr. Hulbert still on the atand. He will conclude his direct testimony Monday and be cross examined by the state’s attorneys. Clarence Darrow, chief of the de fense oounsel, said it was not the plan of the defense to call any other alienists,' being content to rest their case on the definite statement of four doctors that both Leopold and Loeb are thoroughly abnormal and mental ly diseased.” Disordered Glands Blamed. Br AMorlated Treu. Chicago, 111., Aug. 9.—Disordered endocranlal glands were held respon sible for the mental and physical de velopment of Nathan F. Leopold, Jr., which permitted him to fall In with Richard Loeb's childish phantasy to commit the perfect crime, resulting In the kidnaping and slaying of Robert Franks, Dr. H. S. Hulbert, Chicago psychiatrist, testified today In the hearing to fix their punishment. Dr. Hulbert used X-ray pictures to show Judge John R. Caverly causes of the youth’s mental and physical disorders on which the defense based Its plea for mitigation of punish ment. Leopold’s thyroid gland had 'been diseased, but the disorder has sub sided, and his pineal and pituitary glands have not functioned ss they should, the doctor testified. FOCH MAY CAST DECIDING VOTE By Associated Press. London? Aug. 9.—Marshal Foch will probably cast the vote which will decide the fate of the London international conference for putting the Dawes reparation settlement plan into effect. In the opinion of many observers here of the conference pro ceedings. He Is the last authority on military matters In France, and Premier Her riot and his associates, who are leav ing this afternoon for Parle must have his approval of the agreement to evacuate the Ruhr, It Is declared, before definite action can be taken on a multitude of technical ques tions which all turn about the mili tary and political pivot. FOUR GIRLS ARE TAKEN TO HOME Lincoln, Aug. 9.—Four of the six girls who escaped from the girls' In dustrial school at Geneva and were retaken In a rooming house in Have lock. a suburb, were returned to the penal Institution late Friday. The girls gave poor treatment at the home as their reason for leaving without permission. At the office of the board of con trol this morning no Intimation of a ''probe" or ''Investigation" of the girls' charges was made. The offi cers of the board declared that the girls were naturally opposed to the penalties meted out to the offenders In the home. CONDEMNED MAN POSES ON COFFIN Vllle Platte, T,n., Aug. 9.—Euzebo Vidrlne. 27, confessed slayer of five men, went calmly to his death on the scaffold here. Vidrlne was ordered hanged for the murder on May 19, last, of Robert Leo Wiggins, 27 yenrold son of a former sheriff of Evangollno parish, his fifth victim. Earlier In the day st the request of Vidrlne hts photograph wrs taken while seated on the casket which was later to contain his body. : ! T j ~ Coats* Machine 3-piece Stamped , ar IhE Brandeis Store -i# Oblong or square styles. ____. — „ Main Floor— ■ ■■ —Third Fin ns ■ 1 --- Monday Offers Store-Wide Savings on Women’s Wear _ —— " "■ . " 1 '■■■■■■■■ i. ~ ■■■ "~ii Wonderful Price Advantages to Be Had In this Final Clearance of Our Entire Stock Dresses and Coats Group 1 125 Summer Dresses Were Priced to 16.50 5.00 Tub silk, voiles, linen, ratinee, beaded voile. In lovely sum mer shades. Group 2 150 Summer Dressei Were Priced to 29.75 10.00 Washable silk, tub silk, linen and lace combinations, crepe de chine, novelty silks. Sum mer shades. Group 3 100 Summer Dresses Were Priced to 45.00 25.00 Lovely printed crepe dresses in a delightful array of styles and colorings. Group 1 50 Spring Coats Were Priced to 39.75 14.98 and 19.95 Smart styles in twills and charmeen in light and dark shades. Beautifully lined. Group 2 45 Spring Coats Were Priced to 49.75 24.75 Poiret twill and charmeen in light and dark colorings. Silk lined, handsomely trimmed. Group 3 55 Spring Coats | Were Priced to 69.75 't; 39.75 L Twills and charmeens, and many fur-trimmed silk capes. All beautifully silk lined. The Brandeii Store—Second Floor—Weil A Smart Showing of HATS In Fashions - for Fall 10.00 to 18.50 We are confidently proud of the new hats—they are so "right" in the new styles, new colors and new materials. One feature they have in common, they are small and sleek, and smarter and more varied than ever. See these clever achievements; have one while they are newest. The Details: I Velvet Duvetyn Felt Metal Embroidery Feather Flowers Goose . | Ostrich Faille Brotcn Russet Blue Gray Second Floor Imperial! A Sale of Silk Undies Vzm Regular Price Usually 1.7S to 8.98 Teddies Gouns Bloomers . Step-ins Petticoats Pajamas All beautifully trimmed with lace, embroidery, insertions, applique and hand embroidery. Very special— Sizes 36 to 44. In Peach, Orchid, Flesh, White and Black The Brandeia Store—Third Floor—Center • Monday—Important Clearance of Our Finest Grades in Shoes 295 ^2 95 ^7 85 In This Sale ^ / You Can Buy Formerly Priced to 16.50 Some of \ NovoUy Slipper, Sandal, Oxford, Our Best Slippers Satin Patent White Kid Nile Cloth Suede Bargain Prices Shoes that have made up our regular stock of high grade footwear, with many models from I Miller. Fine ma terials and skilled workmanship dis \ tinguish Brandeis shoes. A good range of sizes. Tho Brandeis Store—Third Floor—East A Midsummer Sale Chamoisette Gloves i Elbow Length You should not be without in Rearer * P*ir on ?our outing. They in tf ai r >re splendid for motoring Mode and sports wear, for they Rrmi-n «« porous and cool, yet . will protect your hands and White arms. White and Black Two-Clasp Silk Gloves These are seconds of the 1.00 quality of short silk gloves. Sires 5H to 8H in clusive—all have double tip- CC — ped fingers. W C The Brandeia Store—Main Fleer At Last! The “Mystery” Reducing Girdle At a Special Price This is a special purchase of just 21+0 of these remarkable reducing girdles. They were bought at a very low price —in return we offer them to you /l Monday, only, at 6.89. / An excellently made garment of,flesh colored para rub | ber, with silk brocade covered boning front and back, , and four garters. It is particularly suited to evening wear as well as daytime and sport wear. The most fas- \\ tidious will find it pleasing. ! The Mystery Reducing Girdle has passed the experimental stage—it reduces surely and certainly, without exercise or diet. On Sale Monday Only. 1 I Regular 10.00 Value It will not rip or tear—It will not \ “crawl” up—It may easily be washed- \ It gives comfortable support—It ; makes the figure permanently smaller. No longer is it necessary to resort to strenuous exercise or rigid diet in order to reduce. The Mystery Reducer reduces you almost unconsciously. It is actually a more comfortable girdle than any corset. Made of para lub ber, by scientific formula. It fits the figure smoothly and its back-lacing feature enables it to be adjusted to your steady reduction. In All Sizes From 26 to 40 Monday-Specially Priced Knit Underwear Women .1 ft9c Fiber Silk Vesta 59* In plain and fancy weaves of an excellent quality of silk, in peach, white, flesh and orchid. All sixes. Women $ Fine Quality Knit Union Suita 69* These ore broken sixes of on excellent lino of garments. Tight and loose knee, bodice or band tops in flesh or white. Good jange of sixes. Monday Bargains in Children’s Wear Mothers nre enthusiastic about our large and complete stocks of children's and infants’ wear. We are confident that our buying policies make pos sible the best prices to be had in the city. _____ I CO Final Clearance of „ If • , , o • r Summer Vests Children s Spring Coats 29c Priced front 7.30 to 12.00 Double breasted with Beautiful little coats, tailored to perfec- l ° n ^ sleeves; single tion, of English pluids, wool Jersey and breasted, sleeveless or polo cloth. Some are full lined and many * h o r t sleeve^ are heavy enough to wear through the fall. Sues <> months to 3 Browns, tans, and dull lavcndar, O QO year* rose and green. Sines 2 to 6. fc-eO 25c •Children's All-Wool Bathing Suits H&lf HoS6 Formerly to 2.39 « One-piece style, of an exceptionally good qusl- 1 UC ity wool. In’ green and navy, trimmed in red Good quality socks; nnd bright blue. Sues 1 white and colors, with 9 4, fl. 1 •I/vr fancy tops. ■■■■■■■■■■ Third Floor—F.a»l Monday—A Final Reduction on Sunbeam and Nelly Don Summer Frocks ' Drosses Priced from 5.00 to 10.00 Monday 1.98 Linen Flockett I oile Tissues Ftouvred Dimity Linens in brown, gray, white and tan, hem stitched, tailored styles and filet trimmed. Voile and dimity frock* of distinctive and different style*, attractively trimmed. Included in this sale are our smartest j apron frocks of dimity and tissue. | The Rrendeis Stor»~Third Floor—-Center ,-g ^Pg=llig|