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The Omaha Daily Bee Everybody Roads the day's happenings eve.-y day. If folks don't road your store news every day, iVn your fault. EDITORIAL PAGES 11 TO 20. VOL. XLHI-NO. 233. OMAHA, SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 25, 1914. kV'm. SINGLE COPY TWO CENTS. 1 ( 1 9 MAGNEV DISMISSES GASES Indictments Against Baxter, Olm sted, Brady and Mrs. Paul Nolled MR. BRANDEIS CANNOT APPEAR Letter from the 1'rlncliml Wltne. to Counlr Attorncr Mnjtner L the Basis for the 1)L mln.nl of Cases. Indictments returned try the recent Douglas county grand Jury agalnat for mer District Judge Irving F. BaxterP It. II. Olmstcad and T. E. Brady, attorneys, and Mrs. Nellie Paul, charging black mall In connection with a J1O.000 raid made on the purse of Arthur D. BrandeU, wore dismissed by County Attorney Mag ney. The true bills were nolled on the strength of a letter from Mr. Brandeis, who Is now In New York, asserting that he did riot desire to prosecute any person and that a trip to Omaha would be a serious inconvenience to him, and similar statements In court by John L. Kennedy, representing him. Mr. Baxter claimed the right to present a statement, which should be made a part of the record. In this he asserts that he has had a long and honorable career In Omaha; declares that in secur ing a settlement from Mr. Drandels for Mrs. Paul, from which he received half the amount paid over, he acted In good faith; and charges that the grand jury did no tact in good faith In returning the Indictment against htm-. Magney'fc statement. The county attorney's statement fol lows: "The, state Is unable to proceed with the trial of this causo at this time, be cause of the absence of Its principal wit ness. Immediately after tho indictment In this case was returned by the grand Jury, Mr. Arthur D. Brandeis went to New York on business and ho has been thero ever since. I have hod some cor respondence with him relative to his re turn to Omaha for thtr purpose of testi fying In this case, and others of a similar character. "Since the date for the trial of this case was fixed by the court, I received the following letter from Mr. Brandeis: NEW YORK, April 18.-I am writing you regarding the indictments returned against Mrs. Paul and her attorneys. "While I testified boforo the grand Jury, I did so at its request, and I made no effort to have any of theso parties In dicted. -As you know, the civil trial lasted four weeks, and I have no desire to go through another experience like It. From my knowledge of the situation, after talking wltli my attorneys, I am satisfied that it would be difficult or Impossible to get a conviction In any of the criminal cases. That being so, I dis like to put Douglas county to tho ex pense of trying them. 1 am willing to appear and testify, but I would have to make a special trip to Omaha to do so at serious inconvenlcnqe Jto myself on account of a business proposition of fijreat magnitude whicH Is now pending; The verdict In the civil case vindicated me, and the convlcUon of Mrs. Paul would ..1.1 A,Y.lnr in that result. Please dismiss the Indictments, if that meets with your approval o.u u h proval of the court. , Asks Order of Dismissal. T realize that Juflgo Baxter Js en titled to havo somo ifllspbsltlon mado of this case without .'fdrfher -delay, and since I am unable to secure the testi mony of Mr. Brandeis at' this time I feel warranted In asking the court to enter an order of dismissal. Mr. Bran dels state's frankly that he did not seek the Indictment and that It is nis wisn hot the matter bo dropped, Not only that. But his attorneys, who are among the ablest at this bar, have stated In open court that In their opinion no crime has been committed by Judge Baxter- under our law, and that no good on exists why their client should be required to come here and testify against Mm -nHoh. and In this view of the caso I "Under these circumstances I do not r..i it mv duty to ask for further aeiay. v.ithw do I feel that I should put the county to expense by attempting to try the case without hope of success and against the expressed wish of Mr. Bran dels and his attorneys." Smith Heirs Seek to Enjoin County from Collecting Tax Levy To prevent Douglas county from col lecting Inheritance tax on the Smith estate, estimated to be worth more than $1,000,000, a suit In equity Is being heard before Judge William II. Munger In the United States court. The Inheritance tax on the estate Is said to amount to moro than flO.000. Frances Smith died six years ago, leaving prop erty In Douglas county said to be worth more than Jl.000.000. George Frances Smith, his brother, survived him, and tho suit Is brought by tho Smith estate against tho county. The Inheritance tax of I per cent has not yet been collected, and tho legal action Is to secure an In junction to prevent tho county from col lecting the tax. RAYMOND SMITH WOULD JOIN NEBRASKA TROOPS NEW RATE EFFECTIVE JULY 1 Nash Declares n Municipal Light PInnt In Connection rrlth tho "Vnter Works Station AVoulil Not Pnr. ELECTRIC LIGHTRATE IS CUT President Nash Announces Reduc tion of One Cent. F. A. Nash, president of the Omaha Klectrlc Light and Power company, spoke before the Hanscom Park Improve m6nt club last evening, promising, In the course of his talk; that a reduction of 1 cent will be made per kilowatt after July 1. The rate Is now 12 cents and will bo U when the new rate goes Into effect. Tho verbal notification was met with cheers n tho part of the audience. Mr. Nash declared the ambition of his life had been realized when the electric light company had been brought to Its present perfection. Present rates, ho said, are on a par with those in other western cities, notwithstanding a local paper printed a list of communi ties with tho relatlvo light rates devi ating from the rates as they really are. In fact Mr. Nash declared that no city In the United States the size of Omaha has better public utilities than this city. Tho electric light company, he said, would continue making Improvements toward the bcAcr Illumination of tho downtown streets, a plan being underway to light Farnam from Tenth to Fortieth, Sixteenth, from Farnam to Cuming and Twenty-fourth from Farnam south to tho viaduct with tho new sidewalk lights now In vogue on South Tenth street. R. B. Howell and I. Zlmman following Mr. Nash's talk, debated tho public utili ties rato question. New officers were elected, A. I.. Havens being chosen to succeed Willis I. Hoopes as president. Mr. Nash said a municipal electric light plant operated In conjunction with tho present water plant would bo an utter failure. Ho said the plant being seven miles from the center of the city, would lose considerable power by carrying the current so far. Many Women Apply to Serve Uncle Sam as Red Cross Nurses Further proof that the romance of war Is not dead. Is being received dally, at tho navy recruiting station here .from scores of women, young and old, beautiful and otherwise, who would volunteer their services in a war with Mexico, as Red Cross nurses. Besides a number of telephone calls re ceived this week, letters have come from many surrounding states, Inquiring how women may enter the service as Red Crosa nurses. Theso Inquiries are referred to Miss Mnbel T. Boardman, chief of tho execu tive committee of the American National Red Cross society, room 341, War depart ment at Washington. Ah" extract from "a letter of an Iowa young woman received at the offlco hero follows: ' f "I wish to volunteer my sorvlces afloat or ashore, as a Red Cross nurse. Will you please let met know If political In fluence Is necessary where I lack pro fessional training?" Raymond Smith, Galvcstoil, Tex., son of General F. A. Smith, has wired his father to Inform him when the first do tachment of Nebraska National Guards leave this state for the border. Young Smith Is now In business In the southern city, but the fever of war Is In his blood and he Is anxious to serve his country in case an Invasion Is ordered. At one time he was a lieutenant In the regular army and also served as an aide on his father's staff. H. S. Lads Try to Form Company to Fight in Mexico Principal Kato McIIugh of the Central High school has put an end to antl Mexican uprising among the High school cadets, who, under tho leadership of Hennlng F. Glsasser, were organizing "a volunteer company to- fight the Mexi cans." Practically every boy In school had been enlisted In this company, under the Im pression that as long as the recruits were large enough, their ages would not be questioned. When Elsas6cr spread the nows that a company was being raised, there was a wild rush to enlist. Tho school authori ties did not learn of the movement until it had reached surprising proportions. Tho volunteers were given to under stand that In all probability their services would not be needed' on the Mexican frontier. DR. JENKS WILL TALIC0N MEXICO SUNDAY NIGHT The Mexican situation will be the themo of the sermon by Rev. Edwin Hart Jenks at the First Presbyterian church Sunday ovenlng. Inasmuch as Row Dr. Jenks has mado a close study of Mexico for some tlmo and Is known to havo positive convictions In regard to the relations and duties of tho United States toward tho revolution-torn republic to tho south, It Is expected that his church will be packed Sunday evening with people who want to hoar his views on the subject ESTABR00K SENDS AID TO THE NEW ART HOME VACATION SCHOOL IS TO BE CONTINUED HERE Members of the Board of Education, according to James Richardson, may continue the summer vacation school as a school only for pupils making up back work. Heretofore the students were allowed to take advance work. The ad vlsablllty or continuing the school was discussed at a recent meeting of tho board. Richardson opposes the plan of a vacation school on the ground of expense. Illllousnr and Liver Complaint quickly relieved by Dr. King's New Life Pills. Regulates the bowels; keeps stom ach and liver In' healthy .condition. 25c. All druggists. Advertisement. Praising the Fine Arts society's plan for turning the Turner home into an art gallery, Henry D. Estabrook of New York has written F. A. Brogan and sent a subscription to the fund. Mr. Esta brook was born and reared in Omaha and was an attorney here before going east. Other out-of-town friends of the society are also beginning to add their subscrip tions to tho fund for buying ,the proposed home for the organization. MEXICAN SNAPS RIGGER AND THEN HAS TO SETTLE John Mexican loaded with liquid am munition and an empty Colts, created considerable excitement at Eleventh and Capitol Avenue Thursday evening when he began snapping the trigger at various passerby shouting Mexican patrlotlo ballads and ourses intermingled. Officer Unger arrested the Mexican force and brought him before Judge Foster where he received a fine of $10 and costs. He paid the fine. Big Suit Sale Saturday, Julius Orkln, 1510 Douglas. Storo Hours: 8:30 A. M. to G P. M. Saturdays Till 9 P.M. i ROSES, 29c Dozen FRESH cut, long atom roses on special sale at Cut Flower section, jq Main entrance dozen. . . , ulC BURGESS-NASH CO. "EVERYBODY'S STORE" 60c Box Candy,40c ASSORTED glace cream can dy put up in one-pound boxes; formerly 60c, A(e Saturday, per box xJC Durgis-Nih Co. Main rioor. Saturday, April 23. HTOKK NEWS KOK 8ATITKWAY Corner Sixteenth and Hantoy, Another "Special" Sale Saturday of Women's and Misses' KID GLOVES T7RENCH kid or lambskin, 1 x or 2-cIobp, p. K. net or overscan!, singled I UU row or hoavy em- : broldered backs, pr. . Fancy Silk Gloves. Full lG-button length, "Kay sor" or "Niagara Maid," Mila nese or Tricot weave, double Z?:!lp: $1.00 Burgess-Wash Co. Main moor. "ONYX" Hosiery For Boys and Girls DUB.-L wear hose, in black or tan, fine ribbed lisle, full seamless, for. girls also black, flno or double ribbed cotton hose for boys all sizes, Off pair ZOC Burgess-Hash Co. Main moor. Women's NECKWEAR INCLUDING all tho new Ideas in neck dressing. Gladstone and Norman collars, collar and cuff sots, fichus, yokes, blouses, etc. A charming selection of new conceits, Saturday, at - 25c and 50c Bnrgesa-Nash Co. Main floor. SUITS and COATS THEY are tho salesroom sample lines of two of Now York '8 foremost mil kers. And each suit or coat is a superior value at this very Bpeoial - prico Saturday. THE SUITS are made with tho now short jacket ef fect, now so much in vogue, and the skirts are the tunic models. $12 VERY garment roprc sentativo of tho very newest ideas in ready to wear for late spring wear. Beautifully tailored and finished throughout. THE COATS are tho now straight and flare styles, beautifully lined with good quality silk throughout to match. THE STYLES There's a wide rango for selection as thoro are only one or two of a particular model. 1S THE COLORS 'are navy, Coponhageu, green, rose, tan and brown, as well as whito or black. THE MATERIALS include such desirable weaves as molro silks, serges, waffle cloths, gabardines and worsteds. A Blouse Special Saturday at $1 TN this offering we include a groat lot of tho dalntlost blouses, which we have just re- celved and all aro the very nowest things. They'ro mado of splondtd quality voile In plain white or colors, also pretty striped effects with white collars and cuffs. The values are just as unusual as are the stylos, choice Saturday $122 Last Day of "BABY WEEK" BUT we anticipate for it' the banner day of the entire week. A Trained Nurso will be here to tell mothers how to dreBS their little ones healthfully and comfortably. Baby Photo Coupon Free. Saturday with any purchase in the Infants' Wear section, wo will give a coupon good for one finished photo graph of any child under C years of ago' at HEYN'S STUDIO, South Sixteenth St. Story Hour for Little Tots. "Mother" Marsh, matron of tho store, will tell stories to the llttlo folks In tho infants' woar section Saturday from 51 tn.4. Special for Saturday Children's Dresses for ages G months to .14 years, nainsook and fine . 'lawn, slightly -oolled: for-' morly fl.GO, $1,75 and $i.sa for Children's Dresses, 6 months to 14 years, formerly $3.08 to $4.98, for 82.08 Children's Dresses, 6 months to 14 years, formerly $2.60, for $l.Ul Children's Coals for 2 to G years, formerly $5.98 and $6.98, for $5.00 Children's Coats; 6 to 14 years, at. .$0.1)5 Children's Coats, 6 to 14 years, at. .$8.05 Bnrffss-ash Co. B.oona rioor. .Mi 98c Boys Wash Suits 50c to $5.98 A PLEASING assortment for tho "llttlo man" aged 3 to 10 years. Duster Drowns, Oliver Twist, Middy Dlousos, etc. Tho materials are madras, por calo, cheviot and all linen, white, bluo, brown, solid col ors and a wldo soloctton of fancy patterns. Price range 50c t0 $5.98 "Mother's Friend" 'Waists and Shirts Wb arb featuring this favorite mako of blouse waists and shirts for boys. Tho selection of patterns and colorings Is ex tremely wide. Waists, 50c to $1.25. Shlrtfl, 50o to $1.50. Burffeis-lfaih Co, Main rioor. Unusual Sale of MILLINERY EVERY trimmed hut in our immense stock is included in this groat offering Saturday. Paradise Hats Leghorn Hats Dress Hats Lace Hats Black Hats White Hats $ 5.00 $10.00 $rs.oo $20.00 $.10.00 $40.00 $00.00 and all French Models Trimmed Htttu at $ 2.08 Trlmnlcd Hntfl 'at ......... $ 0.08 Trimmed lints at U.08 Trimmed Hats at 7.. $14.08 Trimmed Hut at. .'..$10.08 Trimmed Hats nt $27.50 Trimmed lints at $:I2.50 Childrens and Misses'1 Hats In a choice solectlon of the latest Ideas, offered i D Saturday at exactly lTIC6 Burffeia-Nash Oo.-8.cond Floor. New Clio Pump, $4.50 ESPECIALLY dressy design, made with largo colonial tongue and trimmed on out side of vamp with a rhinestone buckle. Wo are featuring for Satur day this attractive pump in soft patent leather with Louis heel at, frA Cn p.ju $3.50 Men's Oxfords, $2.05. Men's oxfords In button and lace styles, made from gun metal and tan calf leathers. Medium round toes, perfect fitting and very 0 QC dressy1; $3.50 values, Saturday, pair. . .yti.UO Burgs-ITih Co. "MT floor. pair Wagner Folding GO-CART I Bnrgi-lTa.h ALL ono motion folding go-carts, guaranteed against, defects, adjust able back and front, pat ent seat spring, complete with adjustable C QC hood, Saturday. .pDUO :Go-carts, with 10-lnch wheels, 6-8 Inch rubber tired, nickel trlmmod, complete $0.05 Co. Economy Banment. Sale of Sample Trunks THEY are trunks taken from our regular lines arid are of the best possible construction, but being the end of tho line, we have placed prices on them that will take them out in a hurry. Here s an laea: A SPECIAL LOT ot bat and wordrobo trunks offered at re duced prices Satur day. $ 0.00 Trunk, Sat urday at. . . .$ 4.05 $ 0.50 Trunk, Sat urday nt. .$ 5.45 $ 7.50 Trunk, Sat urday at. . . .$ 0.15 $ 7.00 Trunk, Sat urday at. w$ 5.05 $12.00 Trunk, Sat urday at. . . .$ 7,05 $22.00 Trunk, Sat urday at. . . .$17.75 $28.00 Trunk, Sat urday at. . . .$10.75 $24.00 Trunk, Sat urday at. . . .$20.50 $25.00 Trunk, Sat urday at. ...$20.75 ' Burg-.ia-Koaa Co. Bai.m.nt, Here's That Shirt Sale You Have Been 'Waiting For A SALE of tho kind of shirts that mako you glad to take your coat off fresh, now, well made and laundered, ready to dress up in. Plenty of every size and your size on a special table. And how they will go! Liko a big six-cylinder down the home stretch. Men's $ 1.00 Shirts for 49c Men's $1.50 Shirts for 69c Men's $2.00 Shirts for 89c They're made of such materials as are used In $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 shirts, such as madras, percale, solsette, cheviot, etc., In a great range of colors and patterns. Come In during the morning and treat yourself to the biggest shirt values of tho season. Burff.ia'lTaih Co. Main rioor. In Economy Basement Women's $15 Suits, $8.50 U IL'Ulll 111 $82 THIS season's fa vored styles in tho most popular materials, such as poplins, serges, diagonals, fancy wool crepes, etc., in nil tho best colors. Suits that wero made to retail at $15, hero Saturday, choice at Women's $7.50 to $10 Coats, $4.95 All new spring shades, ele gantly tailored, mado ot such materials as diagonals, pongees, novelties, granite cloths, crepes, poplins, and serges. An almost endless variety of plain tailored and fancy styles, $7.50 mqC to $10 values, Sat- OZZ urday, chotco Burgeis--xrash Co. Baiemant. Rag RUGS, 30x60in., Z5c Rkd rugs as illustrated, desirable for bathrooms, sleeping rooms or porcheB; size 30x60 inches; good as sortment of color- HP ings; special, for' tll Saturday only .... . Burff.if-CTaah Co Third Floor. It's Refrigerator Time Special for Saturday CENTURY RE P RIGERATOR, odorless, enamel lined, top icing, mado of aBh, with hardwood front and adjust able shelves. Solid brass, bronze finished trimming, size 26x17x44, with ca pacity for 85 lbs.; $18 value, Saturday- 13i CRNTURV ItEFKIGEIiATOR, odorless, enam el lined, side Icing, 3 doors, same materials and workmanship as above, size 32x19x44, Ice capacity 100 pounds, $22.50 1 7 QC value ., pl lOO Burfs--aih Co. Bai.m.nt. Burgcss-Nash Go.Everybody's Store 16th and Harney.: sBurgess-Nash Co. Everybody's Store 16th and Harney, i