New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
AMERICAN GIRLS PERIL.
White Stare Gang Dangerous to
Undccom panied Young Women.
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Atlantic City, y. J., July 26-Aroused as never
before BY the startling revelation at yesterday
session Of the Jewish Chautauque, when the
facts concerning the powerful organization Of
white slave traders were made public. the MEM
bers are preparing to fight this evil and will try
20 enlist in this cause for the protection of both
the American and immigrant girls other power
fui organizations engaged in the various
branches of philanthropy and Immigrant wei
fare.
II is 10 be combination OF allied orgaaiza-
tons regardless OF creeds or religious beliefs for
il was shown that girls of every nationality
are brought 10 this country. Although the white
slave traffic was known 10 be hourishfng the
members OF the Chautauqua had no idea that it
had wdened its scope 10 take in hired agents
in the various countries of Europe. and when
the statement was made that these agents COM
nUnlcate with tie officials engaged In white
slavery in NewTork when an exceptionally at
lractiye girl has been induced 10 come TO this
country, and that q representative goes from
New-Xork to London bring her here, tho
revelations came as a distinct shock.
Much Of the credit for the developments per-
tanning 10 white slavery is due to the efforts OF
the New-York Council OF Jewish Women. who
for the last year have been quietly engaged in
solving this problem in their own way. No one
they were doing. and when the truth came out
at the ChautauqUa yesterday it the only
time that facts as TO who were carrying on
this crusade became public Mrs. Betty Ayero-
vitz. whose work among the immigrant girls at
Ellis Island has made her familiar with the
white slave traffic in this country and abroad, is
probably more thoroughly acquainted with the
details OF their work than any one.
The United States was pictured 10 these
girls" said Mrs. Myerovitz, by the white slave
traders was the picture Of the land OF milk
aIlc honey and the poor girls. being limited IN
their environments in their home cities. grasped
eagerly At the opportunity 10 better their con-
diIlop- The majority of them thus brought here
We're good, virtuous girls. despicable feature
or the whole affair is that the agents OF the
white slave traders working abroad are men Of
eoucatlon- good dress and manners They are
men who are attra active to girls. Men who go
about with lots OF money. and do not hesitate
TO spend the same when occasion demands They
go from town to town nick pu+ the uic-Sr girls
those of pretty features and good forms and
they get them interested in stories OF this coun-
try Of its wealth. the good positions the girls
hold here and the opportunities for advance
ment for bright and gooo looking girls.
Mrs. Myerovitz said that the agents OF the
steamship companies manage 70 get all the
money for favOrs and other iRcidentsIE de-
manded and necessary to the girl immigrant
and said that II the immigrant girl has any
money the agents OF the steamship companies
manage to get IL
The results of the work carried on By Miss
Grace Dodge, were appointed committee OF
two 70 investigate the needs of permanent
tray yellers aid bureau being established in every
city ia the country. with special paid attendants
al all CepOts, viii likely result in the formation
of such organization Both young women
haT travelled extensively throughout the United
S.ses the last six months. and they have
learned that the average American girl. owing
20 the we'll organized branches of white
slavery which exist in every city in the country
OF any size and importance. IL not safe when she
is travelling alone. be II at night during the
daytime Both Miss Bulls and Miss Dodge have
had many personal experiences with the white
slave traffic in the inland cities. and have per-
sonallv saved girls from falling into the hands
Of un Scrupulous agents of white slave traders
Great confidence has always been shown in
the ability Of the American girl to go when and
where she pleases. but if Miss Dodge's investi-
cations are 70 be taken a criterion il has
been demonstrated that the girl Of to-day is
surrounded By "a great many more dangers than
the girl Of several years ago.
Il IS the intention 10 organize in every city
n branch Of the Travellers Aid Society. Special
agents Of this organization wilt be on duty
during the day and night TO care for girls trav-
ell alone. and VIII see 70 II that they Go rot
fall into the hands Of agents Of the white slave
tra5eTs. who are known TO prowl around sta
lions looking for unaccompsnied girls