Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

SAN FhANCISCO, September 5.-F.
Drew Caminetti may know late today
whether he has been adjudged innocent
or guilty of the charge Of having vio-
lated the Mann white slave trafic act
in taking Lola Norris in company with
Maury l. Disgs and Marsha Warrington
from Sacramento across the state line
to Reno. New.
Closing Arguments.
Attorney Robert Devlin, who was talk
ing when court adjourned yesterday,
concluded the argument for the defense
this morning. He was followed by Spe-
cal Prosecutor Matt I. Sullivan. who in
summing up for the government ex-
coriated the defendant and called on the
jury to mete out to him the same YER
dict received by his companion. Diggs.
The main and only element in this
case" Devlin had declared, lis the pur-
pose of the defendants trip to Reno.
We claim the prosecution has not proved
1t other than by inference or by giving
you something to guess at"
To this Sullivan replied that, whatever
the motive that impelled Caminetti to
make the journey. 1t had been proved
beyond doubt that he had been instru-
join in the escapade and had ruined her
during the stay at Reno. The question
to be decided was one not Of theory,
but Of fact
Judge Van Fleets charge to the jury
was comparatively brief. and when the
twelve men retired for elaboration It
was believed that a verdict would not
be long delayed.
Caminetti's Brother Pleads for Him.
The most striking divergence in the
course Of the Digs and Caminetti trials
was the unexpected appearance late to-
day Of Anthony Caminetti. IT,. as an adj
vocate in his brothers defense. Young
Caminetti had sat at counsel table with
his brothers lawyers throughout the trial.
but it is not suspected that he formed
part Of their strength.
There was a flutter Of surprise when he
arose to make the opening argument for
the defense. Young Mrs. Caminetu was
not present to listen. but the defendants
mother and Mrs. Diggs were in court.
The son lifted his voice till the walls
OF the courtroom rang and shook his
clinched fists with the gesture once ia
miliar when his father was in the national
House OF Representatives.
1T didn't need much urging to convince
Marsha Warrington he argued. that
ing the condition I'M which she found her
self Gentlemen of the jury, don't you
believe that Marsha did a little persuad-
ing of her own? Don't you believe she
urged Lola Norris to take the trip?
1T may seem an error for me to plead
for my brother In this case. but l can't
stand idly by without utttering word
Of protest. l don't want you to forget
that an anxious mother waits your YER
dict with a father who has served his
country WELL
This whole case has simmered down
| eSv oil }cS,, MI af he
intent and purpose of the trip to Reno?
The whole evidence tends to show that
the defendant left Sacramento because he
feared impending arrest and articles about
but a man crazed by fear Of arrest would
have gone on that crazy trip-none but q
lunatic.
I'VE do not claim that fright is a de-
tense for crime, but when seeking for a
motive the state Of mind must be con-
sidered," he added.
Contention by Government.
Theodore Roche. arguing for the gov
eminent. said:
THE contention of the prosecution Is
not that Caminetti alone induced or en-
ticed the girls to leave Sacramento, but
that he aided In inducing and enticing
them. There is plenty Of evidence to
show that the girls did not want to go.
1T was Caminetti himself. however
together to be Joined later by Diggs and
himself. 1t was he who gave Lola Nor
ris SO to pay her transportation. The
main points OF the prosecution have not
been denied by the defense or by
Caminetti. when upon the stand.
Agitation or fright is not a legal de-
tense for crime. The defendant should
have been frightened. If he was not. He
was not however. too frightened to dis
criminate against the four separate
berths he might have engaged on the
train to Reno, instead OF the drawing
room he choose, nor too frightened to
rent bungalow In Reno for thirty days
and live there with the girls
His Testimony Brief.
Caminettrs own testimony in his de-
tense during the morning was brief.
In nowise did he attack either the char
acter or the testimony of Lola Norris. But
in this consideration for Miss Norris Cam
inetti's counsel had no share. When 1t
came to the arguments they attacked her
sharply.
1.-THE character of Miss Norris is pecul-
lar" Attorney Devlin told the jury, land
her ideas of morality are strange. She Is
q study In human nature and does not
appear to have the ideas of morality of
1O-year-old child"
The case against Diggs and Attorney
Charles B. Harris, charged with attempt
ed subordination Of perjury in endeavor-
ing to induce Nell Barton OF Sacramento
to persuade Marsha Warrington to testify
in favor Of Diggs. will be called for trial
next Wednesday.
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