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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
WHITE SLAVE LAW
UPHELD BY COURT
Supreme Court Today UphoIds
Mann Act as Constitutional
and Confirms Conviction of
Trio of Men.

special 1U Onitas Pre~s wfre
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE supreme
court today held that the Mann white
slave law applies to non-commercial
vice and Is constitutional upholairg
state court trials resulting In. eonvie.-
ton of Of Maury I. Diggs, f.. Drew
1i21a3 meta snd 1T Hnyee tor viola,
iion OF the 5dW.' p ------s u
The question before the e1fpref17t
court was one of Interpretation OF the
Mann law. Diggs and Camminetti
sentenced to prison and fined for
transporting Lola Norris and Martha
Warrington to another state from
their California home, pleaded In their
appeal that the law was not Intended
to commercial vice
L. T. Hayes, convicted of transports
ing girl from Oklahoma City, Okla,
to Wichita, Kansas, appealed his con-
vlction on a similar plea.
All the men were married The case
itself was one of the most bitterly
fought in criminal history in this
country. Former Senator Joseph w.
Bailey, was chief counsel for the de-
tense In the supreme court hearings,
with Assistant Attorney General Wal
lace acting for the government
Dozens of convictions under the
Mann law hinged on today's decision.
With the Mann law applying only to
commercial vice it would be impos-
sible to obtain a conviction, If a man
transported woman across the state
line for immoral purposes, unless a
money consideration was proved.
The decision upholding the nom
commercial application of the law
barely got through. Justice McReyn-
OldS took no mart as he WAS attorney
general while the cases were us.
Justice Day. read the opinion.
There is no ambiguity in the law"
he said, ''it covers transportation of a
woman for immoral purposes, inelud-
ing purposes of debauchery The plain
terms of the act must prevail. Con-
gress plainly has the power to regu-
late the transportation of passengers
In interstate commerce and so to for
bid the transportation of women for
immoral purposes"
There is nothing in the act. he
said, to limit is application to CONF
mercial vice.
The decision was an unusually long
one In the dissenting opinion writ
ten by Justice McKenna and con-
CURED in by Chief Justice White and
Justice Clarke, it was argued that 1T
is natural always to resort for expla-
nation of a law TO its first word. The
transportation made unlawful, 1t was
said, was of a woman or girl'' to
give herself to debauchery or to en-
gage in any other immoral practice.
The intent of the white slave law,
the dissenting justices held, is to
suppress the white slave traffic, COM
mercial vice or immortality, having q
purpose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
HEBREW RELIEF
TAG DAY JAN. q
Local Relief Committee to
Raise Funds on That Day for
Benefit of Jewish War Suf-

=
The Perth Al ~ - 11l1iiii I1l Rmiftee
for the Jewish war Sufferers has an
nounced that Jan. 81 will be observed
as tag day, in aid of the cause, the day
having been set aside throughout the
country for the collection of funds for
the cause for which the committee Is
working.
The committee; VINO have been sue
cessful in the -past-in- their work of
raising money for the relief of the war
sufferers have issued a special appeal
that the response to the call for help
on that day will be generous. Volun-
teers will be secured for the tag day,
to collect the funds and to solicit mon
ey for the cause.
The appeal of the committee
throughout the nation has been
prompted largely through the report
of Dr. L. Magnes, who recently re-
turned to this country from the war
stricken centers with the tales of the
suffering which is being experienced
from this side.
In their past efforts to secure money
for the help of the war sufferers from
the people of this city and vicinity,
the committee have secured large
amounts of money, which have been
forwarded to the Central committee
and thence abroad. The previous tag
days and similar events have been
very successful, as have the individual
canvasses of the city by members of
the committee. Several thousand dol
lars have been collected and the COM
mittee hope to have the amount swell
ed through the medium of the tag
day.
Last year President Wilson set aside
Jan. 27 as the day for the National tag
day of the Jewish Relief Associations,
and the day will be on the same date
this year. The committee express re-
|gret that 1t is necessary to again ask
funds but call attention to the suffer-
ing and the need of the money and beg
for q generous response.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
DEFENSE
WORK STARTED
Despite Report That Million.
aires Family Would Not Per-
nit Another Fight for Free
dom, Lawyers Gather.
Special by United Press Wire.

Philadelphia, Jan. 15-Despite inti-
nation of Frank K. Johnson, New
York attorney, that Harry X. Thaw's S
family will not permit him to stage
another sensational fight for freedom,
the millionaire's. battalion of lawyers
and detectives were busy again today
gathering evidence for the defense.
Johnstn is head of the large force of
legal lights that drifted into Phila-
delphia, following Thaw's attempt to
kill himself. He declared that the
Thaw family is perfectly willing that
Harry be put under restraint" If the
New York district attorney desires 1t.
Friends of Thaw, when told OF
Johnson's statement, said they be-
lieved it would prove true.
Mrs Thaw is in Philadelphia today
| She remained in seclusion and will see
no one but her lawyers. Physicians
will not permit her to remain in Har-
RVS room but a few minutes at q
time. Thaw is still in a semi-con-
scious condition and physicians fear
constant company of any kind will be
weakening.
DR.. Walter Riddle, of Pittsburgh, an
intimate friend of the Thaw family
made public letter from Harry's
mother. 1t follows:
My Dear Harry:
WaltileT Will SHOW tliS " you NiioA
you are able. Mercifully life was given
back to you and for this let us give
thanks. You have so many devoted
friends and so much in yourself, as
need not say, to live for. 1t was a
great comfort that Walther and Mr..
johnson could go in. 1t has been SO
utterly impossible to communicate
with you for so long that now all
seems different.
when you are able to see me let
some one say so. l wish l could say
to you some of the things that crowd
in on me, as I recall your many good
traits But, as 1 can not you must
simply believe in the constant love of
your devoted
"MOTHER.
(Signed) MARY C. THAW."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
AFTER LAWSON
WITH SUBPOENA
FlnanCier Absent as House Not
Leak Committee Calls Him
as First WitneSS-"Later in
the Day." He Says, but Ser
geant-at-Arm is Sent.
Special by United Press Wire.

Washington, Jan, i5-Minus the
headliner, Thomas w. Lawson. Bos-
ton f1nancier, the House note leak
committees got down to business to-
day after voting in executive session
to introduce a resolution broadening
the committees power and extending
its life to ninety days.
1t voted to call Lawson as first wit
ness, but the fnancier had wired he
would be here later in the day."
The deputy sergeant-at-arms was
instructed to serve a subpoena on
Lawson Immediately and bring lin
before the committee. The commit
tee then recessed for the present"
The executive session had consid-
cred the matter of Withholding the
right of habeas corpus unless II Is
necessary to concite Lawson for con-
cite Lawson for contempt and he is
turned over to the sergeant -at-arms.
The House note leak committee re-
sumed its plumming with the chance
about 5000" either that Lawson
would or would not answer questions.
Some folk say he would like to be
made martyr under contempt pro-
ceedings. The committee believes it
will have the last laugh for it plans
TO prevent Lawson lodging under
habeas corpus proceedings The
committee held a brief executive ses~
sion before the regular hearing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
NO WAR PLOT So
FREE PRISONER
Man Arrested by the Pompton
Lakes Police for "War
Plots," Causing Explosions,
is Freed Today.
peciaI By United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
New York, Jan. 15.-Jeremiah
ODonnell, arrested by the Pompton
Lakes, N. j., police, after he said he
expected another portion of the du-
Pont powder works at Haskell to be
blown up, was released early today
The police admitted a deputy over
stepped himself when he tried to un-
ravel a war plot"
No further arrests were complicat-
ed, it was said. Federal agents are
ignoring reports that explosions at
Haskell and Kingsland were accident
al, and are going ahead with investi-
cations. They admitted, today, how
ever, they expect to reach no other
conclusion than the one already found
by Kngsland's mayor and the dupont
company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
TRIES TO KILL SELF
nv CELL BY HANGING
Juius Vogt, Self Confessed Robber, Yegg Etc., Who
Was Arrested for Robbery in Express Co. Office, Tries
to Hang Himself With His Shirt in Local Jail.

Showing indications of having be-
come attacked with delirium tremens
Julius Vogt, self-confessed robber,
yegg, sneak thief, forger and swind-
Ter, attempted suicide by hanging
himself with his shirt in a cell at
police headquarters Saturday after
noon. He was discovered by Ser
geant Clarkson Durham before he
had become unconscious. The pris-
oner's wife appeared at police head
quarters this morning and told Chief
of Police Burke that 1t would be
difficult to convict Vogt of the sew
eral crimes which he is accused of
committing here, because he Is in
sane from drink and has upon sever
al occasions been an inmate of alco-
holic wards in the East.
Vogt is apparently none the worse
from his experience of Saturday. He
raves at times and shows signs of
being raving maniac. For a time
Saturday he raved, tore his clothes
and made much noise in the cell
department of police headquarters.
Suddenly the noise ceased and all
was quiet. Sergeant Dunham decid-
ed to investigate. He found Vogt
hanging from cell No. 2 in the north
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
SAVING IN STATE PRINTING
Spcc.aI to tho EVENING NEws

Trenton, Jan. 15-During the past
year State Editor of Reports Benja-
min B. Bobbitt saved the state $4,000
is handling the printing arrange
ments for the various annual reports
of the different departments, accord
ing to the annual report of Mr.. Bob
today. In 1915 his department saved
$4,000 in this manner, and, with the
economy practiced by former State
Editors Cloke and Holmes, Mr.. Bob
bitt estimates the state has been bene-
fitted to the extent of considerably
over $4,000 year by the editing and
condensing of it's publications. In ad-
dition, the reports are of more prac-
tical value because the really useful
information that many contain is
made more accessible.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
MAY HOLD BACK EDGES
APPOINTMENT OF TWO
snecior to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to The EFBNING NE WIS.
Trenton, Jan. 15-Unless the legis-
lature changes its plan and meets
for regular business this week, or at
least the senate holds a regular ses-
sion, Governor Edge will be prevented
from making two important judiciary
appointments to meet the expiration
of the terms of the incumbents The
terms of Francis ]. Swayze, of New
ark, as Supreme Court Justice, and
of Frederic Adams, of East Orange,
as Circuit Court Judge. will expire
next Saturday. According to the
present plans of the legislators there
will be no sessions until next Monday
night, except the brief one tomorrow
at the Opera House for the inaugura-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
Get Hearing on Rate Case

Denver, Colo, Jan. 15:-The ship
pers of Colorado and the intermoun-
tain region were to be given a hear
ing today before an examiner from
the Interstate Commerce Commission
upon their demand for a reduction
of 22 per cent. on freight rates TO
and from Colorado common points,
affecting several surrounding states
and thirty-four railroads.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
Shows Lust for Conquest
specfdI br Untted Press Wire.

Amsterdam. Jan. 15;-Lively ap-
probation of the kaiser's defiance to
the Allies, and acquiesence in his
declaration that the Entente's refus-
al of peace shows their boundless
lust for conquest, was expressed In q
message from the king of Bavaria to
Kaiser Wilhelm today, according to
Munich dispatches.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
MUCH PRESSURE ON
TEUT0N|C LINES
Russians Report Cars Lines
are Checking German At
tempts in Section of Riga,
Despite Fearful Weather.
Special by United Press Wire.

London, Jan. 15.-Russia is exert
ing such tremendous pressure on Ger
man lines south of Riga that 1t may
conceivably have its effect on the Ger
man progress in Roumania.
At several places the Russians have
broken through the German lines and
the positions they took were those
constructed in the Teutons twelve
months occupancy. Russian advances
were made despite heavy snow storms,
freezingly cold weather and great
stretches of marshland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
ASKS ADDITIONAL $4,000
he EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Washington, Jan. 16.-Senator Mey-
ers has asked amendment of the agri-
cultural bill SO that 100000 will be
|set aside to investigate vlvisectionists.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
LONDON POLICE IN RAIDS
ON MILITANT SUFFRAGISTS
ypeciaI bv United Press Wire.

Special OF UHlted PTeSS WIG.
London, Jan. 15:-London police
made two spectacular raids on mill
tant SuffragetteS yesterday. They
were carried out simultaneously, one
against the printing office of the
Women's Social and Political Union,
where forthcoming issues of Britain
MIA, the women's organ, was seized.
and the other against fiat occupied
by Miss Annie Kenny and Miss Grace
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
TO CUT LIVING COST
Special oy United rras. wire

Pittsburgh, Jan. 15-With 10000
given by a retired merchant to back
the test postoffice officials and a num-
ber of citizens headed by Rabbi J.
Leonard Levy were planning today to
inaugurate a new plan for marketing
by parcel post.
AS outlined by Rabbi Levy to the
Pittsburgh Association of Credit Men,
the postoffice will provide books in
which producers in rural districts may
list their products, with prices and ap-
proximate parsel post charges for de-
livery to the customer here. Those
desiring farm products, fruit and veg
etables may consult the lists.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
FINDS LOST BOY

Traffic Officer Murray found lost
boy at Smith and State streets Satur-
day, He brought the lad to police
headquarters where he was claimed by
his parents. =
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
Paris Reports LulI.
n

Special bV Enited Press WTe.
Paris, Jan. 15.-"No event of i'm
portance occurred during the night, "
said todays official war office state
ment
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15

1e1e FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE.
In f1rst-class condition
SEXT0M'S GARAGE e srsnET SssET
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15

THE SHIRT YOU SHOULD buy is A
MANHATTAN. SOLD AT JOHNNY
ELOBODIEN'S, STATE AND CENTER.
8192-1-15-1t"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15
8-HOuR DAY FOR JUDGE
spe.y yial by Unircd Press Wire.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 15.-An eight
hour day order for justices of the state
supreme court is being considered to-
day, following an uprising of wheat
raisers against market conditions. JUS
tees will be required to keep log,
showing the time spent on every case.
and account for every minute of their
time for eight hours a day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15

Salter's Sewing Machine and Grafan-
ola Store has moved to 3h7 State st.
7S54-l229tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15

ERRAND BOY WANTED. Apply Ev--
ening News Office l-S-tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15

Look over sewing machines at Jen-
417S-10-23-oew-M-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15

THREE PLACES TO GO-MAJESTIC,
JOHNNY SLOBODIEN'S AND HOME.
S192-1-15-1t~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-15

WEATHER Unset
tied. Probably light
snow tonight and to-
morrow. Continued
cold.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-26
WELCOME RAINFALL
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

After a period of several weeks de-
void OF rain. the fall OF Sunday morn
ing and afternoon. came as cool
ing. refreshing draught to all nature.
on the peninsula.
The aridity of the past month has
somewhat detracted from the pleas
ure of the beautiful weather which
this part of Florida has enjoyed. The
usual heavy dew which covers ev-
erything at night has been insuffici-
ent to make public thoroughfares less
dusty during the day time.
Sundays rain. however. made the
streets in a better condition and
washed all trees and plants clean OF
dust and dirt. BetW cen 4 90 in the
afternoon and shutdown. the PENN
sula seemed indeed a land OF sun
shine and flowers. NTH the world oil
nature ailstening fresh and green aft
CT its welcome drink
Hundreds o. people took advantage
81 the later afternoon hours 10 en-
JOY walking or riding Oh various parts
OF the peninsula.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-26
War SUMMARY

German attacks are anticipated in
Petrograd as a drive toward that cap
ital to take advantage of whatever
disorganiz the revolution has
caused in the Russian army. have
apparently begun to develop. for the
Russian announcement says that the
Germans after four gas attacks at
tempted tc advance near Postavy on
the northern part of the Russian front.
The attempts were repulsed.
Russian announces that in Persia
81. r.uss.s.ts tle,sS e.oaoeo .,u 10. &C..
into the Turkish viiayet of Mosul
and are pursuing the Turks.
Despite bad weather and difficult
ground the French continue their ad
canoe south Of the river Disc and have
reached Foiembray. The Statement.
says that the Germans repeatedly at
lacked between the rivers Somme ano
Disc. losing heavily under French fire
and beng completely checked BY
counter attacks.
Activity IN the air IS indicated by
the French announcement that five
German airplanes have been brouah
down.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-26
THE DISTRICT DauTY
GRAND EXALTED RULER
ITO VISIT ELkS' LODGE

j. w. Ingram. district deputy grand
exalted ruler of the B. P. o. Elks. OF
Florida will pay an official visit to
Daytona Lodge No. 1141. B. P. O.
Elks tomorrow evening at 500 o o'clock
at special meeting at the Elks'
home. Volusia and Palmetto avenues.
This is the most important meeting
of the year and the attendance OF
members is absolutely necessary for
the welfare OF the lodge. therefore
all members of the local lodge are
urged to be present at the meeting
tomorrow evening.
Following the inspection of the
lodge by the district deputy. Dutch
lunch. with appetizing refreshments
will be served Members of the or
der visiting in Daytona will be wei
come and are invited TO be present
at the meeting.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-26
OCCUPANT
INJURED WHEN AUTO
IS BADLY SMASHED

\ four-cylinder Oakland car driven
by George A Hanford, of Leesburg.
and owned by Mr. Robinson, also Of
that city, passed the Cement bridge
toll house at a high rate OF speed,
Sunday morning, and when about
half way to the peninsula from the
draw bridge. became apparently I'M
controllable so thtt it rose up on the
sidewalk and struck the railing and
retaining wall of the bridge with
much force. greatly demolishing the
automobile and the bridge railing and
throwing Robinson far out into the
river from his seat beside the driver.
In some miraculous way neither Han
tOrd nor RObinSOf We're hurt.
By-standers believe that the car
WAS going at least As miles an hour
at the time it hit the railing. OF which
it damaged at least 100 feet 1t is
also said that those in the car Mere
eNhilarated from some more innate
form Of enthusiasm than tile mere
pleasure of skipping past the toll
house without paying
The wrecked car was taken to the
Halifax Automobile COMPANY gar
! age on Orange avenue DaNtona
where it IS now held in storage ane
both Robinson and Hanford have re
turned to their interior homes.
Tie two foot, reinforced concrete
retaining wall, Which supports the
railing en- the cement bridge doubt
less saved the lives OF both men.
said Attorney David Sholtz, Of tht
Nolasia County Bridge company. aft
er the accident When the hridg,
VAS bnilt this low wall Was made dou
bly, srong Just in ease OF such acct
dents as this. and this test has prove
its uSefulnesS
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-26
BY ORCHESTRA
! II NAUTILUS CASINO

rhe combined orchestras from the
radno Burgoyne and the Clarendon
n Ridgewood hotels. under the per
s.nsl direction OF Harry A. Tucker.
IN dive a dance Tuesday evening at
ths Nautilus casino
~ the Ridgewood hotel and when
~ hoys from the RidgewOOd and Clar
s.Ann finish they will augment the men
slrsody there, making 20 men in all
There will be card tables for the
,.6iea who do not enjoy dancing Re
sveshments may be had and Mr.. Sholt7
- k1nllly consented to run cars until
IL close of the dance.
n giving this entertainment the
>embers of the orchestra have con
1dmtly counted on the support o.
ar many friends and music lover:
no have enjoyed the efforts of the
nehestra throughout the season
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-26
aArHEn GETS BEYOND
DEPTH THIS MORNING

A bather who was enjoying the
mater a few hundred feet south of the
ocean pier this morning accidentally
aot beyond his depth and after calling
several times for help was assisted to
shallow water by one OF the other
hathers who threw a rope to him
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-26

Harry \ Horn spent the greater
part al today Oh a business trip to
New SMYRNA. making the 35mile trip
ln mis- Ford car He returned q the
beaeh late this afternoon
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-26
Read the Daily News want ads

Miss Emma Austin, one OF the most
charming of the younger set at the
Clarendon took Miss Alice Sargent
and guest Miss Elizabeth Channon.
Miss Edith Thompson. Miss Esther
Hubbell, Hugh Caperton. Jack Pryor.
H. B. Jacques. Mr. Gardner and Mr.
Carroll for a picnic in the woods Sat
ufday In two automobiles the party
drove to the old sugar mill Just at
sunset Around glowing fire the
happy group cooked an appetizing pic
mic supper and did all Of the many
delightful things that accompany a
gypsy party. Miss Austin's winsome
personality and dainty brunette beau
" make her one of the most sought
Tor OF the younger contingent al the
Clarendon Her party last night was
only one of a number OF happy al
fairs at which she has entertained
during her stay