The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-13
WAR In ISRAEL
Rabbi Gluckman Arrested on a
Charge Of Bibelling
Mr.. Nathan.

Norris A. Nathan keeps a dry goods
store on First street. Hobokeu. He is a
member Of the Congregation Bnai Israel
which worships in a synagogue on First
street. Jersey City. Mr.. Nathan had
Rabbi Samuel Glu ckman arrested on a
charge of criminal libel.
The circumstances attending the arrest
are quite ludicruous. Mr.. Nathan aud
the Rabbi have not been on the best OF
terms At any time since the synagogue
was dedicated two years ago. Nathan
contributed literally TO the support of the
synagogue. aud Gluckman was mad be-
cause Nathan made many friends by his
liberality.
Nathan In due course Of time became
vice president OF the synagogue. RABBI
Giuckman gave bis services free because
the congregation could not afford 10 pay
him. some months ago there was free
fight In the synagogue and shortly after
that the congregation split, Gluckm an
and several OF his followers starting a
church in New York while Nathan and
his followers remained in possession OF
the First street place Of worship.
VENGEANCE.
Gluckman had his revenge, however.
One Jewish holiday. some time ago.
Nathan spat In his face and he iuhmedi-
ately had Nathan arrested. To be ar
rested on holiday was a terrible dis
grace In the eyes OF his people and Nathan
determined on revenge.
Yesterday was great holiday among
the Jews. Special services were held
at all the synagogues. Nathan reasoned
that Gluckman would be about the First
street Synagogue, aud he set ABOUT pro-
curing a warrant. He hunted mp q letter
bearing the date of April 10, and hurried
down to Justice Rusch's Office and sub
mitted IL, saying that he wanted the
writer Of the letter arrested for criminal
libel.
The following is a cory of the letter.
THREE BINS.
Morris 4. Nathan, piee-PresideHt Of Conoyegd-
ton Bndi Isruel. Jersey Ctfg---
have regretted the time when we would have
a glass OF wine together, and from this time on
pledge my word not TO be seen IN your COM
against you
First-You told me in my house that you viii
burn the synagogue.
Second--Yon made a speech In the synagogue
as follows:-'In America, a man falls in bust
ness, or Il he commits arson, be cannot be made
10 nay his debts. 4"
standing with a pistol In your hand ready to
shoot Mr.. Goldbergsr for the amount Of one
dollar aud seventy i've cents
am writing this to yon to warn you not 70
mention my name TO any Of your company
You said last Saturday at the synagogue that
Guckman Is starting another synagogue in
donation. l am writing this to you to let you
know that at the second synagogue that will be
started we win be very careful. about our
''1he price OF dog and the gift OF prostitute
shall not be taken as q donition for a place Of
worship" You are Vice President for others,
but not for me- am not afraid OF your pistol.
GLUcKMAN.
THE ARREST.
Justice Rusch promptly issued the war
rant and Constable Reese was sent to
.141~ L.. nmrw -
wants TO serve another warrant like &c.
The constable hurried down TO the First
street synagogue. The congregation was
at prayer. Nathan, however, was at the
door with look of expectation, which
changed to one Of exultation when be
saw the constable. Nathan pointed out
his enemy, the Rabbi. The constable
went over and tapped him on the shoul-
der. telling him that he was prisoner.
The Rabbi Immediately left the syna-
gogue. A Grove street car came along
and the constable hurried to catch II.
''No. no." exclaimed the Rabbi, I'VE
will walk to Hoboken."
'sBut we will ride" said the constable.
Sit Is awfully hot and the distance is
about three miles"
~ can't help that answered the Rabbi
"This is a great Jewish holiday and we
are not permitted to ride"
Reese was mad and was on the point OF
forcing the Rabbi on the car when he
changed his mind and decided to test the
Rabbits faith by walking the entire dis
tance Near the Hoboken line the Rabbi
appeared TO be on the point of dropping
from exhaustion, but he finally reached
the Justices office. From there he was
taken to the police station and lodged in
q cell Nathan's revenge was complete.
He had his hated rival behind prison
bars on a Jewish holiday. News of the
Rabbits arrest spread quickly, and soon a
bondsman was found and he was re-
leased.