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joined IN the COnf1lCt It's rabbi
Meir Abula1a Halevi, went over to
the side of the anti Maimunists, and
was later joined by the most prom
lnent member of the congregation,
Judah Alfachar, man of great au-
thorlty, while other leading men of
the community displayed consider
able zeal for the cause of Maimuni's
friends. The breach between the
two parties was rapidly widening.
Nachmanides alarmed By the huge
proportions the strife had by that
time assumed, and by it's possible
consequences proposed a method of
reconciliation. He would revoke the
ban on the philosophic first part OF
the "Code', but not on Maimonides'
"Guide," nor on those Maimunists
who did not accept the legendary
and fantastic elements Of the Tai
mud as literal truth. This compro-
mise was not acceptable to either
party, and the war went merrily on.
The head Of the opposition, Sol
ONION Of Montpelier, embittered by
the strife and the fierce onslaughts
made upon him and his faction, now
resolved upon most dangerous pro-
cedure for humbling the enemy,
procedure fraught with most SER
1ous consequences. He invoked the
help of the all powerful arm of the
Church. The Pope, Gregory TX, had
established the inquisition in south
ern France for the purpose of exter-
r1inating the Albigenses and their
heresies. The Dominican order was
put in charge. 1t was to them that
Solomon now applied for assistance.
Since they were bent on extirpating
inhdelity among their own, why not
give their attention to the same evil
among the Jews: The Dominican
inquisitors did not have to be asked
twice to bestow such favor upon the
Jews. Solomon's request that they
consign Maimonides' "Guide" and
other works to the flames was speed
lily acted upon. Homes were dill
gently searched for the condemned
books, and the pyres lighted.
Abraham ben Chasdai of BARGE
Iona, hearing of that outrage, sent
letters to all the communities Of
Spain bitterly denouncing Solomon
and his vicious means of winning a
victory over his opponents. Public
opinion was incensed The fanatic
anti Maimunists were soon made to
rue their wicked act. 1t was not
long before the inquisition Of the
DOminicans extended its religious
zea1 IN i11c111de the h11rt,i1,C Of the
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-01-28
INTERNAL CONFLICTS.
Maimunists and Anti-Maimunists

While Israel's household was
threatened with the greatest disast-
ers from without, while the clouds
over it's horizon were growing dark
er and more storm-laden a conflict
broke out within that seriously af-
fected it's unity and integrity, and
was not without it's dire conse-
quences. And strangely enough the
cause Of it was man who had de-
voted his life to the education of his
people, the refinement of their
thoughts and ennoblement of their
sentiments, who was himself an ex-
emplar Of gentleness and peaceable-
ness, and who by his model life and
brilliant achievements shed lustre
upon the name of Israel Moses
Maimonides. The philosophic ra-
tionalism Of Maimonides' writings,
especially of the first part of his
Code and his "Guide," gave offense
to many simple minded, pious souls
of that day and long time after it.
Maimonides' views of the deity
from which he removed all anthropo-
morphic and anthropopathic ele-
ments, his ideas of immortality and
the hereafter, denying the existence
Of literal paradise and hell, and of
any mode of life after death except
the fusion of the souls of the elect
with the eternal divine spirit, his
Interpretation of prophecy and rev.
citation as a subjective process, the
spiritual development of the intel
lect and it's approaching to grasp
higher truths than vouchsafed to
ordinary mortals-all this seemed to
many devout and unsophisticated
minds, especially those whose only
training had come from the study of
the Talmud and later rabbinic writ
ings, as rank heresy, calculated to
undermine the very foundations of
Israels' faith Nor was this appre-
hended danger altogether an mag
mary one. The philosophy Of Mai
monides actually bore some undesir
able fruit in Southern Spain. To
some weaker brethren there it be-
came stumbling block. They in
ferred from it that it would be quite
permissible and right to allow them
selves greater laxity in religious OBJ
servance and the performance Of re-
ligious duty. Their lukewarmness
to the requirements Of Israels' law
was growing apace. No wonder that
rabbis and heads Of congregations
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THE JEWS IN THE IBERIAN PENINSULA
Bv DIR 6
By DR.. S. N. Deinard

opments.
Yet most of the opposition to the
teachings of Maimonides sprang
from the minds of those who lacked
the intellectual grasp to understand
them, or who were SO wrapped in
the superstition and the blind bigot-
ed zeal Of the times that nothing ra-
tional appealed to them. The first
to enter the lists of Maimonides' an
tagonists was Meir Abulafia of To-
ledo, a young man, highly gifted in
tellectually, but Of narrow views and
fanatic zeal He addressed letter
ito the wise men of Lunel,' France,
in which he stated his objections to
the new philosophy. For in South
ern France, the ideas of Mainonides
were gaining ground even more rap
idly than in Spain. His main attack
was directed against Maimonides'
doctrine of immortality. He met,
however, with little response, and
with very severe rebuff from one
of the wise men, Sheshet Benven-
iste, an aged scholar of Barcelona,
even hurled some keen shafts of sa-
tire at him for his pains.
A more powerful opponent then
appeared in the person of Solomon
of Montpelier, France, who soon be-
came the head of the attacking force.
He found two able supporters in
his disciple, Jonah Gerundi, and
Nachmanides, whom we have met
once before as the Jewish represent
tative in the disputation of BARGE
Iona While in southern France the
strife grew so bitter that the parties
fought each other with the danger
Gus weapons of accommodation,
Nachmanides lent his aid to Solo
mon and his followers, by writing
to all the communities of Spain to
withhold judgment, and not to take
sides with the Maimunists until they
have learned more about the merits
Of the opposition. His effort. how
ever, was fruitless. Bachiel lbn
Alkonstantini of Saragossa, physi-
clan in ordinary to King Jayne Of
Aragon, and favorite of the King,
his brother Solomon, and ten lead
ing men Of the congregation, launch
ed an attack against the antiMai-
munists. AS a result the leading
communities CT Aragon, Huesca,
Monzon, Calatayud and Lerida, ex-
communicated Solomon and his sup
porters.
But now, the most influential con-
gregation Of Spain, that Of Toledo,
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
FACES PARENTS WRATH
TO MARRY SWEETHEART
Brooklyn Woman Elopes With Lover
Despite Opposition.
,ctal to me Washingtnn Herald

opSSlA4 u Inc washington hefdl0.
New York, Nov. T.-Parental objection
to her marriage did not prevent Miss
Lucie Angelo Solvay from taking her
future matrimonial destiny into her own
hands. She eloped with Guy F. Gardner,
of Brooklyn. according to an announce
ment made public today, and the young
couple are now spending their honeymoon
at Lake Mohonk.
They first met a year ago, when Miss
Solvay was a student in Erasmus Hail,
and their friendly interest In each other
soon developed into a warmer sentiment
and the announcement Of their engage
ment soon was made. All arrangements
for the wedding are said to have been
made when, just two days before the
ceremony was to have been performed,
Mrs. Solvay Is said to have declared that
her daughter must not marry.
Miss Solvay told her fiance of her moth
er's decision and he agreed to break OF
the engagement, but told her that she
could find him at his home whenever she
wanted him. A few days later Miss Sol
way met Gardner and told him she was
ready to be married. They went to Bor-
ough Hall In Mr.. Gardner's automobile,
were married there and left at once for
Lake Mohonk.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
DEMOCRATS CHEERED BY
HUMOR OF LAFE Pence
Wilson and Marshall Association En-
tertained by Colorado Man.

Former Representative Lafe Pence, of
Colorado. who dropped into town yester-
day after a campaign tour that took
him into about every one Of the forty
eight States. furnished a much-needed
stimulus to the detected spirits Of those
who heard the returns at the meeting
Of the Wilson and Marshall Association
at the Ebbit last night.
No Hughes pluralities affected the
buoyancy of Mr.. Pence's spirits, and
what would have been a funeral atmos-
phere he transformed into an almost hap
py one.
He always had one last philosophy in
reserve, which he sprung when discourag-
ing reports began to pile up:
ANY man who votes the Republican
ticket doesn't deserve to live under the
blessedness of the leadership Of Woodrow
Wilson-he isn't flt for it-and he de-
serves what he. gets II Hughes is
elected
This always found hearty response in
the gathering. and a little sunshine flick
cred through the clouds.
When the reports showed the East CIV
ing Hughes majority. he impressively
bade the crowd to be patient and walt
! for the result of the real American
vote, which comes from the West"
Every report of q Hughes plurality
gave him added zest, and when the re-
port came that the New York World
had conceded the election to Hughes his
defiant spirit reached its height and
he would have been a good match for
| Jess Willard about that time.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
wilson CASTS Vote;
CHEERED BY STUDENTS
President Motors From Shadow Lawn
Princeton Polling Place.
By STUART GOODWIN.

Princeton, N J., Nov. 7.-Surrounded by
cheering Princeton students, President
Wilson cast his ballot in a fre-house
here today at s:15 a. m.
The President and Mrs. Wilson, accom-
panied by secret service and newspaper
men, left Shadow Lawn at 7:3o and mo-
tored to Princeton
Arriving at Princeton, he found fire.
house No. 3, his polling place, surrounded
by students. They set up a cheer r. II.
Rose, Republican election Judge, handed
the President ballot No. 50. He was be-
hind the curtain barely a minute. The
students doomed out in a '1omomotfve''
yell as President Wilson left the fire
house. and shouted: Speech. Speech
He smiled and shook his head. Rose had
accompanied the President to the curb
and shook hands with him as he stepped
into the waiting automobile.
President Wilson was whisked away
amid cheers. His chauffeur drove UP q
blind street, and was forced to put back
through the cheering crowd.
T. ]. Preston, Jr.. professor at Prince
ton University. who married the widow
Of former President Cleveland. voted Just
ahead of the President.
President Wilson retained his supreme
confidence in a Democratic victory.
This afternoon the President planned to
play golf.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
MODEL ASKS DAMAGES
FROM MIND ANALYST
Declares Statement That He was Ad-
dicted to Broadway Ebeled Him.

Special to me washington Herald.
New York, Nov. 1.-Despite plays and
songs in praise Of Broadway, a prophet
has arisen to paint the old street in col
ors of black. He IL Samuel Pedrick
professional model. and he brought
suit in the Supreme Court yesterday for
libel because he was mentioned as q
denizen Of Broadway.
Pedrik felt his good name as q model
had been damaged to the extent Of 5.OOt
by an advertisement by DR.. Katharine
NJ. H. Blackford. mind analyst. who
pointed to Pedrick as an undesirable pros
pect in the matrimonial field. The eu-
genie test in his case, she asserted
was his alleged frequenting Of Broad
way.
In this advertisement Pedrick's photo.
graph Is published with those OF two
other men and q girl as part of 9
guessing contest headed: (which Of these
three men should this young girl marry?'
Blackford rules him out Of the prize
winning class as being addicted tc
Broadway"
This is what Pedrick calls New York'i
principal street:
'It is frequented by gamblers and
other persons Of iIl-repute. It is the
scene of many notorious murders and
scandals. By reason of these facts
Broadway has acquired a secondary
meaning denoting all that belongs anc
appertains to the fast and immoral life
of the city Of New York"
DR.. Blackford in her answer says wher
Pedrick's picture was obtained from q
studio for 81 he signed q release grant.
ing permission for its use as the studio
saw fit-
Justice cohaIan reserved decision.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
Health Talks by Lillian Whitney, M. D.
INDIGESTION AND FACIAL BLEMIsHEs

Indigestion Is perhaps the most common
Of all human ailments. 1t is not always
due to ovoreating. Just as nerve fatigue
affects the voice. so physical and mental
strain retard the digestive processes As
a rule. however. the stomach II neglected
and no thought Is given to the character
or quality OF food consumed until dis
tressing symptoms sound an alarm.
When gas arises and presses painfully
upon the heart, q haif teaspoonful OF BIZ
carbonate Of soda in a glass Of hot water
usually affords prompt relief. II there Is
desire to vomit, 1t should be encouraged,
as unloading the stomach Is the speediest
way to end the trouble. A severe chill
may precede an attack: hot water. slipped
slowly. with a hot water compress at the
feet and a mustard plaster over the stom-
ach. will bring a quick response; the plas-
ter must be quite hot After the acute
symptoms have subsided. the entire in
testinal tract should be swept clean
with castor oil. The objections to this
excellent remedy can be overcome by
keeping on hand the following mixture:
Castor oil. 8 ounces; oil Of wintergreen.
10 minims: oil OF cinnamon. 21-s minims;
saocharine. 21-2 grains; alcohol. 1-2 ounce
For several days after the attack the
diet should consist Of milk, rice, farina
and similar bland foods.
Fatigue shows itself in various other
gastric ways. It often affects the appe-
tite, or gives rise through this channel to
reflex headaches or neuralgia pains. A
simple method of relieving the tension is
to remove all tight clothing and lie fiat
upon the back on a hard bed or on the
floor. Relax completely. Shut out all the
world for an hour. By such simple meas
ures alone, a severe attack of gastralgia,
a racking headache, or bilious seizure
can be averted.
For the blemishes and discolorations
that so frequently accompany sluggish
ness Of the alimentary tract the follow
ing camphor ointment. highly recon-
mended by a European specialist, will
prove very effectual: Calomel, 10 grains
powdered starch. dram; powdered cam
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
COIL COST inquiry
ASSUMES wide SCOPE
Thse Separate Federal Investigations
i Now in Progress.

ew York, Nov. with three separate
Faeral Investigations into the reasons fo-
Il rapid increase in the price Of coal
Ufer way, the latest being that under
tken by the Federal Department of JUS
TIC, Harry z. Lewis, district attorney
o Kings County. has been given all the
eidence collected by Federal agents here
sd will lay the matter before the No
Snlber grand jury, which begins its de-
berations tomorrow.
District Attorney Swami will start an
hvestigation here and will take the mat
er before the New York County grand
Jury IL he finds sufficient evidence to
warrant such a proceeding. He. too. will
receive the evidence obtained by II.
ISnowden Marshall. United States district
attorney. through Department Of Justice
agents.
Mr.. Marshall decided that there was no
Ground for the government to begin pros
ccutions. as no evidence that any one
engaged in the interstate transportation
of coal was involved In the alleged con-
spiracy to advance prices had been found
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
CARLIN REELECTED
BY $500 MAJORITY
Alexandra Gives Wilson l.036 and
Hughes 364 Votes.

Alexandria, Va, Nov. 7.-Representa-
tive Charges s. Carlin was reelected to
Congress from the Eighth district over
Joseph l.. Crupper, Republican, by an
estimated majority of $500. Manning. So
ctalist, and william H. Hamilton. Inde-
pendent Republican. received small
vote.
This city rolled up its usual Democratic
majority. Wilson getting Loss and Hughes.
36L Other candidates for President and
their votes follow: Hanly. 4; Benson, s;
Rsimer. /; Swanson. for state senator,
.lTs.
For Congress the vote in the city fol-
lows: cariin, 1.0l4; Crupper. 4ss; Man
ming. Socialist. II; Hamilton, Independent
Republican. p H. Noel Garner. for COR
poration attorney. had no opposition. He
received 1.4s7 votes
Wilson and Carlin also were victorious
in Alexandria County. Votes Of various
candidates in the county follow: Wilson.
as; Hughes. 3Sl; Hanly, s; Carlin. 6OS
Crupper, o6s.
carlin in the city received 14s more
votes than he did two years ago, while
Crupper received 3s more than he did two
years ago.
-Four years ago Wilson received in this
city 9fs, Talt, 13, and Roosevelt, 1A. This
Is an increase Of 50 Democratic votes over
four years ago and an increase Of Is for
of Taft and Roosevelt four years ago.
The vote in the city by wards follows:
First-wilscn, 2Is; Hughes. 81; Hanly, l;
Benson, o; Rsimer, o; Swanson, 20; Car
lin, 2S: CruIper. 11s; Manning, 1; Hanil-
ton. o; Garner, 81.
second-Wilson. 2Ss; Hughes. 7s; Hanly.
o; Benson, 1; Reimer. o; Swanson. SO4;
Carlin, 23e Crupper, 100; Manning, 8;
Hamilton, %: Garner, 34.
.; Bensoi. 1; Reimer. /; Swanson. ss4;
Carlin. a5; Cruppef. 10; Manning, /;
Hamiltol, 13: Garner. 40.
Fourtk-WIlson, 275; Hughes, 100; Han
ly, l; Bnson, 4; Swanson. $50; Carlin. u.s.
Cruppei. 102; Manning, s; Hamilton, .;
Garner 3H.
voteiof Alexandria County by dis
tricts follows: Jefferson: Wilson. "a:
Hughls. 81; Benson, 3: Swanson, Isl; Car
lin. ?; crupDer' IS; Manning 5; Hamii-
wehington-wilson, 16s: Hughs, ISL;
Garth, III; Crupper. 14s.
Arangton-wilson, A2; Hughes. 12s; Car
lin. SSS crupper. rs.
Total vote of Alexandria County fol-
lows: Wilson. AS; Hughes, 81; Hanly, s:
Carlin, $50; Crupper. Sss.
Falls Church district, Fairfax County
Wilson IS; Hughes, So; Carlin. 96; Crup-
per. g. Swanson. 1O4
Langley, Fairfax County-wilson, n;
lug-s, .; Uarlin, IS; Crupper, 3.
Clifbn. Fairfax County-Wilson, 20;
Hughs, q; Swanson, -; Carlin. So: Crup-
per. II
Pulran's precinct-wison, "A; Hughes,
8; Calm. "a; Crupper, g.
Gum Springs-Wilson, q; Hughes, %;
Garlic IS; Crupper, q; Swanson, q.
Wed End-Wilson, 81 Hughes, 10; Car
lin, . Crupper. 2; Swanson. So.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08

phor. 20 grains; powdered oxide Of zinc, ]
dram: benzoated lard, ounce. Care must
be taken not to get this into the eyes or
upon tewelry or metals. The skin must
first be thoroughly cleansed and softened.
The ointment is then literally put on and
rubbed in. leisurely, persistently. until
considerable has been worked into the
skin. The excess is gel removed with
preferably carried out on retiring. SO that
time and noninterference with other COS
metics and conditions may give it full
opportunity for action. This cream VIII
not be of permanent service unless the
system is also treated Pimples black
heads and the like, are rarely due to local
causes. They. like more extensive dis
colorations. require dieting. daily baths
open air exercise and intestinal stimu-
lation.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
CHARGE G. o. P. BOUGHT VOTES.

Chicago. Nov. I-CharEes that huge
sums OF money have been sent to Cincin-
nad for use In helping the Republican
ticket at the polls today were made In a
statement issued from Democratic West
ern headquarters here today. The state
ment follows:
Information from q source Of unquess
toned reliability reached the Western
headquarters Of the Democratic National
Committee today that banks In St. Louia,
Chicago. Louisville and Pittsburgh have
sent Thousands OF dollars In Republican
money to q leading bank In Cincinnati,
Ohio. to be used at the polls today"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
VOTE fraud TRAPS
Set BY GOVERNMENT
Department of Justice Cooperate,
With Local Authorizes.

Traps were set all over the United
States yesterday to catch perpetrators Of
election frauds. Agents OF the Depart
ment Of Justice co-operated with local
authorities in nearly all jurisdictions TO
prevent fraudulent votes being cast and
to obtain evidence of intent to manipu-
late ballots and voters. the Department
announced
Extra men were sworn In TO aid the
governments agents in detecting and
preventing election frauds. Ceaselesa
vigilance was maintained all day.
Attempted fraud was reported wide
spread. Many arrests were expected and
Attorney General Gregory declares he ID
determined TO prosecute all offenders %
the limit Of the law.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
".MOLLY MAGUIRE" FOE
DEAD AT SHAMOKN

better known as Bullet BILL" died yes
terday, aged 70 years. During the ex-
istence of the Molly Mcguire" organiza.
ton he was one OF that Jociety's principal
enemies and was shot and stabbed nu-
merous times by adherents Of the
organization.
He was a member Of the Seventh Cav
airy, Pennsylvania Volunteers, during the
civil war. Afterwards he resumed coal
mining in this regioI.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
u. 5. PROBES BREAD
PRICES AT SCRANTON

Scranton, No. 7.-Assistant District At
torney John M. McCourt. Of the United
States District Court, announces that
acting under instructions from Wash
ington, he would ct once commence an
Investigation into the recent increase In
the price Of bread.
In unison the large baking companies
OF the county last week increased bread
to six and twelve cents per loaf respec-
lively. The smaller bakeries have no,
raised prices. and they assert that con.
ditions do not warrant the increase.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
PITTSBURGH BREWERY
CASES ARE POSTPONED

Pittsburgh, Nov. Judge Charles P,
Orr, in the United States District Court
yesterday, postponed the trial Of Josiah
Y. Thompson. Uniontown, banker, to the
week Of January g.
Wien the cases against the United
States Brewers Association and others
were called Attorney George Shaw stated
that the defendants were ready to 70
ahead. The government prosecutor, how
ever, asked that the case be postponed
until next Monday. wien District Attor-
ney z. Lowrey Humes will return to shis
city from the Mexican border to handle
the government eide.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
Answers to Queries.

Irene FL receive quite a number OF
letters telling me OF this belated condi-
ton. II is extremely interesting and fore
bodes a change in this respect in the
coming generations. II you are perfectly
well otherwise, do not fret. Live as
hygienic a life as you know how
Strengthen the nervous system in every
possible way. as of course you know that
this function is a nervous one. I warn
you against drugs. When nature is ready
she will call the matter to your atten-
ton and il she needs help, you will be
made quite aware of it. Take cold wa
ter showers every morning IL you can, II
not, sponge bath. Then rub down Wig
orously with a coarse towel
Ignorant-There are cold creams,
cleansing creams, astringent creams.
fattening creams. dry creams. and a
host Of others. What is the character
of your skin? Much depends on that
I will gladly fill your needs IL you
will write again and more explicitly
please.
Robert 1.-The up-to-date physician
no longer believes that rheumatism is
caused by acid fruits, IL any doctor
ever thought SO. 1t Is true that acid
fruits were forbidden in rheumatic
conditions. but this no longer holds
because we know now that the chem
istry Of digestion changes acid fruits
into alkalies. There are many fruits
The Washington herald., 1916-11-08
ELECTION DAY BETTING LIGHT,
Wall Street Puzzled by Heavy Early
Voting.

New York, Nov. with Wall Street
and the curb market closed today the
'last-minute' betting on the election was
confined to the uptown hotels and was
light in character. The prevailing odds
ranged from 10 to Q on Hughes to even
money, some 5000 having been placed
at the latter figure at the Waldorf.
Reports from every part Of the country
telling of the very heavy vote cast In
the early hours puzzled the spectators
and most Of them declined to make any
additional wagers.