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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-03-31
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD
THE JEWS IN THE IBERIAN PENINSULA
By DR.. S. N. Deinard

thence forth be employed as tax COL
lectOrs.
Another man who stood equally
high in the favor Of Alfonso was
Samuel lbn Wakar, his private ply
stefan, a man of considerable scien-
tific attainments, whose service was
highly valued by the king. AS it
often happens among courtiers who
bask in the sunshine of royalty. con-
siderable jealousy and rivalry arose
between the two Jewish favorites of
the king, each trying to supplant
the ether in the kings graces. each
trying to secure some financial adj
vantages over the other When lbn
Wakar, in addition to the privilege
OF coming money of small denomi-
nations, was entrusted with the
farming of the import taxes on
goods brought from the kingdom of
Granada, Joseph Benveniste tried to
deprive him of his source of wealth
by offering higher sum for the
privilege. lbn Wakar countered
this stroke by persuading the king
to prohibit all imports from Grana-
da. Thus the contest between the
two tavorltes went merrily on. both
apparently needless of the fact that
the common enemy was lying in
wait, ready at the first opportunity
to strike at both and their core
llSiOnists with them.
\ plot to bring new humiliatons
and difficulties upon the Jews OF
CASTLE originated, as often in our
troubled annals, with a Jewish CON
vert, Abner of Burgos. Abner was
a man of great learning but without
principles or sense of honor.
Neither Judaism nor any other faith
had much of hold upon his mind
and sympathies, and being poor and
receiving no assistance from his fell
low. Jews, who probably did not ap-
prove Of his irreligious conduct, he
decided at the age of sixty to throw
himself into the arms CT the church.
AS a typical "Meshumad' he cher
1shed the most bitter hatred for the
people and the faith that he had for
saken and burned with a desire to
1nJure them. He attacked them
most fiercely in series of books
and pamphlets, but not producing
the desired results, he presented
himself before Alfonso with the ac
cusation that the Jews had PRAYER
which contained imprecaticns
against the Christian god and his
Worshlppers. TO prove his charge he
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-09-22

0orcrol osonCer Adams, oommand-
~ Conp Doming, Win b eivon
n<cu16n6 prook noxt vDek that NJ
6lncogl and ~ eilissns of Domin0
he)1 IN h vsty ~ Eocnr1, both =
: ~ an1 : soIdlsr.
~ reception given by Dolawale II
his honor, = ~ Audi1oulun, Mon1ny
eveuinr. SOFT AZ started ths ball roll
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-09-22

- ~ o0)00)o U(o ~
Wednesday evening at the Harvey
House, The Sigma Phi Epsilons at
Camp Dsming held nrst Of series
Of banquets. The table was bsauti-
fully decorated, scarlst and purple,
crepe paper forming the lattice work
on ths cover. Purple and scarlet
flowers formed the center piece, sv-
en- TIE stems Of the champagne glass;
cs were decorated in frat colors, and
the msnus were heart shaped purple
and scarlet. The msmbers feel very
grateful t Manager Morsnead for the
efficient service. The menu included
Dry Martini, Bouillon en- Tasse,
Broilsd White Fish, Supreme Of
Chicken, Peas en- Casse, SirIoin Steak
Potato Rissale, Head Lettuce, Tomato
Salad, Strawberry Ice Cream, Assort-
cd Cakes, Roquefort Cheese, Water
Crackers, Demi Tasse, Cigars and
Cigarettes.
Those present we're: Lieut.. John
B. Danisls, Corp. Ivan B. Williams,
Priv. George Love, Priv. Isaac L.
Thompson, Priv. Charles H. Warren,
Capt. Robert Carswsll, Lieut.. Rand
al 8. Carswell, Priv. Louis Gibnsy,
Priv. Henry Crumbauoh.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-09-22

Mrs. Fred Sherman, president Of
school patrons club, wants record
attendance at the meeting Of the
club next Friday afternoon at three
o'clock.
Miss White, the new music teach
er having charge Of musical program
gram and there will be a reception to
all the teachers.
Mrs. Sherman is very much inter-
estcd in equipping a playground and
has already secured quite fund for
this worthy enterprise. Don't forget
the meeting Friday.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-09-22

The following delegates were cleo
ted to the Republican county conven-
tion, Saturday afternoon.
A. W. Pollard, Charles Butler,
Frank Delaney, Dan Bowers, N. A.
Bollch, Frank SamusIs, J. J. Noonsn,
James Cur7an, Frnnk Austin, ChriA,
naithel, d. O. enoderess, J. v
echurts, H. +. Weber, +. Neson,
George Kihin, Ross Kissler, Charles
L. Bslts, Tom Bates, g. H. Young, J.
J. Gibson, 0wen Parks, L. W. Gibeon
A. L Wascher, O. =. LindIof, Alberl
Prugel, Park Crismore, Miguel 0choa
n. NzIliken, ID Frost and Walte'
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-09-22

Company I, Of Deming, will meet
Co. c, Of the 2nd Ark. on the gridiron
Saturday afternoon and II will be
a hot one from start to finish. The
admission will be only 25c.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-09-22

opoolD y ~ hD1IluuonlD q oon-
= Is(uvUo(lnu Jnlup Akool
rswa, lnelu1Inu - owte

~~'r'~ -
From the Great White Way, dsar
to al Manhattan, to the Great Wklte
Way Of Dsuing, Nsw Hsxieo, i Z
Tar cry - svssybody will adniA -
existence Of TIE latter Midway ~
happinsss your corrsspondeut douht-
ed, but the chisf paper Of Donins.
the 0raphie, anouncss IN ~ lat -
sue, al sesoes ~ tap Of ths 1Euut
page, "El Paso Iinss Please Innus
Notice, That Camp Dsning Was Hin
On The Bordsr TO Have A 0ssot
White Way, Deuing Always Lsads."
So thsrs was no(1ing to do but =
see what foundation thoes Vas 6oe
the praissful statement Of NJ &Fiend
the Graphic.
There is no Great Whits W. |,
Dsming sincs Uncls Sam beCnn n
his gigantic trucks over ~
Columbus and TIE Bor1np 3
a few months ego was sr1| ma
the motor tsusks eorzylnS hoovy
loads have torn up ~ ozound Until
il is terrible sxoiting to maks tie
passage between Tie two New Nexi-
can towns -waahouts reminds one Of
dear Old VirGinion roads after q hard
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-09-22

&~ss ~ - v0@H1@@ W44~ 1111s4 49,
Harry, arrived FROM Nauoho GrlnG1,
Monday, and have aparlnsnIs stth6
Baker home.
Major Thos. L. Jenkins Of the
Massachusetts, Brigade has been as
signed as assistant to Lieut.. Col.
Leigh A. Fuller, surgeon and sanitary
inspector of the Fourth Separate
Brigade.
Capt. B. J. Tillman's wife and
daughter, Agnes, arrived from Doug
las and are comfortably located in
the Dial home.
Col. n. l.. Roberts, U. s. A., who
arrived this morning direct from
Honolulu, with his splendid family,
consisting of his wife, daughter, Elis-
abeth and son, Robert, viii assume
immediate command of the Delaware
infantry. They are seeking a home,
and il you hear of one, kindly inform
the Graphic.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-09-22

portant soof11 evsnt oi
laa( vas ths ~ q hlgh
nooo, Saturday of - Mar.
ueul1o teI and M. John II Har.
~, ~ wsll-knowa and MY =.
teezl uns psopls Of this eity.
ding eoule ~ . surprise,
q IT, lds had bat rscently besi
eleeto1 . ans position In m n
Paeo 6|1 schools.
T1s 80 cersmoay WAS most i'm
preasiyul performed ~ Rev. Thso-
dore rlo the brides brother, John
F. 0cS1 Of VI Paso, giving her
70 ~ trains Of I4ohenezln's we'd
ding ~ b, played BY Mn. Theo.
dors r|1 the bridal party entered
The fBo4 parlor. prsce1ed BY the
rlkboa tjorsrs, Opal Gnodgrsss and
Inen ou| lan and followed 6y the rins
bearsr, Wa 0oebel, Who carried ths
ring On 6lsose pillow Th> bride car
ried 1 bodquet Of hel1al roses. The
csrsuaony was psrfosned under :
wed1ino I'LL Of earnalIens, ths artis.
tic prp1 1nction Of Nm. ]. v. 6ehurts,
suspsu1o1 in centsr Of an arch Of
astqrs J .fsrns. txstily srsetsd ~
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15

DR.. R. NJ. Cow, state veterinarian.
reports a successful vaccination of
about 200 cattle afflicted with black
leg at Cotton Plant
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
R. R. COMMISSION
ENJO|NED BY COURT
PROHIBITED FROM CARRYING
OUT ORDER REGARDING SHIP
PING CHARGES.
INJUNCTION MADE PERMANENT
II Is Held Commission Did Not Have
Right to interfere Because OF Com
petitive Business Affecting Rates
in Particular Way.

Little Rock
Federal Judge Trieber made perma,
nent the temporary injunction issued
some time ago prohibiting the Arkan-
sas Railroad Commission from carry
ing out an order made respecting
shipping charges between the Iron
Mountain and Rock Island lines in
Eldorado.
The court held that the commission
did not have the right to interfere
because OF competitive business affect
ing rates in the particular way RiV-
airy between two wholesale gro
Gerry firms is said to have caused the
difficulty. One of the concerns is on
the Iron Mountain at point where
the Rock Island has switching rights.
The other firm also is one the Iron
Mountain but not on that part on
which the Rock Island has switching
privileges. The latter grocery com
pany sought to have SO per car
charge for switching set aside by the
commission, but the court action was
taken to prevent the commission car
rying out an order which would have
given the two concerns equal rates.
Railroads eontended that competing
business figured in one instance and
not in the other.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
FORT YAUX NOW In
HANDS OF GERMANS
PARIS ADMITS COMMUNICATION
WITH FORT is CUT OFF BE-
CAUSE OF COMMANDMENT.

Notwithstanding TO German re-
ports. Fort Naux. strongly defended
position about five miles northeast of
Verdun, has been captured by the
Teutons. About 700 men, who de-
Tended the fort to the last, and a
large number of machine guns and
mine throwers We're captured.
Paris does not deny the loss OF the
fort, saying that because of lombard
ments, communication has been cut
off. According to the French the fort
was still in their hands.
In the Ypres region the British and
Germa IS still are fighting desperately.
The British admit that the Germans
captured first line trenches in an in
fantry attack against the village OF
HODGE.
Around Hill 304 and on the right
bank of the Meuse in the Nerdun re-
gion, violent bombardments are In
progress.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
Governor Pardons.

Rose and Linn Moody, convicted in
the Clehurne County Circuit Court in
March. last, of voluntary manslaugh-
ter and sentenced to two years in the
penitentiary were pardoned. The
two boys were charged with killing
Albert Johnson in street fight al
which two brothers of Johnson were
present The petition for the pardons
we're published in the Arkansas Dem
ocrat on June /. and the pardons were
granted in condition that the defend
ants refrain from any further violation
of the law.
Although Governor Hays was not in
Little Rock pardon was issued from
his Office to II. G. Wilson, who plead
ed guilty TO charge of SECOND de-
gree murder in Greene county in 1922
and vas sentenced to p years The
pardon was issued on condition that
Wilson and his son leave the state
and never return
c. B. BOSS, convicted in Ashley
county August 20, 1915. of grand lar
cenv and sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary; the other to William
Johnson, convicted in Ouaehita coun-
", April "a 1915, of burglary, and
sentenced to three years in the peni-
tertiary
According to the testimony Wilson
quarreled with his stepson and started
to shoot him with a shots un. His wife
sprang in front of her son and the
charge OF shot killed both.
Frank A Threldkeld convicted IN
Greene county in December. 1915. OF
arson and sentenced to two years i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary.
Thomas Jabine and Guy Gwynne
Pulaski county conyicts, both convict
ed of felonies this year. In addition
proelamations were issued relieving
men convicted of misdemeanors OF
fines aggregating $210.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
incarceration Matters.

The White Cliffs Chalk and Mari
Company of White Cuffs, Little River
county, filed articles of Incorporation
with a capital stock of $500, of
which $4,000 has been subscribed.
The corporators are: w w Brown. c.
c. Henderson, A, c. Ramsey, Martin
Walsh and others.
The Citizens Insurance Agency OF
Hot Springs surrendered its charter.
The Garland Amusement Company
of Hot Springs filed certificate an,
nouneing the surrender of its charter.
The Black River Land Company OF
Batesville filed certificate surrend.
ering its charter.
The Independent Gin Company OF
Lake city, capitalized at $4,000. filed
articles of incorporation. William
Craddock is president; J. II. Carter
vice president: w. NJ. Perkins. secre
tary, and e. NJ. Stotts. treasurer.
The Silver Hollow Mining Company
of Rush filed articles of incorporation
with capital stock of $4,000 The
corporators are: ]. u. Tillar, Ed Tim
norman, W. w. Dutton, E. E. Seofelc
and Others.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
BRITISH LORD GOES
DOWN WITH CRUISER
EARL KITCHENER AND STAFF
LOST WHEN SHIP SINKS OFF
ORKNEY ISLANDS.

London.-The news that Earl Kitch-
ener, secretary of state for war, and
his staff who were proceeding to Rus
STA aboard the cruiser Hampshire,
We're lost off the Orkney Islands was
the most stunning blow Great Britain
has received since the war began.
This is the second shock the coun-
try has sustained within a week. The
other was when the newspapers APP
peared with the first intelligence OF
the naval battle in the North Sea, IN
the form of list of the ships lost,
with virtually no intimation that
there was any compensation in the
way of enemy losses. The bulletin
telling of the death of Kitchener gave
the country even a greater shock.
Kitchener was the one outstanding
personality whom the people talked of
and believed in as great man, not
withstanding newspaper attacks, which
at a former period of the war threat
ened to undermine his popularity and
the public confidence in him.
4 telegram from Admiral Sir John
Jel1icoe. commander of the fleet, CIV
ing the bare facts, was received at the
admiralty. Such news, however. can
not be kept entirely secret, even FOR
an hour. Before noon rumors we're
spreading, and the telephones in
the newspaper Offices were busy with
inquirers anxious to know whether
this-one of the many reports circu-
lating in these days of tension-had
any foundation. They were told there
was nothing in It.
Admiral Jellieoe's report to the ad
miralty follows:
Il have to report with deep regret
that his majesty's ship, Hampshire,
Capt Herbert j. Savill, r. n, with
Lord Kitchener and his staff on board
was sunk west of the Orkneys, either
by a mine or a torpedo.
-Four boats We're seen by observers
on shore to leave the ship. The WIND
was north-northwest, and heavy seas
were running Patrol vessels and de-
stroyers at once proceeded to the
spot and party was sent along the
coast to search but only some bodies
and a capsized boat nave been found
up to the present AS the whole shore
has been searched from the seward,
I greatly fear that there is little hope
of there being any survivors.
mo report has yet been received
from the search party on shore.
III. NJ. S. Hampshire was on her
way TO Russia. ="
issued the fact spread about London
some time before the newspapers
could get into the streets. There was
a crowd about the Stock Exchange
which required police reserves 70
deal with The police told everyone
to move on; that there was no truth
in the reports.
At the same time another mass of
people was assembling about the gov
eminent offices in Whitehall All the
windows of the war office had the cur
tains lowered That confirmed the
rumor beyond doubt. Other crowds
gathered around the newspaper offices.
When the boys came out with an
armful of extras the people fell on
them and fought for the papers. In
the course of the afternoon the flags
on all buildings were flown at half
mast
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

There is money In sweet potatoes,
bue the sweet potato grower of Ar
kansas must learn the type of peta-
to his market can use, says w. H.
Wieks, horticulturist for the College
of Agriculture. The Southern market
is limited, and there is an oyer-pro-
duction for the home market, eonse-
quently sweet potato growers must
turn to the Northern markets for their
profits. There is no demand on North
ern markets for the yam" type of po-
tato, and it will be grown profitably
in most cases for home use only. The
Jersey type is most popular in the
North. and the Yellow Jersey is prob
ably the most popular variety grown
in Arkansas for those markets. A
study of the markets in Kansas City,
St Louis and Chicago indicates that
properly cured, well graded and pack
ed sweet potatoes are in demand
They must be clean. free from dis.
ease. bright and smooth to bring the
best prices.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
MECHANICS LIEN
LAW NOT DECISIVE
STRENUOUS EFFORT WILL BE
MADE TO REPEAL OR AMEND
THE ACT.
CAUSES GREAT HARDSHIP
Measure Has Been in Operation About
Ten Years and Has Caused Uni
VersaI Dissatisfaction All Over
the State.

Little Rock
The operation of the Mechanics lien
law passed by the Legislature about
ten years ago is causing universal
dissatisfaction in the state and siren
uous effort will be made to have it re-
pealed or amended by the next Leg
stature.
The law as now on the statute books
works a great hardship on property
owners. and is designed to assist the
man who furnishes material only. II
a contract under the law is given d
carpenter, paperhanger, painter, etc,
the property stands good for the ma
terial furnished the contractor, wheth=
er the property owner has paid the
contractor for the material or not. a
case in point: Four months ago a
widow, with three children. gave a
contract to a contractor to paint and
paper her hovse. After the work was
done she paid the contractor. and
nothing more was thought of it until
about three weeks ago when she was
notified by the firm that furnished the
wall paper and paint that the contrac-
tor had not paid for the material.
Being a poor woman she was unable
to again pay for the material and
mechanics lien was filed against the
property by the material firm. If the
law had made it mandatory for the
firm furnishing the material to noti-
fv the owner of the property that he
material had been sent to the resi-
science, she would have known that the
material had not been paid for. and
would have deducted the amount from
what she was to pay the contractor.
II is now proposed to have the law
amended to make it compulsory for
parties furnishing material to notify
the property owner at once, that the
material had been sent to that place;
in other words. to put the property
owner on notice that the material had
been furnished and not paid for. and
that the property owner would be
held for the amount due for the ma
terial.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
No More Peace Talk.

Berlin.-A profound sensation has
been caused by the great speech made
before the Reiehstag by Chancellor
Won -Hollweg. in which he
declared that any further suggestions
of peace by Germany would be futile
and evil. His eloquent appeal to the
nation to hold on until victory and
the defiance he hurled at England
were greeted with thunderous ap-
plause. At the conclusion of his
speech the chancellor received ire
mendous ovation in which all parties
Joined except the Conservatives and
the Socialists, who seeded with DR..
Liebnecht
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
RUSSIANS RETAKE
DUBNO FORTRESS
AUsTRIANs sTu6RoRNLY RESIST
ING ALL ALONG BATTLE FRONT
ESPECIALLY EAST OF kOLBI.
$4,000 PRISONERS TAKEN
SSs~~
Thirty Guns and Enormous Quantity
of Booty Captured-Austrians 40
NIT the Retreat of Their Forces
in BukoWna.

London-The tremendous offensive
begun week ago by the Russians
continues successful in the capture of
Austrian prisoners and in the recap
ture of positions taken by the Aus
TRANS in their last great drive Hav-
ing previously driven the Teutonto
forces from Lutsk. the Russians have
pressed on and now have retaken
Dubno. the second of the triangle or
defenses in Volhynia.
From the wooded regions of south
west Russia to the Rumanian frontier,
the Cars forces are pressing for
ward In Galieia and Budowina prog
ress has been made The Austrians
admit the retreat of their forces IN
Bukowina.
The Austrians are stubborniy re-
sisting all along the battle front. es,
pecially east of Kolbi to the north OF
Lutsk There they forced back the
Russians across the Styr river In the
TorgovItsy region a sanguinary battle
is in progress.
In the fighting on the front Of Vol
hynia and Galicia, says the Petrograd
official statement the Russians took
400 officers and $4,000 men. They al
so captured 80 guns and an enormous
quantity of booty. The statement
adds that the army of General Techit-
skyn alone, operating in the direction
of tzernowitz. BukoWina. oyerwhelm=
ed the Austro-Iiungarians and took
$4,000 prisoners.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
Road District Invalid.

Road District No of Pope Coun-
ty formed 10 build the proposed Rus
sellville road. was held invalid by the
Supreme Court. The court sustained
decision OF the Pope Circuit Court
quashing proceedings of the county
court The order of the county court
establishing the district was quashed
before friends of the project failed to
file with the county court the plans.
specification, estimates and surveys
previous to the circulation of the pc
lions. asking that the district be es-
tablished. About 100000 worth OF
property was included in the district.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
Primary Law Endorsed.

The proposed primary election law,
now being initiated by the committee
appointed by the Democratic state
convention held at Pine Bluff two
years ago, and indorsed by the state
convention has already received
enough signers to guarantee its sub
mission 70 the voters of the state IN
the election to be held next Novem-
Der Under the law it is only neees-
sary to secure about 1900 names 10
the petition. and up to the present
time more than 10000 have already
been secured.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
Cash Goes Rapidly.

The Penitentiary Commission de-
posted in the state treasury $26,49905
to the credit of the penitentiary fund
and exactly seven minutes later, war
rants covering the entire amount had
been cashed There were 10 creditors
or their representatives ready to pre-
sent the warrants when the cash was
delivered The largest warrant held
by a packing house, was for $4,000,
the claim having been overdue for
more thaS year. The other war
rants ranged from S75 to about $4,000.
The money was secured by the board
from the sale of cotton grown on the
state farm.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
urued to Inspect Mines.

J. c. Clary, state labor commission
err. addressed communication to 7.
". Shaw of Midland, state mine in
spector, suggesting that visit be
made to Rush to Investigate the con
ditions of the zinc mines Complaints
have recently been received from
Rush relative to conditions of safety.
It was requested that the state officials
inspect the mines and urge upon the
operators the necessity of taking pre-
cautions to prevent accidents.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15
New Orleans Bond Issue.

Baton Rouge, Lathe Louisiana
Senate has finally adopted the meas
ure which would provide for submit
l,ng to the vote of the people in No
vember of constitutional amendment
permitting New Orleans to issue So
600 900 in serial bonds to refund the
citv's indebtedness. The measure has
passed the house and now goes to the
governor for signature.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-06-15

Labor Joins in Protest.

Vera Cruz-The labor union organ
izations carried out silent nantes
tation" against American intervention
in Mexican affairs. There was an I'M
mense parade, but it was conducted in
an orderly manner. The unions sent
a cablegram to President Wilson ask
ing for the removal OF American
troops and warships and protest
was sent to all the labor confedera.
tons in the world