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The age-herald., 1900-12-13
LOVE AND RELIGION
 WERE AT vAR|ENCE
Prominent Hebrew Killed Him. self Because He Could Not
 Marry a Catholic.

New York, December 12.-The World will say tomorrow:
 The reason why Sydney Samuel @ wealthy exporter of this city, killed him. self in a hotel in Portland Me, on Mon day night was revealed yesterday. He shot himself because he could not marry the woman he loved, Mrs. Anita Vivanti Char tres, beautiful and talented author and playwright.
 MT. Samuel's father, the Rabbi Israel who is looked on as the head of the Jewish church in Great Britain bitterly opposed the marriage of his son to Mrs. Chartres on the ground of the difference in their relig- ion. Mrs. Chartres is a Catholic
 Yielding to the plea of his father, MT, Sampel broke off his engagement to Mre. Chartres, almost on the eve of the day set for their wedding From that day he was a changed man. He lost all interest in life and became so melancholy that his brothers employed @ man to watch him least he commit suicide.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
SITUATION AT STATE UNIVERSITY
 ASSUMING A MORE SERIOUS ASPECT
Members of the Executive Commit tee of Trustees in Tuscaloosa.
 Students Issue a Statement.

Tuscaloosa, December 12.-(Special)- )-The sit> tion at the university is assuming a more serious aspect than anything in the institutions previous history. The faculty has been in session ever since o'clock this afternoon and at 10:3O tonight are still presumably discussing the university re- volt.
 The members of the faculty are not al- lowed to give out anything after the session is over. It is understood, however, that no more witnesses were examined When your correspondent was there at 10 o'clock, the commandant was making a statement to the faculty
 Messrs. J. D. Webb of Birmingham and T. c. Mcclellan of Athens, members of the tees, arrived in the city at o'clock this evening" The other members of the execu- tive committee, Daniel Pratt, is in Florida and cannot reach here.
 All members of the board of trustees have been invited and requested to come to Tus- caloosa by the two members of the execu- tive committee now here. Hon. Remnant Lo- max of Montgomery accompanied Messrs. Webb and Mcclellan to the city this after noon.
 The committee expected to meet tonight, but could not do so, as the faculty has been in session ever since the members reached here. The members expect to hold meet ing tomorrow morning There is a great in- terest manifested here in the outcome, and
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
SAMUEL GOMPERS
 WILL BE REELECTED
Two Test Votes Disclosed His Strength in Yesterdays
 Meeting at Louisville.

Louisville, Ky, December 12.-Today's session of the American Federation of La Dor apparently disclosed the fact that there will be little or no opposition to the re- election of Samuel Gompers as president. Two propositions, the votes on which may be regarded as tests, resulted in decisive triumphs for the ideas advocated by MT. Gompers Max Hayes of Cleveland, led the opposition in both instances, but the battle did not at any time become personal or bit ter. One of the resolutions was to limit the term of the federations president in future to two years; the other provides for the election of the officers of the body by the invitation and referendum instead of a vote in mass convention on the last day of the annual session, prevails at pres ent. Both were defeated.
 The contest for next years convention appears to lie between Milwaukee and Scranton, Pa.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
CONFIRMATION OF THE
 AGREEMENT AT PEKIN
Correspondent Says Committee of Representative
 Persons is Chosen to Regulate Conferences

in enforcing the law pertaining to saloons, : on which subject Mayor Chappell of Co., lumbus, Ga, read an interesting paper M. N. Baker, editor of the New York Engin- ing News, read a paper on Sewerage dls- posal problems" and Consulting Engineer Thomas c. Perkins of Hartford, Conn.,, made address on "A practical ilutration of municipal ownership in a New England community of 1000 inhabitants"
 This evening the Mayors and civic of ficials and engineers attended a reception at the city hall given by the Governor of the State and the Mayor of this city.
 Large numbers of municipal magnates have arrived here on every train since last night. Among them the Mayors of Co., lumbus, O.; Peoria, Ill.,; Mayor Samuel Jones of Toledo, O., with a party of eigh- teen; MT. Woodward of Atlanta, with party of fifty; Mayor Stephens of East St Louis, with twenty-two visitors, and George Maltby of Jamestown, N. Y, with a delegation of five citizens, who will in- vite the league to meet next year In their city, and Alderman Berry of Detroit, with six city officials, who will work hard to elect Mayor Mayberry of that city presi- dent of the league.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13

some of the most prominent citizens seem to lean towards the boys in their conflict with the authorities
 A committee of students handed the Age statement headed True Statement of Af- fairs at the University:''
 Tt has been reported that Captain West was fully exonerated of all charges brought against him by the corps. This statement is incorrect, as no such action has been taken. Yesterday committee of students met with the faculty and preferred charges against both Dr. Powers and Captain West. We think that both are to blame for all of our troubles. We look on ourselves as gentlemen ana are conducting ourselves as better in barracks than at present. Reel tations are prepared with usual diligence. Today the students met and appointed a committee of three cadets to be known as the Board of Control. This board is to supervise and maintain good order They have the full co-orperation of the entire corps The boys have stayed away from town exclusively and will continue to do so until affairs are settled.
 Signed, Committee of Students"
 The statement that West was exonerated was made on the authority of seniors and law students, but the boys today say they will not return to military duties with West as commandant Perfect order is be- ing maintained at the university.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
NURSE SHOT.
Bullet Entered Back ot Head and She
 Is Unconscious.

DesMoines, Iowa, December 12.-Mrs, Jeannett Broadbent, a professional nurse, was found shot in the back of the head at S:30 o'clock tonight in her room in an apartment house. She may not recover She has been unable to tell a coherent story but claims that man opened her door, shot her and ran away Her own revolver was found inside drawer with one cham Der discharged. A sealed letter addressed to sister stamped for mailing lay on her table, In 1t she said her revolver had been stolen. The shooting has attracted wide attention because Mir. Broadbent was witness in the sensational Richardson dj- vorce case now on trial and testified to statements which she alleged Mrs. RichardA son made to her with regard to Mrs. Richs ardsons relations with leading profess sional man.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
RUN ON BANK.
25O Persons In Line to Get Their Money
 at a New York Bank.

New York, December 12.-The run on the Harlem Savings Bank was continued to- day When the bank opened there were 250 men and women in line waiting an oppor- tunity to get into the bank and get their money. They were kept in check, and all confusion was avoided by the police lines. All who were in the bank building were paid off. State Superintendent of Banks Frank D. Kilburne arrived at the bank in the afternoon and made an examination of the banks affairs. Shortly afterward he said:
 ''The Harlem Savings Bank is as sound as any bank in the State Its securities are of the very best"
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
THE MAYORS MEET.
League of Municipalities Is In Session
 at Charleston.

Charleston, s. O., December 12.-The fourth annual convention, League of the American Municipalities, met here this morning in the Auditorium. The Mayors were welcomed in addresses by Governor M. B. McSweeny of this State and by May or Smyth of Charleston, and the response was made by the president of the league, Mayor Henry V. Johnson of Denver The morning session was opened by the address of President Johnson. The first topic for discussion was What policy is best to use
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
New York's Vote.

New York. December 12.-The state hoard of canvassers met today and canvassed the State vote. Only four of the sixty-oDe counties cast majority of votes for Bry- an. They were New York; Queens, Rich mond and Schoarie. Following are the to- tals for President: Mckinley. Republican, 821, ,992; Bryan, Democrat -67S3 3S6. Malloney Social Labor, 12,622; Wooley, Prohibition, 22, ,043; Debs, Social Democrat, 12,S69. Me Kinley's plurality, 143,6
 The plurality of Odell, Republican, for Governor was Ill, 126.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
KILLED WHILE DRUNK.
Miner Shot at a Woman Twice and
 Fell Dead.

Knoxville, Tenn, December 12-A special to the Tribune and Journal from Coal Creek says that George Hines, a miner, fired two shots at Mrs. George W. Bently, and while in the act of firing the third he was shot dead by an unknown person. Hines was drunk and Mrs. Bently was next door neighbor, who was at the time pumping water, when Hines began firing. There ap- pears to have been no previous trouble be- tween the families A jury of inquest is seeking advance as to who killed Hines, but adjourned until tomorrow before rendering verdict It Is believed George Bently fired the shot He is mine foreman.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
CANTEEN SYSiEM.
General Corbin Makes Argument Before
 the Senate Committee.

Washington, December 12-In connection with its consideration of the army reorgan- ization bill the Senate Committee on Mili- tary Affairs today listened to an argument by Adjutant-General Corbin for the contin- uation for the present canteen system in the army. There has been more or less exchange of opinion among members, the result of which has been favorable to the retention of the present system and the elimination of the House canteen provi- sions. The committee expects to conclude its hearings on the bill tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
INSURGENTS DEFEATED.
Tumaco, a Rebel Stronghold, Taken By
 Gunboat Troops.

Colon, Colombia, December 12.-Official dispatches have been received from Gov ernor Alban of the State of Panama, an nouncing that after a three-days' engage ment Tumaco the former stronghold of the insurgent movement, was re-occupied by the government troops December 4, and Gaitan had been destroyed.
 Governor Alban, who returned to the city of Panama to-day, will hand back unin- jured to her owners the British steamer Taboga, seized last month by the Colom- bian government to transport an armed expedition from Panama to the Port of Buena Ventura, and was there used in the bombardment of the rebel position on points Bazan and Soldano
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
The Lukenbill Case.

Fernandina, Fla, December 12-The case of the Seaboard Air Line against Mir Lukenbill, formerly agent for that compa- ny at this place, was called today for pre- lminary hearing before Judge Hall The defendants attorney waived examination. An aggregate bond of A500 was given and Lukenbill released. The case will come up at the next term of the Circuit Court, which conyenes in April.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
MOVING PICTURES.
MT. Houseman Says There Will Be No
 Trouble.

Chicago, December 12.-In an interview with MT. Louis M. Houseman this after noon he said: "I expect to take moving pictures of the McGoyern-Gans fight at Tattersall. No injunctions has or will be served No arrests will or have been made save those already consummated along friendly lines The building promises to have it's capacity taxed.
 Mayor Harrison" continued MT. House. man, "has purchased a box for tonight fog the use of himself and two or -:4See friends"
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
YERkES WILL WIN.
Appointment of New Internal Revenue
 Commissioner Not Made.

Washington, December 12.-The appoint ment of a new commissioner of internal revenue will be announced soon Hon. John w. Yerkes, the Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate in the late elec- tion, will in all probability be chosen.
 Hon. Johseph H. Manley of Maine, who has been in Washington several days, left for Augusta, Me, this evening Before leaving MT. Manley informed the President that he would decline the office which had been offered to him.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
WANTS MILITARY.
Chicago Needs Soldiers to Guard a
 Doomed Man.

Mattoon, IL, December 12.-SherM My CTS, of Edgar County, has asked Governor Tanner to call out the State militia to guard the prison at Paris, where John Owens, murderer of James Hogue is to be exc cuted December 21. Persistent efforts to secure information concerning the doomed mans relatives have failed Once he ad- mitted relationship to the Owens family of Kentucky. "It will do my family no good to learn the truth, nor me-" he said, and intends to carry the secret to the grave.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
The Archbishop Denies It.

Washington, December 12.-Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul, when asked concerning his reported prospective elevation to the cardinalate at the approaching consistory in Rome, said all such rumors merit no credence whatever"
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
THE WEATHER.

RAIN THURSDAY; FAIR FRIDAY: COLDER: THURSDAY BRISK EAST TO SOUTH WINDS;
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
Full Text of the Agreement
 Stated by Won BueIow
DEATH PENALTY UPON PRINCES
The Chinese Shall Erect a monument In Every Foreign or International Cemetery Which Has Been Des-
 ecrated or Destroyed.

London December 2.-The Pekin corres- pondent of the Daily Mail wiring Tuesday and confirming the reports of the agree" ment as to the collective note, says thai a committee of representatives of the pow- CTS has been chosen to regulate the confer- ences with the Chinese plenipotentiares.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-28

or three-move com bination may pre- sent considerable difficulty. The pit falls of chess certainty seem to be more numerous, or at least easier to get into than the snares of checkers. There are, or should be, the experts say, more drawn games in checkers than in chess. Nest openings in checkers are analysed to q consider able depth, Jordan says, and if the play is up 10 the standard of well yersed contestant the result must in variably be a drawn battle. To lend interest to tournament games it is a good thing to adopt restricted check CTS, obliging the contestants to take openings drawn by lot for them just before play is begun. Notwithstand- ing these precautions, the rule is that most of the games result in draws.
 Everybody that plays checkers knows that the worlds checker cham pionship was held by James Wyllie, Herd LaGdie." who died almost two years ago, at the ripe age of T9. No one seriously objected to the Herd Laddie' holding the title. Gossip of the game recalls the time the checker people had, several years ago, watch ing the negotiations that were made by Wyllie and James P. Reed. of Pittsburgh, for a championship match. The old Scotchman agreed at first to come to the United States to play Reed, but, I guess, he finally backed down on account of his age. the in conveniences of the trip and the con- sequent nervous strain he would have to undergo. If the man over 70 hesi- tated to make the trip it, certainly be- comes the American spCrtsneE as fair critics to say no worse than that However. MT. Reed was greatly dis appointed and claimed the worlds championship because of the Scotch mans failure to come over.
 Reed simply had to have cham pionshipf match, so keyed up was his mind for a great contest. A large stake was offered and Barker p.ayed him: MT. Reed was beaten. lie died last year, and it is said that he always maintained that Wyllie had forfeited the championship. To show how the champ piunship finally wandered around to the other Seotchman, Jordan, it is necessary to admit that Willie was champion. After any amount Of wrangling-e to satisfy the pugilists Sharkey and Fitzsimmons- Wyllie made q match with James Fcrrie, another Scotchman. Ferrie v'cn, anG subsequently, Jordan won om him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-28
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS
Yours respectfully.
 FANNY WILLIAMS.

The game at the Driving park in Waterbury. tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock will be q very interesting one and will no doubt attract q large crowd from this place. The St Thomas Cadets and the Fifth Artillery are strong eleyens and both teams will do their prettiest to uphold their fine records of this season.
 The Oakville fair is thing of the past and q great success it was so- cially and financially. The managers are well pleased with the results and cordially tender their thanks to all who contributed to the fairs success Among the most pleasing numbers of last evenings entertainment was The Gypsy's Love Song, charmingly ren- dered by Miss Jane Clark of Water bury. The Following gifts were award ed: Garnet cuff buttons, R. NJ. Abbey: picture. Mrs Conrad; three bottles of wine. Mrs C. l.. Warner: comfortable R. Shanahan: embroidered center piece, Mrs German. 4 North Main street. Waterbury: gentieman's scarf pin. George HHngerfOrd; handkerchief and glove case, Gertrude Brahan; ging- ham sofa pillow, William Ryan. Water bury; crochet shawl. Annie Fruin pink sofa pillow R. De1and; box of cigars. W. Hancock; Battenburg lace piece. M J. Burns. : Field street. Waterbury: silver napkin ring. Mildred neland; historic chair, Katie Hayden, Water bury.
 The Hanllv Panky club will give q masquerade ball December II, it. Judd's ha!i: .,..~--
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-28
Putting a Bicycle Torctaer

tirst-class bicycle is cheaper than any other machine that requires the same amount of work and care in con- structing. Every separate piece of a bicycle has to be made by itself, and thenf nicely fitted to it's permanent piace.ssSome of the pieces are ground out of the hopper, as it were, but the making of others requires the careful attention of the skilled artisan. The grand harmonious whole must indeed be harmonious to the last degree of harmony, and the assembling of the parts is matter of the incest accu- racy and precision. Everything must be done in exact conformity to model &nd specifications, ard net fail thereof by the breadth of hair
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-28
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 The GAMEsof CHECKERS T. and the Championship Players


TN THE opinion of many experts
 too little attention is being given
 to the game of checkers in the United States. All of these experts declare that the newspapers show short-sighted policy in not devoting more space to the admirable game. Tucked away in the sporting depart ments at intervals of day or two during the last few weeks have been sundry ten-lifie notes about the prog ress of the checker championship. Few compared to the many who read foot ball news and turf matters really understood that in Boston two of the greatest exporents of checkers in the word contested day in and day out at a little table while genial al though necessarily silent referee watched the struggle for supremacy. After Richard Jordan, of Edinburgh, the worlds champion, had won two games, and after Charles F. Barker, of Boston, who relinquished his worlds championship to get Jordan to cone across the water to play him, had won the same number of games, and after each had drawn 36 games, the greatest checker event of the sea- son was concluded. Jordan has been able to beat almost every man in the world at checkers. Barker, it is said by those who are we'll informed on the subject, is the only man Jorda n has not been able to gain a decisive defeat from.
 This checker championship has had Q great reviving effect upon this in tellectual game throughout the Unit ed States. This winter the checker department will be uncommonly ac- tive, due no doubt to the sincere ef- forts of good players to emulate the work of Jordan, Barker, Freedman, Pomeroy, etc. Checkers affords rare sport to the man who is not wholly in love with the intricaces of chess. Net checkers is game that abouads in deep plays. As a matter of fact, l heard a very good player say that he could not understand how two great experts like Barker and Jor- dan could ever win from one another unless deliberate slip was made. Every game with such men, he argues, should be q draw.
 In checkers it is safe to analyze quite q number of moves. In chess, even to the advanced player, a two
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-28

ard buried in the Cameron graveyard.
 Miss Brown received the news If it all in a daze, from which she was slow to recover. She asked cn!y to -he let alone, and shut herself in her room, from which she seldom stirred. Her parents became uneasy. But while they watched her a great happiness can:e into her face. She told them that she had met and conversed with the spirit ofdohn Allen and that they had plannt d for the wedding to take place at John $ grave.
 The parents looked upon this as a mark of insanity and a physician W as called in. He said she was sane. \ specialist in brain disease was sent for, and, while he would not express hi,n- self regarding her queer fancy, he S aid thit in all else she was, of sound mind.
 But in all this time Miss Brown was making preparations for the marriage ceremony at the grave. She rented a house and furnished it. The minister of the church of which her parent 5 Were members at first held out a.yainss her and tried to persuade her hat it was sinful that she should marry a mere apparitich, but she insisted. The m mister went with her, last week int 0 the graveyard whsre her lover was buried and at midnight the ceremony Was performed that married the girl 10 the ghost. The young woma D is now living in her house with her ghost hus- hand. She has covers at the table d. ways laid for two and chats all through the meal as though talking 10 some one in the vacant chair across the table,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-28
MARRIED HIS SPIRIT.
Okla homa Girl Weeds Ghost Of Her Dead Sweetheart and Lives
 AIGS.e with Kim.

John Allen, of Can: Okla. was killed in railroad wreck in the latter part of 1899. A few days ago Miss Bes- sic Brown, of that place. was married to the ghost of this John Allen, fur nished q house, and at this time is liv- ing there alone with the ghost of this man she loved.
 She and John Allen had been engaged for a year. The wedding day had been set and in preparation for it he had gone to Kansas City on a business trip. Returning, the train was wrecked and his dead body was taken out from un- der the wreckage.,It was brought home