Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

New York. Dec. 12.-Sydney Samue!
was formerly member OF the firm of
Samuel Hermanos (brothcrs) exporters.
at "a Broad street, and London. the
others being Montague ana Lionel
sydney was in this city the middle, OF
last week. He then appeared to be in
good health ana expressed The inten-
ton to sail for southampton in time to
spend the holidays with his folks wEo
lie i'll England.
Montague Samuel said 10 reporter.
today:
My brother Sidney was bounded 10
his death by woman whose fame as
ON authorizes has extended to two cod
tinents. She pursued him for three
years ana it was to avoid further per-
secution from her that he took his life"
Mr.. Samuel said he wished to make z
thorough investigation of the legal as
pect of the case before giving the wo-
mans name. For three years she has
prosecuted him. said Mr.. Samuel. In
every way he has sought to evade her,
but she has pursued him relentlessly
and to end all the trouble my brother
killed himself. l will not at present
disclose her name. 1t would not be
wise. | want to have careful con-
ference with my attorney, Judge Oh
colt. and then we can decide what shall
be the best course TO pursue. / must
learn upon what basis | can prosecute
this woman. for | am determined that
everything shall be done that the Law
Will permit.
My brother had everything in the
world to live for. He was only SO
years Old. wealthy and blessed with the
best of health. He was 4 graduate of
the University Of London and man of
marked artistic temperament and in
Slinations. In the matter of material
things he had everything any one could
possibly desire 10 make him happy. But.
this woman bounded him increasingly
and drove him 10 DEATH
Mr.. Samuel added that the woman
had involved his brother in great finan-
cial difficulties.
in response TO the telegram from
Portland. NJ. Samuel sent a dispatch
Immediately asking the coroner for the
fullest details of his brothers suicide
ana ordering the body be prepared Tor
removal 70 this city.
The World. tomorrow. Will say: The
reason Sidney Samuel. 4 wealthy eN-
porter Of this city. killed himself in 4 no
revealed. yesterday. He shot himself he
cause he could not marry the woman
he loved. Mrs. Anita NiVanu Charities.
beautiful and talented author and play-
wright
Mr. Samuel's father. the Rabbi Israel,
Who is looked on as the head n TIL jew
ish church il Great britain. bitterly op-
posed the marriage VI his son ID Mrs
Charities. on the ground ot difference III
their religion. Mrs. Charities is 4 Cath
ollie.
Yielding 70 the rleas Of his father. Mr..
Samuel broke of his enga cement 70 Mrs.
Charities almost On the eve ri the idy SCI
for their wedding From thai DAY he was
chauged man. JIe lost All interest in
lie lnd became ~ melancholy that his
brothers EN- .oyed a man II watch MIN
lest he should commit suicide
Ex-JudGe Ulcott, counsel Tor the firm OF
Samuel Bros. when asked. yesterday. by
a World representative Tor information
regarding the parting of Mir. Samuel and
Mrs. Charities said that ne would not Slv
Il word about the case. that H. was bust
reSS COIN sci ANA could NM discuss the
private affairs az Mr. Samuel