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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
DOG IN HANGER TACTICS MAY :. DEPRIVE HUNTINGTON CENTER
 AND NICHOLS OF TROLLEY LINE
Miss Witt To Leave Faculty
 Of High School
Veteran Teacher Sends in Her Resignation-Other
 Changes in Faculty

After twentythree years of service as an instructress at the Bridgeport High School and prior to that time in the grades of the city, Miss Mary E.. Witt thas sent in her resignation to the Board of Education. Miss Witt has been supervisor in mathematics at the High School since 1888, or since the present building was constructed. For many years she has been in charge of the junior room. Prior to becoming instructress at the High School she was teacher in the ninth grade in the Congress street school, since taken over by the High School
 The Board of Education will act on her resignation and those of Miss Edna L. Mcclellan and Miss Kath ryne Irwin, also teachers at the High School, at their meeting to be held next Monday evening. Miss MacLel- Ian has been teacher in English and History for the past two years, and Miss Irwin in History, also for two years.
 In all, four teachers have resigned from the High School faculty since the close of school in June, Herbert w. Ross being the fourth. To suc ceed MT. Ross the board has selected J. M Kicker, who has been instruc- tor in physics at the Greenwich High School for the past two years.
 The board has a number of applica tions to fill the three vacancies, and will make their selections Monday ev- ening The board will also name a new assistant instructor in the com mercial department of the High School
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Welded Under A Bower Of Books
 And Land Records
Assistant Town Clerk a Lit tie Rusty Until Coached
 by MT. l.. Gill

Under an arch of ledgers and land records. Assistant Town Clerk Billy Mullins, sometimes called the Rev. Mr. Fox, performed a marriage ceremony this morning. The justice was trifle rusty in his lines because he hadn't married anybody in two days, but Larry Gill stood nearby and coached the justice when his memory failed. The bride was Amelia E. Fohl, who gave her occupation as a cashier and her residence as Brooklyn The groom was William Muller, an egg inspector, also of Brooklyn.
 Take your corners said Billy as he cleared his throat before starting the ceremony. Just minute, Your Honor,' interrupted Larry Gill. "This is no primary in the 12th district, you know. Wait till I give you the cor rect lines from the book.''
 After that Billy got by all right and was strong enough at the finish to ac- cept his fee. He told the couple to tell the folks in Brooklyn to send an excursion of engaged couples here and he would do the marry at wholesale rates, ten per cent. off for cash.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12

where, and books on the subject that he has read
 "Over a year ago he came to ns and told me that he had sum of money in the bank that was troubling hlm and he thought he ought to get rf3 of it. He felt that it was a load up- on him and was a spiritual evil, He wanted to follow the scriptures Iif- erally and get rid of all his prop erty.
 l told him that he had no risht to do such thing, that he had "a wife and children dependent upon him and he was responsible for their well being. It was then that I urged him to turn over all his property to his wife and I understand that he after ward did so
 He has never given any consider able sum to our church. He has he1p- ed poor people in the neighborfood. put not to the extent of any large sums. Only yesterday he had mo write letter for hi1n to the Pente- costal church of New Bedford. Mass. saying that one time when he vas in some kind of trouble he vowed t, make a present to that church if he got out of trouble. Be wrote to re- mind them that he would give them SlOO and had not forgotten his pledge"
 Bratsneider was formerly resident Of Manchester, Ct. He was in the lumber business and was an expert at buying timberland He could e.- timate te cent the value of timber and was very successful in buying it so mudh so that he had a neat little bank roll of 91e,09o when hs came to Bridgeport
 He opened up a dry goods sfore on Fairfield avenue and also built a house nearby. It was then that the religious mania seized him and he be- gan giving away his property. Friends say that he succeeded in .eettiF -f4. of the. greatest part of it and that a lot of people who discovered his weakness, took advantage of it and fleeced him. His habit of praying in public places, as we'll as other reli- gious eccentricities attracted much attention to him.
 Bratsneider is a great reader of re- hgious works and particularly deYours all the works pertaining to the Apos- -tOlic sect
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12

Imbued with religious mania in- duced by reading books of the Apos- tolic church, Charles Bratsneider a wealthy lumberman residing with his wife and three children at 2790 Fair field avenue, has given away the ma- jor portion of $10,0OO cash with which he came to Bridgeport a few years ago. All that he has left is what he turned over to his wife, in a lucid interval, at her urgent behest.
 Bratsneider believes that he must be absolutely penniless and givef away everything valuable that he possesses, in order to become eligible to partake of the joys of life hereafter Most of the time he is imbued with reli- gious mania which induces him to make frequent prayers, on his knees, in the public streets or anywhere else where he happens to be.
 Occasionally he is in his sound senses long enough to realize the re- suits of the course he is pursuing It was in one of these moments that he turned his property over to his wife, at the same time urging her to do what she could to save him from himself
 Bratsneider has been frequent at- tChudhI dt fIuc [ApOSLO1lC ulSS1On con- ducted at 1542 Stratford avenue by MT. and Mrs. Robert Greer of Strat- ford. To a Farmer reporter today, Mrs. Greer, who instituted the mis- sion, stated that she and her husband had done all they could to check Bratsneider from giving away his property, and that she had used all her influence to get him to turn over his possessions to his wife to avoid the possibility of giving them away
 We do not preach the giving away of ones worldSv vossessions declared Mrs, E.zeer; a,at is a subject on which we do not touch, beyond the reading of the scriptures. It is true that some Apostolic preachers do ad- wise people to give away everything they have, to make themselves poor and others rich, but we have never permitted that doctrine in our little mission. I think that MT Bratsneider must have taken the idea from some Apostolic preachers he heard some
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Russia Steps In
 To Stop Shah's
 March In Persia
Especial from United Press.) )

Paris, Aug. 12.-That Russia will soon assume control of the situation in Persia, where the deposed Shah Mohammed Ali Mirza is marching on Teheran, is the belief expressed here today in semi circles as the re- suit of a warning issued from St. Petersburg that no battle will be per- mitted within a zone of 30 kilometers from Teheran
 According to the Teheran correspon- dent of the Retch all Russian subjects taking part in the battle against the deposed Shah will be deported.
 The ex-Shah is reported to have taken Seminar, 100 miles northwest of Teheran and with about 5000 men is pushing toward the capital. Should he arrive undefeated within the neu- tral zone fixed by Russia, it is be- lieved that complications involving England, Germany and Russia will en- sue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Appropriations for
 Band Concerts Wanted

Mayor Buckingham will suggest to the Board of Apportionment when they next meet, to make an appro- priation for band concerts. Three thousand dollars is suggested. Other cities where band concerts are en- joyed make such appropriations. This year and in past seasons the concerts have been supported through public subscription A change was made this season in that the Park Commits sion took charge of the subscriptions and regulated the concerts. In most instances subscriptions have come from manufacturing concerns and business men. Through tax all will be reached, each taxpayers share be- ing very small. The Crane Co.,, pay ing about the largest tax in the city,
 and other large concerns are in full sympathy with the laying of the tax
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Mothers Skull Is
 Fractured Trying
 To Save Her Son
But Little Tot $ Head Com pletely Severed from Body Under Wheels of Electric Train.
Special from United Press )

(Speclal rom united PreSS.)
 Surfside, Mass, Aug. 12.-Slipping out of his mothers grasp, John Scan nell, three year old son of Mrs. M. H. Scannell, of 549 South Canal street, Holyoke, fell between the first and second cars of a New Hvaen electric train at the Surfside Station at 8 o'clock, today, and was instantly kill save him from going under the wheels of the train. was herself struck and seriously injured.
 The head of the little boy was com pletely severed from his body and rolled for distance along the tracks.
 Mrs. Sullivan was taken to the of flee of pr. c. A. Sylvester where she lay unconscious for two hours. The mother has a fractured skull.
 The woman and her little boy were waiting at the station to take the train for Pemberton The little fellow, clinging to his mothers hand, was pra ttling away in childish anticipa-
 Suddenly, just as the train was roaring into the station, the people on the platform were mortified to see the baby let go of his mothers hand and dash out in front of the oncon.- ing train. The people on the plat form shrank back in horror. The mother, seeing her little son going to his death, with an agonized shriek rushed after him. But her efforts were useless. Just as she reached the tracks the train struck her little boy. She was hurled unconscious beside the track, her son decapitated and his body carried a short distance by the train. Although the train was slow ing up for the station so quickly did the boy dart out on the tracks that the engineer was unable to bring his train to a stop. The woman was at once hurried to the office of pr. c. A. Sylvester. .tr a.t tssse
 The horribly mangled body of her little son was taken to undertaking
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Pope Suffers
 Slight Relapse
IPhysicians Order His Holi- !, ness to Hold No Aud
 fences
Especial from United Press. )

Rome. Aug. 12-Pope Plus suffered
 a slight relapse during the night and his physicians were hurriedly sum- moned to the bedside by pr. Amici. kwho kept vigil in the sick chamber. iDr Petacci at once administered an kinjection of caffeine which strength tened the heart action and removed Ian immediate danger.
 ! After the injection His Holiness ;Tested more easily but took very little Enourishment. Drs. Petacci and Eafachaivava, although making no statement, showed their disappoint- .ment and anxiety, this morning, be- tcause the Pope had not made the i'm tprovement they had expected during ,1he night. As a result, they have or tdered that the Pope hold no audiences
 of any kind, and all matters of church demanding his attention will be held tn abeyance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
DIR. SMITH COMING.

Rev. Dr. Arthur J. Smith, who is superin ntendent of the Gospel tent work in New York city, will supply the pulpit of the Peoples church, Laurel and Park avenues, tomorrow morning. This is not the first visit of Dr. Smith to the Peoples church. as he spoke there one Sunday last spring, at both the morning and even ing services. His many friends in Bridgeport, no doubt, will be glad to avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing this most interesting and in structive speaker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Weather Indications
Especial from United Press.)

New Haven, Aug. 12-Forecast: Gen. orally fair tonight and Sunday; mod crate north to northeast winds.
 The barometric depression that was central over northern New York yes terday morning has passed out the gulf of St. Lawrence, and the high pressure area in the northwest now covers the northern section. A dis turbance apparently central this morn- ing off the Louisiana coast has caused showers in Florida. Alabama and Georgia. An excessive rainfall of 4 30 inches was reported from Pensacola, Fla.
 districts will move slowly eastward during the next 48 hours, and under its influence pleasant weather with moderate temperature will proba bly continue over Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
CHILD KIDNAPPED FROM
 MOTHER TAKEN AGAIN BY
 DIRECTION OF BOYS FATHER
Special from United Press

Quebec, Aug. 12.-It was admitted at the Good Shepard Convent here, to- day, that the eight-year-old son of Richard L. Stack, of St. Louis, kidnap- ped from his mother in the Mound City, year and a half ago, has been an inmate there: He was placed in the institution by his father, who wanted him educated in the Catholic faith. Hearing that the former Mrs. Steak had located the boy Stack sent his sister to the convent and she took the boy away with her. The officials of the convent insist that they do not know the whereabouts of the child.
 Stack was arrested on complaint of his former wife while in Montreal more than a year ago, charged with kidnapping but was later discharged The former Mrs. Stack is now in this city endeavoring to trace her son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
SCULLY'S MACHINE
 GOES BACK ON HIM

American Graphophone Co.,. met with tire trouble driving his car near Beardsley park last night, and owing to the late hour he rode home on trolley car and left the machine at the roadside.
 This morning, when the machine was left unattended, it was reported to the police, and until the ownership of the car was ascertained through the license number, it was feared that it had been stolen and abandoned.
 MT. Scully reclaimed the machine this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
MELVILLE STONE ASKS
 TO APPEAR BEFORE STEEL
 TRUST PROBE COMMITTEE
Especial from United Press

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington, Aug. 12.-A telegram from Melville E. Stone, of the Asso- ciated Press, requesting that he be al- lowed to appear before the Stanley Steel committee and explain a letter to Oakleigh Thorne, introduced, late yesterday, was read into the record when the committee met, today. Stones letter indicated that the panic of 1907, particularly. the run on the Trust Company of America, of which Thorne is president, was precipitated by statement issued by George ". Perkins.
 Stone, in a statement, this morn ing, declared that "the letter was written under what proved to be mis- apprehension of the facts,'' and asks that he be allowed a hearing It was decided to put Stone on the stand after the committee takes it's recess following adjournment of Congress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Death of Congressman
 Loudenslager, Today
(speciaI from limited press i,

Camden, N. J., Aug. 12-Congress- man Henry Clay Loudenslager died in his home at Paulsboro, Gloucester County today, of typhoid fever, follow ing general breakdown due to his ex- ertions during the last campaign. Loudenslager was born May 22, 1852. in the home in which he died and with the exception of some ten years spent in business in Philadelphia had been factor in New Jersey politics ever since. He had been a member of the House since the 53rd Congress and was secretary of the Republican -Congres- sional Committee, in charge of the Re- publican headquarters since 1906.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Admiral Togo
 At West Point
Special from United Press)

Especial from United Press)
 New York Aug. 12-Bright and early, today. Admiral Togo, escorted by his naval aid, Commander Tani- guchi and representatives of the Uni ted States government, of which he is the guest, was off for West Point, aboard President Taft's yacht, the Mayflower. There the distinguished visitor will review the cadet corps and inspect the military academy, af- ter which he will be the guest of hon. or at luncheon given by Major Gen. eral Barry. During the afternoon, the party will return to New York and it is possible that tonight Togo will be taken to Coney Island.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Taft To Report.
 On Wool Bill
 By Next Monday
Especial from United Press.)

ISpeCIdI IrO1n Unted PreSS.1
 Beverly, Mass. Aug. 12-Convinced by today's reports from Washington that Congress would be ready to hear from him on the wool bill by the time of his return, Monday, President Taft informed members of his household early today, that he would devote this afternoon to work. He expects to have preliminary drafts of veto mes- sages on the statehood and wool measures completed when he leaves Beverly, tomorrow night
 The President put in this morning at golf with Major Butt as his com- panion. Late this afternoon, he plans to knock off work in his study and take a motor trip along the shore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Vacation for Mayor;
 Doctor Orders It

On the advice of his physician, who has ordered that he take a rest, May or Buckingham is to enjoy respite of several days. With his wife and family he will leave Bridgeport at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning, intending to take an auto trip along the Jersey coast. He will be away from his ex- ecutive duties about ten days. In his absence, Alderman Patrick H. Brady, the newly elected president of the city council, will be the acting-Mayor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
BANKRUPT OWES
 $1,09O,775 AND SAYS
 HE HAS NO ASSETS
(snecia1 from United Presso

New York, Aug. 12.-That he owes S1,O9O,775, mostly to Boston capital ists and banking institutions, and has no assets was the assertion of Will liam F. Beal, who described himself as an "individuar' of West 44th street in a petition in bankruptcy filed in the Federal district court, today. Among the creditors are the Massa- chusetts Hospital Life Insurance Com pany, Municipal Read Estate Trust Company, Warren Institution For Savings of Charlestown. c. A. Walsh, P. B. McQuestion & Brother, J. H. Smith, Joseph Green, estate of James H. Beall and Elliott Wadsworth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Will Preach On
 Astor's Perfidy In
 Beauty's Conquest
Special from United Press.)

(SpeclaI from United PreSS.)
 Detroit, Aug. 12-"Yea, they sacrifice ed their sons and daughters unto devils
 psalms. the Rev. c. l.. Arnold, pastor of Trinity Episcopal church here, to- day. announced that he will preach tomorrow on the coming marriage of John Jacob Astor to Miss Madaline Force. The minister, today, said:
 "Astor seeks with wicked lust to marry mere child. I cannot conceive Fhow such a man, who has practically kbeen adjudged a criminal by the court and whose character is ignoble and unciean, can get the consent of par ents to wed their daughter It is merely conquest of beauty with As tor. I am sure there is no love or piety about the match on his part"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Another Triumph For Stables Of
 J. A. BuIkIev

Triumphs continue to come to the stable of J. A. Bulkley of Southport. His mare, Pauline, won third money, yesterday. at the Parkway meeting, Brooklyn, in the 2:25 class pace. The purse was $1,00O. Raffels starts in the 2:12 trot today. Miss Ann also starts. Raffels is back to win.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
OUT OF HOSPITAL,
 INTO POLICE NET
Special from United Press. )

Hartford, Aug. 12-Awaiting August 26, Charles W. Forser, residence not known, is being held by the police. to- day, for investigation charged with obtaining money under falsepretenses Two young men of this city allege that he secured a total of S15O from them on the promise of we'll paying jobs. Forser tells conflicting stories about his antecedentS and several of his statements have been proven false by the police. The man was arrested accidentally, by an injury to his ankle which necessitated his removal to hospital where the police found him. Forser was on the verge of leaving the hospital when arrested
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Especial from United Press.)


 London. Aug. 12.-Having won the most sweeping and complete victory in the history of industrial struggles in England, the London union lea d. CTS were highly jubilant, today. Ben ! Tillett, leader of the Federation. to- ! day, summed up the strike and its outcome for the United Press, as fol Iows:
 (By Ben Tillett.)
 This is Labor's greatest triumph of a century Not only are 100000 workers aud their fanilies benefited by an increase in wages which en- ables them to meet the cruelty high cost of living, but they receive ma l, terial reductions in the hours of la- bor, giving them, for the first time Tn their lives, an opportunity of getting acQuainted with their families. Here tofore they have toiled all of their waking hours.
 But far more important is the dem- onstration of the absolute power of . the wage earners. The forces of cap itaI are at last compelled to recognize that united labor can enforce the rights of the workers through their control of the food supply of the na- ton.
 Our "Coronation Strike" has been a mighty protest against the barbar1c splendor of the col onation spectacle with a waste of millions of pounds. which would have mitigated this wrechedness. The conduct of the or ganized workingmen has been superb. Many of the reported fights were de- 1iberately encouraged by the city po- ilice who wanted the troops sent here | to take control. The orderly manner, ! in which this strike has been acon- ducted from the outset until its happy termination. has been most remark able considering the vast number of strikers.
 There has not been a single fatality and labor is proud of the result.
 TROOPS AT LIVERPOOL.
 Liverpool, Aug. 12.-An additional battalion of the Yorkshire regiment was brought here during the night to assist the police and soldiers to SUD- press rioting which continued un- checked. The settlement of the strike in. London has not affected the strik- CTS here and the men are in part1- cuiarly> ugly mood because of the ulti- matum issued by the shipowners' fed eration that, unless the men returned to work by Monday complete lock- out will be put into effect.
 A mob of several thousands, today, wrecked several shops, footing them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Wilton Man Near Death With Compound
 Fracture Of Skull
(Special from, United Press. )

(Spec1aI rom Un1ted PreSS.1
 Waterbury, Aug. 12.-Death is ex- pected hourly, at St. Mary's Hospital, today, for Samuel Knapp. 35, who sustained a compound fracture of the skull in being thrown by a runaway horse, yesterday. The animal became frightened at a passing electric car and ran into a tree.s Knapp's wife and baby came up from Wilton, to- day, to watch over him at the hos pital.
 Knapp's companions, Edward Sco- field and Albert Barnes, both of Will ton, were but slightly injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
Remarkable Story of Tac- tics Used to Prevent Fran chise Issuing for Bridge port-Shelton Line. There is Unanimous Report of Committee on Rail roads Favoring Grant, But It Is Called Back.

Then Promoters Are Re- quired to Furnish Map Within Week, Do So, and Are Told that They Have Not Complied with Tech nicality Fight Will Go to Floor of House and Small Towns Will Be Asked to Rally to Aid of Sister Town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-12
PRAISES SYSTEM IN
 TOWN CLERKS OFFICE
Assistant Town Clerk of Greenwich Here Today After Visiting Several Cities.

Miss Irene Russell, assistant town clerk in Greenwich, visited the town clerks office today. She has been on a vacation trip and has visited the town clerks offices in Springfield and other Massachusetts cities She praised the system of filing deeds which Clerk Thomas has installed and said that in all the cities she visited Bridgeport is the first office where they have all deeds recorded two days after ythey are received.