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Evening star., 1919-09-27

Rev. Brother Tobias. ninety years
old, founder and president of St.
Johns College here for twenty-four
years. and one of the most noted of
the Christian Brothers, died yester-
day at st. Johns Normal College, AM
mendale, Md.
Funeral services probably will be
held Monday morning at $40 o'clock
at Ammendale, and will be attended
BY Brother D. Edward. president of
faculty, delegation of students, men,
bers of the local Catholic clergy and
alumni of the college. The school
sessions will be suspended for the day.
Brother Tobias. who was nationally
known, was active until two days be-
fore his death, having directed the
school for boys which he had estab-
college property.
Was Born in Ireland in 1899.
Brother Tobias. whose secular name
was Henry Wall, was born in Lon
came to the United States as young
man to engage in business in New
York. He was admitted to the novi-
tiate Of the Christian Brothers at Mon
treal In 1855.
His first work was at St. vincent's
Academy and Asylum, Baltimore. He
was transferred to Rock Hill College
Ellicott City. Md. where he acted as
president during the civil war.
Brother Tobias founded st. Johns
College in September, 1866, the origi-
nal building being located on G street
northwest near 10th street The
school was formerly known as st
Matthew'S Institute. The present 10.
cation on Vermont avenue was Sc.
cured largely through the efforts Of
Brother Tobias.
Suggested Parking Avenues.
Parking of Washington's wide ave.
nues was due to a suggestion o1
Brother Tobias. He took an active in.
terest in national and municipal at.
fairs. He was warm friend Of many
public officials. When the immigra'
tion bill was about to be enacted IL
the administration Of President Cleve
land, who was a personal friend Of
Brother Tobias. the latter worked
strenuously 10 get the bill defeated.
gress validate the. titles of the Catho.
lie Church lands in California. Thi,
work is characterized as having Sc.
cured for the Catholic Church in the
United States the greatest material
benefit obtained for it by any indi-
vidual.
Brother Tobias obtained from Con.
gress remuneration for the ST. Louis
College and St. Joseph College fol-
damage done by Union troops during
the civil war.
Evening star., 1919-09-27

In England 1t is possible to insure
yourself against your daughter max
ing an undesirable marriage. against
your son taking to drink or dissipa-
ton, against your wife running away.
or, If she does. returning to trouble
you again. and against your grand
mother marrying again, or. II she is
insane, against her recovering her
sanity and cutting you out of her will.
Evening star., 1919-09-27

Negotiations for the annexation to
Alabama Of a number of west Florida
counties will be authorized II Gov.
Kilby signs a bill which was passed
in last nights session of the Alabama
legislature. Annexation would place
Pensacola within the boundaries Of
Alabama.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
Erhart Of New York. will take place
soon after his return.
Secretary of State Here Monda,

Secretary of State Here Monday.
The Secretary of State and Mrs
Lansing are expected to return to
Washington on Monday. after vaca-
tion of several weeks, most of which
was spent at Henderson Harbor. N. Y.
Mrs John w. Foster, the mother of
Mrs Lansing, returned to her home on
Henderson Harbor, N. Y, her grand
daughter. Miss Eleanor Dulles, accom-
panying her.
The minister from the Serbs. croats
and Slovenes and Mrs. Grouitch en-
tertained a small company informally
at dinner last evening.
Senator James D. Phelan entertain
ed guests at dinner last evening in
ton of California. the company includ-
ing the Secretary of War and Mrs.
6aker. the assistant secretary Of
state, Mr.. William Phillips, Senator
and Mrs. Henderson. Senator Hale.
the third assistant secretary Of state
ana Mrs. Breckenridge Long, Miss
Sidney Burleson. Maj Serene E. Brett.
Mrs. Lippincott, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Rosseter. Miss Banning and Miss Nc
Kenney.
The assistant secretary Of the
treasury and Mrs. Jouett Shouse will
give up their apartment at Stone-
ielgh Court this week, moving to the
ressidence, l71S Connecticut avenue.
winch they have leased for the wint er.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shouse entertained a
rev friends Informally at dinner last
evening at the Shoreham and with
tnelr guests later attended the the
Mrs. shouse returned to Washington
several days ago with her children,
after spending the summer in the
west.
:nI ding at noon today of Miss Victoria
Mary Foley and Judge Edward
Batckelder kimball Of the Municipal
:Sourt. which took place at the Sacred
P. childs Gaven. officiating. in the
presence Of a small family party.
the bride wore smart travelling
costume. with hat to match, and was
attended by her sister. Mrs. Mary
and Mrs. Kimball left Immediately
after the ceremony for their wedding
trip.
Col. and Mrs. Sydney Cloman of San
Francisco and Washington announce
today the engagement Of their niece,
Miss Natalie Elizabeth Campbell, and
Mr.. F. Wilson Prichett of Philadel-
phia. Miss Campbell was educated
In the east. and has made her home
with her uncle and aunt since the
return of Col. C1oman. who was mill
tary attache in London She has
travelled extensively with them,
spending some time In the orient.
Mr.. Prfchett is a member Of the Rit-
tenhouse Racquest Radnor Hunt,
White Marsh Valley Hunt and Merton
Cricket Clubs of Philadelphia and the
Army and Navy Club Of Washington.
The wedding will take place in early
October.
Mr.. Phillip Everett Mckenney, son
of Capt. McKenney, who is overseas
has been appointed in the consular
service in Prague, in the Szecho-
slovak country. and will leave his
home. ~ Carroll avenue. Takoma
park. tomorrow, preparatory to sail-
ing from Hoboken.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
Planning His Future.

The Proud Father-rm sure Of It.
The kids going to inherit my looks.
The Fond Mother-That will be
awful. Can't you make will and
disinherit him?
Evening star., 1919-09-27
Beautifully Appointed Wedding.

White hydrangea, intermingled
with palms, ferns and autumn foli-
age, formed the setting for the mar
riage last evening of Miss Dorothy
Ashley. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
George Hall Ashley. and Mr. Ralph
Hersey Ross, which took place at s
o'clock at the Mount Pleasant Con-
gregational Church.
- A beautiful musical program was
given during the seating Of the
guests by Mr.. Claude Robson, and
Miss Eleanor Lee of Pomona. Calf,
at which the Rev.. Walter Morgan,
pastor Of TIE church. oficated. was
witnessed by a large gathering Of
relatives and friends. The bride, who
Evening star., 1919-09-27

livelihood, in the case Of the vast majority.
The exceptional instances to the contrary
are practically all among the skilled workers.
Therefore, wages on the whole should not
be reduced even when the cost Of living re-
eedes from its present high level.
Evening star., 1919-09-27

RS. THOMAS r. MARSHALL
and Mrs Claude A. Swan
in" son spent yesterday in
Baltimore, going over on
shopping expedition and
taking luncheon there.
The minister of Finland and Nine.
Saastamoinen are in New York for
visit and will return to their apart
ment at Wardman Park Hotel later
in the autumn.
Mr.. Andrea Geisser Celesia di
Vegliasco. third secretary of the
Italian embassy, who has been in
Italy since the middle of August. is
expected back in this country early
in November. His marriage to Miss
Margaret Huntington Erhart. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
q. S. SHIPS NOT ON SALE NOW.
Establishment Of Passenger Service
to South America Awaited.

No large passenger ships now under
control of the shipping board will be
sold until hrst-class passenger service
to South America is established. Chair
man Payne announces in reply to q
query II offers Of steamship companies
to buy former German liners would be
accepted.
Twelve class B ships (7.500 deadweight
tons) now being built at Hog Island will
be delivered to the War Department for
use as Army transports.
Evening star., 1919-09-27

Some men would rather 60 to jeil
than hustle for q living.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
DIED.

MCCARTHY. On Friday. September 2e: 1919.
At 3:4o an. At her residence il21 ilth sS'
NV, MOILIE MCCARTHY, beloved oaugn-
ter Of Michael and Mary Mccarthy. Ksn-
mare County Kerry, Ireland.
Funeral from st. Matthews Church. Monday
morning. September "a. At o'clock.
Friends and relatives invited. lnterment et
Mount Olivet cemetery. Is
SULLIVAN. On Saturday. septembef q. 1913.
at his residence. 50 c st. Sc, JEREMlAn.
beloved brother Of Helen and Edward SUI
livan and Mrs. r. D. Bond.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
WISE. Departed this life on Friday morning.
September g. 1919. At 1907 o'clock, at the
home Of his niece. s2l Florida ave. me-. =.
G. WISE. beloved husband Of the late Alice
A. tnee Struhy).
Funeral services at Thomas R. Nailey's
chapel. 13t 1lth st. Sc. on Monday, Septem-
her 20. At o'clock. Relatives and friends
invited to attend. Interment private. tBsi.
timore, Wilmington, Cincinnati papers please
copy.)
Evening star., 1919-09-27
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported to
the health department in the last twenty four
Evening star., 1919-09-27

Mr.. Phillip Everett McKenney, son
of Capt. McKenney. who is overseas,
has been appointed in the consular
service in Prague, in the Szecho-
slovak country. and will leave his
home, 27 Carroll avenue. Takoma
park. tomorrow, preparatory to sail-
ing from Hoboken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
CUSTODY OF CHILD
BASIS OF SUIT IN
CHhNCERY COURT

The case of jefferson county against
Ethel Neville. a 7-year-old child, to
determine the custody of the little girl
was settled before Jadge Locke yes
terday afternoon. when agreement was
reached between counsel for the prin-
cipals in the case.
The case came into prominence when
the juvenile court awarded the cnllc
to the pa ternal grandparents. rms
verdict was appealed on motion OF the
child's mother Ada Neville.
Testimony and arguments in the
trial took UP nearly all of two days,
the case being finally settled yester-
day afternoon The judgment was rem
dered by Judge Locke. on the basis CT
an agreement by the opposing counsel,
was that the child should live two
weeks with her maternal grandparents
and two weeks with her aunt and
uncle. alternating until such time as
the court by a final decree of divorce
proceedings of the father and mother,
would settle the custody of the child,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
SPECIAL TRAINING
FOR DISABLED MEN
Federal Board of Vocational Educa-
tionaI Educational Recommends
Alabama Men to Receive
Education

The local division of the federal board
Of vocational education has recommended
and sent to various schools seceral hun
dred soldiers since offices were opened in
this city Any man in any way disabled
while in service during the recent world
war is entitled to vocational training,
and applications are being received at
local headquarters daily.
Those approved for training by the
central office last week and who win be
sent to school are: J. e. Baso, Blrmlng-
ham; j. b. Quinn, Glencoe; f II
Thomas Ozark, and T. B. Elliot, Shell
field, to Tulane university at New Or
leans; H A Corum, Hillsboro, and V. A
Morgan. Pritchard, to Alabama PolH-
tchnic institute and Auburn; Roy Hagler'
Geneva, and l. J. Nance, Annlston 10
the Mississippi Agricultural and Me
chanical college; C. H. Davenport, Val
leyhead, to Massey Business college; j.
D. Denton. Birmingham, to Wheeler
Business college; A. l.. Chism, Birming-
ham; w. A. Jones, Florence; G. c, sand
lin, Carlian, and J. K. Taylor, Birnlng-
ham, to be placed, and L. Rutledge, Blr-
mingham, to Tuskegee institute.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
HARRY JENKINS OF
BALTIMORE IN CITY
Prominent Capitalist, Who Formerly
Spent Much Time Here, Com
ment on City's Development

Harry L. Jenkins of Baltimore, proni-
nent capitalist, is among the distinguished
visitors to Birmingham, having spent the
past few days here.
Mr. Jenkins formerly divided his time
between BaltIraore, where he has beau
tiful country home at Underwood, just
outside fthe city, and Birmingham,
where he had large coal interests.
Mr. Jenkins is en- route to Tulsa, and
during his visit here was greeted by many
old friends who were delighted to see
him.
'T have never seen place change more
than Birmingham" said Mr. Jenkins yes
terday. ut has been three years since
was here and note marked improvement
in every direction"
The streets are flied with new peo-
ple," he continued TN fact, there are
many more new faces than old ones. In
the days gone by used to know nearly
everybody I met, but now it Is quite diff
ferent. However, It Is great pleasure
always to me to come to Birmingham. for
it was for SO hong my home in way"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
BESSENER NEWS


Bessemer, December 3.-(SpeciaL)--
The ordinance calling for an election
on the school boud issue of $500, 900
was repassed at the meeting of the
city council Tuesday evening and the
date for holding the election was set
for January 6. on account of an error
in the publishing of the ordinance it
was necessary to pass it the second
time.
A resolution to purchase the water
works was adopted and the mayor and
city attorney were instructed to notify
the Alabama Water company of the ac-
ceptance of the contract existing be-
tween the company and the city, the
value of the plant to be fixed by arbi-
tration and the transfer of the property
to take place July l.
The license of the city for the year
1920 was read and adopted, and prac-
tically the same schedule that was in
effect in 1919 will be used during the
coming year. The budget for the year
was also fixed, and slight increase in
salary was given practically all en-
ployes with an increase in all depart
ments for the maintenance and equip
ment
Grady Batson, alderman from the
Fourth ward was sworn in at this ses-
sion of the council. Mr.. Batson sue
ceeds Alonzo Smith, resigned.
Upon motion of Alderman w. A Sim
mons which carried by vote of 6 to 4,
the office of building and plumbing in :
spector was abolished. The office was
created by a resolution few months
ago, and the fees collected from the
office have paid the salary of w. r.
Parker, who has held the office since
that time
An ordinance was passed which pro-
vides that automobiles shall not be
parked on Nineteenth street within rs
feet of any corner from First avenue to
Fourth avenue.
No objection being made by property
holders to the grading and cherting of
Exeter avenue. from Eighteenth to
Nineteenth street, a resolution was
passed to proceed with the improve
ments. The resolution also calls for
curbing on Exeter avenue, from Six
teenth street to Nineteenth street, and
to grade Clarendon avenue, from Fiji
teenth to Sixteenth streets.
A resolution was introduced by Mayor
B. J. Jones for the appropriation of
$3.50 forQthe publicity of the campaign,
favoring the constitutional amendment
for the levying of special taxes in Ala
bama towns, which will be voted De-
cepber 80 The members of the board
of aldermen voted unanimously against
the resolution.
Superintendent L. L. vannl made a
talk at the council meeting, explaining
the transfer of pupils according to the
agreement of the superintendent in the
county, stating that he made the ex-
PLANTATION to show that the board of
education were not at fault in admit
ting pupils outside of the city limits,
that has been assigned as a reason for
the overcrowding of the city schools.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
SOCIAL MEETING

The social meeting of the Bethesda
class of the First Methodist church
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock was
attended by about 40 members. The
parlors of the church were prettily dec
GRATED in yellow chrysan themuhs and
ferns for the occasion, and those re-
ceiving were Mrs j. c. F'arris, Mrs. ].
c. Donaldson, Mrs. J. c., Fuller. Mrs.
Turner Mrs. Eugene Mckinney and
Mrs. Lester Sides.
A devotional and business session
was held. with Mrs. George Neal pre-
siding. Mrs. w. W. Quinn, the former
president, made short talk, and the
remaining officers of the class were
elected. Mrs. Harry Massey was elect
ed as treasurer. Miss Bessie Broyles,
secretary, and Mrs. w. c. Baty was Sc
lected as the vice president. Music was
furnished by Mrs. A. D. Sturdiyant. who
sang a solo, and Mrs. Gordon Fritz, who
played piano number. A salad plate
was served by the hostesses following
the programme.
Bessemer Grove No. u, woodmer
circle. will hold meeting at the hal
on Third avenue Thursday afternoon a.
o'clock All members are urged tc
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
REALTY TRANSFERS

Several valuable pieces of property
in the business and the residential sec
tons of Birmingham were transferred
yesterday. according to record OF the
sales filed in the probate court.
The property designated as part OF
lot 16 and all of lot II in block 1876 and
located on Avenue C was sold by John
B. Reid and wife to p. Corenblun ana
Dave Letaw. The price paid was s2o,-
900. ~ ErHhA ~
In the residential section the home
located on Iroduois street and Pawnee
avenue and owned by Oscar X huno-
ley and wife was sold for approximate
" $4,000 to Max Roseman.
Among the other transfers recorded
Yesterday were the following:
$575e-E. S. Miller to E. G. Bretzin
and Robert B. Gardner. lots and
in block 22-G in Ensley Land com
panv,s fifth addition to Ensley.
s2250-M l. Glazner ct al to George
smith ct al, lot 13 and part of lot IL
in block 2 of Avonwood-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
REID APPOINTED
GENERAL AGENT

John B. Reid, Prominent rea. estate and
insurance man, has been appointed egn-
eral agent for the Union Indemnity com
pany. announcements to this effect was
made YESTERDAY The contrary writes all
forms OF bonds and liability and aompen-
satioa insurance. 1t takes over the agents
who have heretofore represented the New
Amsterdam Casualty company and has
an agency force wen developed IN five.
states
The Union Indemnity company IS
backed and owned by, southern capital.
having it's home office in New Orleans. it
is declared to have the very strongest of
finaneia. standing and moral backing,
and is rated high because of the con-
servatism of it's management.
Mr.. Reid has been engaged in the in
surance business in various forms for
number of years, and is well known il:
business circles in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
GLASS OF WATER
AFTER ASPIRIN
Bayer Company, who intro
duced Aspirin in 1900, give
proper directions

Tho Bayer Company. who introduced
Aspirin, tell in their careful directions
in each package of genuine 'fBayer
Tablets of Aspirin that to get best re-
suits one or two glasses of water
should be drank after taking tablets
"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" to be gem
uine must be marked with the safety
"Bayer Cross" Then you are getting
the genuine, world famous Aspirin. pre-
scribed by physicians for over eighteen
years.
Each unbroken ''Bayer'' package con-
tains proper directions for Colds, Head
ache, Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia,
Lumbago, Rheumatism, Neuritis and
Pain generally.
Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets
cost but a few cents. Druggists also
sell larger "Bayer" packages. Aspirin
is the trade mark of Bayer Manufac-
ture of Observation-Disclosures of Saficy-
licacid.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
PROBE OF
TRADE commission
ORDER OF SENATE
By Associated Prs.

Washington, December 3.-Full in
vestigation of the federal trade com
mission was ordered today by the Sen
ate without a dissenting vote on res
olution directing a general inquiry by
the interstate commerce commission
into the commissions activities and
also charges by Senator Watson, re-
publican Indiana that some of it's en-
ployes have been engaged In radical
propaganda. Hearings probably will
not begin until January, as both SEN
ate and committee are busy with rail-
road legislation. A sub committee
headed by Senator watson, may be
appointed next week. however, to con-
duct the investigation.
The resolution provides for an in
quiry of wide scope AS originally pro-
posed by Senator Watson, it covered
only alleged radical activities of com
mission employees. AS amended by the
Senate however. it authorized inquiry
into the commissions general activities
and report as to it's value as fed
erai agency. Chairman Cummins of the
interstate commerce commi ssion pro-
posed this amplification of the commit
tees powers. Protracted hearings are
expected to deal in detail with crit
cism and defense of the commission and
it's activities, especially in reference to
the commissions investigation of the
meat packers.
Adoption of the resolution was
marked by brief but general criticism
of radicahsm and radical propaganda.
Senator Watson reiterated his charges
that commission employees are active
in radical socialistic efforts. while SEN
ator Harris democi at Georgia, former
chairman of the commission, commend
ed its work and predicted that the in
quiry would result in demonstrating
it's utility TO the government and
american business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04
INCREASE PAY Of
MINERS MORE THAN
OTHERS RECEIVED
g. F. Roden Presents Fig
ures Showing Average
Wages of All Classes of
mime Labor

That coal miners in the Birmingham
district have received a greater in
crease in wages since 1914 than other
classes of labor is claimed by E. f. Ro-
den, president of the Roden Coal com
pany. Mr.. Roden presents figures on
which he bases this claim.
Based on the figures presented by
Mr.. Roden, the average increase to both
inside and outside labor. with the IA
per cent effective December L. included,
amounts to over 100 per cent since 1914
In his letter Mr.. Roden says:
There has been good deal of talk
in regard to the IA per cent increase In
wages to mine workers not being equal
to the increased cost of living. Posi-
bly, figures showing actual percentage
of increase in wages would be of in
terest to the public.
The Department of Labor estimates
that since the war started in 1914 there
has been an increase to the average
mine workman of 10 per cent After
adding IA per cent increase to the pres
emit wage. the mine workers in Alabama
will receive the following percentage
of increase since July, 1914:
OCCUPATION Percentage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04

"You will note the average increase
to both inside and outside labor aver
ages over 100 per cent Many other
classes of labor have not received as
much increase in income as the mine
workers Clerks, professional men,
farm laborers and many classes of ordi-
nary labor. Until all have received
the same increase, to increase one class
above another increases the cost of
living to all other classes of labor for
the benefit of that particular class.
'"The above table does not take into
consideration that the mine workers
are working 20 per cent less now than
before the war. II this were taken into
consideration. the hourly rate of pay
has been increased approximately $50
per cent.
There are few occupations around
the mines that have not had suffi-
cient increase. This inequality cannot
be reached by a fiat percentage in
crease. but these occupations are very
few. Yorus truly,
"RODEN COAL COMP ANY.
-B. F. RODEN, President"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-12-04

all letters and parcels are plainly and
correctly addressed, securely and prop
eriy wrapped and that the proper amount
of postage is affixed.
He further requests that all mail be de-
posted at the office as early and as fire.
quently during the day as possible as
mail should not he withheld until late IN
the afternoon. as is the custom, in order
to avoid congestion in the office between
the hours of and 10 O'Clock.
Sufficient additional help will be sc
cured to take care of the volume of mail
he states, but the earnest cooperation
of the public as suggested above VIII
largely assist in elimina ting congestion
and promote efficiency in the handling or
the holiday matter.