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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-21
Government Blow
at Marriage !?
By Frederic J. haskin

Washington. June 2l.--That- sew
eral cf the Government departments,
sy discriminating against married
women I'm cutting down their office
forces, are In effect penalizing mar
rage for those who are already mar
ried. and making Il less attractive for
those who might be, is the claim OF
women here who are active in the
opportunities equal 10 those enjoyed
hy men.
Miss Elsie Hill. OF the National
Woman's Party. states that several OF
the Government departments. which
are now reducing their payrolls, have
issued questionnaires TO their womeh
employees in order to find out which
are married and which are single.
A aueStionnaire sent out by the Air
ServAce, Of which We have copy. Is
evidently designed to gain further
information about the circumstances
~ the married women. II asks each
N these TO tell whether she is living
with her husbands II not, whether she
il legally separated from him;
whether the husband is dependent
upon her for support; and whether
any members of her immediate family
are employed by the Government, and
II SO. how much each earns.
Following the issuance of these
questionnaircs. Miss Hill states, a
large number of married women have
been dropped from %he rolls OF the
departments. without regard TO their
efficiency. In many cases, she says
married women OF long experience
and established value have been
dropped for no other discoverable
reason than that they were married.
At the same time. she says, the Civil
service is holding examinations for
employees OF similar grade and kind.
The object Of the various depart
ments in dropping married women
from their rolls is plain. They are
compelled To drop some employees
and are eager 10 drop those who will
suffer least hardship as result. OBJ
viously the married woman who has
an employed husband is less apt 10
suffer from the loss OF her job than
tho single woman entirely dependent
upon her own resources.
Good Intentions.
The woman recognize this motive
and its practical justification. They
realize that the bureau chiefs are not
trying 70 strike a blow al marriage.
But they claim that in effect it is 4
blow at marriage. and also at the
right oS woman 10 work and be in
dependent
IL is this latter phase az the ques-
tion which chiefly interests the wom-
en- politicians. As far as the effect
on marriage is concerned they
simply point out that the same con
servatives who contend that wom-
ans place is in the home. are often
keeping her out OF il. when. by meas
urcs like this one, they destroy her
earning capacity.
For the modern American woman
generally works because she must.
She may also work because size wants
IL do ~. but il is necessary far more
than choice that has brought women
INTO the working world. In American
tiles the number Of men who car
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-21
MARYLAND ON TEST TRIP.
New Dreadnought Most Power
full Fighting Machine Afloat;
Will Go to Pacific.
ny Asaoelated presa o Eyery lavelIng

dreadnaught Maryland. believed by
American experts to be the most pow
erful fightlng machine ailoat put ia
sea today from Newport News, Va.
TO begin series of tests preliminary
t. being turned over by the construc-
tors TO the Navy Department.
The Maryland as soon as commits
stoned, will be transferred to the West
coast as one of the units of The re-
organized Pacific fleet, 10 which force
also viii be assigned. on completion,
her slstership. the California.
Carrying eight 16-inch rifles in -four
turrets. the Maryland is said to COM
hine the longest range with the heavi-
est broadside of any naval vessel
afoat. The ship lis electrically driven.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
Citizens Generally are Talking About
Some OF the Men who Draw Juries
and Their Other Jobs
The Talk is i'm connection with the Selection
of Judges at the Coming
June Election

most urgent basis of reparations and
the most direct remedy for mitigat-
ing the hardships OF the war and the
hatred between peoples. She will re-
construct towns, villages and town.
ships designated or cooperate by sup
porting labor and material or in any
other way agreeable to the allies.
6. With the same object in view
Germany is disposed to pay in kind
to states which were victims of the
war, in addition to reconstruction, ac-
cording to a scheme as far as possible
purely commercial.
Z In order to give undeniable proof
of her good faith, Germany is pre-
pared Immediately to place at the
disposal of the reparatiOns commits
sion 100000, 600 marks ($23S, 600 ,OO0),
comprising 15O,OOO,OOO in gold and sill
yer in foreign exchange and S50,O0O,-
600 gold marks in treasury notes, re-
deemable within three months in for
eign exchange or foreign securities.
g. In the event the United States
and the allies so desire, Germany is
willing, according to the extent of her
ability and capacity, to assume the
allies obligations to the United
States.
9. Germany proposes TO negotiate,
with the assistance of experts, as to
the way in which German deliveries
for reparations will be reckOned, as
against the total of Germany's debt,
particularly respecting the way in
which the price value will be fixed.
Offers property Pledges.
10. AS security for the credits ac-
corded her, Germany is willing to
| pledge public revenues and proper
ties in manner to be determined
| between the contracting parties.
IL. With the acceptance of these
| proposals, Germany's other repara-
1 tions and obligations will be annulled
| and all German private property in
foreign countries will be released.
j. Germany declares the present
proposals only capable of being car
ried out if the system of penalties is
| discontinued forthwith and she is
freed from all unprOductive outlays now
imposed on her and that she is given
| freedom of trade.
! In the event of difference of opin-
| ion arising from an examination of
/ the proposals, the German govern
ment recommends that they be sub
mitted for examination to a commits
sion of recognized experts acceptable
| to all the interested governments
| She declares herself ready in advance
| to accept as binding any decision
| reached by this commission.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
GERMANY AWAITS
HARDINC'S REPLY
Absence of Answer From Wash
ington Taken as Favor
able Sign.
BRITISH EXAMINE PROPOSAL
Cabinet Considers Latest Offer at Spe-
ciaI Meeting and Suspends Official
Judgment Pending EIucida-
tion of Several Points.

Paris, April 2S.-The German en-
bassy here has issued a lengthy ex-
planatory statement regarding Ger
many's reparations offer. 1t claims
that the difference between the sum
offered in Berlins last proposal of
2OO,OO0OO0,0 1000 gold marks and the
226,OOO, 100000 gold marks under the
Paris terms is "but small" The state
ment also says with regard to the
conditions relating to the suppression
of penalties that "it apparently means
the penalties decided upon at the Lon
don conference should be cancelled,
but certainly not that the territories
occupied by virtue Of the peace treaty
should be evacuated"
Berlin, April 2S.-Germany still
awaits its verdict at the hands of Pres
ident Harding. The Berlin government
anxiOusly waits for news whether their
proposals were such that the President
of the United States can commend
them to the allies as basis for furth-
er negotiations.
Ihe Semi-official French HavaS
agency reports from Paris that the
proposals are wholly unacceptable"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30

have practically agreed upon the fol
lowing slate:
Edgar A. Jones, former library trus-
tee.
William Smith, assistant corporation
counsel
Eugene H Dupee, assistant corpora
ton counsel
James w. Breen, assistant corpora
ton counsel.
George A Curran, assistant corpora
ton counsel.
George Kandlik, assistant corpora
tion counsel.
Henry T. Chase, Jr., assistant cor
poration counsel.
Thomas j. Peden, assistant states
attorney.
Edward S. Day, assistant states at
torney.
Henry Utpatel, former alderman.
David K. Cochrane, former justice
of the peace.
John Tyrrell, law associate of
Charles V. Barrett.
William c. Hartray, former county
commissioner.
John Richardson, Municipal court
judge.
Benjamin B. Morris, Nineteenth
ward.
w. F. Struckmann, former county
attorney.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
U. s. WON'T SEND
NOTE TO ALLIES
Washington Advised That the
German ReparationS Terms
Are Unacceptable.
MAIN POINTS NUMBER TWELVE
Berlin Fixes Main Liability at so ,00O,-
100000 Gold Marks-WilI Share in
Reconstruction Work in De-
Vastated Areas.

Washington, April 2S.-The United
States will not forward the German
proposals on reparations to the allies.
France and Great Britain have al
ready advised the United States gov
ernment informally that the German
offer is unacceptable. Whatever
chance there was for the United
States to act as mediator and bring
the Germans and allies into accord
has been destroyed by the action OF
the Germans in publishing the full
text of the note.
Twelve Main Points.
Berlin, April 2S.-The text of the
reparations note forwarded by Ger
many to the United States for trans
mission to the allies includes the fol-
lowing points:
l. Germany fixes her total liability
at 50,000,OO0000 gold marks (basic
sum) payable in suitable annuities
(including interest) to total 2OO,OOO,-
100000 gold marks (S47 600, 600, ,OOO).
2. Germany will Immediately issue
an international loan in which she
will participate and of which the val
ue, rate of interest and sale of re-
demption shall be subject to agree
ment, the proceeds of the loan to be
put at the disposal of the allies.
3. Germany will pay, according to
her capacity, in labor, interest and
redemption. the total sum to be paid
which is not covered by the interna-
tional loan she considers in this
connection that it will be possible to
pay only 4 per cent annual interest.
4. Germany is disposed to permit
the allies to share in an Improvement
of her financial and economic situa-
ton. The redemption of the remain
ing sums will have to take, therefore,
a variable form, depending upon an
improvement 1t would be necessary
to draw up a scheme to be based on
an index to be used should the situa-
ton become worse.
viii. Aio in Reconstruction.
5. In order to clear herself as
quickly as possible of the balance,
Germany is TO share in the recon-
struction of the devastated regions; /;
she regards reconstruction as the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
Earnings of Chicago Workers Swallowed
Up by Tax Eaters of Every Known
Variety and Label
High Cost of Living Made More Unbearable by
the Contractors and Office Holders
Active Union

Taxes are easily piled on the people
by the tax eaters.
The U. S. Government
The State of Illinois.
The County of Cook
The City of Chicago.
The Sanitary District of Chicago.
The Indistinct Towns.
The Park Commissioners.
The Contractors Union.
The Public Works Grafters
The Boulevard Plunderers
The Bridge Builders.
The Board of Local Improvements,
and a long line of linked tax grabbers
are taking up and sailing away huge
sums of the hard earned money of the
people.
George c. Gale, chairman of the rev.
enue committee of the constitutional
convention, asks every citizen of the
state to figure up his or her tax bills
in terms of time put in at a desk or
factory bench as we'll as in terms of
actual money. He said:
Local taxes in Chicago are becom-
ing almost confiscatory and if the tax
rate is increased the cost of govern
ment will be back on a war basis. 9th
er institutions are returning to a nor
NAL. pre-war basis. If the tax rate is
increased here to the point the city is
asking it will tend to drive industry
from the city, it will make capital un-
willing to hazard investments, it will
injure the city.
"A tax increase such as the city is
asking from the legislature will en-
courage the same kind of ex-
travagance that now exists in the case
of the bond issues the citizens voted
for public improvements In that case
responsible officials have SAID 20 per
cent will be spent for experts and at
torneys, leaving so per cent or less to
be used for the purpose the voters had
in mind Unless a halt is called peo-
pie will attempt to shirk or dodge their
taxes"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30

The report made little impression here
in view of the silence from Washing
tOn
1t is officially stated again that
neither a reply to the note, the re-
ported inquiries or suggested changes
have been received from Secretary
Hughes through American Commits
sioner Dresel.
This is taken here in both official
and public circles as an indication of
the earnestness with which the Amer
lean. government is examining the
proposals and discussing them with
the allies.
Simons Is AssaiIed.
Breitscheid, in his speech, assailed
SimOnS for not negotiating directly
with the French, saying:
Mr.. Minister, you were sitting in
an express train for Paris, but for
your ticket you took a note to Presi-
dent Harding. That roundabout way
only makes the trip more expensive"
He4lferich characterized Simons as
zone of the most just men in the
world" but assailed the "spirit and
form" of the direct appeal to President
Harding.
In general, there is a reaction Of
fatigue from the tension and sensa-
tions of the last few days.
L. B. De Friese, one of the much
mentioned American lawyers, paid a
parting call to SimOns Simons re-
ceived him and cordially expressed
gratitude for the efforts of the Ameri-
cans in trying to bring the two coun-
tries together more closely in their
economic relations.
AS he came out of Simons' office he
met the British ambassador, Lord
d'AbernOn. The American lawyer and
the ambassador are old friends. They
chatted for a few minutes.
De Friese leaves for London to
catch the Olympic. 1t is stated that
he is going directly to Washington He
spent an hour with Commissioner
Dresel.
| British Seek Light.
London, April 2S.-Germany's latest
offer had a fairly good reception in
London The cabinet considered it at
a special meeting and suspended Off
| cial judgment pending calculations
which have been requested of the Ber-
| lin government.
What Premier Lloyd George wants
| to know before he decides to recon-
mend that the supreme council con-
slider the offer is: How many years
| do the proposed annuities extend
what is the rate of interest and how
does Germany propose to meet the
| twelve billion gold marks due next Sun
day aside from its present offer of one
| billion?
| If the British premier can be salts
fed on these points there is no doubt
that the British representatives will
recommend to Saturdays conference
that they regard the offer as a basis
for discussion which may result in the
German delegates against being sum.
moned to London.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30

Following is the non-partisan ticket
for Circuit Judgeships agreed upon
by the BrundageDeneen Republicans
and the Democrats:
Circuit Court.
Judge Thomas G.. Windes, Dem.
Judge Frank Johnston Jr., Dem.
Judge Kickham Scanlan, Rep.
Judge Donald l.. Morrill,, Dem.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
BURKE AND QUINN
MAKE UP
Powerful Combination of Old
Leaders in 21st Ward.

Robert E. Burke and James A Quinn,
Democratic leaders in the 21st Ward,
have settled their difficulties and unit
ed their forces. AS each has carried
the 21st on many occasions, and as
each of them has big following, the
combination will be hard to beat
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
RECORDER HAAS
DINED BY FRIENDS

County Recorder Joseph T. Haas
was the guest of honor at a dinner ten
dered him by the 'Tootoo Indians" a
neighborhood organization Of Mr..
Haas intimate friends, at Diamond
Joe" Esposito's new Bella Napoi res
taurant, $50 South Halsted street. Mr..
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30

Robert M. SweitZer, grows stronger
every day in the affections of the
public. During the years that he has
administered the affairs of the coun-
ty clerks office the breath of scandal
has never touched it once. His posi-
tion in the community was won by his
courteous treatment of the people
and the honesty and ability he has
shown in his public life.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
new COUNCIL
COMMITTEES

Seven new chairmen of city council
committees were announced. They
are:
High rents and high costs-Sheldon
W. Govier, Ninth ward.
Health-John P. Garner, Thirty-third
ward
Efficiency and conomy-Charles S.
Eaton, Sixth ward.
Parks. Fairgrounds and beaches
Joseph B. McDonough, Fifth ward.
Gas tigation-Frank ]. Link, Twen-
ty-fifth ward.
Aviation-TerenceF F. Moran, Thirty
first ward
Municipal buildings and Institutions
Thomas F. Byrne, Twenty-ninth
ward.
The last is a new committee which
will consider matters pertaining to the
tuberculosis sanitarium, the house Of
correction, and other city Institutions
The aldermen decided to retain the
following old chairmen: Finance, Rich
ert; local transportation, Schwartz;
gas, oil, and electric light T. J. Lynch;
streets and alleys, Toman; harbors,
Woodruff; track elevation, Maypole;
judiciary, Olsen, and police and Munic-
ipal courts, Steffen.
Telephone stock now pays SO per
share in dividends. For the last IA
years it paid So per share i'll divi-
dends. Another boost in rates is nee
essary.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30

John r. Caverly, Dem.
Judge David P. Machett, Rep.
Philip l.. Sullivan, Dem.
Thomas J. Lynch, Dem.
Judge Hugo M. Friend, Rep.
Judge David NJ Brothers, Rep.
Ira Rynep Dem.
Judge Charles M. Thomson, Rep.
Harry M. Fisher, Dem.
Judge Thomas Taylor Jr., Rep.
Judge G. Fred Rush, Rep.
Judge Victor P. Arnold, Rep.
Judge Francis S. Wilson, Dem.
Judge Oscar M. Torrison, Rep.
John A. Swanson, Rep.
Judge George Kersten, Dem.
Superior Court.
Timothy d. Hurley, Dem.
~~
The ThOmDSOn-T undin Renrhlican
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30

The Thompson-Lundin Republicans
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
TO HONOR RElNBERG

A forest preserve district named for
Peter Reinberg is being considered by
the forest preserve commission as
suitable memorial for the late presi-
dent of the Cook County board of COM
missiOners. 1t is planned to name the
first of the forest preserve tracts ac-
quired by the commission, at Palatine,
as the memorial.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30

Esposito, who is Republican commit
teeman of the 18th ward, was master
of ceremonies
special program of entertainment,
featured by the appearance OF Attor-
ney Benedict ]. Short in the role of a
concert pianist, preceded the banquet,
at which Recorder Haas was the prin-
cipal speaker Assistant Probate
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
<Gi

George l.. Schein, the we'll known
lawyer, would make a good judge.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30
CURFEW Law III
EFFECT MAY 5

The curfew ordinance was allowed
to become law by Mayor Thompson
Monday, when he failed to veto it.
The measure will not become effective
however, until May 5.
Unless the council reconsiders its
action in the meantime, children un-
der the age of 16 must be off the
streets between 10 p. m. and a. m
unless accompanied by an adult or un-
less engaged in an occupation or busi-
ness allowed them by state law.
The measure provides police shall
send violators home. In the event a
child is persistent violator it shall
be deemed delinquent and arraigned
in the Juvenile Court. Parents or
guardians would be subject to a S5 to
5000 fine.
Peter l.. Evans, President of the
Home Bank and Trust Company at
Milwaukee and Ashland Avenues is
respected by all who know him. He
is the right man in the right place.
~
Coroner Peter M. Hoffman is one
of the most popular public officials
in the United States. His devotion to
duty and good common sense have
won the approval of all the people. :.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-04-30

Judge John F. Devine also spoke
briefly.
In addition to Mr.. and Mrs. Haas,
the tribe of "Tootoo Indians" included:
Messrs. and Mesdames Benedict J.
Short, John F. Devine, John f. Devine,
Jr Hal 0. Binyon, Harry z. Hoff,
George STANCE, Charles Zahn, Charles
F. Ziegler, A. G. Baur, Leo Cummings,
Paul Wilde, Frank Lackowski and
Frank F. Farnum
R. J. Buhler, president of the Chi
cago Mutual Casualty Company is
progressive citizen of whom Chicago
is proud.
George L. Schein, the we'll known
lawyer, would make a good judge
Charles Center Case, who made a
splendid record as assistant states at
torney, would make good judge.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-05
FEDERATED CLUBS
TO MEET SATURDAY

The semi-amual convention of the
Imperial County Federation Of Wom-
ems club will meet in Ell Centre Sat-
urday, at the Methodist church. The
morning session will open at 10 O'Clock,
and will be given over largely to re-
ports of officers and heads of depart
ments. At noon the Methodist ladies
will serve luncheon at the church at
SLIPPER plate. This feature of the
county conventions is always one of
the most delightful of the day, permit
ting time for social intercourse and
exchange Of Fluctuations among club
members. A program of music anu
addresses will be presented in the
afternoon.
AS this is the last meeting of tn;
year preceding the long vacation OF
the summer months, it is hoped by the
president, that it may be largely at
tended by Ell Centre members as wei
as by those coming from other towns
of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-05
HAY MARKET IS
FEATURELESS

Receipts of alfalfa hay were very
light during the past week without,
however, eXerting much influence on
prices, which remained about the same
as before. Buyers are showing more
interest but are as yet timid about
taking hold freely, undoubtedly on ac-
count Of the general business depres-
sion, so that the normal seasonal ac-
tivity has not yet set in, in spite of
otherwise favorable underlying condi-
tions, which are bound to make them
selves felt in time.
We do not share the present wide
spread feeling of pessimism as regards
the probable duration of this intense
business depression, and are in fact
optimistic to the extent that we take
hopeful view as regards a change
for the better before very long.
The merchantable part of the first
cutting of alfalfa, light in many parts
of the state, is on the whole already
marketed to large extent, almost
completely so in a number of sections.
There were $50 tons received on the
Los Angeles tracks the week ending
April 30th, with 100 tons held over as
against 260 tons the week before
| There were TAO tons received in San
Francisco.
Northern prices-No. l dairy alfal-
| ia, SIG; Standard dairy, $14.
Southern prices-Rabbit alfalfa, $25
No. l dairy alfalfa, $21; Standard, SIS;
| Stock. SIS.