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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
MUCH INTEREST
I'm STATEMENT
BY 0BENCHAIN
Friend of Mrs. Obenchain
Calls Friend From Homo
lulu as Witness.

|. Los Angeles, Aug. 18.-Investiga-
tors for the prosecution of Mrs. Made
lynne Obenchain and Arthur G.
Burch, Jointly indicted in connection
with the Staying Aug. Of j. BeltQn
Kennedy, broker. were viewing with
interest this morning the published
statement of Ralph r. Obenchain,
| divorced husband of the young woman
defendant and also her acting coun.
sci, that he had uncovered evidence
that would probably Jail another man
| within five days and result in the
freeing of both prisoners.
| While they were interested in the
statement they declined to comment,
but indicated they were continuing
with their work, which. 1t is under
stood, reyolves around the past rela-
tons of the two principles in the
case and their connection with the
dead man, and the past relations Of
Kennedy, and Mrs. Obenchain.
| The activity Of the defense was fur
ther manifested late yesterday, II. was
learned when an expected witness for
Mrs Obenchain arrived here late in
/ the day from Honolulu. In answer to
! a. cablegram from Mrs. Obenchain
The woman Is Mrs Frxnk Demond,
Mrs. Obenchain's friend who, 1t Is
said MAas with her until few days
before the Staying of the broker. II
is indicated by counsel that she may
4 throw light on the prisoner sup
posed love affair with Kennedy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
Here Are a Few Facts About Mr..
Lemke; One Of the Three Men Who
Control Finances Of North Dakota

Supreme. Court Deceived.

Supreme. Court Deceived.
Furthermore, j. w. Brinton
testified under oath that it was
with Lemkc's connivancc that he
issued a worthless check Tor
some $4,000 to take up nm obi
CATION Of the q. S. Sisal Trust to
the Scandinavian-American bank
Of Fargo, which was used to
deceive the supreme court into
permitting tho bank to reopen.
Lemke denied this but a jury,
the majority of which was made
up of Burieigh county farmers,
decided that Brinton told the
truth.
To enumerate all Of Mr.. Lemke
activities in connection with tn
league and its subsidiar
Dr. allied concerns would take a vo
lme. It is enough to say that he hs
the history of the leagu
The Present Question.
The main point for the voters
OF the state to decide at this
time is whether or not man
who has been proved to have
connived in violating the laws of
the state for his own benefit, who
admits being the owner of a
controlling interest in wildcat
concern like the Consumers
Stores Co.. which milked the
farmers of the state Of vast sums,
and whose past and present rec
ord shows the other high lights
which that OF Mr.. Lemke does is
proper person to be in control
of the Bank of North Dakota
and the general finances Of the
state.
II he is not the proper person
to exercise such control the vot-
ers have the remedy in their
hands in the recall election to
be held in November.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
PLAN PASSAGE
OF R. R. FUND
BILL NEXT WEEK
Favorable Report is Ordered
BY the House Commerce
Committee.

Washington, Aug. 18.-Favorable
report on the administration railroad
Fefunding bill was ordered today by
the3 house commerce committee. Re-.
publican leaders plan to have the
house pass the measure early next
week. A committee amendment pro-
vides that the act shall in no way af =
feet proposed government relief for
farmers - !
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18

The members Of the state indus
trial commission are in absolute con-
troll Of the Bank OF North Dakota and
through their power to transfer any
and allrublic funds in that institution
OF the finances of the state.
sists Of Governor Lynn j. Frazier,
Attorney General William Lemke and
Commissioner Of Agriculture and La
Dor j. N. $Hagan
Considering the vast power exer-
cised by these three men, 1T is fitting
that some consideration be given to
their personal records in order to de-
conferred uopn them.
Let us first take a few facts in
connection with William Lemke, who
appears to be the dominating figure
Of the three. ,4s1 6g.
Mr.. Lemke's, House.
Mr.. sLemke has been largely in the
public eye lately through the fact that
the North Dakota Home Building as
sociationS has, been erecting house
according to the best information
available, Dstween $4,000 and $780,
600. i
The law distinctly states that st, 900
shall be the cost limit for houses
/ erected by the Home Building associ-
alton, and Judge w. L. Nuessle of the
Burleigh county district court has
stated in decision from the bench
that every house erected which cost
in excess Of that amount was a viola
tion Of the law.
| Therefore, at the very outset
! we find Mr.. Lcanke, now the at
torney general of the state and
one of the three men, who have
complete authority over the state
finances, cOnniving in the viola
ton Of the state law for his own
benefit.
Consumers United Stores.
i Then, going little further, we find
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
Terms Not MENTIONED.

Dublin, Aug. 1s.--tBy the sAssoeiat-
ed Pressy-The peace negotiations
hetwsen the Brttisl, fanimeat. and
the irish Republican leaders, were not
mentioned during this morning; 8 Sc
cret Session Of the Dail Eireann, or
Irish Republican parliament, it was
announced officially This afternoon.
IS ss Seek listers Help.
It was general belief that the Dali
Eirean mn would not break OF the me-
gotiations with. Great Britain and it
was thought that some action might
be taken to approach Ulster in an
effort to secure. her cooperation in
carrying on the conversations in Lon
don. Mr.. de Valera stated yesterday
that he was ready to get in touch
with the government Of northern Ire
land and that the Irish Republicans
would make sacrifices to Ulster that
they would never think Of making to
England"
The nature Of the sacrifices to
Ulster that Mr.. de Valera had in
mind were not disclosed yesterday but
1t was believed today that he would
reveal to the members Of the par1fa-
ment the steps he would advocate
in bringing Ulster in accord with the
Sim Fein. Should such an entente
be reported, it was indicated, new
made and there were observers who
expressed belief that the offer would
take the form of a proposition to en-
ter the commonwealth Of British do
minions as an Independent state. An
agreement granting the prime minis
ters stipulations relative to naval
control of the seas about Ireland and
air bases on the island might be COM
plimentary to such an offer, in the
mi nj vrh Inn.H f~1y -~I
closely the work of the parliament.
Plebiscite Possible.
The possibility of calling a pleb,s-
cite by which sthe people Of southern
Ireland might give their leaders a
tiles in the negotiations remained to-
| day as one Of the solutions of the sit
| uation. In the addresses delivered
before the public sessions of the par
| lament it appeared that stress was
laid on the principle that the chief
tains Of the Irish Republican move
| ment could not entertain Great Brit
aims offer and there were many who
believed Mr. de Valera and his coll
leagues possibly intended to ask for
| new instructions.
Members Of the Dali Eireann were
astir this morning and wore more
! serious look than ever when they
gathered at the Mansion HOUSE Ho,'
I the days meeting. Apparently thew
realized the great responsibility they
were carrying.
4 they arrived sing'y and in groups
4 OF young men and young women. as
! most Of the members are, with an oc-
4 casional veteran such as Count Plum
kett and Professor Stockley. All the
4 women were, In mourning.
Most of these youthful leEisiato
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
William J. Burns ....
Director OF Bureau
[ Il. ]. .:.. OF Investigation

# Washington, Aug. 1s.-Appoint-
ment of William j. Burns as director,
OF the bureau Of investigation of the
tdepartmen OF: justice. was announced
today by Attorney General Daugherty.
rnss y+suc ceesds WI alii q. nj
Btfns VIII taks ci,args 81 81 thes bu
reau in New York tomorrow but his
will be here. Iei win
receive "a salary OF 81; ;500$a year, . :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
PLAN LOTrERY TAx.

Mexico City, Aug. 18.-The govern
sr1ent intends to exact tax from all
persons winning prizes in the scores
of lotteries held In the republic. A
recent official decree orders 10 per
cent tax on all winnings above S.
900. a S per cent tax on prizes from
$500 to $1,000 and IL per cent
tax on premiums under $500. The
decree became effective Aug. 1.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
Ran Courier-News.

four-fold proposition to the railways
before referring the whole situation
to the rank and file for action. The
employees ask that the July ! wage
reduction be cancelled, that no more
cuts be asked Of the railroad labor
board. that the roads will continue to
pay time and one-half for overtime
and Sundays and holidays and that
the present working rules be con-
tinued for fixed period.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
( Z
Dali EIREAllN
MAY SEEK Hell 2
], FROM I J U|Is Ter & /
Sacrifices by Sim Fein to
Ulster Hinted thy
De Valera
NO BREAK WITH
ENGLAND EXPECTED
Length Of Secret Sessions Of
Dali Not Predicted by
Members.

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ann snert th.e< hor.ss =. ss~..s<
se..s,o,, 4i,ts c,s.,. = ..sss.s7s..t
rrachin<- the snhie-+ !, ,,.n T.tss,
,,<.oI.. 1890. &C., - - 80 %
Jnst hesn-.. . ~. .,.,L -, 3 =.
aun.eJ ~ 81 axs..uc 90
fith to,S ~. as..ls.ta.s ~. = ~ nn1.. l.
th.t thera M. - 1,sssoss,,,.4 .es -
The anhierr heina ~ .pssrasA1sty.. .Asy =.
Satn,d.y =. ta.a rIssl.. ~ q l'lst =
Ths-. ,.ss1 an ~ - ..!....... =. =.
naii toy,nr,,w @ =. ~. -. I, y -. -
mites Iii .,,.., II =. 1..ssa.sE ss, oOn.'
ines " A - 1s 2 - hs
- Fl IT.
r~Ddor A. 20 N.
so@datad p..seI NG,.tSiy NG.,,..t...iy. 80 ...s1s. -
repard - tt,a x.,.S, . ss...n a. wl.al s.la
sfJii hsn. - ar,,..asa.S = -. SA'' 49,. 80 q
Rritish esac,a1 cs.e,a. ..s - e
Was ,rdscate5 ~ ..s...Sr Y
cnns,,derad ~ = ;,.s.,s,ns.,. as at.a'.ae - .s ~
Of definite reier1ton ~ M ~ - - -
o.,..sa...,s M .o 10y. IOn a u me 3Dv-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
CHINA "PLEASED
TO ATTEND" THE
WASHINGTON MEET

Pckins. Aug. 1s.-lBy The
: Associated Prcss) China has
formally replied with q cordial
acceptance to the invitation to at
tend the Washington disarn1a-
mcnt and Far Eastern confer
encc, it was announced today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18

Mr.. Leknke owning a majority Of the
stock Of the A notorious Consumers
United Stores Co. now in the hands
Of receiver through which the
farmers of North Dakota who put
their money into its buyers certif-
Gates have been MIXED Of money
estimated as being In the, neighbor-
hood Of; 81, 100000. The financial
methods OF this concern are fairly
more detail later. s \
For the present It Ia sufficient
to say that Mr.. Iemke admitted
under oath on the witness stand
during the j. w. }Brinton trial
stock In this company. The tes-
tinnony on that occasion showed
that he owned seven OF the ten
sfiaress which made up the capi-
tai stock OF the concern.
! So we find in Investigating Mr..
Lenile's qualifications for man. I
aging the financial affairs Of the
state Of North Dakota that 6ner7
OF his Recommendations Is his
ownership of controlling inter-
est in n wildcat company which
has cost the North Dakota farm
ers heaven. only knows how
many hundreds Of thousands OF
dollars
| Ran Courier News.
Then Mr.. Lemke was also presi
dent and treasurer Of the Farg'
Courier News, the chief Nonpartisal
league publication of the state. Thi
was also established. by sworn testi
mony during the Brinton trial.
The league farmers who have beel
digging UP their money for some tim
past to pay the obligations Of thi
paper are In fairly good position t
estimate how much of a f1nancia
( success he made of it.
These are a few Of Mr.. Lemke'
activities concerning which there
no dispute,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
AGREEMENT ON
RUSS RELIEF | |
I. IS REACHED
Negotiations Between Amer
ican and Soviet Repre-
sentatives Finished.

y
agreement on the question for food
relief in Russia has been reached at
Riga, Secretary Hoover announced
today. ii
Il Negotiations between Walter Ly-.
man Brown. European director Of the
American relief. administration and
NJ. Litvinoff. the sSoviet representa-
tive, have been practically complet-
ed, Mr. Hoover said, although it may
be day or two before the formal
document .ts drawn $s ;a. f,,
n sss, oBy The ,Assoeiated Press. sa II Il,
ssg.. AZ 4 v,s,s hsrt
aSoHer's telegram which rel fterafes
the uncompromisings attitude OF the
American Relief administration epn-
corning the feeding Of the famine diS-
tricts in Russia, at hand, Walter Z.
Brown, director Of the American Re-
lief administration, today arranged for
another conference on the subject with
Maxim Litvinoff, representative Of the
Russian Relief committee
The conference took place tonight
and Mr.. Brown and M. Litvinof reach
led an agreement on 5;al1 subjects ex-
5cept the contention OF the Bolsheviki
for. the right to limit the number of
American relief workers and to expel
any individual among them. The re-
lief administration firmly opposed this.
and Litvinoff has submitted q modified
proposal which Mr.. Brown probably
Will send to Mr.. Hoover.
af.v so1.ct Ar..
'4itv1noH conceded the r1ght OF the
Americans to select any area in: Rus
sia for their work, that they desire,
with, the understa tding, however, that
1t would be where food was needed
M: Mr.: Brown said the relief admins.
trauon always permitted government
representation o1a local committees
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
DEBATE over
TAX REVISION
IS CONTINUED | ]
Democrats Pledge Opposi
ton to Plan; Number of
Members Absent.

Washington, Aug. 18.-Elimin-
alton from the republican tax
bill of the section proposing a IL
cense tax of SO a year ON ven
dors Of soft drinks was agreed
upon today by majority members
OF the. ways and means commit
tee, while general debate on the
measure was continuing in the
house. Another amendment adop-
ted would exempt from the in
come tax all sums received as
pensions or allowances from the
government by veterans of all
wars or their dependents Fl
Many other amendments were
before the committee, but Chair
man FOrdney said these were the
only ones Of importance agreed
upon. Further revision would be
considered tomorrow.
First Republican opposition to
the bill was voiced by Represen- i
tative Nelson, who attacked the
proposed repeal of the excess
profits tax and higher income
surtaxes. II he voted for the bill,
he said, it would mean the end
of his political life. The meas
ure, relieved one class OF the peo-
pie and burdened another, he de-
clared, adding that 'your scare
crows of propaganda" had been
used to "put over" repeal of the
excess profits and higher sur
taxes of them without basis.
Washington, Aug. 1s.-with Dem
ocratic opposition pledged as q rul
to the party caucus last night, gen
eral debate on the Republican ia.
revision bill was continued in tn,
house today. The caucus, which wa
the fourth held in an effort to deter
mine program for the minority wa
attended by eighty of. the 1872 Demo
Gratis of the house and the vote 10
opposition was said to be enNnaiaim ous
No indication was given OF the prob
able attitude Of those members OF I'd
party who did not attend.
'Z To End Tonight
General debate, which was opene
yesterday by SChairnlan FoFdney 4 o
the ways and means committee 70
the, Republicans. was scheduled t
end tonight and tomorrow amend
ments will be taken up under rlv
minutes speech Limitations with a fina
vote due late Saturday. Mr.. Fordne
in outlining the Republican positio
on the bill, said it was as equitabl
a measure as was possible to dra1
under the circumstances"
Representative Claud Kitchin, Dem
ocratic leader, in a telegram ser
from his home at Scotland Neck ye.
terday to Representative Il. Garret
Tennessee, acting minority leade,
urging house Democrats to oppose til
tax bill, declared it would "be a fats
mistake" for any member of his part
to vote for the bill. &
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18
SEVENTEEN APPOTNT1IENTS

Madison, Wis, Aug. 4 Seventeen
appointments under the newly Great
ed teachers retirement fund law were
made today by Governor Blaine. They
include:lS A tx = tiit .
On; annuity board, Elizabeth Nc.
Cormick, Superior, term ending Octo-
ber S1sY1925. 81 q a
On. normal school retirement board
]. A. Merrill Superior. term ending
January. !, 1922.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18

C0hsdmerS Uh1ted St0Fes.
Then. going a little further, we find
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-18

The Freenan's Journal editorialiy
expresses the view that the path to
peace would be onsidexably smooth,
ed II q plain statement were made
tContinued on page io.1 Il Z
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Continued on Page 8 ! |,
The Ordway new era., 1921-10-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office ut Pueblo, Colo, Sept.
80, 1921.
Notice is hereby given that Earl
Chase, of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
who, on February l 1919, made ad-
ditional stock raising homestead en-
try, No. O3O5O9, for SWA SWA Sec
tion 13; SWA SEA, Section Is,
Township 1SS., Rrange 5SW, 9Th
Principal Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make three year proof
to establish claim to the land above
described, before clerk of the dis
trict court, at Ordway Colo, on the
21st day of Nov. 1921.
Claimant names as witnesses: A.
j. Clifton, of Ordway, Colo; Ernest
Ramsey, of Ordway, Colo; E. G..
Gunckle, of Ordway, Colo; AL Royce,
OF Ordway, Colo.
JAMES F.. DRAKE, Register.
First Published Oct 7, 1921
Last Published Nov. 4, 1921
The Ordway new era., 1921-10-28
Ribbons for all make typewriters
can be secured ct the New Era. 80
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
ISOLATED TRACT

Public Land Sale. Department of
the Interior, U. S. Land Office at
Pueblo, Colo, October 12, 1921.
Notice is hereby given that, as dir
ected by the Commissioner of the
General Land office, under provisions
of Sec. 2455, r. s., pursuant to the
application of Oscar Slavens, Serial
No. 041613, We will cffer at public
sale to the highest bidder, but at not
less than $3.50 per acre, at 1890
O'Clock A. NJ, on the Sth day of De-
cember, next at this office, the fol-
lowing tract of land: Eh SWA
SWA SW II, Sec. 35, 7. 10 s., r..
81 W., 9th p. M. Subject to any val
id rights that may exist, by reacon of
the approval of Secretary of the In
terror. April G, 1915, of Owens Res
ervoir, under the Act of March 3,
1891.
The sale will not be kept open,
but will be declared closed when
those present at the hour named have
ceased bidding. The person making
The Ordway new era., 1921-10-28
Star Valley
Don't forget the box social
and program at Star Valley on
Saturday night.


John Goldsworth and family, Jack
Goldsworth, Mrs. Willis and Miss
Chilcott spent Saturday evening at
the John Wilson home.
j. E. Wilson and family spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. Stude-
baker.
John Rowland spent Sunday at the
home of Mr.. Miller.
John Rowland visited Mrs. Hosack
Monday.
John Rowland was sick last week
but is now much better.
Mrs. Rachel Eagy and grandson,
Allen Eagy is visiting with Mrs.
Eagy's daughter. Mrs. Geo. Barry,
and sons, Rollie, Charles, and Otto
Eagy.
E. ]. Gigleaux was very sick last
week.
Mr.. Miller. OF Missouri, was visit
ing at the Wilson home last week.
Mr.. Speilman topped milo maize
for Mr.. Wilson last week.
The Ordway new era., 1921-10-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Pueblo, Colo, Sept.
30th, 1921.
Notice is hereby given that Charles
w. Cooking. of Ordway. Colorado,
who, on Dec. 21, 1917, made home
stead entry, No. O35252, for lots 1,
2, S " NEA Sec. 3 Twp. II s.; Sc "
Section "a, Township 16 s., Range 81
W., 9th Prin. Meridian, has filed not
ice of intention to make three year
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before clerk of the
District Court, at Ordway, Colorado,
on the 23rd day of Nov. 1921.
Claimant: names as witnesses
Harry Whetzel, John Miller, Cliff
Mark, Ray Nimmo, all of Ordway.
Colorado.
JAMES F. DRAKE, Register.
First Published Oct. z, 1921
Last Published Nov. 4, 1921
The Ordway new era., 1921-10-28

sum Of the Indebtedness thus incur-
req TO be evidenced by the notes OF
the Company to be paid on demand or
IN hve equal payments, payable an
nuaily; THE funds so obtained to he
used in repairing damage done by
waters of the Arkansas River an the
sra and 4th of June. 1921. The re-
construction work consists principnl-
ly or repairing headgate, canal.
waste.ways and bridges and the con-
structloh OF dam across the Arkan-
sas River.
b. To levy an assessment of Sew
enty-five cents (75 cts) per share up-
on all the stock of the company the
proceeds to be used in repaying the
loan or $34 100000 from the Federal
Land Bank of Wichita, said assess
ment to be payale in installments of
10 cents per share per annum for n
The Ordway new era., 1921-10-28

Model of the year 1920. Serial No.
8974, Motor No. 1914, 4 cylinder, one
ton capacity, and will on the 29th
day of October, A. D., 1921, at the
hour of one o'clock P. M, offer for
sale and sell at public auction on
said day at the Lindholm Garage in
the town or city of Ordway, Crowley
County, Colorado, the Said truck for
the highest and best price in cash
the same may bring and will apply the
proceeds of said sale as provided in
said Chattel Mortgage.
Dated this 11th day of October, A
d. 1921.
T. ]. HEBERT,
Owner of Note and Chattel Mortgage.
First Publication Oct. IA, 1921.
Last Publication Oct. 28, 1921.
The Ordway new era., 1921-10-28
period p OF five years, the first instcl,-
ment falling flua In 1o0O 'e'h

peraod OF five years, the first instcll-
ment falling due in 1922.
Z. 10 levy an assessment unon all
.ne STOCK OF the Company for the pur-
pose OF paying the interest install
ments on the above loan, said asse,s-
neht to be paid in annual install.
ments sufficient to cover interest due
for the current year. N"e
Dated at Ordway, Colorado. Sem
tember, 26. A. D., 1921.
M, M. H. HAsSTEDT, Secretary
me Twin Lakes Reservoir and Cana,
Company. ""'
II you cannot attend the meeting
piease send your proxy to the Secre-
.ary or some one to represent you at
the meeting.
The Ordway new era., 1921-10-28
NOTICE OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE
SALE

Notice is hereby given that The
Crowley County Milling and Mercan-
tile Company, of Ordway Colorado,
has made default in the payment of
the debt evidenced by its promis-
sorry note dated April 13, 1921, orig
inally for $1355.OO with present un-
paid principal of $1O55.0O, given to
the Johnson Motor Company. of
Colorado Springs, Ell Paso county,
Colorado. which note is and was se-
cured by Chattel Mortgage dated
April 1S, 1921, and recorded April 13.
1921, in Book AZ, at page 334 of the
records in the office of the County
Clerk and Recorder. Of Crowley coun-
ty, Colorado, and tho said note was
assigned and transferred to the un-
dersigned, with said Chattel Moftg-
age.
Notice is also given that. pursu-
ant to the terms OF said Chattel Mort
gage In case Of such default, the un-
dersigned, ~ owner Of the said note
and Chattel Mortgage, has taken
possession cf one International Truck