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The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07

los ANGELES, Feb. 7.-The stage of pre-emptory challenges was reach sd yesterday in the drawing of jury to try Mrs. Madasynne 0benchain on a charge of murdering J. Benton Ken aady. At adjournment eight women .ai,a 4ohae men in the. jury box had been passed for cause. Mrs. Obenchain showed signs of agitation when the death penalty was discdssed.
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 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7.. - Mada- lynne c. Obenchain, co-defendant with Arthur c. Burch, who termed her his goddess went on trial for her life in Superior Judge Reeves court here yesterday on an indictment charging she conspired with Burch td kill J. Belton Kennedy in Beverly Guen, this>. city, on the night Of August s last. ~~
 . Although two women "hung' the ,ury in the Burch trial cauainH,s the ten to two deadlock that resu1teA III Judge Reeves discharging the juron, without a verdict, Mrs. Obenchain's attorneys, Jud Rush and Al MacDan- aid, opened their fight in her behalf by striving to obtain as many women as possible on the jury to try her. wSmAh JURY IS SOUGHT
 District Attorney Woowine sought d woman jury, in the belief that the psychology of the case showed that women jurors would be more aeceptable to the prosecution than men.
 Mrs. Obenchain, whose former hus- 1 husband, steady Ralph" Obenchain, earned the title of the "man in armil- I lion'.7 because of his chivalrous dash to her defense when she was arrest ess;85s. has been in the county jail since the night Kennedy wos slain. Oben- chain was at her side, acting as an associate counsel for the defense,4 when the trial began.
 The story told by Mrs. Obenchain immediately after her arrest and which she has consistently repeated
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07

There is not a particle of fear i'll
 me regarding the outcome. of my
 trial. I am as calm and poised as
 if I were seated on the seashore watching for ship that I knew was to bring me good tidings.
 HAVE NO FEAR AS TO OUT -, COME" .. Believing in truth and justice and knowing in my heart l am innocent,
 naturally I could have no fear as to
 the outcome of my, trial
 Ny incarceration has given me an >~,- -.'-~ to- find myself as I nev- oppof +fn>-.~ done on the outside. CT could fPa*1,- n greatly dis Although nave ee> ,s through illusioned, .sometimes~ 'e '' disilIusionments that the ''"'0''
 citations come ..- ---..-. .., ,
 @To those. that are interes
 might say that to me the outstan ing feature in all my experiences since the tragedy has been the ability of those who wish to do so to seem ingly distort truth at their will. How ever, l still have absolute faith in re- cetving fair and impartial trial and confidently expect a favorable verdict. /
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
BANDITS LOOT
 CASH BOXES
 PAULSBO BANK

SEATTLE, Feb. T. Bandits some time last night entered the First Ma tional Bank of Paulsbo, Wash, blew the vault open, destroying the safety deposits boxes, and escaped with loot in cash, securities and jewelry valued at between $2O,000 and s30,00o.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
NEW STEAMSHIP! LINE WILL PLY
 TO ALASKA

BAN FRANCISCO, Feb, 7.-- s. A. Perkins, president of the. Alaska Transportation Company. a new firm organized here. has purchased three
 steamships for the Alaska trade. It is understood locally the company in- tends to expend upwards of $1,3oo, 900
 for the craft, which will engage in
 passenger and freight .,tratfic to
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
THREE PEOPLE KILLED ',
 IN VIRGINIA HOTEL FIRE

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 7.--Three are known to be dead and at least twenty five injured as the result of fire last night which destroyed the Lexington hotel and several adjoining buildings, with loss estimated at $150,000.
 The authorities believe the death toll with he from fifteen to twenty.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
Lloyd George Says
 Arms Conference
 Big Achievement

LONDON, Feb. I. -- Premier Lloyd George, speaking at the opening ses- sion of the House of Commons today, declared the Washington conference one of the greatest achievements ever registered is the history of the world.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
One Paralytic
 Saves Another

CHICAGO. Feb. IT, John Penn, whose left arm is paralyzed, leaped into the Chicago river and rescued Mrs. Jennie Lorenzen, who attempted suicide because her left side was par alyzed.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
STEERING COMMITTEES
 MEET AT WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTO, Feb. 7.- Another White House dinner has been arrang- ed for tonight with members of the Senate and House steering committees attending. -
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
PREMIER TO MAKE REPORT
POPE PLUS Xl. TO DON
 ROBES NEXT SUNDAY

hOME, Feb. 7.-Ca Cardinal A...- fattl' the new pope, will take the robes of office as Pope Plus xI. on Fapruary 12. His election was com pleted without American participation, Cardinal O'Connell. archbishop of Bos- ton, arriving an hour too late.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
Senator Advises Legion to Resist
 Search of Homes

,EV."a 7Nd ST. LOUIS, Feb. 7-Senator Reed of Missouri in an address before the two local posts of the American Le- bion, advised the veterans to resist any invasions of their homes by pro- hibition or other officials" if not armed witA search warrants.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
Twenty Per Cent
 Passenger Rate
 Cut for Summer

CHICAGO, Feb. 7.-The Chicago, Burlington 6, Quincy, Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads have announced a reduction of 20 per cent bn passenger fares from Chicago to Pacific coast points for the summer months.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
By Madaiynia C" .,


 LOS ANGELES, Feb. G.
 will go on trial for murder.
 It may amaze you to have rSe say so, but it Is the truth, nevertheless, that I have not minded being held on charge of murder. as much as I have been concerned with the hid eous publicity and false accusations made against me. 'r>s'."~- $ s-ts~
 Perhaps this feeling of mine can be better illustrated when ! tell you that my father was quiet and re- tiring disposition. I remember an in- cident when he was elected Mayor of a town in the Middle West. He re- marked he didn't mind so much be- ing mayor as he did the fuss that was being made about it. I feel that way about my present situation.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-07
Woman, Accused in Murder, Writes $Me Has No Fear as 1rlot Opens
q Have Not Mindel Being Held on Charge of
 Murder as Mudt as l Have Been Concerned < With the Hiidsep PuRicity, Says Mrs.
 Tries to Fix Blame h -B~aksT. Death .~@

is that KentA@ was murdered by two roughly dsessed men"--strans- CTS to her-wbohs she. saw fleeing after tbe fatal sho~: -'>a
 SHOT ON cAsM STEPS --- -.s..-----rr1s,.S P $ ~ / Kennedy, a young broker of. this city, was shot and killed on the steps of his cabin in lonely Beverly Glen when he drove. to the glen in his automobile with Mrs. Obenchc.in, who was only few feet from him when he was shot from ambush The prosecution charges she plotted with Burch to kill Kennedy because ken- nedy would not marry her.
 Mrs. Obenchain, once voted the most beautiful on the campus at Northwestern University, maintains she loved Kennedy to the Last and de- clares that she will take the stand to tell the complete story of her TO- nance with him and of his death for the first time Woolwine charges that she brought Burch, who, it is alleged, was in love with her, to Los <, rgeles for the purpose of spying ,,no,. Kennedy and killing him.
 n..u..,. second trial is set for March 27. 'or.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21
NATURE FIRELESS COOKER
This Unique Inducement is Found al
Hot Springs, New.

Western towns have lately been
preparing and maintaining comping
grounds, equipped with water and
lights, for the convenience of auto
mobile tourists. There is at least one
spot where natural freleSS cookers
are among the gratuitious provisions
for the comfort of the touring public.
This unique inducement is found at
Hot Springs, New, where boiling
water has been spouting up from the
unknown depths of the sun baked
earth. Near this remarkable hot
spring there are several cooking
lcll 1;:.nl-L3 ? ssrvyl nj
poh- T. no,s g 49,, = !.
49,. = excavations about three feet
in depth, whose sides are lined with
sheet iron. AT the bottom the boil
ling water gurgles. Into these holes
visitors lower the vessels containing
their food or drink. Because of TIT
boiling temperature and the heat o
. the surrounding steam which nils Tn
, cavity, the process of cooking
rapid.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21
CANOE VALLEY.

Mrs. Hanson and family were
pleasant callers at the home OF Gar
ence Myrah on last Sunday.
Mrs. Haugen and son Harry mace
a short call at the home of lngvoid
Myrah on last Friday evening.
Olaf Johnson enjoyed a visit from
his mother from Decorah this ia5'
week.
Harry Haugen entertained a few
friends and relatives last Tuesday
evening. The occasion being his 2iS'
birthday.
Swien Hindbjorgen from Hendricks
Mimi, was visitor in this nelghoor-
hood the later part of last week'
This man grew up and spent MS
Young life around here and enjoyed
very much a visit among his old
friends. He left this country 80 years
ago. He made the trip now IN his
Ford runabout.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Lovaas. Thea
L. and John Strand also Mrs. Dot
seth (the older) autoed through
our burg on Sunday last and called
at the Carl Swenson home.
Peter Hanson called with home
folks over Sunday.
Mrs. Haugen, Florence and Cara
were callers at the home OF Oiaf
johnson Thursday evening.
Oscar Olson enjoyed a visi: at the
home of Carl Haugen on Sunday last
Gooseberry picking is the very
latest now days. Even the town folks
seem to make themself at home on
the farmers premises. Wonder what
would happen if these darn country
fools" as they call them would get
near their property, oh gee!
Mrs. o. Haugen and children spent
last Sunday afternoon at the Carl
Swenson home.
Olaf johnson spent Sunday night at
the home of Carl Haugen.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Haugen and
son Orland called at the Formers
parental home on Monday evening.
Mrs. Gust Budahl and baby Ber-
nice is visiting with home folks AZ
present.
Members Of our congregation have
been assisting with the work, get
ting the foundation ready for The
new parsonage at Locust.
Bessie Haugen assisted Mrs. STAN
ton Erickson with house duties the
forepart of the week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21
Hail Waterproof Matches

Campers and picnickers will hail
with delight the new waterproof
match, which can be easily made at
home in the following way: Melt a
few Jumps Of candle wax in an old
can on the stove. Allow this to cool
a little and then, before it has set,
dip the matches in, one at a time
Treat the heads and about half OF
the wooden part. Place the matches
on one side to cool. Matches treated
in this simple manner have beer
soaked in water for many hours anC
they have ignited as readily as those
which were perfectly dry. The onl!
difference is that in striking it /
needful to do so a triflle more firmly
so as to get through the thin film o
wax surrounding the head. Whe
once flame starts the match burn
very readily, owing to the wax whic
has adhered to the wood. Any OF
A.: binary matches can be treated in tn
! manner described.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21
BOYS OF 81 PASSING
Des Moines to See One of Last
Marches of G. A. K.

Des Moines, Iowa,-Less than 3d.
900 strong, a depleted, gray-haired
army of civil war veterans will make
what is believed to be one of its las:
marches, in parade Sept. n at Des
Moines.
The fife and drum corps of every
G. A. R. post in the United States
will be brought to Des Moines for
the 1922 national encampment Sept.
"a to rs, and will march in a grand
parade of G. A. r., world war and
Spanish American war veterans,
the Sons of Veterans, Women's Re-
lief Corps, Daughters of Veterans
and Sons of Veterans auxiliary,
Sept. q.
This is believed to be the greatest
gathering of fife and drum corps
ever held since the historic march of
union forces thru Washington a. the
close of the civil war. The corps
will all be lodged in the same hotel.
During the five days of encampment
they will play at mass meetings and
on street corners to keep the city
and its thousands of visitors in the
spirit Of the early eos.
Including ladies' auxiliaries and
other organizations who will hold ma
tional conventions in connection with
the encampment, a combined attend
ance of more than $4,000 was esti-
mated today by George E. Hamilton,
secretary Of the DeS Moines conven-
ton bureau and chairman of the
housing committee.
Local committees are at work on
plans for decoration of the city and
of visitors. Large de-
legations are already registering
from southern as well as northern
states. Massachusetts is chartering
an entire train.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21
OFFICIAL NOTICE, NOTICE
TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received
by the City Clerk of the City of De-
corah. Iowa, in said city until the 2Sth
day of June, 1922, at five O'Clock P.
NJ. for the construction of the follow
ing described improvements in said
city. to-wit:- Said improvements to
consist of pavement and curb such
pavement to be constructed in one or
more of the following methods, to-wit:
Concrete Pavement 71a inches thick,
Types "a and "B", or Concrete
Pavement inches thick Types "Ay
and "B", in, upon and along the fol-
lowing streets and parts of streets in
said city, to-wit: On Hill Street from
the West line of State Road, West to
the West property line of Ohio Street,
width of "a feet between curbs.
Upon each side of said pavement
there shall be constructed concrete
curb.
All said pavement and curb to be
constructed in strict accordance with
the plans and specifications prepared
Ibv A. n. Hanson, City Engineer, and
approved by the City Council of De-
corah, Iowa, and now on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
The approximate amount of said
work is:
$50 cubic yds. excess grading.
$3.50 So. yds. of Pavement.
$500 linear fit. of curb.
ESQ linear fit. inch drain tile.
100 linear #. 6 inch drain tile.
Said improvements to constructed
of 1st. Concrete Pavement, 71a inches
thick, Types "a" and "B"; or End.
! Concrete Pavement 6 inches thick,
Types "A" and OBJ.
Work to be commenced on or be-
| fore the 18th day of July, 1922, and
to be fully completed on or before the
Both day of September, 1922.
All bids must be accompanied in q
separate envelope by a certified check
in the sum of $150000, which certi-
| fed check will be held as security that
the bidder will, enter into contract
| for the construction of the work and
will furnish the required bond, and in
case the successful bidder shall fail
or refuse to enter into contract and
! furnish the required bond, his certi-
| fed check may be retained by said
city as agreed and liquidated dam
ages.
Payment will be made to the con-
tractor as follows, upon completion
of the work fully described in the said
resolution of necessity according to
the contract and the acceptance of the
same by this council, the cost of con-
striction of the same shall be paid for
by bonds or warrants drawn against
such funds of the city of DEBORAH
iowa, as can be by law used for such
purposes, and by special assessment,
certificates or bonds, drawn in ac-
cordance with law in anticipation OF
the fund to be created by. special as
sessments against the abutting and
adjacent property benefited by such
street improvements, to the extent
that the same are assessable by law
said assessments to be made in ac-
cordance with the laws of the State
of Iowa governing such special as
sessmepts, such certificates and bonds
| drawing per cent interest payable
annually, all in accordance with the
{ Io1 ssuInuIaI p1EA' 49,
= laws. Of iowa. Any deficiency be
tween the amount of the contrac
price and the amount of said certlfl
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21

Pavement 6 inches thick, Types "A"
and OBJ.
Work to be commenced on or be.
fore the 18th day of July, 1922, and
to be fully completed on or before
the 30th day of September, 1922.
All bids must be accompanied IN q
separate envelope by certified check
in the sum of 100000, which certi-
fed check will be held as security
that the bidder will enter into con-
tract for the construction of said work
| and will furnish the required bond,
and in case the successful bidder shall
! fail or refuse to enter into contract
and furnish the required bond, the
certified check may be retained by
said city as agreed and liquidated
damages.
Payment will be made to the con-
tractor as follows, upon completion
of the work described in said ReSolu-
ton of Necessity according to con-
tract and the acceptance of same by
this council, the cost of construction
of same shall be paid for by Bonds.
or Warrants drawn against such
funds of the city of DEBORAH, as can
be by law used for such purposes,
and by Special Assessment Certifi-
Gates or bonds, drawn in accordance
with law in the anticipation of the.
funds to be created by special assess
ments against the abutting and
adjacent property benefited by such
street improvement, to the extent
that the same are assesable by law,
said assessments to be made in ac-
cordance whit the laws of the State
of Iowa governing such special as
sessments; such certificates and bonds
drawing per cent interest payable
, annually, all in accordance with the
laws of the State of Iowa. Said
payments to be made and said secur-
, tiles to be issued as soon as by law
provided, and as soon as possible af-
ter the completion of said contract,
, and its acceptance by the city coun-
Gil.
, The contractor shall give good suf-
/ ficient bonds in the form to be sup
, piled by the said city obligating the
contractor and his bondsmen to the
? faithful performance of the contract,
: and to keep said Improvement in
good repair for a period of five years
from the date of the acceptance
thereof by the city council, and tc
punctually pay all laborers employees
+ on the said work, and all person;
furnishing materials therefor. Al
/ proposals must be made in blank:
) furnished by the city clerk and each
: bidder. will be required to state hi;
t price for each doing all the items in
, each section on which he makes bid
The city reserves the right to reject
{ any and allsbids.
Contract will be let to the loves
, responsible bidder, unless all bids ar,
4 rejected, or the council for caus,
/ shall find it necessary to throw on
/ one or more bids.
: Copies of the plans and specifica
e tions are on file with the City Clerl
at his office in the CITY of DEBORAH
] Iowa, and also at the Office of the Cit.
Engineer
: All bids will be opened in opel
council at meeting to be held in tn
council chambers on the day and houl
above stated, and the contract will b.
awarded at that time, or at such sub
I sequent time that the city -cngnci
!. may F. M. HUGHES
G 24-2 City Clerk
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21

spending a few days at the W. Ha--
man home. 49,,
Theodore and Charles Miller speHi
Sunday with their mother.
MIR. and Mrs. T. G. Nerlie and
son Henry Of Springfield we're Sun
dav visitors with Freeport friends
Clark Manning, agent for ShGre5
remedies was a Freeport caller Sat
urday.
T. f. Kirkbride Of DEBORAH was
pleasant caller IN this vicinity one
day last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21

Gates to be paid in warrants drawn
on the general fund available for the
year beginning April 1st, 1922. SAID
payments to be made and SAID securl-
ties to be issued as soon as by law
provided, and as soon as possible al
ter the completion of the said con-
tract and its acceptance by the CITY
council.
The contractor shall give good and
sufficient bonds in the form to be
supplied by said city obligating the
contractor and his bondsmen to the
faithful performance of the contrac;;
and to keep said improvement in good
repair for a period of 8 years from
the date of acceptance thereof by the
city council, and to punctually to pay
all laborers employed on said work
and all persons furnishing materials
therefor. All proposals must bt
made on blanks furnished by the City
| Clerk, and each bidder will be re
quired to state his prices for doing
all the items in each section on which
he makes bid.
The City reserves the right to re
ject any and all bids.
Contract will be let to the loves
responsible bidder, unless all bids ar,
rejected, or the council for cause shall
find it necessary to throw out one o
more bids.
Copies of the plans and specifica
tions are on file with the City Clerl
at his Office in DEBORAH, Iowa, and al
so at the Office of the City Engineer.
All bids will be opened in opel
council at a meeting to be held a
the council chambers on the day an
hour above stated, and the contrac
will be awarded at that time, or a
such subsequent time to which tn
city council may adjourn.
f. M. HUGHES
24-2 City Cler
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21
BETHEL

Every one has been .aking n the
show at Canton the past week and
pronounced it fine.
MI. NJ. J. Donlan was Deoorah
visitors Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Ward and daugh-
ter Dorothy were shopping in De-
Corah Saturday.
MIR. Hugh Kelly, ST., has been CF
from DEBORAH visiting at the homes
of his children the past week.
A large crowd gathered at me
Chas. Pollitt home Saturday and
! he ped the raising Of the new barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Porter autoed
to Iona Friday to visit Mrs. Porter
brother and family.
! Gordon Baker was a Burr Oaf
caller Friday.
Miss Mary Donlan who has beer
at DEBORAH the past five weeks re
turned home Friday.
Mrs. J. S. Wade spent Saturda.
at the f. Ferris home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughie Kelly Sun
dayed a the home Of Joe Moran'S.
Leslie Pierce, mother and sister
Misses Doris and Anita autoed :
{ DEBORAH Sunday afternoon.
Miss Mabel LOvlien who has bee
at the Arthur Smith home for tn
. past three months returned home TIL
|, week.
+ Cecil Wick autoed to Harmon
: Sunday a. m.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Youn
Sundayed at the formers uncle, Nj
;, and Mrs. Geo. Youngs near Hespe
Mrs. Alyce Wicks of Burr o.
spent Saturday at the home Of h
brother, Chas. Pollitt.
= Holger Nelson and family We
= entertained Sunday at the Owe. Ne
-on home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21
Cpportunity.

A missed opportunity is like the sun
in the heavens. At midday, when 1t Is
nearest us. we cannot perceive 1t SUI
ficieniIy clearly; the white glare Is TOO
much for our eyes. 1t is only when it
is passed. when it is already sinking
that it looms large. its details magni-
fed and the whole suiTused in golden
splendOr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-06-21
Canaoa's National Parks.

The Canadian national parks COM
prise an area of about 6,OOO,ooo acres
They are sanctuaries for wild fowl
deer, mountain sheep and goat, moose
elk, bear and buffalo, and tourist
wonderland of forest, well-stocked
streams and lakes, glaciers, ho
springs. waterfalls and mountains.