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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-20

was one of the detectives who made lons
report to you, which you submitted to the
grand jury, was he not?
Q.-Yes but want the grand jury to Know
1 am not asking these questions for my IN
formation; for the jurys information
And who made a written report to you
or rather made a statement which was taken
down in shorthand, and you afterward left
that statement with me. Is that correct!
A.-No, 1 left it with the grand jury.
Q.-Left it with the grand jury? Well, 1t was
afterward either left by you or by the grand
jury with me.
A.-Well, now, wait. You are not testify
ing.
Mr.. Hearst, who informed
Await a minute. 1 want that corrected.
Q.-What are the facts?
A.-The statement that was taken from
Mr.. Hearst was read before this grand jury
G.-Placed upon this table. afterward taken
by Captain Fredericks, so suppose.
Q.-Yes?
A.-To his Office.
Q.-Yes?
A-And shown to Hearst.
Q.-EXactly.
A.-So 1 am informed.
Q-And didn't I pick up
A-And not only that, but while he was In
your office he SAVIOR, rather. he told me that
he saw other reports, with relation to other
matters.
OFF he did he Is a sneak. Isn't it fact
that you piled all these papers here, your
notes and everything of that kind, when you
declined to take my invitation TO take charge
of this; that you handed all those papers, one
after another. to me here at the table In the
grand jury room, and l rolled them up ana
took them over to my office?
A.-You can't cover UP your conduct IN any
such way. Those things were read before this
grand jury and placed on this table.
Q.-All right,
All you took them over there you took
them of your own volition.
Q.-Certainly, You don't suppose they would
be left here on the table?
A-You ask me questions That is what you
are here for.
Q.-Yes.
Al will answer your questions
Q.-Isn't it g. fact that this man Hearst
who told you this, told you that he called on
me and asked me to employ him as a de-
tective to Investigate this matter; that tooR
the COPY of the report which he had made tc
YOU, or was alleged to have made to you, and
asked him II that his report, and he reac
it over and said that that was, In substance
what he reported TO you? Isn't 1t then fact
that I told Mr. Hearst that you were going tC
take charge of this investigation and that he
should go down and you, and whatever
you said In the matter would be plndlhs
| Isn't that what he told you?
A-You ask too long a question, Captain
1t is impossible for me to answer that in one
answer.
| O-Isnt that or that in substance, what he
| told you occurred up in my Office? You may
tell the Jury what he did say occurred W
| there IL they want TO hear 1t. Well, l with
draw the question, If it is too hard to an
swer think that's all, Mr.. Woolwine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-20
Anain peollnes to Answer

Al refuse to answer on the ground that 1t
would call for a conclusion on my part that
It would be hearsay on the further ground
that to give you these names would enable
you to block this investigation; that you have
no intention of carrying this investigation to
a logical conclusion; that you never wanted
it to be taken; and that on one occasion, to
my knowledge, you have told a person what
the evidence was. that first submitted to the
grand jury.
O-Specify the person, Mfr
A man by the name of Hearst, in your
own office.
Q.-Hearst?
A Yes. And on the further ground that
you made a public declaration to the papers
Q-Oh--
G.-Wait minute. I am stating the
grounds.
Q-An right, go ahead.
A.-Stating that-giving your conclusions as
to my evidence submitted before this body OF
men on the first day that L appeared before
it. And wish to say further that am ready
and willing at all times to come before this
body and testify to things that know of my
own personal knowledge but 1 refuse to be-
Q.-Then l will ask you, Do you know any
thing of your own personal knowledge Mr.
Woolwine?
Al have answered that question:
Q.-You don't wish to change it?
A-Fully.
Q.-In regard to Mr.. Hearst. Mr.. Hearst
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-20
CITE WOOLWINE
TO SHOW CAUSE
ACTION TAKEN TO COMPEL
HIM TO ANSWER
Prosecuting Attorneys Counsel De-
cIares Questions Put to His Client
by Fredericks Were Not War;
ranted by Law
,CoutInued from Page Fivo)

exieencies of the case the authority arises.
and 1 ask that it be put to vote then.
The Foreman-I can't very well put 1t TO
a vote when the district attorney is here;
not when he instructs to the contrary.
Mr. Woolwine-I have got right then,
as a witness, to appear before this grand
Jury and not in the presence of the district
attorney.
The Foreman don't know that you have
that The district attorney has right to
appear at any time when anybody is being
examined before this grand jury. according
to the law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
observation-disclosures.

The marriage of Henry Kloster.
mann and Miss Anna Kramer took
place Wednesday morning at eight
o'clock in st. Francis church in
Dyersville. Rev. Father Warning
officiated. The attendants we're Miss
Florence Kramer as bridesmaid and
Mr.. John IKlostermann was grooms-
man. The BRIDES wedding gown
was q handsome one of white silk
She also wore veil and carried
bridal roses. The bride is a daught.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kramer
who reside east of this city. She
represents a respected family who
are favorably known. Gifted with
pleasing dispos ton and possessing
many noble womanly traits, she has
become endeared to a host of friends
whose best wishes follow her to her
new state of life The groom is {
lip ,pular young man, son of MIR
and Mrs. Casper Klostermann. HI
is also member of a very estimable
family. He is a bright, progressive
and energetic young farmer held il
highest regard in the community
where he grew to manhood. A re
ception was held at the home of tn,
groom's parents following the Ger
emony at the church. A large mum
Der of guests were present. Thu
young couple received many valu
able gifts as tokens of esteem. TIL
Commercial joins their friends il
extending best wishes-Dyersvill
Commercial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
P. P. Curtis.

Preston Peter Curtis was born in
Kanawha county, West Virginia,
Feb. IL, 1925, and died at his home
in Ryan, Feb. 5, 1908, aged almost
80 years. He was married to Mar
tina Metcalf, Oct. Is, 1S47 and came
to Iowa in 1853, by boat down the
Ohio river and up the Mississippi to
Dubuque, then by land to Hopkin-
ton and located in the southeast
corner of Delhi township, where he
purchased 100 acres of land at
$3.50 per acre. In 1867 he moved
to Hazel Green township and pur-
chased a farm. Here his wife died
Feb. 81, 1872 and in 1874 he was
united IN marriage to Mrs. Electa
Morley, native Of Indiana Mr..
Curtiss was an honest ard upright
man Of a kind and forgiving nature
and to know him was to be his
friend. He was man of zeal and
determination and succeeded in his
undertakings to marked degree
About ten years ago he was striker
with paralysis and soon after with
hin wife removed to Ryan, where he
continued in an enfeehled condition,
being cared for by his beloved wife
and all that medical skill could do
for him He was good husband
and provider, kind friend to all,
ever willing to lend q helping hand
to those around him. His course is
finished and he rests from his labors.
Nine children, six sons and three
daughters; besides the aged widow,
are left to mourn his death.
The funeral was held Friday from
the NJ. E. church and was conducted
by the pastor Rev. Edward Lee, a
large crowd being in attendance to
pay their last respects to an honored
citizen. The remains were laid to
rest in the Golden cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
Color eo.,;n.

EhYe human beings, like animals, {
tendency to clothe themselves in color.
that reproduce the prevailing tone O
their surroundings? There is another
question for scientists who have dis
covered that different colors produce
differing effects on the health and dis
position OF individuals. At nil event,
color conventions in different parts oil
the world arc decidedly at variance
For example. while we use black Il,
mourning the Chinese wear white
gowns. white caps. white shoes ant
white ties on their cues. The roya
color In Europe is purple-n hue OF red
not OF violet. as often misrepresented
In China the imperial color is yellow
aud certain shade of yellow may MOI
be worn by the common people, but Is
conferred upon high officials as a greal
distinction.
Some individual color preferences are
historical. Cleopatra loved yellow;
Nine. de Pompadour delighted in q
charming mixture of pink and blue;
Napoleon's first empress, Josephine
wore the daring combination of black,
white and emerald green, while Eu.
gene Field boldly declares that
Any color. so long as It's red.
Is good enough for me.
-Woman's Home COMPANION.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19

Nearly go years ago, Talcott
Williams, that brilliant newspaper
man and philosophical citizen OF
Philadelphia, wrote to boy who
wanted to begin newspaper work:
"The best advice can give you is
to say what Charles Nordhoff said to
me Is years ago when / began the
only man who gets ahead is the man
who does more than his DAVIS work
for have found this to be true"
Stephen O'..eara, who has made a
success as police commissioner in
Boston, an Office unsought but &C.
cepted from a sense of duty, used to
tell his cub reporters: I have no
ticed that it is the man who does
ono hundred and ten per cent Of his
work who gets ahead A railroad
president in Chicago; once simple,
German lad, now man of great af
fairs and a polished American, ex-
plains his success by saying: I did
all my own work and some of the
work the other fellow wouldn't do. ;"
-Appleton's Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
individuals, they could contract or

individuals, they could contract or
expand the currency at will, raise
and sink prices, and buying at low
est depression and selling at high
est, may command the whole prop
erty and industry of community
and control its fiscal operations
The banking system places this
power in the hands of those who
control it, and its force increase just
in proportion as it dispcnses with
its metallic basis But its most
fatal effects originate in its bearing
on the moral and Intellectual devel
opment of the community.
Another important fac. gener.
ally overlooked is that the circula-
ton, gold, silver or paper, is lost
in a few years fire, water, and wear}.
Gold'and oliver is a total loss but
government paper representing
government dehs government notes.
lost the debt is cancelled by the loss
OF its notes and the people gain by
the loss. Fifty years of active cir
cula,ion does this. Then by nat
ural conditions your securities in.
crease daily as your debts decrease
Today bankers are al short inter
walls trying to pay dollar with Is
cents. Under a rational, natural
system one dollar ill gold, silver or
government paper would be back
of every dollar in circulation.
Coming the metals into money is
a government prerogative and the
issuing of paper even more should
belong to the general government
and all the responsibilities and en-
oluments should be shared by all
the people. Calhoun, Private
banking is the best engine ever in
vented to put the destiny of the
many in the hands of the few" Do
you believe ii? Then vote the
Democratic ticket and be Jefferson
Calhoun. Bryan Democrat. IS. L.
Garry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
Han.tf.f6,a fanex.e,nr,,.I

Richard Mansfield, when n mere boy.
was playing the leading. role In Q
tragedy. in the last scene of which he
was strangled. Sometimes, However,
the actor who was to simulate stran.
Cling him became too realistic. Several
times he nearly incapacitated the prin.
cipal player for finishing his great
scene. 1t came to such a pass that
drastic measures had to be, taken One
evening, in the greenroom,s' Mansfield
sided up to the muscular player who
was to stranglc him. The latter noted
a strange addition to Mansaeld's cos
tune. Instead of the collaret OF lace
1t was his wont to wear, bound about
his neck was leather band .thickly
studded with prongs.
"And what Is that for?"S he asked.
"Oh, that?" replied Mansfield, with
the rising infection and smile in his
voice; that is merely tribe, a mere
trife to defer the collection Of my life
Insurance. Most inconveniently the
healthy condition of my neck and
throat is necessary for the pursuance
of my profession and the earning of
my daily bread" ,s;ls,ir's!.'i
The other actor saw the point and
apologlzed. Mansfield took on the col.
lar and never after suffered at his
companion players hands In the big
scene. oe'7sssf!'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
Bargain Sales In J.n,n.

Even in placid Japan they have bar
gain sales, but they conduct them OF
very different principles from the
scrimmages we have over here. Ar
amusing American woman has embed
led her experiences of travelling alone
In Japan in a most entertaining vol
nme just published, whence may be
gathered n description of a sale at the
greatest trading house in japan.
The goods are not flung about. They
are shown to advantage in locked
cases. and the heads of departments
keep the keys. Remnants, however
are laid on mats, and. though there il
keen anxiety to secure bargains, per
feet order and quiet prevail.
Babies toddle about quite comforta
bly,, others sleep on their mothers
backs. However orderly and quiet
though the Japanese bargain sale NAV
be, 1t is not free from the shoplifter
and it is interesting to hear that the
detective is as necessary in the flowery
land MS in England. The kimono sleeve
Is useful receptacle for unconsidereG
trifles.-London Ladies' Pictorial
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
KEPT WITHIN BOUNDS.
Young People In Virginia In Chief
Justice MarshaIrs DAY,

Young People In Virginia In Chief
Justice Marshall's Day.
In an old biography of Chief Justice
Marshall there is an anecdote which
gives significant hint OF the discl,
pline to which young people were sub.
ject in that earlier day.
Several Of the great jurists nleces
were In the habit of visiting him, and
us they We're young and attractive the
house became q rendezvous for the
leading young men of the city during
the afternoons. Judge Marshalps black
major domo, old Uncle Joseph, held q
tight rein upon these visitors. Every
day ut o'clock he would appear ut
the door Of the brewing room in spot
less livery and with a profound bow
would announce.
Ladies, his honor the chief justice
has retired to his room to prepare for
dinner.
Gentlemen, dinner will be served at
half past 4 o'clock. 1t is now 4. His
honor will be pleased If you will re-
main, and covers have been laid for
you ut the table. If you cannot re-
main, will you permit the young ladies
to retire to prepare for the meal?"
The gentlemen usually took their
leave, and the ladies' retired in IN III
humor, but any remonstrance with 10.
seph was only answered by: at is the
rule of the house. Young folks must
be kept within bounds"
In Virginia houses of the better class.
Notwithstanding their almost bound
less hospitality, the calls of young men
In that day were strictly held within
limit. No one was received as visitor
to an unmarried girl unless. his ante.
cedents and character were well known
to her parents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
Rarker-Westermeyer.

St Francis church in this city on
Tuesday morning. at 7o'clock, was
the scene of a pretty wedding, the
interesting parties being Miss
Cecilia Raker and Mr.. Louis Wester
meyer Very Rev. Theo. Warning.
in the presence Of many friends Of
the bride and groom performed the
sacred ceremony and celebrated
nuptial mass.
The happy couple were attended
at the altar by Miss Clara Wester.
meyer sister Of the groom. and Mr..
Tony Schockmoealer, nephew of the
bride. The bride and bridesmaid
wore gowns of white brilliantine,
the former wearing veil and carried
flowers and presented a pretty ap-
pearance.
Mr.. Westermeyer is an energetic
ambitious young farmer and is held
| in highest esteem by his mar )
friends. He is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Westermeyer, well
known and respected residents o.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
Givina Him a Chance.

Mrs. Wilson's husband was Otter
Obliged to go TO New York on bushes.
and frequently did not reach his HON,
until the arrival of the midnight train
Mrs. Wilson had been In the habit Of
sleeping peacefully at these time:
without fear, but Il number of bur
Charles In the neighborhood during one
of her husbands trips to New Yorl
had disturbed her calm.
On the night of his return Mr.. VIII
son was stealing carefully up the from
stairs, as was his wont on such occa
sions, so that his wife would not be
Weakened. when he heard her voice
high and strained.
Il don't know whether you are INV
husband or n burglar" came the ex
cited tones. but am going to be or
the safe side and shoot, so If you are
Henry you'd better get out OF the
way!-Youth's Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
near Dyersville.

near Dyersville.
The bride is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Raker, also of near
Dyersyille and is a young lady Of
pleasing personality and has host
of admiring friends, who extend to
her and her chosen companion their
heartiest congratulations and best
wishes Tor long and happy welded
life.
The wedding feast was served at
the home Of the groom's parents,
only the immediate relatives par
taking. The happy couple left on
the afternoon train for points in
Kansas and western Iowa, where
theyswill spend their honeymoon,
and upon their return will begin
housekeeping on farm near Peters,
burg. -Dyersville News Letter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19

What Gives Book World Significance
According TO reliable estimate, the
number OF books published each year
throughout the world is at the present
time about 1000. Most OF these 20
into well merited oblivion. Some. en-.
joy temporary popularity. A very
limited number are translated into
several languages and become part of
the permanent heritage of humanity
From the point of view of both writer
and reader few questions can he of
greater Importance than this: What is
the quality that makes a book vital,
that gives it world Importance? In
the largest sense. 1t may be answered
that the universal book is the book
that transcends ail national boundaries
and appeals to universal emotions. But
these emotions vary in Intensity from
age to age and from century 10 cen.
tury.-Current Literature.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
H. R. Stafford, Chief Engineer

II. R. Stafford, Chief Engineer
of the Illinois Central Railroad COM
.pany, passed through Manchester
nTrain No.. 8 Wednesday, on a
tour of inspection. Mr.. Stafford
made the trip in his private car.
Don't forget the Combination
Sale at the Novelty Stables Man
chester, Iowa on Thursday Feb. 20
Sale will commence at 1890
Thirteen head of Short Horn and
Aberdeen Angus cattle, also thirty
six Poland China and Duroc Jersey
bred sows will be sold to the high
est bidder.
"A meeting of field and staff off.
GERS and company commandery of
of the 53rd regiment, Iowa National
Guard, was held at Cedar Rapids
Thursday. Captain H. G.. Utley of
this city, commanding officer of
Company D, attended the meeting.
These meetings are called Schools
of Instruction" and were organized
for the purpose of perfecting the
officers in the orders and instructions
of the National Guard and the dis
cussion of problems which are con-
stantiy coming up in this work.
-Grinnell can show results from
drastic reform which are worthy
emulation. Without a saloon in
the town, and without even a drug
lists permit in forcs Grinnell show
ed the largest percentage of gain in
population by the last census of all
towns or cities in the state and now
reports more moneys and credits for
taxation than does Waterloo or
Sioux City. Grinnell has greater
number of homes, above So 600 in
value than any other town in Iowa
showing twice the population
greater even than Marshalltown or
Waterloo with three times the pop.
ulation. Reform looks severe and
impossible to those unaccustmed to
it. but when public sentiment is
sufficiently unified the Suppression Of
nuisances is not only possible but
is exceedingly profitable.
Company d of this city, of the
Iowa National Guard, are in the re-
ceipt of news from Washington
that the War department at last
is in position to completely arm
the organized militia of the country
over 100000 in numbers, with the
new high power army rifle. The
weapon is officially known as Model
1908, re-chambered for ammunition
of l906;the distinguishingfeature of
which is the new sharply pointed
steel-clad bullet with it long range
and flat trajectory. Governor
Cummins will soon make requisit-
ion for supply of these guns for
the militiamen of this State and
same will be sent upon the return
of the Krag Jorgensen guns of the
type used in the Spanish American
war, which was the first magazine
shoulder arm regularly issued 10 the
American army.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
Application for Permit.

In the ristrict Court Of the State Of Iowa. in
ana ios Delaware County. March Term, 1908
10 the matter Of the Application Of h. @. Smith
Registered Pharmacist for yermit to buy
keep and sell Intoxicating liquors.
hnreby given that the sppl cation Of the under
.iRned. u. {. smith, . registered phai macist
No. 9ls, doing business under the name Of H. @
smith Of Manchester. In the county Of Delaware
and sell Intoxicating liquors on Lot No. s. ol
the sub-divfsion Of lots 1915 and 1870 Manches
:er Iowa. 10 the county Of Delaware. state Of
he District Court Of said county on or before
he eth dav Of February, 1908, and that sal
:: use Will come on f0t hearing In said court at
: he March term Of said court to be begun aad
leld at Manchester, Iowa. on the 9th day Of
lhfch. 1908. H, G. SMITH,
7w3 Apple; Mt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
A Protest.

The brave ship was wallowlng In fhe
waves that threatened to engulft her
at any moment. Hastily the captain
ordered box of rockets and flares
brought to the rail and with his own
hands ignited number of them, III, the
hope that they would be seens Si the
passengers and crew rescuetL ll the
rockets red glare tall. hiAahstere
Individual found his way Mh diff.
Guilty to the rail and spoke to,Jt cap.
tain. nv
Captain" said he, 81 must protest
against this daredevilishness. We are
now facing death. This is no time for
observation-disclosures Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-19
Fir. E.e.p. on /. s...m.t,. q:


Were used to odd questidns,n SAID
the skipper of river steamer. ca he
stood on the wharf III the center Of a
crowd of querying passengers, ..and
when get this bunch aboard I'll
breathe easier and tell you the latest.
All aboard? Very good. This is it:
The other day MS we left the pier and
swung into the stream a woman an,
preached with her two children. /
saw was it and waited. Where's the
fire escape! she demanded. My hns.
band told me never to travel without
finding out where the fire escape was
knew it would never do to tell her
we had no fire escape, but had to
study a bit for an answer. Finally |
pointed to the rigging ladder running
up our solitary and never used mast.
There 1t Is told her, and IL fire
breaks out you just run up that, She
appeared quite satisfied. but / ( hope
she'll never he aboard ship when a FIRE
breaks out. If she is and runs IN n
mast there'll be trouble '-Phiia.
delphia Record.