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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
German Army Marriages,

No German officer can marry with.
out the consent of his colonel accord
ing to Poultney Bigelow in "The Bor-
derland Of Gear and Kaiser'D, and this
consent can be obtained only after
careful inquiry into all the circum-
stances surrounding the proposed all
lance. First, is the young lady suit
able for association with the wives OF
the other officers? 2. Will the bride
groom be able to live respectfully and
bring up his family? 8. Are his means
or those Of his wife, invested In proper
securities so that he is not liable to be
expelled by reason of bankruptcy?
The extraordinary social advantages
enjoyed by the German officer, and the
pecuniary responsibility growing natu-
rally from such advantage make his
small pay, which amounts only TO
about 81 day in case Of a first lieu
tenant, appear even smaller than tt IS.
An American lady, who had been
spending winter In Dresden, told Mr.
Bigelow that all the bachelors OF the
garrison were furnished list or mar
riageable women, each name orna-
mented with the property she might pc
expected to inherit. This no doupl
was mistake on her part, but 1t IS
very common one. GeTHdH
stationed in desirable towns are very
apt to get into debt and have to choose
between leaving the army in disgrace
or marrying a rich girl.
Mr.. Bigelow adds: From my own
experience In Germany the officers
would appear to have married for love
and to be happy in consequence. ana
yet 'the number Of those who go into
debt and fail to secure rich wife ls
considerable, although it makes no
particular ripple on the surface. Sucn
men simply disappear and turn up
sooner or later IN America, where tney
take employment as coachmen. wait
ers, teachers or instructors In riding
schools. The change Of life Is very yio-
lent, and Is adopted only as p1,efera Die
to suicide
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mr.. Harry Sinclair johnson was
called home from Chicago owing the
illness of his mother whoiis slowly i'm
proving
Oscar Briggs. the sixteen year old
son of Mrs. Geo. Thomas, died last
week of consumption He was a mem
Der of Pilgrims Rest Baptist church.
Mr.. .Jolsp Hockins; of 1921 Morgan
street, soliAits orders for paper hanging,
etc He guarantees to do the work in
satisfactory manner. Give him call.
Mrs. VIM. Bailey is the guest of her
husband at Ottumwa, Iowa.
Rev. j. H. Nichols preached his fare
well sermon at Seventh Street Baptist
church last Sunday.
Monday, April 1st, was the 10th
birthday of little Crystal Teabor and
in honor of said event she pleasantly
entertained at the home of her grand
parents, 4l9, W. Tenth street, about
forty-fiv of her friends. She was as
sisted in receiving her little guests by
Misses Reta Kendrick, Madaline Wilson,
Daisy Stanton, Fem Harris and Master
Arthur Fry. She received quite a
number Of gifts. When her little guests
arrived at the dining room they were
delightfully."- impressed at the beautiful
sight which awaited them. The table
was set in form of a cornucopia, and in
| the center was a handsome cake which
was surrounded by ten wax candles,
which represented the years OF her
present age.
Miss Ida Smith gave an informal
but very pleasant little company last
Wednesday evening April Bird. Pro-
gressive whist was indulged in and an
elegant lunch was served. Those
favored were: Mr.. and Mrs. T. D.
Bland, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Bannister,
Misses Ophelia and Maymie Jackson,
Jessie johnson, Messrs Harry and
Wilbert johnson, Wilbert Fields,
Louis Waller, Mathew Smith, Otis
Bland and A. II. Walker, jr., of Quincy,
Illinois.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
osKALoosA NOTES.

Special Correspondence to Ioaoa State Bystnnder.
Mrs. Charles Buckner is visiting
relatives, and friends in Illinois
G. w. Douglass has moved his family
into the city.
Quarterly meeting was observed
Sunday at the A. M. Z. Church. Pre-
siding Elder Hardison was present and
preached three excellent sermons. The
services were not well attended, owing
to the inclement weather
w. L. Jones was called suddenly to
his home in Missouri by the serious
illness of his father.
The A. M Z. Church choir are pre-
pairing fine program for Easter
Everybody is invited to attend.
DIR. Brown, of Chicago, arrived in the
city Friday. He will soon locate here
and will be the first Afro-American
doctor to locate in Mahaska county.
The Baptist people closed their
revival Wednesday evening.
The A. NJ E. Ladies' Sewing Circle
met last week with Mrs. A. G.. Clark,
The meeting was called to order by
the president, Mrs. S. B. Jones. After
the business was over program was
carried out. Mrs S. B. Jones making
Une opening ducIesS. Doio, MISS
Georgia Blagburn; remarks by vice.
president, Mrs A. Black burn; reading,
Mrs. Sarah Williams: solo, Mrs. G. II.
Jones: recitation, Miss Lucy Buckner;
remarks by Miss Schofeld and Mrs.
Jones. The circle was honored with
the presence of Mrs. R. Holley, who
addressed the circle in a fitting manner.
After the program an excellent lunch
was served. They adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Black burn.
Mrs. FL. j. Hockedy is on the sick
list.
Mrs Eliza Warren is some better.
Rev. and Mrs. Jones entertained Mrs.
r. Holley at tea Friday.
The Most Ancient Grand Matron,
Mrs. Holley, visited the Ladies Court.
They had pleasant meeting. Several
ladies from Muchakinock were present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
NEWTON NOTES.
Special Correspondence to zo'oa State Bystanat

Special Correspondence to Ioaoa State Bystander.
Grandma Miller accompanied by her
daughter Mrs. j. Miller, went to Des
Moines Friday to have her eyes
operated upon. They retur ned home
Monday.
Miss HELEN Blackwell has recovered
and returned to Grinnell Monday.
Last Sunday evening while Mrs
Carter and son were at church some
one entered their house and took S35
suit of clothes from Mr.. George Carter.
Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. Green gave
a dinner for Mrs. II. Lucas; Wednesday
Mrs j. Bell gave dinner in honor of
Mrs H. Lucas; Mr.. and Mrs Clem
Miller entertained Mrs. I'll. Lucas on
Thursday. Mrs. Lucas returned to
Grinnell with her grandchildren and
their cousin.
Elder Hardison was in Newton
Thursday and Friday.
The oratorical contest which took
place the Goth was an event of great
interest Only FIVE taking part Miss
Nellie Whitsett rendered two solos
with Miss Virgie at the organ. Miss
Emma Mays also sang a solo. The
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
OUR FRIENDS WRITE letters
oTTUMWA NEWS.

OTTUMWA NEWS.
Special Correspondence to Iowd State Bystanader.
Mr.. Henry Davis, of Oskaloosa, was
Sunday visitor last Sunday. He is
contemplating on moving to Ottumwa.
Little Granvil Henson arrived in the
city few days ago from Tecoma,
Washington, distance of 1000 miles.
He came all alone. He arrived safely
and will live with his grandmother,
Mrs. Charley Taylor.
Mr. VIM. Freeland returned home
Monday after weeks visit with his
mother at Sigourney.
DR.. r. s. Brown, late graduate
from the medical college of Chicago,
was in the city few hours last Satur-
day. He was on his way to Oskaloosa
where he expects to locate and en-
gage in the medical profession.
Gracle Watts has been quite i'll for
several days but is much improved
at this writing
Miss Francis A. Brown returned
home Saturday evening from southern
Missouri where she has been teaching
school since last fall. She reports
having had d pleasant stay down there,
to her.
Miss Hattie. Aligan will visit friends
in Oskaloosa over Sunday,
The Silver Aid Society met few
days ago and elected officers for the
ensuing quarter They are as follows:
Mrs. Kate Bradley, president; Vice
President. n Johnson; Secretary, Anna
b. Reynolds; Treasurer, Jane Harris;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
CLINTON ITEMS.
Special Correspondence to Iooa State Bystaadsr

Special Correspondence to Iowai State, Bystandsr.
Rev. S. C. Crutcher, the evangelist,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. M. O..
Culberson Rev. Crutcher was student
.at Wilberforce from 1887 until 1893.
Since that time he has been an
evangelist, and expects to sail for
Africa in May, 1895.
Mrs. Mary jackson died at the home
of her parents on March 27th. The
funeral was held Friday morning from
Bethel A. NJ. E. Church. Beside her
husband, she leaves mother, father,
three brothers and sister to mourn
her loss.
George Washington died Friday
morning at 10:45 o'clock of the dread
disease, consumption, and was buried
Saturday at 9 p. M. from the Second
Baptist Church He had been a
resident Of Clinton since 1865.
Mrs. VIM. Richardson is improving
from her recent illness.
The A. M. e. Church Manifesto was
a grand success. Among the speakers
of the evening were Revs. Clemens of
Moline and P. ID. Smith and L. j.
Phillips of Clinton.
Duke Brown is a man OF leisure.
". Allen is doing good business.
We are glad that we have barber
in town who does not draw the color
line.
Mrs. Annie Brown is on the sick list.
Miss Alice Jordon, of Pearl, Mich,
is visiting her parents.
Master NJ o. Culberson has gone to
spend few days with his grandmother
and aunt
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
Girls who Attract Men.

Ladies' Home Journal: The girls who
attract the best men are almost always
source of surprise to their feminine
friends, who are often lost in wonder as
to why so many patent charms should
have been passed over in such selec-
tions. 1t is the little mouse of a woman,
the shrinking, shy creature left In the
background by her bolder sisters. we
constantly see brought to the front by
the man who has won her love. And
men prefer to any such coquettish invi-
tation as that extended by Mrs. Bond or
the nursery rhyme to her ducks. when
decoying them to come and be killed,
the uncertainty hanging around pelhs
to whom they have to sue.
Every mans ideal Of wife-l mean
the normal, honest citizen of our repup-
lie, who lines, stones to support Its bull
wark-is girl who may be pretty, who
might be brilliant. but who must De
good. He also recognizes instincdveiy
that her grace should not be too costly
to wear every day That she SHAH pc
cheerful Of temper. inclined to take
short views Of human infirmity 70 con.
slider, within himself. as essential.
all those who, before marrying, omitted
to think about these things had done SO.
it is possible we should hear less to-day
by the incompatibility OF man ana
woman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Special Correspondence to lo,ca State Bystander.
B. F. Harris, who recently came to
this city, has gone to Chicago.
Mrs. NJ l. Gordon has returned to
Newton, after visit of three months
in the city.
Mrs. T.. Bright and little Mable Hill
have gone to Newton on a two weeks
visit.
Oracle Buford, aged IA, disappeared
very suddenly last Monday and at this
writing her whereabouts are still
unknown.
The memorial service in honor of
Frederick Douglass at the Auditorium
at Moline on last Sabbath afternoon
drew large audience. The stage was
decorated for the occasion with the
national colors and the portrait of
Douglass. Mr.. j. Hall, of Rock Island.
was chairman, and made the intro
ductory speech in very impressive
manner. A chorus of thirty voices
rendered selections IN highly COM
mendable manner Invocation by
Rev. G. NJ Tillman was followed by
the great pulpit orator, Rev. j. r.
Clemins, on the Life of Douglass"
Mrs G. NJ Tillman read a paper
entitled IA Woman's Views on
Douglass.
Don't forget that Easter services will
be observed at Bethel A. M. E. Church.
An excellent program has been
prepared.
Mrs f. Prientist. who was taken SO
suddenly i'll at her home on last Thurs
day, has been removed to Mercy
Hospital.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
RuRLINGroN BupGEr.
Special Correspondence to zosoa State Bysto

Special Correspondence to loga State Bysta,sder.
Mrs. S. L. Tiggs has been quite sick
the past week but is better at this
writing.
Rev. Brown returned Saturday and
preached two able sermons Sunday.
Rev. Alexander was called away
from the city on business Saturday.
Those on the sick last week are bet
ter at this writing.
Have your money ready for the agent
next time he comes around collecting.
Mr.. III. Mason has returned to our
city.
At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter johnson occurred on last Tuesday
evening an event long to be remember
ed in the history of Burlington by
those present. The event celebrated
was the 45th birthday of Peter John
son. Promptly at five o'clock the
guests began to fill the elaborately and
elegantly furnished parlors, Mrs
Clifford Jones acting as usher, and by
eight o'clock the entire number of in
vited had assembled. The supper
table extended nearly the entire
length of the dining hall, and had
seating capacity Of twenty-four
pCOplC. ebo chS aPPoAAAeSS
hour the guests marched into the
dining room to the music furnished by
the Jones and Johnson brothers, while
those who were unable to dine at the
first table were entertained by the
musicians. In an adjoining room from
the dining room from the dining hall
was the fruit table, sight very
tempting, indeed, to the appetite of
any hungry observer. Into this room
the guests were ushered from the sup
per table. This table also seated
twentyfour persons, Mrs. M. johnson
and Mrs. Bell being in charge. After
enjoying the delicious repast of this
table they all returned to the parlor
where the remainder of the evening
was spent in general enjoyment.
Many valuable presents were received.
Mr.. B. B. johnson is the proud owner
of new guitar, a much larger and
handsomer one than the old one.
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Chaplain, Mrs. Fanny Robertson. The
society met with Mrs I. N. johnson
last Friday afternoon. After few
hours of social enjoyment, a nice lunch
was served and then the society ad-
iourned to meeo with Mrs. Henry
Elliott this week, Friday afternoon.
The l. b. w. r. c. was pleasantly
entertained last Friday by Mrs. L.
Hall, Vice-President who conducted
the meeting, the President being called
out. Song, No. l6, Gospel Hymn.
Prayer by Mrs. IL. Owens. Minutes
read by Secretary Mrs. E. Smith.
Roll call. The Black Phalanx which
was read by Mrs. l.. j. Shelton was
very instructive, indeed. Discussion
of Woman Suffrage in general. Meet
with Mrs. Henderson next Friday, with
the following program Memorial
service in honor of Frederick Douglass;
Essay, Mrs. Daisy B. Johnson; Recita-
tions, Mrs. Mary Scott, Mrs. M. Page,
interesting points; Papers, Mesdames
E. Smith, Meadows, Owens; Committee
on members, Mesdames Meadows, Hall,
johnson: visitors brought by Mesdames
Smith, Page; Question Box, Mesdames
Page, johnson, Meadows. Meet with
Mrs. Henderson next Friday.
Mrs. J. 3. Cooper is seriously i'll
again and at this writing prospects for
her recovery are not very promising. 4.
Miss Ada Hampton, who has been i'll
for some time, is convalescing.
The Adelphi Literary met last
Thursday evening and rendered an ex-
cellent program in honor of the late
Frederick Douglass. 1t consisted of
essays, recitations, reading, music, and
speech-making All parties acquitted
themselves very nicely.
The social at the A. M. E. church
Tuesday evening was fairly attended
very nice program was rendered,
which, with all of the delicacies of the
season, made it a very enjoyable affair.
Miss Henrietta Jones, of Abba, has
been visitor in the city, the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Josie Meadows. She
returned home Saturday.
Little Ida Taylor, infant child
of Rev. P. P. Taylor, is quite
i'll with typhoid fever. It is thought
that she is some better at this writing.
Rev. S. A. Hardison, p. E., spent a
few days in the city this week, the
guest Of Rev. Taylor. He preached at
the A. NJ E. church Wednesday even
ing to fair sized congregation, and
left Thursday evening.
Rev. G. w. Rhineheart went to
Washington, Ia, last Saturday and
preached for them on Sunday. 1t is
reported that he will take charge of
the A. M. E. church there until confer
ence.
Rally day at the A. NJ. E. church
next Sunday. Everybody is invited to
attend
Baptising at the Second Baptist
church Sunday. Communion service in
the evening.
The Ottumwa congress met last Fri
day evening and it was lively meet
ing. The principal business was the
adoption of rules for the house. Mr.
Hopkins presented number of rules
which were discussed and finally laid
on the table. The members worried
the speaker considerably. but he
proved to be master of the situation
and everything passed off nicely. The
senate seems to be in strange land
and don't know just what conrse to
pursue but it is evidently plain it will
make things lively when it does get
started to work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

experiences must be sad. Shall he need
someone, then. to provoke him to look
always upon the darkest side Of things.
or one who will find the silver lining OF
the cloud? Shall his nearest and dear
est be drag upon his hands, or shall
she stimulate him to better living and
higher thinking by her own inherent
nobleness? It Is often said that one who
sustains grave trials with fortitude may
find 1t difficult to meet the slight annoy
ances of every day. Still 1t cannot be
doubted that the habit Of bearing small
troubles cheerfully will prove to be OF
immeasurable advantage when the
heavy storms of life assail. The fairest
and most favored daughters Of fortune
need to be prepared for the inevitable
times Of sorrow which come to every
human soul
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
UP TO : DATE HINTS ABOUT
HOUSEHOLD CARES.
ION . Portrait''-Girls Who Attract
Men Tho New Woman Pleasant
Weather Girls--An Attractive Form
of Entertainment.

Their shameless treason wrought in
me,
The days Of reckless hardihood,
The wastful nights-all. all they see.
But once up twilight cold.
About the holy birth of spring,
My spirit trembled as Of old
To hear the 1usty throstle sing.
A rush Of passion hot and wild,
Swept all my careless thoughts aside;
And, humbly, like a little child.
turned and hid my face and cried.
For then knew the brave old earth
Was lovely as 1t used to be;
That hope and love renewed their birth,
And all was well-but not for me.
And SO yelled your eyes and thought
OF all my youth and squandered
years:
They well might see the sins they
wrought
They should not desecrate my tears.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES

| Special Correspondence to Iowa State ByStander.
Mrs. Laura Martin is reported sick.
Rev. r. Holly filed the pulpit Sun
day at the A. M. E. church, the pastor
being at Iowa City.
Little Carl, son of Mrs. Della Mar
shall has been quite sick the past week,
| but is somewhat better.
Monday night the family of Mr. w.
III. Raspberry were taken suddenly i'll
by eating some meat that was a little
spoiled. The doctor was summoned
and they were relieved. Mr.. Rasp-
berry was not home to supper, so he
was not victim of the poisonous meat.
Miss Daisy Davis is suffering with a
with severe cold.
The Kings Daughters met Monday
night at the parsonage and each mem
ber answered the roll call with a quo
tation from some poet. They will Gel
ebrate Shakespeare's birthday on the
18th inst.
The Easter chorus met at Mrs. Mat
tie Prices, corner Eighth avenue and
Third street.
Mrs. Holly returned home last week.
She reports a pleasant visit.
At the A. M. E church Sunday there
will be an essay reading, which occurs
once IN each month.
Henry Davis left Tuesday night for
the Black Hills, to be gone for an un-
limited time.
The hard times social was qnite a
success, both financially and socially.
It was certainly taking feature. Had
stranger happened in at the time,
and not knowing the nature of the So
cial, he would have thought times were
hard sure enough, from the appearance
of every one.
Mr.. and Mrs Price, of Eighth ave-
nue., are having their house repaired.
Mrs Van Camp is having serious
trouble with her thumb. 1t had to be
lanced once or twice.
Mr.. Lavell is improving rapidly.
The Ladies' Industrial Club met Mon
day afternoon at the parsonage.
Miss Cleopatra Van Camp is expected
home soon from Chicago.
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The office of sheriff of county like
Polk is very important one and
demands much of man who fills the
office. There are numerous candidates
for the position and proba bly, no county
in the state presents as large a list of
capable men for that Office as this
county. Among the names prom
inently mentioned for the position is
that of G. w. Mattern. Mr.. Mattern
has filled the position of first deputy
sheriff for several years to the entire
satisfaction of his superior officer and
those who have had business trans
actions in that department of Polk
county's government. He has been a
resident of the county for the past
seventeen or eighteen years and comes
from the east part of the country.
Nothing better can be said of his
candidacy than that he has done the
work Of first deputy in prompt and
business-like manner. 1t remains for
the Republicans of the county to say
to him: "Come up higher" :"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

John w. Daniel, ex-marshal of
Oskaloosa, but now city jailor of Des.
Moines, is a candidate for sheriff of
Polk county subject to the decision of
the republican convention. He has
served in various official capacities with
credit to himself and is held in the
highest confidence by all who know
him. He comes out for sheriff in
manly, straight forward way and asks
his friends to support his candidacy.
If elected he will max a good efficient
sheriff, fully competent to discharge
every duty devolving upon the Office.
He has been city jailor of Des Moines
since Mayor Hills, election, and prior
to that time was a most efficient
patrolman. He is repu blican tried
and true.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

prizes were awarded as follows:
Miss Josie Whitsett third prize. Mr..
William Fine second and Jessie Moore
first.
Saturday Mr.. George Lucas with
little Frank Good and his little cousin
Henry, Violet and Bruce Lucas came
from Grinnell to celebrate his cousin
Lena's sixth birthday. Three other
small Misses were invited, Laura
Watson Helen Hudson and Emma
Hughes Lena received many pretty
and valuable presents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
Nine. Jonlaux's Fate.

Julian Hawthorne In the current
number Of of popular magazine has
A yiyidly descriptive and profusely
illustrated article on ancient modes or
torture Many diabolical devices In
vented by man to infiict upon his fellow
man excruciating pains and torments
are graphically described-mangiings
boilings. burnings, and every variety
Of ingenious device to affect the nerves
and flesh. One agrees with the writer
when he says the heart sickens as one
reads these awful pages and calls up
the spectac1es which they portray. It
seems to be the story OF world wholly.
monstrous and diabolical, and the
hook IS laid aside with sigh of thank
fllnS,S that the human heart knows so
much better in our times the Lesson
taught by man who said God Is love. u
Then we take up our newspaper and
read Of the punishment to be inflicted
on the wretched Belgian woman. Nine.
Joniaux. and 1t comes to us with a
shock that after all we are not so far
advanced as we believed. To sit in
dark room into which no smallest ray
Of light shall ever come; to never. never
more see human face or hear a human
yoice-what greater ingenuity for tor
t,,re can the darkest days of the inqui-
sition show Those ancient punish
ments brought a more or less speedy
death, but the victim of this modern
torture is a robust woman of 53, and
1t Is computed that she may live about
two years under it Her horrid crimes
deserve the strictest punishment, but
surely it should be according to civil
ized ideas. Such incidents are inclined
to make us little more humble and
less boastful Of our great nineteenth
century civilization.