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The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-20

ally on the rack until, all at once it breaks down. Incidentally, his digestion becomes im- paired, his vital organs suffer irritation which is often the beginning of disease and his circula tion is clogged, threatening apoplexy. No won- der, then that in many an instance he dies sud denly, while yet in the prime of life
 Sudden deaths much more common than they used to be. The high pressure of modern life, with it's keen competition and intense strain, is the chief cause The busy merchant drives his body machine beyond it's capacity and suddenly it collapses. Heart disease apo plexy the attack may be, according to the phy- sician's diagnosis, but it is really over-driving that is accountable for the mischief. The stren life is all very we'll but it is liable in these days to be carried too far have known several tragic incidents of the kind within the last few years-one of them the of a gentleman whom I had earnestly advised to lead more simple life. Nature" I said to him, "dd not provide you with machine capable of enduring such You have many hours for sleep so many for work and many for recreation; you must arrange them accordingly" But he kept on at the gait, and, not long ago, while speaking at dinner board steam ship that entering the harbor of New York, he dropped dead. A blood-vessel had given way.
 When the body-machine is weakened by over It cannot withstand the hostile germ life which It cannot withstand the hostile germ life which it is obliged to encounter. In other words it's power of resistance is diminished. And when the hours that should be devoted to healthful recreation are given up to the enervating dissi- pations of club and social life there is double drain upon the vitality. Many business nowadays are kept under such continual ner- vous strain that they resort to stimulants in working hours and it is this sort of abuse com bfned with constant and Facking excitement, that has earned for paresis recognition brain disease to which stock brokers pecul- iarIy liable-so much so, indeed, that it might be called brokers insanity.
 The conditions of luxury under which most of us lye-for these days when even the poor man enjoys comforts such unob- tainable by the rich half century ago-have tendency to weaken constitutions and impair our vitality Our houses are overloaded and even the vehicles in which ride often warmed almost to suffocation. Thus we have become like hothouse plants and, if by chance exposed to current of cool air, we catch cold, or perhaps contract bronchitis pneumonia, trifing change of temperature cutting lives a like cause will bring congestion of the kidneys, leading to disease of those organs proving even- tually fatal
 Not long ago, while travelling I chanced to stop at village the river Rhine, where I found an astonishing number of old people. There dozen 100 years of age and many from 80 years old up to the century mark: yet straight and vigorous. One woman nearly hundred years old earning her living by picking hops her grandchildren were middle aged. It was quite wonderful. But there no mystery about 1t: 1t was merely the effect of
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-20

That seems to be curious name you have for your mule?"
 Yes. suh. I calls him Climate, cause de mo- you abuses him de mo dsagreeabie he gits.s.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-20
A Question of Time

"How much does it cost to get mar ried?' asked the eager youth.
 That depends entirely on how long you live" replied the sad-looking man
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-20

Once there was cook who stayed in one place for more than months. She was in hospital, paralyzed
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-20

average prospective life time of all is much greater than was the case for those living 50 years ago.
 Most of us do not re- alize, perh a ps, how much more complicated life is than it used to be. The typical success ful business man of to- day crowds the work of 20 hours into 10 hours and only leaves his of flee to plunge into so- cial dissipation of one kind or another, eating too much, drinking too much, m o k ing too much, going to bed too late, and keeping his narVn11c cvctor, oopfipr
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-20

More babies live to grow up now adays than formerly. but people in later life die faster than they used. Once arrived at adult age, the average man or woman has fewer years of survival to exnect-
The Carlisle independent., 1910-01-20

N view of all that has been said about the fall in the death rate, it S e e m s strange to realize that we are not liv- ing so long as our grandfathers and grandmothers did.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
BEGIN At MOUTH
J. J. Hill Has Plan for Improve
ment Of the Mississippi
River.
COMMISSION IN CHARGE
Advises Expenditure Of Funds by q
Body Of Men Empowered TO Sc
Iect Most Important.
COMMISSION IN CHARGE

Washington, March. 23.- Why
water carriage is not a success in the
United States and how 1t can be made
success is what James J. Hill has to
tell in the April number CT the World s
Work. Mr.. Hill suggests the placing
of all work having to do with the de-
velopment of the country's water ways
under a central commission which
should operate under a comprehensive
plan providing for deepening at first
the lower part of the Mississippi river.
Later the upper reaches of the river
could be deepened, and the final work
| under this plan would result in open
ing up a great channel from the lakes
to salt water.
Eventually the rivers emptying into
the Mississippi could be made a part
of the system, but the warning is con-
veyed that In carrying out this plan
the lower part OF the river must be
deepened first. Mr.. Hill recommends
permanent commission empowered
to take up work at its discretion upon
the national water ways In the order
of their Importance: a comprehensive
plan including the classification of
rivers and canal routes; the develop
ment of trunk lines, and a liberal
standing approximation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
TIP-TO-TOE OUTFITTERS
The Best Hats in America

manner IN which II occurred. AS a
manifestation of the treachery which
was instilled into hip by his foreign
blood, he made it practice to carry
a razor around with him a large part
Of the time, which is taken TO be a
modification of the stiletto or the dag
ger which is carried by the Turk or
Egyptian. Which of the two he was
or whether or not he was a mixture
OF both, Is fact that is still matter
for conjecture. 1t is thought that he
was of Egyptian descent, as he mani
tested qualities Characteristic of this
tribe of people on nearly every occa-
sion in his life. A collection of knives,
stilettoes and daggers in his own home
bears out the assertion that he was
possessed of an inherent trait for the
destruction by knife and doubtless
would have carried out this intent had
he been given his time.
Daughter Precipftafed Act.
To escape from the domineering of
a morally insane man and to put an
end to what she was beginning to
realize was a moral sacrilege and
which had already entwined her older
sister, the second oldest Gilbert girl
appealed to her brother-in-law, Gus
Neibert, soon after she returned from
the Home of the Good Shepherd. to
protact her from her supposed father.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
A Quality
Clothes
House for
Men
and Boys

1t was this startling revelation that
eventually precipitated the upheaval in
the unfortunate family circle and
which ultimately led to the Ubiquitous
mans death. Revelation upon revela-
ton followed this one in rapid Sc
quence. and when the question of the
ownership of the little homestead.
which young Neibert had partially paid
for. came into the dispute, the last
straw was applied.
Then the end did come; II was the
act of one goaded on to desperation
for the avenging of crimes that can
not be placed in the category OF mere
legal violations The craftiness of the
man was ever apparent, and when his
supposed daughters were sent to the
Home of the Good Shepherd, It was
not for purpose of obtaining for them
a moral and educational advancement,
but was to outlaw the crimes which he
knew would eventually prove his un-
doing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23

Club Studies American Composers
The Rock Island Musical club at its
meeting at Elks' hall yesterday after
noon had an interesting study of
American composers. The program
was unusually well prepared and
svery number excellently given. At
the conclusion of the program Mrs.
Edla Lund introduced pretty feature
waving the American flag led in sing
Ing 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" the
audience joining spontaneously. The
program as given follows:
Piano
(a) Shepherds All and Maidens
Fair; OBJ "Barchetta" ......
.......... Ethelbert Nevin
Miss Peasants.
Violin and Piano
(a) Canzonetta," CD Polonaise
................. Victor Herbert
Mrs. Lee and Miss Junge.
(a) "Recompense'' ....... Hammond
tb) I'm Wearing AVA to the Land
(c) "The Cry Of Rachel. .........
............. Mary Turner Salter
Mrs. Lund.
Piano
fa) IAN Old Love Story. Mcdowell
(b) "Of Br'er Rabbit Mcdowell
(c) Etude-Op 1O-No. 4...... Chopin
Miss Gertrude Volk.
Chorus
Behind the Lattice. C. w Chadwick
The next study meeting will be April
II and Russian composers will be
studied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
GILBERT HEAD OF
A ROBBER BAND?
Revelations That Have Follow
ed Killing of Davenport Man
by Son-in- Law.
MARTENS HIS RIGHT NAME
Claimed He Was Leader of Thieving
Organization That Held Forth
on Oampbell's Island.

That the late Daniel Gilbert OF Dev-
export, whose life history is so obscure
that It forbids extended research, was
one of the worst characters that ever
paraded in the vicinity under the guise
Of an upright citizen and at the same
time kept his secret under the cloak
Of an assumed sobriquet. is the start
ling allegation which has been evolved
since the date of the Thanksgiving day
tragedy in which Gus Neibert shot and
killed his father.in-law as result of
exposures which brought to light what
appeared to be the worst moral atroci-
ties which have ever been committed
within the confines of Davenport.
Just where Daniel Gilbert was born
is a matter which cannot be ascertain
ed. His nationality Is one OF the vital
questions which has much to do with
his life and to which must be attribu-
ted, in large sense, some OF the un-
towardness of his career and the inner
emit traces OF treachery which evidenc-
ed itself during the last few weeks OF
his life.
Gilbert an Assumed Name.
While the man had been known un-
der the name of Daniel Gilbert during
the years he lived in Davenport, and
while this was the only appellation to
which he answered or laid claim, II is
known almost beyond an iota Of a
doubt that his real name is not Gil
bert. From those who are In a posi-
ton TO state. It is said that Gilbert for
merly sailed under the title Of Daniel
Martens, using the name OF Gilbert as
q middle name, which, when his career
became blackened with deeds of which
he wanted the world to know nothing,
was assumed as his surname. This
name he carried with him to the grave,
and 1t is a matter for conjecture
whether his children and his assumed
children are yet cognizant of the truth.
Shortly before his death Gilbert was
approached on the subject Of HIS real
name, but hedged about and maintain
ed that he had no other name than
that under which he had been living
Az SAAO R<boN 0O<0%A0 Vi tnOtOs 0aS oaOSC-
quent investigation tends to disprove
his statement Because of the secrecy
which surrounds the whole of his life
but little is to be ascertained about his
family, but 1t is alleged that Gilbert
has brother who at one time struck
a fellow man on the head with a ham
mer, killing him on the spot.
Head of Bandit Gang.
Police records show that about Is
years ago band OF energetic and dar-
ing robbers and thieves held forth on
Campbell's island or in that vicinity.
Their methods were clever, their &C
tons surreptitious. and they we're ex-
tremely elusive, apparently having q
well organized camp. It is said that
Gilbert was the head Of this band dur.
ing the years It continued its opera
tons in this vicinity and until it final.
ly was dispelled through the activity
Of the police authorities and federal
influence. With its disarmament he
came to Davenport, where he continu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
surprise Pastor.

While Rev. I. o. Nothstein OF
Grace Lutheran church was attend
ing a meeting last evening the mem
bers, to the number OF 81, of the
confirmation class, confirmed last
Sunday. took possession Of his home,
627 Forty-fourth street. and sent q
messenger to bring him home. per-
petrating a very pleasant surprise
Harold Peterson In behalf OF the
class presented Mr. Nothstein with
purse of money In appreciation OF
his services and as a mark OF their
esteem. The members Of the class
brought refreshments with them and
a very pleasant social hour was en-
joyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23

weeks ago took office and an excel
lent program was carried out. Re-
ports from the various officers were
received, the affairs of the society
being reported in splendid condition
with a membership of "a. One of
the features of the program was the
letter from Miss Kate Hill, a mis-
sionary stationed at Sangla Hill, In
dia, and after whom the society is
named. The program in detail was:
Opening devotionals.
Violin solo-Herbert Weinberg,
Moline.
Address of welcome-Miss Mildred
Warnock.
Response from Moline society
Miss Minpie Story.
Vocal soIo-Miss Bessie Bryan.
Annual report of secretary-Miss
Mary Moller.
Annual report of treasurer-Miss
Bessie Bryan.
Message from Miss Kate Hill, read
by Mrs. Henderson.
Vocal solos-Mrs. Goodmansor,
Moline. y s~,,lss IL ~
Dialogue, "How Aunt Polly Joined
the Mission Society Misses Tillie
Toenniges, Minnie Toenniges, Ruth
Vance, Emma Moller and Edna
Buettner.
Vocal soIos-Mrs. Goodmanson.
A collection for young women's
special work was taken, a nice sum
being subscribed for the work. The
young ladies contribute to the sup
port of three missionaries, one in a
foreign land, one among the freed
men of the south and home mis-
sionary.
Following the formal program a
pleasant social time was passed and
refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
100000 WORTH

OF Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets
Are on display at Young & Nc
Combs carpet room by A. NJ. Des-
teian, a noted orientalist- The most
excellent collection ever shown in
the tri-cities. Moderate prices, as
well as the highest standard quality.
texture, and colorings are character
istics of this selection. The best op-
portunity to procure the rare gems of
the orient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
First Ice Dream sociabie.

Helen Gould auxiliary of Siboney
Bay camp, United Spanish War Vet
Grams, have arranged for the first Ice
cream sociable Of the season to be
given at the grand army hall in the
court house tomorrow. A good pro-
gram will be given in connection with
the Sociable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
A Fitting
ShOeStOre
for Men,
Women
and
Children

ed to live under the guise of a right
eous citizen.
Daughters Not Relatives.
One OF the startling situations which
Is brought out In the citation of some
Of the mans life and which is proba-
bly, a revelation to the members of the
family themselves, is the statement
that the eldest two Gilbert girls, and
possibly the third, are not Gilbert's
own daughters, but daughters of q wo-
man whom he is said to have married
years ago when the children were of
too inconsequential an age to realize
the existence Of relation. That the
two youngest daughters are his own
children Is evidenced in several indis-
putable ways, and perhaps the strong
est is the marked likeness which they
bear to their dead parent. If the verify
Of the relation of the dead man to his
three eldest daughters. or alleged
daughters as they should be called. can
be ascertained beyond the question Of
doubt, the Nervousness Of the crime
can be lessened somewhat, but cannot
be In the least expurgated
was Dangerous Man.
Inherent qualities had made Daniel
Gilbert, or Daniel Martens. danger
GUS and to-be-feared man, and it was
this quality that brought on his death
| at tina time Il occurred and in tina
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
Theatrical Mechanics Ban.

Thi-City lodge OF the Theatrical
Mechanics association has arranged
Tor ball which is to be given at the
knights of Columbus hall in this city
Thursday evening. March 81. 1t is the
intention of the lodge to make the ball
an annual affair. In addition to dane
ing there will be entertainment by
such vaudeville performers as may
be playing in the three cities at that
time. The proceeds of the dance go
to the benefit fund of the order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
sand-DiIIin.

Miss Nellie Dillin, daughter or
James Dillin of Hillsdale and Ed
ward L. Sand, son OF Herman Sand
of Hillsdale, were married at 1880
this afternoon at the home OF Rev.
F. e. Shut of Spencer Memorial
Methodist church. They were at
tended by Miss Cora Engel and Find
ley Wreath. Mr.. Sand is a clerk In
the hardware store at Hillsdaie.
They will reside in that village.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
Posf-NuntiaI ShoWer.

Miss Ruth Hemenway at her home.
11OS Nineteenth street, last evening
entertained the members of the Eta
Kappa Phi sorority at a post-nuptial
shower in honor of Mrs. Nina Van
Buren, Nelson. whose marriage took
place last week. Mrs. Nelson was
presented with a dozen solid silver
tea spoons. A merry evening was
passed and a course luncheon was
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23

The steady nerves Of
the influential, successful,
well-liked individual, are
the envy Of the timid, cold
skinned person who lacks
initiative-and red blood.
A nervous person Is al
ways at a disadvantage.
Coffee is a common
cause Of "cold hands and
feet" nervous trepidity,
etc.
What a d e1ightful
change it is to feel the
power Of warm blood and
strong nerves! Stop drink
ing coffee for a week or
ten days and use Postum
as the table beverage.
Make your Postum
strong and rich-boil 1t ID
minutes or ionger--serve
piping hot with good cream
and it is delicious and
wholesome, too.
Postum contains no cof-
fee or other drugs loaf
feline is the drug in coffee)
but only the food elements
of clean, roasted wheat
and a small amount of mo-
lasses.
Read 1.-THE Road to
MELVILLE" in packages.
.'There's a Reason
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23

lowed by games and guessing contests
In which the head prizes was won by
Miss Maize Peterson and the consola-
ton by Miss Myrtle Hilbert. Luncn
was served The next meeting VIII
be with Miss Una Kali, 2719 Seventh
avenue. April Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
Busy Workers Meet.

The Besy Workers of the Memoir
ial Christian church were entertain
ed last evening at the home OF Mrs
H. L. Dooley. 2402 Seventh avenue.
Routine business was followed by
pleasant social hour and lunch was
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
Fnrret-Nfe-Not societY.

The Forget-Me-Not society Of
Grace Lutheran church met with
Miss Edna Void, eos Fifth avenue,
Moline, last evening. Business mat
ters occupied the fore part of the
evening. a social hour following
when refreshments we're served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
Ladies of the Grand Army Party.

The Ladies of the Grand Army
conducted a successful card party
yesterday afternoon at the court
house. Cinch was the game played
and the head prize was won by Mrs.
Beckwith. Refreshments were serv-
ed after the games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe, sure and reliable,
and have been praised by thousands
Of women who have been restored
to health through their gentle aid
and curative properties. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
Annual Open Meeting.

The annual open meeting of the
Kate Hill Mission society of the
United Presbyterian church was held
last evening at the church. a large
number Of the young ladies' friends
attending. The officers elected two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23

Medicines that aid nature are al
ways most successful. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It
loosens the cough, relieves the lungs
opens the secretions and aids nature
in restoring the system to a healthy
condition Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
Court of Honor Card Parry

Court of Honor 81 will give card
party at K c. hall tomorrow after
noon. Cinch will be played and the
games will begin at 2:30. The party
is for members and friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
Etnde Inniors Elect.

The Etude Juniors met last evening
with Miss Mildred Schieberl, 1922
Thirtieth street, and elected officers
for the year as follows:
President-Miss Mildred Schieberl.
Vice president-Miss Maize Peter
son.
Secretary-Miss Una Kali.
Treasurer-Miss May Mccarthy.
A musical program was given fol-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23

All the news an the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23

an the news all the time-rhe Argu..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
HEN you come here for your Easter
clothes and other good things to

wen show you the newest things of the In
clothes in hats bright Spring neckwea in shirts of beau
fu pattern and gloves, hosiery and all the
great variety of good things and everything
Spring Suits and Overcoats in great array of
tive colorngs blues browns all patterns; all wool
domestic and imported perfect tailoring and style
We're headquarters for the famous Hart Schafner &
Marx Society Brand Varsity and Chesterfield clothes.
For your Easter Hat, of our hobby shapes in the
lead shades will strike your fancy We're sole agents
in this city for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
Facts for the
Housewife

Natural ingredients.
combined by a process of.
Nature resultin producing
q quick. successful. harm
less c 9 q n S Q t. that's
I-Clean-a truly wonder
tul discovery. 1t contains
no caustics or acids.
Other so-called cleans
ers are made up of caus-
tics or acids. pulverized
rocks. whiteued sand. ami
NAL fat refuse or concrete.
That's been proved.
Test I-C1ean thoroughly
in your own home. You'll
see the difference and be
glad you know IT,
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-12-07
FOR ELECTION OF SENATORS.

49,
The house of governors which
is a meetingsof the chief executives
of the various states of the union, for
conference on matters of interstate
interest was held at Frankfort, KY,
Nov.>ee to Dec. s, 1910. The chief
subject for discussion was the
question of concerted action toward
securing a constitutional amendment
on the popular election of United
States senator's There is very little
difference of opinion as to the desire
ability of this reform. The public de-
.mand for popular elections of sena-
tors is shown forcibly in the fact
that so states now nominate or have
the power to nominate senators.
Working separately, the states have
thus tar failed to secure the required
demand of two thirds of their num-
Der for the calling of a constitutional
convention. 1t is believed that with
the governors of the 46 states meet
ing in frank, full interchange of
views in the conference, where near
ly all Of them, or the states they re-
present, are not merely converted,
but anxious for the popular election
Of senators, a form of resolution and
application could be prepared that
would be absolutely attack proof by
the United States senate, which has
up to this time. successfully repealed
every effort of the states to make
that body more responsive and re-
sponsive and responsible to the
people.