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There's a World of Difference in Drugs. Drugs, more than anything else, permit of a wider range between "PURE" and It makes a vast difference in the effect of a Prescription whether good or bad drugs are used in the compounding of the medicine. We use the very best drugs we can get. Our THE DAILY FREE PRESS Free Press Company C. H.

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TEBMS: A'dvertising bills due 'weekly. Job work strictly- CASH. ANNUAL REMINISCENCES OF A SOLDIER. drugs are to the quality of. drugs used comes the manner in which' the compounding is done.

A Prescription is often ruined in the We fill your prescriptions correctly at right prices. Hewitt's Drug' Store Oftlce in Tnu FaEE -PHESS Main street. T-C IS NO. 1ST. Entered as second-class matter Ootoner IS, 1903 nt tie post office st the Act of Couijress'or Murcti s.1&~'j.

STATES We aro authorized to announce the same of GKOBGE M. HABKEB, of a candidate for ot STATUS ATroRxnvfor "Jsclcsor counts-subject tojthe'-decljioii of the republican primaries and convcatlou. Railroad Telegraph School, GENERAL 1316 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO, 'The best Telegraph School Ja the country. Individual instruction by.

experi- enced operators and ft position as soon asyounru competent. Open day night. CALL OR WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE. tfteam BIGGEST AND BKSX IN ALL EGYPT. foonu We offer this week a few specials, which come in every-day family and individual use.

Toilet Kirk'a White Cloud 3 cents .1 3 burs for lOc Oil, 3 btvrs iu.a box. regular lOc bars, our per bo.t— 20c Ol! Soap is complexion Soap composed of butter, milk and glycerine, it has no superior, Orandpft'8 Tar Soap -You know what it per bar 4c Jumbo size sell everywhere for 15e ft Try ft dozen at 12o They arc line. Mince pound pacfavB08 tot We Try 8 packages oa a gaamntoc. Shoe Wo oltcr this man's oil (train work soled good one lor Sl.OO Remember our dime Ad. of the past two weeks is still in iorce.

EAST SIDE SQUARE, TO OUR PATRONS. your paper 'is aot- delivered 'to you regularly and left in the, proper place, you will confer a great favor on us by reporting same to this office and the annoyance will be remedied. The carrier boya have been 1 instructed bo pat wherever you direct and these instructions must be parried out. WE have received a marked copy of the Galesburg Evening Mail of Monday, which contains the" formal announcement of the candidacy of M. 0.

Williamson, of Galesburg, ex- state, treasurer for the office of. Secretary of state. this issue appears the announcement of Geo. M. Barker, of this city, as a candidate for office of States Attorney for Jackson county.

We will make special mention of Mr. Barker's fitness for the place in our issue tomorrow. POLITICAL matters in this congressional district will soon liven up. The Republican congressional committee has been called to meet at the New Hundley in this- city on Saturday, January 30, when the date for the convention will likely be called. Alter 40 the Boys He" ed Witbin: the Southland.

of" White Water, Mesa Colorado, who Is on an extended visit to relatives and friends this-vicinity, made the FREE PRESS a most eniojable afternoon. Mr. Farmer is-an uncle of our enterprising merchant, Ho well, and has been a resident of Colorado West for 25 years, where he has a fin'e ranch and sufficient of worldly goods to keep the of want door Mr Farmer served three jears in- of the Slat Illinois and his visit has'been one continual round oj visits to his old comrades'-with whom-he has been royally received The 81st Illinois nv as, partially re-' cruted- in -this" vicinity. Their honor roll includes 18 battles, j.mrcig which were such fierce contests as Jackson, Miss.J Champion Hill, VicksWg, Bed River Expedition, Guntdwn and some ut -which, will In in history side 'by side with Napoleon's charge at the bridge of Lodi or immortal at the battle of Balaklava, To live over such scenes and mingle again with those who participated in stub, contests is permitted only to those who, in the dark hours of civil strife, answered the call.of Lincoln and went forth to give if need be, that the -republic niiglit live and w'e of the younger generation might profit thereby. Mr.

Farmer was a mess mate of.our' friend, F. Batson Speaking of Mr. Batson, yesterday he" said': "He was a good mess always furnished the mess with good forage. I would not say that comrade Bacson-, would s.te'al, but hadJ been a chicken and lie around, my roosting place could not have been too high." recall an incident in the life, of J. W.

Grammer, formerly a resident of' this city, and now of Pomona. He was captain of the skirnx; ishline Hill-, Aeon- federate was hid behind a tree trying to kill him. The 'captain emptied his at him without avail, Wil- OF WL BLUR Remains Buried Beside His Father -in" Bellefontaine Cemetery. FUNERAL SERVICES SIMPLE Took IMnvc I tin- HorliU-nce Brothcr-ln-Licn. B.

W. Attviiilvil llcmlwra Family St Lonis Tune 20 and bneJ were the funeral services- the eauhly lemaina of Jameb L. Blair, the St Louis attorney and ct-general conn sel for the lair, who died at EusUs Fla, lost Saturday where he had gone for ihe benefit of his health i The' funeral took -place at the palatial residence of Graham brorhsrx in-law of the deceased! 5140 Lindali boulevard opposite Torest park, Tues mornins Only the relatives and a close ft lends still cling to the family In Its- affliction, were 'present. Simple But ImprcMBlvi' Service. The funeral sei vices simple, and were held in the presence of only the pall beaiers, the and intimate friends.

'They were read liy Dean Davis 'of Christ Church cathedral, clad in black iobe and suiplice in tat reception hall of the Graham home. Dean Davis merejy, read the Episcopal funeral seivico, and offered brief pi aver and 1 delivered THESE LONGER eVENINGS Call tor an carUer use of Laaips, and there are lots of Bitting: rooms, parlor and libraries that will neea the ref urnishingand brightening up that- only a. Lamp can give. We've enlarged our Lamp Stock and are offering at prices that range' from 30c 15 what we think is a better shewing ol and val- uesthan you'd be liiv elsewhere. When your "Lamp needs attention well to keep our offerings in your mind; WATEBS6TS Fancy-China Cups, and.Sau- ceis, Sugar and Sance Salad Dishes, Oat Meal Sets, Padding Sets, Chocolate Sets, Celery Trays, Brea'd and Cake Plates.

The most complete line. i v-, As Cheap As Will Warrant. But he lead "the seirvice i'ta'e "prayer with such THE CARBONDALE DAIRY As has been previously'stated in our paper, Henry Sykes has.purchased the dairy formerly conducted by E. T. St-eele, anci on Monday, January -25, will begin his regular delivery.

Mr. Sykes purchased practically.anewput- fit and is prepared to furnish first'class milk at usual It will be known as the Carbondale dairy. Mr. Sykes has had the-reputation heretofore of conducting a first class dairy, and such an enterprise will no doubt meet with a generouspatronage from the public. KICKED BY A COW Samanthy Green Met "With a Painful Accident at Mason's Corner but It Convulsed a Great Crowd.

Samantby Green, maid-of-all work for Mrs, Hespacian Pctnam, met wich an accident the other night; it was very painful to her but immensely amusing to the crowd that saw it happen. It was just before the "husking bee" at Zeke Pettengill's and Sa- mantliy called at Zeke's place to get some milk. Farmer Pettengill tslcl her to go to the barn- ancl help herself from the brindle cow but to be careful and not go near the red one. It was guite dark in the barn and it is supposed that Samanthy must have tried to milk the wrong cow. At least the spectators were soon treated to the sight of 'a broken rr.ilking stool, a dented pail and a shawl flying 'from the-barn door, proceeded.

by the sound of vigorous kicking and. a crash of tin, all followed by the appearance of Samanthy herself coming faster and making noiae than the kicking cow, dented milk stool combined. The crowded pitied Sani'athy but they could not help it -was more than laughing, 'it was roaring When she had gathered herself together for an explanation Samanthy said she thought th'e cow. had -kicked lier. have laughed, screamed and roared over this incident.

In the third act oJ "Quincy Adams Sawyer." For tbe benefit of those who have never seen Sa-rnanthy kicked out of barn by the-'cow she will repeat tlie performance in Murp'aysboro at the Lucier Opera House, Friday, Jan. 22. NOT SHOW TONIGHT; "Eiler's Ten Nights in a Bar Room" will not show tonight. Ono of the employees tacked programs to a telephone pole, and the manager was fined 53 and costs under the city ordinances which he paid. He then re- fnaed to.give a performance here ng he did not.want to show-in "such a town." "We understand this is the liam Holder' saw that the captain would probably be killed when he opened, on the fellow and shot him." tells a truly remarkable story of soldiery "It was on the.re- treat from.Gunto wn.

I had given out; my-shoes were worn out and h'kewise my feet. I had crawled into brush to hide and if possible to -later catchup with the boys, I felt like I not walk a.step.. -As I heard the tramp of the boys as they'-passed by I constantly. called (meaning Cab'Ho father, of J.JSf. Ho well) hoping 'he might' hear me.

To my surprise he heard me and came to me. Finding my condition took off his shoes, made me put them on and proceed with the troops." "I saw poor Huston Batson, brother of P. Batsoo', killed. And how can lever forget that.nour. I went to' hiro, lowered the flag I carried so as to sfiade his face from the sun and there waited while-the spirit Mr, Farmer has visited for weeks among the old boys'.

in company with Mr. Batson, he went to Capt. Reese's home at Cobden. A most effecting scene tookjplace. "Tlie captain was away at the time.

When 'he returned he- was greatly surprised to see me. We had not met 40 'year! He could' not hide his emotion touching voicn anfl pathetic bearing that when he had finished 'there was not a dry eye tlie. room. As. soon the final prayer had been offered, by Bena.

the undertaker stepped i.o ilie casket 'and'removed'the coyer Crom t.he plate glass that.cowrsfi the face of Mr. Blair. the RoinnlnN. The casket was one with a -metallic' hermetically sealed; bu was so constructed teat the glass could be uncovered without in any way letting air into the casket. The cover was left from the, glass for about, five minutes, n.nd most of those In the room tools a look at face'of that remained Blair, Special Sale We- TAILOR-HADE $4.0 in large have on display our store over 100 s.a 1 of woolens which we will offer you at the exceedingly prices quoted above.

This will be one of the best sales ever offered you and will eclipse all former efforts of the same nature. Not Ready-Made but Made-to-Order. 1SOLOMON WINTERS LEADING CLOTHIERS AND TAILOfLS. 'JAMES The teatiir.es'were fairly well preservcp- and wonderfully, natural in appearance. The -face thin and however, and thosj: who beheld it could easily perceive that the James L.

Blair they viewed was not the L. they had known. After all those desired had viewed the remains, tlie cover was replaced, and the exit from' the house Old 'The eight pall-bearers 1 were friends Mr. Blair, six having been associated with him. in the St'.

Loul Bar association. They were: John first fine ever imposed in the city this offense. 'and the three of us passed, several tee, Henry T. Kent, George Taus 1 sig, Ashley Cabell, Enos Clarke, Field ing Thomas S. MePheeten minutes in tears as 'the panaroma of three years service flashed through our visited' Quartermaster Ede, Sorrel JohirFerrill, Sam Terrill, Berij.

Biggs, Harvey 'Anderson and Wylie Ferrill near Oobden. we went to the-; Insane Asylum and visited Dr. D. -B. Sanders.

Mr. Farmer speaks in highest praise of the efforts put' forth by, Miss Lou Eeese, daughter of Captain Eeese, in arranging for the reunion at her home. Sh'e cook.the whole matter in charge, looked after personally the bringing together of the "boys" and providing a big dinner £or was one of the most pleasant incidents of Mr. Farmer's visit in this section. Among others met.

in Cobden were two daughters of Capt. Ede. Among those in this vicinity will remember -Mr. as the sergeant of' the color guard, besides lihose already are: Wade Winche'Bter, H. N.

Hagler, John Alph Ho6ker'," Izra Hagler, Isaac Eapp, E. L. Brantley, Charles Marten, Hue Branson, William Black wood, of this city, J. W. Fletcher, of Pomona, J.

E. Fly, of Wolf Creek, 'J. D. Fly, of Cartervllle, Manar, of Marion, and Ben Easterly, 'of-Mnr- physboro. W.

Sishey, who, was cruelly murdered by Marshal Grain '-at his home near the corner where Homer Laney's store is now situated, was captain of Co. G. Mr. Farmer is a most genial gentleman and he carry to his grave the Peasant memories of ttie few days spent with those still remaining wild nave not answered th'e last, "taps." Ele left today, for a visit with the 'boys" in Jefferson -county. Dr.

'Greenfield Sl'uder. As the little cortege wended its way out.of Lindell boulevard to Klng's-higb way, the hearse containing all that wa: left o'iXJames L. Blair passed 'the mon umeat'. of his illustrious father, Gea Francis Preston Blair, and the coincidence ivas noticed- by all Covered With Flowcm. The funeral casket, covered with f.owers, preceded by a clergyman acd pall-bearers, 'and followed only by Mrs Percy Blair and Sir.

and Mrs Graham, began its Journey to the grave in Bellefontaine from the Graham residence, at '10: 50 Dean Davis said two prayers at the graveside. Once he said: "We should not condemn others for their misfortunes." other that might be understood as having special reference to Blair was said. -As soon as the ceremony of- burial was completed and the grave filled, the except Blair and her son, drove away. Percy Blair walked Elowly. to the carriage where his mother sat.

He gave her his tond. and she stepped to the Heir, black veil still covered her face, driven back in a somber wave by the Her -head waa bowed. Burled -Bin Father. walked side of Oiegrave, which "ad Joins grave "ol-Frahk P. Blair, father of James L.

Blair. Blair's gloved hands clasped tfcemselvee tigh.tlr In front other breast, and trembled. The son knelt beside the grave and arranged the pink and white roses, carnations, violets, tuberoses, sweet, peas, and one magn.iflcent group lilies, he arose and stood bealde hts for moment, while their weeping eyes gazed upon the-, mound. They turned. The -mother the leaning, on it heavily, and as soon as they entered tie carriage were driven Special Tourist The growing, popularity of the great Southwest and the continual increase in travel to that section; especially on the first aud third Tuesday of each, round-trip and colonist one-way reduced-rate dates encourages' the Frisco system to add to its already complete train equipment, tourist sleeping cars of latest-pattern in train No.

5, leaving Saint Louis 8:35 p. commencing Dec. 15, 1903, and each first and third Tuesday following, until further: notice. Returning, tourist sleeper will arrive Louis following Monday In train No. 6 scheduled to arrive CJnion station 7:20 a.

connecting with all lines diverging. Schedule and rates (per double berth) as below: South Berth Bate Jforth 8:36 in. Lv. St. Louis $1.00 Frisco Ar.

7:20 a Springfield 1.00 Ar. 12:05 6:00 m. Ar, Mo'nett 3.00' Ar. 10:40 Illinois Central Railroad. In effect after Sunday.

Ja-a. 19W. CHICAGO CAIBO. Southbound Northbound No.5 Leaves lOCG am No.6 Leaves 520 6:00 a 4:10 p. Ar.

Pans 7:20 Lv. Paris 9:07 p. m. Ar. Ennis 10:10 m.

Lv. Ennis am 10:40 pm 2.00 Ar. 12:20 tt'n 2.00 T. it. At.

11:50 am 2,50 Lv. 2.50 Ar. 5 a Houston 9:00 Lv. 9:10 in Returning, tourist sleeper leaves Houston first and third Saturdays at 9:10 p.m. K.

M.WISHART,T.P.A., St. Louis, Mo. J. STCABT TAYLOR, B. E.

BESFRO, Evansville, Ind. Cai'bondale, 111 Local L. J. Agent. 3 21 1 91 Local as Leaves 2 35 a in 40 a '22 900am 8 57 2 2-i 92 140pm 72Saa Local' Leaves 10 50 -8 20 a HI ST.

LOUIS Arrivttfs Departures No. 205 10 16 air; 1 No. 201 06 an 223 845pia 203 115am 410pm 224 206... 202 HOprj 402 1010 am 'CAKBONDALE and PADUCAH. No.305 1105am! No.

S24 720am 323 857pm! 306 875 235aaii CARBOXDALE aad JOHNSTON" CITY. NO, 597 1 20 I No. R96 72CaK 505 lO.OSaml 521.. H. C.

HCT.TZ, Alfent. Pinson Rushing Hardware, Oils, nishes. Stoves Tinware. Var Arrests Gamblers. Cairo Citizen: Mounds indulged in a little housecleaning Saturday night and as a resultthe coffers of the village are richer by the sum of $500 while no inconsiderable amount of the wages of the inhabitants of that, village have been-saved from the parasites who'usually get Saturday was pay-day on the.

Illinois Central and the 700 employees of she railroad-got their month's wages. The occasion is usually marked by a great gamblers and other characters into This time the authorities of the village took a hadd in the They raided gambling dens and arrested 37' crap- sbootersand the keepers of two gaming dens. The whole crowd -were aken before Justice W. T. Davis and fined 95.00 and costs, amounting to each.

Then each of the proprietor's of-the six saloons 1 was' ar- for violating the; Sunday law and was fined $10.60. For Sale. Two or three hundred bushels of corn' sale. Price- 50 cents bushel. Apply at this office.

EAST SIDE SQUARE THOS. R. CLARK Steam and Hot Water Heating and Plumbing. DEALER IN PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS. Advertised Letters.

Liscof letters not called for at tfce 'Carbondale postoface for the week ending January 20, 1903. Ask for' advertised letters." GuenUier, Gus Gentlemen. Hammerle, F. T. Lnmford, John (2).

XcjrJriik, M. C. Bdwsrd iadiea. Brown, E. Bennott, Lola, iliss Miller, Lillic Miss Moruan.

Laura. Mans St. John, Cort Miss Tlionipsoa, Itana Mn P- SLACK, Postmaster. Shorthand and Typewriting. Beginning -with February 1, I--will start a class in shorthand-and typewriting at my home, 167 East street.

Terms reasonable. Miss DELLA.