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DAILY FREE PRESS Press Pub. Co. (INCORPORATED) H. Kleth J. W.

Cvirvnirvgham J. T. GaJhraJth liDITORH nltV MAN'AQKRfJ Subscription, 10 ceotu week. AiivortiBing biiis due weekly. (Job work strictly CASH.

ANNUAL tS.Mft BUU.DJ.VO, W03 Main Htreet. TELEPHONE; NO. 151 BJnberod an socond-cliinfl matter October 19. 160y the post ofllco at CarhonclRle, Illinoifl Tindor the Act of Oonitreas of March 3, 1879. I 1007..

ANNOUNCEMENTS Alderman, Second Ward. "Wo are to announce Mar vhi R. Fates as a candidate for alder jman of the Second ward, subject t( decision of the voters at the spocia lolcction Tuesday, July, iiO. IHt NEW VAGRANCY LAW Police Given Authority to Dea With Many Classed as "Undesirable Citizens." If the vagrancy law, which wei into offoct the first of July, is enforce tho days of the moochurs and tl enoinioH of labor numbered, Under the now Illinois vagrano law, the following are classed vagrants smd undesirable citizens, an may be a.rrostod and dealt with sun inurily oven though, they havti bee guilty of no particular offense. All persons who arc idle or dlsso Into and who go about begging; a j)Orsons who use any juggling or otho ganios or plays; runaway confidence men, comnio drunkards, common night Wi'iUer lowd, wanton persons, Jv holuivior railers Jini'i brawlers; persons "lire habit- iiully neglectful of their employment their culling, and do not lawfully Cor themselves or for the support of families, and all persons who are idle or dissolute and neglect all lawful business, habitually misspend 1 1 by tousp- tn U1 fllnie porsaus -JV tippling shops, nil in or found In the time in outhouses, sheds, burns or unoccupied buildings or lodging in tho open air, and not giving a good aicconnt of themselves; and all persons who are known to Vie thieves, burglars or either by their own confession or otherwise, or by having boon convicted of larceny, burglary or other crime against the laws of the state, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, or in a house of cor- of any city, and having no lawful means of support or are habitually found prowling around any steamboat landing, railroad, depot hanking institution, broker's office of public amusement, auction room, store, shop or crowded thorough- faro, car or omnibus, or at any public gathering or assembly, or lounging any courtroom, private dwelling houses or tippling shop.

and an evangelist, both in this and in England. The third series ill be conducted by eavitt, of Ewing College. Special speakers will be Dr. M. tevens, the''biggest book maker in Unerica;" Dr.

C. M. Stevens, "Wm. Matthews, of Aurora; Dr. W.

P. H. Boles, Rev. P. Brand and Evangelist B.

F. louman. WILL SUE "BILLY" SUNDAY Because Rev. "Billy" Sunday, the evangelist, refused to come DesMoines to open the chautauqua n-ogram of the Midland Lyceum jurean, DBS Moines will start a suit igainst him for iJfi.OOO damages. Sunday wired Thursday night that he would" he unable to come to Des Moines as he did riot wish to give up lis evangelistic work for a trifling thing like a chautauqua.

He had already made a contract with the Lyceum people for his appearance and when he declined to come suit was decided RBBEKAH Carbondale Lodge, No. 220, installed the following new officers Wednesday night: Noble Marten. Vice Mollie Anderson. Recording M. Etherton.

Aurora Trobaugh R. S. N. E. E.

Wilkin son. L. S. N. Anna, Lincoln.

R. S. V. Mina Reese. L.

S. V. Walker. Pearl Toler. Christoph Chapman.

R. S. S. John Rushing. L.

S. S. Cora Gregory. Inner Cora Lirigle. Outer Miller.

Those official vvlio have not notice to pay 'The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. People mo ol'tmr very much disappointed to lind that their fiimily -jihysiciiin is away from home when they most m-oil his services. Diseases cramp colic mid choloru require prompt treatment, sin (I have in ninny instances proven fatal bofoni medicine ccull bo pro- icuroii or a physician summoned. The right way is to koup at hand a bottle Chamberlain G'oilc, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. No physician proscribe better medicine for diHDiisos.

By having it in the "liouso von escape much pain and suffering" and all risk. Buy it now, it suvo lifo. For sale by E. K. Porter.

A SCHOOLOFjVANGEUSM At Ewing College, at Ewing, 111., ii feature of tho summer session this year will bo a School of Evangelism which opens July 23rd and continues until August 1st. This school is announced rts designed not only for pastors but for all lay workers as well. The announcement says: "It is believed the time is ripe for snch a school. The reception which lias been accorded the preliminary announcements indicate this emphatic- silly. Wo believe that we are presenting a strong program, and take this occasion to urge our brethorn everywhere to remember the school in prayer.

If this is done, those attending will not only receive fire from above, but curry it to their homes. Tho School oi' Evangelism provides for three periods of Bible study daily. The first will be conducted by Rev. S. C.

Ohrum, of Cairo, said to be a 'Dr. Gordon" style of a man. A aocond series will be in charge of J. W. WedcTell, Chicago, who has had largo experience both as a pastor TAX NOTICE, Those have hot yet paid their JpoU for this year are again reminded tils p'vywonts are now and Iw settled nt Once, yet received same will be given such notice at once, Those who have been so notified and have so far neglected, 1 their poll tax mast do so at once or suit will instituted to collect the same.

All noil tax dues payable to Howard Teeter, City Marshal. June 20, 1907. He Pulled Through. When the doctor came to see him and felt of his pulse and looked at his tongue, and learned that he was over GO years old, he shook his head and said there was no hope. "But I can't die for several years to come," protested the old man.

"Sorry, but I can't give you over a month to live." "But, doctor, you must. I have something on my mind, and can't possibly die now." "Yon can confess it to said the man ot medicine." "Well, then, 45 years ago I attended a circus and menagerie. I took an aversion to the elephant at once, and determined to make it hot for- liim. I scooped out an apple, filled the hollow with red pepper and gave it to him. His antics for the next bait hour beat the circus in the other tent.

"Well?" said the doctor as old man gurgled iu his throat. "Well, they say that an elephant remembers such things for 50 "Yes, I have heard so." "And. the 50 won't be up for five years more, and during that time old Behemoth is sure to come around. .1 want to be there. I want to see If he remembers me.

I want to settle this question of an elephant's memory for good and all." "Then that's different," answered the doctor, and he took off his coat and pulled the old man back to health. Rehoboth Sunday Herald. I Having secured the Agency for the fol- low ing celebrated Pianos, CicKermg Hairves Bros, Story (Q. CSarK Haddorff Co. Cable Nelson, JLaKeside, Fern-wood Clarendon atvd Others.

And in order to get these Pianos introduced in Carbondale, we will offer-for thirty days the following special induce-ments: New large upright Grand Oak regular 3350, for New large upright Grand reg. -MEn $330 for New large upright Grand Oak, regular I $325, for HPZ. I New Med. upright Grand reg I 7 $275 for I 'Fully warranted scarf and instruction book with each piano us in a position to handle lact payments. We have a need the room.

the I WHAT IS HOME WITHOUT A PIANO?" HUFFMAN FUR. UNO. CO -M. Agent Rather Mystifying. what a silly name that is for a bright and lively is four years old and his mamma and papa think he's just about the best boy that ever lived; but the other day he got Just a bit cross about something or other and an "Oh, the devil," slipped out bofore he knew it.

Of course, his mother was grieved and hurt and she told Toodles BO. She explained that he mustn't be naughty, and that above all things he must not swear. "But, mamma," said Toodles, "it ain't swearing to Bay that, 'cause there a devil." "But, my dear," said Toodiea' mamma, "you must not make light of aa- tilings." Illinois State Normal School Summer Session. I They have the largest delegation of any of the counties, their enrollment being -Among the visitors the lecture this morning were: Lillie Toler, Letty Hughes, Nellie Boucher and Bess Halstead. Where the "Bravo" Excelled.

Bloodthirsty, vindictive, treacher. Otis, crafty, scornful of suffering, brave unto death when at bay, more cunning than the fox and of infinite patience on the trail, the Indian has proven more than a match for the in the jungle. It is certain that more whites than savages have perished in forest fighting. But in set battle the redman is without steadfastness and perseverance. The least reverse disheartens him.

After the first mad rush his' purpose wanes and- the slightest check is apt to dispirit his- capricious Magazine. Dr. Armstrong gave a very interesting address this morning on the book Ha gave the story of the book dividing it into five acts and an epilogue. The acts were: The Banquet and Crowning of Esther. Hainan's Plot.

Esther's Trouble. Esther pleading for her people. Hainan's death and the Salvation of the Jews. Epilogue. The story was presented in a very interesting way and from it the speaker drew a number of lessons.

Among them wre: "Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. This was very well 1 illustrated in the case of Hainan the villian of. the story. The lesson of a Providence which watches over the affairs of men was also shown in the case of Esther being chosen the sleeplessness of the king and the casting of the lots for the destruction of the Jews. The last lesson was that God cares for his people personally and he closed with the beautiful lines from Whittier: "I know not were His islands lift Their frouded palms in air, But this I know, I cannot drift Beyond His love and care." Mrs.

T. O. Elliott and son of Harrisburg visited chapel today. Blacksmilhing And Repairing. I will do all blacksmilhiiip, repairing buggies, wagons, t-te, anil biHcksmitliing and machinist work at vr-ry reasonable rates.

My shop is on South street corcer of West street, nest to railroad. THAYER- The Saline comity students', will hold- a social tonight in Zetetic Hall. II $50 Reward, A "re ward or fJ50 will be paid for in 'ormation leading to uie arid conviction of any person or persons juilty of breaking into the boat houses at Thompson's Lake. THOMPSON LAKE FHHINQ OL.UB Sweet Innocence. This Is the first year.

"out" of certain pretty little Baltimore girl, but she is promising. Not long ago at. a dance a young man who bad for some time been an ardent but bashful "admirer, succeeded in getting his nerve up to the point of asking her to sit out-a dance with him in a little nook beneath the stairs, well screened. by a bank of palms. don't know whether I should do that," she said, twisting her fan in her hands and looking up at him from beneath long lashes, I will." "Why you don't think it would be improper?" ho said, blushing.

ihe hesitated, "but the last time I sat there wtttr a young kissed me." With a sudden light in his eyes the young man led the way toward the palm Public Ledger. Illinois Central R. Notice to the Public in Regard to Payment of Excess Fare on Train. Under the enactment of the Illinois Lei-Mature, providing for a wo -cent per mile 'uuiximum passenger rale, effective July 1, 1907, the rat roads are-authorized to collect as follows when payment of fare is tendered on brain. "If any passenger shall have failed to purchase a ticket emitting him to carriage, a rate oil three (3) cents per mile niiy be charged and collected." This, is to advise that collection of exeeias will be strictly enforced accbrdaaice with the above when payment of fare is tendered' on train from a station at which ticket might'have been pro- cared within a reasonable time before the departure of the S.rain.

To avoid payment of this excuse the public IB earnestly requeiited to purchase ticket before boarding train. G. HA.TCH, G. P. A.

A. H. HANSON, P. M. Three-fourth of the struggle of life la because we want something we don't need.

TO PATRQNS-AiND OTHERS The FREE FREES would esteem it a favor if persons leaving uhe city having guests would, eitherby 'phone or other wise, communicate the fact to this office. If-you have guests ana fail to extend the courtesy to them letting folks know they are in town you may rest assured that the gasst will return home feeling that you were ashamed of them. If you jjo awa.j from town and fail to notify the loca newspaper, you may rest assured tha your neighbors Will tell folks that yo left home on some sneaking errand which you weiie ashamed for til public to know, Be a good i touch with the FREE Pres SIMPLICITY A man came into our store to buy a dollar's worth of pills. It they had cost one cent less-per dozen'ne would have received five more pills. How many pills did he buy? Fox's Drug Store Che Nation ill Varnish Co.

CLEVELAND, O. For Metal Tanks, Roofs and paint Uncle Sam use i SMITH TROBAUGH, Sole Agints Stllno's.

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