South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 248, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 5 September 1917 — Page 3

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SERBIAN SOLDIER

TELLS OF I

h i i J'o.i t' th-

! hiMrrn. I "Tlif H'llL-ari.it.-i ' !;- th'- lTi'lu-

! II' i'ltmtZ'', Vla-otintz. Jf. I Ni-h. Kiiiaj'. s .it z ;inl other p

Bulgarians' Cruelty to Captured Prisoners and Civilians Described in Letter.

r.ni. j Into the p authorities

' T't. v- -. i ! i

t li S !" !i.: n t'r. written

l"t u hn h;ir''!v fs- - t ))' I ! 1 1 1 1.' i m i r: . 'M.K- !"t,i:! tho iiiLi.i in April In.-t, not. ar.l U!.-p-.tk-;:(! upon th- in-t!.-I :-i Ir.i ria r-,-'.

)y P. Serl i m p it capii rnriLir.: 3 le de .-criie s ::. " irrictiorn in th' f.ite-- that th' y ;ihle mi' !ti - i mrrt-rf ioni:s f r . .i

i lis ic ii' i . in- 'in : im i at J

ent i:i Ihe .t-r ii m ar hi f-.- Put cm he s--:i at any time-, i- written with Iiis cwn Mood from his hi.l.r- pla o in the Hcrhian mountain-. ai;il i--U'l.l! ( rT-e-'l to his fri'-rnl, a Srl;aii captain. rvlri; with th- Saloniki fwrrrs. The raptain foil into raptivity not Ion:? aftr r- nt of tho nnMve bti: sucrecded in f-rnui-'iin it out by ni".ins of a ierhi m M-ntry. Th" Iftt-r frankly ud isrs all f-Vr-hianf to kill th'-rr.elvcs rath r than submit to capture-: it tr-ll.s of the? forcible deportation of thousands of rhlMren to ConMantinople; of the frightful tortures inllicted upon pi isoners before they are executed by the Unitarians, surh as harming ly the tongue; of Klhb-:s f-rect-d eve rywhere to dispose of Serbian prisoners of war, especially of insurrectionists. Name of Soldier Snpprowl. The names of both sender and reriplent Lave It en suppressed for obvious reasons, but both are on file with th" original of the letter, which runs aa follows: "Hero I am in a mountain which K actually, my sad re.-id-nee. I escaped on April 2o from the I ; ; J 1 -Karlan prison where I was incarcerated with comrades after having been surrounded and captured In the revolt near . There had been 2.", 000 of us ir.surtents; we )iad moreover fowuht with a CIrinan division that d-feated us and drove us to lliirht. Then we had been uttacked by two Rulcrririan divisions armed with cannon and machine pins. I was taken, put in prison and condemned to be banted, but. dur-In-r the niht, my friend arjived with a band of I'rofoiiplie. killed the sentinels and rescued me. 'n consequence I was able to reach

ountams with thtir : r

h.iv r a i -d ti b- I of I.-skoatZ. at

a ne, ices.

'and on them haw hunt people, juorn'-ri and children. comp-Hi nc

in- oTtiyrs to hein them in their terrible tortarey." oti serh Hanexl. ne of the notable Serbs who whs hai.L-td, th- writer tate was a cer-

it. w, he av-crt.-'. hance.l Py tiie toiis'U". Th- writer continued: "I l:a- r, ither time ior space ? i'or iii,o i,,y misfortune but I can t 1! "u bijrfly that if you do not c-ome by the month of September, it will not P- .vorth while romint at all. It will b toe. late. "The hartint c.f 1 Serbian fol-

cli-r'- t:iade pri.-oner on t)o Saloniki)

fror:t was a sad sitht. Th' ir sen- I I;

t-r.-e v. as r a I to th-m the words: 'neti-..

abandonc-d your tlat and ycur 1'ul

tin in rotP-fs ye.'i M'mot longer' 1 - !ova! Ibilfirian .-ubj a t.' So it' should P- told our soPlie rs who a re j I.u'hfint on th- Saloniki front th.at

Th' ir sen- :j ir.' ludint j "j you have . yctur I '.ul- I )

HELLEM

IG M SALE PENEB LAST SATUMPAY

ITH A T

MUSE

Crowds continued to come Tuesday, and we feel satisfied that every day during this phenomenal sale will be a record breaker so far as quantity selling is concerned. We have on our sample floors, merchandise consisting of Furniture, Rugs and Household Goods, which it required 44 cars to bring into South Bend. We are offering this product to anyone who may see fit to make a purchase, at prices which in a great measure have never been quoted in this city before. WE EARNESTLY AND SINCERELY URGE YOU TO MAKE YOUR FALL SELECTIONS NOW. The opportunity has presented itself to you in the form of this remarkable sale, whereby you can supply your needs by making some purchases as low as 50c on the dollar. BEAR IN MIND THAT THIS SALE PROVIDES FOR 26 SHOPPING DAYS ONLY, SEPTEMBER THE 1ST TO OCTOBER THE 1ST INCLUSIVE.

th ho than 1-t

oner,

prisoners

for

hi -t kill th-msi lvi s nth' r themselves Po taken pristhese savatcs har.z their of war, after h"vi.it tor

tured them. "There, my d- nr picture ,f all that i u nf ort u nat e S-rbi i

, is a faint 'oint on in our

No power

could

ever stide th- Serbian in-urrection. whi'h is spreading about the entire country. There an even anion t ns P.ulcn rian-s who have tl-.l from the-ir own arm v."

son i! UUU i'L

SI LEADER

DEFENDS GERMANY

Predicts Democratization of German Empire Musi Retain Alsace-Lorraine.

r.CKLIX. Sept. raine i;j (Permun remain a part of pire." said Phillip

the mountains. There are more than f..noo of ns inurtents. Nearly all nf the other mountains are filled with Instirtent.". "The IJulirari had furnmoned rill 'he male population between tho üt"- of It", and in order to incorporate them in th- army and send them immediately to th- front. At the same time they had tvthered together all the yount people !.- tween 13 and 1 '. and had s-nt them Constant inopb'. It w as this vandal ).ror '- of thee mon-t rems Montols tliat provked the revolt. Til unfortunate mothers; exasperated by the lies of their ehildren as they were i airied of!" by force. attacl;ed the p. u ! t a r ia n s vitli stone s. This was a vi nuinc rev olt, to which the p.ul-;-.nian replies! with tihb-ts to v. hih tliey hanu'd oni-n and chiliien. Finally th- people, exhausted itiid r- oltimr. threw themselves niton th- P.uluat ; i n depof. Men and won. en carried off arms and amniuution. !irt to Pro'ouplie. then to I-skatz. l.eban-. r.inia. 'I as-.-otitdze. 7.ae-tchar. Kniatevatz. I N. it n atz and the ilia u es. I "itlif (ie rmaii 1i i-dem. "It was a tre-d that the inurf nts of Zaet( h.ar and its suburbs should march on Ni.-h, tliat the u st of n. f.,.t Prokounlie. l.-sknvatz and

Yramc. should d the same- and. re- j unite d, should take po-- ssion ef ; the rity. Fnfort inatedv tho-e from 7.actihar were late-; we tot aluadj i f them and hud. alone, to withstand j an attack from a lerman division..

We beat them ami took anay t'.vo b itte ri- and v'-" soblieis. Tlie bat-

took I'l.tce near inorau.ia. t iom; th-re w-e caiii-d I.ebane. 1 eskva t j and Prokoupli- of which we made j .an-. le ma-'.-r Then we attak...l Vis'- .Mi-iNir-r the .lepots ar.di

half of the rity. .Mean v ht'.e two Pul ta ria r.s 1 i -vl-in5 arrived, and a bbody battle d- vdvp d : we sh.ould lr e been able to dffi'at the Fciltarians as we had

lefeit-d the r,e-'M no i:e.l a rowatd'j

vent from attackii-.t them: they f.rced the w omen and the child; en to ir i'ah it1, ftont of their rank--. Trable to t're upon our own pe-ojde. we withdrew- .t far a Ivorvi '. r.ol. where a new battle be -an at'.d v. ba te the H:i!'".irii!H attaeked t from be;i:-d. N'e mob' an op.-nlut a-.d took rcfu-re ; tlie mourtain-J. S:- .e 1 w. d.ad fi :a fatitue 1 wa taken u;--mer and with a doen th r in-Mirt.-n, wa-- cor.demned to be h irt-

Wait in t

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our ban IP :,"V. r d

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war- i r Pi akoup

.". "AlsKpdoranl will forev-r the German etnScheidemann, the

leader of th- majority faction of tlie German socialists, in an interview tranted to a representative eif theDatiish paper Soeiabhunokraten. "As far as this ipustion is nmcerned. the German nation is unanimous. Kven tlie minority faction ef our party does not want to see these thorouthly German provinces re 'turned to France. "The i:us.-,ian socialists have proposed that the decision of the future of the provinces l.e left to thepopulation. We- would not object to a plebiscite, because we are sure the votf would l.e overwhelmintly in favor of Germany. but the French do not want such a solution. They elo not care- about the sentiments of tiie population as they simply wai t the land and its rich resources." In retard to the ( harte f the entente press that Ge-rmany is pursuint imperialistic aims and started the war for conuest, the socialist badr said: "We lived at peace with the whoie world it years, while our prese-nt enemies carried on innumerable wars. All of the wars were attfessive and h;)d a dee idedly impe-ri-alistie character. It is true that we also have imperialists and annexationists, but these' eb-ni-nts are far less powerful in Germany than in Fntland and France. The German nation wants no connuests, and is only defending itself atainst the Imperialistic aims of the allies, which have been proclaimed again and au'.iin by the responsible ministers

j of I-'ntland and Fram e and in the j parliaments of all entente' couni t l ie S. J Great German Inlliie-mv. j "The German nation has a meat- ! er influence upon its t'vernment j than the peoj.le of the see-called ; liemoci a. ies." Scheidemann eontinI tied. "Proof for this fact is fur

nished by the conditions in the different parliaments. The Hritish tov e rn nieuit tolerates no oj.position in th- house of commons, and in France any repre sentative who dar s to eTiticizo the conduct of the wai and th- poli.-ies of the government

t is promptly branded as a iraitor to j his country, while in the German I reichstat we do not have to wear j muzzle's. We can state our iws ; fre ly. a ial our criticism is alas

ns if they had i stri'ety to pre-j "The democratization of Germany

is protrcsMnt swiitiv and will soon b' an ac om plivlit ,1 fact.' Sclwide--mann onrlinlo! . "In Fntland. Fran- .' and Amerha all f v -rnment -al I'owcr is in th- hand- of a small troup of imperialist:. capitalists, who rub the- middle rlics and the w t U im; me-n. 'I'll- na--.s have little to say. althou::h the (,Mi vote at the-election.-All po!;ci.- are- de-iided by the -ieat industrial and tiuai.cial interests, w b.iidi control the politii.itis. The ip rman democracy is at 'east stront eiaoiull to keep the im-pcriuli-tic ami ca pita I i-t war j.oh-

This RefriV.ratcr Was $30.03, Heller's

B'g 44 Sale Price $15.00. Style of liefriterator ex- . i . . r t

ad iv as rcproiiucea. inis is

a remarkable value

.i ihiici Min iii.i Jim muri - cut siz s at r.0c on the dollar.

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This Chiffonier was $27.50, Keller's Big 44 Sale Price $13.50. Made of quarter-sawed oak has full swell front, extra .'arte mirror, and could be easily matched with dresser if desired. This Princess Dresser

was $37.50, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $18.75. Made of qvarter-sawed oak, eletantly finished, tood drawer ;;pare, larpe size top and extra larpe mirror, as shown in cut. This is a remarkable value This Dining Chair was $15.00, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $9.75. This chair is a correct reproduction of the iueen Anne desitn. and is made throuth-

out of selected olid Mahosany. The slip seat is covered in the v ery best black tenuine' leather. Frames are finished in a beautiful shade of dark brown Mahotanv.

Thi3 Dining Chair Was $9.00, Heller's

Big 44 Sale Price $5.75. This chair is a collect reproduction of the William and M a r y periotr". The frame is made entirely of quar-ter-saweel oak. The seat is covered in genuine Spanish leather. In consideration of the special price quoted above, this is the strongest dinint roeim chair value we ha.ve ever offered.

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This Complete Brass Bed Outfit was $41.00, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $26.00. This outfit consists of a Genuine brass bed, puaranteed not to tarnish. A heavy fabric s-prinf? guaranteed for twenty years, and an all cotton mattress. This is only one of the many exceptional strong values we have to eiffer in bed outfits.

This Golden Oak Davonette was $55.00, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $39.00. This Davonette can be convertetl into a full sized thoroughly comfortable bed. The frame is made of a pood etock of Oak. while the back and seat is covered in imperial leather; 79 other patterns re1ucel. some of which are reduced as lowas ?0c on the clollar.

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This Golden Oak Dining Table was $18.50, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $9.25. We offer this table to you exactly ."0c on the dollar. It is made entirely of Oak, desitned like the above cut. and should you see it, you will agree with us that it is a value through and through; 37 other tables offered at prices considerably under market value.

A Real Mattress Special, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $1.98. This mattress will fit the average full size bed. It has a comfortable combination cotton top, and will be found as comfortal.de as the average mattress retailing at $3.50 to $5.00. Owing to the fact that the stock is limited, this special will not last hut day or so.

This Four-Poster Bed was $40.00, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $26.00. This bed at the special price above mentioned, represents a v-ry remarkable value. It is a beautiful .Mahogany pattern, full size, and will be found on our floor just as represented in the above cut. Other four poster beds in Walnut. Quartered Oak and Mahogany can be had at ori.-i s :;re- 'tlv reduced

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This Axminster Rug was $42.50, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $23.75. This rug has an extra long nap. very heavy, the colors are bright and cheerful, while the design is of a very attractive Oriental effect. XOTICE: IU'IUNG THE PROGRESS OF THIS SAI.K WE WILI, OPPER HETWEEX 500 AND 1.00.0 RLT.S AT VERY ABSURD PRICES.

This Golden Oak Buffet was $35.00, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $18.75. This buffet is a Colonial design, which is clearly and distinctly brought out as shown in above cut. It is made of quartered oak, well finished and you will find it a real value.

This Carriage was $35.00, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $19.75. This carriage has a very fine running pear, whicli is equipped with springs exceptionally soft. The body which is made of fibre is finished in a beautiful tinted ivory on the outside, while the inside is comfortably upholstered in a light delicate shade of brown corduroy. This cab is a real value and must be seeji to be fully appreciated.

This Quartered Oak Library Table was $30.00, Heller's Big 44 Sale Price $19.00. Size of top L'8x4 5 inches, style of pattern exactly as reproduced above. A beautiful Colonial type. Made entirely of selected Quarter-saweel oak; 97 other style tables include! in this big sale at prices greatly reduced.

This Golden Oak Chiffcrcbe was $25.00, Heller's Bi? 44 Sale Price $12.95. Style .f pattern like ut Your atte ntion we dir t to the drawer construction, liit bo space' and extra large hanging space. This pie'Ce is indeed a re al Value at J12.?'.. This Oak Dress-er was $15.00, Heller's BiV 44 Sale Price $8.75 Do not be misled by the extreme low price of this

dresser. It is made not of y cheap material, but of a ', clean trade- o f oak throughout. Jt has a irood

sized l.eveleei edio Urench plate mirror. This Princess Golden Oak Dresser was $24,00, Heller's Bi 44 Sale Price $12.75. c wish to rail particular attention to the size' of this dresser. The piece-

extra large, while the mir

ror measures quoted above

less tnan manufacturer--cost todav.

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elJ

hi-- uir ilill- -JL lSx .f,. Pric -Vl is positively U " V

This Golden Oak Dresser was $25,00, Heller's Bi 44 Sale Price $12.50. Style of pattern virtually the rame as cut. Made entirely of oak. The mir

ror is good sized. Th drawer construction i

very good and pro1de exceptional room. This Handsome Oak Dresser was $45.00, Heller's Bi 44 Sale Price $27.50.

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This dresser is inleed a most remarkable value.

style iiKe cut. maue 01 an j

exceptional tra.le of einar

ter-pawed oak. large b.a.'-e

extra large mirror, p drawer space.

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prepay

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all out of town shipments.

The fi

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oil &Oruthl$GTlc

$$3 Upon receipt of a reasonable depos- , we will hold any goods selected

? during this sale for further delivery.

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be arii cr.--rcction -a eisÜy. f-r oeedint -v a?e cur r. i! they pbo-tint?-'" y'' ;ige-- ef 1 tant',n c-r ' jumped fr v.-av. and i

I. er. "Th'- 1 '" ' ' "-: i - - - t 1 .1 tire ' - : ;v .iccir.it" t . . . . . ! : . . of In.'- ': - ! : ' ' ,r f rna 11 ; i ' ' 1 wlti e:.t - i 1 ii;- !- - .., iloctora admitted that to the-

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tbdan-i in c)ieck. so that they cannot ge t control ef the ir . e r n no-n t . Iistir: peaceful rc'iati.'iis between the e.atiiMis will only ! i'osibb- w he-ii the ei.t.r.te' e"j ntries become reall.v

di ; ratic i hrir coaste d present '.er:ucracy i- r. . ! b i r. t b.f a phrase J and a sharu. be. -a:..,, tlie' pec.jde elo!

r.i-t r ile in i:ntl md. l'rance and Ital.v. ai d e v i. b jn tb." I'r.ivCd

S r . 1 1 e s. the tre.ttt.-t 'liarcl tiUIe-S."

Ambition Pills For Nervous People

The gr-at nerve tonic the famous YV.-nutdrs Ambition Pills that will put vigor, vim and vital rjy into nervous, tr'.ni out. all in. desponde-nt peo-ph-in a f. w days. Anvone- can buv a box tea tuily .'. "

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.11.1.. .lli.i n v UK n - riui' .hi 'ii ci?i Store is a'ith rized bv the make r ta re-lue.d tie- purchase piie e if anv -oni. li-utis! e d with the lirst i pil 1 v base el. Thousands prai.-" t!ie-m fe.r uene-ral eb 1 ility. rarv te.is prest: ation. mental depression and unstrung nerves caused y v t r-indulce tu e in alcohol, tu! i ce. or overwork of any kind. For anv affliction of the nerveuis syst in Wende ll's Ambition Pills aie unsur;a-sed. while fer hvsf.eria. trembling and neuralgia they are .-impi;. si ! ndid. Fifty cents at Wettick's Cut Kat- Medicine Store, and dealers e rywhi re. Adv.

Improve Your Complexion Get your blood pure, keep the liver active and the bowels regular, and disfiguring pimples and unsightly blotches will disappear from the face. ' For improving the complexion and putting the blood in good order

U !.J I Jl II t 1 . . 1 Ml 1(1

are safer, better and surer than cosmetics. They eliminate poisonous matters from the system, strengthen the organs and purify the bloodbring the healthglow to the cheeks, brighten the eyes, improve and

Beaofify tlie

Skin

Directions of Special Value to Women are with Erery Box. Sold by drugguU throughout th world. In box, 10c, 25c

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of all

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REICHMAN INSISTS

HE IS NOT BIASED

twetn Amcricaa and Uriti-ih .orls..

WASHINF.TON. --'ept. Investlatitn by the senate military subcemmitte e of a'lese d Vm- I rman statements by Fob 'it r I l:ei bmann, nomir.ate-d to be a brigadier general, was los ,1 Tuesday w ith a tinal state -ni.-iit by Col. lbichmanu. who reitrrate-d eh-ni.il.- of (v-r making ar.y elisloval state rne nt or indicatim: anv bias in favor of the (German iinrrnmfiit, the nation, or lis people aaiOat Üiö L'nitfcd ÜU.tCJi

PROMISE POCAHONTAS COAL AT S6.75 A TON IXIHANAPOLIS. .-vpt. ... .Mine run Pocahontas o.al at $'-.7" a ton 7.". e-e-nts a ton lower than othT elealers ask is promised an organization. Ilichard L. Ibank of thi i it 'ot toge ther a short time aur.

Mr. Kwbank said he could not for i bv ic.r.s re ase.n-- triv the name f the dealer who would supply the coal, tut that the supply would be readv soon. I'vvbank has been active in -ettinc buyers together in an attempt to force down prices. Kven the price of elelivery to cellars will be less than other elealers charge, F.wbank has promised.

VIOLINS FOR SALE ITeMlrick C. WlllUm. prt Holin tuaUrr ami repairer of all trin'f InMtrument. 22 yer eperlenre. wr loeatiren TAI Mlrliigin f., neron! ItMir, room .. Home phone

Secure Your Exhibit Spaces at the Fair Telephone Bell 4108;

I Home 2116. i Ask for Vern A. Zimmerman and j yet jour reservations in early. Many ! exhibitors are doubling and trebling their sp ice and they are oiu fast. A representative will call on you with blu prints, showing locations

i 'and prices, if desired. j i w I j You want to be represent-;

ed at the Big Fair which opens Sept. 11. Make arrangements for your space.

Jf XlLiJikJ Wbl! ,n j Ky emxxs home shoe poush Li m a. Jäh

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BABY'S

HARRY'S MAEELTS

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OAOS'

GOV. GOODRICH SUFFERS TYPHOID; IMPROVES

condition of Gov. Goodrich, ill at the Methodist hospital with typhoid fever, was materially Improved Tuesday, according to reports from the attending physicians received at the governor's office. The hich fever, which has held the governor in its grip almost continually throughout his Illness, apparently was breaking somewhat, his temperature, beinp much lower in the morning hours than forme lv has Lv.n the

NTTvTAVAVriT.TQ. CaXv.

SmxoiA preserves shoes, sheds moisture, and won't rub off.

L onuiani, lasting buiuo. wci juounicoyc.

box. The key opening box prevents

broken nails and soiled fingers.

ShikoiA Home Set Substantiell bristle dauber, and

soft lamb's wool polisher. Makes shining convenient and easy Aslc Nearest Store.

BLACK TAN WHITE RED

H0F.1E SET

Join the U. S. Army or , Navy Now Your Country Needs You! Your postmaster is a qualified recruiting officer.

Well Fitting Teeth

Keplaclr.K Io.t natural r tra.-w deep facial linos ar.d hollows. ar.J restore roundr.e-.-s of (or.ov:r y.a.

lahir.g premature aed look". make them from .--rv:c atl. I;.epnsiv sets up to the ftne-t that money car. buy i ut always AT REASOXABLE CHARGEN. No charge- for -xtrrt:-..- .ri " crier. ing new teeth. All work fruaranteed. Other wer' nf ojr olj rt..ponaMe prices, as follows: 22-K Oold Crowna, low m Porce'.ain ni:ir.j fl.no Whlt Crowns, low as ( rold Klllir;?' 2 On Bridge Work, low as YW Silver 1':!1:mt . . . . "f tk- ' DR. E. H. BLAKE "Tw:ri.r WHITE DENTAL TARLOES OPEN" KVEMNGS. LDV .TTi:.M.r