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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14
The Commission Men

Recently The Star discussing editorialy the seizure OF
several OF poultry which had been allowed decay in
local storage houses spoke dsparagng OF the commission
In doing The Star guilty OF loose generaiza
ton and vague Identification The TO Blame for this
condition not commission in the accepted meaning
Of the The commission the who merely handle
produce between the producer and the had nothing
with this OF food II the storage
The Star past found fault with the
do business Commission Row. and has published
findings but in all fairness commission class this
newspaper willing admit its in this particular
in placing the blame generally while at the
ephatcay repeats and reerates all that is said
concerning that coerc OF spectators who caught with
the goods"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

neanol fieano, Rah, Rahl Rahi
This isn't new college yell.
neither 10 II the name Of new
hashery. but lt's a new game.
new Christmas game. II you please.
England Il so stuck ON heano--
not just plain beans. but the Bean
OIL thing. that even the budget IL
wetl.nigh forgotten by all bat some
Of the peers and David Lloyd.
George
Now. a. 10 the game itself You
have 10 have a hot plate. tho larger
the better, and OF course the plate
must be- warmed frequently Then
get as many carpocapsa salutAns,
or. 90 be plain about Il. jumping
beans, an there are players.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

To an ignorant man learned
woman is n literary nightmare.
Men are always trying 10 cot rid
Of some habits and form oth"rs-
And yet II should be easier TO
tell tho truth than 10 manufacture
lie.
Good advice in the kind you re-
member too late that yon forgot 10
take.
Too manY people have 10 do q
thing twses In order to set u done
once.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

All you have 10 DO "a mako a man
insist upon eating anything is ia
tell him u Isn't good for hlm.
Tho reason lots Of gfsla want TO
get married 10 30 they can have
thu excitement Of being engaged
There's hardly any way a man
can make himself more unpopular
than deliberately trying TO win
popularity
Extra heavy underwear only
seems To Increase tho chin when a
man has 20 explain to his wffa
something about his conduct he
cant explain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14
MINSTREL MIDCETS.

Say. Rastus. hin 20 tell the why
dc sun am LAX a window In dc
roof
"Ah sholy kin. Eph. ], am a skS
light
Well. den. also tell mo how 20
kin keep hoes from 0ein' too
faHtf"
-Ilat am aasy--tfnfasiSn him
w de aadlsnce viii remain. 20
will ren6ah What Am Home VIII
out q fiencoopF"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

The plate having been previously
cIrcled 20 resemble "A target. the ~.
forts Of the players are directed 40.
ward setting their beans 10 jump
into the center. the player owning
the bean that hops nearest the cen
ter winning the game
The peculiar bean which il used
In the game Fipene In August II
has a worm inside. a worm that has
rs feet and lives until the following
May. when Il nuccumba 10 the ia.
tirmitiea OF old age This worm
when itn feet are cold II entirely
IN reposc. nut when tho hot plate
begins 20 Toast lia toes all I6 get
into action. and then the bean be.
gins jumping
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

II will take more than a kalso-
mined report TO make the people
believe that the county hospital IL
conducted by kind hearted phiIan-
thropIsts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

In not a few Instances a rest
would be a fine present to give pa
or ma for Christmas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

II will also be recalled that Mr..
Peyton resigned ito go into busi
ness for himself"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

n Ortis Hamilton had only had
the forethought to take IL in the
guise OF loan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

Mrs. Brokaw testifies that she
did not have any cigarets or cock.
tails Christmas eve. Is that a point
scored for the plaintiff or defend
antf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

MIR. Gormley also seems to have
had a way with him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

The per capita supply ~ cash In
dIvfduaily. wa can account for the
es cents. but the rest Of II must be
In circulation somewhere.
Horrorsi suppose Santa Claus ha.
ths hookwormi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

OkinhoFla.n governor has sfarsn1
a boycott " fsur railroads 10 shsss
days. when there arc no pan@ss. u~
railroads stand 20 lose several eol.
lars which ths governors nis"'
spend travelling.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

AR. Henpeck--We're going TO re-
move 10 the seaside. doctor
Doctor---l3ut the climate may dis-
agree with your wife. Mr.. Hsnpsck
IL wouldn't darsf'~- Philadelphia
Inquirer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14
The Oriental Pool Rooms

Bar. restaurant. cigar stand and
seven chair barb~- shop. Largest
pince Of the kind 10 the world. $40
cash given away daily. l&iS-i5fT
Third av. between Pike and Union
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

girl from 81 Louis. Mo.
W8s ssired with a terrible TO-.
She kllisd about three.
hut got off scot free
For her looks made a hit with the 10
Columbia Jester.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

deer. rab bits and sunfrrsis and now
one has been filled full Of lead In
mistake for duck. The only way
to escape IL 10 make a noise like a
fish
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

ghs--somebody has told me that
you already have a wffs--a blond
He--f assure you. dear girl, Fou
are the first blond I ever lowed
Jugend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

Homebody has stolen The unis
governors dog. but Just 80 tnsl
don't get his goat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

M mail, aat ~ ctfy--f year, 81
months, sfBot aioath. 1ne. Elnfered
~ seattle, wash, psssoffses, @S
seeoad-eisss maftes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

Mexican woman buried her babe
alive because n was not q hey. Hare
IL woman who doesn't take any
stock IN that equal rights stunt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

DO your early shopping early.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

some talk % hanEtnE Esieya.
That's what you might caii intro
dueins the aplift
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

A full house Of lords on deuc@@ 20
beat fwoBasr ~ the British can
see this joker
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14

In choosing gifts 81 holiday liter
atare. don't overlook the presidenfs
message.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-14
sNa0N THERMAL nATH.

And every bag extra quail.
~. Prices no higher be-
cause OF the holiday season.
All shapes. sizes and leath.
ers. They make worth while
presents.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
A Earosrszn.

n. n. Mann. the Canadian railroad builder. had a sensational career. be- ginning as an axman in the Canadian lumber woods.
 Early in life Mann visited Europe on q business mission and at dinner one night became involved in a quarrel with a Russian nobleman. Next day he received a call from one of the no- bleman's friends. bearing an invita- ton to a duel. If he doesn't like what 1 said to him. let him come up and tell me se." said Mann He can come drumming. too. and carry any size gun he likes"
 The friend explained that would nev- CT do. Nothing but the regular thing on the field of honor would do.
 "0h. all rightr, said Mann. I've been fighting duels all my life. But I'll have te insist on using my na- tional weapon-a sixteen pound double bitted ak"
 The friend went away holding up his hands at the barbarian. That night the nohlelan met Mann. He was about the size of grasshopper. Mann is something over six feet high and four wide. with no fat T fight you. m'soo.r said the nobleman. with the weapon of any eivilize nation. but be hanged if I commit suicide"
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
Clerk or BriekIaye-a

"Yeu often hear clerks say they would rather be brieklayers on account of the pay. but they don't know what they're talking about. Clerking beats brick laying every day in the week and twice on Sunday
 He took another cheese sandwich in his long, pale. ink stained fingers and, perehed on the lunch counters high stool. acclaimed warmly;
 Clerks. however poor. are popular with the ladies on account of their fine clothes. but brieklayers. when they gu sparkling. get the cold shoulder.
 "A bricklayer. no matter how much be makes. has trouble in getting into swell boarding houses, for his clothes soil the fine furniture. but clerk, with his white hands. is welcome i'll any house he can afford.
 "I know what I'm talking about. for I bricklaia two years before l took to clerking And you'll find lots of young brieklayers forsaking the trewel for the pen. but. though clerks often say bitterly that they'd rather lay bricks than push a pen. they don't really mean it--they never turn."-Cincinnatl Enquirer
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
"The Dog ot Montarsis.

Animal actors are by no means new to the stage. There are on record in- stances where a four legged performer has made the greatest success In a play, drawing hundreds of people night after night by the magnetism of his inarticulate art In 1874 .The Dog of Montargis' was produced at Covent Garden theater. London. It was writ ten around a true incident fin which a man was murdered in the forest of Bondy and the murderer tracked by means of his dog. One day this d ,g suddenly sprang at the throat of man and almost killed him. whereupon the wretch, terror struck. confessed that he was the murderer. This dra- matic incident formed the basis of the play. and everything depended upon the cleverness of the dog. He was called Dragon. and his acting was marvellous that the play achieved re- markable success. running for thirty nine performances.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
Boston's English.

"If I were asked to name the city of these United States where the pur- est English is now spoken" said Otis Skinner. the actor, Il should unhesi- tatingiy pronounce in favor of Boston. The clarity of speech there is not con fined to people of wealth and culture. but extends to the working classes. the toilers and persons in all stations of life. 1 do not say that this excel lence in articulation and this admira- ble pronunciation can be found all over New England. Corruption of speech begins not many miles from Boston. and the distressing nasal twang is diff ficult to escape. In Philadelphia a peculiar burr that Is distinctly provin- cial prevails. From Pittsburg to other sections of the middle west this burr assumes more or less exasperating forms"
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
The Workman and His TooI.

It is related in Voice and Violin" that "a well known orchestral conduct or was once much annoyed by the con stant tuning of a violin. which eontin- ued long after the musicians were at their desks. whereupon he remarked rather sharply to a novice: My dear fellow. do please stop all that tuning! You ought to be able to play in tune when the strings are not exactly cor rect"
 This calls to mind two occurrences in Washington. On one occasion cer- tain foreman of binding in the govern ment printing office was compelled to call bookbinder's attention to poor piece of workmanship. The binder made some reference to his poor tools. whereupon the foreman made the epi- grammatic remark that "a good work man can do good work with any kind of tools"
 Not long ago the newspapers had a story of certain old darky whose education was sadly neglected. He was employed In cigar store on Penn sylvania avenue.
 One day after finishing his chores the proprietor and several others saw him sitting on box with Il newspaper, ap- parently reading The proprietor, knowing that he could not read. said to him:
 Why, Abe. where did you learn to reads l didn't know you could read and. by the way. Abe. you've got the paper upside down"
 "Dat's all right. boss. dat's all right A good reader can read mos any ways"
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
Foreheads.

Stand before a mirror and look at your forehead Does il slope back '! If so it denotes Il fondness for art and q talent for music or painting-or both.
 If your forehead is high it is good sign. particularly if it is well devel- oped about the eyebrows. Should these have d pereeptible bulge you are a calm. cool. deliberate thinker
 You will probably be successful In business if. with bulging eyebrows. you have short. narrow forehead
 Breadth of forehead indicates broad mindedness. Of course broad fore head may be part of a weak face. and a weak face with n broad forehead is not so favorable as a strong face and a narrow forehead.
 If your eyebrows bulge and your forehead slopes gradually back you are highly sensitive and-you are a poet.-London Answers
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09

, rrouhle-Just plain. honest. old fash toned homesick. Pm tired of all this. was never fitted for it. This life up bere-the life they say Is emiuently proper and fit for mel simply can't stand. If you only knew how 1 longed 10 be back there-not for a day. as we go now and then occa- sionaliy-but forever. you'd never chide me again. You'd pity me instead. try not to show 1t for mothers sake but sometimes I can't help it. l sup veins. To him Virginia and paradise were synonyms
 Northeroft straightened himself When he was thoroughly aroused he was decidedly handsome man.
 His brows were drawn together in little frown. there were lines about the corners of his mouth. He was enjoying the unaccustomed luxury of thinking deeply
 Presently he turned to her. There was great light in his eyes.
 Patty" he asked. do you know why 1 came up heress
 She shook her head.
 q came" said he, because ever since you left I have not had a mo- ment's peace. You have dominated every thought. every action. every mo- ment of my life I couldn't stand 1t my longer. When I learned you were back from abroad I came up here to see you. 10 find you a changed and diff ferenf Patty. and by so doing 10 quiet forever all the old uneasiness and un- rest. I thought sou'd laugh at the old life and make light of it-that probably you would have eutgrewn 1t and for gotten it. Do you mean what you have just saidf' he ended suddenly
 Every word of it." she said. with emphasis
 ''Dearie." he said gently. "why don't you come back to it? Why don't you marry me? We'll live on the old place where the Northerofts have lived ever since Jamestown was built We'll ride with the Redfield crowd. and we'll have a stableful of timber toppers that can't be equaled in seven counties. WeIl'--
 light touch on his arm interrupted him She was looking at him with ra- diant eyes.
 Ted, will" she said firmly. When can We gof"
 Tomorrow. the day after-any time. '' said he
 Tomorrow? Oh. that's ages in the future Today. Ted. today We'll be married this afternoon and start back tonight. Call cab. We must drive up to the house and tell mother.''
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09

Vegetable Compound has done for me during this trying period. Complete restoration to health means so much to me that for the sake of other suffer- ing women I am willing to make my trouble public so you may publish this letter. MRs CHAs. BARCLAY, RED. .Graniteville. Vt
 No other medicine for weman's ilis has received such widespread and un- qualified endorsement. No other med icine we know of has such record of cures of female ills as has Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 For more than 30 years 1t has been curing female complaints such as inflammation, alteration, local weak nesses, fibroid tumers. irregularities. periodic pains. backaehe, indigestion and nervous prestration, and 1t Is uneqnalled for carrying women safely through the period of change of life. It costs but little to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. and. as Mrs Barclay says.i it is worth noun tains of gold "to suffering women.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
 SIW Reward, $lW

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded dtsease that sciebce has been able to cure in all its stages, and that ia Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Gun is the only poeitive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitutton- al disease, requires . constitutional treat ment. Halle CataFrh Cure is taken in- ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and as- sist ing nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in it's curative powers that they ofIer One Hun dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY 6 O., Toie- do, O.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipa- ton.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
Wanted Results.

"You are always trying to throw cold water on my literary ambitions" growled the aspiring author. You say it doesn't pay. Look at Charles Dickens. will you? He left fortune of S4o0.0o0, all earned with his pen
 "i know it. dear" said his wife. ca ressing him, but don't you remember that Aladdin could make more than that In five minutes by simply rubbing an old lamp? I'd so much rather you'd do something of that kind. Will.' Chicago Tribune.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09


 "Have you a matchw asked the chronic bore who had dropped into the busy mans office for a chat My cigar has gone cut"
 Tt seems fo hare the advantage of you" remarked the busy man Flows thatY' queried the chronic bore
 -lt kDows what it ought to do" re plssd the busy man
 He-Aren't there some iealousies tn these progressive whist ciufsss She-0h. no. When we buy the prizes we are always particularly care ful to select things that DO one really wants. so that the winner will not b'' an ols3ecx of enFy.-Lonfon Illustrated Bits
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
Economical.

I'd rather waltz than eat." confided the sweet girl.
 Then we'll have another dance in- stead of going to that fashionable res taurant" remarked the thrifty swain. And" he added mentally. that's % saved.-Kansas City Journal.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09

rom neFNoG>fte>S andother annoying symptoms. and l can truly say that I.ydiaE.P E.Pnkham' $ egetable Com. pound has proved worth mountains of geld to me. as il restored my health and strength. l never forget to tell my friends what IyeliaEpnkllam $
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
AtA COURT oy rEosAr. HOLDEN M \. 4! |

AtA COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN AT A Pomfrct within aud for the DistFtct of Pomffef on the 9th day Of Mares.sA D sty09.
 Present, Charles O thompson. Esq.. Ju9Ge. On motion of Lewis f. AyerllI adtnintstreter 0e the iBtestats estafe Of Rufus b. Avertll inte o9 Pomfret, within said district, decesstd-
 This Court doth decree that six months bs al- lowed and limited for the creditors of antd estate to exhibit their claims asaipst the same to the administrator and directs thnt public n0tiec = given Of this order hy publishing the same is . ne wspaper having a circulation In said dtstriets mHd by boating copy thereof on the public eiGn post in said town of P0mfrei lueaSest the pin0o where the dsesased last dwcit.
 CertiDed from Record,
 ig--f4 Charles D. Thompson JudGo
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09

The smoothing spray of Ely's Liquid Cream Balm, used in an atornizer, is ar unspeakable relief to suffereFes from Catarrh. Some Of them describe il as Godsend, and no wonder. The thick, foul discharge Is dissodged and the patient breathes freely, sperhaps for the first time in weeks Liquid Cream Balm contains all the healing, purifying elements Of the solid form, said it never fails To satisfy. Sold by all druggists for I5e-, including spraying tube. or mailed by Ely Bros, $ Warren Street. New York.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
Aa Wa PaefaetI

He Was Perfectly Frank With Her.
 "I will never marry q man." said . naughty young woman, whose for tune has not at least five ciphers in il. 1"
 Take me" replied her admirer. . young lawyer. Mine is all ciphers."- Ladies Home Journal
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
9tuna.

That man has no conscience.r
 "Why do you think sof'
 "He cheated me fearfuliy in . horse trade in which supposed was easily getting the better end of the bargain" 1" Chicago Record Herald.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
Putnam and Providence
Putnam Mail Service

 POST OFFICE OPEN
 From 6 30 a. m. to s p. m. Sundays, from s.30 to 9.5J A. m. The lobby will remain open to Lock Box holders until l2 m. Holidays from 6.30 am. to l2 m. .5.30 to p.m. Carriers window open Sundays from 8.30 to 9.a.
 MONEY ORDER DIVISION Open from s a. E. to ?. m., closed on Sun days and Legal Holidays. Registry Division open during office hours
 DELIvERIEs By City Carriers Daily, Sundays and Holidays excepted) at S.20 a. m. and 40 P. m; aud Il .05 a. m. in the Business Section. One delivery by City Carriers on Holidays.
 Selections and Despatches From the Street Letter Boxes, Sundays ane Holidays exccpted.l Collections Despatchcs SIS to 40 a. m., mail despatched at ]. 10 a. m. s.3o to 6. 30 a. m.. '' l2.i5 !"
 FRONT AND ELw STREET BOX. 6.l5 a. m-, mail despatched at ,a 5,ie ,e A. m. l0.u0 a. m., oiV il.l5 A. m., . .' l2.i6 B0op.m, 7.45
 RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
 Routes No. l.2, and Rural Carriers leave daily, Sundays and Holi days exceptedi atS.l0 III return at 5.i0 p. m Mailable matter, weighing pounds or less sent by Rural Carners must be prepaid by stamps affixed.
 MAILS OPEN FROM Boston, New York, Hartford and all point north, east, south and west ai s.l5 .. m. Boston, SIS, i0.45 a.. m, 3.45, o5 p. m. Danelson. 8.l5, II q. m., 3.45 ?. m. Norwich. 2. h, II g. m, 3.4s, 6o5 P. m. Hartford, s-l., II a. m.. 4.io, 645P.n m. Worcester, SIS s. m., sos D. m. Webster, SIS a. m., sos p. m. Willimantic. SIS. T .. m.. 10 D. m. Sundays from all points e-30 a.
 HALLS CLOSE FOR Boston, <. 10, 10 le s m. ' 45p.n Dsnielson, 7.40. l0.l0 .. m., 535, 7.45 ?. n. Hartford. 7.40, lo.l0 a- m.. 5.35 JAS p. m. New York. 70, io;i s.m., s.is,s s,5:@ ?. .. Norwich, 7.l0, lo.lo. T. m.. 5.s5, 7.w p.n n Willimantic, 7.iO. 10. 10 .. m. 5-33, 46 ?. n. Worcester, 1.le. i0.l0 .. m., 35, s-3s. 7.4s ? m. west and Southern States. 7.lo 10. lo.lo. .. Worcester and New London, North, Way sss tiens, 7.l0 q m., 3-35 p. n. Worcester and New London. South, Way 6ts tions. 7.4O s- m., 5.35 m. Boston and Hartford, East, Way staftonA 7.le a- m. Boston and Hartford West, Way Stations, s-st D. m- Boston and Pough.. East, Wsy Stations. 5-1 ?. m. Boston and Pough., West. Way Stations, Ie-lc a. m. Boston, Providence and New York, East, Way Stations, l0.l0 a.m. Wosdsfoeks. Westtord and Eastford, ky ssage. l0-30 d. a. woois,ocks, south, North. East, le-3o a- n 5-35 ?. m. PomfFef, s.00 a. m., 5.35 ?. m-, by stage. Nights for sil points 7.a5 D. III. sundavs for sii points. 30 ?. m. Pousfref i. .f5 a. nn.. 3d. woodstock. soush, Eass aud North 10 % q. fn-, 35 2. west wooJssock. Woodstock Valley. West ford and Eassfoxd lC-5U s- wess Thcmpson 7.45 .. Nights for all roint= fap m. sandsss ior all points 5-59 p- r- FRANK C. LETTERS. posAnasass 0T TO Ez ' As s.ss Il. h kas s,s ssn Ass. - Sya4s.s ~ ZgZ<
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
A Cold Snap.

"why did you name your dog FrostT Because he has such nipping way about him. Baltimore American.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-09
Honleck Lonber Por Salo

We are cutting two hemlock lotsyn in ABINGTON, and the othes n HAMPTON on the road from Hamp- ton Hill to Brooklyn, and would ho pleased tO quote on schedules for tInn~ her, ioists. stndding, or boards, either rough or surfaced.
 THE CHILD LUMBER CORP,
 Putnam, Conn.,, C. E. Child Tel. a5-4.
 52tf J. W. whipple, Tel. 264A