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The Wingham Times, 1908-02-06, Page 5TEM WINGUAR TIMES, JANU.&RT 8O, MS. Kernels from the $anctuoe Mill interesting paragraphs from our Exchanges. Tram* now realizes $80,000,000 from bet t0000 crop. Tomorrow never comes unless you have* Rote to greet. •"M Woman, Is it the KidneysT' --Investigation to half tn,+ disorders pe- c *]lar to 'woman would prove faulty kidneys the seat of the trouble. If dyou're troubled with that tired, ragging feeling, have an almost tcnstsnt h aviees, maybe sh r p "eine in the head. pat South American Kidney Cure to the tsar. You'll find it elm long Bought friend, and it never led e. Sold by A. L. Hamilton. -15 The victims of sleepinging sickness i n Uganda now number a quarter of a ar►iUion. A 5-months' old calf bred in Keppel township,, dressed 302 lbs. and was the prize exhibit of its class at Wiarton Christmas market. A 'tickling Dough, from any cantle, is quickly stopped by Dr. Shoop's Cough Care. And it is so thoroughly harmless And safe, that Dr. Shoop tads mothers everywhere to give it without hesitation even tee very young babes. The whole - Wane green leaves and tender stems of a lung healing mountainous shrub, turn - the curative properties to Dr. Shoop's Gough Clare. It calms the cough, and heals the sore and sensitive bronohial. inembranes. No opium, no chloroform, nothing harsh used to injure or suppress. Simply a resinous plant extract, that helps toheal aching lungs. The Span- iards oall this shrub which the Doctor veep, "The Saored Herb" Always de- mand Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. .L hot bath up to the neck may save ithe life of a child in convulsions if given. aft once. It you have no thermometer set hand, test the heat of the water with the elbow. After washing a skirt hang it on the line to dry, 'folded in the middle of the front and it will hang straight; other- wise it will not; this is especially true of woollen skirts. For "Run•Down" People there's aiothing known m medical treatment to -day so effective and certain of a cure And to magical in its building up power as South American Nervine, because it utrikes at the root of all nervous ail- ments. the digestive organs, makes rich ;red blood, drives away emanoiation, puts on flash and makes over physical wrecks generally. Sold by A, L. Ham. dIton.-148 • Narcisse Cantin, the promotor of the city of St. Joseph, was arrested on charge of perjury, and fraud at Goder- ich. Two thousand dollars is the a- mount involved. No Self Control.. Start at "Trifles," No control of Your, Nerves - The wedding was solemnized in Ont- ario Street Chortle, Clinton, on Satur- day,, Jan. 18th, of Miss Aorta, daughter of Mr Jauies Howe, et Clinton, to W. S. McConnell. Rev. Mr. W. I. Kerr performed the ceremony. There passed away in Hallett, on the 4th Concession. on Thursday, January 16th, Rosa Dorcas, daughter of Mr, ,Ed- ward East. A young lady, et ell known and highly respected by all who knew her. She was 20 years of age. The essential lung -healing principal of the pine tree has finally been anoce stally separated and refined into aperfeo Perfect cough medicine—Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. Sold by all defilers on a guarantee of satisfaction. "Price 25 ciente. Save waste tea leaves to sprinkle over the floor before sweeping. Bat to preys vent your carpet being stained before using them put them into the colander and let the water from a tap ran through them. Squeeze dry with the hands and they will be ready for use. Certain kinds of toothache can be re- lieved by painting the gums with a solu- tion of equal parts of glycerine and cloves. It there is a cavity in the tooth, saturate a small piece of absorbent cot- ton in oil of cloves, tincture ot myrrh or laudanum and place in, the cavity. General Manager Jemmett, of the Sovereign Bank, has given the employee of the bank one, month's notice. There *re 391 employed in that bank who will be out of positions. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, es Lucas County. Frank 3. Cheney makes oath that he le senior partner of the firm of F. 3. Cheney & Oo , doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that paid firm will pay the sum of ore hundred dollars for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Care. FIaAteR J. OuiruuY. Sworn to before me and sabsaribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, .A. D. 1886. A. W. Gleason, (Seal.) Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Sold by all druggists, 75o. Take Hall's Family Pills for coned• gmtion.. The fish population of the Nile is said to present a greater variety than that of any other body of water. An expedi- tion sent from the British Museum not long ago secured 0,000 specimens. ts.9.n3TCie NIL Zant. . • Una the The Kind You Have Always Bought Si/paters T+ tt Matting which has frequently been Witched And has lost its haslet oati be made fresh -looking by painting with a mixture of shellac thinned with turpen- tine to the consistence of varnish. Paint one breadth at a time. It dries rapidly, though it darkens mattings. Nature's Remedy La grippe, pneumonia and influ- enza often leave a nasty cough when they're gone. It is a dangerous thing to neglect, Cure it with OXYGENATOR trrriarr ►. _ , "Nature's feet Blood Purifier B s ly'er tVatur Curies Ail Germ Diseases" FOR SALM BY DRUGGISTS THE OXYGENATOR CO., 414 lIurhor`d Street T•r•nto, Ont. CASTOR I A 'or Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of 4344 The tailored girl is buying one -button yellow chamois gloves. Their Dolor would not be praotical for general wear were it not for the fact that the gloves are easily washed with soap and water and can be quickly cleaned and made to look fresh again. J. R. McNab, Dungannon, this year did a large business in the buying and shipping of poultry. This season he has• handled thirty-seven tons, mostly tut - keys and has paid out $7,400. • The Mistiness was done .principally at Dun- gannon and Luoknow, and the shipments were made to a Winnipeg firm. The nerves are the great controlling force ot the body. They govern every action, every fano- dor. Upon, their vitality hinge your energy, yo `r power to think and act. But alas, your nerves are weak! Yon have burnt up your nerve force, need up that reserve you. so badly need to Justday. ono way to win it back. Budd up. with Ferrozone. It restores worn out nerves, because it supplies them with nutriment and building material, Ferrozone gives yon "grip" and towage—makes the blood tingle through your veins—fills you with the feeling that a powerful and strengthening medicine is winning yon bask to health Mr. 0. R. Zink, a prominent oitizen of Lunenburg, N. S.. proved Ferrozone was a marvelous tonio and Bays. "Noth- ing .Neth.ing I ever need gave such prompt, strengthening effect as Ferrozone. I was run down, quite nervous, no appe- tite and in a generally need -up condition. Ferrozone gave me a wonderful amount of new strength, quite restored my nerves and made me well. I can reeom• mend Ferrozone to every man who works hard and needs a tonin." By supplying nourishment and vital forge to the nerves, by enriching the blood, strengthening the heart,—Fer- rezone is sure to help any mau, woman or child in ill -health; try it -50i. per box at all druggists. The lack of employment during the past month seems to have hada deterr ink effeaton pnerriageo in. Tomato. There were only 231, which is fifty less than in December' of 1906• The berths show a large increase, being 510, while one year ago they were only 4011. Walkerton nierobante are upp in arms against the. Electric Light Co. It ap- pears that the oormpeny after giving light for some time at loo per kilowat and 25o per month for meter rent oonoluded that the business dM not pay at that. They accordingly proposed an inorease to 13o, per kilowat. This the merohants say they will not pay but have offered to oompromise at leo. A genial little man entered one of Toronto's always crowded street oars. He was too abort to reaoh a strap and was obliged to stand in the aisle an- ohored to nothing. The oar, in stoppiug at a street gave a larch which threw the little man into the lap of a lady sit- ting near. With profuse apologies he sorambled to his feet, only as the oar gave another larch in atartiug, to land in the lap of another lady at the other end of the oar. The latter lady felt ag- grieved. "What kiad of a man are you, anyway, that yon can't stand up?" she exo#aimed irritably, t`Faith, Madam," said the little man as he again regained his balance, and raieed his hat politely, "I've always passed for an Iriehinan, but I think I must be a Laplander by the way I'm noting." To cheek a oold quickly, get from your druggist some little Candy told Tablets called Preventios, Druggists every- where are now dispensing Preventios, for they are not only safe, but decidedly effective and prompt. Preventios con- tain no quinine, no laxative, nothing harsh nor sickening. Taken at the "sneeze stage" Preventics will prevent Pneumonia, Bronchitis, La- Grippe, etc, Hence the name. Good for feverish ohildren. 48 Preventios 25 vents. Trial Boxes 5 ots, Sold by all dealers. A new oil gusher, flowing at the rate of 120,000 barrels a day, has been dis- oovered in the Baku region. A fifteen foot sewer oaved in on a gang of workmen at Dunkirk, N. Y., and when they wore dug ont two of them were dead. For fainting lay the patient down, even If on the floor, and let the blood get bank to the brain, which restores consciousness immediately. Salt Rheum Cured Quiek.—Dr. Ag- new's Ointment cures Salt Rheum and all itching, or burning skin diseases in a day. One application gives almost in- stant relief. For Itching, Blind, or Bleeding Piles it stands without peer. Cures in three to six nights. 35 cents. Sold by A. L. Hamilton. -151 Geo. Laframboise of Medicine Hat has been arrested after a ohase of over five hundred miles. He is charged with atealing eighteen head of horses from the °roe settlement. Apoplexy.—Dr. Agnew's care for the Heart is effeotive in apepleotio symp- toms. If yon have unpleasant dizziness, lightness, or sudden rash of blood to the head, take precautions against a recurrence. This great remedy will remove the cause. The press of the land has daily a list of sudden deaths whioh world not be chronicled if Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart were need. Sold by A. L. Hamilton. -147 Where the trouble is physical, such as failure of an organ, indigestion, congestian of the liver and so on, strong, firm, martial music will give beet results, according to Dr. Latson, editor of Health Culture. For this class of treatment the key of C major is particularly recommended. Prelat velvet in a rich purple tone is suit able for making a handsome after- noon suit. The directoire coat is a good model to employ for this garment. There is no need of bands or heavy ornaments, though outlines of sontaohe in the same color given desirable finish. The velvet skirt is happiest when plainly made with Wide flaring gores. When the Stomach, Heart, or Kidney nerves get weak, then these organs al- ways fail. Don't drug the Stomach, nor stimulate the Heart or Kidneys. This is simply a makeshift. Get a pres- cription known to druggists everywhere as Dr. Shoop's Restorative. The Re- storative is prepared expressly for these weak inside nerves. Strengthen these nerves, build them up with Dr. Shoop's Restorative—tablets or liquid—and see how quickly help will oome. Free sam- ple test sent on request by Dr. Shoop, Racine Wis. Your health is enrely worth this simple test. A brush with heavy, toft Russian bristles is excellent for dusting purposes. These brushes are somewhat expensive, though they are splendid for taking up the dust, which ii easily shaken out the same as a cloth. One often 'sees these brushes in flour mills, where they are used for brushing the fine floor. Trial Catarrh treatments are being mail- ed ont free, on request, by Dr. Shoop, Raohine, Wis. These testa are proving to the people—without a penny's cost— the great value of this scientific prescrip- tion known to druggists everywhere as Dr. Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. Sold by all dealers, There will be 32 members of Bruce County Council this year, the Tp. of Bruce having the required 1000 munici- pal electors entitling that municipality to a Deputy Reeve. Petitions are being oironlated in Brant township asking the government to pass legislation confining automobiles to cit- ies, towns and villages. The petitions are being largely signed. ITCH, Mange, Prairie Scratches, Bar ber's Itch and every form of contagions Itch on human or animals oared in 30 minutes by Wolford's Sanitary Lotion. It never fails. Sold by A. L. Hamilton. The International Harvester Com- pany have been assessed a fine of $12,- 600, having been found guilty of 42 counts of violating the Kansas Anti- trust law. SFRINO lonoDIc$NE. As a spring medicince Burdock Blood Bitters has no equal. It tones up the system and removes all impurities from the blood, and takes away that tired, weary feeling so prevalent in the spring. The average weight of the :British sal, mon is eight pounds, Forty minert employed in the Oats - burg Mine of the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company made their ythron h the dark head. Ings of the mine for a distanee of seven miles after an explosion, and finally reached the open ait4 Without lights to guide there, and given up as dead, the men battled for five hours wltth fire, and when they reeohed the eurfaoe their tenet were blackened, clothes torn, and aril Were severely broiled frena stumbling CAS's'®R. Z.A.. Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of 444. The Japanese budget for the year 1908 shows a deficit of nearly 0,- 000,000. Last week's Bruce Herald had the following:—Jailor McKechnie has been requested by the Department of Justice to report how the three Lancasters have conducted themselves since confined in Bruce County jail. Mr. McKechnie says the boys have been model prisoners and he gave a good report to the Ottawa authorities, It is expected a pardon will arrive in a few days, Our readers will remember the Lancasters as the boys convicted of rioting at Wiarton. There died in Kingston last week Patrick Conroy, the oldest oitizen of that city, at the age of one hundred and five yews. He name to Kingston eighty. five years ago from Ireland, and drove a cab there until well advanced in years. Preacher's Op an Bev. P. K. Meltao, forks Bail:leck, C. B.: "I always count it a pleasure to recommend the Dr. Slocum Remedies to my parishioners. I believe here is nothing better for throat and lung troubles or weakness or run-down sys- tem. For speaker's sore throat .i have found Psychine very beneficial," ' Rev. W. II. Stevens," Paisley, Ont.: "Psychlno seemed. just the stimulant my systent needed. I shall add my testimony as to its eiricaey at ovo'•y opportunity." • Rev. P. M. Browne, Amherst Bead, N.S., 4 '1 have often reeotuntended Psychine since taking it myself, for it is,a cure for the troubles you specify," itev, Chas; Sti '!ng, Batli, N.B.: "I have used Psyelto in my family; the results were marvelous. I have visited people who state that they never used its equal. I strongly recommend it. Rev. J. S. I. Wilson, Markdalo, Ont.; r'I have taken two bottles of Psychine and am pleased to say that 1 am greatly improved in health. I was troubled `with my throat, but now I find it ab out restored to its normal condition. I find my work very. malt less taxing. I believe Psychine is all claimed for it." Those are earnest preachers of the gospel of Psychine. They know where- of they speak. Psychine euros all throat, lung and stomach troubles. It Ire a great voice strengthener, acting directly on the vocal, respiratory and digestive organs, thus speciv.ly adapted to public anoakees. At all druggists, 50e and $1.00, or Dr. T. A. Slocum, Ltd., Toronto.. vvv 'rrrvvvvrant rxrrfv.v r nt 111111M1 .y Home may be a world of love shut in and a world of strife shut out—or vice versa. Carl Ray of „Zanesville, Ohio, swal- lowed six teaspoonfuls of oarbolio acid in a London, Ont. hotel after being repulsed by a young woman whom he o'aims is Ms wife, and 'Avho, he says, deserted him. C3AS. £i'PM Ox Bears the ,. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature 'of Four men were killed in a dynamite explosion at Senora. Three others suf. fered serious injuries. The station gang of which the dead men were a section, were all Russians, and in the excitement and terror of the moment the survivors were not able to give the names of those trilled. Doan's Kidney Pills aot on the kid- neys, bladder and urinary organs only. They cure backaches, weak back, rheum- atism, diabetes, congestion, inflamation, gravel, Bright's disease and all other diseases arising from wrong aotion of the kidneys and bladder If a man agrees with a woman she thinks he is a fool; if he doesn't she thinks him stubborn. Twelve ohildren lost -their lives by breaking through thin ice in different eastern States on Saturday. Miserable Folks could tiaoe both state of mind and body to some -one or other form of stomach disorder. Dr. Von Stan's Pineapple Tablet is a "vest pocket remedy that nature provides and that medical science has proved a won- der in preventing and During stomach ailments. If you've a symptom of die - tress in your stomach test the Pine- apple cure. 35 cents, Sold by A. L. Hamilton. -152 Between two and three thousand men are wanted on Grand Trunk Pacifico contracts west of Edmonton. The Japanese Government will in- vestigate. the standing of all pentane pro- fessing to emigrate to Amerios, as stu dents. Man and Wife in Distress,—Rov. Dr. Bochror, of Buffalo, says: "My wife and I were both troubled with dis- tressing Catarrh, bat we have enjoyed freedom from this aggravating malady since the day we first used Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. Its action was in- stantaneous, giving the most grateful relief in ten minutes after first applica- tion." 50 cents. Sold by A L, Hamil- ton. -153 DR, A. W. CHASE'S CATARRH CURE ... 25c Is sent direct to the diseased parts by the Improved Blower, the ulcers the Heals clears air passages, stops droppings in the throat and petmanantly cures Catarrh and Hay Fever, Blower free. Ail dealers or Dr. A, W. Chase Medicine Co.. Toronto and Buffalo, A Staynor'merchant bought 8 lbs. of butter from a strange lady who had dri- ven a long way to market. The better was done up 111 one -pound prints, the centre of eaoh print filled with lard. Wise is the infant that looks before it creeps. • Of six persons who formed a skating party at the Jimtown reservoir, near Connellsville, Pa., five were drowned. Four formed a human chain to assist two others, and three of the four were drowned. . Redness of the face is often caused by an unwise diet. Spioy, rich or greasy foods cannot be assirililated by all and are more frequent Canes, of bad com- plexions and appetites like to think. The Court of Appeal gave an important judgment which decides the fate of several by laws passed by Ontario municipalities. In the case of the Local Option by law carried at Midland in Jan, 1906 the Council gave it the third read- ing before two weeks had expired after polling day and Chief Justice Mulook quashed it on that ground the case Was then taken to the Divisional Court, and iwas reversed and the 1 ek s decisionve tClu o by law upheld, it was 'then taken to the Court of Appeal which consists of five judges, and the by law is again upheld. There are several by laws being contested on this point, among the number being Hensall Local Option by law and the Clinton Waterworks by lair, and in r „ both oases the by law is held to be valid In their flight for safety. y tiniadoddd "1'3100 Burdock Blood X3itto *. , as far AO the objeetion is oonoerned. DOES YOUR HEAD Feel As Though It Was Being Hanunored? As Though It Would Oracle Open? As Though a Million Spark; Were Flying Out of Your Eyes? Horrible Sickness orYour our Stomach? Then You Have Sick Headache ESU RDOOK BLOOD BITTERS Miff afford relief from headaches so matter whether sick, nervous, s asmod1C. periodical or bilious. It cures by removing the cause. Ur. Samuel 3. llibhard. Belleville, Ont., writes: "Last spr',ng T was very poorly. my appetite failed ate, 1 felt weak and nervous, had tick headaches, was tired en the time and net Able to work, l saw Burdock Blood Hitters recommended for just such a ease as mine and 1 got two bottles of it, and found it to be AD excellent blood medicine. You may use my game as I think that others should lam* of tete Stomach trouble is but a symptom of, and not in itself a true disease. We think of Dyspepsia. Heartburn, and Indigestion as real diseases, yet they aro symptoms only of a certain specific Nerve sickness—nothing else. It was this fact that first correctly led Dr. Shoop in the creation of that now very Populyr Stomach Remedy—Dr. Shoop's Restorative. Going direct to the stomach nerves, alone brought that success and favor to Dr. Shoop and his Restorative. With. out that original and highly vital principle, no such lasting accomplishments were ever to be had. For stomach distress, bloating, biliousness, bad breath and sallow complexion, try Dr. Shoop's Restorative—Tablets or Liquid—and see for your. self what it can and will do. We sell and cheer. fully recommend Dr Shoo w ='s Restorative "ALL DEALERS" 1' Ir to Before Stock -Taking, we offer the following goods at remarkably low prices in order to reduce our stock. IT SAVES TIIMiE FOR US. Be sure to see them before purchasing : i le Men's and Ladies'Fur Coats, Caps and Gauntlets—at less Ghan cost. `' . it, a► , 27 only Fur Muffs, regular 5.00 to 12.00, for $3,00. • i > 30 Ladies' Cloth Short Jackie, beautiful material, $2,00 cash. 4 4, 32 pieces Dress Goods, ranging from 20c to 1.00, positively to 'o 1, be cleared out at 50 cents on the dollar. w A splendid chance to secure girls' school dresses. A; di s A large assortment of Flannellettes fromi5c to 17cper yard— Y At division court in Walkerton, a jury was called on one of the oases. Oppos- ing counsel objeoted to various names until the jury stood, when completed, all members of the Lamb family. ENGLISH SPAVIN LINIMENT re- moves all hard, soft or calloused lumps and blemishes from horses, blood spavin, curbs, splints, ringbone, sweeney, stifles, sprains, sore and swollen throat, coughs, oto. Save $50 by nee of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by A. L. Hamil- ton. The Japanese will never sleep with their heads to the north, but their dead are always buried that way. et Heavy Canadian Table Linen, 66•in., regular 60e, for 50c ; i 70 in. wide, regular 90e for 75c—all pure linen. a s• ;tr All•Wool and Union Sheeting. double and single fold. 4 Se 1 let •4 Yarns—single, 2 ply and 3.ply—best home made. 4 Re 4 Mens' and Boys' Ready-made Clothing, Underwear, Boots r. and Shoes—must get out. f t. —less than wholesale price to day. t Also a nice line of Fancy Wrapperettes. 4 THE LADIES' FAVORITE., Laxa-Liver Pills are the ladies' favorite medicine. They cure constipation, Sick Headaphe, Biilionsness, and Dyspepsia without griping, purging or sickening. The New Brunswick Legislature has been dissolved and the general election will be held on March 3, e••eoeseeeeeoe•oe•••••••SS • • • • • CONSTIPATION. a Although generally described as o a disease, can never exist unless s some of the organs are deranged, • which is generally found to be the • liver. It consists of an inability to • regularly evacuate the bowels, and e as a regular action of the bowels is • absolutely essential to. gen • health, the least irregularityshould a never be neglected. • • MILBLRN'S• • LAXA-LIVER PILLS • • have no equal for relieving and • curing Constipation, Biliousness, • Water Brash, heartburn, and all : • Liver Troubles. • • Mr. A. B. Bettes, Vancouver, B.C., • i writes :--For some years past I was so • ironic constipation e nth c • troubled w • and bilious headaches. I tried • r nearly everything, but only got i • • • • • e • e • • • • • e • tehiporaryrelief. A.friend induced • • ane to try Lasa -Liver Pills, and • they cured me completely., • .'Price 25 cents per box, or 5 boxes • • for $1.00, all dealers, or mailed • • direct on receipt of price. • I Tam T. Mrrnvxrt Co., LusIvHD • Toronto, Ont. • •••to••rirr0•••e6o.••r•Nrtro t1%:i ygpolO •? *:400. Also Cardigan Jackets. good heavy quality. Boys' Sweaters. GROCERIES Our Groceries are fresh and reliable. 3 lbsuc oice Raisins 25e. es Extra choice Re cleaned Currants, in 1 -lb paei(tages, 10c. Jelly a: le Powder, 5e or 6 for 25c. Tomatoes, 10e can ; and all other lines at 4 r• equally low prices. 0. 0. i FLOUR, BRAN, OIL CAKE, FLAX SEED AND BEET MEAL to to,CONSTANTLY IN STOCK. 4 WHEAT AND OATS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE FOR FLOUR. r` I* mdmeammenomosp MOMMIIM.1110•11M11••••0011 1► iHIGHEST PRICES PAID y FOR PRODUCE. T. A MILLS • 4 •••••••• ••••••••i • • • • • O • • O ••O • • • O • • • ••• • • • • • • • • ••• •2 • • • O • • • 2 • •_• • • • • w • • ••••••••••••••••o•••e•••ov Za •, • •: s' If a man oan write it better book, preach a better sermon or snake a better moose•trap than his neighbor, though he build his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten Hath to his door.—Emerson. Get on .the path to the door of the • •. Times Printing Office Where mouse traps are not made but • wherez - ti • • • • • •• • Good Printing Is turned out every day with neat- ness and despatch; where up-to-date' materials and machinery are used, and were mechanics with up-to-date ideas are employed; where quality characterizes every piece of work and service given every buyer; where cheap printing is never done, but where good printing is done cheap; where the kind of printing is done that will lead the world to make a beaten path to your door; where particulars may be had by following up the path to the office of THE WINGHAM TIMES or by calling up 'Phone 4. 400.44•••••••••♦1!410.4410N-lt 1*