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was of the 2.950: this he again mabtiplisd 28 aod found the product te be £5,600. 'course, he might mech move readily this resalt by siaply add two manghts to the mu Gd wot kmow. How re by the process of mukiphing tw 13 he 2280, which was the product oda od by his first maltiplication of 433 dr 8 The product thus obtained he thea added fo the JIRI00, which was the sum of £8 maltphied by 300. This produced m- 000 asthe sam of 436 multiplied bdr 3TX Tt remained for him, thereforn, to malt Ply the orizidal abmber araia by 3 and 24d the sum of it to 171.000. Aad by this certainly rather cambroes process be found the product of 456 multiplied by | 873 to be 172368 . Jedediah bad mo more geaeral kmowh wige than any average peasant boy of 10 years of age aud showed Bo memory for anrthing bet figares. asked whea be retarmed from charch he could repeat the text or any part the sermon. bat be cool mever remes 2 single sentence. In 47 years of age, Jedediah walked to Lox don to see the king. [le was entertained and exhibited to the Royal sacar, bat de left London withent a regret and retarn od checrfally to his farm work, Another antaveht arithmetical grates, Terah Colbam, wiose ak al develop blew, was the son of an Aw . Bbronght to le when 8 year maticians. be was so ignorant of the onl of arithmetic that he could w on paper a simple sam in ww ¥ or division, ret be could meat Uply any number k Sell successively nine times and give the results faster ha to record them conid take them down. Te was sometimes MM, when he was | « thaa 10 imte @ | he person appointed | for Chidiven Teething is female phgticivns snd purses in he Price tue ty Sve cents a bottle. Sold Be vure and ask SOOTHING SYRUP: JINGLES AND JESTS. aad Used Sates. SNRS. wand 3d She die? AD. no: mot Wh She worried Jones and jlted me. Toud aad Bat, of Sexy vim pity wife insists on runs alpg their auto . "1 noticed the fact when they passed. But why does Driscom sit in that cramped up position? "He's all braced for a basty jump Net So Valgan "Ir you'll split some wood, I'll give | you a good meal" sald the lady of the | house. me. madam™ baughtily re- | tarued the wanderer. "I mever begin breakfast with a chop™ Golf. WMxrwelton's braes are bonny, And every ane extels The havards and the bankers thera And the course of eighteen holes. *Fia there with Annie Laurie And caddie every day go. and, oh bow Llisshally . We boot the hours away (awa')? Couldn't Waste Tt. "Ize sorry to see you gwine fishin, Ephraim, w'en you ought to be work: | wm" "Well, I'ze sorry. too, pabson, but couldn't afford to waste this weather. --iadianapolls News. A Susplielom Aroused. "Stop that noise, Jimmy, or we will send you to bed" "Pa, you dou't act like I wuz your zeal chid at all. You act like I wuz jes' somebody else's ole orphan.' Ile waltiphied 8 inte itself 13 times, or, | to use technical terms, mised @t to the | sixteenth power, and the resale, consist ing of 13 digits, w every ficure. This cnough. bot be was able to da tk more wonderfal. Whea ached w ber multiplied by ftsel? gave 106930 be snswered. before the original number cond be written down, that it was 327. And, again. whoa ashed what number twice inte itself pave OR. a0 put it Yechnieally what g onbe teot of that array of figares, : "he replied with equal Tacllity awd prompt: mess that it was 645. The mathematical experts who were examining the bay found that it was impessitie to find the «nbe root of these mize figures, ia the shortest and Most convenient way, ia less than three or four wi ticians was that be oc fly answer questions for which they kad mot been able to provide aay systematic procedure themselves, For instance, he was asted to name two nw! Dich. multiplied together, woul ber 235.453 and he Immediately named O41 sad 203. which are said © be the oaly twe numbers which will dasa. And when asked to Dame 3 number which would divide S5.0S3 exactly he unhesitat ingly replied that no member would Ge so. If any of aur mathematically A #8 readers will address themselves to this, problem, they will Sad that &t will give them at least a quarter of an hour's still talentation before they can assare them selves that SGOUSI is what is alld 2 prime number, or 8 samber ealy Qicisible Ry itself and toity. a solution which thie chill was in some mrsterions way able 10 see immediately the question was pre posed to him. Colbarn, Hite Brxten, seems to have Bad a mwthod of his own, bat he con istantly declared that be id wot Leow how the answers came inte his miad SGod pot these things inte my bead™ be A2id on being pressed for 33 explanation "and 1 cannet put them inte yours™ Jed * pdiah Jived to the age of 63 with wo more Afterwhile. Alterwdile we'll go loan Whee th" willevs swish an bend, Where th" blackbirds siog in chotus All th" summer without ead Afterwhile we'll go Sshim "Neath th' summer sunset shies An, tetrnan, tell eur aeighbors 5 Jes" about tA" same old bes. Denver Ties Miss Freeman-- Wy, mew ber! She lives ln the same square with you. Miss Hutton--Perbaps. But she does mot move I the same circle, A Sad Discrepancy. $ Seam Techies man will wourn bis plight And Baie's eppressions rue And wish that Ssh would freely bite As the mesquitees do. > --Washington Stan. -- As to His Feet. Towne--See that man? Well, sir, he landed In this country with bare feet, and now he's got millions. Browne--Gee whiz! He's worse than a centiped, isa't he? Gastronomic Competitives. When it comes to Beading sugar, "tis a downright te "Pwixt the strawberry shorteake and the early chemty pie. --Chicago Record-Herald. Ket Being a Bird. Doctor--AD, you are much defter to- day. You followed my pres: . tien ex actiy? 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I EARTILY thanking the public for the liberal patronage received during the many years [ have kept a Livery Establish ment in Port Perry, Ihave much pleasure in announcing that I have removed MY LIVERY! to my former place of business Water Street rease facilities so that the public setter accommodated with safe and desir- able IES AT MODERATE CHARGES R. VANSICKLER. dort Perry, June 21, 1900. Change of Base. \ THILE returning sincere thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore ex- ended to them, the undersigned would beg to anmounce that they have VIOVED INTO JURDY'S BLOCK vhere they will be in a better position than erctofore to meet the requirements ol beir pumerous patrous and they respect ully solicit the patronage of a'l Mr. Hay raft's former customers. Fresh and Cured Heats if the best quality will always be found at Deir Store. Orders will receive prompt attention. Game and Fish in Season, Second door East of Mr. Purdy's Grocery 8. T. CAWKER & SUN Port Perry, May 21, 1900. JOHN NOTT, UNDERTAKER, and Funeral Director, PORT PERRY. wo of this that will mail free | . Hunt Wheel It un before you Goodwin estimate of You will find in their charges. ccmplete expert workmen first class work it. Let them or take it to their Blong Block. FARM HAT Vi ing 75 acres, the Foy Farm No. 5, in the sth. Township is offered for sale Terms $500 secured by cent. per annum, For further F. M. YARNOLD Perry. or 10' ¢ . JOHN AM The tender. to be 5 per to Y, ® EALED ' T received by the purchase of Parcels-- Farm ing to Mr. John to be sold by a November, and sale, for the 231¢ Se . A. McG Y, Tem, le Building, ) or JOHN ADAMS, Port Nov. 39, 1899. . on 0 w old morgages, buy m obtain woney from ve WithoRt a! quietly) ve customers wh farms hee w nesses for the snwe. If you have p rues for sale, commercial, m ny kind, please cond us Fire sii Life Insurance © aud brokerage busness in |The Portraits of ot With Biographical General Cueiy H. 3 may ery for nen plate de signed by Tiffany- it large, open type in two colors worl of the 20th Century. So McKinle it he One Pen ania. For s will be made any clas man or woman of goed social 0 ¢ litte fortune in this territory, rapidly. Presses running day orders. Wanted --State Manager to ence and avents, Address to-day TER OVAL accom m LIVERY § INDING my dation on Perry it being far too small the re quirements of my business [ have years and taken commodious a term © of th: St On Qu --entrance ad] Bankol C I will constantly complete variety moderate Charges. tendance night and may rely on ments met at all partie: require Patornage Conveyance to Port Perry Sept. $900 ing business in to act as be done to A. HL. Corcoran Treasury, R. C. CHURCH. REV, A. OMALLEY. Third Sunday st 1030 a.m, Sittings of the Division OOUNTY OF ONTARIO. 1901. » 1 WHITEY Clerk, D.C. Macdonell, Whitoy nn rv 8, Feb 4. Murch 19, M Epler October vanbte Des: : : , . 5 i -/ O-HAWA- Clerk, D. C. Macdonell, Whit by Janu 3, Fobrnary 5, March 5, Al 7, June Bs Sepieuiier, Deir Novem & Der 4 UXBRIDGE Clerk, Jou E he DE re, May 17. Jai» IL. in 18. November 19. 8. CANNINOTON--Clerk, Geo. Smith, Cannington -- annary 17. March 31, May 38, July 10, Sepuern! 19, November 30. & BEAVERTON Clérk, Geo. F. Bruce, Beaverton. January 1, Maren 2, May 2, Sepleinber 3, Nov: ember 7. UPTFRGROVE- Clerk, Thos. T. Hart, Uptergrove a 3M: Sb. September 21, November 2. By oryler, *® J EB. FARFWELL Clerk of the Peace. Dated ot Whitby, Oct. 22nd, 1900. GEO. JACKSON, Licensed Anctioneer, Valuator, &e. FOR THE COUSTY OF ONTARIO AND TOWNSEII OF CARTWRIGHT, Win ES at this the commencement 6 | another Auction Sale Season tore thanks to his numerons parons fo past favors. In reque their esteemed and continued patrovage he desires to task | state that ne effort or pains will be spared oi | on his part te make all sales entrusted te hiw successes. His very extensive practice in the past should be a shfficient recom mendation as to his ability. All Sale given into his charge will be attended tc with promptocss and dispatch. Sale list made out a 4 blank notes supplied free. un ap i Parties wishing to engage his service: may consult hiz SALE REGISTIR either at the Observer or Standard Offices, Port Perry, for dates claimed for Sales, ane nuke arrangements, or write to his address CHARGES MODERATE. As usual, a choice lot of Plymouth Rect of both sexes for sale. Prices reasonable GEO. JACKSON, Scuyog P.G PAINTING Sept. 6, 1599. fpHE nudersigned would take this oppor ot thanking bis vumerous pat for liberal aud and would state that he © better prepared than ever to execute al ovders for Painting, Kalsomining and Paper Hanging Parties entrusting their work to me ma) rely on baviug it neatly and promptly exe cated, My charges are moderate. 1 am also prepared to supply Paints, &e, when contracting. A continuance of public patronage sol cited. WM. TREMEER. Port Perry, Mar. 23, 159: 50 YEARS® EXPERIENCE "ium taken Hotty ASE E Scientific American, ARETE To, RA HN Enzymes Mow Yok Branch BEL LE PROPERTY - PORT PERRY OR SALE! offers for sale eco 0 0.0, No amg on bunes. envelopes. confidontial. enon lst ang Cost of Tresiment, FREE, (or Homo GAN 3 HENEDY 8 K Port Perry, Dee. 1, . The undersigned would take this opportunity of thanking his nu- morons custemers for opening that he Store the liber 1 patronage received sine bus moved his business from the Market building to the First doorEast of the Post Office where he will be pleased to fi'l all crders for Meats in a marner. that cannot fail to please customers. Having new and increased freilities for the transaction of business he feels confident that he ean give better satisfaction than heretofore, and in orde to aerify this state he solicits all to give him a call in his new premises, wa GAME AND FISH IN SEASON. : I. J. WHEELER. TH i SEBERT HOUSE Sn 7 4 ing thanks to the general public and the far' community in particular for ther generous and kind patronage since I embaiked in the hotel business, I beg 10 announce that 1 now have more commodious and far superior facilities for euter- taining the public than I ever possessed in the past ; having lately taken possession of the Oriental Hotel which will in future be known as the SeBerT House, and have spared neither skilled labor nor expense in order to remodel and fit it up in a manner second to none in the province. Having introduced the, most modern water works system, every room will at all times be fully supplied with het and cold water. The comfort of guests will be the first consideration and no expense or labor will be spared in order togneet their requirements and win their approbation, § that their goud opinion' of the "Sebert House" may be heralded throughout the Dominion and the charges, as in the past, continue to be noted moderation. In order to provide ample yard, stable and shed accommodation for all, especiallysen market days 1 have purchased the lot to the north of my already spacious premises and have bad erected thereon large and cemfortable sheds, and my patrons will find at their service an attentive and obliging hostler. I have everv confidence that my enterprise will be fully appreciated by a generous public and that all wiil gladly avail themselves of the superior accommodatians I have provided. ! L. SEBERT Our fee returned if we fail. Any one sending sketch and description of any invention will promptly receive our opinion free concerning the patent- ability of same. "How to obtain a patent" sent upon request. Patents secured through us advertised for sale at our expense. Patents taken out through us receive special notice, without charge, in Tar Parent Recor, an illustrated aud widely circulated journal, consulted by Manufacturers and Investors. Send for sample copy FREE. Address, VICTOR J. EVANS & CO. (Patent Attorneys) Evans Building, WASHINGTON, DB. C. 'ONE GIVES RELIEF. business iu Port Perry, and would inform the public will bo allowed ' 1st : vr Houseand Lot for Sale Rent. yo ------ HOUSE"ARD LOT on Simeoe I Port Perry, for Sale or ta' Rent. Jouse contains five rooms, The lot ne acre oo which there are a burn, a Orchard and a well, Inmiediate possession." Also for Sile a Ganeral-Porposs Buggy and a Sut of Single Harness be old cheap or will exchange for other live tock, : Applv nt the Office of this paper. Port Perry, April 5, 1899, aes tae i Agricultural Hechimes: AND IMPLEMENTS AT SUNDERLAND HE undersigned keeps on hand and for sales the following Agricultural Mach = nes and In'plementa manufuctured by the TI BT NTE OF PETERBORO: , 1% Binders, Reapers, Crown Mower, Daisy. Seeder, Tigew Hay Rake, Two Fdrrow Plow, Three Forrow Gang, Combina< tion Plows, Chunpion Plows, 8. T. Cultivator, S. 1. Harrow, Land Roller, Steei Frame Tooth ? 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