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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Train Fish to Catch Turtles.

In the neighborhood Of Havana a
most peculiar method of securing tur-
ties is pursued. They train or at
least take advantage of the instincts
of certain species of fish called by
the Spanish reve (meaning reversed)
because it's back is usually taken for
it's stomach
It has an oval plate attached to it's
head. the surface of which is trav-
ersed by parallel ridges. By this plate
it can adhere to any solid body it may
choose The boats which go in quest
Of turtles each carry tub containing
a number of these reeves.
When the sleeping turtles are seen
they are approached, and as soon as
they are judged near enough a reve
Is thrown into the sea. Upon perceiv-
in, the turtle it's instinct teaches it to
swim right toward it and fit itself firm.
l. upon the creature by means Of it's
disk. Sooner. would the reve allow
itself to be pulled to pieces than give
up it's grip.
A ring, which is attached to the
tail of the fish, in which a string is
fastened, allows the fisherman to pull
in his prize. BY a peculiar manipula-
ton the reve is pulled off and returned
to the tub, to be ready for use the next
time a turtle is sighted.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
SYNOPSIS.

Mrs. Keziah Coffin, supposed widow. is
arranging to move from TTumet to Bos-
ton, following the death of her brother,
for whom she had kept house. Ryan
Pepper. widower, offers marriage, and Is
Indignantly refused. Capt. Elkanah Dan
iels, leader of the Regular church offers
keziah a place as housekeeper for the
new minister, and she decides to remain
in Trumet. Keziah takes charge of Rev
John Ellery, the new minister. and gives
him advice as 10 his conduct toward
members OF the parish. Ellery causes a
sensation by attending q "Come-outer'
meeting. Ellery's presence Is bitterly re-
scented by Eben Hammond leader Of the
meeting. Grace apologies for her
guardian and Ellery escorts her home in
the rain. Capt. Nat Hammond, Eben 8
son, becomes hero by bringing the
packet into port safely through fog and
storm. Eliery finds KeZiah writing let
ter to some one, inclosing money In re-
Spouse TO a demand. She curiously
startled when Informed Of the arrival of
Nat. Nat calls on Keziah. and II devel-
ops that they have been lovers since
youth. Daniels demonstrates with Ellery
for attending "Come-outer" meeting. Ell
lery is caught by the tide and is rescued
by Nat. They become friends. Ellery
meets Grace while walking in the fields.
and learns that she walks there every
Sunday
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
outlying clumps of bayberry and beach

outlying clumps of bayberry and beacA
plum bushes and entered the grove.
Then she heard low voices. AS she
crouched at the edge of the grove tive
figures passed slowly across the clear.
ing, along the bush bordered path and
into the shrubbery beyond. John ELL
cry was walking with Grace Van
Horne. He was holding her hand in
his and they were talking very ear
nestly.
Keziah did not follow. What would
have been the use? This was not the
time to speak. She knew now and she
knew, also, that the responsibility was
hers. She must go home at once, go
home to be alone and 70 think. She
tiptoed back through the grove and
across the fields.
Yet If she had waited, she might
have seen something else which would
have been, at least, interesting. She
hac scarcely reached the outer edge
Of the grove when another figure pass
ed stealthily along that narrow path
by the bluff edge. A female figure
treading very carefully, rising to peer
over the bushes at the minister and
Grace. The figure Of Miss Annabel
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Inconsistencies Spells photographs.

Aunt Maria thought, and SO did her
relatives in the big city, that the
photographer was unpardonably dis
courteous. For three successive days
he refused to take Aunt Maria's photo
graph. On the fourth day he told
why.
'Tn Justice to her" he said, 81 do
not want to take her pictures now.
She is too homesick. Most out-of-
town people want to be photographed
while in the city. If they are longing
for home l put them off with one ex-
cuse or another until the homesick-
ness wears Off
IF you want your aunts pictures to
turn out we'll, just hunt up some one
from her home town who happens to
be visiting here at present and bring
him here so she will meet him unex-
pectedly. The meeting will put sparkle
and animation into her face, and mel
Their she nor I will be disappointed
with the photographs"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Why Little Women Fasonate.

Little women appear to fascinate
men more than big ones do. Perhaps
it is because they look up to men,
and so appeal to their chivalry. They
are less independent by nature and
more confiding. A little woman al
ways strikes a man as being more or
less helpless, and he wants, If he is a
manly man, to shield her, if neces-
sary. and to take her part. Little
women are more dainty than big ones
and have prettier hands and feet. A
five and a half glove appeals to the
masculine heart where a six and
three-quarters one utterly fails.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
FOUGHT WITH RAILROAD TRAIN
Herd of Infatuated Bulls Held Their
Own in Combat With Master
piece of Man.

At point on the railway line be-
tween Mirabel and Canaveral, on the
Spanish side of the boundary line be
tween Spain and Portugal, there once
occurred an odd sort of bullf1ght.
A train had just come out on a
sweeping curve from the hills and
down upon a little plain when the en-
gineer saw directly before him a herd
Of bulls on the tracks. The engineer
blew his whistle vigorously and all
the bulls fed, with the exception of
one great fellow, who made straight
for the train with horns lowered and
roaring defiance.
1t was too late to prevent collision
and the bull was killed, but his car
cass, lying under the wheels of the
locomotive, prevented the train pro-
ceeding. Passengers and crew united
to clear the track. In the meantime
the great herd of bulls, seeming the
blood Of their dead leader, came flock
ing back, paving and threatening. The
nearer they came the more Infatuated
they grew, and finally they charged
like a whirlwind on the little band OF
workers.
Then all the men abandoned their
task and took refuge in the cars. The
bulls followed them to the very steps
believing and paving. Soldiers aboard
the train tried to stampede the ami
mails with stones. The bulls recoiled,
charged again, recoiled once more;
and for two hours the battle ragged,
victory now seeming to be with one
side and now with the other. At last
as night came on, the bulls withdrew
and betook themselves to some dis
tant shelter. Then the employees and
passengers were able to set to work
again. The track was cleared and
the train proceeded on its way.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

so absorbed In his work-well. I'll
drive down to meet Doctor Grfggs
alone. He will understandable knows
Alfred"
And, picturing her clever husband
absorbed II his work SO that he was
unconscious OF all external stimuli.
she drove down to the station, and
drove back an hour later. with the
learned Doctor Griggs at her side---a
tall, spare man with q black, bushy
beard, his six feet of longitude with
difficulty slowed away in the vehicle.
They got out of the buggy, entered
the house, and assembled the stairs.
Outside her husbands door Matilda
Snaith paused irresolute
1T is hard to arouse him doctor,
when he is engaged in his work" she
said. Perhaps you had better knock;
your knuckles are stronger
Doctor Griggs stepped forward and
beat a tattoo upon the door. Its
|, professor" he called. open! Open.
| say! Snaith Snaith! Snaith!"
Perhaps he has met with an ac-
CiuSul, Sdlu MIS-. OudiLn uutdSliy =
20, If he has taken too much of the
anesthetic! We must arouse him!"
4 fear, madam, that We shall have
to break down the door," said Doctor
Griggs, after skinning his knuckles
vainly upon the panels. He looked at
Mrs. Snaith inquiringly, and then, ex-
erting all his strength. sent the door
flying inward.
Professor Snaith lay unconscious
upon the floor
Hes dead" cried his wife In ter
ror. She clasped her hands appeal
ingly 20. doctor, save him!"
Doctor Griggs stopped over the I'M
conscious man. He was breathing
stertorously. Beside him lay an
emptied vial Doctor Griggs picked IL
up and shifted at it. Then he 1lrned
TO the lady, smiling.
Not dead, but sleeping" he said
softly. Madam, your distinguished
husband has invented blackberry
brandy"
Copyright, 1872 by w G. Chapman.)
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
As Womrn PLAY the Game.

Two Kansas City sisters were max
ing a round of calls few days ago.
There were many to be made, and
whenever there was nobody at home
and cards could be left with the maid
there was that much gained. One
of the sisters smiled contentedly
when the callers, as had happened
several times that day, were inform
ed that the prospective hostess was
not at home. The other sister re-
pressed the smile severely.
You mustn't look SO pleased when
we don't find them at home" she
said, as they went down the walk.
they may be watching US out OF the
window"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
.SNAITH'S DISCOVERY
Inventor Knew 1t Was All Riuht
Because He Tested 1t on
Himself.
BY GEORGE p. MUNSON.

Professor Snaith entered the dining
room with shining eyes and a beaming
smile; he seemed at peace with him
self and all the world. His wife, who
had already taken her seat at the ia
Bile, looked at him in surprise.
Why, Alfred" she exclaimed. you
look as happy as a boy. What has
happened to your"
Margaret" announced her husband,
L have made discovery which will
reVolutionize the practice of surgery.
Now what do you know about surg
cry, Alfredo" asked his wife quizzically,
1t will be like your pei petual motion
machine. which was going to run for
ever-only you forgot to provide a
method of starting it,
Il own, Matilda, that you have-hum
logic on your side in regard to that
--ha-matter," answered the professor,
looking at his wife benignantly over
his spectacles. "Bu& in this case l
have actually tested my invention up
On myself, not once aut many times. y
Well, don't forgat your soup, AL
fred, answered Matilda Snaith. And
after dinner is over you shall tell me
all about it,
1t is really most remarkable dis
coyery, my dear" began the professor,
when the meal was ended ut is moth
ing less than new anesthetic. AS
you know, Matilda, the-hum-horror
that most people have of undergoing
an operation is ue-hum-exclusively
to fear of the ether or chloroform.
The process of-hum-inspfratio is
one so intimately associated with the
-ha-vital processes that any-ha-
interference with these arouses alarm
and-ha-apprehen | have dis
covered method of inducing artificial
anesthesia by an entirely harmless
component prepared by the trituratiOn
and-ha-chemical preparation of a
dTupe, or rather-hum-be which
| have discovered growing in certain
"aste-ah-places. A very few cen
tilitres Of this component, when placed
in juxtaposition to certain nerve cent
erS in the-ha-tongue produce, prob
ably by osmosis, a profound anes-
thesia, while there is an entire alb
sence of the restraint in-ha-degluti-
ton nd-ha-imbibition which one
associates with-er-ether"
Matilda Snaith listened with increas-
ing, enthusiasm to her husbands ex-
position of his discovery. In spite of
tendency to the discovery of the
commonplace, and an absent-minded-
ness which was nothing short of
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Guided by Wireless.

The latest and most wonderful use
to which wireless apparatus has been
put is set forth in paragraph from
Berlin, Germany. According to the
newspaper report experiments have
been going on for some time with a
rudderless, crewless motor boat on
Lake Wansee which have proved re-
markably successful. The inventor
Of this crewless boat is a school
teacher named Christian With. In
trying out his invention the boat was
lowed out two miles in the lake and
by means Of his wireless apparatus
all the boats movements were di-
rected. The boat threaded its way
unerringiy through numerous craTf
without the slightest accident
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Misanthropic.

During a discussion of the fitness
of things in general, some one asked
IF young man takes his best girl to
the grand opera, spends eight dollars
on supper after the performance
and then takes her home in a taxicab
should he kiss her goodnight?" An
old bachelor who was present growl
ed: Il don't think she ought to ex.
pect it. Seems to me he has done
enough for her. clayton II. Rancy
IN Lippincott's
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Explaining What a Snob Really Is.

Uncle Roy, what is a snobY
"a snob, Eddie, is person who In
herits a great deal of money. goes
abroad and buys himself a veneer of
culture, returns home and poses as a
connoisseur of something, and goes
around calling his poor relations par
venues Why do you ask such a
question, Eddie?"
Because | heard Donalds big
brother talking about you this after
noon and he said you were a snob."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
CHAPTER TX.

In Which keziah's Troubles Multiply.
KeZiah was getting worried about
her parson. Not concerning his popu-
larity with his congregation. She had
long since ceased to worry about that.
But what worried Mrs Coffin was
John Ellery's personal appearance and
behavior. He had grown perceptibly
thinner during the past month, his
manner was distract, and, worst of ali
in the housekeeper's eyes, his appetite
had fallen off She tried all sorts of
tempting dishes, but the result was
discouraging.
His Observation-Disclosures was most
acute on Sunday evenings, before pray
er meeting, and after he had returned
from the afternoon at Captain FL
kanah's.
Say, Mr.. Ellery," she said, on one
Of these Sunday evenings, edo you
know, it seems to me that Elkanah's
meals must go to your head. You
amt in love, are your"
The young man started, colored, and
was plainly embarrassed.
'In lover" he repeated. "In love,
Mrs Coffin"
Eyes, in love. Annabel hasn't land
ed male at last, has she? She's a
line over the side for long time"
The hearty laugh with which this
was received settled the question Of
Annabels success. Keziah was re-
lieved.
well, I'm glad Of that" she said.
l amt got any grudge against Anna
bel, but neither have l got any against
you. I'll say this, though, for a body
that amt in love you certainly stay
with the Danielses a long time. You
went there right after meetin' this
noon and now it's seven o'clock and
you've just got home. And twas the
same last Sunday and the one before.
Been there all the time, have your"
NO" he said slowly. mot all the
time. I-I-er-went for short
walk"
Before she could inquire concerning
that walk he had entered the study
and closed the door after him
Sunday was a cloudy. warm day,
"muggy," so Captain Zeb described it
After the morning service Mr.. Ellery.
as usual, went home with Captain
Daniels and Annabe1. Keziah returned
TO the parsonage, ate a lonely dinner,
and went upstairs to her own room.
Her trunk was in one corner Of this
room and she unlocked 1t, taking from
compartment of the tray rosewood
writing case, inlaid with motfeT-of-
pearl, a present from her father, who
had brought it home from sea when
she was girl.
From the case she took a packet of
letters and a daguerreotype. The lat
ter was the portrait Of a young man,
in high-collared coat, stock and fancy
waistcoat. Mrs. Coffin looked at the
daguerreotype, sighed, shuddered, and
laid 1t aside. Then she opened the
packet Of letters. Selecting one from
the top Of the pile, she read it slowly
And, as she read, she sighed again.
She did not hear the back door Of
the parsonage open and close softly.
Nor did she hear the cautious foot
steps in the rooms below. What
aroused her from reading was her
own name, spoken at the foot Of the
stairs.
'Keziah! Keziah, are you there?"
She started, sprang up, and ran out
into the hall, the letter still in her
hand.
Who is it," she asked sharply.
''Mr. Ellery, is that your
NO" was the answer It's me
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Opera in the Boxes.

What was the story OF the opera ?"
What | heard ran about like this:
In the first act | learned that Mrs
Wallaby, the society leader, is about
to sue her husband for divorce. In
the second act ! learned that Miss
Lolita Plunks smuggled in that ia
nous pearl necklace, and in the third
I heard that Mr.. Gerald Piffle is rap.
idly drinking himself to death"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Good Excuse.
T was on the sleeping-car.

It was on the sIeep1nS-CdI.
Say, mister" said the man IN the
upper berth to the occupant OF the
lower. quit that music, viii you?
What do you think this is, concert
hall? The rest of US want to sleep.
why, the car is so stuffy, said the
warbler, Il was only humm1ng nAtle
air"
1t was then that he was nit with
Pullman pillow, remaining unconscious
for seven hou1s-Harper's Weekly.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

gone to considerable trouble 10 avoid
observation. Why had he done it?
Had he done the same thing on other
Sunday afternoons? Was there any
real reason why he insisted on leav-
ing the house regularly at four O'Clock?
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
klno TO Watch.

gibbs apparently has no bad hab'
it's"
Beware of that mani"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

1t seems the irony of fate that while
the grass widow Is in clover, the real
widow should be In weeds.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

Daniels, the belle" Of Trumet. And
Annabeps face was not pleasant to
look upon.
(TO BE CONTINUED
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
KEEPING HOUSE A BUSINESS

Copyright, 1912. by w. G. Chapman)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-18


Navy Beans, best quality. IA
lbs. zoe
Soda Crackers, fancy quality,
about 20 lbs. to the box
per box ..........$ 1.25
Compound Lard. per lb. Be
Dill Pickles, large fancy ones
doz. 2Oc
Sour Pickles, per gallon SOC
per doz. -......-... 12c
GRADUATED Sugar, Ct M
Best, IL lbs. .P 1 'OO
Soap. Pearl White, a full size
bar White Laundry Soap, z
bars Csc
Soap, Cudahy's Diamond c.
Laundry Soap, 8 bars Csc
Butterine, Armour's Butter
cup, Csc value, 2-fb
brick. .S5c
Butterine. Armour's Silver
churn, ID. .21c
Canned Corn. standard quail
tty, can .-...-.-. &c
Veal Roast, fancy quality,
per 10. IL &c
Veal Stew, fancy quality. per
10. SC
Dry Salt Hooks. 10 .... sc
Sauer Kraut, per gal. Csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-18

L1ANAfJs
Hamburg Steak, ground fresh
each hour. 10 .-....1 Oc
Oat Flake. in bulk, 10 s csc
Blackberries, No. 10 can. zoe
Lima Beans, ms for. .25c
Figs, new and fresh. per
package. .. SC
Vinegar, best apple cider. per
gallon. .-...- 23c
Flake Hominy, fresh and
crisp z lbs. 25c
Cracked Hominy, lbs. .25c
Cookies, nice and fresh. four
kinds, ID.
Preserves, Bismarck brand.
short quart Jars. ... 25c
Cigars, Cubanos. made in To-
peka, sc quality, for SC:
box of SO cigars. .S1.2O
California Hams. smoked
shoulders, 6 to 10 lbs. each.
10. .12c
Oranges, navels, very fine,
per doz. .12c
Shredded Cocoanut fresh and
nice, 10. zoe
Peas. Beauty brand, per
Good Boiling Meat. n -. &c
Cocoanuts. fresh and sweet,
each. &c
Table Salt. No. 10 sack. Toe
Sardines. packed in mustard,
10c size, ? cans for. ...I5c
Milk, Globe. small size. b.. 10
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-02

dores y diputados a Cortes que eran
adictoS a la politica del senior Canale-
jas.
Discuti0se largamente una PROPOSE
ci0n del senior Morote (don Luis, di-
putado por Las Palmas de Gran Cana
ria. para que. absteniendose Gle consti-
tuir grupo hostil parlamentario con
ira cualquier goberno liberal, Sc con
tribuyeSe en- cambio aprobar todos
cuantOs proyectos preSento en- las Cor
tes tenia en- cartera ell senor Canale-
Jas, en- el orden poitico. social, adml-
niStrativo o reIigioso. eXcitandO al Go
Dierho del senor Condo de Romanones
los dcmas dc car3cter liberal que
puedan Sucederle para que Sc man
enga mtcgro el programa del senior
'analc)as.
IIicitronSe manifcStaciones dc conse-
.uencIa y respeto Il los principles Gle
yobicrno Sustentados por Su inolvida-
Die iefe: pero eI criterio sustentado so
,re Inca de condncta no fne un5nine
m adont5ndosa nor tanto ninoi;n
,cuerdo dofn;t;vo
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-02
Sc ALQUILA
PARA CASA DE FAMILIA

Sc desea una senorita Profesora con
conocimientos de las lenguas inglesa Y
espailola, asi como de Piano, para qu. Sc
haga cargo de. la educacion de dos nj
has, siendo sus servicios bien retrihui-
dos.
In1til dirigirse sin buenas referen-
cias
Dirigir las solicitudes a: Gabriel
Hernandez, Vega Alta, P. r.