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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01
CreagcrstOWn Items.
ESPECIAL CoRREspONDRNT,)

We are sorry to say that our esteemed
friend, Mr John Speak, is laying dangerous
" i'll with Brights dcscase, and his death is
expected a, any time 10y his attending ply
stefan, JAS X. Waters.
| We had no preaching at our place on sun
day 18th, owing to the illness of J. Milton
SNYDER Excepting the sickness ot'hc above
we are happy to say that the general health
of the community has been very good,
The entertainment given by Mr., VIM. NJ.
Martin. PRINCIPAL of our Public School, on
last Wednesday c"ening was largely attend,
ed hylthe elite of our town and vicinity and
was highly appreciated. William give us
another soon.
The same evening there was a surprise
party held at Mrs J. l.. Miller's which was
also we'll attended.
On the evening following the surprise par
ty Leap-year hop at Hotel Mackison,
which drew parties from Frederick Me
chancstown ,and the surrounding country,
but some of our boys were getting very shaky
fearing that the ladies would fail to call (but
to make il more explicit for the ladies, they
felt lust as you do when the boys are Il little
latc.) But by nine O'Clock we believe were
all called upon and 50 far we have heard of
no mitttens being passed.
Our town is not yet finished rs we are in
formed our Jolly friend William Krisc is pre-
pairing to build brick smith shop 90 10
feet that's right VIII, Us we have had total
eclipse of the moon, 1t is about time for your
honey moon to have a partial eclipse, so come
down to work.
Our accommodating merchant, Mr.. II.
| Clay, has been suffering with bad cold.
with symptoms Of pneumonia but staying IN
bed two days wearing his big ovcrcoat two,
and gong to the fox chase one half day has
returned to Inn that great sought treasure
health.
Also one of our merchants J a. p. has adj
ded to his business a live stock exchange so
far been confined to the sale of red birds.
Well friend Editor must tell you about
that champion belt | don't mean the Fox
and Kilrain Belt, but the o. G. Belt and the
O. G. Boy, who wore it inst five days
There has been another arrival at Hotel
Macknson,we will call him 'avoirdupois' for
he tips the beam at 25s lie and the O. G.
Boy went out TO shoot glass balls. First 10
balls, Avds., broke g. o. c. Boy 3, End, 8 balls
Avds' broke 3 o. c. Boy.
"Now, William, throw these balls right"
alright ready?'
Yes"
Bang
The ball falls to the ground only to be re-
turned to the trap to go through the same
performance. o. c. Boy 9 Balls, 3rd, 9 balls
Avds. O. Z. Boy 90. Avls. proposed to
spring his own trap which he did and broke
his bali, o. G. Boy tried it but before he
could get his $4,000 English up, the ball
was on the ground.
II will try it again
Bang But the bali goes through the
jaws Of the English lion unlroken and the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

O. G. Boy returned to town. sad but wiser
fellow, believing in the old saying, lone Is
never to old to learn"
At times the betting was spirited between
the landlord and the Judge but in the wind.
ing up the stakeholder walked off with the
Doodle but didn't flee to Canada, rs we see
him on the streets daily.
February 81, 1888 TARGET.
FLoURIsHING.- We are glad to hear, not
of many deaths as the following might seem
to indicate, but as they occur whether we
are glad or not, we are glad to see that Mr..
b. f. Hammaker, stone cutter in our place,
is receiving very large share of patronage
in his line of business. But as he IS n gen
tlrman who minds his own business and at
tends to it on business principles, always Civ
ing fair rates and good work, we can not
wonder at his success. He will in few
weeks erect fine monument in the Catho-
! lie cemetery here to the memory of tho late
Thornton Poole Banner.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01
Local Items.
Notice..

During the coming month we shall send
ont number of statements. Every ono
that Is IN arrears for more Ethan one years
subscription will receive notice thereof We
have far too many indebted to us. and must
insist upon attention being given our claims
Our expenses and obligations must I've met
ar we are to live pleasantly and do business
satisfactorily remember this and the severa
mounts due US should be paid promptly
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CoRREsPoNDEHT.)
TS,-,, On,I 1000

(FRoM OUR SPECIAL CONSEQUENTLY
FEB. Goth 1888.
EDITOR CLARIoN.-Our town was quite
animated last week: among occurrences may
be mentioned two parties
First a surprise party given Misses Ella
DER and Ella Martin, who were spending q
few days with Mrs. Dr. Miller
The party arrived about $50 p. m. among
the ladies and gents present were Misses
Landers, Valentine, PAYNE and Stocksdale;
Messrs Root, Walters, Cover and Bussard
of Mccllanicstown, Misses Lille Powell, Dali
sy and Ivy Derr; Mcssrs Elmer Powell Spen-
Ger Zimmerman ard Geo. NJ. Miller of Lew
stown, Misses Minnie and Zcppa Martin
and Mr.. G. Oglc of Logs and Miss Mamie
Weikert and Mr.. W. l.. Miller Of Woodsbo-
TO, Miss Eta and Matthias OF Spring Garden,
Miss Edith Black, Elmer Sclsam, Harry llar-
baugh ard w. NJ. Martin Of Creagersown.
A number ofplcasant and interesting plays
wcrt ndulged in and after paItakng ofboun
teous and sumptuous repast from table
plcntiiully laden with toothsomc dclicacies,
furnished by the ladies and gentlemen, and
enjoyed the evening to the extreme pleasure
of all, the welcomed friends took their de-
parturc.
On the following evening (Thursday) the
ladies Of this vicinity gave a Leap Year
Ball at Hotel Mackison which also proved q
brilliant success and reflects much credit up
on the originators The ladies furnished the
music and magnificent supper for all.
Among those who skipped the light fam
tastic toe may be mentioned Misses Bessie
Zimmerman, Mamie, Grace, and Julia Mar
tin, Eta and Anna Miller, Dora and Susie
Stephens, Zcppa and Minnie Martin, and
Misses Mackson Mcssrs Harry krlse and
Smith of Frederick, James, and Maurice
Bigss, Robert Barrick Calvin Ogle, Charles
Walters, Frank and Grace Stevens, Levi
MYERS and Robert Oglc Music furnished
hy the Mottcrs band all seemed to enjoy the
eve very much and did ample justice to the
excellent suppcr-ladics our thanks and may
YOU live to enjoy many such leap years as
this. We felt sure the boys pockets. were
not lightcncl, a treat which they so seldom
enjoy. Harry rclgncd supreme a, the sup
per table while johnny pcronat,d Dinah adj
mirahly with Pat as Soup.
The Spelling school held every two weeks
on "Wednesday evening has been well attend
ed the house filled AT each meeting and some
first class spoilers have placticcd parts, the
humorous, dialogues and witty speeches at
the end of each spelling bee seem to be en-
joycd by all. Next meeting goth inst.
" NJ NJ
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01
Logs Locals.

FEB'Y, 25th SO.
EDITOR CLARION -
Having read the ar
ticlc in the N,lc of the shooting in Creagcrs-
town and that the O. c. Boy was beaten and
also the EDIToR's mention of the O. G, Boy
'plaving OIL" ! made 1t ny business to pre-
cure the score of the recent contests that
have taken place in that town in which The ..
G. Roy participated, and from the records
which shall now set forth know the Boy
was acting Yankcy, | know him very well
and know he will act the y lnkcC' occasion.
ally, and from his score in one match and
his abilities as u shot with all kinds Of
weapons know he is not easily eClipsed rs
have often shot with him myself and find
he gets there His first match was with IL.
c. Deaphnc ) shots With rifle off hand in
which he won every point. Second, a match
with Mr.. Matthias in a match of 20 shots with
rifle in which he won, only allowing MIR.
Matthias point ont of the IS, the boy taking
81 centcrs out of the rs shots.
Third n match with VIM. Kris. % shots
with a rifle in which the Boy again won,-
Krise scoring points out Of . the Boy II
and 3 ties.
Fourth, glass ball match with contes-
tants in which he won breaking 10 balls out
of twelve.
Fifth: was the tricky or yankee match
which he lost only breaking balls out Of 10
and learn there was some betting done and
this accounts for 1t.
Sixth: lie again shot Mr.. Il. X, Stanley
of North Carolina who won the last spoken
of but this time defeated Stanley breaking
10 out Of 10 Stanley breaking 6 out -. This
correct score OF the matches of which
certain proof are correct so Mr.. EDITOR your
idea of the Boy shooting off in the one match
was very correct one from comparison
with all the scores.
He has the guns and the eye to do good
shooting and can do it.
Our entertainment has progressed no fur
ther than when last wrotc.-GUEssME.
Judge Alvey Thursday decided case Of
unusual interest to travellers by the turnpike
John Lapole was sued by the BALTIC and
Frederick Turnpike Company to- recover
thirty dollars, penalties for passing through
the toll gate near Boonsboro, three times
without paying toll. Lapole, the appellee,
resisted payment on the ground that the gate
was within u mile of BoonsbOro, contrary to
n provision of the company's charter and
the magistrate decided in his favor The
case was submitted on appeal upon an agreed
statement Of facts, which admitted THAT the
gate was over a mile from the corporate linn
| it's of Boonsboro, but within mile of the
town as extended by building since its incor-
poraton. Judge Alvey decided in favor of
the company on the ground that the town
limits can only be determined by the bounds
! fixed in the charter, or as they existed at the
| the time of Incorporation
|
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01
You bet.

A number of our citizens take u common
dablc pride in shaping of their street shade
trees and during the past week, many ofthem
have been engaged in trimming. The locust
carefully pruned makes one of the hardest
and most outrageous trees and large num-
Der of them are now growing into excellent
form on our streets.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Just as we thought; that O.C Boy let
Stanley defeat him, while somebody ralied in
the shckcls on the result. He ough'nt do
that its naughty.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Our druggists keep fer sale Halls Negeta,
Die Scilian Hair Remover, the best prcp@ra,
ever male for restoring the vitality and col
or of the hair.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Mr. Abram Roddv, who made his annual
visit here, has returned to his home in Kan
sas City. Mr.. II, is u large contractor and
works large number of plasterers lie is
looking well and is the same genial Abe
Roddy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Mr.. Chas. G.. Black, who had been quite Ill
of pneumonia has 50 far recovered as to again
give attention TO lis business.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Have the fire plugs been tested all around
since the severe fross,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Remember that the annual payment to
YOUR Fire Insurance company falls due about
this date.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

If there is house for rent" now IN this
town, we are not aware of 1t.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Our tiremen would have given parade
and exhibition drill on the end, had II not
been for the mud.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Nor WORKING SMooTnLY.-It is under
stood that Mr.. Lewis G. Clingan, foreman of
the grand jury now in session, and State S
Attorney Eichelberger frequently have skjr-
mishes of words before the jury. 1t seems
Dir. Clingan does not recognize Mr.. Eichcl-
berger in his official capacity as states attor-
ney in his connection with the jury and hence
frequent misunderstanding occur. There
was some talk it is said, of the matter being
brought before the court for u settlement
Times
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Rev. "A. Is. Stoncr was last week rendered
a call to become the pastor Of Christ Church
Hagcrstown by committee from the con
grcgation, consisting Of Messrs Boyer and
Myers, who waited on him at his residence
in Mechanicstown, and left the call in his
hands, and atfectiona,ely urging its accept
ance. After giving the matter due consid,
Grafton he has concluded to decline the call
and remain rs pastor of the Mcchanlcstown
CHARGE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

A Black Friday That day, when per
son is first seriously attacked with rheuma
ti.m, may well be termed a black one; but if
be able to speak Of a Good Friday" 1t is
the greatest cure on earth for pam
The butcher does have some funny expires.
sions: he tod his assistant the other day to
put Mr. Smith ribs in the basket for him,
and tell Mrs Black to take Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup for a"s cold
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

MANAGERS APPOINTED. AT a meeting Of
the officers Of the Frederick County Agri-
cultural Society, on Thursday, the following
were appointed Board of Managers for the
ensuing year; George w. Miller, ID. c.
Winebrenncr, u. James Gittinger, James II,
Gambrlll, John T. Best, Lewis F, Kcafauvcr
Edward Nichols, D. Columbus Kemp, DR..
ID + Stone, James NJ. Hood and William P.
Morsell
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

RELEAsEp The great sufferer, Miss. Net
tie Whitman of whom we have written scv-
eral times has been released by death and
her great sutlerings are at an end. She died
on Friday last her remains being inferred
in the Hill cemetery on Monday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01
New Advertisements.

Public Sale-Augustinc Wagner.
Report of Sales-J. u. Knot, Agent.
Clover Seed S!ocksdalc & Bussard,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01


WAR EVERY SUNDAy.-Thc Associ lated
Press usually so manages its European re-
ports that we have laid down before us on
the Sunday morning breakfast table som"
such head lines as "War Certain; "Ihc
Sword the only Arbitcr;' Europe on the
Verge War "Wara Question of Weeks, "
etc, etc 1t is remarkable how Interesting in
this direction all the Sunday newspapers al.
ways are and equally remarkable how little
ola like character appears during the fol-
lowing six days.
i it because the Associated Press editors
have concluded that by the rule of contrarics
that character Of reading will be best appre-
ciatcd on the day devoted to rest and quiet,
or is il accidental
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01
Professional.
1u, N. l. ! J, !. lsa.he!naa,
SURGEONS & PHYSICIANS.

Prompt attention given to all Gale.
Public Office in the Drug Store.
Private consultation room In the rear Of
the Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Mr.. John Speak Of Creagerstown who had
been ill of Brights Disease for some months,
died on Monday last, aged about go years.
Creagerstown to the front lot Of news
from that section ; all acceptable and more
desired.
Now boys look US up reader or two
more in that section of the moral vineyard
and,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01
Notice..

Mr.. John II. Osborn with Geo. W. Nci-
dich 60, the Carlisle Shoe Factory, was in
our town last week. He says he sold Mr..
John Root the finest line of shoes for the
spring trade, that he ever sold in Mechanics
town.
He also asks us to state that they have given
MIR. Root the sole control ofthe Carlisle S.,oc,
Please look for"Neidich & Co" stamped on
the sole Of every shoe
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Now FOR THE PARK.-The park site will
be sold on Saturday; let some one that has
the grit and gold buy it, plant it in trees and
become great public benctactor. 1t might
not prove an altogether barren Investment
in the matter Of direct return, while in the
way Of an impetus to send his name hurting
and echong down to posterity, enumeration
has not provided a method whereby the per
cent may be nearly stated.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

HALL AND TANNERS Original Alabama
Ministries gave really enjoyable entertain
mcnt here on Monday night of last week.
They are colored men, well up in funny say
ings and some of them good yocalists. The
dancing also was good
Miss NELLIE A. BRowN, a lady of fine at
ta,nments as an clocutionist, appeared before
one of Mechanicstown's best audiences on
Tuesday evening last and it oversated moth
ing to say that she pleased everyone. She
has full,toncd and well modulated voice, a
correct conception of the parts cssaycd and
a varied list of characters unprecedented: her
talents and excellent taste require this word
of praise at our hands.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

For ddd,t,orn' LGrnls. rec End pa9t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

We may all be happy yet;
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

A GOOD THING We have it within our
power to offer very pleasant lucrative and
honorable employment to an active man or
youth of responsible years at a number of
points In this section Of the county There
is no great sum of money in 1t, but it is worth
looking after by some one temporarily I'M
employed. Write US.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Owing to the accumulation Of the newly
detected waters, those that have for several
wears constituted our great 'vexcd question,
the Nj. V. r. r. lot and our cellar, have dur.
ing the recent cold snap served TO illustrate
the Open Polar Sea, the raging canawl, or
she Moonlit Lake, just as fancy or fact i'm
pressed one. How long oh how long
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

Read our sale register it contains notices
of all the sales that will come off in this sec
ton and many at IA distance. Some valuable
stock and implements are advertised at these
sales. TIL. advertisements that appear are
of course very much more satisfactory read
Them carcGllly
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

accomplished by the use of Ayers Sarsapa,
rllu. In the case of r. l.. King, Rich
mond, Va, who suffered for Al years with an
aggravated form Of scrofula, Ayers Sarsapa
rlla effected astonishing results
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

RE.APpoI DIR. W. S. Mcpherson
Frederick White and Jos A. Gernanl have
been re-appointcd magistrates in this dis
trict; Bernard Colitlower has also been re-
apDOintcl REGISTER
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-01

If the bowels are costivc, complexion is
sallow, and the sleep is disturbed. nothing
will act SO charmingly and certain MS LaXn,
dor, the great liver regulator. BY itsusc tac
functions of the body are regulated and
much suffering is prevented.
Crying is the child's only method Of indl-
eating that 1t suffers with pain. Mothers
can alleviate such pain and soothe the little
sufferer 10y giving DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, a
safe and reliable remedy.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-17
BUFFALO BILL TO UNCLE SAM.

Colonel the Hon. W. F. Cody has written to A friend in America. stating that our atmos- nhere is too limited for him to breathe in freely, and our island too small to permit of his taking equestrian exercise in 1t conven- iently.l
 DEAR SAM-I want to get hack home, I do; Pm stifed here, daren't breathe, tell you, For fear of robbing some one else of air, of which they haven't half a sniG to spare. Their atmosphere's made up of fog and Soot; The people tread each other under foot; They swarm as thick as California 1eas- Al every throw I'd lasso ten with ease. Their biggest county would not make farm Out wesf-you, Sam, could hold It in your
 palmi
 In fact, their islands so tarnation small, I darn't ride far lest in the sea I'd fall- On their "d-d railways" I've scarce left one
 station
 Before I'm told I'm at my destination. Tn short, haven't room to freely stand, Much less to move on this mere scrap of land. P. S-I must not fail to let you know We've done 8 wondrous business with the
 show:
 The British shekels have poured in like rain. And if I thought 'twould pay I'd come again But as fancy no more's to be got, I'll tell you what think of England-roti
 London Fun.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-17
Death of a puelis..
Exchange.

Information has reached Baltimore that Dr. Thomas II. Maddox, a Mary lander, but for sixty-nine years & resident of Rapides. La, died thcre on Tuesday last shortly after celebrating his ninety. tlfth birthday, Dr, Mad. dox, besides bcing ono of the most dis tinguished citizens of his adopted state, is celebrated as having been for come time the only survivor of a startling tueling episode in 1895, ccl- brated as the "sandbar duel," which took place opposite Natchez and at- tracted wide spread attention.
 Dr. Maddox and brother of Gov ernor ]. Madison Wells were the prin- cipals In the duel, and Colonel Blanch- ard. father ot the present Congressman Blanchard, Colonel Grain, Major Wright, General Curry, and James Bowie, of Maryland, were the seconds, The original difficulty was settlcd ou the ground, but the seconds hsd a ter- rible quarrel, In which James Bowie, the inventor oi the Bowie" knife, was shot down and another man was killed by Colonel Grain. While Bowie was down Wright rushed at him with sword -cane, and three others joining him, tho wounded man was carved to pieces with his own kniic, Dr. Maddox spent some time in St. Mary's county last summer visiting Frederick Maddox and others. James Bowie was of the old Mary land family of that name, and went Co the then far southwest with his brother Allen In tho old border days.
 Henry Clay, who knew Bowie well, usJ,i io relate q: the o!a National ho- tel at Washington, kept hy Charles II, Calvert, uncle of Governor Oden Bowio's wife, the story ot his first meeting with James Bowie. IL hap pened In stage coach going across the country to Washington. An in- valid, quiet man in a big cloak. a border despcrado, and Senator Clay were in the coach The rough began to make great smoke from & strong pipe, which caused the invalid to be- come very sick. Hc lowcred the win dow, and the tough threatened to Kill him and throw him out. Bowie quietly opened his cloak and said You may keep that window open. myself suffer somewh hat from the cold, but not AS much as you do from that smoke" !"
 IVY hat In --- have you got to do with it?" said the desperado, drawing his revolver.
 Up went Bowie hand to the back of his neck, and quick as flash he placed himself, bowie knife In hand, in such n position as to have the ad- vantage of his adversary. Then he said "Now, fire away P
 al gless you're Jim Bowie" said the other, putting up his weapon. "lt strikes me we've met before. don't care io smoke"
 At the next station the rough got out, and a bed was arranged for the invalid, on his own and the vacant seat.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-17

The reigning monarch; or the master of the situation. The plumber, who demands enormous fees before he'll attend to your pipes tha, freeze. -- Mypef's Weekly.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-17

The Chinese always cross their "ts :" thst is, they mix their teas np until you cannot tell where the Oolong begins and the Connecticut fine cut Gnds.-Puck.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-17

iAIass ii-s, HGAia lss cAsts fNiAtss EssS N tthaea NAlns A., AA t!sa,s. sud AEtahsh sf ses4sAa tue. NV CARD t'e-. titstss,uls. Csas,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-17

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-17

c T.U.T-T.En-a.N.ea, n.T.A-M. = D. sa-H. m .Ss
 J hsaitAhey. liaping, and all speech n padip, corrected aud cured At tbe W0hLD's vofAL inett TuTni @D eases successfully treated duFirE ths last seventeen years Da. V h. hINENBUHuH rooms ia and if, i0s and ITO Washington street Chicago. Iii. heHtion this pApefl