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The Washington times., 1906-10-18
CAPTAIN CLAPP DIES
At LAKEWOOD, N. Y.
One Of WashingtOn's Wealthiest Men
and a Civil War
Veteran.

Word has been received in Washing
y. y, OF Capt. John NJ. Clapp. The
family home in Vermont avenue has
been closed since spring when they
went to Lakewood for the season. No
particulars have been received here and
details Of the funeral have not been
made known.
Captain Clapp was one OF the wealthy
men OF Washington and his family be-
longed to the old resident set. While
they took no conspicuous part IN the
social affairs Of the Capital, they en-
tcTtained il a most hOspltable WAY.
One OF Captain Clapp's daughters was
married some time ago to Robert Hll,
OF Pittsburg, and his wife, Miss Alice
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Mr.. David T. JaycoX, Chaplain Clar-
india l. d. q. r. and Chaplain @. A. r.,
500 broadway. Oakland. Cal, writes;
Il am au old war veteran. I contract
ed severe bladder and kidney trouble.
I spent hundreds Of dollars and con-
suited a host OF doctors. but neither did
me am. good.
Finally some Of my comrades who
had been cured by Peruna advised me
10 try 81. I at once bought "a bottle.
and found il helped me so much that I
kept using IL for nearly four months.
.PeruEa has proven the hest medi-
cine / ever used My pains are gone,
and ] believe myself 90 be- cured. I feel
wei. and would not br without "a bottle
in time of need for ten times its cost
1Ir Robert +. Hanvey. Treasurer
knights of Industrial Freedom, also "a
Well-knowu writer and lecturer. writes
from IL South Nicholas st. Chicago.
III, as follows
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
SOFT SPOTS ARE EASY
FOR "W0ULD-BE" 0'BRlEN

LOS ANGELES, October 1S-Jack
O'Brien, OF Philadelphia, knocked out
two men before the Pacific Athletic
Club here last night
He put out Fred Cooley. his former
sparring partner. IN three rounds
knocking him down every round Cooley
landed scarcely a blow. Jim TrembIe a
local boxer, he succeeded in putting out
after nine rounds Of lighting In the
terms Of the match o BTieu had agreed
10 pat out each man inside OF ten
rounds Tremble complained OF the de
cisiOn OF the referee in counting him
out, COnJeRding that he was on his feet
at the count Of ten.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
TIger-Like Beast Lurking
in ThicketS of Indiana
for Which NeighbOrhOOd Will Hunt
When Snow Flies.

ROCKVILLE. Ind, Oct. lS.-MiIton
Swain, a well-known citizen, who lives
near Tangier in the northwest part OF
this county, and his young son were IN
woods on his farm with a team.
when they stopped under bushy oak
tree. The boy was standing at the
head OF the team when he heard the
noise of some wild thing moving IN
the branches. which ne supposed was
a squirrel He was peering among the
leaves, trying to locate it, when
large animal jumped from limb over
his head ahghUng back OF him. and
ran away. Both the boy and Mr..
Swain had a good look at the beast as
it fed rapidly into a thicket near
by. II was striped like a zebra, as
the boy described II. and MT Swain
feels sure II was a tiger. The animal
The Washington times., 1906-10-18

Il was in god health until about four
years ago, when my back became lame
and sore. The pains kept increasing,
with severe witches and slow ex-
haustive aches. Urine was highly col
ored and passed with great irreguIari-
ty. I knew this must be Inflammation
Of the bladder.
Having read Of Peruna 7 decided 20
try ii. L found relief from the pain
within ten days. The aches gradually
diminished, and IL was a blessed relief
I can assure you. Within three months
I was weu once more Ny appetite had
returned, nervousness and irritability
were things Of the past, and FOR over
two years now / have been "a healthy
man.
Il give all thanks TO your Peruna.
and believe that it is a blessing to
mankind"
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
SIR CHENTUNG RESIGNS
BECAUSE MOTHER DIES
Chinese Minister Ordered to Remain in
Spite of Odd Oriental
Custom.

A queer Oriental custom, little known,
cropped out in connection with the an
n0uncement OF the death. in China. Of
the mother of Sir Cheatuug Lang
Cheng, Chinese minister TO the United
States.
Sir ShentunE telegraphed mis- resigna-
tiOn 10 his government In Pekln. but
the latter promptly ordered him 10 re-
main at his post The resignation was
caused by the receipt of the minister s
bereavement. and, according TO Chinese
custom. the son under such circum-
three years.
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uttered no sound and made no attempt
10 fight, though il might easily have
jumped on the boy.
a few nights later some young peo-
pie In the northern part OF the county
six or eight miles away from AR
Swaim's house. reported that they had
seen a tiger, but the Older people sconed
at the idea OF a tiger being in this
part Of the country. Mr.. Swain SAYS
various persons have reported their
horses ShItnE at some object while
driving along the road at night but no
one else has had as clear a view Of the
beast, whatever II IS, as he and his
son.
The neighbOrhOod is excited over the
strange visitor and as soon as snow
falls a careful search viii be made
for its tracks, and there promises 70 be
good hunting IN that region. AS yet
no i've stock has been missed, and it IS
thought the animal has found plenty
20 eat in the wo5ds 1t is believed 10
have escaped from some menagerie.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
Catarrh of the Bladder

Mr. c. B. NeWhof. 10 Delaware street Al
bauy, n. Y, President Aontenore Club, writes.
since my advanced age I find that I have
been frequently troubled with urinary ailments.
The bladder seemed 1rrttated, and my physi-
clan said that u was Catarrh caused by q pro-
tracted cold which would be difficult 10 over
come on account or my advanced years. I took
Perura hardly daring % believe that I would
be helped. but found TO my relief that I soon
began 20 mead. The irritation gradually sub
sided. and the urinary difficulties passed away.
I have enjoyed excellent health now for the
past seven months. I enjoy my meals, sleep
sOundy. and well as I was twenty years
ago. give all praise 30 Peruna."
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| Took Pe=fu=na, Hardly Daring to Believe
NErl2f of ABang
So Writes Mr. Ns,ohot, of albany.
Pelvic Diseases in Men.

Many invalid is dragging out miserable exis-
tence with catarrh Of the kidneys, catarrh Of the
bladder, or both.
There is no disease equal to catarrh Of the bladder
IN producing complete wretchedness, absolute
despair, haggard misery and stubborn weakness.
An army this sort Of victims have one by one
discovered that Peruna could be relied upon 10 re-
neve such cases.
One man tells another man, and in this way the
news spreads until in all parts of the country are
TO be found men who have been permanently fber-
ated from the thradom of catarrh of the bladder by
a course of Peruna.
Many cases Of catarrh Of the stomach, kidneys and
other abdominal organs have reported themselves
cured.
We give below two prominent testimonials which
illustrate the benefit of Peruna in these cases.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
catarrh OF Stomach and Kidneys

Afr. r. L. Emory. Vice Chauccl-
Tor and Master OF Arms, *. P.-s ~
Omaha. --aS-. writes from 200
North Sixteenth street the follow
ing words OF praise for Peruua as
a tonic. He says
1T is with pleasure ? rscoInm end
Feruna as a tonic OF unusual merit
4 large number of prominent u-m-
bers of the different orders with
which / have been connected have
been cured by tine use OF Pcruua iu
cases OF Catarrh Of the stomach and
head; also in kidney complaints
and weakness of the pelvic organs.
"Peruua tones up the system.
aids digestion, induces sleep. and
is well worthy the confidence or
sufferers Of the above complaints
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
BANK CLERKS ENTERTAINED
BY SPEECHES AND MUSIC

Two forceful speakers addressed the
Washington Chapter of Bank Clerks at
the monthly meeting in the home. 1914 +
street northwest. last night.
The speakers were J. q. Holden who
spoke on Trunk Lines and Their Build
ers.' and Prof. John G. Monaghan. who
chose as his subject, "Self-education,
and the Best Methods 20 Obtain It."
The evening was enlIyened with piano
and vocal solos, and at the conclusion
Of the musical program refreshments
and cigars were served.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
ARCHERY as A CAME.

Archery was once a compulsory eXer-
else in every English parish after Sun
day church. 1T is worthy game
preached Bishop Latimer, "a wholesome
I'm physIc." A fine Of a halfVRnny for
abstaiIiuE from archery practice on
Sunday was enforced in Edward IITs
reign.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
SAILS $4,000 MILES
IN HIFTY-ONE DAYS
Old-FaShiOned Vessel Makes
PerliouS Voyage Among
ICebergS.
SEARCHING FOR CRYOLITE
The Calcium Sometimes Finds it Nee
sssary to Remain Until February
in Land of Long Nights.

PHILADELPHIA, oct 1s-Nearly
twelve thousand miles in about fifty-one
days isn't exactly Vanderbilt cup rae
ing time. but il is speedy for an old
fashioned three-mast sailing vessel, es-
pecially when icebergs have TO be con-
tinualIy lodged.
This is what the Calcium, which has
arrived in this port after a trip to
Greenland, accomplished. The old YES
sci is the last of the famous CTyolitc
fleet. so-calIed. because every summer
TIE fleet made a trip 10 Ivigtut. Green
land. where the ships were loaded with
Cryoiite. a mineral found chiefly in that
far-away country. and of value chiefly
10 chemists.
Substitute for Cryolire.
The Calcium ls the last member Of
this little fleet. Another substance has
been found in this country which will
take the place of cryolite. so only one
ship load is needed here every year
This has aTrived-hfteen tons Of it.
"Oh, there amt nothin' 10 tell" said
the mate of the Calcium, when inter
1--WE left here July 26. and got there
August l9. Loaded up and started for
home September 70. Had some pretty
ntdhN NtuLlcE comm over nut tndt
didn't bother us much"
But what about the icebergs." queried
reporter
"Dh, We run into a few OF them three
or four hundred. bat uOthin 10 talk
about. Nope, there amt no story for
paper. Best trip we ever had. Some
times we are gone for six months. Last
year we didn't get back until February.
That amt much fun. I'll tell you II
gets to be all nights and there ye are
stuck fast iu snow ard ice without
place to so. or a Civluzed person ont
side Of yourselves 10 talk TO.
Only Ship to Go to Ivigtut
'Tvigtut amt much Of a town, about
fifty people. living in shacks. and all
natives, who don't know how to talk
English Pretty bad country TO be shut
up in for three months I'll tell you.
and sort of cold. too. Amt ever any
ship that comes there but ours. 'cept
once in "a while a Danish vessel"
But what about these icebergs2' per-
sisted the reporter
oh. not much. 'cept when the night
season comes on. but we run clear Of
This year II YOU know how 10 skin
round 'em. there amt no danger
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
ONE HABIT BROKEN.

'By the way. how did you come out
with that drink Cure you put in your
husbands tpaT'
First rate. He hasn't drank drop
siuce2"
"Of whisky"
NO, tea."-Ainwaukee Sentinel.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18

Clapp and his son have made their
home here.
conspicuous part and at the time of his
death was president of the NOrthwes-
terra Pennsylvania q. A. Z. Association.
For many years he was one Of the most
extensive operators In the Pennsylvania
oil fields and had accumulated a for
tune. He was seyenty-two years old.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.

Glasgow municipal electric railway ac-
counts submitted recently show The
gross revenue for the year was A.IS.-
420 the profits for the year being SOS,
600. after S125.00o had been carried TO the
common good fund.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30
Linens and Towels.

Have you tried us 70. Linens? Never
a qetter time than now. They are reason.
able prices at Shopbell's these days when
we are showing an excellent line of new
designs of Table Damask. Napkins and
Center Pieces.
Plain and henstilched Towels.
l24c 10 soc.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30
Oregon state Grange.

The Oregon state grange is one of
the few that hold their annual meetings
in the spring. At the last meeting,
held in June, A. I. Buxton was elected
master to succeed b. G. Leedy, who
had held the position for several years.
Resolutions We're adopted favoring fe-
male suffrage. Il local option law, post
al savings banks, parcels post, electing
United States senators by direct vote
of the people, publishing the assess
ment roll annually in each county and
holding an educational conference OF
county assessors each year. kilograms
expressing satisfaction at the passage
of the free alcohol bill We're sent to
congress and to the master of the ma
tional grange.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30

A rather unusual programme was
that presented by grange In Maine
recently. After several numbers OF
the programme had been rendered the
wedding march was being played, the
Patrons marching around the hall.
They stopped before the masters desk,
when brother and sister In the Order
were united as man and wife by one
having authority so to do. After the
ceremony recess was declared and
CONGRATULATIONS extended to the newly
married couple. Refreshments were
furnished by the groom.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30
Conducted by
J. w. DARROW. Chatham. N. r..
Press Correspondent NeD York State
Grange
VIEWS ON GRANGE WORK.
state Master Horton of Michigan
Gives Answer to Some Questions.

state Master Horton of Michigan
Gives Answer to Some Questions.
Hon. George b. Horton, master of
Michigan state grange, has for several
years been at the head of the grange
movement, and by his individual eff
forts. seconded by strong deputy Or
ranization, has built up the grange to
its present high standard in that state
In a recent interview he was asked If
he saw any danger, or signs of danger,
ahead in the grange movement; If
SO, what are they! He replied: In
times of prosperity there is danger of
those being attracted to activity for
selfish purposes. For farmers, by farm
ers and in the interest of farmers
should be the words passed all along
grange lines. No matter how seemingly
sincere or earnest ana solcitous for our
welfare be watchful of the active
movements of those members not di-
rectly interested in the tilling of the soil
or in farm life"
Asked if the grange was undertaking
too many things in national and state
legislation, and if it would not be wiser
to attempt less and perhaps secure
more, Mr.. Horton replied: There is
very little danger of the grange be-
coming overa ggressive. Our chief care
should be TO espouse reforms based
upon common sense and justice. If we
are wise in this, the good name of the
grange will be perpetuated through
generations to come"
Asked what questions of public
nature are now demanding the atten-
ton of the grange in Michigan, Mr..
Horton said: I'VE are attempting to
amend the direct nominations law and
also enact good roads legislation in
rational way. We are discussing for
estry from the farmers standpoint and
have kept up the agitation for the de-
natured alcohol law, which is now on
our statute books"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30
CIVIC AFFAIRS.
Each Grange Should He the Center OF
Civic Life.

The field for grange activity is as
wide as its members care to make it.
The ideal condition would be to have
the grange the center of civic life and
rural progress. Its members should
lead in local community improvements,
and they should be a recognized, help
full influence in every community. The
future is to see important changes in
educational processes and in the larger
utilization of schools, schoolhouSeS and
equipment The rural school should
continue to be the best school, but its
work should he brought into closer
touch with life on the farm and in the
home.
a committee on civic affairs should
be appointed in every grange, and
through this committee the grange and
the public generally would be induced
to promote such objects as the follow
ing: First, neatly kept grounds about
farmhOuses and village homes; second
attractively kept roadsides, free from
rubbish, but this does not mean to
ruthlessly cut out brush or trees that
add charm to the landScape third
proper care of roadside trees, to see
that they are not gnawed by horses or
destroyed by insects; fourth, co-opera-
ton in fighting orchard and other tree
pests, so the trees will not only be
profitable, but have n pleasing look;
fifth, gradually reduce and finally abol
ish unsightly advertisements or sign
boards along the highway and on pri-
vate buildings; SIXTH cultivate spirit
of pride in the whole township, its re-
sources, social life and industrial op-
portunities; seventh, do everything pos
sible to encourage the development of
small or large manufactures, home in
dustries, handicraft, etc.
Every intelligent effort along those
lines will rebound to the interest of
the grange as well as be benefit to
all the community.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30

A swarm of innocent little honey
bees have been causing Harry Glib
bons, farmer of Columbia town.
ship, all kinds of trouble during the
past several days. and just what
method it will be necessary for him
to employ to get them back into the
hive he has not been able to deter
mine.
On Saturday last the bees came
to his home and took up their abode
in the chimney Of the house. Mr..
Gibbons tried to hive them, but the
little fellows persistently refused to
enter the hive. Coming out of the
chimney, they flew all abour the
house and the family was obliged
to remrin indoors to avoid being
stung, but in spite of this pre-
caution one of his children was
stung several times.
Mr.. Gibbons tried smoking out
the bees, and was in a manner sue.
cessful in driving them away from
the house for time, but they
again took refuge in the chimney,
and should they remain there, Mr.
Ribbons will no doubt have CON
siderable trouble in getting their
honey.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30

The Corner Stone for the Eagles
Mere Methodist Episcopal church,
was layed Tuesday afternoon at
1870 o clock The inclement wealth
er of Sunday as we'll as Monday pre-
vented this event from taking place
before.
The following eminent clergymen
assisted the pastor, Rev. Thomas F.
Ripple in the services:- Rev. Rob't.
f. Gibson, Trinity Protestant Epis-
copal, Williamsport, Pa; Rev.
Donald McLaren, d. d., Chaplain
L. S. Navy, New York City; Rev.
d. S. Carry, D. d., First Presby-
tcrian church, York, Pa. and Rev.
G. S. Bruining, d. D., First Pres
byterian church, Ashland, Pa.
Just before the laying of the Corner
Stone, Mr.. t. j. Furnley, of Phila-
delphia made a financial statement
and asked the congregation for an
Offering. About two hundred dol
lars was received.
The contract for the building will
be let this week and the work will
doubtless be completed early in De
cember.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30

A move toward establishing big
fish and game preserve has been in
stituted by III. o. Kline, of Berwick
who has purchased for the sum of
$4,000 the stream and lake and 300
acres of land, known as Beaver Lake e.
This resort is in Lycoming county,
about - miles from Williamsport.
The lake is in Pen township and lies
partly in Sullivan sounty.
1t is said that the best fishing lake
in the State is located at Beaver lake
and many Williamsporters have Wis
tied the place. People 60 there from
all over and at all seasons of the wear.
not only for the fishing, but for the
game that abounds in larger num-
hers than in almost any other section.
Mr.. Kline will make an effort to
purchase 700 more acres of land in
that section and make one of the
largest game preserves in this part
of the State. 1t is his object to form
stock company and sell shares.
Besides the land purchased there is
hotel with 81 rooms facing the lake
and this will be remodlcd and made
to accommodate many more people.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30

The directors of the Pennsylvania
railroad have sent Il locomotive TO
State College for the use Of the stu
dents in making tests. They did
this in response to request from
the trustees of the college. The di-
rectors of the railroad voted to do
nate the locomotive when the said
college shall have provided a loco
motive testing plant, and the college
authorities have advised the cou,-
pany that it is expected that the
State Legislature will ut the next
session vote a sufficient sum to COM
pletely equip modern testing plant
and when that is done, the engine,
which for the present is merely loan
ed, will become the property of the
college.
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pieace Schue an Allesed Victem
OF Chicago Sharps.

IIcTCt 'ocHuS Ol mug 1tSNibe, vi
whom mention was made in our last
issue as having been arrested on a
charge of obtaining money by false
pretences now has several similar
indictments charged against him and
from present indications he has Il
stormy time ahead of him. Accord
ing to Schug's story he owes his
present position of financial embar-
rasment to heavy gambling losses i'm
Chicago.
Mr.. Schug started west some weeks
ago with snug sum of over $40, 900
to make his fortune in the lumber
business, an industry he has follow
ed for many years in Lycoming and
Sullivan counties. Before leaving
for the west he disposed of all his
property and borrowed from friends
and neighbors in amounts from 800
to $1,000 and now they are poorer
than they were some weeks ago as
notes are coming due in banks and
endorsers find it necessary to "make
goOd' to the extent of over $1,000.
The remarkable part of the whole
affair is that Mr.. Schug clai ms to
have lost the bulk of the money in a
poker game at Chicago. Although
having the reputation of being Il
careful business man, Mr.. Schug
permitted himself to be "taken in"
by confidence man while in the
Windy city.
According to his story, he carried
grip full of money out to Wyoming
and had it when he was ON his way
home. While on the train he met a
Mr.. Rogers, and in Chicago the
stranger volunteered to take Mr.
ochug to see the town. The grip
full of money went along on the
trip. Later they entered "swell
looking club house," and a game of
poker was proposed.
Mr.. Schug's knowledge of the
game of poke is decidedly limited,
judging by the terms used. He does
not know the value of hand. He
won $500 during the early part of
the game on "three aces and a pair"
This aroused interest, and during
the next few hands he placed $l4 900
in cold cash on the table and-of
course-lost it all. The game ended
and Mr.. Schug started for home
When questioned as to what hand
won the game, he was unable to tell.
Expert examination as to the points
of the game showed that Mr.. Schug
was not familiar with them.
Last week Schug announced his
going into bankruptcy and on Mon
LAY meeting of creditors was held
III Haines & Peaslee's law Offices in
WillamSport. A large number was
present. AS they all doubted the
truthfulness of his reckless gambling
in a game he was not acquainted
with, they fatty refused to accept an
offer to settle at 25c on the dollar
and others besides Mr.. PER- brought
suits against Schug charging him
with obtaining money by false pre-
tence with intent to defraud He
has a lot of angry fighting blood
camping on his trail and should it
he proven that he was working a
Skin game" he is apt to have a
rough time of it and pay dear price
for his "get rich quick" scheme.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-30
BASE BALL
At LaPorte Labor Day.
Huehesville and Forksville 10

The Hughesville Base Ball team
will play the Forksville team upon
the grounds of the Laporte Athletic
Association next Monday September
Bird, it being Labor Day and a public
holiday.
The ForksviIle team has been re-
organized. and strengthened and "a
fine contest may b looked for.
There will be two games, the first
at 10:30 Il. m. and the other at 2:30
p. m. Admission will be 10 cents
for each game. Arrangements are
being made for general excursion
from Hughesville and Il big crowd
will he on hand to enjoy the sport.