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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
AN OLD MANS PLEA.
He Says n Son-in-Law Got Him Full and
He Signed His Property Away.

He Says sou-in-Law Got Him FulI and
He Signed His Property Away.
A bill in equity was filed yesterday by
Michael Zimmerman against Barbara
Beighey. William Beighey, her husband,
and Mrs. Reinhold Wolfram. The plain
tiff, who is 60 years old, alleges that the two
women are daughters by former marriage;
that in 1885 he was the possessor of house
and lot in the Thirteenth ward, Pittsburg,
which was valued at 81 900, and that, by de-
ceitful and cunning representations, they
succeeded in having him convey to them the
deed of the property.
The plaintiff further alleges that William
Beighey, his son-in-law, enticed him to
visit the saloon of friend named Sechel-
stiel, on Fifth avenue, near Soho, where he
piled him with him beer until he was in a
stupid state, and then took him to the Office
of Alderman Jones, of the Fourteenth ward,
and had him sign paper which he pur-
ported to be a note, but which he alter
ward discovered to be q deed to his prop
erty.
The plaintiff asks the Court to decree the
deed null and void and compel return of
the property to its rightful owner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
THREE ANNUAL MEETINGS.

The Yearly Gatherings of Baltimore and
Ohio Road Feeders.
The annual meetings of the Somerset and
Cambria, the Salisbury and the Berlin Rail-
roads, will be held in the Office of Major J.
B. Washington, of this city, Monday, May
g. The lines are small roads operated by
the Baltimore and Ohio, although they still
retain their separate organizations.
The Somerset and Cambria runs from
JohnstOwn to lockwood, distance of As
miles, and connects with the Baltimore and
Ohio at lockwood The Salisbury road is
only nine miles long. running from Sails
bury Junction to West Salisbury, near
Meyersdale, where it connects with the
Baltimore and Ohio. The Berlin road is
eight miles in length and runs from Berlin
to Garrett, where it connects with the Balti-
more and Ohio.
Major Washington is President of the
Somerset and Cambria and Berlin roads,
and j. V. Patton President of the Sails
bury line.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
CARPETS.

We are trying to give you mem
tai photograph of our Carpet room;
but will we succeed To go into
details would require an entire
page, hence we can hardly hope to
do Justice to this branch of our
business in this limited space.
What we, however, would most
strongly impress upon your mind is
the fact that in. our entire stock,
large as it is, you will not find
single shoddy piece, fading de-
sign, an old pattern. Our peculiar
mission in the Carpet trade is to
supply the people of Pittsburg with
thoroughly reliable and stylish
floor coverings at the very lowest
prices consistent with the advan-
tages of modern merchandising.
That the people have caught on,
too, to our efforts to please them is.
apparent in the truly gigantic pat
ronage they have bestowed upon Us
this spring.
The attention of contemplating
purchasers is called to our large
and handsome variety of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
HEALING WITHOUT MEDICINE !
The Grand Opera House Filled
With People.
A MEDICAL WONDER.

The interest manifested by invalids of every
description in the public healing of the sick at
the Grand Opera House every morning from 10
to IL o'clock by DR.. Smith, seems to be increas-
ing.
The Opera House is filed to overhowing
every morning with invalids from all parts of
the country and city who are suffering from all
manner of complaints, eagerly waiting for an
opportunity to receive a magnetic treatment
from DR.. Smith. That this man is endowed
with strange and mysterious gift to heal dis
eases there can be no possible doubt. The
many wonderful cures he performs simply by
laying his hands upon the invalid is truly mar
velous. Scores of helpless invalids are carried
upon the stage and after receiving a magnetic
treatment of not more than five minutes dura-
tion, get up, walk around the platform and de-
clare to the audience that they are entirely
well. DIR. Smith is a thoroughly educated ply
sician and surgeon, and performs all operations
known to surgery; he cordially invites both
the sick and the well to go to the Grand Opera
House and witness his many wonderful cures.
This morning man went upon the stage who
had been helpless invalid for four years. suf-
ferin from rheumatism in his back and legs.
He was SO lame that he was obliged to walk
with crutches and could not stand alone with
out them. In five minutes he was running
around the platform with his crutches over his
shoulder, as well as he ever was in his life.
Another gentleman who suffered from lame
shoulder and who had not been able to put on
his coat without help in five years. was cured in
less than five minutes. A lady who had been deaf
five years was made to hear whisper A lady
suffering from rheumatic headache was re-
lieved of all pain in a few moments time.
These wonderful cures were witnessed by an
audience of more than 900 people. DrsSmith
will treat the sick every morning this week at
the Grand Opera House from 10 to IL o'clock
free of charge; everybody is invited to attend
and listen to the lecture and witness the cures.
The Doctor is located at 500 Penn avenue,
where he may be consulted free from 9 A. M.
until P. NJ. The Doctor will also give a free
lecture to ladies next Sunday afternoon at
o'clock in the Grand Opera House. This lee
and will be the most interesting of anylecture
ever given in Pittsburg. Every lady should
attend. Letters Of inquiry must contain two
stamps. apI0-7l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
Electricity in Music.

Electricity, which has for some time past
aided the organist materially in his work by
operating the pipe valves and pumping the
organ, has now been called upon to do a further
and more interesting work in connection with
the piano. 1t already records the performance
of player, as in the Carpenter melotrope and
melograph, but the latest advance in its appli-
cation is said to go so far even as to sustain in
crease and diminish the sound These i'm
provements, which are said to have been de-
vised by DIR. Eisenmann, of Berlin. are supple
mented by still more remarkable erect
namely: The changing of the timbre of the
instrument so that it approximates from the
sound of the violoncello to that of the piccolo
This evidently is remarkable achievement
and will put in the hands of the piano player
an instrument which will come near to the or
gan in its range of quality. 1t seems evident
that the attraction of magnets exerted upon a
vibrating string at different points may induce
such overtones as to change its normal timbre;
but it remains to be shown to what extent this
can be done without interfering with the pur-
itv of the tone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

The substitution of petroleum for coal as fuel
in many branches of metal working, the heat.
ing of steam boilers, etc., has received SO much
attention of late that the new method Of util-
izing crude petroleum which has been intro
duced by the Aerated Fuel Company, of
Springfield, Mass, is of interest. This method
has been in use a sufficient length of time to
test it thoroughly in Welding, tempering, an.
healing, enameling, brazing, japanning and all
kinds of forging and melting of metals, and
that the results are satisfactory is shown by the
hearty Endorsement and commendation given
it by all who have it in use.
In this system compressed air is used to
atomize the oil, the air pressure being so reg
ulated as TO insure the complete combustion of
the oil, and to preserve uniform degree of
heat of any intensity desired. There are no
distractions placed in the 1rebox; so that it is
at all times ready to receive coal or other fuel,
should the oil supply fail or change of fuel be
desired. Other good points about this system
are its cleanliness and freedom from odor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
Labor Has Its Reward.

A very pleasing feature of success, and a
reward for constant usefulness, after many
years of labor, eliminates in the tweRty-
third anniversary of DR.. Griffith landing in
this country, and the thirty-fourth anniver-
sary of his business career, and the intro
duction of his now worldwide curative ''Ta-
va-zon Remedies" Testimonials have been
constantly pouring in to the wonderful heal
ing properties of this cure, and while many
medicines have come and gone during this
time, relieving of pains and aches. these
preparations, carefully compounded under
Dr. Grifith's own formulas, have lost none
of their prestige, and are now regarded a
household necessity. We congratulate the
Doctor on his success, SO we'll merited, and
add our testimonial to the thousands ofothers
and when you are sick use "Ta-va-zon Rem
edies."
DIR. GRIFFITH's CHEMICAL LABORATORY
AND PHARMACY,
Cor. Third avenue and Grant ST., Pitts
burg Pa,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
TO INDICT Q. S. OFFENDERS.

A Grand Jury Drawn for the May Term of
Uncle Sans Court.
The following list of grand jurors for the
May term of the United States District
Court was drawn yesterday:
Walter S. Alexander. McConnellsburg: Al
fred P. Anshutz, Pittsburg; John Bills, Somer-
set; George P. Cochran, Pittsburg; James
Crockett, Irish Lane; John E. Dobbins, Troy;
B. F. Ferree, Pittsburg; Robert S. Finley, Mer-
Ger; John E. Gostiger, Somerset; Herman T.
Gilbert, Knoxville: John Holmes. Uniontown;
Jacob P. Hubley, Williamsburg; George Kerr,
Butler; John A. Marchand, Greensburg; Charles
A Graham, Pittsburg; Robert Mckee, Mercer;
George Nicely, Thorn Hilli John 7. Richards,
Scranton; Albert Shoemaker, Ebensburg;
Frank P. Smith, Erie; F. L Thompson, Cur
wensville; Samuel ]. Wright, Montrose; Smith
Nixon, Woodville.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
Increasing the speed of Lauuche..

1t will be remembered that novel device
for increasing the speed of launches, the In
vention of MIR. George Secor, Of Brooklyn, was
tried last fall on the East river, New York.
Mr.. Secor has now completed the construction
of larger boat, by means of which he hopes to
demonstrate the practicability of his plan for
ducing the power operates on the principle of
the gas engine, and at each explosion shaft
lying horizontal to the keel of the boat is
forced back and forth, a peculiarly constructed
piston striking the water a strong, quick blow,
thus pushing the boat along. The resistance
of the water under such blow is more than
sufficient for the purpose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
Electrical Treatment of sevaae.

This subject has recently been receiving con-
siderable attention at the hands of scientists
in England. and tho practical demonstration
given by Mr.. William Webster near London
has served to justify the belief in the ultimate
success of the process.
Mr.. Webster describes his invention as con-
sisting of an improved method of electrolysis
for oxidizing and precipitating organic matter
and decomposing inorganic salts, such as chic
ride of sodium, potassium, etc., and all salts
contained in sewage. Mr.. Webster estimates
the cost of treating sewage by his process at
81 so per LOCO, 900 gallons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
Dining 3 Room Suites

are being made specially of by
US. We have a most magnificent
variety of Sideboards, in antique
oak and ash, sixteenth century,
walnut and mahogany, at prices
that are beyond all competition.
In Extension Tables and Dining
Room Chairs our assortment is
great, while our prices are
a source of astonishment to all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
EP. Roberts & Sons, Windows

Specially prepared for Eastertide, revel in a
beauty Of decoration and wealth of contents
never before witnessed in Pittsburg. See
their Fifth ave. windows, and then the Mar
ket street corner and be lost in admiration.
The interiors of their stores are also arrayed
in holiday attire, and with their immense
stock are worthy close inspection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
CurtaiinS,POrfereS.

Our Drapery Department is not
behind its fellows, containing as it
does all the most popular styles of
hangings and fixtures at positively
matchless prices. In Lace Curtains
we simply beat the world. Come
in and give us a chance to prove
what we say. Our words are backed
by merchandise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

Roasted coffee, per b., 22c, 25c and 28c.
English breakfast, Young Hyson. Oolong
and Japan Teas at Is, 20. %, 80, 40 and 80
cents per ib.
Goods delivered free to all parts of both
cities. To those living out of the city will
prepay freight on all orders of $40, SIS, $40
and upward. Send for catalogue.
NJ. r. THOMPSON,
3O1 Market street, corner Third avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
Prof. Hnstinga' New Telescope.

Prof Hastings, Of Yale College, claims to
have removed the secondary chromatic aberra-
tions of the spectrum. which is the purple color
always seen around objects viewed through
telescope. The professor will shortly exhibit
before scientific bodies telescopes made with
combination of lenses by means of which this
is accomplished. and which increases the eff
cheney of telescopes 20 per cent
1t seems almost incredible that this import
ant problem, which has occupied the attention
of astronomers for century past, should have
been solved by simple arrangement Of lenses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
Semi to Reform School

William Anderson, Frederick Will and
Eddie Esler were sent to Morganza by Mag
istrate Gripp yesterday for the larceny of
saddles from Fifth avenue livery stable.
Frank Rummel was held in $500 bail for
court on charge of receiving the goods.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
3O1 Market street, corner Th

SOMETHING stylish and serviceablel La
dies broadcloth jackets, warranted tailor
made, perfect fitting. all different light and
dark colors, worth 81, will be sold for only
81 this week at Kaufmanns' Easter Sale,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

VERY pretty and stylishi Children's
henrietta cloth and cashmere dresses, sizes
2 to II years, all new patterns, worth 81,
will be sold for only 81 80 this week at
Kaufmanns' Easter Sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

GETTING to be very popular. Ladies'
fancy embroidered fine black fchus, the
same for which drygoods and notion stores
ask S., will be sold this week for only So 30
at Kaufmanns' Easter Sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

SOMETHING stylish and serviceable La
dies broadcloth jackets, warranted tailor
made, perfect fitting, all different light and
81 this week at Kaufmanns' Easter Sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

BLACK GooDs-An elegant line of plain
and friesse grenadines. crepe du chene,
twisted silks, etc., just opened.
MWFSu HUGUS & HACKE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

VERY pretty and stylish! Children's
henrietta cloth and cashmere dresses, sizes
2 to II years, all new patterns, worth 81,
will be sold for only 81 so this week at
Kaufmanns' Easter Sale
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
MoIa,ses a. an Kxplo.ire.

A. Dontrepont, German chemist, claims to
have produced an explosive from molasses
which is said to be three times greater than
that obtained from nitro-glycerine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

THEY'LL go quick. Children's gingham
dresses, handsome new patterns, all sizes,
worth 81 80, will be sold for only CSC this
week at Kaufmanns' Easter Sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

How's this for bargain? 400 ladies'
handsome braided jerseys, well worth 81 80,
for only Zoe this week at Kaufmanns' Easter
Sale
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

For bright spring days. Children's white
dresses, beautifully embroidered, sizes to
IL years, worth 81, for only 81 10 this week
at Kaufmanns' Easter Sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

How's this for q bargain? 400 ladies'
handsome braided jerseys. we'll worth 81 so,
for only 75c this week at Kaufmanns' Easter
Sale
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
E.P. Roberts & sons Easter

Display of bric-a-brac, silver, ststuary, onyx
clocks, cut glass and novelties will be on
exhibition all this week at their three stores.
corner Fifth ave. and Market st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

THEY'LL go quick. Children's gingham
dresses. handsome new patterns, all sizes,
worth 81 30, will be sold for only 9Sc this
week at Kaufmanns' Easter Sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

NEW designs and colorings in American
challies, beautiful. .assortments, at &c, Sc, zoe
and Soc yard. HUGUs & HACKE.
MWFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

VISIT our cloak department for all the
newest styles of ladies spring and sum-
mer overgarments. HUGUs & HACKE.
MWFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
EASTER CHIPS

Given Away to Every Purchaser at Thomp.
sons New York Grocery.
Each package contains four beautiful
colors, enough to dye so eggs. A chance
to secure the following bargains:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

THIS price speaks for itself: 1000 ladies'
good jerseys at the ridiculously low price of
39c this week at Kaufmanns' Easter Sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

BEATS all ever heard of 300 ladies' fine
imported stockinette jackets, tight-ftting,
tailor-made, worth s., will be sold for oniy
81 80 this week at Kaufmanns' Easter Sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
EVERYDAY SCIENCE.


Protecting Iron From CorrosIon-C Cause Of
Boiler ExplosiOns-Oils and Metals
Petroleum for Fuel-Treating Sewage
With Electricity Explosive Molasses.
[PREPkRED FOR THE DISPATCH.
Readers of THE DISPATCH who desire
information on subjects relating to indus
trial development and progress in mechan-
ical, civil and electrical engineering and
the sciences can have their queries answered
through this column.
new process for protecting iron from cor
rosion is known as the Gesner process, and is
employed by the Hydrogen Company OF the
United States Their plant is now in opera
tion and treats about 20 tons daily of sanitary
soil pipe. The pipe is placed in retorts, which
are then closed and kept at the proper temper
ature for Is minutes Steam from a boiler at
go pounds pressure is then introduced into the
superhester, which it traverses. and from
which it escapes at the temperature of the iron
upon which it acts for about an hour. Hydro.
carbon is then admitted by means OF jet OF
steam, after which superheated steam is again
admitted, thus completing the process.
Iron treated by this process seems to possess
peculiar advantages, for, unlike paint or other
coating, this new protection is not affected by
pounding, Denolng, rolllng or nammerlnS.
A Cause of Boiler Explosions.
The recent disaster at Hartford, Conn.,, due
to boiler explosion, has stimulated inquiry
into the different causes of such accidents.
Among other matters to which attention has
thus been specially called, is the fact that wa
ter can be heated far beyond the boiling point
when robbed of air by long ebullition, and
it will then give no indication upon the steam
gauge. The moment the engineer opens the
with the boiler to test for water, for instance,
the air rushes in and the superheated water
generates steam with such velocity that the
ordinary valves are powerless, and the result
is an explosion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

A DECIDED NOVELTY Fsuntleroy caps for
girls at only 69c, this week, at Kaufmanns'
Easter Sale,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

A DECIDED noveltyl Fauntleroy caps for
girls at only SOC, this week, at Kaufmanns'
Easter Sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
THRSTROIGEST ARGUMENT
KH1 E1 Oh

presents for your consideration the goods he showing
and the prices he is naming Give but chance and
we'll furnish your house from basement to attic in
handsome style and great saving to you.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

4 cans Good Tomatoes 6 fb. cans)... 25c
4 cans Sugar orn.................., 25c
cans Good Peas. 25c
cans Blackberries. s......... 25c
lbs Turkey Prunes. 25c
lbs French Prunes. 25c
4 lbs Evaporated Sliced Apples. 25c
4 lbs E vaporated Apricots. ......... 25c
8 lbs Evaporated Peaches. ........ 25c
3 lbs Large California Plums. 25c
81 lbs Evaporated Blackberries. ..... 25c
packages Corn Starch. ......... 25c
3 packages Fruit Pudding. ...... 25c
8 lbs Large Lump Starch. .......... 25c
II boxes Bag Blue. 25c
boxes Concentrated Lye.. 25c
quarts Navy Beans. 25c
8 lbs English Currants. ............. 25c
80 lbs Large Raisins. .. ........ 25c
4 Bottles Ketchup. up............ 25c
II bars Good Scrubbing Soap. ....... 25c
Ivory Soap. per bar. ar............. &c
Star Soap, per bar. ar.................... &c
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
House Furnishing Goods, Baby Carriages,
Wraps, Dry Goods, Clothing, etc.
VISITORS TO KEECH'S
ALWAYS WELCOME.

in the city. No expense has been spared to make
shopping in them only pleasure but luxury Some
people think that because saesrooms handsome selling
prices be high They forget have learned
that dismal dngy quarters for transactng business
dence of slow trade of sngness the part of the trades
man; of contempt for public comfort fatal lack of enter
branch of business impossible if the prices not right
The truth of this assertion proved concusivey by Keechs
establishment 1t pleasant buy there but the prices
the attraction which cnches the beauties of styles and
excellence of goods
We SELL FOR CASH OR ON CREDIT.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN letters testamentary have been granted
to the undersigned on the estate of Henry
Biermann, deceased, late of Allegheny City.
said estate will please present them without
delay to HERMAN BIERMANN,
mhl2lsTu 25s sandusky st., Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
Chinese, Japanese and Straw
Mattings,
Oil Cloths and Lin0leums,

And as we buy everything on =
large scale, direct from the manu-
facturers, we are in position to
sell these goods to our patrons at
the same Gf not lower) prices as
our self-styled competitors must
pay themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
Body and Tapestry Brussels,
Royal WiItons and VeIVets,
Moquettes and Ingrains.

We honestly believe that we have
more money invested in each par
ticular kind of these goods than
the total value of the entire stock
of carpets shown by many houses
in this city. We also have a most
extensive and elegant stock of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14

One Of the beautiful incidents which 1 may
mention as occurring in our institution was
that Of woman who was sorely stricken. and
after lying upon bed for 20 years came to rs