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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
THE FIRST INTRODUCTION OF
Sugar.Coated Popcorn,

From the best sources of information, it is
learned that this favorite production was
originated by MIR. /. L. Baker in 1859 at Spring
held, o., since which time he has been prose-
cutting the manufacture of this article. For
many years he attended the various county
fairs of Ohio and was identified with the Ohio
State Board of Agriculture for IA years.
In the fall of 1872 he became connected with
the Cincinnati Exposition and remained with
that institution l3 years.
in 1875 he conducted his business In our first
Pittsburg Exposition, and remained with it
year after year until the fire at Smoky Island
in 1883 where he sustained loss of nearly
5000.
In 1876 MIR. Baker purchased the exclusive
privilege for his business at the Centennial in
Philadelphia, for which he paid large sum.
His friends predicted that this venture would
prove a financial failure; and so it seemed for
the first four months. In view of the final re-
suit Mr.. Baker never changed his mind, al
though his expenses were Sll0 daily. The re-
ceipts for great many days did not aggregate
$40. which forced him to go down into his
pocket for the remaining slC0 in order to Keep
the thing going.
The tide finally turned, and popcorn became
the chief topic both at the Centennial, on the
streets and in the cars, in fact it was universal
and the amount of popcorn sold was truly
astonishing. This success enabled Mr. Baker
to come out with snug fortune on the home
stretch.
Since the Centennial Messrs Baker & Son
have conducted their business in all the expo
sitions in the country, viz, Cincinnati, St.
Minneapolis.
They were outbid at Cincinnati last season.
and the party who bought the privilege dropped
over $1,000 in their first enterprise.
Messrs. Baker & Son are now running the
confectionery business in three Expositions,
namely. st. Louis, Minneapolis and here, and
their goods are fully as popular in the other
two places as they are in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
A Painting Recognized,

A lady from a distance was visiting friends
in the East End and among other places OF IN.
terest she was driven to see the Hiland Hill
reservoir, and greatly admired the beautiful
landscape on the opposite side of the Allegheny
river. The next day she visited the Exposition,
and when looking at the large picture that
covers the entire end of the main hall just as
you enter the Art Gallery, remarked that the
scene seemed familiar. Her companion,
thought she had never seen it before,
supposing the picture one of the imagination;
but she insisted that somewhere or other she
had seen that very landscape, and on inquiry,
after returning to the East End, learned to her
great delight, and her companions discomf-
ture, that it was the identical view she had ad-
mired the day before from the Hiland reser-
voir. The artist who painted the picture had 1t
photographed from Hiland Hill, and from
these photographs the picture was painted with
remarkable exactness. The picture repre-
sents one of the II. ]. Heinz Company gardens,
where they cultivate a portion of the vege-
tables used in the manufacture of their famous
pickles and condiments
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
aOW BUBBLES BURST.
A Prominent Attorney shows How Little
There is In Expected Forfunes-A story

A Prominent Attorney shows How Little
Given TO Illustrate.
N. W. Shafer has something to say rela-
tive to the large number Of people oil the
time reveling in anticipation of some day
inheriting large estates held in England,
Germany, France and elsewhere on both con-
tinents. He says not one case in a thousand
is worth investigating. Some years ago
several families told him they had good rea-
sons to believe they could make good their
claim to large estate in England. They
exhibited letter and copy Of will that
some man had found in Melbourne,
Australia, which showed, in their estima-
tion, beyond any doubt that the estate was
only hanging by mere thread and would
fall into their hands after a little legal
shaking. Mr.. Shafer finding that he could
not dissuade them from wasting their money
and feeling o personal interest in them as
acquaintance and friends, finally decided
to offer plan. He told them to send two
drafts, one of e5 and the other of e2 to the
American Consul at Melbourne asking him
to MAKE inquiries regarding the man who
professed to be able to divert the large estate
from England to the United States. If the
man were found to be reliable and of good
character and his information promised to
amount to anything, the Consul was asked
to give him S25 for information and keep
$40 for his own trouble. The latter be was
allowed to retain in any event, but the S25
was to be returned if there were nothing in
the case. In course of three or four months
letter came from the Consul and in it the
draft for $50 unimpaired. He stated that he
had found the man to be a sharper who
made his living >bv his wits. The Consul
stated that from what he could learn of the
man there could be no doubt that he was
trying to play confidence game.
One would suppose that this would have
been sufficient to shake the confidence OF the
claimants, but it wasn't and subsequently
another barnacle, this one in England, got
hold of them and despite their lawyers pro-
testation they sent him draft tor S25 foT
some insight he professed 10 be able to give.
The shark realized on the draft and it came
back to the German National Bank in due
course of business, but he never even took
the trouble to answer the letter addressed to
him evidently regarding it as waste ofpos-
tage, as he had no information to give.
This man was doubtless a benefactor, for
his swindling the claimants out of S25, he
saved them the fate of the Bogardus heirs
and hundreds OF others that might be
named.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
REINEcKE g. CO.,
Plumbing, Gas Fixtures. Gurney Heater ana
Pumps,

Plumbing, Gas Fixtures. Gurney Heater ana
Pumps,
NO. 300 WOOD STREET.
In the exhibit in the gallery an unusual
amount Of interest has centered in the SAM
tary plumbing appliances shown. viz, enam' nam
eled iron bathtuDs, enameled iron wasntuDs,
and the sanitary closets all of scientnc con-
struction and of handsome appearance:
The Gurney hot water heater comes IN IoI
large share Of attention. which is due to tne
fact Of its superiority over any other system Oh
heating, not only for its effectiveness. but as .
conserver of health. This latter point nnos
ample Endorsement from eminent physicians at
home and abroad. Its rapid adoption all over
the country attests to its being the com.
ing system. Already many have been put
up in this section, and this winter
will find it almost universally established.
THE PUMP EXHIBIT IN MECHANICAL HALL
Displays over one hundred varieties, which
find favor with all who are seeking the pest
appliances for lifting and forcing water. NO
exhibit at the tank is more popular and no
pumps find as ready sale as these of Reinecke
& Co. At the wareroom, cog Wood street,
very full stock of all kinds is kept, OF which
this exhibit is but an index.
In gas fixtures especially this firm exceis
their stock Is drawn from all the finest manu-
factures of the land. For all classes of work
entering into the Reinecke business, parties
who are building will find it to their interest to
contract with this firm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13

To the yolks of six eggs, well beaten, add
three-quarters pound white sugar, juice of
one lemon, one-half pound of flour having
in it one measure Banner" Baking Pow
der; then add the whites of six eggs, beaten
stiff; bake in jelly cake pans.
For the Jelly.-Take the yolks of three
eggs, beaten, and one-hslf pound of white
sugar, juice of one and grated rind of two
lemons, and whites OF three eggs, beaten
very stiff; put in vessel and place the YES
sci in boiling water; boil until it thickens;
when it is cold spread over each layer of the
cakes except the top one.
The Banner Recipe Book" is replete
with valuable household information for
baking tea biscuit, rolls, mullins, and all
kinds of fancy cakes; instructions for roast
ing meats, fish and fowl; for preparing
French and mayonnaise dressing and
making all kinds of desserts. Every lady
should have one of the books. Order
pound can with the Banner Recipe Book
from your grocer. If he cannot supply the
book, send your address to Banner Baking
Powder Co., P. o. box 245, Pittsburg, Pa,
and we will mail it free.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
THE MATHUsEK PIANO.
Z. Hay. & Co., rs Fifth Avenue.

Among the pianos carried by this vigorous
firm of very young men is the excellent MA
thusek," an instrument that will hold its own
against any amount OF hard, continuous work
put upon it. 1t is usual in many houses to
have one piano for the pupils and another for
proficients. Now this is an injustice to begin
fers for an accurate, even Technique" can
never be gained upon an unequal or defective
action. Therefore, do away with these old, in
different affairs and adopt in their stead a
Mathusek, which will render efficient and good
service to ALL These are to be had in uprights
orchest-als, parlor and concert grands
the cases in all the new and beauti-
full woods now prevailing. The uprights
are in five sizes, as are also the
orchestral or square pianos, which have the
unusual merit in this square form, of possess
ing a well-balanced, even scale; the two re-
manning styles being the Parlor and Concert
Grands which are always preferred by pro-
fessional and concert players. People are be-
ginning to understand that any room which
will accommodate a square" will be suited
for Parlor Grand. The tuning pin" Of these
pianos is of peculiar value, as it holds SO firmly
that these instruments require only about one
fourth of the tuning necessary for others; they
have sounding board" that bids defiance to;
atmosphere and purchasers may know that
only thoroughly tested and best materials are
ever allowed to enter into the construction of
these instruments; and still further, the prices
are most moderate Space will not permit
enumeration of other pianos and organs carried
by this house, but full particulars can be OBJ
tanned at the wareroom, No. rs Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
1T WAS SENTENCE DAY.
Large Number Of Offenders Were Retired
Yesterday.

Large Number of Offenders Were Retired
Yesterday.
Judges White and Magee passed sentence
yesterday on a number of persons convicted
in the Criminal Court during the week.
Charles Mcclure and Isaac Brown, the col
ored men who were convicted of conspiracy,
were the first called. The evidence showed
they had practiced bringing suits against
speak-easy keepers before Alderman Porter,
and took money to settle them. Constable
Carney was implicated through the testi-
mony.
Mcclure and Brown protested their inno-
cence, which Judge White was inclined to
listen to. He placed the burden of the
offense on Alderman Porter and Constable
Carney, and said they were at least equally
to blame He said the evidence at the trial
showed a bad state of affairs at the Alder
mans Office. Mcclure was then given two
years to the penitentiary and Brown one
year to the workhouse.
Bridget Flaherty was convicted of keep
ing a speak-easy at McKeesport. She had
said she gave money to her landlord to give
to Constable Piper, so she would not be re-
turned to the grand jury. These men were
present, and the woman repeated her story
They denied it, but said they received money
from her to pay butchers bill. Her land
lord bears good name in the town, and was
very indignant. but Judge White said he
believed the woman, and expressed his con-
tempt for constables and others who extort-
ed money from women and encouraged them
to break the law. After some plain talk to
all the parties, the Judge said he would con-
slider the case further before pronouncing
sentence.
B. Harrity, J. Walch and L. Fork were
sent to the workhouse for one year each on
charges of larceny. Harry Dougherty, for
the same offense, got three years. J. Ryan,
for assault and battery, was fined $500 and
sent to the workhouse for four months.
Elijah Hart, for illegal liquor selling, was
fined $500 and sent to the workhouse for
three months. James Crestoyitcy. for the
same offense, was fined $3.50 and sent to the
same institution 1 year and 80 days. Thos.
Aldridge, also for illegal liquor selling, got
three months sentence to the workhouse
and was fined $780,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
THE NISBET DIVORCE.
A Bill of Particulars Finally Filed by
the Woman's Husband.
SoMEOTHER UNHAPPY MARRIAGES
Heavy Sentences Imposed Yesterday in
Speak-Easy Cases.
GENERAL NEWSOF THE COUNTY COURTS

Councilman W. W. Nisbet fled bill of
particulars yesterday in his divorce case
against his wife. He says he believes and
expects to prove that his wife was unduly
intimate with DIR. E. A Wood on several
occasions, the first being on September q,
1888. at the house of Captain S. S. Brown,
near Unioutown, Pa, again at the house of
Mr.. Nisbet on Washington avenue on Sep
tember 90 of the same year, and also at DIR.
Woods house on Sarah street and at his
Office on Penn avenue. Beside this he al
leges she told him on one occasion that an
other person or persons had been intimate
with her.
A petition for divorce was fled by Alberta
B. Brown Yesterday against Mungo C..
Brown. She alleges they were married at
Council Bluffs, Iowa, in June, 1877, and
lived together until August, 1888, when he
deserted her. She has learned that he has
been intimate with one Anna Muller, of
East Seventy-second street, New York, and
prayS for a separation.
Lille A. Grundy sues for a divorce from
her husband, Robert L. Grundy, alleging
desertion on his part for the past two years
John 0'Keefe sues for a divorce from his
wife, Annie. He alleges she neglects her
children through drink and has attacked
him with knife and threatened to set fire
tc the house.
DEGREES were granted in the cases of
Catherine Cross vs. Edward R. Gross. Abuse
and general i'll treatment were alleged, and
Mary j. Anderson VS. William Anderson,
desertion.
Commissioners were appointed in the di-
yorce proceedings of Carrie Jones VS. A. ID.
Jones, f. H. Russell, Esq, being appointed;
Jacob Ritter VS. Clara Ritter, John S. Robb,
Jr., Esq, commissioner; Anna Bullard VS.
Ernest E. Bullsrd, J. b. Sweitzer, commits
sioner; Sophia Nolden Tvs Peter holden, j.
P. Peterson, commissioner, and Elizabeth
Harlan VS. Franklin Harlan, W. B. Heron,
commissioner
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
What LAWYER, Have Done.


MRS. KATE REAGAN yesterday. entered suit
against James Butler for 5000 damages for
slander. A capias was issued.
MARGARET ]. CONNER and John Carroll en-
tered suit in ejectment yesterday against Austin
NJ. Thompson for a lot in North Fayette town.
ship.
A MOTION was made yesterday for ne"
trial in the case Of the ]. Kaufman Brewing
Co. VS. John Helling. The plaintiff received
a verdict for s. 0C0 due on empty barrels.
ADEcREE was made yesterday dissolving the
firm of the Franklin Electrical Supply Com
pany, composed of Emma E. Miller and Will
lam NJ. Granger, between whom there Is 80
much litigation.
W. n. ROBBINS & Co.. coal operators, yes
terday entered suit for 5000 damages against
the McKeesport and Bellevernon Railroad
Company for injury to the firms properly In
Lincoln township.
A. l. AND MINNIE KNEPPER and jessie
Jones yesterday entered suit against William
Murray and wife to recover damages for goods
alleged to have been stored with the Murrays
who refused to return them when demanded
MICHAEL JOYCE was discharged from the
workhouse yesterday on writ of habeas cor
pus. He had been committed for 80 days by
Magistrate Brokaw on charge of disorderly
conduct. The Court thought the conduct was
not deserving of the penalty imposed, and dis
charged him.
MRS. SARAH JANE CoRBETT yesterday en-
tered suit for $40 900 against DR.. R. H. Fleming
for alleged malpractice. In lSS7 DR.. Fleming
treated her for a tumor. 1t afterward deVel-
oped that what allied her was not tumor, she
SAYS but an entirely different matter, and the
result of the doctors treatment was that her
health was permanently impaired.
JOSEPH DEMMEY will be put on trial to-mor-
row for the murder of Special onicer William
Miller, of Allegheny, last fall. This is the sec
ond trial of the case, Demmey having secured
a new trial after conviction last spring AT
that time he was found guilty of first degree
murder, but a new trial was ordered on the
whisky az a hotel where they were taken for
meals at the time the trial was going on.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13

Huckenstein & Co. VS. Whiting ct ux; Fausett
VS. Hillebrecht; The Schomaker Furniture Com
pany VS. Younker: Sellers VS. Gardner; Donald.
SON VS. Kelly; Evans Bros. VS. Haworth ct al;
Boyd & Beatty VS. Reighard; De Ham VS. DE
Ham.
Common Pleas No. 2-Ingold VS. Delaney;
RobertSons administrator VS. Duncan execu-
trix; Kraus VS. Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Criminal Court-Commonwealth VS. Joseph
Demmey, John Matthews. Thomas Godfrey ~,
Thomas Whaler ct al (2l. Charles Kunzel, John
Melville, Michael Sneld (2), Barrett Able, Edw;
Rranss 1 t2I John Monday ct al. Fred Relfrick
(2l. Charles Wachter, McClayton Williams,
Louis Fork, Dora Castem, John W. Callahan,
Stewart Brown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
Try Thea Nectar.

To those who wish to enjoy cup OF good
tea we would ask them to give Thea Nectar
tea trial A pure Chinese tea put up in
lb. boxes; we are now giving special pres
ent with it in order to have it introduced in
every family; all varieties of teas, coffees
and the celebrated A. & P. baking powder
at the Ct. Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.
"a Fifth ave-, Pittsburg.
1903 Carson ST., Pittsburg.
4314 Butler st. Pittsburg.
6127 Penn ave-. Pittsburg.
126 Federal ST., Allegheny.
12S Fifth ave-, McKeesport-
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HOPPER BROS. & CO.. sO7 WOOD ST.
Choice Exhibit In North Gallery.

The fact that this exhibit being in the gal
lery involves the mounting of high fight of
stairs has but seemed to increase the zeal of
visitors to view it. Up, up they climb, and
find themselves amply repaid for their toll.
Another fact which the people appreciate is,
that the fine display is made from samples
taken from the usual stock carried by this
firm; and third and indubitable fact that it is
the bet exhibit in the edifice. Facts are stub
born things and these three will not be over
come. Yet another fact is. hatpurchasers can
find all they require of the same kinds by call
ing at 3O7 Wood street, and unlimited
amounts of other styles not displayed at
the Exposition. in all the newest and
most fashionable forms, designs and materials
both as to woods. upholsterfng, fabrics, etc.
Facts continue to loom up In hydra-headed
profusion: here is another: Your orders will be
chief consideration in making ready home or
in remodeling the same; and fact the last, you
will have honest goods and be better pleased
with your purchases when you get them home
than when you saw them in the store of
Messrs. Hopper Bros Co., SO1 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
Thousands Of People

Pittsburg this week. To all we extend a
hearty welcome. Please don't consider this
as merely commercial welcome-a petition
to come in and buy something. 1t isa welcome
to make our store your headquarters during
your stay in the city. If you want
to select place to meet friend,
make it Gusky's by all means. If
you want to check your baggage for few
hours, OF day, come in. You're welcome
whether you buy or not. If you choose to
buy, remember it is very easy matter for
you by investing but few dollars to save
enough money to pay your expenses to the
city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
FALL OPENING.
r. Siedle & Sons, Silversmiths, No. "a Fifth
Avenue, Pittsburg.


Silver, from time immemorial, has been re-
garded as the emblematic metal which in vari-
GUS forms has served as souvenirs, both for
Evolutionary custom to hand from generation
to generation heirlooms of silver which in
families are regarded not only for intrinsic. but
in stronger and deeper sense. for their ex-
trinsic value. Presents of silver are more ac-
ceptable than any others, and for this reason
will retain their influence when bric-a-brac
glass and other objects have passed into dis
Quietude.
Messrs. Siedle & Sons, appreciating this fact,
determined to make speciality of sterling sill
yer. and in their fall opening, which began
Thursday, October 10, to continue one week
from that date, display a magnificent arrav of
goods made from this precious metal. They
have taken step in the right direction. as
their growing trade in this line seems to indi-
cate that silver is the thing above all others in
which to expand.
From a thimble or napkin ring to gorgeous
dinner set, they are prepared to supply their
patrons, and the numerous articles which ap-
pear in this opening give evidence that their
intentions will be carried out Some very
serves mention. One contains five dozen
spoons and forks in "Rococo'' style of a rich
design. This design is exclusive to this house.
Another. of hand-engraved ware, contains not
only a full line of spoons and forks, but ladies,
berry spoon and butter knife; also carvers with
mother-of-pearl handles. The various sets for
dinner tea and dessert, as well as center pieces,
pitchers, bowls and other objects of table
garniture, demonstrate the choicest ideas
which have been evolved through the silver
smiths art
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
The Continental Lish. Steel Binder

Shown in Mechanical Hall is made by ''The
Johnston Harvester Co., BATAVIA, N. Y. and
has been awarded the gold medal at Paris.
mond steel and its mechanism is simple and
durable. 1t has double cord holder and disk,
is run by only one chain, and its shifting device
perfect. 1t is supplied with an extra discharge
arm, operated in a moment and of great assist
ance in tangled or wet grain. The knotter is
the simplest on record. A Continental mower
is also shown. and is as perfect as its compan-
ion the binder. The Continental Rotary Disk
for sowing-is provided with an adjustment
which is acted upon the instant to any desired
angle. For breaking ground 1t is unsurpassed,
especially when refractory grain such as peas
and beans are to be covered. Farmers will be
interested in these implements.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
Thousands of People

From the surrounding country will visit
Pittsburg this week. To all we extend a
hearty welcome. Please don't consider this
as merely commercial welcome-a petition
to come in and buy something. 1t is vel.
come to make our store your headquarters
during your stay in the city. II you want to
select place to meet a friend, make it
Gusky's by all means. If you want to check
come in. You're welcome whether you buy
or not. If you choose to buy, remember it is
very easy matter for you by investing but
a few dollars to save enough money to pay
your expenses to the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13
With the Greatest

Difficulty we waited on the immense multi
tude which thronged our stores on Satur-
day, all coming alter our advertised bar
gains. Our overcoat department was the
busiest in the whole store, so we have
marked for tomorrow a special lot of mems
kersey and melton overcoats from our S22,
SIS and $50 line at the one price of S14 for
choice. P. Z. c. c.,
Opp. the new Court House. cor. Grant and
Diamond streets,