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A TEST OF PROGRESS,;
Pittsburg's Eemarkable Growth
Shown bj an Official Report.
ALL' PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CROWDED.
This City's Gain Is Considerably More Than
Allegheny's Loss.
CniEP BIGELOW MAKES A SUGGESTION
Vbile Allegheny schools have been los
Inc pupili at such a, rate that last month
the city had 19 teachers on her payroll more
than the law allows, an investigation made
yesterday shoves a diametrically opposite
Mate of affairs in Pittsburg. The increase
in this city has been more rapid than the
decrease in Allegheny. There are not a
halt down schools on this side of the river
in which there has not been a heavy in
crease. In some 'East End waijls the growth
lias been enormous. The school report for
September shows the unprecedented gain of
1,100 pupils over the corresponding period
the previous year. This does not include
the High School. The increase in teachers
resulting has been 25 up to date and by the
first of Derember 15 more will have been
employed.
Therecords show that Pittsburg has 13
per cent of her population attending the
jirblie schools. Boston is the only city in
the country which exceeds this average and
the excess is only a fraction. The legal
qunto of pupils per teacher is 14, but there
are few Tiltburg schools in which each
leacher has not more than twice that num
ber. Xevr schools Being Built.
In many of the schools every room is
crowded to its utmost, temporary desks
being added to the furniture as a matter of
necessity. There are numerous children
jiot accommodated at all and the officials
are building new schools or erecting addi
tions to the old ones to mate room for them.
In the Sixteenth ward a large new school
is tein erected, to be completed January 1,
This ward has several large buildings and
all are overcrowded. The Thirteenth ward
is in the same condition, an addition to one
o! the schools is now being made, and
there is talk of erecting a new one next
j car. In the Fourteenth ward, which al
jendy has two large schools, an 18-room
building is being put up and another is
inked of. The nineteenth ward will
build one ol the largest public schools in
the State next year. The Shakespeare
Fchool in the Twentieth ward, now being
cn-ctrd, will be one of the finest in the
rounlrv, and the Twenty-first ward expects
to equal it next year. The Southside wards
have been nddinir to the capacity and num
ber of their schools rapidly in the paBt few
years. An addition is now being made to
the Twenty-seventh ward school, and the
Luckev building in the Tnirty-fifth ward is
f o overcrowded that more room must De
provided at once
Allegheny Must Brace Up.
In commenting on these facts and figures
yesterday, Chiel Itigelow declared that un
less Allegheuv soon makes :m energetic
move toward the front, she will be so lar to
the rear it will be impossible, lor her to re
cover the lost ground. "What Allegheny
should do," he continued, "would be to lay
her plane for becoming a residence city.
She should he to Pittsburg what Broiklyc
is to New Yo'k. It has been that in years
Vast, but Pittsburg has been made so'much
more desirable a plafe of residence that
lately the best residents have been coming
overhere by hundreds. Allegheny's situa
tion is admirably adapted for a residence
district, and it, like Brooklyn, they had
fine streets and parks, it would be popular.
Of course we like to see the Alleghenians
couie out to the East End, but we don't
want to see Allegheny go to ruin. It will
naturally become a part of Pittsburg in.
time, and Pittsburg is interested in her de
velopment." In Olden Times
People overlooked the importance of per
manently beneficial effects and were satis
lied ith transient action, but now that it is
generally Known that Syi up of Figs will per
manently cure habitual constipation, well
iiiformed pconle will not buy other laxa
l.ve. which act for a time, but Anally injure
the system.
Cottolene.
Editorial from rrovldcnce, R. I., Dally Journal,
oct. :. isrc.:
Not Ions ago an outcry was raised over the
naultcrntion of lard. It was alleged that
cottonseed oil, suet and common greases
were being mixed with hoe fat for the pur
pose of producing a cheaper article. This
tngc of the competition between the manu
facturers of laid teems to have passed, for
tue markets are offeiinff housekeepers and
cooks a cheapened grease similar in pature,
but which f lankly comes out under a name
that is honest enough to allay any suspicion
or deception and adulteration. Instead of
being made from the flare of leaves of hog
fat, this substance has in it cottonseed oil
and suet, and so is called Cottolene. It re
ceived attention at the New Yore food show,
and was cooked into pie crust and crullers,
and used for frying before crowds which
tested the articles cooked. There is noth
ing odoriferous or "hoggy" about it, the
taste imparted to food cooked in it, or of
which it is an ingredient, is not fatty, and it
Is held to be generally superior to lard for
shortening and frying purposes. Without
criticising or recommending the use of Cot
tolene, there is something pleasantin noting
the sincerity of the manufacture and sale of
Cottolene, and in the suggestion that it
neither prodnces dyspepsia nor spoils com
plexions. Oar Loss Is Your Gain.
We are sellinc our stock, damaged by Are,
water and smoke, at almost your own prices,
and now is your chance to get a bargain in
china, glass and lamps, etc, at T. G. Evans
& Co-'s, Tbird and Market, as the stock must
be sold at once to make room for new goods.
Come early to avoid the rush.
IMPORTANT
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DRESS GOODS.
JUST RECEIVED,
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SPECIAL
Which will cause a whirl of excitement
week. All we ask is an inspection of
sure to sell to you.
LOT No. 15 pieces Camel's Hair Striped Suitings, all colors,
42 inches wide, made to retail at $1, which we will sell at
LOT No. 2 5 pieces Silk Mixed Scotch Suitings, 42 inches
wide, latest shades; you can't duplicate them elsewhere under $i;
our price. ,
LOT No. 3 5 pieces Fine Imported Cheviot Suitings, 40 inches CQC
wide, choice shadesj former price $1; our price for this sale 0Q
LOT No, 4 5 pieces Imported Bedford Cords, extra quality,
40 inches wide, all colors and black, never before retailed under CQC
$1, to go at Qq
LOT No. 55o pieces Fine All-Wool Black French Serge, 46 TQC
inches wide; 'they're the regular $1 quality, at J)0
DOUGLAS
151) 153 AND 155 FEDERAL ST.. ALLEGHENY.
they musthave work.
labor Leaders Produce Statistics Showing
the Increase of the Unemployed. '
London, Nov. & John Burns, M. P.,
Ben Tillett and nine labor members of the
London County Council to-day waited
nnon the ItL Hon. Henry H. "Fowler.
! President of the Local Government Board,
and urged him to issue a circular to the
local dock, gas, water and sanitary author
ities requesting them to open their works
for the relief of the thousands of unem
ployed workmen. The deputation also
urged that over-time should be abolished
in the Government offices. They urged
that whatever measures were adopted for
the relief of the unemployed sside from
the circular mnst be national in their char
acter, for otherwise London would be
flooded with unemployed men who would
flock to the city from all parts of the coun
try. Some of the speakers gave statistics
of the increase in the number of unem
ployed workmen throughout the country.
Mr. Fowler replied that he could not
issue the circular asked lor by the deputa
tion, but he promised to consider the pro
posals sdvanced'by the members, especiallr
those that were national in their char
acter. .
AMUSEMENTS.
p BAND OPEBA HOUSE
To-nleht.
Matinee Saturday.
LILLIAN LEWIS.
The grandest of modern plavs. The great
est of young actresse. Bealism, spectacle,
comedy, drama combined. A grand play,
grandly acted, grandly Btnged.
LADV LIL.
Trices 15, 25, 50 and 75c Matinees 15, 23
and 50c
Next week, Police Patrol. no3
DUQUESNE, LeaSe,
TO-NIGHT
J. H. GILMOUB
DARTMOOR
Matinee
To-morrow
AtSr.M.
Next week, Carroll Johnson inThe Gossoon.'
THE ALYIN THEATER;
CHAKLES L. DAVIS, Owner and Manager.
To-night, Wednesday and Saturday
Matinees,
JOSEPH ARTHUR'S Distinirnisbed Success,
BLUE JEANS.
Next week Mr. .Richard Mansfield in
Repertoire. oc31-38
TTARUr WILLIAMS' ACADEDY
To-night, Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
LILLY CLAY'S
COLOSSAL GAIETY CO. OCSOJI
THERE WILL HE A
GENERAL MISSIONARY MEETING
of the Woman's Auxiliary in Trinity Chui oh
ON SUNDAT EVENING, NOVEMBER 6,
nt 7:30. Addresses will be delivered by
Bishop Talbot, of Wyoming and Idaho, and
by Bishop Garrett, of Texas.
All interested in mis?lnnare invited.
Also, a WOMAN'S MEETING in Trinity
Chapel on
MONDAY AFTERNOON at 230. noi-27
CARPETS,
WALL PAPER,
Wilton Carpets,
Axminster Carpets,
Velvet Carpets,
Body Brussels Carpets,
Tapestry Carpets,
And all kinds of Ingrain Car
pets. Everything new in style,
choice in color. All at
SPECIAL LOW PRICES.
Wall Paper in every quality
and style for wall and ceiling.
Special styles in choice colors.
You should see our stock be
fore you buy.
136 FEDERAL ST.,
ALLEGHENY CITY, PA.
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THE GREATEST OF THE AGE.
Special lenses ground on the premises.
CHESSMAN OPTICAL COMPANY,
42 Federal street, Allegheny, Fa.
ARTIFICIAL EYES INSERTED.
sell-Tuisa
TO BUYERS
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in our Dress Goods Department this
the goods. After that we will be
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HEW ADVERTISKMENTS.
Have You Secured One?
A 20-Year Moitat Investment Policy.
"WIHIIEIRIE ?
MT THE
BBHl LIFE 1MIE CO.
OF MASSACHUSETTS.
What the Berkshire Life Insurance Company
does under this Form of Policy.
First It GUARANTEES to pay $10,000 00 to the insured at
the end of twenty years if living, or
Second It GUARANTEES to pay $10,000 00 to his heirs in the
event of death before the expiration of twenty years, even
though it be one day after the policy is issued; or
Thirdit GUARANTEES to give paid-up Endowment insur
ance after the payment of two annual premiums in accord
ance with the liberal provisions of the MASSACHUSETTS
LAW which secures a full equivalent for the premiums paid.
(See paid-up insurance column in table below.) This paid
up insurance wilt be paid as an ENDOWMENT at the end of
twenty years or at his death, if prior, or it can be converted
into cash at the option of its owner upon any subsequent an
niversary on demand; or "
Fourth It GUARANTEES a cash surrender value at the end
of the second or any subsequent year, in accordance with the
Massachusetts Insurance Act, and this is the largest amount
Secured under any law. (See cash value column in table be
low.) This privilege of converting the policy into cash
makes sure a provision for the insured at a time during the
term of the policy when ready funds may be of the greatest
advantage.
The following is an example of the liberal Guaranteed Cash
and Paid-up Values endorsed on each
20-Year
Endowment Investment Policy.
Amount $20,000.00. Age 30. Payable at Death or Age 50.
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Guaranteed Guaranteed
ear- Patd-up Insurance Cash Value.
At the end of 2 Years $ 2,218 00$ 1,173 58
At the end of 3 Years 3,412 00 1,863 86
At the end of 4 Years 4,582 00 2,584 80
At the end of 5 Years 5,726 00 3,338 08
At the end of 6 Years .' 6,848 00 4,125 26
At the end of 7 Years 7,942 00 4,948 22
At the end of 8 Years 9,014 00 5,809 00
At the end of 9 Years .. : 10,060 00 6,709 56
At the end of 10 Years 11,082 00 7,652 18
, At the end of Years 1 2,082 00 8,639 30
At the end of 12 'Years 13,000 . 9,673 38
At the end of 3 Years 14,006 00 10,757 00
At the end of 4 Years 14,932 00 11,892 70
At the end of 15 Years 15,834 00 13,083 34
At the end of 16 Years 6,712 00 14,332 34
At the end of 17 Years 1 7,566 00 1 5,643 54
At the end of 18 Years 18,400 00 17,02158
At the end of 19 Years 1 9,2l6 00 1 8,47 1 76
At the end of 20 Years 20,000 00 20,000 00
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Dividends Are Not Included in the Above Values.
Dividends will be applied to increase the face of the policy
or they may be used in reduction of premiums or withdrawn in
cash, as the insured may prefer.
The dividends in the Berkshire have always been among the
highest paid.
DIVIDENDS upon this policy will be declared in accordance
with the LAW of MASSACHUSETTS, which ABSOLUTE
LY SECURES to the policy holder his share of the divisible
surplus of the Company. This most equitable provision is found
nowhere else in the world, by either law or contract, secured to
holders of ENDOWMENT policies.
As an INVESTMENT and PROTECTION combined, an
Endowment Policy in this Company is one of the best. In no
other way can one secure so large a sum to his family, in the
event of death, for the small annual outlay, and at the same time
be GUARANTEED the full amount of the policy at the end
of thfe Endowment period, if living.
The wisdom of providing a certain sum for an age
in life when money may be most needed is acknowl
edged by all men, and this form of insurance affords
the most desirable way in which it can be accom
plished.
It is as convenient as a savings
small sum to be paid each year.
It is profitable, for the accumulated premiums are invested to
the very best advantage consistent with absolute security, and
the gains go to the insured.
PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE PROTECTING OTHERS.
By sending in blank below filled out, rates and sample' copy
oi inis excellent contract win De
tees at your exact age
Name.
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ADDRESS
H. D. W. NGLISH,
Manager Western Pennsylvania Agency,-
12f Fourth Avenije, Pittsburg,
bank, for it requires only a
maiiea you, giving tne guaran
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KJSW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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FAMOUS
RT EMBROIDERY
IT!
It's the largest in the city without
exception but it's not only a ques
tion of size with the economical buyer
who 'wants the best goods for the
least money. We won't weary you
with a dissertation on prices, for when
it comes down to real hard cold
figures prices at these stores are
abundantly able to speak for them
selves. Here are a few of the special
good values to be obtained in our Art
Embroidery Department:
INVESTIGATE.
Real Eiderdown 1 6-inch Pillows,
covered with imitation pongee and
ruffled all around, at 75c, worth
$1.23; same, covered in choicest pat
terns of silk pongee, with silk ruffle
all around, at $1,50, worth 2.00.
1
16-inch Sofa Pillows, covered in
silkaline, ruffled all around, 35c
each, three for $1.00.
Head Rests or Saddle Bags, two
sides covered in silk, at 48c; same,
covered all over in silk, trimmed with
silk tassels, at 75c.
Handsome silk-covered Pin Cush
ions, trimmed in lace and ribbons,
rich and pretty, at $1,25, worth
$2.00.
Finest Japanese Silk Throws,
knotted fringe, embroidered in gold
threads, at 85c, worth 1.25.
MORE SURPRISES.
Silk Scarfs, silk batting end, with
hand painted design and finished in
silk tassels, at only 45(5, prettier
than any sold at 75 c
24-inch square Jute Velours Covers, rich
In design and almost indestructible through
ordinary use, at only $1.25, regular price ?2.
SO patterns 32-inch Cotton Pongee at 10c,
well worth 15c
1,000 yards 32-inch plain and fancy Pon
gee Silk at 50c, worth 75c; all new and de
sirable goods. -
Handsome Silver Cabinet frames: large
line at only 25a
100 dozen handsomest painted Vienna
Art Vases, gold handles, at 25c, worth 50c.
36-inch ready made Cretonne
Table Covers, fringed all around,
very handsome, at $1,50, worth
2.25.
Beautiful and almost endless line
of 36-inch square table covers, de
signs tinted in oil, fast colors, lovely
and desirable.
All of the above .are genuine bar
gains and they are only a few of the
good things that await your coming
in this, Our Famous Art Embroidery
Department.
510, 512, 514, 516, 518 MARKET ST.
1104-KHwy
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A DRIVING BUSINESS
ALL THE YEAH ROUND.
EVERY STONE WARRANTED.
Take warning. VOLTAIC DIAMONDS
are covered by letters patent, Issued at
Washington, D. C Huron 2t. 1891. All In
frlncements will be proseouted to the full
extent of the law. Not only are tne words
"Voltalo Diamonds" displayed on the cards
of the goods, bnt Insist on serins It stamped
on eaoh Eardrop, Stud, Bin?, Fin, etc. Don't
accept any article "j ust as good." They are
beyond competition. Not for sale by any
other jeweler In the U. S.
B. E. ARONS, JEWELER,
SOLE OWNEB,
Bend for Illustrated Catalogue Free.
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ACTUAL RESULTS
Show DISPATCn adlets to be
most profitable to advertisers.
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NOT CHEAP CLOTHING,
BUT CLOTHING CHEAP.
That's our idea of the clothing business, and we
strictly adhere to it. Let the. mountebanks of ,the
trade continue their questionable methods and more
questionable goods, but their tricks and trash will
avail them nothing, for the people, becoming more
enlightened every day, are questioning, as it were,
against these-commercial pest houses.
If there is one thing that above all else our pat
rons can rely on, it is that, no matter how low the
price of a garment, the quality IS HONESTI Search
our store from cellar to dome and you will fail to
find a single shoddy article. We always consider
the quality first, and the price next, but you invaria
bly will find our reliable clothing marked at lower
figures than the "Cheap John" houses offer their
shoddy for. This is the ordinary state of affairs all
year 'round. Just at present, however, the circum
stances favoring our customers are EXTRAOR
DINARY. Owing to the much delayed opening of
our new addition and the consequent overcrowded
condition of the old store building, we are forced,
YES, FORCED, to part with our goods not at, but
actually BELOW COST. Read these few speci
mens of this Mammoth Sacrifice Sale:
MEN'S SUITS
Bring us any 'Suit
offered by a com
peting house and we
will produce the
same or a better
quality for 25 per
cent less money.
The above means just
what it says, and, un
less you have money to
waste, you will know
where to buy your
clothing. Take, for in
stance, our matchless
line of Suits at
You can't equal them
anywhere 'below $14
and 15.
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MEN'S OVERCOATS.
A saving of at least
25 per cent on every
Overcoat or money re
funded. In many cases you save
33 per cent ana even 50
per cent.
$10
For instance buys your
choice from about 2,500
fine Kersey, Melton, Chin
chilla, Beaver, and Chev
iot Overcoats, the cheapest
one of which is worth 35 14,
and many would be cheap
at 15 and $16.
CHILDREN'S
SUITS
900 double-breasted,
fine quality Cheviot Suits,
in plain black or fancy
patterns, cannot be pur- t
chased elsewhere for less
than Is, have been cut
down to
$2.95
A "lot of Children's
rich Velvet Suits, worth
$7, cut down to J4.35.
$5.95
a xfflr
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.tills? J I Sm imk
YOUNG MEN'S SUITS, SIZES 14 TO 19.
Can be had in,single and double-breasted styles, and
are worth every cent of $10.
KAUFM ANNS'
FIFTH AVE. AND SMTTHFIELD ST.
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This price will buy
your choice during our
forced sacrifice sale (on
account of present build
ing operations) from
our regular $1$, $16
and 17 lines, which
you will find equal in
every respect to the $20
Suits sold by any cloth
ing house in town.
The same can be
said about our $14,
$15, $16 and $iS
Suits. Every one is
guaranteed to be from
one-quarter and one
half worth more than
the goods offered at
these prices by other
houses.
$12
Buys anyone of our regular
15 and $16 lines of Over
coats during our present
Sacrifice Room - Making
Sale. These goods equal
the $18 garments of other
houses.
$15
Buys choice from the finest
and most superior American
Overcoats manufactured,the
make and fit of which put
to shame two-thirds of the mer
chant tailor work turned oat in
Plttsbarg.
CLOTHING.
1,000 Boys' good,
heavyCheviot Overcoats,
in new plaids, warmly
lined; with deep, full
cape, worth 4.50, have
been cut down to
e.2.no
A beautiful line of
regular $5 Reefers,
with brass buttons, at
only $3.
S5.95
HITS
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