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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-22
SUBSTITUTES FOR GLASS.
Three Compositions Coming Into Use
in Europe.
Philadelphia Record.


There are several substitutes for glass in
use in Germany. the chief among them be-
ing tectOrium, fenSterp2ppe and hornglaS.
Tectorium says the London Invention con-
sists of a galvanized iron web covered with
a gelatinous substance, and is translucent
but not transparent. 1t is described as a
substance that can be bent without being
broken, and is both tough and flexible. 1t
is said not to be softened by the rays of the
sun. is insoluble and is not affected by
and is well adapted for roofs on account of
its extreme HghtEeSS. When exposed to
the sun II loses its original yellowish color
in time and becomes harder and more
durable. One advantage is that it can be
easily repaired In case Ii is cut. does not
dows and sl,yiights for hothouses. mar
ket halls. verandas, transportable buildings
and for roofing.
For ordinary hot beds and forcing
houses, such as are used by most florists
and market gardeners there is another and
cheaper substitute for glass i'm the so-caled
fenSterpappe, which is a tough, strong ma
Mia paper that may he stretched on large
sashes or frames and saturated by painting
the exposed surface with boiled linseed oil
until II becomes translucent and lmper-
vious to water. Light wooden frames forty
inches in width and of any desired length
are provided and covered with the paper
which is fastened by mailing at the edges,
and then painted with ordinary boiled lin
seed oil until the paper is so saturated that
the last coat of oil forms a smooth
glistening surface like varnish. As soon as
dry the, frame is ready for 1t admits
sufficient light for growing plants; does
not require TO be shaded in hot sunshine
is light. durable. secure against brea<age
by hail or ordinary accident and. taking
everything into account. is said to be about
one hundred times cheaper than glass. 1t
is largely used bv florists and market gar
deners in the district of Frankfort. and
their general verdict is strongly in its ia
vor. although for handsome conservatories
skylights. etc. it possesses less durability
and none of the neatness and elegance of
tectorium..
Finally there Is n nsv product called
hornglas. which has been recently patented
and placed on the German market Horn
glas resembles tectorium in appearance
with the difference that il is thinner, and
consequently lighter in weight and the in
soluble gelatine with which the wire gauze
is covered is whittier and more nearly trans
parent than tectorium. although ii may be
colored red. green, blue or any other tint
that may be desired for special purposes
It is manufactured in two qualities. one be-
ing OF heavier wire and with larger meshes
than the other. The special advantage
claimed for hornglas is that it does not
soften under sun heat. and is. therefore
adapted to use i'm any climate without the
danger of becoming soft and adhesive
as to retain dust or dirt. It's uses and gen.
eral characteristics are similar to those Of
tectOrium
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-22
Wa shington Post


She was a sweet-looking young woman
but she was business all over. and there
was that indefinable air about her that be-
spoke luxury and refinement" said the
room clerk of hotel in the uptown quar-
ter. y
Her mother was along. and the young
lady wanted the best suite in the house
regardless OF price. / wanted to secure
such good patrons. and went in person 10
show them what l know to be as handsome
apartments as can be found al the capital
great. spacious chambers. furnished fit for
a queen. The young lady liked them. and
a bargain would have been instantly struck
had she not CHANGED TO take a peep the
bathroom. That bathroom is a gem itself
With brand new tub with metal sides
shining like a mirror
But the tub was not to the young
woman's liking, and she gave an exclama-
ton OF disappointment. / asked what the
trouble was and she said:
gould not possibly think OF using a
metallic tub: haven't you any of porce-
iain! L was sorry to inform her that We
hadn't, and she thereupon took her de-
parture.
Her objection probably arose from the
idea that the kind of tub she wanted was
safer from microbes or some imaginary
enemy TO health. 1t struck me as an over
refinement. but wealthy people are emitted
10 their fads as long as they are willing
10 pay for them"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
NOT GONE YET.
ViScera Of Mrs. P0Stel Still Remain
In This City.
A Messenger From Philadelphia on
His Way 10 Remove Jars.

I The viscsra of Mrs. Albert III. PosteI are
still in this city, although they are liable
TO be taken to Philadelphia at any time. A
letter was received from DisIric. Attor-
neyy Sha ffer by Medical Examiner Pal
mer yesterday, and in this 1t was sisted
that neesengor would at once be sent to
Providence TO receive the viscera, and see
that they were safely placed in the hands
OF the chemist for the analysis. The letter,
however, was so vague that Or. Palmer IL
unable to discover whether the messenger
was to arrive in this city or to leave Pnil-
adelpn,a on Wednesday morning. AS he
has not arrived, however, he is inclined
10 believe that he may apr ear this after
noon or early this evening, and then, IL
there Is no further hitch in the matter
the jars containing the viscera will be
officially sealed and delivered over TO him.
In the meantime. this portion OF the
remains is still at the c1Id forage
warehouse, and they will not bo taken TO
DR.. .Palmer's office, until every question in
regard to their removal has been settled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
Wants Mortgage Reformed.

hearing was had today in the Appel-
late Court on the bill Ia equity brought
by Charles +. Thurber and his wife
Lydia Of Pawtucket, against Edwin +.
Carpenter, administrators on the estate OF
William A. Carpenter, 10 secure the re-
formation Of mortsege. Mrs. rhurber
claims that on the $500 loaned her by
her uncle, William A. Carpenter, she was
only to pay interest during his life and
on his death the oett was to be cancsll-
cd. A mortgage given by her or rome
real estata to secure notc for the sum
ramed was given, she ctaimp, through y
Misunderstanding on her part. She also
cliims that she worked for her urcle ana
her 'atner sent money TO him from the
rrmy for her support.
These clnips are denied by the resrond-
e. t. who itate that Mrs. Thurbar Ola not
earn more tten enough for her supper
nnd that the story OF her fsther sending
money from the army is not founded or
fqct
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
INFANTRY HALL.
How The News Of the Election Was Re-
ceived al Republican Headquarters.

The Repu blican City Committee received
their friends at Infantry Hall. Be-
tween five ana six thousand invi-
tations were issued, and as a re-
suit the hall was packed with an assem-
blsge of enthusiastic Repu blicans. The
hall was hanasomely decorste1 with the
national colors, and this. combined with
the waving of Il ousands Of small flags.
ana the Inspiring strains of Reeves band,
stirred the patriotism, however latent. of
everv witness. The galleries were reserved
for ladies and were crowed, quite as much
interest and enthusiasm emsnating from
this quarter as from the floor.
Intense interest not un mixed with anx-
iety was apparent during the reception OF
the earlier returns, but as the dispatches
from the MiddIeWest began TO com Elm ana
the rumble OF tho oncoming sound money
avalanche became spparent, ent husissm in
creased, until the walls shook with cheers
aud applause. Colonel Olnoy, chairman OF
the city committee, Colonel John Il. Ken
drick and Major Joslin read the returns as
received from the services Of the Awoci-
ated and United Press, the Western Union
and the long distance telephone. The
announcements camo tnick and fast, and
we're read impartiaily as received Those
indicating breach In the solid South.
and those presaging the collapse OF the
reputation movement in the West, created
the greatest enthusiasm. Perhaps no an
nouncement was as well received as the
news OF Altgeld's defeat. Ihunders OF
applause, loud and long continued, greeted
this statement,snd the vast audience rose
10 It's feet and accompanied 10y the band
sang "Americs," with fervor that
show ed its realization OF the menlce from
which the nation had escaped.
Tho announcement OF the reelection or
Mayor McGuinness, made early In the
evening, was greeted with a hearty ap-
plause, which showed in q messure whore
bis increased plurality came from. Con-
gressman-elect Capron received an ovation
when he appeared upon the stage, and re-
peated demands were made for speech,
which he finally scceded to. ana in his
characteristic msnn'r aroused his audi
ence TO a high bitch Of eDthusiasm. Hon.
K. 4. Pierce also made a hriof speech, in
which he referred TO the interesting fact
that TODAY Rhode Island and Kentucky
stood upon a common platform. IN de-
fence Of the same principles Of projection
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
ELOPED WITH NEPHEW.
Mrs. Schreiber Runs Away With Z
Youthful Relative.
Boys Dead Body Found Later and
Woman Discovered Wounded.

CHICAGO, ,Nov.4.-Mrs. Annie schrsiber,
aged 2S years, and her nephew, Bruno
Mike. IL years OLD, sioped from their
homes in this cityMonaay. 1hs flight was
In consequence of the discovery of a letter
written by the young woman to the boy,
for which she was upbraidsd by her hus-
band. Mrs. schrieter induced the lad to
GO away with her, after leaving word for
her husband that she fntsnoed to kill
Bruno and herself. The police were noti-
lied, and search for the couple was made.
Yesterday morning word was received
from EiRin thst the boy had been found
dead on the sidewsik In front of 667 Wing
street, shot through the head and heat,
and that the woman Is now at tine point
of death In tho Eiain Hospital, with
bullet wounds IN her eye ana breast. The
shooting was done with q revolver pur-
chased In this city yesterday by the boy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
EAST PROVIDENCE.
The Election Passes OF In a Very
Quiet Manner.
Josephine Sanders Sent 10 the State
Work House--Town Talk.

The election OF yesterday passed of on
Q very quiet manner. A very large vote
was pClled.
Yesterday Josephine Sanders was before
the seventh district Court charged with
being q iewd and wanton person. She
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to he
State Workboose for six months.
Yesterday the registry voters took the
opportunity while they we're at the poll
ing stations to register for next year. The
town clerk mad Q book at East Providence
center as well as at the town clerks
Office. There were 3a5 persons regis
tered, 256 ct the town clerks office and 80
at East Providencs center.
Last evening the rooms OF the East
were open to hear the returns from the
election. A large num5er OF mem bers
ann their friends assembled, and had
q jolly time of 1t.
AT the meeting OF R,liance Lodge, No.
81, 1. O. q. r., last evening, one candi-
dats as given the iniatory degree.
Yesterday afternoon the w. {. T. u.
met with the President Mrs. william
Munroe, Taunton avenue. A very interest
Ing meeting was held.
Last evening q surprise birthday visit
was paid to Mrs. Emma }. Burt at her
residence on Leonard avenue. The visi-
tors were for the most part composci of
the Independent wimodansis Society,
Numerous presents were received by
Mrs. Burt.
Today Miss Lydia blackmore who has
life. left for Southern. California. where
she will hereafter make her home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

What is apparently now thing 10 the
lobster fishermen OF the extreme north At
lantic coast, the use Of steam In tho lobster
fishery, has bean practiced at Nuank,
Conn, for some time The Noank boats
are sloop Iiggod, with steam power and
screws and on calm day they may DO
seen about the lobster grounds of Montauk
point with all sails down, yet moving
swiftly through the water. An occasional
jet of black smoke pulling from the mast
head of one of these craft reveals the fact
that steam is used as an auxiliary To sail,
aud that the mast sorves as funnel Masts
Of this kind arc OF hollow iron and about
40 feet long. ON the after side Of the mast
Is an iron rod, on which the malnsail
hoists. These vessels have made money
this season. A steamer with wells for
carrying Holsters, the Helen NJ. Butler,
completed recently here, bas been sold to n
Boston firm. Until the Noankers built
tuch steamers aud carried Holsters in
their wells II always had been held that
these crustnccans could be brought alive
INTO port only in the wells Of a sailing
smack. a few days ago the Butler brought
back from the bay of fundy go, 900 pounds
Of live Holsters. During the trip she COW
cred 1000 miles OF cruising ground.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
WARREN.
Rev. Father O'Keefe Takes Charge
of ST. Mary's Parish.
Republicans Celebrate McKinley's VIC
iory--Deaih OF Mrs. Goff.

Father ID. +. o'Keefe who has been
appointed to sncceed Father James
Fogsrty, as pastor at st. MAry's Churcn
arrived here yesterday, and took charge
Of the parish.
by order of the Town Council the street
electric lights were burning till late
hour this morning, to accommodate
those citizens who stayed out late In
search OF election returns.
Last evening the Eureka Club met at
q he residence of Miss Ina Cnappell on
Federal street. During the evening they
were eitertsined by duet by Miss
Annie Fenis and Miss Ina Chappell,
reading by Miss Sadie AcKley ana Miss
Dora Gardner.
The funeral OF Napoleon Banville, son
OF James Banville took place from the
FreLch church yesterday morning. The
remains were inferred Ia 81. Marr's cem-
etery.
The Republicans received the election
returns in Armory ball which was well
filled up to midnight.
The returns we,e also received at COTS
Hotel and bulletined in front of news
dealer Bliss store. About a. m. pro-
cession was formed. headed by a drum
band and with one OF the artillery COM
piry's field pieces, it marched TO Water
mans wharf, where a salute was fired in
nonor Of Mckinley and Hobart.
Mrs. Marguerite Coz, wife OF jeremiah
Gof. proprietor of Gor's hotel, formerly
toles, died at 1885 o'clock last night,
efter lingering illness, which con-
fined her to her bed for the past four
months Mrs. Goff was in her 42d year.
For the past is years she ana her hus-
band have owned and managed the hotel,
and for four years previous she was en-
gagged in the same house with the late
Sturgess Davis, then the proprietor. She
was native of Chsrlottetown, p. II. l.,
and came TO the States when about is
years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

The large catboat Lizzie, Captain Ethel
bert Sands, has arrived ut Stonington, with
her captain, his wifc and tLoir three chill
dren. The boat, which Is 80 feet long and
finely fitted up, has been tie home of the
Bands family ever since the fall of 1883.
when they left New York to cruise along
the Atlantic coast All tho children were
born on the Lizzie. The boats rcomy
cabin affords abundant shelter from storm
|and cold, and largo cockpit and broad
deck give the children play room. During
the years the Sands family have passed In
drifting and sailing they have visited
scores Of cities, towns and inlets along tho
coast, remaining nc some of tho Plates for
months. Captain SANDS carries u ducking
boat and strong battery Of duck guns
with him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
HIS GOOD FORM.
How Chicagoan Tried to Initiate Tw,
English Geutlemen.

How a Chicagoan Tried to Initiate Two
English GentlemeD.
Mr.. Barrie and DR.. Nicoll, the eminent
literary lights now sojourning at the new
st. Charles hotel, have given the guests of
that palatial hostelry "a pointer on English
hotel etiquette
The particular point which they have
made is as to the manner of giving to 9TH
er guests in n hotel dining room notice OF
the fact that certain chairs are reserved for
them. In America this Is done very clum-
silly by turning tho chair mp on its two
fore legs and leaning IL against the table
The Englishmen were several times in
terruptod by callers during dinner last
evening, and on each occasion as they went
out TO the parlor they laid their napkins
over the hacks of their ehaiFF.-====
III was such neat conceit that 10 hit the
fancy of "a Chicago guest with such force
that lie at once concluded to show himself
in good form by emulating the Britishers.
He finished his dessert, slipped his coffee,
daintily hicked his finger tips into the fn-
ger bowl and then rising carefully dopos-
tied his napkin on the back of his chair
and left the room.
Several persons who had watched the
nttlo comedy broke into n wide smile as
the Windy City fashionable strutted out
with the proud consciousness of being
thoroughly up to date and entirely English
Meanwhile Mr.. Barrie and DR.. Nicoll,
having finished their meal, threw their
napkins on the table and left the room,
with a becoming sense OF humility In the
presence of the head waiter, like any other
well bred gentlemen. - New Orleans
Times Democrat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

W. ii. Batchellor, the scholarly conduct
or Of Francis Wilson's opera company, was
talking the other day about how 20 meet
emergencies on the stage. when The
Flying Dutchman was first sung at Cow
ent Garden, in London, a very funny
thing happened" he said. Every one is
aware of the important part played in the
opera and in the awakening Of Sonta's
love by the portrait Of Nandordcckcn. On
this night IL was almost time for the cur
tain 20 rise ON the second act when the dis
covery was made that the property man
had not provided a portrait OF the Dutch
man. In great haste search was made
shout tho thoator, and finally a dusty old
picture was found, TO which the property
man had to add a long and impressive
beard And whose portrait do yOu think
10 was with which we took such libcrtysp
asked Mr.. Batchellor "Why. none other
than that Of tho Prince of Waiesr'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
HE TRIED TO VOTE.
Frederick w. Eastman Arrested In
the Third Ward.
A Bicyclist Meets With an Accident
Notes From The North End.

Frederick W. Eastman was arrested yes
terday afternoon by officer Gslligsn OF
the second police station, at the voting
booth on West River street, for illegally
trying to vote. Eastman is well-known
Ia the district, and when he undertook
to vote on the name OF Patrick Lsffey,
who is at present in England, having
gone there for the American Screw Com
psny, the warden discovered the fraud.
The new Laffey went into the voting en-
closure and, having nrst obtained bis
ballots from the supervisors, MARKED them
and offered them to the warden, for the
second time calling out the name OF
Laffey. The warden, who had been watch
Ing Eastman, called on officer Galligan to
take the fellow TO the Second station.
The affair was the only exciting incident
at any Of the voting boot hs in the Third
Ward during the time the polls were open.
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.
While riding along Randall square last
evening on his bicycle, II. b. Avery
collided with horse ana wagon that was
coming down Chalks stone avenue. Mr..
Avery was thrown from his wheel and
the handle shaft pressed severely against
his left side, and had he not fortunately
had some pamphlets I'm his pocket which
Broke the force of the shaft which pene-
trsted his undsrclothing, his Injuries
would have been very severe. He was
taken into Mrs. A. p. Johnson's news
stora On Ch.1I.tona avapna ana af,o. /.
short time was sble to 90 to his home.
This morning he had recovered from
the effects OF tne collision, though his
side was pretty sore.
YOUNG BOY KNOCKED DOWN.
Chester Bond, q four-yesr-old lad who
lives at 81 Zone street, Was KNOCKED down
by q horse attached to Q buggy. The
little fellow was taken to his home and
DIR. Flynn was summoned. He found
no broken bones, butt here we're some
very bad bruises on Chestsr's body. The
two men whipped up their horse just as
soon as the little fellow was thrown
down, and did not wait to ascertain the
result OF their careless driving.
NORTH END NOTES.
Two young women, who were riding
on Randall square ee.iy last evening,
had q collision with unpleasant but for
tunately not serious results.
One OF the very first celebrations in
honor of the election of Ma or Mex inley
was the parade of some bright lads on
Candace street, who called themselves
Mckinley guards.
The election aid not lead to any dis
turbsnces in the Second police district
that called for police Intervention yester-
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
SHE WANTS A DIVORCE.
hrs. Randall Seeking a Decree S:parat-
ing Her From Husband.

iuk ueI TTOm nuSUduus
Attorney Harry Z. Curtis went to..Tsun-
ton, Mass, today TO represent Mrs. Hattie
r. Randall in her suit for divorce from
Alton Randall. The action has been pend
ing for several months, and will be
brought to hearing for the first time be-
fore Judge Fox this afternoon.
Mrs. Randall was q Providence young
woman. Before her marriage to Mr.. Ran
dsll her name wss Waite, and the.family
have always occupied a high social posi-
iion In iris city. Mr.. Randall 10 also a
very prcminent man. beina one OF the
wealthy jewelry manufacturers in Attle-
horo. Considerable surprise was expressed
therefore, when the couple separated, and
the fact, exclusively reported in The
News. inst Mrs. kardsil had sued her
husband for divorce on the ground Of
fdultery caused a stiil greater sensation.
Mrs. Randail's charge Ia that her nus
hand was unduly intimate with another
woman, meeting her at house ON Friend
shin street last July. sr. Randall IL con-
testing tn case, however, and IL il ex-
prctcu that the trial, which opens ut
Taunton today will be long one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
A NEW SOCIETY.
But Its Object Won't BE Attained by the
Present Means.

Hut Its Object Won't BE Attained by the
Present Means.
The 5. II. II. ID. is new organization
said To be under full swing In New York,
although little has been heard of IL as yet
In conservative Boston. Thoss four mys-
tic initials represent, however, the Society
for the Prevention OF Hereditary Diseases,
and just as soon as IL can be proved by
time that it performs all that it promises,
converts, not TO say subscribers, will be
numerous and remunerativc.
No ono can dony that the prevention
OF disease is a subject Of stupendous inter-
est to a suffering world Ever since the
medical fraternity has sworn 20 disregard
the Darwinian precopt that only the fttest
shall survive posterty has little TO expect
In the matter OF health. In those good old
prehistoric days the weak went 10 the wall,
and only the strong, or, in other words, the
fittest, survived.
Ii wasn't half bad ordering Of natural
laws TO thus throw out the wCakling, but
IL would bo regarded with horror in these
latter days, when love and science must do
their best to preserve the feeble. Unhap-
PLY for tho success OF the ). +. ii. d., its
founders chief remedy is a much too sim
pie one. SIZE warns people not to marry. -
Boston Herald.