The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-18

land in this city for about $500 The
Macnens own modest estate in Maryland
but this Is the property OF Mrs. Machen.
and came TO her by inheritance. George w
Beavers, late chief of salaries and allow
ances, owns a handsome mansion I'm one OF
the most desirable residence sections of
BROOKLYN 1t is assured that he has trans
ferred the property 10 relative. Other OFF,
Gals indicted in the scandal own property
here and elsewhere. but they have undoubt-
edly taken precautions to protect them
selves. Department officials decline TO state
whether any action will be taken in this
about Beavers since his indictment. He has
many friends here, but they are not ad-
yised as 10 his movements. Machen is fire.
quently seen on the streets and I'm the hotel
Hobbies of Washington. He has lost consid-
cradle flesh, but still preserves the iron
nerve which he exhibited while under fire i'm
the Postoffice Department He tells his
friends he is innocent, and that he will
come out all right
xxx
Senator Kittridge. of South Dakota has
adopted plan which has made him ex-
tremely popular with the young men of his
State. The senator has three clerkships
available. and they are open only to young
men who desire to get an education. He
turned out his first graduates lawyer
this year. One of his clerks is studying law
and another will soon enter upon his second
year in a Washington medical school. The
third one, whom he will select or who has
probably been selected by this time, will be
appointed with the understanding that he
enter one of the many colleges in Washing
ton. According to rhe present plan the Kilt
ridge class will turn out a graduate each
year. Senator Kittridge's purpose is a
worthy one. Knowing from experience the
rapid changes in political life he is averse
to bringing young men TO Washington who
will devote themselves TO senatorial work
as permanent occupation. Accordingly, he
VIII appoint only young men who desire To
take advantage of their opportunities 10
study the professions. This is not the only
instance of the kind among senators and
representatives in Washington. Fifty per
cent of the young men who come here with
senators and representatives are enrolled in
the various institutions OF learning in the
capital.
Every effort will be made this winter to
secure adequate appropriations for the I'm
provement and enlargement of the United
States Capitol. At the last session $1,000 was
made available TO cover the cost of model
demonstrating the improvements desired.
Such model has been made, and 1t will be
placed on exhibition during the coming win
ter. 1t is thirteen feet in length, and OF pro-
manner the effect that would be produced
by extending the central portion OF the
building. on the main or east front. so as TO
correspond with the wings at either end. IL
is also proposed that the front OF the build
ing shall be built of marble. The present
material is a cheap sandstone. More than
two tons of white lead have been placed on
the building during the past summer I'm or
der that IL might be made presentable. With
the extension proposed, IL is claimed. by ex-
perts. that the building would be ideal from
architectural point OF view
Xxx
Valuable advice on how to build up ard
increase American trade with foreign coun-
tries is contained in report from Consul
Kenneday, at Para, Brazil. He says that
in striving TO build up foreign trade the
fact should not be lost sight OF that the
people must be addressed in their own
tongue. and that not only correspondence.
but catalogues. pamphlets. circulars and all
advertising literature should be printed IA
the language of those To whom IL h adj
dressed. Talk TO the Russians In the Rus
French language Never solicit foreign
trade, says the consul. without literature
printed in the native language OF the people
whose trade is desired. The American cata-
lOgue is usually exquisite brochure. but
To be effective IL must be understood. Anoth-
or error that American exporters fall Into is
their practice of lettering the bales aud
cases containing their goods I'm English.
Foreign stevedores ignore warnings printed
I'm English and. as a result. many shipments
OF goods are ruined By rough handling.
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