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acquired at Occoquan. All that remains
is to send down about $50 prisoners now
loafing in the Jail and workhouse here
and let them build there a nice new
prison on Virginia soil.
This $4,000 would be a substitute for
an item of more than twice the size
asked for by the Attorney General few
weeks ago for a similar purpose. How
ever. that included an entire remodelin4
OF the present Jail. After consultation
between tho Commissioners and the At
torney General It has been decided that
II $50 prisoners are taken down to the
new workhouse site and put to work In
temporary quarters there will be no
overcrowding of the present jail and no
general remodeiing will be necessary for
some years to come. However. there will
be repairs made to the present Jail with
part Of that $4,000. as the building will
be used as detention station.
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The Value of American Patents.
To the Editor Of The Star:

10 Inc E0IIOf OF Inc Stdr.
The reply of Mr. Moore. commissioner
Of patents. to the letter Of the Patent
Law Association of Washington. printed
in The Star Of tn 18th instant. wholly
omits to answer or touch the criticisms
made, and particularly as to the follow
ing:
The letter quotes and refutes his asser-
ton that 60 per cent Of the patents regu-
larly issued by the patent Office at the
present time are almost worthless in
whole or in part.
He made the statement also in these
words: IT have said time and time again
that these patents issued-the majority
of them, I mean-by the United States
government are not worth the paper
port of Arguments. House Committee,
February % and "a. 1910. page Az
Can he justify this assertion?
The commissioner has plenary power
tnandamus In case Of abuse Of such
power. II true. why has he permitted
such patents to issue?
MIR. Moore contrasted the American
with the German and British patent sys-
TENS, to the disadvantage of our own.
His exact words were: Germany has a a
vastly superior system to ours. So has
Great Britain" CONCEAL Report of
Hearings, February % and "a, 1910, page
49,
and denied this. Mr.. Moore now saws
our patent laws are superior to those
| Of any other nation. There was pre-
sumably no influential person at his ell
bow urging adoption Of the German sys-
| tenn when he wrote this latter state
ment
The attempt to belittle the association
| or its board Of managers Is beside the
mark. Can Mr.. Moore prove or justify
his assertiona2 This Is the 9raYamen Of
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WAR SPIRIT SUBSIDIES.
Peace Pact Between Ecuador and
Peru Probable.

The war spirit between Peru and
Ecuador seems to be subsiding under the
influence of the officials of the two gov
ernments.
A dispatch received at the State De-
partment from the United States con-
sulate at Lima states that an amicable
settlement with Ecuador or dana ees
growing out Of the recent riotous demon
stration against the Peruvian consulate
and Peruvian citizens at Guayaquil is
very probable. 1t is also said that the
cabinet crisis at Lima has been ayerted.
and on the whole there is a growing feel
ing that a peaceful settlement of the
trouble with Ecuador ultimately will be
arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
ITO AID PRISONER POET
NEW YORK EDITOR INTERCEDES
FOR JOHN CARTER.
Touched by Young Mans Verses,
He Writes to Minnesota Board
Of. Psrdons.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Literary circles
and no less the general New York public
read today with q moving interest the
story Of John Carter. the young poet
convict now in the st. Paul (Minn) peni.
Tertiary. where. rs he says to kill time"
ana ease his unhappy thoughts. he has
written verse that has brought to light
his unfortunate predicament
Robert Underwood Johnson. editor of
the Century Magazine. speaking Of John
Carter, said:
The young man has written several
letters to me. l became interested In his
case, not only on account of the merit
of his verses, but also from the manly
tone In which his communications we're
couched. He has unhosomed himself to
me in his letters. believe this young
man Is worth saving. Voluntarily wrote
letter to the state board Of partions Of
minnesota, asking for q remission Of
OF his letters that he intended to apply to
the state board Of pardons for freedom
but In none OF his communications was
there trace Of q whine or a plea for me
20 intarcede for him. He has learned his
LESSON and his release will place In the
world a better man."
In MS cell Carter penned poem under
the title of ''Ballade Of Misery and Iron"
verses Of which read.
Haggard faces and trembling knees,
Eyes that shine with a weaklinr's hate
Lips that mutter their basphemies
MarrderOtS hearts that darby walt
ihsse were they who were men OF late
Eft to hold q plough or a sword.
II prayer this wall will penetrate,
Have pity on these, my comrades, Lord
Poets sing Ct life at the lees
IN TENDER verses and delicate
OF tears and manifold agunies-
Little they know Of what they prate
Out Of this silence passionate
Sounds a deeper, q wilder chord
II song be heard through the narrow crate
nave Pity on these. my comrades, Lord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
HEPBURN Is DEFEATED.
Receives No Support in Fight
l. Against Surplus Waters Bill.

Senator Heyburn's lone flibuster OF sew
eraI weeks. duration against the Warren
bill for the disposal OF surplus waters OF
government irrigation projects came to
a end In the Senate yesterday after
noon. with the Idaho solon defeated. The
hill was passed. with Senator Heybwn's
vote the only one In the negative.
When the bill was reached on the cal
endar Senator Hepburn was absent, but
he returned before IL came to vote and
held the floor for two hours. After ne
had been talking for an hour Senator
Hsyburn noted the slim attendance.
weary he asked Yes. of course,
senator's are. but not half SO weary as
will he the people of the country when
they find what the Senate has done. They
would blush for their votes In the fu-
ture.'
A little laler. Mr. Hepburn resented an
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tho case. However the board OF man.
ayers spoke by authority. The associa-
tion directed that the bill before Con-
gress be opposed. and THAT substitute
he offered, eliminating appeals to the
commissioner and reducing the expense
az much as or more than, the bill he
fayors. The substitute bill was rendered
the committee, and not being introduced
nv any member thereof, was introduced
by Mr.. Tirell Of MASSACHUSETTS, on re-
quest of a member Of that board. SINH
lar substitutes were rendered two years
ago. ,.
which would make it possible for the
commissioner to designate any tnree 0,
six members to hear any given case, ana
calls attention to his own assertiol,
(which. in full was) that, 1T tthe BOARD
Of anpeals) Is q judicial body, and passes
mon a great quantity of cases where
large monetary interests are az Work.
could cite you many cases Wnere Hlu-
ences are brought to bear. l nave oeen
approached. ..a,,.,oos are
at work: II even the commissioner mas
hear annroached, is 1t wise to center TINS
mower ff designation in him, divorced or
ali responsibility for the decision renoer-
ed? Is 1t beyond belief that some Gay
a weak or corrupt man may secure the
oece Yield to such influences and shape
the personnel of the board to favor one
ar o apother party? Would the nation ap-
nrove designation by the PRESIDENT OF
chief Justice of select rev OF the JUS
tees OF the Supreme Court wnose siew 70
hear and determine the great cases now
bending, and who might. tnereioae. DC
exnected to make the decision the oesis-
natine mower desired?
The desire to shape the personnei OF the ne
hoard for some reason satisfactory 10
the Commissioner, is evidenced by this
a,,o. ton from the Oficial Report OF
Haarinrs. February 4, and 9. 1910, page
81:
."rhe Chairman-I have not heard just
vbat want to hear as to the objections
to adonting Mr.. Steuart's provision that
when available the examiners-in-cnfef
shall sit ON the board-in all cases when
available. ,. 10. ,
don't l,ke to have it hedged about in that
NV because there Is a quorum OF three.
narhans present and for some reason
the Commissioner might not want some
Gan Mr.. Moore justify this scheme. so
at variance with all our institutions and
theories? II so, there are many who
would like to hear from him. The pub
lie cares not whether one man or one
Thousand ask the questions here put. 1t
wants the answer
The profession would like also to have
Commissioner Moore answer the query
in the letter as to how one tribunal can
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
ALL MUST CARRY LIGHTS.
Bill introduced Which Applies t,
Horse.Drawn Vehicles.

To compel all vehicles-motor vehicles
and horse-drawn vehicles-to carry lights
at night is the object of a bill which
Senator Gallinger introduced in, Congress-
today at the request of the District Com
missioners.
The bill specifically gives the Commits
sioners authority to pronulgate from
time to tune police regulations requiring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15

At the annual meeting Of the District al
Columbia Retail Druggists Association
held yesterday. the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President
T. II. Atkinson; vice president, A. "
Conner; secretary. w. H. Bradbury; treas.
urer, HI. c. yesterday. Executive com.
mittee-c B. Campbell ]. X. .Eppley,
Frank T. Stone, r. NJ. Criswell, Charles
E. Gross. Frank p Weller. c. ]. Fuhr-
man, w. P. Herbst. r. w. Duffey. w. T.
Kerfoot and Charles F. Collins
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more readily hear and determine a given
number Of cases than four separate trl-
bunals. This point is not answered.
Making faces at those who offer just
criticism will not take the place of full
and convincing answers to these ques-
tons The Patent Law Association.
with its membership of nearly two hun
dred, Is too well known here and over
the country to need defense against the
aspersions of Commissioner Moore
WILLIAM w DODGE.
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all vehicles, no matter how nron.u.. -
carry such light or lights on The rront ~
sides or rear thereof. between dsrknas.
and daylight. as they may deem exns'
dent, and to provide the penaltie. for !.
violation OF the regulations. i0'
The Commissioners reouestaa ~.
sage of such . measure becsI.s ., pas rs
doubt In the mind of their legal advise
az to their power to promuixate such
regulations. SUN
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WANT WORK TO BEGIN.
Commissioners Ask for $40, 900 for
Construction Of Prisons.

The Commissioners have asked the
Secretary Of the Treasury to include in
the sundry civil bill or urgent deficiency
bill an item Of $4,000. which would al
low them to go right to work on the
workhouse and Jail construction.
The site for new workhouse has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
HOMES GIVEN Up IN PANIC
THIRTY EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
IN COSTA RIGA.
Damage to Property Estimated at
More Than 81 600, OO0-No Loss
Of Life Reported.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, April ia
series OF earthquakes. varying in inten-
sity, has swept over Costa RIGA during
the past twenty-four hours. doing vast
damage, the extent of which can only
now be estimated at more than 81 600 600.
So far there has been no report Of loss of
life, but the people in the cities are
panfc-stricken and are abandoning their
homes for the hillsides.
In all there have been more than
thirty shocks. ten Of these occurring be-
tween II O'Clock Wednesday night and 3
o'clock Thursday morning Property in
San Jose to the value Of several hundred
thousand dollars has been destroyed. but
1t Is feared that 1t will total far more
than. this. IS the vibrations OF the earth
have not yet ceased.
Trade and Commerce Stopped.
The government ordered q suspension of
general business until such time as safety
Is assured. The banks and public insti-
buttons have been closed and trade and
commerce are at a standstill.
The first shocks. occurring Wednesday
evening. were OF slight intensity and
caused little alarm. but later they became
much more violent. and even the stanch-
est buildings were shaken to their foun-
dations. In several instances weaker
many persons were slightly injured. Com
munication between the various towns
has been interrupted. and details of the
damage done at these places are lacking.
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interruption by Senator Dixon as IAN i'm
pertinence."
Mr.. Hepburn charged that the bill was
In the interest of monopoly and declared
that THE state was to be offered up on
the altar of determination to ravish its
people
He received no assistance and finally
was compelled to let the bill come to
vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
WOnnen's.
SIS Grade "VENUS."

Masterpieces Of true refinement
In Shoe 'Fashions-and so skillfully
designed that they neither slip at
the heel nor gap at the side. while
making the foot look smaller than
other shoes. All the latest novel;
ties In pumps-with buckles. bows
and with or without
straps: Daintiest Ties d IN
and Low Button SeE.SU
Shoes, All styles. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
Mems Shoes.
"BEND@EESY."

These shoes have the indorSe-
ment Of physaclens a. being the
ouly practical and thoroughly
satisfactory COMFORT Shoe,
The ',gENp-EEsY" soies conform
to the fluctuations on the bottom
% your feet-and Bend as
EASY as thin clip.
per soles; worth
: ;;@s; 's go, ss:s IN $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
Scene Of Many Earthquakes.

Costa Rca, which. next to Salvador, Is
the smallest of the Central American
states. is very mountainous. with numer-
Gus volcanoes. some OF which are active.
San Jose, the capital, has a population
Of $4,000 1t lies twelve miles west
northwest Of Carriage. whose chief VOL
cano. Irazu. is freely active. This has
given rise to several destructive seismic
disturbances. Earthquakes are frequent.
and the town Of Carriage has suffered
comlete or partial effacement four
times in the past century-in 1903, 1S41,
1851 and 1854.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-27
TRUTH BROUGHT ONE MAN
HIS GOVERNMENT JOB

Guthrie, Okla. Dec. 27.-When Theo-
dore Roosevelt was president he vas
asked to appoint certain man post
master in an Oklahoma town The
applicant vas a good man. but for seY
eul years had drunk more than was
good for him. About a year before he
asked for the postofice. however. he
stopped drinking when his candid
.aey became known the applicants po-
Htical enemies fled charges in WASH
ingt0n that made him appear to be a
most disreputable character.
Dennis Flynn was then delegate in
congress from the territory Of Okla
homa. He was at ne White House
one day and was told By President
Roosevelt Of the charges that had been
filed against the man Flynn was sup
porting.
How about these charges. Dennis p
the president asked
Il don't believe they are true an
svered Flynn, -but III write to the
man himself. and let you know what
he says"
Flynn wrote the letter and in due
time received an answer in which the
applicant for the postOfice said:
There is a lot OF truth and some
falsehood in these charges The truth
IS that at one time l drank all the
whiskev l could lay my hands on. and
IL there was a brand that missed
sampling it was because l never came
across ii. But the further truth is that
| stopped drinking more than year
ago. and never again in my life do I
expect to touch it. If this letter loses
me the appointment, let it slide"
Flynn transmitted the letter to Pres
ident Roosevelt. Several days later the
president was shaking hands with a
number of Oklahomans who had called
at the White House on official bust,
ness. Finally he came to Flynn and,
turning to the other Oklahomans,
said: -
Dennis has asked me to give post
office to one of his friends, against
whom charges have been filed am
always pleased when a man tells me
the truth. I was lately compelled to
deprive a man of his office because he
did not tell me the truth about his
past Here is a frank letter from
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-27

buttons to the new volume by famous
men and women
1t will entitle the new subscriber for
1911 who sends in his subscription now
to all the issues of The Companion for
the remaining weeks of 1910 free.
1t viii entitle the new subscriber
for 1911 to The Companions Art Cal
endar, Autographed in thirteen colors
and gold.
If the subscription is a Christmas
gift, it will entitle the donor to an
extra copy Of the 1871 calendar.
The illustrated announcement Of the
larger and better Companion for 1911
viii be sent TO any address free.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
IA Berkeley. ST. Bostol, Efass.
New subscriptions received at this
office.
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sIIsed OH pickles.

Slice very thin 10 small pickles
sbent The circumference Of z quarter,
aud II iIked, six onions also slickst
Cover with salt ana let stand over
night Il the morning rinse T!ftses I
water zni nnt ta z sact 10 drain. Nss.z
three quarts ciaer vinegar. oneAa I
euptal saeh wbite and black mustaEa
seed. one cupfuI olive CT. one hearts,
tablespoonful celery seed. half tea
spocnfui red pepper aud a ha'f tea
spoonful white pepper. Pour cold oyer
the cucunbers IN sn open iar. =
stand day Or two. stirring occasion
ally. then seal in Jars.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-27
STOCK MARKET REMAINS
QUIET I'LL DAY MONDAY

New YORK. Dec E7-Christuzs ere
was very quiet in the financial dis
tricts. as the stock exchange. the con
soIidzted, the cottoa exchange ard the
curb market had szksz1ded al opera
tions until this morning
ne produce exchange vas open tor
business. According 10 custom II wIlI
have a celebration OF NeT Years ere
with one-Ting circus Og tie floor Of
the exchange sor the beaeat Of the
children o. the d0En-toNz districts.
-Oys for them and distribuu0us Of has
zets Of food The exchange hzs raised
! large sun o. money for rs s@Dloyes.
ne banks. trust companies and phi
-ats banking establishments we're open
lntI noon today II many of tAem the
isual distributions Of gifts we're made.
At the Offices Of J. P. Morgan and
Onpany Il Is understood every en-
.loys received gift q money equiYa-
snt 10 full years salary. The Cen
raj Trust company gave each en-
loye bonus representing - per cent
I his pay James " Wallace, presI-
ent OF the company made disburse-
tents equally ten per cent Of all sal
ries- The State bank voted every
mpIoye q bonus Of TO % per cent
nd similar action was taken by
lzny other large banks and trust |
1mpanies. 50 that it has been far
ON a lean Christmas for those en-
.oyed 10 Wall street.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-27
molasses Biscuits.

One-third cupful butter. two-thirds
cupful OF molasses. one-third capful
boiling water. one-quarter teaspoonful
- - go faasno0nful OF aIlspice.
one tablespoonful OF ginger. one-quar-
ter teaspoonful Of cinnamon, one tea
spoonful OF baking soda. four Pour
boiling water over butter: add remain
ing ingredients. using sufficient -four
TO make a drop batter Drop from q
spoon on to a buttered tin. Bake In
a moderate oven for 20 minutes.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-27
Craze Juice.

Use Concord grapes. Wash and
bruise the grapes Cook and strain
one quart Of Juice. one quart OF water.
two cups sugar. Boil FIVE OF ten mir
utes. Put hot into bottles and seal.
I use a double cheese cloth bag. Do
not squeeze. but turn the bag often
around From two small baskets OF
grapes ! get three pints OF Juice.
Small bottles are better to use.
though the Juice viii keep several
days in the ice chest after being
opened
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-27

Washington. D. G pss- z7-Whea
ghs democrats eoms ints control oi
-hs house in the neu congress they
az expected 70 make elesn sweep oi
republican oHcehOlders 10 rzae organiz-
zxsun n thst body. Since lss5 the re-
Dablican party has had : majority Of
tie house Membership. Seq Office
hungry democrats in every E-ate are
demanding appointments Tbs demo
eTzts Wili I'll every position from the
cIegksbip q the house. Ehi1h pays
ss.580, doEn 70 the COMMITTEES 5ani-
tor Ssd the pages. II al. the tT1zmph-
ant democratic h0st Ein dispose o.
tobz Ko-.h more than oae-hzH million
dollars > gear.
The elerk Of the horse, the eoor-
keeper. the sergeznt-at-srms. and the
postmzEer. each With Z small army
Of vel paid assistants. are doomed 10
leave Unese Sans pay roll The fozr
osacers nz8ed vii Be selected b. The
democratic csueus
Here Is TIE present lineup u those
who seek soase Of the bes,-paying posi- /
tto1s a. the disposal q the democratic
kszse:
For sergeaas-zt-srms. . position 4
worth $3.50 a yezr-Reprssentatiye +
John A. Keilher Of Boston, defeated /
for reuomiuafson Representative !
Leonidas ?. Liyingston. q Georgia. +
also defeated for renominztlon after
tEenty years' cosztinuous service in
The hOase; Clyde II. Tavenuez. Of Iii /.
nols. in charge of publicity for the
democratic congressional campaign |
Charles A Edwards, neEs
PAPER correspondent. Of Texas and 4
HzmiIf9z DeWeese Of /
Columbus. o; John W Thompson. Of 4
Raleigh. " C.; George Seznton. Of
Vest Virginia. and Stokes Jackson. L
tate democratic ehsirmaz. Of Indiana. L
The elerkshiD Of the hs-zse Of rep
esentsesyes also IS much sOught-for I
osition- H. too pays ssSae. The 2
zudi6zteS 50 Tar announced sre: Q
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-27
ssrrhai shot Rsnehms'.

Tulsa. Okla, Dec Z7.-John Park.
IS. an employe Of the Dawson ranch.
near Tzlzls. thirty miles northeast Of
Tulsa. is dying as the result of bul-
let IL the back q Ria head John Pal
ioa- city marshal OF Tsizla. has been
arrested charged vita the shooting.
Pagk Is sliefed 70 have been riding
- and down the streets il q bolster
0zx manner
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-27
Democrats Lining Up For
Place at The Pie Counter

Ex-Repzaentatiys South TFinble.
KeHfucky: eI-RepreseutaffTe " r.
ryan. Df B1nslo Ny
The aHtss of the house doorkeeDer
are comparatively easy. ard that pace
p@gs ss.00t ssr year
Toe sinn0t, n0w special eupl0yse
u the hsnse Sho halls from Richnond.
Va, wants . Be the next doorkeepe-.
50 does Cetrge = Parrish. q Ohio.
secretary 70 Eepressatatfve shsrEzad.
d that stats
The postusEseT in the house pays
s4998. Thens are ss Jet 70 active
candidates. bzt they VIII mztsEisIize.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-27
LaHoma.

Clara Schumann-Heinck Is the
greatest contralto singer In the world.
When she gave a grand concert in
Muskogee on the 20th Of November,
Lahoma sang several numbers on the
same program
Mr. and Mrs. W. p Thompson. who
went to hear LaHoma on that occasion
say that THE little Indian, Lahoma
did not suffer by comparison with
the greatest singer in the world
Schumann-H -Heinck herself.