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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-25
Supreme Court Reverses Decision
of King County Judge.
kLoNDIKsR LOSES APPEAL
End of the Divorce and Conspiracy
Case which Contained Many Sem
sationaI Features-The Attorneys
Say Definite Report. From Olym-
the Eject of the Decision.

The supreme court at Olympia yesser-
day handed down its decision In the cele-
brated conspiracy divorce case of Van
Aistine VS.. Van Aistine. reversing the de-
cision OF Judge Moore. of the King eoun-
~ superior court. and instrucfing a dis
n1issal OF the action. There are number
Of appeals pending in this case, and the
kilograms received from Olympia do not
give enough details 20 make II certain
which case Is settled. but the attorneys
interested are inclined to believe that IL
Is the appeal taken by Con Van Alstine,
the defendant and eross-complainant. that
is settled.
The action was originally instituted by
Lou Van Alstine. who sued Con Van Al
slime for a divorce. alleging statutory
grounds. Mr. Van Alstine Interposed a
one OF the most bitter fights ever waged
In the courts OF King county. He alleged
that the marriage between himself and
the defendant was scheme 10 get pos
session Of his fortune. made In the Kion-
dixie, and was. in fact. conspiracy In
voiying a number OF persons who were
made defendants in the case.
He named Emma Norton. the plaintiffs
sister; Melvin @. winstock. her attorney
in the original suit for divorce and A. b.
Moves az the other members of the combi-
nation which, he said had been formed
to fleece him. He alleged that through
various Vaccinations these persons had
become possessed of large sum OF
money that was rightfuliy his, and asked
the court for a restraining order prohibit
ing them from dispesing OF the property.
He also obtained an order which per-
mitted a search OF various safe deposit
vaults 10 be Instituted. but failed TO To-
cate the money which he claimed was
hidden there
At this juncture Mrs Van Alstine at
tempted TO have her action dismissed
but this motion the court refused 70 gram.
She took an appeal from the decision,
and the attorneys seen last evening are
OF the opinion that this appeal Is now
During the subsequent proceedings Mrs
Van Alstine and her associates In the
alleged conspiracy were ordered by the
court 10 account for the funds when
we're alleged to have been misappfopri-
ated This they refused TO do, and EN-
arrested and held for contempt OF court
They took an appeal from the order OF
the court placing them in contempt, and
the supreme court directed that they be
set AT liberty. Van Aistines attempt 10
recover his money therefore came TO
When the divorce suit came on for trial
In the superior court u appeared thst
Van Aistine had become assured OF the
legal and instead of asking decree he
asked merely that the marriage be an
ntfied The court finally gave MIN
decree setting him free from his en-
tanxlernents. and awarding him judy
mcnt OF $4,000 against his wife and her
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MR.. BRYAN A FAILURE
AS A PARTY LEADER
So Says Hoke smith, of Georgia, who
Was In Mr. CIeveland's second
Term Cabinet.

ATLANTA. Ga, Nov. A--Hoke Smith,
secretary OF the interior under President
Cieveiands last term. said today. in ref
erence To Mr.. Bryan's expressed intention
OF adhering to the principles OF the chica-
II believe that Mr. Bryan deems Il
proper to continue at this time to defend
the principles OF the Chicago platform
lie has twice received. as the nominee OF
the Democratic party, the loyal support
OF the Democrats OF the South. The last
time he met with no opposition In the
South even for the nomination. I disap-
proved the suggestion Of reorganization OF
the party by certain persons In the East
and think Mr.. Bryan Is making n mis-
take ranal TO that which would have re-
suited from any serious movement to-
ward Eastern reorganization.
The Democratic party should stand be-
tween the piusocrat and socialist as the
party OF the people. II should defend the
rights OF persons and Of property. and not
he led into attack upon either.
The South alone has remained stead
fast 60 the party. and our senator's, con-
gr~ssmen and people should assert their
right for the present TO speak for the
party.
four years ago that the unlimited coinage
% silver would DO desirable 10 furnish a
largcr supply % currency. conditions have
changed. and have heard many ef these
same men lecture that with the increased
supply of gold they are no longer press
ing the silver question, ! believe Mr.
Bryan viii fiRd a majority Of the former
silver advocates IN the South unwilling 20
follow him further. There are some who
like myself opposed the PLATFORM but
stili voted for Mr.. Ryan after be was
nominated. who would naturally tuin the
former silver unH who DO not intend 20
push this question, and I 40 not believe
Mr. ftrpan wlll fna auy considerable
number % Southern states again with
hirn en- that point
''Any EFFORT h presa him or Ms views
upon tia country wlll meet With de;er-
NAMED opposition. Mr. BryaR - beloved
Ter his honest iutraiicnS but - party
leader he has mot been a sNccs1s-"
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IRRIGATION CONGRESS ENDS
Several Papers Are Read on subjects
Appertafning to the work
of the Body.

CHICAGO, Nov sa--The National lrri-
cation Congress was late In coming 70
order today. owing to the discussions IN
the committee on resolutions. Nhile
waiting for the committee to report the
convention listened to Col John s. Coop
or, of Chicago. president Of the National
Park Association, who rsad an extensive
paper on The Proposed National Minne-
sofa Park"
When Col Cooper had concluded the
committee on resolutions reported the fol-
lowing;
we hail with satisfaction that both
OF the great political parties OF the ma
tIcn In their platforms in the LAST cam
palgn declared I'm favor Of the reclama-
ton OF arid America in order that set
domain. and 10 that end we urge upon
congress that national appropriations
commensurate with the magnitude OF the
problem should be made t9r the pIsser-
Won OF the denuded area as natural stor-
age reservoirs and for the construction
ny the national government. as a
age reservoirs and others works for flood
protection, and to save for use In aid or
navigation and irrigation the waters
opment OF artesian and subterranenn
sources OF water supplies. The water OF
al streams should forever remain sub
1ect 10 the public control. and the right
10 use the water for irrigation should In
here IN the land irrigated. and beneficial
use I've the basis, the measure and the
limit OF the right.
We commend the efficient work 81
government. in the investigation OF
the physical and legal problems and
weather conditions relating to irri-
cation. and promoted the adoption
or more effective laws. customs and meth
DDS OF irrigated agriculture. and urge up-
liberal appropriations for this important
work.
"The work Of building the reservoirs
necessary TO store the foods should be
done directly by the government under
existing statutes relating 10 the employ
ment OF labor and hours OF work. and
under laws that will give TO all Amert-
can citizens a fair and equal opportunity
70 get. first, employment and then a
home on the land
CATION congress came 10 a close tonight.
only small number OF delegates being
present
The principal address OF the evening
was made by w. III. Dayton. of the Unit
ed states sta seolosiesi survey who spoke
Plains"
Congressman Newiands, OF Nevada
spoke on Possibilities OF Irrigation" and
George n. Maxwell. executive chairman
or the National Irrigation Congress. talk
ed on Labor Land and Water"
Tho afternoon session was devoted to
addresses. Those who spoke were Tom
Il. Cannon, secretary OF the St. Louis
Manufacturers Association: Charles Tru-
AZ. Elliott Durand and II. q. Chandler.
trial and Commercial Importance of Irri-
CATION"
AT 5 y. m, the congress adjourned tin
the night session.
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Nvtnss sevent~~~ Passengers ana
rarse ~ sstmer.

Steamer Aberdeen Cart Jahr Roberts.
arrived sfnn Lynn canal YESTERDAY after
noon with seventeen passengers and a
varga ennsirtinx ~ II xH cases ~ sal
nep fFan she reterehufs esnnerse@ aud
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ssrnfte,f fhn White Pass a yukon rail-.
read Atr4 tivue. wife n w. ~ Ctyns
enc ~ SkASwaYa gsaalns merchants. ana
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rnt,stss master - the vsasei.
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rare az soirissrx AZ Ska9way. the victim
hrteH aas u the guests q tta FIfth Ave-
aae hassi 81 th4t town
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POOL FORMED ON
PACIFIC COAST BUSINESS.
Great Northern ana Union Pacific
Said Ia Have Finally Reached
m Agreement

Special Dispatch to the Post-fntelligencer.
OMAHA. Neb.. Nov. sl-The Great
Northern and Union Pacific railways have
formed pool on Pacific coast business
tain that traffic viii he Increased. At the
same time unnecessary officials employed
Ia soliciting business In the Puget sound
country win be Topped on.
The arrival In omahas today OF Vice
President Miller. OF the Great Northern.
and Tfafflc Manager Clark. who came
In from 81. Paul In their private cars.
gives eolor to- the report that the Great
Northern interests and those 81 the Union
Pacific and connecting lines are to be
brought more closely together.
A. soon as the Great Northern officials
arrived they went direct to President
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Gov. stanley, of Kansas. IL I'm Doubt
~ to Its Desirabi1lty.

TOPEKA. Kan. Nov. 24--Gov. Stanley
II making study OF the subject OF cap
ftaf punishment. with view OF recon-
mendina its restoration In this state In
his forthcoming message 10 the next
legislatures.
There are now in the penitertiary forty
prisoners under sentence OF death, which
ia Kansas now II life imprisonment
The matter presents itself to me IN
this way" said the governor. today. III
violence then " Is worthy OF considera-
ton. ON the other hand. II the statistics
which 1 am collecting should show exam
pies OF mob law and executions by mobs
In states where capital punishment exists.
the system viii not commend Itself to
my consideration so far as recommended
dons TO the legislature are concerned"
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III1fsANfF1N- on Nov s4aIV ~
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maasAft fo mAaY th@essafsSs % 8etiara.
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CHICAGO. Nov. 24.--The ninth National
Irrigation Congress today decided to hold
Colorado Springs, Col. either just before
or Just after the Trnnsmississippi con-
gress, and the second at Buffalo, In Octo-
Der. during the Pan-American exposition
In that city, Thomas Walsh, OF Colo
RADIO. the new president. made an adj
dress. In which he urged that the size
OF farms be reduced and that the work
homes.
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n,. cots. nlesal.

DENVER Cole. Nov, stA special 70
the Ness sr1m Victor. Cole. aays
JDee0h Iashwr'w plan 80 calH souvenir
rafarurGnsr cellars cut of silver has sp-
pArrrtts hexu sAans0n9d lie N4s pre-
parlHx % inv@st about H0os "a the sBtsF-
rssse eUt Il - sait ~ has oeeu tafggsftes
81 1fartzls Of tan government that Ms
eu.Haxe piAae are contrary 10 lAw. ard
shat hls 3ies aiVafy uA4e 91sl - nru~
asta'4a Ths sHter fFnresses wai9h NJ
miH-1
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CHICAGO. Max = - Harry FKrTsss. Fore,
nsan ~ ths EaAr gtsnEer CarsnAuss sass
&arr ans hs1n4 fSetorE. WAS sAas ard IN
ssansiY KILLED On fae street. today ~ eas
~ twn nsra eeiisses ~ tas peitcs % ~
rfrFhfrs
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treasurer. Samuel Tuomey. Canal Dover.
Ohio.
Among the vice presidents elected was
T. II. Wakeman, OF SilVerton. Or.
Only the irst and second vice presidents
are members. with other officers or the
executive committee.
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CHOICE
RESIDENCE
PROPERTY SPECIALITY.

We have yet lew lots left IN
Nercor's Aadstea, oa Cedar stress,
caE Tire, At very eaSnablo slgnrus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
AMERICANS OUTBIO.
An English Firm Secures FoTmosa
CamphOr Monopoly.
Contract Runs for Ten Years and 1000, 600
Yen Security Is Given.

Tacoma April 23.-Oriental advices
just received state that Samuel & Com
pany. an English firm have outbld AIM
erican and other foreign firms securing
the Formosa camphor monopoly for 10
years. The Formosan government buys
crude camphor at 35 yen per picul and
will derive from Samuel e. Company 95
yen per picul for first class and 50 yen
for second class camphor. The con-
tract provides that they must place IL
upon the Hong Kong and London mar
kets at certain prices. also furnishing
the Formosan government with secu-
rity TO the amount OF nearly 100000
yen. They are required TO keep three
and half million yen invested in the
business for at least eight years. For
mosa will furnish the worlds chief
canphor supply.
Vceroy Ii Hung Chang has legal
lied big lotteries at Canton. They will
furnish revenue Of nearly million
taels yearly which he proposes to use
in suppressing piracy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
GO ON STRIKE.
Small Cattle Butchers at the
New York Abattoir Of Swift.
Co. Ordered Out.

New York, April ga strike OF the
small cattle butchers in the employ OF
Swift & Co. is on and 1t is attracting
more than ordinary attention among
the butchers in the city. The Swift
company has its headquarters in Chi
cago. but 1t also has three. slaughter
houses I'm New York, one of which IL
the recently acquired plant of the East
mans company at 59th street and 1ith
avenue. Only small stock. such as
sheep. lambs and calves are killed In
these places. Under what is known as
the New York system. no machinery
is used in the killing of these animals,
and the butchers work in pairs. Good
men make about Sc a day each.
An official of the Journeymen Butch
ers' Protective society said that when
the men who had been employed for
many years I'm the Eastmans company's s
abattoir went there. they found thirty
or forty Chicago men working. The
western men work under a different
system from the local butchers. II is
known as the shackling system. The
new men work in gangs and, it is de-
clared, make less than 81 a day. The
Journeymen Butchers Protective so-
ciety, when IL learned the Facts. or
dered the small cattle butchers Of the
Swift company TO strike, and they did
so. The officers of the society declare
that they will fight against the intro
duction of the Chicago system OF
slaughtering small cattle to the bitter
end. They also declare that the shack :
ling system is unlawful in this state.
Chicago. April 23.-Gustayus Swift,
president OF Swift & Co. commenting
on the strike OF the big packing cor
porations OF New York butchers. says
that the company Is determined 10 re-
sist the demands OF the men i'm every
particular 10 a finish He declined ab-
solutely to discuss the matters ir con-
troyersy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
SONS OF ST. GEORGE MAKE THEIR
ANNUAL CHURCH PARlDE,

The annual church parade OF the
lodges of the Sons of st. George of
Pawtucket and the villages of the
Blackstone valley was held yesterday.
the lodges taking part being Samuel
Slater, Abraham Lincoln, Harmony
and Britannia. escorted by band and
the uniform rank og the order, under
command OF Brig. Gen. George Smales.
There were more than 800 men in line,
aud after a short route OF march the
halt was made at St. Paurs church.
where the rector. Rev. Marion Law.
preached a sermon on the principles Of
the uniform rank OF the order. under
lodges, Daughters of ST. George. at
tended the service. After the service the
lodges were entertained at St Georges s
hall. where there were addresses by
the grand lodge officers apd others high
in the order
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
COULD NOT FIND FRIENDS,
SHE BECAME ILL AT new YORK.

New York, April 23.-.Mrs. Clara
Knowlton OF New London. Conn. was
taken to the police station by cabman
last night who said he had been re-
quested to take her away from a
boarding house where she had become
ILL.,
Mrs Knowlton. who is about 80 years
old, spoke excitedly and was suffering
apparently from nervousness. She
said she came from New London Sat
urday to visit friends. whose addresses
she could not remember just then. She
had become i'll in the boarding house
and found she had no money with her.
They did not want her while she was
sick, IL was thought though the woman
could not tell a coherent story because
OF her condition. She said she had
wealthy friends in Brooklyn. "One was
a millionaire" and another. cousin in
Remsen street. who, she said. is en-
ployed i'm the office OF j. p. Morgan &
Company.
The woman expressed her Willingness
TO go TO the woman's night shelter and
I.oughrain volunteered 10 drive her
there. Mrs. Knowlton said she would
60 to her friends today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-23
DEATH IN CHICAGO OF MRS. WRIGHT
WHO KNEW LINCOLN WHEN A CHILD.

Chicago. April 2S.-Ans. Sarah l..
Wright. daughter OF Judge Ebenezer
Peck in whose house in Chicago the
first Lincoln cabinet was made up,died
Sunday at the residence OF Perry Trum-
bun. 1858 Kenmore avenue. at the age
OF 6s years. She came 10 Chicago when
two years old. Mrs. Wright was the
widow of Col. Edward Wright, one OF
the earliest settlers in Chicago, having
come here in the early eos. Mrs. Wright
as child was acquainted with Abra-
ham Lincoln. her father. Judge Peck.
having been warm friend of the war
president.
Ii was in the old Peck House. still
standing i'm this city that Mr.. Lincoln
and Hannibal Hamlin met TO confer
over the appointment OF the members
Of the formers cabinet. Mrs. Wright
was born In August. 1881 in Montreal