The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-10-09
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OCTO 8.

Vi appropriations from congress 10
permanently improve the upper Mis-
sissippi from the mouth of the Mis-
souri, to st. Paul, began its fifth annual
convention in this city today. Dele
gates are on hand from Quincy, Du-
buQue. La Crosse. Clinton, Eau Claire,
st. Louis, Moline and numerous other
points. President Thomas Wilkinson
of Burlington called the gathering to
order.
Chicago, Ill.-The thirteenth annual
convention OF the National association
Of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle
Manufacturers began ut tho Auditor.
ium today, and will continue until Fri
day. Nearly 400 delegates were in at
tendance. representing many millions
OF invested capital. The business of
the convention was opened with the
annual address OF the president, C. F.
Huhlein, of Louisville. He congratu-
lated the members on the favorable
conditions now existing and the hope
full outlook for the future.
Cincinnati. O.-The stockholders Of
the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton
railway company held their annual
meeting TODAY at the company's head
quarters In this city. The election of
directors and other business of per-
functOry character occupied the meet
inE
Ottawa, Ont.-The Canadian Club of
Ottawa has arranged for q banquet to-
night in honor OF the provincial pre-
miers, who are holding conference
here. Sir Wilfred Laurier and other
eminent representatives OF the Do
miniOn government will also be pres
ent.
Madison. lnd.-The many delegates
here to attend the sixth annual con-
ference of the Indiana society of the
Daughters OF the American Revolution
were entertained on a river excursion
this afternoon. The formal opening of
the convention takes place tonight.
Mrs. w. A. Guthrie, state agent, pre-
siding. The gathering will continue
until Friday. Handsome entertain
ment has been provided for the many
delegates.
Washington, d. CA big parade
was the feature OF this, the second
day OF the national encampment of
United Spanish War Veterans. Regu-
lar soldiers, sailors and marines, the
Grand Army veterans, Sons of Veter-
ans and other military and semi-mili-
tary organizations joined with the
Spanish War veterans in the process
sion. which was witnessed by thous-
ands of spectators. The route OF the
parade was profusely decorated.
Kansas City.-Representatives of
the cattle raisers' organizations of
Texas. Oklahoma, Kansas and other
states met in conference here today
to further the cause of reciprocity for
the benefit of the live stock industry.
West Baden, lnd.-All the leading
railroads OF the United States, Canada
and Mexico are represented at the
thirty-fourth annual meeting OF the
American Association OF Travelling
Passenger Agents, in session here.
The feature of this, the opening day,
was an address by C. l.. Stone, gener-
al passenger agent of the Louisville &
Nashville, who discussed the subject
as to whether it Is to the best inter-
ests OF the railroads to allow outside
agencies to handle convention bust
ness. The convention will last over
tomorrow and Thursday.
Tul!ahoma. Tenn.-Many women
wearing white ribbons emblematic
OF the cause they advocate gath
cred here today to attend the conven-
ton OF the Tennessee w. C. T. u. To.
day was devoted to committee meet
ings and the reception of visitors. Re-
ports and other routine business will
occupy the next three days. At the
evening sessions a number OF temper
ance workers OF national prominence
will be heard.
Atlantic City. N. 1.-THE Supreme
Castle. Knights of the Golden Eagle,
.fraternal order with a membership
confined largely to Ohio, Michigan,
Pennsylvania, Kentucky and the New
England states. began its twenty-sev-
enth annual session here today. A
number OF proposed amendments are
to be acted upon at the present meet
ing, which lasts three days. Chief
among these is proposal to hold the
meetings OF the supreme body bien-
nially in future instead OF annually
and to elect officers for two years in
stead of one year.
Chicago. Ill.-The Marquette club
has completed arrangements for the
banquet tonight in honor OF Speaker
Cannon. The list of speakers and their
toasts is as follows: Chicago and
the Marquette Club" Hon. Henry
Sherman Boutelle; ~ Republican
Candidate" Congressman j. Adam
Bede. OF Minnesota; "A Nation Favor
ed of Cod" Rev. Frank Bristol, d. D.,
OF Washington; THE Great West
Frank c. Gondy of Colorado.
Chicago. Ill.-The National Purity
Federation, which has for it's object
the promotion of purity in the indi-
vidual and in social and family life,
began its annual conference in Chica-
go today. The officers OF the fedora
ton are: President. b. B. Steadwell,
OF La Crosse, Wis; vice president,
Miss Bushnell, OF Oakland, CAL; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. r. Woodallen
Chapman, OF Brooklyn; corresponding
secretary, Rev. Sydney c. Kendall, Of
Long Beach, CAL; treasurer, DR.. C. E.
Geisel, Battle Creek, Mich. The con-
ference will continue in session three
days, during which time a number of
noted speakers and religious workers
will be heard.
Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 9-The American
Bottlers' Protective association began
its annual meeting in Atlanta today,
with headquarters at the Kimball
house George B. Hugo OF Boston
called the gathering to order The
sessions will continue three days and
will be devoted to the consideration
of numerous questions affecting tho