The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-05-17
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TODAY,S NEWS IN BRIEF.

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Washington, d. c.. May &c fficial
society turned out in force thih after
noon at the wedding Of Miss Edith
Harlan Childs, granddaughter Of
Justice and Mrs. Harlan. and Mr..
Erastus Corning. Jr. Of Albany. The
ceremony was performed at the New
York avenue church and was followed
by large reception at the Harlan
home on Euclid Place.
Fort Smith, Ark, May 17.-Fort
smith gave hearty welcome today to
the Grand Army veterans of Arkansas.
whose twenty-fourth annual encamp-
ment opened under most favorable
auspices. The proceedings began this
morning with meeting of the council
OF administration at the Hotel Main.
Inc encampment will continue two
days.
Washington. D. c.. May VA team
OF debaters from Notre Dame univer-
SHY Is here to engage in contest to-
night with representatives of George
town university. The visitors will up-
hold the affirmative of the question.
Resolved. That labor and capital be
compelled to settle their disputes
J through legally constituted boards of
arbitration"
Los Angeles. Cal, May 17.-Inter-
denominational union and the develop
ment of Congregationalism were the
principal topics discussed at the ses-
sions Of this. the second day of the
Pacihc Congregational congress. Prom
1nent among those taking part were
DR.. Washington GLADDEN. of Columbus.
Ohio: Prof. E. I. Bosworth Of Oberlin
college. Rev. w. w. Scudder of Seattle,
Kew. RAYMOND Brooks of Oakland, and
: Prof. G. 8. Nash of Berkeley.
London. May 17-Experts wha have
examined the historic parish church
at Boston. Lincolnshire, report that the
structure is In state of advanced de-
cay and must be torn down or practi-
cally built. 1t was from this church
that John Cotton and his fellow Puri-
tans went out and founded Boston, in
the new colony of Massachusetts. A
monument to Cotton was few years
ago placed by Americans in the his
torfc chapel.
New York. May 1.-THE NInterna-
tional Sunshine society began it's 9Th
annual convention today in the Pouch
Mansion in BROOKLYN. The sessions.
which continue three DAYS, are attend
ed by delegates from local branches
OF the society throughout the United
: States and Canada
New York. May 1.-THE twin-screw
steamer &C. f. Tietgen," made it's first
sailing from this port today under the
flag of the Scandinavian-America
line. Among its passengers are many
Norwegians from the Northwestern
states and Canada who are making
the journey to the motherland to be
present at the approaching coronation
of King Haakon.
Toronto, Ont. May 1.-THE first
annual meeting of the Master Print
ers' Guild of Ontario began in Toronto
today with a good attendance. At a
complimentary banquet tonight the
members are to be addressed by E.
st. Elmo Lewis of Philadelphia, and
Edward A. Kendrick of Buffalo.
Houston, Texas. May 17.-Houston
is holding special election today to
determine whether the city shall pur-
chase the present plant of the water
company for 1901. 200. If the referen-
dunn is favorable. as is regarded prob
able, second election will be held to
vote bonds to raise money necessary
for the purchase.
Fargo. N. D., May 1.-THE annual
meeting of the North Dakota Medical
society, which began here today, is
one of the largest ever held by the
organization. Many prominent phy-
sicians and surgeons are here to par
ticipate in the discussions and the
reading of papers which make up the
two days program.
Milwaukee, Wis, May 1.-THE Nor
wegians of this section have COM
pleted elaborate preparations for the
banquet to be given at the Hotel Pits
ter tonight in celebration of the ami
versary of Norwegian independence.
Among the scheduled speakers are
Prof. julius E. Olson of the University
OF Wisconsin, Rev. Gustav Stearns of
Milwaukee, A. L. Hogen of Manitowoc
and H. c. Peterson of Superior.
Muskogee, I. T.. May 1.-THE In
dian Territory Dental association be-
gan It's third annual convention here
today and will continue in session over
tomorrow. Members of the profess
sion are in attendance from all parts
of the territory.