The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-08-15
AT STONE MOUNTAIN
THE STATE AGRICULTURILS SOCIETY
HOLDS CONTENTION.
Interesting Addresses by Eminent Gentle
men-Ihe Old Officers were elected.
Next Meeting to BE In Brunswick.

Stone Mountain, Ca, August ESPECIAL }
The forty seventh anniversary OF the meeting
of the Georgia State Agricultural Society was
opened in the pavilion in King park TINS morn
ing with prayer by Rev. e. L. Woou' p''stol
OF the Baptist church here.
Mr.. J. f. Robinson in behalf of the mayor
and council and citizens of Stone Mountain
and the DeKalb County Agricultural Society,
welcomed the convention in an effective
speech. Mr.. Robinson recounted the history
of the first meeting here in 1876 with all the
giihneSS of pioneer. The facts stated
demonstrated the growth of the convention
and that the citizens of Stone Mountain had
ever been the fast friends of agriculture.
Hon. j. Mob. Bryan, in behalf of the con-
vention, responded in terse and stirring
manner, evoking continuous applause, showing
that a plain farmer, even in making an I'M
promptu speech, can be success.
After perfecting the roll of delegates, Presi-
dent Waddell delivered his semi annual ad-
dress, which, from start to finish, was
Inen when applause would spontaneously
break out. Colonel Waddell gave facts
and figures showing that the society
so economically conducted. He gave
resume of the operations, of the society,
including the contract with the Augusta eX-
position as to the next state fair.
Hon. james Barrett, OF Richmond, moved
that committee of one from each congress
the committee on agriculture of the present
general assembly to formulate measure
authorizing the commissioner of agriculture
to prepare and have published handbook for
gratuitous distribution. which prevailed
Changes In the Constitution.
AT the opening of the afternoon session the
new constitution was taken up, read by Sec
tionS and adopted.
The only amendment TO the report of the
committee adopted was making a special quo
FIJI -{Nf - 81 IF thn
o1hcers of the fairs, instead Of twOthirds.
Colonel Enington's Address.
Hon. c.. II. Ellington, president of the
Georgia State Alliance, was next introd,&ed
and he addressed the body on The Farms
down as his first proposition that the per
capita volume of currency controls the prices
of farm products In proof of this he con
tended that the per capita volume of cur
rcncy has been constantly and materially les
sened; that bankruptcy and failures have
been increased. Colonel Ellington endeayore1
by mass of statistics to demonstrate thai
the reduction in prices followed the reduction
of the per capita.
His second proposition was that the surplus
farm products for sale is the measure of pros
perity.
only money crop Of the southern farmer. He
believed with his whole heart that the gov
ernment's policy on finance absolutely con on
warned the llbertyoving people of the coun-
try that the money power shaking the
government to its foundation.
Mr.. II. O. Mattox, a delegate from Clnch
county, made few enthusing remarks He
proposed to give the society use and elbow
tiles into agriculture. We needed agrcul-
tural implements and improved stock.
adjourned to Brunswick.
Stone Mountain, August 0.-(Special. THE
attendance on the convention was iargeiy aug
mented by arrivals yesterday evening,
a letter was read from Senator A. II. Col
quit expressing regret at being unable to be
present, and conveying to the body his keen
appreciation of the work of the society and
its members. The letter in the sena-
tors happiest "Ha.Ielujah" style.
Formulas.
Coicacl II. j. Rcddng. director of the ex
pertinent station, gave Interesting talk,
giving number Of feed formulas for fatten-
ing oxen, fattcnins hogs, horses at HARD work
ana mich cows. He Illustrated the formulas
on the black board, anayzins their compo-
slt.ou. Mis- tai> wei received
The experience meeting was very inter
csting, and Spiccd with occasional SalIes of
wit Quite a number engaged in the dis
cusslon cropping out of the varied expert
ences of the members.
Election OF Officers.
AS soon as Hon. James NJ. Mobley had
offered up prayer this morning motion pre-
vailed to 20 into the election OF officers.
On motion rhe secretary was INSTRUCTED to
cast the ballot for Colonel John .. Waddeil
for president
Messrs Barclay, Bryan and A J. Putnam
were appointed IA committee to escort Presi
his nostion. returned thanks in graceful
Mr. 4. o. Barry was elected general vice
president unanimously, the secretary casting
Tho halIots Mr Barry responded in spir-
lied speech declining the title of colonel, say
mo fbat be was Simply a private In a
tre,rbant style he paid his respects to ca
iamftv h,wlcrs and urged all turn their
harks on them.
5rhe different districts met and elected vice
nras ttq and one member each of the ex-
ccutiyc committee.
,The vice presidents are:
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Second District-R. +. Crittenden, Randolph
onnntv
Third District-J II Black Sumter countv.
Fourth Observation-Disclosures Leonard. Tai
hot county.
Fifth District-A J. Smith, Rockdale coun-
"
sixth District-r. S. Sharman, Epson coun-
~
. Seventh DiStrict-W. j. barnard, CobD
o,,In+v
Eirhth District-J II. Holland, Morgan
countv
Ninth District-George II. Jones, GWlnnett
counfv
Tnn+h District-John Smith Johnson, War
ron rountv
Enventh District-W II. McArthur Mont