The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-08-13

the convention proceeded with its business.
Nearly hour had slipped away when
Editor Bankston came in evidently very
warm. He had been making hard hunt Tor
the Coweta statesman, but In his snort
Search had discovered that it is not as easy
to find a man i'm Atlanta as it is in Ring
gold. He seemed not a little put out at his
failure, as he had set his heart upon hear
ing from Mr. Atkinson. His regret was
shared by the other editors in the conven-
ton.
Acting President McCutcheon said that he
had been requested by Miss Ellen Dortch
to make a request of the convention, which
duty it gave him pleasure to perform. Miss
Dortch had received a letter from Mrs.
Louie NJ. Gordon, appointing her one OF
the woman directors for the Cotton States
and International exposition for the state
at large and she desired that the weekly
editors heartily endorse the womans de-
partment of the exposition and pledge them
selves to help it in any way, by personal
support or by publications in their papers.
The request of Miss Dortch was heartily
acceded to by the convention.
The question of where the next convention
should be held aroused some spirited discus
sion, but was deferred until later date
Both Waycross and Dawson were put In
nomination. The desire of the editors
seemed to be to get near the seashore. Daw-
son contended for the meeting on the ground
that the editors had never met in that Sec
ton. As IL appeared that there was great
division of sentiment as to the proper place
for holding the convention, 1t was decided TO
defer it until a few days later. 1t VIII De
decided at a session of the editors helu
while away.
Just before the meeting adjourned the live
liest incident of the entire session oc-
Cured.
ALT Harrington arose and in loud tones an
nounced that he had been asked by MISS
Ellen j. Dortch to present for her resou-
ton which she wanted the editors to adopt
before adjourning. He read the resolution,
which was in two sections, but very snort.
The first section was to memorlallze the
Georgia legislature to extend state aid to
enlarge the Girls Normal and Industrial
school at MileGSevlle.
The second section was to open the State
university to girls.
The latter section evidently created
stir among the editors One editor was very
prompt to say that he opposed the resolu-
ton, as it looked to the co-education of
the sexes.
Editor Jim Brown, of The Newman Her
aid was very positive in his opinions con-
corning the resolution There is no need
for US to memorialize the legislature, SAID
he. 1--WE memorialize it every week in the
columns of our papers. We make the lesls-
lature. Every man here does more to IN
nuence the representative from his coun-
ty than any other man. This commits US TO
this proposition, and oppose 1t.
Mr. Harrington, in q few strong and
spirited words. said that he could not con-
ceive how any chivarous man could oppose
such a resolution. 1t merely was the e&-
preston, the endorsement of sentiment.
1t was past all understanding how any man
could find it in his heart to oppose the first
,f IN a
section, he did not urge it upon the con-
vention.
Mr.. Brown again spoke in opposition TO
both sections of the resolution and other
remarks were made on the same line. Miss
Dortch advanced to the front from her
position in the rear and said Few earnest
words in behalf of her resolution. She said
that she wanted the editors to help in such
a laudable movement to assist the poor girls
of Georgia. 1t was merely the expression
of an endorsement of a movement which
she understood was under way. President
Chapel was going to ask the next legisla-
| ture for an appropriation and an EXPIRES
sion from the weekly editors would 6Q
great way toward getting it.
Another editor arose to speak for the
resolution, when Mr.. Harrington stepped
forward dramatically and said:
II withdraw it,"
Miss Dortch and others seemed surprised
at the action, but before anything could be
said a motion TO adjourn had been carried
Before the editors adjourned President
Coleman stated that Manager Hugh Porter
| of the kimball who had been exceedingly
vigiant in looking after the comfort OF his
guests, had stated that the editors could
get their dinner at III o'clock if they wished
IL The editors were requested to announce
the number of dinners they wanted, 50
that preparations could be made accord
ingiy. All Herring ION paralyzed the con-
venuon by ordering seven straight dinners.
Another editor followed up with three and
a third was satisfied with Two.
you fellows are not going to eat any
thing while you are away, suppose, sand
an editor who was not gong on the eXcur-
sion. The editors had a hearty dinner be-
lore going to the tram.
1t WAS a lively scene ut the union depot
twenty minutes before the Editors departed
About 200 people were present 10 see the
press fellows depart, anu gave them rous-
ing send oil. Most OF the editors are Vet
eran tourists as they have been eNcurtins
since they have been IN the business.
Laughing and Josulng each other in char
acterlsuc fashion, the editors loaded them
selves and baggage upon the waiting tram,
first seeing tnat their passes were secure.
All was in readiness at noon, ana the train
whisked out oil the depot in hurry. The
Seaboard officials gave the editors line
practical demonstration OF the way they 90
things.
The editors special will reach Washing
ton at 10 O'Clock tois morning. The Geor-
Claude Bennett viii take charge of the ed
itors while they are in Washington. Until
noon tomorrow the editors will be quartered
at the ST. James. OF course, they Will take
a good look at congress and points of in
terest around Washington.
They will reach New York at 8 o'clock
tomorrow night. President Blalock has Sc
cured quarters for the party ct the Metro
politan, and when they are once registered
at the hotel in New York it will be a go
as-you-please affair.
The editors VIII undoubtedly make a hit
i'm Gotham. They are noted Sight-seers, as
well as striking in personal appearance,
and the average member of the party Will
attract attention even on crowded Broad
way. They can see more in day than the
average tourist. having a great deal Of eN-
perencQ in seeing things. and there will not
be member of the party that will not be
able to write guide to New York when
the trip Is finished
Diued by Editor Walsh.
Washington, August 9.-(Special.)-1ne
Georgia Weekly Press Association arrived
in good shape this afternoon. The editors
were met at the depot by several Geor-
gians, including Senators Gordon ana
Walsh and CONGRESSMAN Livingston. They