Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-06
THE SOUTHERN MINING CONVtNiloN
Will Be Held in Atlanta October l and Z-lhe Main Object, the Development ot the
 Mining Industry of the South

Arrangements have been made by those having in charge the "southern mining convention to hold it's meetings October 1 and in the Auditorium hall of the exposition building at Atlanta Much good it is hoped will result from this meeting, and that the best means for a more thorough and practical devel- opment of the mining wealth of the south may be brought out. The devel- onnent of the coal deposits Is increasing every year, and larger area of coal and ore property has been brought into market and is being WorR- ed this year than for three years preYi- ous Mir Robert A. Dimick, writing 10 the Observer, says:
 The main object of this convention IS to consider in a practical, buslness-llke manner the best means for more gen eral activity and revival of the mining industries which have through this sec ton for long period lain comparatively dormant While there has been an in creased interest in southern mines and minerals of late, the great undeveloped wealth of this section is to be more clear ly demonstrated and the advantages in securing it through this assemblage of the scientific and practical business men who are best qualified to place this i'm portant matter before the country. and the world.
 In accordance with this proposition several gentlemen from different sec tions directly interested formed con- mittee to consider the propriety of call ing a convention during the exposition, and although an indisposition to meet financial requirements to some extent has been raised, yet the general wish to have a convention held of this character has prevailed, and efforts have been commenced most actively towards mak- ing it a success. Already some of the best talent in this country has been se- cured to present the topics which are considered most essential in effecting the objects of the convention. Amongst those who have already signified their acceptance of invitations to address this important gathering are Prof. John M. McCandless late state geologist of Geor- gia, who will treat on the important subjects of "Pyrites and Phosphates," :" with supplemental paper on "Sampling and Assaying of Ores;" Prof. William M. Brewer, well known to the mining fra ternity south and west, will present an important paper on Methods of Min ing" contrasting the different methods in vogue; Hon. J. H. Bagley of New York, who was frequently the presiding officer of the house of representatives under Speaker Carlisle and connected largely with mining itself will give some elaborate views on Capital in Mining; ;' not the least important, but of extreme interest will be the presentation of Rare Minerals of the South," by Henry C.Demming, Esq.,the treasurer and gen eral manager of the Marion Improve ment company of North Carolina whose corporation will have an exhibit of 130 specimens of rare and valuable minerals at the exposition. Invitations have been extended to Ex-Gov. Chauncey r. Black of Pennsylvania; pr. Eugene A. Smith state geologist of Alabama, and Hon. Carroll D. Wright, commissioner of la bor who recently delivered an address before the Geographical society on "The Appalachian Range" and which he has been invited to give to the convention.