The age-herald., 1901-05-15
PRESS COMMITTEE HOLDS 4 MEETING Arrangements Wade for the
 Annual Convention WILL MEET IN MONTGOMERY Resolutions on the Death of w. c. Jemlson and Restricting Excur-
 sion Party to California to
 Newspaper Workers
WILL MEETIN MONTGOMERY

 bama Press Association met yesterday at 12:3O o'clock in the office of the Evening News, with the following members pres- ent: Rufus N Rhodes, president, ex-of- fcio member; ". W. Screws of the Montgomery Advertiser, C. J. Hildreth of the New Decatur Advertiser, w. H. II. Judson of the Bessemer Weekly, J. B. Stanley of the Greenville Advocate J. A. Rountree of the Dixie Manufacturer, sec retary, ex-offlclo member.
 President Rhodes called the meeting 10 order, stating that the object was to make programme for the annual meet- ing, which will be held In Montgomery on June 20 and 21, and also to take action in regard 10 the excursion of the associa- ton to the Pacific slope.
 Secretary Rountree stated that since the last meeting of the committee one of It's honored members had died. He intro- duced the following resolution, which was adopted:
 Whereas, It has pleased the All Wise One of the Universe to remove from our midst since the last meeting of the execu- tive committee of the Alabama Press As- sociation William c. Jemison; and
 Whereas This committee and the asso- citation has lost one of It's most honored and faithful members, one who was wide ly and universally esteemed; be it, there fore,
 Resolved, Flrst-That in the death of William c. Jenson it Is the sense of the executive committee that 1t has lost a true and loyal member, Alabama journal ism one of Its brightest ornaments and the State one of its noblest and most patriotic citizens; man who was frank, open and honest in his friendship, sincere in his purpose and manly and courageous in all the relations of life; therefore be it further
 Resolved, Second-That a copy of these resolutions, expressive of the sorrow of the executive committee. be spread upon the minutes of the committee and that a copy be sent to his widow.
 For Newspaper Workers Only. c. J. Hldreth introduced the following resolution which was adopted:
 Resolved, That it is the sense and in- structions of the executive committee of the Alabama Press Association that only bona fide editors, publishers or proprie- | tors of daily, monthly or weekly news | papers or bona fide employees be permitted to take part In any of the excursions Of | the association.
 Resolved O. That any proper repre- sentative applying for transportation | must give a certificate to the secretary certifying to the connection of said per son with said paper and must conform to resolution No. 1.
 Resolved (3). That each paper Is en- titled to two representatives and each representative can take two female rel atives."
 Secretary Rountree made report of the printing of the minutes, expense and proceeds.
 On motion of Major W. W. Screws vote of thanks was rendered Secretary | Rountree for the neatness and enterprise in publishing such a handsome souvenir book. He was ordered to pay all bills connected with the printing of the book. General Stanley moved that the secre- tary be instructed to correspond and to try to secure all the back copies of the proceedings and have a complete file | bound.
 The programme was discussed and number of suggestions made and parties selected. The president and secretary were empowered to complete the pro- gramme and publish the same. Major Screws stated that the people of Montomery would be glad to have the Association and would give a hearty well | come to the body. He discussed their plans for the entertainment of the editors. | The following applications for member ship in the Association were read and recommended to be received: New Members. l. E. Golson, Times, Selma; F. G. Moore. Crimson White, Tuscaloosa; Wal ter C. Whitaker, Church Record, Tusca- loosa; J. B. Sprurance. Baptist Field Work, Sheffield; R. s. Blackmarr. Enter prise, Fruithurst; F. S. Kincey, Journal, Selma; J. c. Lawrence, Alabama Bap- tist, Montgomery; T. H. Larimore, Hum ming Bird, Gate City; N. A. Richards, Daily Item, Mobile; H. Pierce Self, Star. Blossburg; c. M. Sherrod. Times. Rus sellville; sherweod Bonner, Progressive Age, Camden: c. M. Larimore. Gem. | Woodlawn o. P. Spiegel. Gospel Mes | senger, Birmingham; Mrs. w. Nj. Garrett, | Citizen Examiner, Hayneville: T. B. Lat inner, Christian Companion. Birmingham; | G. s. Anderson, The Sermonizer. Auburn; w. S. Griffith, Evening Journal, Gads- den; P. s. Griffith. Peoples Voice, Gads- den: c. s. McDaniel. Trussville Life. | Trussville. | The details of the excursion of the association to California were discussed and on motion the secretary was in- structed to complete all arrangements. | with the assistance of the president | The committee adjourned to the Metro politan Hotel where they enjoyed a lunch con given by President Rhodes and Sec | rotary Rountree