The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-21
Affecting Scene on COden
 Beach. MAJ.SCREWS'S GREAT DAY Twenty-Five Orators Eulo-
 gized His Work. Anniversary of Forty Years With The Advertiser Opportunity for Out burst of Expression of
 Love and Esteem.
BY BRUCE KENNEDY.

COden, July ZV.-tSpeSioi''- -oSi@'"e upon the fact that today marked the rounding out of his forty continuous years of service with The Advertiser the Alabama Press Association this afternoon paid Major w. w. Screws the most remarkable tribute ever paid 10 any man by such a large organization. The committee of the National Edi- torial Association had presented Major Screws with a magnificent silver ser vice, a committee of The Advertiser stafY. of which Victor II. Hanson was spokesman, had presented him with massive loving cup, when the associa- tion with cheering members and the band playing Dixie" resolved to give every member present opportunity to make a speech of tribute to the cnarac- ter of. Major Screws.
 Twenty-Five editors spoke Of the xreat editor in terms of devotion. The whole afternoon was given over to Ma for Screws. It was declared that his fine personality had cemented the or ganixation as 1t had never before been united; men who have fought him hard in the political arena spoke rev. erently of his courage and devotion to convictions. When night was falling and with other editors struggling to get the floor to speak of Major Screws the asociation, by rising vote. passed this resolution, introduced by w. E. w. Yerby of Greensboro. former presi- dent of the association:
 Reolved. by members of the Alabama Press Association. That we all love. honor and repect Major w. w. Screws and we trust his life may be heightened out over many years to come"
 Men jumped to their feet and women waved handkerchiefs as the resolution was adopted. The band played mo n Yaressad until tomorrow with happy faces, they gathered about Major Screws and wrung his hands.
 Tears streamed down the face of the veteran editor at the remarkable ex- preston of tender devotion.
 Camp w. W. Scrws.
 "The editors have gone into camp here" said a member of the Golden com mittee; we will now have dress parade and the camp is named w. w Screws" " The first session of the association began in an open theatre. built over Coden Bayou. 8. 3:30 o'clock this af- ternoon. The local committee selected Editor Rufus N. Rhodes of The Bir- mingham News to welcome the editors and the response was made by H. S. boster of The Prattville Progress. Seventy-four editors answered roll call six proxies were announced and six new members were elected. This makes d total representation or elgnty- six. The Aggression in honor of Major Screws began with the report of the Alabama delegation to the convention of the National Association held last June in Guthrie, Okla. With the reading of the report Editor w. H. H. Judson of The Besemer Weekly was introduced to present the gift of that association to Major Screws as its retiring presi- dent.
 Major Screws was plainly surprised when he was asked to go forward and editors rose to cheer him. Editor Jud- son displayed the silver service and spoke as follows. with Major Screws seated
 This little incident to take place is not on the formal program. But 1t is eminently proper that you should give space, not alone as matter of cour- tesy to the power for which the service is rendered, but in compliance to and esteem and love for the beneficiary of that service.
 Tt has become a pleasing and worthy custom of the National Editorial Asso- citation. which holds the same rela- tions to the various State and district press associations that this association does to the press of Alabama, to ac- knowledge exceptional and notable ser vice on the part of its high executive
  token of its appreciation. its admira- tion, its esteem and its affection.
 '"The National Editorial Association which assembled in early June at Guth- rie. Okla, deputized to committee oi is members, who are likewise mem bers of this association, the pleasant and proud duty of securing and pre- senting that token to its retiring president. To you, Major Screws, whc had the distinguished and exceptional honor of having been elected without a single dissenting voice or an adverse ballot to the presidency of that asso- ciation. the representatives of the great press of this great country, and who ir that exalted position served so dis creetly and capably. so admirably and impartially, that during the whole term of service not dscordant note nor a single harsh word marred the peace and harmony of its proceedings, com manding the esteem and love of that grand throng, we beg to report that we have ben deputized by them In theii name to make due acknowledgment tc you of their deep and fervent gratitude and obligation and loving remem- brance.
 And to my fellow members of the Alabama press In whose ranks fol decades past you have borne so hon orable and distinguished a part, 1T
  traits of character. wise counsel, great heart, gentle courtesy and marvellous forbearance, impartiality and justice you have aroused and command the highest esteem and their undying love They, l know, will. with wholesome pride and hearty interest. be witnesse: to the commission of presenting this beautiful and precious souvenir anc token, memento of q never-to- be- for gotten and priceless association anc service to our worthy, beloved and distinguished fellow citizen anc brother"
 When Mir Judson concluded. the band broke into Dixie" and the con vention hall was a scene of joyous en- thusiasm. Major Screws was brief in his reply. his voice faltering and tears in his eye; as he expressed the emotion he felt > It was a surprise to him, he said, as he did not expect that the testimonial from the National Association was to be formally presented to him. He hali