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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-04-20
What Won Him.

''Toll me, George, was it my
beauty OF goodness that won your
love?"
"Well, to be honest, it was that
currant jolly you sent mother. .
Chicago Record.
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The lwo-vear old son of ". |.

The two-vear old son Of ". l..
'ursason OF Bolton. Miss. hadwhoop-
iog cough Nitcr several phy>i-
clans had prescribed for hin. without
giving reliei. writes Mr.. I'urYasop.
persuaded my wife to try - cent
bottle Of chamberlain 5 Couch Hcme-
dy. The first dose had the desired
effect and in forty cighl hours he WAS
entirely free from all cough. CON
slider your remedy the best III the mar
kct, especially Tor children aud recon-
mend it at all times. The 23c. and
soc. sizes for sale BIZ Hill Orr Drug Ga.
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II. c. BEATTIE, Receiver.

ts REGULAR station: e. Flag station
VIII also stop at the following stations
:o TAX" on or let of passengers phin
news, James and Sandy Springs.
No T. 2ronrcsts with Southern Railway
No l.. at Anderson.
No Is connects with Southern Railway
Nes. II, 81 and IS at Seneca.
j. r ANDERSON, Supt. 30
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Qualified.

II never ask gentleman for
money!" said tailor.
''But suppose he doesn't pay
you7"
"Well, if he doesn't pay me with
in reasonable time 1 conclude he
is not gentleman, and then I ask
him. London Tit-Bits.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-04-20

George, said his mother, "why
do you pay SO much attention TO that
Middleton girl? She has face like an
apple pie - 'That's my favoritc pie,
mother" said George.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-04-20
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT,
WILMINGTON, n. c., Dec. 20, 1897.
Fast Line Between Charleston and Col
umbia land UpperSouth Carolina, North
Carolina.
Condensed SCHEDULE.
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A Special Object of Providence.

II was about to take q train for
the west,'' said the man who was
giving his experience. "when a
friend persuaded mo to stay ard at
tend camp meeting. I cared moth
ing for camp meetings OF any other
kind of meetings, but to oblige my
friend I staid. Brethren, l read in
the paper next day that the entire
train on which I would have been
travelling was wrecked and every
soul on board was killed! Then I
saw that Providence - knowing
what was about to happen-had put
it into my friends mind to keep me
away. Forty people were killed, but
thank the Lord, 1 wasn't in it! I
took the warning and have been in
favor Of camp meetings ever since.
In my opinion they re providential,
and [ never hear that beautiful song
Twas big camp meeting
Saved me.
Saved me,
Twas big camp meeting
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Twas big camp meeting
Snvp1 mel

II say, never hear that beautiful
song without feeling grateful and
full to overflowing !''-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
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pouring water through a sieve.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
MEN WHOSE PENS DO NOT ERR
House Clerk John Bell Bigger AID His
Able Staff Of Assistants.
VAST DEAL OF WORK SPEEDILY DONE
All Clerks Reappointed Except One-De-
scription of the Various Duties of the
Clerical Departmcnt-The Personnel
Of the Force and Their Fitness.

or all departments Of the law-making
power OF the Commonwealth none is
more important nor more interesting than
that assigned by the constitution and
rules OF the House TO the clerks office
OF that body. IT Is the province OF leg
islators to introduce bills and perchance
enact them into laws. but II is the duty
Of the clerks TO see TO It. that these bills
are In proper shape as far as their YER
biage Is concerned and that they are cor
rectly enrolled ana promptly sent to the
Chief Executive for his action. The
work. which these duties entail requires
the services OF experience and capable
men In order that II may be efficiently
discharged. hence IL is that Colonel John
Bell Bigger the dean Of the clerical force
of the General Assembly. has gathered
around him a corps of bright young men
representing all sections OF the state TO
assist him I'm the performance OF the
duties imposed upon his Office.
Among the members OF Colonel Bigger's
present STAFF there is but one new APP
pointee All of the former clerks, who
made application for disappointment were
successful in obtaining H. Colonel Big
gers vast experience in legislative halls
has fully taught him the great superiority
Of experienced men in such places over
nOviccs. A sketch Of the clerical force
of the House is here appended In order
OF their seniority in point of service.
AFFABLE col. BIGGER.
To describe Colonel John Bell Bigger
would indeed be "a superiluous task. SUI
fee IL 10 say that Colonel Bigger has
been employed in his present capacity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
A Pleasant Journey.

Although the weather was somewhat
threading yesterday afternoon quite
Marty Of gentlemen went down on the
regular Norfolk special at POO and got
off at Swinefords Arsenic-Iithia Spring
Station on the Richmond and Petersburg
railroad.
The party was met by Mr.. II. p. Hart
man. the general manager and several
gentlemen from the neighborhood. Inc
spring. which IS walled up with white
brick. was first inspected and some or
the water handed around, and universally
pronounced TO be a beautiful water The
spring has "a capacity OF over lD'ON gal
Ions per day. which neither diminishes or
increases with atmospheric changes' then
fhe manner OF pumping water direct
from the spring into cylinder and tanks
by steam power was shown as well as tho
washing and cleansing OF the bottles. Then
tho manner Of bottling "Swineford'
Aerated" was inspected, after which the
party went from the bottling room into
The packing room. which was lined with
barrels carboys. demijohns and cases OF
quarts pints and splits already packed
and ready for shipment. After tho
rough inspection Of the different packages
and the manner Of packing these bottles
Tor shipment, lght refreshments were
served by Mr. Nm. Rueger, which was
thoroughly enjoyed by the party. Later
on a photograph Of the group and build
ing was taken. and at 40 the party left
the Springs Depot on special car on re-
turn for Richmond. all thoroughly well
pleased with their trip and surprised TO
find such complete well-arranged wa
Ter establishment. The location is an
ideal one. being situated in the center OF
a beautiful tract of 100 acres, which Is
thoroughly drained by nature and is in
high state of cultivation. This property
belongs TO Mr.. oscar Swineford, and over
looks Richmond and the James river
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16


CWho VIII Preside over the Counci)
evidence. and after the examination OF a
number of witnesses and careful delibera-
ton. the committee recommended that
Colonel Stubbs Doe requested 10 resign the
position of Grand Commander, and that
ho be- removed from The workmanship OF
1ho History Committee
ENTERED HIS PROTEST.
To this verdict Colonel Stubs entered
a vigorous protest declared that he
would not accept it. and forthwith called
meeting of The Advisory Council Of The
Grand Camp T. meet boz Lynchburg next
Thursday
This council. as heretofore stated. is
composed of tine commanders of the eigh-
ty-cight subordinate camps of the state.
all of whom have been notified Of the
time and place OF the meeting. Grand
Commander Stubbs Will not Dee present at
the meeting but has requested First
Lieutenant Commander John j. Williams.
OF Winchester. 10 preside. and that gentle
man has announced that he viii do so.
While no definite Information has been
received upon which t0 base calculation
Of the attendance at Lynchburg yet 10
SIS known that "a great many will be pres
extraordinarily more than majority.
II is thought that tine Advisory Council
will not decide 90 reopen the case and
further examine witnesses. but will COM
tent itself with the stcnOgaphic evidence
taken before tho Investigating Committee
in Richmond. From that complete docu-
mont they win decide whether the con-
illusions drawn hv the committee were
just 90 Colonel Stubhs
THE GRAND CAMP
Should thc Advisory Councils decision
De adverse 90 Colonel Stubs 10 is thought
that he may probably carry 90 before the
tribunal of last rcsOrt-fhe Grand Camp
itself This ls doubtful however. for the
Grand Commander has said that he
would either stand or fam by The Advis-
AIRY Councils decision
Colonel Stubs VIII ne represented AZ
Iynchbtre as hc was in .his city. by
G|T7fal George d. Hndlc>. who. 10 is
said. Will make vigorous fight 10 pull
his warm personal friend through the
difficulties which cntauslo him. General
Hundley main argument heretofore has
been that tho checks. which were the
only evidence against Colonel Stubbs. had
been obtained hy disreputable means
That charge having been exploded. how
ever ~ is not known wha, his line of ar
GumCnt win bc
Colonel Thomas Elicit has been busily
engaged for some days past IN making
arrangements for ,he Lynchburg meeting
llc has succeeded in securing a special
rate M ihe hotels 20 So per day. where
two occupy % room. The railroads have
also agreed 60 give = Straight rate OF two
cents per mile. Captain Elicit has sent
OUT circular to every member of the
Advisory Council giving fun information
Tor their guidance.
Tho meeting VIII hc q most interesting
one and will bc largely attended 10y other
thdn the members of the council 4 num-
her are expected 10 eo from this city.
among them Major y. y Randolph
Major Thomas A. Brandor Captain
Thomas Enc.t. Mr. Greer "A. Baughman
and others
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officer. II can truthfully be said, he Is a
veritable chip OF the old block.
Sam" as his many friends Familiarity
call him. holds the purse-strings OF the
House and while he Is exceedingly popu-
lar at all times. his popularity Increases a
hundred-fold on each succeeding Tuesday.
which Is payday I'm the Legislature. The
office Of assistant clerk Is a most diillcult
one to fill acceptably. but the present In
cumbent gives the highest satisfaction.
Mr.. Bigger Is the youngest man OF the
clerical force, he has bright mind and
a pleasant disposition and has made many
friends in both branches OF the General
Assembly.
CHARLES b. MANN.
Mr. Charles B. Mann. the reading clerk
OF the House. halls from the Cockade
city and is serving his third term. having
been appointed 10 succeed his brother
Mr. William Henry Mann. at the session
OF 1894 Mr.. Mann Is member OF the
fourth estate. having been employed on
the reportorial staff OF the Petersburg
Index-Appeal and the petersburg Pro
gress. OF which last named paper he Is
city editor He has made fine reading
clerk, having a clear penetrating voice
that can be heard I'm all parts Of the hall.
and as a committee clerk, he ranks with
the best.
tees on Roads and Internal Navigation
Agriculture and Mining. Mr.. Mann pos
ses a bright mind and genial disposition
and is very popular with every member
Of the House. He IS personally ac-
quainted with perhaps as many public
men as any young man In the state.
He f. secretary Of the Fourth District
Democratic Committee Of which Major
Francis Rives Lasster Is chairman.
MAJOR JOHN T. LOVING.
John r. Loving. who next 10 his chief
Is the Oldest clerk In the service OF the
House is now serving hts sixth term and
the probabilities are that by grace OF
Colonel Bigger and the Democratic party
he will continue in the service 81 the State
IN this capacity for many more years.
Mr.. Loving has been an active Democrat
ever since he attained his majority and
has been a number OF times successfully
elected Mayor OF Pulaski city He IS in
nuential I'm shaping the policy of his party
In the Congressional District IN which he
resides. his opinion being often sought
by the political managers Of the Ninth
district. Mr.. Loving has been assigned
the important duty Of exercising super
vision over the work In the cngrosslng
Office. which he performs in an emincnty
satisfactory manner
JOHN W. WILLIAMS.
John ". Williams. the popular and ef-
fciont Journal clerk OF tho House is one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
1. JOHN BELL BIGGER.
.. JOHN r. LOVING.
3. ". S. GOOCH.

al the state capital for several decades
and IL is said that Major John w. Daniel
Virginia's , once remarked that he
should .pect judgment day when Big
ger left the Capitol
As a matter. Of course. Colonel John
Bell Bigger is high priest Of all the Leg
islative scribes. An experience extend
a naturally fine discriminating judgment
has made him past master or the
multfarious duties pertaining 70 the posi-
ton of clerk OF the House OF Delegates
and keeper OF the rolls of Virginia. Colo
mel Bigger was clerk Of the House before
many of the present members were born
and is as much a fixture al the Capitol
as Houdon's sculptured enigy OF WASH
ington. From the moment the Leglsid-
ture conVenss, until II adJOurns without
a day the Colonel is the busiest man IN
the commonwealth. Members wishing
TO know the status Of the various bills OF
which they are the patrons ask MN nun
dreds of questions a day. while the en-
bryo statesman seeking advice turns 10
him as naturally as the mussulmaH luIhS
toward Mecca.
When the House is in session and his
desk is covered with bills and resolutions,
Colonel Bigger Is seen at his best Calm
~ and deliberately he presents TO the
House the matters pending before IL
and. though subjected TO numerous inter-
ruptions. rarely makes the slightest mis-
take He adsO possesses another lndls-
pensable qualification for his position. in
that he has "A voice the tone or which
would have made Stentor turn green with
envy. Colonel Bigger has discharged his
duties with such rare hdelity ana THOR
ough satisfaction that he has had no
opposition for many years and at the
present session was elected by acclama~
ton. receiving the undivided support OF
Democrats, Republicans and Populist.
SAM. w. BIGGER.
Ny Sam. w. Bigger, a son OF Inc vete-
ran clerk Of the House Of Delegates Is
serving his second term as assistant clerk
OF the House and. II the efficient manner
in which he disposed OF the routine work
rion BY which TO Judge OF His merits az an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
A PLAGUE OF The AIGAT.
ITCHING PILES AND OTHER RECT AZ
TROUBLES EASILY CURED n 4
NEW AND SAFE METHOD.
Remarkable Number OF Cures Mede -
tho Pyramid Pile Cure.

- ~ Dor Ok uIeD 808O
tho Pyramid Pile Cure.
About one person In every four suffers
from some form of rectal disease. The
most common and annoying IL itching
piles. indicated by warmth. slight moist.
ure and intense. uncomfortable itching In
the parts affected.
The usual treatment has been some sim.
pie ointment or salve which sometimes
gives temporary relief. but nothing like q
permanent cure can be expected from
such superficial treatment.
The only permanent cure for itching
piles yet discovered IS the Pyramid Pile
Cure not only for itching piles, but for
every other form Of piles. blind, bleeding
or protruding. The first application gives
instant relief and the continued use for
a short time causes a perma nent remov-
al OF the tumors or the small parasites
which cause the intense itching and DIS
comfort OF itching piles.
Many physicians for C. long time sjp-
posed that the remarkable relief afforded
by the Pyramid Pile Cure was because !;
was supposed 10 contain cocaine. opium
or similar drugs. but such is not the cass
recent careful analysis Of The remedy
'ANNth a. ~ Dt docOiuA'lN lTtc lIOUl auJ
cocaine. opium, or in fact any poisonous.
Injurious drugs whatever
For this reason the Pyramid Pile Cure
Is probably the only pile cure extensively
recommended by physicians. because II is
so safe. so prompt In the relief afforded
and so far as known the only positive
cure for piles excepet surgical opera
ton.
In one year the Pyramid Pile Cure has
become the best known. the safest and
the most extensively sold OF any pile cure
before the public.
Nearly all druggists now sell II at 5octs
and 81 per package.
Address the Pyramid Co.. Marshall.
Mich, for book on cause and cure for
piles and also hundreds Of testimonials
from all parts of the United States.
IL suffering from any form OF piles ash
your druggist or package OF Pyramid
Pile Cure and try It to- light
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
TRIAL OF COLONEL STUBS.
The Eyes Of All Old COnfedsratsS are
Turning Toward LynChburs.
PREPARATION FOR THE MEETING.
A Majority OF the Members Of the Advise
ry Council to BE Present, Col. John j.
Williams 20 Preside-Capt. Elicit
Making Arrangements.

The eyes OF every ola Confederate In
the State are turning toward the city Of
Lynchburg. where next Thursday. the
10th instant. their Grand Commander,
Colonel James y. Stubs. will be either
condemned or vlndicated by the Advisory
Council OF the Grand Camp.
Nearly every one IS familiar with the
history of the case which led up 10 the
Lynchhurg council How the Grand Com
mander was tried in this city. by a com
snittce OF 1--WE men. than whom rome stood
higher Boo the State. on the charge OF be-
INK in the employ NJ the American Book
COMPANY and receiving compensation for
his services. Two checks signed by j.
w. Womack ana made payable 10 Colo
mel James X. Stubs were produced In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

Of the most valuable members Of Colonel
Bigger's force He prepares under me
latter's directions, daily journal OF the
proceedings of the House. and his chict
has few mistakes TO correct. wneh MI.
Williams has finished making his report
OF each days proceedings. Mr.. WI
liams is now serving his third term. lie
is a lawyer of great promise and - q
member Of the law firm Of Johnston WIZ
liams & Johnson. one OF the most promi-
nent in the southwest ana ms nome -
in Giles county. Mr.. Williams taxes
kindly to public life and some day ne may
set in the halls of legislation himself.
]. n BRENAMAN.
]. N. Brenaman, of Shenandoah. Is now
serving his fifth term as clerk to the
Committee on Finance, are or the most
important clerical posts connected WIN
the House force. Mr.. Brenamah - =
Democratic leader. whose lniiu ance Is
only bounded by the limits OF the ST..
He has held several positions or trust
and honor at the hands or MS party ara
was appointed one OF the State Commis-
sioners to the Worlds Fair In 1899, defeat
ing many older candidates OF nal .eIlhs
reputation. Mr.. Brenamah mas oerh IhOSs
Judge Tavenner. in his ngnt Ior
Judge of Shenandoah county.
The latters success Is attrlDutaple III
some measure to Mr.. Brenaman's es-
pousal Of his cause. MI. BrenaInah -
chairman OF the Democratic 10y ~
Shenandoah and has been ms 2 Der Oh
the State Central Committee.
JAMES II. TYLER, JR.
James Ii. Tyler. Jr. is serving his Sec
ond tern, az conmIttee clerk. He serves
five committees in that capacity. the
most important OF which are Privileges
and Elections, Propositions and Griey-
snces and Schools and Colleges. He is
Tyler. and was born and reared in Pu-
iaski county. He Is q graduate OF Hamp.
den.Sydney College, having taken he
A. B. degree at that institution at the
session OF lss2-'e3 He was his fathers
secretary during his recent campaign ind
attended 10 the Immense correspondence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
FOSTER WILL LEAVE US.
THE DUKE WILL PLAY BALL WITH
THE ALLENTOWS TEAM.
There Is No Black List In tho Atlantic
League Stocksdale signs-Pop Tate as
an Umpirc-Two Kinds OF Kooters.

Keddy Foster has made up his nina.
rho Duke OF Fulton is going to leave
Richmond. oscar Hughey, that stocky~
built. clever citizen of Fulton, who grad
uated from the Virginia League and men
got an awful dose of knocking from that
good fellow Freedman, of New YORK mas
signed a contract with Billy sharsig 10
play ball in Allentown. OF this league
next season.
Foster was long considering the matter
and did more thinking than he ever uid
before in all his life. There are Few
gray hairs scattered through his req hNd
but not from age. Reddy was given ms
choice. He could have stayed here, OUT
he chose to play elsewhere. and his irienos
know the reason. Ii ~ with real regret
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la New York.

There are now in New York the follow
ing gentlemen. making preparations for
the opening OF Meyers New Store:
Mr. Waller Scott. who will run the fur
niture department.: Mr. Charles w. Por-
ter. who has charge Of mems, ladies and
children's shoes Mr.. II. +. Slaughter
who Is nj the head Of carpets and uphol-
stery; Mr.. Charles j. Schlesing. a New
York man Of vast experience; who comes
down 20 run the house-furnlshlng and
crockery department.: Mr.. James II. Park
er, who is buying linens and domestic
goods and Mr. w. u. Meyer who IS SUI
perintending the shipments OF merchan-
disc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

Where The Pcaling Anthems Swell the
Notcs of Praise.

To-day Will 30 day of interesting
Service at tho Young Mems Christian
Association. The Mems Meeting. held
al O'Clock. promises 90 be OF unusual
attrdctveucss and profit. Rev. Or ".
q. Starr. pastor oil the Broad street
Methodist church. viii speak IpOu The
theme Tho Three Devils Cast cut"
The Quartctte OF All Saints Episcopal
church viii sing Nj. l.. a. Richie will
play a cornet solo. and Professor Frank
5 Thompson viii lead the music.
The boys Gospel Army will meet In
the Assoc iation parior at @ o'clock for
the regular service and drill. In this
meeting the singing Is led by The Red and
Blue chOirs. which are constantly in
rreasing ln numbers Rev. James r.
Cooke pastor of the Hoge Memorial
Presbyterian church will speak 10 the
boy. on the subject Here Am L." Miss
Grace Woods will sing.
Workers Training Glass will meet in
the Blue room No. g. at the same hour
For the next few weeks. Professor
Thompson viii remain. at The close OF
the Meas Meeting FOR half an hour
IN order that those interested may run
over and become familiar with a number
Of tho Gospel hymns. The object OF this
service Us 10 improve the singing In the
Men, Meeting Last Sunday twenty-five
or thirty men remained for this feature.
Rev j. A. MOrehead. OF the First Eng
lish Lutheran church. Will deliver the
second in hls series OF sermons on "Old
Testament Characters al the church
this evening al \ o'clock. His subject az
that time will be. Lessons from the
Life Of Jacob"
bev. Ashby Jones. Of Bardstown. Ky,
son OF Rev J. VIM. Jones viii fiji the
II o'clock A. NJ and AZ i. NJ to-day.
Al Denny Street Methodist church this
morning the pastor. Rev s. c. Hatch
er. Will pre, ch his subject being "Obed-
lenco 70 Heavenly Vision IN Finding,
Keeping. and Helping Others 10 FIND
Salvation
At night ths pulpit will be nlled by
Rev. L. w. Gryer, OF Epworth church.
Mr. c. c. crump will sing the offertory
A. the morning service al Grove-Avenue
Baptist church to-day.
Rev James y. Smith, d. D.. will preach
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
Royal is the greatest
Of baking powders
in strength, purity
and healthfulness.

a. the Soldiers Home Chapel this even
ing at Il. NJ
Very interesting services are being
held nightly at the union Gospel Mission.
No. D. corner OF Twenty-hrst and Frank
lin streets, conducted by Rev. Mr. Sewall
an old-fashioned revivaist. and assisted
by Rev J. T. Mastin.
Second Coming OF Our Lord and
Church Unity In response 20 a general
request the ordained evangelist will deliv-
er another lecture on this subject in Lee
Camp Hall to-day at $3.50 r. NJ
Mr. Howard VI. Hoge. a minister in the
Solety OF Friends. will preach at the
Friends Westinghouse. on Clay street,
to-day both at II a. NJ. and +. NJ.