Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-03-25
LEVER GIVEN AN OVATION.
Brilliant Achievement OF Il Young
Congressman Praised by All.

Washington, March 16.-When
the House passed the great agricultu-
raj appropriation bill of 100000
the chairman Of the agricultural
committee, Representative Asbury f.
Lever, of South Carolina, was given
an ovation. 1t was a rare scene for
young Congress man to be over
whelmed with con ngra tulations as he
was. Following is the official re-
port:
Mr.. Mann: Mr.. Chairman, in the
last Congress very distinguished
Democrat was chairman of the COM
mittee on agriculture. In fact, a
number Of very distinguished men
have been chairman of the commit
tee on agriculture, even since my
service in the House, but | believe
that never have We had better
chairman, and am somewhat doubt
ful If we have ever had so patient a
chairman, as the distinguished gen.
tleman from South Carolina (Lever)
and as We are now about to close the
consideration of this bill and pass it,
| think | am speaking the sentiment
Of every member of the House when
l say we congratulate the gentleman
upon his ability, his clearness Of ex-
preston, his patience, and his con-
stant courtesy. (Applause(
Mr.. Haugen: Mr.. Chairman, | wish
to say that | concur in what has been
said by the distinguished gentleman
from Illinois. believe it can be
truthfully said that no one has pur-
sued his duty with greater fidelity
and conscientious rectitude Of pur-
pose than has the gentleman who has
presided over the committee during
this Congress. (Applause).
Mr.. Gambler, Of Mississippi: Mr.
Chairman, few days ago, in general
debate | expressed my admiration Of
and my affection for our distinguish
ed chairman, all of which lie de-
served. | appreciate, and | am sure
he appreciates, the kinl OF express
sons that have come from the gen
tleman on the other side Of the aisle
| rise at this time to say that ! am
sure that all Of you will appreciate
them more, if possible, the patience
and courtesy and kindness of our
distinguished chairman during the
consideration OF this bill, when | tell
you that during all Of the time it
has been under consideration he has
labored under serious difficulties,
having had during all Of the time
very serious Illness in his family.
| Join most heartily in the congrat-
ulatiOns which have been expressed.
by the distinguished gentleman from
Illinois (Mr. Manrl and other gen
tlemen who have spoken. Cap
plause).
Mr.. Heflin: Mr.. Chairman, de-
sire to offer my testimony to that Of
fered by the gentlemen on the other
side OF the House, and by my dis
tinguished friend from Mississippi
(Mr. Candler) in behalf Of the chair
man OF this committee, where the
chairman was more devoted to his
work or more attentive to his duties
than has been the distinguished gen
tleman from South Carolina, (Mr.
Lever). He has presented and de-
tended in a mastery manner every
provision OF this bill, and by his pa
tience and cou urteous conduct has
won the admiration of all Cap
plause).
Mr.. Lever: Mr. Chairman, it is
needless to say that | very greatly
appreciate the kind expressions of
my friends, and l desire to say in
connection that If at any time during Q
the consideration Of this bill, labor
Ing under the difficulties | have la
bored under, have shown any impa-
tience, or in any way wounded the
feelings of any member, | at this
time publicly apologize for so doing.