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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1893
Page
2
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A cautious editorial urges Grover Cleveland’s administration to divide federal patronage between the Tillman and anti Tillman factions within South Carolina’s Democrats. It argues conservatives risk losses if division is rejected and warns that Congressmen Latimer and other third party supporters would oppose such a settlement. The piece favors harmony to preserve party unity and avoid a split that could empower Weaver or other rivals.
A Washington корреспондент reports on South Carolina office seekers amid Senate and House maneuvering. Names tied to district attorney, collector, and other posts appear, with speculation on appointments and endorsements shaping the patronage race.
A letter discussed in a local column shows the Attorney General’s stance on establishing a dispensary at a stated site. The Journal notes the interpreter for the owner says the General spoke of a dispensary possible at the location, while editors and lawyers debate publishing the letter as confirmation.
The writer asks an official to obtain a copy of a letter for publication, noting it would be a personal favor if Governor Tillman approves. They warn that without the evidence the discussion will not continue.
In Pickens county a Democratic mass meeting at the Courthouse endorsed BL FL Perry for Internal Revenue Collector for South Carolina. Delegates urged Senators and Congressmen to back his appointment and to furnish copies of the resolutions. Capt S S Prior chaired, C E Robinson acted as secretary. The gathering adjourned after adoption of the resolutions.
The passage notes a 1800 act allocating 165.52 dollars per female share for governor and lieutenant governor inauguration ceremonies from the Senate contingent fund. It asserts 321.01 dollars funded Tillman and Gary inauguration on a platform for the governor’s speech, calling it a small but revealing example of using public funds.
The National Alliance shifts its headquarters to Columbia from Washington California. D P Duncan becomes National Secretary and Treasurer while President Louck relocates to South Dakota. The group aims to stay out of politics and disclaims party ties.
The Augusta Chronicle notes Congressman Brawley as the sole anti free silver congressman from the state, a warm personal friend of President Cleveland, and a principal influence in the President’s federal patronage decisions.
Congressman elect Latimer of South Carolina appeared on the House floor for the first time wearing a new black Prince Albert suit with fine material. He was guided by Representative Shell through the aisles, had a congressional bath, and received shoe shine before entering. A light exchange with Jerry Shopson of Kansas sparked humor as Latimer introduced himself and confirmed his identity.
At a Washington meeting the South Carolina delegation discussed appointing power over district posts. Senator Irby proposed five key posts be allocated to senators with delegation endorsement, subject to the president’s approval, while other members split on further voting. Butler opposed concentrating patronage to a single faction, urging nominations of worthy democrats balanced by state unity.
A garbled mix of lines mentions a Greenville citizen with liquor habits on his wedding day and a sensible reason for sobriety at the ceremony. It references South Carolina politics, Governor Tillman, Andrew Jackson, and a general note on realignment, plus a London factory story about replacing male workers with female staff.
A Daily News commentary imagines Bunch McBee choosing show business but notes his talent for rallying a political cast to Washington. It likens his private car’s travels with Governor Tillman to a Noah's ark of figures and quips that Tillman’s lone ace and king of trumps could not win the two handed game.
A weekly paper editor in Converse Indiana is jailed for sending a defamatory item about John Wannamaker, fined 14 dollars in federal court. The Wage Earners League proclaims open political activity against perceived injustices and seeks government transparency. A Fairfield murder trial anecdote notes a post mortem gun wad linked to a State’s account. The piece ends with a blurb promoting the U S Blue Book listing government offices and duties.
Whitner Symas vs John TH Gassaway details an 1893 execution sale to settle a judgment. The sale, at the Pickens courthouse on an April saleday, covers multiple parcels along Twelve Mile River in Central Township totaling about 131 acres, with terms cash and purchaser paying papers.
An advertisement touts a new reversible historical chart book with maps and diagrams on American politics, presidents, world creeds, armies and navies, plus global maps and pictures. It claims special publisher arrangements ensure wide distribution to subscribers.
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