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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-08-04
PICKENS AND OCONEE WIN NEW
TRIAL IN SUIT FOR DAMAGES
DONE BY DAM.

Action as Result of Bursting of Dam
in 1916 to be Tried Again. In.
teresting Points are Decided by
Court
Pickcns and Oconec counties have
been granted a new trial by the SUI
preme court of North Carolina in
their suit, tried in October, 1920, at
Brevard, North Carolina, against E.
II. Jennings, for damages in the sum
Of $500 as result of the breaking
of the Toxaway dam on August 13,
1916.
Copies Of the decision, which have
just been received by the attorneys
in the case, show rulings on num-
Der of interesting points. The de-
cision was handed down on May IS.
1t is understood here that a number
Of other suits of similar character
are in process awaiting final decision
OF the action by the two counties.
When the ease was tried at a spec
ial term of the North Carolina court
at Brcvard in October, 1920. that
tribunal rc:Il.cl !, Verde; in favor
Of The defendant. The sunr .,nc
court, aftcr reviewing .hc ease.
grants The plaintiffs q nrw trial,
which ii * expected. will be heard
al an carly term Of thc court - Ern-
ward.
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19O21903 nv ,hc Tox,w.>, con,n.,,,
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n crown of 26 faa+ and ,,,c COW .r,,o+
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stream
The dcfand,n+ heo,n o,o.
of the property in Julv. 1911. Of al
the holdings of this, ToS.w,y Sow
pany.
In 1908. the county of P;ckons
and the county of Ocone, hn;lt ,
steel bridge across the Keoweo river
| 20 to rs miles below the Toxawav "
dam, each county paying half the ex-
pense. This bridge was destroyed
by the floods that swept down the
valley when the dam broke, and it is
for the purpose of recovering dam
ages for this destruction that the suit
was brought.
Claim Negligence.
The plaintiffs charged that the de-
PENDANT was negligent and careless in
maintaining the dam in imperfect
condition and had so ncgligently
and carelcssly and improperly in
creased the pressure and strain upon
sald dam by raising the water in said
lake and carclessly and negligcntly
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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-08-04

Closing out priccs on Votan cof-
fee Every can guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction or your money
back. Bennett Mercantile Co.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-08-04
Contributory Factor.

One Of the interesting points Of
law decided by the supreme court
comes up in connection with the de-
fendant's claim that the damage was
caused by the unprecedented flood of
that season which could not be fore
seen or restricted by him and to which
the dam succumbed without any fault
on his part. The supreme court held
in the first place, that the lower court
was in error in instructng the jury
as requested by defendant, when at
plaintiffs request the court gave an
other instruction apparently in con-
fct with it, thereby leaving the jury
in doubt as to the law applicable to
the case.
Taking up first the defendants
prayer" says the decision, "the ques.
ton was not whether the negligence
of the defendant alone or of itself
and without the aid of the rainstorm,
was insufficient to have caused the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-03-16
MIGHT HAVE "WON" THE ROLL
Colored Man Did His Best, and the
Matter Ended Without Harsh
Feelings.

Somewhere in Chicago today good
natured negro is suffering passive dis
appointment, for he very nearly "won"
some money yesterday.
A reporter was passing along Sher-
idan road near Irving Park boulevard
when he noticed small roll Of money.
As he reached for it slim and smil-
ing negro jumped out of doorway
and said:
, t"Just a minute, boss. I just missed
1t In time It's mins, mister"
Ths finder turned TO one side, saw
how much there Was u the small toll
and asked:
rHsv pssh did you loser
-Lt ma see," said the negro, still
snaaase and looking thougntfuly up
IN the air! "'bout, let's see, now,
eh-h-h-h, Say bout 'lsven dollars
Wrong" said Che reporter. This
amount is nothing like that"
"Well," said the negro, Struggling
his shoulders, ''the best ! coaId do,
boss was try. You Winr--Chicago
Herald and Examiner.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-03-16
Greek Rulers Unfortunate.

The modern kmdom of the Hellenes
as Greece is officially known-has
had five rulers. Not one has served
until his natural death or voluntary
abdication. The first ruler president
Of the abortive Greek republic, organ
lied before independence was entirely
assured, was assaSsinated. Otto,
prince of Bavaria, who was given the
throne In 1892 was deposed in 1852
Prince George of Schleswig Holsttin,
who was then called to the tLro>~
Eaied for Rfry ere Ssaes, but was AS
sassnated IN ls1s., His sep. CSnatasa-
tina. pns dsSSseQ b xpls LeSause ot
bis Wlpathy for the Gerlasn eaAss
The sssth Of Alaxapdsr. who sscceadss
CONSTANTINE, was due to an sasspGl 40
stdsnt. National Geographic seSGAW
Bualss&u-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-03-16
TWO NILES OF AlRPLANEs
impressive Welcome That Was Given
to General NNsiIe on Kelly
Field In Texas.

When the first sentry at Kelly field
saluted Gen. Robert Georges Nivelle
the word was passed to the waiting
airmen and as General Nivelle's car
rounded hangar No. he saw a line
Of ships that stood wing to wing.
from hangar No. to No. "a. A line
Of SE-5s, De Havilands, Fokkers,
Spads Curtiss. JN-e Hg, Capronis
and Handley Pages, every plane in
working order. with its crew and
pilot lined up In front
The general rode down the entire
line When he returned to the re-
viewing stand the WORD Of command
wAs given and the big line Of pilots
and mechanics simultaneously hrokA
ed frsn Hangar No. ] IN barh Of .
san&h R-E NAs- - signal for the
SH&1Rs Ma ~. Ah1ps = 'UoDs - WA.
~ tzsg % Thr>s minutes lases
eAaEs 80 ~ = single dad uetsr oa
- ~. ~ ~ n1ntpNsait f9n&
aaa ,lvas slf&ady OF e. ~ ASld
p~sdyStS talS or. ThSy wez~ fellaved
n, AysA sthss BE fszuatsops: thea
t6s 'na HAsilands rozncsA OF. Tna
ferDAtfsn ei1caeh tbs Asld and tpassad
s~ss thS reviewing stand ne high
- formation uas 1000 t>st. the isv-
ct c0lsi-,> 90 c
Tbsfa Va 8, typical Texas nsSthse
b setieA With + thirty-hyemils wind
On IL ground, and naturally It was .
httls bumpy. Yon who have flown IN
Texas know what that means, but the
formations were all close and soma
sxeealsat stunning WAS carried On De-
spite conditions
Tha A. S. NJ. S. contributed pilots
to q pursuit and bombing formation
Both formations were low and close
and the mechanics school men showed
that, though they were supposed to
be more familiar with the monkey
wrench than the Joy stick when occa-
sion demanded they could handle both
in a more than passing manner. -
American Service Bulletin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-03-16
pssired Mo<1exs NORTH

F1vsysar-old Noa had bssd tu6sa
b tie dspsst 10 kaye shres tooth a.,
traGted. He was duly exhortsd by
the dentist on Sitting ap Like ltNe
man and not having to be held, ETC."
Aaa Nssa proceeded to Do 90. Not
whanpsr escaped SIN sanffahg, be
slipped into his coats rs father paid
TIE asaffst. Whsa he saw thA ca
change u money Nosi asked Dad
what dig he charger
Three doll2rs-a dollar a tooth,
father replied.
"Oh, shoot" Noel was plainly dis
gusted. IF I'd known he was go
ing to charge like that I'd had to be
held and yelled Ike everything"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-03-16

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Evening star., 1921-04-25
Two Scientists.

Two highly distinguished scientists
are in Washington today. the Prince
of Monaco and Albert E.instein. The
former is no stranger here. having
come to the American capital some
years ago. The latter is a newcomer.
whose name. indeed. has only within
few months become internationally
well known. The Prince of Monaco
| has for many years conducted re
searches in Oceanography and has con
tributed valuably to science and to
the commercial welfare of the world
currents and other properties of the
great water mass. Prof. Einstein has
dealt in a more abstract subject, his
theory of relativity being as yet be-
yond the definite grasp of the uniniti-
ated. 1t is a question whether this
theory will lead to any practical con-
tribution. 1t is, however, a most in
teresting departure from established
concepts of the universe and is evil
dence of profound intellectual
process.
The Prince of Monaco is ruler over
one of the smallest realms in the
world, tiny territory situated on the
shores of the Mediterranean, and chief
ly famous as the site of the most
noted gaming resort. 1t has been
visited by millions of people. prob
ably but few of them knowing that
the sovereign was man of high scien-
tific attainments. While the world
played in his tiny country he delved
into the mysteries of the deep. He
equipped expeditions for researches in
distant lands, He personally headed
voyages of discovery. He cruised all
the waters to learn their secrets. To-
day he is in Washington to receive
highest honors from the National
Academy of Sciences. A modest man,
he has not proclaimed his own achieve
ments. To him these endeavors have
been more than time-passing fad
They have been inspired by jealous
desire to add to knowledge, and to
apply these discoveries to useful pur-
poses.
The honors that are bestowed upon
him today merely add to many that
have been received by him in the past.
They represent Americas appreciation
Of the truly great work by a great
man.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

puny singles. Those same people who
hoped to see him hit homers, for which
he has become world-famous, cheered
themselves hoarse when he struck out
in the first inning. 1t is question
whether they We're more delighted
over the strike-out than they would
have been over a Dagger. Let
player get reputation for particular
thing and the crowd wants to see him
do that thing on every occasion, and
cheers him Justify when he does it.
AT the same time it cheers when ne
fails TO do it, if the failure is on the
side of the home interest. 1t is this
spirit that causes the crowd to applaud
Il visiting player when. by Il Sensa-
tional hit of work in the field. he robs
the home team of perhaps winning
runs. Despite its intense partisanship
and its rough tactics. and the tickle
ness of the crowd, there is a strong
sense of fair play on the part of the
supporters of the national game, and
it is that which keeps it on a high
plane and gives it the strong appeal
that it cxerts upon the American
favor.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

want to join Germany, there remains
the will of the allied nations. 1t is
not conceivable that anything will
come of this expression of preference.
In the first place Italy would undoubt-
edly put a veto upon plan to make
German territory of the region imme-
diately north of her newly acquired
area. The other allies do not desire
the growth of German territory or
the growth of German population.
Austrias economic position is in
deed desperate. Her richest industrial
region has been taken from her. her
seaports have been given to Italy and
Jugoslavia. she has been reduced to
the position of one of the minor states
of Europe, with a prospect of long
heart breaking grind of poverty. She
Is bearing today punishment in
finitely greater than that of Germany.
Thus the Tyrol plebiScite is but Il
a feeling that was instructive and nat
ural from the beginning of the peace
adjustment period. Whatever sym
pathy there may be for the principle
- national elf-determination. it is
not possible to permit union between
Germany and the Tyrolean Germans.
Evening star., 1921-04-25
America Under Inspection.

The expected is happening. The
outside world is following proceedings
In this country. political. financial,
sociological and legislative. closely
Every move Of every character is
noted, and causes comment. Reports
from America find full space in the
foreign press. and are enjoying the
importance Of first page position.
Whether the story relates to the
White House, Capitol Hill. the money
centers of the country or the manufac-
turing centers, it conveys something
foreigners fasten upon and discuss.
Let US hope that this interest con.
tinues, at least until things are again
normal in this country; until business
is stabilized. politics renewed with
American force and fervor. and all the
machinery Of our affairs, govern
mental and other. is in full swing once
more.
For this reason: It has been reveal
ed in the past two years that, large
and potent as we had become in world
affairs, we were but little understood
by the outside world. Our scheme Of
government was known by name, but
not in detail. Just how is functioned.
and just what 1t meant in its real
manifestations. were but dimly COM
pretended. As result, where there
was foreign comment on the subject
not much obtained-it was often mis-
taken.
A material change for the better
should take place now, and show in
the future. America is under observa
tion as never before. and will stand
close inspection if fully and correctly
informed. as we'll as any government
under the SUM-
Evening star., 1921-04-25
On Canitol Hill.

As the children say in their games,
gress. The third week of the session
opens. The Knox peace resolution i'm
pendS. The immigration bill and the
emergency tariff are half way through.
Investigation of the railroad problem
has been ordered. Tax revision is on
the stocks. a merchant marine meas
ure will shortly be due.
We are close upon action in obedi-
ence to the November mandate. That
mandate was issued by the largest
majority of voters ever recorded at
an election in this country. The peo-
pie went to the polls in overwhelming
numbers and elected President and
a Congress on a platform making
definite pledges.
Those pledges must be redeemed. The
principles enunciated at Chicago last
summer must have try-out. They
may prove to be precisely what the
country needs. They may not prove
to be all that the country needs.
But both the party in power and
the country must take a chance. The
worst thing for either in the circum-
stances would be an attempt at shuf-
fling or evasion. We must all face the
music, and dance to it, howsoever
little we may like the tune.
1t is assuring to note that nothing
is being done in a corner. Conferences
were never before so numerous or so
open. The public is being invited to
hearings, and senators and representa-
tives are meeting frequently to dis
cuss and arrange preliminaries. There
is no better way for transacting the
public business.
Evening star., 1921-04-25
The Tyrolean Plebiscite,

Ever since the armistice and the
breakup Of the central European coali-
ton, with the accompanying dissolu-
tion Of the eAustro-Hungarian empire,
a disposition has prevailed in the
Austrian Tyrol for union with Ger,
many. The condition of Austria, great
ly curtailed in territory by the Italian
and Czechoslovakian accessions, has
become so desperate that the people
Of the Tyrol have sought relief. Yes.
terday a plebiscite was held on the
subject Of possible union with Ger.
many. and an overwhelming vote was
cast in favor Of the proposal.
But this plebiscirc has no value
whatever is. indeed. of no significance
No matter how many Tyroleans may
Evening star., 1921-04-25
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
Germany's Counter Offer.

Germany is making a new proposal
TO the allies on the score of repara-
tions, but it is making it through the
United States. This is in prompt, even
eager acceptance of the suggestion
conveyed in Secretary Hughes note
of last week that this government
would be willing to serve as mediator
for the reopening of negotiations
Swallowing the rebuff contained in the
first part of the Secretary's note. the
German government has manifested
an almost impetuous wish to take ad-
vantage of what is apparently inter
preted in Berlin as an attitude OF neu-
trality between Germany and the allies,
which is astonishingly at variance
with the technical state of war be-
tween the United States and Germany.
1t is not. however. to be believed
that the United States will do more
than transmit the German counter
proposal. 1t may, indeed, not do that.
Communications have been had since
the Hughes note was sent TO Berlin
which throw some doubt upon this
point. 1t is definitely assured, how
ever. that the United States will do
nothing TO give the least color to the
suggestion of neutrality as between
Germany and the allies, inasmuch as
the latter are still in truth the allies
Of this country.
However liberal the German pro-
posal may be, it will probably fall
short of the allied demands. in default
Of which French, British and Belgian
troops have advanced into the Ger
man Industrial territory. And, further
more, a doubt has arisen whether it
themselves through the reichstag. The
Simons ministry is trembling on the
verge of dissolution. Hugo SHINES.
the German industrial leader, is ma
neuvering to effect this overthrow.
Population of the counter proposals
may come even while they are being
considered.
The conference at Lympne, Eng
land, between the British and French
premiers has produced no evidence of
strain between those two governments.
The entente is as firmly, united as
ever, and Germany has no reason to
hope at present for any weakening. A
meeting Of the allied council will be
held next Saturday to consider what
Germany has to say.
Evening star., 1921-04-25
Base Ball Cheers and Jeers.

Base ball psychology is a queer
thing after all. Take the case of yes
terday's game in this city. Over 1900
people-a record number for Wash
ington-went out to the ball park to
see Washington and New York play.
Probably all but a few score OF these
persons were partisans of the home
team. They wanted to see it win. for
that is the spirit that keeps the game
going. Still most Of those $4,000 people
hoped to see the celebrated Babe
Ruth slam the ball over the fence for
home run at least once. They were
disappointed. for the "bambino' did
no such thing and only registered two
Evening star., 1921-04-25
Mr.. Marshall Salutes the Senate.

Mr.. Marshall. in his latest contribu-
ton to The Star. printed yesterday.
speaks in warm praise of the body
over which he recently presided. While
in Office. as he confesses, he cracked
jokes at its expense. Out of Office
he feels an urge to express his real
sentiments; and they convey a high
appreciation Of the Senate and OF it's
functionings.
During his eight years in the chair,
Mr.. Marshall saw the Senate in action
in strong form. During the first four
years the program had to do with
domestic matters. But all of those
matters were important. Democratic
control after sixteen years OF repub-
lican control meant much legislation
on new lines. and this was enacted.
The second four years were unduly
exciting owing to the war. The coun-
try's entrance into the world struggle
introduced new topics of the greatest
moment; and the Senate was called
upon to deal with them in one form
or another. The debate on the peace
treaty. over which Mr.. Marshall pre-
sided. ranks as one of the most notable
episodes in our legislative annals.
Mr.. Marshall Is recalling all this
now, with due appraisement Of its his.
torical and other value, and of the
fact that his name is associated
with it.
This is of interest to Mr. Coolidge,
who has just entered upon his duties,
and whose service in the chair may
be as long as Mr.. Marshall's. If there
is one good term Of the Harding ad-
ministration, second will probably
follow. And many questions of great
consequence relating to domestic and
foreign affairs will come before the
Senate in that time.
Evening star., 1921-04-25
Costume,

"A moron is a grown-up person who
is more or less like child
Il have been told so." said Miss
Cayenne.
Would you call a mature lady who
wears very short dresses a moron?"
mo. I'd call her a more-off."
Evening star., 1921-04-25

The bottle of home brew that blew
up in Kansas courtroom may sug-
gest an approach TO the prohibition
problem from new angle under the
laws to regulate the handling OF ex-
ploeiyes.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

The sovietists are beginning 10 see
that their government is overstocked
with military talent and needs a good
department OF agriculture.
Evening star., 1921-04-25
A Strategist.

Hiram" said Mrs. Corntossel, why
did you insist on our boy Josh takin
music lessons? You know he hasn't
gay tslcut"
Il wasn't thinkin' about the talent
AS long as I hear him practicin' on
the violin, ] know he isn't skylarkin
with the hired man nor teasin' the
stock"
Evening star., 1921-04-25

Admiring readers of Col. George
Harvey hope that the rough and tum-
ble style OF argument in which Eng
lish politics IS occasionally engaged
will not vitiate his polished, though
admittedly trenchant. literary style.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

1t might be considered desirable to
conclude definitely discussion as to
cancellation Of loans before taking
under consideration the making of fur
ther loans.
Evening star., 1921-04-25
The Wind and the Whirlwind.

"A politician has to watch which
way the wind blows
Sometimes he has to watch" re.
piled Senator Sorghum, land some
times he gets caught in hurricane. "
Evening star., 1921-04-25
Songs of a Isarharia n

Behold" exclaimed the heather sage
With an expression solemn,
The colored comic gets a page,
Where world news gets a column
Evening star., 1921-04-25

Problems before Congress have
sometimes been increased in perplex-
ity by the industrious Willingness of
propaganda to solve them offhand.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

Science, that put the Island of Yap
on the map Of diplomacy, may make
further discoveries and inventions that
will restore it tn position of placid
inconsequentiality.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

In contemplating the expense ac-
count they are to take care Of some
of the friends of Haywood attach new
significance to his title big Bill
Evening star., 1921-04-25

One prosperous business in Europe
should be that OF furnishing type.
writer supplies for reparation negotia
tions.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

Germany admits being broke and
there is perhaps nothing to be gained
at this time by reproaches for career
of reckless squandering.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

A scheme of traffic regulation that
would provide more parking facilities
for the downtown fiocks of fiyyers
would be a relief.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

Berlin has consented to procure an
other blank and undertake new series
Of computations as to taxable assets.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

A new form Of German government
does not prevent Bernstorff from be-
ing ready to undertake political and
diplomatic responsibilities.
Evening star., 1921-04-25

Jud Tunkins says the genuine op-
timist is recognized by his cheerful
ness at work and not by the exuber-
ance Of his recreation.
Evening star., 1921-04-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Mysterious Change.

You cannot take a porcine ear
To make a silken purse.
Experiments like this. we fear,
May lead from bad to worse.
Yet transformations queer we view
AS on events we look.
A bootleg often turns into
A we'll filled pocketbook.