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STILL CLAIMS TITLE. Crown Prince Declares He Has Not Renounced Anything. Oosterland, Holland, Dec. 3.?"I have not renounced anything and I have not signed any document whatever." Frederick William Hohenzollern, i who still claims the title of crown prince of Germany, thus answered the question of the Associated Press in the course of a lengthy conversation today, which took place in the small cottage of the village pastor on the island of Wieringen, where he is interned. "However," he continued, "should the German government decide to form a republic similar to the United States or France, I shall be perfectly content to return to Germany as a simple citizen ready to do any-' thing to assist my country. "I should even be happy to work as a laborer in a factory. "At present everything appears chaos in Germany, but I hope things will right themselves." Asked what in his opinion was the turning point of the war, he said: "I was convinced early in October, 1914, that we had lost the war. I" considered our position hopeless after the battle of the Marne, which we should not have lost if the chiefs of our general staff had not suffered a case of nerves. Wanted to Seek Peace. V "I tried to persuade the general staff to seek peace then, even at a great sacrifice, going so far as to aive ud Alsace-Lorraine. But I was told to mind my own business and confine my activities to commanding my armies. I have proof of this." What finally brought about the downfall of the German military power, he declares, was revolution induced by four years of hunger among the civilians and the trpops in the rear, together with the over' whelming superiority in numbers, attained by the entente powers since \, America's entrance into the war, ^v^which had undermined the confidence pf^the German fighting forces. 'T&jrsoldiers, whom I loved and with 1 lived continuously and wh.0, if r^may say so, loved me, fought with" the utmost courage to the end, even when the odds were impossible to .withstand," the refugee prince went on. "They^had no rest, and sometimes an entire division numbered only 600 rifles. These were opposed by fresh allied'troops, among whom were American divisions containing 27,000 men apiece." Describing how he left the front, / Frederick William declared: . "I was with my group of armies after the kaiser left Germany. I asked the Berlin government whether they desired me to retain my command. They replied negatively, and I could notv continue to lead armies under orders of the soldiers' and workmen's council. "Therefore, I came to Holland, without hindrance. No shooting or bombing occurred and I quit the army with the greatest regret after having participated in the trench life with the soldiers for so long. "I have not been in Germany for a year, and from the beginning of the war I have taken only three |pr four fortnight leaves." Speaking of the beginning of the war Frederic William asserted: "Contrary to all statements hitherto made abroad, I never desired war, and thought the moment quite inopportune. I was never consulted and the report about a crown council being held in Berlin to decide on the war I deny on my oath. I was enjoying a stay at a watering place when mobilization was ordered. Did Not J>esire War. "My father, also, I am sure, did not desire war.' If Germany had sought the best opportunity for making war she would have chosen the period either of the Boer War or the Russo-Japenese War. "From the beginning I was certain that England would enter the conflict. This view was not shared by Prince Henry add the other, members of my family. "People have credited me with warlike intentions. But I was only a soldier with a desire to see the army kept thoroughly efficient, and I worked hard to bring this about. People blame me with the failure at Verdun. But I refused twice to attack there with the troops at my dis? posal. On the third occasion my attack was successful for the first three days, but I was not properly supported. "1 thought the Verdun attack was a mistake.' We should have attack ed to the eastward of Verdun, where there would have been great probability of success." The ex-crown prince was rather; bitter regarding the work of the i general staff, which he asserted was i * responsible for numerous mistakes, i including the attack in March, 1918, which he was ordered to make, contrary to his own view, and was compelled' to obey. He declared that Ludendorff was the mainspring of Germany's warlike activities, while von Hindenburg was a mere figurehead. Ludendorff and his staff continually underestimated the enemy's forces, he declared, and never believed that America's contribution of soldiers was as great as it actually proved to be. Frederick William declared himself to be an admirer of President Wilson, who he felt assured would bring about a peace of justice for the German people, and concluded: "Any humiliation of a nation containing 70,000,000 of people would only leave a feeling of revenge. Such a nation cannot be crushed." Since the above interview the ornvm nrince has formally signed a decree of abdication, and has renounced his claim to the German tfirone. Remember our "Everready" battery service when your flash light needs a new bulb or battery. Faulkner-Electric Service Co.?adv. NOT AN ISOLATEO CASE t Many Similar Cases in Bamberg and Vicinity. This Bamberg woman's story given here is not an isolated case by any means; week after week, year after year, our neighbors are telling similar good news. Mrs. C. E. Simmons, New Bridge St., Bamberg, says: "Several years ago my kidneys were in poor, weak and unhealthy condition for a long time. I suffered awfully. My back hurt me so badly that I would sometimes have to press my hands Upon i it to ease the pain. The action ot my kidneys wasn't right and my hands and ankles often swelled. 1 always felt tired out, depressed and miserable and ached all over my body. This Is the way I was suffering when I started using I^oan'a Kidney PiMs. I got them from Mact's Drug Store and they brought me relief from?the start. In a short while, they rid me of all this trouble. Every time I hear anyone complain of their kidneys now I advise them to Use Doan's Kidney Pills/' Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy?get Doan's Kidney Pins ? the same that Mrs. Simmons had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mffcra., Buffalo, N. Y. Best material and workmanship, light running, requires little power; simple, easy to handle. Are made in several sizes and are good, substantial money-making machines down to the smallest size. Write for catolog showing Engines, Boilers and all Saw Mill supplies. LOMBARD IRON WORKS & SUPPLY CO. I K Augusta, Ga. B \ TAX NOTICE. The treasurer's office will be open for the collection of State, county, school and all other taxes from the 15th day of October, 1918, until the 15th day of March, 1919, inclusive. From the first day of January, 1919, until the 31st day; of Jan v, 1919, a penalty of one per cent. U be added to all unpaid taxes. From the 1st day of February, 1919, a penalty of two per cent, will be added to all unpaid taxes. From the 1st day o? March, 1919, until the 15th day of March, 1919, a penalty of 7 per cent, will be added to all unpaid taxes. THE LEVY. For State purposes ~8}4 mills For county purposes 6% mills Constitutional sclioci tax....3 mills 18 mills SPECIAL SCHOOL LEVIES. Hopewell, No. 1 3 mills Midway, No., 2 2 mills Hampton, No. 3 2 mills Three Mile, No. 4 2 mills Fish Pond, No. 5 ...2 mills Hutto, No. 6 2 mills Buford's Bridge, No. 7 2 mills Olar, No. 8 9 mills Salem, No. 9 4 mills St. John's, No. 10 2 mills Govan, No. 11 8 mills Binnaker's, No. 12 3 mills Lemon Swamp, No. 13 4 mills Bamberg, No. 14 11 millsOakland, No. 15 8 mills Hunter's Chapel, No. 16 8 mills Colston, No. 18 4 mills Clear Pond, No. 19 2 mills Oak Grove, No. 20 4 mills' Denmark, No. 21 6% mills Ehrhardt, No. 22 13 mills Lees, No. 23 4 mills Heyward, No. 24 2 mills All persons between the ages of twenty-one and sixty years of age, except Confederate veterans and sailors, who are exempt at 50 years of age, are liable to a poll tax of one dollar. Capitation dog tax, 50 cents. All persons who were 21 years of age on or before the 1st day of January, 1918, are liable to a poll tax of one dollar, and all who have not made returns to the auditor are requested to do so on or before the 1st day of January, 1919. I will receive the commutation road tax of two ($2.00) dollars from the 15th day of October, 1918, .until the 1st day of March, 1919. G. A. JENNINGS, Treasurer Bamberg County. | NOTICE. I Notice is hereby given that on j Monday, December 16, 1918, the EsI tate of Carroll Baldwin will apply I for the issuance of * new certificate ! I to represent three shares of Preferr- | j ed Stock of the Bamberg Cotton Mills ! Company in lieu of Certificate No. j 135, which at present cannot be i found. 12-12n ~~~ A Tonic Laxative that will remove the bile from the Liver end j cleanse the System THOROUGHLY without griping j or disturbing the stomach Is truly a Perfect Lax- | ative. 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