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PRIVATE BEIiLINCHR WRITES. (Continued from column 1, page 3.) munity is not impaired, but rather enhanced by travel and a wider knowledge of the world's affairs, that I desire to use every advantage to broaded myself in every way possible, to form my own impressions and ideas of European customs and practices, and that I have sought to gain an insight into both the good and bad sides of life. And in this connection I will repeat what I said in my former letter, that I still have a higher regard for French moral standards than I entertained prior to being in this country, notwithstanding what I have said above. The people are honorable above all things. They are fervently religious and maintain their churches with affectionate ardor. And at all hours of the day citizens may be seen wending their way to the cathedray for their worship. 'Tis true that this worship is usually Catholid, but I have an abiding faith in the right kind of Catholic, who, in my opinion, is in the vast majority, and if some of our people so prejudiced Nl!' to .Catholicism would search a little ? : deeper under the surface of things and seek more authenticated inforv mation I am inclined to believe they would form a broader opinion, and I am satisfied that if the average protestant followed the doctrines of his religion as fully and lived up tb the teachings of Christ as closely as the average Catholic we would have a better world to-day, more permeated with the spirit of brotherly love and fairness to mankind. I am not a Catholic. The women and girls dressed finely with beautiful, graceful clothes, but considerably more modest than in the American cities, and ^ - I saw no such extreme styles as are . > common in an American city. I was not approached once by a girl with any advances whatever, and that is more than I can say of some Ameri&- /. can cities which I have found far worse than Vichy along this line.. I Not once did I witness the least disorder in the saloons or gambling houses, and during my five months in *"* * t 1.. K..+ i" ranee i nave yusiuveiy nut botu j one Frenchman who exhibited any . outward appearance of being under the influence of liquor. Accordingly one is bound to get the idea that there can be no compromise nor halfway settlement of the liqjior question, but the proper solution is either a rigidly enforced ironclad bone dry law or the widfe open regulations of European countries: On the streets there was a marked evidence of civic pride and law and order, and I have ^4. yet to see my first policeman in .France, though I was told that t Vichy's police force included six men. gfc. How do you think an American city of ?2t006 would conduct itself with ? a police force of six men? Since now I have pictured the French people in the above terms, perhaps some of your readers wish to ask the question: , "If in your opinion France is so good, and grand -a * 1? 1 j ? +0. or/-? <1X1U tioiy, wuuiu )ua to bo there to select a wife?" My answer would be unhesitatingly "No." Then fj- " possibly they might ask if I care to live in this republic. Again my re?ply would be an emphatic negative, because I am an American. And to use the now famous words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country; in her free intercourse with foreign nations may she^ always be right, but right or wrong, our* country." But I merely express, the opinion that > , France is not as naughty as it's ^ .cracked up to be. One more issue of The Herald, that of Qct. 24th, has come to me since my letter to you dated Oct. 1st, and I suppose it's needless to say that . this issue was read with all the zeal and thrill that I imagine a fellow r-T* v realizes when he gets a letter from s his best girl. A few days ago I also received several copies of Charleston, Columbia and Augusta papers sent \ to me from Bamberg and they were a rare treat, and too acted as the means of me meeting another South Carolinian, which is likewise a rare treat over here. 1 was sitting in headquarters reading them when a lieutenant walked in and with eyes ' about as large as the moon in full quarter said: "Mam. where in the h did you get those South Carolina papers? I haven't seen one since last summer." I told him where I was from and he introduced himself. His name is R. C. Brownlee; he is from Abbeville county* and is a graduate of Erskine college. So we enjoyed a very pleasant chat, discussing mutual acquaintances and other affairs back in the dear old Palmetto State. And together we had a regular picnic with the papers, which, however, in addition to many other items of interest brought us sad news of a number of our acquaintances, some of whom had died in the influenza epidemic and others on the field of honor, while still other unfortunate ones had lost their heads and thus caused their names to be printed in the wedding columns. Before concluding I will say that while of course I hay? ai ambition (Continued on coUumt* I, page 6.) ? 'Sr * 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 January, 1919, a penalty of one per cent, will 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 of 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% mills For county purposes 6% mills Constitutional schocl tax....3 mills 18 mills SPECIAL SCHOOL LEVIES. Hopewell, No. 1 3 mills Midway, No. 2 2 mills A o ill Hampton, ino. 6 ^ mum i 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 mills Oakland, No. 15 8 mills Hunter's Chapel, No. 16 8 mills Colston, No. 18 4 mills Clear Pond, No. 19 t mills Oak Grove, No. 20 4 mills Denmark, No. 21 6% mills Ehrhardt, No. 22 13 mills Lees, No. 23 4 mills Hey ward, 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 it- - t-i- J - ? 1A1Q me isi ua.y ut iuaxuu, G. A. JENNINGS, Treasurer Bamberg County. A GOOD FRIEND A good friend stands by you when in need. Bamberg people tell bow Do an's Kidney Pills have stood the test. Mrs. A. M6B. Speaks of Rice St, Box No. 123, Bamberg, endorsed Doan's three years ago and again confirms the story. Could you ask for more convincing testimony? "I bad weak kidneys and pains in iqy back," says Mrs. McB. Speaks. "The pains were there constantly, and when I stood they annoyed me a great deal more. My kidneys acted irregularly and caused me much annoyance. I bought a box of Doan's Kidney Pills and after using them was greatly relieved. I gladly recI ommend Doan's Kidney Pills." The above statement was given on May 30, 1914, and on January 22, 1918, Mrs. Speaks added: "I have had no trouble with my back or kidneys since Doan's Kidney Pills cured me. My advice to anyone troubled with backaches, dizzy spells, weak kidneys or any other symptom of kidney complaint, is to try this remedy, for it certainly is fine. AH i have formerly said of Doan's Kidney Pills I gladly confirm." Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't ' simply ask for a kidney remedy?get Doan's Kidney Pills ? the same that Mrs. MoB. Speaks had. Jboster-MUburn Co.. Mfgrs.. Buffalo. N. Y. The Quinine That Does Not Affect the Head of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head. Remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE* 30c. 11 | SI It Helps! 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