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Gtrm*?y T? VyyM, ltt ill roai' mu<* about the .,br Germans wrought in France hitherto mo exavt kuow j.roiux 41. au<l not hi UK lu tin? , of Hh? world KiVf us ,ui which to estimate It. Now tb? report of the Ited Cross, I mr^ully investigated the tU? ^ in Northern Krano? and rt?m , io?*-* that tho (fermftn in M thiu- another about <{500 0/ villus, were iu tho hands .nnai?*. together with a number or large towns. In a great those commons not one build Htandiug. None of the com >*>me damage. At least toil*'* werv completely destroy I twice as many were more or arwj. Moderately estimated, the ivbulldiug will be four billion If all tho carpenter* and ma* Frarnv were set at work to re t the Uermaus have destroyed jwu take them twenty years to 4Bd meanwhile no building could in other parts of the country; ?ir or replace destroyed or dam J public works, like railways, canals [fridges will cost two billion dol r Germans ruined at least a thou iipdustrial plants and broke or stol? Bfry worth not lesa than a billion |p, That (includes most of the ?eot of tho French textile indus ibout two-thirds o?f which was in fjccupicd regions. w were more than 250,000 farmers m regions; the GermanfiL fitrijiped U all of them of their horses, cat Ld other live stock, of their vines [fruit trees, of their buildings and aaehincry. They laid wast more 2B0}000 acres so effectually that 'vey cannot bo cultivated /or many year* To restore tb? agricultural value of :hpt region so far as It can be re doml- will tak.- at least two billion dollar*. - The total loss to France through t lit* I.ioiiubii invasion ito not less than ton billion dollars. The Kt*tucl) tbftniflvtv on it still higher ; but oven the lower figure means that one eighth of the total national vyealtb has been doiiroyvd) Home person* may, way that a large oart, of the destruction was the iuevl Vle result <>f war; but it was tbo riv "\ilt of a war that wa* not p revoked by Franco .but wickedly eutercd upon by Gonnapy. The Gorman^ had no other purpose than to ruiu and enslave the French, and they were able t?> effect that purpose only through cynically vio lating tho neutrality of a neighboring i!it ion. Furthermore, much the greater, part of the mischief tbey did wan willful and unnecessary ; it was part of a cold ly calculated policy. There is no dis pitting the fact; the Germans themselves boasted of it. There are Home persons who are afraid that the I'eaco Conference will be "too hard" on Germany. They protest against the punishment of a nation that has planned and carried out the most malignant and wanton work of devasta tion and rubbery in all history. Aud they do it, although th? Germane speak no won! ot regret, muki< no sign of re pentance, do nothing indeed to indicate that they realise, iu the least what they have done. It is hard to understand such a point of view; but it la hard, too, to understand why thero are perwrns wlto are ready to fill a murder er's cell with flowers and to overwhelm him with a sympathy thast they do not thin-k of extending to those who have suffered through his crime.? Tho Youth's ("kwnpanion. ' ' FOR SALE Twenty-five Good, Young ' Cotton Mules. Jrr.:. . . r3rV-V v. Also Four Pair Good Heavy Wagon Mules We beg to announce that we are in position to fufnish you with the celebrated Southern Cotton Oil Co. mixed fertilizers in any quantity, from a sack to a carload. We have a large stock on hand. THE CAMDEN OIL MILL W. Robin Zemp's Drug Store \t 4 At*.- .f "* ' [ ? Telephone 30 ? . Telephone 30 Prescriptions, Medicines, Clinical Thermometers and most sick room necessities. Phone us, and if you n^ed anything we can supply in a hurry, ask for t Prompt delivery. ' W. Robin Zemp'a Drug Store .'"Telcp bone 30. Bleached muslin 1 14c Per Yard r or Cash- '' ' ^ ?PfA -r-. <f. ? '-M&u ?' '. hermitage cotton mills AID OF WAITRESS ? - - rM By IRA E. ROGERS. , Vc S 1" ? fjEftk IlfcSB W*V ?pyi U;Jif. ?V McClpiV Newip9J/$r While Barbara walled for hep order glanced shyly at the young man in khaki fitting opposite her at the table, and her hlue eyes beamed ap proval. She had never seen a more Kindly or Intelligent fare, she told her sell, nnd she knew hu would ho brave, too, when the occasion should a.-lse. ail? began t ?? wish she knew him. The waitress had been bustling about the table, and llarhura, looking: down suddenly* noted to her surprise that a plate coutalulng two ordera of, polls had been set directly between her place and that iff the young raan. When the full significance of this struck her she became horrified. It was evident that the waitress thought that they had come In together. Ob, If she could only catch her eyo! But the busy little waitress seemed to look at everyone but her. Why hudnt she gone to the place where she usu ully went at night and not ventured Into this restaurant? The young man was absorbed In a paper and appar? ently had not noticed the waitress' mistake. When hours had passed, according to Barbara's feelings, the two orders were brought in and placed before the young man. He looked up with a start ; but It was only a fraction of a minute that surprise mastered him. Then he started In to serve Barbara as if It were airevery-day occurrence. "It's- best 'to pretend we came to gether," he said In a low voice, after the waitress had hurried away to other patrons. Barbara acquiesced shyly. After a few moments her diffidence wore sway and she suddenly found herself chatting with the young soldier In the most unconventional way. She felt a twinge of regret When the dinner was over and they had to go their separate ways. He had taken no ad vantage of their stmnge meeting, and .. tiVcy parted as they had met, strangers. In the days that followed Barbara thought much about the young man In khaki. HIS kindly dark eyes seemed to follow her wherever she went, and she often caught herself scrutinizing a crowd with a hope that she might see him again. She had n?t entered .the restaurant where they V had met since that night. Although S&he had passed It many times she did not have the courage to enter. One evening, about a month later, Barbara decided to go to see Grace Lincoln, a girl acquaintance, who lived out of town. In the course of the eve ning she relnted her strange experi ence, and when Rho had finished Grace laughed immoderately, a great deal more than the occasion would seem to warrant. Before Barbara took her leave her friend said, with a twinkle In her eye, "I want you to come out next Tues day night. My cousin from Wilton ip coming to visit no for two or three days, and I would like to have ypu meet him. I'm sure you'll like him. You'll come, won't you?" Barbara promised that she would come. Ordinarily she would have gone home delighted, bnt now she did not feel pleased at the prospect of meet ing Grace's cousin. What did she care about seeing him? When Tuesday evening came she" took a train for her friend's house, and it was a little before eight when she arrived there. Grace came to the door In answer to her ring, meeting her with a burst of delight. ?'He's come, Barbara; and I know you'll like him." Barbara smiled unconcernedly. As th% entered the living room a tall figure In khaki who had been sitting before the open fire rose and came for ward. The girl could hardly believe her owq eyes. She was ashamed of herself, for she was blushing furiously as Grace introduced her to her cousin ; but Richard Young soon put her at her ease and it was not long before she was clmttlrtg with him as she had at the restaurant. He did not once allude to their former meeting, and for this she was very grateful. Just before she left Grace drew her aside a mo* ment. . '/ i ' "Richard has been trying to find you ever since that night," she said. "He told me all about it ? he and I have always been like brother and sister. I never had an IdeA that you were the girl until last week when you were out I said you would, like hlra,M she added, with a roguish glance, "and by the way things look T guess ? n "He's very pleasant," broke In Bar bara, her face,- burning With blushes. Grace said nothing more but smiled kaowlngly. Barbara was pleased when Richard Young offered to see her to the train, and as they walked along together she felt as if she had always known him. Tm going to call on yc& tomorrow evening," he announced boldly as the train rumbled into the station. "Pro vided. of course, that you want me to come." .? \ *? "Yes ? I want you to coine,** "Barbara' shyly answered him. The next evenlag Richard told her that he had been called, and that he expected to go away the following week. "When I come back I want someone I know to be waiting for me. Do you think she will, Barbm-nt" ^ And Barbara answered softly, **I know she will, Richard," The United fttates senate meets on an: average of less than 2Q0 days In a year .'and It copts about tdjOOC for each meeting day. This great "Book of Bargains" is just off the press and we will gladly mail you a copy on re Suest. It contains the most won erful lot of bargains we have ever offered, each page containing articles at money-saving prices. As an example, fine quality apron gingham is offered at 10c per yard, or 10 yards for $1. Women's Patent Leather Button Shoes, specially priced at $1.89. Why not order a pair .when sending your re quest for the 4 'Book of Bargains0? Remember that our unconditional guarantee stands behind every item listed. Our guarantee is tho founda tion of your confidence and the assurance of your complete satisfaction. Send your Order or Catalogue request to KRESS ?^SAILORDElf^f STORES AUGUSTA, GA. 2100 pail's of Women's Pat ent Leather Shoes, $1 89 only . . . Jt Found Great Favor with Hundred# of Women. It l??t on co dresay androoat upproprl utoioretreotlfeaxv 11m medium high buttoned cloth top, patont leather vamp, perforated tip ?na 13-lnch UUD*u iiwu^uhiv.. ?r outorsole. In *hl? *n Ktanca wo h*v? botm able to keep ay wn too price of thla ihoo. In ?pi to of the f?ct that all mmteriula ^uacd In tflemakln* hnvo la created in price. Give site. SUppbf l-lfc < Mssatl News. Thu farmers of Cassatt. hold their igniters meeting on last Thursday night. Private J anion Carl Harris of Camp spout Saturday night with Mr. "TAX NOTICE., Olflce of Treasurer Kershaw County, ('ainden, S. 0., Oct. 1, 1018 Notice i? hereby given that thj books will he open for the collection of State, r'omity ?ud School Taxes* from October 15 th, -J 918, to Marefc 15th, 1910, A penalty of 1 per cent will be added to at! taxes unpaid January 1st, 1010; 2 per cent February 1st, 1010, and 0 per cent March 16th, 1010. The rate per centum for Kershaw County is as follows' ?/ . . ? ? Mills State Taxes, , ? ? 8 1-4 County Taxes 1 Special Taxes f 13 1-4 Itoad Taxes ... ? ? ? j Sehobl Taxes ? _ 8 Total ? ? 14 j The following School Districts have apecial levies r ? 8<?hwl platrict No. 1 ,J School District No. 2 ... ? "n~ * School District No. 3'--^ --- --- 4 School district No. 4 ? - ? 6 School District N?v 5 ? ? ? 2 School District No. 6 8 School District No. 7 ? ? ? - 4 School District No. 8 ... ? 4 School District No. 9 ? 4 School District No. 10 ? 0 School District No. 11 ? ? 5 '! School District No. 12 ? - ? 4 I School District No. 13 8? School District No. 14 ? 8 School District No. 15 ? 1 3 School District No. 16 4 School District No. 17 3i School District No. 18 ? ? ? 4 j School District No. 19 ? 1 . School District No. 20 ? 4 School District No. 2i ? ? 4 School District No; 22 11 School District No. 23 ? _ ? 3 School District No. 24 ? ? ... ? _ 4 School District No. 25 4 SchOftl District No. 26 4"* School District No. 27 6 School District No. 28 - 6 School District No. 29 ... L__ 4 School District No. 30 ... 4 School iHstrict No. 81 0 School District No. 82 8 School District" No. 33 - 4 School District Ho. 35 8 School District No. 36 ... 4 School District No. 37 2 School District No. 38 5 School District No. 39 5 School District No, 40 11 1 School District No. 41 ' 4 I School District No. 42 4 School District No. 43 ... 8 School District No. 46 . 8 School District No. 47 ... 4 Tphe poll tax is fl.OO. All able-bodied inal<? persous from the nge of twenty-one (21) to sixty (60) years, both inclusive, except residents ?>$, incorporated towns of the county, shall pay $2.00 as a road tax* except ministers of the gospel actually in :h*rge of a congregation, teachers em ployed in public schools, school trustees and persons permanently disabled in the military service of this State, and per-' sons who served ih the War Between the Stat**, and all persons actually employed in the quarantine service of., this State and a!) residents who may be attending school or college at tlje time when said road tax shnll become due. Persons claiming disabilities molt pre*" sent certificate# from two reputable phy sicians of this county. AH information' with reference" f 'to taxes will be famished upon applica tion. :z;r.. D. M. MeCASKIIX, County Treasurer. ? )?-iir llorton. On amntnt of bii<l weather tin* farinera ar?> behind in their farm work this Sprinjf. There wHI bo preaching at Heaver Dam B&ptiut < 'lunch Sunday at 2 :JU). Mr. Harold Hatfield of Sumter spent the week end at homo with his parents It( v\ H?<1 Mrs. I tut field. ? 1 " l ? r ? . Tlti;NI\VSS NOTICK * All parties are'heroby warded not to tronpnsw on any ?f my land? in Flat Hock township about 18 miles from' ( '(linden , for nuy purpose whatsoever, without my permission. 55AOK LEWIS. Caritey, S. C, March S, 1919. , 47-8-9-pd C V. ' J f,f) : i YOU CAN ALWAYS TELL BY THE FIT AND THE CUT OF HISyGLOTHES IF HE CARES FOR HIS PERSONAL APPEARANCE. THE ONLY WAY TO GUARANTEE THESE RE QUIREMENTS IS TO WEAR TAILOR, - MADE CLOTHES. .... / " men wato .Wear our clothes have sat * +' ? ; r A ISFACTION, BECAUSE' WE MAKE THE SATISFA'C . ?. f - >Jk,. .. t. V mm t TORY. KIND. CAMDEN, SOUTH ICAROLINA