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* ?1^?? MR. CHITTY WHITES HOME. Tells in Interesting Manner of Visit to French Capital. # . Clermont-Ferrand, France, Dec. 18, 1918.?After four years of turmoil and strife, the world war has at last subsided, and once more fellows in khaki are free to send forth to their relatives and the world a partial expression of th^e great education they have received while abroad. Although I have been in France but three months, I came at a time when the game was in its finishing stage, and, therefore, as my presence was not sorely needed, I have had occasion to visit some of the historic ;J+ spots of France, which have furnish ed me witn evidence inai luis wuutry may rightly he called "Sunny Prance." Before discoursing further with regard to my new environment, ' it might be interesting to relate to 'you folks, just when I left the Unit, V ed States, from which camp I embarked, and my experiences on the high seas. After completing my course of instruction at the State University, I . was transferred to Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla. Here * again I was subjected to an overseas examination, and having passed, was . attached to Motor Truck Co. No. 539, Motor Supply Train No. 427, which : is a branch of the Quartermaster Department. This regiment was sent !;5< , - to Camp Merritt, N. J. On Sept. 29, we boarded a transport for France. r , The trip was interesting, helpful, ir-i and invigorating in every sense of the* word. After a voyage of thirteen days, our boat landed at Brest, i I This, as you probably know, is where ; -x >tbe United States has her great " "Port Terminals." # I. . Prom Brest we made our way to Nevers, passing through Tours, the headquarters of the quartermaster department of the U. S. army. I am told when the United States landed her first regiment of the expedition ary force, the quartermaster department consisted of less than one hun r/. dred men quartered in several small . rooms in a French village. To-day we have around 100,000 serving in this branch of the service?each with a definite line work. Tours is our y Grand Headquarters. There you will find a record of every man, every Iruck, and absolutely every pound jfcVV.* of food that's shipped to our forces. ; It Is simply wonderful to see how we have perfected such a great organiza>. tion. r "It is not my purpose to tire you with non-essentials, but having been Teared in a country town, and knowlag your desire to have me relate i ' some of my experiences, I am going P , to tell you that I have been to Paris, which-to be sure must be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. ; ^ It was' during my sojourn here with an eld pal of mine that I displayed my' wide knowledge of. the French language. We entered a restaurant, % V . and gave an order for two beefsteaks, or at least we thought so anypsfiy way. To make sure he understood our language, we said "comprehen. ^ dez-vouz," which means, do you unJV " d^arstand. He answered "oui" (yes.) Well, here sat two American soldiers, ' \ envying one another of their success in having made this French waiter - - * ., ? A i- 1,- J understand wnat tneir tasie cauea fdr that morning. After an absence erf a few minutes, the waiter returned with two fried fish. This is the * price of ignorance. Without any sign of our embarrassment we ate to our own satisfaction. Ever since my arrival in France, ' * s I have longed to visit Paris, the capital of France. We planned our trip ' . more from a standpoint of sightseeing. Paris is simply a wonderful little village. A wall twenty-one miles long surrounds the city, which makes it almost impregnable. The Seine river is the main throughfare for trade and comKt' 7.A > T merce. . The river, which is between ? 300 and 500 feet wide, spanned by m6re than 30 magnificent bridges, one of which I was told had been in use for over 400 years. Some of the important suburbs of * Paris are: Boulogne, Versailles, and Saint Dennis. Boulogne is known the world over for its famous park and race courses. Versailles for her palaces and beautiful gardens, and lastly Saint Detinis for her cathedrals where all the French Kings are buried. Across the river is the Eiffel tttV* 4-a o V* ai crVi t nf luncif nuivu noes iu a uti^uv ui 984 feet?a notable structure. This was built during the Paris exposition * at a cos? of over $1,000,000. The 8* designer, Gustav Eiffel, constructed it of iron lattice work with three sets of elevators, giving access to the summit. It is used by the French government in determining the temperature at different heights, to obit serve the variations of the wind, and to find out the quantity of rain that falls at different heights, and the density of the clouds. In addition to viewing these sights, I was directed to the Palais de l'Elysee, where the President of France resides. ' Other buildings which might be of interest to most Americans, are the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and the ^ 4 i WANTS TO ABOLISH GANGS. Meares Has Bill for State Road Force. Asks One Mill Levy. Columbia, Jan. 31.?State direction of the entire chaingang forces of the state and the creation of a state convict road building force of prisoners above 17 years of age is contemplated in a bill which Representative Meares of Fairfield county is introducing in the house of representatives. The bill has the approval of the state highway commission, the state board of charities and correction and it embodies a general plan to which Mr. Cooper is favorable. Provisions of the act are that all convicts shall be delivered to the su perintendent of the state penitentiary. From the superintendent the state highway engineer would requisition forces for the state road building convict gang. Work would be executed on the state system of roads as designated by the highway commission. It is further provided that each county shall receive as many days labor as entitled to as the number of convicts sent up from the particular county and the length of sentences imposed. * Maintenance would be provided by a one mill levy on all taxable property and funds with which to construct roads would be provided by the creation of a "state highway fund" from licenses from motor vehicles. Another distinctly interesting feature of the bill is that compensation would be allowed all prisoners for orderly conduct, this graduated scale increasing in proportion to the length of the sentence. It would not apply to life prisoners. HEAVY BRITISH LOSSES. Casualties On All Fronts Aggregate 3,049,991. British casualties during the war, including all the theaters and activities, totalled 3,019,991 it has been announced in the house of commons by James Ian McPherson, parliamentary secretary of the war office. Of this number, officers killed, wounded or misssing aggregated 142,634 and the men 2,907,357. The total losses in the fighting on the Franco-Belgian front were 1,719, 642. In the East "African campaign, the total casualties ^ere 17,825. Of this total, 9,104 were killed or died, comprising 380 officers and 8,724 men. A total of 7,754 were wounded, comprising 478 officers and 7,276 men. The missing and prisoner^ totalled 967, comprising 38 officers and 929 men. In other theaters the total casualties were 3,297. Of this number, 133 officers and 690 men were killed, and 51 officers and 908 men were missing or prisoners. In addition to the grand total of deaths, there were 19,000 deaths from various causes among troops not forming any Part of the expeditionary force. 1 The Dardanelles expedition cost the British 119^729 casualties. Of this number, 1,785 officers were killed or died, and 31,737 others. The wounded were 3,010 officers and 75,508 others. The missing including the prisoners, were 258 officers ;:nd 7,431 others. On the Saloniki front the losses were 27,318. Of these, *he killed were 285 officers and 7,330 otheis: the wounded 818 officers ann others; the missing 114 officers and 2/. i3 others. In Italy the British losses totalled 6,738. Of these, 86 officers and 341 men were killed, 334 officers aud 4612 men were wounded. Of these, 765 missing, 3S were officers, 727 men.. Grand Opera House, which covers nearly three acres. The chief educational center is the University of Paris. From Paris my pal and I journeyed to some of the historic battlefields, which of course, furnished us with many thrills. I shall not attempt to portray the landscape here or to estimate the damage done to the constructive genius of some of France's great architects. Suffice it to say, the human mind can not form a correct impression of the destruction wrought, without viewing it for your self. Now a word as to my health and associates. Although separated from you folks by many miles of sea, I want you to know that I am living a clean life, gaining in weight, and experience every day. Since leaving the States, I have added to my frame twenty pounds of real flesh, which is conclusive proof that all's well in France. Of course, as the war is over, and boys are beginning to go back, I am somewhat inclined to think I would appreciate a voyage home, however, am willing to remain if it\ be necessary. 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Rentz hath made suit to me to grant her letters of administration of the estate and effects of I. W. Rentz, deceased. These are therefore to cite arid admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said I. W. Rentz, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the court of probate, to be held at Bamberg on the 5th day of February, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 20th day of January, Anno Domini, 1919. J. J. BRABHAM, JR., Judge of Probate. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. For the convenience of those living in different sections of the county, the Auditor or his deputy will be at the following places on the days and dates mentioned for the purpose of taking returns of personal property. All persons owning real estate are requested to make out a return also, in order that the Auditor may know how to enter same on his book the coming year: Denmark?Thursday and Friday, January 23 and 24, 1919. Ehrhardt?Friday, January 31, 1919. Olar?Thursday, February 6, 1919. Govan?Friday, February 7, 1919. Lees?Thursday, February 13, 1919. Farrell's Store?Friday, February 14, 1919. St. John's?Tuesday, February 18, 1919, from 10 a. m. till 12 m. Kearse's?Tuesday, February 18, 1919. from 2 to 4 p. m. Snow storms cancel any date, but a date will be provided later. Make out a list of the property you , own and bring it with you. Also find out the name of the township and name and number of the school district in which your property is situated. By doing this you will avoid mistakes and make it easier for yourself and the Auditor. Cpme your-' self, for by sending someone else to make out your return mistakes are liable to occur. In sending in your returns by mail, be sure and write them in ink, and swear to them before a notary public. All male persons between the ages of 21 and 60 (except Confederate veterans and sailors who are exempt at 50) are liable to a poll tax of $1. All able-bodied persons between the ages of 21 and 55 are liable to the commutation road tax of two ($2.00) dollars, except those living in an incorporated town. The time for making returns is from January 1, 1919, to February 20, 1919. After the 20th day of February the 50 per cent penalty will be added to all returns not made. Meet the Auditor promptly on the days and dates mentioned above. W. D. ROWELL, Auditor Bamberg County. J. F. Carter B. D. Carter CARTER & CARTER ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Special attention given to settlement of Estates and investigation of Land Titles. BAMBERG. S. C. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. IBest material and workman- g ship, light running, requires Bj little power; simple, easy to H handle. 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These B horses and mules were bought right H and will be sold the same way.. I also B have on hand a large lot of one and n two-horse wagons, also some fine B M buggies, harness, whips, etc., that I 9 19 am offering at prices tnat you cannot h fll beat. Come to see me. H I J. J. Smoak I H Bamberg, S. C. I