The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-05-22
FRANCIS BEATTY RETURNED
FROM FRANCE TALKS
GreenYille News.

GreenYlle NeWS-
'sThe Germans are stiff proposi-
tion," asserted Frances J. Beatty, one
of Greenviile's most popular yours
men, who returned Wednesday after
noon from three months of service as
ambulance driver on French battle
fields. The loss OF life among the
allies is simply astounding, and, al
thouga they make occasional long aa-
vances they pay dearly for their terri
tory with human lives"
Mr.. Beatty left the land Of the Mar
selleise several weeks ago to como
home and retain his position as nrs>
lieutenant in the First South Caro-
lima regiment. He spent only rev
hours here Wednesday night and yes
terday morning, leaving early in the
afternoon for Columbia where he Will
take up the matter OF reinstatement
with the State officials.
Mr.. Beatty gave an interesting ac-
count of his experiences on the front,
end especially during the battle Or
Nerdun. During this historic charge,
he stated, he was on duty IL mi,e,
from the city OF Verdun and was aole
to witness much of the deathiy
slaughter. THE loss Of life is enor-
NOUS" he sald,> "and the allies are
paying dearly for what little land they
gain. The Germans have a perfecl:,
trained army of men whose strengs~
is in efficiency rather than In courage.
THE Eastern front is constantly
being reinforced" he said, "by
the transportation OF troops
from the Western front, where
Russia has become excessively mag
gressive and is doing very little fight
ing. England and France have all
available men upon the front, having
reached the minimum and maximum
age limits"
The American flags entrance into
the fray he continued, lis generous
ly welcomed and also very much need
ed. | expect to be in France again
within a year as member Of the
United States army"
AS soon as this country declared
war on Germany, Mr.. Beatty lmme-
liately secured his discharge from the
ambulance corps and sailed to JOIN
his own ranks. He was on duty at
Ell Paso during the Mexican uprising,
leaving for France Immediately after
that mobilization was disbanded.
Nr. Beatty was asked concernns
his personal experiences.
well, all can say he said, with
little tnI",! &C the delicate French
dialect which has grown into his
speech, 81 had good time from start
to finish"
"Did you have any remarkable ex-
perience?" was further propounGeu
him. in hopes of securing some tale
of dauntless bravery.
We'll" he replied, about the mosr
remarkable thing that happened TO
ne and could happen to any one 60
ing through the perils I did, was
that I didn't get shot,
"In any chlorine gas
"No, but it was very accidental that
I avoided it, for I came very near
to it number Of times"
He admitted that the struggle with
Germany is death grapple, and that
only the concentrated efforts Of her
many opponents can safely combat
the destructive and victorious war
fare which she Is urging Just what
loss the opponents are experiencing
in the way of killed and wounded he
was uninformed, but this much was
certain. he said. their Eastern front
is barricaded against anything but
an almost supernatural attack.
"I'm glad to get back with the
boys" said Frances, "but I hope to
be in France within year engaged in
another kind Of duty. and I know the
american troops will do what they
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