Bisbee daily review., 1917-10-28
Yankee Forces
 Take OUer Pdrt
 Of tue Trenches
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 without the knowledge of the enemy on the same night through rain and mud. The French soldiers in the trenches welcomed them enthusiastically. The nearest enemy trench is several hun dred yards away. The sector is one of the quietest on the front. It has not been taken over, being under the control of troops under the direc lion of the French:
 The Americans have shelled German positions and troops, the enemy send ing shell for shell. The first shell case will be sent to President Wilson.
 The case is now in the possession of General Seibert. The shot was fired by a red-headed gunner as his comrades in the ranks and the assem- bled officers cheered.
 The gun used in firing the first shot was one of the famous French 75's. On the second day the French shelled a German battery position which was located by the sun, and the enemy replied vigorously, projec- tiles falling close to the Americans, who joined in the artillery duels.
 Standing in little, almost desert hostile range and a few milometers from the trenches. the Associated Press correspondent watched the troops marching up in a driving rain l- rxrith eli The artillery had been firing all day, and as a result the impression was given that there was considerable more activity on this front than there after lulls in the firing and in the dark that the first machine guns hauled by Missouri mules, the driv- CTS swathed in poncos and with shrapnel helmets over their eyes, came upon the road beside dark canal There was a long line of these. and then came some infantry rclling kitchens, giving off a savory odor of war food. All passed in si- lence.
 Through another street lined with gaunt skeletons of shell-wrecked houses, came the sound of the tread or many hob-nailed boots, and in the darkness the dim forms of men could be seen marching. The cautious flash of an electric pocket lamp disclosed that they were American infantry, packs on their backs. rifles slung on their shoulders, rain glistening on their helmets and their coats, and the wind whipping the bottom of their coats around their legs, which were moving with machine-like precision.
 The Americans swung down the street apparently as proud as though on dress parade. As the ranks passed every now and then a soldier could be heard whistling softly to himself.
 Finally from the rear came theI whistled strain of a tune which all knew, and from many places in the ranks whistles and voices joined in. The tune of was ''Tipperary" It last ed briefly. as an officer turning order ed stop that noise"
 As the Germans were nearby much depended On approaching the scene quietly. The troops turned a corner and disappeared down an ink-black, screened road.
 The troops entered the trenches safely, unit by unit, passing quickly to the places assigned them. Quiet ness was essential, but the French welcome none the less was heard, and it was enthusiastic.
 Every American was shaken by the hand. some were hugged and even kissed on both cheeks, in the French custom. Greetings being over, the Americans settled down. and at day light, under low-hung. dripping clouds, they got their first view of the Ger man lines stretching away in the roll ing terrain. It has rained daily since and the troops now are covered with mud. Officers say they are certain, the Germans knew the Americans are opposite them. but there has been no special activity. .
 One American battery observed and scattered a marching enemy group with shell fire.