Arizona republican., 1918-11-13
TANKS AND HUNS SWAP SAUSACES
 AND CHOCOLATE
Front Lines of Both Armies
 Crack the Air With
 Cheers-Mingle and Ex- change Gossip and Gifts
Republican A. p. Leased Wirc1

PARIS, Monday, Nov. 11.-When dawn came this morning there was no hint of the cessation of hOstilities. East of the Mouse. regardless of the situ- ation, the American second army at tackled in force at eight o'clock. The onslaught was preceded by a tremen- dous barrage, which was returned in kind by the enemy. For three hours the Americans swept forward, hurling themseles against the wire entangle- ments.
 The German gun fire was devas- tatng. Then, at exactly one minute of eleven; like d final thunder crash at the clearing of a storm, the guns on both sides abruptly ceased. The sil- ence was more startling than the deaf ening roar of the barrage. For brief minute, intermittent rifle fire followed. then came a pause, punctuated by rip bling cheers from the trenches on both sides of the line.
 What followed on one sector was per haps one of the most singular events of the war. Against the sky line figures were suddenly silhouetted They appeared cautiously at first, but soon, growing bolder all along the line they stood upright. These were Ger mans.
 Get Out and Sprint
 The Americans were not so cautious. As the barrage died, ending in a final husky rumble in the distance from the big guns, runners went sprinting along the fire line. Instantly compre- hending, the whole line of doughboys
  shell craters, splitting the unaccustom- cd silence with a shrill cheer. The roar of voices was like an outburst at some college contest in America, when contestant scores a classy play.
 Strange to relate the defeated enemy joined voiciferousy in the cheering, as the world war was finished.
 At one minute before eleven it would have meant death to show oneself above shelter. For more than a minute after the hour the rolling plain was alive with cheering, shouting men, friend and enemy alike Not many minutes later Germans and Americans were coming along the narrow stretch of ground, so fiercely fought over, some shyly and awkwardly, like embarrassed school boys.
 Exchange Gum For Sausage
 The first advances followed by of- ficers from the Americans of cigarets chocolate and chewing gum. The Ger mans in some places reciprocated with offers of hot coffee, bread and sausage The orders forbididng fraternizng were strict but the novelty of the sit uation at times overcome prudence, and doughboys surreptitiously visited nearby enemy dugouts. Along the barbed wire at road crossing, some doughboys and Germans began a brisk barter for souvenirs. The Germans were bewildered by the number oi Americans speaking German.
 Sure, my old man was born in Ger many" laughingly remarked one stall Wart private.
 That's nothing" said another my mother and father were both born 'here.'
 Want to Go Back Home
 A middle aged Landsturmer ex- claimed: Yes, the war is finished thank the good God. My only wisf is to go back to Germany"
 A slender pink checked machine gunner said:
 Yes, l know the kaiser has abdi. cated.'
 Instantly a young aristocrat raised his voice: There will be no revolu ton in Germany; a new emperor vii succeed"
 An uproar immediately arose Tn, speaker was drowned out by protest ing voices. Then the Germans began offering the Americans such news ant gossip as they knew The approach O an officer broke up the conversation.
 Tonight the Germans are celebratin; peace along the lines by firing flares rockets and signal lights. The night i uproarious with cheering. The victori ous Americans are taking it more calm ly. Along the front the majority o them are getting a good nights sleeI