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The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
SANTA HANDS OUT JOBS
THREE STATE OFFICERS.ElECT
SELECT ASSISTANTS.
Clarence P. Dodge Announces Candi.
dacy for U. S. Senate to Succeed
Senator Shafroth in 1918.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-The night before Christ.
mas brought out unusual activity in
political circles. Three Democratic
state officers-eleCt handed out little
fuletide presents in the shape of Jobs
and Clarence p. Dodge of Colorado
Springs put prospective senatorship
IN his own sock. Dodge, former Pro
gressive, announced his candidacy to
succeed John f. Shafroth, Democrat,
whose term expires in 1918. His state
ment announces a determination TO
unite the Republican party in Colo,
RADIO.
James r holland, secretary OF state.
elect, made these appointments:
Floyd Fairhurst, chief deputy; vii.
liam l.. Morrisscy. newspaper reporter
labor commissioner; Alice Carey,
member of the Garment Workers
union, clerkship. Mrs. Mary Il Nick
els, Democratic state vice chairman,
and Dudley Humphrey will be APP
pointed to positions later. Victor
Walker was named messenger Ar.
thur Hull has been retained as chief
bookkecper and Samuel Kirkland and
Mrs. Anna Miller were named to cler-
ical positions.
Charles II. Lcckonby. auditor.elcct.
announced the appointments of VIII
liam McNichols as chief deputy. and
Willard d. Peck, public examiner.
Peck named three deputies, Charles
krier. Huerfano county, and H. J. Led
dy. FL Paso county. Other appoint
ments were: James l.. Noonan, Gilpin
county. head bookkceper: Roy D.
Paul, Denver, assistant bookkccpcr:
May Enright. Alamosa county; Ger.
trude Burnett, Mesa county, stonogra-
piers: Mrs, Pauline Greincr and Alice
Lee of Denver, clerks.
Robert H. Higgins. treasurer elect
stated his brother. Henry b. Higgins
OF Denver. probably will be his chief
deputy. He named Alice Corbctt of
Ouray and Edward =. Osborn and Da-
vid Frazier TO clcrkships.
GovcrnOr-clcct Gunter some days
ago announced Wendell Stephens as
his private secretary; Mrs. Bette u.
Green, chief clerk; Mrs. Anna l..
Ames, private stonographer; o. r
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
TOLL OF STORM AND BILLIARDS..
Twenty-Five Killed When Storm Cuts
i-MiIe Path Through Arkansas.

Chicago. Dec. 27.-At least twenty
five lives were reported lost in n
storm that ragged through the West
Tuesday, ranging from a blizzard in
the northern states to a tornado which
struck Arkansas during the afternoon
Through the western valley states,
higher temperatures prevailed and the
rain was heavy. Unusual cold was
reported from the mountains west TO
the Pacific coast. In Los Angeles
there was snow for the sixth time in
weather history.
The greatest loss OF life was report
I'd in the tornado in south central Ar
Kansas Four persons at England,
Ark. were killed outright, seventeen
were reported killed at Kco, three 9th
crs at Carlisle, just east Of Little
Rock.
Several were reported killed at the
state convict farm at Tucker, Ark, in
the path of the storm. In Washing
ton young hunter was separated
from his companions and found later
frozen to death. In oregon searching
parties are out after at least three
men who have been missing since the
storm began.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
KAISER APPROVES
WILSON MESSAGE
PEACE OVERTURES ACCEPTED
BY TEUTON POWERS AND U. S.
COOPERATION ASKED.
MEET IN NEUTRAL CITY
PRESENT CONFLICT MUST BE
CLOSED BEFORE FUTURE CAN
BE GUARANTEED.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Berlin Dec. 27.-Germany and her
observation-disclosures Bulgaria and
Turkey-Tuesday replied to the note
of President Wilson, in which he
asked that the bellgerent nations
state the aims for which they we're
fighting. The proposal is made by the
central powers that conference of
the delegates of all the belligerents
be held Immediately in a neutral city.
The task of preventing future wars,
the official statement says, can be be
gun only after the end of the present
struggle.
The answer, which also contains the
reply of Austria Hungary, Bulgaria
and Turkey, says:
The high-minded suggestion made
by the President of the United States
of America in order to create a basis
for the establishment of lasting
peace has been received and consid.
cred by the imperial government in
the friendly spirit which was eN.
pi'oS'u III VIC
cation. The President points out
that which he has at heart and leaves
open the choice of road.
''To the imperial government an i'm.
mediate exchange of views seems tC
be the most appropriate road in order
to reach the desired result.
1T bcgs, therefore, in the sense OF
the declaration made on Dec. IL
which offered hand for peace nego.
tiations. to propose an immediate
meeting of delegates of the belliger.
cnt states at neutral place
The imperial government also is
of the opinion that the great work OF
preventing further wars can be begun
only after the end of the present
struggle of the nations.
at will, when this moment shall
have come, be ready with pleasure
to cOllaborate entirely with the
United States in this exalted task"
The answer of the central powers
concludes with the usual diplomatic
terms of politcness.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With Cuticura, the Quick, Sure and
Easy Way. Trial Free

Battle with Cuticura Soap. dry and
apply the Ointment. They stop itch
ing instantly, clear away pimples,
blackheads, redness and roughness. re-
move dandruff and scalp irritation,
heal red, rough and sore hands as
well as most baby skin troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhers.-Adv.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
Many Gifts Sent to Soldiers.

Colorado Springs.-A big consign.
ment of Christmas cheer was sent to
members of Battery c, the Colorado
Springs unit of the National guard
now on the border. The shipment in.
cluded 100 comfort bags filled with
small necessities in every soldiers
life, a supply Of cigars, candy and
smoking tobacco for each man and a
generous supply of Christmas dccora-
tons
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
ThanklesS Job.

Thankless Job.
$50 you are in the motion picture
busineSs?"
"YcS," replied the man with band
aged arm.
'What is your SpecialtyT
'Ill explain. Sometimes one of those
lily-fngercd Broadway actors that all
the women are crazy about appears in
n photoplay that requires the hero to
wreSte with lion. leap off Il cliff,
dangle out of n top-tloor window of a
2O-Story building or do something else
of that sort"
"WellW
"And I'm the stcpchild Of fortune
who takes his place in that particular
scene 50 he won't spoil his pretty face"
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28

A steamship which recently made
the port of San Francisco reports hay
ing sailed in Il sea of pumice, near
sydney, n. S. w. Apparently the ma
teral had been cast up by subma
rinc volcanic outbreak, and chunks
ranging in size from that of marble
to n plug hat We're thrown on deck by
the waves. The vessel was several
hours in passing through the affected
region.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
FOREIGN

Tn" small Russian steamer Skftct
has been sunk by striking a mine near
Aho. Finland
Tn" Spanish steamship Marques de
UrQuijo has been sunk by German
submarine
Berlin records attacks favorable to
Turks and BulEarians in the Struma
region of the Macedonian front.
The new Almanach de Golha's list
OF nobility fallen in the war includes
2iS counts. So barons and l,iG5 les.
ser nobility.
Announcement of the now board of
agriculIurc's intention to guarantee a
fixed price for wheat was made in the
House of Commons in London.
David II. Francis, the American am.
hnssador at Pctrograd. banded Prcsi'
dent Wilson's note to the bclllgcrent
powers TO the Russian minister OF for
oign affairs.
Italian press indorsos Wilson,
peace note and hopes nations will
consider II In tn" spirit in which It
was sent. Pope Benedict says note
shows honesty Justice and far,
sightcdn"ss' Of President Wilson.
President Wilson's note with its
recommendations that bellgercnts en-.
tor some way into an exchange OF
views on poaC" terms has been sub,
joct"d to continuous discussions and
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28

Colorado Springs.-A divorce case
that has engrOssed the attention OF
Denver and Colorado Springs society
for the last two years came to a close
when jury brought in verdict in
favor of Mrs. Grace f. Rotgc in her
suit against Jonn =. Rotgc, wealthy
capitalist Of Houston. Tex. This was
the sixth trial, five jurics having dis
agreed
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
La Sale TO Build Water Plant.

La Sallc.-A special election will be
held Jan. ., for "A vote on the question
of issuing bonds in the sum of s25,-
900 for the erection of a complete wa
terworks system to be owned and OPP
Grated by the municipality. Provi-
sions have already been made for the
sale Of the bonds at premium should
the propositIOn carry.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
ABOUT THE WAR

Twelve per cent Of the vessels
owned In Great Britain when the war
broke out have been sunk. 1t is csti.
mated.
III Arish. an Egyptian town on the
frontier OF Palestine. has been cap
turod by the British after a siege OF
two years.
Hundreds OF Bulgnrians were
drowned when Russian regiment
drove detachment of the enemy into
Lake lbolaia
villa celebrated Christmas 10y cap
turing san Pedro dc las Colouias. the
HON" OF his arch enemy, Gen. Ncnu
sttano Carrunzn.
British troops penetrated advanced
German positions north OF Arras sub
s.quontly they were elected by Ger.
man counter attack
The third Christmas Of the war. oN
Ccpt In Rumaniu. found the hrlliror
ont forces slill well cutrcuchod and
using their artillery rs the chict
method Of warfare
Gen. Joffro handed over the com
mnnd OF the French armies OF tho
north and northeast to Gen Robert
George Neville recently appointed
commander In chief
4 message confirming the report OF
the capture OF Torrcon by villa forces
was received at san Antonio, ToN
by Gen Funston from Urig. Cen
George Bell, commanding American
forces nj NJ raso
Field Marshal Won MackrnscnH DO
hrudia army after capturing IHaktchn,
on the Danube. has begun an attack
on The hridgohcad OF MaiChin. In tho
northwestern corner OF Duhrudja
province. To which the Russo Ru.
maniau forces have rriroatod. Berlin
army headquarters announced ON
Christmas
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
WASHINGTON

Brig Con George \ Woodward, L
s A, retired. died aged 81
Motion picture films are admitted
TO the mails By an order OF the Post
office Department, effective Jan. I.
Breckenridge LouE Of St Louis
probably will be- nominated by rrosr
dent Wilson no assistant secretary OF
state to succeed John L. Osborn OF
Wyoming, who resigned recently
More than ilo0o,o0o.0nO net income
from operations was made by tho rail.
roads OF the country during tho year
1916. The huge total Is the peak Of
prosperity In railroad operations. and
stands more than onnthird higher
than the total OF 1918. hitherto tho
banner year.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
COLORADO STATE NEWS

jackson, messenger. The big plums
will not be shaken from the patron
age tree by Governor-elect Guntcr be
for" he assumes office on Jan. 8, it
was unofiiCially announced
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28

Cripple Crcck.-Firc was discovered
In the new shaft house of the Isabella
Mines Company. 1t originated in the
roof OF the boiler house. A high wind
was blowing, but the miners got the
fire under control. The loss is about
Al UUO
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
Red Cross Bag Blue. much better. goet
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
A Quick Oecider,

Clcrk-Thc iircmen turned the hose
on our basement, sir, and drcnchcd two
piles of that silk dress goods.
observation-disclosures big sale of
watcrcd silk right away.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
Two Children Burned to Death.

Aspcn.-Two children, 10 and Il
years old. wor" burned to death in u
residence near the center OF town, The
origin OF the fire Is not known and tho
building was afiro almost from ground
to roof when Il was discovered. and
was destroyed in An hour. Three feet
OF snow was on the ground. prevent.
INK the fire department from going to
tho rescue. The cold was Intense. the
thermometer registering almost zero.
Mrs. Boscello. mother OF the two boys.
WAS visiting with friends. and the
father Is out OF town.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
GENERAL.

Col. Frederick Nowhold Lawrence,
president Of III" New York stock tx.
change, died IN his eighty third year
Surrounded by large proportion
Of her score or NOR" OF grand and
great grandchildren from Brooklyn
and Philadelphia, Mrs Alice Bennett,
celebrated her l0Gth Christmas A, her
home IN Brooklyn. y. Y.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28

they even say something when they
talk.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
WEEKS NEWS in PARAGRAPHS

In siatuary hall Of the capitol me
mortal services were held for lnc2
MiIholland Boisscvain. the young sur-
frugo leader who died in Los Angeles.
by the Congressional Union for Won
an Suffrage
Commander Ralph Earle, was ap.
pointed chief Of the nayy's bureau Of
ordnance, with rank OF rear admiral
Tho nomination was confirmed by the
Senate.
Information as 10 their exact mean.
Ing In seeking Just and permanent
peace" is the whole purpose Of the
note addressed to all bclligcrcnrs By
President Wilson The United States
desires a full. practical and detailed
statement from each OF the govern
mrnts addressed This outline was
stated officially for the adminlstra.
ton.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28

tn" federal reserve bank OF Chicago
declared dividend Of per cent.
Charles T. Hughes carried Oregon
10y plurality OF 5,ali over President
Wilson
Christmas rcvolcrs celebrated in
down East" style in Bisbcc, Ariz.. in
six inches Of snow.
Elliott 4 Richardson formerly soc
rotary ana treasurer OF the Kansas
SiockyardH Company and the Denver
Siockyards Company. died at the
homo Of his son In san Francisco.
Aside from a dozen changes about
evenly distributed between Hunt and
Campbell, there were no develop.
monts In the guhcrnulorial contest At
Phoenix saturday Each OF the two
Inspection boards handled little
more than 1000 ballots
Several thousand soldiers Of the
regular army and the national guard
mingled with civilians and chorus
of 300 school children sang Christmas
carols In the plaza at Douglas, Aria.
where a tall Christmas tree. the GIT
Of tho army mon to tho citizens Of
Douglas, WAS trimmed with glii,crIug
lights
Albert r Patrick. wealthy oil man.
who Was sentenced three times to die
In Sing SING prison ON q murder
charge, announced ~ Tulsa. okla, his
engagement 20 marry Miss Mildred
West, daughter OF Tulsa oil upcr.
a,or They viii be- married In Juno
Patrick was pardoucd after long
fight hy his brother in.law.
Ad wolEnst announced that he had
booked four fights for next month. be-.
SHINING with u fifteen round match In
Kansas city, Mo, New Year day with
Otto Wallace.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-12-28
The dangerous
cold is the neglect
ed cold. Get a box Of
%HLS
cAscARARQviNlNE
%oaW

The old family remedy-:n tablet
form-safe, sure. easy to take. No
opiates-no unpleasant after effects.
Cures colds in "a hours-Grip in ;
days. Money back if it fails. Get
the genuine box with Red Top and
Mr.. Hills picture on it's cents.
Al Any Drug Store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-05
COUNTY COURT BEGINS
NOVEMBER TERM WEDNESDAY
CONFINED IRON rAGr osr1

fcoNTINtED IRON PAGT 0Srl
flled an application for permission 10
lease the southeast quarter Of sec
ton 25. township rs. north Of range
. west J " for OH and gas purposes
VIM Webb administrator Of the es
tate Of Felix A Webb has filed a re
turn and account Of real estate The
northeast quarter Of the southwest
quarter Of section IT, township IL.
north range east was sold 10 Isaac
Scott for 500.
IN order has been issued by the
court authorizing Wallace T. Rice
administrator Of the estate OF Neitie
Rice TO mortraee real estate he.
longing 10 Tho estate
Sadie Price, Administrative Of the
estate of Edgar D Coffey has sub
mi''ed her final account 70 tho coun-
~ court 7 shows receipts ssa2S2
amount paid ont s5He2 Admins
'ratriX ask, mat certain rea estate be
decreed to Ralph NJ Kcoler
petition has been filed asking the
appointment Of S r Jordan as guar
dian of Robert House Carrise House
and Tonimfa Hon.. ,,,f..
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-05
HURT;
HE HELPED HIM
Injured Man Laughed When Sim.
pie Treatment Was Suggested,
But He Thanked His
Comade Later

once upon a time word came 10
Henry A. Noehl Of Plainfeld. A. j.
mat a close friend had been injured
and full Of anxiety he visited the
afiilcted man, who was suffering from
sprained ankle.
II was 30 bad that the leg had
turned black said Mr. Voehl h re-
la'lng the story y told him would
nave him out in a week and he laughed
al me But took him bottle OF
Sloan's Liniment that night be put
some on and noticed the ankle felt bet-
yer told him to use # every dav
ana IN three DAYS his ankle was practi-
cally %ell In four DAYS he was WORK
lhg re gladly admits that sloan's
Ointment put him on hts feet
oioans Liniment can be obtained al
'il drug stores, 25c 51c, and 500
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-05
CUT OFF MAN s
EARS AND G0UCED.
0U 7 HIS EYE s
HORRIBLE FATE OVERT AXES
OFFICER WHO WAS Ne
TTT.~TS Ut INOTLEGGERS

Br.stow. Dec Word was brought
70 this city today that an attempt had
been made on the life Of J b Hutch
ings Of Oilion formerly Of this place
Mr. Hutchines was the owner Of a
livery line out Of Ollton and it is re-
ported that he was found on the road
between Oilton and Sapulpa with
both arms and both ears cut Off and
both eyes punched out.
Some said IT was an auto accident
his auto was found turned upside
down close TO where he was discov
cred but then It does not look reas
enable that che cars turning over
could mutilate the body in that man
ner It was also said that the head
was also badly bruised and mashed
rs i hit by monkeywreneh or
hammer.
Ills relatives in this city were
phonea to and le't Immediately FOR
Oilton NJ Hufchinps formerly was
q denu'y sheriff under Lew wilder
end i IS said that on account of his
r7doavors to enforce the prohbhory
l2w' he made many enemies in the
0'lton neirhborhood lie was one of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-05
STANDARD OF
HE Nd. NOTED
lIGt RE. DEAD

~oHrse.e,r. ruo~ eter oNg,
Fhomasyille Ga. ana two daughters
Mrs NJ Van Buren, Newport r J. ana
Mrs Amar D saunderson OF Lind
hurst ENGLAND
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-05

John , Archibald was almost as
closely identified With the history ii
me Standard Oil as John D Roakefei-
Ter OF the tiiY-nine trustees 81 the
'rast formed in lss2, be atone re-
NAMED Ia that capacity untl its dis
solution in 1911 Ne then became
resident Of the Standard Oh Com.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-05

Ozark trails committee meets al
chember % Commerce tonight The
general plr,lie is invited
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-05
HOW's This

We ofor One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. 0.
We, the undersigned. have known = J.
Sheney FOR the laat j. years. and believe
lin perfectly honorable la ali businesg
transactions and financially able 10 carry
out any obligations made ~ Ills firm,
NATIONAL BANK or COMMERCE.,
Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken Internally.
Acuus directly upan Tie blood and mu.
-9ls surfaces q TIE system Testimonials
scat free Price 75 cents pcr bottle. sold
By eN Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-09-08
PERMITS FARE COSTS LITTLE
Reputed "HoIy Man" of Japan sub- sists on Laurel Leaves and Few
 Raw Potatoes Daily.

4 hermit who has set up his private shrine by the Wayside calls himself the incarnation of Fudosama, the god of fire. This mysterious man makes his abode in a little coop near the botanical gardens, paying a monthly rental of S2.25. On the plaster just below the paper window is written:
 'The worshiping place of the wood eating hermit"
 Day anQ night one can see the flare of fire on the paper window and low voice can be heard, says the East and West News. Every passer feels a queer sensation as he goes by. The visitor knocked at the dismal-looking entrance. The one who came to an sWer was the mysterious man. He looked to be about fifty-five and in his brawny and reflective features he showed a magnetic smile
 It seems he began his pious life by scorching his body with lighted candle to save the life of his sick child. He lasted 21 days and prac- ticed water meditation. The child re- covered. His faith grew stronger. For 90 years past he has touched no rice or other cereal. Before the visitor he cheWed some laurel leaves. Fifty of these, five raw potatoes, little salt and water, were his daily fare. He is said to effect miraculous cures.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-09-08
ROLE WAS FORGED ON DADDY
Really Had No Desire to Act as Fa- ther to the Girl, but He Had
 Been Forestalied.

The doWagers and chaperons whis- pered their surprise that so young and so pretty a girl should have devoted herself the whole evening to q man so much her senior. True he danced well enough and was known as man of many millions. Still they had never thought Meta mercenary.
 Half way through the evening the couple disappeared onto a balcony. The girl sat down and the man stood gaz- ing down at her. Without the slight est warning he asked her to be his wife. He was a widoWer, as she knew.
 T wanted to please you," she said, "but did not expect this"
 Tt is the unexpected that happens" he said with a smile.
 "Fm sorry" she said, "and I'm glad at the same time. l have been trying to make you like me"
 "Why?"
 q like you so much, as a father"
 Thanks" he interrupted; Tin not decrepit yet"
 Of course not. But I came here solely to meet and be introduced to you. Why? Because last night I married your son."
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-09-08
IRON POSTS SUPPORT WIRE
German Idea That Makes Their Trenches Only Little Way From
 Being lmpregnabie.

In the Atlantic Monthly Mr. Edward M0rlae describes a very clever i'm provement the Germans have made in their barbed-wire defenses. The wires are usually fastened to wooden posts, of course, but the Germans have found better support for them. He writes:
 After we had taken the German trench, our men set to work to remodel it, shifting the parapet to the other side, building little outpost trenches and setting barbed wire. The latter job was done in a wonderfully short time, thanks to German thoroughness. For the wooden stakes to which the wire is tied they had substituted soft iron rods, three-quarterS of an inch thick, twisted five times in the shape of great cOrkscreW. This screw twist ed into the ground exactly like q cork puller into a cork. The straight part of the rod, being twisted upon itself down and up again every ten inches, formed six or seven small loops in d
 
 eyes the barbed wire was laid and solidly secured with short lengths of tying wire.
 First cutting the tying wire, we lift ed the barbed wire out of the eyes, showed a small stick through one, and, turning 2: lhl the rod with the leverage of the stick, usncrewed it out of the ground, and then, reversing the proc ess, screwed it in again. The adyan- tage of this rod is obvious. When shell falls in the midst of this wire protection, the rods are bent and twist ed but unless broken off short they always support the wire, and even after a severe bombardment present serious obstacle to the assaulters. In such case wooden posts are blown to by the shells, and when broken off they let the wire fall flat to the ground"