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Boys 1t Fl. Sheridan En-.
gage in Trench Warfare

Barnard Cummings writes his
mother from TT. Sheridan, ILL.,,
and tells something of h exper-
iencc of trench life, which evident
ly is being made just as realistic
as possible for the boys in train
ing, The hardships endured are
depicted in the following letter
from Denver boy writing for
the Post, who evidently was i'll
the same engagement" that Bar
nard was in. His story reads as
follows:
The Battle of the Marine and
other important engagements on
the European battle fields are
fought over daily by Fort Sheri-
dan, ILL.,, where the Colorado
young men who joined the Off
GERS reserve corps are now in
training, according to letters rv-
ccivcd from the prospective Off
GERS of the new national army,
which is to take part i'll the big
drive against Germany next
spring.
Richard A. Smith, young attor-
ncy, connected with the law trm
aa,.,. =, n,o.!... n.o,c the fol-
lowing graphic letter of his ex-
pcricnccs in the trenches at
rort Sheridan, received by a
friend several days ago:
81 his week has been ,he mos,
strenuous | ever experienced. /,
takes man with an almost IRON
constituted 10 stand it. From
Monday morning to "Wednesday
noon we spent our time conl,nu-
ously in the trenches. digging and
lighting. 1t raimcd all me umc,
and the mud and water was al
most knee deep.
Most of the time | was in the
firing trenches or on patrol in
front of the line. Wednesday
night, Thursday night and Friday
we were the opposing army figh,-
ing outside the trenches and at
tempting to capture them. Again
it was raining and cold. On
Thursday night We carried our
packs. rifles and cartridge belt. IN
all about sixty pounds. From I
clock until the next morning We
never removed those Packs. /
thought would die before mor..-
ing. Many time l found m,
self dropping to sleep while stand
ing or crouching, waiting to make
an attack. At 4 o'clock we re-
treated to the woods and Wncn
we halted. men dropped in their
tracks, and IN the pouring rain
slept as never before.
Thursday night we pitched
tents and slept until l O'Clock in
the morning before we were call
cd out for an attack. On Monday
night l had two hours sleep in
dugout. On Tuesday night one
hours sleep sitting up in a sup
port trench. On Wednesday
night, no sleep at all, and ON
Thursday night, five hours. You
can imagine that on Friday we
came back to the barracks nearly
dead, and cold and muddy. 1
came through the ordeal fairly
well. the only effect being a little
rheumatism.
"rhcy console US with the in.
formation that again ON the
twelfth week we will spend our
t;mc In the trcnrhcs
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Rummage Sale.

The N. f. ladies' will hold q
Rummsge sale in Denver the
last part Of November. We
earnestly solicit from every
home IN Arvadx old clothes,
shoes. especially Overcoals. ladies'
coats, and chiIdren's clothing.
The poor in the city are glad to
to get them for a small sum.
Send to parsonage or call Arv.
5OJ Mrs. CAg.. Chairman of
Rumlnas, Sale Committee.
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Methodist Church.
Sunday, Nov. 1lth.

10 a. m. Sunday School.
Evangelist Rowe tdesircs all
parents to come wilii4heir chill
dren. Sunday morning will be "a
great children's service. The
sermon will he suitable and in
teresting to every member Of the
family.
6:45. Epworth League.
1880. Sermon.
The Evangelist's subject will
be "Ihe Great Detective" The
meetings will continue ali next
week at 1880 except Saturday.
BE promptly on hand at 1915
for prayer for the service to be
held. The music is u great fea-
ture OF this revival. A most cor
dial invitation extended to all.
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Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heart.
felt thanks to all our friends and
neighbors for their loving symp.
athy and help in our hour OF
need and for the beautiful floral
offerings.
Mrs. Mary Bacher and Family.
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Presbyterian Church Notes.

10a m Sunday School with
classes for all grades Bible class
for grOwn-ups.
IL a m Regular preaching SER
vice. subject Salvation not In
herited.
Comfortable seats. Good place
to visit while you hear something
good. A cordial welcome to all.
GAS m-Young Peoples so.
ciety of Christian End ,avo:. In.
teresting topic. Go 4 l,adel'.
lively time. All !m,; .,e,pie
invited.
Rev. Cnas. G. Wi.iiim,
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Ralston Church Notes
2 p. m. Sunday school.

P' IT. OuH7IHy oCTOO'
3p. m. Sermon.
Subject: Three great Gospel
Commands" The revival meet
ngs are very encouraging. If
you have not attended then you
have missed many spiritual
blessings. The revival spirit
will continue Sabbath after Sab
bath. The Gospel will be both
preached and sung. Come, and
make this church your home.
Maurice G. Dametz.
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The ladies of the P,'Asby .erian
church met a tn. Ii IN, ot In 8.
pastor. Rev. Williams. on Tues
day of last. week and orpanized
a Missionary society. The fol-
lowing officers elected
Pres. Mrs. Marquis Johnson
V. Pres. = Mrs. j l. Salladay.
Secy'- Mrs. j. Plattner.
Treas. Mrs. w. P. Smith.
Sec'y OF Literature Mrs. DR..
RuSeeil.
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kennedY-S-Stofe,I and KoDt. N&3p'
max, grandson of Christian Stoke,
Mas accepted position as deliv-
cry clerk. I
Bennie Richter was up from
Cheyenne and spent a few days
with bis home hM folks
,zfercy Roberts and Miss Eva
MILLER, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John L. Miller, were married on
Wednesday evening of last week
at the home of friends in Denver
in the presence OF immediate rel
Mves and friends. They are two
of the community's most esti-
mable young people and the En-
tcrprise wishes to join the throng
of friends who wish them great
happiness and success.
The Arvada Community Club
met Monday evening, that is, a
few of the members did, and dis
cussed few matters that are of
Importance to the community, but
no definite action was taken on
any matter owing to the fact that
so few were in attendance. Co.
operation was asked in securing
teams to do blowing in the vic;i..
ity, as they seem to be very
You will miss a good time il
you fail to attend the dance to be
given by the Fremont Grange
next Saturday night, Nov. 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas kellc,
left Sunday morning with their
little daughter, jeanette, for Cas-
per, Wyo., where they will live
this winter. Mrs. &. 5. Scott will
follow this week to be with her
daughter, Mrs. Keller.
Chas. f. Greenawalt, of the
Mountain States Telephone COM
pany, was business caller in
town Monday afternoon. Mr..
Greenawalt is the advertising
manager of the telephone COM
pany and is live wire i'll his line.
His very liberal policy has won
for him the respect and confidence
of the newspaper men and the
telephone business has doubleu
and thrilled almost in proportion
to the ability of the company ,o
take care of it when the shortage
of labor and materials incident to
the war are taken into account.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dennis
have splendid news from their
son Robert who is now working
in a zinc works in kcnnctt, Calf.
He is making good wages and is
working steady.
c. ]. Wise, Pctcrson's barber,
has purchased the Albert Taylor
place, west of town, consisting OF
five acres, and will soon be full
fledgcd farmer. He is moving in
this week from the big house al
the east end of town.
On Saturday morning at five
thirty in Federal Boulevard hos
pital, a beautiful baby daughtcl
tipping the scales at about ten
pounds, arrived to bless the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. OttoFladcr ol
West First street, Arvada. 1t is
their first, and never was a chile
more welcome. Otto is the hap
picst "pappa' in town and ha.
placed the cigars on tap to his
many friends, who arc extending
congratulations. Mother and bab,
arc doing fine.
The editor and wife were yer,
delightfully."- entertained at tn,
paIaual home OF Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Albin last Friday evening.
Herman Rucht, who few
weeks ago was appointed nigh
marshal, has resigned. and =
Olson has accepted the position
temporarily at least, or until hi,
appointment can be approved b,
the town board. Mr.. Olson, II
our opinion. will make very con
scicntious and efficient officer an,
u, town is TO be congratulated i,
~Asuring him.
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Maurice Damctz is clerliing in
KennedY,s- stefe,yart f0bt. K&3p.
max, grandson of Christian Stoke,
Mas accepted a position as deliv-
cry clerk. I
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Bennie Richter was up from
Cheyenne and spent a few days
with bis home folks.
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~. +. Marsh and family have
Returned from Pueblo, and will
occupy the Sparks house on " :,
First St. Mrs. Marsh's health
not permit her to remain in ~
ueblo. Mr.. Marsh had the mis-
fortune to step on a rusty nalI
and is now using a cane IN get
ting about.
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a straw stack belonging to Geo.
himbrough and kobt. Swadley,
was set on fire last Thursday ev-
enirg from some unknown cause.
1t was in the center Of large
field not far from the Arvada
cemetery and about a quarter of
a mile from the {. & S. railroad
tracks. 1t seems hardly probable
that the fire could have occurred
from accident. 1t occurred about
Z 80 in the evening.
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You will miss good time il
you fail to attend the dance to be
given by the Fremont Grange
next Saturday night, Nov. 10th.
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c. J. Wise, Petcrson's barber,
has purchased the Albert Taylor
place, west of town, consisting OF
five acres, and will soon be full
fledgcd farmer. He is moving in
this week from the big house al
the east end of town.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dennis
have splendid news from their
son Robert who is now working
in zinc works in i\cnnctt, Calf.
He is making good wages and is
working steady.
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MIR. and Mrs. Nicholas Keller
left Sunday morning with their
little daughter, Jeanette, for Cas-
per, Wyo., where they. will live
this winter. Mrs. q. 5. Scott will
follow this week to be with her
daughter, Mrs. Keller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-17
How Flood Protects Venitt

To bar the way to Venice after Aus
tro-German detachments had crossed
the Piave, near Grisolera, following
another crossing at Zenson, the Italians
cut the levees of the Piava and Sile
rivers. The surfaces Of these streams
are here higher than the adjoining
country. The area inundated, as de-
scribed in cable dispatches, is here
shown in solid black. An irregular
shallow triangle o. water about u
miles on a side has been formed.
Grisolera is II miles northeast OF
Venice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-17
French, Across
Ailette River,
Threaten Laon
Germans Admit Petain Has
Made Further Progress on
Mid-Western Sector
Gain in Morning Fog
British Front Remains In
active, Except for a Few
Trench Raids
Gain in Morning Fog

LONDON. Noy. 1e.-Further progress
for the French on the mid-western sec
tor. where the enemy retired recently
from a considerable stretch of country,
was indicated in to-day's German Off
cial statement, which admitted the
Ailette River had been crossed. This
indicates the French may be nearer to
a drive toward Laon than had generally
been thought here.
Won Ludendorff says the crossing Of
the Ailette was accomplished by the
French in an early morning fog. The
French assaulted the German advanced
positions, but were driven off, he de-
ciares &,
In Belgium the Germans attempted
a small coup in the shape OF an attack
on a French point Of support small
cutpost) north Of Veldhoek, the Paris
day communicate stated. The enemy
was driven off, leaving several dead
and wounded.
The only activities on the British
front were trench raids. The Germans
tried an incursion north of Poelcap-
pelle, Haig says, but were repulsed.
Worcestershire troops visited the Ger.
man shell hole defences northeast OF
Faunaux, bombed the enemy and re
turned successfully.
Paris reported the artillery still
very active on the east bank Of the
Meuse (Verdun 'front.', probably indi-
eating a recrudoscence Of German as
saults there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-17
Official Statements

tweuty-four airplanes in aerial encounters
and by anti-aircraft fire.
(NIGHTb There was more intense firing
engagement near DiXmude.
FRENCH
PARIS. Nov. IS (DAY) In Belgium the
Germans attempted to capture one Of our
points Of support north of Veldhoek. The
attack was rcpulsed completely and appreci-
able loses were inflicted upon the enemy.
The night was calm on the remainder OF
the front except on the right bank OF the
Meuse (verdun 'front.', where heavy srtil-
lery firing continues.
German aviators nbarded the region
south Of Nancy. There we're no victims.
BRITISH
LONDON. Nov. is (DAY) .--Worces,er-
shire troops made successful raid last night
northeast of Fampeaux hostile recon
NOTHING party, which endesvored TO approach
our lines north of Poelcapelle, was repulsed.
BELGIAN
PARIS. Nov. 16.-Both artilleries were
moderately active on the 18th We silenced
several enemy batteries which were in action
against our defensive works and our artillery
In the region OF Ramscspelle and to the
south Of Dixmude. We shelled the ereu,ys
cantonments at Praetbosch in reply to
bonba.dment Of Adinkerke by enemy air
me5.
On the 10th the enemy kept UP a violent
FIRE with his artillery in the region OF
Mercken. The enemy in this region attacked
one of our advanced posts and succeeded in
breaking into IL. Eventually a counter at
tack repused the enemy. who left a dozer
prisoners in our hands.
The activity Of the enemy artillery con-
tinued violent to the south Of Dixmude. Until
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-17
BROOKLYN Man Wounded

OTTAWA, Nov. 16--AeeoIdins 70 40 a..
S Sh Of Brooklyn, has been wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-17
Teutons Plan Big
Harvest in Italy

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 16.-Austro-
Hungary and Germany are taking steps
10 organize a business bureau for the
occupied regions of Italy. The lnten
ton is to lose no time in arranging
for the planting Of early vegetables or
n large scale 10 meet the expected
spring food crisis.
In consequence Of complaints tina;
families of German officers stationed IN
occupied regions were at a special ad-
vantage, as compared with families OF
enlisted men, in the amount of food
they were permitted TO receive from
the occupied territories, the army au-
thorities state that officers and soldiers
are on exactly the same footing, being
permitted to send home food packages
up TO twenty-five pounds in weight, but
no larger.
This announcement is OF interest TO
America, in view Of the efforts 70 es-
tablish a food supply organization for
Poland and to provide for Belgian re-
lief. Earlier in the war German sol
diers were permitted, in addition 70 the
regulation amounts Of food sent by field
post. to bring with them when fur
loughed as much as they could carry.
Stories of soldiers breaking down
before reaching the railway station un--
der the weight Of their packages and OF
the frequency of furloughs taken by
officers to carry food 10 their families
were staple jokes at the front. Vast
amounts Of provisions are thus drained
from the occupied regions, notwith-
standing the assurances Of the govern
ment that no food is taken from them
N Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-17
The Great War-12O4sh Day
Peaceful Valley Becomes
Inferno Of Roaring Cannon
Italian General Staff Allows Correspondents to View Seer
Where Gigantic Battle Is Now in Progress
Against Germans

batteries. The advantage the Germans
had at this point was evident, as the
hills rose back Of the town, giving them
a screen for their batteries, which
played down on the Italians in the plain
on the eastern side of the river.
The route turned southwark along
the river. At one point the party
passed one of those heroic regiments
of cavalry which acted as a rearguard
while the main Italian army retired to
the western bank of the Piave.
The roar of artillery was now sup
plemented by the. rattle of coffee
mills as the soldiers call the machine
guns, and the crack of rife fire.
Officers led the way, creeping in sin
gle file into an old warehouse standing
on the edge of the Pave River. 1t had
already been a target, and the side
toward the river was sieved with ma
chine-gun fire.
Further down the river a huge cloud
of smoke drifted over Zenson, where
the enemy had succeeded in making his
first crossing and was now pressed back
against the river bank. The fighting
at this point had been desperate all
through the day. The enemy at first
occupied the village with a large num-
Der Of machine guns. There the Itsl-
ians attacked them with artillery fire,
backed up by infantry rushes.
The Italians steadily forced them
back to the chord across the bend, so
that they now occupied less than three
quarters of an acre and were hemmed
in on all sides. The artillery was con-
centrating on this enemy party, and
it was believed it would be forced back
across the river or thrown into the
water.
On the way back the correspondent
passed through the deserted city of
Treviso, where Generals Foch, Wilson
and Cadorna held the first of the con-
ferences at which plans for French and
British cooperation with the. Italians
were made. The city was abandoned
and silent. The town clock had stopped
at 9:1O O'Clock, although it was .
o'clock in the afternoon when the party
nassed throuph
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-17
by The Associated Pressl

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY. Nov. 14.-The Ital-
ian General Staff gave the first opportu-
nifty to-day to see the Piave battlefront,
and the correspondent was among the
first four civilians authorized to take
the trip.
1t came at an opportune moment,
when the enemy had succeeded in get
ting small parties across the river at
two points and when the holding or
breaking Of the Piave line promised to
bring the whole issue into the balance
for Italy and, to some eXtente, for
the entire Entente.
Some ten miles back from the river
the correspondent passed through solid
miles Of troops coming from and going
to the front. Those going TO the rear
were undiscovered and tired, but not
disheartened. Those going forward
appeared resolute and some were sing
ing. Refugees afoot and in OK carts
crowded the fields and roads. seeking
safety from this sudden onrush of the
enemy. The party passed Riete.
little hamlet where Pope Plus X was
born, and a small crossroad church
marked the place where he used TO be
q curate.
Air Raid Takes Place
An air raid took place as the party
passed near the church. Five shots
were fired, but the raider got away.
Knots of soldiers filled the streets and
villages as they stood gazing at the
black pail of smoke in the east.
The first stop was made at Asolo, ten
miles back from the river. The Piave
Law straight ahead. The cannsnade
had now become heavy and continuous,
and bursts of smoke from the hills on
the other side of the river marked the
line of the enemy's batteries.
The route now turned along the west
bank of the river, where peaceful vii
lagos had been transformed suddenly
by terror or the enemy bombardment.
The townspeople were hastily gather
ing their belongings together and the
women and children seemed terrified
as they hurried away from the sound
of the guns.
Volunteers Risk All
The party passed groups Of "Arditi,'
which indicated that the tlghtng
ground was getting near. "Arditi"' Is
the Italian word for ardent and they
are men who volunteer to risk every
thing and to push TO the exreme front.
Houses ali along the road had been
transformed into temporary field hos.
pitfalls and marked with improvised
signs. There were ambulances along
the road. but no sign of wounded. Az
one village regiments Of Alplnl were
waiting TO go forward. Batteries and
field guns were also moving down to
the river. with evergreen boughs
screening the guns.
The party had now reached village
three miles from the Piave line, and
the Smelling was continuous. As the
army automobile came up the road TO
the railway station shell burst
souarely in the road 100 yards ahead.
The town of Vidor, now held by Gen.
eral Won Bellows German troops, wa:
inst across the river from the point of
observation, and a big German sausage
balloon was insolently hanging over the
town observing the work of Italian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-17
Venice NoU Desolate;
May Not Be Defended
TBv The Associated Press]

VENICE Thursday, Nov. 10
Venice is now almost empty, the popu-
lation having been reduced from the
usual 10000 to 10000. Despite the
proximity of the enemy line the rem
nant of the population is calm.
The city may not be defended IN
case Of an attack in order TO spare the
monuments and art treasures. The
Mayor of Venice, who is descendant
Of the Doges and a chamberlain to the
Queen of Italy. announced to-day that
he would remain at his post.
The outward appearance of the city
is desolate, much like when the Austri-
ans made their last descent upon II
more than fifty years ago. All the
main hotels. cafes and factories and
the iewelry and glass shops patronized
by tourists are closed.
The city authorities are furnishing
trains and ships TO take away any OF
the remaining population who wish 10
90. All the palaces along the Grand
Canal are closed and the occupants
have gone. though a few noble families
and some descendants of the Doges re-
main with the firm purpose of not aban-
doning the city under any circum-
stances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-17
General Allenby's Forces
Within Three Miles of -.
Palestine City
Advance on Jerusalem
Becomes More Rapid
Turkish Army Consistently
Beaten Back in Efforts
to Stem Tide

LONDON. Nov. 16.-General Allenby
.,osars about TO lay siege to Jaffa.
+, was officially announced to-day
hat the British army, continuing its
amid campaign against the Turks. was
,,lv three miles from the city. AS the
,,smy has lost half of his electives
and most Of his guns and seems
Generally demoralized, it would cause
"a surprise if he gave up Jaffa, which
!, the terminus of the railroad from
Jerusalem.
Takes Two More Towns
Allenby has also reached two more
,owns. Err Ramle and Judd, on the
Jsas.Jerusalem railway. These places
are about fifteen miles from Jaffs and
ior,y miles from Jerusalem. The rail
lima INNS northwest from the capital.
General Allenby's plan seems to be
n continue his drives along the coast
and up the Observation-Disclosures rail-
~,v. He will thus cut off the capital
rom communication, except by way Of
.5c difficult desert to the eastward.
n ne sccomplishes this strategy.
Jerusalem will not be able to put UP a
ionr struggle. Many critics do not be-
Eeve the Turks, in their present des-
perate condition, will try 70 defend it.
The official announcement to-day
aid:
General Allenby reports that during
yesterday our troops, after slight re-
sistance, reached the line from Err
gsmle and Judd 70 some three miles
south Of Jatfa. In one part of the
zone Of operations an attack by a
Turkish regiment on New Zealand
mounted TROOPS was beaten back by a
bsyonet chsrge, with heavy losses to
.le enemy.
"The total number of prisoners veri-
fed since October 81 now exceeds
s,0O0.'
Reuters correspondent. with British
headquarters in Palestine, telegraph
ing last Wednesday, says:
"Within fortnight Of the inception
Ct the British offensive the Turkish
army, occupying apparently an impreg-
nsbe line, strongly fortified and pro-
vided with guns, ammunition and sup
plies, has been driven headlong from
is defenees and chased across country.
lis losses have been enormous.
Cut Way With Sabres
The feature Of yesterdays fighting
was q brilliant charge by the Midland
Counties Yeomanry. The enemy had
been clinging tenaciously TO a position
above Nughair. beyond Wadi Rubin,
where be had hastily intrenched him
self Supported by field and machine
guns, the mounted troops charged
across the swelling upland straight
upon the enemy. They were received
with a heavy FIRE, but nothing could
stop them. They cut right through the
Turks, ssbering right and left.
When the enemy found themselves
surrounded 100 Of them laid down
their arms. The Turk is lighting
brsyely, but he is hopelessly out
elassed.'