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Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
Erzerum in Danger.

Petrograd, Jan. 20.-By the rout of
the Turkish rear guard at Yenkei
the great fortress of Erzerum, thirty
miles to the southwest of this latest
Russian victory, has been brought into
immediate danger.
The military critic of the Reich
says:
"Retreating from Kara Urgan, the
Turkish army fled in the direction OF
Erzerum. Our troops overlook and
routed the army at the village of Yen
ikei, midway between Kara Urgan and
Erzerum. Here q stubborn two-day
battle took place. The Eleventh Turk
ish corps again suffered defeat, por-
tions of the Thirty second division
being destroyed or driven TO Erze-
rum. The Russians continue TO pur-
sue them.
"'fhe Turkish troops, retreating to
Erzerum, are going round the Kapri
kei positions on the northwest, in this
way opening to us the road to Erze
rum on the north. The garrison at
Erzerum is not large. AT present it
cannot exceed 25,OO0 to 10000 men.
The remnants of the routed rear guard
retreating under the protection of
the forts, will but bring panic and
misery to the garrison.
"After three big defeats at Arda
han, Sarikamysh and Kara Urgan, the
Turks have maximum of three corps
which to great extent have been
demoralized and depleted in numbers
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20

The water politics season IS at
hand, and all over the valley there
is something like the usual annual
interest, while the coming of the ir-
rigation district has added new fea
ture in late years, and to degree
this has apparently detracted from the
keen rivalry in the mutual compa
nies.
The annual election of the district
will come in February, as will also
several mutual water company elec
tons.
In the district there are to be elect
ed three directors, treasurer and an
assessor-tax collector.
The district is divided into five di-
visions, each of which elects its own
director independent of the other dis
tricts. The Calexico and Holtville
directors-Messrs. Brockman and Fer
guson-hold over. In the Ell Centre
district there will be no opposition tc
the reelection of Walter o. Hamil-
ton, president of the district, and in
Imperial there will be no competitor
of J. Arthur Mcbride, the incumbent
Only in the Brawley division is
there to be competition and affairs
there are chaotic, with five candidates
ir the field or expected in. These are
r. f. Wills, J. ID. Bennett, w. II
Best, Harry B. Stewart and w. f
Beal.
1t is understood that Sidney Nc
Harg, who was expected to run in
the interest of the Mexican lands, is
out of the race and that his support
ers will throw their strength to Mr.
Stewart.
For assessor-tax collector there are
four candidates, Clark Booher, incum-
bent, being candidate for reelection
and his competitors being Clifford
("Jeff') Harrison, H. T. Dizney and
]. E. Cannon.
For treasurer there are also five
candidates, J. Stanley Brown having
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
Division of Mexico
Into Two Republics

whenever the Villa army appears there
will be no resistance.
It is said that whenever possible
the former leaders are attempting to
leave the country with all or a por-
ton of the government funds which
may be in their possession.
One of Carranza's brothers and his
two sons were captured at San Ge-
rcnemo, near Salina Cruz, and are
now prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
Burned to Death.

Santa Monica, Jan. 20.-While his
neighbors, with buckets of water and
wet blankets, battled fruitlessly to
save him, E. w. Sherman, aged so, a
paralytic, burned to death, and his
home was destroyed, early today. Aft
er the fire was extnguished firemen
found his charred remains in the wreck
o. his bed. The property loss was
$4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
President Is Resisting
Great Britain's Position

Wilson has determined to fight Great
Rritain's stand against the right to
transfer ships from German to Amer
ican registry. While no official state
ment has been issued, it is learned the
president is determined to fight for
the principe involved and entirely ap-
proves the course which the state de-
partment is urging in the sailing of
the Dacia. Senator Stone of Missouri,
chairman of the committee on foreign
relations, also approves the admin
stration's stand.
Galveston, Jan. 20.-The Dacia will
complete her cargo this afternoon. No
orders to sail have been received thus
far. but she is expected to leave to-
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
REALTY MEN TRIUMPH
IN THRILLING BATTLE

A peril to both players and specta-
tors, the baseball game between the
Realestaters and the Curbstoners was
concluded yesterday afternoon in the
regulation number of innings, with
a score of Ia to IS in favor of the
real estate contingent. Reports cir
culated here that the game had been
called in the fifth inning on account
of darkness due to the loss of time
entailed when both teams secuted for
lost balls subsequently proved to be
unfounded. Following is the lineup:
Realestaters. Curbstoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
Threatened Zeppelin
Attack COnSun0nlated

favorite resting place of the late King
Edward and the present ruler, the air
ships started away.
Sheringham, small town five miles
from Cromar, received only passing
notice. Two bombs were hurled there
but no damage of consequence was
done.
The Zeppelins are also believed to
have thrown several bombs at war
ships that guard the coast and which
followed the airshps in their course
along the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
K. of P. Temple Is Under
Consideration By Lodge

Ell Centro lodge, X. of p, is seri-
ously considering deal for Pythian
temple, and at the meeting of the
lodge last evening this was made spe-
cial order for next Tuesday evening,
when it is expected to take final ac-
ton.
Should it be determined to enter in
to the deal, the work will be under
way within thirty days and will be
completed this spring.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20

The temple, aside from the assem-
bly, room, will be provided with a bill
lard room, reading room, baths, and
other attractive features, which will
make it club as well as a lodge, and
will be open for members to take their
friends for a chat or a game during
the day.
As the location will be in the busi-
ness district, it will be convenient of
access, and as a club it will fill need
that is felt by all.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20

dropped. One struck near a man in
the street and blew off his head At
least three other persons are reported
killed. The loss of life may be heavy,
as the authorities there have not com
pleted their investigation.
The first projectile struck in Nor
folk square close to the sea front and
at the southern end of the city. The
second hit the South quay, and the
third landed in York road, near Drill
Hall, the recruiting station. Fragments
Of the shell crashed through the plate
glass roof of the billiard room and
the offices of the National Reserve.
Another bomb smashed the gas
works. The electric light supply was
damaged and the entire town left in
darkness. The terror caused by the
explosions and terrific shocks that
followed was increased tenfold. The
entire population fled into the streets.
Several cottages were wrecked by the
bombs.
Military guards, who Immediately
were sent through the town, forced the
people to return to their homes and
gradually restored some semblance of
order.
In the inky darkness no one could
see the hostile aircraft, but the whir-
ring of their propelers was heard The
Zeppelins, from the sound of their en-
gines, seemed to have started south
ward in the direction of London, but
evidently changed their course and
continued along the Norfolk coast.
A woman who has not been identi
fled is among the dead in Yarmouth.
Samuel Smith, shoemaker, was
found outside his home on st. Peters
plain with his head crushed. A sol
der, struck in the chest by a frag-
ment of a projectile, was discovered
unconscious in Norfolk square.
Cromar, a fashionable watering
place II miles northwest of Norwich,
was the second place bombarded. Sew
eral houses were wrecked by bombs
and numerous persons are reported in
iured. Details of the casualties have
not reached here.
Still hugging the coast line, the air
ships sent hail of bombs down upon
the towns of Sheringham, Kings Lynn
and Beeston. The inhabitants We're
greatly excited before the arrival of
the hostile craft, whose flashlights
could occasionally be glimpsed from
afar.
In Kings Lynn two houses were
demolished and one was damaged in
Bentinck street. In one of the struc-
lures a youth of II was killed out
right. Members of his family were
buried under a mass of debris, but
later were taken out and sent to a
hospital.
A mother and baby in another
house were injured and were given
medical aid.
Six or seven bombs were dropped
on Kings Lynn by the lowering air
machines, which reached there about
10:45 p. m.
Kings Lynn is not far from San
dringham, where King George and his
consort had been staying. Whether
the airmen had knowledge of their
visit to the county place can only be
conjectured, but that the king and
queen missed the bombardment by
only a few hours, having started for
buckingham palace in the late after
noon, is looked upon as almost provi-
Dental.
Several bombs struck near the spa
cious palace, but did not injure the
structure. After circling over the
7,O0Oacre estate, which is noted as g
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
Canadians at Front.

London, JAN 20.-Practically all the
Canadian soldiers are now on the con
tinent or on their way to France. Fol
lowing the removal of Princess Pa
tricia's light infantry to the battle
front, the work of transporting the
other Canadian units to France was
hurried to meet new and violent Ger
man attacks.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
Earthquake in Greece.

Athens, Jan. 20.-Sxty- three per
sons were killed by an earthquake in
the islands of Zante and Cophalonia,
Monday night. The Greek government
has sent a relief commission to the
islands, where 1000 are homeless.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20

Geneva, Jan. 20.-There was severe
damage to a dozen towns in Switzer-
land and eastern France as a result
of the earthquake Tuesday night. The
first details say no lives were lost,
though it is feared avalanches in the
Alps, caused by the shocks, may have
carried away some villages.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
Australian Government Moves.

London, Jan. 20.-A news agency
dispatch from Melbourne says the seat
of government of the Australian COM
monwealth has been moved from that
city to Sydney No reason is given.
This action indicates that the author
tiles of Melbourne fear an attack by
German warships.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
The Baby Named.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Francis Sayre
will be the name of the new White
House baby. Bowing to the wishes
of the president, Mr.. and Mrs. Sayre
decided TO name him after his father,
with no middle name.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
To Abdicate Is Report.

London, Jan. 20.-A Rome dispatch
says: at is persistently rumored that
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria
has decided to abdicate.'
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
British Lost.

Constantinople, via Berlin, Jan. 20.
During a night attack on the forts
at Shat ell Arab the British lost 100
in killed and wounded
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20

Messina, Jan. 20.-A slight earth
quake tremor occurred early today. 1t
also was perceptible in other towns of
Sicily, but there was no damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20

LONDON, JAN. 2O.-BRITISH
FLYING SQUADRONS SENT IN
PURSUIT OF THE GERMAN AIR
SHIPS WHICH RAIDED ENGLISH
TOWNS 100 MILES FROM LONDON
LAST NIGHT, RETURNED THIS
AFTERNOON AFTER A FRUIT
LESS CHASE OVER THE WATERS
OF THE NORTH SEA. ALL OF
THE GERMANS ESCAPED. AS A
RESULT OF THE ATTACK THERE,
IS CONSIDERABLE INDIGNATION
TODAY OVER THE FAILURE OF
THE FLYING SQUADRONS OFF
THE BRITISH COAST TO GIVE
WARNING OF THE GERMANS
APPROACH.
NOTHING WAS KNOWN OF
THE CONTEMPLATED ATTACK
UNTIL IT WAS ACTUALLY Be
GUN. NO WORD WAS RECEIVED
HERE OF A SINGLE BRITISH AV-
IATOR SIGHTING ANY GERMAN
AIRSHIPS, EITHER COMING OR
DEPARTING.
REPORTS LATE THIS AFTER
NON GIVE A LIST OF SIX DEAD
AND TWENTY TWO INJURED,
WITH THIRTY HOUSES DE-
STROYED IN THE VARIOUS
TOWNS AND VILLAGES.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20

London, Jan. 20.-A panic has fol-
lowed the Zeppelin raid. The govern
ment is taking precautionary measures
all along the coast and in London.
In the damaged towns the terror which
followed the attack was unabated to-
day. A mad search for German spies
las begun as result of reports that
signals were flashed to the raiding
Zeppelins at Yarmouth just before the
attack. 1t is not known how many
were in the fleet. Yarmouth was the
first place attacked. After dropping
bombs there the raiders turned south
ward in the direction of Croawar,, then
turned inland. Lynn was the last
point attacked.
One aim of the raid apparently was
the destruction of the ammunition
storehouses maintained for the Brit
ish home defense forces.
One bomb struck near the Ameri-
can stores at Grimston, but failed to
hit the mark. The period of time
covered by the attack was about two
and one half hours.
At Yarmouth it was reported that
green and red lights were seen at sea
about the time of the attack, indicat
ing that German warship accompa
MED the aerial craft. Where the at
tack began was 10 miles from Lon
con and 280 miles from Wilhelmshav-
Ell, Germany. The Zeppelins had to
cross the North sea, passing over
fleets of British warship patrols.
London, Jan. 20.-German Zeppelins
raided the Norfolk coast last night
in the first of the threatened air at
tacks on England
Five persons were killed and exten-
sive damage was done in the city OF
Yarmouth, and the seacoast towns OF
Cromer, Beeston, Kings, Lynn and
Sheeringham.
The hostile craft bombarded San
dringham, the favorite country estate
of King George and Queen Mary
Their maiesties had left the palace
only a few hours earlier for London
thereby escaping grave peril. The
raid was carried out in utter darkness
the aircraft picking their course by
searchlight flashes.
A report has reached here from
Hunstanton, few miles north oil
Sandringham, that Zeppelin has
been brought to earth. 1t is believed
British aeroplanes fought the Zeppe
Inns in the dark.
London became panicky following
reports of the air incursion and al
constables were called out at midnight
to watch for flashes from the search
lights of the invading craft.
That the raid was made by three
Zeppelins appears almost certain
Three of the dirigibles were sighted il
the afternoon flying toward the Nortl
sea over the Friesian islands, which
skirt the north Dutch coast. Th'
nearest German territory on thi'
course is 280 miles from Yarmouth.
Yarmouth, 10 miles from London
was the first place raided. At
o'clock the population of more thai
$4,000 were startled by the report O
bomb and successive explosions.
Four or five projectiles wer
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
From France.

Paris, Jan. 20.--Signal success of
French artillery in duels with the
Germans in various engagements
along the battle front is announced
in the official communique from the
war office today.
1t also tells of a violent conflict
in the Forest of La Gruria, where the
Germans at first gained the advan-
tage, but later were driven out of
the trenches by French counter at
tacks. The French are now holding
their positions there firmly.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-20
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
FROM BELLIGERENTS
From Germany.

Berlin, Jan. 20 (Via wireless)-Fol-
lowing is the gist of the official state
ment issued by the war office this
afternoon:
eve have captured 200 yards of
trenches from the French northwest
of Arras and 500 yards of French
trenches in Argonne.
Operations have been resumed in
Alsace and the German troops have
made good progress in the forest
north of Sennhew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-15

and the skirt had a drapery Of the ma
terial. with scalloped edge, finished in
lavender. A wide girdle Of lavender
was finished with sash ends.
Mrs. Marburg. who was one Of the
assisting women, wore black satin,
with bodice of black net and Brussels
lace. The net was draped over the
shoulders. disclosing a yoke and vest
OF imported lace.
Mrs. John T. CLANCY wore yellow
satin. with draped skirt. The material
Of the bodice was combined with lace
and gold embroidered chiffon. She
wore corsage Of red roses. Mrs. j. C.
Emah1zer was gowned in crepe meteor
In a shade Of gold. The tunic was of
white lace. and the draped bodice was
finished with wide black girdle Her
corsage bouquet was of red roses and
hyactnths. Mrs. j. X. Jones wore
gray chiffon gown draped over gray
satin. One Of the handsome gowns at
the party was worn by Mrs. George
Port Ashton. The costume was a let
robe draped over old blue satin The
jet is embroidered by hand in intricate
and varied designs on heavy net The
gown was brought to Mrs. Ashton from
Paris by her sister.
Mrs. Roland West, who poured tea,
wore white liberty satin. The skirt was
made with train, and the bodice
drape at one side. combining the ma
terial of the gown with embroidered
chiffon.
Miss Bernice Emahizer. who sat at
the table and served during the lat
ter part of the afternoon. was gowned
in accordion pleated chiffon in a coral
shade. The skirt was made in tiers
Of flounces and draped with shadow
lace. The girdle was brocaded silver
on n background of coral. Miss Louise
Culver. one Of the assisting girls, wore
white accordion pleated chiffon, over
white satin. The gown hung straight
from the shoulders, and its only trim
ming was a chiffon scarf OF bright
green. Mrs. w. E. Mcvey wore a gown
OF heavy silk in a dull shade of wisteria
combined with black satin. Mrs. w. E.
Culver, who assisted, wore a pale blue
brocaded silk. trimmed with white lace.
Mrs. ]. M. Brier was gowned in white
messaline figured in violets, and trim
med with cream lace. Miss Lillian
Stone wore yellow satin with tunic and
bodice trimming OF shadow lace. Miss
Ora Moneypenny was gowned in shadow
lace draped over yellow SATIN
Miss Anita Weiskirch, who was one
of the younger callers. was gowned in
pink brocaded silk, with bodice Of white
lace. Mrs. Albert Charles Phillips OF
Seattle. Wash. wore handsome coal
suit Of repp in one Of the new dull
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A reception will be given Saturday
afternoon from 3 to o'clock at the
home of Mrs. ]. w. F. Hughes in Pot
win Place. The guest Of honor will
be Mrs. c. F. Menninger. and the
hostesses will be some OF the members
and former members of Mrs. Mennin-
gers classes, who live in Potwin Place.
Those vino will receive with Mrs.
Hughes are: Mrs. c. p. Adams, Mrs.
J. B. Larimer, Mrs. ]. E. Spalding,
Mrs. F. o. Burkett Mrs. Eugene Sallee,
Mrs. w. w. Kitchell, Mrs. w. M.
Forbes, Mrs. G. F. Worley, Mrs. w. L.
Gardner, Mrs. E. E. Ames and Mrs.
Merrill Mills. About 200 people will
attend the party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Elliott will en-
terrain three or four tables at cards
tonight for Miss Belle Snyder of Monte
Claire, N. j., who is visiting Mrs. ].
Newell Abrahams. The guests will be
a few of the people that Miss Snyder
has met while she has been in Topeka
Mrs. Louis Nelson Of Kansas City will
come to Topeka the latter part of the
month to attend the Founders Day
party of the Kappa Alpha Thetas. The
party will be held Saturday, January
30. at the home of Mrs. F. w. Watson
and the Pi alumnae chapter will en-
terrain the active chapter of Washburn
college.
Mrs. Nelson, who, before her mar
rage, was Miss Anna Harrison of To-
peka, is a past president of the Ma
tional chapter of the sorority. She will
visit her sister. Miss Mary Harrison
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and will be the house guest Of Mr.,
Eugene Sallee.

and will be the house guest OF Mrs.
Eugene Sallee:.
One Of the important afternoon par
ties Of the season was given Thursday
by Mrs. Judson s. West of 1112 Harri-
Mrs. James Humphrey and her daugh-
ter, Miss Louise Humphrey of Fort
Scott, who are visiting at the West
home. Mrs. Humphrey is Mrs. Vests
sister. and knows a good many Tope-
ka people. She is active in club work
in Fort Scott. being a member Of two
Of the leading clubs Of that town. Miss
Humphrey is a pretty and hkable
young woman. She finished Linden
wood college of St. Charles, Mo-, ana
took a course in domestic science in
Pittsburg. She has made good many
friends in the younger set while she
has been in Topeka. The hostess at
yesterdays party is the wife OF one OF
the supreme court justices and enter
tains frequently at affairs. formal and
informal.
The West home was decorated for
| the party in red roses. In the dining
room the table had for a centerpiece
vase of Richmond roses on a mirror
surrounded by wreaths of smilax. In
the living room were palms ana vases
Of roses, and a similar decoration was
used in the receiving room.
Mrs. West was gOWned IN costume
of fine old black lace draped over tur-
quoise satin. The drapery of the bod
ice was caught with pearl brooch
On the skirt was a flOunce OF black
net, and the skirt was cut with a short
train. Mrs. Humphrey wore old blue
satin draped with black net embroid-
cred with jet, and worn with wide
girdle. Miss Humphrey wore a gown
of white crepe de chine. made with high
waist line and skirt slightly flaring
The bodice was cut with square neck