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THE 3IORNIXO OREGONIA5T. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 6, 1915. 6ERHANY ACCEDES TO EVERY DEMAND Act of Sinking Arabic Dis avowed and Payment of Indemnity Promised. DIPLOMATIC SKIES CLEAR lYushinston Now Prepares to Take Vp With Britain Long-Delayed Questions of Interference With Ocean Trade. WASHINGTON. Oct. 5. Germany has completely acceded to the American demands for settlement of the Arabic case. 4 The Imperial government, in a letter presented today by its Ambassador, Count von Bernstorff, to Secretary Lansing, disavows the sinking of the vessel, announces mat it nas so notified the submarine commander who made the attack, expresses regrets for the loss of American lives, and agrees to pay an indemnity to their families. Controversion Believed Knded. Official Washingeon was both grati fied and relieved by the diplomatic victory. The communication delivered by the Ambassador, pursuant to gen eral instructions from his government, spread absolute confidence that there would be no more submarine contro versies between the United States and Oerniany, for the document reveals that stringent orders have been given to submarine commanders to prevent sl recurrence of such incidents as the Arabic. ince this case embraces the princi ples for which President Wilson con tended in his notes following the tor pedoeing of the Lusitanta and the(j'ab iUa. the concessions made by Germany to the American viewpoint were gener ally regarded tonight as paving the way for amicable settlement of all cases which have threatened severance of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Gcrmnn Ainbaxnador Happy. Count von Bernstorff left here to night happy over the results of his work, expressing the confident hope that relations between Germany and the United States would continue to improve. With the settlement of the Arabic controversy, the dispatch to Great Brit ain of the long-delayed American note on interference with trade is expected within a few days. President Wilson has consistently refused to send this communication while the issues With Germany were pending, because the Berlin government, through its notes, give the impression that on the action which the United States took with one set of the belligerents depended its own conformity to international law. As the issues with Germany appear now to be adjusting themselves, the President, it is known, feels free to press Great Britain for a modification of the orders-in-councll and restric tions of American trade. Previous Draft t-:naa tin factory. It was not until the German Ambas sador submitted his letter at nearly 1 o'clock today that the change in the relations between Germany and the United States became definite. Until that hour the suggestions which Count von Bernstorff had made were con Fidered unsatisfactory. In New York lnpt Saturday the Ambassador had sub mitted a draft of a letter in the Arabic case, but since it did not include the admission of liability and agreement . to pay indemnity its terms were not acceptable to either President Wilson or Secretary Lansing. He came to Washington today at the request of Mr. Lansing. In a few minutes ho learned of the American Jovt-rnment's objections and in return gave oral assurances that these would In promptly overcome. Keturning to the embassy, the Ambassador redrafted the letter originally delivered in New York and sent it by messenger to tne fclate Department Text of Note Given Oat. Secretary Lansing carried it to the White House and shortly afterward announced its text, which follows: "My Dear Mr. Secretary: Prompted by the desire to reach a satisfactory agreement with regard to the Arabic incident, my government has given me the following instructions: "The orders issued by his majesty, the Emperor, to the commanders of the German submarines, of which 1 notified you on a previous occasion, have oeen made so stringent that the recurrence of Incidents similar to the Arabic case Is considered out of the question. "According to the report of Com mander Schneider, of the submarine which sank the Arabic, and his affi davit as well as those of his men. Com mander Schneider was convinced tnat the Arabic intended to ram the submarine. "On the other hand, the imperial government does not doubt the good faith of the affidavit of the British officers of the Arabic, according to which the Arabic did not intend to ram the submarine. The attack of the Mibmarine was undertaken against the instructions issued to ilua commander. The imperial government regrets and disavows this act, and has notified Comma ml or Schneider accordingly. Arabassndor W ill KOttate. "Under these circumstances, my gov ernment is prepared to pay an in demnity for American lives, which, to its deep regret, have been lost on the Arabic. 1 am authorized to negotiate with you about the amount of the in demnity. I remain, my dear Mr. Lan sing, yours very sincerely, "J. VON BBRXSTORKK." Today's events spread satisfaction . everywhere, not only at the White House and State Department, but at the German embassy as well. The re , cent crit ical htape of the negotiations which threatened rupture of diplomatic relations had raiscxi to the keenest point the tension at the embassy. "It is a diplomatic victory for the United States." the Ambassador re marked to a friend, "but credit must bo given to Germany. I believe, for noMy accepting the word of British officers that they did not intend to ram the submarine." This point, it was learned, at' one time threatened to interrupt the pro ceedings, as the German government at first wished to arbitrate the con flicting evidence. LID STIRS CHICAGO WETS (Continued From Klrst Pngf.l lowed an attempt to obtain the indict- ! ment of the Mayor for failure to take such action. "During sessions of the recent Sep tember frrand jury," said Mr. Hoyne, ""one of the grand jurors requested me to present evidence against Mayor Thompson, charging him with mal feasance in office for not enforcing the Sunday closing law. "I declined absolutely. It was the plan of this grand juror to proceed him self. Arrangements were made to sum mon the Mayor before the grand jury last Friday and on his departure to indict him. What caused the aban donment of the plan, I do not know." Sheriff Traeger was called on to say whether he would enforce the closing law in the Cook County towns outside of Chicago where there are many road houses. His reply was that he would consult his attorney. During the day Chief of Police Healey repeatedly said that he would enforce the-orders of the Mayor to the! lull extent of his power. $300,000 Savins Forecast. Leaders among the temperance work ers estimated that at a minimum of 940 a saloon nearly $300,000 less would be spent by citizens every Sunday be cause of the closing order. Counsel for the Anti-Saloon League said that without question the order would make necessary renewed vigi lance by anti- saloon workers in the selection of State Legislators next year, when an attempt probably would be made to repeal the Sunday saloon clos ing law at. least so far as it affected large cities. There also was much discussion over whether the other sections of the Sun day law relative to disturbing the peace of society on Sunday could be -enforced to prevent Sunday baseball games and close theaters, drug stores, eating houses and other Sunday activities. MAYOR IS IXABLE TO SLEEP Conscience Dictated Closing Order, Says Mr. Thompson. OMAHA, Oct. 5. Mayor Thompson, of Chicago, en route to the Panama Pacific Exposition at San Francisco, told newspapermen here today that his order closing Chicago saloons on Sun day was the following out of the "dic tates of his conscience." The Mayor said: "This order will mean the closing of saloons in Chicago on Sunday for all time hereafter. The order merely re quires the enforcement of the law which has been on the statute books for years. I am simply following the dictates of my conscience. There is no alternative for me." Members of the party of 70 with Mayor Thompson said the Mayor had spent a sleepless night. AGGUSEDABBTTSNAMED OREGOX LAND FRA I'D I OICT MEMS MADE PUBLIC. Three of Seven Men Xot Yet Arrested Are Serving; Terms In Federal Prison on McNeil's Island. SAX FRANCISCO. Oct. 5, Indict ments in the alleged Oregon land fraud case were taken off the secret file to day and the names of seven men not yet arrested were made public. Eleven others, . including one minister, have been arrested. One pleaded guilty. The seven men named were S. D. Aubry, Benjamin F. Fairchild, A. T. McMenamina, Charles Heaton and three men now serving terms in the Federal prison on McNeil's Island, Fred Brant ner, John W. Logan and John Cogburn. The indictments charged 18 men with fraudulently inducing persons to file claims on timber land along the South ern Pacific Railroad in Oregon, which was not open to entry. About 25,000 claims were filed, it was said, and more than $3,000,000 collected. Some of the men indicted, it was al leged, represented themselves as agents of the Southern Pacific, and others as Government timber cruisers. It was alleged they represented that the Gov ernment was co-operating with the Southern Pacific in the sale of the land, which was then and still is in litigation. 48 BATTLESHIPS WANTED (Continued From First pase.; States, Dr. Morales also pointed out, would desire above all to take posses sion of the Panama Canal, and opera tions which might conduce to that end would have to take place on Pan American territory. He referred to Panama as "the most strategical piece of land in the world," and concluded by saying that the topic of National de fense for the United .-States was not at all foreign to the interests of Panama. territory law extended to the City of Chicago; that he had not signed the pledge of the Anti-Saloon League or any other so-called reform organization, and had given no pledge to any news paper. Mr. Cermak said that his pledge was eianrd by Mr. Thompson a week before eh-etion, but that the United Societies did not indorse him for Mayor. Indictment of Mayor Attempted. Mad ay Hoyne, state's attorney for Cook County, in which Chicago is sit uated. -a:d today that Mayor Thomp son's Sunday closing order closely fol- Studcnt's Car Hits Woman's. Two automobiles were - badly dam aged late yesterday when a machine driven by Lewis Kelly, 379 Aspen street, who is a student at the Jeffer son High School, collided with a car belonging to Mrs. M. Burress, 3ti2 Going street, the collision occurring in front of the home of Mrs. Burress, where her car was standing. The damage to the machines was about $100 each. The collision was reported to police head qtia rters by Patrolmnn H. S. Raney. PURE BLOOD MAKES HEALTHY PEOPLE Hood's Sarsaparilla surely and ef fectively removes scrofula, boils and other blood diseases because it drives out of the blood all the humors that cause these diseases. They cannot be successfully treated in any other way. Kxternal applications for their removal have proven almost useless, because they cannot drive out the impurities that are in the blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla makes pure, rich blood, perfects the digestion and builds up the whole system. The skin becomes smooth, clean and healthy. This great blood remedy has stood the test of forty years. Insist on having Hood's, for nothing else acts like it. There is no real substitute. Get it today. Sold by all druggists. Superfluous Hair Removed easily and oulcklv oy urmonani. .a smooin. nairiess SKin always follows its use, Demosant will not injure or oiscolor the sKtii. Is easily applied and removes super- xiuoua nair or iuzz in two minutes. a single application auf ficine unless tne nair is unusuaiiy inictc. wob not smart or disfigure and does not stimulate tne growth of now nair. Demosant is recommend ;d by one of America a leading apecialtsta a::d lb Euaranteed o nivo satief action. It can be obtained by mail in plain wrapper for Lwenty-five cents from tne jsDencon ooraiones, Port land. Or., or any druggist can sup ply It. ELLr Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package oroves it. 25c at all druggists. New Stationery Shop First Floor Opens With an Extraordinary Sale 50c Box Writing Paper for 19c 3000 boxes at this, remarkably low price. The paper is the finest of linen stock, in white and all dainty tints now used. 24 sheets and 24 en velopes in each box, for 190 box.- Klrat Floor Mail and Telephone Orders Filled by Expert Shoppers &u?iiitti?Wofe &(Scy. eAHerchandiae cftj Merit Only" Pacific Phone Marshall SOOO Home Phone A 6691 "Self-Help" Exposition Daily This Week Nemo Wonderlift Corset Miss Thomas, expert Nemo fitter, will show you the exceptional merits of this corset. Fourth Floor. These Exceptionally ...Fine Untrimmed Hats Of Black Hatters' Plush, in Ten of the Latest Shapes Are Offered dj - A C Wednesday at - - - - P 1 LrJ These new, smart, wanted shapes come to us from one of America's best manufacturers at less than usual price, creating one of the best opportunities of the season for the purchase of your Winter hat In these shapes are featured the very latest high-crown models which are now being shown at all the exclusive millinery shops. Some of the models have straight brims, others in brims that are slightly tilted. All of a splendid quality hatter's plush, in a rich black. Our No Charge Trimming Service is ready to help you evolve a hat according to your own ideas. Purchase the hat and trimmings in our millinery store and we will trim the hat to your especial order free of all cost. Third Floor Wednesday Sale of Notions 10c Bias Seam Tape . . . ,5c 25c Warren Guimpes . .19c $1.00 Victoria Pleaters . ,25c 10c Oval Dress Fasteners Sc 25c Sanitary Aprons . . ,17c 25c Silk Supporters . . . .12c 20c Sew-on Supporters. . 8c 10c Sanitary Napkins, 3 at 7c 15c Pearl Hatpins, 4 tor. .5c 50c Garment Shields . . .25c BUTTONS 25c Dozen Fancy Trimming Buttons All styles, all colors and all 5c dozen. 25c Tailored Buttons, card 4 . Bone buttons, 6 to 1 2 on AH colors, shapes and styles. First 5c sizes. .5c card. Floor These Fur Trimmed Broadcloth Suits Feature the Military Effect $32.50 They are exclusive models, designed from an imported suit much higher in price. They have been cleverly copied, as you will see, and no smart touch of the original model has been omitted in these suits on sale. Made of a fine, lustrous quality of broadcloth the most-wanted fabric for Fall and Winter., Colors are rtavp blue, Havana brorvn. Hunter 's green, plum and cataba shade. Correctly tailored 27-inch jackets, fastened clear up to the neck, ter minating in a smart fur military collar. In back, the coat falls straight from the neck and is belted in front. Cuffs and entire bottom of jacket also trimmed with deep fur. Skirts full and flaring, in correct fashion. Third Floor Women Cannot Fail to Realize the Importance of Our Great Sale of $2.25 Dress Goods 95c 46 to 54 Inches in Width Yards, dozens of yards, and hundreds of yards of these beautiful fabrics were sold Monday and Tuesday. No wonder, for this is the most wonderful sale of wanted ma terials we have held this season. Light, heavy and medium-weights, in every weave and pat tern most in favor for dresses, suits, coats, Whipcords, cheviots, melrose, Bedford . cords, granites in plain and striped effects, diagonals and jacquards in such colorings as African brown, Russian green, midnight blue, Burgundy, heliotrope, Copenhagen, taupe and black. Plenty of every kind of material left for another day's sell ing after that, we cannot say. Second Floor Globe Underwear For Men, Women and Children Ready to Supply Your Winter Needs We are exclusive distributers of this famous make of under wear. Globe underwear is tailored, to fit with ease and comfort. Shown in cotton, plain or fleeced, soft wools, silks and wools and pure silk. Union suits and two-piece garments in all the desired styles and weights. Globe underwear is scientifically sized to conform to the lines of the figure. It fits you when you buy it. and it fits you always. For Women $2.00 Union Suits, $1.65 Of medium-weight wool, mixed, high neck, long) sleeves, ankle length. Union Suits J1.50 Of medium-weight merino in Dutch neck, elbow sleeve, ankle length style. Union Suits $2.00 Merino union suits in white or gray. In all styles. Union Suits, $2.75 Of fine Australian wool, Dutch neck, elbow sleeves and ankle length. Suits at $4.00 Of fine Australian all wool, fine ly ribbed. Union Suits, $1.00 Of medium-weight cotton, heavy weight cotton and fleeced cotton in all the most desirable styles. VESTS AND TIGHTS At $2.00 each, of heavy wool. At 50c Fleece-lined, medium weight. At $1.00 each, wool mixed in white. At $1.75 each, of soft, white wool.' For Children Vests and Pantalettes At 65c to $1.00 each fine ribbed, medium weight. Sizes 1 to 14. At 90c to $1.50 each. Silk and wool garments. 1 to 16 years. At 30c to 50c, medium heavy fleeced cotton. Sizes 1 to 16. At 40c to 80c White wool mixed. Sizes 1 to 16. Union Suits 80c to $1.50. of fine ribbed wool, mixed, medium weight. Sizes 2 to lfr. For Men Union Suits At $1.50, of medium-weight ecru cotton. At $2.00, of heavy-weight ecru Egyptian cotton. At $2.00, of natural gray merino, heavy weight. At $3.00, of fine wool and cotton. Shirts and Drawers At $1.00 each, of fine medium weight cotton. At $1.50, fine grade merino in two weights. At $1.50 each extra fine white merino mixture of lambs wool and cotton. First Floor . . -1 . f-- a- . .. GlIO BE i? TAILOR' MADE M A New Shipment of Flesh-Tinted and White $2.00 Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemise Special $1.49 Very dainty and lovely, with their trimming of fine shadow lace yokes back and front, Trhd wide lace shoulder straps. Drawn with ribbon. Made of a very sxcellent quality of silk crepe de :hine, in white and llesh. Sizes 36 to 44. Fourth Floor Agents for Phoenix Silk Hosiery For Women Flint Floor Sixteen Big Special Events in New Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts Every garment entirely new every style the latest. We want every one to become acquainted with the truly remarkable opportunities in our Economy Base ment Store. Here are sales for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday that compel attention. The garments illustrated were sketched directly from the models on sale Voile Waists Many Attractive qq Styles, Special .. 70C $ 8.00 Coats for $5.00 $ 9.00 Coats for $6.95 $15.00 Coats for $9.85 2.85 $16.50 Coats at $12.85 $20.00 Coats at $15.85 $25.00 Coats at $18.50 Corduroy coats, of deep velvet corduroy, new full cut, flaring style, with convertible collar and large novelty pockets, lined throughout with heavy satin lining. Special, $12.85. Rubberized raincoats, in novelty gray and brown mixtures, full iength storm collar and cuffs, belted back and deep side pockets. Spe cial, $6.90. ' . English slip-on coat, in black and white and brown mixtures, con vertible collar and turn-back cuffs, full 45-inch length. Balmacaan model. Special, $6.45. Another model at $5.00. Full raglan coat, in slip-on style, with deep side pockets, in mixtures. Special, $9.85. : Baby lamb coat, with plush collar and cuffs, belted model, silk lined throughout $18.50. A two-toned boucle plaid model, in blue or brown, with velvet collar and belted back, button trimmed. Special, $15.85. y a9s paer . The Skirts $5.00 Skirts for $3.85 $5.00 Skirts for $3.95 $5.00 Skirts for $3.65 Corduroy skirts in tailored style, with pocket on each side finished with button or "pearl buckle, trimmed with separate belt fastened with straps. In navy, brown, green or gray. Serge skirt of fine all-wool serge, either flared or pleated model and button trimmed. In black, navy and brown. L V i Ml ) i 'I37S II H85 S M V ' 1 $17.50 Suits $13.75 $20.00 Suits $16.50 $18.50 Suits for $14.85 Tailored model of of fine serge, peau de cygne lined, coat has pleated back, and skirt is either pleated orJrT! , flared. In navy and black. Special. $13.75. Handsome - tailored suit of whipcord, serge or wool poplin, in sev eral distinct models. Belted coats with fur- trimmed collar and deepi velvet cuffs, plain tai lored models. Navy, Kown, green and black. Special. $14.85. Belted and plain tai lored gabardine suit. Coat trimmed with' velvet collar to match, and skirt has new side pleats. Special, $1 6.50. $12.50 Dresses $9.45 $10 Dresses $6.85 $8.50 Dresses for $6.85 Black all-wool serge dress, strictly tailored in style, with pipings ot black messaline silk. Special, $6.85. A black silk messa line dress has double skirt effect, combined with bandings of fine French serge. Special. $9.45. Another black silk messaline dress has new flared skirt, trimmed with self-covered but tons. Special, $6.85.