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TURKS ADMIT ERROR
III ODESSA ATTACK
Russians, However, Declared
to Have Fired First on
Black Sea Ships.
DIPLOMAT GIVES VERSION
Britain Described as Opposing Ac
tion Against Ottomans--London
Inclined to Credit" Report
Germans Invented Tale.
LONDON, Not. 6. When the diplo
matic history of the war cornea to be
completed one of the most Interesting
chapters will probably be concerned
with the cause which finally led to the
commencement of hostilities with Tur
key. When, If ever, state papers riving:
the diplomatic correspondence and com
munications of Turkey, Russia, Britain
and Germany in the period preceding
the entry of Turkey into the fray are
published, they will be found to con
tain dispatches -so much at variance
With one another that the unraveling
of the tanKled skein will be a most
difficult endeavor, f ut briefly. Turkey
blames Russia for forcing: war upon
her, while Russia and England hold
Germany responsible for forcing: Turkey
Into such a position as made war in
evitable. The British Foreign Office has
Issued Its report of the events which
Immediately preceded the opening of
hostilities in which Turkey was di
rectly concerned, so that it is not necee
ary now to revert to this statement.
British Opposed to Breach.
It will, however, be of Interest to
compare the Turkish version, which was
obtained from a thoroughly qualified
official before Tewflk Pasha and his
staff left London on Thursday morning
last. It was admitted by this official
that the British government had done
everything. in its power to stave oft hos
tilities, and even to discover a method
Whereby they might be brought to an
end after the bombardment of Odessa.
"England," said a representative of
the Ottoman government, "did what
he -could, but her Influence was re
stricted by the fact that she is bound
hand and foot to Russian policy. Eng
land did not want war with us, but
Russia did."
Then followed the Turkish version of
the Incidents which formed the actual
beginning of hostilities. According to
this the first shots tired In the Black
Sna were fired, not by Turkish, but by
Russian ships.
"An attack," said the official, "was
made upon vessels flying the Ottoman
flag by a Russian squadron. What
could our ships do but reply? They did
reply, and speedily put their assailants
to flight.
Bombardment Weaken Caate.
"Where we made a mistake was In
pursuing our advantage acd bombard
ing: Odessa and Sevastopol. That was
an error, a grievous error. Had we
been content to repel the attack upon
us by Russian ships, all the rights of
the case would have been lncon trovert
Ibly on our side by bombarding Rus
sian territory we weakened our case."
It Is to be noted that the Ottoman
diplomatist. In the foregoing explana
tion, refrained from giving specific de
tails, either of the Turkish vessels at
tacked, or of the Russian squadron at
tacking . them, or of the place of the
encounter. He was, however, emphatic
In his assertion that the attack had
been begun by the Russians.
Upon this point Interesting light ia
thrown by Petrograd dispatches which
have suggested that the reports current
In Constantinople to the effect that the
Russians had attacked Turkish ships of
war had possibly resulted from bogus
reports of such an attack furnished by
the German officials commanding the
Goeben and Breslau.
London Requires Proof.
This will be an Interesting point for
the historical student cf the future to
unravel.
In the British official world it is
said that the Turklsn reports of an
unprovoked attack require some more
proof than mere assertion. Germany,
It Is declared here, had been seeking
to force Turkey's hand in every pos
sible way, and a fabricated report of
Russian aggression Is not thought be
yond the bounds of possibility, espe
cially when it Is remembered how Bis
marck doctored Benedctti'a Ems dis
patch in 1S70.
LONDON CRISIS FEARED
WAV'fOt7GHT TO AVOID FAILURES
ON SETTLEMENT DAY. .
executive commissioner, has been busy
since his arrival in San Francisco, get
ting thlpgs Into shape in preparation
for the turning over of the building to
the commissioners representing the
State of Washington. Great praise is
due M. K. Jones, who has been repre
senting the Washington commission
during the construction of the build
ing, and who represented the commis
sion in this city since the ground
breaking ceremonies.
Th,e Washington Society of California,
an organization composed of former
residents of the Evergreen state, will
assist the Washington commission in
the dedication services, and the society
has prepared a nice programme, which
will include addresses by President
Moore, of the Panama-Pacific Exposi
tion; Mayor Rolph, of San Francisco,
and members of the Washington com
mission, and appropriate aongs by a
native daughter of Washington, to be
followed by refreshments, ' reception
and dansant.
The state commission and Washing
ton Society of California is extending
invitations to all Washlngtonlans and
Oregonlans who may be in San Fran
cisco on that date to be present and be
their guests Cards of invitation can
be had from the officials of the state
commission at the Washington build
ing, or from Thomas H Dempsey at his
office, 45 Kearney street, San Francisco.
It is the desire of the Washington So
ciety of California and the state ex
position officials to have a large rep
resentation of Washington people at the
dedication services.
SIBERIA MUCH CHANGED
VODKA NO LOKOBR TO BIS BLAD
AT EVERY STATION.
Austrian Prisoners Constantly Mov
ing; Eastward Bat No Germans
. Are Seen Along Road.
PEKTN, Nov. 21. Passengers coming
to Pekln by way of the Trans-Siberian
Railroad say there have been remark
able changes along this line of travel
since the beginning of the war.
Vodka and other intoxicants, usual
ly for sale at every small station, are
nowhere to be had. Almost every hour
of the day and night, troop trains
were encountered going westward,
while other trains carrying crowds of
Austrian prisoners are moving east
ward to Siberia. A telegraphic news
service from the Government Press
Bureau is delivered twice a day to
every station along the line.
Austrian prisoners are allowed great
freedom. Their guards are few in
number and quite indifferent as to
what the prisoners do. They know
there is no danger of the Austrians
escaping. The latter can not talk the
language and it would be Impossible
for them to travel any place on foot
without discovery. K German pris
oners were seen.
KAISER LOSES FINE STOCK
Trains of Prize Animals Are He
moved to Russia by Army.
LONDON. Nov. 21. (Correspondence
of the Associated Press.) An English
girl in Russia writes the Times a de
scription of the arrival In that country
of prize stock taken by the Russian
troops from one of the German Em
peror's farms in Eastern Prussia. The
letter is dated September 19-October 2,
and the writer says:
"Smolensk has been deluged Just
lately by trains upon trains of prize
stock taken from one of the Kaiser's
farms. One train of 60 wagons was
full of magnificent merino sheep,
which caused a great sensation here,
for the sheep In Russia are poor, in
deed, and Impossible eating. Besides
that there are bulls, horse, etc.,
and everyone is overjoyed that
this will personally touch the Kaiser,
for I do not suppose he will be best
pleased at having them all driven into
Russia. A good deal of the stock Is co
be killed for the soldiers' use and the
best will be kept on government farms
for breeding purposes."
Bank Mar 6eII Beer.
LONDON.. Nov. 21. (Correspondence
of the Associated Press.) The coffee
stall opened In the Bank of England
for the refreshment of the refugees re
calls a little-known privilege of the
bank no less than the right to sell
beer without a license. This privilege
was allowed the bank by the charter of
Incorporation, dated July 27. 1694, and
the directors, if they chose, could open
a public house in Thread-Needle street.
Stops Tobacco Habit.
Elder's Sanitarium, located at 993
Main street., St- Joseph, Mo., has pub
lished a book showing the deadly ef
fect of the tobacco habit, and how it
can be stopped in three to five days.
As they are distributing this book
free, anyone wanting a copy should
send their name and address at once.
Adv.
liarse Number of Contracts Made Just
Prior t Closlns; of Stock Exeaans;e
Cause Uneasiness.
UONDON, Nov. 13. (Correspondence
f the Associated Press.) Transactions
In stocks have been almost suspended
and dealers are occupied principally
with discussion of emergency rules for
the forthcoming settlement. These
rules apply to contracts made since the
close of the exchange on July 30. There
Is a growing feeling that contracts en
tered Into between the date of the last
settlement. July 27, and , the time of
the suspension of trade are much larger
than had been believed and that unless
these contracts are brought within the
scope of the emergency rules many fail
ures may result.
A deputation from the American sec
tion of the market has appealed to the
authorities that such a change be made,
laying that the contracts in American
railroad stocks entered Into during the
unprotected period amounted to a large
total, and that under present conditions
they could not be settled. .
' No decision has been reached on this
point.
Owing to the outbreak of war be
tween England and Turkey, the Turk
ish banks In London have come under
government supervision. They have
been, however, licensed to carry on
business under conditions somewhat
more liberal than those imposed on the
Austrian and German banks. The rea
son for this leniency is that these banks
are largely controlled outside of Ger
many. The Imperial Ottoman Bank is
directed from Paris and London, hav
ing few. If any, Turkish stockholders,
while the National Bank of Turkey Is
believed to be owned entirely by resi
dents of this country. - "
FAIR BUILDING IS READY
Dedication of Washington Offering
at Exposition to Be December 2.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 21. (Special.)
The dedication of the Washington
building at the Panama-Pacific Inter
national Exposition will take place De-
cembec 2. Richard Seeley Jones, the
Broke Her Husband
Cf Drinking
i Illinois Wife Broke Her Husband
Press Drinking With a Simple
Recipe That She Gave
at Home.
That the liquor habit can be ban
ished secretly is the claim of a Well
known Peoria. 111., woman whose hus
band was a heavy drinker for years.
In a recent statement she said: "I broke
my husband from drinking with the
following simple, inexpensive recipe,
which I gave secretly: To 3 oz. of
water add 20 grains of muriate of am
monia, a small box of Varies Compound
and 10 grains of pepsin. Give a tea-
spoonful three times a day at meal time
In the food or in the coffee, tea or
milk. This recipe can be filled at any
drug store,' la- perfectly harmless and
has no color, taste nor smelL Any wife
or mother can stop their dear ones
from, drinking the same as I have done
and at very little expense. Adv.
G fisJ E-ttprP
a.
TPot Grip, Influenza,
Coughs, Sore Throat
Two sizes. 25c and $1.00, -at. all druggists
Dr mailed.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co., 156
William Street, New York. Adv.
Diamonds The Ueal Gifts
Diamonds, the finest and most sought-after
of all precious atones are ideal gifts for
all purposes. Their beautr and fire never
dim. They Increase In value as the years
go by. Everybody knows they can be turned
into ready cash if a time of need ever comes.
Our guaranteed cash loan plan specifically
provides for this. ELBy CO., S20 Lumber
Exchange Uldg.. 2d and Stark streets.
It
Phones: Pacific, Marshall 5080; Home, A-2112 --Latest and Best Styles Are Here in the ladies' Borne Journal
Patterns at 10c and 15c Each Mail Orders Filled Same Day as Received Charges Prepaid on $5 Purchases
Sale of Stamped Gowns
at 79
Regular $1.00 Grade
At our Art Section, a sale of
Stamped Gowns, made of fine
quality long-cloth. They are semi
made and have the popular ki
mono sleeves. A variety of pat
terns to select from. Regular
$1.00 values . 79c
Our Store
Opens
Daily at
8:30 A. M.
Saturday
At 9 A. M.
The Most in Value, The Best in Quality
Our Store
Closes
Daily at
5:30 P. M.
Saturday
At 6 P. ML
Sale of Stamped Pillow
Slips at 50
Regular 65c Value
Sale of Stamped Pillow Slips,
made of good quality tubing in
S6x42-inch size. They are stamped
in many pleasing designs. Also
a fine lot of Day Slips are in
cluded in this sale. Regu- CfJ
lar 65o value, this sale at J V7 G
S OI til pS8LSDIH
Decidedly the Best Values in
nit Underwear
and Hosiery
Are to be found at this store. Seasonable gar
ments for women and children.
From the leading
mill s we have
gathered unsur
passed assort
ments. Standard
qualities in styles
and weights to suit
every taste and at
prices you 11 be
plea sed to pay.
The following
items will be on
special display to
morrow. Come and
make comparisons.
Women's Hosiery, Phoenix Silk Hose", at the
Pair, 75
One of the best-known and popular makes of
Silk Hosiery. Comes in black and the most
fashionable colors. The Phoenix Silk Hose
are full-fashioned, perfect fitting and exceed
ingly durable, priced here for VCSr
this sale at, the pair . . wC
Women's Underwear, Vests and Pants, at the
Garment, 50
Fine Fleeced Cotton Vests and Pants in Win
ter styles. Extra quality garments of perfect
fit and finish, shown in all sizes. Garments
that are of unusual value, flr
at this low price OVC
Long Wear Hose, 3 Pairs for $1.00
The Long-Wear Hose for Women are made of
fine silk lisle and with a specially knit' six
thread heel and toe and are unusually durable.
They come in black, white and shades of tan,
All sizes. Priced at a pair,
or 3 pairs for
$1.00
Most Attractively Priced
Here you 11 find the very choicest goods of the season displayed. Generous varieties
are at your disposal for selection. Prices have been made with a view to giving you the
most for your money it is possible to give. The rush for seasonable merchandise has
arrived. Don't put off buying. Come now when you can "pick and choose." Come
and enjoy our great displays; learn how economically you can do your buying here.
Season's Greatest Values!
-An Out-of-the-Ordinary Purchase and Sale of
Women's Higli-Grade
iiit
rv "Wli sfv
In Values TJp to $65.00 a Suit
Priced for Tomorrow's selling at
12.45 to S29.50
The models reflect fashion's last word in their graceful
lines and no two are alike. Every taste can be suited at a
great saving. By a stroke of good fortune we were enabled
to purhcase a leading New York manufacturer's entire
sample line of Women's High-Grade Tailored Suits at one
half and less than the regular wholesale prices, and true
to our principle of always sharing such savings with our
patrons, we place the entire assortment on sale tomorrow
at the same great price concessions. Come early and se
cure first choice from models appropriate for both indoor
and outdoor wear. Styles that will continue to be the
most popular for the presnt and coming season. You have
choice of Suits of fine velvets, poplins, serges, broadcloths
and other all-wool materials. All extra well made and
skillfully tailored and finished throughout. They come in
black, navy, brown, green, and every other desirable color.
28 and 45-inch Coats and Skirts in the best models. Suits
that were made to sell regularly up to $65, QOQ Ef
go on sale tomorrow from $12.45 to p&17 5JU
A Sale That Means 50 Saving to Every Woman Who
Takes Advantage of This Opportunity. Are You Going
to Profit Thereby?
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A Most Wonderful Underpricing of
IBainty laaces and CHiiffons
For Waists, Dresses and Christmas Sewing At this sale are to be found unsurpassed as
sortments. All kinds of Dainty Laces and exquisite colorings in Plain and Printed Chif
fons. Qualities and styles to suit every taste and all underpriced.
Chiffon Cloths in 98c quality, 7Q
on sale at, the yard
This offering includes our entire stock of
Chantilly Flouncings, values to d AO
$3.00, on sale at, a yard , P 'rO
27-inch Silk Chantilly Lace Flouncings in a
beautiful line of new patterns in black, white
and cream. Also fine All-Silk Laces in 24
and 27-inch widths. The most desirable kinds
for party or dancing frocks; val- !1 AO
ues to $3 a yard, on sale at ... P T'O
Printed Chiffons at 50 Yard
Values to $1.75
40 and 42-inch Printed Silk Chiffons in a wide
Chiffon Cloths that has sold resnilarlv at
ninety-eight cents a yard. They are pure
silk Chiffons of double-weight, that come full
42 inches wide and shown in every wanted
shade. Every yard of perfect weave 7Q
and finish, on sale at . . 7 C
Net Top Flouncings at 87 Yard
Values to $1.98
27-inch Net Top Flouncings in various desir-
vanety of dainty patterns and colorings. Also J able patterns in white, cream and ecru. Fine
Beaded and Plain Printed Nets. Regular J mesh nets shown in beautiful designs and in
values to $1.75, priced for this CO 1 values to $1.98 yard, priced for Q7r
' VV L this fialfi at. nnW
sale at only
ee rbLs in Woolen Bress G-oods
Our Dress Goods Section has been a very busy place the past week, owing to the unusual
price reductions which now prevail .throughout these stocks. For tomorrow we call your
particular attention to these offerings: - j
Imported and Domestic All-Wool Challies
This ever-fashionable material for waists, kimonos and dresses is not often sold at such
great price concessions, so don't neglect to purchase now for both present and future needs.
They are the finest All-Wool French andDomestic Challies in 28 to 30-inch widths. They
come in a wonderful variety of choice patterns in most any desirable coloring. They are
both dainty and durable and of fast colors. ' Regular 50c to 75c qualities. This OP
51a nnl v at - jJC
Double-Weight Fall and Winter Coatings,
Plaids, Mixtures and Plain Shades 56-inch
Fabrics in Best $3.00 Quality, f- QC
on Sale at, Yard P A
An unusually extensive variety to select
from the latest and best weaves, weights
and colors. Included are rich ombre plaids,
novelty Scotch mixtures, rough 'self-colored
fancies, plain double-weight English kerseys
and a great many other equally as desirable
Fall and Winter-weight Coatings in a qual
ity regularly sold at $3.00 a yard. Qf
Now selling at '. .
All-Wool Coatings and Suitings, 54 and 56
Inch Fabrics in a Full Showing of the Sea
son's Best Styles and Colors J-i qa
$2.00 grades at, yard p 1 Oi?
By comparison you will immediately realize
the importance of this sale of 54 and 56-inch
All-Wool Dress Goods. Roman stripe novel
ties in rich colorings, novelty plaids in a great
variety, also the popular ombre plaids,
broken plaids and Scotch plaids. Both me
dium and heavy-weight fabrics in most
wanted plain shades and color OQ
combinations. Regularly $2.00 at P 37
An Extraordinary Purchase and Sale of
Fine All-Linen
Satin Damask
Mill ends and manufacturers' samples
in the newest and best patterns. Two
and two and one-half yard lengths in
72-in. width; all beautiful jrv -
new goods. Regular $1.35 SJrff
quality, this sale at, yard. .
Housekeepers who take pride in Fine
Table Linens and who would save in the
buying should not fail to attend this ex
traordinary sale. It is a special pur
chase of 1200 Mill Ends and Manufac
turers' Samples of the newest and best
patterns in fine All-Linen Satin Dam
ask They come in 2 and 2-yard
lengths and 72 inches wide, full bleached
and in beautiful designs; figures, flow
ers, stripes, dots and in attractive bor
dered patterns with plain centers. Ev
ery piece as crisp and clean as when
first made. A quality regularly sold at
$1.35 a yard, priced for this QO
sale at only 70C
Other Attractive Values in Thanksgiv
ing Linens
At 50 Yard, Fine Mercerized Dam
ask Full 60 inches wide and of good
wearing quality. Comes in a variety ot
pretty designs.
Mercerized Napkins at $1.00 Dozen
Ready to use, neatly hemmed, Mercer
ized Napkins, shown in spot, flowered
and figured designs. They come 18
inches square.
At 75 Yard, Fine All-Linen Damask
Full 64 inches wide and of splendid
wearing quality. Attractive new pat
terns. Comes full bleached.
All-Linen Napkins at $3.00 Dozen
Extra fine All-Linen Napkins full 22
inches square and shown in over 25 de
sirable new patterns to match; the $1
grade of damask. .
All-Linen Damask at $1.00 Yard
72-inch full-bleached All-Linen Damask
shown in over twenty-five different de
signs'. Our leader and an unmatchable
quality at this price. Come and make
comparisons.
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