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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-24
DEATH OF ALMox c. DOWNING
He Had Been m for q long Time-Fu-
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Aluun G. Downing. for years wen
known resident of Barre passed sway
at the state hospital in Waterbury yes-
tsrdsy. after q long illness of arterio-
scierusis and chronic nephritis. TIE re-
mains have i,een lruuaht q this city ard
funeral services wfI b. hsld In q. ~.
Rocker q Cos HnurtnarF chapel Sunday
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-24
A. o. H. WON TOURNAMENT.
Although Closing as" Match Went to
c. o. F. Team.

Although the closing match Of the "45'
tournament az the X. Of c. club rooms
last evening went to 81. Johns court.
G. o. r., by the score Of Is 10 g. the
honor Of winning the series goes 20 d.
vision No. l. A. O. II. Throughout the
tournament the matches have been close
ly contested and a keen spirit Of rivalry
has marked the regular get.toeethcrs of
the two orders. A. II. Burke. A. =.
Lorangcr and +. J. Burke were the high
point eetters for the Foresters last night
and the high scorers for the Hibcuians
were 7. Dineen. Michael Hanlun and w.
Dineen. The "45" contest was one of
several tournaments in which Hibcruians,
Catholic F0resters and knights 81 Colum-
bus are participating this winter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-24
DEATH OF MRS. H. A. RUGG.
Had Been Ill for Three Years and Sus-
tanned Shock 10 DAYS Ago.

NaAhtA 1hNNn AZ e@He ~
Isabel NJ. Ripley Rugg. wife Of Her
bert A. Rugg, passed away at 1925 this
afternoon az her home $ Hall street,
after an illness covering three years,
She sustained a shock a week ago last
Tuesday and had been failing steadily
since that time.
Mrs. Rugg was born in North Chelms-
ford. Mass, Sept. II. 1851, the daughter
Of Stearns L. and Marion B. Ripley.
She was married 70 Mr.. Rugg at that
place on June 5, 1879, and they resided
in Lowell. Mass. for 10 years. coming to
Barre in lSS6. Since that time they
have resided here.
The deceased leaves. besides her hus-
band. one brother. benjamin L. Ripley Of
Waltham. Mass. and two sisters. Joseph
inc +. and Bertha S. Ripley, both Of Bos-
ton.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed. but services win BE- held
in Barre and the remains viii probably
BE- taken 20 Lowell for burial
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-24
ONE REPORT SAYS
FORD is A SICK MAN
UNIFORMED of the Intention
of Their Leader, the Other
Members of the Party Go
to Stockholm - Mr.. Ford
Stands in Need of a Com
plete Rest, Say Physicians

Christiania, Norway, via London, Dec
24.-The Norwegian liner Bergensfjord
with Henry Ford on board, sailed fol
New York this morning. Ford stated be
fore leaving Bergen that the peace ex
pedition would continue under the aus
pices of the Women's International Peace
association.
Rev. Samuel S. Marquis, dean of St
Pauls cathedral in Detroit, sailed with
Ford.
Before leaving here Ford gave out a
statement saying: 81 am satisfied with
what has been accomplished in Christiania.
Peace has been given publicity. The
newspapers have power to end the war,
for 1t is through publicity that the gos-
pei OF peace is spread"
London, Dec. 24.-The Christiania cor
respondent of the Reuters Telegram
company in dispatch dated to-day, says
that Henry Ford has ordered two cabins
on the Norwegian liner, Bergensfjord
which sails for the United States to-
day. Ford is known TO be on a train
for Bergen which win reach there be.
fore the departure of the steamer.
Copenhagen, via London. Dee 24.--
A dispatch to the National Tidende from
Christiania says Henry Ford left Chris
tiania secretly for Bergen, where be ex-
pected to 90 aboard the Norwegian
American line steamer, Bergenhus, in or
der to return 10 the United States. The
dispatch reports that Mr.. Ford made
this sudden departure because his doc
tor had ordered him to rest his over.
worked nerves.
The remainder Of the expedition igno-
rant Of Mr.. Ford's departure left for
Stockholm yesterday, the dispatch says.
Ford's departure apparently marks
the termination in an original form OF
the most novel of many movements un.
icrtaken 10 bring about the end of the
war. The announcement that the wOm
ans association henceforth will conduct /
The expedition seems 20 indicate that as
lar as he u personally concerned he viii |
-elinquish the self imposed task which |
be expressed in the phrase, @Out Of the
trenches by Christmas"
Before the peace ship Oscar II. reached
he other side, there were reports Of dis. 4
Iension among the peace delegates, and 4
when Ford reached Christiania he kept in
De background. il being said that ne was
u. Not until last night, however, had
he unoonfrmed reports that be had quit
he party reached here.
Although fun details were not received,
/ appears that Ford made his departure 4
ecretly, as most Of the peace delegates.
4 the time they left Christiania for
stockholm were unaware that be was
ot accompanying them. II was said
hat HE sudden departure vas due 10 the
act that his physician had ordered Ford
D rest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-24
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The Washington times., 1915-07-11
LEAGUE OF NEUTRALS
, PLANNED, IS REPORT
American Minister to Sweden
Reported to Be Coming Here
to Make Negotiations.

STOCKHOLM, July 11.-Departurc OF
Ira N Morris. American minister 70
Sweden. for the United States. was fol-
lowed today by a report that negotia-
tions are in progress for the formation
Of a league Of neutral powers to protect
their interests In the war zonS"
Before sailing for London. Morris con-
ferred with American Minister Fgan
at Copenhagen and Minister Schmede-
man at Christiania. 1t is reported here
that from these diplomats Morris re-
ceiued reports Of the attitude Norway
and Denmark would assume toward the
organization of a league to make joint
protest to both Germany and Great
Britain against their methods Of ection
around the British isles and In the
North sea.
Ostensibly, Morris is returning to the
United States for throat treatment. II
Is reported on good authority. however.
that he is carrying important documents
20 Washington.
Swedish government officials refused
to comment on these reports. Leading
Swedish newspapers have from time to
time suggested that Sweden take the
initiative in suggesting a strong league
of neutrals. to be composed of the three
Scandinavian powers. the United States.
The Netherlands. Spain. and other coun-
tries.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
London Again Asking
what Will u. S. Do?"
Note Called "Amazing"

LONDON, July 1.-THE German re-
ply to the American note, a summary
of which appears in the London pa
pers. is the subject of general dis
cussion throughout England. and
again the question is asked. What
will America dor
The views held here are indicated in
the newspaper headings. which de-
scribe the reply as An Amazing
Oner," "lmpudent Claims" "Hypo-
critical Reply"
The text Of the German reply, which
was received in London through New
York. Is published in the Sunday
morning papers, most of which treat
day.
The Westminster Gazette calls the
reply "characteristically German and
says that the German government de-
lIberately avoids the main point at issue
rms paper says, in part:
1T Is a clear refusal to abandon the
submarine warfare and a warning that
American ships must take their own pre-
cautions to avoid falling victims Of sub
marines We can scarcely imagine that
the United States will accept the reply"
The Evening Standard thus labels the
note: "Unctuous humbug and ridicu-
lously transparent are the pirates ex-
cuses for breaking the ordinary law OF
nations and humanity. Germany whines,
We always respect the lives Of civil
ians as much as possible But what
about Belgium"
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Germany Defies U. S.;
Crisis in Negotiations
Reached, Says Paris

PARIS. July 11.-Declaring that Ger
many has defied America, the Paris
'Ldberte predicts a crisis in the nesotia-
tions between the two countries as the
result Of the latest German note.
Berlin attempted to obtain q tenta-
tive adhesion to the terms of the note
before its delivery. but Washington
wisely refused to enter such negotia
tions. waiting to sec the formal text"
sa, Liberte. After a month Of wait
Ing. It has come. It Is a defy. The
crimes Of the submarines will continue.
American pride will reject with disdain
0ermany's pretended justification.
Grave events are approaching"
Tho first part Of the German reply Is
made up wholly Of falsehoods. indica-
tive Of Germany's cynicism and bad
faith" said the Temps
ut Is certain President Wilson will
not countenance any arrangement re-
heoting adversely on the dignity and
sovereignty of the American nation.
whereby the principles of international
law and humanity arc sacrificed. Amer
ican self-respect will reject disdainfully
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Cincinnati Yolksblatt.

Germany offers to guarantee the
lives of American passengers. and we
cannot see how the President can re-
fuse to accept the offer. His contention
that Americans have a right to travel
on all ships Ia not rejected. for Ger
many promises to safeguard Americans
travelling on passenger ships.
THE only difference of opinion arises
in regard to the question whether ships
carrying ammunition are to be classed
as war ships or mercantile vessels. Ger
many holds the former view, and We
think that common sense supports her
standpoint"
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
CALLS GERMAN NOTE
SUBLIME |NSOLENCE'

NEW YORK. July 1.-"Sublime inso-
lence" sums up the latest German note,
declares Frederic r. Coudert, interna-
tional lawyer. who has been persistently
outspoken In his denunciation OF the
ship of the position assumed by Pres-
dent Wilson.
1T Is merely a reiteration Of the posi-
ton adopted by Germany from the first
that they would declare a great part
sink vessels without visit. without
search. and without giving the oppor-
tunity to remove crews or noncomba-
tants." said Mr.. .Coudert.
Notion Will Uphold Wilson.
Federation of 1t rises to the dignity
of sublime insolence. II is evident that
the German authorities did not believe
that the Government Of the United
States meant what It said In the notes
addressed to them. It is clear to my
mind that they look upon America as a
nation of buffers. or poker players. who
will not maintain the position they have
adopted.
Il have absolute confidence that the
nation will uphold the President in any
action he deems necessary to vindicate
and uphold the position he has so
broadly, so rightly and so emphatically
assumed to preserve the rights and
dignity of the United States and neu:
trails generally"
Townsend Brady's Opinion.
when her American colonists were
resisting taxation without representation
as exemplified by the tax on tea, Eng
land cunningly tried to get the Ameri-
cans to compromise the principle by
Offering a substantial material gain"
said DR.. Cyrus Townsend Brady. In
other words, the price of tea was made
SO low that even with the tax added the
ccolonists could purchase 1t for less than
It was sold in the mother country.
That attempt failed utterly.
The second German note endeavors
TO follow the same course. BY Offering
immunity, from attack to certain
trarily laid down by Germany it
seeks to beguile us into the aba ndon-
ment of the international principle OF
visit and search to which we are
committed. That attempt must also
fail,
Either our contention that all mer-
chat ships should be lnviolable until
visited and searched, and that passen-
gers thereon shall have their safety as
suyed in case the vessel Is legally sub
Ject to destruction. is right or it is not.
If 1t is right the principle must be main
tanned at whatever cost not merely for
American citizens, but for the sake OF
humanity. If 1t is wrong then we
should never have set forth the conten-
tion and we should at once withdraw
from it.
The first German note sought to
question the facts. Driven from that
position the second German note strives
to obscure fundamental principles by
promises of present gain. There can be
but one diplomatic answer that ought
to be made, and the foresha dowing of
it could be set forth by an instant mo-
bilization and a call for volunteers.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

for. Without exagserating we may
call II masterpiece of wise, oblging
and honest diplomacy; 1t is very friend
ly In its tone when II shows to the
American people the good will Of the
German government In complying with
the Just demands Of a nation that Is
looking for the safety Of it's citizens. 1t
Is immovably firm where II has to de-
fend the vital interest of n nation fight
ing for its existence
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
German-American Press
Finds Berlin's Reply to
u. S. Note Satisfactory
New York Stats Zeitung.

German american newspapers COM
ment on the German reply as follows:
1t goes without saying that the Ger
man government cannot afford to give
assurances which would directly or in
directly embody the obligation to dis
continue the German submarine war
against British commerce and ammuni-
tion transport without having an equiv
alent In the form of an assurance from
England that she will simultaneously
give UP her starvation war" against
Germany.
Her right Of free neutral traffic on
the seas, which ts being claimed by the
President. seems very plausible In an
abstract sense. However practical ex-
perience has demonstrated that this
right is being ignored on all sides.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

conditional rejection of every foreign
attempt to prescribe how far we should
60 and with what weapons we should
war of starvation. we recognize joy
1ully that the German government has
made IL unmistakably clear that its
humanitarian obligations are In the
irst place toward It's own citizens. The
slncerity or the German attitude Is evil
denced by the suggestion concerning
the number OF neutral ships to sail un-
der the American flag. Germany Is lib
Grating America from English slavery.
Charity Begins At Home"
Charity begins at home and It Is the
part OF humanity to prevent women and
children from being starved and to pre-
vent shipments OF munitions TO Great
Brltain no matter whence they come"
Inc Vossische Zeitune expresses dis
satls1action because Germany did not
demand as a condition precedent to per-
mit.ihs Americans to use specific ships
that America guarantee the non-pres1
ence or contraband on board.
, We could" continues the newspaper.
itself the right Of control in harbors Of
departure. for we can demand from
americans the same thing they grant
our enemies"
The Lokal Anzeieer says:
should President Wilson still have
objections to make on this or that point.
we cannot help II, for before we can
grant him the right to make regulations
Tor conducting our battle for honor and
existence against Great Britain II must
De after we have offered the last man
ana the last nickel for the Emperor and
The Lokal Anzeiger hopes the note
VIII be favorably received, but declares
that In any event. Germany has done
her utmost.
U-Boat Warfare Goes On.
The Morgen Post says:
Warfare of submarines goes on!'
For we wage It for the sake of main
~ W. national life. 1t is a battle
tor existence necessitated by self-de-
tense: That is In brief the German ans
The Morgen Post continues:
The answer In every way In worthy
or Germany. 1t shows the calm Of
good conscience. a Willingness to lessen
the fearfulness OF war as far as possi-
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Colorado Herold (Denyerl.

THE friendly spirit which permeates
Germany's latest note to the United
States government should go a long way
toward allaying all fears that Germany
Is looking for more trouble. No one
cognizant with the real state of affairs
could for a moment imagine that Ger
many would give up her submarine
warfare as long as England's tactics
are contrary to all international laws
and usages."
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

Die. and an upright wish to live In
peace with America. But II also ex-
presses a firm will not TO abate one lot
or little Of Germany's rights.
Feeling In the United States is
changed from what 1t was at the time
OF the Lusitania sinking, and President
wilson VIII have to satisfy this new
ieeling In considering and answering
the present note. That the note will
meet unrestrained approval at the
hands OF large part Of Americans is
certain"
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Cincinnati Freie Press.

THE answer Of the German govern
ment gives the United States everything
that can be asked. Safety for freight
steamers II they are In legitimate COM
merce, and security for American
travellers, on American or neutral
ships, or on ships which sail thror ,
the war zone under the American flag.
More to demand Washington has no
right. Our government has no business
British ships carrying ammunition"
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

by Germany the gravest and that may
complications President Wilson, is known, expected
Germany to regret the American lives lost in
this tragedy off the Irish in much stronger language
than used the original perfunctory cable of condo
ence And it is said he planned to insist that Germany
agree to make such compensation just to the rea
tves of the dead But Germany buntly declares that the
sinking of the Lusania necessary measure and
defends the ground that ammunition destroyed with
would have cost the lives of many German heads of fam
lies
To HON GEpmANv tn ACCo,rnr
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
THE WEATHER REPORT.

District of Columbia-Probabl bly, show
ers tonight and Monday; not much
change In temperature; light to moder-
ate south winds
Maryland-Probably showers tonight
and Monday; not much change in tenn
perature; light to moderate south winds
VirRinia-Probably showers tonight
and Monday; not much change In tenn
peratures; light to moderate south
winds.
Eastern Pennsylvania-Proba show
ers tonight and Monday; not much
change in temperature; light to moder-
ate south winds.
Delaware-Probably showers tonight
and Monday: not much change in tenn
perature; light to moderate south winds.
New Jersey-Probably showers tonight
and Monday; not much change in tenn
perature; light to moderate south
winds.
Western Pcnnsylvania-Partly cloudy
tonight and Monday; probably showers
and thunder storm.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
TO HOLD GERMANY TO ACCOUNT.

The issue Is so plain that II Is stated
the President can do nothing less than
TO reiterate his original petition on the
loss OF the giant Cunarder and insist on
holding Germany to account. He can
DO this, officials declare. without fram-
Ing an ultimatu tum or making an attack
on Germany that can be construed as an
affront
See Little Danger of War.
For the fest time since the relations
between the two countries became
strained, officials and diplomats gener-
ally agree that there Is little danger of
this country being dragged into the war.
"A few-and they are very few-express
tho belief that the President will yet
be compelled to break off diplomatic re-
laticns with Germany. They base this
belief on the apparent deadlock. and in
sist that the President. fatty turned
down by Germany in the correspond
ence to date, must realize now that
words have failed and that actions must
be substituted.
A majority of officials who are fol-
lowing the situation insist that the
President will simply have to reiterate
the original position of the United States
and let It go at that. They point out
that all that can be expected now is to
keep the record straight so far as the
United States Is concerned. A new code
of international law must be written
after this war ends. So long as the
United States makes it's position plain
and its protests emphatic, 1t safeguards
Its interests to the limit, officials say.
They declare that the tone of the en-
tire German communication is so friend
ly that 1t must disarm the President
and tie his hands so far as any ulti-
matum is concerned.
May Be Basis of Parleys.
These officials point to the statement
of Germany that she was anxious that
the freedom of the seas should be guar |
anteed as a very hopeful sign. They |
believe that this paragraph of the note
might yet be used as an entering wedge |
for general peace pareys. In this con- |
nection. Germany said:
The imperial government cnershes |
the definite hope that some way will |
be found when peace is concluded, or |
perhaps earlier. to regulate the law Of |
maritime war in manner guaranteeing |
the freedom of the seas and will well
come 1t with gratitude and satisfaction |
if 1t can work hand and hand with the |
American Government on that oc-
casion.''
The perhaps earlier In that para
graph is of intense interest to officials |
generally, and some are inclined to be-
Germany's part to make some new pro- |
posals to the United States along inde- |
pendent lines.
Secretary Lansing still refuses posi- |
lively to discuss the note in any way.
1nasmuch as he will have to frame the |
as to future action. he refuses point
blank to make any comment on what
the next step Of the Government Will
bo.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Chicago Abendpost.

The German answer to the American
note of June 10 is friendly and Arm.
As an answer to the demands made by
our Administration the note Is what
was expected-unsatisfact In form
man standpoint and an appeal to the
American love of justice than an answer
to the American note. In spirit, how
ever, It Is an answer, and a plain one
at that
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

Milwaukee Germania- -Herold.
The German answer to the American
note Is exactly what we hoped
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

sun TABLE
Sun rises.........4:45 Sun sets......7:25
TIDE TABLE
High tide-7:lS a. m. and 7:49 p. m.
Low tide-l:2l a. m. and 2:O4 D. m
Light automobile lamps at sos p,n,
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

such a poor attempt at Justification Of
Germany's piratical course"
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

The women folks making present sale wonder
successful We request every who here to NAL
purchase to bring his wife, his mother his sister, Men
be skephcal about values but will KNOW that the
ity of material in the suits oer makes them wonderful
gains at $3.50.
You may choose any suit from entire sock-noth1
reserved The variety and sizes complete with extra
for stout and those who unusually tall and ser
Every suit is now $3.50.
You may return any suit, without question, if you do
wish keep it. Even if alterations made we'll refund
money simply for the asking
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

We've just received another large
assortment Of these pure All-silk
and Crepe de Chine Shirts, in the
most exquisite colorings and pat
terms. They are fully guaranteed
against fading or the colors running
from laundering.