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New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
LEAK PROBE WAVES
General Committee May Abandon Hunt for Evidence to Prove Illegal Trip on Wilson's Peace Note.

New York, Feb. 15-A mass of statements submitted by stock brok- CTS awaited examination today by congressional leak committee. Mem berS said, however, that most of this work would be done by sub-commit- tee and that the other members might be able to- return to Washington af- ter the hearing today. If the sub- committee discovers i'll the records of business done. for brokers cus- toners evidence to warrant re- opening of the public hearings the whole committee can bc re-assembled and the public examination of wit nesSeS resumed.
 Brokers who testified yesterday de- olared that their customers included 10 government officials. One of the witnesses said that the records sub mitted by the brokers would not ne- cessarily lead to the discovery of such officials. provided any had been trading in the stock market at the time President Wilson issued his peace note, because they might have dealt through a third party.
 Another New York stock exchange house, in addition to F. F. Hutton and company had an advance tip from Clement, Curtis and company of Chicago, on peace developments De- cember 20 it was brought out at the opening here today of the leak in- quiry.
 Clifford Buckman, of Raymond, Pynchon and company, testified that on that date his firm sent out to It's correspondents warning that they would not be surprised" to see de- velopments later in the day regarding peace which might affect the market unfayorably. ..,
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
No Particulars from Captain.

New York, Feb. 15.-A cablegram from F. w. McDonough, captain of the American schooner Lyman M Law, which was sunk in the Mediter- ranean, was received here today by the agents, the Maritime Transporta- tion company. The message reads:
 Flaw destroyed, Austrian subma- rine. Crew safe, Caglieri. Sardinia"
 George w. F, Green, president of the Maritime Transportation company announced today that it intended to file protest with the state depart ment over the destruction of the schooner as soon as he receives full information.
 Captain McDonough is down cas- ter an American of three generations. a sailor out of New England ports for more than twenty years,' said MT. Green. His men, with one exception, are of the staunch New England stock. Their ancestors fought in the revo- lution. Now if they are not entitled to protection, who is?
 Moreover, the schooner carried no contraband. Further she was not equipped with wireless and sailed be- fore the severance of diplomatic re- lations between the United States and Germany. She was no doubt in the Mediterranean when the German note was published.
 Another American schooner, the Eagle Wings, controlled by his com- pany, is now in Marseilles, MT. Green added. He said he had cabled the captain to start for the United States but was advised the vessel had held up by French authorities. The Eagle Wings is a schooner of 1,233 tons gross.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
Checred on Leaving Rerne.

Berne, Feb IA, via Paris, Feb. 1o. To the accompanimen of echolnS cheers that filled Berne's railroad sta ton, Ambassador Gerard, his staff and about fifty other Americans de- parted tonight for Paris by way of Pontarlier. The departure was made the occasion of a dem ssuch as Berne has not seen in long tlme- The women members of the party were laden with beautiful cut flowers pre- sented by Berne friends. which were doubly appreciated because they had been so rare in Germany.
 MT. and Mrs. Gerard arrived at the station about ten minutes before the time set for the departure of the train and were greeted by Minister Stovall. Among the big crowd Of prominent persons who filled the platform were members of the Entente legations in Berne, English and French officers interned in SWltZer- land and as many Berne citizens as could find standing room.
 Courtesies From Swiss Government
 The ambassador and his staff oc- cupied a first class car on the train and his unofficial travelling com panions were accommodated in an- o1AO SONON-N- class coach The arrangements were made by the Swiss government, which did everything in it's power to CO., operate With the American legation in providing for the \comfort of the party. It was arranged that the trav- elers should transfer to sleepers. at Pontarlier for the remainder of the trip.
 Ambassador Gerard warned one of the Americans who came to bid him farewell to be careful about spies who might try to attach themselves to American groups following him out of Germany, MT. Gerard specified a well-knoWn member of the Berlin American colony who, when the American emigration from Berlin be- gan, announced that he hoped to go to Switzerland immediately.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
Ambassador Will Meet NotableS
 at Dinner He Is Arranging
WARNS AGAINST SPIES
Believes Espionage May Be Practiced Among Americans Following Him Out of Germany-One Person Now Under Suspicion.

Paris, Feb. 15.-James w. Gerard, former American ambassador at Ber- lin with Mrs. Gerard and their party, fortytwo> persons in all, arrived in Paris this morning from Berne, Swift zerland. They were met at the sta- tion by the American ambassador, MT. Sharpe, and the embassy staff
 A battalion of French photograph CTS took snapshots of MT. and Mrs. Gerard as they alighted from the train The journey from Berne was without incident. The French government placed two cars at the disposition Of the party, alta ching them to a regular train. MT. and Mrs. Gerard are stop- ping at hotel H.a
 MT. Gerard had a long talk with MT. Sharpe at the embassy this morning. He probably will be received by dis tinguished representatives of the French government and will meet some of the most important person. ages at a dinner which MT. and Mrs. Sharpe are arranging.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15

the elder Towers and his son moved east and came to New Britain where they went into the brick manufa ct ur- ing business near the Berlin-New Bri- tain town line in 1879. MT. Towers brother. William, was also identified in the brick business but in 1887 Joseph bought out his erests and for the past thirty years had con- ducted the business himself. During the past few years MT. Towers de- voted less of his time to the business, having handed the reigns over to his son while he applied himself to his work as county commissioner until compelled to leave the office because of his critical illness.
 On March 25, 1891, MT. Towers was married to Miss Lucy Agnes Rawlings, a daughter of Noah and Agnes Rawl- ings of Berlin. The wedding took place in Berlin and Rev. Theodore Clayton, then pastor of the Methodist church there, officiated. Besides his wife and one son, Reginald Towers, :, MT. Towers is survived by two brothers and four sisters. They are William Towers of Oxford Pa., and James Towers of Stanley street, this city; Mrs. Mary Lawrence of Pough- 'keepsie, N. Y.; Mrs. Sarah Schweitzer of Elkhart, Ind. and Mrs. Elizabeth Bicks of Gary Ind. James Towers of Seymour street is a cousin.
 Prominent in Politics.
 Early in life MT. Towers affiliated himself with the republican party and ; until illness prevented he ever gave his untireing efforts to the furthering of the aims and ambitions of that J,a
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
Was It Overt Act.

Rome, via Paris, Feb. 15, 3. m.- All of the Rome papers ask if the sink ing of the American schooner Lyman M. Law constitutes the overt act men, toned by President Wilson in his statement to the senate. While the British consul at Cagliari telegraphed United States consul Tredwell here that the Lyman M. Law was a former American ship, the Giornale D'Italia says that the schooner was registered regularly in the American merchant marine and was flying the American flag when she was sunk
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
CENSUS COMMITTEE NAMED.

Acting Mayor MI. I. Jester today an nounced the appointment of the fol- lowing committee to assist in taking the military census in this city: Johnstone Vance, Herbert V. Camp Howard A. Timbrell, Alfred E. Mag nell, Joseph Roche and Leo Bojnow- ski President G. M. Landers of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce is also taking an active part in the movement. A meeting of the com mittee will be held at an early date to discuss ways and means of carry ing out the work.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
Flag Incident at Br| SelS Not COnSided Serious As Belgl Government is NJ Located in France

Washington, Feb. 15.-While itj was indicated that the accumul3 of violations of American rights n lead President Wilson to go bI congress at any time, it was stateI day that he has made no del plans for taking such a step, itI said, will depend entirely upon cumstances. The opinion grew ar| officials, however, that such
 would not be long deferred.
 Nothing has been heard by the department early today from many, in reply to it's inquiries 3 the exact status of the Amerj taken into Germany on the prizeI Yarrowdale.
 The government began today td| the insistent need for some sorI action soon to open a way for nl ment of shipping now held u American ports by suspicion of ! ings on account of the German marine campaign. Reports on thI cumulating freight are now read officials regularly, and although situation is not yeet regarded as ous, it is apparent that America1 dustries will be affected unless q shipping starts moving before lonI
 At the present stage of devI ments of the German s| tion, attention is centered on Fl dent Wilson by the growing belief he will take no steps, even to thel nishing of defensive armamen merchant ships, without first con ing congress. The sinking of the Ane1 schooner Lyman M. Law in the N terranean by an Austrian subm4 is regarded by officials here as il inasmuch as the cargo was not col band and the submarine dispiayej flag, but since no lives were lost believed the incident will not, n self. develop into a cause for CIT action by this government.
 Within a few days the state deI ment may send 8 peremptory denI to Berlin for release of the AmeriI brought in by the prize ship Yar1 dale and held prisoners.
 The department advfces made mention of American relief worl being held prisoners and of1d shared the view of MT. Hoover, cH man of the American commisd that it was improbable.
 AS to the flag incident, it seeme| be regarded by officials as more than actually serious, hough it did arouse some feel State department officials took jew that Germany was acting vii heir rights. The American mini| s accredited to the Belgian govt nent, not to Belgium as geogra1 al unit, and the seat of governn| s at Havre.
 MT. Whitlock remained at B] els by permission of the Ger1 government to take part in the rd york and the American legal eased to be legation. Whether Nhitlock will stay in Brussels as if the four Americans permitted ontinue the work of relief comI ion, or whether he will be transfe1 o Havre has not been decided.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
NO CONTRABAND ON
 AMERICAN VESSEL Owners Of Schooner to File Pro-
 test With State Department CAPTAIN GENUINE YANKEE
All Crew But One Come of Revolution ary Stock-Scant Courtesy Shown Sailors By Commander of Austrian Submarine.

Cagliari, Sardinia, Feb. IA, via Paris Feb. 15, 12:3O a. m.-Captain McDon- ough, master of the American schoon- CT Lyman M. Law, which was sunk by submarine will leave here tomorrow for Rome to testify before the Ameri-. can consular authorities with regard to the sinking of his ship. United States consul Tredwell at Rome sum- moned Captain McDonough to the Ital- ian capitol today through the British consul here.
 The British consul has taken afida- Wits from Captain McDonough and the crew of the Lyman M. Law in Which they say that the vessel was suddenly approached by submarine which gave no indication of her na- honality. They say they scarcely were given time to save emselves before the schooner was torpedoed and set on fire
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
ELKINS IS HEARD FROM
Despatch From American Ambassador to Turkey, Dated Feb. z, Received Today--Delayed Longer Than Usual.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The first message to reach the state depart ment from American officials in Fur key or Bulgaria since the break in relations with Germany was received today from Ambassador Elkus at Constantinople, who inquired about the difficulties of communication with bis government.
 It bore the date of Feb. and was delayed at least five days longer than is usually the case with despatches from the Turkish capital.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
NO CONTRABAND ON TORPEDOED AMERICAN SHl CONN. ARTILLERY SUMMONED TO GUARD BRIDG
of
 Bridgeport Stadord Nmtc Sarook New gc Points Main Railroad Line
GERMANY'S REQUEST TO WHITLOCK.

Washington, Feb 15.-State department advces today reported officially that Brand Whtock, Ameri- minister to Belgium, had been requested but not % ply nG a rn ay t % tG lower
 While the news aroused deep feeling in official quarters and admittedly added to the tension of the situation With Germany it appeared doubtful wheth- Whtock, while in Belgium, has virtually only repre- sented the American relief work. The seat of the Belgian government now is at Havre France.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
BERLIN EN7HUSES
 OVER OLD TREATY Would Permit lnterned Ships to
 Return to Germany SECY ZIMMERMAN EXPLAINS Amended Provisions Being Submitted to U. S. Through Swiss Embassy Provides Protection for Citizens of Both Countries.
SECY ZIMMERMAN EXPLAINS

Berlin, Feb. IA, via London.-For- eign Secretary Zimmerman, in an in formal discussion today with the cor respondent of the Associated Press, explained the amended provision of the American-Prussian treaty of 1799; which Germany now is submitting through the Swiss government for the approval of the United States. Herr Zimmerman declared that the in terning of civilians and the confisca- tion of private property were prepos- terous steps to which his government was unalterably opposed.
 The proposed amended treaty deals in the broadest manner with the pri- .vate interests and personal liberties of the Subjects of both countries. The German proposal would make articles 23 and 24 of the treaty effective inn mediately upon the severance of diplo- matic relations, as,well as in the event of a declaration of war. It also would extend their protection over all German merchants in the United States but would only affect American merchants in Prussia, not in the en- tire German empire. Under the treaty, as it stands at present, citizens of either country domiciled in the other are guaranteed unmolested res idence for nine months after decla- ration of war but may be excluded from fortified cities Or places of mil itary importance.
 Protection for Fall.
 The German proposals guarantee to German subjects in the United States and Americans in Germany freedom to leave the country of their respective residence at a time and by routes to be assigned. They may take with them all their personal prop erty, including money, valuables and bank credits, except as otherwise pro- hibited by existing embargoes and protection of themselves and their property shall be guaranteed in ac- cordance with the laws of the country of their residence. There shall be no restrictions of their private rights oth- posed on neutrals.
 Special provision is made that civilians shall not be put in camps or their property sequestered except under laws applying to all neutrals and a general provision is inserted that German property in the United States and American property in Ger many shall be treated as neutral. An other provision protects patent rights and contract relations.
 A significant section is one guaran- teeing the protection of the sixth Hague convention in regard to enemy merchant ships to merchantmen of both parties as we'll as their cargoes. The provision is extended, however, 1 to forbid the enforced departure of | such vessels from their ports without a binding pass from all enemy coun- l tries guaranteeing a free voyage to a I home port.
 The same protection would be eX- tended to the crews of these ships and the treaty would apply, in all par tlculars, to the colonies of both par 1 ties.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
HOOVER DOUBTFUL
Chairman of American Commission Docs Not Believe Relief Workers Are Being Held Prisoner in Belaium.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Reports from Berne that American relief workers in Belgium are held prisoners by the German military authorities were discredited here today by Her bert c. Hoover, chairman of Amer1- can Relief Commission. He said he expected no difficulty in the departure of the Americans from Belgium into Holland and hoped they all would De out within a week. At present there are AZ American relief workers in Bel gium.
 MT. Hoover was in Washington to- dav consulting with state department officials on the best way to reconstruct the relief work which the German au- +horities have forced the Americans to give up.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
STANLEY WORKS ANNUAL.
Stockholders Re-elect Directors at
 Annual Meeting Today.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Stanley Works was held this afternoon, the business be- ing conducted along general routine lines The election of directors re- suited in the same members being chosen again.
 The annual meeting of the officers was held at subsequent meeting of the directors and there was no change in that body.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
JURY RENDERS VERDICT.

In the case of the Swanson Floral company against the Charter Oak Brick company the jury in the court of common pleas today rendered Q verdict in favor of the defendant. The suit was for $2,500. the plaintiff claiming that smoke from the brick yard injured his plants. Gaffney and Robinson appeared for the defendants and Bull and Marks represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
ARE WE TEMPTING GOD1
Berlin Lokal Anzciger Says Plans
 Send American Ships Through s marine Zone Are Wicked.

Amsterdam, via London, Feb. 1 The Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin expr4 the hope that cabled reports to theJ feet that. American merchantmen sailing in defiance of the subnaa1 blockade are unfounded.
 ''The plan for such sailings,' 1t sA "at the bottom amounts to notH else than most wickedly tempt God"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
REMAINS NEUTRAL.

Bogota, Feb. 15.-The government has replied to President Wilson's note in response to the German submarine campaign saying that Colombia would preserve her attitude of neutrality. The reply expresses the nope that peace between Germany and America will not be broken.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
INCREASES MEAT NATIONS.

Berlin. Feb. 15, by wireless to S ville.--The Bavarian department the interior has increased the wed meat ration, the Overseas M Agency announced today. This
 crease follows one made a few d ago for Berlin the announceHd states.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
JOS. TOWERS DEAD
 AFTER ACTIVE LIFE County Commissioner Expires at
 Age Of Fifty-Fiye PROMINENT IN POLITICS Has Been Chairman of Republican Town Committee, Member of COm- mon Council and Representative in General Assembly.
PROMINENT IN POLITICS

County Commissioner Joseph Tow CTS died early this morning at his home on Stanley street, near the Der lin town line, after an illness which extended over a period of more than a year. While MT. Towers relatives and friends had long realized the gravity of his condition, as he did himself, his death came, nevertheless, as distinct shock and the news of his death, quickly spread about the city, brought messages of sympathy to his bereaved family.
 Than MT. Towers there was no more staunch republican or man who worked harder or did more for the G., 0. F. in this city,, He always gave unstintingly of his time and funds and credit for much of the strength of the republicans in this section goes to him.
 Born in HaverstraW in 1861
 MT. Towers was born in Haverstraw, N. Y., on October IT., 1861, the son of James Towers and Hannah Lee. He received his education in the country schools of his native town and in 1873 went west to Iowa with his father. After six years in that state
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
RELCHSTAG TO MEET SOON.

Berlin via wireless to Sayville.- The Reichstag main committee will meet next Wednesday, the day before the Reichstug assemblies.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
CONN. ARTILLERY MEN ORDERED OUT ON DUTY Will Protect Bridges in State at Request of General
 Wood.

Stamford, Feb. 15.-Orders were received today from the office of the adjutant general at Hartford for the immediate mobilization of the ninth company coast artillery, Connecticut National Guard.
 Captain Metcalf, commanding the company, said he did not know the reason for the order. The company numbers 65 men. The other com pany here, the seventh, has received no mobilization orders it was said.
 Hartford, Feb. 15.-By direction of Governor Holcomb, Adjutant General Cole this afternoon ordered into ac- tive service one company of the Connecticut coast artillery corps, Ma tional Guard, located at Stamford. The company will guard important railroad and highway bridges. It will probably take it's stations tomorrow morning. Governor Holcomb when asked his reasons for ordering out the company said:
 "I did it because General Leonard Wood asked me to-"
 will guard are the big railway bridge at New London, the bridge at Mantle, the two bridges at the mouth of the Connecticut, the bridges at Middle town and the bridges at Stratford and Bridgeport. These bridges all pos ses great strategic and economic value as part of the line of communi- cation between Boston and New York.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15
FRENCH LINE SHIPS
 FOIL SUBMARINES
Chicago Reaches New York and R0chambeau Arrives
 at Bordeaux.

New York, Feb. 15.-Another en- tente ship, the French liner Chicago. to pass safely through Germany's zone of unrestricted submarine warfare. ar rived here today~with 1s1 passengers. No U-boats were observed the officers said, nor any friendly war vessels.
 The passengers included Robert MacCreary, of East Aurora, N. Y., and American ambulance driver and Ere den Finn of Battle Creek, Mich, an American aviator, both from the French front on leave of absence.
 The French line steamer Rocham. beau, which left here On February 4 with 100 passengers, has passed safely through the submarine zone and ar rived at Bordeaux. She reached there at II D. m. Tuesday, according to ad- vices received by the company's Of fees here today
 London, Feb. 15, 12:25 P. ra-The British steamer Cilicia. of 3,7S0 tons gross has been sunk. Lloyds shipping agency announced today The crew was landed.
 The British steamer Fergal also has been sunk it was announced.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-15

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