New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 28, 1921, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. NEW BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, EONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1921. —-TWELVE PAGES. INTERSTATE COMMISSION ARRANGES HARDING SAID TO APPROVE PLANS FOR HASTENING UP ENDORSMENT OF TREATIES WAR VETERAN PLEADS In Meantime American Delegates To Confer- ence On Limitation Of Armaments Plan Pre- liminary Meetings Question of Congressional Action on Bill For Refund- ing Allied Debts Likely to Come Up. 28.—Preaident have given of sen- expedite treaties Hungary night Washington, Sept Harding Is understood his approval today to ate republican leaders ratification of the peace with Germany, Austria and The program contemplates sessions beginning tonight A report on the treaty given to the president today by S ator Lodge, republican leader. ‘The president was said to be satisfled with the situation and over the prospocts of ratification as detalled by Senator Lodge to plans to fight was Conferers to Meet. Washington, Sept. 28.—The first moeting of the four American dele- gates to the armament limitation conforence probably will be held next week for consultation. Elthu Root one of the American delogates has advised others on the Arnerican delegation that he would arrive here about October 1 prepared to proceed with work of the con- ference. The Anierican delegates who be- side Mr. Root are Secretary Hughes and Eenator Lodge of Massachus- et's and Urderwood of Alabama have not yet had any preliminary confer- ence. Republican leaders at the capitol were cf the opinion that conm3res- slonal action on the administratic Ll for refund'ng the allied debts would be one of the questions to be considered early by the Amesican delexotion STRIKE IS CALLED OFF Kansas Miners' President Notified to Order Strikers to Rotarn to Work— Convention so Votes, Indlanapolls, Sopt. 28.—Alexander Howat president of the Kansas mine:s, was directed today by the convention of the United Mino Workers of Amer- fen to order strikers at the Dean and Rellance mines to return to work. The convention decision became a certainty befc the polling of the delegates was complete. Unofficial figures gave a majority against Howat when the Alabama dele- gites threw most of their votes to the administration recommendation favor- ing the order tor resumption of work. At tho time before about 600 more votes romatned to be cast but the margin for the order, it was sald ex- ceoded this figuro, The delegates were unaware that a final decision had been reac ot and mode no demonstration the ting continuing Mowst! In a statem eated he would not y the conven- tion A He said “The taken by the conven- ton in to alter our posi- tion in the We aro standing an we have the beginning and the only way we will advise the men return to work the same castomn and cond preva before the mines STATE BOXING LAWS 2 Announces That nt later indi- s on action not golng least from under Ane that to closed.” irman Moses K Aftor October 1| No Bouts Can Be Staged Without Permit. Harttord, Sept. 28.—From October 1 no boxing club in the state may have a boxing meet or refevee or officials at bouts, without a license to be granted by the state commission, it was an- nouncad by Chairman Moses King to- day. A number of promoters and ref- oroes applied for licenses tcday. Special meetings of the commission will be held at the capitol the first Tuesday of each month at which tin the promoters and referces will ha their applications acted upon after personal appearance and wherever ap- proved licenses glven. If they fall to appear they will have to wait for the mext nonthly meeting. Seconds, time- keepers and boxers do not have to wait for the monthly meetings but may be licensed through the Alling out of the necessary applications which should be mailed. Boxing clubs will huve the blank forms. BEES BY THE BUSHEL York State Apiarist Tells of Horde of Bees Breaking Window, Looting Storehouse. Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 28.—H. L. Case of Canandaigua an aplarist, as- serted today that a horde of thein- socts had flown into his warehouse through a broken window drained every drep of honey out of his combs | wer WOUNDS AS AN EXCUSE Not Sufficient, Says Judge, Imposing $150 Liquor Fine —Other Court Cases. Henry Kopolawski returned from about two years ago after civing with the Polish legion of the French army, with both arms par- \lyzed and in other ways incapacit ed to carry on ordinary work. For time Polish charities supported him, t this was later cut down to the cxtent that he was forced to shift for himself. He later secured sufficient funds with which to buy a grocery store at 77 Grove street. Some time 130 he took on a side line of whiskey. and since that time numerous reports of illiciy sales have been reaching the ears of the police. As a result, Ser- grant W. C. Hart and Policeman Wil- liam Doherty visited the place last u ghy after a “police agent” had pur- chased a bottle of the stuff for $1, and more evidence secured. Albert Kalsokoski was in charge at the time Both men were taken into custody and arraigned before Judge B. A. Alilng in police court this morning. Fines of $150 and costs were imopsed in each case. The police reported much trouble in securing evidence in the place. It appears thay a keg of vinegar |is stored at a strategic point and upon the appearance of anyone connected ance (Continued on Second Page). CHAIRMAN P. F. KING LAUDS LOCAL POLICE Department Has Done Good Work in Wiping Out Liquor Trafic Here, He Says Chairman Patrick F. King of the police commission this afternoon gave the Herald a ement relative to the work of the New Britain police depart- ment in which he said that liquor conditions here were no worse and in some cases, better than in many cities in Connecticut. Mr. JKing also said that it is his belief th: the local police have done as much hard work to sup- press traffic here as anywhere else in the state and that the results of their work will measure up with any of the police departments. In discussing crime conditions in this city, Chairman King, said that statis- tics complled will show that in twenty years, there has been but one serious crime that has not been cleared up by the local police, namely that of Eugene Bosworth, the alleged gambler, who was found murdered in a Main street room. The police commission will meet this evening, and one of the important matters to be discussed is the case ot Patrolman David Moore, who was suspended two weeks ago, on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. WARE-CRANDALL Wedding Ceremony Is Performed This Afternoon at Stanley Memorial Church. At the Stanley Memorial church this afternoon at o'clock, Miss Belle Crandall of Chestnut street, be- came the bride of Fred Ware of 28 Arch street. Miss Anna Huok was bridesmaid and Charles Crandall, best m The bride and bridesmaid attired in dresses of canton with picture hats to match and corsage bouquets of roses. Ware served overseas in with one of the local He is connected with the Decorating company of this ndall is also well known repe wore Mr. army panies Ware clty. HURLS BRICK INTO WINDOW Refused Job, Tukes His the com- Meriden Man Revenge by Knocking Out ¥ Sentenced to Jail. Meriden, Sept. 2 James Kane, 2 was fined $50 and costs today and will &0 to jail for throwing a brick through | a plate glass window of the Lyon and Billard Company's coal and wood of- fice yeste upon being refused a Job. Kane surrendered himself at po- lice headquar saying John L. Bilard, with money, wouldn't give me broke h window, and pay ior it. $100,000 Fire Sweeps Atlanta Stockyards Sept. 28.—Fire that swept through a portion of the stockyards district on Marietta street here ecarly today caused damage to half a dozen buildings and resulted in the loss of 70 to 100 mules. The total loss was placed around $100,000. The firms re- ors, plenty of work, so I now he can Atlanta, FREE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES ADVISED Unemployment Conference Dis- cusses This Subject Today EARLY RELIEF IS FORECAST Work of Shaping Reports Has Progressed that Something Definite Can be Expected at Mecting Octo- ber 5. so Washington, Sept. 28.—Progress of the national conference on unemploy- ment indicated today prospects for completion of an emergency relief program earlier than had been ex- pected. The conference adjourned on Mon- day until October 5 when it is to receive reports from its sub-commit- tes but conferces said today that the work of shaping the reports was being accomplished so rapidly that it was believed most of them would be ready by the end of this week and the con- ference be able to consider a general emergency program while awaiting recommendations of its more technical committees such as transportation. Employment Agencies The question of public employment agencies was taken up in the public hearing. Russell F. Phelps of the Massachu- setts labor department, describing the workings of his state's . employment system said the cost of placitg a worker through the state agency was $1.35 as against an average charge of $14 for a worker to obtain a posi- tion through a private agency. He said it was desirable at this time that em- plovment service should be furnished without charge and suggested the best system would be for local authorities to be in direct contact with the work- ers supervised by the state which would co-ordinate employment in- formation. John Thlder, of the chamber of commerce of the United States de- slared that the majority of the cham- bers in a recent referendum vote went on record in favor of a federal em- ployment system to work in co-opera- tion with state and local agencies. CHICAGO POLICE SCANDAL 2500 of 5000 Men on Force Said to be Mixed up in Rum Gamo—May be in Nation-Wide “Ring.” Chicago, Sept. 28.—Questioning of the witnesses and policemen from grand crossing police district was the next step today, according to Charles F. Clyne, U. 8. District Attorney, in the investigation of allegations Chief of Police C. Fitzmorris that 2500 of Chicago's 5000 policemen are involved in liquor law violations. The inquiry is in connection with reports that police were liquor from this station in a patrol wagon and charging $5 extra per case Clyne for a uniformed escort, said. Mr. Authorities also were investigating in- violations here were members of one big liquor ring whose operations extend over the en- a theory that all the policemen volved in liquor law tire country. UNIFORM MOTOR LAWS ization for Perfection bile Statutes. New York, Sept. seven eastern states to seek uniformi- nounced today. night decided to bring before state latures - suggestions for improve- ment of present motor regulations. Officials of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maryland, Pennsyl- are represented in that association. 200 Gallons of Grain Alcohol and $150 and Costs. made on his saloon here by the local police a rald night his plea of guilty on raid, which caused considerable citement, was the has taken place here in some time. James Baldwin to Miss Mildred daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Talmer of 129 Lincoln street, James Palmer Baldwin, ard Mrs. Carlisle Baldwin of this cit Attenberz of the bride’s parents. Mr. is a graduate of Rensselaer class of 1918. in ported as having suffered loss were Pall and Nash, Coggins and Bros., Welll Bros., Taylor, Merrin and Ethe- ridge and the Turner Stock yards. AUTOMOBILE IS DESTROYED The fire department was called out and escaped with two tons of the sweet liquid. Case says he picked up at 1:26 this morning by an alarm from Box 47, for a fire that destroyed a touring car belonging to R. Pola of 3 Elm street. Lloyd Greorge’s Note Not Given Out Today London, Sept. 28 Press). ply to Eamon De Valera will (By whether it will No. 10 Downing street the residence of Mr. afternoon. by delivering Seven Eastern States to Form Organ- of Automo- 28.—Plans for a permanent association of officials of ty in the motor vehicle laws were an- The officials at a meeting here last vania, Massachusetts and New Jersey Seized Proprietor of Placce Is Fined Ansonia, Sept. 28.—As the sequel of last in which something like 200 gallons of grain al- cohol were seized, Nick Battie, of this city, was given a fine of $150 and costs in city court this morning following the charge of violation of the prohibition law. The ex- most notable that Wed Mildred Palmer Palmer, M. and son of Mr. will be married Saturday evening, Oc- tober 15, at 7:30 o'clock, at the home Baldwin the Absociated Premier Lloyd George's re- not be issued today, and there is some doubt be available tomor- row it was announced officially at official Lloyd George this TWO ELM GITY MEN FINED §2,000 FACH Sperry and Gherlon, of “Jennie T” Fame, in Superior Court e OTHER CASES ARE PENDING Judge Hinman Warns Liquor Viola- When *Jail Be tors Time is Near or Prison Sentences Will Meted Out. New Haven, Sept. 28.—The famous Jennie T. rum landing expedition at Lighthouse Point on July 23 reached the superior court today, while the individual cases growing out of it were not all finished, Pearl B. Sper- 1y, Jr., and David Gherlon, two lead- ng figures in it, were each fined $2,000 and costs. The fines were given on recommen- dstion of State's Attorney Alling, but ihe coury warned the men that a con- tinuance of the “practice of bringing in liquor” would result in prison sen- tences. Other Cases Continucd. Joseph Miller, captain of the sloop which had been in the swordfishing enterprise, and Carl Miller, alias Carl Lupke, the pilot who navigated the craft into the harbor, pleaded mot guily ad elected to be tried. pos- sibly next week. August P. Wirtz, a cigarmaker, who was rounded up that night with the rest, also contests the charge of being engaged in bringing ia liquor. The case of J. Harman Bronson, who was also arrested, was not called. Liquors Confiscated. State’s Attorney Alling told the court that all the liquors seized had been confiscated, and also remarked that the defendants ought to think themselves lucky if no more than a maximum fine was imposed. Judge Hinman said the time was very close when jail or state prison sentences would be imposed on vio- lators of the prohibition laws. POLICE HERE SURE MYSTERY I§ SOLVED Now Preparing Facts For Prosecution of Kalkow- ski and Fetzmann. Detective Sergeant A. J. Richardson and Sergeant William C. Hart, who were the principal facters in securing the confession of guilt from Clemens Kalkowski and Frank Fetzmann who, it is alleged, allowed the body to lie in the cellar of the saloon of the former and one of whom Jater re- moved the body to an alleyway in back of the saloon where it was found with life extinct the next morning, were busy today in preparing the case of the state in the readiness for the hearing of the two principals in police court Friday morning. The two police detectives have been working actively the last few days to bring Kalkowski and Fetzmann to account. Suspicion from the first was directed towards the saloon of Kalkowski, the body having been in such proximity that : was obviously there or thereabout that Winkle received the injurie which caused his death. Whether they were inflicted through human agency or only through a fault of his own re- mains to be seen. Despite the fact that Kalkowski broke down and confessed after he had been closeted with the local detectives there is a wide opinion particularly among the relatives of the dead man, that there is more to the story than has been told, that possibly Kalkowski pushed Winkle, or even struck him or that someone else is re- sponsible for his death and that Kal- kowski has not told all he knows. Both Detective Richardson and De- tective Hart are satisfied that the con- fession ciears up the mystery as far as the local police are concerned and believe that the solution offered is the proper one and that Kalkowski is not shielding anyone or an so-called “gang” from any complicity in the affair. Many say that whatever may be said of Louis Winkle there is to be little consideration to be given to the wild disclosures that he was in direct touch with rum runners, and that his death could not have come about through a fear that he would “squeal.” While he was known as a drinking man, this is about the extent of any connection he would have with booze, according to several persons well ac- quainted with the dead man. In discussing the theory that Winkle was hit on the head and robbed cf several hundred dollars, one of the city’s influential men said today, that he knew Winkle for three years, since he was connected with the real estate business, and at no time in that period did he ever know him to possess such a sizable amount. To this man, Winkle is said to have often said that when a big deal was nearly consummated some other real estate man would butt in” and take the sale away, and after collecting the big commission he would hand Winkle a meagre amount as a balm for his feelings. and THE WEATHER. e Hartford pt. 28.—Forecast for New Britain and merally fair. Not much ch N temperature tonight Thursday. Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS CONSGLIDATION OF ALL RAILROADS OF COUNTRY INTO 19 GREAT LINES LOCAL BOY SENTENCED TO SERVE FROM ONE YEAR TO LIFE IN CALIF. John Chermarsky, Aged 16, Convicted of Serious Of- fense in San Francisco, Police Are Advised. Word reached this city today from the San Quentin prison in California that John Chermarsky, alias John Mc- Donald, is an inmate in the institution there, serving a sentence of one year to life, for a robbery conunitted in Frisco county early in the summer. The information is contained in a let- ter sent the New Britain police ask- ig that statements of Chermarsky's relative to his being arrested in this city, be verified. Shooting Affray. According to Detective Sergeant An- drew J. Richardson, Chermarsky, who is now about 16 years old, was con- nected with the shooting of Robert Hopkins at 328 Church street on Sep- tember 28, 1919. The boys were play- mates, and during a game of cards, an altercation arose in which Hopkins received a bullet in the head. He after- wards recovered at the New Britain General hospital, after one of the most delicate operations in the history of the institution was performed. At the time of the affair, Chermar- sky's younger brother, Tony, aged 8 years, told the police that it was he who fired the shot that wounded Hop- kins. Owing to his tender years, and the fact that Hopkins recovered, no prosecution followed. Disappeared Same Day. On the same day of the shooting John disappeared from the city, and his whereabouts remained unknown until early in the spring of this year when Detective Sergeant Richardson received a letter from the chief of po- lice at San Francisco, which was taken from Chermarsky’s clothes after his arrest on a minor offense. The con- tents of the letter showed John Cher- marsky to be connected with several petty offenses in this city. The writer of the letter used unprintable language in places, and expressed himself as hoping to join his *pal” soon. The “pal’ is still in this city. The police records show that Cher- marsky was sentenced to the State Re- form school in 1915 for truancy, serv- ing a year and a half. The information from California does not specifically state the nature of the crime other than robbery which resulted in Cher- marsky's predicament. ACTIVITIES AT YALE Every Train Brings Students City—College Resumes Classes To- Into morrow. New Haven, Sept. 28.—Yale uni- versity sprang into life once again today through the influx of students. Every train brought them in and dormitory doors swung open to stay open for many months and the whole college section resounded with the jovial calls of men renewing ac- quainjances. Undergraduate ac- tivities began with calls issued for candidates in the many branches of sports. College opens tomorrow and the freshman rush will be in the evening, preceded by a torchlight procession with Captain Aldrich of the football and baseball team as chief marshal. Last year freshman class now split into Sheff 24 and Ac 24 will stand against Yale 25 in defense of the fence. WILL LIFT PENALTIES Briand Notifies Dr. Mayer That Econ- omic Bars For Non-Fulfillinent of Treaty Go Up Sept. 30. Paris, Sept. 28.—The economic pen- alties imposed upon Germany by the allies for non-fulfillment of the peace treaty will be lifted on September 30 Dr. Mayer, the German ambassador here, was informed by Premier Briand today. The premier this forenoon laid be- fore the cabinet the terms of the al- lied agreement as regarded the control to be established along the Rhine frontier after the economic penalties were raised. He said the German gov- ernment had accepted the stipulations in this agreement. AUTOIST FINED. New Haven, Sep. 28.—A fine of $350 was imposed by Judge G. E. Hinman today on Antonio Amendala, whose automobile killed Carrie L. Eno of West Haven in Kimberly avenue, July 23. The man said he did not see the woman until after she was struck. WANAMAKER PREDICTS REVIVAL OF BUSINESS Charles E. Bedford Also Op- timistic About Immedi- ate Future. New York, Sept. 25.—The speedy return to prosperity with plenty of work for all was predicted today by two notable figures in industrial and mercantile circles, Charles E. Bedford, president of the Vacuum Oil Co., and John Wanamaker, merchant of New York and Philadelbhia. “I have more faith in America to- day and more expectation for the fu- ture than at any time in my 60 years as a merchant,” said Mr. Wana- maker. “There will be plenty of work for all if we show our faith, not by re- laxing our efforts hoiding back in fear, putting on blue glasses and keep- ing our money in our pockets, but by making needed developments, starting to build and rebuilding, buy ing and selling—putting to work our energies, our brains, our moneys— everything we have—for the good of the country.” “It is my opinion,” he said, “that American businessmen now have abundant cause to be optimistic and hopeful as to the future. Likewise those who are engaged in relieving the unemployment situation may find the same reasons for a belief that it will be brought to normal before very long.” SENTENCED TO PRISON Old Confederate Veteran Asks Haven Judge to Send Him to At- lanta, His Former Home. New Haven, Sept. 28.—Keith Jewell, an old man whom the police say has a criminal record, pleaded with Judge E. S. Thomas in the federal court yes- terday to be sent to Atlanta penitea- tiary because “he would be among old friends and in surroundings familiar to him.” He had been charged with impersonating a federal officer at Hartford. His wish was granted the sentence being for a year and a day effective at once. Jewell served in a Georgian regiment on the Confederate side during the Civil War. He told the court that he had had a brother in the second Connecticut Volunteers. Jewell's offense in this instance was that he had engaged rooms. for three men and paid in a bogus draft re- ceiving $14 in change. HATCH IS ELECTED Local Real Estate Man Vice-President New of State Association—New Haven Man President. New Haven, Sept. 28.—Frederick M. Ward of this city was chosen president of the Connecticut real estate dealers association at its conference yesterday with W. L. Hatch of New Britain vice- president; H. M. Booth of New Haven secretary and C. E. Curtis of Norwalk, treasurer. The gathering went on record as fa- voring the exclusive sales contract and the multiple listing plan, this lat- ter instance being the listng by one ter instance being, the listing by one with him with other members of the association. Veterans of 61 Take Part in Their Parade Indianapolis, Sept. 28.—Stepping a trifle slower but just as proudly as they did when they won the war in ‘61, veterans of the Union army swung into formation today for their annual parade. This march is the crowning event of the 55th encamp- ment of the Grand Army of the Re- public. While parade preparations were going on the delegates to the Grand Army encampment met in a second business session. At an organization meeting of the Women's Relief corps, Mrs. Agnes H. Parker of Boston, was elected national president to succeed Mrs. Inez J. Bender. DIRECTORS RE-ELECTED. New Haven, Sept. 28.—No change in the directorate was made at the annual meeting of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co., held here today. The company’'s income is from the rentals to the Connecticut Co. and t2 Connecticut Light and Power Co. Movie Men Threaten to Leave California When Los Angeles People Demand Cleaner Pictures Los Angeles, Sept. 28.—Fight for cleaner motion picture: marked by s that some motion picture com- might leave southern California if hampered, reached a climax when the city council voted yesterday to in- struct the city attorney to prepare an ordinance creating a motion picture commission of seven members to regu- late the exhibition of Angeles. Opponents of censorship protested that such action ‘‘would sound the death knell of the motion picture indus try here.” Proponents of censorship asserted it was necessary that the “‘menace to American childhood in sor- did pictures be removed.’’ films in Los Principle Followed Is That Of Hitching Weaker And Less Profitable Roads With More Pros- perous Proposed Schedule Includes All Class One Lines and Also a Number of Class Two and Class Three Di- visions. Washington, Sept. 28.—The inter- state commerce commission today an- nounced tentative plans for consoli- dating all of the major railroads of the United States into 19 great sys- tems. The step was taken under provi- sions of the transportation act which allows the consolidation, if voluntary with the railroads concerned. Link Strong With Weaker. The commission's proposed 19 sys- tems, as outlined today, provide for retention of the competitive arrange- ment of transportation lines giving most sections of the country access to two or more routes devised. The principle followed in making up the consolidations was that of hitching weaker and less profitable roads to more prosperous competitors, with connections at the same time main- taining the identity very largely ex=- isting among great railroads. In some casese branch lines of existing roads are suggested for divorce from present owners and attachment to other systems, with re-arrangement of terminal facilities. Plan As Drawn Up. In the main the plan proposed by the commission is that drafted under its direction by Prof. William Z. Rip- ley, Harvard university, but some var- iations were made. The commission said that while all of the larger or class one railroads had been included in the maKke-up of its schedule, a num- ber of class two and class three lines had also been covered. The following consolidated systems are proposed by the commission: No. 1—New York Central, including the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis; Monongahela; Boston and Maine; Bangor and Aroostook and others. No, 2—Pennsylvania; including To- ledo, Peoria, and Western; Long Isl- and, Monongzhela, as an alternative to the inclusion of that road in the New York Central system; and others. No. 3—Baltomore & Ohio; Roading; New York, New Haven and Hartford; Lehigh and Hudson, and others. , No. 4—Chicago and Erie; Delaware, Lackawanna and Western; Bessemer and Lake Erie; Wabash lines east of the Missouri and cthers. No. New York, Chicago and St. ; Pittsburgh and West Virginia and others. No. 6—Perc Marquette, Ann Arbor and others. No. 7—New York, New Haven and . Hartford; Boston and Maine; Ban- gor and Aroostook, Lehigh and Hud- son river, all of these alternatively to be taken into other systems. The commission here proposed &, variation indicated as system No. 7-A or New England-Greaj Lakes consol- idation, which would§ include the, roads given in No. 7.4 the Delaware and Hudson, the Delaware, Lacka~ wanna and Western, the Buffalo-Ro- chester and Pittsburgh and others. No. 8—Chesapeake and Ohio; Hock= ing Valley and Virginian. No. 9—Norfolk and Western; To= ledo and Ohio Central, and others. No. 10—Southern, New Orleans, Great Northern and Alabama and Vicksburg. No. 11—Atlantic Coast Line, folk Southern, Florida East Coast, Mississippi Central Carolina, Clinch- field and Ohio, and Louisville and s No. 12—Illinois Central Seaboard Air line; Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio, , alternatively and others. i No. 13—Union Pacific lines; Chi= cago Northwestern: Wabash lines, west of the Missouri and others. No. 14—Chicago, Burlington and Quincy; Northern Pacific; Spokane, Portland and Seattle, and others. No. 15—Chicago, Milwaukee and Paul; Great Northern, and others. 0. 16—Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe; Colorado and Southern; Denver and Rio Grande; Western Pacific and others. No. Nor- St 17—Southern Pacific Co.; Chi~ cago, Rock Island and Pacific; El Paso and Southern; Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific, and others. No. 18—St. Louis; San Francisco; St. Louis Southwestern; Chicago and Alton; Missouri, Kansas and Texas; San Antonio; Uvalde and Gulf, and others. N 19—Chicago and Eastern II- lino Missouri Pacific; Texas and Pacific; Gulf Coast Lines and others. The commission noted that Cana- dian railroad subsidiaries such as the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie and the Central Vermont, had been eliminated from its consolida- tion and that water carriers where controlled by railroads concerned, were included. PROMINENT COMPOSER DIES. Berlin, Sept. 28 (By Associated Press)—Prof. Engelbert Humper- dinck, the well known composer, died of apoplexy in Neu-Strelitz today.