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Evening star., 1923-05-18
j. 5. GOLFERS TRAIL
IN PLAY FOR CUP
British Stars Win Three of
Four Matches for Walker
Trophy.
By the associated Press.

By the associated Press.
ST. ANDREWS. Scotland. May ls.-
The British amateur golf team holds
a commanding lead in the Walker
cup competition as a result of the
first days matches. The Britishers
won three of the four two-ball four
somes at thirty-six holes played to-
day. The Americans must win six
trophy. which has never been out OF
American possession.
Roger Wethered and Cyril Tolley
won their two-ball foursome from
Francis Ouimet OF Boston and Jess
sweetser. the American amateur
champion. 6 and 5.
Gardner In Winner.
Robert Gardner of Chicago, captain
Of the American team. and Max Mars
ton Of Philadelphia defeated Robert
Harris. the British captain, and c. v.
L. HooInan. and 6.
John Wilson and W. A. Murray.
British: defeated Harrison r. John
ston Of st. Paul and John F. Neville
Of San Francisco. 4 and 8.
E. w. E. Heiderness and w. L.
Hope, British. defeated George v. Ro-
tan and s. Dawson Heron. Ameri-
cans, by one hole. :.
Wethered mt Best.
Wethered and Tolley had con-
siderablS the better of their morning
round against Sweetser and Ouimet.
The Americans had one faulty or un-
lucky shot on each hole going out,
while both Wethered and Tolley out
drove their opponents, and Wethered
putted we'll. The English pair made
the turn 8 up. The cards:
Tolles .wethered- , ..
s.s.t.:i- Out oi.in..- ct
Out ..:....4ssssS44-i
Ia 60. 4-ss-77
IA .43444557 -4o-sl
Heron and Rotan did not lose a
hole going out and made the turn
up. Tha cards:
Hsrron-Rotan-out. 4445 8 - 3 3s7
Holderness.Hope-
Hs5assn:aot.s-ln.. Sqs ss:ssss:Es-7e
Holderness-Eope- ..
Gardner and Marston got the jump
on the frst two holes in the morning.
and kept she lead, making the turn
up. The 1ath, where they took Z, was
the only hole they lost on the way home.
The cards :
Gardner -NaTaton- "
H!S39sls,;.iHi..asa-oa. S9s; ii;:;,o sstsss4sE
Sis,:. T. .Ha:;s;..s.ia: :s:t5;:4Ess-.i
Wilson and Murray were consistently
superior to- Johnston and Neville. going
out in the smorning, winning six OF the
nine holes Johnston topped several
irons. Both the Americans played ex-
cellent gols on the way home. They
were only e down when the morning
round was cover. The cards:
Wilson. .Murrss-out 5 5bs4b4as-ss
,vS':s.: ,vs ,S.s .:xv1.y-1n. sssssst:Ett-7,
''na'. In 4-a1ss
Continues Fine Play.
Gardner : and Marston continued
their excellent play in the afternoon
which they began up. Their
British opponents were very un-
steady, especially on the greens, and
only three of their first nine holes
were made lin As or better. ST.
The Americans stymied them or
1Coniinued on Page 2. Column %
Evening star., 1923-05-18
COLLAPSINC STAIRWAY TRAPS
SCORES AS FLAMES ADVANCE
Mothers Cut Off on Upper Floor
Hurl Babies to Safety and
Fall Back to Death.

By the
CAMDEN c. May 18-Kersnaw county today counted the
of the FIRE that last night destroyed the Cleveland School,
eight miles from here Seventthree known deadmen
and chden-togeter with dozens less seriously injured
being counted this morning Five injured in hospital
here.
The number of injured could be ascertaned this
morning attention being the injured and identification
and of the bodies of the dead Eyewnees the horror
today still shaken that but few could talk Of it.
WHOLE FAMILIES WIPED OUT.
The blaze that in instances wiped entire families,
leaving for the dead started the close of the
comedy opsy Tuvey being presented by the senior class Of
the school part of its exercises
The bracket which hung lamp the gave
The lamp fell the stage and exploded Burning oil spashed
the stage gniting himsy draperies.
Women and children made rush for the single exit
from the Mothers with babies in their arped
under foot Cooler heads attempted que the panic but with
avail Then the stairway leading from the second floor where
the play being given collapsed hurting the lower
floor and pnng under squirmng screaming Some
caught under fallen timbers.
Evening star., 1923-05-18
PRIEST SEES CHIEF.
Fails to Obtain Liberation of ANY
Captive.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
SHANGHAI. May 1S.-Another let.
ter from Rev. William Lenfers, the
aged German priest Of Lincheng, was
delivered to the Associated Press here
today, and describes his second trip
into the stronghold of the Shangtung
bandits For the second time within
a few days he interviewed the bandit
chieftain. but did not succeed In OBJ
tanning the liberation of any of the
foreign captives.
Father Lenfers was accompanied
by DR.. Fl. Martens and Father Buise,
a Dutch missionary. En- route they
encountered a Japanese bound also
for the bandit headquarters. We
compelled him to turn back" writes
the priests, because he would GER
tainly have been killed, greatly in
creasing our danger.
Halted at Outer Camp.
We heard a signal shot at noon
and discerned bandits on the slopes
of the mountains. We continued
until we were halted at the outer
camp of the outlaws. They were dis
tant and suspicious and told me they
were being cheated and / was being
troops had been withdrawn from only.
Cne mountain. after / had promised
that all would be withdrawn. They
told me that new troops then were
only four miles away.
They refused to permit me to see
the prisoners. l begged to see chev-
alier Musso, who is sick. offering the
Catholic missions guarantee.
"I begged for permission to take
Musso out. Refusing. they said Musso
was ten miles away.
Offered sixteen-Year-oId Girl.
"The bandits gave me letter pur-
porting to account for their move
ments. Then they offered US a six
teen-year-old Chinese girl captive
from Shanghai We decided to re-
fuse, still asking for Musso. The girl
was taken away and we were warned
to leave by 8 o'clock.
"The leader accompanied US for a
short distance, charging bad faith in
regard to the troops. but he shook
hands with me as he left.
THE chief told me that he would
free only a few captives when the
first conditions were fulfilled, a few
more when tile second conditions were
carried out, and all only when the
whole bandit army was safeguarded.
"i advise you to print In large let
ters that there's no hope of the pris
oners being released in a short time.
Who thinks otherwise Is ignorant of
the ways OF mountain outlaws.
Evening star., 1923-05-18
scHuRMAN SPEEDS ACTION.

TSAOCHwANG. Province of Shan
tung, China. May 1S.-Get the foreign
captives out of the grip of the
Suchow bandits and talk terms aft
erward, otherwise there will be
drastic action" was the ultimatum
laid down to Chinese government off,
cials here late yesterday by DIR.
Jacob C. Schurman, American min
lister to China.
The Anne rican diplomat. who stop
red off here on his way from Shang-
hal to Peking, told Chinese officials
congregated here to negotiate with
the bandits. that unless the foreign
prisoners were released Immediately
serious international complications
would result.
Evening star., 1923-05-18
TRACE G0ULD'S DEATH
TO VISIT TO TUT TOMB
Friends Sag Cold Ending in Pneu-
monia Began in Valley Of
Kings In Egypt.

BY the Associated Press.
NICE. France. May 1s.-Friends Of
George J. Gspld. the American finan-
cier, who died at Cap Martin, near
Mentone, Wednesday. declared today
that his fatsl illness originated in a
cold caught in the Valley Of the
Kings, in Egypt, which he visited
after the discovery Of Tutankhamen's
tomb.
The cold Persisted. pneumonia fol-
lowed and, with q complication Of
heart disease. caused his death.
Evening star., 1923-05-18
Nv the AkGocia ted preSa

By the Associa ted Press.
NORTH BAY. Ont, May 1s.-Detec-
tive Fred Lefebvrie Of the North Bay
police force was killed today in the
resumption Of man hunt for Leo
Rogers, eccentric ex-convict. which
was started last night by Rogers own
whim to taunt the authorities.
Rogers escaped from q crowded
courtroom Wednesday. using a card
board pistol to keep guards and spec
tators at bay and to commander q
passing automobile
OF real automatics. he telephoned to
police headquarters. and. talking as an
acquaintance of Rogers" told the
authorities he could be found hiding
behind garage near Lake NipissinE. r.
Evening star., 1923-05-18
PACT
APPEARS DOOMED
Pessimism Follows London
Conference and Second
Will Be Held.
BY HAL OFLAHERTY.

By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright. 1923.
LONDON, May 1S.-InQuiries this
afternoon in British official circles
and at the Russian trade headquar-
ters evoked only gloomy and nom
committal responses. British officials
await Krassin's next move. which de-
pends upon instructions from Moscow.
In view of the reports from the Daily
News correspondent in Moscow It
looks as If the Anglo Russian trade
agreement is doomed.
Swedish interests here are watching
the developments, which must have
an immediate and drastic reaction
upon the relations between the Scan
dinavian countries and Russia.
FACTS KEPT SECRET.
Evening star., 1923-05-18
Funds in Any Amount Available
for Relief Work,

National funds in any amount need
ed have been made available for re-
lief work at Cleveland, S. c., by the
American Red Cross.
Headquarters Of the organization
here telephoned Joseph c. Logan. at
Greensboro. that the money would be
placed to the credit Of the Southern
Division of the Red Cross.
Mr.. Logan Immediately dispatched
to Cleveland Carter Taylor. who had
charge of relief at New Bern, n. c.,
after the recent fire in that city. Mr..
Taylor is expected to reach Cleve-
land this afternoon.
Evening star., 1923-05-18
EXPLOSION Of BOMB
DAMAGES THE j. s.
CONSULATE OFFICES
IN MEXICAN CAPITAL
Windows Shattered by Blast;
U. S. Officials Escape With
out Injury-Second At
tempt to Wreck Structure.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. May 1S.-Two bomb
explosions of United States govern
ment premises In Mexico City have
occurred this month. the first at the
American embassy on May 4. and the
second today in the building housing
the American consulate general. The
fact Of the first explosion did not be-
come known until after the bombing
at the consulate building today.
Neither bomb did material damage.
Office Alone Damaged.
This mornings outrage occurred at
2:35 o'clock, when a bomb was ex-
ploded at the side door of the con-
sulate general. damaging the door,
destroying windows of the lower
floor. but causing no casualties. The
consular officers themselves were not
affected. the damage occurring to the
furniture and windows of the Office
of the consulate building occupied by
a Mexican attorney.
The first explosion. it was learned.
occurred to 3 o'clock on the morning
of May (, in the garden of the en-
hassy building. near the terrace. n
fragment from the Internal machine
clipping a chunk off the embassy
building.
By the Associated Press.
The bomb which exploded on he
premises OF the American emba ssy
in Mexico City May was hurled into
the embassy garden about 3 o'clock In
the morning. and it's explosion was
so weak that 1t did not damage what
ever. according to the brief report of
the incident transmitted to the State
Department. The department was
still awaiting. late today, report as
to the bombing of the Mexico City
consulate.
No arrests have been reported. The
missile was hurled into the embassy
garden at the time of radical demon
strations in the streets Of the city. in
the course OF which the demonstrators
protested against the recognition con-
ferences between the Mexican and
American governments. 1t is assumed
here that the outrage was the act Of
some radical fanatic.
Evening star., 1923-05-18
WEATHER.

Increasing cloudiness tonight: to-
morrow unsettled. probably showers;
little change In temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended at . pm. today-Highest. 72. at
+:46 pm. yesterday: lowest. 48. at
am, today Full report on page Z.
Evening star., 1923-05-18

CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 49,
Evening star., 1923-05-18

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
tior is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1923-05-18

CONTINUED on Page 2. Column q,
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CONTINUED on Page 2, Column p
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RED CROSS SENDS AID.

Donnie Truesdale. son of Huey Hinson
and two children Of James Hinson.
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Afternoon PARTIES
Mrs. T. M. E. Hamilton and MISS
Elizabeth Spalding entertained on
Saturday and Monday afternoons.
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f. J. sEGERsTROM

E. j. Segerstrom was born June
IL, 1853, in Mola, Sweden, and came
to America in 1869.
He worked for while on a farm
near Red Wing, Mimi, and later was
employed in drug store in that city.
He married Anna Thompson in
1879. In 1894 he purchased a farm
near Browns Valley, Mimi, and lived
there until the Spanish-American war
broke out, when he enlisted and SER
we'd his country as a soldier during
the war, after which he return d to
Browns Valley.
In 1908 he sold his farm there and
bought another in North Dakota,
where he resided until 1914, when he
purchased the Glover Farm, north of
this city, and where he had made his
home with his son Wilmar, for he had
long since lost his faithful companion,
who died in 1893.
His own death came suddenly. and
without warning. He left for Mime
apolis Thursday morning, about as
well, apparently, as usual, and on
Saturday evening, Oct. Is, his lifeless
body was found in his room at the
Hotel Vendome.
Mr.. Segerstrom is survived by his
son, Wilmar E. Segerstrom, Mrs.
Fred Younggren and Mrs. James
Pomercy, all of this vicinity, and
also brother, August A. Segerstrom
and a sister, Miss Huldah Seger-
strom, both of Minneapolis.
His sudden decease was great
shock not only to his immediate
family, but to his many friends as
well. The sympathy of the com
munity is extended to the family.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev,
G. A. Bird, were held at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pomeroy Tues
day afternoon. The local Masonic
Lodge held their ceremonies at the
grave in Greenwood cemetery.
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hundred forty seven dollars and fifty
cents ($4147.50).
For the payment of the interest and
installment of principal of the Eicc-
trio Power Bonds falling due the en-
sueing year, as required by n. reso-
luton authorizing the issue of said
bonds, the sum Of two thousand
seven hundred eighty dollars (S27S0.
O0).
For the payment of the interest
and installment of the principal of
the First Bridge Bonds falling due
the ensueing year, as required by the
resolution authorizing the Issue Of
said bonds, the sum of One thousand
three hundred ninety dollars 1880.
00D.
For tie payment of The interest
and installment of principal of the
Second Bridge Bonds falling due the
enaueing year as required by the reso-
luton authorizing the issue of said
bonds, the sum Of One thousand FIVE
hundred seventy five dollars ($1575.
COZ.
Tor the payment of the interest
and installment of the principal of
the Electric Power Bond falling due
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HOLDEN NELS0N

Hilda A. Nelson, daughter of H.
M. Nelson, of Ell Paso township, and
George 0. Holden, Of Gilman, were
married Oct4 at the home of the
brides father, Rev. L. K. Aaberg of
floating, in the presence of only the
immediate relatives. The couple
was attended by Mabel and Norman
Nelson, sister and brother Of the
bride.
After receiving congratulations and
partaking Of six o'clock dinner the
happy couple drove to the Twin Cities.
They will make their home on the
groom's farm in Gilman.
Both young people are well and
favorably know to host of friends,
who join in wishing them a joyful
life's journey.
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RESOLUTION LEvYING TAXES

RESOLUTION levying taxes in the
City of River Falls for the year 1923
RESOLVED, by the Common Coun-
eli of the City of River Falls, that
there is hereby levied for taxes foi
the year 1923 in the City of River
Falls upon all property in said City
liable to taxation, as the same APP
pears upon the tax rolls of said City
for the year 1928 as follows:
For general City purposes the sum
of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00)
For the payment of interest and
installment of principal of the I'M
provement Bonds falling due the en-
sueing year, as required by the re SO
luton authorizing the issue of said
bonds, the sum of Four Thousand one
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SCHOMMER-HUPPERT

Miss Mary C. Huppert, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Huppert of
this place, and Frank Schommer, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Schommer of
Big River, were united in marriage
at o'clock Tuesday, Oct. 8, at St.
Francis church, Rev. FIR. ]. j. Bren-
nan performed the cermony. Miss
Lucy Schcn1mer acted as bridesmaid
and Joseph Buss was groomsman. A
dinner was served after the cere-
mony to immediate relatives at the
home of the brides parents.
The happy couple will make their
home on the groom's farm in Trim
belle township.
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Bro. APP Roberts, after several
weeks, picks UP an old comment of
Tie Journal anent the Twin City
homecomings which occur after most
every robbery on this side of the St.
Croix. A column in last weeks Star
Observer is devoted to saying that The
Journal was wrong in saying that the
Star-Observer was right, because the
Star Observer was right and The
journal was wrong. It's clear case,
and we believe hanging is too good
for whoever is guilty of what.
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CHICKEN PIE SUPPER

The 49th annual chicken pie sup
per will be held at the KinnickinniI
Congregational church on Friday
evening, Oct. 10. A good program
and supper will be provided We
want all our friends from River Falls
and Greater Kinnickinnic to be pres.
ent. Remember the date, Friday
Oct 10. Supper served at $50. A
nominal charge of 40 cents will be
made for supper.
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SOCIAL AND PROGRAM

The Angel Hill School will give a
program and basket social Friday
evening, Oct. &c. The main feature
will be a home talent play entitled,
Jumbo JIM" There will be other
features appropriate to the occasion.
Don't forget the time and place.
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Historical association; the oil and
natural gas region; Blennerhasset's
Island; Cincinnati; Louisville; Egypt;
James Whitcomb Riley, his life and
his use of dialect; readings from
Griggsby's Station.
Voluntary Leaders
Hostess: Mrs. Fred Younggren.
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/6cieU1
The Polyanna Club

The Polyanna Club
The Polyanna Club met with Mrs.
o. A. Sheldrew Tuesday afternoon.
Afternoon PARTIES
Mrs. T. NJ. E. Hamilton and Miss
Elizabeth Spalding entertained on
Saturday and Monday afternoons.
Party At Donegal
A number of South Side ladies
were entertained at the home of Mrs.
Joe Cregor, in Donegal, last Thurs
day.
w. r. c.
The special meeting for inspection,
announced for Oct. 20, has been post
poned on account Of the illness of the
inspector.
One O'clock Luncheon
Mrs. Oliver Webster and Mrs. l..
R. Hooking entertained at one
o'clock luncheon at the formers
home Saturday.
I've Shower Parties
Last Saturday afternoon and even
ing the James Carolan home was the
scene of two very pretty showers.
given in honor Of Miss Francis Caro-
Ian. who yesterday became the bride
of Mr. VIM. Hanley of Hudson. The
house was very attractively decorat-
ed in Halloween designs and colors.
Home Culture Club, Oct "a
History and Geography of St.
Croix county. Nancy Younggren.
''Down the Stored Ohio" Pitts
burg, the Iron Metropolis; Wheeling;
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the ensueing year, as required by the
resolution authorizing the issue Of
said bonds, the sum of Two thousand
nine hundred fifty dollars. ($2950. 00).
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The Polyanna Club met with MIS-
o. A. Sheldrew Tuesday afternoon.
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Party At Donegal

A number of South Side ladies
were entertained at the home Of Mrs
Joe Cregor, in Donegal, last Thurs
day.
Smyrna times., 1923-02-28
SEVEN-MEMBER TOWN COUNCIL
SMYRNA ADJOURNS SINE DIE
FISCAL REPORT OF YEAR GONE
OVER AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
Seven Member Board Becomes Here
after a Five Member BOard.-Bal-
ance of Nearly $4,000 on Hand

Smyrna Town Council, the last
meeting of the old seven-member
Board took place Friday night with
President L. NJ. Price and all MEM
bers present. The evening was taken
up mostly in going over the fiscal re-
port of the year. Following the re-
port of the Auditing Committee that
all departments were Investigated and
found correct, Secretary and chief
clerk Edward 7. Porter submitted the
fiscal report of the year which was
unanimously adopted and ordered pub
lished in The Smyrna Times. This
report appears in full on page No. a
of this issue. This report officially
shows that $42,580.13 has been dis
bursed thru the treasurer's hands the
past year. The assets are $7,631.55;
the water works show an earning of
$496.75; the Opera House an earning
of S250.03. The Electric Light Plant
to the JOY and pleasure of members
showed an earning this year of ST.
535.59. When the high price of coal
is considered and this along with the
reduction in the electric light rate
from 15c to 12c per X. W., the earn
ings showed a most gratifying result.
The increase in electric current reven-
ues was more than a thousand dollars
better than a year ago. This was due
to a general growth of business. The
sewer earned $219.77 and Alderman
/ Anthony, turned over in fines $255.5O
After all expenses of the year were
paid there shows a balance in the
treasury of S3,658.O9. The bonded in
debtedness has been reduced from
| S124,OOO to S118,OO or $4,000, which
Council paid off along with taking
care of the running expenses of thC
town. Members of Town Council loOl
with optimism to the future of th'
plant and the way business is growing
see no mistake in remOdeling our elec
trio light plant unless it be that ;
mistake was made in not making on
. of the turbin units a $50 X. w. in
stead of 100 K. w. A resolution wa
unanimously passed expressing tn
. appreciation of the members of COun
Gil for the efficient and impartial man
ner in which President L. M. Pric
, presided during his term of Office
The resolution was adopted by riS
p ing vote. Mr.. Price replied with
. few words of appreciation for the kin
sentiments expressed. After COunc
+ had named w. F. Keith, f. T. Porte
and w. R. Davis a special cOmmitte
to hold the election, Council adjourne
sine die.