Rapid City Journal from Rapid City, South Dakota • 1

The Rapid City Daily Journai NUMBER 11403. RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA. SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 1922. PRICE FIVE CENTS Funeral Held for Colonels Are Coming BROTHER OIL KING Rapid City Tennis TROUBLE BREWS IOWA TOWN SCENE FOREIGN MINISTER RATENAU, GERMAN SLAIN BYASSASSIN Minister Killed Enroute to His Office From His Residence SLAYERS UNKNOWN Shower of Bullets Fired, Hand Grenades Thrown Nearly Wreck Car IT the Associated Prea. Brlm, June 24.

Dr. Walter Rat-enau, German minister of foreign affairs was assassinated today. The minister was p.hot and instantly killed as he was having his residence at Grunewald, a suburb of Berlin, for the foreign office in an automobile. The murderer, driving in an automobile, slowed up as he was nearing Ratenau and shot twica at the foreign minister, the shota taking immediate, fatal eKect. Putting on high spoed the assassin escaped.

No clew to tha identity of the murderer has been discovered up to noon. Largo forces of police were quickly rushed to tha scene. Th.3 assassination of Ratenau followed a vitrolio attack on him by Dr. Karl Jtelffrich in the richstag yesterday, when the nationalistic league grilled RaUnau, concerning the cabinet's reparations policy. Dr.

Ratenau was styled the "wiird of the German empire" because by hia high powers for organization and business efficiency ha Isept the "people eating and IhH army shooting," when the blockade had cut off importations of raw materials during tho war. Austria Starts Grain Distributing Corporation Vienna With the termination of governmental control of the production of bread and breadstuffs, effective on th0 last day of April, the government has created a grain distribution corporation. This concern j3 to keep at all times 100,000 tons of cereals a stock. Of this 40 per cent is to be In mills or warehouses, 30 per cent in European ports and 30 per cent afloat between the United States and Europe. Asy profits from these operations go to tho federal treasury and, on the other hand, deficits are to be met by the government.

The grain exchange reopened May 1. New South Wales Has Professional Story Teller Sydney, N. S. W. Tho appointment of a professional story teller for children in hospitals regarded as a unique move in educational activities has been announced by the New South Wales educational depart-in eni, Tbe idea- was conceived by W.

A. Thompson, a stale school teacher, about 18 mouths ago and since then he has been visiting hospitals voluntarily weekly and telling tho child inmates stories. His efforts met with such success that hospital authorities prevailed upon the educational department to appoint Thompson to carry on his work permanently Weather Kt lbe Anetucintrtl i'n. South Dakota Partly cloudy ar.t somewhat unsettled Sunday an 'J Monday, not much change in tea. Tho sun will rbie Monday at 1:11 a.

m. and set 7:10 p. m. Yesterday 6a.m. m.

6 p.n Temperaturo, (dry bulb) D9 72 74 Tom perature, Oet bulb) 51 33 57 Relative humidity, per cent Wind direction, Wind velocity, miles per hour Precipitation, Inch CO 37 NIQ 8 0 0 State of tht weather. Cloudy Pt cloudy CI ir Highest teinpernf urn yesterday T5 Lowest temperature yesterday 56 Highrst temperature recorded on? year ago today 91 Highest temperature ever recorded at Rapid City during the month of June, 10:5 de-re s. Precipitation during tha twenty-tour hour irding at 6 p. tcrdayi 0 inc! Total precipitation since Juno lrt, 1.03 inebe.i. Toi.ii i at lcn 'tic Jar nua'7 te day, Ift.r.n inchrj.

to Rapid City Strong Auctioneers from all parts of the state will gather in Rapid City Tuesday and Wednesday for their annual talk fest. There are coming strong slim ones and fat ones, homely and good looking, wild ones and tame ones to help along their cause and enjoy the widely known hospitality of the best city in the Black Hills. The program is filled during the entire two days with something doing all the time for the colonels. Besides tha regular business session, budking contests, races and sports of a variety are on the bill of fare. A ball game between two crack teams selected from the visitors will be played Wednesday afternoon.

The Rapid City band will give its concert as usual on Wednesday evening for the colonels and the commercial club (banquet Tuesday, evening. At the opening session Tuesday morning, Mayor Wentzy will give an address of welcome followed by a response from Col. Chas. Criffee of Clark, president of the association. Former Rapid Cityans Married at Billings Announcements of thei marriage of Ren Reimers to Mrs.

Pearl Canfield, both formerly of Rapid City have been received hera by friends from Billinga, where the marriage ceremony was performed on Sunday June 18. Mr. Reimers Sbas employment as chief gardener for the Industrial school located at Billings. Mrs. Holcomb and Daughter Entertain Many Friends One o'clock lunch sons seem to be the popular thing; nowadays, land daughter Miss Laura Mas, entertain-yesterday Mrs, Orlin Holcomb and ed a large number of their friends in that manner in the Parish house.

The weather was perfect and everybody in a mood to enjoy themselves. OC course at one o'cldfc. luncheon the luncheon comes first and the games last. The first course was grapefruit, followad "by a real dinner of roast boef, potato, gravy, peas, rcslls butter and jelly. Sulad with wafers came next with orange sherbet and cake for the sweet course.

Pretty place and tally cards wore used, and red and white pae-nies were used as floral decorations. The ladies of Emmanuel church surved the luncheon and tha waiters were Misses Ailonn Eg an, Nancy Forsman, Irene Robertson, Helen Lamport. Following the luncheon the ladies remained for various games eever-al, however, the writer among the number, leaving soon after for another function which could not be put off, which accounts for omission of the two names from the list of young lady assistants. The slip of paper containing them is somewhere between town and Mrs. J.

A. C. Smith's. Mrs. Holcomb is a gracious hostess whom it is a pleasure to know and count as a friend.

ALADDIN MEETS BEARCATS TODAY Plenty of Fun Expected to Occur at North Side Park Base ball fans will be given an opportunity to while away the time this afternoon at tha baseball park north of the crook, by attending a set to between the Aladdin tribe and the Rapid City Bear Cats. The Wyoming aggregation, while still in the callar, are coming over today with a firm determination of Kilting a good start toward the top. The visitors, "it is understood have strengthened up considerably since their meeting a wt.vk ago when Deadwood walloped the Btuffin' out of the coalers. Thoro is plenty of parking space for every body ibolh in the grandstand and along the sida lines. The amo is called at threo o'clock.

Rapid City Boys Help in Wfasta's Celebration A couple of Rapid City boys helped to maki Wasta'B celebration recently a huge uncross. The Wasta C.ir.ftte says: "Underwood being short of players, was supplanted by Loiinl" Kt isr formerly of Wasta and now or.f of Rapid City's fastest men, whose henvy slugging was obviously a Htrong farter In winning. Tha final wn.i New 1'nderwood 3 Wasta. "The riding was Indulged )n by WVeley Morris of Wasta and Clyde Jones from Rapid City. tip on "Black Smoke'' was a splendid exhibition, and Jun on "Jinks" also made a good rid Sturgis Boy, Brooks Forbes Sturgis, June 24.

One of the sad' dost funerals ewer in Sturgis took place on Thursday at th Stur- igia Prealbyterian church when the last ritas were conducted far the late Brooks Forbes, who lost his life a weak ago Sunday morning in trying to cross Elk creek near Elm Springs. Rev. Carroll D. Erskine, pastor of the Church officiated. The edifice was iilled with sorrowing friends, school niatea and neighbors from Elm Springs, his former home.

Mrs. Hattio. Brigham presided at the organ. The choir consisted of school girls, Florence Cooper, Helen Shepard Mildred Spesce, Lucy Dob- son, Mary Richards, Theresa Lutz and Blanche Spark sang threet very pretty and comforting selections. Mias Shepard sang a very fine solo.

The casket was completely covered with emblems, floral pieces and large bouquets of loose flowers, arranged by Mesdames Lee Forbes, G. A. Lancaster and Albart Keeno. The active pall bearers were members of the local 'high school Clarence Johnson, Leroy Thompson, Alton Caldwell, Harold Anderson, Henry Cooper, and William Steale. The honorary pall bearers were boy companions from Elm Springs and were iElmer Olsen Elmer Wilson, Floyd Kerr, Clifton" Davis, Albert DeGroat, and Raymond Caudlos.

Interment was in Boar Butte cemetery. IDeceased was born at Elm Springs, July 26, 1904 and on hi3 next birthday he would have been 18 years of age. He was a junior in the Sturgis public school. The family moved to Sturgis from Elm Springs four years lago. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, Mr.

and Mrs. M. E. Forbes and three, sisters, Ly-dia, Cecilia and Anna and a host of sympathizing friends." He was a member of the Sturgis Presbyterian church, livad a very earnest, consistent and exemplary life, he loved the school and church and was always ready in every capacity to do his best for both. Hi3 influence was always for the best.

He was a likeable boy and exceedingly popular with all tha young people. He was a bright scholar, a gifted debater, orator and violinist. His death is mourned by all in tha city. To the heart broken family thq tender and sincere, sympathy of all is extended. Brooks' memory will be cherished through all the years to come.

HOMESTAKE MINER KILLED YESTERDAY Geo. Cleveland Meets Death in Terrific Explosion on 1000-Foot Level George Cleveland, a miner employed with the Homestaka Mining was killed early this morning whila working on the 1000 foot level. The story of the accident, which resulted in the miner's death gives It that he and his partners were at work on their contract on the level and Cleveland was engaged in block-holing, when he drilled into a missed hole. The resulting explosion killed him instantly the flying rock and steel from the drill mutilating his head and face and the upper part of tho body (badly. Others who had bean working in the immediate vicinity of the accident wero slightly cut by flying rock particles.

Cleveland was a young man about 25 years of age, a competent workman and liked by his associates. He came to the Bladk Hills from Council Bluffs, Iowa, where his father, M. II. Cleveland resides and who has been informed of his death by telegraph. Williams Clouts Out His 19th Home Run ly lbe Afwoclutrd rrma.

Detroit, June 2 4 Kenneth Williams, with the St. Louis Americans, hit his nineteeth homo run of this season in today's game against Detroit. NATIONAL I-mtilK First flamo Boston 1, Philadelphia G. Second Came- Boston 1, Philadelphia 4. Brooklyn 6, New York 5.

Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 3. Chieni'O 10, pt. on Is 9. AMERICAN LKAfili: Cleveland 4, Chlrngn 6. Kt.

Louis 13, Detroit 4. Philadelphia 8, WaHhlngton 2. First (lam Now York 7, Ponton 12. Smvmd New York 2, Boston DIES AT TARRYTOWN ADVANCED YEARS William Rockefeller Suc cumbs to Attack of Pneumonia ASSOCIATED, JOHN D. Brothers Build Up Family Millions in the Oil Industry By the Amoclntcd rrens.

Tarry Town, N. Y. June 24. William Rockefeller, oil magnate and brother of John D. Rockefeller, died here today of pneumonia.

He had baen ill at his home, Rodkwood Hall, north of Tarrytown since Sunday, but word of his condition had not boon made public. Five doctors were in attendance when the end came. Practically the entire Rockefeller family was assembled at the doath bed. William Rockefeller had Just completed the building of a $250,000 mausoleum In Sleepy Hollow cemetery, constructed according to his own plans. William Rockefeller toad been in ill hcsalth for many years.

The state of hi3 health, in fact and his whereabouts became a matter of intense pu'blic curiosity in 1912-13 when the congressional committee investigating the "money trut" desired him as a witness. He could not be found. For months the sergeant at arms of the house of representatives lad a search which was fruitless. The financier's Fifth avenue house in New York was besieged by subpoena servers, detectives, reporters and an idle throng for days; his residence at Tarrytown, N. the Standard Oil offices on Broadway and his clubs wore without avail.

Tha subpoena servers' search for Mr. Rockefeller, which it was estimated, cost the government many thousands of dollars, was the most conspicuous feature in newspaper history of his later life. Although the active of the Standard Oil company of New York from its establishment in 18(15, to 1911, and one of the richest men in America his prominence was overshadowed by that of hia elder brother, John I. Rockefeller, the founder of the Rockefeller interests Jn oil, and for many y-ears the head of the parent company. They were both born at RIchford, Tioga county, New York on their father's farm; William May 31, 1841, two years after the birth of John.

On May 25, 1SC4, he was married to Almira Geraldine Goodsell of Fairfiold Conn. Ha had two sons and two daughters, William Percy Ethel wife of Marcellus H. Podge and Emma, wife of David H. McAlpin jr. Rapid City Men Aid in Capture Bandit Tm days ago dispatches told of a bank robbery in Roy, in which two armed bandits took all the money in sight.

A possa took after them. A letter received yesterday by McCain from his brothers, Al-lio and Thurlow, who live in Roy, tell something of -local interest in connection with tho robbery. Allie and Thurlow wero ia the ponse that we lifter the' robbers and wre instrumental in their capture. As a result McCain received a shot in hia shoulder and i.i in the hospital with, a brokcji collar hone and shoulder blade, ilia phyrician says 1 he laid up for two months. Jap Women Want to Break Tradition of Centuries Toll io A sensation ha.i been caused in "No" dance circles by the effort of womn to allowed to participate in tli irt most exclusive and Mghout form of Japanese entertainments the performers in which have heretofore been confined to men.

Recently a number of women did appear in a "No" dance stage at Ura on Awaji Island, the result being that a protest meeting was held. For Foven centuries men held this monopoly, the dano0 somewhat on the line of th Russian ballet, In that th dance is the performance Of a piny, being performed by them. In old days only the arthstocracy was allowed to wlt'ifis the dance. Election Returns on Nov Irish Parliament PuMin. 21.

Complete of the new parliament in Prmlhorn rdand show that body l-n made up of fifty pro treaty thirty Fix nnM-trcaty bpt-mtorn lnbdriti mvin tlx Independents and four members of Trinity en'lrgo. HERRIN DISTRICT, CLASHEXPECTED Attorney for Operators Reports After Making an Investigation REVIEW OF TRAGEDY Representative From Dept. of Justice Takes Facts to ashington By the AMociated Prena. Chicago, June 24. Mine riots of the Ilerrin coal district are likely to be resumed at least a provocation of the massacre Thursday may be re-enacted any moment, Arthur S.

Lytton, attorney for the Southern Coal company, asserted upon his return from the region with union men acting as guards were, soma of the mines down there" he said, "Who knows what minute this mob fired by the past success of full bloodlust may turn, on these men" In a clash possibly any moment." Washington to Get Facts Ilerrin, June 24. Investigator from tha department of justice tonight obtained a statement from Hugh Willis, board member of Iler rin sub-district of the United Mine Workers in which Willis gave a var sion of events leading to the killing of twenty non-union Strip Mine workers and mine guards Thursday. The investigator of the tragedy at all angles expects to laave tonight or tomorrow. It is understood the wounded men in die hospital had givan version of storming the mine and slaughter of companions. A complete report will be transmitted direct to Attorney General Daugher- ty at Washington.

Early Settlers Visit Another on Birthday Away in tha early days Mr. and Mrs. J. A. C.

Smdth came to Rapid City to live and they made their home here from that time to the time whan Mr. Smith was called away, but Mrs. Smith continues to live and make people happy about her. Yesterday was her seventy-fifth birthday, which fact came to the ears of a friuud who gut butiy with the result that twenty of Mrs. Smith's friends gathered at her home east ot the city yesterday afternoon to do her honor.

Among the number were several of th3 earliest residents cf the. town and one may be sure that they all had a good time hearing Mrs. Smith toll of her thrilling stories of the early days. Word had been sent to Mrs. Smith's daughter, Mrs.

Charity Philips, ko she was not as surprised as waa Mrs. Smith, but both seemed to enjoy the afternoon as much as the guests. Mrs. Rebcicca Olmstead was one of 11)3 guests and it turned out that it was also her birthday, seventy-six years old, so the affair was turned into a doulble celebration. Tables wero sat and tilled with sandwiches, pickles, ssveral kinds of cake, straw-bi ries and coffee and when all were seated Mrs.

Smith rose and thanked them all for the pleasuro had given her. At this time Mrs. Charles liaxby, in behalf of the visitors presented Mrs. Smith with a copy of Frartk Hebert's book about the Black Hills, which she said she would rathor have than anything else thay could possibly have given her. All too soon time came to say good bye, but the occasion will always be remembered by all who were present.

Australian Colliery Men Ask Reduction in Wages II lbe AMclntrd I'rea. Sydney, N. S. W. The colliery proprietors have decided to apply to the arbitration court for a reduction of one third in miners' wages, according to announcement.

Rules that the proprietors will sock to have tbe court promulgate rn-cludo six days work a week if the management requires; the hours of all surface employes shall bo calculated exclusive ot meal time; hours of underground contract or day laborers to be calculated as from the time the last man descends until the first man ascends in each shaft. The miners have erpressed opposition to the proposals, declaring tTiat the companies ran reduce the price of coal wllhot reducing wages and Mill make a pond profit. Mass meetings of themtners have been called to consider their position. now woru) voir to pave $10 on that raring yon nrn needing. The World Tiro Ftnre will pave you mnnry.

522 Main Street, Rapid City, S. D. OF DEFrlONSTRATION BY SYMPATHIZERS First Since Start of Coal Strike, Close a Dozen Small Mines RESULT MASS MEETING Striking Miners Visit Non-. Union Mines Request Workers to Quit By lbe Aswoeluted lrena. Knoxville Iowa, June 24.

The first demonstration of union sym pathjzors in Iowa since the coal strike started nearly tlwee months ago, rasulted in the closing of approximately a dozen non-union wagon mines, early in the morning following a mass meeting held las.t night by the striking minors at the nearby town of Pershing. Scores of automobiles loaded with strike sympathizers started out voting all the non-union mines operating in a radius, approximately twenty miles. Workers were, told to quit and in all instances, according to reports thesa requests wero immediately complied with. CHAUTAUQUA OPENS RAPID CITY TODAY A Week of Entertainment, Fun, Education and Enjoyment MONDAY 3:00 p. m.

Jo King and her Harmony Maids. niin utcs of Fun and Melody. 4:3 p. in. Meeting of Every boy! and girl in town, 8:00 p.m.

Jo King and Her Harmony Maids, 8:50 p. in. Hon. James E. I'romwdl, "Tho New American ism." Among the attractions scheduled to appear on the Chautauqua this year, none presents a moro pleasing front or promise more satisfac tion than the Jo King Company of singers and players, h3re Monday.

Jo King is a name to conjure with. She has long been a popular favorite, and her pleasing personality and ready graces have insured her a lasting pla03 in the affections of the music loving public. She ia scheduled to appear here leading a company of five versatile artists. It is advertised as a singing and playing company capable of ringing all tho changas in musical entertainment with piano cello, cornet, violin and a rich profusion of vocal excellence, artistically blended in harmonies that dictate the name tbrry bear, of Harmony Maids. All through the period the g2nius of Jo King appears wilh its scintil-ling power of entertainment.

She has sought out the best things obtainable and woven them together to suit the peculiar nihilities of the girl! who are with her. Theset are all artists of proven abilities, on the concart platform, and Jo has developed a rrogram of excellence wherein all arq given a fair opportunity to win further laurels. It promises to be a fine musical treat. One of the kind in bo remembered after the big brown top has come down and gono on its way. James R.

Brownell also appears her3 Monday. He is a master orator; aflame with passion for a renewed America. He is a voice crying aloud In elo quevnt terms for the regeneration of our America, and her salva tiou from the surging tides of des tructive propaganda that threaten her very existence. One of thq ablest orators of the timas, a feoon student of public af fairs, a zealous patriot, and withal a tender and true friend of man, James E. Promwell is more than a lecturer.

Ho is a vital force for tho purification of American life and his words strike electric flro to burn out tho germs of death. Governor Lcn Small, of Illinois, Acquitted Ilr (he Amnrlntrd Vrtn. Wankcpan 111,, Juno 24. Governor Ln Small today waa found not rullty by a jury in tho Lake county i Ircuit court, where was tried on iliarpeg of conspiracy to embezzle interest on public monoys while periling nfl state treasurer. Tha juyr was out 1 hour and 3 5 minutes.

Tho Y. W. girls had good micros with tholr baked food gale which is as it should bo, for their wares were dalicious to tbe taate. Tournament Tuesday The Rapid City Tennis tournament begins Tuesday afternoon, June 27th at 3:00 o'clock. The drawings for places in the tournament were made Saturday evening with the following rosulta together with the hour at whicsh tho matches ara to be played.

Black well vs. Crawford, 5:00 p. m. Brunsteadt vs. K.

Lamport, 3:00 P. m. H. Gambrill vs. Stanley, 5:00 p.

Haafko vs. Young, 3:00 p. m. Woodard: vs. Rowe 4:00 p.

m. R. Lund vs. W. Ueckor, 6:00 p.m.

Bennett vs. Bakalyar, 6:00 p. m. Nichol vs. Ileacock, 4:00 p.

m. Tho first round matches are all to take placo Tuesday afternoon and i some of tho Deat Players of the city 1 ara llnpd UD against each other in these preliminary sets. The courts will ba put in perfect condition on Monday. The public is invited to witness some of the best tennis sevn in Rapid City during recent years. RED CROSS NOTES While with the advent of summer tho demand for material relief, such as food, coal and clothing, is do-creasing, the organization has many calls upon its resources.

Our attention was called recently to the case of an ex-soldier whose compensation from the government had been withheld because of the young man's incompetence. The very fact that tho young man was mentally incompetent made it necessary for him to have this aid from the government. Through the efforts of our secretary a guardian was appointed for this soldier, and he Is now receiving his government compensation, and will bo given proper advice and assistance. Two other ex-soldiers are receiving necessary aid through Red Cross agencies. One very sad case is that of a young man suffering from a nervous trouble resulting from shell-shock.

This young man was in a pitiable condition, he is now in a hospital where he is receiving every care, and where he will be nursed back to health and prepared to re-onter civilian life. Another ex-soldier with a tuberculous hip is in a hospital cared for at tho expense of the go'vernment, in addition to receiving government compensation. All this relief has been secured through the efforts of our executive secretary, and the co-operation of the Vcjteran.Si' IVureau. Scarcely a) day passes without a request for relief of soni'? nature for ex-poldiers. The ex-soldier has learned the invaluable swvice of the Had Cross.

We now have a secretary ready and able to meet the needs of the community. Tho varied problems brought to her roceive intelligent and sympathetic attention. She is always ready to give friendly advice, as well as to meet emergencies which require prompt and efficient action. A woman residing in our district was recently brought to Rapid City and cared for through confinement at the expenpo of the R-d Cross. This woman was in circumstances and had it not been for the Cross would havo received no assistance at (his most critical time.

Because of what the Red Cro; did for this woman, there la now in Pennington county one more happy mother aud one mora healthy baby. The actlvitl of the Hod Cross are as many-sided as the lives of the people of the community. We ar always ready help in whatever capacity the occasion may demand. It may the wayward girl, needing a steady arm to lean upon; it may be someone looking for employment; it may be tho rx-sohlier. puzzled over red tape, pThap3 ill; it may bo a family needing temporary relief; whatever it Is tbe Cros is ever at tha wrvic of the person neediug help.

Recently a homo and employment have been found for an unfortunate girl and her baby. Just a few ago assistance was given to an elderly person who wished to enter a homo for people and did not know what steps should be taken. lo we ever stop to think what it would mean to us if tho Red Crom wero to cease Its relief work? Who would meet these situations which must be met if our cnnununlty Is to '13 kept If tho activities of tbe Red Cn's9 wero to stop we are afraid there would be d.irk days for many people who have learned to WMJk its assistance in th Mr perplexities. Whiskaway Takes First in $30,000 Special Race I'. thr AaMonntf-it I'rr.

iAtonl.t, Juno 24 Whlsknwny won th fipoHnl uO.iTon race for 3-year-olds before fifty thousand people Thihadoux R'vond, and Mor-vich third. Time for mile and a quarter was 2:02 4-5, ItAULhY N. JOHNSON'. Official In.