anaheim-gazette 1922-05-25

VOLUME LI GUN MAN FAILS TO SHOW UP FOR TRIAL HARRY DIAMOND ARRESTED AT HOTEL VALENCIA FOR DISPLAYING A REVOLVER In Company With Detective James He Had Previously Poked a Gun in H. J. Efker's Mid-Section and Threatened Him—Declared He Was the Head of the Anaheim Ku Klux, and was Only Jaking—Released Without Bail, and Faded Away. Another chapter in the Ku Klux serial story was written some days ago, when two men walked into the store of H. J. Efker, and after a few unimportant preliminary remarks, one of them drew a wicked looking revolver, pointed it at Mr. Efker's stomach,and proceeded to catechize him. This man is a transient, who has been staying in the city for some weeks, and goes under the name of publicity in the event that they withdraw from the klan, through provision of an arrangement by which they may show the desired proof to District Attorney A. P. Nelson, who already has their names upon a list of klan members which he has not made public. Nelson was instrumental in securing passage of the resolution by the supervisors, informing the board that "three or four" county employees were known by him to be members of the klan. By a unanimous vote the board adopted the following resolution: "Whereas, it has been called to the attnition of the board that certain employees of the county of Orange are members of and identified with the branch of the organization known as the Ku Klux Klan, and Whereas, the board feels that membership in such is not compatible with the duty which county employees owe to the public as servants of the public, Now, therefore, it is hereby resolved and ordered by the board of supervisors of the county of Orange that all county employees who are members of the Ku Klux Klan be and they are hereby requested to furnish to the district attorney of the county of Orange satisfactory evidence of their withdrawal as members of the organization known as the Ku Klux" OR Thousands Formal Open Evening This is a gala dressed in brilliant appearance, not on strangers within our Star Spangled Banner business section, and cally decorated with houses have dressed tiful designs, gold bushels of oranges On the sidewalk, to Another chapter in the Ku Klux serial story was written some days ago, when two men walked into the store of H. J. Efker, and after a few unimportant preliminary remarks, one of them drew a wicked looking revolver, pointed it at Mr. Efker's stomach, and proceeded to catechize him. This man is a transient, who has been staying in the city for some weeks, and goes under the name of Harry Diamond. He advertised himself as a clairvoyant, with headquarters at the Antler's hotel, and it was said he also posed as a preacher and collected, or attempted to collect, funds for his church. His companion was L. James, the Nick Harris detective, who spent some time in Anaheim investigating Ku Klux activities, but who, according to District Attorney Nelson, is a member of the klan. Diamond told Efker, while keeping him covered with the gun, that he was the biggest klansman in Anaheim, and wanted his opinion of the Ku Klux. Efker replied that there possibly were some good men in the order, but there were a large number in it that did not measure up as good citizens. Diamond then asked Efker if there was any money in the safe, and was told there was never any money kept in the safe. Diamond laughed and said: "I merely wanted to show you how easy I could hold you up and rob you, and then you would have something to tell about the Ku Klux." Diamond and his companion then left. When Efker attempted to swear out a warrant for his arrest he was told by Justice of the Peace Howard that it would be impossible to convict him because he had no witnesses to the highhandled transaction. Litter in the day Diamond appeared at the Valencia hotel, and got into a controversy with J. W. Diehl, son of the proprietor. He finally displayed the same revolver and intimated that he might use it if anybody disputed his will. Mr. Diehl phoned to police headquarters and Officer Moody promptly responded. Moody confiscated the revolver and placed Diamond under arrest. He was arraigned before Judge Howard and after a short hearing was released on his promise to appear in court for trial at 9 o'clock the next morning. Of course, he gathered up his effects and left town before the hour of trial arrived, and he is still absent. Naturally the principal actors in the affair are con- with the duty which county employees owe to the public as servants of the public, "Now, therefore, it is hereby resolved and ordered by the board of supervisors of the county of Orange that all county employees who are members of the Ku Klux Klan be and they are hereby requested to furnish to the district attorney of the county of Orange satisfactory evidence of their withdrawal as members of the organization known as the Ku Klux Klan, or tender to the proptr officer of the county their resignation as employees of said county." DIAMOND NOT A KU KLUX That the name of Prof. J. Harry Diamond, alias the Rev. Jay Harrie, erstwhile Anaheim clarivoyant and previously a resident of Santa Ana, is not included in the list of Ku Klux Klan members in Orange county, was stated by District Attorney A. P. Nelson. Nelson made the announcement with reference to the recent disappearance of Diamond from Anaheim, where he is wanted on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, and where he boasted of klan membership during a threatening interview with Herman J. Efker, Anaheim business man, who also received a warning letter written upon official K. K. K. stationery. "I do not find Diamond's name, nor the name of Jay Harrie, upon the klan roster for March," Nelson state. "If he is a member, as he was said to have claimed, he belongs in some other county or has joined the klan since March. Diamond, native of India and author of a book on the history of hypnotism, was fined $25 in Santa Ana police court last February on a charge of being drunk. Since then, he was said to have operated a clairvoyant's establishment in Anaheim until last week, when he disappeared, after his arrest on the assault charge and his instruction to appear in court. WALTER HODGES AGAIN RUNS FOUL OF THE LAW Flees Into Mexico After Embezzling Car Belonging to Employers Walter Hodges, automobile salesman and one of the best known men in the city, is in bad again. This time he is charged with stealing an automobile from the Golden State Motor dressed in brilliant appearance, not only strangers within our Star Spangled Banner business section, but cally decorated with houses have dressed itful designs, gold bushels of oranges on On the sidewalk, too as a large percentage garbed in orange coats. All the roads in Anaheim this week headed in this direction its ideal sunny soothe eight days the Orange Show is open mate that at least will come to Anaheft Some are coming to mercial point of view beauty and are will because they are cuu all will pay tribute all fruits, here in greatest perfection used in the display from far-away section judge the Valencia It is a day's job huge tents cover a acres park, and there that the visitor is can entrance takes the where the musical end and the various stunts the beautiful feature packing houses, so grand stand, from wed singers thrill this tent. The doz scribably beautiful liated. One of the features tion is a lordly elk fruit. This was erected In one corner is a p built by a Riversideern machinery used in operation, with a through the entire pr graded, culled, wrape tor looks on, and is his will. Mr. Diehl phoned to police headquarters and Officer Moody promptly responded. Moody confiscated the revolver and placed Diamond under arrest. He was arraigned before Judge Howard and after a short hearing was released on his promise to appear in court for trial at 9 o'clock the next morning. Of course, he gathered up his effects and left town before the hour of trial arrived, and he is still absent. Naturally the principal actors in the affair are considerably peeved because Diamond escaped punishment, for his unlawful actions, but there is one grain of comfort in the affair for them—he has shaken the dust of Anaheim off his shoes, and will not return. It appears, however, there is a screw loose in the arrangement of things if a half-demoted or intoxicated man can enter the place of business of a peaceful and law-abiding citizen, hold him up with a gun, threaten his life, and then escape punishment because there were no witnesses to the affair. There must be a weak link in the law. Formal disapproval of the Ku Klux Klan was voiced Wednesday by the Orange county board of supervisors, which, in a resolution passed at its meeting, gave all county employees who might be members of the klan their choice between retiring from the klan or from their positions. Taking the stand that allegiance to the klan stands in the way of public duty, the supervisors demanded that several unnamed county employees understood to be klansmen either provide proof of their withdrawal from that organization or resign from their county posts. "Membership in such organizations is not compatible with the duty which county employees owe to the public as servants of the public," the resolution states. Such employes will be shielded from WALTER HODGES AGAIN RUNS FOUL OF THE LAW Flees Into Mexico After Embezzling Car Belonging to Employers Walter Hodges, automobile salesman and one of the best known men in the city, is in bad again. This time he is charged with stealing an automobile from the Golden State Motor Co., where he was employed, and also cashing a bogus check at Bakersfield. He is now some where in Mexico, but owing to our friendly relations with the Mexican government, will undoubtedly be arrested and returned to this county for trial. In company with another man, Hodges went up to Los Angeles to bring back a new auto for a customer. The young man who accompanied him brought back the new car, but Hodges drove away with the old one belonging to the Golden State Motor company. He drove to Bakersfield, where he cashed the check, then headed for Mexico. Officers learned that he stopped at a hotel in San Diego, and that he was accompanied by a young man and a woman, who was registered as his wife. Next day he passed over the border toward Tia Juana, evading officers who were watching the road. He is now supposed to be in the heart of Mexico, but will undoubtedly be apprehended. Some weeks ago Hodges went down to San Diego and passed a number of worthless checks in that city and along the border. He was arrested at El Centro, but managed to escape prosecution, his friends putting up for the worthless checks, which aggregated more than $500. If you please everybody, you can't please yourself. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 25, 1922 ORANGE SHOW NOW OPEN Thousands of School Children Given Passage Through the Big Tents Tuesday Afternoon Formal Opening of California's Most Beautiful Entertainment Held in the Evening, with Thousands of People in Attendance—All Roads Leading to Anaheim this Week This is a gala week in Anaheim. The city is dressed in brilliant colors, and presents an attractive appearance, not only to the home people, but to the strangers within our gates. Hundreds of flags—the Star Spangled Banner and the carnival flag, are hanging from ropes stretched across the streets in the business section, and all the lamp posts are artistically decorated with flags. Nearly all the business houses have dressed their show windows with beautiful designs, gold being the prevailing color, and bushels of oranges have been used in the decoration. On the sidewalk, too, gold is the predominant color. plays a beautiful fountain with a running stream of water pouring out of the center. The fountain is constructed of citrus fruits and bordered with pot-tied plants. Many colored lights add a touch of the fantastic to the water as it pours out of the eight-foot spout. A miniature oil well, spouting oil, and set in a miniature representation of an orange grove, is offered by the Brea Chamber of Commerce. The Brea district is noted for these two distinct products. A lighthouse in a sea of oranges is the feature of the Mutual Orange Distributors. In the center of dressed in brilliant colors, and presents an attractive appearance, not only to the home people, but to the strangers within our gates. Hundreds of flags—the Star Spangled Banner and the carnival flag, are hanging from ropes stretched across the streets in the business section, and all the lamp posts are artistically decorated with flags. Nearly all the business houses have dressed their show windows with beautiful designs, gold being the prevailing color, and bushels of oranges have been used in the decoration. On the sidewalk, too, gold is the predominant color, as a large percentage of the girls on the street are garbed in orange colored gowns. All the roads in the United States lead toward Anaheim this week, and thousands of people are headed in this direction. The weather man promises ideal sunny southern California weather during the eight days the second annual California Valencia Orange Show is open, and officials of the show estimate that at least one hundred thousand strangers will come to Anaheim this week to see the big show. Some are coming to study the Valencia from a commercial point of view, some because they admire beauty and are willing to pay to see it, and others because they are curious to see what is offered, but all will pay tribute to the Valencia orange, king of all fruits, here in its home, where it grows to the greatest perfection. A million oranges have been used in the displays, and the thousands of visitors from far-away sections will be able to see, taste and judge the Valencia on its native soil. It is a day's job going through the show, as the huge tents cover a large portion of the city's 20-acre park, and there are so many attractions in each that the visitor is constrained to linger. The main entrance takes the visitors into the citrus tent, where the musical entertainments, the fashion show and the various stunts are given. This tent houses the beautiful features erected by the various fruit packing houses, societies, corporations, etc. The grand stand, from which the speakers and celebrated singers thrill the audience, is in the center of this tent. The dozens of features here are indescribably beautiful and must be seen to be appreciated. One of the features that attracts immediate attention is a lordly elk, standing on a pedestal built of fruit. This was erected by the Anaheim Elks' lodge. In one corner is a packing house on a small scale, built by a Riverside packing company. All the modern machinery used in handling oranges may be seen in operation, with a bevy of girls putting the fruit through the entire process of packing. It is washed, graded, culled, wrapped and boxed while the spectator looks on, and is finally shunted out to be loaded water pouring out of the center. The fountain is constructed of citrus fruits and bordered with potted plants. Many colored lights add a touch of the fantastic to the water as it pours out of the eight-foot spout. A miniature oil well, spouting oil, and set in a miniature representation of an orange grove, is offered by the Brea Chamber of Commerce. The Brea district is noted for these two distinct products. A lighthouse in a sea of oranges is the feature of the Mutual Orange Distributors. In the center of their huge rack exhibit a booth has been erected. This is a new departure in showing both types of exhibits together. Some other fine feature exhibits are placed by the Whittier Chamber of Commerce, the International Rotary club, the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association, the Benchley Fruit company and many other organizations. A "civic row" group of exhibits contains features from many southland chambers of commerce. A mammoth art exhibit containig more than $50,000 worth of beautiful paintings is shown by the Laguna Beach Art association in a separate tent. Special music has been arranged for the exposition. Three world famous grand opera stars have been engaged to sing. They are: Harold Stanton, tenor, of the Paris Grand Opera company; Rafael Villagrana, baritone, who will be with the Chicago Grand Opera company next season, and Beatrice Carelli, sovrano, a member of the Metropolitan Opera company of New York. The Long Beach Municipal band, the Royal Italian Marine band, of Santa Monica and Ocean Park, and Green's California orchestra are heard during the show. A delegation of Florida citrus fruit growers, who are touring California, will visit the show and 1000 realty men from all sections of the country, who are gathering in San Francisco this month, also will be guests. A fashion show also will be shown on several days. A baby welfare department is held in a separate tent. Here mothers may leave their babies while visiting in other sections of the show. Babies will be judged and inspected by competent nurses and doctors. The show is beautiful by day, but more beautiful by night, when the brilliant electrical illuminations are turned on. It is said that it requires more juice to illuminate the big tents than to light the entire city of Anaheim. People who appreciate the work of the directors during the past few weeks, and knew that $50,000 was being spent in promoting the show, anticipated something good, but it far exceeds their expectations. The show opened its gates at ten o'clock Tuesday morning, and in the tafernoon the school children of Orange county were admitted as guests of the managers. At 7:30 in the evening the formal opening was held. John W. Kenup of Los Angeles being developed, unconscious operation of no available early Saturday. Mr. Bergar B. Berger for years had no business circle member or merce,and any movement of the city death is expected he was a very high promiscuity age,and little children,the hers,Romaine Maine Benchmark him in the Mr. Bergar after that head of the suddenly o'er months ago Truxaw's own treatment. Funeral vault at Backs Thomas W Church offliffthe mausoleumtery,Santa were W.T.J.C.Idlor,andJohn M.The follo adopted board: Whereas,Aimighty Gour our friend Berger,and Whereas,the death one of our membersthe communits loyal,citizens. Thereforethe member Board extend over whomble mantleand offer thence. Be it furtherof this resoluBerger comeb sent to th One of the features that attracts immediate attention is a lordly elk, standing on a pedestal built of fruit. This was erected by the Anaheim Elks' lodge. In one corner is a packing house on a small scale, built by a Riverside packing company. All the modern machinery used in handling oranges may be seen in operation, with a bevy of girls putting the fruit through the entire process of packing. It is washed, graded, culled, wrapped and boxed while the spectator looks on, and is finally shunted out to be loaded on the cars an shipped away, or sold to visitors. From the citrus tent a labyrinth of passage ways lead to various other sections of the show. One goes to the baby welfare tent, one to the cafeteria, one to the Laguna Beach art exhibit and one to the industrial tent. This latter is the largest canvas ever put. The National Orange Show of San Bernardino dis- up on the Pacific coast. It is over 400 feet long and covers two acres of ground. The front half of this monster tent is occupied by business firms making industrial exhibits, scores of booths being erected in it, with streets and alleys running through, and the other half is given up to the Orange county Auto Trades' association. Every firm in the county, and every make of automobile on sale in the county, is represented here, and one or more cars of each make are displayed. There are more than 200 exhibits in the industrial department. A beautiful exhibit by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the Tournament of Roses association is one of the attractive features of the show. Besides being a beautiful display embellished with oranges, a complete radio receiving set has been installed. Concerts will be received at the exhibit each evening from the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce broad-casting station. Some of the finest artists obtainable in southern California will be heard during the show at this station. Another attractive feature is shown by the Balboa Chamber of Commerce. A white outrigger canoe, surrounded by water which is hemmed in by an orange bound shore, is personally manned by two beautiful girls from the beach city. LEROY BERGER DIES FOLLOWING ACCIDENT Prominent Young Business Man Succumbs to Injury. LeRoy Berger, who was injured by a fall from a truck in the rear of the First National bank building last Monday, died at the Anaheim sanitarium at 7:39 o'clock Saturday morning. His injuries at first kere not supposed to be serious. He fell on his head and was rendered unconscious, and after first aid was given him at the Mullinix drug store, he was removed to the sanitarium and placed under the care of Drs. Johnston and Newkirk. An examination revealed a slight fracture of the skull, but he soon regained consciousness, and apparently was on the road to recovery. Friday, however, septic menengitis developed, and he again lapsed into unconsciousness. As a last resort an operation was performed, but it was of no avail, death overtaking him early Saturday morning. Mr. Berger was a member of the C.B. Berger Realty Co., and for some years had been prominent in business circles here. He was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, and was always foremost in any movement effecting the welfare of the city. Regret over his untimely WEDDING BELLS AT THE RIMPAU MANSION MISS MARIE RIMPAU, SOCIETY FAVORITE, WEDS W. E. ALEXANDER, JR. Daughter of Pioneer Residents, Wears Lace Worn by Her Mother at Her Wedding—Miss Sophie Rimpau Claid of Honor—After Brief Honeymoon, Happy Couple Will Take Up Residence at the Rimpau Mansion. A very beautiful wedding was solitized yesterday afternoon at the home of the Misses Rimpau, on Palm street, when Miss Marie Rimpau became the bride of W. E. Alexander, Jr. Miss Rimpau, who is a very lovable young lady, belongs to one of the notable families in this part of the state, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rimpau, former well known pioneers of this city. Mr. Alexander developed, and he again lapsed into unconsciousness. As a last resort an operation was performed, but it was of no avail, death overtaking him early Saturday morning. Mr. Berger was a member of the C.B. Berger Realty Co., and for some years had been prominent in business circles here. He was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, and was always foremost in any movement effecting the welfare of the city. Regret over his untimely death is expressed by everybody, as he was a young man of integrity and high promise. He was 34 years of age, and leaves a wife, three small children, his mother and two brothers, Romaine and Harold Berger. Romaine Berger was associated with him in the realty firm. Mr. Berger's death followed shortly after that of his father, C.B. Berger, head of the firm. C.B. Berger died suddenly of heart disease several months ago, being stricken in Dr. Truxaw's office, where he had gone for treatment. Funeral was held Monday afternoon at Backs & Terry's parlor, Rev. Thomas Walker, of the Presbyterian church, officiating, interment being in the mausoleum at Fairhaven cemetery, Santa Ana. The pall-bearers were W.T. Wallop, Leonard Evans, J.C. Idlor, George Ross, Carl Torres and John Menschaffer. The following resolutions were adopted by the Aneheim Realty board: Whereas, it has been the will of Almighty God to call from our midst our friend and brother, LeRoy B. Berger, and Whereas, we know and feel that in the death of LeRoy B. Berger, we lose one of our most valued number, while the community at large loses one of its loyal, energetic and respected citizens. Therefore, be it resolved that we the members of the Anaheim Realty Board extend to his bereaved family, over whom death has spread her sable mantle, our heartfelt sympathy and offer them our sincere condolence. Be it further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the C.B. Berger company, and that a copy also be sent to the local press. LEGION BOYS PICNIC Three hundred legionnairies in Orange county were pursuing their vocations Monday, happy and refreshed Residence at the Rimpau Mansion. very beautiful wedding was solitized yesterday afternoon at the 4 house of the Misses Rimpau, on Palm street, when Miss Marie Rimpau became the bride of W.E. Alexander, Jr. Miss Rimpau, who is a very lovable young lady, belongs to one of the notable families in this part of the state, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rimpau, former well known pioneers of this city. Mr. Alexander in a well known young business man, and camp here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Alexander, from Denver some years ago. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Browne, assisted by Father O'Reegan and Father Byrne. The bride's only attendant was her sister, Miss Sophie Rimpau, who acted as maid of honor. Mr. Wallace Rimpau, of Los Angeles, was best man. Promptly at 2 o'clock the wedding march, played by Mrs. Mayers, on the violin, with piano accompaniment, began and the bridal party entered the drawing room, where the ceremony was performed in a bower of flowers and ferns. The bride came last on the arm of her brother, F.C. Rimpath who gave her away and was met at the altar by the groom. The ring ceremony was performed and at its rose, bride and groom were showered with congratulations and best wishes by relatives and friends present. Soon after the ceremony the bride entered the dining room and cut the wedding cake after which she slipped away and changed her wedding gown for a tailored suit, and bride and bride-groom motored away on their honeymoon, which will be spent in the northern part of the state. Upon their return Mr. an Mrs. Alexander will be at home to their friends at 309 South Palm street. The bride was dressed in white Duchess satin, with long veil caught with orange blossoms. The point lace which trimmed her dress and made part of her head dress was worn by her mother at her wedding. She carried a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. Her going away gown was a belge colored tailored suit. The maid of honor, Miss Sophie Rimpau, was gowned in light coral Georgette. The floral decorations in the drawing room were baby gladiolus and gypsafilia palms and ferns. In the library Cecil Brunner roses and in the dining room pink rambler roses. Immediately after the departure of the bride and groom a thunderous rush ensued across the street. LEGION BOYS PICNIC Three hundred legionnaires in Orange county were pursuing their vacations Monday, happy and refreshed by a day's outing in Santiago canyon Sunday, when Santa Ana post No. 131, American Legion, was host to the members of other posts in the county. Sports of various kinds offered the entertainment and a barbecue prepared by W. K. Duffy and served by a corps of assistants was one of the attractions. Joe Brockman, expert coffee maker, with the Smart-Final company, brewed from the company's Orange Blossom brand the beverage that was served with the barbecued meat, beans, salad and bread that was dished out to the former fighting men when mess call was sounded. The scene of the picnic was under a cluster of beautiful trees in a canyon a half mile west of Orange county park. The soldier lads had the canyon to themselves and pursued their quest for sports with an eagerness equal to that displayed when they were in training or in the thick of the fray overseas. There was no restraint and the men discarded all conventionalities and threw themselves into the spirit of the day with a vim that made the picnic one full of life. The suggestion was made that the affair be made an annual event, and it is probable the local post will comply with the sentiment and repeat the picnic annually. The maid of honor, Miss Sophie Rimpau, was gowned in light coral Georgette. The floral decorations in the drawing room were baby gladiolus and gypsafilia palms and ferns. In the libray Cecil Brunner roses and in the dining room pink rambler roses. Immediately after the departure of the bride and groom, a three-course tray luncheon was served by caterers from the Elite. The silver used was from the wedding chest of the bride's mother, and the table upon which the wedding cake was placed was also an heirloom. Only relatives and a few friends were present, the wedding being quiet, owing to a recent death in the family. Those present were: Rev. Father Browne, Rev. Father O'Reegan, Rev. Father Byrne, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Alexander, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Rimpau, Mrs A. Rimpau, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Rimpau, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Rimpau, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Rimpau, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Rimpau, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rimpau, Mr. and Mrs. Theo R. Rimpau, Mrs. Rose Rimpau, Mrs J. L. Rimpau, Miss Genevieve Rimpau, Miss Constance Rimpau, Miss Annette Rimpau, Miss Frances Rimpau, Miss Zoila Smythe, Mr. Stephen Rimpau, Master Albert Rimpau, Master Wallace Rimpau, Mr. and Mrs. Mauris Spalding, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Olmstead, Master Ed Olmstead, Master Gerald Olmstead, Miss Majorie Clark, Miss Marie Louise Clark, Miss Jenet Alexander, Mrs Mayers, of Los Angeles, Miss Marie Arias, Dr. Seals, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Henry Kuchel. Who remembers the old-fashioned ambitious boy who worked all day Saturday in a grocery for a quarter?