The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-24
BREAKFAST.
1Eorgan Weddine Preaants-

Inc wedding presents represented a
fabulous sum Of money. The most con-
sentative estimate by those who had a
chance to see them before they were re-
moved and placed in a safe deposit vault
was $500. 600, although it is possible that
their value may be far in excess of that
amount
These precious gifts had all been safe
~ put away in an inside room on the
second floor of the mansion until We'd
nesday afternoon. then the room was fill
ed to overlooking and another apart
ment was utilized. Until then the hun
dreds of thousands Of dollars worth Of
jewels and other gifts were supposed to
be safe in the custody of the regular
servants of the house but Wednesday
evening an experienced detective was
called in to guard the treasures
Former Detective Sergeant Heidelberg
was called on by Mr. Morgan TO send
two additional etectives-Hibbard and
Schneider-tO the house Captain Nc
Clusky, of the central office, detailed
watch on the door alongside the family
butler. Mr.. Morgan's orders having been
10 admit no one unless he or she were
known to or vOuched for by the butler
But after u o'clock noon the services
Of the detectives were required only at
the several exits and to circulate amOnk
the hundreds of guests as they came and
went The presents, with the exception
Of a few bulky articles, had all been
moved to a safe deposit vault. there be-
ing several wagonloads of them. a Fifth
avenue jewelers. delivery wagons being
pressed into the service
AS a result of this action in removing
the presents before the reception took
place many women, and men too, were
greatly disappointed at not being per
m1tted to see the vast collection Even
the detectives were sappointed they
having been led to believe that they
were to guard the treasure room instead
of watching millionaire men and women
and society Swells.
Here is a list of some the most i'm
portant of the presents.
A tiara of diamonds.
Diamond necklace with crescent pen
dant containing an immense ruby in the
center and diamonds thanking either
side.
Pearl necklace with large single stone
diamond drop as pendant
Diamond-studded Roman gold brace
Brooch composed Of immense emerald
in center ana surrounded by diamonds.
Twisted gold link necklace with
dozen small pendants of diamonds and
emeralds at regular distances apart
Massive crescent pin set with dia-
m0nds.
Roman gold belt buckle set with gar
nets. emeralds and diamonds
Gold hairpin with immense diamond
set on spiral wire spring.
Woman's gold watch. with diamond
set in center of each case
Heart-shaped gold Iocket set with dia-
monds.
Gold watch, one case of which is com
pletely covered with diamonds
Diamond-studded gold card case
Snakeskin gold n@1nJed purse set
with rubies and diamonds.
Brooch Of fiIigree gold set with rubies
Tortoise shell back hair comb set with
diamonds.
Pair side combs of gold, set with topaz
and diamonds.
Log gold neck chain, alternate links
set with small diamonds
Carved ivory toilet set. bearing the
dec init L. tn
GOld-headed manicure set. each article
being set with diamonds and pearls.
Music box inIaid with pearls and prec-
iouS stones
Gold Handkerchief box. 9the brides
monogram outlined with diamonds.
Gold glove box, set with diamonds
and emeralds.
Gold aigrette set with diamonds and
pigeon blood rubies on spiral springs.
Two complete silver and gold lined
Ia BILE services.
Gold teapot, sugar bowl and cream
jug
Gold toilet set, studded with diamonds.
Silver punch bowl and cups
One dozen gold individual salts
Four beautiful imported clocks of
unique designs
Gold travelling clock in morocco case
Gold opera glasses set with diamonds
emeralds and rubies.
Antique gold breastpin, containing
miniature picture of Queen Elizabeth
and set with jewels.
Heavy gold jewel casket, the corners
of which were set with eTneralds-
Leather covered prayer book in a jew
eled case. with diamond studded clasp
Then there were dozens upon. dozens
Of smaller articles priced by women, all
richly carved or set with jewels. besides
an endless variety of bric-a-br rich
books IL equally rich cases or boxes, AID
silver and cut glass articles for the
dining room. parior or dressing room
Some beautiful works Of art, including
richly framed oil paintings, etchings
and plaques
1t was said that there were at least
SEQ different articles in the collection,
and the strangest thing OF all is the
fact that, unlike most wedding presents.
there were very few duplicates.
Number of presents, about SEQ
Value. approximately 5000. 900.
They filed two rooms in the brides
home.
Required four detectives to guard
them
Five wagons were required to cart the
gifts to safe deposit vaults
There were two very costly diamond
and one pearl necklace.
There were six silver table services.
A diamond tiara worth $2o. 900.
Four diamond studded watches and
four rich clocks
The cost of the wedding is estimated
as follows.
rousseau --.---...---.-. 1900. $4,000
Flowers -------------> ----------.- 4oO0v
wedding Zee OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4-v0V
Gifts to bridesmaids. 1890
FavGrs for ushers-.-..--...--.- 1,5o0
Music -.-.-----s--.. ----..--...-.- buJ
COLLATION. ---.----- -------.-.--.--- 5,v0J
Wines .----.-.----.. 4,BOy
Wedding presents .-----.-....-.. 100000
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