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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20
STEWART IS sANDBAGGED.
Robbed by Highwaymen But Doesn't
Report to Police.

w. H. Stewart of 1915 Monroe street
! who has been employed in the Santa
Fe offices for the past thirty years tells
strange story about being sand
bagged Friday evening while taking his
customary evening stroll and robbed of
a considerable sum of money He kept
it carefully from the police
Mr.. Stewart has passed the three score
years and ten and is quite feeble and
there are several strange features about
the hold up. He claims that he had a
large sum of money on his person when
he started for an evening walk as he
did nearly every evening and that as he
was returning to his home he took a
short cut up the alley between Monroe
and Quincy street from Twelfth street
Just as he turned into the alley he
claims that he saw two men standing in
the shadows of a building but thought
nothing of the circumstances and was
proceeding up the alley when he was at
tackled from the rear by q man who
threw an arm about his neck and struck
him blow which rendered him uncon-
scious.
This was the last that he knew until
he began 10 come 10 and realized that q
woman was standing over him pouring
water in his face. Before he regained
sufficient CONSCIOUSNESS to recoenfze. her
she ran away and he was unable to
recognize her.
He dragged himself to his home but
a. his folks were away he said nothing
about the occurrence until the following
day and che matter has never been re-
ported to the police by Mr.. Stewart or
The members OF the family He has
always distrusted the banks and has
kept his savings from the years of his
labors about the house and claimed that
he had S1.70O in another coat which he
left at home the evening he took the
stroll and met with the strange adven-
ture.
Mr. Stewart is unable to give an ac-
curatc description of the men or the
women implicated IN the affair and does
not even know whether they were white
or black. He complains OF pains in his
head where he thinks that he must
have been struck with sand bag and
pains through his chest where he thinks
that the men must have kneeled on
him while searching his clothing.
The first inttmatiOn that the police
force had that a robbery had occurred
was when they saw an account of tn
affair in the morning paper Sunday and
the matter has not yet been officially
reported to them. When visited by
Sergeant Gardiner and Detective Joe
Ross Stewart refused to discuss the
matter and said that he did not wish
an investigation made Of the matter
When asked if he had been robbed of
hundred dollars he said: Il only wish
then begged the officers to go away and
discuss the affair no further
While the police are Investigating the
story to the best Of their ability they
are unable to make any Roadway owing
TO the reticence OF the principal in the
hold up.
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Were Charged With Stealing
Cheap Umbrella Handle.
INDURANCETWO HOURS
They Had Enough Money With
Them to Buy Out Shop.
Are Among Prominent People Of
the Windy City.

Paris. Aug. pa Chicago automo-
bile party was arrested at Rheims yes
terday and kept in durance for two
hours by the police on the charge of
stealing an umbrella handle worth II
francs. The worst thing about the ter
rible charge against them was that the
article was found in their possession.
None of the party spoke French and
the police refused to send word of their
predicament to the American consul II
looked to the prisoners for time as II
they were in a bad fix
The party consisted of E. G. Foreman
1850 Michigan avenue, president of the
Foreman Bros bank. his wife and
three sons, the last all under is years
old, and julius Strauss and wife Of 2440
Calumet avenue. Mr. and Mrs Strauss
have been automobiling in Germany
and arrived at Rheims from Luxem-
burg.
While out shopping Mrs. Strauss pick
ed up the umbrella handle to examine
it. Just then one Of the Foreman chill
dren called to everybody to come to a
neighb0ring shop to look at some cards
which were wanted by all. Mrs. Strauss
went from the shop carrying the UNI
brella handle and her purse in the same
hand Then she crossed the street to
her hotel, where gen d'armes arrested
who pointed to the small handle, which
was about the size of a walnut.
Mrs. Strauss became greatly fright
ened and struggled with the officers,
who were not in uniform. During the
struggle her necklace, containing $50
pearls, broke and the jewels rolled into
the gutter.
Mr. Strauss and Mr.. Foreman, who
thought the attack on Mrs. Strauss was
being made by highwaymen, rushed up
and started to defend her and hot
fight resulted. The hotelkeeper rushed
out and explained to the Americans that
the men were officers who had been
sent to arrest Mrs. Strauss for stealing
the handle which she carried in her
hand.
The seven Americans were taken 10
the police station, where the families
were separated. The chauffeur and
hotel keeper were excluded, and these
two hunted UP the American consul. ].
Martin Miller who went to the police
station The party had only one out OF
date passport, but letters of credit for
SO. 500 appeared to indicate to the police
that they had no desire to steal. Mr..
Strauss offered to buy q hundred han
dies. but the shopkeeper decided to sell
only re The incident was closed just
as the women were ready to collapse
from a nervous shock. The party ad-
tourned TO the hotel and afterward re-
sumed its motoring trip.
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that he planned to spend the day at
Fort Riley. In the afternoon Miss
Montgomery came to this city. stat
ing to her brothers and sister that she
intended to stay over Sunday with
friends.
After the license was secured, the
pair went to the First Presbyterian
church. on Forest avenue, where they
were married at o'clock last even
ing by Rev. William Carter. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam R. Kercher. of this city Mr.. and
Mrs. Laughlin will remain at the Mid
land until Wednesday, when they will
go to Topeka for a few days. after
which they viii leave for California to
join their parents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20
SANTA FE NOTES.
Items Chiefly Personal Concern
ing Railroad Men.

c. E. slaght. of the Santa Fe boiler
shop, is away on two weeks vacation
in Illinois.
Lyndon Day, of the auditor Of dis
bursements' department in the general
Office building. is spending his vacation
of two weeks in Belvue-
Frank ". Frost. Of the electrical de-
partment and his assistant, S. W. Ev-
erett, returned yesterday from Chicago
where they had been making test OF
a new electrical axle lighting apparatus.
While they were away Alex. Noighl,
assistant in the electrical department
superintended the moving Of their Of
fees to their new rooms.
Miss IVA Smurr, daughter Of Watch
man Smurr and Miss Ruby Davies,
daughter Of Foreman Davies of the e. hi-
net shops, returned Saturday from their
visit to Colorado Springs.
Mrs. A. verlin, accompanied by her
mother and daughter, went to Kansas
City yesterday where they viii visit
with relatives for a few days.
Engineer Charles Leaf is taking tie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20
THEY RAN away.
Vim. u. LanghIIn and Percye
Montgomery Wed.
ElOped to Kansas City on Satur-
day Afternoon.
NO ONE KNOWS WHY
Parental Opposition Was En-
tirely Lacking.
Just Wanted to Be Different It
Is Supposed.

A pretty and stunningly attired To-
peSa girl was waiting for the santa Fe
train to Kansas City Saturday after
noon. It was late ten minutes and
most of the people at the depot were
taking the delay cOmposedly but this
particular young lady was walking up
and down in growing Impotence
mingled with an air of nervousness.
The young lady was Miss Percye
Montgomery, daughter of H. S. Mont
gomery. general watch inspector of the
Santa Fe. and a young man who kept
in seclusion. but who was sharing in
her agitation, was Mr.. VIII NJ. Laugh
lin. a young and talented cartoonist
No wonder they felt nervous, for they
were clipping to Kansas City to be
married and had completely bafHed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20

mer's outing at that noted place, each
received the following telegram:
Kansas City, Aug 49,
Married this afternoon.
PERCYE AND WILL.
Back of this lies the story of the
elopement to Kansas City yesterday
and marriage Of two young Topeka
people. Both are of well-to-do par
ents. The bride was Miss Percye
Montgomery, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. H S. Montgomery. Of Topeka.
Mr.. Montgomery is general watch in
spector of the Santa Fe road. The
groom is William NJ. LaughIin, chief
clerk in Mr.. Montgomery's Office, and
a cartoonist of much promise. He is
now at work preparing a volume OF
drawings for an eastern publishing
house. Miss Montgomery was edu-
Gated at Miss Stuart's seminary at
Washington, D. c., and Is a beautiful
and accomplished girl. Mr.. Laughlin
is a graduate of the University of
Wisconsin and a prominent Greek let
ter fraternity man. He is also
graduate of Holmes Art school.
The two had been engaged for al
most eighteen months and the match
was perfectly agreeable to their par
ents. Several days ago the groom's
mother went to Topeka and with Mr..
and Mrs. Montgomery left for trip
to California, to last a month. Before
tHelf parents leAts MI la nun .iio
Miss Montgomery announced that
their marriage would take place some
time in November.
But between themselves the young
people were planning a coup. They
decided to wait until their parents left
for the west, and then to quietly steal
a march to Kansas City and be mar
ried.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery and
Mrs. Laughlin left for California on
Wednesday. No sooner had they
gone than the young people quietly
prepared their future home at SO
Grove avenue in Potwfn place. Yes
erday morning Mr. Laughlin came to
Kansas City, after telling his friends
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20
GEN D'AKNfEs WE'RE CARELESS.
Held Responsible for Escape of Noted
Russian Bank Robber.


St. Petersburg. Aug. 2O.-Colonel
Solivien, who Investigated the escape
of Belenzoff, the leader of the band of
Moscow bank robbers. from the train
on which he was being conveyed to
Moscow for trial. has found that his
escape was entirely due to the gross
carelessness of the guards. Instead of
jumping through a window of the
train it turns out that Belenzoff was
in toilet room with a guard outside.
The prisoner locked the door, raised
the window, quietly lowered himself to
the step of the car and jumped off. His
escape was not discovered until half an
hour later. The gen d'armes who
formed the guard have been summon
ed to st. Petersburg to answer to their
neglect of duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20
LAND FRAUD CASE UP.
Trial of One Involving Congressman
Hermann Commences.

Portland. Ore. Aug. 20-TriaI commences
today in the federal district court before
Judge William H. Hunt. Of the Blue
Mountain forest reserve case. OF all the
land fraud cases it is by far the most
important It Involves Congressman Bin
ger Hermann, J. N Williamson. State
we'll known who are charged with having
violated section $40 of the revised stat
utes by entering into an alleged conspi-
raey to defraud the government out of
100000 acres lying in different states and
territories, by means of an alleged fraud
ulent plan contemplating the obtaining Of
the TIE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20
BIG FIRE IN RAPID CITY.
Part Of National Smelling Company
Plant Destroyed.

Rapid City, S. D., Aug. 2O.-Fire of
unknown origin started last night in
the plant of the National Smelling
company and owing to the lack of
water, spread to adjoining parts. Loss
about $3.50, 900. partly covered by in
surance. The total value of the plant
Is $25O,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20
REFINED OIL DECLINES.
Drop of One-half Cent a Gallon An
nounced by Standard.

Cleveland. o. Aug. 20.-Rehned oil again
declined Il cent per gallon today The
Standard Oil company's new quotations
are as follows: Water White, Ohio state
test, 91zc; Headlight, IT'S degrees, 1O1zc,
and Eocene. 1015c.
There is no change in fluctuations on
Ohio state test law or on gasoline.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20

Valley Falls, Kan, Aug. 20
The home team defeated Meriden
In well played game here Sunday.
The feature of the game was the
brilliant fielding of Carver and How
ey's work at short for Valley Falls.
Score by innings: Ri. e.
Meriden -.............1 0 0 0 2-3 2
Valley Falls ..........0 2 0 OIL 90 % 10 4
Batteries-Robinson and Metzger;
Jackson and Newman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20
BRYAN ON THE Way HOME,
Left Gibraltar on Princess Irene This
Afternoon.

Gibraltar, Aug. 20-William ].
Bryan and his party boarded the North
German Lloyd line steamer Princess
Irene at 1880 p. m. today, the steamer
being scheduled to leave at 2 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20

Presence Of Ginson, a jew. Is Nos
Wanted In Russia.

odessa, Aug. 2o.-An American cIti-
zen named Ginson has been expelled
from this city and under a police con-
voy has been taken to the western
frontier by order Of the governor
general.
Ginson was arrested as an alleged
political provocative agent. He is q
Russian Jew who recently took out
citizenship papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20
ONLY ONE OF IT'S KIND.
AIr. \. f. Horner Has a Rare Lily in
Bloom.

The only lily of its kind in the city.
known as the Hibiscus Sunshine,
twelve inches across with a deep lemon
color and a center of coal black is a
floral attraction which has caused con-
siderable comment The plant is own
ed by A. F. Homer of 832 Tyler street.
Just one blossom day. blooming a
few hours and then whitening. to be
succeeded the next day by another is
the popularity of the Hibiscus Sun
shine
THE hibiscus was grown from a
seed about the size of a pin head but
it is now eight feet high and I look for
it to grow higher, though ordinarily It
IS said net to grow higher than six
feet" said Mr.. Homer
The flower breaks out into the max
imum of its glory about Il o'clock in
the morning. going into decadence
one hour later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20

~ =. IL ~ ut ~.
remarkably good luck to lose her purse
where It could be found by an honest
man. She lost the pocketbook. containing
a sum Of money, Saturday. and advertised
IN The State Journal. The result was that
John Rhodes, proprietor of the Midway
at Tenth and Kansas avenue, located the
rightful owner of what he had found
and returned the purse
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20

= = ''7'7---l -A7IIS'It ?
Moncton. n B., Aug. ga tire -
masted schooner. Norwegian. name llr-
known, is reported ashore on sandbar
near Cape Baud, and likely to be a to-
tai loss. The vessel was from Mirani-
chi. lumber laden for England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20

There was not the slightest objection
on the part Of the parents and an
elopement did not have to be resorted
to. to escape parental wrath. Il called
Mr. Laughlin up over the telephone
and asked him why they had eloped, :"
said Mr. Ralph Montgomery. For
there was not the slightest objection to
their marriage. He said that they just
thought they would get married and
went to Kansas City That's all
the explanation he gave"
III Potwin Place where Miss Mont
gomery lives at 80 Grove avenue the
professed admiration Of Laughlin for
Miss Montgomery had Its place among
the most prominent of 1.-The affairs
which engage the attention of the
eligible young people of that fashion
able suburb. Everywhere at the places
of amusement where young people are
wont to congregate Mr. Laughlin and
Miss Montgomery were to be seen to-
gether and Mrs. Grundy had 1t that
Mr.. Laughlin's suit was looked on
with favor and that the two would be
married shortly.
After stopping a few days at Kan
sas City, where they were married at
5 o'clock Saturday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Laughlin will return to Topeka
to live. For a while their at home
cards will read 36 Grove avenue. I'VE
expect them back on Wednesday.
wouldn't believe them under oath
now" said Mrs. Ralph Montgomery
laughingly.
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a Kansas CITY Version.

This Is the account that the Kansas
City Journal gave Of the wedding;
Out at a Grand canyon hotel in
California last night Mr. and Mrs. H.
s. Montgomery. OF Topeka, and Mrs.
Agnes Laughlin OF Waukesha. Wis,
who are spending part OF their sum-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-20

Everybody reads the State Journal.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-26
For Sale

Groom brick house, in good location, for S135O.
 10-room modern 2-story brick resi- dence. with 100-foot frontage. for S6OOO
 4-room brick house for s70O; easy payments.
 4-room frame house on East Wash ington St. with city water, for $7O0: easy payments.
 9-room brick house in Capitol addi- ton. in first-class condition; cost about S22OO to build house and lot for $1S5O; easy terms.
 lot on East Washington St, with portable house and city water, for ,S275; easy payments; SlO down and s1O per month.
 lots in Montgomery addition. with portable house and well water. for $500: $1O down and S1O per month.
 1 lot in Grand Avenue addition, near Fair grounds. for $40.
 1 lot on Grand Avenue car line for $6O.
 lot. close in. on East Adams St. for S275; easy payments; S5 down and s per month. This lot will not stand long at that price
Arizona republican., 1906-09-26
WTH ENTHUSIASM
 AND FISH STORIES
Professor Elmer A. Todd Returns to
 Ills Years Work.

Elmer A. Todd of the Arizona School of Music returned home yesterday morning from his summer vacation in the east. full of enthusiasm for his winters work and with fund of fish stories easily eclipsing those he brought from San Diego a year ago Much of his time while away from Arizona he spent in the lake and for est section of northern Wisconsin. The remainder of his time he was hobnob- ping with old associates in the musical profession in Chicago. The musical season had not opened but the Apollo club and the Theodore Thomas orches- tra were beginning their preparations and as a special favor MT. Todd was admitted to a number of private re- hearsals.
 Mr. Todd declined several requests to appear in concert while in the east on the plea of desiring a complete rest. and to a very cordial proposal to resume an old church position he made the reply that his heart and in vestments were nov. in the west While in the east MT. Todd conceived a plan to form a club among his pupils which, with possibly the assistance of a chorus, will give a number of sym phonR concerts during the coming season. At each of the concerts will be given one of the great symphonies of Beethoven, Mozart or other masters. arranged for pipe organ and two grand pianos with all possible orchestral ef- fleets. historical and analytical de- scTiption of each symphony or uver- ture will be used in the program and will aid in the understanding and en- joyment of the works. Those who heard the pipe organ and piano ar engagements produced under MT Todd $ direction last winter will look forward to these concerts with pleasant antici- patton.
 For the purpose of enrolling his pupils for the coming school year MT. Todd will be at the studio of the Ari- ozna School of Music Friday and Sat urday. New pupils may also enroll at this time.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-26
GRAND CANYON RESERVE
 BOUNDARIES CHANGED
Exclusion of Big Strip for Benefit
 of StOCkmen.

The boundaries of the Grand Canyon forest reserve have been changed by the exclusion from the reserve of a tract twelve miles long by six miles wide, at the extreme northern limit of the reserve. Whereas the north boun- dary of the reserve formerly touched the Utah state line, it is now six miles south of it. At the same time slight addition has been made to the reserve. consisting of Q narIEw strip of land along the northern portion of the east ern boundary This tract, twelve miles long and averaging little more than mile in width, has been added to bring the reserve boundary out to the base of the mountains, where it can be readily located by the stoclImen. The original boundary ran about two miles back from the base of the mountain, where it could not be seen except by the merest chance.
 In the area recommended for eXclu- sion there is no timber of value. The forest growth is of inferior pinon and mountain mahogany. The region is en- tirely without water, so that it is inn possible to keep a patrol or to main tain range headquarters. Yet it con tains the main highway to either side of the range By its exclusion from the reserve. stock may be crossed al will. without any restrictions upon those who are compelled to use this highway. who would be under consid- erable inconvenience and difficulty ir visiting forest officers for permits AS the reserve now stands, it's area IS 2,- 267. 300 acres.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-26
Opportunities

Here is a chance to get a home. if you will take advantage Of our offer. We have a tract of fine land three miles from town, partly in alfalfa, and plenty of Salt water Will sell 40 or so acres of this tract and build a house and dig a well with pump in it, on terms to suit. Why pay rent when you can get a home that will pay itself out?
 10 acres, one mile from Capitol building; 4-room house, we'll. windmill and tank, and good dairy house; plenty of shade; Salt water; nearly all in alfalfa. A snap, $I65O.
 40 acres. three miles from city; good house. two barns, fine corral; nice shade; gcod well. A bargain for $4250.
 75 acres, seven miles west; all in alfalfa: one of the best i'm proved small ranches in the val lay. Investigate.
 Two of the finest residences in Phoenix at a bargain.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-26
E.. E. PASCOE
FOR SALE OR TRADE.
11o NORTH CENTER ST

Fine trotting stallion. sired by Nitro gen, brother of Cresceus. the world famous trotter. This is probably the best bred and best appearing trotting stallion in the Salt River valley, i'm ported from Iowa. I have not the time to give him proper care and attention, and will sell him at a bargain or eX- change for some good corral stock or vehicles. big money maker for some one. Address Thomas Hall, box SIS. or call at the ranch, two miles south of O. H. Christy's. on the Yuma road, and see q good horse.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-26
FOR SALE

3 acres, close in, frame house, s200O.
 10 acres, three miles north, good house and shade.
 40 acres in alfalfa, fine location, close in, extra good soil, S460O.
 80 acres. fine land, under Arizona canal, $35 per acre; a first class specu- lation.
 16O acres, small house, 12O acres in alfalfa, s65 per acre; a money maker for a farmer.
 Groom brick and bath, North Third street, for $1SOO; $2OO down. balance S23.50 per month. Cannot build the house for the money.
 5-room brick on North Second street, S1SOO.
 7-room brick on North Second ave- nue. s3TOO; rented to a yearly tenant at $32.50 per month.
 4-room brick on North Second ave- nue. close in. s2OOO. Also mas frame rooms. fine shade, east front.
 73x1OO feet on Center street. close in, s5OOO. This will soon be business property.
 Money to loan. Houses for rent. all sizes and prices, furnished and unfur- nished.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-26
For Rent

5-room brick, newly painted, for $1o per month.
 Groom frame house, on south side, for S1O per month.
 Groom furnished house for S20 per month.
 Groom furnished house, on north side. for $50 per month.
 4-room frame house. on south side, with good shade and city water for S6 per month.
 3-room brick. with small stable and city water furnished for $9 per month.
 Groom brick, on noth side, for S2i per month.
 Furnished and unfurnished rooms 1T all parts of the city
 Furnished rooms for housekeeping on application.