The evening world. Newspaper, December 12, 1902, Page 5

’ ES 4 , weral fall in Mne for the franchise. > terry hark yesterday was identified to- TUNNEL BILL GAINS VOTES Pennsylvania Measure Is Sure to Go Through with a Ma‘ority of Five, They Claim. FOUR TAMMANY MEN DESERT. Haffen and Three Aldermen Leave the Opposition, Which Is Counting on Support It Will Not Get—Facts for Jerome. Advocates of the Pennsylvania tunnel franchise claim to have sufficient votes pledged to pass the ordinance at next ‘Tuesday's meeting of the Board of Al- dermen. Claims of Tammany opponents that they have votes to spare to defeat the Measure are denounced as extravagant attempts to keep up appearances in the hope that some turn of events may give opportunity to prolong the block- ade In thelr jubilation’ the advocates of the franchise were claiming to-day that forty-five votes had been pledged to the Passage of the Dill, or five more than @re necessary. ‘Tammany claimed to have forty-five votes in opposition when the bili was laid over under the rules on Tuesday Hafen in Line. Louis T. Haffen, Prestdent of the Borough of the Bronx, Is the latest to | He ts @aid to have given Comptroller Grout hls pledge to vote for the measure. Al- dermen Leitner, Gass and Harniechfeger are named as others who have deserted the opposition. These four defections cut down Tammany’s estimated opposi- tion to a majority of two, which could easily be wiped out by the vig- erous cracking of the party whip over the heads of the several Republican Alderm:n who have allied themselves witt Tammany In opposition to the measure, Alderman Meyers was the spokesman for the advocates of the measure to- day. He had an hour's consultation with Mayor Low late yesterday, at which a careful estimate was made of the number of votes which could be reliably counted upon in favor of the Dill. As a result of the conference Al- derman Meyers said to-day: “We shall put the franchise through at our next meeting. When the op- position makes a claim of having a| majority in the Board its leaders are either falsifying or they have mistaken thelr strength. 1 know they are vount- ing on the support of six*or' seven Al- dermen who have privately given pledges that they will vote for the measure. I do not propose to give the names of these men, as \t would subject | them to atnoyance from our opponents, but i know what | am talking about.” Cantor Will Explain, Jacob A. Cantor is now the only Bor- ough President who remains in oppost Uon to the measure. He feels that he i too deepiy committed to eh: his at Utude and ne 1s ctaborace in tunnel | ented in ters and fation, whose charge that der had ‘told him that himself and four others been promised $00 each to appear before the joard of Aldermen in opposition to the | franchise, has sent his charge in the, form of an affifidavit to District-Attor- | ney Jerome. He presented them to a commitice of the Central Federated Union, which tabled them and told Mr. Keyes’ to | rexent his charges to the District-At- lorney, He has furnished the Dist. - Renee the nas of the five Pantie } volv in is charges. All of th make acnials. shai I | WANT $500,000 ESTATE. | Seventy Relativen Seck Share of Mra. Kerria’s Property. Agnes and Caroline A. Abbott, of Westchester, Bronx, who were subscrib- | ing witnesses to aged Anna W, Ferris's will, bequeathing the bulk of a 500,000 estate left her by her husband, Claj- borne Ferris, to her nephew and his! family, occupled the witness stand to- @ay in'the contost of the will by seventy distant relatives before Surrogate Fitz- The sisters corroborated Mrs, Myra C. E, sead's testimony about how Mra. | in 1 en she was elxhty- two years old, arranged for the dis-| tribution of her vast fortune. They Were cross-examined. rr * mody in River a Walter's, ‘The body found In the Greenpoint oe ‘tHE WORLD: FRIDAY EVENING, DEC Most Acceptable Gifts of All Offered by Lambert Jewelry. The increase of Lambert advertising for several seasons has been the cause of comment. people of New York that the very best quality of Solid Gold Jewelry, the finest Diamonds and other Precious Stones, and the highest grade of stand Watches known may be purchased at prices very much under those asked by the average, or even the larger, retailers. fix in the public mind the fact that people are usually paying not only for the Fewelry, but also for the reputation of the stores. The LAMBERT STORE places a different valuation on its reputation. Diamonds and Precious Stones. from manufacturers, avoiding all intermediary profits. superintendent and salesman, and has reduced the cost to a few houses in the country, who take his whole production. those in the market which are deemed suitable. Watches sold at the LAMBERT STORE are best known by the friends they have made. Lambert Watchmakers their official Watch Inspectors. Only the standard grades of movements and cases are ever sold at the LAMBERT STORE. thoroughly regulate each watch before it is required for Christmas. Watches Which Vouch for Themselves. Each Watch that leaves the Lambert Store is accom- panied by the separate Lambert Guarantee. This is in addition to the guarantee of the manufacturers of the movements and the cases. There are over 1,500 patterns in stock. It is nota boast that the Lambert Store sells more standard Watches than any other re- tail establishment in New York. It is mentioned to convince the public that our staff of Watchmakers is unusually large and most competent. Each watch is thoroughly inspected and regulated before it leaves the establishment. Solid Gold Watch Courts Comparison, In attempting to de- scribe a watch it is ap- parent that the only correct judgment may be formed by an actual sight and examination of the timepiece. The first one shown here isa man’s Watch, 14-karat solid gold hunting case. It is heavy enough to stand the elaborate en- graving with which it is adorned. Choice is given of Waltham, Elgin or Price Lambert movement, $40. Coin Silver Watch for Giris. Girls, too, feel pride in their first Watches, and keep them until long after girlhood years are past. Here is one of guaranteed coin silver, open face, with excellent Swiss j works. Price $5, Gold Guard or Lorgnette chains are still the favorite form for ladies’ watches,though they are worn almost as much for Lorgnettes and fans—even for the large, handseme lockets which are the prevailing style. Many of These Are Laid Away. Ameng the very many Watches a'ready selected for, presentation and laid away tc \ be called for before Christmas are several of this pattern. It is solid 14-karat gold, hunting case, hand-made so far as it is practicable to make a gold Wate! Case by hand. It i richly engraved and has a full jeweled q Waltham, Elgin or Lambert movement, any of which carries the Lambert guaran- tee. < . “The Christmas Corner” Extends aCordial Invitation to You to Call. Diamond Rings with Hand-Made Mountings. It is only by importing the stones direct that the good reliable diamonds, such as are found in the best jewelry establishments, may be offered at prices which are lower than those ordinarily quoted. The Lambert diamond experts are recognized as being among the most competent in America. Two stone diamond rings, like those shown in the cuts, retain a popu- larity almost as great as the single stone ring. The top one is two medium sized specially imported diamonds mounted in the hand-made 14K solid gold. Price $65. This ring is larger, though the quality of the stones is the same. The difference in price measures exactly the difference in the weight of the stones and in the importation prices. Price $90. Of the half dozen examples of double stone rings, the one opposite would probably be regarded as the average. Quality of stone and mounting exactly the same as those Price $250. above. In the larger ‘diamond rings the difference in price between Lambert Rings and those of other reliable jew- ellers is naturally more marked. This ring has no superior for the same amount in New York. Price $150. The assortment of fancy rings, set with WU, precious stones, includes every pattern imaginable, with diamond, topaz, pearl, Cr turquoise, ruby, emerald and all other Price $25.00. settings. fine diamond and solid mounting. The design shown has one 14 karat hand-made gold Men have always preferred Belcher rings because they may be worn con- veniently with gloves. There isa daint- iness tothe setting, too, which appeals towomen. -This ring has a fine dia. Price $25. mond of fair size, and the mounting is 14-karat solid gold, hand made. In the ascending gradation of stones, which applies only to size, this ring is larger and conse- quently worth just so much more. Price $300. Solid “14-karat gold hand - made English Ring, fine Diamond. o Solid 14-karat = gold \W hand-made Ring, 2 fine iy , . . Price $100. diamonds, fine sapphire in S EAS centre. Price $150, Solid gold, turquoise or opal centre, surrounded by fine diamonds, Price $75. (Ve Cordially Invite All Those Who Contemplate the Purchase of Jewelry Presents to Call Within the Next Kew Days and MAKE THEIR SELECTIONS, which will be laid away until | Desired. of production to a minimum. EMBER 12; 190, It goes abroad, to Amsterdam and other European markets, to purchase its Being its own importer, it thus avoids the payment of importers’ and wholesalers’ profits. f It is the proprietor of its own factory, on the premises, in which it manufactures much of the highest grade Jewelry. Other Jewelry it buys direc For instance, it buys its Solid Gold Vest Chains from one manufacturer, who is his own” This maker makes nothing but the best vest chains and sells only — Lorgnette and Guard Chains Lambert Bros. make themselves, because they cannot get : Both the factory and the store were extensively enlarged for the present season. - The New York Central and Long Island Railroads appointed =) One of every lot of Solid Gold Cases is assayed at the Government Mint before they are accepted. ~~ There is time now, if selections are made promptly, to ~ Christmas Importation of Opera Glasses. A larger assortment was imported this year than ever before. These Glasses have pearl tops, gilt tubes, beaded edge and all pearl sides. Price £5. Lambert Bros. is one of the few houses in New York that import Opera Glasses direct. It is easier to select them now and examine the lenses than to await the crowded days. The higher priced glasses, all styles, are in stock, but lower than retailers who are not importers. Richly Jewelled Heart Pendants. pe aD It would be difficult to compute the number of designs of rich. ly jewelled Hearts made this year in the Lambert factory. They are more popular now than when first intro- duced. The illustration rep. resents a solid 14-kt, gold hand-made Skele- Price $275. ton Heart, made in our own factory, can be worn as a hair brooch or pen- dant, has 40 finely matched diamonds. Platinum Top, 67 Paved with Gems. Solid 14-kt. gold platinum r top Heart Brooch, paved with 169 finely selected dia- monds, detachable pendant Price $850. Good Diamond Centre at Reasonable Price. This is one of the most popular hook also set with diamonds. Heart Lockets of which we have sold so many. Front is Roman colored with fine diamond, back for monogram. We have neck chains for these Lockets in solid gold from $2.00 upward. Price $27.50 Lorgnette and Guard Chains of Solid Gold. There are no less than thirty distinct designs of the Lorgnette or Guard Chains of solid gold made in the Lambert factory. These designs are exclusive. men, Price $55. This one is solid 14-karat gold, also of the rope pat- tern, the slide being heart-shape, set with a heart- shaped turquoise surrounded by diamonds. The size is somewhat larger than that indicated in the cut, It Affords Better Attention to Each Individual Customer. Its sole object has been to convince the bane f We have worked diligently to Crystal and Cuckoo Clocks for Presents. A good portion of the second floor is taken up with Me an enormous display of clocks, running from the smallest gilt and porcelainto the largest “‘Grandfather’s Clock,” The Lambert Store has become famous for its richly carved wood cuckoo clocks with brass works. ‘ The clock pic. ~ tured is a Crystal. Regulator. Clock « runs eight days with one winding, has half-hour gong strike, visible escapement on ; porcelain dial 43g inches in diatiie. ter, Arabic or 5? man figures, hands some pendulum, bevelled gl front, back | and sides. Handa, somely orna- — mented genuine =” brass trimmings, This clock is 18: inches high -an 10}¢ inches wide, rich gold finish, the Tambor guarantee. Lambert’s Exclusive Jewelled Brooches, Lambert's assortment of brooches is uns anywhere in New York. It includes every design shown elsewhere as well @s many ex- clusive patterns, Solid 14 kt. gold hand-made brooch, can be used for watch, chatelaine or pendant. Richly carved dragons on either side of a heart-shaped genuine amethyst. ‘Small but brilliant diamond on top and bottom, top ornamented with a crown which is set with five whole pearls, Art Nouveau Brooch with Enamel Head. ‘ ihe Solid 14 kt. gold Art Nou-~ j= VCau brooch, head enamelled in «| ))) life-like colors and set with fine 77 diamonds and ruby, also with a! 94 fine oval pearl at the top. . ge Price $25, Solid 14 kt. gold hand-made brooch, paved with half pearls, The brooch is a spinning pin diamond centre, shaped after wheel, and the effect is beautiful, Price $37.50. New Treatment of Favorite Old Design. 4“ a Solid 14 kt. gold pansy =~ é brooch, petals enamelled in ap+ propriate colors, fine diamond” oe centre; edges also paved with ini fine diamonds. Bi! Price $150. Is Rapidly. Passing.