The evening world. Newspaper, December 17, 1902, Page 5

The SANTA CLAUS | OFF FOR EUROPE Takes Christmas Presents to Friends and Relatives on Big. Ships St. Paul and Oceanic, ' but Will Return in Time. BY THE OVER-ICE ROUTE.! ‘The steamships St. Paul and Oceanlo left thelr piers this morning with the greatest Christmas mall that ever left America for Europe, Millions of pack- ages and leters to be scattered through every country in Europe were stored away In the big vessels. Santa Claus !s aboard in earnest, and, strange to say, is on both boats. He will return over- land with reindeer via Alaska and the foe. Never before in the history of the postal service has such a rush been known. For a week the clerks In the foreign stations have had no rest from the almost countless mass of mall that has been thrown on them. It was pilea Into New York from Section of the United States train from the West and the brought additional bags, and w were busy haullng the city mail from the sub-stationa to the foreign diviston, Supt. Alex Haff says that such a rush | has never been known in the depart- ment, and that extra help has been needed to handie the mall. Among the my thousands of money order tered packages. On many p is not enough postage and Indistinct ad- | Greases. These facts and countless other | blunders have made life a burden for | the clerks who handled the mall. ! The St. Paul and Oceante are the last | of the steamers that will reach Europe | before Christmas, The former arrives | @t Southampton a week from to-day, and the Oceanic !ands her mall at Queenstown. he Lucania. will take the which leaves Saturday, ertiow, but her mall will until’ after Christmas. breaker in » the total transactions amounting to, $1,168,741.92, the largest {1 its hist This inclwi ed money orders issued, both domesti: and forcvign, the certificates of deposita (0 out-of-town — postmaisters, orders patd and money order cashed St. Paul the record- breaking sum of in interna tional money orders, payable in Huro pean countries. The first six were di- ded thus: Great Britain, $206,473; $87,182;. Sweden, $31,156; Rus Austria, $25,316, and Nor carried a0 61s a7, Ohio: ————__$—_- Leopold Winkler'n Plano Rywttal, lovers of plano playing wer rained at Leopold Winkler's re- in Knabe Hall last evening, The ctlohs all sympathetically rendered. programme was en livened by several violin numbers by | Misa Ruby Gerard Braun. Miss Grace ‘Tuttle, soprano, also assisted. 1s Peruana Medicine Co., Columbus, it will give any force to same.’’—James M. Morgan. CONSUL-GENERAL TO ALSO Ex-Lieutenant United) States Navy and Ex- Lieutenant Confederate Navy Uses and Recom- mends Peruna. Pe-ru-na Is a Safeguard Against the Ills Incident to Inclement Weather. ‘Gentlemen—‘“‘The use of your | Peruna as a remedy or cure tor \: ‘catarrh by many of my friends who have been benefited by the same, as well as my own expe- rience as to its efficacy and good tonic properties, causes me to recommend it “0 all persons, and you are at liberty to use this indorsement and my photograph if AUSTRALIA Caterrh of the Head Which Affected Hearing Cured by Pe-ruena. Mr. J. Emile y, No. 832; John | street, Quobec, is Secretary of the Jaques Curling Club, of Quebec, one of the lead- ing eporting clubs In the city. Its mem- | bers are composed: of young men of the | dost families, He writes: | “Last winter I caught a severe cold which developed Into a severe case of entarrh of the head, affecting my hearink | expecially, My eyes ran, my aystem to be generally clogged up, I was a by a club friend to try Peruna, and at once. To my delight I found a ¢ set in for the better wkhin three days, in elght days I was entirely well “LT have advised others to use it, and all | seem to Join in its praise, as well as yours truly." Emile Tanguay | MH. A. Welcher, Deputy Coroner (Cht- | cago), Cook Co, Il, writes from 128 Wrightwood ave., Chicago, Il “I hear nothing but praise from all who have tried Peruna. It cured me of catarrii | of the throat in a few days, and J con- sider it by far the safest, surest) | and most reliable remedy to use | in cases of catarrh ard colds.’’ | —H. A. Weicher. Mr. Adolph Koehler. North Side Turnerschaft, writes from Clark | and Leland ‘fave.. Chicago, Il.: | “It is with pleasure that I Indorse Pe- | runa as a first-class medicine, espectally for hal affections of the throat art lung: hee used it with much beneft and several of my friends have been cured Jot catarrh entirely wuere Peruna was | | used.""—Adolph Koehler. President of the) “Nething Better Than Peruna for Catarrhal Troubles,”. Says Cone) gressman C, P. Dorr. | ©. P. Dorr, Hotel Johnson, Washington. | | ex-Congressman from West Vir- | ‘writes: ‘an cheerfully recommend | | Peruna to | | Peruna."—C. P. Dorr. Colds Lead to Chronic Catarrh. | A common cold 1% neute catafrh, which | ly becomes chronic catarrh if allowed | Every cold snap leaves In its trail thou. | sands of cases of catarrh, many of who for want of an effective remedy will su fer from this disease the rest of their live Is there anything that can be done to prevent allthis? In the first piace, Peruna used at the |propér time will prevent taking cold. Ii | the: second place, Peruna will cure a cold in from two to five days. | | Again, Peruna will cure catarrh quickly runa will | in the first stages, and finally properly | also cure chronic catarrh, If us | and persistently. Peruna kept in the house and properl~ used will therefore no \only act as a safeguard against! \ the ailments+which result from | | sudden cold waves, but will also move a sure remedy for this) | class of ailments. If you do not derive prompt and_atin- factory results from. the use of “Atunu, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giv! Tratement of your case, and he will be | pleased to give you his valuablé advice ratis. | SPerina can be at any .first- clase drug store a per bottle, ‘Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, purchased for $1.00 CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR POOR HOMES. + —<$<$_—__— The Evening World Will Give 1,000 Dinners to 1,000 Needy Families. AN EVENING WORLD CHRISTMAS DINNER BASKET. Packed and Ready for Delivery. THE EVENING WORLD’ S CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR THE POOR, One Thousand of Which Will Be Delivered Free in Baskets on Christmas Morning. Soup. ' Chicken, Potatoes, White Onions, Pium Pudding, String Beans. Brea Cakes, Candies, Coffee. * Eech Dinner Will Be Sufficient fora Family of Six. thousand needy families in Greator York will be made happy this tmas by receiving 1,000 delicious as dinners from The Evening through the” varlous’ local charities, whose agents are in poaltion to see that all the dinners are given where they are most needed, Each dinner will be ked in a big to the reciplents’ homes, These dinners will contain every item ¢ Bese, Coopar Company, who have associated with Yuletide feasts, from The Evening World’ the chicken and favorite plum pudding | orezedin wht provide to candies and cakes for the little ones. . it we i. Every year of its existence The B eit Of the }| United States. basket and will be deuivered on Dec, 24) —@ Drea heap preparation that he rofits only, not of your druggists, 25. SMALL DOSE. dful Croup Croup attacks a child without warning and needs immediate, prompt attention, or it may prove serious—even fatal. If you notice any symptoms of croup, give baby a small dose of D;.Bull’s Cough Syrup or two dosed. bottle of Dr. to be Paowadnie of ieticrs are received from grateful mother saved by Dr. Bul “THE ONE THAT CURES." 8 careful and ceo that you get the genuine: | do not let an ani ys ix “just as good as Dr Bull’ ‘lth or the health of your baby. EAD" incon the package, then you know it is the genuine. Dr Bull is prescribed by ail doctors and used in leading hospitals exclusively. PLEASANT TO TAKE. It will relieve it instantly and cure it in a night. No danger from choking after you have given baby one Byery mother ‘should keep a all's Cough Syrup in the house for sudden attacks of croup. ho -y their babies’ lives have been 1's Cough Syrup. REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. Large bottles at ‘MRS, ROOSEVELT THEIR SANTA CLAUS Orders Barrel of Candy for Oyster Bay School Children— Vanderbilts Generous. The children of the Oyster Bay public school will Lave one distinguished Santa Olaus to remember this year--no less than the wife of the President of the | 1,000 Figured Silk- 98¢c oline Comfortables ; L value $1, 35, Packs Bedding Dept. In connection with our immense stock of fine grades of Seasonable Bedding Req-| uisites, we will offer to-mor- row :— : In her multifarious du- tles an mistress of the White House she | has not overlooked the little ones of her | summer home. ! Wilitam McCoy, the news agent on the Oyster Bay branch of the Long Island! Railroad, received a letter from Mrs, | Roosevelt to-day Instructing him to pur- chase a barrel of candy, pack It in decorated cornucoplas and see that every chiid in the Oyster Bay school got one of the pakages as a Chrisunas, present The children of the pubile school at Little Neck, L. I, who have been ex- pecting that Willlam K, Vanderbilt, Jr, | assisted by Mrs, Vanderbilt, would act as Santa Claus !n their Christmas ol entertainment are duomed to disappoint- ment, Miss Anna Brett, the teacher of the achool, received a letter from Mr. Vanderbilt. to-day announcing that it would be impossible for him and his wife to act as the distributors of pres- ents to the children, presumably be- cause of the serious Ilinesp of Cornelius | Vanderbilt, If But Mivs Brett has been instructed by Mr, Vanderbilt to buy ell the CART oaks, frult and ice cream she thinks wiij be needed to fill every one of the Lit:le Neckers to repletion, ing World has done thing to make Christmas a day of gladness for the "The ve sent put past three yeara it has, vening World's heartfelt wish apres 9 Seene et of each ‘names of the : ‘are *S be gent will not be Octogenarian Burned to Death. AMSTERDAM, N. Y., Dec. 17.—Peter Fary, an octogenarian, was burned to ys tea ony} a fire the Owens a aid ‘could’ ‘hiss he ‘had’ port 1,000 Figured Sat- ) een Sofa Pillows, i with 5-inch ruffles; value $1.00, 1,000 Roman Silk Slumber Robes, hundreds of choice designs; value$1.75, 1,000 pairs Califor- ne | nia Blankets, dou- soe) ble bed size; value $5.95 $6.50 & $7.50. J Complete lines of Lap Robes, Stable Blankets and Fancy Driving aud Quarter Blankets, Lord & Taylor, Broadway & 20th Bt > THE WORLD: WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17, 1902... The Old, Old Story One Week from Seven days from now the last chapter of the LAMBERT Christmas Story will bein 9/7 full progress. It is a story indeed with a happy ending—when the treasure boxes J where the LAMBERT Christmas Presents have been stored are stri store will not be stripped—far from it. LAID AWAY days in advance will be handed over. Engraving Watches and for Engraving Jewelry. There will have been an absence these important selections—a satisfaction and a confidence | in having visited the ONE JEWELRY STORE OF HIGHEST REPUTATION WHERE ~ NO EXTRA PROFIT IS CHARGED FOR THAT REPUTATION. TO-DAY: and TO-MORROW are the very best days left for the © of undue haste in making growing few. LAMBERT experts to give you their cordial and undivided attention. welcome right up to Christmas Eve, but the earlier you make your visit the better it J” You have YOUR part in the story. Many profits in past years are now our most enthusiastic friends. efforts of our Diamond Experts, who bought stones in Europe, saving the igport- They appreciate the work of the artisans in our factory—and the sav- ing represented by manufacturers’ prices. reputation and the prices which we get direct from manufacturers. appreciate most of all is the confidence so freely expressed. will be. ers’ profits. Perfectly Matched Diamond Earrings. Not matrons alone but dozens of younger women are to be made happy RY py this Christmas by Diamoud Earring aN >, presents. When it became known that "Brice $75.00 the fashion for the winter called for them, the Lambert store setters mounted an unusual collection of perfectly matched diamonds which we specially imported for the pu'pose. The saving is marked. The first pair are o¢ a size ind’cat:d by the cut, but the brilliancy of the stones cannot be shown. You canhave them in drop or screw earrings in solid 1<k. gold, The s-cond pair is also mounted with 14k, gold drop or screw mountings with finely \\\ ») matched diamonds, the best that can be =| = , bought 7] a The lower pair of earrings Price $25.00 is of the screw variety. An honest attempt has been mede to put the greatest value possible within the reach of modest purses, The mount: = ings are 14k. gold, and the diamonds, while Tenstnto small, are as good as may be found " Any of our single stone Diamond F arrings, Rings, etc., bought this year can be exchanged ary time during the year 1£03 and ‘ull purchase price will be allowed in exchange for larger ones. Massive Sterling Silver Match Safe. ; The Lambert display of solid @ @ silver personal articles is complete. In every family there is one member who is a smoker and who would appreciate this sterling silver match safe. It is richly orna.. mented with an appropriate holly and mistletoe design. This fine ring shows three large diamonds, beautifully cut and perfectly matched by the Lambert experts. The ring may bs duplicated. but not within many dollars of the price quoted. The mounting is hand. $125.00 made, solid 14-k, gold. Ladies’ Watch For Presentation. Many of these same watches were sold one year ago for Christmas presents, on our announcement that it was best value in a lady’s watch that the Lambert or any other store offered, Our watchmakers have yet to hear the first complaint about them, It is a solid 14k. gold hunting case watch, richly engraved and of perfect proportions, Choice of Waltham, Elgin oa Lambert guaranteed movements, The separate Lambert guarantee accompanies each watch. Watches distinctly inferior are selling all over New York at a higher price. “The Christmas Corner.” Price $27.50, SANUFACTURING CLL) 3d Avenue, Cor. 58th Street. Open To-Night and Every Night This Month, To-Night pped. The whole §- But the beautiful presents SELECTED AND There will have been time for But the days are- You will be | who have paid exorbitant | They appreciate the © They appreciate the LAMBERT Wate! And what we Gold Drop Fob For Women. Men have monopolized fobs for many years, women. The design shown is solid 14- : gold drop seal fob, Gentlemen puzzled as to | PB present for a lady may make no better selection, Price $10.75 Shie!d Top Gold Signet Ring Among the hand-made signet rings in tory the shield top design has proved popular during thé last few days, The is an exact copy of the Federal Esc Tt is 14k. gold, hand made and beat Price $10.00 carved. Diamond Studded Heart Locket. There are so many sizes and r styles of fn'sh among the Lami heart lockets that it is difficult to select one for advertising. The cut. shows) solid 14k, gold locket, Roman finish diamond, and with the inside fnished for photograph. The back is plain for monogram. . Price $25.00 Equine Brooch or Pendant Paved with Pearls. Women drivers frequently affect fined articles of jewelry which possess & equine flavor. It is préSent in this brooch, which may also be worn as a Ls pendant. It is paved with fine half pearls and has aruby eye. ~ Gold Dumbbell Links. Tt must not be thought becat of the immense assortment of ciamond sleeve links shown that gold links without the” precious stones are absent, The | cut to the left shows a pair of © solid gold link buttons, centre Price $35.00 TRE ALT mY Price $5.00. plain for monogram. Same set with rose diamonds, $7.50 Same set with brilliant, $12.00 uncdiemee The second pair ent solid 14k. gold, chased 4 and raised edges, set “iy with fine diamonds. . Only a Few More 4 Days of = “Lay-Away Time, rey