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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-19
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The evening world., 1902-12-22
NAIL SCRATCH
COSTS HIS LIFE.
Joseph MattaIia Suffers Three
Days of Agony Before the
End of a Slight Wounds
Effects.
PAID NO ATTENTION TO 1T.

Joseph Mattalia. a carpenter, OF No.
i9l Blocker street, died at Bellevue
Hospital from tetanus after he a lain
for three days with his jaws so firmly
set together that they could not be
forced open to give him food.
Mattalia's death came because he ne
elected a little nail scratch in his right
foot.
He was employed on a building in
Bleecker street. A week ago last
Wednesday he jumped down from a
barrel on witch he was working. He
landed on a board In which were several
wire nails. One OF them penetrated the
thick sole OF his working shoe and the
point scratched the skin Of his foot
The scratch vas so slight h ne
paid no attention TO 1t and for four lays
went about his usual work: But on
rain and his foot to swell. The pain
Increased so that he went to BELLEVUE
Hospital a week ago last night with a
friend. The doctors saw at once that
he had a bad case of blood poisoning
from the rusty nail scratch and put MIN
Everything was done for him and he
seemed to be progressing toward re-
covery, when last Friday morning II was
noticed that he had trouble In opening
his mouth when he attempted &c, eat his
came more intense and he suffered
greatly. Before noon his jaws had set
so rigidly that 1t was impossible TO open
them,
The evening world., 1902-12-22
PRESIDENT CHEERS MRS. RIIS
Sends Message of sympathy to
AIRED Mother of New Yorker.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Jacob Riis,
Of New York, believes his aged mother
has been given n new lease OF life by a
cablegram sent her yesterday by Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt.
Mr.. Riis took breakfast with the Presl-
lent and CHANGED to speak of the illness
OF his mother. who is eighty years Old.
lie said that on account of her age her
condition was likely to become danger
Gus at II time and summon him to
her bedside. The President Immediately
wrote and sent the following cablegram
to her:
white House. Washington. D.. c.. Dec, 20.
Mrs. Rlls. Ribe. Denmark:
Your son 10 break'asting with us. We send you
our loving sympathy.
THEoDoRE and EDITH ROOSEVELT.
when my dear old mother gets that
message" said Mr.. Rils. II expect she
will get right out of bed cured and live
at least ten years longer"
The evening world., 1902-12-22
NO CIGARETTES, SEEKS AID.

Emaciated and vol almost to the
verge of insanity. a m a describing him
self as John Semester, twenty years old
of No. 214 Second street, is in the drug
ward at Bellevue Hospital. He ascrioes
his condition to the lack of cigarettes.
II have been out OF work a month and
couldn't smoke my usual fifty a day,
and II has dragged me down TO this" he
told the doctors.
The doctors, on the other hand. say
his condition is due to excessive cigar
ette smoking. and on his entrance slip
Is written Cigarette flend."
The evening world., 1902-12-22
To-Day Marks the Usefulness
of the Christmas Corner.

It's totunate that here ARE coreSo Of New York whee coincidence dwell M. year ound To-
day. tomorowa and next day many people are rushing about to make the best selections
possible in very short time for their Christmas Presents Fine. Jewaya and Diamonds and
Watches should not be purchased in a hurry whn tan be- avoided When tibet lime IS hot
and it is deGabet to make such selections there ones store where the confidence of its friends
and cquhntan@s have found cheerful abiding place for TWentysx Years. The ANBER
EWELRY STORE, Familiarity Known as far back as you can remember as THE CHRISTMAS
OENER nov a the zenith OF its year selections may be made OF either expenSVeor 0 mod
est wry with the utmost confidence that the highest uaHty is being Obtained tate exclusive
anda thactved designs abound and that the price what the ghpnc stores would ask for
teS fame goods LESS WHAT THEY CHARGE FOR REPUTATION AMI LESS Al I'M
PORTERS AND WHOLESALERS PROFITS In leBuey times we invite close comparison
with heh ghmmd stores as to both quality and pne Since there isn't much tmel eft We
think you may safely take om word for land when you have had time to investigate herwad
you Wilt fine we have proved fNd in need and we will ever aherHard be friends indeed
That he@ sort of friendship we like to form We are open extra late fort mex the nights
btp please make rv visits in 1.-THE morning whenever possible. You. may sAetto ay andc call
for the rchs WedneSdyn you desire
The evening world., 1902-12-22
CROWD AT OPERA CONCERT.
KOciau and Nine. schumann-
Heink Win Many Recalls.

Rain had no influence at all on the
size Of the audience at the Sunday night
concert in the Metropolitan. Neither did
II dampen the ardor OF the musical
enthusiasts. Kocian, the young violinist,
who appeared by special arrangement
with Rudolph Aronson. Nine. Schu-
mann-Heink and Sig. Campanari. were
greeted with tumuItuous applause.
Kocian was recalled ten times after each
number, but the mo encore rule was
strictly adhered to. There was another
great outburst after Nine. Schumann-
Heink's rendition of the familiar drink
ing song from 'IucreZia Borgia."
Messrs. Campanari and salignac were
in splendid voice. The orchestra played
the overture to die Meistersinger' and
1.-THE Merry Wives of Windsor"
The evening world., 1902-12-22
M CHAPEL DEDICATED.
Society People mt Service Con-
Quoted by Archbishop.

Men and women prominent In society
and in the religious and charitable
work of the Catholic Church sat
shoulder to shoulder with criminals at
the dedication of the new Roman Gath-
Farley. assisted by his secretary. Father
Hayes, and Father Cunnean, OF 81
Patrick's Cathedral. oficiated at the
services.
Grace galloway. the English gypsy who
was sentenced a few days G to serve
fifteen years for killing her, HUSBAND,
and Sharkey, the detective, who viii be
sentenced to-day for killing Nicholas
Fish. the banker.
The evening world., 1902-12-22
BOY "BEATs" HIS WAY FAR.
Sets out without Money, but As.
Supplies His Wants.


SYRACUSE, Dec. 22.-Frank Brigien,
nine years old, son of Charles Brigden,
OF Pittsburg, ran way from home three
weeks ago 10 find his grandmother at
Conneaut. o. He wished to live with
her because he had n stepmother. He
had no money. but by pretending that
he was riding with some grown person
he lodged the conductors n he beat"
His grandmother was away when he
rearhed Conneaut, and he decided to go
10 his uncle, w. H.. Melmotte, at East
Syracuse. He got here on Friday, reg
iGtered at the Warner Hotel and took
a room with a bath. He said his father
believed. He remained over night, had
breakfast n took n train for East
Syracuse. He got on the wrong train
and II took him past his destination. Al
Canastota he was put of. and the police
took him to his uncle.
The evening world., 1902-12-22
Sane Masses in Dance HalI.

The Rev. Father Joseph ]. Gately,
pastor OF st. Vincent de Paul Roman
Catholic Church in Bayonne, which was
badly damaged by fire a week arc to-
day, celebrated masses in the dance hall
ON Avenue ID known as Jefferson Hail.
Father Gately expects to have his
Church repaired 90 ~ 70 held sorVieaa
fhnrO % UhriDtmaA
The evening world., 1902-12-22
GAVE PURSE TO STRANGER.
When Mas Bevan Looked for IT,
Rnth Were Gone.

A young woman. who said h was
Miss Cherry Bevan. OF No. S West
Thirty-fourth street. while assisting a
sick woman at the corne OF Twenty
eighth street and Sixth avenue, handed
her purse to a stranger to have the use
OF both her hands.
When Policeman wollenson took
charge of the sick woman Miss Bevan
could not find the obliging stranger, and
reported the loss OF her purse at the
West Thirtieth Street Station. She said
the purse had contained a number OF
photographs and papers OF value to no
one but herself.
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman BrOwnlOw
 of Tennessee

Congressman Brownlow writes from Washington, D. C.. the following:
 q have suffered with catarrh of the stomach for several years and for the past twelve months was in an exceeding ly critical condition My attention was called to your Pe-ru-na and I began to use it, and my improvement was notice able after the first three days. I have taken three bottles of the medicine and feel satisfied that I am now almost, if not permanently, cured. In connection with the Pe-ru-na have used your Man a-lin for biliousness and torpid liver. regard it as the best medicine for this purpose that I have ever used. Having been benefited so much myself, I give you this statement that others may be likewise benefited.
 "W. P. BROWNLOW, M. C."
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Meekison,
 from Ohio.

Hon. David Meekison is we'll known not only in his own State but throughout America. He began his political career by serving four con- secutive terms as mayor of the town in which he lives, Napoleon, o. He was elected to the Fifty-flfth Con- gross by uery large majority, and is the acknowledged leader of his party in his section of the State. In recent letter he says:
 q have used several bottles of Pe-ru-na and feel greatly benefited thereby from my catarrh of the head feel encouraged to believe that if use it short time longer will be able to felly erodcate the disease of thirty years standing.
 Yours truly, DAVID IMMERSION"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
20 Members of Congress Send Letters of Endorsement
 To the Inventor of the Great Catarr Remedy, Pe-ru-na
United States Senator Roach
 from North Dakota.

Hon. W. N Roach, United States Senator from North Dakota, in a letter written from Ldrimore, North Dakota says.
 Persuaded by a friend, Ihave used Pe-ru-na as a tonic, and am glad to testify that it has greatly helped me in strength, vigor and appetite. l have been advised by friends that it is remarkably eficacious as a cure for the almost universal complaint of catarrh.
 Senator Roach's wife recommends Peru na also. She says: q can cheerfully reconl- mend your excellent remedy, Pe-ru-na. h. deed know of no other remedy as good as yours It is grand tonic and many of my friends have used it for catarrh with good results"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Senator Sullivan from
 Mississippi.

Hon. w. V. Sullivan, United States Sem ator from Mississippi, in letter recent ly written to Dr. Hartman from Oxford, Miss, says the following:
 For some time l have been a suffere from catarrh in it's most incipient stage, so much so that I became alarmed as to my general health. But hearing of Pe- ru-na as a good remedy, I gave 1t fair trail and soon began to improve. Its eff fects were distinctly beneficial. removing the annoying symptoms, and was partic- ularly good as a tonic
 q take great pleasure in recommend ing your great national catarrh cure, Pe- ru-na, as the best have ever tried.
 "W. V. SULLIVAN.
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Linney, from
 North Carolina.

Congressman Romulus Z. Linney, from North Carolina, writes.
 My private secretary has been using Pe-ru-na for several weeks and wish to testify as to it's great value and merit in coses of catarrh. My secretary had as bad a case as 1 ever saw, and since he has taken one bottle he seems like different man. Before he started on Pe-ru-na his system was very much down, and at times he could not work at oil, but ever since his first bottle he has been building up. don't think any man who is under ner- vous strain should be without it. cannot express the good it has done him.
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Brewer of
 Alabama.

Hon. Willis Brewer, Representative in Congress from Alabama, writes the fol- lowing letter to Dr. Hartman:
 House of Representatives,
 Washington, D. c. ''The Fortuna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, Ohio:
 "Gentlemen,-I have used one bottle of Pe-ru-na for lassitude, and I take pleas- need a good remedy. As a tonic it is excellent. In the short time have used it 1t has done me great deal of good.
 "Very respectfully.
 "WILLIS BREWER"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Botkin from
 Kansas.

 In recent letter to Dr. Hartman. Con cressman Rotlkin of Kansas, whose fame is a national one. says of Pe-ru-na;
 My Dear Doctor-It gives me pleasure to certify to the excellent curative quali- ties of your medicines-Pe-ru-na and Man-a-,in. I have been afflicted more or less for a quarter of century With ca tarrh of the stomach and constipation. A residence in Washington has increased these troubles. A few bottles of your medicine have given me almost complete relief, and I am sure continuation of them will effect permanent cure. Peru na is surely a wonderful remedy for ca tarrhal affections.
 .J. D.BoTKIN."
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Wortkington
 from Nevada.

Congressman H. c. Worthington, from Nevada, ex-Minister to Argentine Re- public, also at one time collector of port at Charles ton. was an intimate friend of General Grant and is one of the two liv- ing pall-bearers of President Lincoln. Congressman Warrington writes the fol- lowing letter:
 Allow me to express my gratitude for the benefit derived from your remedies. l have taken one bottle of Peruna and it has benefited immensely case of ca tarrh Of some months standing. and l commend It.
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Senator Butler of South
 Carolina.

Senator M. c. Butler, ex-Governor of South Carolina, writes from Washington. D. C., the following:
 T can recommend Pe-ru-na for dys- pe2sia and stomach trouble I have been using your medicine for short period and I feel very much relieved. It is in- decd Q wonderful medicine, and. besides, great tonic.'
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman DOyiner 01
 West Virginia.

Congressman B. B. Doviner, from Wheeling, West Virginia, in letter writ ten from Washington, D. C.. says:
 q join with my colleagues in the House of Representative in recommend ing your excellent remedy, Pe-ru-na, as a good tonic, and also an effective cure for catarrh.''
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman GOOdwyn,
 from Alabama.

Hon. AT Goodwin, Congressman from Alabama, in a recent letter to pr. Hartman, says. q have now used one bottle of Pe-ru-na and am q well man today. l could feel the good effects of your medicine before 1 had used it q week, after suffering with catarrh for over a year"
 Catarrh in it's various forms is rap- idly becoming a national curse. An undoubted remedy has been discov- cred by pr. Hartman. This remedy has been thoroughly tested during the past forty years. Pe-ru-na cures catarrh in all phases and stages. There is no remedy that can be sub Stituted.
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Ogden, from
 Louisiana.

Hon. H. w. Ogden, Congressman from Louisiana, in a letter written at Washington, D. C., says the fol- lowing of Pe-ru-na, the national catarrh remedy.
 I can conscientiously recommend your Pe-ru-na as fine tonic and all-round good medicine to those who are in need of catarrh remedy. It has been commended to me, by people who have used it, as a remedy particularly effective in the cure of catarrh. For those who need a good catarrh medicine know of nothing better"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
U. 5. Senator Call of
 Florida.

Hon. William Call, United esettS Sa
 Hon. William Call, United States Sena- tor from Florida. writing from Washing ton D. C., says:
 ''The Pe-ru-na has been recommended by Gen. Wheeler and other reliable per sons. and has been used by some mem- bers of my family, and concur in the statements of Gen. Wheeler"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman YOder from
 Ohio.

Gen. S. S. Yoder, ex-member of Con gress from Ohio, speaks of Pe-ru-na as follows:
 Washington, D. c. "rhe Pe-ru7na Medicine Co.,, Columbus, Ohio:
 "Gentlemen-I desire to say that I have found Pe-ru-na to be a wonderful reme- dy. I only used it for short time and am thoroughly satisfied as to its merits. I cannot find words to express my grati- fication for the results obtained. As catarrh cure I shall gladly recommend 1t to all sufferers. Yours
 IS. S. YODER"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Senator McEnery of
 Louisiana.

Hon. s. D. McEnery, United States Senator from Louisiana, says the follow ing in regard to Pe-ru-na: 'The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co, Columbus,
 Ohio:
 "Gentlemen-Pe-ru-na is an excellent tonic. l have used it sufficiently to say that believe it to be all that you claim for it. Very respectfully. IS. D. M'ENERY"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Bankhead
 from Alabama.

Congressman J. H. Bankhead of Ala bama, one of the most influential mem bers of the House of Representatives, in letter written from Washington, D. O., gives his endorsement to the great ca- tarrh remedy, Pe-ru-na, in the following wordsl
 Your Pe-ru-na Is one of the best med icines I ever tried, and no family should be without your remarkable remedy. As tonic and a catarrh cure I know of nothing better"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Clark of
 Missouri.

Ex-Congressman John B. Clark, from Missouri. in a recent letter from Wash ington, D. C., says:
 q can recommend your Pe-ru-na as a good, substantial tonic and one of the best remedies for catarrhal trouble.''
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Turner from
 New York.

Hon. Chas. H. Turner. 5O1 G Street. Washington, D. C., ex-member of Con gross from New York city, writes:
 '1 have used your remedy Pe-ru-na, as general tonic with satisfactory results. I have many friends who have testified to its virtues. and fully believe you have valuable remedy"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Barham
 from California.

Congressman J. A. Barham, of Santa Rosa. California, writes:
 "At the solicitation of a friend I used your Pe-ru-na, and can cheerfully rec ommend it as an excellent remedy for all catarrhal troubles. It is indeed won derful medicine
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Crowley
 from Illinois.

Jos B. Crowley, Congressman from H. 1inois, writes from Robinson, Ilh
 Mrs. Crowley has taken a number of bottles of Pe-ru-na on account of nervous troubles. It has proven a strong tonic and lasting cure. can cheerfully rec ommend it."
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman White from
 North Carolina.

Congressman Henry White of Tarboro, North Carolina, writes the following let ter to Dr. Hartman in regard to the mer- its of the great catarrh cure, Peruna: q am more than satisfied with Peruna and find it to be an excellent remedy for the grip and catarrh. 1 have used 1t in my family and they all join me in rec ommending it as an excellent remedy.
 Yours respectfully,
 GEORGE H. WHITE"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Pelham 0
 Virginia.

Ex- Congressman c. Pelham, of Ban croft, Va, writes:
 '.My sister-in-law has been suffering from catarrh of the throat for a con siderable time. She has been using Pe- ru-na for about one week and is mani festly improved. I believe it is an ex- cellent remedy for catarrh."
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Burnett from
 Alabama.

John L. Burnett, member of Congress, Seventh Alabama District, writes:
 q take pleasure in testifying to the merits of your Pe-ru-na. At the solici- tation of a friend my wife used it and it improved her condition generally. It is a remarkable remedy. I can cheerfully recommend Pe-ru-na as good, substan- dy.n
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Cummings
 from New York.

Congressman Cummings. of New York in letter written from New York city regarding the merits of Pe-ru-na, says the following:
 'Pe-ru-na is good for catarrh. I have tried it and know it. It relieved me im- mensely on my trip to Cuba, and 1 al- ways have a bottle in reserve. Since my return I have not suffered from catarrh, but if I do shall use Peruna again.
 AMOS CUMMINGS"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Senator Mallory of
 Florida.

United States Senator Stephen R. Nal lory. from Florida, in recent letter written from Pensacola. Fla, says tho following:
 T have used your excellent remedy, Pe-ru-na and have recommended 1t both as tonic and safe catarrh remedy"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Powers from
 Vermont.

Congressman H. Henry Powers of Yer mont writes from Morrisville, Vt:
 "Pe-ru-na I have used in my family with success l can recommend 1t as an excellent family remedy, and very good for coughs, colds and catarrhal affec- tions."
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Coffroth of
 Pennsylvania.

Ex- Congressman A. H. Coffroth. Som erset, Pa, writes:
 'I am satisfied that your Peruna is great catarrh cure and friends whom I know well have used it with great bene- fit. I feel that I can recommend 1t to those who suffer from that disorder"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Howard
 from Alabama.

Washington, Feb f. 1899. The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co.,, Columbus. O. : Gentlemen-I have taken Pe-ru-na now for two weeks, and find I am very much relieved. feel that my cure will be per- manent I have also taken it for la grippe and l take pleasure in recommend ing Pe-ru-na as an excellent remedy to all fellow-sufferers
 Very respectfully
 M. W. HOWARD. Congressman Towards home address is Fort Payne, Ala
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman MahOn of
 Pennsylvania.

Congressman Thad M. Mahon, of Chambersburs. Pa, writes:
 T take pleasure ia commenting your Pe-ru-na as substantial tonic and a good catarrh remedy"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Culberson of
 Texas.

Hon. D. B. Culberson, ex-Congressman from Texas, writes:
 q can recommend Pe-ru-na as one of the very best of tonics, and take pleas ure in testifying to the merits of your great medicine. It is also recommended as a cure for catarrhal troubles"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Brooksllire of
 Indiana.

Congressman E. V. Brookshire. from Indiana, in a recent letter from Wash ington, D. C.. says:
 From what my friends say Pe-ru-na Is good tonic and a safe catsrrh cure"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Frederick of
 Kansas.

Hon. Case Frederick, of Holton, Kan 'I have taken two bottles of Pe-ru-na and find it to be an excellent remedy for colds and throat trouble.
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Thompson of
 Kentucky.

Congressman Phil. B. Thompson, from Kentucky. writes:
 My friends have used your remedy, Pe-ru-na, and I take pleasure in testi- flying to the merits of your medicine. Be- sides being one of the very best tonics dy"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Shower of
 Michigan.

House of Representatives
 Washington, D.. C., May g, 1898. Dr. s. B. Hartman, Columbus Ohio: Dear Sir-I have found Pe-ru-na very efficient and speedy remedy for a persist ent and annoying cough resulting from catarrhal trouble. Very truly yours,
 HORACE G. SHOWER,
 Port Austin, Mich.
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Livingston
 from Georgia.

Col l.. | Livingston. member of tho Industrial Commission and the leading Democratic member of the Committee au Appropriations ia the House of Repre- sentastvss, wncse home i5 at Atlup.a. G.. -sttss the following in regard to PSru-aA. flis cs.srrh cars. Col. Lisfns- ston says:
 "; take pleasure in jeinlng with Cen sral Wheeler. Congressman Brewer ana others in recommending Fe-rn-ns as an excellent tsnis ard a catUrn cnie.'s
 Pc-rp-na Is a specific in its operation upse tbe mucous membranes It is a tonic that strikss at the roos If all ca- tarrhss srsoconA Is givss tone to the minute bieod vsassls and tho tcr@insl Rervs-stere.
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Hazelt0n
 from Wisconsin.

Hon. George c. Hazelton, ex-member or Congress from Wisconsin, writes:
 cordially recommend your Fortuna to any one suffering with catarrh. l am fully convinced of its curative caulities."
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Congressman Sparkman of
 Florida.

Congressman S. M. Sparkman, from Tampa. Florida, writes:
 ' can indorse Pe-ru-na as first-rate tonic and very effective cure for ca- tarrh-"
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
Senator Thurston from
 Nebraska.

Senator J. M Thurston, from Omaha, Neb writes 'Peruna entirely relieved me of an ir- ritating cough.
 "J. M THURSTON."