She spreads joy, passing out cash at a S. Side bar

A rich lady from Boston, whose only physical resemblance toSanta was white hair, gave thousands of dollars to strangers onSaturday in a Chicago bar.

"The bills just have pictures of dead men," said Judy Kelly, astylishly dressed woman who handed out 100s and 50s to anybody with akind face. "Everybody left in better spirits."

Christmas began at about noon Saturday at the Carlton MidwayMotor Inn Lounge, 5801 S. Cicero, when Kelly walked in and promptlypassed out $100 bills to three Midway Airline stewardesses at a sidetable.

"Merry Christmas," she said, smiling into their confused eyes.

Kelly, who is in her middle 50s and wore ruby earrings, then …