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New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
THE ORIGINAL SPEECH.
.om The Contemporary Review.

The original speech. the true primeval tongue Of
man. was quite unlike any language we have ever
heard: yet we have all talked IL. and all its ele-
ments are present in the tongues Of to-day. The
primeval language a vowel language alto
gether; 1t had no consonants, contacts (as we
ought TO call them) at all Its words consisted OF
vowel sounds following each other. repeated or
varted-or words like aeaea, aoao. ala. auau aeoia
iaua, oioi, ouou, uaua. ueue all of which / may
say in passing taken from language in use
to-day. The sentences were intermittent streams
OF vowels each stream held long the
speakers breath allowed or whim dictated. When
all literature reCited. the same consideration
the capacity of the lungs determined the length OF
the bardic line We have our shlokas our hexa-
meters. our Alexandrnes. and forth, each a
lungful OF verse; in the primeval tongue il was
likewise, but the sentences Vowels only
There about ten dozen pure vowels to
go upon, and vowel words run up 10 five
syllables. have very considerable fund 70
draw on for vowel streams. And these streams
OF vowel speech CorrespOnded TO and expressad
streams of emotion or feeling rather than descrp-
tions OF concrete objects. For hardly realize
how terribly overaden with material tries our ure
is to-day. and therefore what great demands We
make language for concrete words PI,r o,,y
exciamations. each OF which indicates single
emotion. tend 10 remain pure vowel sounds even
at the present day. "
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

ures of black lace large black satin ribbon DOW
Is added at the back of the collar.
The misses and children's department is ia
vorte feature OF the house. and, usual Is full
of charming frocbs and suits. At this white
dresses especially In demand for confirmation,
and later for school graduation ceremonies Moth
ing could be more girlish and graceful than those
shown here. white point de Paris net with fleur
de lis design in dots, has Spanish hounced skirt
edged with of narrow ruching. The waist is
semi-bolero in front over a full vest with inser-
tions. White satin ribbon Is used for bows and
sash. Dainty white organdies and point d'esprit
also shown
red broadcloth tailor gown is charming. The
Eton Is in triple effect, and stitched all around
The skirt has stitched front panel From the
littest girl to sweet sixteen every type and size
of child can be perfectly gowned in the depart
The millinery department of H, ONeill & Co s
shown this week is a white and tan braid trimmed
with white lace applique, rosettes of lace and
straw. and a handsome rhinestone buckle fasten-
of pastel blue tulle and effective black horsehair
lace. spangled. with leaves of white renaissance
hair. spangled. gracefully grouped at the side
front and long black tule ties complete the fas-
cinating ensemble. The hat is one of Pouyanne S
prettiest models. and $40 seems hardly extrava-
CANT figure
up in the most fancful way. The brim is faced
with folds of pastel blue tule and cluster of tea
roses rests on the hair Ostrich tips of pastel
full folds of blue tulle held by a rhinestone buckle.
picturesque Leghorn has an insertion Of heavy
cream lace In the wide brim and high crown of
the lace 1t is trimmed with delicate pink snow
balls and chiffon and touch of black velvet
walking shape of Neapolitan and Tuscan straw
with a band of black velvet the bell crown a
black and white chiffon rosette and an aigrette
black velvet bow is under the brim.
The outing hat section has large variety of
jaunty and attractive hats in all the new models.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

ranged that they can be fastened IN double breasted
fashion or buttoned back either side. One of the
elaborate fancy waists carried by this firm is of
alternate rows OF ribbon and lace insertion and
other dainty one is of silk finely tucked. with lace
inserted between the OF tucks. One Of the
prettiest materials for fancy waists is a liberty
satin embroidered In polka dots, tiny flowers or
bowknots
The notion counter, the least changing N it's
stock of any department, is able 10 do little extra
at Easter in the OF novelties suitable for gifts.
The housefurnishing department offers a fine op-
portuntty to cottagers for the outfittng OF their
summer homes without trouble to themselves. and
q this shop.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

smart In black tafreta or glacs silk the r,,-
elaborate varieties showing vest pieces OF an-
lace or embroidered silk
Those jackets which have a tendency toward -
bolero effect may have a bordering OF ssircs.s
panne velvet. but whether OF this shape or cur Nx
a trim military mess jacket they are as cares,H,
ullored the finest brOadcIOth. For ,hs pla,-
coloriess coats there are accOmpaniments OF ac5,,
and fluffy ties Of lace. 'froths OF white ebi-o-
which calculated to enliven and brighten =.
sonnbre black glace.
Among the costumes displayed none are mora dss
cately beautiful than the one pictured. Its
light gray vOile. having under bodice OF vs,,.
tucked chiffon over which il a monkey" tark..
OF tucked strips OF wolfe. laced together with HAT
velvet baby ribbon. The skirt. also tucked is.
out at the knees. with fun rosettes Of the ssr.
black velvet. The gauntlet sleeves are tucked .,
the shoulders and also at the elbows. which allow
free play for the bend OF the arms and then L.
ing close at the wrists, fare over the hands Tss
high collar band is also threaded with the narrou
velvet
The hat which accompanies this costume fs recos
nized the very newest thing" in millinery bery
fiat plateau in chip. and IN direct contras,
to the towering structures which have burdeuss
feminine heads for two seasons past This ula
teau is caught up in the back with roses OF Tuscan
chiffon. while the gsrnitures in front consist Of
large bunch of delicate apple blossoms topued ar
with iaring black velvet bow The gray parasol
is edged with black velvet ribbon. and the handle
which surmounts unusually tnick stick Is
carved in apple blossoms
Linen de sole, and delicate fabric In
mixture of silk and linen. and a cross between
fine cashmere and yelling being closer than The
latter and more open than the former. II IS shown
in all the soft pastel colOrngs. and mainly in bis
cult dough Tuscan
Parasois in the newest designs are square ar
covered with the silk squares. which are pro.
vided in correct sizes These squares furnish Ina
bodice, which requires three. besides the parssoi
cover and hat trimming.
Grapes and small fruits are to be highly favored
in millinery garnitures In the jeweIry line tha-a
are richly enamelled pins IN grapes or English
gooseberries, with their foliage. intended 70 catb
together the lace fchU scarf and be in keeping
with the hat garnitUIe- Buckles for Easter gowns
are rich in Russian enamel, in silver Studded
with coral. turquoise. amethyst, aQuanlarine .,
touFmaline. Sometimes the gems will alternate
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
THAT love OF A BONNET.
A PARISIAN PRODUCTION THAT HAS
FEW RIVALS IN BEAUTY.
CHARMING ARRAY OF STREET GowNs-FRocKs
SUITABLE FOR TINY TOTS AND FOR
SWEET SIXTEEN"

HE DISPLAY OF spring and
summer novelties is fasci-
natingly complete in every
department of H. O'Neill &
cos store. Sixth-ave., ,
Twentieth to Twenty-flrst
st. In the large section de-
voted to suits there are
many examples of the best
Paris houses. in addition to
beautiful illustrations of the
possible in domestic manu-
facture.
The stunning gown by
Raudnitz Sisters shown in
the illustration Is of auto
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the under bodice IN Spanish girdle fashion, and
short straps Of the silk surround the sleeve seam
The entire effect while quiet Is singulary effective
The exquisite evening gown Illustrated has the
unmistakable cachet OF Paris IN its simple ele-
gance. 1t Is composed Of alternate strips of black
embroidered pink chiffon and black lace insertion.
The skirt has pointed effect IN front At the foot
is an accordion pleated ruie Of pink chiffon grad
uating in width from four inches in the front to
eight or ten in the back. The black velvet ribbon
belt is caught by jewelled buckle The bodice is
In "bebe' style, and has yoke of silver spansled
chiffon shrred
Another charming model In OF white satin ribbon
and lace insertion. IN vertical stripes. On the bod
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
COBWEB GAUZE FAVORED.
BEWITCHING GOWNS TO BE WORN AT
SEASIDE AND MOUNTAIN.
RENAISSANCE CAPEs ALI. FRILLs AND
FIUFFINESS.

ICEEDINGLY attractive is
the display of Easter mill
linery at Siegel-Cooper Co.'S.
Sixth-ave.. Eighteenth and
Nineteenth SITS. One of the
most striking examples is
reproduced on this page, and
is a hat of black Neapolitan.
faced with tucked white
Malines. The wide brim is
caught jauntily back from
the face. and pink roses
encircle the inner edge, rest
ing on the hair. A large
scarf of white satin antique
is tied in a huge bow, with
/, and clusters of the most
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
FOR THE COACHING SEASON
STRIKING COATS, LONG AND LOOSE. ARE
IN GREAT DEMAND.
AN EASTER EXHIBIT OF NOVEL. AND ARTISTIC
CoNFEcTIoNs-EvENrNG GOWNS OF
SIMPLE ELEGANCE

Y EASTER opening at the
store OF John Wanamaker.
Broadway. Ninth and Tenth
SITS. and Fourth-ave.. is al
ways one of the most i'm
portant events in the shop
pers' world. This year the
exhibition is notably full Of
novel and artistic confec-
tions in both costume and
millinery departments. The
tailor gown pictured is Of
wood brown broadcloth Of
satin texture. The skirt is
tucked vertically from i'm
mediately below the hips.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

the edge. Between the pleats are pointed bands
of the white stitched black taffeta.
The tailored costumes, separate Jackets and
skirts are extremely handsome. There are some
exceptionally rich skirts of black net and cloth
applique and of net with silk applique.
noticeable little Eton jacket is of black peau
de sole edged with ruchings Of black chiffon The
flare collar is OF white satin. with appliqued fig
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
"TOMMY ATKINS" JACKPr
NOVELTY OF THE SEASON
sTRUCTED OF SILK AND r.cr
WOLFE POPULAR MATERIAL. FOR Gov~,.s
GAUNTLET SOMETHING NEW IN SLEEVES
FEW TOWERING HATS.

.RDLY does spring ann...
before there arises ~. ~
sire for a fresh little Goa,
One longs for soms,,s-
light and pretty. and ,ss's
an utter dIstasts FOR -
warm winter wraps wblrs
have been such faithful nro-
tectors- This longing r,r
be satisfactorily appeased !.
James McCreery & Ca.
shop. In West Twenty-thlra-
ST., where the true noval.-
OF the season Is to be roups
in the real Tommy Atkirs.
jacket. This IS uartfc,,l,-,
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proves that the old fabrics as well as the old
color and texture 1t has the oldest. effective
embroidery of wool in a design of grapes and leaves
The skirt is gathered all around and the full
falls In a cascade effect. The waist is a bolero OF
taffeta. and Is embroidered like the skirt and has
a novel touch In the lengthening of the fronts to
cross through immense buttOnhOle and fasten
with large button. The sleeves tight and
tucked vertically. and finished with pointed.
stitched cuff of taffeta.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
OUTFITS FOR SUMNER HOMES.

The quantity Of fruit effects being used the
hats this is noticeable IN those at D. NJ.
Williams & Co.'S, One hundred and twenty fifth
ST. and Third-ave. Much foliage is also used and
roses in all stages of development from
tiny buds to full blossoms. A number of beautiful
hats are decorated with immense chrysanthemums.
novelty in Eton jacket has fronts so ar
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

women in the establishment. and shows
how II looks when worn. ,.s,axa
The bang Is again coming into favor. .assa s'~ up
not universal as yet. many people haNe sss - sx
the style. II is always fluffy. ana SOM SOM ,s,ands
tends almost from ear 10 ear F@S..', .,,b on the
that the hair shall be worn extremely 7v %
head and less waving is done than for.nssS, ,,ksns
The principal business of this house = also aa
of wigs for men and wcmen oat t.sn,s .nas corasss~
dressing and manicure oepaflnisNs~
USSA -
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stitohings and lined with tafeta silk The
little Eton coats and mess jackets that accompany
them exceedingly pretty

sttchings and lined with tafeta silk. The
little Eton coats and mess jackets that accompany
them exceedingly pretty
A handsome. all black, Renaissance lace gown IS
example of the elaborate suits of the depart
ment- The lace is draped underdress of
pleatsd chiffon. which Is clevery arranged on the
bodice It is fastened by knots of the fashiona BILE
pcnne vet7et.
Another. taffeta handkerchief" dress excites
much attention. It is made Of taffeta silk ''bor-
dered" handkerchief artisticaly draped on the
skirt end corsage. and white chiffon pettcoat
applied with cream lace to bring out the
design of the silk. The fashionable black velvet
ribbon, that seer1s to find place every garment
this season. appears on this dress in the form of
threefod waist belt
The millinery has been the theme of much adj
mrlng discourse during the last two weeks Here
are seen some Of the really fashionable fiat hats.
pink straw, trimmed with gray braids plated,
and pink June roses. is attractive Illustration of
the latest model. Several toreador shapes and
plateau creations carry out the idea with much
taste.
Mohar and all the light bralds are used. A fiat
hat Of the diaphanous Neapolitan weave has mere
ly a band of narrow black velvet around the crown
for trimming, and the brim made Of finely ruched
lace beneath which long ostrich feather is closely
laid. Tuscan to be the favorite color for
hats, and is especially charming when blended with
black For black trimmings the models in this
tasteful department display black flowers of gauze
and silk poppies marguerites and chrysanthe
From head to foot is a common phrase which
perhaps may have suggested the proximity of the
shoe 10 the millinery section. Here the "sorosis''
shoe is sold BY the bye. this is only store In
New-York In which IL is procurable. There are
varieties to suit every need-for dress walking
cycling. golf and general wear of different weights
and kinds OF leather. The shoes are so wonder
fuliy made that one is convinced that the science
Of 'cobbery' must have been studied in every de-
tan 10 turn out so many perfections in one article
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

mobile red cloth. The skirt has effective and
novel trimming of narrow bands of cloth stitched on
white cloth and applied in odd fashion. The
seams strapped and stitched. The jaunty Eton
revers and collar of white Irish point lace
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

white silk canvas, and the are strapped like
the skirt A charming waist OF silk Of the
vivid hue the cloth completes the costume II
has slightly bloused front Of white silk canvas
with narrow insertings Of Irish point lace and Is
stitched in corded effect horizontally around the
waist to depth of four five inches The belt is
Of white satin folds.
From Beer the other gown illustrated. II
is exquistely dainty creation OF pastel blue
brantine. with artistic touch In the decora-
ton Of black taffeta, with stitched embroidery OF
white. The coat is Eton with a full front Of
white chiffon and the belt is OF the blue. The
skirt is box pleated intervals ell around, with
pleats stitched to within about eighteen inches of
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

beginning extremely narrow and widening 10 an
inch more at the knee. thence faring TO the
edge. The bodice is in short bolero form, with
pointed front opening a yellow lace blouse.
Brown silk stitched straps applied vertically on
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01


a supporter and actually compels the wearer TO
hold herself properly, and even physicians have
acknowledged its hygienic value.
Although Nine. Gardner keeps in stock a supply
of these corsets adapted various figures IL is
wiser 10 have them made 10 order, when a perfect
In their constructions
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

that should not compress the
figure hurtfully. yet should give
support where support is needed.
That she has succeeded is at
tested by many who have
worn the new model here illus
trated. 1t fits perfectly. and is
so constructed that all the
muscles and organs have free
play. while the figure has the
straight line below the waist that
fashion demands at present. The
corset is so firmly boned below
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
WITH THE GAS TURNED Low

From The Detroit Journal
II haven't told him that love him, even YETI"
Why do you keep him In the dark"
"Oh. men much more demonstratfv. In
he dark. you know.' "
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
BANGS TO REACH FROM EAR TO EAR

L. Shaw, OF No. 81 West Fourteenth-st Is Offer
lrg 7ompadour wig which Is entirely new and IS
making strong bid for favor. 1t Is so constructed
that 1t the entire head and has ths fringsd
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

For years physicians have inveghed against the
tight and badly constructed corset as pernicious
device Mime. Gardner. of No 50 West Twenty
frst-st.. has devoted herself to creating a corset
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-14
ACIN ASSOCIATION.
The Enterprise Died a Natural Death
From Lack OF Public Interest
And From Opposition.

Sometime e the matter Of estab.
lisbiLg q racing association WAS being
agita,ed. The proposal was to orga-
nize and lease Washington Park from
the city and make come use Of what Is
now of no value to any one. Lately,
however, nothing more has been beard
of it and or inquiry the HERALD re-
porter learned that the enterprise had
died from lack of public interest on the
part of the majority q the opposition
of others.
81 found We could not get the park"
said DR.. Thatcher, Int of the principal
movers In the enterprise II TALKED
with several members Of the council
about it and they said they could not
consider any one, go we simply dropped
the matter entirely"
Richard Kesys, who vas interested
In the project, eaid, "There a no
interest being taken AMI no one SEEM
ed inclined to help, SO the matter was
Dropped"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-14
MExICO'S NEEDS
The Impressions OF An Fl pdso Man
Who Just Visited the Republic.

J.. ~ Merrill, who has recently re-
Mexico, and a solourn in Mexico City,
said, In the course OF q talk with 9
HERALD reporter:
"Mexico needs more irrigation water
and less holy water. At Gu4dAlajara,
whenever the new archbishop walks
along the street the people PROSTATE
themselves with all the
fsuaticism of a Moslem.
Millioos of dollars are invested in cath
edrsls that wouid make the deserts
bloom If invested in canals.
1.-THE Mexican Central railroad pas
ses through valleys contaiDg millions
of acres of choice lands. They only
need the touch of living water to make
. paradise. They are beginning to feel
shat touch now, suggesting the great
aweking that is to be.
SIT is manifest to all that Mexico is
Just entering upon a period of unusual
development. The barometers OF trade
SHOW this. For example,: Three years
she branch lie from Irapuato to
Guadalsjara ran q mixed train once q
day, carving all passengers and
freight. When we came over the 9TH
or day the pas .enger train carried ten
coaches which we're packed with pas
and there are now our regu-
lar freight ira ns each wsy per day,
with usually an extra or two, and so We
found it everywhere.
The growth of an American bank at
Mexico City illustrates the rapidity Of
development The bank began busl-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-14
Beware of a Cough

tom Consumption and bronchitis,
which are the most dangerous and
fatal diseases, have for their first indi.
cation a PERSISTENT cough. and If pro.
perly treated as soon as this cough
appears are easily cured. Chamber
lsin's Cough Remedy has proven
wonderfully successful. and gained It's
wide reputation and extensive sale by
its success In curing the diseases which
cause coughing. II it Is not beneficial
/. will not cost you a cent. Fer sale by
all Druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-14
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notes

Twenty-four persons united with the
church yesterday morning when the
Lords Supper was observed.
Next Sunday will be observed as
children's day. The rite OF infant bap-
tt-m will be administered In the MORN
ing; children's exercises will be held in
the evening.
Toe choir of the church, assisted by
the best musical tslentin the city, will
CIV q lullaby concert next week.
The pastor expects to cave for hts
vacation in the early part Of july.
The church this yea reported to the
general assembly a total expenditure
for the year ending March LIST, OF
$4,000.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-14
Free Of Charge.

Any adult suffering from a cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat OF
lung troubles of any nature, b will
call at any drug store, will be present
ed with q sample bottle OF Boschee's
German Syrup. free of charge. Only
one bottle given &c one person, and
none to children without order from
parents.
Nc throat or lung remedy ever hac
sue q sale as Boschee's German SyruI
in all parts of the civilized world
Twenty years ago millions of bottle.
we're given away, and your druRgiste
will tell you its success was marvellous.
1t Is really the only Throat and Lung
generally endorsed by physi-
One Is cent bottle will cure or
prove it's value. Sold by dealers in all
countries.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-14
Tod sy its assets

oess three years ago. Today its assets
are 81 60O 600.
A an Illustration of the wealth
concentrated at b caOitsl you may
ZEE any evening FIVE thousand car
| ris "a on q few OF the main drives.
Tue Paseo is the great boulevard.
extending for three miles from the
c-ntre If The city To the castle OF
Chspult. pee. This drive is p-rhap-
two hundred feet wide and lined by
tree- and -tatuary and the mausions OF
the rich.
"a matter of Importance is the great
drainage canal recently opened At q
cost of s25. 600, 600. Our own people
know little of this and it is probable
tba. many %resid of Mexico do no,
fully appreciate It's value. L regard II
10 ma ~ respects ne the most i'm
ant work done under President Disz'
notable reign, as it means cleanliness
and health to hundreds of thousands
OF people for generations to come.
1.-THE people of our country do not
realize, 1 think, the margins Of profits
that are offered by the many large en-
terprises in the republic. l hnd that
a large number of Americans are In
terested in rubber plantations. Ger
tainly the margins of profit seem very
great when we consider the value OF
rupber, perhaps 81 SO 9 pound. gold,
ana Tue Oh ruOUer p'o1oo
lions, bus as 1t requires from eight TO
en- "a to- grow rubber trees, the
price OF rubber may be much lower
o fore an Investment bee mes product
I've. am satisfied that a great deal OF
money will be made In the next five
years from the many large hodies
of land that are nov offered
In bulk at from 25 cents TO 81
an acre.
"Mines offer margins Of profit great
er than those in the Uatted States.
Cattle raisiog IL destined to bs q great
todustry In Mexico. There Is q wide
d.ld for the American Irrigation
t,t-.
"Msnufa curing in almost every line
will pay large dividends. Il is hard
to tell what . good American hotel
will pay per arnum. And SO 1t IL In
almost every line of busine-s. The
of profit appear to be greater
than 10 any try L have visited.
'Itseems to me that ali this is OF In
teress to 81 Paso, as this city lie the ma
tural gateway to Mexico Let our
On amber of commerce make special
IF ,rt to secur q large and permanent
Exhibit of Mexican goods of all ktnds.
The mining exhibit should be one OF
he best In the country. Every dollar
x pended In this way will bring back
i've. Let all rejoice thai the cham Der
has its own home"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-14
Now Is The Time.

In the interest of your own welfare,
now lie the time to enlighten yourseli
as to the best place. and to begin
for your next summer's DOM
fort and pleasure. With this In
view, consider the matchless climate
the grandeur of scenery and the
numerous resorts of Colorado.
Drop postal to w. F. Sterley, A.
G. P. A. or A. A. Gibson, G. A. P. D.
of "The Denver Road" at Fort
Worth, Texas. and you will be provid-
ed with exhaustive and magnifcently
illustrated literature without expense.