If the mothers of America would consecrate themselves to this simple task, who could tell in mere words the effect it would have on the race yet unborn? There are problems of scientific intent, and of fancy names, that engage the attention of philanthropically inclined ladies, and which are emblazoned on the society columns of the daily press, of much less importance to the human family than the homely duty we ask mothers to devote themselves to. CONSTIPATION AND DISEASES OF WOMEN.--Constipation is present in a very large majority of the cases of diseases of women. It may be caused by disease of the womb, or it may cause disease of the womb. There is no question about the bad effect constipation has upon all diseases of this type. In many cases it is absolutely impossible to effect a cure without first curing the accompanying constipation. We seldom appreciate how severe a degree of constipation a growing girl will submit to without seeking relief. Some of the worst cases of constipation that have been known, have been in girls between the ages of sixteen and twenty. The mechanical effects of such a condition can well be imagined. The constant, severe straining, necessary to evacuate the bowel, has, in very many instances, produced congestion and displacement of the womb and ovaries. It is not observed at this time, or if observed it is not understood, and thus is laid the foundation for years of neurasthenia, helplessness, and disease. The more we investigate the ramifications of constipation the more we learn of its seriousness and of its significance. CONSTIPATION IS ALWAYS HARMFUL.--There is no period in life when constipation can be borne with impunity. Youth, with its virility and vitality, will endure its consequences with an apparent negation, so far as positive or specific results are concerned, but it is only an apparent impunity. There is always a certain amount of strength built up, held in reserve as a heritage of youth, which will withstand a certain amount of physical license, but if this reserve is assailed by an unnecessary imposition, and is successfully undermined, there will be infinitely less reserve to call upon in the legitimate battle of life. Life is too real, too concentrated, too strenuous, and health is too precious to be wilfully wasted in any form of self-abuse.