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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-08-10
ARE YOU,
GOOD WOMAN, AT
YOUR BEST?

Many beautiful women find themselves
losing good looks and health-slowly fad
ing from cause unknown to them. She
has no appetite, and the food she does eat
seems to do her no good. Whyi If you
should ask her what the trouble is, she
would say, "1 am just tired out" But
the real cause is constipation and its result
ing condition - bad blood. Just think
what habitual neglect of the bowels means
sickness instead Of good health; ner-
vousness instead of vigor; cheefulness
replaced by depression, happiness by misery.
A weeks use of Smiths Pineapple and
Butternut Pills will work wonders. They
will regulate the functions of the liver and
the bowels, Immediately unload the conges-
ton, cure the constipation and cleanse the
blood of impurities. These little pills will
soon make you feel and look at your best.
Physicians use and recommend. They
form no habit. You should always keep
them on hand. These little Vegetable
Pills will ward off many ills.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
BEAUTIFUL WASHINGTON.

From the Haltim0re Star.
The Washington Herald. even a stall
wart champion OF that important and
beautiful resort of Senator'S. Representa-
tv5s. and few other persons, rises 10 a
point OF personal privilege and denies the
verify Of the assertion made by Rev. Dr.
Guthrie at the Methodist Conference IN
this city that the Capital is wide open"
Getting down % brass tacks, the Herald
says.
wide OPEN" in common scrcptalon Of the term.
means "a to9n or city wholly given over % worldly
p.aazlres and ihdI'seuces wEers laws and reg--a-
ti0us are disroEzriod. ard whore. pa The language
% the st0et everything g1e=-
Washington Is no slcl CT. t. would require the
wiies. stretch n the Imagination % brlcg 10 within
that clJeguTy.
DR.. Guthrie characterized the Capital
city as wide open and alive with Sab
bath dissertation because its moving
picture shows are open on sunday. and
its theaters give sacred concerts which,
in the doctors opinion. are not sacred.
The Herald admits the bill Of part.cu-
lars. but finds therein no "sln-breediug
and demCraIzing" influence. We are in
cliued 20 believe with the Herald that
Washington IS mot going 20 the bad"
The Capital on Sunday presents quite as
decorous an appearance as Baltimore
Washington IS a delightful city. and the
whole country IS. or should be. interested
in having IL remain so. IL could be
more moral. as could every other city on
the globe; but 10 is by no means i'm
moral, and 1t is not desirable that any
false impression TO that effect be per
mltted 20 gain wide acceptance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
District Arrears of Taxes.

The criticism which has been made of
tho manner in which the District Com
missloners handle the sale Of property
which IS IN arrears for taxes is by no
means deserved The custom was es-
tabHshed some time ago of giving those
persons whose property was about 10
be offered for sale due notice. in order
that they might pay their arrears. In fact.
every opportunity is given the property
holder to square his account with the
District Not only are notices mailed.
but when addresses are lacking an adj
vertisement is inserted in the local news
papers, so that no stone Is left un-
turned. The result IS that no property
is offered for sale unless the owner de-
clines TO take advantage OF the notifica-
ton which Is sent out.
1t is a mistake, also. to assert that real
estate dealers are in the habit Of fire.
quenting these sales 20 acquire choice
pieces Of property. The fact IS that in
nearly every instance the property offered
Is or little value, and no real estate
dealer who engages in a live and profit
able business would waste his time in
handling the real estate upon which
taxes are delinquent There are men
who make a business OF buying in this
character Of property, but they are prin-
cipally nonresidents, and Washington IS
only one Of many cities IN which they
operate.
The trouble is that well-meaning orators
IN some Of the citizens associations
speak without actual knowledge OF the
facts. and make assertions which would
never be uttered II investigation had
preceded them. EXtravagant and sensa-
tional statements do not help in securing
reforms in municipal government.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
TODAY IN HISTORY.
The Edict of Nantes-April Is.

In November, 1895. Henry " OF France
had declared war against Spain. To him
anything was more tolera6le than the e1-
listing conditions IN which Philips hand
secretly supported all opposition. The fol-
lowing year the war turned out 10 be
anything but successful for Henry, but
he was comforted by receiving the papai
dissolution BY rewards and kindliness-
for Henry was always willing 70 give and
have a pleasant word for almost Of the
reluctant mobiles, headed by the Duke OF
AIayence himself, came in I'm the course
Of that year. Still the war pressed very
heavily. and early in 1897 the capture OF
Amiens by the Spaniards alarmed Paris
and reused the King to fresh energies.
Receiving assistance. Henry recovered
Amiens and checked the Spanish adj
vance.
It was noticed that while the old
Leaguers came very heartily to the sup
port Of the King. the Huguenots hung
back in discomfort and suspicious spirit.
After the fall Of Amiens the war Ian
guished. The Pope offered to mediate.
and Henry had time TO breathe. He felt
IQal MS OlO conn t.Ats. l-lt olltuNeu I1N-
guenots, had cause 10 complain, and on
April Is. I59S. he issued the famous edict
OF Nantes, which secured their position
for nearly century.
By this edict the Husuenots received
liberation for their opinions; might wor-
ship openly i'm all places, with the excep-
ton of a few towns in which the league
had been strong; were qualified to hold
office IN financial posts and IN the law:
had a Protestant chamber in the Parlia-
ment Immediately after the publication
Of the edict OF Nantes the treaty of Yer
wins was signed. Though Henry by It
broke faith with Queen Elizabeth, he Sc
cured an honorable peace for his country
and undisputed ldngship for himself
The famous edict consisted of ninety
two patent or public articles and hfty-six
| secret or close ones. Owing to the diff
Guilty and delays in registering the docu-
ment. it was not published until a year
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
Experience in Congress.

From The New York Times
In advising his Ohio friends 10 increase
the efficiency Of their Representatives IN
Congress by picking out good men 10
start with. and then sending them 10
Washington year after year President
Taft put his big finger on the cause OF
many OF our political troubles and Of
fered the right remedy for them.
1t is only by following the opposite and
abrurd policy Of rotation in Office" so
dear 10 the bargaining boss and spoIls-
man, that something Of obloquy or odium
has come 20 attach 20 the word Office
holder" and that professional Office
holder" is a Characterization to be holly
resented. 1t is a pity. not that Office
holding is in this country a profession.
but that it is not one-that too often it
Is a mere incident 10 ofice-gettng and
salary drawing by men whose real bust
ness in. life Is the exercise Of political
power for ends, honest or dishonest. that
have nothing to do with the performance
Of official service and duty.
He who takes Office without training
or experience, who holds 1t by a fragile
and lmpermanent tenure, and who always
has his mind fixed on the getting Of an
other place as soon as he is turned out
Of the one he occupies, may draw public
pay all hts days, but he remains through
out his whole career an amateur. not o
professional, ofice-holder. And the anna
teur in Office, like the amateur every
where. almost never attains to highest
efficiency
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
Uncle Joe" Defiant.

Speaker Cannon has not lost anything
Of his contempt for the insurEent Re
publicans. He notified them in HIS speech
Of Monday that they would have to unite
with the Democrats II they wanted to
Dust him as Speaker Of the House.
White with anger. he declared ne would
remain Speaker until March next. IN
less the insurgents had the courage 10
Join with the Democrats. His threat
seemed 10 have a disquieung effect BY
this means he would Brighten the insur-
gents into a recognition OF his position
or drive them into the Democratic camp.
II the fight is 10 be made. your Uncle
Joe" will force il. Cannonlsm may have
been scotched when the Committee on
Rules was elected. but Cannon is stnl
in the ring He has thrown down the
gauntlet and II the twenty-six Repub-
licans who believed n change in the
method Of selecting a Committee on
Rules meant a blow TO Cannonlsm believe
as firmly that Cannon is the head devil.
he advises them 20 register their fate by
joining with the Democrats.
Nothing more sensational has occurred
IN the House this session. The minor
question Of whether the Speaker was to
have an automobile was not hidden IN
the threat The Speaker showed that ne
was personally not interested in whether
he IS TO be given an automobile or not.
He could very we'll afford 20 pay for one.
But the question whether the Speaker
Is as great as the Vice President was
involved. And far and above this was
the question whether the insurgents
would unite with the Democrats 70 de-
pose him as Speaker Of the House
Uncle Joe" recognizes in the action Of
the insurgents a plan to discredlt the
action OF Congress on the tariff. He de-
Tended the Payne-Aldrlch bin lie
showed that it had brought an increase
Of s5oOO0,OOo already
Not only has Uncle Joe" declared his
abiding faith in the tariff but he in
/ dulged in his customary TRADE OF the
press, which, he said. misrepresented the
| facts. BY next November this misrepre-
| sentation is expected to turn the tide
! in the election TO the Democrats. But.
added Uncle Joe" an intelligent citizen
| ship will decide otherwise.
President Taft may stand by the party
and the insurgents, but the Speaker dares
the insurgents and stands by the rock
ribbed Republicans
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
A Worried Contemporary.

After a vain search for an answer 70
the questions, why is a Democrat?" and
rs there man-eating shark" the New
York Sun has another riddle. which II
propounds 70 the extent OF half-col-
umn editorial The sun gives the caption
Of why House Guests?' to its latest
efforts to enlighten mankind on subjects
psychological. physiological, political.
scientific. and jurisprudicaL
The Sun writer starts of as follows:
For long years we have entertained a
vulgar hankering 20 know exactly what
house guest means. We see the phrase
freely distributed in those halcyon col
umns which chronicle the movements.
the functions, and the relaxations OF the
rich and powerful. We perceive that
Mrs. Jones is the house guest OF Mrs
Smith. and have grown giddy wondering
at the luxurious and mysterious con-
junction
In olden times. and not 40 very long
ago either. Mrs. Jones might have been
the guest OF Mrs. Smith without exciting
honest bystanders In the least Hospi-
tally is as ancient as the hills. As n
OF Mexico there has been constant visit
ing, with opulent entertainment. and
never any word save that Of hosts or
guests. Everybody knew what that
meant The record, IL anybody kent il
was as clear as day.
But what is the real meaning OF
house guestT Is a house guest different
from any other guest? Do people nova
days entertain some Of their visitors in
the house and others in the stables or
the corncrib, or the haystack. and If
they do not, and II all guests are treated
on the same plane. why the bewildering
prefix 'hOuse2' We see this phrase printed
so frequently, and il Is so borne I'm uDon
us as a problem, that our rapidly attenu-
ated patience prompts US TO demand an
explanation
The New York Sun certainly needs en-
lightenment. It's patience has been
something marvellous, and for a long
time we have been wondering when il
would break forth on this topic. In
villages where fashions change slowly.
the words house guest" are gradually be-
coming acclimated but in cities like
Washington and Philadelphia the term
has become one Of accepted meaning.
and we bespeak for New York a similar
acquaintance within a reasonable length
Of time we would advise New Workers
70 keep in closer touch with national
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
Machine Politics.

Party ties never were so loose as they
are at tho present time Ninety per cent
of the people Of America are believing the
same things and thinking along the same
lines They're down on boss rule. on
machine politics on machine conditions.
and on extravaganza. While I regret the
things that have been done. you can't
convince me that the heart OF the Ameri-
can people isn't all right-that these are
not mere surface indications When the
American people come down the street
they tramp on big toes in the same way
they tramp on little toes, regardless of
the man who wears them. God and the
American people are no .respecters Of
persons. Gov. Marshall. Of Indiana.
These are not mere words. They are
facts.
It is the most hopeful sign OF the times
that party ties are so loose that people
are doing their own thinking. and that
there is growing intolerance Of boss
rule and machine politics. An independ-
ent spirit is manifest throughout the
land
IL will be well for our Democratic
friends. now about 10 celebrate jefferson
birthday, to bear in mind these truths
uttered by Gov. Marshall Something
more than a name Is required TO win the
independent thinking voters. The Demo-
cratic party is not suddenly become
strong. II looms strong only because the
Republican party, torn with factionalism
and out Of touch with the masses, is sud
denly-perhaps only temporarily-become
weak
When Mr.. Foss was elected to Congress
by the Fourteenth Massachusetts district,
Il did not Indicate returning confidence
IN the Democratic party. Il was simply
rebuke of the party In power-an indie
pendent rebuke that had no partisan
meaning Mr.. Foss. as a matter OF fact,
Is no more Of a Democrat than Bever-
idge, or Cummins. or La Toilette, on the
issue uppermost to-day.
The Democratic party has opportunity
20 win many recruits from the Independent
ranks in November. but it must represent
something more than anti-Republlcanism
L must represent real opposition founded
upon principles, and show a disposition
10 adhere to those principles. which it has
seldom done In the past. Its record on
the tariff. everybody knows. is but little
better than that Of the party in power.
Gov. Marshall is alert TO the party's
need in his own State, in calling upon it
70 name a candidate for United States
Senator. He holds. and properly, that
the voters Of the State have a right TO
know who they are voting for-who the
party stands for. He applies to Indiana
the sentiment existing generally.
Meanwhile, as we have observed before.
the efforts Of machine politicians like
Mack and Murphy 70 shape the destinles
OF the Democratic party are farcical. 1,
IS a situation that demands statesman
ship-not machine politics or machine
politicians.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
Our Lack of Humor.

From the New York Post
Artemus Ward said that a comic paper
was no worse for having a Joke in il now
and then, and his words have ever since
been quoted as embodying the gospel OF
wit and humor. The great form Of Ameri-
can mirth is the joke. 1t Is to laugh. d"
that's our creed In sentence. Misplaced
capitals. awkward spelling, impossible
grammar, infinite incongruity Of stu
alton, endless wordplay. grotesquery Of
action and character, heightened by pic
lures equally funny. these are the things
that make us laugh. We are quick 20
catch the point Of a cartoon. to enjoy the
exaggerauon OF a caricature But 70
smile ~ tho mock-serious. to be amused
by satire, IS a refinement as yet beyond
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
CARDINAL MERRY DEL VAL.
HiS Career as Secretary of state for
Vatican Is Accounted Singular.


Vatican Is Accounted Singular.
From tho Springfield Republican.
Cardinal Merry del Val. who is the
target OF much criticism in Catholic
circles In Europe. on account OF his han
ding OF the Fairbanks and Roosevelt ep-
isodes in Rome. has been as carefully
trained IN diplomacy as any prelate OF the
church. His father has spent his life in
the diplomatic service Of Spain. and the
present papal secretary OF state was born
IN London while the elder del Val was
secretary 20 the Spanish embassy In
Great Britain. The son was educated 10
a large extent IN England where he
spent much OF his youth. In his forthwith
year, the cardinal holds an exceedingly
high position at the Vatican. and no
doubt MS great abilities were the cause
OF his very rapid rise 10 a place Of power.
II is accounted singular by some that
this youthful prelate should have dis
tinguished his career as secretary OF
state for the Vatican by a policy more
reaCtionary than liberal He impresses
the world as unbending and fairly
medieval In his claims for the holy see
II criticism is misplaced, It is certain
that during Merry del Walls occupancy Of
his present high office numerous em0ar-
RAISING incidents have occurred at Rome,
tho earliest Of which was the trouble
over the visit Of President Loubet. Of
France, 20 the King Of Italy, followed
By the series Of events which finally cul-
minated IN the separation Of church and
state IN France. The unCOmpromising.
irreconcilsbIe attitude Of the French
cardinals toward the government Of the
republic IS generally ascribed 10 the papal
secretary Of state. These latest episodes
OF Messrs. Fairbanks and Roosevelt IN
Rome over so trivial a matter as an au-
dience with the Pope seem 10 give Merry
del Walls opponents IN the church an op-
pOrtunity. Of which they seem 10 be
awaiting themselves, 20 attack his com
| potency for the place he holds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
Improve the city.

Charles Dickens
Oh, II those who rule the destinies OF
nations would but remember this-if they
would but think how hard It IS for the
very poor to have engendered in their
hearts that love Of home from which
all domestic virtues spring, when they
live in dense and squalid masses where
social decency IS lost. or rather never
foUnd-if they would but turn aside from
the wide thoroughfares and great houses.
and strive 10 improve the wretched dwell
ings IN byways, where only poverty may
walk-many low roofs would point more
truly to the sky than the Ioftiest steeple
that now rears proudly M from the midst
Of guilt, and crime. and horrible disease,
to mock them by its contrast
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
Nippcd in the Bud.

From the s. Louis Star
The biggest Eaft bin before Congress 10 a long
time was killed when tho House dropped the bin
requiring every householder IN the UuitHd states
10 whom mail is delivered by carrier 20 provide a
mail box a dollar OF two Tor each house would
run INTO udy sum for the manufacturers pushing
the scheme. That such boxes are desirable Is true
and such householders as feel they can afford 70
40 80 would doubtless help tho postal department
by installing chem. But they are not necessary 10
tho Householder. II they arc necessary OF eoonom-
ical Tor the department. It might urt then, IN
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
Public Must he Convinced.

From tho Atlanta Constitution
Tho average mar. Republican. Democrat or indie
panden,. has beon reading, studying, and thinking
the last few months as De has not been in yearS
He is going % be prmsd with leading questions
for orators Il an political faiths And those q
The Republican variety are mealy-mouthed or uu-
convincing in their answers IL is sure as fate that
a Democratic majority will sit IN the House next
December
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
AMBASSADOR OF PEACE.

T. Roosevelt is a harbingpr
or universal peace.
vhilc-wirgcd. soothing messenger
Who makes an strife 20 cease:
Hes always had most gentle ways,
No matter where he went.
you may recall the peaceful DAYS
When he was President)
He found a Congress badly split
And said; Nov boys. don't fight;
Let's Oh shake hands and settle II"
And things were soon all right
Vixen persons criticised his acts
He claimed them with fnosse.
And never contradicied facts
As stated in the press.
He left tho White Hcu5a in content
Wars banners tightly fiirled.
And on q peaceful tour ne went
Around the troubled world.
Through Aires iungics first he tore
The wild beasts grovls ne stilled.
His wand Of peace ? "a
Which mercifrlly killed.
In Cairo with single word
He scattered peace around
Egyptian throrgs his message heard
And there was calm profound.
And then he turned his steps toward home.
This man = soothing air:
Hc STOPPED a little while in Rome
And peace alighted there.
Where next the snow-white dove shall light
The good Lord only knows;
But let MS watch him in his flight
And bless him as ne goes
And happy be each stopping place.
For there all war shall cease.
And there shall follow It apace
Universal Peace
Paul West IN New York World
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13

Affairs by reading the Boston or Brook
lyn papers. or even those OF Washing
ton, for thus the average New Yorker
could gain much Information. not only on
the meaning OF house guest" but on
various other subjects. both timely and
important.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE FLAREBACK.

THE FLAREBACK.
Right along the springtime huns,
Gay and bright.
Then a nasty bareback comes
over night.
All the buds are nipped by frost
To the core,
And the peach crop promptly lost
AS Of yore.
All the daffodils turn blue
In the park,
And the skies assume a hue
Colby dark.
For our firs we wildly run,
To them cling.
All. a bareback is no fun
In the spring.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-13
A Flushing latter.

From the New York sun.
In his tribute 70 the late David A. De Almond
In the House CT Saturday Representative Champ
Clark recalled famous saying q Speaker Reed:
NO gentleman has a right % pour his uudig,sisd
ideas upon dfcuseless House"
It had no application % Mr. n Almond. whose
speeches were cTtCmDOraEcoUs and always 20 TIE
point, but among NJ. Cilrs's hea-,rs there must
have been those who hlushed 70 the roots Of their
hair, If they are not case hardened