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Evening journal., 1910-09-03
Y. W. {. A. vesper Service.

Vesper service at the Y w c. A
will be conducted as usual tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock in the gymna-
sium. The speaker for the occasion
will be the Rev William L. Pettingill
All women who are interested in the
association. whether members or not,
are invited TO attend. AS the cool
season approaches a large increase
in the attendance is expected.
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
union Chapter Epworth League.

The Epworth League of Union NJ
z. Church will hold4ts first fall and
winter devotional service on Sunday,
evening at 6.45 o'clock.
The officers and members are urged
to be present. Miss Efile Achorn. a
deaconess of the NJ. E. Church, will
have charge Of the service.
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
Alliance Services.

The Christian and Missionary ALI
ance, No. 504 West Fifth street, will
hold Sunday services as follows:
Prayer. $50 a. M; preaching. 1880
a. M; Sunday school, p. M; praise
and testimony. 3.15 p. m; young peo-
pies meeting. Z p. m; preaching, s
d. IN
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
THE WEAVER PIANO.

The tone of the Weaver Piano is
simply faultless, and the whole piano
is as durable as any piano can be
made
The Weaver" is one of the leading
pianos sold by the Robelen Piano Co,
710 Market street, Wilmington, Dell
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
Sunday at ST. PauPs Church.

At st. Paul's U. A NJ. E. Church to-
morrow morning at 1O.45 o'clock the
pastor. the Rev. Albert Price, will
preach on Let Justice and Mercy
Season Your Actions. In the even
ing he will preach on Calling the
World 10 Christ" All the rally work
ers will report in the evening.
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
Reduced Fares 10 BaItImore.

Pennsylvania railroad will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Baltimore Septem-
Der 10. IL and 70; good returning to
reach original starting point on or
before September 21. Consult Ticket
Agents.
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
Rr. kellogg Home Next Week

The Rev. H. w. Kellogg, pastor OF
Grace NJ E. Church, is expected to
return home on Tuesday from his va
cation in the Allegheny Mountains.
Having accepted call TO Columbus,
Ohio, succeeding the Rev. Arthur
Craig, who will become pastor Of
Grace Church. DR.. kellogg will have
his last service here probably on the
last Sunday 81 thi@ paAxakk-
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
RihIe Sindents Meeting.

The International Bible Students
will meet in Clymers Music hall, No.
612 Shipley street, on sunday at 3
o'clock. The topic will be ,'Parables
OF Judgment"
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
PASTOR
HOME FROM EUROPE

The Rev. n. G. Lassiter. pastor OF
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church. is
expected back from Europe. probably
in time for to-morrow's services in
the church. The pulpit, however.
will be supplied by Charles J. But
Ter. OF the Naval Y Al. c. A.. of Phil
adelphia Mr.. Butler will give a gos-
pei talk both morning and evening.
His morning subject will be Scat
tering Sunshine" evening subject,
The Two Ways"
Special music will be sung at both
services by the chorus choir
The Bible school will resume its
work tomorrow, Superintendent Link
having returned from his vacation
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
Fpworth League Rally Day.


Commencing at 7.30 o'clock tomor-
row evening the Epworth League Of
Harrison Street NJ. z. Church, Will
observe Rally Day An unusually in
teresting programme has been ar
ranged. The Rev. c. T. Wyatt will
make an address.
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
PENSION VOTCHFRS EXECrTED

9Th Sept, Labor Day, Col. VAIN
wright's Offices. second floor, No. 3
West Seventh street, will be open
from a. m. to $50 p. M
Evening journal., 1910-09-03

Mrs Jacob Wilmert, Lincoln, Ill4
found her way back 10 perfect health
She writes Il suffered with kidney
trouble and backache and my appetite
was very poor at times. A few weeks
ago ! got Foley Kidney Pills and gave
them a fair trial They gave me
great relief so continued till now
am again in perfect health"
n. B. Danforth. Druggist. Market
and Second SITS, Wilmington, Dell
Evening journal., 1910-09-03

Specialists in Prescriptions.
Allen Drug Co. Tenth and Shipley
Streets
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
DR.. GnRlIan nj nIIxef.

Services will be held in olivet Pres
byterian church tomorrme at 10.45 a.
m and 7.45 p. M. The Rev. Joel S.
Gilfllan, d. D.. of Newark, will
preach The vacation season is prac-
tically over and II is hoped that TO-
morrow the normal attendance will be
reached in all departments. The semi
annual congregational meeting will be
held on Wednesday evening, Septem-
Der Z. Communion will be celebrated
on Sunday. September IA.
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
DAMP BED LINEN
A PERIL TO HEALTH

The dampness Of summer, especial
ly IN the dog days, is bad for bed
linen.
Few housekeepers think that damp
sheets are as injurious in summer as
in winter.
Insist upon sheets being ironed dry.
and il uncertain that your commands
are obeyed have a responsible person
examine them before they are made
up in the bed If there is the least
dampness. air them for a half hour
or hour.
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
accused Him Of RurrIarIv.

Accused HIM OF BurgIarIy.
Harry Anthony, of Kennett Square.
has been lodged in prison at West
Chester, charged with robbing the
home of Charles L. Chandler.
Evening journal., 1910-09-03

No Services at Mt EnOn.
There will be no services at Mt.
Enon Baptist Church tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1910-09-03
BrnndYMine Snrings

Brandywine Springs.
Try a plate of Real German ,Saeur
Kraut and hot Frankfurters, to be had
only at the German Kitchen. Always
ready to serve. Mrs. L. G. Martins
Reyamped.
There is so much good IN the best Of
US,
And so much bad IN the worst Of
US,
Why not call it an age of speciaiiza~
tion
And let it go at thstl
Chicago Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22
LORIMER INNOCENT.
But Frazier Thinks He Was Not Legal
Iy Elected.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The statement of
views of Senator Frazier, who was q
member of the subcommittee that con-
sidered the Lorimer case, has been
made public here.
The senator declares the four con-
fessed bride takers implicated three
other members of the legislature who
bribed them; that these three votes
were also corrupt, which would make
seven tainted votes. Eliminating these
seven votes, Senator Frazier holds,
would make the vote received by Sena-
tor Lorimer less than a majority.
Senator Frazier says:
while there are some facts and
communications in this case tending to
show that Senator Lorimer may have
heard of or knew that corrupt prac-
tees were being restorted to, and
while Senator Lorimer failed to avail
himself of the opportunity of going on
the stand as witness and denying
any such knowledge or sanction of
corrupt practices. if any such were be-
ing practiced, still, am of the opinion
that the testimony fails to establish
the fact that Senator Lorimer himself
was guilty of bribery or other corrupt
practices or that he sanctioned or was
cognizant of the fact that bribery or
other corrupt practices were being
used by others to influence votes for
him.
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WHAT SUNDAY GETS.
Pay of Evangelist About $4,000 a
Year From Half of Engagements.

Waterloo, Ia, Dec. 22.-Henry E.
Burgess of Mercer, ILL.,. has furnished
the committee here, which raised
$S,400 for Evangelist Billy Sunday
for a six weeks revival, with a state
ment showing that in twenty-seven
out of the fifty-five towns in which
Sunday has conducted REVEALS since
1900 he has received s$155. 900. The
largest sums recently given him were:
1907-S-Galesburg, ILL.,. $4,000; Mus
catine, Ia, $5,611: Decatur, Ill, SILL
379; Charleston, Ill, $4,000; Sharon,
Pa, $500.
190S-9-Jacksonvill Ill. $1,000;
Ottumwa. Ia, 1883; Spokane, Wash,
$1O,S00; Springfield, Ill. $1O,734; Mar
shalltown, Ia, $4,000.
1909-10-Cedar Rapids, Ia, $4,000;
Boulder, Colo, $3,496; Youngstown,
O., $4,000; Newcastle, Pa, $4,000;
Waterloo, Ia, $8,40O.
About 10, 700 conversions are cred
tied to Sunday in the f1fty-five towns.
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BAD WOOL YEAR.
Growers and Manufacturers Have SUI
fered Alike.

Boston, Dec 22-The passing year
has been an unfavorab1e one for wool
growers and wool manufacturers alike
throughout the country, due to agita-
ton over the tariff, natural conditions
which affected sheep raising, and high
prices which restricted the market, ac-
cording to the twenty-second annual
wool review issued by the National AS
sociation of Wool Manufacturers.
The local wool production of the
United States for 1910, including pulled
wool, is 321, 1862, $50 pounds, or 6.747 999
pounds less than the estimated product
of last year and this total product IS
equivalent to 141, S05.813 pounds of
secured wool.
The total value of the wool product
of the United States for the year, esti-
mated on the cured price in Boston, the
chief wool market of the world, Oc-
tober 1, was $72, 4S9, 1888 Last year the
estimated value was SIS. S29. 746.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22
GLEE CLUB CONCERT.
The OberIin Concert a Real Unusual
Treat.

The Oberlin College Glee club. which
is coming to the Auditorium tomorrow
evening, is unquestionably one of the
finest in. the country. Every one is
acquainted with the nature of a col
lege glee club concert, and the Ober-
lin bunch combine all the freedom of
glee singing with the art and ability
of a blended chorus
The twenty men who make up the
chorus are all trained singers, selected
after a rigid examination and the club
has had wide experience. Topeka sell
dom has an opportunity to hear as
first-class an entertainment for SO small
an expense
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Bakery Specials
Miscellaneous Items

Laundry Soap, Lenox, bars. Csc
Laundry Soap, White Rose 10 large
Pure Buckwheat, 6 ID for. -. -. 25c
Mince Meat, good quality, BIB 25c
Cocoanut, lb. 2Oc
Sauer Kraut, fancy Northern pack,
gallon .2OC
Cigars, Flor de Lee Club Cigars,
Christmas boxes, each 49,. SOC
Maple Sugar, pure maple, lb, -. zoe
Sorghum, finest Country Sorghum,
gallon - 6Oc
Navy Beans, new crop. 6 lb. for. csc
Japan Rice. whole grain, lb. 49,. sc
Flour, "Our Patent good bread
Flour, White Lily, highest patent, 4S
Id. sack ................. .$1.4O
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THIEVES STEAL TEETH.
One Hundred New Workers May Be
Hampered at Christmas Table.

New York, Dec. 22.-Unless the
thieves who stole all the gold crowns
and partly finished sets of teeth from
the office of DR.. S. r. Miskin, a Har-
lem dentist, are quickly caught and
their booty recovered, it is probable
that about a hundred New Workers
will confine themselves to the soup
and oyster courses of the Christmas
dinner.
The burglars picked the lock on the
dentists office door and walked away
with practically everything of value
which the place contained. Besides a
considerable amount of sheet gold,
about a hundred gold crowns and
pieces of bridge work, most of which
were practically completed, were gone.
The dentists loss is about $1,000
while his customers are out almost
three times that amount.
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Fresh Meats

Sirloin Steak. cut from choicest corn
fed Beef, 10. 1Sc
Round Steak, cut from choicest corn
fed Beef, Id. 15c
Hamburg Steak, ground fresh, 10 Zoe
Pork Chops, cut from nice small pork
loins. Id. .15c
Mutton Chops, or Steak, lb. .15c
Plate Boiling Beef, ID for. Csc
Rib and Rump Roasts of Beef. The
best roasts cut from fancy Christ
mas beef, lb. 15c
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RATES ORDERED DOWN.
Commerce Commission Takes Formal
Action ON Pullman Berths.

Washington, Dec 22.--Formal orders
have been announced by the interstate
commerce commission reducing the
price heretofore exacted by the Pull
man company for upper berths in
sleeping cars. An order also was is
sued providing that February 1, 1911,
certain specified reductions in the
charges for lower berths northwest of
Chicago should be made by the Pull
man company.
The order directs the Pullman COM
pany ito fix rates upon upper berths
not exceeding so per cent of the rates
applicable under the Pullman COM
pany's tariffs upon lower berths.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22
0AIL. SUGAR d M
AE AUSFinest GranuIatedsY L sVV
with a $500 order.)
HAD LITTLE VALUE.
Lands Exploited by PIass Companies
Almost Worthless.

washington. Dec. 22.&In- explanation
of the arrest and Indictment in Boston
of John T. Traphagen, treasurer OF Ihe
Redeemable Investment company, OF
thar CITY, the postoffice department last
night said the mails were used to de-
fraud by him and his associates in eX-
ploitation of the Okanogan Development
company, the Boston & Canada Wheat
Land company the Norman Pass Luin-
Der company and the Santo Domingo
Mining company, all of which have Of
fees in Boston.
The departments statement says in
part:
.'rThe Okanogan Development COM
pany claimed to have enormous assets
in the state of Washington and repre-
scented it's property worth millions. on
Investigation it was found that it was
purchased for So. 900. of which $500 was
payable in six months and $1,5OO in one
year and that the payments had never
been completed.
1.-The Boston & Canada Wheat Land
comDany claimed to own about $4,000
acres in the province of saskatchewan.
Canada. The company simply held a
ment on which had not been made. The
company's equity was practically
worthless.
1.-The Norman Plass Lumber company
claimed to hold an extensive tract in
British Columbia which was reputed TO
be worth millions. On investigation it
was found that the property was prac-
tically worthless.
THE Santo Domingo Mining COM
pany was a stock selling scheme and
although dividends had been paid, it
was evidently for the purpose of de-
ceiving stockholders, as the company
had made no earnings.
1.-THE Reedeemable Investment COM
many also claimed to own iron and
coal property in New Mexico worth a
million dollars. AS matter of fact, it
had never acquired such property. The
company had defrauded the public out
of large sums of money
Boston, Dec 22.-Treasurer John T.
Traphagen was released late last ev-
ening on furnishing bail of $1,000, the
same bond formerly required of the
Rev. Norman Plass and Charles H.
Brooks.
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LARGEST EVER KNOWN.
Arrival of Christmas Mail From
Europe Record Breaker.

New York, Dec. 22.-Today will be
put down as a red letter date on the
calendar of the New York postoffice, as
marking the largest arrival of mail
matter from Europe ever known. Three
arriving ocean liners, laden with
Christmas messages and packages are
responsible for the new record
The ST. Louis of the American line
brings 5,676 sacks of mail; the George
washington 1900 sacks, and the Lusi-
tania 5,161 sacks.
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London police court, where finger
prints were submitted to show that a
prisoner had been sentenced for a GER
tain offense about two years ago. It
was, however, indisputably proved that
the accused was then serving in the
armY and he was released
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22
Perry Highs Defeat, I,ecompton.

Perry, Kan, Dec. 22.--The Perry high
school basket ball team defeated the
Lecompton high school five here in the
first game of the season, by the score
of 35 to II. Van der Vries and Brown
starred for Perry. while Sehon and
Wark played well for the visitors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22
Candies and Nuts
Coffees and Teas

Santos Coffee, in bulk, 25c value,
ID. SOc
Club Coffee. 1 10 bags, soc value, fb Csc
Red Wolf Coffee, 1 10 cans, good val
ne In soc
Basket Fired Japan Tea, best quality,
Z 10 packages ....--..- soc
Imperial Tea, 40c value, ID 29c
Gunpowder Tea, 60c value, ID 4Oc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22
John III. Harding Dead.

Lawrence, Kan, Dec. 22.-John H.
Harding, one of the oldest business
men of Lawrence, is dead here. He
came to Lawrence forty years ago. He
leaves widow, Mrs. Eta Harding,
and one son. Edward Harding of Kan
sas City. Mr.. Harding was a veteran
of the Civil war, having served in the
Forty-Seventh Ohio infantry.
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TO MILITARY PRISON.
Forty-Two Conyicts Increase Roll to
926 at Iseavenworth.

Leayenworth, Kan. Dec. 22.-At
the military prison at Fort Leaven-
worth today one of the largest patches
of prisoners ever received at one time
came in, forty coming from Governors
Island, New York; one from Columbus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22
johnson to Be Referee.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 22.-Jack john
son, heavyweight champion, will act as
referee Monday night in the ten round
glove contest in this city between Bob
Mona, of this city, and Tommy Quill, of
Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22
BcrtiIIon Proved Untrustworthy.

New York, Dec. 22.-The first au-
thenticated instance in which Ber-
tiIlon finger print Identification proved
utterly untrustworthy has just been
brought to the attention of the New
Xork police. The case occurred in a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22
Dried Fruits
Canned Goods

Red Raspberries, fancy pack, No:
can -. - j. i. 10y
Black Raspberries, fancy pack, No.
can He'S
Red Cherries, fancy pack, No. 2 can
Tor -sOC
Pears eastern pack, No can. 13c
Baked Beans, good quality, No. can
Tor y. &. IL
Pitted Cherries, No. 10 cans, called
Peaches Salway, No. 10 cans, called
gallons =. QUO
Pineapple Sliced, small can = .. 1Oc
Olive Oil. Imported Italian, at cans ST
Asparagus Points, Monarch" cans
for --.-.---. SOc
Black berries, No. 3 cans, per can 15c
Pumpkin No. cans 1Oc; No. 10 cans
for QUO
Tomatoes, Punch brand, cans. 25c
Corn f. F. o. G. cans csc; doz. $1.35
Tomatoes, Corn or Peas, cans. Csc
doZ. $I.OU
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Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Bananas, extra fancy, bright doz. zoe
Oranges, Sunkist and Sugar Loaf, ripe
and sweet, 40e value doz csc; zoe
value 15c; SOC values, doz.. Csc
Grapes. Catawba, small basket. -. .2Sc
Lemons, fancy pack. good size, zoe
value, special, dozen $500. Csc
Celery. we'll bleached. stalk. 80. Toe
Apples-from the state of Washing
ton, Virginia Beauty, dozen. .45c
White Winter Pearmain, doz. -. .4oc
Apples, fancy Kansas Jonathans and
Grimes Golden, peck soc
Cabbage, Fancy Northern, 10 49,. &c
Irish Potatoes, Northern, good eating
quality, so ID. for Soc
New Dates. 2 10 for 15c
Imported Figs, 10 ........... 15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-22

Pop. what does it mean by being
Financially embaTTassed?' :" Being mar
ried, my son.''-Boston Transcript.
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Cracker Special

Crispy Soda Crackers-the best pre-
MUM soda crackers made by Loose
Wiles, Kansas City, box about IS lbs.
Crispy Soda Crackers, 10 SC
Fresh Eggs, right from the farm, doz.
for .S3c
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
WHAT is VITALITY?

Maclaren, Oxford's great physical in
structor, has answered this question
better than the dictionary makers, who
assure us merely that vitality is the
power of continued endurance"
But vitality is more than to pursue
your work with comfort. 1t is more
than the power of endurance. 1t is life
itself. Without it we cannot be safe
guarded against disease. With an
abundance of it we can defy contagion.
But how few we see today who possess
this wonderful force! 1t is he who is
able to retire at night and sleep sound
ly, who awakes refreshed in the morn
ing, who leaves his home for his busi-
ness feeling strong and contented and
able to do and dare, who goes blithely
and easily through the days work, who
always feels as il he could cheerfully
undertake to do far more than the task
that faces him, who hardly realizes the
meaning of sickness, and who believes
that health is largely result of self
command and decent living; who en-
joys every waking moment of life, ana
who feels that his career does not give
full play to his energies-that is he
who can give you the true meaning of
vitality.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
HEALTH AND BODY BUILDING

In this commercial age, when the
aims of so many are bounded by the
circumference of the almighty dollar
it were well to stop and wonder where
the mad struggle for wealth and soclal
prestige will end. And, after all, what
does the end, once achieved, amount
to? Certainly it does not justify the
means a vast majority use to gain IT,
1t is often gained at the expense OF
health and honor. What sad specta-
Gle is a king of finance. sitting amio
the evidence of his wealth, broken IN
body, burned out in vitality, and inert
in spirit.
But one argues that wealth means
position, pleasure, everything. But
what foolishness to spend health for
money in the anticipation of enjoying
life, only to discover too late that IN
gaining wealth something beyond price
has been sacrificed. What enjoyment Is
possible to a physical and nervous
wreck?
Fortunately there are those who are
trying to repair the grievous injuries
men do to themselves in their eagerness
to "beat the game" There are men
who are really sincerely trying to help
others to regain the health they nave
wantonly squandered. Among the men
who are devoting their lives to the
vastly important work of rebulidihg
physical humanity none stands mgher
than Dr. Charles H. Harper, president
of the Harper School of Body Build
ing. DR.. Harper is the Los Angeles ex-
ponent of this system, which was orig
mated by his mother and is being prac-
ticed by her with wonderful success In
London.
DR.. Harper does not try or want TO
develop muscle alone, but by his simple
but thoroughly effective system ne
brings the mind, soul and body into
harmony and develops the deep vital
forces around the principle of life itself.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
ENFORCE sPITTINo LAW

A NTI-SPITTING ordinances, laws
n regulations in more than five
"A eighths of the municipalities of the
country are not enforced as they should
be, alleges the National Association Tor
the Study of tuberculosis in bulletin
Just issued. While most of the larger
cities of the United States have such
laws on their books. in the great ma
jority of cases they are ignored or
overlooked
The bulletin is preliminary to more
extensive study of the subject which
will be presented at the next meeting
of the national association in Wash
ington on May g. by Robert j: Newton
of ST. Louis. 1t covers in detail the en-
forcement of the anticipating ordl-
nances in eighty of the largest cities IN
the country. During the year 1909 in
these eighty cities 3421 arrests were
made for violation of the laws regard
ing splitting in public places. More than
2900 convictions were secured ana
$41OO.s7 was collected in fines.
New York city had more arrests than
any other city, having had 25l3' WIN
2O99 convictions, and $1936.S0 collected IN
fines. Baltimore comes next with 2l4
arrests and an equal number of conV1c-
tions. Pittsburg is third in rank, with
st. Louis in fourth place. st. Louis,
however, would have been in second
place If the sanitary police who enforce
the law in that city had been at work
i'm 1909. In ffty-two cities out of the
eighty the law was either not enforced
at ali or very poorly enforced. OF the
remaining twenty-eight cities less than
half of them contributed more tnan
three-fourths of the arrests for spittlhg
and of the fines collected.
on account of the fact that National
tuberculosis Sunday will be observed
on April "a, the national association Is
calling the attention of clergymen In
ali parts of the country to the advisa-
biIity of bringing before their congre-
cations the necessity for better enforce
ment of the anti-spitting laws.