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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
Youth Fedred
 "AH The Men,

Worcester. Mass, April 7- (UP)-When Mrs. William K. Patterson investigated a noise in her guest room and saw a man dive under the bed, she shouted to her daughter NicOl- letta:
 "CaIl your uncle! Call all the men! We'll stand guard"
 Nicolletta called police, who pulled Raymond Johnson, IT., from under the bed where he had remained in fear of "all the men,"
 Then he learned the women had been alone in the house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07

Edward Darlington. Bristol: first vice-president, Gordon B. Signor.
 Waterbury; second vice-president,
 Harold L. Eastman, Hartford; sec-
 retary, Michael L. Warwick, Hart ] ford; treasurer, J. Headen Thomp-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07

son. TorrIngton; alumnas Fepvassp- tative, Carl Healey. Hartford: chalr@ man of publicity, Edward Lcvewell. Hartford. About 42 members attepd-
 -a ed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-19

Many new proposals and rome
dies are being gwen dress ~
hearsal for the worlds greatest
show which opens a new ,n-
gaecmcnt on Capitol Hill this.
winter. and much addition To and
subtraction from the status IN
quo are being cooked up for The
legislative hopper Some are sea-
>orcd with tobasco and lcavencd
with nItroelyccrln Buck passing
for the railroad problem has
about reached the last hole. and
there are people who declare that
something must be done about 1t
now. that unless a successful %
Grafton or al least an alternating
one IS performed immediately
there viii be no use chopp,ng OIL
the patients head lit VIII soon
he dead anyway Some who
seem TO know voice the hope that
operators ana employees ulll
agree on some program Of wage
CutS-deSpltc the pending strike
vote Of the railroad brothcrhooas
Beyond that hes almost anr
thing Don't forget. 700. that
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-19
CAN THIS BE TREASON?

The Dies Congressional Com
mi,tec toI exposing everything
.ndcr the glstcning sun. I0cl4d-
ng un-American activities. n.~
faces a demand from furuvc pro-
prctors Of lat bank rolls that a
>lencer be riveted on opponents
,i certain doctrines that are too
alI-flrcd "too-Amcrican" + for the
atctv of private pocketbookS It
started in Hollywood Panic with
in certain exclusive circles was a
Httlc slow 10 jel and even Miss
Lombard had almost forgotten
her PolIyannISn gesture. but now.
al. of a sudden like. the country $
hard pressed and Sorely harassed
dodgers Of big taxes are wonder
ING who or what God-aWful enc
my urkcd behind the astounding
movie actress. Caroio Lombard
when She recently snatchcd TN,
coveted headlines by publicl7Ine
ttT PIC assure ana CCIShl al Dt-Lg
forced 70 pay IS percent Of heI
100000 income as taxes
Industrial spoilsmcu and clan
dc>unc rackoteers IN big dough
who toll not nor spin Yet eat
their bread without Sentences
condemn Carols big-hcartedncss
us falling nothing short of black
treason against those who watch
others work They label TINS
Haunting of pcacc-tmc patriotism
a- am overt oftensc against the
power and dignity Of the Great
Fntrcnchcd n something worthy
only IF us have nots" who must
perform the country labor and
sweat tho nations sweat
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-19

his confirmation is promised
Smith is not acceptable 10 all
factions. AFL'S Emperor William
Green is leading his forces against
confirmation while CLOS En-
pcrur Jcnn Lewis VIII support
SMITH X Is Xpcc,ed that a hot
t."e Wll. p, enjoyed by an.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05
NOTICE OF SALE

BY virtue of the authority conferred
on me as Trustee in that certain
deed of trust executed by c. H. Nc
Lellan and his wife, Bessie b. NC
Lellan, on the 18th day of June, 1892
to the undersigned w. 3. Durham,
Trustee, for the benefit Of Mrs. Sal
lie e. Stroud, recorded in Book IS,
Page 159 of the Records of Deeds of
Trust on Lands in the office of the
Clerk Of the Chancery Court of Hol-
County, Mississippi, default hav-
ing been made in the payment of the
indebtedness therein described and
secured, and I having been request
ed so to do by Mrs. Sallie E. Stroud,
the owner and holder Of said indebt-
edness, I will on Monday, the 23rd
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

day OF May, 1888. within legal hours
on said day, at the South door Of
the City Hal in the Town of Durant,
Holmes County, Mississippi, offer for
sale and sell at public auction TO the
highest and best bidder, for cash, the
following described land situated in
Holmes County, Mississippi, to-wit:
n acres off the North Side Of
the SWH Of the NEA Of Section
II, Township IA. Range 4 East.
Witness my signature this the 26th
day of April, 1888.
w. e. Durham,
38-9-40-1 Trustee.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

tile, taking part in athletics and all
extra-curriculas activities in addition
to maintaining a high scholastic re-
cord. He also received the Balfour
Merit Award for the qualities Of
loyalty. scholarship and achievement
He Is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Brock.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Her Jungle Love" is one OF the most amazing stories Of the South
Seas ever brought to the screen, q story Of = girl who was forced
to become the high priestess of an age-old jungle cult which called
for human sacrifices, and how this beautiful girl found love in an
enemy Of her people, a handsome flyer stranded on her island by
q storm. forms the thrilling plot of the picture. which is made all
in beautiful technicolor.
Dorothy Lamour. Ray Mnland and Lynne Overman have the leading
parts, the same cast that thrilled you last year in The Jungle
Princess" but in a bigger. finer and more beautiful picture, one
OF the years big pictures about which everybody soon will be talk
ing.
motto rites of the white goddess of the jungle, SEE the plane crash
in the tropic typhoon, the terrifying earthquake destroy a thousand
voodoo worshippers, see the charge of the sacred crocodiIes see
thrill upon thrill in this hairraisng romance all filmed in techni-
ca,or.
MATINEE MONDAY, s15
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mrs. Vina Armstrong and daughter
were shoppers in West Monday.
Messrs. C. NJ. Tate, l.. II. Cade,
ST., and Marvin Cade went to New
Orleans the first OF the week.
Mrs. c. NJ. Holmes, Mrs. c. J. Stein,
and Nancy Stein went to Winona
Monday afternoon.
Messrs Lamar and James Bowie
spent Sunday in Columbus.
Mesdame Thompson, Sharp, Scott
and Peasants OF Shaw visited Mrs.
Charlie Maddox the past weekend.
Mrs. Mrs. M. s. Rogers and Mrs.
| Madge Lipsey of Durant were dinner
guests of Mrs. Maddox Saturday ev
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Taylor and
daughter. Jimmie Lois, were Lexing-
ton visitors Thursday.
Mrs. Bob Wallace Of Wynne, Ark,
has been the cherished guest Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Wright.
Mrs. Wallace attended the gradual
ing exercises of her brother. Charles
Edmond Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Norwood return
ed Saturday from q visit in Jackson
with their daughter. Mrs. Allen Horn.
Mrs. Hattie Morgan Of Walden spent
several days with her sister, Mrs.
Tom Brock, the past week.
Mrs. II. A. Moore and Mrs. C. NJ.
Holmes made q business trip to Jack
son Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Cross spent
Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie
Montgomery at Money.
Mr.. D. H. Rhyme and daughter,
Mary Rosamond, were Walden visi-
tors Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gillespie Catron OF
Lexington visited friends in West on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. johnson and
children and Miss Mary Lou John
son of Winona were visitors in the
s. L. Murff home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Eva Johnson Of Emory was n
West visitor Monday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

The Sunday night service at the
Methodist Church was in commera-
tion of the two hundredth anniversary
CT John Wesley. The program. under
the direction Of Rev. e. G. Driskell,
playlet, THE Warm Heart" which
assisted by Mrs. J. e. Hagin, was a
tool us back to the early days Of
Methodist movement and helped to
see it's implications for today.
Those taking part on the program
were: Mr.. d. d. Davidson--John
westley; Mrs. B. F. Roche Mother;
Rev. e. c. Driskell-Father; Miss
Katherine Brock-Reader; Elizabeth
Browning, Dorothy Browning and
Ben Roche, Jr.-Children. Miss Sara
Rogers assisted with the music.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05
woman's Club
Meets

Meets
Mrs. c. N. Tate entertained the
Woman's Club Wednesday afternoon.
An original program was given. Roll
call was answered with an originll
idea for home making. The district
club song was sung with Miss Sara
Rogers accompanying at the piano.
The following program was given:
Short story-Mrs. J. r. Melton; Orig
inal Reading-Mrs. c. b. Alexander;
Piano Solo-Miss Sara Rogers; Orig
inal Poem-Mrs. J. l.. Taylor; Origi-
nal game-Mrs. M. W. Holiness; Orig
inal Prize for Winner Of Came
Mrs. G. L. Brock. During the social
hour delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess. Guests for the
afternoon were Mesdames B. +. Ro
che, D. F. Montgomery and Max Ar
mold.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. Murff, Mrs. s.
w. Brister and Mrs. Leo Weeks shop
ped in Kosciusko Wednesday Of last
week..
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05
Many HonoEs
Thomas Brock Wins

Thomas Brock was awarded the
Woman's Clup Cup, given for the
highest general average for the year,
for the fourth consecutive year on
Monday evening at the graduating
exercises. Thomas is the only stu
dent whose name appears on the cup
more h once. He Is very versa
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Taylor spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
Carce eagle.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

s. L. Murff was a business visitor
in Leland and Indianola last week
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Miss Pauline Carter entertained
the Senior Glass with q theatre party
at the Dixie Theatre on Wednesday
evening. The show was FIT for =
King" with Joe E. Brown in the stel-
lar role.
After the show refreshments were
served at the Hotel Coffee Shop.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05
RIDE
Cox Motor Coaches

COMFORTABLE BUSES, CARE
Full COURTEOUS DRIVERS
A FEW EXAMPLE FARES
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

were Sunday guests Of Miss Sara
Rogers and Mr.. and Mrs. M. 8. Ro-
gers Sunday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Misses Pauline and Jeffie Carter
are spending a few weeks with their
parents at Hesterville prior to enter
ing summer school where they win
work on their masters degree.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Holt Cade Of Emory
visited the c. M. Tates Friday of
last week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. d. F. Sullinger and
children visited relatives at Taylor,
Miss. Sunday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05
Lexington.
Mississippi
THE Phantom Empire" (Fri.-Sot.)
variety"

College Swing the years high spot in musical laugh riots features
a cast of your favorite stars Of screen and radio, headed by such
guarantees of entertainment as George Burns and Oracle Allen,
Martha Raye. Bob Hope, Ben Blue, Edward Everett Horton,
"Skinnay" Ennis. The Slate Brothers and the new Mr.. and Mrs.
Coogap. DEITY Cradle and Jackie Coogan).
With . gay story. an outstanding comedy cast. eight new song hits.
specaties by Slate Brothers, this picture 10 one Of the most colorful
musical productions Of the season that should take its place at the
head Of the class
MATINEE THURSDAY, s:lS
Mondoy Tuesday, "Wednesday. 9-I0-Ilth.
"HER JUNGLE LOVE-
Movietone News"
Betty Boop Cartoon"
"Sportiight"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Miss Elizabeth Thornton Of Aber'
deem spent the weekend with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Durham.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

The Junior Beethoven Music Club
OF West enjoyed an exchange meet
ing with the Junior Music Club OF
Winona. Miss Mary Simpson Of WI
mona led the program and gave the
welcome. The response was given by
Miss Lanell Snavely. Both clubs join
ed in singing the Junior Club song
and In giving the Junior Club pledge
and collect. Splendid talks were
made by Misses Suzanne Harris and
Rheba Schneider on American Mu-
sic and American Composers. The
musical program was given by the
Junior Music Club Of West with AL
members taking part. During the
social hour. delicious refreshments
were served in the home economics
room. Visitors from Winona were
Mesdames Harris. Hutchinson and
Dele Ware.
Mrs. H. +. Hathcock, Jr. OF Du-
rent visited Miss Alice Aurff Tues
day.
Miss Louise Horn, Messrs E.. Nicols,
Macdonald Horn, Claude Marlborough,
and Robert ~Swittenburg Of jackson,
Miss Clara Watson, Mr.. and Mrs
Edwin White OF Lexington, Mr.. and
Mrs. Julian Watson Of vicksburs
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. A. J. Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs
d. H.. Rhyme were business visitors
n Lexington Thursday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mrs. vina Armstrong and daughte
were shoppers in West Monday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

J. r. Melton was q business visitor
in Carrollton Thursday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. d. D. Davidson and Thomas
Brock motored to Miss. State Wed
nesday and spent several days.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05
W. M. U. Holds
Meeting

The Baptist Missionary Society of
the West Baptist Church held Its
regular business and social meeting
on Monday afternoon in the home
of Mrs. w. T. Hand.
The president, Mrs. H. Winborn,
presided over the meeting, disposing
Of the business. II was agreed upon to
study the women Of the Bible at
the meetings. Refreahments were
served by the hostess to the follow
ing: Mcsdames H. Winborn. William
Brock, d. H. Rhyme, w. @. Brock.
J. L. Taylor. @. D. Thornton and
J.. w. Afford.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05
West News


k1e&u NAOn0a Might
The popularity Of the Senior Class
was established on Monday evening
by the vast crowd that gathered to
see them receive their diplomas. The
members of the Class Of 1888 were
the acme OF dignity and poise as they
marched in clad in Maroon caps and
gowns.
Mr.. Malcolm Guess. Dean of Men
end Y. M. C. A. director at h UNI
versity OF Mississippi, as the COM
mencement speaker brought a splen
did message to the fourteen gradu
ates and their friends and parents.
The program for the evening fol-
lows:
Presentation OF Eighth Grade Diplo-
mas-Mr. J. L. Taylor, Saiutatory
Address-Dorothy Hyman, Chorus:
"Our Alma Mater"-words by Helen
and Billy Campbell-Class Of 1888,
valedictory Address-Thomas Brock,
Piano Duet: "Liebestraum." LAszt-
Mrs. d. H. Rhyme and Dorothy Wig
ley, Address-Mr. Malcolm Guess,
Giftorian OF ClAss-Charles Edmond
Wright, Presentation Of Woman's
Club Cup-Nfrs. J. e. Hagin, Prcsen-
tation OF Balfour Merit Key-Miss
Pauline Carter. Awarding Of Diplo
mas-Mr. J. l. Taylor.
The cup, given annually by the
woman's Club Of West to the high
school student who makes the high
est average for the year, was won
BY Thomas Brock for the fourth con-
secutive year.
The Balfour Award, given to the
member Of the Graduating Class who
10 most outstanding In the qualities
Of loyalty. scholarship and achieve
ment, was won by Thomas Brock.
Charles Edmond Wright, Glass Gif-
torian, presented to the school q beau
tiful auditorium clock as the parting
gift Of the Class of 1888. To Miss
Pauline Carter, class sponsor, the
class gave two lovely boudoir lamps,
and to Coach Denton Rosamond they
gave . box Of cigars.
Supt. presented diplomas to the
following: Harvey Brister, Jr, Tho
mas Brock. Helen Carnathan, Roy
Gelston, Dorothy Hyman, Wilfred
johnson, Billie Martin, Anne Miller,
George Parkinson, Marguerite Town
send. Harold Walker. Dorothy Wig
ley, George Wiltshire and Charles
Edmond Wright.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05
B~accalaureate Sermon
ny DR.. Cheek

ny DE. Cnook
DR.. George w. Cheek. pastor Of the
First Presbyterian Church In Kos
ciusko, preached the baccalaureate
sermon in West High Auditorium
sunday morning.
Five principles in the game Of life
are: Preparation. teamwork, conquest
Of self. craftsmanship and the choice
of Christ a. the goal" DR.. Cheek
stated. in his splendid message to
tho class of graduates.
A beautiful song service was rem
dered under the able leadership Of
Mr.. c. e. White.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

n Lexington THURSDAY.
Mr.. d. d. Davidson and Thomas
Brock motored to Miss. State Wed
nesday and spent several days.
e. Reed Brock Of the University
spent the weekend at homo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin White Of Lex
ington visited Mr.. and Mrs. N. 8.
Rogers Sunday afternoon.
Mrs H. A. Moore visited Mrs. Rcxie
May at Walden Wednesday.
Supt. J. L. Taylor and family went
to Raleigh to visit relatives the past
weekend.
Master Jimmie Hand Is spending
the week with Mr.. and Mrs. b. e.
Scott in Kosciusko.
Mr.. John Sullinger returned to the
SAlCdBO OCpiI A0CS0oy.
Mr.. Pate Johnson and Mr.. Carl
Arnold served on the Jury in Lex
ington this week.
Mr.. w. T. Hand and son, Jimmie
spent Friday in Jackson.
Little Betty Campbell spent a few
days with her grandmother. Mrs.
Graham Field. In Durant the past
week. n
The Rev. Driscoll preached at the
Methodist Church Sunday night. and
while here was entertained In the
home Of DR.. and Mrs. J.. s. Rosa
mond. y
Mr.. B. F. Roche spent Saturday in
! jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

e. Reed Brock Of the University
spent the weekend at home.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin White Of Lex
ington visited Mr.. and Mrs. N. 8.
Rogers Sunday afternoon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. B. F. Roche spent Saturday in
jackson. (.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mrs. H. T. Hathcock. Jr. OF Du
rent visited Miss Alice Aurff Tues
day.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Little Betty Campbell spent q few
days with her grandmother. Mrs.
Graham Field. In Durant the past
week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Messrs. c. M. Tate, L. II. Cade,
ST., and Marvin Cade went to New
Orleans the first of the week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mrs H. A. Moore visited Mrs. Rcxie
May at Walden Wednesday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. johnson and
children and Miss Mary Lou John
son Of Winona were visitors in the
s. L. Murff home Sunday afternoon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Taylor and
daughter. Jimmie Lois, were Lexing-
ton visitors Thursday.
Evening star., 1938-01-27
VALUES DECLINE
ON CURB EXCHANGE
Report Shows 1859 Issues Listed
With $50, ,695, ,42s Shares Worth
$1O,174,066.727.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. 27.--The Curb
Exchange made public yesterday its
first report on market values Of securi-
ties eligible to be traded In. including
common and preferred stocks and
bonds.
Total stock issues were 1889. con-
sisting of 750,695. .428 shares with q
market value at the close of trading
December 81, 1887, of $l0,174, ,066, ,727,
at an average price Of $l355 q share.
This compares with 1850 issues in
1896, consisting Of 714,766, ,467 shares
having q market value at the year
end Of $14,560, ,023 1893 at an average
price Of $40. SO . share.
The report points out that "the two
years covered in the. compilation are
not comparable as regards number Of
issues, shares, market value, ct cetera,
because the number Of issues for each
year varied, due to removals and ad-
ditions to the list"
In 1887 there were 316 issues Of pre-
ferred stock, 100 listed and 207 un-
listed, consisting Of 67,292,025 shares.
having . total market value Of $2,21s,-
783, ,357 at the year end, at an average
per share Of $3S.72. This compared
with 328 issues in 1896, "a listed and
234 unlisted, consisting Of 57,594,s56.
having total market value Of $685.
697,143, at an average price of $51.83
per share.
Evening star., 1938-01-27
MARGINS LOWERED
ON CORN FUTURES
Chicago Board Of Trade Reduces
Requirements 25 Per Cent,
Lowest in Five Years. =.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. 27.-Margin re-
quirements for trading In future de.
liveries of corn on the Board OF Trade
were reduced 25 per cent today.
The Board Of Trade Clearing Corp.
initiated the cut with a terse an.
nouncement that margins for men,
bers of the clearing corporation had
been cut cent a bushel to cents.
This is the lowest margin rate in five
years.
Commission houses are bound by
regulation to charge traders $50 per
cent OF the clearing corporation re-
quirements. This cut the margin to
AZ cents bushel from the cents
required heretofore.
Margin requirements were advanced
In all grains in 1888 after the bank
holidays and were kept at high level
in an effort to preclude "shoestrtng"
accounts forcing major market crises
such as occurred In July, 1888, when
the collapse of a major commission
house ended the grain market boom
Of that year.
Evening star., 1938-01-27
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. Jan. - LP.-lUnited States
Department of Agriculture. HOGS. "a, 900.
lncluding 1000 direct; steady to 10 lower
than Wednesdays average. top. SIS: bulk
good and choice l5U-HnO pounds S.60-15:
2lo-260 pounds 1.S0-s.5o: 2io-325
pounds. 750-su; good medium weight and
heavy sows 6.65-9O.
Cattle. 5000: calves, 900: another
very dull market on fed steers ard year.
linss: LARGELY steer run; only few loads
and shipper order buyers bidding lower:
kinds Of value to sell at 7.25-9,o0 pre-
hight cattle here: general steer market now
6O-l:00 under week ago with common
steady to strong: ,weighty SAUSAGE bulls
up to 6.s5: selected vealers to 1900: best
fed heifers. 500: common and medium
heifers continue active. but strictly good
and choice weishty kinds getting severe
competition from steers.
Sheep. 1000, including 500 direct. fat
lambs slow: undertone weak to around Is
lower; talking around 7s0-soo on good
to choice offerings handyweights held at
s.15-25 and above: sheep and yearlings lit
tie changea: good yearlings: 6.50-s5
mostly; good and choice slaughter ewes,
8.65-425.
Evening star., 1938-01-27
TRAVELLERS SHOWS
GAIN IN ASSETS
Increase of Loans Against
Policies Regarded as
Slump Sign.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, Jan. 27.-Presi-
dent L. Edmund Zacher reported Q
1887 income Of S237,556,l69 for the
Travellers Insurance Cos. today ct the
stockholders annual meeting.
Assets at the end Of the year, he re-
ported, were $943, 1897 900, compared
to $3.50 ,552, 900 on December 81, 1886.
He said that while effects Of the
business depression were not seen In
the volume of premiums or In the
amount Of new life insurance written.
loans outstanding against policies in
creased by over 100000 during 1887.
In the three preceding years the
amount Of loans decreased.
The sum of $ss,549,579 was paid as
benefits under various policies during
the year.
The surplus items OF all four COM
panies in the group showed gains over
1896.
Evening star., 1938-01-27
ACTIVITY MAINTAINED
IN WOOLENS AND SHOES
By the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
Woolen mills and shoe factories
maintained their production schedules
in December while most other indus
tries cut down, the Federal Reserve
Board reports. Comparative indices
for November and December, respec-
lively, include:
Iron and steel, 6s. 40; automobiles,
81. IS; cement. rs, II; plate glass,
Isl, lo8; beehive coke, IA, IL; textiles,
80. n; slaughtering and meat pack
ing. 86, 8s; wheat -four, SO, 80: sugar
MEETINGS. 101, 142; newsprint produc-
ton, 64, 60; leather products, 80, 81;
tobacco products, 155, ITO.