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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-11-12
Hinshaw Will Speak
Al 5. A. R. Meetino

The first fall meeting of the Dis
trict of Columbia Society of the
Sons of the American Revolution
will be held at the Mayflower Hotel
Wednesday at 8 pm, with Repre-
sentative Carl Hinshaw of Califor-
mia, recently elected life member Of
the society, as speaker.
A musical program will be pre-
sented by DR.. George Edward An
derson, tenor, and Allison Sandi-
ford. accompanist.
Chalmers Seymour Mcconnell,
president Of the society, has an
nounced the following committee
chairmen for the coming year:
Executive, Chalmers Seymour
Mcconnell: library, DR.. Louis
Charles Smith: meetings, Stephen
o. Ford; advancement, Robert C..
Tracy; ways and means. Milo c.
Summers; building, Selden M. Ely;
athletics, John w. Dunn; education,
Robert D. Brinker; membership,
Herbert S. Fessenden: senior re-
cruiting, Craig Leslie Reddish: ju-
11u1 lcCI ultIIlS, arthur u. stewart,
press. Belmont Mercer Farley; color
guard, James c. McGrew, chairman,
and Glenn G. Lamson, jr., vice
chairman: Constitution of the
United States. Robert Mason De
Shazo; correspondence and safety,
Maj. Gen. Amos A. Fries; junior as
sembly, Clarke P. Cole, I'd: national
defense, Col. John P. Hams: pres
ervation of American institutions,
Charles Clair Weaverling: radio,
John Wescott Reiss: social en-
blems, Zelah r. Farmer; reception
and introduction, Benjamin D. Hill,
jr.; Golden Jubilee Committee, to
arrange for the celebration of the
society's 50th anniversary year be-
ginning April. 1910, Francis M.
Hofheins, and National Congress
Committee, to arrange for enter
tainment Of the s. A. r. National
Congress in May. 1910. Robert c.
Tracy.
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RoyoI Arcunum

Municipal Council met Wednes-
day. with Regent William A. Still
lions presiding. Arrangements were
made for the Thanksgiving party
for the Old-Timers on November %
at the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
Club. Supreme Representative DAILY
was guest.
Oriental Council meets November
Is at Moose Hall. Regent William
F. Ryan will preside. A class of
candidates will be initiated.
E. G. King was host to q class Of
new candidates at his home on
November Z.
The bowling league meets every
Friday at the Temple alleys.
The scheduled union meeting with
Baltimore on November 16 has been
postponed until the latter part of
the month 50 as not to interfere
with the scheduled meetings Of
Capital Council at 1015 L street NV.
Kismet Council meets November
II, District Council November 81,
both at 1915 L street NV.
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ridge Royal Arch, business; De Molay
Comandry, Illustrious Order of the

ridge Royal Arch, business: De Molay
Comandry, Illustrious Order Of the
Red Cross.
Observation-Disclosures Centen-
NAL, business and social; Osiris,
business; East Gate, business, enter
tainment and refreshments; Column
bia Royal Arch, Royal Arch Degree;
Potomac Commandry, business;
Zabud Council Royal and Select
Masters, business.
Thursday-Naval, business and
social; Hiram, grand visitation; La
fayette, grand visitation; William r
Singleton, E. A.; Congress, business
and address; Petworth, E. A.; Sempel
Paratus, grand visitation; Adoniram
Council Royal and Select Masters
business.
Friday-Columbia, grand vista.
ton; Lebanon. grand visitation;
Joseph H. Milans, business; Justice
E. A.; Columbia Commandry, bust.
ness; Columbia Council Royal and
Select Masters, business; Grand
Royal Arch Chapter, School Of In.
struction.
saturday-1e3s High Priest Asso-
citation dinner meeting, 6:l5- pm.
1703 K street NV; Grand Lodge
School Of Instruction.
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Order of the Eastern Star

ton to the grand officers, honored
guests included Past Grand Matrons
Bertha G. Hudson, Flora E. Camp
bell, Grace E. Kimmel, Elizabeth w.
Rhine, Helen D. Robbins and Past
Grand Patrons Frank Kimmel, Paul
B. Cromelin, Victor B. Rench and
Harry j. Schmit. The program con-
sisted Of vocal selections by Estelle
Gates. accompanied by A. Naomi
Cooper.
The matron of Loyalty Chapter
announces Wednesday will be grand
visitation.
A roast turkey dinner will be
served by Acacia Chapter at the
Almas Temple clubhouse, 1915 K
street NV, November is from 4:3O
to pm. Call Associate Conductress
Lola Fitz Gibbon. Randolph 5261, for
tickets and reservations.
Columbia Chapter will meet on
Tuesday.
The last meeting of Bethany
Chapter was grand visitation. They
were entertained by a pageant, "Au-
tumn Time" written and read by
Past Matron Ruth B. Leighton.
The officers are requested to re-
port at the temple on Monday, pm,
for a rehearsal.
The meeting Friday will be sun
shine night"
Gavel Chapter met Tuesday. Be-
fore the meeting the members and
their families had dinner provided
by the members.
The meeting November 81 will be
grand visitation.
Lebanon Chapter will celebrate its
Goth anniversary on Tuesday eve
ming. The charter members and
past matrons and patrons of the
chapter have been especially invited.
A group of 20 young women of the
chapter will give short play. Re-
freshments will be served, followed
by dancing. All members of the
order are invited.
At Joppa Lodge Chapters grand
visitation last week, in addition to
the grand officers, honored guests
included Past Grand Matrons Grace
E. Kimmel, Louise E. Kreg1ow, Helen
D. Robbins and Mamie L. Green
street, and Past Grand Patrons Paul
B. Cromelin, F. Frank Kimmel, DR..
Victor B. Rench and Harry J..
Schmidt.
Vocal solos were rendered by Past
Matron Iva Toone of St. John S
Lodge Chapter, accompanied by
Past Matron Elmira Madgeburger of
Joppa Lodge Chapter. Gifts were
presented to the grand matron and
grand patron by the star points.
The matron, Mrs. Katherine F..
johnson, announces a short business
meeting November IS, followed by a
reception to new members. Re-
freshments and dancing
Election of officers will be held
December 6, preceded by a dinner
for members only at $50.
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KNIGHTS Of Columbus

Keane Council held exercises In
observance Of Armistice Day at its
last meeting.
A revised version Of the poem,
Return Of the Unknown Soldier, "
was given by Chancellor Francis
Miller. Songs were sung by George
King, accompanied by Andrew ohe-
mann at the piano.
Silence was observed for one min
ute, while TAPS" was blown in
memory Of the heroes who died in
all wars, with the American nag
waving in the background.
Pope Plus KITS prayer for peace
was recited by the members. Grand
knight James F. Kehoe presided.
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Club tomorrow at 7 pm. for Elks
and their friends.
Johnny Reh. chairman of the
Elks Clowns Good Cheer Entertain
ers, announced the following shows
by the joint Minstrel and Good
Cheer Organization of the WASH
ington Elks' Club: November II, St.
Elizabeth's Hospital: November 81,
Home of Incurables: November "a,
Mount Alto Hospital; November q,
Walter Reed Hospital: December 4,
Naval Hospital, and December 2,
Alexandria Elks' Club, children s
party. The Minstrel and Good
Cheer Committee are available to
any charitable institution or home,
and will present its show upon re-
quest, providing that no admission
charge is made to the show.
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Moodmen Circle

The N. O. Club from Morris Shop
pard Grove, No. Z. will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Mary Gray. 1740 L
street NE, on Thursday at 8 pm
At the last meeting plans were COM
pleted for q dinner at the Fairfax
Hotel on December at 6 pm. Mem
bers are asked to bring their friends.
Next regular business meeting No.
vember 20.
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Hotel Greeters of America

Meetings of Charter No. 81 and
Women's Auxiliary No. 81 will be
held at the Willard Hotel on Novem-
Der ~ at $50 pm, when Past
International President Edmund
Flynn will present a showing of the
motion picture, Front once Pro-
cedure," which has been produced
for the Hotel Greeters by Lucius
Boomer Of the. Wahord, In New
York. AL front once employees in
hotels In Warrington are invited.
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NutionuI Union

Capt. Orville F. Sandefer pre-
sided at the meeting of United
Council. Calvin S. Orth, council
deputy, reported eight additional
candidates for the class ceremonial
and two women who will be in
itiated into the Women's Council.
An intercity bowling schedule is be-
ing arranged by Chairman Newland
with councils in Baltimore.
Samuel Trupp, vice chairman, Ex-
ecutive Board, spoke at the meeting
of Victory Council.
Meetings this week are: Wednes-
day, Congressional, Typographical
Temple; Friday. United, Pythian
Temple.
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Loyal Order of Moose

E. r. Thompson, governor Of Co.
lumbia Lodge, has called a special
meeting on Tuesday at 8 pm, to be
known as the II Will" membership
meeting, to reach the quota of IS
new members by December 81. A
chilli con carne dinner will be
served.
The first class of the membership
campaign will be held November "a
at 1414 street NV, with Regional
Director Charles M. Kennedy as the
guest speaker and show pictures OF
Mooseheart. A special degree staff
will confer the first degree. Clar-
endon, Va, and Alexandria, Va,
lodges will participate in the cere-
monies.
Women Of the Moose.
Mrs. Margaret Deegan, graduate
regent of Columbia Chapter, will
celebrate her birthday anniversary
November Is by serving turkey
dinner at 1414 I street NV. from
S to 8 pm. The proceeds will be
used for the maintenance fund.
The Ritualistic Committee, with
Mrs. George B. Clark, chairman, will
meet Thursday at pm. for re-
hearsal in order that full exemplif1-
cation Of the ritual may be given at
the initiation Of new candidates on
November "a.
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Identifying Worships

The prompt Identification Of war
ships at sea Is q science in itself and
of vital importance In wartimes
Curiously enough the best experts In
this field are said to be civilians and
during the World War there was wit
messed the curious anamoly of civil
ians teaching naval officers how to
recognise and Identity enemy ships
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RoyoI Neiehbors Of America

Fidehs Camp will meet ut the
Thomas Circle Club November Is
at 8 pm. 's -.
Myra B. Enright Camp meets NO
vember q at 92l Pennsylvania ave-
nue. Sc, 8 pm.
.Fidehs Camp will have Z luncheon
and card party at the Fairfax Hotel
December 8 Ut 1880 pm. Mrs.
Dorothy Read chairman.
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E|ks'. Annual Ball
To Be Held Nov. u
With Floor Show
Hoeerstown Lodge
Publishes List Of
Blood Donors

Under the direction Of Harold T.
Pease, exalted ruler, Washington
Lodge Of B. p. o. Elks will hold its
annual charity ball at the May
flower Hotel on Thanksgiving Eve,
November 20, from 8 to l o'clock. A
floor show will be presented during
intermiSSion.
Hagerstown Elks Lodge recently
published list Of SO members of its
Blood Donor Squad, with the type Of
blood Of each member listed. The
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Order Of De MoIoy

The patrol Of Robert Lee Bruce
Chapter participated in the Apple
Blossom Festival in Martinsburg
w. Va, yesterday. The fancy drill
team won first place while march
ing in the Halloween parade held
in Hagerstown, Md. Capt. Larry
Thurston lead the delegation.
The second degree will be con-
ferred on nine candidates on No
vember II. For admission to this
meeting members must bring some
type Of canned food for distribu-
ton In Thanksgiving baskets to the
needy.
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committee is
re dy at all
times to volun-
teer its aid. The
following Elk s
are In charge:
E. L. Mobley, H.
A. Shafer. c. K.
Hartle, r. B.
Prather and DR..
w. r. Cameron.
John D. Pow
erS, chairman OF
t he Entertain.
committee, an
nounces an oys-
ter roast to be
held at the Elks'
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l Soap plant.
6 French river.
10 Moist
IA Layer Of clay in coal.
10 Mountain in Armenia
20 Heraldic bearing.
81 Arrow poison.
% To torment.
"a Teutonic deity.
Is Storage box.
26 To gather.
q Outstanding player.
% japanese rice paste.
20 Note of scale.
80 Body of water.
80 Clicking instruments.
IS Head adornment.
81 Goddess of mischief.
80 Mountain in Thessaly.
40 To petition.
Al To browse.
43 Palm leaf (var.).
A Slender nail.
As Cymba lobe.
Al To separate.
40 To keep apart.
81 Gropes.
So Simian.
81 Hindu weight.
S. Mixes.
81 Possessive pronoun.
So Element.
81 Male cat.
"a Egyptian earth-god.
IS Boiled.
SO Old Irish capital.
70 Babylonian deity.
u Poetic: It is.
"a Facts.
rs Vagabond.
II To piece out.
70 Because.
80 Fireplace.
SO Indian governor.
So Cooking vessel.
81 Spa.
80 Skill.
80 Goddess of the dawn.
90 Consisting of scales.
"a Rivers (Sp).
96 Bugle calls.
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Mary E. Beahm, matron Of Miriam
Chapter, announces Bethel No. S,
Order Of Jobs Daughters, will ex-
emplify the initiatory work tomor-
row night.
The annual grand visitation was
held at the last meeting. In addi-
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80 To climb.
100 Hides.
104 To pose.
los To knock.
Z. LOT In no way.
Ill Fuss.
112 To 1rritate.
ia Ethics.
1l6 Printers measure.
lit Argument.
118 To wander.
100 Sacred Buddhistic Ian
guage.
100 To race.
1913 Butterfly.
125 Man.
126 Journeys.
129 Nooks.
81 Self.
1873 Sailor.
1876 Fear.
1877 Scimiters.
139 Night before.
141 Small cake.
142 Dwelling place.
145 Fertilizer.
lat Ratchet.
149 Pierced.
153 Dandy.
l54 Mountain pass.
155 Game fish.
157 Knave Of clubs.
159 To nurture.
100 European fish war;.
ISL Persian elves.
1853 Ancient Scotland.
166 Before.
l67 Hypothetical force.
1913 Chinese pagoda.
1859 Money.
I'll Poetic: Uncloses.
172 Pen point.
l74 Symbol for sodium.
ITS Shallow places.
1T Curved molding.
178 Odin's wolf.
179 Sweet grass.
ls1 To accept.
1872 Yields.
1873 Period of time.
1874 Ancient chariot.
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OCIccC INV. 4llc SIdIlu I1ldSGST Oh
the Second Veil of the Grand Royal
Arch Chapter of Virginia will make
IN address.
Elmer F. Stein, master of Bright
wood Lodge. announces the Pro-
gram Committee for the celebration
Of the corner stone laying of STAINS
bury Lodge is rapidly taken shape.
On November % this lodge will be
host to all lodges meeting in Bright
wood Temple to celebrate the corner
stone laying which was laid by the
Grand Lodge November 81, 1919.
President Roosevelt was then AS
sistant Secretary of the Navy and
together with Gen. John J. Pershing
assisted the then Grand Master
Joseph H. Milans in laying the
stone.
A program is being arranged and
refreshments will be served. The
principal speaker will be Past Grand
Master Milans. All officers of STAINS
bury Lodge In 1919 will be the guests
Of honor.
Trestleboard.
Monday-Dawson, business; STAINS
bury, M. M; Joppa, Grand Vista
ton; Petworth, special communica-
tionr grand visitation; Benjamin
Franklin, business; Mount Vernon
Royal Arch, business; Anacostis
Royal Arch, business.
Tuesday - Federal, business
Acacia, business and entertainment;
Takoma, grand visitation; Samuel
Gompers, business; Mount Horet
Royal Arch, business: Potomac Royal
Arch, Past Masters Degree; Bright
wood Royal Arch, business; Wood
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Service Orders
ARMY.

Dewitt Brig. Gen. wallace. from Wash
inston to San Francisco.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT,
VINCENT pnar,I Ma tons Thomas K from Aberdeen
INFANTRY.
Bailey, Capt Kenneth R., from Hawaii to
San Francisco
Meloy. CAPT; Guy g; ir., from Fort Ham
O'Donnell, Capt Emmett. jr, from Mitchell
Field to Hawaii.
Austin, First 1t Gordon H.. from Boiling
Field to Hawaii.
Lehr, Second 1t. Philip H.. from Glenview
Lentz. Second 1t. Carl, II, from Tuscaloosa
Farris, Second 1t. Stephen c., from East
st. Louis to Philippines.
SIGNAL CORPS.
James pss;,nC!, Col Stanley L" from Omaha to
Grace. Col. Joseph j.. from Philippines to
San Francisco
Miller. Capt. Harrod G., from Philippines
to Fort Lewis.
Clark to Aberdeen Proving Ground
Morris. Maj. Paul H.. from Fort Sheridan
to Front Royal.
Cave, First 1t. John W, from Fort Knox
to Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Porter First 1t. Harry c.. from Fort Ben
jamin Harrison to Aberdeen Proving
0 CHAPLAIN CORPS.
Hayes. Chaplain Frank H.. from Fort
Thomas to March Field
NAVY.
BUREAU OF NAVIGATION.
Les sesdemU %1f TO U ayS s. 5. Yukon H 'r0" N'''l
Won Heimburg. Comdr Ernest H.. to Naval
Academy instead Of Washington.
Foley, 1t. Robert j.: from Battle Force to
Bridge to u S. S. Melville
Lexington to U. S S. Talbot.
MEDICAL CORPS.
Swanson 1t. ii. g Eldon c.. to Naval
Academy instead of New York.
ASIATIC DISPATCH ORDERS.
Myers; I;,,u It. comdr Ralph o. to Puget
Arfas5 ISABEL It. tt u Rosers g. Fl Peary !Tom o s.
High, Ga,,ds.rpa It. Paul L. from U. s. s. Peary to
Newsome: 1t. James H. from U. s. s.
caE,S0n Euson to to s. 0css conynshsm H fsSm B. g.
Meyers, 1t. d. g. Richard W.. from U. s. 8.
Black Hawk to U. S. S. Edsall.
Woodville 1t: q. g. Jonathan 1. W.. from
U. S. S. John D. Ford to u S. s. Luzon.
MARINE.
Withers, First 1t. Pelham B.. from Guam
tico to st. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
wisht. First 1t. Cecil W., from Paris
Island to Pensacola.
Evening star., 1939-12-29
Early Hearings Seen
To Extend Hatch
Law 10 States
New Mexico Senotor
To Consult With
Attorney General

Senate hearings probably will be
held early in the coming session on
the question Of extending to State
employees the Hatch law prohibiting
political activity by Federal en-
ployes, Senator Hatch, Democrat, of
New Mexico. announced today.
The Senator expects to receive
from the Attorney General early
next week last minute suggestions
before finishing the draft of his bill,
designed to induce the States to
regulate the political activity of
their employees by Withholding Fed
eral aid funds If they fail to do so.
As announced several weeks ago,
the New Mexico Senator will include
a provision applying the Hatch law
to employees of the District govern
ment. who, he explained, were over
looked when the original measure
was being drafted.
He said he was confident, how
ever, that his local amendment
would exempt the Commissioners
because he regarded them as policy
making officers who are also exempt
in the Federal department.
Senator Hatch said he thought
hearings before the Privileges and
Elections Committee in advance of
action on the bill would be advisable
to give the Attorney General an
opportunity to explain the provi-
sions and also to report on how
the original law is working. The
Hatch Act is intended not only to
prevent Government employees from
taking active part in political cam
paigns. but also to protect them
from coercion during campaigns.
Evening star., 1939-12-29
Hoover Reports Third
S 100000 Sent Firms
y the Associated Press.

6t LQe Associated fIeSS.
CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-Former Pres
ident Herbert Hoover, chairman of
the Finnish relief fund drive, said
yesterday that the third 100000
had been forwarded to Finland from
American contributors.
He said that although no goal or
quota had been set for the drive,
he was "gratified by the prompt
and generous response throughout
the Nation"
He pointed out that the help
being provided by the committee
was of an emergency nature and
that all money donated to the fund
went for relief because overhead
expenses were being paid by local
organization.
He praised the help received from
1880 newspapers in the Nation
which he said were collecting funds
for the drive without expense to
the committee
Mr.. Hoover is scheduled to speak
tonight in Minneapolis and in Du-
luth tomorrow night. He then ex-
pected to return to New York.
Evening star., 1939-12-29
Chicago Produce

CHICAGO. Dec % LP.-Poultry, live
two ears "a trucks; firm: White Rock
springs. pounds and up,, 1512: turkeys,
toms, old -: young 3 pounds and up.
IS; under Is pounds. 10; hens. Is; capons
pounds and UP 10: under pounds, II;
other prices unchanged.
Butter 645d,52l firm; c1eaIt.aI creamery 30
lots, 2sA.29: other prices unchanged.
first, 20: refrigerator. extras. 14'4: stand
ards 14h; frsts. 1874: other prices un-
changed
UNITED States Department Of Agricul..
ure).-Potatoes. 80: on track. ISL; total
Z. s. shipments, 5O2; Nebraska Triumphs,
slightly stronger; other varieties all sec.
tions. frm; supplies rather light: demand
fair; sacked. per cwt.;, Idaho Russet Bur;
ally good color 100: burlap sacks. few
sales 6O-s5 according to color; Nebraska
Bliss Triumphs, cotton sacks. IS to 90 per
washed. rs; gurlap sacks; q S. No ];
fine quality 2.25; unwashed S5 per cent
y. g. No. !. 10: North Dakota, Red River
Valley section; Cobblers' S. per cent o. 8
per cent U. No. 1, 80: new stock.
ported
Evening star., 1939-12-29
Chicago Livestock

CHICAGO Dec % LP,.-Hoe prices were
steady to 10 cents lower today: trace pc
eemins fairly active at the 1s.de declne IN clsanun 1
trade and fat lambs and yearlinss were
steady TO strong. -
Hos receipts in the open market we're
1000 under advance estimates S;n totanns astnrs
amounted to 10000 The market opened
steady to 10 lower and closed mostly steady
to cents of. topping at So.
Most steers and yearlings sold from $500
e $4,000 but part loads sold uD to
Wooied lambs sold freely from So, to
S9.35, topping early at $9.45 with best
u. s. Department of Asriculture) -
salable hogs. $4,000; total. 1000; open
steady 10 10 lower than Thursdays av-
erage later trade fairly active: mostly
steady to 5 off, bulk good and choice. 800
22o pounds, 65.ao choice light m weights s1 is
270-pound butchers, $3.50: 27O pounds
up. 5.00-30; good, 40o-5Oo-pound pack
ing sows. 4."5-75.
salable cattle Loo ssiable ann GaIvss, f1.ds
prices senerally steady; bulls again sell
ing stronger; bulk. steers and yearlings'
s.5O-1OOO: sprinkline yearlings, 1852
1o 1, 1Gads steeIs bsef seod beteTs n
900; most short-fed, 7.50-S.5 80; best cows.
515-6.S5: strong weight cutters, $50: can
ners. 4:2h-75: weighty sausage bulls, 40
75 selected vealers; 11.75; bulk; 10 90
slow: load light weight feeders. 900.
Salable sheep 5000; total, 1O.5O0: active
on all classes; fat lambs and yearlinEs
steady to strong; sheep frm; good TO
top 945 on one deck, best held higher;
good to near choice slaughter yearines,
S75-s25; few native ewes. 4.O0-50; West
ern ewes as yet unsold; auotably higher
Evening star., 1939-12-29
Month expenditures
Nearly Equa|ed by
Federal Receipts
November Deficit
Only $l7,000,000
Against $302, 900, 900

The Governments ordinary re-
ceipts of $4o7 100000 in November
we're augmented by trust account
receipts of $267 900 900, so that total
revenues amounted to $674. 900 900,
according to the Alexander Hamil-
ton Institute. Receipts in November
we're nearly sufficient to meet ex-
penditures which amounted to $691,-
100000 after deducting the debt re-
tirement fund. Consequently, the
deficit in November amounted to
only 1000, 900, which was in sharp
contrast to the deficit of 1902 900 900
in the corresponding month last
year.
The deficit in November was more
than accounted for by the Govern
ment investing $185, 100000 in its
own securities. Consequently. the
Governments revenue was consid-
erably larger than the amount of
money it actually paid out. Its fiscal
operations in November were thus
of deflationary character.
This was in contrast to its oper-
ations earlier in the current fiscal
year This is shown by the fact that
despite the small deficit in November
the total deficit for the first five
months was 81 ,538 900 900. Less than
a third of this deficit was accounted
for by trust account investments.
The deficit during the first five
months was not only larger than the
deficit in the same period last year,
when 1t amounted to 1907 900 900,
but it. exceeded the deficit of 81 1884,
100000 indicated in the 1939-40
budget which the Government made
public last January.
The Governments infiationary
operations during the four months
prior to November contributed to the
business boom which has been in
evidence this fall. The dehationary
character of the Governments oper-
ations in November was probably
factor accounting for the slowing
down during the recent weeks in the
rate of business expansion.