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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
STANDARD OIL FIRMS
INCREASE DIVIDENDS
Companies Distribute S19,9O1,57O in
First Quarter of 1886.
Times Special

L tUtto CptCtub
NEW YORK, Feb 29.-Cash divi-
dend payments by the companies Of
the Standard Oil group for the first
quarter of 1886 are estimated at
SIS, 9O1 $40, compared with $13,122.-
1877 in the corresponding quarter of
1885, according to figures compiled
by Carl H. Pforzheimer g. Co.
However, in the March quarter
last year the Standard Oil Co. of
New Jersey distributed in the form
of a stock dividend 1908 shares
of Mission Corp, which on date Of
distribution had market value Of
approximately $13,2O6,0O0 and which
is not included in the total for that
quarter.
The Standard Oil Co. of Indiana,
Humble Oil and Refining, and
Standard Oil of Kentucky, all Of
which are currently paying dividends
at the rate of 25 cents quarterly, are
among the leading companies of
the group to continue regular divi-
dendS this quarter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29

Under the NRA producers were
told by the government to get to-
gether and agree on production and
prices and other trade practices.
The Sherman Antitrust Law was
suspended.
WHEN the NRA was declared
w illegal, it became once again
illegal for business to get together
in these production and price
agreements. But the government
that had encouraged them to do
this has felt, apparently, help
less now to turn upon business
groups and prosecute them for do
ing things they were urged to do
only a few months ago.
Also, the government has put
in charge of the enforcement of
the antitrust laws lawyer who
has been a leading light in fight
ing them.
For instance, under the MIRA the
steel makers we're permitted to
get together to revive the old
Pittsburgh-plus or basing point
system of charging for steel. This
was an old practice but was
stopped while Harding was PreSi-
dent 1t would look like a pretty
clear violation of the antitrust
laws.
When two steel makers get to-
gether and agree that when selling
steel they will always add into the
price the freight from some agreed
on point, whether the steel was
shipped from that point or not,
that comes clearly within the pro-
hibition against agreements in re-
StraiHt of trade.
THERE is the added uneconomic
Il injustice of permitting the
seller to charge the purchaser
freight for shipping the steel 500
miles when, perhaps, it has been
shipped only so miles.
To put an end to this, however,
although the antitrust flaw is al
ready sufficient if it were enforced,
Senator Burton K Wheeler of
Montana has introduced a bill
making the use of the baSing point
system of pricing unlawful.
But the bill hits at the whole
vicious structure of price fixing,
collision of all kinds, the use of
agreed-on bids, formulas for
pricing.
Senator Wheeler ought to intro
duce another resolution to investi-
gate the Department of Justice to
determine why the antitrust laws
are not being enforced Perhaps
we ought to get rid of these laws,
but Congress alone has the power
to repeal them.
No President, no Department of
Justice underling has the right to
give to business license to violate
these laws through the stratagem
of refusing to enforce them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
Expects Sales Gain
By United Press

By UHHed Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-Al-
though adverse weather conditions
continued to hamper retail trade
during the week ended Feb. %, it
is expected that total February
sales will exceed those of the same
month last year, the Commerce De-
partment reported today.
Industrial production maintained
a steady pace. Output was some
what curtailed by the holiday. Al
though construction contracts
awarded during the first half of the
month recorded sharp counter
seasonal recession, it was said that
they remained far above those of
a year ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
BLAW-KN0X co. EARNS
$565,230 DURING 1885
Income Equivalent to 42.7 Cents Al
Share After All Charges.
Times Special


PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. o.
The Blaw-Knox Co. today reported
net earnings of s65 ,23O.01 for 1885,
equivalent to 42.7 cents a share.
after provision for interest, depre-
citation and all taxes. This COM
pares with net profits of S35 ,504.36
or cents share for the preceding
year.
According to I. F. Lehaman, pres
ident, shipments for 1895 showed
an increase over 1884 and at the
same time administrative and gen.
eral expense decreased. Improves
ment of plant facilities also was
continued during the year.
Business prospects for 1896 indi-
cate an even better year for the
concern, as business booked so far
shows marked increase over the
same period of 1895.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
Produce Markets
tReprinted From Late Times Ye.tel

(Reprinted From Late Times Yesterday,
The prices quoted are paid for stock
gathered IN the country, while delivered
u Indianapolis the price is a cent higher.
Heavy breed hens i6c: Leghorn breed
hens. isc: Leghorn springers. i2c old stays
fsc: old cocks. &c. Ducks white. lbs.
sizes. ice: ali guineas. Ia lbs. and up. lsc:
No / strictly fresh eggs. loss on. iec.
Each fun case must weigh IS lbs, gross.
deduction Of 10 cents O pound under IS
in. 2sn be made No. butter. 400sic:
~: Z s !. 9. s2s HutteFtah Sc. QQotd ~
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
CEMENT SHIPMENTS UP
Portland Co. Shows Gain in All
Divisions for January.
lines Special

F7tto 5PtCtIE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-The
Portland Cement Co. produced 3d.
100000 barrels of cement in jan
uary. shipped 1899 900 barrels from
mills and had 22,649 900 barrels in
stock at the end of the month it
was announced today.
An increase of 1874 per cent was
shown in the production division,
and gain of So per cent in ship
ments, compared with January, 1885.
Portland cement stocks at mills
were 4 per cent higher than year
ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
SUBMITS LOW BID

Times Special
HAGERSTOWN. Ind, Feb. o.
Town officials today were advised
that a base bid of SGT ,272, awarded
William E. Mick, Inc, Indian
apolis, for construction of a sew
age disposal plant here, has been
approved by the Public Works ADJ
ministration.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
FIRE INSURANCE
TATEs STOCK SUSPENDED
(By Blyth g. Coz
Times Special

CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-Notice of
suspension of American Ma
chine Co. participating preference
stock from trading has been given
by the Chicago Stock Exchange.
The order became effective yes
terday. Action was taken due to
discontinuance of register and
transfer agent by the company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
CLERK IS TRANSFERRED
William OIaughlin to Succeed III.
T. Owen at SheIbyvilIe.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Feb. 29.-
Transfer of William OLaughlin, a
chief clerk for the Public Service
Co. of Indiana. from the Frank
lin district to the local branch. was
announced by officials today.
Mr.. O'Laughlin is to sue ceed
Herbert T. Owen, newly appointed
manager of the company's Office
at Spencer. Richard T. Miller, a
Columbus employee, is 70 fill the
Franklin vacancy when the changes
ere mada Monday
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29

C o u r I S. The
prin ciple on
which these la VS.
were founded
was, and still
is, recognized as
sound by econo-
mists of widely
d / + ( e r i n g
schools.
But the whole
front against
these practices
has brok e n
down as a. re-
suit of the NRA.
For while the
MIRA has COL
lapsed, some Of
its unwholesome
effects still re-
main
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
CURB SEAT BRINGS $1,000

IumeS Special
CHICAGO, Feb. 90 Sidney r.
Bailey, partner of Avery & Co., has
purchased membership on the
Chicago Curb Exchange, it was
learned today The sale, reported to
total $1,000, was the first since
November, 1884. when membership
was sold for $500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
NET INCOME DROPS
Sales of Yellow Truck Co. Total
S35,S56,799 in 1885.

Times Special
PONTIAC, Mich, Feb. 29.-Net
sales of the Yellow Truck & Coach
Manufacturing Co. for the year
ended Dec. 81, 1885, were $685.
799, Irving B. Babcock, president,
announced today.
Preliminary consolidated net
profit amounted to 100000 after
deducting provision for depreciation
of $909,033 for plants and equip
ment, and $45,012 for Federal in
come taxes. This copared with
consolidated net loss of 1886, 468
for the year ended Dec. 81, 1884.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
Trends
w arfare Against
Business Firms
Continues.
BY JOHN T. FLYNN

NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-For six
L decades the states and the
central government have carried
on a warfare against business con-
Germs getting together and agree
ing on prices. The Sherman Anti
Trust Law was passed to prevent
that practice. The Clayton Act
and the Federal Trade Commission
were established to reinforce the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
BuSigrabhs

January sales of bonds on the
New York Stock Exchange shot up
ward to total AZ per cent greater
than sales in January a year ago.
Bond sales were heavy all through
1885; furthermore, prices were strong
with many of the gilt-edged bonds
selling at record high prices and
low yields.
The strength of the bond market,
together with the activity and
strength of stocks, is partly the re-
suit of the pressure of idle money
seeking employment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
NET INCOME DOUBLES
Times Special

Z NHFtH NVFETUF /
DETROIT, Feb. 29.-Net income
of the G. NJ Hall Lamp Co. in 1895
more than doubled the 1884 earn
ings. totaling $1,000, equivalent to
As cents 4 share on the comman
stock. against S80.60z or % cents b
common share ii 1884 u
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
PETROLEUM STOCKS DIP
Domestic and Foreign Holdings To-
tai 11,14S,OOO Barrels.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %. - The
United States Bureau of Mines re-
ported today that stocks of domestic
and foreign crude petroleum totaled
81, $4,000 barrels the week ended
Feb. Is, a decrease of 1,211,000 from
the previous period.
Daily average production was
2,805, 900 barrels compared to 2,795,-
600 the previous week. Imports of
crude oil declined from daily av-
erage of $4,000 barrels to $1,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
Local Securities

(By indianapolis Bond g. Share Corp,
The following quotations do not rep
resent actual bids or offerings, but
merely indicate the approximate market
level on buying and selling inquiries or
recent transactions.
RnNnS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
LOCAL Cash MARKET

City grain elenators are paying IS rcnfs
for No. sofi Wheat Other RraE<s on
Ens g merits 3 corn nsu no. SfsslhN
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
MezO York Stock Exchange Prices

BY Thomson g. McKinnon
Reprinted From Late Times Yesterday
High Low Close close
Prev
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
Chicago Grain Futures

(Reprinted From Late Times Yesterday
tBy United fress)
Open High Low Close Close
Prev.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
Employment, PayrolIs Drop

Employment and payrolls in Illinois, including met
ropoltdn Chicago decreased 81 per cent and SO per
and jan 15 according to the Illinois State Department
Of Labor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
Local livestock

(Reprinted From Late Times Yesterday
HOGS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-29
SHEEP AND LAMBS

Receipts, $500
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
POLITICS SOMETIMES WEAKNESSES

Such condition, in which almost every organized group is assumed on general principles to be in pol itics this year, has had more or less embarrassing consequences in some quarters.
 For instance, consider the Cham Der of Commerce of the United States. It was founded as a busi- ness venture purely, and heretofore has kept pretty clear reputation for n-partisanship. One former President of the Chamber sits to- day high in New Deal councils. An other is bitterly active against the New Deal.
 Some time ago, the Chamber condemned various New Deal poli- cies. Since then, it often has been linked in political utteranees with those who are seeking to uifiorse MT, Roosevelt. In that situation, the organizations July statement hailing the advent of a notable business recovery-a perfectly nor nal and routine thing for the Chamber to do under ordinary cir cumstances-caused much political remark and speculation.
 There is sound reason for believ- ing the July statement was issued advisedly, and with keen apprecia- tion of the group" repercussions likely to follow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
ISLANDERS TO MEET MOOSE,
 GAME TONIGHT
Important Game Is to Be Played Starting at 6
 O'Clock Sharp

Right now-two (eams, Douglas and the Moose, are tied for the lead in the second half of the Gastineau Channel Baseball League pennant race But after tomorrow night, the same two teams may still be tied or one of them may be out of it. And to make mat ters even more even-steven, both the Moose and the Islanders have the same opponent to meet in their final matches-the Legion.
 And, the Legion cannot be fig ured out of the race as yet, either If the Vets win all three of their remaining games, they will be tied for the second half crown with the other two-only the Elks being in the discard.
 Tonight at o'clock at the Jul
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neau park, Douglas will square off against the Legion. If Douglas loses, the Moose can win the sec ond half by winning their tomor- row nights battle against the same Legion. If Douglas wins. the Legion will be out of the fight and the Moose will have to win their Wednesday game to tie the Island CTS.
 Douglas and the Legion started tonights game last Saturday even ing, but got under way late and darkness shut down on them with the score at four-all at the end ot the fifth. So, tonight they start from scratch again and it is ex-' pected that Ward McAlister, who was doing fine against the Island CTS Saturday, and Claude Erskine will be the opposing singers. It is rumored that Bud Foster, the announcing mikeroo' will climb out of retirement and his broad casting booth to take a last fling at third base for the Legion this season. Bud is the leagues only infielder still holding 1000 field ing average.
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SPORT SLANTS

It was generally taken for grant, ed last fall that Joe Stripp was through as far as Brooklyn was concerned. Jersey Joe was a fair third baseman when he choose to be, but. all in all, it appeared that he had outlived his usefulness.
 The fans had soured on him, Casey Stengel had given up trying to keep him in line, and the front office would have been happy to see Joe Stripp off the roster.
 The logical thing, then, was to trade him. The only hitch was that someone had to be willing to take Joe off Brooklyn's hands, and no such party could be found. Stripp's reputation had gotten around. No manager wanted him. The third baseman represented quite an in vestment-a little too much for a club to give away. Joe remained the property of the Dodgers through the winter.
 When contracts were mailed out, one was sent to Stripp as a mat ter of form. The club was forced to do this to protect its right of ownership. Stripp almost dropped dead when he saw the figure men, toned in the contract. He knew Brooklyn no longer regarded him highly, but he had little idea that he was expected to take about a one-third cut in salary.
 Joe Went on Strike
 Joe did the only thing he could do. He held out. For the first time, the Brooklyn owners and Casey Stengel were in complete accord with Joe Stripps actions. As far as they were concerned he could have held out until doomsday. He would play ball at the figure they named or not at all. They turned cold shoulder to all overtures made by Jersey Joe to talk things over. Harsh words flew back and forth, and no understanding was reached until the season got under way.
 Eventually, as in the case of most holdous, Stripp came to terms. But the event was not exactly heralded as an occasion of great joy for either party. Joe was not in shape to play and Stengel was not sure that he would want to use him when he was.
 But Stengel found himself in a position where he could hardly ig- nore the presence of Stripp on the bench-especially when some of his hopefuls were doing such strange things on the ball field. When the time came, Stengel inserted Stripp into the lineup in the fourth bat ting spot-cleanup position. Stripp did good job covering third base and added power to the weak Dodger attack.
 The Dodgers are going no place this season and Stengel realizes that he will have to replace plenty of the talent" now wearing Brook lyn uniforms. There is one man he
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
M DOSE SHUT s OUT ELKS IN GOOD CONTEST
Pete Rogers Two Home Runs Help to Turn Tide
 in Favor of Paps

Pete Rogers mighty four-base swats to left field put last evenings game against the Elks in the cooler for Tal Picinini and the Moose and gave the Paps an even break in the standings with Douglas. Rogers really won the game in the fourth when he circled the bags on a clout down the third base foul stripe, as Picinini shut out the Elks with only three hits and not a threat, the Purples never get ting a man past the keynote sack. Pete didn't feel done for the day, though, and two frames later, with White and Forsythe gracing the bags through an error and a single, he poled another, far over the left field fence to. make a total of four counters driven in by him during the tussle.
 SeDenth Marker
 The first of the seventh saw two more Pap markers chalked up when Joe Werner led off with a triple to the cars in right, Morgan then strolled and Bill Bryan brought them across with a two-baser. Be- Sides being most of the offensive, Rogers made an all-around night of it with a shoestring robbery of Adams Texas-leaguer over second base in the third period. Not all the glory was Rogers however, as ,moundworker Picinini did a most excellent job with his good right arm, setting down the Elks with hardly more than a few easy rol- lers to the infield. Tn four of the seven innings, but three batters faced him. Joe Werner, Moose thirdsacker, besides collecting him. self nice triple, handled three in- field chances in beautiful shape. Picinini had plenty of support all around, not an error being scored against a Black Sox fielder
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
CARDS DEFEAT CUBS, OPENING
 SERIES GAM E
Sportsman a n ship Play by Manager Grimm Blamed
 Dizzy, Tex Scuffle

ST. LOUIS, Aug. IA gesture of sportsmanship by Charlie Grimm, manager of the Chicago Cubs, prob ably cost Chicago the first game yesterday of the important series with the Cardinals on Grimm's in- sistence that Dizzy Dean be al- lowed to continue.
 Dean had scuffle with Tex Carlton, Chicago pitcher, scheduled to take the mound today.
 The scuffle took place between the halves of the first inning. Carlton jumped from the Cubs dugout when Dean started for the Cubs bench and both were in a menacing mood over slight remarks made by Dean.
 Grimm entered the melee and asked what all the row was about and then said: Tt don't seem to matter and nobody is hurt"
 The umpires let Dizzy stay in the game at Grimm's request
 The Cardinals beat the Cubs by a score of 2 to 3 in the opening game of the present series.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
ASTINEAU CHANNEL LEAGUE
 (Second Half)
LILA SINCLAIR IS
 IGNORED, BIRTHDAY

MT. and Mrs. Duncan Sinclair entertained at their home yester- day honoring the thirteenth birth day of their daughter Lila with a dinner party. Those in attend ance were Margie Shell, Donnie and Shirley Olds, Lillian Olsen, Dorothy Larsen. Beryl Marshall and Betty Rice.
 The table decorations were car ried out in a pale yellow and blue color scheme and after the dinner, all were guests at a theatre party at the Capitol.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
8 HALIBUTERS
 SELL, SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Aug. 11.-HalibuterS arriving today, catches and sales are are follows:
 From the western banks Kodiak 39,000 pounds; We st ern, 40,000 pounds.
 From the local banks-Maddock 1900 pounds; Tacoma, 1900 pounds; Chancellor, 1900 ponds; Visit, 400 pounds; Argo, 1900 pounds; Blan- co, 1,200 pounds.
 The average price was 9A and 8A cents a pound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
HoLBRooK TO WESTWARD

Assistant Regional Forester We'll man Holbrook is planning to leave on the Yukon tomorrow for a months inspection trip in the vest ward. He will go from here to Cor dova and thence to the Kenai Pen insula in connection with Forest Service business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
The Sumnlaru

The Summary
 Stolen bases: Forsythe, Hawkins, Morgan; two-ba9e hits Bryan, P. s mitz, Rodenburg; three-base hit: Warner; homeruns: Rogers g. runs batted in: Rogers 4, Bryan g.; double play Elks (Gray, Roden- burg, Robertson) ; struck out by: Picinini 5, Gray g; walked by: Gray 1; earned runs off: Gray 5; hit by pitched ball: Blake by Picinini; left on bases: Moose 3, Elks 3; time of game: l hour 25 minutes; umpires: {: Williams, shaw, Elliott; scorer: Clark.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
ALLEN SHATTUCK
 TRAVELLING SOUTH

Allen Shattuck, widely known Ju- neau resident. left on the Alaska for the south, going to Portland, Ore, where he will see Mrs. Shat tuck who is in the Coffeys Clinic in that city He expects to be gone three or four weeks. l
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
Gray Does Good Work

Red Gray did some more nice chucking for the Purples, whiting nine Moose batters and allowing only six hits, but four of those six were extra base knocks and there lay his trouble. ManJ5er Big Mac" MacSpadden Of the Elks, found himself benched last night when arriving late to the ball game, the Elks, under Bob Jernberg, were doing all right without him.
 Score bu InninQS
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BANKER IS HERE

c. L. Phillips, vice-President of the First National Bank of Com merce of Seattle and manager of the branch in Bremerton, is a roundtrip passenger on the Aleu- tian making the Totemland Tour. He is accompanied by his son.
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GAMES MONDAY National League

Chicago 3; St. Louis T. Boston g; Philadelphia T. New York 5; Brooklyn S.
 American League Washington 13; New York 4
 Gastineau Channel League Moose 6; Elks 0.
 Pacific Coast League No games were played in the Pa- cific Coast League yesterday as the teams were travelling to open this afternoon on the following schedule for this week:
 Seattle at Sacramento. San Diego at Mission. Portland at Oakland San Francisco at Los Angeles.
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DISMISSED

George E. Hall, who underwent an appedectomy recently was dis missed from St. Ann's Hospital to- day.
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EX-RAY MAN LEAVES

c. E. Boucher, who has been in, Juneau installing an ex-ray in the new offices of the Juneau Medical Clinic, left on the North Sea for Seattls >--sy~s-a- a-.s--..- -s.. saa ss'-
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SAM LIGHT HERE

Sam Light returned from Skag- way on the Victoria and continued south to Petersburg and Ketchikar via Sitka
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SPECIAL SHOW
American Legion Auxiliary

IF YOU COULD ONLY COOK, " Coliseum Theatre tonight with Her bert Marshall, Jean Arthur and Leo Carrillo. -adv.