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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
THE STEEL TRUST DIVIDENDS.
a Declaration of One Per Cent til e
Common stock.


Common stock.
NEW YORK. July 3--Sixteen of the
directors of the United States Steel Cor
pora lion attended the initial dividend
meetina, of the corporation held yesterday
at Il Broadway. The fact that it was the
first dividend declaration by the giant
steel combination made the meeting Of
especial interest to Wall Street Interest
in particular centred around the matter
of the dividend to be declared upon the
common stock. This statement was given
out at the close Of the meeting:
The United States Steel Corporation
has declared a dividend OF IA per cent on
its preferred stock. payable August :, and
d dividend of I per cent on It's common
stock, payable September H. Books for
the preferred dividend close July Is and
reopen August S. and for the common
dividend books close August 70 and re-
open September Is. Outside of the divi-
dend declarations only routine business
was transacted
THE time OF payment Of the respective
dividends was fixed at the earliest dates
practicable to allow the clerical labor
which is necessary to he performed II
is so arranged that dividends on the pre-
ferred and common stocks. respectively,
Will be made about six weeks apart
There is STOW outstanding S5GS Isl. 800 OF
United States Steel preferred stock. a divi-
dend%Uf Ia per cent upon which calls for
outstanding $5t6 1880 of United States
Ste+l common stock 1 per cent upon
which calls for s.. Ga. 1874 making a grand
total for both dividends of $3.50, 24i25-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
Where He Fell Down.

The young man drew himself up to his full
height
an ardent heart, i versatile mind, and strenuous
biccps-
The Young girl yavnel and seemed interested.
He was quick to push his advantage
81 am the possessor Of town and country
house a yacht stable Of thoroughbreds, and ]
box at the opera.
She hesitated, and Slight flush betrayed that
she WAS listening.
Il have GOT he continued with certain
ferceness 80 servants, 30 pairs of trousers sc
ancestors, automobiles prize bull pups, and an
army commission.
Al! She had feut1 her tongue at last
And how many golf medals:" she lispe5.
The young shUddered.
He felt that he had lost. He had played neryily
and high, but she above his limit
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
THE COSTA RIcAN COFFEE DUTY
Adjustment of the Export Tax of
One Cent n Pound.

William / Merry the United States
Minister 20 Costa Rica, informs the State
Department that the Government Of Costa
Rica has passed a law abolishing the ex-
port duty on coffee on and after the LIST
of September next. This duty. amounting
to cent Omitted States currency per
pouad, 1t IS expected viii be recouped by
the additional 80 per cent import duty on
imported merchandise required by the law
since April 3. 1901
The export duty on coffee the Minister
says, has been a serious burden to pro-
ducers. and the coffee industry being
mainly in the hands of citizens Of the Re
public, the relief will be much appreci-
ated Mr.. Merry adds that It is hoped
the law may continue in force until cot
fee-whiCh is now the main product Of
Costa Rica-commands higher price in
the world markets.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
A BIG SALE OF FRANCHISES.
Norfolk, va, DispOses Of Extensive
Rights for $1,000

NORFOLK, Va, July 3.-The Norfolk
Councils last night granted the Bay Shore
Terminal Company a street railway fran
chise which takes in every ward and ev-
cry principal street in the city, for the
consideration of 10000.
The Norfolk Heat Light and Power
C,onapauv offered the same amount and
,,r,r1jsed 10 offer a larger sum within ten
DAYS, but the offer was declined
The present street railway. owned ~
the Williams syndicate, which also Owns
tha Seaboard Air Line, values It's fran
chises at S60J,VJ0.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
LIGHTNING KILLS TWO MEN.
4 CIoudburst and an Electric Storm
in Morcester, Mnss.

WORCESTER, Mass July 3--The in
tense heat yesterday eliminated in a ter
rife cloudburst and electric storm in
the afternoon. During the storm, which
was the sharpest experienced in years
two men and u pair of horses were in
stantly killed by lightning
Peter Krag twenty-six years Old a
teamster. married and the father of
three small children, was killed in Shrevs-
bury. a suburb Of Worcester lie was
driving a heavy team and had pulled in
for shelter under a tree at the roadside
when struck. The horses We're also
killed.
oscar Seaquest, a carpenter twenty
three years old, single, was struck while
at work on the cupela of d house
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
The Passing of the Redskta.

IFTVIN VIC VIIl'TS'7 I'EVVI u-ITEIaTG.J
The end Of the redslin far he Is officially
concerned with the United States Government IS
IN sight. Within two years the Indians Of the
Five Civilized Tribes in the Indian Territory
will be stripped Of their identity a people and
they viii either have 10 become citizens Of the
United States leave it. We have been 50 busy
thinking about the Filipino. the Porto KiCan mad
the Cuban that have lost sight Of vhat has
been termed The greatest human tragedy Of the
end of The aenturx.,,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
A COSTLY ARIZONA FIRE.
Flames Cause Damage of One Million
Dollars in Williams.

WILLIAMS, Ariz, July 3--Two entire
blocks and part of another were de-
stroyed by fire yesterday, the damage be-
ing estimated at 81 100000
The flames started in F'Iemings general
merchandise store, and spread so rapidly
they soon destroyed the main business
part of the town The fire practically
burned itself out, as there was neither
water supply nor fire department. The
insurance covers only a small part Of the
loss. Among thu principal losses were.
NJ SaIZman, 800, 900: NJ A Ranney, $25,-
600; Poison Brothers, $50, 900: TcIfree Ho-
tel, So, G1Ji Hayward Hotel, SIC. go; Simp-
sons opera House, 5000; G. W. Martin,
s. 900: T. 4. Fleming, 5000
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03

The Korean incident is not the only
menace to peace in Asia Severe lighting
is reported from ManchUria and the in
dications are that the withdrawal of the
European troops viii be the signal for a
serious outbreak
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03

The Fourth of July is a warm occasion
where young America is 1t best This
year the chances seem TO Ice that the day
we celebrate VIII be too SOTrid 10 men
ton. The local transportation lines and
olt-of-tovgn resorts will not grumble on
that account, however.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
Here's a Ticket.

(From the Augusta. Ca, Chronicle)
The suggestion Of an Ohio newspaper that
''Ohio and New York can get together in 1904 on
Foraker and OdeIl ticket Is an excellent one
IN many resp ects, but il needs amendment. The
order OF the names are wrong. Mdke>it OdeIl and
Foraker and the ticket viii sweep the country
in dc next Presidential campaign.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03

(FTom the Peoria Herald Transcript

lfTOW the PEORIA HeTaId-ITanscTipt.)
II Mark Hanna can exert Is much influence in
Republicans OF Ohio, the Shipping Subsidy bill
viii be a law before another spring rolls round
The bill is no more dead than Is Senator HanRa.
and that individual has recently given IndIga-
ti0Hs OF being very much alive.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03

(From the Atchison GIobe1
An Atchjson girl Is writing a novel which VIII
be true to life Instead Of receiving three pro-
posals the hsroine sat on her front steps alone
until she was twenty-five when she Joined the
ch1scTs. and at last caught d sick man who
couldn't escape
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
Tnrdy Cancellation.
0From the Philadelphia Record.

tFr0m The PhlIadcIpFla RccordI
The policy Of ''conciiiatiue the FiIipinos'' was
adopted by the AdniTlstTati Just three years
too late, 4 modicum o. The consideration now
given the native leader IL shown IN the sum
mer Of 1888 would have e1ged the sacrifice Of
thousands Of lives and m,ts'Jns Of money
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
Poor Philadelphia.

From the Louisville CONFECTIONERY
Philadelphia could well afford the property loss
she would suffer if a clOndburst like that in West
Virginia should break over the city and sweep
from existence both her party machines
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03

Just by way Of novelty, there Is ter
ribIe and destructive ice cream famine in
New York manufacturers Of the article
being utterly unable to supply the de-
mand. A certain class Of young men
who consort with the ice cream girl OF
the period viii view the visitation with
considerable eQuanimIty
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
CURRENT HUMOR.
Too Feminine.

CFrom the Chicago Tribune)
The only objection l have TO this bonnet"
remarked the StTaW-hattcd horse. is that II
makes me LOOK Ike mare
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
parad disc

From the Cleveland Plain Dealcr.)
''Djd you ever see fellow who enjoyed the
open cars As much Briggs
Don't believe l ever did
TN bet YOU Ills idea OF paradise Is something
on wheels where all the seats are end seats
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03

(From the Detroit Free Prcss.)
Lady TO clerk in clothing store)-I want pair
Of trousers for my husband.
CIeTk-What size. madam
LADY, don't know the size, but he wears I
fifteen collar.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03

The Korean question Is again in state
of activity. Korea has invited Japan to
close her DSstofices in the country and
to withdraw her officials his probably
means more trouble between the Gar and
the Aiikadc- The chances are that there
viii be bl0odshed before the permanent
possession Of Port Arthur and Afasarnpho
is settled.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
Already Wen Supplied.
Fron the Kansas civ gtar.l

itIVIII TIT A'ltFis tily NIaf-j
Carrying Goals to New Castle seems a thoroughly
logical and legitimate performance compared with
the recent consignment 10 Washington OF a great
brood Of South Carolina mosquitoes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03

Up in Tarrvtcwn, New York, not far
from the native range of the great Dr.
Depcw- there is dog law. It reads:
ANY owner Of a dog found at large with
out being mUzzled viii be subjected to a
fine of ten dollars" So we presume the
gilded-youtn Of TarTytown are properly
ENGAGED, in preference to producing the
punitive ''sawbuck-'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03
Reversing the Process.

CFr0m the Atlanta JournaI)
The Christian Science idea Is being reversed in
Hawaii. where the devoGt natives engaged
IA praying Governor Dele to death.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-03

It is not in the least strange that the
Western Union Telegraph Company
should desire a monopoly of the telegraph
and cable business in Cuba It would be
decidedly so were the Government to
grant the corporations wish Judge Ma
gocn, that man Of opinions has the mat
ter under Amusement WheT. he has suf-
fcicntIy excogitated it Secretary Root viii
ar
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
SWEET ITEMS.

We had a church social last week
and to say it was a success is put
ting it very mild. 1t showed and
rained nearly all day but in the
evening it quit storming a bit but
was very muddy but in spite of all
we had a nice crowd fine program
and nice supper with ice cream
on the side. Some S26. was raised
for our minister who was present
having drove down from Ola and /
think he has a hard trip every
time he goes up there for the roads
up that way are just awful. The
small girls made some l so in their
post off e. Such gatherings are
nice and 1 think we have the
incest neighborhood in Idaho.
Real estate exchange: E. 7, Ho-
rine to Ed. Carpenter. AS all the
government land is about all taken
up man has to buy to get foot
hold now.
George Boston was down from
his place above Ola on a business
trip before our Notary.
1t is cold and frosty nights mix
ed in with some snow and a very
little sunshine during the day.
Comrade Garfield of Long Val
ley stopped over at Sweet; he is
looking for a location, we hope he
may settle with US.
The good people of Sweet spent
one day cleaning up the school
house aud setting out shade trees
in the school lot; that was just the
right thing to do.
Our quarterly meeting is on with
Rev. Crothers as P. E. we have
everything up and ahead at this
end of the charge.
Bailey was selling apples anG
onions on the streets of Sweet at a
good figure yesterday.
Yours truly, Squire.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05

It is reported that brick viii be
burned at New Plymouth this sea
son.
Our exchanges over the state re-
port unusual activity IN transfer
ance Of real estate this season, in
dicating that many people are com
ing 10 Idaho.
Weiser is threatened with an ep-
idemic of dipsheria, there having
been five deaths in that locality
from that. disease only one how
ever being in the town proper.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
A Six Feet Vein of C GAL.

Ben Brown Of Pearl was in En-
NETT last Friday on business.
He says their coal mine 4 miles
north of Pearl is showing up very
fine now, the vein being about six
feet in thickness and of a fair quail
ity. they are down to the second
vein and there is a sufficient thick
ness of earth above the veins, as
they go back into the hil', to in
sure a good quality Of coal, all of
which is very gartifying 10 people
in this locality. A six feet vein Of
coal indicates that there is a large
body of the @black diamonds in
that locality, as well as that the
quality viii be up TO the best when
a sufficient depth has been reached
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.

United States Land once,
Boise, Idaho, Marco %. 1901
A SUFFICIENT contest afidavit having been fled
in this once by Hugh Lamont. contestant. a.
gainst Homestead entry No. s544. made Janua-
~ Is. 1885. for 5. Z. 4 Section 35 Township N.
Range sw., by William G. cowden. cohtestee.
in which It is alleged that, contestee did not
within the period Of six months from the date OF
said entry or at any time 70 this date. establise
his residence upon said land or make settlement
thereon; that for the period Of more than four
years prlor hereto. the said eut-yman has Who'll
" abandoned said land aud did not during said
tine reside theleon; that at all times fince ma
king said entry, said entryman and his hers
have failed and neglected 10 cultivate or i'm
p owe said land or any portion thereof as requir-
d by Law: that the alleged absence was mol
-aused BY reason Of military or naval service.
III OF which default and Noncompliance with
law continues end exists to this date. Said pa
ties are hereby notified TO appea-. rsspond sn
icr evidence touching said allegation at 10
o'clock a m on Mas .. 1901, before the Regis.
All Receiver at TIL United States Land once
in Boise, Idaho.
Edward E. Garrett Receiver.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
PeeuliaFitieS of the
Genius POIiticO.

The Statesman in attempting to
make it appear that the last legis-
ture was an expensive institution,
included with the appropriations,
a number of items which should
not be so included and which are
no more a part of the expenditures
of the Legislature, than we're the
s2O,OO0,OO0 paid for the Philip
pines; and many papers over the
state have copied the article in
que stion and have proceeded to
read sections Of the riot act to
the "solons,n who have gone to
their several abodesH and who are
caring very little about what most
of these same are saying; and all
of this is well know to these same
newpaper spoilers. But, for rea-
sons not disclosed Except between
the lines) they think it must b
done Just that way. This may b'
politics. but it is not religion no
science.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
Advertise idaho.

Idahoians are making prepara-
tions to make creditabie display
at the Pan-American exposition
in Buffalo in May. and the Nation
al Mining Congress will meet in
Boise, IN jun, when Idaho win be
expected TO make the best showing
on minerals that she is capable of
doing.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05

The editor makes enemies He also
makes friends. and good ones, too. A lit
tie squib at no one in particular will hit
some hollow-headed individual on a sore
spot and he at once declares himself
'agin' the paper. The paper may have
given him many complimentary notices
but The Imaginary thrust puts him On
his dignity and he establishes himself a
critic. but be hasn't the nerve 10 80 u
the editor with his supposed grievance
Just notice and you vii. see that the
men who are ''agin" the home psPer arr
as a rule. men who would not be mourn
ed ar missed il they should leave The
community forever. On every question Il
local interest the home pape< invariably
stands to make q asht tor lie bss, ,p,eS-
es,s of il.E toWu.--E1.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
LOOK HEREl

If you rant first class
5lGcEsD1ithiJa9, at prices to
suit the times, 90 to E. c.
Blancbard'S shop on Com
n1erciaL street. LiUe and
let lire" is the motto: Ind
cash is 1chdt does the bus
mess. S--22 4--I9
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05

Boise received 2s car loads Of
freight last Saturday and Sunday
nights. Seventeen cars was general
merchandise and IL cars Of miscel-
Ianeous stuff A pretty fair show
ing when it is considered that this
is all Boise business and not just
passing through.
A gentleman from Butte, Mont,
was in Nampa recently wanting to
buy 5 car loads of apples and offer
ing to pay $1O0 per box for them.
This is good price and an encour-
agement to our orchardists to look
after their apple crop more closely
so as to have bountiful supply in
the future. Nampa Leader
When the Midland "shall have
been built there will be no trouble
about marketing winter apples
rom this part of Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
OLA ITEMS.
Ola Ida. Apr. LIST. 1901.

Ola Ida. Apr. LIST. 1901.
Weather cold and stormy.
Miss Lizzie >Ballyntine has re-
turned from Spokane where she
has been attending school.
Mrs. Bruce and Miss Alpha Bal
lyntine have returned TO Ola.
Miss Carrie Wooton has return
ed from her visit to Caldwell.
Miss Cora Cogburn has returned
from Vale Ore. where she has been
visiting friends and relatives.
Burdette Perkins lost valuable
horse one day last week.
Mr.. Tom Carlock's family have
moved in their new residence on
Soldier Creek.
Mr.. G. E. Ritter had his first ex-
perience in sheep herding yester-
day: the day being cold and windy
he pronounced sheep herding {
flilure, Notwithstanding he brough
them in safely. He pronounces th'
mountain scenery fine. Amounl
the curiositios he found flower
blooming in the snowbanks.
Sheep shearing will begin on tn
Pc ron ranch on Apr. LIST.
Fred. Ritter came very near hay
Ing u run away the other day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blessinger and b'
10y returned from Boise last week.
6. J. Smith has been on the sick
list. La grippe ngain.
OLA.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
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YEARLY.

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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
The Portraits of our
PRESIDENTS
With Biographical Sketches
General Charles H. Grovesnor,

General Charles II. GroresnoT,
Member Of Congress for nearly 20 Years.
Contains twenty foar large PhOto-gravure
Etchings from the paintings indorsed By the
families and near relatives Of the Presidents.
Printed on heavy plate paper. embossed
very large book; title page designed by I'i1any.
biographical sketches printed IL large. open
type in two colors The gTeotost work Of the 2ith
Century. 80 aeantiful that When President Nc
Einiey saw il he subscribed immediasely. One
arcnf selling o9 soaics in a small territory in
Pennsylvania a million copies viii be sold quick
Fortunes viii ba made this Inaugural year.
Hish cisss man or woman OF good social stsud-
ing can. make little foStane IN this territory
TERRITORY is going rapidly. Presses running
day and night 70 iu orders
WASrED:-Stste Niana.scr 20 look alter cor
.respondcnee and AGENTS
address To- day TIE CONTINENTAL PREss,
CoRCoEsN BulLD-SS,
Hsshingtor, o. 9.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
c. P. BILDERBACK.

Fire Insurence Agt- and Dealer II
Real Estate. Home money to loan OF.
approved security. long or short time.
Collections promptly attended TO.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
Bad whisky and Bad Jap.

A big Jap" at Shoshone who
was under the influence OF liquor,
the whole crowd having been
gambling and drinking, made a
dash at the rest OF the band with n
big knife. They all ran bat one
small fellow, who also had cutter.
and they made a running flight Of
it around the boarding tent and
shanties, both being considerably
hacked before peace had been de-
clared. Booze and Japs are a bad
combination.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
See Our Smoke.

Red-hot time in Emmett City
election is over Independent
ticket completely y showed under
Citizens ticket elected Leading
by 80 voter wah "rah
fer US"
Coal Found in Cassia Co.
1t is reported that vein of coal
from 4 to 6 feet in thickness has
been found near Oakley, and that
it is Of excellent quality. United
States Marshall Ramsey and others
own the prospect and are opening
it up.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
Chicago Expert at the
Oil Wells on Snake Riv-
er.

The Nampa Leader reports that
Mr. Wheeler, ex-president of the
Stock Exchange Of Chicago, is on
the grounds at the oil wells on
Snake river and that he pronounes
the oil of good quality and believes
from indications that there is large
quantities of the fluid slowed away
in that locality. Drills and suita-
BILE machinery have been ordered
and are on the way and the ques-
ton as to whether oil in paying
quantity exists will be settled
Duel Between a Boise
business Man and another
Thing.
The Boise Clipper says that 9
Boise business man and one OF
those things called a "Spowt
fought a duel recently over a wom-
an. The seconds loaded the revol'
vers aud the principals took theii
positions at 20 PAGES apart. Th,
aSpowtn fired too quick and the b
NJ. went down in heap. The doc
tor examined him and declared h'
had been hit by a blank cartridge
then they smiled AID the "Spowt'
set up Tie drinks
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05

STOPS THE COUGH AND WORKS
OFF THE COLD
Laxative Bromo Quininr Tablers cure
a cold in one day. No Cure. no Pay.
Price % cents.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
A New Order Of Things
for America.

Orders have been issued from
the war and navy departments to
not allow any person 10 visit coast
Notifications who cannot show
vouchers. and to preserve absolute
secrecy in the construction of bat
lie ships end guns. 1t will not be
long until the United States will
want Siberia,