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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
UNITED STATES STEEL
INCREASES ITS DIVIDEND
Common Stockholders Get Additional
Fourth Of One Per Cent for Quar-
ter-Earnlngs Advance.

NEW YORK. July 2S.-A quarterly
dividend of q OF per cent on the
common stock was declared yesterday
by the directors OF the United States
Steel Corporation.
This is an increase OF 4 of l per
cent as compared with that of the last
previous quarter. A quarterly dividend
Of IL. per cent was declared on the
preferred stock. This dividend was
unchanged from the last quarter.
The nsr earnings for the quarter
were s23,323.395, as compared with
si6,353,990 for the corresponding
quarter of 1908. The surplus for the
quarter was $5.S9f..4f rs compared
with s195,5s5 for the corresponding
quarter last year; an increase OF So
69S.64S
The untitled orders on June 80 were
4,O37 ,939 tons. an increase of 744.O6S
tons as compared with the same quar-
ter last year.
The increase of one quarter of one
per cent in the common stock division
is regarded as a compromise between
those who wanted one per cent ad-
vance and the faction which was OPP
posed to any increase at this time.
One of the most significant features
OF the quarterly statement is the big
increase shown IN the business for
May, and even greater increase for
June, although the latter month with
but few exceptions has always been
one of large earnings.
Officials of the corporation declined
to give an intimation regarding the
business for the current month which
IT is believed will be in excess OF that
of June.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
cressns 20 JON orcece.

CANEA. CRETE July 2S.-Thc
Creek flag has been run MP at the
fortress and the Crctan militia bar
racks here. IS The evacuation Of the
International troops only was con-
plcicd yesterday. thc Crcsaus lost no
time I'm ucsting the disposition Of the
pOEsrs. who have rrounscd Tur;c-y
mat they viii protcct her rights. The
cutcomc Of this assertion - shc Gre
tons dcierminaticu 10 Join Greece -
awaited with some couccrn-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
par,leular About the eutter.

MA wants two pounds OF butter ex-
actly like what you sent us last. IL
II amt exactly like that she wons
take IT," said the small boy.
The grocer turned to his numerous
customers and remarked. blandly;
Some people In my business don't
Ike particular customers. but ! do
It's my delight to serve them and get
them what they want. ] will attend
10 you In moment. little boy"
BE sure to get the same kind,
said the boy. Il lot OF pas relations
Is visiting at our house, and ma
doesn't want 'em to come again"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29

pean language, as well as in Arabic
and Turkish. From here a branch
road runs westward, down through
the wild and picturesque Yarmuk
Valley, touching the Sea of Gallilee
at Semakh, crossing the Jordan, and
trayersing the Plain Of Esdraelon 10
Haifa on the seaboard.
When the Mecca Railway was be-
gun all materials for its construction
had to be carried from Beirut across
the Lebanon to Damascus 10 the
French Railway, but the rates charged
the Turkish Government by that line
were so high that it was decided to
build this side line, giving the Mecca
Railway direct communication with
seaport. This line is now quite ex-
tensively patronized by tourists go
ing to and from Damascus by way of
Haifa OF Liberals. After leaving Haifa
and passing a station or two on the
plain, Semakh, at the south end OF
the Sea of Gallee, or Lake OF IL
berias, is reached, from which boats
carry passengers to Liberals. The
road then proceeds up the wild gorge
of the Yarmuk. The engineering OF
the road through this narrow valley
shows great skill, the sides in some
places presenting perpendicular
face of solid rock several hundred
feet in height.
Points of Interest on the Main Line.
On emerging from this valley this
read joins the main line OF the Mecca
read to Daraa as mentioned Here
tourists lunch. goiSg either way.
There is now daily service on this
side line. although until recently the
trains ran only three times week
Proceeding southwark on the main
line, the next station of importance
reached is Aman. the site of the an
cient Rabbath Ammon. Here are some
fine ruins OF a theater. churches, etc.
The next station Of importance Is
Kairane. after which Mahan, or
Maan eli Hadj. is reached. This little
town is located in a desert, and the
only excuse for its existence Is that
at the few wells Of brakish water
the Mohammedian pilgrim on
their wav TO Medina and Mecca used
10 spend a day in order to obtain food
for themselves and their animals TOT
the long journey before them. This
place consists really cf two towns,
one fer each Of the two sects OF fac
tons which made the pilgrimage
From this point about 3 hours
horseback ride to the west brings one
to the unique and facinating ruins OF
Retra. They lie in valley with pre-
ccpticus sides % sandstone. of all
the cclors cf the rainbow. in which
arc hewn cut over Thousand temples.
tombs. theatcrS. high places Of sacri-
fice. etc. the only approach 70 which
is from the east through a narrow
uagsage in the rocks. about a mile
in length ami only wide enough for a
single horscman o. ride through at a
time. Much has been written on this
most interesting site. and y Is nov
mentioned only because The Mecca
Railway has made Il possible for the
tourists 81 average means To visit H.
The trains run still farther south.
but the writer has been no farther
than Mahan. and 80 ran not describe
the road further from personal obseT-
vaticn. One 81 the places nov inter
csiine archcciogosts j. Ncdian Saiia
where arc temples and toms similar
to those 81 Petra.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
A Tale Of Tennyson.

Tennyson was once dhat'ng TO a
friend on the charms OF pipe before
breakfast.
1T is the most delightful smoke OF
the day" said he.
Yves. yes," replied his friend. The
FIRST sweet pipe of the awakened
bard"
Thereby making a reconstruction
from Tennyson's own works, needing
the change OF but one vowel.-Har'
per's Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29

GettIns Ready for the Opera.
aren't you ready. dear?" he called
upstaira
mot, quite" was the wife's reply.
"It ought not to take you so long to
put your hat on"
I'm not going TO wear any hat"
We'll, II ought not to take you so
long not to put one on!"-Yonkers
Statesman
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
Description Of the Damascus
to Mecca Railroad System

Deputy Consul John d. Whiting. of
Jerusalem, made journey over the
Damascus and Mecca Railway, and
describes the line and its equipment
as follows:
The rails used in the construction
are all steel and come from the
United States. From Damascus to
'Daraa wooden ties were laid, which
are already being replaced by iron
ones. From Daraa south only iron
ties, which also come from the United
States, are used.
Some CT the fiat cars and the freight
cars came from Belgium, while the
passenger cars are from Germany
The frst-class cars are of the com
partment style, a corridQ running
clear through On enc side~Of the car
into which open the small compart-
ments which accommodate eight per-
sons each They are finely uphol-
stored, and cost $4,000 francs ga
GO0) each. Until now there have
been no. second class cars. The third
class cars. are fitted up with stout
wooden benches in rows, with an
aisle running through the center. They
are not upb Stored and have no cur
tains, but nave glass windows and
shutters. They cost 10000 francs
t$3.S0Ol each.
This rpad has been built by the
Turkish Government, assisted to a
small extent by the contributions of
devout Mohammedians- Mesner Pa
sha, a German, has control Of the
construction of the road. and is as
sisted by other European engineers
The greater part of the manual labor
has been done by the regular Turk
ish soldiers without extra pay.
The Damascus station OF the rail-
way is situated at the extreme south
crn end Of that part OF the city
called the Medan. In viewing Da-
mascus from the heights TO the north
west the CITY resembles a saucepan
or a spoon with a round bowl. the
main part being round and toe quarter
called the Medan corresponding to
the handle. The latter practically
a single long street. The station
consists of several buildings. some
81 which sre ware and baggage
houses. Large repair shops are be
ing erected. The present station
building is 4 small affair, but is prob
ably that /, suitable structure VIII
soon be built
Features Of Country Traversed.
On leaving Damascus the road runs
southwark. entering what Is known
rs the Hauran. This Is 4 vast plat
eau almost entirely devoted to the
raising a. wheat and barley. both OF
excellent quality. Shortly after leav-
Ing Damascus the snow-cappcd Her
mon can be seen to the west Al the
rock in this district Is black asphalt
Indicating a volcanic origin. The build
ingsf Of the Villages passed and the
ruins OF aucicnt cities a. well 49,
constructed 81 this material. which
tends 10 give a weird aspect TO the
scene. especially after the grain has
hccn harvested and the ground y
hare and brown.
The first station a. any importance
reached IS Daraa To the south
wcstta large village Is In vicw The
station consists ~ a number 81 build
iuxs. one Of which Is a large repair
ehop where manv disabled iocomo-
sivcs can b. seen waiting for repairs.
Here also - = restaurant where
ven xncd meal Is served 10 travellers
There Is also p0s,ofhcc and an IN
transitional Telegraph cfncc where
messages can be sent tn any Euro
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
Startling.

"Yes, our table is always up TO
date" boasted the landlady. we
have those beautiful red candles on 1t
at supper time
Candies for support" gasped the
prospective boarder. Madam. do you
think am an Esk;mo?"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
ROW OVER PITCHER.
New York Americans Claim Vaughn,
Whom Brooklyn Has Brought

MACON. GA July 2S.-James
Vaughn leading left hand pitcher OF
the Macon South-Ailsntic League & am
has bccn sold 70 Brooklyn for $1,000
The New York Americans claim
Vaughn, alleging he was left with
Macon this var under an optional
agreement
Former owners OF the Macon fran
ch.sc sold Vaughn TO Cincinnati and
received the money. The club
changed hands the franchise ocing
forfeited to the league. Today's deal
was made by the NV owners.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
WHAT THEY
MEANT
DUNG Kennedy

DUNG X en- n e d y
served two Of the
chops-there we're
three OF them on
the Dresden chop
plate res ing on
the eyelet-embroi-
dered dolly before
him - and spoke
firmly. You GER
tainly arc going
away for the sum-
mer." he said.
Young Mrs. Ken.
nedy received the
chop assigned to
her. smiled sweet
ly and also spoke.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
psssto-s Kissing stzscs

Tn the United states the great Do
tsto state Is New York. with 5000
coo bushels: IN 1907 Michigan follows
with 1900. coo. then Pennsylvania
and Wisconsin With about z7.ooo.ooo
each: Maine. 100000; Minnesota
srf niiro.s about ff.ooo.eoo earh /.
Iovs and Ohio. 1900 900 zach. Nsv
Jerse-. s.c0e 900 % 100000. Indiana.
Missouri. Colorado. California and Ne
brasks shout 100000. The res; run
from wsshfzrton ana Kansas, vita
s.ccs ooo each. down % MoutaEs and
Tsrss. Win from 2. -. ooc 10 3.ooo. eoe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
From Different Viewpoints.

Anxious Mother cannot permit
you to have such late callers. It was
after II o'clock when Mr.. Higgins
left last night
Pretty Daughter-WEy. mamma. I
don't see how you can class Mr.. Hug
gins as a late caller. Il was only 1880
when be came.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
Parental Wisdor..

The Friend-Your son graduates
from college this terss. believe?
The Fsther-Yes.
The Friend-Going 10 set him up In
business. suppose?
The Fsther-Not right away. I'm
going 20 send him to school awhile
first
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
As Amended.

His Eife-Charity covers q multi
tu6e Of sins. they say.
Her Husbsnd-Yes. Il certainly
does-especiaIly when IL begius at
home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29

Tonpksns had Just dropped half
penny IN front Of the blind begEar 20
see n he would pick u I'd.
Bergar-hake u sixpence. guv-ncr.
an Til ferEot nescif
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
Encouraocmcrt

Miss Emma. ! love thee
well. ros JOG are down % your
knees you may 80 vel De ny shos
izces.7
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
For Titles.

Count Boni's coming here 20 hunt.
Financed. no doubt. by money sharks,
And he will find as he once found
That heiresses are easy marks
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29
The Test

-she has as many satellites a. q
luminous planet
.-Ah. but hos many rings can she
sho-r ~r.r'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29

Of
Dutch
population
thankful for
he live the princess of Orange"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-29

Ore % Lies SD Facts.
Pay days come and pay 6sys 70. but
bills 20 on forever.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-22

was very plausible, and professed
great interest in Christianity and
eventually left me, giving me an ad-
dress and promising to come again.
The next morning, when I was going
to get into my jinrikisha to go to
school, my rug was missing. My
servants at once concluded that win
ter was the season for the sneak-thief,
and that / had been victimtZed. For
myself. I found it hard to believe that
a man who had expressed himself so
we'll and so piously could have stolen
my rug.
I refused to report him to the police,
but compromised with my conscience
by writing to the man at the address
he had given, asking him in English
If he had by mistake taken my rug. l
got no answer, but three weeks later
7 had a visit from a policeman, who
brought me back my rug.
My post card had been the means
by which they were enabled to get on
to the track of a wellknown person
age. l also got scolding and lee
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-22

tude and whether during their brief stops the
top the earth they had SUFFICIENT time to verify their
first concusions.
Then what proofs will the public have
will these beyond doubt that they have been
there?" the doctor asked.
"Of absolute proofs, such would be undeniable in
a court of justice there be none We will always
be compelled accept their words The talk Of rec
ords of observations that will support them beyond per
take such observations would be equally
petent to coin them. There no self-recordng in
sruments to automatically, mechanically uphold him
give him the lie. The statement credited to astrono
mers that eclipse occurring at the time that Cook
beyond the 80th degree of latitude have been
observed by him and would be contributory evidence
likewise nothing Those acquainted with at
mospherc and photographic conditions in the North
know that this is buncombe. Then too Cook the
sort of to manufacture records and who know
him believe him to be far above it, it would been
the easiest possible thing to acquant himself f
ture astronomc conditions and be prepared ncorpo
rate such observations among his other manufactured
data.
mo, not until has firmly established an
aerial stage line to the North Pole will be in posi-
ton controvert the claims Of those hardy men who
certain delight in the frozen sotudes of the Arc
tic sea- matter Of fact there nothing inherently
difficult in reaching the upper stretches of the
final dash than have to be COPIED with in the prepare
tory marches perhaps nothing terrible must
undergone in his winter quarters in Ellesmere
land, his homeward journey.
Yes, both reached the pole, and both by methods
creditable When their claims finally sifed by our
national photographic Office well fitted court of
last resort, will doubtless find that, to quote Ad
mira Schley, also brave and hardy Arctic explorer
there is glory enough for ALL
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-22
The value of His Time.

Young physicians In the smaller
towns have an idea that appearing
very busy will help them greatly In
starting practice. The following is
told by ex-senator Godfrey Hunter of
Kentucky. DR.. Hunter had a call the
afternoon following the hanging out
Of his Single" and started through
town in his buggy at terrific speed. A
policeman stopped the enterprising
physician.
Doctor he said, 1T ts against the
city ordinance to drive at the speed
you are going. You must accompany
me to the Judge and pay your fine"
What Is the f1ne?"
Five dollars"
The doctors hand few to his pocR-
ct. Here's ten dollars; I have to
come back just as fast as I am geins. /"
Success Magazine
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-22
POLICE EFFICIENCY.

Japanese police are always strict in
their methods. but are often genuinely
kind to persons in distress. In spite
of his big sword, mawari san, the
gentleman that goes round" has a
very human heart The following In
cident, which happened to the Rev.
Arthur Lloyd, author OF Everyday
Japan" will show the efficiency OF
their methods:
Many years ago, before I knew as
much of Japan as l do now, writes Mr..
Lloyd in telling the story, I was one
evening at supper, when young man
came to the house, wanting to see
me. 1t was winter, and there was
fire in my hall, SO | asked him to wait
until I had finished my meal, which
seemed for the moment to be the most
important in the world.
After supper l talked with him. He
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-22

Recently there died man Of wealth
and prominence whose business was
conducted in accordance with a policy
Of enlightened self-interest-that act
I've sndeavor toward personal advance
ment which takes into account IN large
measure the general good. He was
manufacturer Of bicycles. and realizing
that improved highways meant In
creased demand for the products Of his
factories, he became a pioneer In the
movement for good roads. Realizing
also that q more general appreciation
Of the many pleasures and benefits OF
outdoor life would mean more bicycle
riding, he established a magazine de
voted to such life. The two causes
which he helped along in energetic and
practical fashion need no defense,
Both are generally accepted as import
ant factors in the material advance
ment of the country and In the per
sonal welfare Of It's people. When the
bicycle declined in popularity this man
engaged In the manufacture OF auto
mobiles. and continued his advocacy
Of good roads. That he prospered by
his far-sightedness indicated the wis
dom of his course, even from the self
ish point of view. Every man Is just1
fed In promoting his own welfare, In
protecting his own interests and In
acquiring a competence against the
inevitable old age. 1t Is his duty to
do this, and happy the man, and happy
the community in which he lives and
labors, when he does 1t in such way
that those round him are benefited
rather than injured. Not all can be
great manufacturers and gain wealth
by leadership in national movements,
but every person can act on the sound
theory that self-interest Is best served
not by the narrow self1shness which
sees only the present day and the i'm
mediate surroundings, but by the far
sightedness which includes the days to
come. and the comprehensive planning
which involves the common welfare
and progress.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-22

A law has recently gone into effect
in New Jersey which compels all We
hicles-not only automobiles, as is the
custom everywhere, but all teams
using the public highways at night
to carry two lights, one in front and
one in the rear. Such a law, faith
fully enforced, Is a cheap and practf
cal method of safeguarding highway
traffic, not only from collisions, bui
also from the numerous accidents
which result from bad places In roads
and bridges.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-22
Short Suggestions.

Jellies often refuse to Jea VIE" :
into large receptacles.
When frying mush dip the s y.
first in the white Of an egg y
makes 1t crisp.
When broiling halibut cogeF ID' :
with minced green pepper im :
soning will be found to be aeiiclV'
After washing the lamp caIus
polish it with dry salt, 1t n'4A %.
glass bright and will prevent 1t wv
ing.
A vanilla bean kept in the SuS'
will impart delicious nav, I'd
sugar. This is bit OF ~'i''
a French chef.
Salt thrown into the oF7D 80 r,,l
ately after anything has OeSn n
in it will make the objeca0n"O'
less disagreeable. \
A fruit jar rubber slipped " II 4
projected end of teapot a'u ma
vent the lid from dancing up DIV
when the kettle boils. n
Grind a handful Of sRano's n
and give them to the can". .h.t
birds relish the tender pieces -
found among the seeds "A
When running dates, figs Of -
through the food chopper 'u N M
drops of lemon juice. 1t WI, 49,. ~
toward preventing the frui' -
ging the chopper. n
A delicious salad is m'a tS
canned cherries and pecan nu, s,.sJ
up with well-mixed French s.st
Served on leaves of lettuce
is as pretty as it is tasty ice,
A housewife who never hor
opportunity for improVlns nJV
says that she always Keep It
bean or two In her sugar l s.,.
parts a favor that is deHgD
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-22

The most cursory survey of the
worlds literature, dramatic or other
wise. Will convince anyone that the
profession of humorist or true come
dian Is one Of the most exacting ever
known. The jokesmith may get mo.
mentary laugh from an audience that
is willing to take the will for the
deed. But the man who would set his
name among those who have madt
permanent additions to the world,
fun must have a list OF specification,
for a permit to make a road through
n Pinchot reserve. He must have in
sight, sympathy, knowledge of charac
ter. He must have sense for fact
that Is felt beneath his ARREST webs Of
fancy He must have an ear for thu
right word that no correspondence
school can confer. 1t is easier to be d
wit than to be a humorist; easier ID
laugh at people than to laugh with
them. or make them laugh at them
selves.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-22

become an obsession, fed by the lottery
method the government sees fit to
utilize In distributing those lands. 1t
is the old story Of taking chance
and the individual pays railroad fare
and living expenses, which amount to
no inconsiderable sum, in the hope of
being one of the lucky ones in Uncle
Sans lottery. If plot of ground is
drawn, no doubt 1t will be scorned as
something undesirable-for even the
most productive western land is not
enticing In It's sagebrush form. 1t
means hard work to bring productive
farm out Of raw western land. and
most of those who take part in such
speculative rushes are not OF the sort
to carry the game through to It's fin
ish and to make actual ranchers OF
themselves.