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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE IDAHO
COMPANY'S BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 1998, AND STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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