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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
HIGHWAY BRIDGE TRAFFIC.
Report Of Capt Cosby to Gen. Mac
. kenzie, Chief Of Engineers.

Capt. Cosby. the engineer officer in
charge of the Highway bridge, has made
report to Gen. Mackenzie, chief of engi-
neers. In which he says that the average
daily travel over the bridge during the
months of July and August was as fol-
lows: Trains of two cars, $50; single cars.
Z; vehicles, $40; pedestrians 153, and eaues-
TRANS, 8. The average number of draw
openings per day during August was fifteen,
the average cost of which for current was
cents per opening.
The contractors for lighting the bridge
Ltsrna i ISL I LEG 10 Gu, gu. nne y. .ne
lected intervals, making a saving of S765
per annum in that item. Capt. Cosby says
the remaining lights are sufficient for the
illumination of the bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Work of the Poundmaster.

Poundmaster Einstein will soon submit
his annual report to Health Officer Wood
ward. The report will show that the work
done by the poundmaster and his assist
ants during the last fiscal year exceeded
the work Of the previous fiscal year, the
increase in the number of animals i'm
pounded being about 1900. Last year there
were 3,716 dogs. 2,764 cats, 10 horses and
10 hogs impounded, and 6105 animals were
killed. The poundmaster returned 6 ami
mails to their owners, "a were sold and 80
were redeemed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Sd and Ind. Ave. N W., Star Branch.
II you are not coming downtown tomor-
row leave your advertisement for The Star
at Butler & Fields Pharmacy, Sd and In
diana avenue northwest. and 1t will be
sent to The Star Office without additional
cost. Wanted Help and Rooms for Rent
advertisements are only one cent per word
each insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
"The Great Divide. I"

Margaret Anglin and Henry Miller will
open their engagement in 1.-The Great d.
vide at the Belasco Monday next. In
VIM. Vaughn Moody's new play each has
a part that should bring out these various
qualities to their utmost. The support Sc
lected by Mr. Miller and Miss Anglin in
cludes Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, Laura Hope
Crews, Charles Wyngate, Charles Gotthold
and Bertram Harrison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Explosion of Oil Stove.

The explosion Of an oil stove caused a
blaze in the summer kitchen at the house
Of Charles Young, 314 G street southwest,
this morning about 1880 o'clock. An alarm
fire department were soon upon the scene.
The f1remen found but little to do, how
ever, for the blaze was under control in a
few minutes, and was extinguished before
more than $25 damage had been caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
12 & G CA Muddiman & Co. G & IL
Chicago-Jewel Gas Ranges always best.

A false alarm was turned in from box 623
about S o'clock last night, summoning sew
eral companies of the fire department to
the vicinity of North Capitol and F streets.
The firemen made hurried investigation
and failed to find a blaze. Then they made
an effort to ascertain who had turned in
the alarm without success. An effort is
now being made by the police to find the
person who violated the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
CITY ITEMS.
Home-Baked Pies and Bread.

Nothing SO desirable for home tables as
Holmes delicious homemade Pies and
Holmes wholesome homemade MILK
Bread. Made Of the best materials in the
real home way In a clean, modernly equip
ped home bakery. All the favorite kinds OF
pies. Zoe. each. Milk Bread, &C. loaf, de-
livered fresh from oven to table. Holmes
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Foot Mashed,

While at work in the yards of Stephenson
Brothers plant at the foot Of L street
southwest late yesterday afternoon.
Thomas Early. colored. had one of his feet
badly mashed He fell underneath a cart
and one OF the wheels passed over the
foot. He was removed to the Emergency
Hospital, where surgical aid was given
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Wilbur's Milk Chocolate.

10c. cakes for 25c.: U All No MINIS, 19c +:
Pound Cake, 12hc.; Sponge, 121zc.; Lemon
Cakes, &C.; Snaps. &C.; Cal. Hams, 1Oc.
Beefsteak 1Oc., 121ac.; Onions, 25c. PIX
Mackerel,-5c.: Quaker Matches. 12c.; Z
Naptha Soap. DC; Z lbs. Starch, Csc. ]. T.
D. Pyles' Stores, including 94S La. ave.
se9-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Great Falls and Old Dominion
R. R. Co., station goth and M
streets NV, runs right through to
the falls station. Cars every half
hour. Transfers with Capital Trac-
ton Company both ways. Dancing
every evening. Concert Sunday
afternoon and evening by Prof.
Caldwell's band and orchestra.
au2Sr TT 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Houdini.

Houdini, handcuff king and prison break
er, is announced for Chase's next week.
Houdini's accomplishments include series
of escapes from packing cases, wicker
hampers, barrels. ropes, handouts and po-
lice prisons. He will accept challenges
while here that should enable him to du-
plicate his New York and Boston feats
Carleton Macy and Maud Edna Hail. in
THE Maggie and the JAY" will be among
the other features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

The fire department received a call from
box 264 about $50 o'clock last night, caused
by the burning of a pot of tar near the
corner of Sth and streets northwest. The
pot and contents belonged to the Brennan
Construction Company, and the blaze was
extinguished before any damage had been
caused beyond the burning of small guam
tity of tar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

George Primrose and his big minstrel
company will be at the columbia next
week, giving genuine high-class, black
face minstrel entertainment. The COM
pany numbers sixty comedians, singers,
dancers and musicians, including George
Primrose, Eddie Mailer, Emile Subers,
James Conner and Eddie Koran. The Bal
wooden shoe dancers, and twenty other
song and dance artists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

At the jubilee celebration in Baltimore to-
morrow. when the parade of the Baltimore
and visiting fire departments will be held.
the commissioners OF the District will be
represented in the reviewing stand by Com
missioner mcfarland, president of the
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Mrs. L. Wade, whose address was given
as 1Z24 4th street northwest, fell from
street car near 14th street and New York
avenue yesterday afternoon and received
several cuts and bruises about her face.
The injured woman, who gave her age as
fifty-four years, refused surgical aid and
went home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
v. Baldwin Johnsol,'s Coal, 612 eth st
All anthracite coal summer prices -Aav,
Thomas Post to Celebrate

Geo. II. Thomas Post, No. Is. G. A. r.
made arrangements Monday night at Com.
mander keelers home to celebrate the for
tieth anniversary of the organization of the
order. The conference committees of ths,
post and auxiliary corps formulated a pro u.
gram. The celebration is in pursuance OF
orders issued by Commander-in-ChiefT Tan.
fixed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Get another one. quicki That 10 what Won
say when you have just fired your office
boy Telephone Main 244O and insert a
small Want Ad. in The Star and you will
have a good Office boy in the morning If
you do not know that The Star Want Ads
will bring the best results, you will prob
ably be without an Office boy for several
Gays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Auction Sale New Rugs.

Beautiful patterns in Wiltons, Administers,
Brussels. American Orientals, etc, in sizes
to fit almost any room. Every rug OF
standard make direct from the manufactur-
err and guaranteed perfect. Now exhi-
bition. Sale Friday 1870 am. Come in and
look them over. Chairs provided. Wilson
& Mayors, 1927 and 1929 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Fine Fishing at Chesapeake Beach.
See excursion column, page 16.-Advt.
Soldiers Home Concert.

The concert by the Soldiers Home Band,
j. S. Zimmerman. conductor, this after
noon at 4 o'clock is as follows:
March. college Life Frantzen
Overture. "Romantique' Keller Bella
Prologue and IntermezZo from
II Pagliacci" ................ .Leoncayallo
Selection, The Rose of CASTLE. 80. .Balfe
Entr'Acte (a) Eccentric Dance from
woodland ..............-..........L uderS
CO. A Pickaninny Gambol. ....... Guerney
Waltze Suite. La Serenata" .Jaxoue
Excerpts from Little Johnny Jones" Cohen
Finale, The Roll of Honor" ....... Clement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
"Paintine the Town.

painting the Town" will be the attrac-
ton ut the Majestic Theater next week.
The attraction is one that includes an
abundance of comedy and song, together
with picturesque scenery and fetching cos
tunes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Finest Quality Ice Cream.
In the Reviewing Stand.

c. & S. Pure Velvet Kind. At druggists =
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Anything to Self

If you have anything to sell send 1t to
Sloan's. 14O7 G street. Sales every Satur-
day at 10 am. Phone Main 146S.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Dyson Dazell. colored, of 1927 1 street
northwest, slipped and fell to the floor and
injured himself yesterday afternoon while
working at the government printing office
He was sent to the Emergency Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Steamer Jamestown Engaged Thurs
day evening, September 10, for exclusive use
of Master Car and Locomotive Association
of Painters. No tickets sold-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
"Malt" Bread is Health Bread.

Schneiders Malt Bread will do much to-
ward improving the family health. It's I'M
equaled In nourishing value-absolutely pure.
Order 1t every time. Your grocer has 1t. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Desirable Boarders

Board column of The Star. Don't fail to
be represented. The cost is small One
cent a word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

All Kinds Millwork Made to Order.
Prompt work-machines right on premises
Lowest prices. Eisinger Bros, 21O9 7th NV
se12-de, eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

"1deal Extravaganza Company"
Williams Ideal Extravaganza Company
will be the attraction for the week of Sep
tember II at the New Lyceum Theater
with two-act comedy written especially
for this show. - - =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Swift & Company's sales Of dressed beef
in Washington, D. c., for the period Of
August 4th to September LIST, averaged
the following prices per pound:
Week ending Aug. 4, 1906, 6.S3 cts. per lb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Water is Not a Beverage

well taken with meals. so physicians aver.
Pure. perfectly aged beer like odd Glory"
is an excellent aid to digestion. For case
phone w. 436, Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Final Moonlight Trip of Jamestown"
this season will be made Friday evening
September IA, at usual time.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Not a Question Of Chance

when you list your property with Moore q
Hill, Incorporated-it is practically a GER
tainty that 1t will be handled. Fair dealing
and painstaking attention. Give them q triai.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

All Amateur Pictures Printed, Sc. Up.
In real velox. WILSON'S. 712 9th 1t. NV
jy12-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Try Salt Air Trip to Baltimore.
Palatial steamers. Electric lighted. Un-
eXcelled cuisine. See excursions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Old Carpets Rewoven Into Reversible
rugs Drop postal. Home Weaving Co... 612
NV. se11-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Baltimore and Return.
Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Train service
"every hour on the hour am. to pm.
weekdays. Returning in like manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Only $1.oo Gal, SOC. one-Half Gal.

for Reisinger's Ice Cream. Peach Cream Is
made with the fresh fruit. Orders for earlier
than o'clock delivery Sunday must be in
by 1890 pm. Saturday. 235 G st. Main 2I6I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
There's Safety as Well as Profit

in depositing your funds in banking dept of
Union Trust Co., 1414 F. Interest paid De-
posits subject to check at will.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

All Varieties of 6Oc. Candies, 35c.
per Id. GEO. B. SHEETZ, F and 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Bridal" Carriages Speciality.
Finest turnouts for fall weddings hired rea-
sonably at Downey's Stables, 1870 L st.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

Chris. Xander's Pride of Virginia Port
"a wine of surprising medicinal value. Best
for convalescents. 75c. qt. 900 7th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
"Queen Of the Hiehbinders."

queen OF the Hlghb1nderS."
Queen of the Highbinders," which will
be the next attraction at the Academy, will
offer many surprises, stirring situations,
thrilling and exciting climaxes and scenic
effects. The play is literally mounted and
is presented by competent cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12

For Dessert, Fussell's Peach Cream
is sure to please. Favored with choice fresh
fruit. 1927 N. Y. ave. Phone 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
2,OOO,O 900 Spruce Laths.

Don't buy elsewhere until you get oul
prices. Smiths, LIST st. and Indiana ave
NV. Phone East 71S. se7-1Ot
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
MILITARY ESCORT UNNECESSARY
Cities All Along the Route are In.
censcd over the Campaign out
lined by the Army chhpIain-prss.
idsnt Calls OFF the Affair So Ends
the Rumpus.
(By Associated rress.l

SAVANNAH, May 1.-The march
of Father Sherman, son of General
Sherman. through Georgia with an
escort of federal cavalry bids fair
To be no trlumphal progress.
Reports from cities all along the
route from Chattanooga to Savannah
show that the people frown severe
ly Jpn the project. and one would
judge that the military escort would
he nescessary.
Captain Louis C. Young, comman,
der of the Confederate Veterans
Association of this city, anu General
S. +. b. Gillespie, of the local post
of the Grand Army of the Republic,
join in condemning the plan. and
their expressions mark the general
sentiment
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
War pcparlment,a Excuse.

WASHINGTON. May l--Tao war
department is without official IN.
formation concerning the march to
the sea which tho Rev. Father
Thomas Sherman. son of General
w. r. Sherman, is reported To bc
making under military escort from
Fort Ole;orphc. Ga
Neither General Rcll, the Chief Of
staff, nor General Ainsworth. the
military secretary OF the army. ha.
been advised Of the sending OF
troops with Father Sherman.
Troops With The Priest.
The dispatches state that Rev.
Father Sherman is accompanied by
second lieutenant and six private;
from Fort oglethorpe, in Georgia.
IF this be true, the order must
nave been given by the Commander
of the Gulf, General Dnval. at At
ianta." said General Ainsworth, the
military secretary. "No such order
has been issued by The Secretary
of War. II is incredible that a mill
tary escort should accompany the
party"
"This trip is most unfortunate. il
military accompanies Father. Sher-
man, said Senator Bacon, of Geor.
gia. In fact, 1t is an outrage. Old
General Sherman himself were he
alive, could go all over the country
alone in Georgia and not be molest-
ed. The sending of his son through
there under military guard is highly
offensive to our people"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02

The whole population Of Athens
am'l it,; suburbs Of the villages in the
vicinity, altogether some l5o,o0O peo-
pie filled and Gvcrrluwcd The sta
dunn and spread along the Mara
thon road aud the surrounding hills.
forming II human barrier blind the
troops on each side and along the
entire length Of the course.
The race was won by Sherring. Of
Canada. Classified hy nationality.
the runners consisted Of Lwcnty-six
Greeks. seven I'ritons, including
Canadians aud Australians five Am.
orleans. three Germans. two French
men. two Italians. three Swiss. ono
Belgian. one Dane and two lIsyp
tians.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
HUNDRED MILLION
FOR SAN FRANCISCO
New York Men Interested in a
Syndicate 10 Finance New
Building Enterprises.
Mum onru oM nuasIt ocuIr
BANKS OPEN ON SMALL SCALE
Despite Roosevelt's Announcement
That Foreign Aid is Not Wanted
Committee Decides to Accept Every
cent That is offered to Relieve
the Suffering
fBy Associated Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-The
first definite proposition for furnish.
ing money In large scale TO San Fran
cisco for the purpose Of rebuilding
the burned sections was made public
today when It was announced that a
syndicate OF New York capitalists had
agreed to advance Sl00.0000OO.
II was decided today that the citi-
zcns committee would accept all Of
fers of aid from foreign countries.
The local money slringency was
somewhat relieved today by the banks
rcsuming business in Il small meas
IRE through the branch United States
mint
Plans for establishing aud maintain
Ing large free employment bureau
have been perfected
Chairman 'helan stated that 10
hospitals were absolutely without
support
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
V. M. I. BEING pRoeEp.
Legislative Committee Looking Into
College Affairs.
fBy Associated Press. J

LEXINGTON, KY, May 1.-The
committee from The legislature in.
vited to take up the investigation Of
the Virginia military Institute began
Its work this afternoon at three
o'clock.
G. Il. Swift, l., II. Machen, w. A.
Garrett and r. II. Peyton. jr., consti-
tutc the committee present. j. H..
Morris, stcnographer. of Roanoke, is
with them.
This morning was spent by the
committee and the board of visitors
In viewing the inspection of the bat
talon by Colonel Mallory, United
States army.
Dr. Darlington, of Richmond. is
expected TO be on hand to prosecute
The complainants' side of the issue.
The board of visitors went into
conference at noon. All were pres
ent except Dr. upshur and Captain
Iabb.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
DANIEL OPPOSES BAILEY.
Senator From Virginia Supports Rate
Making Bill.

waning BILL
WASHINGTON. May 1.-The pro.
ceedings in the Senate today in
cluded an extended discussion of
the railroad rate bill by Mr.. Dlnicl,
an explanation OF the status of the
appropriation bill for tile relief OF
the earthquake sufferers of Caliror.
mia by Mr.. Allison and controversy
among n few senators as to the pro.
priety OF adopting without referring
to a committee "a resolution tender
Ing the thanks of Congress to Gener.
al Horace Porter for his services In
rcscning the body of John Paul
Jones.
Mr. Aldrich opposed action in adj
vance of committee. consideration
and succeeded in having the meas
ure referred to the committee.
In his rate speech Mr. Daniel sun.
ported the right Of congress to leg
dslatc so as to fix rates and to dele
gate its power to Il commission. lie
opposed Mr.. I3ailey's nn-suspension
provisions.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
SEED GRAFT ADOPTED.
House Decides 10 Send Out The
!. Garden Truck.
PURE Fool CLAUSE IS KILLED
Raid Made or the Treasury to Get
Votes via The Same Old Method
Senator Daniel Takes Issue Wit,
Bailey on tile Rate all.
ny Assncintcd Press.l

WASHINGTON, May by a
vote of 1913 to IS the House today
decided TO continue the free disiri.
button Of garden and flower seeds
Many of the items in the agrlcul-
tlral bill broadening The scope of
the bureau of Chemistry and DR..
Wiley's department we're eliminated
on points of order. particularly
those relating To tho adulteration of
food. condiments. drugs and beverag
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
BLUE AND GRAY UNITED
Norfolk ArraRges for The Coming
Of the President.
LINE Of MARCH IS MADE OUT
Camp of Confederate Veterans viii
Troop Behind Old Glory and the
Stars and Bars Will Be unfurled
From the Big Monument.
[Ry Associated Press. !

Wy hSoptilttu IltSS.J
NORFOLK. VA, May -Four dc
finite things were decided at the
meeting of the Citizens and b. NJ. A..
committees tonight in Portsmouth
concerning the Presidents visit here
on May 80. These are;
fhe line of march.
a proclamation asking that all citi-
zens decorate.
a platform for school children.
Not to provide entertainment for
any visiting militia
The camp of Confederate Veterans
will be IL the line of march and will
carry at their head the American
flag. When this decision. reached at
meeting of the veterans tonight,
was announced IN the committee SEES.
sion b. C w Walker it was greeted
with lons applause. Confederate
flag will float from the top of the
Confederate monument and the Army
and Navy Union will march under
flag CT yire mia
Rather characteristic of President
Roosevelt is the statement accredit-
ed to him by Provisional Commander
Glenn. of the Army and Navy Union:
I'VE intended to form a guard
around his carriage" said Mr.. Glenn
but he wouldn't have It. Z want
to see the people, he said"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
Gen. Bell Responsible.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. May -
Colonel Chase commanding at Fort
oglethorne was shown the above
press despatch today.
Colonel Chase has letter In
structing him to provide the escort
from General Wade. commanding
the department of the Gulf at Allan
Ia, who was spoken to concerning
the arrangement by General Barry,
assistant chief of staff to General
Dell.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
MURDERERS GET a REPRIEVE.
Governor Of Georgia is Kind to
ViIianous Family.
by Associated Press,

ATLANTA. GA. May l--Gover-
nor Joseph NJ. Terrell today granted
: further respite to J. G. Rawlings
and his two sons. Milton and Jose,
who were to have hanged next Fri
day. The extention of time was un-
til June s, to give time for final APP
peal to the State prison commission
for clemency.
The Rawlings were convicted OF
the murder of the two children OF
w. l.. Carter, near valdosta, many
months ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-02
TRAVELLERS SPREAD OUT.
Association Makes Big Gain in
Membership.
fry Associated Press. ]

KNOXVILLE. TENN, May Ina
tional President w. n. Johnson. of
the Travellers Protective Associa-
ton today, announced that the fiscal
year of the association which close
ed yesterday marked the largest in
crease In membership of any year in
the history of the organization.
The membership is now S0,s0O.
More than 1000 members were re.
ceived dnring the month lust closed.