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Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to
the health ONCE during the past twenty
four hours:
jeremiah S. Armstrong. 81 years, Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane.
Jacob Ellendt, 43 years. Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Elizabeth E.. Hamilton, So years, 3135
oath street northeast.
Sars J. Smith, 81 years. 1241 Sd street
southeast.
Charlia Godfrey. months. Benning
road.
Catherine E. Haffer 3 months, 526 18TH
street southeast.
William c. Grooms, months, 9l6 I'd
street southeast.
William I. Grantlin. 50 years. 326 L
street southwest
James Crooks. 80 years, 24o7 Sherman
avenue northwest.
Albert Brown. 10 years. es1 Navy place
southeast.
John F. Hughes. 81 years. 1872 I'd street
southwest.
Mary NJ Washington. Is years, TO I'd
street southwest.
Frapcis Smith, 4 months, 1245 25th
street northwest.
Frank A. Contee, months. 1000 Sd
street southwest.
Helen Adams, 4 months, 1890 4th street
northwest.
Bernie Monroe, 3 months. 4s5 Cullinane
alley Southwest
George Mcdonald, months. Al I'd
street southwest.
John H. Jackson. months. Il L street
northwest.
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> Hotel Arrivals.

Raleigh-F. ]. Drake. Philadelphia: w
T. Banner. New Britain. Conn; Mrs. G
D. Consolvo. Norfolk. Va: J. c. Robert
son, Boston: J. c. Harris. Philadelphia
JEFF PIERCE. New York
Arlington-J. E. Marsh. Los Angeles
CAL: John W. Hardin. Baltimore: New
York American League base ball club
Mrs. c. A. Andrews. New Orleans; ID. r
Bhednar.. Cleveland. Ohio.
New Willard-A. b. Minear. Panama
Andrew Rosewater. Omaha. Neb.; F
Storm, New Haven. Conn; r. l.. Farm
ham. New York: Newton r. Jobe:. Sar
Francisco. Cal.
Shoreham-J NJ. c. Kennedy, Pitteburg
Pa; W. O. Alien. Texas: Mrs. LIE Ro,
Roper. Virginia: William Budd and Mrs
Budd. Virginia. George Frank. Cfncin'
natl: Frank Allen. New York: w. r. Bal
singer. Pittsburg; Howard Woodford and
Mrs Woodford. Chicago: J. c.. Mercy.
noids. New York: Luis Morris Iddings
Cairo. Egypt.
. Riggs. A. MacLennan. Philadelphia
Pa: ". F. Corbin and Mrs. Corbin. Sher
man. Tex: 8. g. Dickson. New York: H
H. Mayer and Mrs. Mayer. New York
r. H. Gray and Mrs Gray: Charles A
Barton. New York: DR.. J. H. Corbin
Westfield. N. j.; N. p. Lane. Philadelphia
Pa: j. c. Rooms. city: Francis s. M
Durtt. New York; M. Kahoe. city.
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Garrow E. veirs and Martha z. Bry-

Garrow E. veirs and Martha z. Bry-
Howard 1. Beall and Hattie l. Ridge
way. both Of Silver Hill. Md
Thomas X. Walker ami Susie Stever-
son.
Alphonso A. Jackson and Matte e.
Foley.
George H. Price and Gertrude NJ. De-
land.
Sydney p Dunott Of Baltimore. Nd.
and Minnie F. Turner Of New York
city.
Charles B. wallenhorst and Theresa
A. Often. both OF Ellicott City. Md.
wilton L. Green and Nettie r. Cow
ington.
Jacob BasofY and JEANNE Matan.
Antonio Anastasio and Concetta Clio
vinazzo
Thomas r. Carter and Bertha I. Platt.
Charles W Hilleary OF Rosslyn. Va.
ana Hattie Hangover OF this city.
James Washington and Katie Woodfork
Daniel Burton and Lizzie Cox.
Charles II. Robinson and Elizabeth
Lowry.
William C. Thomas and Grace e. Col
bert.
Arthur c. Speight Of this city and Flor
ence NJ. Saunders of Great Falls. Va.
Louis F. Leapley and Nora " Butts.
Raymond T. Benton and Edna II. Lane.
Fred G. Robinette and Lillian Hoover.
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FIRST CAMPAIGN GUN.
Taft and Sherman Club Of Washing
ton Is Organized.

The District republicans are organizing
for the fray. Taft-Sherman campaign
club. the first to be formed in Washing
ton. was launched last night.
A number of local republicans assem-
bled in the Washington Loan and Trust
building The organization of the club
followed.
Officers were elected as follows: Col. w.
s. Odell. president; vice presidents Dist
not yet completely, DR.. Robert Reyburn.
Sidney Bieber. H. H. Father. B. H. War
ner, Frank Metzerott. A. A. Thomas. John
A. Kasson, NJ NJ. Parker. Sol. G. p. Dun
ham. DR.. w. D. Hughes. John Joy Edson.
Frank Crossthwaite. Simon Wolf. Oscar
Gen. A. 8. Burt, Judge T. A. Anderson.
E. A. Davis. Aulick Palmer and T. n.
Mckee; e. A. Gangwer. secretary; DR..
Thacker E. Lee. financial secretary. and
Dr. W. D. Hughes. treasurer.
DR., Robert Reyburn. former national re-
publican committeeman from the District.
made a speech He told Of the work the
District workers had accomplished In pre-
vious presidential campaigns and urged
them to be up and doing" again for Taft
and Sherman.
DR.. W. D. Hughes followed with a Taft
talk. He said the republican nominee for
President rs a big. broad. good-hearted
man. He added that II Taft is elected
he will keep the country level and pre-
vent financial panics and labor strikes
Col. George p. Durham gave 1t as his
opinion that Taft and Sherman Will be
the winning ticket. Under Taft's admin
istration, he declared. the country will
get a square deal.
About eighty members of the club were
enrolled. It Is the expectation that the
number will reach 1000.
An executive committee was appointed
as follows: r. L. Golze. chairman: H. M.
Camp. John May. w. c. Connor. A. C.
Homan, D. C. Walker, Frank Kearney, j.
w. Meyer and DR.. c. A. Hartley.
Among those who have enrolled besides
the officers already named are L. III. Hes
ter, H. C. Homan. L. G. Hanna, B. SPELL
bring. Col. r. II. Wood. Maj. George But
Ter. John Conrad. Peter Conrad. Peter
Dunn. H. Giovannoli. Col. D. A. Grosve-
nor, Gen. E. n. Marble. John j. Strain.
H. e. Heacock. J. F. Bowling. w. 8.
Parks. j. N. Miller. s. s. Sharp. W. NJ.
Reynolds. ". A. Hickey. L. W. Kearney.
r. H. Finney. Paul Morrison, George Nor
rison and F. c. Larrimore.
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Mrs Fred Hahn. who has been visiting
her mother Mrs. Nina Oppenheimer Of
Takoma Park. has returned to New York
to join her husband on an extended trip
to California.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aspinwall with
their children have gone to Litchfleld,
Conn. for the summer.
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Lester W. Boswell and Lillian C. Click
Walter L. Brown and Rachel A. John
son.
Robert W. Wright and Minnie A. Dem
ton. both of Vigor. Va.
Clarence A. Chism and Amelia A. Kah-
lert.
Ernest A. Lockwood and Irene A.
Denny.
Nicholas Quinn of Theological Semi
nary. Va, and Fannie Blackwell of this
city.
John H. Thomas and Nora Smith. both
OF Baltimore. Md.
-Reech C. johnson and Harriet ~ Dant
Joseph q. Much and Edith J.. Taylor.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Williams leave Stone
leigh Court today for the eastern shore
of Maryland. where some weeks Will be
spent sailing. From there the Virginia
mountains will be visited.
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Abraham Hart has filed suit in the
District Supreme Court TO recover $50
ono damages from the Capital Traction
Company for alleged personal injuries.
Mr. Hart was thrown from a car near
18th and L streets February % last as
he was attempting to alight and was
seriously injured about the head. At.
torneys Wolf Rosenberg and A. 8.
Worthington appear for the plaintiff.
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The Japanese ambassador and Baroness
Takahira arrived from Chicago this
mt rning at their embassy home on X
street. The ambassador went to Chicago
t. meet his wife. who has a large CIR
ri. of friends here who will be glad to
welcome her again. The embassy head
will be transferred to some cool
er spot than the capital In few days.
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Open Late Tomorrow Night.

Although stores will be closed through
out the city on Saturday. the Fourth of
July the firms named below have de-
cided to accommodate their patrons by
Keeping open until o'clock Friday night.
thus allowing every shopper who cannot
70 to the stores on that day before the
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ordinary closing hour. to complete his
or her purchases for the week:
9. Kann Sons 4 Co. Saks & Co..
Family Shoe Store. Eseman Brothers.
Kings Palace. Hechts. Goldenbergs.
Vim. Hahn & Co. Berberich. Bon
Marche. J. & w Eiseman. ID. J. Kauf.
man.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The body of II. T. Dodge, who died on
Thursday in Staunton. Va. was brought TO this
city for burial yesterday. Mr. Dodge underwent an
operation for appendicitis at the Kings Daughters
Hospital. and did not rally.
William Smith was held in 81, coo bond
for the action Of the grand jury by Judge Kimhall
in the Police Court. yesterday. In default. Smith
was committed 10 Jail. The charge against him is
asSauting his wife with 4 revolver.
ur. S. n. d. North. director OF the Bu-
reau of the Census. was yesterday appointed by
Secretary Straus Of the Department Of Commerce
and Labor to represent that department at the
International Congress tuberculosis. 10 be held
in this city on September p TO October Il
The will Of the late Furmann J. Shadd.
dated May g. 1905 was filed for probate yesterday.
Mr. Shadd died June q. BY the terms Of the
instrument all Of the property real and personal,
is given 10 the widow. Alice p Shadd. after all
debts and funeral expenses have been paid. Mrs.
Shadd is named as executrix
The fourth International Fishery Con
gress will convene in this city september p u
deliberate ON important questions relating TO fishing
and fish culture. and to submit propositions for
the benefit Of the fisheries TO governments and "a
State. provincial. and local authorities The con
gTess viii be In session four days.
Postmaster General Meyer has appointed
a committee. consisting Of Samuel NJ. Gaines and
Charles Rager superintendents Of railway mail serv
ice; II. NJ Robinson and II. McC. Wade. assistant
uperintsndents m railway mail service. and B. L
Andrus. superintendent Of the mail lock Tepai
shop. to test number Of devices intended for eX
changing mails With moving trainS
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
COPPEE'S DAILY LIFE.
Noted Frenchman Accustomed TO Go
About Absorbed.

Stuart Henry. in The Bookman.
He was accustomed to go along the
pavement, absorbed, stoop shouldered.
his hands behind his back, frequently
throwing them out and up in earnest
Gallo defamation. At home he declaim-
ed-confdingly proclaimed. In this he
seemed a sort of pendant to Sardou, who.
likewise man of the theater, is great
declaimer in his everyday life.
1 often thought Of Sardou as a million
aire, dwelling up toward the high.
wealthy incline Of Northern Paris, power
ful and with a strong fighting hold on
existence, amid his costly tapestries and
antiques And then of Coppee. living
humbly and unwell. away down on the
poor plain OF Southern Paris at the end
Of the INDECENT art quarter. Fortunately.
however, his prolific pen. In his later
years. brought him safety.
He occupied for years, with his sister, a
modest one-story house in q lonesome
street. You entered a yard where the
surroundings gave little intimatiOn OF the
near presence of one Of the best-known
litterateurs Of France. Like Sardou, Cop
pee was extremely friendly in his home.
He welcomed every one, was interested
In everything. He talked and moved
restlessly about in favorite red smok-
ing Jacket which recalled the famous red
coat Of the romantic Gautier. There
were cats Che was fond of them, cigar
cites. and abundant examples OF the lat
est forceful slang.
In country inns Coppee was sometimes
taken to be a commercial traveller. For
he idled about. smoked. and told stories
with every one. AS sample OF his pop
ular kind of fun-making with his account
of his laundress. who called upon him
one evening, and. finding him absent. left
this line: Monsieur. Je suis Venus aveC
le linge."
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
james Caustic About Parker.
ORIGIN OF PENNY DESIGN.
Meek and Feminine Looking Indian
Not Good American.

Perriton Maxwell in the Bohemian.
The evolution OF our present copper
cont is one of the interesting facts Of
American coin history.
Every one Will concede that tie very
meek and feminine looking Indian en- the
face OF this COIN Is nothing short e T.
dir,loUs; i.s symbolism IS meaO:C gloss.
iIs idea weak and un-ATerican. il was
ouI of this coin portrait Of the terrified
woman whose back hair had broken
fro1l it's moorings to be immor:..iizc1 in
tie penny OF 1793-the penny f2r which
Ham'l ltOn and Washington wee so justly
criticised-that the charactcrless red per-
son on our l-cent pieces has grown. The
streaming hair of the 1793 model was
carefully combed back in the 1921 panny
and in 1876 the young woman looms up
with positive comeliness. ne- rebeliOus
locks neatly arranged and on the back Of
her head a little cluster Of saucy RIB
bons. Then. after passing through a
strange and ugly metamo-phOsis. in
which there s an admiXture Of Greco
Teutonic types this same reformed fe-
male comes into being once more on the
81 and 50 gold pieces of 1854. this time
gorgeously bedccked with a high head
gear of ostrich plumes.
IL was an easy transformation from
curled plUmes TO straight feathers as
worn by the American Indian chiefs,
that the colonial girls features were re-
tained and the headdress Of savages put
atop them did not seem to perturb the
stoIid designer OF our copper currency.
And so to-day We have millions Of red
pennies afioat. and still other millions
being constantly issued from the same
old designs Of 1853. which as works Of art
are nil. as pieces Of practical or CONNER
mercial symbolism are entirely without
meaning, and as money are too low in de-
nomination to command even a miser's
respect except in enormous quantities.
II is alleged that the feminine fright
on the 1923 penny was copied from the
unique half disme" (dime) struck off ex-
perimentally in 1872. and the portrait on
which is that OF Martha Washington
who is said to have sat TO the artist
while he was designing =. II this is true
Lady Washington is then the great
grandmother of the Indian freak on our
present copper cent.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
CONFERENCES ON TRAIN.
kellogg and Cromwell Talk with
Taft En- Route.


Charlottesville. Va. July 3.-The special
car Brilliant. containing Mr. and Mrs.
Taft. their son Charles. and about ten
others. passed through here at o'clock
tonight on the way 90 Hot Springs.
Mr.. Taft on the three hours run from
Washington spent most Of the time con-
ferring with Frank +. Kellogg, national
committeeman from Minnesota, who had
been present earlier in the day at the
meetings held in Mr. Tafts home in
Washington. Mr.. kellogg viii be with
Mr.. Taft until the meeting on July S.
William Nelson Cromwell, the New York
lawyer. also had brief talk with Mr..
Taft on the train Mr.. Cromwell left the
train at Alexandria. Speaking later of his
talk with Mr.. Cromwell, Mr.. Taft said:
Mr.. Cromwell is an old friend Of mine.
He has had a talg with Cornelius y. Bliss
and came on TO Washington at my re-
quest. 10 give US the benefit OF OIr. Bliss
advice on some Of the campaign matters.
There is no chance that Mr. Bliss will
accept the treasUrership Of the national
committee again. Mr.. Bliss has earned a
rest He has served for three campaigns. -
When Mr.. Taft was asked If the situa-
tlOn was clearing any In regard 10 the
chairman for the national committee, he
replied, laughingly;
Il think we will be able TO see our way
clear all right"
Mr.. Taft added. however. that he would
not be able 10 say anything definite OF
this subject until after the subcommittee
had met in Hot Springs on the Sth
The nominee will spend his first few
days At Hot Springs in recreation After
the conference with the subcommittee he
Will settle down 20 work on his letter OF
acceptance. The meeting of the subCOm-
mittee on the Sth Will go further than the
mere election OF a chairman. Plans for
the campaign will be discussed in detail
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
GUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTS.
Unusual Precautions Taken by the
Naval Academy Officials.

Special 10 The Washington Herald,
Annapolis. July 3.-Unusual precautions
are being taken this year at the Naval
Academy 10 reduce 20 "a minimum the
danger OF sailing or other launch acci-
dents. and looking 10 this end Supt
Badger to-day issued an order establish
ing a set of rules and placing additional
restrictions about the use Of the pleasure
craft at the Academy.
No boat will hereafter be allowed to
be taken from It's moorings without the
permission Of the commandant Of mid
shipmcn or the officer in charge. and the
names Of ali persons being granted the use
Of the boats viii be made a matter of
record Even when in charge of an Off
Ger or instructor at the Academy boats
must not go beyond a certain limited ter
ritory.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
WILL OPERATE ON SHERMAN.
Hopes To BE Present at Conference
with Tnft Wednesday,.

U:ica. n. Y. July at was stated to-
night by a member Of Representative
James S Sherman'S family that it is
practically settled that when Mr.. Sher-
man RECEIVERS his strergth a few weeks
hence an operation will be performed on
him for the cure Of his ailment, a disease
Of the gall bladder
Tonight Dr. w. NJ. Gibson stated that
cording TO present plans. Mr.. Sherman
will leave Utica Monday night for Hot
Springs. Va, where Taft. Sherman, and
the members Of the national committee
are 10 have a conference next Wednes-
day
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
MIMIC WAR AT RICHMOND.
Light Infantry Blues VIII Attempt
Assault ON City.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. July 3.-The Richmond
Light Infantry Blues battalion left Rich
mond tonight 70 participate in two DAYS
campaign and encampment in the VIII
derness between this city and Petersburg
One-half of the battalion left Peters
burg this evening 90 make an assault
upon Richmond. The other half is en-
campcd on the outskirts Of the city as its
defenders.
The two sections are marching toward
each other, and Will participate in a
sham battle when they meet. The as
saulting party will slip through the lines
OF the defense without giving battle. II
possible. They are. however. confined TO
a path three-quarters Of a mile in width
Both sections Of the battalion are on
the heavy marching order. Each man will
prepare and cook his own meals.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04

Site for the building bought from the
Capital Trnctlon Company at a cost Of
$50, 900.
Total cost Of the building was 5000, GOO.
The foundations were built by separate
contract.
The District bought the facing stone
and furnished IT to the contractor.
The time consumed IN the construction
was little less than three years.
Contract was let to builder August 9,
1905. and the time limit expires November
/ this year. The building. therefore. is
completed about four months ahead of
contract time.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
JACKSON GROVE CELEBRATION
Patriotic Services VIII BE Held on
the Grounds.

Patriotic services. fireworks. and bas-
ket picnic will be in order az the celebra-
tion at Jackson Grove. near Odenton, Nd.
to-day Rev. S. a. White. OF this city, and
S. S. Ford. Of Baltimore. will make ad-
dresses.
At night there viii be a grand display
of fireworks and music by the Baltimore
Gospel Trio. The assembly at Jackson
Grove opens July and continues until
August 81.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
NATION TAKING STOCK
Secretary Shipp and Presi-
dent Roosevelt Confer.
REPORT READY BY JANUARY l
National Conservation Commission
VIII Hold Meeting in Washington
December 1 To Discuss Natural Re
sources OF This COuntry-President
Takes Long Horseback Ride.

Oyster Bay, July 3.-Thomas r. Shipp
secretary Of the National Conservation
Commission. visited Sycamore HuH to-
day TO report to the President that the
commission had settled down TO the job
Of taking stock Of the country's natural
resources, and that a written report
would be made on January /. The Presi-
dent expressed his pleasure that the work
was progressing 50 rapidly
He dictated personal letters 20 all the
bureau chiefs interested. urging them 10
carry on the investigation with all possi-'
ble speed. and 10 cooperate with the
other branches Of the government when
ever the chance presented itself.
Agree on Schedule.
Secretary Shipp reported that the com,
mission had agreed on a schedule Of in
qUiries as 10 the natural resources, which
will be given to the bureau chiefs in
Washington on Monday The schedules
ask for the present extent Of our re-
sources. how they have been used in the
past and are now being used, how they
have been wasted, If at all. and what
steps are being taken to preserve them
The next full meeting Of the National
Conservation Commission, it was an
nounced, will be held in Washington on
December l.
President Roosevelt rode on horseback
20 the Meadowbrook Hunt Club. near
Westbury, this afternoon, to see n game
of polo Assistant Secretary Of State
Bacon met him on the road and accom-
panied him to the club The distance
from Sycamore Hill TO the club is about
thirteen miles.
Will Visit the Roosevelt.
1t was officially announced that Peary's
ship. the Roosevelt, will enter the harbor
next Tuesday. Commander Peary and
his wife will come down by train and
! lunch with the President on that day.
After the luncheon the President will ac-
company the commander and his wife on
board the Roosevelt and make a brief in
| spection.
! The President to-day approved the rec
ommendation of the Secretary of the
| Navy. that Lieut. Commander Robert II.
| Osborn. now assigned TO shore duty be
| discharged from the service with one
years pay. Secretary Loeb said that the
! charges against Lieut. Commander Os-
born were general moral unfitness.
]
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
woman Hurt Looping-the-Loop.

Ptttsburg, Pa, July 3.-Mrs. Stella
Parker, nineteen years old, known to
the public as Mile Novi, was fatally in
jured this afternoon at Luna Park while
she was looping the looop in an auto
mobile. Tonight she lies in st. Francis
Hospital with a concussion of the brain
and will probably die before morning.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
The Modest Girl.

From the Catholic Standard and Times.
"Ah! my love-" sighed the ardent lover
If you only knew how beautiful you
arer'
You mustn't speak Of It," protested
the modest girl; Il don't want 10 know"
why not?'
Because" she said, ''it would make me
too conceited."
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
Relief Corps Gives Picnic.

A basket picnic will be given this after
noon at Glen Echo by the Department Of
the Potomac Woman's Relief Corps. of
the Grand Army Of the Republic Fol
lowing the games and visit TO all the
amusements Of the resort. Col John S.
Walker. department commander, G.. A. r.
will be presented with a silk flag by the
corps. It is expected a large number
OF patriotic societies Of the District will
attend the picnic and join in the presenta-
ton exercises, which begin at 4:30 o'clock
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
MARINE BAND CONCERT.

Programme for Marine Band
concert at the White House this
afternoon at 5:55 O'clock, William
II. Santelmann, leader:
March The Stars and Stripes Forever"
Overture. America a''............... .Santelmann
Music de ballet. "Coppelia'' '-.-.-.-- -Delibes
Waltz. In the Vienna Woods . Strauss
Grand patriotic fantasia ''Reilembrances
Of the Plantation ''.............. Chambers
Grand Military Tattoo" o"............... Rogsn
Patrol, "Blue and the Gray" ..........D .Dalbey
THE Star Spangled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
NEW HOME OF THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT AND ITS RULERS.

gerected Jane L
A b. Sannard
-.
o
Capt upentended construction for
The Washington herald., 1908-07-04
congres.IonaI LIbrnry Closed.

All divisions Of the Congressional Ii
brary. including the copyright office. will
be closed to-day. The Library building
will also be closed