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The Washington times., 1923-01-07

ut IL q Well-knoWn fact that the
most famous men and women
u weighted with the greatest
responsibilities, turn to mystery
fiction when they have time to
read.
Therefore, when a sophisticated
critic and man OF letters like Van
Tassel Sutphen writes a mystery
novel like I'm Jeopardy QIarpers)
well may lovers Of detective stories
rejoice. Mr.. Sutphen's finesse is
expressed not only in simplicity
and ease of style. but in charac-
terization, which. to this review
er's mind. increases the plot inter-
est, for suspense is naturally great
er when one has the welfare Of the
characters at heart.
The author of 1.-The Cardinals
Rose" has lavished his ingenuity
on the plot Of his latest book. A
young Southerner finds himself
heir to "Hildebrand Hundred
through the sudden death Of the
owner, distant relative whom he
had met only once. He is not dis
couraged from taking possession
Of the old Maryland estate when
he learns that five successive Hill
debrands have met sudden and
mysterious deaths, seated in the
library of "Hildebrand Hundreds"
In fact, he IL less interested in the
unknown terror which turks be-
hind the swivel chair and teak
wood desk in the library than he
is In winning the love of Betty,
the adopted daughter Of the last
deceased HiIdebrand. He marries
Betty. thereby mourning the added
enmity of John Thaneford, a SIMS
ter fellow who considers himself
the rfghtful heir not only to Till
debrand Hundred" but to Betty's
hand, as well. With the investiga-
ton Of the recent mysterious
death In process and with John
Thaneford threatening him, aided
by the grim Eunice, the young
HEN Is plunged into q series Of un-
canny experiences which rise to a
thrilling climax.
Unlike the average mystery
story, "In jeopardy" is essen
TALLY simple in construction.
There are no clues planted for the
sole purpose Of misleading the
reader, there are no. blind alleys
which remain unexplored. The
mystery clings to one issue-the
unknown terror which has seized
each succeeding master OF "Hilde-
brand Hundred" Eunice Trevor
meets her death by voluntarily Of.
fering herself to the terror, in
order to end her tragic life.
What Mr.. Sutphen omits by way
Of false clues to create his mys-
terry and thrills, he makes up for
in atmosphere. With Poelike skill,
he weaves his setting into the
very texture of his story. The
heir is initiated to his new role by
attending the funeral. Of the late
lord Of the manor. The black.
shrouded figures Of the mourners,
the black cloth-coyered coffin
which IL carried into the stiffness
Of the church, the symbolic clod
falling from the hand Of the Off.
ciating minister and later, the
reading Of the dead mans win ali
create In the opening chapters, q
The Washington times., 1923-01-07

ONE Of the very important
biographical books of the sea-
son will be 1.-THE Life Of Cardinal
Gibbons" In two volumes, by Al
len Sinclair Win, which the Dut-
tons announce for early publica-
tion. The author was an intimate
friend of Cardinal Gibbons by
whom he was authorized to write
the biography. For this purpose
Cardinal Gibbons gave him many
interviews. allowed him to make
use Of extracts from his diary
The Washington times., 1923-01-07
Roy Bridges Likes
THE Covered Wagon

FROM Australia, Roy Bridges,
whose story, "Rogues' Haven"
has been one of the best written
Of recent tales Of thrilling adven-
ture, writes: tive just been
reading Emerson Hough's magnif-
icent yarn, The Covered Wagon
In our hundred and odd years
here we've had nothing to APP
proach such theme; the gold
rush of the eighteen-fifties was
about the nearest thing, I should
say"
ELEANOR HALLOWELL ABB
BOTT'S new book, FAIRY
Prince and Other Stories" &c. p.
Dutton G. Coz, contains half a
dozen short stories, each Of them
characteristic of the author In its
whimsical irnaginings, poetic fan
cies, dramatic surprises and atmos-
phere Of romance. While the sto-
ries are all told in the words of a
little girl, they are not children's
stories, but simply narrate hap.
penings in the adult world as they
appear to the eyes OF childhood.
The method makes possible some
charming touches of sentiment
and humor. The stories are all
closely connected, as they are con-
cerned with the members Of the
same family. -
The Washington times., 1923-01-07
Voltaire's Classic
Satire Published

VOLTAIRE's .Candide, with
drawings ~ Alan Odle. has
just been published in superbiy
beautiful form BY the buttons.
As book it Is 4 very satisfac-
tory piece Of craftsmanship, but
its Illustrations give II dis
tinction that few recent illustrated
books can equal. There are nine
full-page plates and many chap
ter headings and tail pieces that
reveal & fertile and varied inagi-s
nation so weird ii its quality as
to suggest the work Of Dore.
Alan Odle is an English artist
who is beginning to attract much
attention III London, where he Is.
compared sometimes to Beardsley
and sometimes to Hogarth. He Is
q satiriet OF great and subtle
power and q thorough master Of
his technique.
THE warm praise given to
Owen Johnson's new Law
renceville story, "slxippy Bedelle. "
confirms the judgment Of compe
tent critics that in his delineation
OF the American boy Of prep.
school age Johnson's only equal
is Booth Harrington. During the.
past year his earlier Lawrence
vile stories. "The Varmint, " THE
Tennessee Shad." and 1.-THE Pro-
digious Hickey" and his story
OF Dink Stover's later experiences
at college Slower at Yale"-have
sold better than in any year since
the first one was published in
1908.
The Washington times., 1923-01-07
Complete Textbook
For Radio Operators

se0RACTICAL RADIO" by
Henry Smith williams F,unk
& Wagnailsl. is ali that the title
indicates and something more.
It IL . practical guide to the
making Of radio outfits, from the
simplest crysta1-detector apparatus
to the most elaborate simplifying
and superregenerative equipment.
But 1t is also guide to the un-
derstanding of the principles that
underlie radio phenomena When
you have read the book, you will
be able to make your own radio
outfit. TO use it effectively, and
you will understand how it works.
DR.. Williams has long been
known for his capacity to interpret
even obscure scientific phenomena
in terms comprehensive to the av-
erage reader. He makes of the
story Of radio a fascinating, even
a romantic, narrative. Under his
guidance, electromagnetic waves
and hurting electrons become our
famililr associates. The radio APP
paratus becomes in it's simpler
forms a fascinating plaything for
boys and girls. and in its more
elaborate development a no less
fascinating instrument Of precision
In the hands Of the adult.
Pictures in large numbers sup
plement the text, and these ere
chosen not for their interest alone,
but for their informative value.
II you WIN follow sequentially the
circuit diagram, or practical hook
ups, and the text that elucidates
them, although you began as q
novice you will be fairly accom-
plished connoisseur Of radio art be-
fore you are finished.
II, without any other instruction,
you will construct sequentially the
radio sets therein described, you
can hardly fail to become an adept
in the utilization of radio as a
practical art.
GOLD DIPLOMACY AND
NEW" by A. L. Kennedy
(Appleton), is recommended to any
one desiring well-considered pic
ture Of whittier the world has
been travelling automatically. It
deals specifically with England's
foreign policies and actions
since 1875, but. forms at the
same time a very thorough
going exposition of all the
worlds diplomacy. Sir 0Calen-
|. tine Chirol, in an admirable In
PRODUCTION to the book, sets down
some pertinent truths apd espe-
cially points the moral concern
ing diplomacy old and new, Of
which Mr.. Kennedy's volume
forms the story. The quotation
from Disraeli on the title page,
"There is NO subject on which we
are 30 misinformed as our for
eign policy" is q statement from
the days OF an older diplomacy
which 30 Informative and read
able q volume as this helps to
''date.e
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
What's in the Air
FRIDAY. sErT. "a


ard 1850 .. m,--waitsr Camps
Daily DoEsn. kjR. ga meters.
10 20 1880 q. m.--speciai program
81 interest 10 women KDLE. tbs
Inn,era
1880 a. M. 70 ~ ms--Mssisal pro.
gram. kiIQ. 80 meters.
~ M. 10 1880 .. m.--MArhs, reports
and general news KFIc. 40
meter,
1880 to tiao n. m.--w.skiy meeting
81 the Chamber OF Commerce.
itpZE. tts meters
iiso 10 3 y. m.--apeelai musical PRO.
gram featuring ths Ampico re-.
suActinK piano.
to p. m.--apeeisi vocal snd tn
strumsnisi program arranged By
the Archwsy Book store. kpzE.
ssk meters.
I 10 S y. m.--seiecisd musical mum.
bsfs from KFtc. 40 meters,
TO y. m.--MusicAl program
kJR. go meters,
! to 1850 y. m.--Newa OF the world
and baseball scores. KFJc. 40
meters
1880 10 $50 .. m.--MusicAi programs
by krIY turott IAboratoriesl. s3i
meters and KJR. sS7 meters.
$3.50 20 10 y. m.--WeHtcrn washing
ton Fair program, featuring Marion
london. lyric sopranos Mrs. Jack
Underwood contrAlto. clifford
wiies. tenor; address by Mayor
brown, isp2E. COS meters.
$3.50 TO $3.50 y. m.--SpaciRi program
OF seattle artists. arranged by
Hsulah Hcnrsch for Radio Week
p.ao TO II p. m.-Dance program by
Ray BcrRerren's orchestra, present.
Ing Ray nsrRerren, violin. 0oldic
Connorn. piano Hank Allen. banjo.
Harald van der Las, Haxophonc.
KF1c. 80 meters,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
Richmond Highland
Fair Will Be held

Tho horticultural Society OF Hon.
aid and Richmond Highlands has
nos completed plans for the fall fair.
TO be held in Ronald station com.
munity hail Saturday and Sunday.
and interest In the celebration Ia
rising rapidly. according to residents
OF the towns Special prizes have
been offered for the best and largest
exhibits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
SPOKANE VOTE
WORRIES C. 0. P.
Meyers Loss Is Sign Of
Times, Says Observer
RY LAMRENCE MARTIN

lfopfrlHhi 1888 ~ United freHal
WASHINGTON. Sept 2S- The
producers are more or lees desperate
and no doubt "bpllotcd for what thoy
thought would benefit them"
Charles u, Meyers republican can.
didate Tor congressional vacancy
IN tho state OF Washington. thus OK,
planned tho victory OF his democratic
opponent. Judge Sam D. Hnl, who
ran on a platform fayoring wheat
rrico'fxing and other measures 10
relieve the condition OF agriculture
Meyers words provide a startling
explanation OF The activity Of the
Coolidge administration IN seeking
means 10 help the farmer out OF the
slough Of debt and despair In which
he Is laboring
That tho producers. particularly
the producers OF wheat. are desper
ate and that their desperation IL no,
and abstraction 20 be treated AGA.
drmicaily has been brought home 20
Mr. Coolidge and other republican
leaders 80 forcibly that for both eco
nomlc and political reasons they have
side,tracked al other problems while
they make an honest effort 10 evolve
some formula that really viii remove
the political and economic menace.
That II IL political menace the
defeat OF Meyers in Washington
clearly shows.
Producers there voted for n demo
orat because they thought ho offered
them more hope Of succor Such
byc.ciectiona show the political trend.
II Is interesting as sldehAAt on
their temper that only 30 p,T cent OF
the vote turned out Evidently the
majority placed little hope In either
party. a situation like that in
period OF great unrest always con
iurts up for party leaders the bogic
OF political revoll--a third party.
That il particularly true this year.
Economically. the plight Of the
farmer presents menace 10 the
country. which. tho Il has been gen.
orally recognized has been rather
shunted aside by optimism over the
rising tide OF prosperity. But gov
eminent agencies. keeping close
watch on tho trend Of business and
industry. zee no slackcnlng While
they do not anticipate a definite
slump or the end OF prosperous con
ditions. they have warned Mr. Cool.
idgr that tho presence OF such fac
tors as agricultural depression. which
reacts on finance and thus on all
other forms Of industry. constitute
danger that must DO removed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
Banquet of B. |. L.
Has Been Cancelled

The Il. !. l.. auxiliary OF the T.. T.
o, Sisterhood decided Thursday 10
cancel the banquet arranged Tor oc-
tobsr 4 and viii SupeFintend the
banquet scheduled for October by
the sisterhood The change was
made in order that a share OF the
burden on the Seattle F. T. o. chap.
tsrs. who will entertain delegates 70
the national convention. which opens
in Shrine auditorium next week. and
continues for four days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
Classes in Bible
Study Announced

INSTRUMENTATION toRc hers
training classes In Bible study will
be held in the University Christian
church. 18th ave. ~ r, and r. 60ih
At. beginning Monday. and con,ln.
uiug each week on that day. accord
Ing 20 an announcement; made Thurs
day by the Community Bible study
association. which viii have charge
Of the Sunday School teachers'
classes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
Speakers Tell of
Civil Service Work

Civil service has removed local
government from the tolls Of tho
spoil system and placed Il upon a
dlenificd. efficient plane. according
10 a. c. Van Solen. in talk before
the Democratic Professional club AZ
noon Thursday ~ r.. Thomas asked
for better understanding between
tho 5000 employees Of the city and
tho public.
Mrs. Donna y. Baker. Enombar
OF the civil service commission, gave
talk on the scope and character
Of civil service work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
South End People
Want High School

Plans for the securing OF high
school in the South End district will
he formulated Thursday night at
Maple Hill school, where a mass
meeting OF residents OF Georgetown
viii be held, Mrs. ]. Todd. president
OF the Beacon Hill Parent Teacher
association. will be in charge OF the
session.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
President Coolidge
Now Has Airdale

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2s.--Laddie
Buck. an Airedaie nephew Of Laddie
Boy. pet dog OF the late President
Harding. arrived at the White
House yesterday, TO report TO his
new master. the president of the
United States.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
WALTON FACES
DEFEAT CHANCE
People viii Vote on Legis-
lative Meeting

OKLAHOMA CITY. Sept ss.-
Gov, j. c. Walton today faeed two
serious threats in his battle TO pre-.
vent tho Oklahoma legislature from
meeting In extra seesion TO start
impeachment proceedings against
him
First Is the special election set for
October 2 aud held to be legal by
tho supreme court. at which voters
OF Tho state viii ballot upon an
Initiated law which would permit the
legislature 60 meet in a special ses
sion without cali from the governor
Second was the application for an
Injunction, filed In the district court
OF Oklahoma county. which would
prevent the military authorities mo,
bllized by Governor Walton to sup,
press insurrectlon and riot" from in.
terferlng with the proposed meeting.
Members OF the legislature who at,
tempted unsueccssfully 10 assemble
on Wednesday departed for their
homes today and viii await call
from their leaders.
The governor extended the enforce.
ment Of drastic martial law 10 Muir.
ray county on appeal from residents
OF sulphur. a village Of that county.
FORECAST HEAVY
ELECTION VOTE
The October ? election. which has
been opposed by the Walton forces.
viii take up several other important
questions OF statewide interest. and
an exceptionally heavy vote Is fore.
east. Other matters on the ballot
included payment OF soldier bonus
amounting 10 $4,000. 900 aud a pro.
posal TO make Keod losses by depoa.
liofu In banks which have closed
their doors.
Arguments on the injunction pc.
ution VIII be heard by Judge James
l. Phelps In district court Tuesday.
lie may hand down a decision within
q short time after the arguments are
completed, 80 that the matter can he
hurried 20 the supreme court. In
'ho meantime an agreement was
reached among leaders OF the oppos.
ing factions that no attempt would
De made BY tho insuFgcnt Legislators
70 hold a 'rump" session. sixty.
seven members Of tho house OF rep.
rssen'atlves signed the petition for
the suit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28

Rebuilt Heaters varying In price from $3.50
to $3.50 will undergo the same drastic re-
duction of one-half price. Open an account
with us today. Convenient Payments.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
CAUTION

Prom Punch. London,
Benevolent Old f.ady--Poor man.
Wouldn't you like nice chopf
Tramp twearilyl-what kind
LADY, Mutton or wood9
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
DIVORCE
STARTS ON PAGE 1

her room and asked her 10 order
Captain Woods from the houae.
which sho refused TO do. Captain
Woods, before he left. raised his
hand and naid.
Il swear Mrs Burckhnnit u a
good. pure woman"
Mrs, Scebn said that he offered
her gold but abe refused 10 accept
y. AZ this point. Judge Hail ruled
that ali OF this testimony wAa TO
he stricken and no further test.
fnony would 10 permitted which
sought 10 Show Mrs. Hurekhard,'s
ludlscrc,ionA with mru not named
In the complaint.
"lt IA no, fair the court Faid.
TO compel this plaintiff 10 dts.
prove such charges when they arc
not listed in the croAa complaint
or pleadinra"
Mrs. secbe said that she did not
know about the divorce case until
she read u in tho papers and
observed that there was n contest
over custody Of the child. She
then volunteered her testimony, she
said. because Ahe did not think Mr..
Burckhardt should have tho child'a
keeping.
Tho next witness on tho stand.
Mrs. Ruby Gardner. testified THAR
Buckhard, had always been a kind
and loving husband" Mrs. Gard.
nsr was employed by the Burck.
hard, from 1919 10 1917 or a maid.
She said that during the entire
five years she had never seen
Burckharit drunk and only on two
OCCASIONS had che seen him when
shc could tell no Ind been drink.
ing. These were nj the time Of
the election OF Wilson as president
in 1915 and the night after tho
birth Of tho boy. She said she
had never heard him swear In the
homo and had never seen him
strike or abuse Mrs. Burckhardt.
WITNESS SAYS WIFE
DRANK, SOUGHT MEN
INN tHiNi' tHtu b'Hiitt'a AnAA
sho had frequently seen Mrs.
Burckhardt so intoxicated that she
was helpless These drinking par.
ties had always occurred when
Burckhardt was away from home
on business or In Alaska. the wit.
ness said Mrs. Gardner also tes-
titled that Mrs. Burckhardt on
numerous occasions had called up
men during Burckhardt's absence
and invited them TO her home.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
LOCAL NEWS

Red Wolf Steel Cut Coffee, Bar
rerre's.
| H. e. Perkins was passenger to
Denver Wednesday morning.
Miss Tillie Eilebrecht, Of Gunnison,
was a guest over Sunday at the C. o.
DOTS home.
Don't neglect your appearance. 1t
means money. Get a shine at the
Delta Shine Parlor.
Mrs. F. B. Near returned to the
Junction Monday after a short visit
and business trip here.
Tom Martin will be here another
week before returning to Telluride,
where he is engaged in work in the
mines.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. ". Linn moved
from Lazear Monday into the house
at 308 Grand. Mr.. Linn is in the en-
ploy of the ice company.
Mrs. Ben Horning will occupy the
J. L. Sprung home during their abb
sence The fields have been rented
to nearby neighbors.
MlSb f1eIcu SdHueTb anu ucT mOsACA,
Mrs. Camilla Sanders. accompanied
by Miss Florence Spencer, motored
to Montrose Sunday and spent the
day at the home of the latter.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Clelland are now
at home on the Blevens place on
Garnet Mesa. They came to Colorado
from Ohio last fall and have been at
Cedaredge visiting relatives during
the winter.
Miss Theo Howell. who has been
in the office Of Smith & Bast until re-
Gently, was in the hospital for minor
operation the first of the week. Her
mother, Mrs. NJ. B. Howell, was with
her the first part of the week and to
gether they returned to their home in
Ridgway Thursday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
ROGERS MESA

Mr.. and Mrs. Vane Linn are NOV
ing to Delta.
Mr.. Ralph Bunce Of New Mexico is
visiting Joe Reich.
Mrs. c. L. Greenwood and Ruth
spent Saturday shopping in Delta.
Mrs. w. H. Lauck and Mrs. A. M.
Shipley spent Tuesday with Mrs.
VIM. Coutts.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lauck and
family Sunday.
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
SEWERS, Hotchkiss.
Rev. and Mrs Shields and Dorothy
Alice are spending the week with MI.
and Mrs. P. p. Slack.
DR.. Beeson met with the Extension
class Wednesday evening for the last
| meeting OF the course.
Mr.. Joe Reich made a trip to Oak
Mesa this week to secure a location
for his sheep camp.
Miss Ruby Davies received a beau
tiful wrist watch from her parents as
a graduation present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Meade moved
to their new home recently purchased
from Mr.. Robertson, Tuesday.
Miss Catherine Reynolds. who is
attending the Western State College
at Gunnison is reported very suck.
The agricultural class Of boys Of
Hotchkiss High School laid cement
walks at the Jesse Reynolds farm
Wednesday.
A number OF the friends OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Roop. charivaried them at
the home OF the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. P. Miller Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Slack received
an announcement of the birth OF a
son to Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Slack in
Denver. The young man has been
named Ellis Grant
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. W. Bennett receiv-
ed message from Wilmot telling Of
his marriage Saturday. May 5th to
Miss Mildred j. Wood OF Boulder.
The wedding took place in Denver.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilmot Bennett wish them many
years OF happy welded life.
Monday evening So members and
friends OF the Brotherhood and Bible
Study Band Glasses of the Commun-
ity church met at the home OF 8. B.
Bruce. The meeting was opened with
prayer by Rev. Shields after which
number Of familiar songs were sung.
Then Prof H. ]. Wubben of the Pa
onia School gave a very interesting
lecture on taxes. This was followed
by questions and general discussion
OF the subject. At late hour refresh
ments were served.
Laxear Community Church Notes
Next Sunday Is Mothers Day. Our
services will be as follows:
10 A. M.-Sunday School, U. L.
Hiatt, superintendent.
11:15 A. M.-Special Mothers Day
Service. Sermon. Mother" Appro-
PIRATE music. Also the election OF
delegate and alternate to lay confer
ence at Lamar in the fall. All men,
bers of the church over 81 years Of
age may vote.
There will be no evening services
on account Of the Baccalaureate ser
vices In Hotchkiss. All Leaguers at
tend Hotchkiss Epworth League and
keep up our average.
Paul A. Shields, Pastor.
Exterminate the Fly
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

its palmy days probably had a kick
like a pint Of white mule" Mr..
Moore was unable to ascertain who
its original owner was, but II It could
talk, It could likely tell stirring tales
of the early Indian wars and heroism
of Colorado's pioneers.
Whatever its history, it's here now
and backed by its compelling pres
ence the Independent is prepared to
go after subscriptions in dead ear
nest.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
ONCE FORMIDABLE WEAPON
NOW INTERESTING RELIC

An interesting relic Of the days Of
Thomas Jefferson came into the pos
session Of Charles B. Moore q few
weeks ago at street sale. in the
shape Of an old flintlock pistol. This
gun looks . great deal more danger
ous than it really is, being fully 16
inches long and of considerable
weight. It is q muzzle loader and in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-01
IMPROVING ROADS

WAYCROSS, August 1.-COn-
struction Of two new gravel roads
one from Waycross to Waresboro
and the other from Waycross TO
Manor, in the very near future
promises to place Ware county IN
the lead over all other counties III
this district in the matter of road
building and Improvements on Its
public highways. Bids on the
two projects will be opened ere
Friday, August 3.