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The Washington times., 1917-08-13

and Mrs. J. Z Bates. WIN present .
play. '-Geraint and Enid" on the even.
ings Of August Il and -, on the lawn
Of her home, in Drummond, Nd, the
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

DIT. and MrA Robert 7. Sullivan are
receiving congratulations on the birth
Of . son about q week ago. Mrs. Sui
Ivan was formerly Miss Esther SWEET.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

Miss Martha Goldman has as her
guest in Newport, Major and Mrs.
Livingston Seaman.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

Rear Admiral Cameron McRae
Ninslow has returned to Jamestown
from q short stay in Washington.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

Judge and Mrs. shackelford Miller,
Seville Miller, and Mrs. Taylor
Adams, all OF Louisville, KY who
came to Washington to attend the
wedding of Miss Frances Enfinger and
shAckelford Miller, Jr., left yesterday
for Cape May. n. J., where they will
spend the remainder Of the summer.
Afr. and Mrs. T. L. Jefferson, OF
Louisville. who were also present at
the ceremony. will visit at New York
and Short Hills before returning to
their home
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs Edwin 8. Hese have
returned TO Washington from Helena.
Mont, owing to the illness of Mr..
HeEs's father, and are stopping with
Mrs. HsEe'S parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
jeremiah Collins. at the Highlands.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

Mrs. Edwin II. Tniman, wife OF
Commander TillmAn. u. 3. N, will ar
rive at the TillmAn cottage in James
town this week with her daughters.
Mrs. l.. s. Frazer. of Nashville. and
Miss Marguerite Tillman. and her son,
Midshipman Edwin II. Tillman, Jr.
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Mr.. and Mrs. station Return.

Lieut.. Comdr. Adolphus Station, U.
s. N, and Mrs. station, whose mar
riage took place July 2s, have re-
turned from their wedding trip and
are at their apartment at the Avon
dale.
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HnEaEenent Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter u. Oakley.
Of jacksonville. Fla. have announced
the engagement OF their sister. Miss
Nathalie Ernestine Roquemore, to
Or. Samuel oliver Burdette, OF Wash
lnKton. The wedding will take
place In October. Miss Rocquemore'
who was formerly of Lakeland, Fla.
has a large circle OF friends through.
out Florida. Dr. Burdetts was at one
time located in Jacksonville, Fla. az
Junior member of the arm OF Snsad
q Burdetts.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

Mrs. Thomas B. Dunn. wife Of Con
gresham Dunn OF New York, II n
the Connecticut for . few days. Mr.
and Mrs. Dunn, who occupied tn
residence Of Senator and Mrs. Phi
lander c. Knox In K street for sew
eral seasons, have taken the apart
emnt in the Connecticut where sena
tor and Mrs. Knox spent last winter
Mrs. Dunn dined with Mrs.. James r
Mann al the Purple Iris Tea Hous,
last evening.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

George Won Meyer. Jr.. son Of ne
Former Secretary Of the Navy and
Mrs. Meyer, viii enter The second
training camp At Plsttsburg On Aug
ust n.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 4. Robbins
announce the marriage OF their
daughter. Miss Marie Loretta Rob
bins, to Lester Allen AauH on Sat
urday, July 81 at the Cathedral In
Baltimore, the Rev. Father Stickney
officiating
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At Saratoga Springs.

Lieut. and Mrs. John Ballentins
Pitney, who were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Letter at EdEewater,
Beverly Farms, MasA, have returned
70 town and are At the home Of Mrs.
Pitneys parents, Col and Mrs. John
r. williams.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

Baron Ludovic Moncheur. head OF
the Belgian mission, has concluded .
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pad
elford, In Newport.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13

Joseph Z. Grew, former counselor Of
the United States embassy in viena, and
MrL Grew. who have been visiting In
Hancock. N. H, viii pass the remainder
of the summer with Mrs. Edward 8.
Grew In West Manchester. Mass. Mr..
and Mrs. Grew spent the spring In
Washington. They have leased the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler Ander-
non for mart uvfnfar
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See HoEr II Differs

We sk you how the Mitchell differs from other in this
class See the values in beauty strength equipment
See what Mitchell sx-ofers for $3.50 factory
You have such value in h-srade
See these factory efficiency and Of John W. Bates high
standards After that the which lack the Mitchell viii
this class bodies all by artists
and built by body plant See the
styles This exhibit will reveal many attrachona
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
OF PAST RETURNS, CAFES ON TRAITORS
 OF TINE DAY
Spectre of Arnold Cries Aloud: ''They Are Eleven and l Was but One
 in My Time"

NEW YORK, March S.-The Sun today under the title "A little Group Of WiIlful Men" publishes the fol. lowing at the head Of the editorial page:
 The spectre Of Benedict Arnold returned to visit this place and it looked into the face of o'Gormau, of Vardaman, of Kirby and of Lane. The spectre thought Of his own treaehcry, fearful Of the deed for which nothing atoncs and sazed on the visage of Norris, of La Toilette, and of Cummins.
 He thought of the doom of the traitor and how the name traitor must now enwrap them.
 Then he looked upon Work, Stone, Gronna and feasted his eyes upon Clapp.
 The spectre of Benedict Arnold found balm in the actions of these men for his crime and behold" he cried, they are eleven and was but one in my time"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
FIGHT TO END
 FILIBUSTER IS
 STARTED TODAY
Senator from Montana Declares Traitors in Congress Must Be
 Suppressed.

WASHINGTON, March 8. - The fight to end the filI5ustering in the United States Senat-, which is now meeting in a special session, opened today when Senasor Thomas J.. Walsh, of Montana, declared that if traitors must find their way into Congress and by filibustering hold the Senate at bay while a foreign foe thundered outside the gates, they must be suppressed at all costs and that must be done immediately.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
Sixteen Committees Are Appointed To Have Charge of All
 Business.
ALL EMPLOYEES NAMED
Gov. Strong Is Invited to Give His Message to Legislators
 Tomorrow.

This afternoon immediately after the converting of the House Of the Alaska Territorial Legislature, the committees were announced and the House members voted them elected to the committees on which their name appeared in the erport of the Committee on Committees.
 The report of the Committee on Committees was submlttd by J. p. DaIy as follows:
 Committee on Committees - Hess, Daily, Day. Mccormack and Burns.
 Banks, Banking and Corporations Burns, Sowsrby, coombs and Murray.
 Judiciary and Federal Relations - Price, Murray oaIy, sOwerby and Hess.
 Education, Public Health, ouaran. tine and morals-snow, Burns, Casey, Allan and Price.
 Elections, Election Laws and Mile. ase-cannon, corrigan, Benson and Nerland.
 Engrossment and Enrollment-Sow. srby cOrrisan and Murray.
 Fisheries, Fish, Game and AgricuI. lure - Mccormack, Snow, NerIand,
 Allan and Cannon.
 Labor Capital and immigration. - cOrrigan, Price, OaIy, Benson and Snow
 Municipal atfaire-Nerland, Casey, corrigan and Day.
 Mining and Manufacturers - Oaly, Murray, Cannon, Benson and Burns.
 Printing and Purchasing - Benson, coombs, Casey and Snow,
 Roads and Highways-AlIan, Price, DaIy, Mccormack and Nerland.
 Territorial Institutions Day, coombs, Sowerby and Nerland.
 Transportation, Commerce and Nav isation Casey Allan, Day and Coorbs.
 Ways and measn-coombs, Daly Price, Day, Casey, Mccormack, Snow and Burns.
 Rules-Allan, Murray, Mccormack, Burns and Hess.
 The Speaker is also an Ex.oificio member of all committees without the right to vote, except on those to which he has been specifically as. signed.
 After the adoption Of the commit tee report the House adjourned until 9 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at which time the message from the Governor will be received
 FORENOON SESSION
 At the meeting of the Territorial House of Representatives this morn ing the members completed their
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 With chances for settlement ap. parently as far away as ever. the Senate deadlock remained unscathed this afternoon though ten roll calls on permanent President. votes on two resolutions, a motion for adjourn. meRt and a proposal that the PreSi- dent pro tempore appoint a sergeant at,arms. The vote on all the roll calls was Senators Sundback, Aldrich. Sulzer and Roman allied against Sen ators Heckman, Sutherland, Gaustad and Hubbard.
 The session was enliyened with laughter from an audience which packed the spectators gallery.
 President Pro Tempore Heckman called the Senate 10 order at 12:32 o'clock. Rev. Guy D. Christian. in his opening prayer asked the Sena- tors 70 cast aside all differences. Let us set ourselves today 10 those tasks that deYolye upon us, in the name Of the people of this Territory" |" he said.
 After the approval of yesterdays journal. Senator Sutherland moved a roll caH be taken on permanent President. Senator Gaustad second cd 1t. The roll call showed Senators voting:
 For Aldrich-Ronau. sundback, AL drich. Sulzer.
 For Hubbard Hubbard. Gaustad. Sutherland. Heckman.
 Senator Hubbard introduced Sen ate Resolution No. 1. providing for naming Of James R. Heckman as permanent president; Alfred E. Malt by as permanent secretary and John Hockey as sergeant.at.arms. with the other positions to be filled by a committee Of three members named by the President The vote on the resolution was four to four with the same line up as before.
 Representative Charles Day, of Valdez, interrupted the Senate pro- ceedlngs to notify the Senate that the House had organized and was ready to proceed with business. On motion of Senator Sutherland and second of Senator Hubbard, the mes. sage was tabled.
 A motion for another ballot was made by Senator Sulzer and second ed by Senator Aldrich and carried. The vote showed the four to four tie unbroken.
 A dead silence fell over the Sen ate Chamber for a minute. Senator Hubbard moved to adjourn, but at the suggestion of Senator Suther- land withdrew it.
 q wonder if the opposition here understand the resolution that they have voted down." Senator Suther- land said. That resolution gives them full charge Of the patronage after the permanent organization is effected"
 Nothing has been overlooked. I assure the Senator from the Fourth" {" said Senator Aldrich. We all un- derstand the English language"
 Senator Gaustad declared that the side he represented now would con
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Federal Agents Ordered Today To Arrest All Agents Who Under
 Suspicious.
START ON THE PACIFIC
German Spies in States on Pacific Coast to Be Taken First in
 the Big Raid.

NEW YORK, March 8. - The United States Secret Service agents were today ordered to begin round ing up all German spies who have been long under surveillance in the States of California, Oregon and Washington also in the Panama Canal zone and the Philippines. The orders were in fact issued 24 hours before public announcement was made.
 The federal agents here expect that the entire country will be shocked when arrests have been made and the names of the Ger man spies made known. It is stated here that many prominent Germans in all walks of life are implicated but for the present the known higher.ups will not be ar- rested but all of the under men will be taken into custody. The guards over the higher-ups have been doubled and there is no chance that they will escape the federal au- thorities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
Newton D. Baker May Come North in His
 Official Capacity
 This Summer.
NEW RAILROAD OFFICIAL
Private Secretary Mover to Secretary Lane To
 Assist in Railroad Construction.
The divorce action started in the

WASHINGTON. March S. - The announcement was made last night that providing war does not result from the present complications. Sec. retary Of War Newton D. Baker will make a trip to Alaska in the capac- fly of War Secretary. some time during the coming summer.
 WASHINGTON, March S.-Herbert A. Mover. of Ohio. has been appoint. ed assistant to Secretary Of the In- terior Franklin K. Lane Mir Mover has been private secretary to Lane, but in the future will have admins trative charge. the present Alaska Engineering Commission acting in conjunction with him. Of the Alaska railroad construction work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
START
 ANDEERING
 MERCHANT SHIPS
Blue Funnel Liners Now Aperating Between
 Seattle and China
 Are Taken Over.

SEATTLE, March S.-The British government is communicating all vessels of the Blue Funnel line now plying between this port and Hong kong. At the start of the war the vessels were communicated but later returned to the merchant ser vice. Two vessels now on the Sound have been notified to await instructions here. All cargo has been refused pending receipt of ln- formation as to the next move
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
Power for Wilson.
WASHINGTON, Marcl

WASHINGTON, March s. -- Senator James Hamilton Lewis, of Illinois, is preparing a resolution for introduction to the Senate that "it be the sense of the United States Senate that the President has the same authority to protect American commerce as he has to safeguard the interstate traffic"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
KOLB HELD WITHOUT BAIL.

hoboken, March 8.-Adolf KOlb, who was arrested several weeks ago on Federal charges growing out of the wanton destruction of machin- cry of various ships at Atlantic ports and who is a recognized Ger man spy, was arraigned this after noon and held without bail. The federal authorities claim that they have clear cases against him for unneutrality acts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
STEAMER MOVEMENT and Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH

NOW BOUND NORTH Spokane left Ketchikan this morning. Should arrive here early tomorrow morning. Has days mail. AI.Ki is northbound and should arrive here Sunday. Has one days mail.
 SCHEDULED SAILINGS Alaska Is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Despatch Is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Admiral Farrdgut is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. soUTHeoUND sAlLlNGS Jefferson will be due south bound tonight at 8 o'clock. Takes mail.
 Admiral Watson will be south bound Monday. Alameda will be due southbound on Sunday.
 OTHER sAILlNGs Princess Sophia sailed south. bound this morning at ten o'clock. Took mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
STRAIGHT WHISKEY SEIZED ABOARD A
 STEAMER WITH OIL

SEATTLE, March S.-In addi- tion to the cargo supposedly to con- sst of oil, the tanker Lyman Ste wart, arriving today from San Fran cisco, brought twenty quarts of straight whiskey. Dry Squad Ser geant Putnam seized the shipment and is looking for the owner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
ARMY ADJUSTMENTS IN TIMES OF PEACE
 BREAKS ALL RECORDS

WASHINGTON, March 8,-All ar my enlistments for peace times were broken during the month of Febru- ary according to a preliminary re- port issued by the recruiting de- partment of the U. s. Army today. Several of the largest cities of the United States reported than an av- craze of 20 a day was made during last month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
Compromise Is Presented but That Also Goes Down to Defeat
 in Tie Vote.
DISCUSSIONS ARE LIVELY
Resolutions Presented in Senate Also Go by the Board in Usual
 Voting.
SENATE TO CAUCUS.

It was announced at the close or the session of the Senate this afternoon that there will be a caucus of Senators in the Senate Chamber to which the pub lie is invited at s o'clock tonight for the purpose Of trying to arrange a basis of getting together on the or ganization of the body.
 The Senate adjourned at 3:l5 o'clock this afternoon until tomorrow at l2:30 O. clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
AERIAL FLEET IS BEING SENT
 TO CANAL ZONE
Pliers and MeChaniCianS with Machines Are Now in Seattle Bound
 for Panama.

SEATTLE, March S.-Ten hydro. planes, fliers and mechanicians have been assembled here According to from authentic sources the machines and the operators will leave this week for the Panama can al where they will be formed into an aerial patrol for the protection of the Panama Canal zone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
BRITISH MAKE ADVANCE UPON
 TURKISH ARRAY
General Maude Is within 30 Miles of Bagdad and Steadily on
 the Gain.

LONDON, Marcn S-An official re- port from Egypt says the Turks have abandoned their strong position in the neighborhood of Sheikh Nuran, west of Shellal Shellal on the Nile, 400 miles south of Cairo. The Brit. ish. under Gen. Maude, are now within thirty miles of Bagdad. Since the fall of Kut-el-Amara, the British have advanced eighty miles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
GERMAN SPIES IN U. & ORDERED ARRESTED
SENATE CANNOT BREAK DEADLOCK
PRESIDENT WILSON
 ORDERED TO HIS BED

WASHINGTON, March 8. President Wilson was this morning ordered to return to his bed upon instructions of Dr. Grayson. The Presi- dent is suffering from a se- we're cold and complications are feared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, March s. - Alaska Gold closed today at 75. Alaska-Juneau at 71s. American Zinc at 37.
 Butte 6 Superior at 30. Chino at 52%.
 Ray at 3O%.
 Utah Copper at 1163s.
 Copper metal was quoted at 33 for the second quarter and SSb for the fourth quarter
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
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IRISH LEADERS GIVE
 WARNING TO ENGLAND

LONDON, March s. - The Irish leaders in the House of Commons today warned the government that unless home rule was granted to Ireland, Great Britain would see an other revolution and that by such action she would be un- able to win the present war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
SMMMAR 2

There change pressure Interior Alaska during that section the southeast attended peraures sky bright sunshine today ing slightly higher maximum than recorded yesterday
 M. B SUMMERS, Meteorological.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
WRANGELL MAN
 DROWNS; BREAKS
 THROUGH TIE ICE
Jack Myers Meets Death when He Goes into Mill Lake; Body
 UnreCOVered.

INTANGIBLE, March Slack Mey. CTS, aged 52, was drowned here late yesterday afternoon when he broke through the ice on Mill lake near Ground Hog, Several men are now working in an effort to recover the body. Mr. Myers had lived in this city and parts of the Stikine coun. try for several years. One son, Lloyd Myers, now in Juneau, and daughter Mrs. Hansen, of COrdova, survive.
 Lloyd Myers at the present time is employed as cook at the Persever- ance mine and received the sad news of his fathers death this morn. ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
COUNT ZEPPELIN DEAD.
N Y. IT. Special.

BERLIN, March S-Count Zeppelin, inventor of the great war air instrument, died suddenly this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-08
Weather Conditions as Recorded by the U. s. Weather
 Bureau.
LOCAL DATA
TODAY
YESTERDAY

cABLE REPORTS FOR 24 HOURS ENDING AT 9OO A M TODAY
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-18
SHE STANDS
BY MINERS
in TROUBLE
Woman Member of C0n-
gress Speaks to Great
Crowd in Butte
NO USE FOR RUSTLING CARD
Jeanette Rankin Makes the Trip fr0Ha
the National Capital to Investigate
Situation

Condemnation of the rustl-
ing card system, accommodation of the
murderers of Frank Little, protest
against the efforts to tie up the grain
crops by the I. w. W., and a prediction
of government control of the copper
mines in the Butte district if the sup
ply of copper is interfered with for
munitions work were the features of
an address by Congresswoman Jeanette
Rankin here this afternoon. Upward
of $4,000 miners and citizens crowded
into Columbia Gardens baseball park
and heard the congresswoman who
came here from Washington to inves-.
tigate the labor troubles. She called
the rustling card blacklist on a ma
tional scale. She upheld the miners in
every contention
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-18
BOYS WITH THE BADGES
CAPTURE CITY OF MOSCOW
Roll In From All Sides In Countless Numbers to
Enjoy the Barbecue and Entertainment--Pro-
gram Goes Through With Some Minor Htches

tfun started when the crowd, led by
the Moscow City Band, started for the
! fair grounds to see the ball game for
the championship of Latah county
|iwith Potlatch and Moscow as the con-
|tenders. Men with badges and all la
dies are admitted free to the game.
Other folks pay 25 cents each.
Following the ball game will come
the footraces on the street; then the
band concert and speaking; then the
parade of the registered men with G.
A. r. veterans as an escort of honor.
Right after that will come the barbe-
cue; then another concert and final
ly dance on the pavement in the open
air with music by the Moscow City
Band.
The weather is fine; all Moscow is
in a mood to see that the boys have
good time; and, best of all, the boys
with the badges seem to appreciate
their reception.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-18

Moscow is completely at the mercy
of the registered men of Latah coun-
ty as the Star-Mirror goes to press.
Early in the morning the boys with
the badges began rolling into town.
They came in every conceivable way,
some of them right from the threshers
and harvest fields, others from the
stores, banks and the hundred other
places where live men are at work
these days.
Potlatch boys in their khaki uni
forms made fine showing. 1t was re-
ported early that all threshing opera
tions within striking distance of Mos
COW had been suspended to enable the
boys to come in for the fun. Every
body was interested in the barbecue
where Major Gwydir presided. A crowd
of curious citizens hovered about the
place all day deeply interested in the
roasting of an entire steer in quarters.
At / o'clock this afternoon the real
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-18
MANY DEAD
in CANADA
EXPLOSION
Ammunition Plant Near Quebec Com.
pleteIy DestrOyed-LOss $1,000,000-
Much Damage Done

MONTREAL-At least 20 were kill
ed in a series of terrific explosions
which destroyed the Curtis & Harvey
ammunition plant at Dragon, near
Quebec today, according to the lat
est estimates. Scores of the employees
of the big plant are missing, but it is
hoped that many of the missing are
safe. The explosions destroyed 40
homes and shook the country for miles.
The damage is estimated at S1,000,000
The plant is completely wrecked. Wire
with the town was cut
A section of the Canadian Pacific rail-
way was destroyed and all trains on
that division were cancelled. Nurses
and doctors have been rushed from
Montreal to Dragon.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-18
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
MAN WINS HIGH H0N0RS
Given Medal Somewhere in France
for Distinguished Service on
Field of Battle

Loren /. Brown, graduate of the Uni
versity of Idaho, class of 1911, depart
ment of civil engineering, has just been
decorated in France with an exclusive
medal for gallant service in battle in
which he was wounded. He was serv-
ing with Canadian engineering corps
Mr. Browns folks are living in Spo-
kane. He was in Moscow a year ago
when he was a guest of the Phi Delta
Theta of which fraternity he is a mem
her
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-18
BRITISH SCORE
VICTORY OVER
GERMAN SHIPS
ENGLAND PROVES HER SUPREM-
ACY AT SEA AGAIN IN LIVELY
SKIRMISH

I. .LONDON-Th admiralty reports an
engagement between British and Ger
man scouting ships. One German de-
stroyer and several mine sweepers
were damaged. The biggest type of
British scout cruiser engaged the
Germans scoring a number of hits be-
fore the enemy vessels could escape.
German submarines participated The
British vessels were undamaged.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-18
Eight Thousand at Work

AMERICAN LAKE, Wash.-To has
ten contraction Of the cantonment here.
the force of men has been increased to
5000. The infantry barracks are near
ing completion and the heavy and light
artillery barracks at the eastern end
of the cantonment, are we'll under way,
The bakery school will open Monday.