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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
siblicaT Prooy

An old negro, who was the only
Baptist in the neighhorhood. always
stuck up for his own faith,s and was
ready with a reason forsit, although he
was unable to read word. This was
the way he put 'em down" "Yo. kin
read, now, KANT your Yes. well.
s'pose yo' read de Bible, haint you r.
yes" Yo read bout John de Baptis',
haint yo,7" Yes" "Well, yo' never
read bout John de Mefodis', did yo'f''
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
',ofIs

ThAt fStl - l6sS 81
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81. :.
BoneEinaG 4 -
he - fSs nntii H6 oI1!ovSr; tf5T ~
the tShloS x ~ ~; Z .lI7s s.
8, :is IS s s. s. $
a man man esn.t nSlS q :.
legged. But 81 he add1s SsS5 2 SiSE.rs'
To his othsr 81. ,;,It,-, 3 - -, 49,
4 g 81
A new meta can .t.a,,I !. 49,. -
1000 tons TO the suu.r~..sneh. ennlclsi
Any fat voman,a strsiSbf ss,o,f go
beat that
The rnaif, r. asnr eor ,ha .hfsh 49,. ~
living is that most or M -, b,,il or,r.
selves into the heller th.t Ne c,n ~.
ford things we can,t anord. -
:, &;
When the SECOND hahv ,,o,ns, aion.
cause the old one doaan,f rcatcS,. ~.
new bahy,a comnleriors9 -,
~
What has hecoyna =, ,hs oid ,..,,.
ioned souse who psed n loci q Eir,-
SELF In the mirror hack a. ina har
and sing, NV Mother Was !. I.adoY..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION &
Ol5s6
Elko, Nevada. Land Office.

Elko, Nevada, Land Office.
July q, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that
Charles B. Henderson of Elko,
County of Elko, State of Nevada
has fled in this office his applica.
tion to. enter under the provisions
of Sections 1906 and 2so7. X. S. U.
s.. the following described land,
viz: wa Of NW4 of Section 2s,
Twp. 35 NJ, Range b5 E.. M. D. B.
& M. containing so acres,
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the lands described, or de-
string to object because of the min
eral character of the land, or for
any other reas IN, to the disposal to
applicant, should file their afidayits
of protest in this office on or before
the End day of September. 1914.
John E. Robbins.
Register:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
Scotch Bardie rcmsrEshi. ,,

The most striking feature of Burnp
was his large dark eye. It was. we
are told by one writer. efut OF mind
and literally slowed when is spoke
with emotion or interest" sir Wal
ter Scott, who knew the poet whop
ne lived In Edinburgh, says: Il never
saw such another eye in human
mead, and I have saal the most dis,
5tinguished men of my Tine"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
Ss,no,.in,o5 paims "a

TO remove paint from chairs and
other painted articles, mix thoroughly
equal parts OF common baking coda
and slaked lime Moisten with water
to the coneistency OF paint and apply.
allowing TO remain on for several min.
tites. Wash OF, and the paint viii
come With Il. II paint is old and hard.
allow preparation to remain on little
longer Good housekeeping Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
hIan and Sams.r. !.

Music hath charms to soothe the
savage breast,'--so thdt explains Why
men are more susceptible to music
tnan women. II is the truth that aIl 1
men respond TO some kind OF music.
rom Russian to ragtime, accosainK ID
tneir tastes. Musicis certainly olose
!, second to a mans stomach ai q road
to that destinations bis heart
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
Only way 70 play SAFE.

Rich Girl-rWbqt advice can yo
give me2 I'm so afraid the men care
only for my money Miss Cayenne
my dear don't marry any man TO
whom you would nct trust your whole
lfertups, and thcn-sdon't trust him
with its@-IAvingssone LANCE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
RAal Tant

A well-behaved man never lssows
whether bis wife loves him or not.
But let him commit crime, end she
win not only proclaim her Aftsoticn,
bat she will stand W him In q man.
ier to attract the attention and sds
lniratioh ot tho cIvilizSd world s.-1D.
pekA Capital g &
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
I'd 9kon Hay, g :

Il uaing plaster Of paris to fii 4
wall crack Dooisten with vinegar mi.
stead OF water, which viii make Il
more like putty Work it in the gap
and smooth with an old knife. Il
viii not then harden before You have
time to apply II as when wkter IL,
used. M w
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
Where Fura coma Eranl,

Russia supplies more OF tho wo1ld's
fur than any other country. taking
the figures for Russia IN Europe as.
well as Siberia, the annual Captures
have been Estimated to amount to the
enormous total OF 100000 ermines,
100000 marmots. and 25,000,0 900
squirrels,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
Leat Va En-ns..

f Now and then horse has to- run
away, upset wagon and break some
body's bones, jugt by way or remind.
ing us that vehicle accidents did not
begin with the introduction Of the ai-
tomobile.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
chsap clsanalnn eoupa.r

Il short OF cleansing powder, use 4
cloth scaped and dipped In coal ashes.
This viii DO found en-, excellent and
economical way Of removing stains
from pots and pans
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
PrAlnn..

Praise ;s OF no use aa main.
'pring. Power lios outside OF II, and
55rtirely independent Of IT. in all truly
galusbls hyes. 1'ennyson. the poet,
vas also tho practical nan when nc
,SemariSed, y think # ID misest 10 8
nan to DO tis work In The world as.
liietly end as well ag iie can, without
aiiph needing praise OF dlspraise4 -
seleeted.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
S4o Knew They wood

GpaHer-pJ brIieys that 81 shab5
apeare we're aliyo ut the pFeaept fiis
and trying to i've By his PTS - g.e2
don the comic Papers wt III req.
many of his be-. snkes. sl54isi..
- know It. have tried 'e,n II.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
Two MotIvee

Emulation 10 the child OF amb,
tion; riyalryis the unioyabla dassi,.ns M
OF envy .Baisao. S's
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
Edwafd e. WIpsrey,,

Edward {. WInsrey
Hereby announces himself as candi-
date for the nomination OF
State ssPsrlnts ndsnt
) osPublio IBstsuetian
subject to the decision Of the Dernocra.
tic votersat The primary election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

1 Il.
s AArlo { q 4 (sHniiilSill - =
tees - -
6nt ~ %. a. d
'tpsi - l1Sai mn u
iprim 4S N bsr el6c45on
i PaSzn6nt S135c3y n adv'i iscs.
&c. 7i1dsii {: &
hereby lnnounces himself q candi.
date for nomfnation ior 81 ts s
SfSto 0SSafSs, 8
lsubiect to the wlll of the Democratic
voters Of Elko county at the primary
lelection.
Fsank Fsrnald, SrsS
hereby announces himself as 4 candi- :
date for nomination for
! state Ssn1tor,
subject to the viii of the Republican
] voters at the primary election.
4 Francis q. Nselanns.
of Washoe county, candidate for nomi-
nation on the Democratic ticket for
i office Of
4 United States Senator
at the primary election to be held Tues
day, September 1, 1914
Lemuei Allen. &
/ of Washoe County, candidate for nomi-
nation on the Democratic ticket for
office Of
Governors OF State Of Nevada
at the primary election to be held Tues
day, September 1, 1914.
John Edwards Bray
Qncumbent
Of Washoe County, Democratic candi-
date for nomination for
/ State Superintendent s.
OF Public instruction
subject to the decision of the primary
election to be held September 81, 1914.
STANDS ON RECORD: Fayors good
teachers, adequate salaries, modern
fschoolhouses, practical school work,
progressive schools.
Tracey Fairehtid,
hereby announces himself as candi-
date for nomination for the
Assembly,
subject to the decision OF the Republi-l
can voters of Elleo county at the pri-
mary election. 3,
). a. Peck
hereby announces himself as candi-
date for nomination for =
County Commissioned, long
Tern, Northern. District,
subject to the decision Of the democra-
| tic voters Of Elko county at the primary
ELECTION.
.. u. (Joe) Mecermask.
of Washoe county,
Democratic candidate for nomination for
Clerk OF the Supreme Court,
at the primary electionto to be held Tues
day, September LIST, 1914.
JohnJ Schoer
thereby announces himself as candi-
date for the nomination for
AssembIyman.
subject to the decision Of the Democra-
tic voters Of Ellso county at the pri-.
| mary election.
4----- -.
lE.J. L. Taber
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
John Edwards Rray

Qncumbent)
Of Washoe County, Democratic candi-
date for nomination for
State Supsrintsnent s,
OF Public lnsfruotion
subject to the decision Of the primary
election to be held September 81, 1914.
STANDS ON RECORD: Fayors good
teachers, adequate salaries, modern
,schoolhouses, practical school work,
progressive schools.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

Barney Horn
OF Aura, Nevada, hereby announces
himself as candidate for the nonina.
tion for
Long Iern County Com
missioner, Nerthesn District,
subject to the decision Of the democra.
dc voters at the primary election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

sn1t1S ; -
- ptpa1kS ces6st s
Mo elndiiiato fOc nation for
.: - EeSst.
- lle q fNe PsimS1isy
be "a Sen 1smber !, 1914
AsnassSs .. auiiisaa E:
ce Acsdfield. lemoerstie candidSke Tor
Ainafion for
ltNN&osaat 0esotnoe - Nevada
Eubjeet 10 the action Of the Democratic
votets Of Nevada at the primary elec-.
ticn to be held ON September 1st. 1914.
.IdaRF z. ofaham
hereby announce himself candidate
for nomination for
SeHRty covnsnIsslon6r, Long
Term. Northern DIatrlct,
subject to the decision ofsthe Democra-
tic voters Of Elko county at the primary
election.
-, 81 3. = :.
:. ,.0
date for the nomination for
County Commissioned, Short Term,
subject to the decision of the Repub-
licah voters Of Elko county at the pri-
mary election.
81 M.aa...,.
hereby anna,,nces h,,nsa,, :. a.,.;
date for tbe ,nom;nat;on - T. & for = @
constable,
- .s $500 u me nelnoera-
~ so's.s ~ EMO -ll!' township at tne prl-
------ e-s n.
M.ia.u M,,,.
hereby nno,,ncas h;r,s.s -
d.te For +ha- ,,o,ss;.at;a.s - -. - ~
ounH .reasafer,
a.; ..ss ~ ~ ate =, use.sion u ,ne Democra-
~ ,ose. ? q. tle PRIMARY ~ ~eiecuon.
CO... pn
bara,,,y : r,,o,,,,.os ..,. !.
date e.. tba no,n;yat;a. ia g.. % 'an0
>---,9 - - M - on -.
'. suDject 10 .ae decision OF tne republican
- :. ' iiiia p lAiiai , eiecioh.
is y
80 :. DroWn
I y a,n'uiiees :, 1V' iliiiiseh as candi-
= - - t'ts .ioii = iof
eunty assessor
party at the primary election.
George w. Cotant
herepy announces himself as a candi-
date Tor the nomination for
constahle,
subject to the decision of the Repub-
primary election.
-
honerf 9 Hunter
nereDy announces himself as candi-
q GATE Ior tne nomination Tor
County Clerk,
subject to the decision OF the Democra-
election.
:. -. MeNamara
hereby announces himself as candi-
GATE Tor the nomination for
District Attorney
suplect to- the decision OF the Democra-
uc voters OF Eiko county at the primary
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

E. p. carviile
hereby announces himself as candi-
date for the nomination for
District Attorney
subject to the decision Of the Democra-
tie;yoters of Elko county at the primary
election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

Tracey Fairehsid.
hereby announces himself as candi-
date for nomination for the
Assembly,
subject to the decision Of the Republi-
can voters of Elko county at the pri-
mary election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

Lemuel Allen.
of Washoe County. candidate for nomi.
nation on the Democratic ticket for
office Of
Governor OF State OF Nevada.
at the primary election to be held Tues
day, September 1, 1914.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

y. G. Harris,
hereby announces himself as candi-
date for the nomination for
Sheriff
subject to the decision of the Democra.
tic voters of Elko county at the primary
election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

Francis G. Nswlands.
of Washoe county, candidate for nomi-
nation on the Democratic ticket for
office Of
United States Senator
at the primary election to be held Tues
day, September 1, 1914.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

Any time man is a good loser you
can bet he didn't lose much.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

j. a. Peck
hereby announces himself as candi-
date for nomination for =
County Commissioner, Long
Term, Northern District,
subject to the decision Of the democra-
tic voters Of Elko county at the primary
election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

Did you ever know a man who
wasn't crack ban player and a great
runner when he was a boy7
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27
Rex Theatre Orchestra

Dance After The Show Saturday NigI
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

You can always scare girl by tell
ng her she is getting fat. o.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-27

Any man who has seven hairs tha
he can brush carefully across his dom,
always feels sorry for bald-headet
man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
STEPNEY

A meeting of the Ladies, Aid so- ciety of the Methodist church was held Thursday at the home of Mrs William A. Nichols. Supper was served between 5 and T to about 75,
 Edwards s. Beards1ey has finished filling his silo recently erected.
 John Poland who has purchased the Ralph Benedict farm, has stocked his farm with 10 head of blooded stock purchased in Winsted.
 Miss Edith Wales returns this week to Hampton. Va. after spending two months vacation with her parents on Elm street.
 Mrs. Emily D. Leavenworth has re- turned home after a visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Irene Williams in Brooklyn.
 At Harmony grange on Thursdav evening, Neighbors Night will be ob- Served. An interesting program viii be presented, music under the direc- tion of Mrs. Alex Sinclair.
 William Krugee is laying cefn erit floors in a number of chicken houses for H. J. Lord at White Wing Poultry Farm
 Miss Marjorie Connors has returned to her work at B. Haw1ey G co store after weeks vacation spent in sher- man.
 Master Clayton Haw1ey was a visi- tor last week at the home of his uncle
 
 The nid-week prayer meeting of the Methodist society will be held on Wed nesday evening, the hour has been changed to z o'clock.
 Several young ladies under the ei- rectorship of Mrs William c. Nichols are planning to give an entertainment the first week in October, the full partidalars will be announced later.
 Mrs. Theodore Beardsley who was the author of The Powder Mark', presented in the Monroe town hall last August is writing another original play1et.
 Charles Beards1ey of weston, who Woods, has rented the former Thorpe place. now owned by the Danbury, Bridgeport Trolley Go.
 Quite a large delegation from here will attend the Fairfield County Bap- tist Association held at the Second Baptist church, Bridgeport on We'd nesday, Sept. 23.
 Ralph Benedict. Willard Morgan. David Parmalee, E1bert Eastwood and Merwin Johnson were prize winners on cattle exhibited at the Huntington fair last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dwight Sharpe and Lois of Bridgeport, were over Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. Daniel Edwards.
 Rev. F. w. Poten is entertaining as his guest for a few weeks his mother and sister from New ' ork
 Miss Mary Pedberneznak was an over Sunday guest of her parents in Ansonia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
THE SMITII-MURRAY co.
MRS. R!SLEY IS INJURED IN FALL
 FROM TROLLEY

While a1ighting from a trolley car on which she was coming from New Haven to Bridgeport in front of the Me ti1oaist church on Main street, strat- ford, Mrs Henry Ris1ey, residing at Washington avenue, New Haven, was seriously injured last evening. Mrs. Risley is suffering from a severe bruise about the left arm and contusions of the head.
 The woman signalled to the con ductor to stop the car in front of the Methodist church. AS she was a1ight- ing from the trolley the conductor. thinking that she was off gave. the signal for the car to proceed. The sudden movement of the car threw Mrs. Risley from the running board to the hard pavement rendering her unconscious
 She was carried to the home of Mrs. David Winton, who resides near by and the conductor of the trolley teIe- phoned for Dr. De Ryter Rowland. The woman regained consciousness in removed to the home of Mrs. J. Vel sey Rogerson, directly across the street, a personal friend of Mrs. Risley. whom she had come to visit. The woman intended to attend a meeting of the Ladies of Kimmerlfn, No. AZ Shepherds Of Bethlehem, in Bridge port, of which she is prelate.
 Traffic was delayed about 40 min utes. The woman's condition this morning is improved,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
CREDITORS PURSUE
 CONTRACTORS OF
 NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Committee of School Commits sioners To Seek City Att
 torney's Advice.


 Durkin & Lass. contractors on the new High school came in for a SCOT ing from the Board of Education at a special meeting last night, when a communication was read from Arche itect J. Gamble Rogers. in which the board was apprised of the failure of the contractors to pay a number of bills to Bridgeport firms long past due The board agreed to take the matter up with the city attorney to see whether it could legally force the con tractors to pay the bills. The bills amount to $2.853. 34. Durkin & Lass owe the following firms. D. B. Pierce. Jr. Co. $1.098. .34: Burns Co. $1z2.O5; Robinson & Givonne still owe, D. B. Pierce, Jr., Co. $756, Scof1eld & Ford s255, The Burns Go. SS1.
 Commissioner Challenger stated that the board should do all in it's power to force the contractors to pay the bill
 Commissioners Bishop and Ha.yens volunteered to consult the city aftor ney on the matter. A communica- tion was received from Attorneys Hubbard & Hall asking that mo pay- ment be made the contractors so that w. I. and J. Cohn of New York, could bring suit. No bill or particulars were attached
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
CROWD SEES GIRL
 MAKE LONG SWIM

Several hundred persons damned Stratford avenue bridge at noon today to watch Miss Nora Leahy who re- gently swan Hell Gate, New York, finish a mile and ay half swim from the t.Bug ighti to the float at the Mohawk Yacht Club. Miss Leafly covered the distance in 42 minutes, though she swan against the tide all the way. She was physically fit at the finish, she said, and could easily have gone on almost indefinitely.
 Miss I1eahy was accompanied part way by Miss Mabel Smith, of Bridge port, who is also appearing in the Six Water Lilies at Polls theatre Har- bormastef Garry Paddock patrolled the course. so that Miss Leahy would not be hindered by passing craft.
 In a special boat following the swim mers were other young ladies in the act, Misses Florence seheuolin, Ruth Yia1or. Ruth Wood, and-@Nina Beck. and also F. B. Townsend and c. c. Randolph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
E. H. DILLON & co.
NEW YORK EXPERT
 REVIEWS SITUATION IN FINANCIAL WORLD

New York, Sept. 2s.-The decision of the Interstate Commerce Comrnis- sion to reopen the eastern ffeig rate case indicates that that body realizes the railroads position and their need. of relief. The commission, in grant ing the rehearing, ruled that the pre- sentAt1on of facts by the railroads ttbe limited to occurrences originating sub sequentIy to the date upon which the records previously made in these eases were closed" Since the outbreak of the war the railroads have suffered losses through the shipping embargo and the general business unsettled.
 As Germany is the chief competitor of the United States in the world S electrical trade, American manufac- turers say that her removal. even tenn porari1y. will throw $100, 100000 Of electrical orders to the. United States. South America has been Gernany's chief foreign market, and this terri tory is now at the mercy of American makers of electrical equipment and machinery. Export houses have a1- ready become interested in American goods and a. fair volume of small or ders has been placed here. Buyers from South America Are in New York, and more are on the way. Many electrical men say that present indi- cations point to a genuine boom in American electrical goods, which promises to be started by South American orders,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
EASTON

Members and friends of the Baptist church gave MT. a5i1d Mrs. Willard s. Gillette a reception at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George s. Gillette, on Saturday evening. Rev. F. s. Clark, pastor of the Baptist church, presented Mrs. Clark silver knives. forks and spoons. Ice cream and cake was served.
 Mrs George B. Beers is recoverfna q from her recent illness
 Mrs. Sarah Wheeler has returned to Bridgeport having spent several days with her daughter Mrs. Bessie Seeley
 Miss Bertha Fitch of Bridgeport was weekend guest Of her old school mate Miss Mabel Edwards of Platts- vile.
 The lecturer, Miss Hazel B. Sher- wood of Easton grange. has prepared the program for the meeting tonight. AS it is Pom onaz night" the music will be in charge of Worthy Pomona Miss Ruth Smith. Autumn fruits, Canning and Preserving, Mrs. E. s. Williams; Marketing, Edwin Vargoshe How to Have a Succession of Fruits for the Farmers Table, John H. Wheeler; recitation, Mrs. Aure1 Ru- man. IT,; readings. Mrs E1bert R. Nichols and Miss Minnie o. Sherwood; That Reminds Me, Fred Marsh; Ques- tion Box. Thefe will be prizes offer ed for the two best collections Of fruits brought by married brothers.
 MT. and Mrs Clarence B. Andrews were entertained Saturday at the home of Prof and Mrs. De Mock of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
BIG. REGISTRATION
 IS LOOKED FOR
 AT TRADE SCHOOL

Preparations are being made to reg classes of the State Trade school on -rof1ff street. Tonight will be opening night for registration, and will be con- tis1ued until tomorrow night.
 Two new branches Of work are to be opened at the school this year. Within the coming mcS a plumbing class for apprentices S& be open ed while a room outsidSSs the present structure will be utilized for a paint ing and decorating classes. The in- novation is the result of various ap- peals coming to the attention of the school authorities in which the Tised of such classes were pointed out It is thought that the rooms will be in readiness for the opening of the night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
FORBID USE OF
 AIR GUNS IN CITY

An ordinance forbidding the use of air rifles within the city limits was adopted by the common council last night. The ordinance provides a, fine of $25 for violation. Many complaints Of windows being broken, cats, dogs and birds killed or wounded by buck shot fired from air guns in the hands of boys, have been coming into police headquarters and the purpose of the ordinance is to stop this dangerous pastime
 A resolution to place a reviewing stand on the city hall green during the police and fire departments pa rade on October was referred to the city hall committees City ofncials, the fire and police commissioners will oe-