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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
TWO MEN SLAIN
IN STEEL RIOTS
Guards Fire at Strikers at Brad
dock, Pa.
1000 MEN ATTACK PLANTS
District Attorney Says He VIII Take
steps for Deportation of All For
eieners Connected With
the Trouble.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 1.-Two men
are known to have been killed. four
probably fatally wounded and score
of others seriously hurt on Tuesday
when mob attacked the Edgar
Thomson works OF the Carnegie Steel
company in Braddoek.
A pitched battle lasting an hour fol
lowed, during which 400 shots were
fired. but the rioters were finally
forced to retreat in the face of the
fire of deputy sheriffs and plant
guards.
Two thousand citizens of the
borough have been sworn in as dep
uties and are patrolling the streets.
District Attorney r. H. jackson
announced that he would take steps
at once for the deportation of all tor
eigners connected with the trouble.
The riot was the climax Of a day OF
disorders in the boroughs of Brad
dock and Rankin. during which mobs
stoned the plants OF four big steel
companies, drove the wnrkmen out
and then partly wrecked the interior
Of the plants,
Many of those injured in the fight
ing at the Edgar Thomson works
were spirited away by the rioters,
and for hours after quiet had been re-
stored injured continued to be
brought to hospitals for treatment.
Shippers hidden in doorways and
windows near the Thirteenth street
entrance tried to pick off deputies
who were fighting to hold back the
mob and two deputies were said to
have been hit.
Women also joined in the mad fight
TO gain entry to the works. and two
Of these were woundeD. The two men
killed were foreigners.
The mob first attacked the office Of
the superintendent at the Edgar
Thomson works and wrecked it.
Deputies were compelled to use it as
a barricade and from behind the
wreckage they fired into the mob.
which withdrew.
Later another charge was made
and in a hand-to-hand struggle the
deputies and guards we're forced back
inside the plant.
More deputies arrived and after
fierce battle, which ragged for several
minutes. the mob was forced back
out of the gates. and ran for shelter.
Two companies of state constabu-
larry are row on duty.
Thirty+wo hundred motormen and
conductors Of the Pittsburgh Rail-
ways company ratified a compromise
wage agreement recommended by
their leaders. after conferences with
officers Of the company and business
men. Half an hour afterward the irst
car had left the barn. and the service,
suspended last Sunday at midnight.
had become normal. The scale ranges
from q cents an hour for the first
six months to IS cents after the
fourth year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
DR.. LIEsKNEcHT is ARRESTED.
German Socialist involved in Labor
Riot-Others Seized.

Berlin, May 5. by wireless.--Dr.
Karl Liebknecht, the socialist leader,
was arrested on May 1 in connection
with a May day demonstration in Ber-
lin. Eight other persons were arrest
ed at the time of the demonstrations,
which occurred in Potsdar2 square.
London. May 5.-"Serious trouble is
reported to have occurred in Berlin
and elsewhere in Germany on May
day says the Amsterdam correspond
ent OF the Exchange Telegraph com
PAM. Vast crowds, composed for
TIE most part of women Of the labor
ing class es, clamored for peace. The
crowds were dispersed by the police
and many persons were wounded at
Chemnitz, Saxony."
A Geneva telegram to the Central
News says:
I'm riots in Berlin it is reported
twenty-five persons were killed and
200 wounded"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
constabIe las hara -.

harshfield-1r uuhIss did not come
singly nor punishment slowly in the
case OF Dell TollarG, constable in the
village of Winter, once the home of
John Deitz. While searching for
prisoner who escaped from him on a
train en- route to the county seat his
home was destroyed by fire. His little
boy burned TO death. There was no
insurance. Next day firemen search
ing the ruins discovered plumber which
had been stolen fre1n the warehouse
of the Fair store shortly before Upon
Tollard's return he was arrested,
charged with the crime and pleaded
guilty. He was taken to Eau Claire,
where he viii be sentenced. All this
occurred within seventy-two hours.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
U. S, ARMY TO BE 100000.
House-senate conferees Reach Tenta-
tive Decision.

House-senate conferees Reach Tenta-
tive Decision.
Washington. May Substantial
agreement with the senate's plan fer
army reorganization was reached on
Monday by the senate-house conferees
on the military bill. 1t was consid-
cred a marked triumph for big army
advocates"
\ regular army of 10000 men at
peace strength has practically been
agreed on by the conferees. With the
plans for expansion as provided in the
bill which has passed the senate. this
would produce an army of about $780,
600 men in war strength. This bill as
it passed the senate fixed the peace
strength at 100000 men.
The agreement on the size of the
army is tentative and dependent on
settlement Of other features of the bill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
NO FREEDOM FOR PHILIPPINES.
rouse Votes to Eliminate Provision
Of Bill Granting independence.

Washington, May 3.-Sitting as the
committee of the whole, the house en-
Monday night voted. 1913 to ISL. to
eliminate the provision OF the Philip
pines bill authorizing the president to
grant independence to the islands in
four years. This was accepted as
meaning defeat for the section on a
final vote.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Bio Coal Strike Avertsd.

New York, May 2.-The joint sub
committee of anthracite miners and
operators, which has been attempting
to negotiate a new contract for the
hard coal fields. announced on Sunday
that a satisfactory tentative agree
ment had been reached. a strike
thus will be averted. The agreement
recognized the United Mine Workers
of America, grants an eight-hour
working day. and Z per cent increase
for contract miners. with per cent
increase for day workers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Union Grove to Rebuild.

Union Grove - Union Grove is fast
recovering from the dilapidated condi-
ton caused by the destruction by fire
OF the greater part of her business dis
trict. With excellent weather in pros.
pect from now on there promises to be
a great chance in the appearance of
the burned district and new and mod
ern business blocks will take the place
of the RACED structures.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Women,s Clubs Elect

Antigo-The Following are the Off
GERS elected Tor the ensuing year for
the Women's clubs of the Ninth dis.
trict President, Mrs. A. M. Martin.
eau, Oconto; vice-president, Mrs. Hen
~ Overlook, Green Bay; secretary.
Mrs. James E, Collins, Amigo; treas
urer, Mrs. D. S. Bullock, Marinette;
auditor, Mrs. D. w. Cook, Green Bay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Green Bay Plumbers Want Raise

Green Bay - ourneymen plumbers
of this city are on strike The work
men demand an increase of rs cents a
day in pay, making S., and Saturday
half holiday. Eleven shops, employing
twenty-five men, are involved in the
strike and some big work is tied up.
Employers say they are willing to
grant the half holiday, but will not in
crease pay to IS until two years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10

Mrs. Thomas S. crago, wife of Rep
resentative craso Of Pennsylvania, is
a popular member of the congressional
set in Washington and finds time to be
very active in social affairs despite
the fact that she has three small chill
dren.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
U. S. MARINES IN sANro DOMINGO
VIII Halt Attempt 10 Overthrow
Jirinez Government.

viii Halt Attempt TO Overthrow
Jiminez Government.
Washington, ~ 3.-Rear Admiral
Caperton has arrived at Santo Do
mingo with the cruiser Prairie and a
strong force of marines to put a stop
to the activities of factional leaders
seeking to overthrow the Jiminez gov
eminent. He has orders to inform the
men behind the impeachment proceed
ings against President Jiminez that
the United States will not tolerate
their intrigues The Dominican sen.
ate voted to impeach President Jimi-
nez. following similar action by the
chamber of deputies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Throw Out GAYLORD Claim.

Washington, May 3. - The house
without a dissenting vote, on Monday
threw out the contest of Winfred r..
Gaylord for the seat in the house from
the Fourth district of Wisconsin. The
house adopted a resolution presented
by the elections committee with a
unanimous recommendation seating
William ]. Carney. the Republican sit
ting member from the district.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
FRENCH GAIN AT VERouN.
Violent and Successful Attacks
Against Germans.

Paris. May "A strong attack was
made by French troops last night on
German positions southeast of Fort
Douaumont. on the VerSun front. The
French captured a frst-line German
trench SEQ meters (547 yardsl long
the war office announced, and took
100 prisoners
West Of the Meuse activity of the
artillery continued through the night
from the Avocourt region to Dead
Mans hill The war office also an
nounced that in their attack April 30
and 30 on the north slope Of Dead
Mans Hill the French gained Ger
man trenches over a front of about
900 meters
Berlin. May French attacks on
the Verdun front east of the Mouse
were repulsed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
War Causes Theft of Mercury.

Grand Rapids-Residents have been
complaining of the loss of thermome-
tiers. Investigation has determined
that some person in the dead of night
removes the glass tubes from the Their
mometers. 1t is assumed that the OBJ
ject is to remove and sell the mer-
curry, which has advanced to high
prices, due to the war in Europe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
War Chief for High Wages

Washington, May 5.-Secretary Ba-
ser, in announcing that negotiations
would be undertaken with workmen
of the Rock Island (nl) arsenal seek.
ing a higher wage scale, said the gov
eminent should pay higher wages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
New eIarus Pioneer Dead

Monroe = Word has just been re-
ceived here of the death of Adam
Schmidt at Canton, S. d. Mr.. Schmidt
was born in Switzerland and was 8
years of age when the colonists set
tied in New Glarus. His death cuts
the NUMBER of the original pioneers
still living down to six.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10

Oshkosh-Fifteen cattle of the state
herd at the Northern hospital for the
insane have been condemned on ac-
count of tuberculosis and twelve more
are suspected and under quarantine.
The condemned cattle have been sent
to Milwaukee to be killed. More rigid
inspection is likely to be demanded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
PASTORS NAMED At
EVANGELICAL MEET
ASSIGNMENTS MADE AT ANNUAL
CONFERENCE AT APPLETON
SHOW MANY CHANGES.
PRAIRIE DU SAC FOR 1917
C. Schneider Is Named as Presiding
Elder-Dates for Camp Meet
ings and Conventions
Made Public.

Appleton-The next Wisconsin con-
ference of the Evangelical association
will be held in Prairie du Sac April
10. 1917. This was decided at the clos
ing session of the 1916 conference held
here
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
What Interested Him.

did Mr.. Chuggins Keep notebook
On his traveIs?"
Eyes But all ne wrote in it was the
number of blowouts he had and the
amounts of the fines he paid. Wash
ington Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
SECRETARY sIReELL RESIGNS.
Resignation Brought About by the
Irish Uprising.

London, May 5.-Augustine Birrell
has resigned as secretary for Ireland
Announcement of Mr.. Birrell's resigna-
tion was made following a conference
which he held with Premier AsQuith.
The resignation of Mr.. Birrell, who
had held the post as secretary for Ire
land since 1907. was brought about
by the Irish uprising.
1t was charged, especially by the
press, that his leniency, in the face
of gathering signs of revolt. had en-
couraged the Sim Feiners and ena-
bled them to make extensive prepare
tons for a rebellion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Sees "open.poor" Menace.

Picking, May 5.-A new treaty es-
tablishing Russian and Japanese rights
in Chinese territory has been negoti-
ated between Tokyo and Petrograd
which will close the open door" on
the Chinese coast. championed by U. S.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Set Date for Wal.e T,lai

New York. May 4.-The trial of Dr.
Arthur Warren Waite on the charge
of poisoning his rich father-in-Iaw.
John E. Peck of Grand Rapids. Mich.
was set for May % by Justice Shearn
OF the supreme court.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
VIII Build Bank and Postoftloe.

Grand Rapids-W. H. Farley, Niece
dab, has been awarded the contract
to build the new bank and postoffice
at that place to take the place of
buildings which were destroyed by fire
in December.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Policeman Applies for Pension,

Green Bay - Anton Kox, oldest po-
liceman in point of service and years,
has quit the force. He is the first po-
liceman to apply for pension. Officer
Kox joined the force on July 8, 1885,
and did duty regularly since that time
without demerit mark He was 70
years old on Feb. 5.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Youth Falls Under Cars.

Cumberland-David jacobson, IT.
year-old student of Cumberland high
school and a son of Gus Jacobson, a
wealthy farmer. lost both legs while
getting off a freight train in the Oma-
ha yards.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Three KILLED in Explosion

Trenton, n. j.. May 4.-Three per
sons were killed instantly and eight
seriously injured by an explosion at
the Yardville (Pa) Oncloth works
The blast is believed to have been due
10 fumes OF gasoline.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10

Detroit. May William Livingston.
president of the Lake Carriers asso-
citation. said that the Canadian govern
ment does not intend to exercise the
right Of search on vessels visiting Ca
madam lake ports.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Broken Pulley Cause of Death

Racine A steel splinter from a
shattered pulley. which broke under
the strain of hosting an engine at
the Wallace Tractor company's plant,
pierced the heart of Stephen Mand,
aged 80. The man died within a short
time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
chleao, Ranker Is Dead.

Chicago, May 3.-Andrew J. Ora
ham. head of a big West side bank
ing firm and once Democratic candi-
date for mayor died at his home here
on Monday. He had been i'll ever
since the poison soup" banquet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
TWO U. S. RELIEF SHIPS SUNK.

Swedish Steamer Fridland and Brit
ish Steamer Destroyed.
London, May 1.-Two vessels under
charter by the American commission
for the relief of Belgium, the Swedish
steamship Fridland and the British
steamer HendOnhall, have been sunk
within two days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Gets One Year for Eoraery.

Amigo - P. J. Ploys, who claimed
Fond du Lac as his home, was SEN
fenced by Judge Hogan to serve one
year in the Green Bay reformatory.
Ploys pleaded guilty to the charge of
forgery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Won,t Grand U. S. Reauest.

Washington, May 4.-The British
government has declined the request
of the state department that goods of
German origin contracted for before
March Is, 1915, be permitted to pass
the blockade lines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Brazilian Steamer Sunk.

London, May 4.-The Brazilian
steamer Rio Branco, 2,25S tons, has
been sunk. The British steamer Roch-
ester City, 1929 tons, has also been
sunk. One life was lost in the de-
struction of the Rochester City.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
a Congressman Starts Libel suit.

Portland, Ore, May 5.-Congress-
man Clifton n. Macarthur started
libel suit for $4,000 against r. H.
Hutton. alleging that Hutton rad de-
famed and misrepresented him in re-
gard to the liquor question.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Famous Yacht sunk.

London. May 4.-The yacht Aegusa,
which the admiralty announced had
been sunk in the Mediterranean by a
mine with the loss OF six men. was for.
merIy the Erin, the famous yacht Of
Sir Thomas Liptoa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
New hiuh school for Antioo.

Antigo-Through the passage Of a
resolution by the city council the
board of education was authorized to
build and equip a new high school
building at cost not to exceed $780,
600.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
NAV It Last.

'ls their married life happy"
Nothing else. She thinks he is
the wisest person on earth and he
thinks she is the most beautiful Per
feet. eh?"-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Lamar Sentence Affirmed.

Washington. May 3.-Conviction of
David Lamar. the wolf of Wall
street." of the charge of unlawfully
imperscnating a federal officer. was
affirmed by the Supreme court on
Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
The Town-Booster.

Mister, I'm a stranger in town. I'm
lost and can't find my way to the
depot"
Better settle right here. my
friend" advised the booster. You
couldn't locate in a better place"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Finds PACKING Firm Guilty

Chicago, May 5.-The big packing
firm of Swift & Co. was found guilty
of rebating in the federal court. A
verdict of guilty on 20 counts was
found. Under the law. the firm is
liable to a fine Of $4,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
German Amman ecmbs neal.

London. May "a German aero
plane bombarded the city of Deal, in
Kent. on the North sea coast. Six
bombs were dropped by the aerial
raider, but the war office declared
there had been no casualties.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Oshkosh Pastor Leaves.

Oshkosh - The Rev. Ernst w. Gas
man, for five years pastor at Salem
Evangelical church of this city, has
been appointed to preach at the Evan
gelical church at North Milwaukee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
leaves $4,000 in Diamonds.

Kenosha-Mrs. Rose Jernberg, 43
years old, known. as Gladys Jewell,
died at her home here. She left an
estate of more than $4,000, composed
entirely of diamonds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
AIaska strike Is settled.

Washington. May S.-The strike of
the 1000 laborers on the government
railway in Alaska has been settled
The department of justice received a
telegram saying that al agreement
had been reached.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
David Starr Jordan RetIres.

Stanford University. Cal, May s.
David Starr Jordan. chancellor of Stan
ford university and of world fame as a
peace advocate. has been retired with
the title of chancellor emeritus. Presi-
dent Ray Lyman Wilbur announced.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Bank Robbed Of 5000.

St. Paul. Mimi, May "A bandit,
unassisted, held up the City bank of
st. Paul in the afternoon, drove the
cashier and two messengers into the
bank vault. picked up $4,000 in cur
rency and gold and escaped.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Younn sherlff celehrates Rirthdav.

Stevens Point-Sheriff Merrill, said
to be the youngest sheriff in the state,
has just celebrated his thirty-fourth
birthday. He ia the youngest man
who ever held Office in Portage county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Not an Exactinn Girl.

''Your love-" he said, would give
me the strength to lift mountains"
Dearest" she murmured. "it viii
only be necessary for you to raise the
dust. kansas City Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Record class At erand Ranids-

Grand Rapids-one of the largest
classes ever graduated from the Lin
coin High school viii receive diplomas
this year. when forty-seven members
finish their course.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Hold Diamond Anniversary.

Beloit-Six OF the pastors who have
served in the First Baptist church
since its founding seventy-five years
ago were present at a diamond jubilee
banquet held here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Eanles Hold MemorIaI seruios.

Hartford-Attorney Frank Fawcett,
Milwaukee, delivered an address here
at the Eagles memorial service. He
took for his topic "The Hero on the
Plans of Peace"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Oshkosh EIks to Have Band.

Oshkosh = Oshkosh Elks have
launched a proposition to organize a
concert band of fifty Elks. Negotia-
lions are being made with P. A. Laf-
fey of Chicago as director.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
BIG sArTLEsHIp IS READY.
superdreadnaught Oklahoma Fut in
Commission.

commission
Philadelphia May 3.-The Okla
homa. the latest oil-burning super
dreadnaught added to the United
States navy. built at an approximate
cost Of 100000. was placed in com
mission at the Philadelphia navy yard.
The ship is commanded by Capt Roger
Wells and its complement consists Of
80 officers and 500 men Its main
armament consists OF ten 14-inch
breech-loading guns mounted in four
turrets.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
standard oll AGENT Resians.

Oconomowoc-J. F. Dittrich, who
has been agent of the Standard Oil
company at Oconomowoc twenty-three
years, has resigned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-29
To TEST The LAW
Warrants Sworn Out Against
Three Topeka Firms.
They Are Charged With yiolat-
ing the Sunday Ordinance.

The limitations of Topeka's Sunday
closing laws will be tested in police
court this week. At 9 o'clock this
morning three representatives of the
Retail Clerks association swore out
warrants against Fraser Brothers, 1913
West Sixth avenue; William Fieger of
the Palace Meat market 933 Kansas
avenue; Shook Brothers, North To-
peka- Each warrant charges break
ing the Sunday closing law. NJ. A.
Martel, ]. w. Martin and Earl Wall are
three representatives of the associa-
ton who swore to the warrants.
1t is charged that grape nuts and
tooth picks were purchased of Fraser
Brothers on Sunday; a can of corn
and grape nuts from Shook Brothers,
and a can of beans from the Palace
Meat market. 1t is claimed by the
association that none of these articles
is a necessity of. life or perishable
goods.
Interviews with various members of
the three firms found that all except
ing one were undecided this morning
as to what steps will be taken One
stated that he intended to take this
opportunity to test the limitations of
the Sunday closing law.
Merle Morthland, secretary of the
association, stated that the associa-
ton would not insist upon a large fine
and merely wished to make the three
stores examples" to others