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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
Sheriff. Sale.

Berry Il Warren vs.. n. W Crov-r.
Parish Court Of Webster passsi.
State Of Losisiasa, Parish Of Cha
QY vitue Of . writ Of q. Il. issssA /. ?
- above entitled canse and to me d;s.s
have seized and taken into my -
aud will proceed Ia sell, to the IT, ?
highest bidder, within the legal kers3
Homer, on
Saturday, December 1ssA, lseo.
the following described property, 70 n,
Seventeen hundred pounds Seed c.
Fifteen head Of Cattle, and one Nan >
Colt.
Ter,ns-Cssh, with the benefit -
praisemeut.
J. H. N. TAYLOR, SAs.aa
December l, 1880. (pf ~ ~,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
Notice Of Petition.

Succession Of {. II. Thompson, Deceased.
State Of Losisiasa, Parish Of Claiborne.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That T.
~ j. Thompson has this day filed in my
Office an application to be appointed Ad.
ministrstrix Of the above named success.
sion.
Now, therefore, unless opposition I've made
within the time prescribed by law, the
prayer of the applicant will b- granted.
In witness whereof, | have hereunto act
my hand and affixed my official
seal, Oh this the l4th day Of Die,
A. ID. $50. DREW FERGUSON,
le:3t Clerk ID, C..
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Now, that the road. are improving those
Of our patrons who have cotton to sell
will have an opportunity to test tho asser,
tions frequently made in these columns,
that II. Il W. A. Drake OFFER grratcr in
ducements than any other house in this
portion Of the State to their customers,
not alone in the price and quality Of their
varied an! extensive stock Of goods, but
iu paying the highes, rates for cotton
Go to Mindeu with your cotton and give
them Q call
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

By reference to tho proceedings Of tho
Police Jury, published in another column,
and four voted . majority in favor Of IL.
ccnse. Wards five, six and eight voted no
license. Ward seven WAS tie. The Po-
lice Jury therefore ordered no license to I've
issued in the last fonr wards. The elcc-
ton passed Of quietly so far ~ We know.
Some rough language was heard sbout the
polling place in Homer. Elsc~h here tho
utmost good hnmor prevailed.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Chaffe, Shea Il Loye, in liquidation, " Z
=. ORear-ln Parish Court, No. 62k
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of ClsiSsv,A
DY virtue Of q writ Of fieri facias iss,sl
ID by the Clerk Of the District Court =
and for said parish and State, in the shsv1
entitled suit, and to me directed, I hsvs
seized aud will proceed to cell, 70 ~
last and highest bidder, within the -
hours Of sale. at the Court-house door p
the town Of Homer, on
Saturday, December 18th, 1850,
the following described property, situsSe1
in said parish, 10 wit
Southwest quarter Of southwest o.
ter, Section twenty seven, Town.
twenty, Range eight; northeast qnartse3
northwest quarter, Section twenty-6V
northwest quarter Of northwest GUST
and southeast quarter Of northwes e.
ter, Section twenty-five; and morris
quarter Of nortbeast quarter, 49,
twenty-si1; and west half Of south
quarter Of southwest quarter Of north
quarter, Section twenty -four; east ~
northeast quarter Of southeast quarter q
northeast quarter, section twenty-l
and southwest quarter Of north west q
ter, Section twenty -four, all in Tow
twenty, Range eight. 40 acres, Lee
acres. 81
Terms Of sale cash, with the beue0o(
appraisement.
J.H. N. TAYLOR, sheriG
Nov. IL, 1890. (pftl2.) i>-sa
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
10 whisky h Wsed Z.

The Police jury nss lest Thnrsdsy, and
among etAsr eDess, ssts instructed the
Sheriff to issue DO license 10 ward seven.
The vote on the peohibision question in
this, the Homer wsrd was . tie. The
opinion prevails, that In case Of . tie, .
new election 10 ordered. The Police Jury
1t seems, arc 10 possession Of later sutho-
rity on this question. A strict construc-
ton Of the Law may perhsps warrant this
sctiou.
We overheard portion Of street con-
versation in which it Wa stated that one
of the Police Jurors said, that il WAS rep
resented to them that II they would not
order . new election that they would be
endorsed by tho better element Of the CON-
munity; and therefore they refused to or
der the election. II 10 not positively GER
tain, that all the best mon in the comnuni.
~ sre on the prohibition side Of the
question. It 10 possible that there may
be sone good men strongly opposed to the
sale Of liquor, who have serious doubts Of
the good resultA to be accomplished by Ab-
soluto prohibition.
But he that As it may, there are proh-
bitionists even who doubt the proprety Of
the action Of the Police Jury, and who
think that harm will follow from their &C.
ton.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Roads have improved greatly since the
rain eeas~d week or ton days ago. But
Is the improvement does not result from
work, they are still bad. Overseers could
put in few days laber TO gr-at advantage
just now. A bridge in D'Arbonne swamp, on
the Gordon road, needs repairing badly.
Indeed work is needed at many points. II
the work is not done, the next wet spell
viii stop travelling on transportation of
any kind.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

We have the most distressing news from
the cotton country on the Mississippi Riv-
er. There is sheet Of water all over the
swamp. Thousands Of acres ofcotton land
arr entirely submerged. and the crop an
entire loss. There will be none If the
staple at all gathered OH those plantations
subject to overflow. There has ~ yet
been no estimate Of the damage. From
accounts in onr exchanges published in
the river parishes We imagiue that it will
he immense.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

A IL thoss isAsbtsd % Je>e,A =
a sro rsqSestsd 70 sall q -
BILE and esDeel that indstteAnea
been lenicnt and have "a ~ -
long time, bot my obliestioss - r.
Ing pressing, and neeey I nae3 ~
pay my own BILLS Medicine - -
and family arc among the, actssl -
ties Of life, and now the yeor n
rapidly to q Close, be snre end -;
the druggist. JOSEPH 01fij1|
Dec. I, 1880. -.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
Sheriff. sale.

Berry q Warren W. J. N. Cole--In -
Court Ward 3, Claiborne parisA. +
State cf Los'siasa-Psvssa Of Cists~sf
DY virtue Of . writ Of attachments -
ID in the above entitled suit and TO -
rect-d, have seized and taken int :
possession and Will proceed to ssll T. r
last aud highest bidder, within the Z
hours OF sale, ut the courthouse dass
the town Of Homer, on
Saturday, December 18th, 1854.
Twenty fonr Hundred and Thirty.
pounds Of Seed Cotton.
Terms-Cash, with the benefit q \
praisement.
J. n. N. TAYLOR, sheria.
December l, $50. [pfN1 ie6
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Committee on settlement with Parish
Treasurer reported that they had received
from him. checked, counted and burned
cash vouchers to the amount Of t5,0lS So
and coupons To the amount Of u ,295 70, and
voucher to amount Of 81 ~, inter-st on
coupons, and recommend that the Pr~si.
dent receipt J H Simmons therefor; which
report was on motion received, adopted
and ordered sprssd 90 the minutes.
On motion, Fannie Hnshlet was placed
on the pauper liss, and 40 90 allowed for
her support for the next twelve months, to
Be- drawn quarterly IN the warrant Of Drev
FerKuson.
Also, Mr. Mc0illis, for twelve months.
and 80 90 allowed "a BE- drawn quarterly
on the warrant sf hobart Alexander.
When. on motion, The Bosrd adjourned
till ist Monday 10 ysseary, 1881.
(eigpsA) Z. D. hEADOwe,
RtosiAsot Poilos jury.
A<eeG J. = RASe1HY. Clerk p. J.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Notwithstanding the reputation that
CongreMmeu have for nsehse taikes there
are some who are 50 silent that they are
never heard Of outside their own state.
Here is one man " ho had to die to get his
name in the papers. Who ever knew that
+. W. Farr Was . Senator from New
Hampshire until Briggs, his colleague.
also An unknown great man, announced
his death.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

The communication headed Education.
a" which appears In thi. issue Of the
Guardian, was received several weeks ago,
bht having been mislaid, was not publish
Cd. The contribution Ia from the zen Of a
minister Of the gospel Of much ability.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
To COTTON GROWER.

WAN my friends and the public zen.
1 orally 20 know that l have lust purc6ss.
Cd . new eO-saw Brown Cotton Gin. ana
have nade great improvement a nv Mil
and Gin, II miles west If Lisbon. I Am
now prepared 70 meet all demapds thai
nay % made on me in the way Of eriudinS
corn, ewing lumber and ginnins oottoc'
49, sn - reasousble - herseefces.
LEWIS sss patronage Of the psblic.
JOY -. isec. ~;
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

We learn that the department. Of agri-
culture will furnish parties who may apply,
with seed Of new potat" called the
"White Elephant" 1t il said to be most
excellent variety, and decided improve
meut on all Others
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

An Irish paper claims that rvs will give
. largely increased yield of richer milk If
water slightly sailed he given them. The
proportion to be- about one quart Of salt to
ten gallons of water. The experiment Is
worth trial
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
StHlyea.

IRON the residence II the undersigned,
l. six miles east Of Snmmerfeld, on the
night Of the ii th inst, a light brown Horse
Mule, Is or II hands high, years old, the
right hind ankle little enlarged, aud core
feet fresh sllod. Any information concern
ing said mule addressed t. the undersigned
at wards Mill, or left at this once, will b~
duly appreciated.
SAMANTHA PONDER.
December l3, lse0. lslt.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

The advertisement Of shenn's sale,
Nancy L. Collies W.. Homer COLLEGE. At
6rst rad. with the benefit Of appraise-
ment' 1t should have read. without the
benefit Of sppraisement." The necessary
correction is made in this number of the
Guardian.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

We regret to hear that tho dwelling
honse Of our esteemed f-llow-citi.en, p. c.
Collier, wac destroyed, by ERE, on Sunday
night last, With oil its contents in the way
" fnrniture. &c. The family did not even
savs their wearing sppsrel-sought 70
fsGs 10 the heose Of . ncigabor With their
plight eieshsnG -. TIE bease VS. large
- ~ fszAlhsA. IL iso e - heavy e.s.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

A building in Delta was destroyed by
ere on the 7th inst. A shoemaker named
Jake vslleuger, who was on his way to
Monroe froa Yssoo city, rushed into the
house for his vslisn, add while mp stain 10
his room the Asos ssvs way beneath hin
aud Go was burned TO death.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
70 these who are In Arrear,.

M All members of Homer Lodge No
i52, +. A. NJ, who have not already
done %, arc earnestly requested "a
come forward and pay their dues, anyhow
by the LIST Of January, As at that time onr
annual returns must he sent of
Is. ID. HARRISON, Secy.
December Is, lssO ls:3t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

The Patriot Democrat, one Of our most
reliable exchanges, has information TO the
effect that there WA considerable i'll feel
ing between Lsnicr and Jones 1T the time
Of the murder Of the latter, aud from this
fact, and the known character Of Lanier,
and Others Of his party, the Patriot Demo
crat would not be surprised il Lanier had
procured his murder.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
Election Notice,

THERE will he an Election held at the
i Court-house, Oh MONDAY, December
the 9th, lSoO. for One Selectmau Of the
Town Of Homer, to I'LL the vacancy occa.
stoned by the resignation OF NJ. Reefs Bryan
BY order of the Beard.
J. A. RICHARDSON, Mayor.
December Is, lssO. ls:2t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
Yesterday WAS ~ warm as q summer da y

almost. I'VE" walked four miles in the
early morning, and can testify A. to the
state Of the thermometer. We anticipate
another rainy spell which will Ia very
DISASTROUS just at this time. The roads
have not recovered from the effects Of the
bad weather which prevailed ten day. ago.
Heavy rains now, would keep the Gotten
nj home several weeks longer
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

'O all parties owing me, tina, they must
come forward Immediately aud settle,
or lo"k out for the Sheriff. cannot afford
tn run about over the parish to se- parties
aft@r extending favors. Socome along and
save cost and trouble. -
THORNTON BRIDGENAN.
Homer, La, Dec. Z, lssO. i7.W
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

II is thought by the City Item that IL
the Supreme Court should snstain . late
decision Of Judge Monroe, Of New Orleans,
relative to the RENTED inter-st on State
bonds, an extra sresion OF the LeRisla-
turc. II not new Constitutional Couveu-
tiou, will have to be called.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

When you ere two young gents from the
country with their good clothes on. in tow
during the week patronizing Mr.. Drmctr
and slipping into the clerks Office. your
may bet that q wedding 10 ou taps. We
saw several such couples last week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

We learn that cur quondam fellow citi-
zen John S. Young. who ia now residing in
Monroe, will remove TO Shreveport thi.
month to engage in the practice Of his
profession. We wish him success. where.
ever be may 20.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

The Piedmont and Arlington Life Insur-
snee Company has failed. This company
did considerable business 10 this parish
several years aeo. We believe that al
parties insured have permitted their roll
cies IA lsPss for ncs payment Of preuisos-
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

An election TO all the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of ". Rccs Bryan will be
held on the 9th inst. See notice by the
Mayor.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Any Of our capitalists who desire to invest
In an enterprise which guarantees the pay q.
mcnt Of Ave per cent interest may now do
90, as the Lrsseps Panama canal schem"
has opened books in New Orleans.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Miss Mary Chsff-, daughter Of John
Cha6e. Esq., Of New Orleans, was married
In that city on the 9Th inst, to Mr.. Allen.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Mr.. McAiasters, OF the shoe firm Of Mar.
quese & vArnsy, was in town interviewing
our merchants last Sunday.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Last Sunday, although cloudy, early in
the forenoon was bright and clear for the
remainder Of the day. A few mor- days Of
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Cullom Marshall killed william Jackson
at Chencyville, In this State, on the 30th
ult.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Major Edwin W. Rawl-, Of Coushatta,
WA married on the 2nd inst . Al Shreve.
port. to Mrs. virgi. @. spravls, daughter
Of r. c. Frazier, Of this parish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

T. NJ. Fort, Esq, has been appointed
Deputy Clerk Of the Webster District
Court.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15
Saturday, the I stA dsy Of Decesbs,. ~
sheriff. Sale.

Nancy l.. Collier w. Homer Collsee
District Court, No. 1881.
State Of Lomisiana-farisA Of Cisibwsq
QY virtue Of writ Of h~ri fsciss
~ issued to me in the shove entitled g
! have seiZcd, aud will proceed 10 cell
tue highest and last bidder, Ut the Co
house door IN the town Of Homer, on
Saturday, January lsth, 1881,
within the legal hours Of sale, the fslIe
ing described property on which Platse
boids o special mortgage, 70 wit:
One lot commencing at the nortb-vs
quarter Of southeast quarter Of &c.
twenty three, in Township twenty-e
north Of Range seven, West, and ruDs -
east five hundred and sixty eight and -
sixth feet, thence dne south three husdls
and twenty feet, thence due west -
hundred and sixty eight aud one sixth -
thence due north to the starting pse
containing three acrrs moro or less, ~
oil the Improvements thereon; also Assn
lot commencing ct the southwest eoeo1e
Of the northeast quarter Of the -
west quarter If Section twenty .tbfSs,
township twenty-one, portb Of -
eeven, West, and runs due east pinA .
drsd and thirfy-two and one-hak ycs
thence due north four hundred an4
ysris, thence dine vsst nine hlsAse4
thirty-twS and ooe-haH ysrds, t.
south 70 the starting point, ceete
eight acrss, moro or Issa, With al W
P'ovemeots thersoo; including al 9
northeast quarter Of The ssasS-wsce
ter Of section twenty three, nee -
innlly 70 70 John 0rUsr end u "
aid lees being sitnatsA II ~ e0wo q
ner, Claihorns pssish, L..
Terus-Cash, without ths bsssos q
praiss@eet.
J. Il. u. TAILOR, -
Dsc. q LOO. (foatl ~
GIT YoUnIos we3x
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

RI Hart aud W l. Cakes were granted
leave Of absence for the session.
When, on motion, the Board adjourned
till o o'clock Friday morning
(Signed) T. ID. MEADOWS,
Pr-sid-ut Police Jury.
Attest: J X RAMSEY, Clerk =. j.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-15

Read the advertisement Of stray mule.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-09-18
a Gard from n. &. wor,hiuxton.
CRANBERRY, w. Va, Sept. s, 1888

CRANBERRY, w. Va, Sept. s, 1880.
To tie Voters ~ Preston County:
hereby announce myself as candl-
date for The office of assessor OF Grant,
Pleasant, Union and Portland. In plac-
ing my name before you for your suf-
frage am prompted 10y no partiLan spirit
II the office run wiihip the province of
party politics, l would announce my own
candidacy as a Democrat but hold that
educational and social qualifications, com
bined with good business tact, proper
sense of justice ant good judgment as To
value Of property, and not political senti-
ments, should determine > mans fitness
for this public trust
have not word to say against any Of
my competitors, maintain rather that
all citizens, without regard to party, have
an equal right 10 submit their claims TO
the judgment of the people. L represent
no convention, faction or ring. ] offer
myself as candidate, and, il chosen 20
the office by your voice on the 18TH of
October next, pledge myself to perform
the duties of the Office with honor aud to
the best of my ability.
Most respectfully,
III. ~. WoRTnIraFos.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-09-18

Of fellows, indeed. Aud this is the
party Of moral IDEAS party
that was once led by Lincoln, guard
ed by Seward and inspired by Sum
ner. 1t is now desperately hanging
to power. hoping to hold by bribery
what it has attained by fraud
have at last learned why the
Garfield and Arthur club OF this
place won't allow none but
members to attend on certain
nights Read the following:
TIE IRoE-CLAD- TIN ROOF OATH
Hold sloit your right hand
Repeat the following oath after me,
inserting your name after the pro
noun 1. Now, then: l, Tommy
Jones, OF my own free will and &C
cord, feeling happy in so doing, do
promise and s@esr, by the Jo,rnai
which l hold in my left hand, and
the many kood thigs printed there
on, that l will never diyulge the
secrets which have learned In this
initiation, that will give those out
side TO understand that our ways
are ways OF y leasantuess, and that
our paths are paths Of peace aud SUI.
perlative unctonness, that ! will ss.
sist In giving to others what has
been given TO me, that 1 will always
be good to widows, and buy corn
balls and candy for orphans, that
will defend Republicanism against
all other parties. and do my level
best TO prove it to be more ancient
than Democracy, and not half go
rough or expensive. that l will pay
literally, and say but little, that |
will lie about the Democrats If | feel
like 1t, aud set the cash for it.
binding mySeli .EnSer no less an OBJ
legation than TO have my fires 90
cut, and my pot cease boiling, my
pockets to run day. aud my wife to
run away with another man, and to
be turned out Of the party with the
portraitSi!a Jackass branded on my
forehead, so help me, o j Ned, and
stlifen my back boner
This is the kind of Republicans
we have IN tina section Of old Pres
ton. POLLY O. l..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-09-18
NcWburE Notes.
WoRTnIraFos
NEwBUnG, Sept. 10 tn

NEwBURG, Sept 10 Tia
Editor AygHs
There appeared in the last issue Of tie
journal over the signature of Lula
Degolyer Garfield" conglom@atIon of
Radical lies and ignorance, which we are
anle To- prove. That part u the Drgolyer
letter, considering he speech delivered
10y Mr.. Nj. II. ID mt, Of Grafton, to the
meeting of the Democracy. ia front OF
Dent A. Sons drug store, is absolutely
unworthy of notice, we only refer TO all
tair-mindud men who heard MIR. Dents
speech. IL did 80 much good that quite
number of Republicans came for ward and
enrolled their names on the Hancock and
English club, which WAS organized immc-
dittcly after, and ia to-day leading the
town aud the DegolYer club with hand
some maj rIty in all one hundred and
Twenty Give voting members, and is rapid
~ II creusing and this is what makes them
Hing their dirty filthy niue from the De.
golyer pavement.
Ihcy sey lis something funny since the
political clubs have been organized To see
the Crcdn Nobilier recofds flying around
ana nom of Hancock's. They forget To
give hefunhY part o. which they spoke.
We Hil: These speeches. made by Gar
Il Id to Young men m 1879, are being
scattered about by Methodist preachero.
He unfortunately presented thom 10 two
young Repuhlicano in town aud after they
read them, they swOre tbat If that was
tie doctrHe of Gen. Dcgolyer Garfield
they would vote for Hancock. They
won't Immediately to headquarters and
enrolled tbeE names on the Hancock and
Eoglish club.
More Anon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-09-18
a. &. Mason, ESQ.

MIR EDITOR IL ask a small space in
your valuable paper. this week, in order
TO say few words for the gentleman
whose name heads this article. Mr..
Mason has taken the true course. He
has announced himself as an Independent,
candidate for Justice in this district.
Mr.. Mason has held the office Ia which
he sspires, for 3 number Of years, and
may well appeal 10 his KscOSS, in solci-
ting the voters OF his fellow citizens.
The magistracy is a very important office
aud the people should select their best
men without regard 90 rings and cliQues-
l hope the voters of Portland district.
may elect the "tquire'-He lie an indie
pendent candidste.sad will pc an indie
pendent, aud fearless officer when elected.
PUBLIUs.