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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
CASH PREMIUMS.
LOUD YARNS, FUNNY STORIES.
The Illustrated Comic HOOSipr

Is au s.pagr illustrated journal, printed
l in lurgr, clear type on beautiful papr',
de,at.d Ia fun. Each subscriber is ent,-
lied tn share IN its CASH DISTRIBUTION
which will di>hur>c $500 90 In gold nn
Jannnry LIST, nrxt. Only 81 per year. VI
want an agent ut every post-office in Clai
horne parish. 10 whom we pay big. Send
scent stamp for sample copy and circu
lars. Regular pticr 10 cents per copy
Solid Silver watches and elegant rcvolvrr,
given to Clubs. Address
WAfLAND & co.
Versailles, Indiana.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
FRITZ FRANrZ

We learn from the Baton Ronge Capito-
liam of the 18th that Prof J. W. Nicholson,
of the State University, was then in New
Orleans where he had gone for the purpose
of publishing pamphlet descriptive Of the
"Nnltisictor," an instrument which be has
invented and which serves in very simple
manner to solve very large number Of alb
struse and dificult problems. 1t is assert
ed, says the Capitolian, by those who are
best posted, that this little instrument sue
cessfuliy solves some problems that have
baffied the skill Of mnthema,icians from
time immemorial. This last Invention
will add 70 the already national reputation
Of Prof Nicholson, who may Justly be class
ed among the greatest mathematiciau' OF
this conntry.-0sncEito Telegraph.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
Notice Of Application.
Succession uf G.. ] Pate, dec

SHcctsslon at q. ] Pate, Utc7d,
State Of Loaisiana, Parish Of Claiborne.
NOTICE is hereby given, That Mrs. :. T..
~ Pate, through her attorney, John \.
Richardson has filed in my office her APP
pIication To hc appointed Administrators OF
tile above named succession.
Now, therefore, unlrs, opposition is filed
within the timr prescribed by law, the
PRAYER of petitioner will he granted.
0 Given under my hand and seal OF
V Office. This March 2hth, A. ID. i-S9.
DREW FERGUSON, elk, ID. E.
March ~, t--2. 32:2t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
EStrny Notice.

State Of LoaisidHa--Parisho Of Claiborne.
TAKEN up by W. ID. Collier and posted
l before J. Ferguson, Jnstic. Of the Peace
in and for ward Z, on the 10th of March,
1922, . certain sorrcl Horse. about IL wears
old, aud about Is hands high. no marks or
brands visible--nppraised at $50 90.
The owner Of said horse can get the same
by proving property and paying all costs
at any time within twelve months from
date Of estraymeut.
r. d. HARRISON,
Straymsst~r.
March ~, 1872. 32.3t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
Lost or MiSDlnccd,

n acknowledgement Of Indebtedness to
~ :. }. Skannri by }. ". Wilson; said
acknowledging NJ sworn to before J. A.
Richardson, Clerk ID. c., July 10Th, 1875.
and recorded July 12th, Is75. in book Of
Mortgages aud Privileges. records az Clai-
borne parish. La, for the sum Of sl3,6J 90.
Any one having the same. or knowing of
its wherr abnuts, will please turn the same
over 10 me or ny attorney, j. A. Richard,
son. =. j. WILSON.
March -. is32 32:3t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
THE GUARDIAN.
N. T.. Church, south.

Regular preaching at Homer on the end
and 18th Sabbaths iii each month, at IL
orlock a m and y IN.
PRAYER meeting every Wednesday night
all o'clock.
A. Lisbon Isl sabbath in each month
j. II. STONE, Pastor.
Quarterly Meeting for Homer Circuit, at
Homer, lst aud 2ud April.
\. A. C0RNETT, Z. T..
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
Cash Receipts.

We will continne TO publish und-r this
heading the names Of those who each
week pay MP their subscriptions. This list
i. intended a. memorandum for tue pro-
,ertion nf subscribers against possible
errors III our books:
pRYy.ws 81 10 Natann Smith, 30 90
j n Potts, 10 / l. Di:krsoD, / 20
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
Filing OF Final Account.
State Of Loai.iama, Parish Of Claiborne

State Of LonisiaHa, Parish Of Claiborne.
Succession of j. l.. Averyt, deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That Jno
~ Is. simmons, Administrator of the above
named succession, has. through his Attys.,
Young & Holbert, iiled his fnal account in
said succession, and Prays for the same to
be allowed, homologated and made the
judgment Of the court.
Now, therefore. be it known that, unless
opposition be made thereto within the time
prescribed by law, the prayer of the ap-
plicant will be granted.
In witness whereof have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my official
D seal, on this the 2lst day of March
A. ID. leS2. DREW FERGUSON,
Clerk ID. e.
March % 1892. 32:2t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

Inc funeral Of Mr.. John Obivr will be
p'eA' he'd at Coal Spring Church GU the I'd
'o0"'h IN April. We are requested to
',Ne that Homer Lodge No. I52. F. A. NJ,
VI winch Mr.. obrer was n worthy member,
III attend this funeral and perform the
sun Masonic rites at the grave of the
I'e'a'ed' The members Of neghboring
Lodges are invited to participate.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
Nei0 Hdrettiapmenta
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

1--WE HUNDRED MULE TEAMS on
Il line OF the Vieksburg, Shreveport and
racine Railroad between Monroe and Ar
cadia.
WAGES:
-Four mule team aud drivers. IS 90 per day
Two mule team and drivers 4 90 per day
Forage for teams furnished by me.
~ Also, 300 men to get ont cross ties
by piece work. Apply 1t once to
GEO. W. CRAM, Contractor,
MONROE, La.
March %, 1852. 33;6t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
Notice Of Final Account.


Succcssl0ns OF Alien aud Harriet klIlgore,
deceased.
STATE Of LoHisiana-P Parish Of Claiborne.
NOTICE. Il HEREBY GIVEN, That f..
~ ii. Mctieudou, Administrator uf the
above named SUGGESTIONS, has tiled in my
office his final account and plan of di-tri-
bntion among the heirs, and prays for the
same t" h- allowed, hemolosated ami made
the judgment of the Court.
Therefore, unless opposition il made
within the time psescrh,,i 10y law the
PRAYER of the applicant will be granted.
10 Given under my hand aud seal OF
8 office, this March 2-th, l-S2.
DREW FERGUSON, Crk, u. G..
March -, lS~2. 355t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
Homer Baptist Charch.

Preaching by the Pastor, Rev. W. p.
CATER. every Bird Sunday, at II IN and
m--aiso, Saturday night before.
Prayer-meeting every Tuesday night, at
N m. conducted by the Pastor.
sunday School every Sunday morning at
,sm-T. :. Sigh, Superintendent.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
Sheriff. Sale.

Page 4 Moran w. T. Is. Wallacc-in u. E..
No. 2Oi.
State Of LouisiaHa- Parish Of Claiborne.
Df virtue OF writ Of firri facias duly
- issned 10 me in the above entitled suit,
have seized. and will proceed Ia sell, to
the highest and last bidder, at the resi-.
deuce of T. Il. Wallace. on
Saturday, April l. 1852,
the following described property, to wit:
Two Cows aud Calves. ono two.borse
wagon aud harWsS. oHe Male, 400 bundles
Of Fiddler 900 brndlrs Oats, one Sow aud
five Pigs, and seven Meat Hogs.
Terms "f sale cash, with the benefit Of
appraisemcut.
j. II. VI. TAYLOR.
Sheriff
March Is, lS-2, (pfSD 3las
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
JACKSON NURSERY,
ESTABLISHED IN lS79.)
Wards Mills, Claiborne Parish, La.

I'VE are growing and selling "a good va
w rietles of Apple and Peach Trees, &c.
&c, ~ any Nursery in the South, OF prices
to suit the times. We deliver yonng heal
thy trees. W. guarantee fruit true 10 name.
All trees delivered by MS shall be in heal.
thy condition, and from 3 to feet high,
(dwaris excepted.) flour stock is not de-
tver-d rs above stated, onr customers will
he under no obligations Ia receive il. We
will canvass, during the Spring and Fall.
rs Thoroughly as possible. Claiborne and
tue adjoining parishrs--also the southern
counties of Arkansas.
W. Is. JACKSON Il SONS.
March IL, i-S2. 3l:it
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
For Sale,

san ACRES OF LAND situatcd near
.lDU Wilcy's mill. For particulars APP
.ly to j. f.. IlCLSE.
December n, l-Sl. l-:tf
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

Watches, clocks aud irwclry fall kinds
at reduced prices ri kortnm's. Call and
examine his prices and be convinced.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

II yon have any affection of the Eye or
Ear. 60 and consult DR. G.. l.. Blackburn
Shreveport, La.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

Persons indebted TO W. W. Dormon on
las, year would do well to settle at once,
and save Themselves cost of snit.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
How TO Save Corn and Fodder

Dl using W. II. MaNry's Patent Tether,
ID you can stake Il Horse. Mule or Cow IN
any portion nf the plantation, day or might,
on any grass. oats. or other green vrgeta-
ton. within one yard If the growing crop
without fae least damage tn the same. nnti
with perfect safety Ia the animal. \ boy
~ years old can move il in one minute on
fresh grazing ground. In n few days lon
may stake back on the saruc ground. Il
is astonishing how small piece If ground
will keep a horse or row. The land uscd
is rnrIched hy the droppi"gs to ali aston.
ishing degree.
Farm rights can be obtained ut Bridge.
& McCmnir's, where Il model may be seen
Real live agents wanted To canvass this
patent.
For terms and particulars. address
". II. MAXEY,
Holly Springs, La.
February ~, lSc2 2r:y
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

!" make rom for . large stock KortHm
y 'n"ring his present stock at greatly re-
dnced prices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That |
~ will he At my office in the Court house
from thls date I'LL the 10th inst, aud that
! will be at the following named places Oh
the days specified, for the purpose Of As
sessing the taxable property of the parish
OF Claiborne for thr YEAR ies2 The time
being short, II il hoped that the people
will promptly attend, and in all cases fur
ntsh correct Numbers OF their land, ~ no
assessment will he made without the cor
rect numbers:
Ward 3-Hn>iy's Cross Roads, Monday,
March 2n i-S2:
Ward 4-Curry's Sch. House, Tuesday
2lsi; knighton's store, "Wednesday, 22,l;
Ward 5-Athe -, Thursday and Friday.
23d and .4th; Tmlip, Saturday 25ih
Ward 6-Shcrard's store, Monday, 9th;
Enterprise, Tuesday, 2sth;
Ward ~-LlShun, Wednesday aud Thurs
day. 18th and inrh
Ward 7-Arizona, Friday. 3lst
And during two first weeks Of April at
the Court hause is the town af Homer:
Ward l-Waid's Mill. Monday, April IL.
lS-2 Snmiuerfirld, Tuesday aud Wcdnrs-
day, 18th and 10Th;
Ward 2-Ciurlon, Thursday, both:
Ward 3-fiaynesvilr, FRIDAY and sat.
nr,iay, 2fst aud 22d:
Aud AT the Court-housc from the 22d
April till lat May, nj which time the AZ
-rssmcnt will closc. Please he prompt in
attendance and save time. cost dc.
W. j. MERCER, A sscssor.
March :, l--2 30:7t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

Wv" camp or Walker your orders, and
' word for it Won will save -. per cent
VI" tho same grade If tohacco.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

5nrymcn, witnesses aud others attending
court .honld MOI fail 10 so to Browns no.
Sel.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

Louisiana will elect her members Of
Congress in November next. The candi-
dates will, We presume, soon begin to can
Vas' the subject before the people in Que
way or another. The people need have no
uneasiness that the country will suffer for
candidates. Scarce as is everything else
We would be willing to guarantee that we
viii have candidates in abundance.
for new aud sound garden and flower
seeds 90 to Shelton,s
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

All Kinds ofwines aud liquors for sale
y "chenry g. Brown, nj bottom prices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

McHrury 4 Brown always keep OH hand
a full line uf pure medicines.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

'uSt received at kortHm's large lot Of
fishing tackle.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
=

lcn ~honid 10y all means hny boots,
shoes and hats from Mnlhnnpt & Stone
They ,rll the Best, neatest and cheapest
goods.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
Sheriff. Sale.
Saturday, May 9th. 1889,

tho following described property. TO Wit:
The northeast quarter of section 2, and
northwest quarter Of northeast quarter,
and north half If southeast quarter of
northwest quurtcr Of sec. |, and the south
west quarter of northwest quarter Of sec.
/. township II, range west, aud 10 acres
III the southeast corner OF the southwest
quarter of southwest quarter of section 10.
ahh lot OF land beginning at the mile
stake between sec. - iii town. - and sec
= III town. 81, range Z, and run north ~
Chains aud 10 linkst 10 a stake, thence south
b6 chains i61 degrees east 10 section line
~ INK, west uf southeast corucr Of sec ~,
thence west on section line to the starting
point.
Sold for cash, with the benefit of ap-
praisement.
j. ". NJ TAYLOR, Sheriff
March %, isSi nf So 33:ts
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29
To the Public.

The dry goods store Of A. Harris, CHEAP
John will lie closed Tuesday and We'd
nrNlav. April 9TH aud 5th--also. Monday
and Tuesday, April 10Th and Ilth-on ac-
connt Of religions holidays.
-
Gentlemen, next Saturday is the first Of
April; please prepare yourselves to settle
with us On that day. After this date We
dn not wish 10 make any more 81 day ac-
counts. Cash in our motto. We have n
fresh stock Of groceries cheap, for the cash
only HEATH & Co.
Homer. March %. 1892.
Tho celebrated Mcdicatcd Spectaclcs, at
Ko,inms.
Hold nj your orders until you see Camp
or Walker They are coming.
II you wish to buy your drugs cheap 90
To MclIenry & Browns drug store,
W. ". Brown continues To give salts
faction As a hotel keeper. His table il al
ways supplied with the best the market
Affords, and his charges are very moder-
ate
Mnlhaupt u Stone, the great boot and
shoe men nf Shreveport, arc now disposing
ct an immense stock regardless of cost.
In quality and style these shoes cannot
ID" matched in the market. Buy from
Nnlhanpt y stone if you wish the cheap
c>t and thr best
W" ar" pleased to announce 10 our read
On tha; Homer again has n first-class Bar.
der. For sometime past the town has felt
The want Of inst sucl, barber as it nov
''' When you wish good Shave OF your
mar cut IN the latest style. call at Peter
p'mrtA'- old stand where you will find the
"''' ct BARRIERS ready and waiting TO serve
You.
ll"c''ir Hair FINISHES and Accordions at
RIttum's.
full lin" Of toilet articles at McTIcnry
Browns drng store.
lamp and Brumrnrtt tobacco il booming
winch shows that they handle tiuc stock.
'"e people of Homer shonld see that the
Gown has a first. class hotel. The way to
wv '"'' is to patonizs Browns house 1.-The
j. properly Supported ne will sustain no.
lei second to none.
Inc funeral Of Mr.. John Obier will be
peA' ned at Coal Spring Church gu the I'd
sabbath in April. We are requested to
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

The dry goods store Of A. Harris, Cheap
John will lie closed Tuesday and We'd
nrUlav, April ltl aud 5th--also. Monday
and Tuesday, April 10Th and Ilth-on ac-
connr Of religions holidays.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

Electric Hair Brushes and Accordlons at
Hlttum's.
y mll lin" Of toilet articles at McTIcnry
u Browns drug store.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-03-29

i"e people Of Homer should see that the
town has first class hotel. The way "a
wv '"'' is to patonize Browns house. 1.-The
" property supported ne will sustain IL no
III second 10 nnne.
The Osceola times., 1882-09-23
Latest Snakes Stories.

A flock of buzzards attacked large
rattlesnake at Brady, Texas, and killed
it.
Near st. Clair, Mo-, Lester Crawford
killed rattlesnake that had q rattles.
Mrs. Enoch Reed, of Bath, Me-, was
attacked by spotted adder while at
work in her summer kitchen. 1t was
killed and found to be three feet long
A large copperhead snake lay coiled in
the oat field of Thomas B. Campbell of
Perry county, Pa. He killed it and
found in its body "a of its young.
Ex-Sheriff Decker of Sullivan county
with a scythe cut in two rattlesnake
that was five feet long and had l6 rattles.
1t had breakfasted on two rats.
In Winona, Mimi, the lawmakers in
the field of Thomas Laird cut big bull
snake in two with scythe when Al young
snakes began running around the grass.
When Mrs. Andy Sommers, living near
South Bend, Ind, went into her kitchen
to prepare dinner she saw large blue
racer lying under the stove. 1t took her
and Mrs. Col. Frank, her neighbor, an
hour TO kill it. 1t was four feet long.
A New Jersey snake entered cabinet
organ that had been toted into the
woods for use at a picnic. AT the first
notes called forth from the organ at Sun
day school on the following Sabbath the
snake crawled out, causing good deal of
commotion.
A coachwhip snake, eight feet in
length, was seen crossing field near
Madison, La, with its head raised and a
halfgrown rabbit in its mouth. The old
rabbit was following the reptile and
jumping at its head to recover its young,
but did not succeed.
Chester county, Pa, has been visited
this season by great numbers OF veno-
nous reptiles. G. S. Mishler of Coven-
try township decapitated seven snakes in
cutting two swathes in his l0-acre wheat
field. The horses became so frightened
that they could not be driven up to the
standing grain and farm hands with
cradles undertook the harvest after a
promise of double wages Before half an
acre had been cut the men had killed
19 snakes. The grain was alive with
them.
A working party of mountaineers on a
North Carolina railroad, while clearing
away the brush on a siding, saw five
foot rattlesnake. One of the party cut a
stick with a forked end and pinning
the snake to the earth at the head,
seized the tall in his right hand, ran his
left down the snakes body, and grasp
ing it firmly just back of the head, held
it up at arms length and called on the
others to "look at the varmint's mouth"
After holding it few moments for gem
eral inspection, he suddenly swung the
snake over his head with his right hand,
letting go the hold of the left, and
dashed it against rock, killing it in
stantly,
The Osceola times., 1882-09-23
The Highest Bridge In the World.
New York Graphic.


The highest railroad bridge in the
world, now being constructed on the ex-
tension of the Bradford branch of the
New York, Lake Erie and Western rail
road, is nearly half completed, and will,
no doubt, be finished and trains crossing
within six weeks. The bridge spans
deep ravine, at the bottom Of which flows
the Kinzua creek, situated in Mexican
county, Pa, three miles from Alton, the
present terminus of the Bradford branch.
The structure will be 2.052 feet long be-
tween abutments, and 302 feet high from
the surface of the ground to the base of
the rail. 1t is composed of continuous
lateral-girded irons, supported on 20 iron
towers formed by columns strongly con-
nected together by bracine, so as TO give
the greatest amount of ability to resist
pressure from winds and storms. There
are 20 clear spans Of 81 and one of 62 feet
in length.
Due provision is made for expansion
and contraction, as in the girders of the
truss on the plates connecting the col
umns at the base of the towers and to the
masonry. The towers are firmly anchor
cd to the masonry piers by heavy iron
rods. The floor system of the viaduct,
which is 20 feet wide, consists of oak ties
eight inches wide and - inches deep,
laid on girders eight inches apart, on
which the rails rest. Every provision is
made for safety by double-timbered guard
rails, and an inside steel guard rail. On
each side, outside the guard rails, side
walk is laid and protected by hand rail.
The weight of iron in the structure is
100000 pounds.
The Osceola times., 1882-09-23
Profits of Cattle Raising.

Colorado Letter to New York Times
But to return to the ranch. Our host
picketed his horse, dropped his sombrero,
and proceeded to light fire in the stove.
While he peeled the potatoes and fried
the pork for dinner he offered some gen.
eral explanations of the business. Most
of the cattle here were originally brought
from Texas Formerly SIS was fair
price, but now the cattle-herders pay
from 500 to $25 for yearling, to $50 or
$35 for a two-year-old or three-year-old
steer. They are fed on the rich Kansas
grasses for from one to three years, ac-
cording to their age when bought. When
sold to the commission men they bring
from S45 to S65. Most of the herders are
freely crossing their cattle with Durham
and Hereford stock, and this results in
higher prices; from $65 to $50. Taking
the constant increase, the profits will be
seen to be very large. Probably there is
no business except mining in which so
large fortunes have been made so rapidly
as in cattle-raising. This has become
patent to foreign capitalists. The Prairie
Cattle Company of Colorado, said to have
the largest herd under one ownership in
the world, is controlled by syndicate of
Scotchmen, and the dividends last year
were 80 per cent. Many Englishmen
here, as well as in Colorado, have invest
ed their capital, and the British Society
of Kansas counts large membership.
When our young herder-turned cook
had placed the repast on the table, he
began to throw cold water on the roman
tic views of life on the plains with which
a morning gallop on the prairies inspires
an Eastern man. He spoke of the incess-
ant and tedious watching of the cattle
night and day throughout the year; the
herders when on the range transporting
their provisions in a wagon, cooking their
own food, and at night relieving each
other in two-hour watches to keep the
cattle from stampeding. But his kind
ling eve when he spoke of the "round-
ups" showed that the excitements Of his
life held their fascination. In the spring
the cattle are driven together at some
convenient point One by one the herd
ers lasso or throw them or draw them up
to a post, and the red-hot iron stamps on
each the brand the owner. 1t is some
thing worth seeing to witness skillful
herder throw the lasso. You ask him to
catch a steer by the hind leg. He starts
his pony on a gallop, cuts a steer out from
the herd, the pony following the turns of
the animal like a greyhound, then wav-
ing his lasso around his head throws it so
that the loop falls just behind the steers
hind leg, which enters it just as the loop
is pulled up. The pony keeps on, for a
sudden stop would snap the pommel of
the saddle to which the lariat is attach
ed, but despite the struggles of the steer
it is forced to bite the dust. The herder
will catch any leg or drop the rope over
the horns and with another turn bring it
up over the nose, making a complete hal
ter, while both pony and steer are run
ming at the top Of their speed.