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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

tenn will scarcely have the boldness 20
Asas lhis~zsfniAAakAQlnins fhensAhaA IN
charge of the want of elasticity in this
! gstern q incoEesss 7 =. ! j
But further, under this system, with an
immense war debt forced upon the country
by rebellion, the currency, under the cons
troll of the government, has been recover
ing ever since" the close Of the war until
it has raised to within few cents Of the
value Of gold-the boosted worlds cur
rency; and this rise has continued in the
midst Of financial panic that has shaken
the greatest money centre on this con-
tlnent. while it has failed 20 make any
serious impression on the general policy
OF the people. They have not, under our
present monetary system, been made, as
unde. former panics, to share the losses
OF bankrupts. When the President is
reminded Of these facts it is highly prob
able he will change his mind in regard to
the nee essity for legislation TO relieve the
want Of elasticity in ous monetary sys-
TEN. If there afe any defects in this
system let them be suggested by men
friendly 20 il and corrected. But i. will
not do 70 receive at all times the sugges-
tons OF Democrats upon this subject, for
they desire 20 restore money power in
The country that can control the govern.
ment and determine the issue Of currency.
II the bankers and brokers O: New York
had possessed this power at the COM
mencement OF the present panic-pro.
duced by over speculation and criminal
extravagancs- would have STAYED off |
their troubles for awhile longer by Hood
ing the country with greenbacks and ma
tional bank uo.es This would have
caused their depreciation. aud finally the !
insolvency Of che national treasury, che !
very things tia: President Grant and Sec.
rotary Richardson were guarding against
when they determined to keep within
the letter Of the law, and refused to I
give the would be money kings
If New York all che money they
wanted. Had the President and Secre-
AIRY concluded to do this the day of reck-
'ning for the men of Wall street would
'niy have been postponed-and when the
rash die come bankruptcy would not
lave not been confined 20 them. With
he expansion Of currency and the infla-
ion Of stocks would have been sown the
eed for expanding the crisis. When it |
anne it would have spread from Wall
treet throughout every nook and corner
t the land, seriously involving in the
uin the people and government. Under
ug present monetary system. controlled
y an administration faithful TO the public
interest. those evils have been avoided.
therefore,, when the nation is asked to
hange this system lie. its Legislators be
sreful what changes are made.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

CALL FOR A CONVENTION
OF COLOJRED MEN. -s-s

WHEREAS. On July 20. 1873 at meeting of the
committee Of eoiored men appointed for the puv.
pose OF collecting and preparing testimony in re-
gard 20 the frauds pegpetratei against the Repuh-
lean voters in the State during the recent cleo.
ton! for presentation to Congress at its session in
December ensuing, 1t was deemed advisable 70
call State convention Of eoored men for the pur.
pose of electing delegates to be associated with
members OF the committee az such presentation
for the better advocacy of our cause and the more
extensive representation of our people that b, the
agreements and Conclusions deducible. the .norm
wrongs Inflicted 1aay be exposed and Justice
vIaG.Csted; and,
Whereas rilavs been authorized to issue = call
for such convention and. 't-.
Whereas. Said committee. at = ,neetin. Of July
30, 1873, adopted the following resolutions: u
That this committee proceed tn the eIec>ou of
ten members of this Committee who shall Jointly
proceed 10 Washington with the delegates to be
elected by the convention called to meet November
That the ratio OF representation of the delegation
10 he elected by the convention be three delegates
from each congress sional district Of The State.
That these resolutions be inserted In the call for
the convention.
Under the auspices, and by direction Of the
committee Of eoiored men. /. therefoys issue the
following call: s. -I... ,y--
Tia: the various representative Iistricts
throughout the State proceed as soon as practical
b. to the election of delegates TO q convention OF
colored men, TO assemble in the Mechanics Insti
tpte, in the CITY of New Orleans at twelve clock
" OF MONDAY, November IT, 1873, to elect three
delegates from each Congressional district for the
purposes named The basis of represe ntata on in
the col MENTION TO be double that in the House OF
Notification of the election of
delegates to be promptly forwa rded to me.
.r- "7 VI WILLIAM G. BROWN -
n. B.-Republican papers in the parishes please
New orleans. Septeuiber g l8.l 0sN1N' ~
se.O 2p u T. s.tI ..s!@Ebl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18
ASSASSINAYIONS
IN FRANKLIN AND HIGHLAND Parishes,
By THE l;OyEKSOR.

Stare OF LOUISIANA
= Executive Department
New Orleans. September 10. l3.3.
"H.REas. Information has reached ,ne Of the
cowardly and brutal assassination, BY gang or
despsra does, Of Hon. T. s. Crawford Judge of the
Twelfth Judicial District. and Hon. A. P Harris
iistric: attorney. on tie night Of the eighth in.
slant. n The parish of Franklin While quietly pro-
ceeding to hold court in accordance with law.
Whereas, Information has also reached mt. Of the
cruel and unprovoked murder of Thomas Archi.
bald. Esq. by two unknown men, wi bile standing
at the gate of his house in Richland parish on the
night of the second Instant and
Whereas. The preparation OF these and similar
cold FLOODED outrsges in the northern portions of
this State. bring disgrace upon Louisiana and tend
to keep away capital and emigration from our Dor
bers-
Now. therefore, Z. William r Kellogg, Governor
OF The State Of Louisiana have thought fit to issue
this my procama ton. offering a reward of FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS for the apprehension and
conviction of the murderers OF Judge 7. s. Craw.
ford and A. p Harris. district attorney: and TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the
apprehension aud conviction OF The murderers OF
Thomas Archibald, to be paid rsspeetv ely upon
Tho production of the certificates usual in such
cases.
And hereby call upon ali good citizens. without
regard to politics OF race, TO aid the officers of the
law in bringing to speedy justice the perpetrators
OF these discreditahle outrages; and I warn ali
persons against harbOIing or screening OF in any
way aiding or abetting the murderers aforesaid.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Sfate
hereto attached, this tenth day of September
in the year Of our Lord eighteen hundred ana
seventytllree. and of the independence Of the
United states the ninetyst venth
WILLIAM p. KELLOGG.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

Songs and glees are common a: public
dinners in London. and sometimes there is
much incongruity on these occasions. AT a
recent d;nner given by the Lord Mayor TO
various dignitaries .: the church. the
selections contras:ed strongly with the
speeches. y grave and pious address by
the Archbishop o. Canterbury was followed
by an amatory ballad by Peter Pindar.
entitled. ITO a Hiss the Bishop of Lon.
don's address WAS followed BY Ben john
sons Drink to me only with thine eyes.
To the roast, 1.-The health OF the clergy" the
choir responded with I've spotted snakes
with double tongues.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18
MONTlON.
STATE OF LOUISIANA

FAfIH DISTRICT COURT FOR aHs PARISH %
ORLEANS.
v. B. sEHfIDT vs. MRS. NJ. J. sORpgE-,Ho ga
'NHs STATE OF LOUISIANA, 70 ALE WHOM
= - nay concern, greeting Whereas Y B.
schmidt, of The CITY of New Orleans II pnrcl,qseS
Az Az SAFE made by the civil sheriff Cf the pari-h u
III n,a,. on 'te t"eniy-ei?hth DAY OF MAY 1875,
sYe 3pA0Prlt5 hereinafter described and mas
pIlru 70 me Judge of this court for moniiOn ~
.bo ~ snt eofornty With section 237o and
'u OF act No VI of the Genera As .enbty % 1870,
commonly known as The Revised Statutes Of 1915
sow tisrefores know We. land all persons inter-
nerell. are hereby cited and 1dmouIshed in
nts OF me State of Louisiana and of the Fifth
district Court for the par sfi Of Orleans who Gao
srt " any sisht, title OF claim IN and to the prop
eflS hereinafter described In cnnsroueucr of aHy
rfeguIaritE or lllegaliry in the : pnraIs.m.ut or
or advertisement, in the time and manner of sale
within tt Vte ay. as sle TO show cause
nrst inserted in the public papers Wv th ,aIe 30
MAGE ah shonld NOT be honolosated and Con armed.
. ne SAD property was sold by the aforesaid sheriff
ov virtue OF and pursuant to vrit al seiz,r, and
ssie issued BY this honorable court at toe s,.it OF
tho SooIat 10 vs. Mrs NJ J Borden, No. it3i Of
1 u uocket OF said court at which sale the said W
D. Schinide 2 becama tae purchaser Tor tne sum of
eight thousand dollars
description of the nrnra,+r ~ .,r4ai,.,, IN tie
,.i,t eeitan piece of ground, together with the
pIhllo T and improvements thereon situated in
bounded by Rspanad- Craps Greatnen and His
10y stfretsi measuring seventy sht feet front
dsn.I a. ottoet' ninety one Rect elghI asents u
on ~ Il, and seVerty seven feet i've inchs IN width
n oue rear tine; together with the use OF alley
fourteen feet eleven inches wide opening on Craps
street ana common to said piece of ground and
oIher lots' said piece or portion of ground COM
prlses the whole of the iDts designated By the
numbers tive, three and four. Being the same
property acquired by the defendant herein by pur-
chase from plaintiff herein, as per act passed be.
rore Edward Barne.t, late notary public In ths
eaty, on the twenty second das Of March 1871
...-1 A. L. TIsSOT
Judge of the Second District Court for IN. arissr
OF Orleans. acting in lieu of the Hon. + North
Su!Iom, judge or the Fifth District Court for
the Parish Of Orleans sbseI!t rnotk, This parist.
THOMAS DusPY. Clerk.
New Orleans, October Ia fs-3 ocI4 "a not2
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

Alphonse karr white-haired ola gentle
man, is one of the most popular OF the
Partisan feuilletonists. He had singular
career, 4 long time ago he quarreled with
N. Berth, of the J0urnaI des De6dts, which
resulted in his swearing that he would not
write line for the press for twenty years
This odd VOW ne faithfully kept, not"lsh'
standing tempting offers. He bought
beautiful villa and garden near Nice ana
became horticultural. de sent thousands
Of bouquets 10 the Paris market, but the
xeuture was not profitable. When the
twenty wears had expired KaEr returned to
his newspaper work, and is today ' az Dill
liant a. ever - - - -GtJIrrx1SI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18
MARSHAL'S MUNITIONS.

Thomas Pike W. ship G.. Strickland--No.
10 235.
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
i District Of Louisiana.-In obedience to an all
miralty warrant to me directed in above entitled
suit, have seized ami taken into nv possession
THE SHIP g. STRICKLAND. her boats tackle
ETC., now lbeled by Thomas Pike for the cause
set forth in the libel now pending in the District
Court of the United States.
And do hereby cite and admonish the owner or
owners thereof, and all and every person or per
sons having or pretending to have any right, title
or interest in or to the same to be and appear at
district court of the States the district
aforesaid to be holden at the city of New Orleans
on the fret Monday of November. to show cause
If any they have or can, why the said .hip G.
Strickland should not be condemned aud be sold
agreeably to the prayer of lbelant.
United States Marshals Office New Orleans
sixth day OF October, 1873
S. B. PACKARD
ocil IL rs mol United States Msrshal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

Il man who had recently buried his wife
90. married again immediately. much to
the disgust of his neiglbors, who 10 ba re.
xensed, turned out in large numbers and
gave him rousing shar:var:. The easily
consoled husband stood :i.c racket as long
as possible, when he came 70 the door and
administered: Il scathing :eouke TO the
crowd in this manner: Amt you ashamed
Of yourselves 20 be making such noise
abou: my house, waen ! tuneEa! ;ooa place
here but four davs agO!'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

There are many quaint and primitive Gus
toms Prevailing in Sweden. Up in the north
it is customary 10 hang the door key up
outside to show that the family is not at
home. In DaIecal,;a. when family is away
at an outlying pasture. tine house Is locked
up, but slip Of paper is fastened To the
door. with a note to Eel. hungry way tarers
where the key os .he house and pantry IS
concealed
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

Two rocky islets belonging to Alaska ate
leased to a fur company tor $4,000 per
year. a duty Of 50 per skin is also levied
upon all the fur seals shipped from these
islands. This duty amounts TO 100000
yearly. Thus We derive a lair income
already from this generally derided yea:
estate suecuiatiou..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18
SALE OF PUBLIC PROPERTTs
UNITED STATES ARSENAL. sm
ANTONIO, TEXAR.

.a.t.ll.. AK SAN ANTONIO ARsssu
San Antonio, Texas October TO- IsS
nN THE FOURTH DAY OF DHCBMBER "
~ at the San An 0ni0 Arsenal will bs add ~ a.
highest bidder, the folio wing condemned ordn,s
and ordnance stores, viz: AA~8
Is Colts Army REvOLvERS calibre "A
a0 Remington Army HKyOLyERS, calibrs u
= sABRES. light. cavalry.
zzs Non commits stsned Officers aud Muse.,
1883 BRlDLES curb, cavalry. s,vxr
2IS+ SADDLES, cavalry : IL #
% pairs SADDLE BAGS
1901 KEAPSACKS. painted
TBS HAVERSACKS. painted. adj
Also, Gun Carriages and Caissors. with Lmhsu
ments, Horse Equipments. and various other Az
Cies. A~
Catalogues will he furnished upon appHcabm
to the Chief Of Ordinances, Washington District
Columbia, or to the unde rsigned
j 3D.. -. -. J. CLIFTON COMFY
ocl7 ct Captain Of Ordnance Commapdns
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

In accounting for the universal popular.
ity of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy.
Hazlitt remarks tha; though Hamlet is but
a name, and though his speeches and say.
ings are but the idle coinage OF the poets
brain. yet thsyy are as real IS OF: thoughts.
cit is we who are Hamlet.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

Charles Lester vs.. Steamboat HOvuet-
,--.. No. 1929.
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COrbT
Il District of Louisiana.-In obedience to az adj
mlralty warrant. 10 directed in the above
entitled suit, have seized and taken into nv
possession = -. -
THE STEAMBOAT HORNET he, engines, tackle.
etc., now ibeied by Charles Lester for the causes
set forth in the libel pending IN the istrict
Court of the xnited States.
And do hereby cite aud admonsh the
owner or owners thereof, and all and every
person or persons having pretending to
have any right, title interest in or to the same
to be and appear at District Court of the Uuited
States. for the district aforesaid to he holden at
the city OF New Orieans, the third MONDAY
IN october, TO show cause if any they have OF can
why the said steamer Hornet should not he con-
demned and sold agreeably to the prayer OF IL
United States Marshals office New Orleans
thrteth day OF September 1873
s. B. PACKARD
Ocl \ Ill IL, United States Marahal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

Our friend, Fred +. Bacon. OF Messrs.
Pa e & Co., made his appearance in the
Office yesterday, after a prolonged business
trip through Texas ard Mississippi. He
appears much improved by his travels. but
proposes to remain at iis desk Tor the rest
of the season
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

The Japanese have most effective modes
of execution. They recently beheaded three
criminals, battered in their SOULS. ecooped
their brains out and cut their hearts IN two.
The surgeons in attendance concurred in
the opinion tina: the victims We're dead at.
Ter that
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

The Rev. f. 7. Hooker, pastor of the
First Congregationalist Church. corner of
Prytania and Calliope streets, has returned
from his trip, and will resume his duties
with renewed strength and vigor. He will
preach at the church on Sunday morning
next, at eleven o'clock, and thereafter ser
vices will be held as usual.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18
SALE OF THE REVENUE TTSss
"PETREL,o

WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUcrror r..
w highest and best bidder, for eash ~ ~ R
o'clock, noon OF TUESDAY, the twenty .s +. We
October. instant, at the Customhouss whs.sSs
sacOla Flo ida +.-g4sfF 81 - 1 suAu y
Said vessel ia 100 tons old messlr remnant sil
built in New York in 1867, OF the besf vt saa
locust and cedar is copper faste ned and c0.s
with spars. standing and running fg.inc 1Eh
S Sfsalls, aSWhnlngs chains and anchors xindisss
After the sAle of the weasel will be said Ii. a
ture and equipments, as per inventory. NaIa
sci can be examined at any time prevtou. !. y
day Of sale, and III anecesssry infOrmstion M ~
cola. ss-r+s4 81 'IF IrJ,s. ~ fea
The government reserves the right to rel.....
or all bids e''- ...i-.tss 'eV's
-..l.r J. p HARTLBY
= Acting Secretary Of the Trs,sr.-
Treasury Department., October 7. I8T3 nu!
Ocl2 paw at y 49,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

The above statement IL correct transcript from
the books OF tbs New Orleans Mutual Insurance
Assoc atio2 &. CAVAROC, President.
90. 6. LANAUX, Secretary.
srAfR OF LOUISIANA,
Farisa Of Orleans, City of New Orleans.
Sworn 40 and subscribed before me- this tenth
day OF October, 1879. G. LKGARDEUR JR
Tpi-- - rl. Notary Public.
At the regular meeting OF the Beard of Directors
held on tho ninth instant, It-was ,tf
Resolved. In conformity with article VII of the
charter, TO collect immediately the full amount OF
earned premiums due by stockholders for the third
quarter Of 1873 - ~ ~ 't
And at the same meeting the following resOiu-
ton was furthermore adopted: Il
WHERKAs, The existing financial crisis has depre.
ciated securities of all kinds; be it
Resolved, That general ting Of the stock
holders OF this association be and 10 herr BY con-
vened. to be held at its Office, No. l02 Canal street
on MONDAY the teiIth Of November text, 1873
from 10 N; to- T. NJ. to vote upoA the expe,
diency OF reducing its capital -
6. LANAUx. Secretary. -sst- 81 locII I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

The Springfield Republican sacrilegiously
alludes to the new Ghent Institute of Inter
national Law (which is to keep diplomacy
on draught, patch up peace between nations
on the shortest notice, and serve arbitra-
ton hot at all hours of the day and eve
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18
BOOKS---BOOKS.
W0RCEsTER's -DACTIONARIE,
EF. -G..r
THE STANDARD,
The 4unrta llluaffnfeA

The Quartz lllusffnreA
Is . massive volume Of lS54 PAGE. and con,
fains mere than ONE HUNDRED THOy-s;yr,
WORDS in It's vocabulary, with theis prenvrci.
ton, definition. snd etymology.
JUST PUBLISHED
New Illustrated editions of the
comprehensive asd Primary Dictionn ries,
N men nave been recommended by the STATE
BOARD OF EDUCATION for us, in IN, nubi;c
schools =. - so va Fo-'.
The trade supplied on hest terms, and school,
suppHed ior introduction at usual rates bv
ROBERT J. HARP Agent
Al we BOOK Depot. Nos 40 aud liz Camp street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18
Rober' shepper4 vs.. schoonor Nolad.

1kOUe8s 00tVptTU vs. TCu0Ou0F .WOUAd4
nock-NO. 10 234.
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT. CeUhr
T. District Of Louisiab Ain obedience 10 an adj
mralsy warrant, to me directed L. the above en.
Titled SUIT, have seizs and taken into my posses
sion
THE SCHOONER MONADNOCK, her boats. .sekle.
etc, nov hbeled by Robert Shepperd for the
causes set forth in the libel now pendins ia the
District Court @f the United States
And do hereby cite and adInOnish the owner or
owners thereof, and all ana every person or per
sons having, or pref tending to have any right title
OF interest in or to the same to be and pear at
District Court OF the United states for the district
aforesaid, to be holden at the eitv of New Orleans
on the third Monday of October 1873 to show cause
II any they have or can, WHY the said schooner
Monadnock should not be condemned and be sold
agreeabiy TO the PRAYER of libelant
United States Marshafs Office. New Orleans
fourth day OF October. 1878.
3. B. PACKARD
Oc9 IL ~ United States Marshal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

The beautiful picture painted by Mr.. J..
Z. Meeker last year, entitled Swamp
Scenery in Louisiana" has been engraved
,by Robert Hinshelwo OF New York, for
. future number of the Ladies' Repository,
published in Cincinnati
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

The bark Feversink thirty one days
from PascagouIa for Boston, arrived in
Vineyard Sound On the eleventh WITH loss
of sails and leaking 500 strokes per hour.
She will go to New Bedford for repairs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

ft is said that Miss Susan f. Cooper. .
daughter of J. Fenimore Cooper. is about
TO publish work Oh the history OF the
Iroquois. to which the famous last Of the
AOhicans'' belonged. rtI.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

A young lady suggestively remarks: III
it was not GOOD for Adam 20 i've singis
when there wasn't woman on earth, what
will be said of old bschelogs. with tie world
full of pretty girls
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

The above statement 10 . Just, true and correct
transcript from the books OF the company
PAUL FOURCHI, President
q. ". Hort. Secretary.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish OF Orleans, city OF New Orleans !
sworn to and subscribed before me the mini tn day
OF June. 1a73e r. CHARLES CUvELLER,
Notary Public
Al meeting Of Tho Board Of Directors held on
the ninth day of june 1873 it was resolve to de-
clare CASH DIVIDEND OF FIPTERS PER CENT
on The nes Gained participating premiums for the
ysas ending May u. 1873. payable On third Meadsy
in July next.
Also to pay 70 the stockholders On demand
terest At the rate OF ten per cent peg aupuu
their stock.
DIRECTORS:
Maspero. David Hecoa>1
Ref. LF C;eseras
D.. PUG, p Formerly
P. s. Witz J. i Fernsnda,
ID. A. Chatfraif, J. M Allen
Char. a LATTE. ;eIafr
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18
LOST,

OSTIIES DOLLARS REWARD. On Fri
n,ss SS iast In the sixth Dstric. on ,yalence
s.Iees, OF on 81. Charles. bet veen Nal.nce and
s.ate streets, ladys BREG sTPIE. II IS god aud
1e y. ~ . ,m pearls. and with pendants Tie above
t .sWanI M Ne paid re the person returning it to
near Prytan. &c.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

Mr.. M. Duffy commission merchant Of
steamship Missouri. He arrived, with the
other passengers, on Craftsmanship Liberty.
looking none the worse for bis experience
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-18

''Wbat is the weight OF your new baby ,"
asked nsighbor Of happy father. Il
don't know that" wa. the reply. "out ae
cries like ten FOUNDER