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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
A Good Man Conc.

The death of good man is announced as
having occurred Monday noon. E. F.
Schmidt has been for many years the presi-
dent of the Howard Association of this
city, an organization which, IN the old days
of calamity and epidemic, won noble
record for deeds Of benevolence and kindly
assistance to the poor and needy. Mr..
Schmidt WAS never a man of wealth; his
treasures were a clear head, . generous
heart, an unswerving will and stainless
integrity. He was native Of Stockholm;
came to this city when young man of
twenty-five. His monument is builded in
the hearts Of his associates, and tbe'help
less he has succored. and his memory will
be cherished sacredly as long as there is
pain to assuage and suffering to sooth.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
Where is Custer 2

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Inter Ocean tells the following
good Joke on Sergeant-at-Arms French, of
the United States Senate;
In connection with the Belknap trial
there is a good joke on Sergeant-at-Arms
French, of the Senate. In his endeavors to
find General Custer to serve q subpoena
upon him, he met prominent army officer,
and inquired of him Clusters whereabouts.
This officer, who is somewhat of q wag,
told French 10 address q telegram to GER
tain officer whom he named. requesting
him, if Custer was at his house, to send
him on. which French did. This officer got
q cue from the first officer, and telegraphed
back that Clusters address was bare of
Colonel Brockawsy, Detroit. Brockaway
was telegraphed, and answered thst he
knew no suoh man as Custer. From the
fact that the officer to whom French tele-
graphed is in charge of the asylum for in
digent and insane soldiers, and Colonel
Brocksway is the superintendent Of the re,
form school at Detroit, it Would seem that
there was . deliberate attempt to make
sport OF both French and Custer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
Frank MQrdaunt's Benefit.

A number of citizens Of this city have
solicited Mr.. Frank Mordaunt, the accom-
plished leading actor of the Varieties
Theatre Company, to take benefit before
leaving New Orleans, and it is probable
that matinee and evening performance
will be given at the Varieties Theatre for
such q benefit next Saturday. At the
matinee will be presented w. S. Gilbert'a
fairy comedy called "Pygmalion and Gala
tea," and in the evening will be acted Fred
Marsden's society play of Clouds" In
the last named play Mrs. F. Mordaunt will
make her first appearance on the stage.
Mr.. Mordaunt will act in both pieces.
Numerous volunteers will fill the casts,
and the occasion offers opportunity for
agreeable entertainment, and . chance to
show appreciation of the efforts of an ex-
cellent actor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
BY TEL.EGR APH
CONGRESS.

The Finance Committee reported House
Dill for the appointment Of receiver for
national banks, with a1hepdments.
The bill sppropriatin9 $5OOOo for the
Apache Indians passed.
Mr.. ConklinR, from the Committee on
Commerce, stated, regarding the steamboat
bill which passed the House, that several
persons desired to be heard upon the bill,
TOR whom the committee we're now waiting
A resolution instructing the Committee
on Commerce to inquire what legislation
was necessary to regulate emigration, to
report by bill or otherwise, went over.
Mr.. Robertson introduced bill for the
relief of S. p. Gibson, of South Carolina.
Mr.. MerrimOn submitted q substitute to
prevent officers from soliciting or making
contributions to elections. Referred to the
Committee on Privileges aud Elections.
Japanese indemnity discussed to execu-
tive session. Adjourned.
." House.
Mr.. Cox in the chair. A Joint resolution,
authorizing the Secretary Of tho Treasury
to place fully equipped life saving station
in the centennial, passed.
Mr.. Tarb0x, of Massachusetts, asked for
unanimous consent to offer resolution, re-
citing the fact that the Union Pacific Rail-
road Company in the year 1871 or 1872 be-
came the owner of certain Little Rock and
Fort Smith railroad bOnde, for which the
Union Pacific Railroad Company paid con-
sideration largely in excess of their actual
or market value, and that the directors
have neglected to investigate the transac.
ton, although urged to do 60; and therefore
iDstructlng the Judiciary COmmitte to in
quire whether such transactions took place,
and what we're the circumstances and in.
ducements;) from whom such bonds were
obtained, on what consideration, and
whether the transaction was with corrupt
design or in furtherance of any corrupt OBJ
ject. Unanimous consent was given and
the resolution was adopted.
Lemoyne vs.. Farwell resumed. No action.
Mr.. Paine, of Ohio, from the Committee
on Banking and Currency, reported bill
authorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury,
under such limits and regulations as will
best secure just and fair distribution of
silver coin throughout the country, to
issue the silver coin now in the treasury to
an amount not exceeding $l0O00,O 900 in ex.
change for an equal amount Of legal tender
notes, and providing that the notes
so received and exchanged shall be
reissued only on the retirement and
destruction of q like sum of frAc-
tional currency received at the treas.
ury in payment of dues to the United
States, and that such fractional currency,
when 50 substituted, shall be destroyed
and held as part Of the sinking fund as
provided in the act of the seventeenth of
April, 1876.
Mr.. Blount, of Georgia, objected to the
consideration of the bill, and it must wait
the regular call of the committee unless
the objection is withdrawn. Adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
The Property Holders Central Council.


The regular meeting of the Property
Holders Central Council was held last
night at Grunewald Hall, Mr.. A. Mitchell,
president, in the chair.
The communication of Mr.. F. Reney, of
he fifth ward, presented to the council
last week, relative to the appointment of
committee of five from each ward to wait
upon the Governor relative to the COL
lection of penalties on back State taxes,
was called up, and caused lively discus
sion, participated in by DR.. Tebault,
Messrs. Scsnlan, Hughes. Koontz and
others. It was finally agreed to leave the
entire matter with the legislative commit
tee, instead of appointing new committee.
DR.. Tebault moved that a new legislative
committee consisting of five members be
appointed in place of the present commit
tee, but afterward withdrew the motion
and asked that the old committee remain in
power.
On motion the president of the Fifth
Ward Union and Mr. w. B. Koontz were
added to the committee.
Mr.. koontz asked to be excused from
serving, but said he would give the COM
mittee any assistance and counsel that they
desired at any time.
On motion of DR.. Tebault the legislative
committee was further instructed to wait
upon the City Administrators and ask them
to pass an ordinance remtting all penalties
on back taxes up to 1876, as provided for
in the premium bond act.
There being no further business of i'm
portance, the council adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03

The Washingt0l

The Washington Driving Park Races.
WASHINGTON. May First race, best
three in five, three minute horses. Oscar
won, Boston Pilot second. Sunbeam third.
Time-2:40a4, 2:39, 2:39.
Second race, 2:39 class-Effie Deans won,
General Howard second. Matte Lyle third.
Tine-2:33le, 2:30A, 2:34A.
The Races at Nashville.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 2.-In the two
year old race, half mile heate, Bathgatt
won; Dave Kinney, second; Belle Mead,
third. Time-55A.
quarter dash, Grit won; Upper second;
Amanda Warren, third. Time-2:l9A.
Mile heats, all ages, Lolita won the first
heat in 1:54; Egypt won the two next heats
in l:541e and 1;55l9.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
The Grand Billiard Match,

We would remind our readers and ladies
especially, that seats can be secured to-day
billiard tournament which will begin on
Thursday evening at the Varieties Theatre,
between Messrs. Maggioli, Abrams and
Miller. No pains have been spared by that
enterprising and public spirited gentleman,
Mr.. Joseph A. Walker, to make this an
attractive and pleasing event to the ladies
Of our city, and . large and brilliant At
tendance may be expected wlthouts . doubt.
The contestants are in excellent spirits and
their daily practice gives evidence that the
plsying will be very CLOSE. The first game
iii commence 1t seven O'Clock. Seats
should be engaged carly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Methodist Episcopal Confc renee.

The Meth0d1st Episcopal C0nfc renee.
BALTIMORE, May 2.-In the Methodist
Episcopal Conference -G>day, Bishop Scott
presiding, resolution was offered thank
ing the managers of the centennial for
closing the exhibition and grounds on the
Sabbath.
G.. o. Fisher, of G5orgia, is on the COM
mittee St CSEtennial Observanoes.
q resolution that bishop shall preside
on the committee on boundaries, and that
it's decisions shall be final, was adopted
A resolution was adopted asking Con-
nuals published by benevolent corporations
may pass through the mails at the same
rates as other periodicals.
The conference next ratified the nomina-
tions for members Of the standing commit
tees A motion was submitted providing
for the appointment Of standing commit
tee of twelve, to be named the committee Of
judicial proceedings, and to consist IF one
from every general conference, and nomi-
mated BY the conferences respectively. to
which committee all questions of law and
record of the judicial conferences shall be
referred The proposition lead to q lengthy
discussion in which q number of delegates
took part. Bishop Simpson said the bishops
would be gladly believed of thu present re-
sponsibility OF deciding legal questions. A
suostitute to refer the record OF the judicial
conferences to the committee on episcopacy
was lost, and motion to appoint a judicial
committee adopted. Adjourned to nine
O'Clock tomorrow.
A Democratic Victory in PIaauemine.
BATON ROUGE, La, May AT the muni-
cipal election held in Piaquemiue yesterday
the entire Democratic ticket was elected by
large majority. Henry Desoby, mayor,
and Seiigman Kahn, James L Barker,
George L. Gaskell, Austin Hunt, Jscub Nc
Williams, selectmen. All quiet.
Bribery in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
HARRISBURG, May 2.-E j. Petrotf, men,
Der OF the Legislature from Philadelphia
was expelled therefom for bribery.
The House expelled Lynott, of Luzerne
who was also implicated, resigned.
Machinery Works Burned.
LOUISVILLE, May 2-The Deering Ma
chinery Manufacturing Works, occuDied
partly by J. Heele & Co., burned. Loss
SIS, 900.
Chinatown in Ashes.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-The Chinese
quarters in the town of Antioch we're
burned, but there was no personal violence.
A Magsihcent Steal.
The defalcstion of Charles H. Dorth
quartermaster's clerk, will reach several
hundred thousand dollars.
Crooked Wbisky.
revenue agent soised the Bay Nav
Oriental, Cushing & Conderleck's distil.
leries, L. Z. 1anan's rectifying establish.
ment, and Kalos & Olmay, and Lyman &.
looNxMunn on RnnnT0 oAo11
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
THE WHISKY CASES.
Still Waiting fer the Verdict.


The Jury in the Fehrenbach ct al. whisky
case has not vet made verdict, further
than already announced. Many anxious
inquirers visited the Customhouse yester-
day, and occasionally peep ed in the Circuit
Court room. hoping to even gather rumor
of what the jury had done. A little before
eleven O'Clock Judge Woods sent word that
he would like to see the dozen jurors, and
soon afterward that body fled into the
main hall, by which time the room was
crowded. The jury had expressed desire
to once more hear the judges charge, and
the court complied by reciting the most
prominent features of that doc ument That
accomplished the jurors were asked if they
wished to ask any questions, but all re-
NAMED silent, and the gentlemen were once
more sent into retirement, and it was un-
derstood last night that there was no great
likelihood that verdict would be found.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
COURT RECORD.
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1876.

United states Circuit Court.
Present Hon. w. B. Woods, circuit
Judge.
United States Vs. Edward Fehrenbsch ct
als.-Conspiracy to defraud. Jury cut.
Supreme Court.
Charles Henry Lavillebeuvre, Charles
Bernard Ray, Horace Louis Dufsur >nd
Robert G. Hadden were admitted to prac-
tice in all the courts Of the State.
Superior Criminal Court.
State VS.. William Rappes.-Embezzle.
ment. NOlle prosegui entered.
First District Court.
MFORMATIoNs.
Assault with dangerous weapon-Ben
janin Smith.
Fourth District Court.
Widow j. c. de ROmes vs.. her Creditors
Proceedings taken before A. Abat, notary,
decreed to be null and void, and the pro-
ceedings for respite declared void. Order
of July 20, 1875, staying proceedings against
person and property Of plaintiff, revoked.
Rule taken by plaintiff on civil sheriff for
contempt dismissed. Order of August Is,
1875, vacated.
Puig Brothers vs. l.. Carbo.-Judgment
for $954l Sc for plaintiff.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
The Bar Mt Southwest Pass.

To the United States engineer office in
this city we are indebted for the following
memorandum of the last months work at
South west Pass:
During the month of April, 1876, the
depth of channel at Southwest Pass, at
mean low tide, was l6 feet, with q least
width for that depth ranging from 40 to 100
feet.
High tides ranged above mean low tide
from to 21s feet, making the depth of
channel at high tide range from lS to 1914
feet.
The dredgeboat McAIester worked on
the bar during the month 81 hours and so
minutes.
The following number of vessels crossed
the har 6nrinp the month:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03

The attention of our readers is called W
.bs sale of pledged diamonds and rich jew
elry, gold watches, ETC., advertised y .Ase
n,aca this dsy at IL NJ, at the Office OF Z. +,
Cir.rdey. auoti0neer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03

High toned base bail clubs now hire nine
ma. to do the playing. By that plan tae
members get al tho advances ~ eoC'e's
or,.ted to . bass ball oissen' "itnoo'
hre.kjng their bones.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
The TemDOFature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
so Chartres street, stood - follows May 2:
At 8 A. NJ, 800; st2 P. n, 74o; ct P. H.,
$50. Lowest point during the night Of
Nay !, 73o.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03

The Shakespeare Club has been recon
structed, and has a good acting member
ship. Considering the performers as ANA
teurs, the beautiful play of last n ight was
well acted. Miss Freeman received hearty
welcome, and the principal actors were sew
orally greeted with applause as they ap-
peared. The mistake of overcrowding the
house with invited guests was not made,
the evening was delightfully."- cool and the
entertainment was agreeable. The music
was furnished by the Thirteenth Infantry
band, aud the reception committee were
attentive to their duties.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03
The Shakespeare Club.

The amateur season was inaugurated last
might by the Shakespeare Club, at the Va
rieties Theatre, by the performance of Rev.
James Whites play, the king of the Com.
MONS" with the following cast OF charac-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03


OF these l6 drew from lS feet to l8 feet
inches.
OF this number 8, drawing Is feet and
over. were detained an aggregate of 76
hours; 7 drawing less than lS feet, were
detained an aggregate of 13l " hours.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03

It il never too Late to mend your ways.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-03

was decided in the Cabinet not to
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-01-28

Whites statement Of tho grievance
against him. Mr. White says he IN
tended allow Bowen II reasonable time
10 reply. II he would continue silent
or refuse TO tell what he knew dam.
aging to Beecher, or admit that he
knew nothing against his pastor, then
he (White) wouldappeal TO the Church
aud ascertain whether or not II would
not consider II necessary both TO its
peace and purity that all It's members,
including Henry G. Bowen, should he
faithful TO their covenant obligations
TO the Church.
CINCINNATI, January 20, While
Mike Higgins, m employe Of the Gas
company, was walking up Pleasant
street, "a number of children were issu'
ing from school, and, getting before
him, somewhat impeded his progress
Higgins became insanely angry ut this
and selling one OF the lads, named f.
SteinIield, deliberately threw him into
the catch. basin of Main street sewer,
William Ruhl, who was passing, Jump
ed in and rescued the boy, although,
in 80 doing he was almost drowned,
The excitement in the neighborhood
WAS intense, aud Higgins would have
undoubtedly have been mobbed but for
his speedy arrest and imprisonment IN
the stationhouse.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-01-28
FOREIGN NOTES.
Election Returns are Not Favorable Il
the French Ministry,
unrcstrained Raplne OF Turkish Troops
In Armenia.

PARIS, January 2G.--The official
| journal contradicts rumOrs that the re-
serve will shortlySbe called out and the
mobilization of the territorial army.
LONDON, January 26.-The Paris cor.
respondent of the Times teegraphs the
following: 1t is asserted that infor-
nation received by various political
parties gives this as the result of the
recent elections The Senate will IN
clude % Radicals, l6 irreconcilable Bo-
napartists, AZ moderate Bonapartists,
| 70 Fusionists, Legitimatists and Or
leanists, i'll est Ministerialists, and II
ultra Legitimatists.
MADRID, January 26.-The total
number of Deputies elected to Congress
is 406, of these thirty are supporters of
Sagasta, ten Clericals, one Cantonalist,
and 364 Ministerialists. Senior CASTELAR,
is the only moderate Republican
| elected.
HENDAYE, January GA dispatch
| from Renteria announces that the AL
fonsoists ara making general move
ment. There is heavy firing around
San Sebastian. Eight battaions are
advancing on neighboring Carlist posi-
| tions. The latest advices from Rente-
ria report that fighting continues. The
Alfonsoists are rapidly gaining ground
in the neighborhood OF 1Iasarte and
Oyarzun. No idea can be formed yet
of the losses on either side. t4s
eCoYsTANTINOPLE January 26,-
official dispatch to the Porte from the
Ottoman Consul at Ragusa states that
the insurgents were defeated in re-
cent engagement near Trebigne.
LONDON, January 26!-The) Times
has letters from Constantinople which
show details of great suffering among
Armenian Christians from tho cruelty
of Turkish rulers and the unrestrained
rapine of Turkish koords. Many OF
the Christians are protesting CONVEX
sion to Islanism in the hope OF ,escap-
ing oppression. f'it ~ - = -
A Vienna telegram reports that eff
forts continue to be made at Constan-
tinople to induce the Sultan to accept
Andrassy's reforms. The Porte has
sent confidential agent to Cittenji to
offer a compromise.
RAGUsA, January 26.-Ali Pasha has
landed at Flick, from ConstantinOple,
thirty-fye hundred men.
The insurgents are intrenched on the
mountains along the road from Ragusa
to Trebigne.
NEW York, January T.-Files Of the
Panama Star and Herald, received to-
day, state that the Columbian Govern
will soon appoint a commission to in
vestigate the condition of the Panama
Railroad, which, 1t is alleged, is in u
bad state, and that $500, 900 will be re-
quired to put it IN good running order.
New YORK, January 2.-Letters
from Lima announce the complete de-
struction of the town of Abnaca, by
earthquake, on the 4th Of December,
and state that between A p. m. of the
4th, and a. m. of the 9Th, no less than
thirty-seyen earthquakes occurred,
several Of which were very severe.
The details are meagre, and the extent
of the loss Of life is not reported,
/ VI 4 y he a b
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-01-28
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

,Nt rHi ,F4 iN wv 4NI gkU
The brewers building will beer novel
feature of the Centennial. ,aiFH
Sardou's "Ferreol' has been success
fully produced In Berlin a "a ~
d Folks have begun to pick out mean
valentines for their enemies already.
John Brougham Is writing a play for
the Fifth avenue theatre, New York.
Fifty Bostonions will start for ART
IONA in February, intending to settle
there. aIla
They give walters five dollar bills as
fees nowadays, and producela shock OF
appoplexy. ayA-
John Prlm, o. well-known archeol.
ogist of Ireland, died at Kilkenny on
the l4th instant. 4ss ~
Henri Gaidoz has translated Mark
hams "Threshold of the Unknown
Regionn into French. ''''F'"
Bismarck Is having the neuralgia SC
bad that it makes him get right up and
howl for Pope or something to hay
alive. osgnt sF
1 Astronomer Proctor, besides lectur
ing, seems to make nothing Of writing
q new book or two OH a Saturday af
'ternoon.IDtt hWe Q0l9I01
Mr.. James Russell LowelPs course o
lectures at Cornell Universityi mex,
spring will be on sEarly Eufopeaf
Literature.nD rfha~A
Charles O'Conor can eat, walk ant
talk, but is not set out Of danger Twt
or three doctors are stlll hanging
around his house. = isslts iuft
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-01-28
ttsHf
TELEGRAPH MARK ETS,

1nha.no ,a,uanEoz p.@ >, ano,s
spsR SaHf i% ts$S o.. Orleans s'pi is.
Sales l2,OOC bales; for speculation and ex-
port, 1000 bales.
Arrivals u shade irmer.
500 y. m .,-Spots unchanged. Uplands.
gssd; dfleans, 6 l5-l6d. sales Of American
1900 balts.F "a @ 800
{. 'LoNnoT ,.Jepnary q, l2:sO p. M Consuls,
for money,g $40; on account, 9ih.
NEW YORK, January 3D. Gold opened at
1870 q. m Gold llgs. Futures opened
easy. February, ls4@ls 8-l6c; March, 10 7.l6
qlShc; April, y ii:lJslS,4c; May, ID i5-loc;
iO;35 a. m.SSpots opened dull and un-
changed Ordinary, shc; good ordinary lie;
Low Middling l2Ac; Middling l3c; Middling
Alabama, 1870; Middling Orleans, 10 3-l6c;
i0:I5 4. m.~Goid liz. Futures easier.
Sales $500 bales; last evening, $500 bales.
r llO7 q. m.--Gold ll2Js. Sterling exchange
unehanged; short 81 sslSeQsJ "; longs $50
4 SA Com merelai, 4 Sisi'sa J MIL
l:22 p. m.--Gold ll2ls.. Futures easier. jan
uary, l33.l5s l8Ilc;. february, - 3.lg@lSl4ci
March, lassdsl3 i-lBc; April, l8Iz9l3 ll-l6ci
May, ID l5-lSSllc; June, fils@i4 5.1ec. Sales
Bis p. m.-Gold iI3. Futures closed weak,
January, 1914; February, y5-32c; March, ID II.
l6@l3lsc; April, 10 s-l6@l3 1890; Mny, Is 3-nci
June, IA 5-32c. sales 100 bales.
Receipts ut all American ports since Fri
day 1889 bales. Exports-SGreat Britain
10, 81 bities; France, l05T bales; continent
20AS6 balts; channel, Bps bales; stock 90;
bales.
liold closed at lls. kaHnrnTsGl
GAIvksroN, January ~, l0D0 am &-tiold
| 1l39ili; silver, l05@l0J.
Exchange-NewYerk sight, u per cent
discount TO par; New Orleans sight. par u
.I,,. IN
1910.
Sales 1850 bales; receipts, 900 bnles.
NEW ORLEANS, January "a, ll:3.-Gold
| ll25S@il3h. tExohange1<c discount. 4
diing, y ,,e; good orlihhry NO. ord mary, Dc
| Sales 100 bales.
200 D. m. -Gold ll21s@ll3ls.
Cotton quiet and steady. Mlddling, ll2hs
saless,ooo bales. ~ 'f'q
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-01-28

i Don't failt TO eaiI and look nj our Goods be.
fore purcha sing elsewhere. as we are largely
overlooked, and must sell. ...,.. ~ a 4
Thanking our many friends for past favors
and wishing nlI q happy and prosperous
year, we are, your friends, lsilasff 4yfdt