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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
Intelligence from Havana.

Havana. So The Spanish gunboat Astuta
has captured and English schooner and crew,
and the schooner was towed to Manseanillo
Ii Is reported that the schooner had already
landed contrabands of war on the island when
captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

In municipal court, yesterday, George Brown
was up for drunkenness plead guilty and fined five
dollars and costs OF prosecution; in default OF pay
ment stands committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

DISTRESSING CoUGH causes the friends o
the sufferer almost as much pain as the sui
ierer himself. and should receive immetia,,
attention. DR.. Wistar's Balsam Of vii,
Cherry speedily cures coughs, colds, inluen
"a, sore throat, &c. 1t will always reliev,
consumption, and in many well attested case
it has effected a perfect cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
Explosion.

Lancaster, n. H., 80. Yesterday afternoon
the boiler of a forty horse power engine in ].
b. Somers saw mill at Dalton exploded, de-
molishing the engine house and seriously in
Juring Dan McLeon, the engineer. He may
recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
Local and State Mus.

Remember the Fair and Levee In Granite Hall
tomorrow evening, and the attractive programme
offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

We can assure all who complain of fast driving
on the streets, and of boys coastng down the hills,
and sidewalks that if they Will report such cases
directly to the city marshal they will receive the
thanks of that officer, who is DESTROYS Of prosecut
ing all violators of the city ordinances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

A teacher in a school not hundred miles from
Augusta gave out the word eucharist, in the SPELL
ing exercise, ana then asked one Of the pupils to
give the definition of the word Fancy the feelings
of the teacher when he asked, doesn't it mean
firstclass euchre payer?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
PROBABILITIES.

The barometer and temperature will prob
ably rise slightly on Wednesday in the Mid
die and Eastern States. "A falling barometer
with southeasterly winds will prevail with a
rising temperature very generally west of the
Appalachian Range with cloudy weather in
the South Atlantic States, and cloudy wealth
err and possibly snow on the lakes, the north
erly Winds veer to the northt ast and east " II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

CoSY HoUsE, AUGUSTA, Jan. 5, 1872.
Dr. +. W. kINsMAN-My Dear Sir: hav.
been troubled with lame side; found grea'
relief by using less than one-half bottle OF
kinsman's Inialihle Vegetable Elixir.
(Sign.d) HORACE CoNY.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

BY invitation, Rev. William a, Drew Of Augusta
will deliver his new lecture entitled Camp Trials
of Washington" at the National Military syum,
on Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

Judge True has been confined to his house for
several days by sickness. In the mean time f. w.
whitehouse, ESD, presides over the municipal
court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
Boston Bank Statement.

Boston, 80. Statement of Boston National
Banks as returned to the Clearing House.
Monday morning, Jan. goth:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

The ~. S. Lloyds. Name" had policy
of $l3 900 payable in gold, on the steamer
America, burned off Montevideo, Dec. 22d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

Cincinnati Produce MARKET
CINCINNATI, January, so.
MESS PORK-H,5
L.AfsD y
BULK MEATS sides
BACON-shoulder. 6. clear rib 6k sides
WHISkEY-s9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
DieB.

In this city, Tuesday, Both inst, at o'clock p NJ
Joseph Burton, Esq. Regi-ter Of Probate for Ken.
iebec county. aged 10 years. Funeral Thursday
Ifternoon at two O'Clock, from his late residence
IN Chestnut street
In Fo't Kent, It'll inst, Angie A., daughter of u.
W. and Isabella Mallet, aged 10 years, months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

Co-Partnership.
THE undersigned give notice that they have
] formed co-partnership under the name of
II. II. HARVEY 4 Co, Tor the purpose of manu-
featuring Stone Tools, at the mac hne shop lately
ccupiet by IL. IL. Harvey. All orders promptly
attended to. H. II. HARVEY,
q. A. TURNER.
Pet:ingills Cor, Augusta, Jan. %, 1872
II. II Harvey gives notice that he is ready to set
Tie with all his creditors and respectfully nvtss
Ill debtors to call and settle up.
II. ~ HARVEY.
Pcttingills Corner, Augusta, Jan. %. 1872.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
The w Gather.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WAsHISGToN, Jan. 30.--7 L. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
NOTICE,

LNOR SALE, One 81 in. Pulley, 10 in. browning
l. face, i'll hub, 3h in. hole. One ~ in. Pulley,
1875 in. GROWING face, ~ in hub, 2is in. hole
These puleys are both new, and will be sold at
bargain to any one needing them.
The puleys can be seen at the Hallowell Manu-
featuring CO.'S office.
\. u. BARKER, Agent
Jan. %, 1872. jan26-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
Look Here !!
Give II. A. HALL a Call

try his superb SYRUP, just the thing
for fritters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
Gold closed at

United stsses Skies tcoupons). 1857
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31
FINANCIAL 4 COMM nRCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK., ia uarv, 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-31

A fine line Of Hair Goods just received from New
York, and for sale nj low Oricps ianl6
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14

boroN.-A public meeting was held in
Boston On Wednesday, which was addressed
by Hon. Henry Wilson. and others. Resoll,.
tioDs were adopted in favor Of demonstrating
the lines Of the burnt district on better plan
and prohibiting Mansard roofs; also in favo,
Of erecting merchants' exchange In some
central locality favoring an extra session Of
the Legislature. to authorize the issue O
building bonds by the city, and for an appli
cation to the General Government for an OK
tension Of the new post Office building upor
the burned over lot adjoining, and for an &C
by Congress allowing drawbacks on building
material.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
VOL LXXXII.--NO. 1875. WILMINGTON, DEL, THURSD1

with little beyond the Corso (Which is the |
principal street.) The houses are very high |
and streets narrow with pavements-if any
at all-of from twelve to eighteen inches
wide.
The people nearly all walk in the middle Of
the street, on the shady side, keeping a sharp
lookout for carriages and donkey carts at
every turn.
Half or one.third dressed men and boys are
lounRing about everywhere; or fast asleep.
on the shady side Of the street. These are
particularly odd and fanclful II not shocking.
ODD SIGHTS.
The wine carts deserve some attention. An
immense cask or barrel, ON two wheels. q
little seat perched at the top, with small
awning to protect the driver from the scorch-
| ing sun the donkey or skeleton horse Is com:
pleteIy covered with heavy brass mounted
harness, which. In itself Is load for any too
animals of the same sort. There are also
mammoth street organs drawn by horses
shifting panOramas Of ordinary pictures; but
the music is quite enjoyeble-if not Overd0ne
Soldiers in every directi0n-amOng them some
very rich and beautiful uniforms. Tho cab!
are quite an institution, being both cheap ant
handsome. A we'll appointed open carriage
and pair with driver In livery, can be hiret
from any fashionable coach Office at the rat,
! Of $50 centimes per hour, (equal to 80 cents
fashionable drive along the Corso; or into th
country of fine morning, among charmin
/, scenery, where the air breathes refreshin
odOrs and is always vocal with the warbling
= of all kinds Of birds. There were many cur
: Gus and interesting sights along the streets
e but I cannot now recall them. Will write yo
a more presently. w. j. ADDANs.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF DEL LAWARE,
ExrcItrIyr nEpA

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
ware % on Tuesday. @ the fifth day Of November in the
year OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy two that being the Tuesday next after the
first Monday in said month, in pursuance of the
CONSTITUTION Of the United States, and the laws of
the State Of Delaware in that behalf. for the eee-
tion of Representative for the people of the said
State in the forty third Congress of the United
And whereas the official certificates or returns of
the said elections held in the several counties of the
said State having been duly received and examined
by the Governor 1t appears from them that the votes
in the said counties respectively tor such kepresen-
tative were cast as ,ollows wit
In New Castle county. for James K. Lotand, 's,5
In New Castle county. for Cpsts ". Wright. tsS.
In Kent county, for Gusts W. Wright 2a.r
In Sussex county. for james R. Lofand ~.
In sussex county. for Custis W. Wright.,....; bt'i
And, whereas. the returns duly made out. signed
and executed OF the election for the choice ot he
preventative of and for the said state in the fort
having been duly delivered to the Governor by th'
respective Sherifs of said counties. and the Gov
| ernor having examined the said returns. and emu
| merated and ascertained the number of votes 10
each and every candidate or person voted Tor 10
such Representative. the result appears as follows
The whole number of votes given for james K i L9
The whole number Of votes siyen Tor Custi.
Now. therefore, /, James Ponder. Goyernor OF II
State Of Delaware. d. hereby deaiare that Jane,
ton aforesaid, and therefore has been. ami Is du
and legally elected the REPRESENTATIVE of and II
the State of Delaware in the fort''third Congress
j In testimoney whereof I have hereunto set N
a9i az saSss the he fsa, Ssa. M II
. )at Dover. this eleventh day oil N3Nemo
Yin the year of our Lord one th9usal
egh; hundred and seventy-two. and OF the indepe
den's OF the United states tue JAMES pi roSpER
By the Governor.
e JoHN II. PAyNrER.
"a Secretary Of State. noNl)-ddw-
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
General News.

Tho North Carolina Legislature will meet
next Monday. Governor CalAwsll 10 now pre-
pairing his annual message.
The Indiana Legislature met and organized
op Wednesday BY tho election of Republican
officers. 3. W. Fricdiy was chosen President Of
the Senate, and VIM. K. Edwards Speaker OF
the House.
The Suprsme Court of New Jersey uuani.
m0usly directed the issue OF q nandamus to
compel the Clerk of Jersey City TO swear IN the
new Police Commissioners appointed by AoveruoI
Parker. The Chief Justice. states that the City
Clerk was liable to indictment for refusing b do
this. The Courts holds that no Clark or other
oiRosr can lawfully refuse to swear into ofIic'
any person commissioned by the Governor
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
General Shaler, Of the New York FIRE depart

General Shaler, Of the New York FIRE depart
men,, concludes, from an inspection OF the
burned district Of Boston, that the great fire rs
in consequence Of the delay Of The fremen in
reaching the scenet the narrownese Of the streeTs,
which made it impossible to work efhcisntly,
and the great heat, which in the open space
prevented the 6remen from approaching the
burning buildings. lie agrees with the
chief engineer Of tie Boston department, that
the destruction Of buildings by gunpowder
tends more TO the spread Of The fire than other'
| wise. r=f
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14

private lstter from Cartsrville. Georgia, says.
~ sss from the papers thst Grant II again
slectsd. On the 6th Of November cast my vote
N favor Of Greeley, bat without avail.
thslie h,tenaedsto ~ elset3oa tAbQenA and
Shouoanas nsvss vent near The polls. They
locked upoa Il y sars thing for Grant: Issrove
Aard 70 est many . naa - vote. but without
They seemed 70 despair of being able to do
auy eood. The maioritiss Sos Giant in the dit-
Ssssnt Nosthsrn States in Octobsr bad apparently
discouraged them. Ths darkiss voted IN crowds
VERY f6w Of them held hack. s.
n wsaAhr itssif seemed 10 psesA&s the re'
salt q ~ slset,on. TIE sky vas lowering. TN
day " blesk an6 chilly, Il vas quite typical O
W. D(Aooretic lSsplings. Thers vas no spin
naai6esAodv the pecias. TIE negEcss were tht
only parties hat seemed to enjoy thsmsslvss."
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14

END OF THE FRwELL TRIAL-AcoUIrrAL
OF THE AccUsEp.-The trial::of young Fewell
which haa been in progress for over a week at
Brentsville. Virginia. for the murder Of James
+. Clark, charged with abducting and running
his sister, and whom he shot dead while helpless
and defenccless within the bars Of prison re-
suited last evening, in the rendition Of verdic
Of not guilty. the jury being out only a shol
while.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
4 d R = A l. f. .

49, The undersigned. a committee appointed
!!H at a regular meeting of the Board of Trus-
,sss tees of the Poor OF New Castle county. held
u3 Both inst would offer at Private Sale that
very desirable property (for farming purposesl sit
uated near to lIares Corner. in New Castle hum
dred and county. about ~ miles south from vii
mington city. and Ia mil es westerly from the
town Of New Ca. tie. and short distance from the
village OF Chrstiana. cont lining by RECEIPT survey
lsO Acres and two Square Pe-ches Of Land. divided
into convenient fields. with ample timber for the
use of the farm.
The imprOy ements consist of \ two story frame
dwelling. frame barn with shedding. frame gran
ary and cribs. with carriage. poultry sed smoke
houses, and two good tenant houses. and other
buildings necessary for we'll conducted farm. The
situation OF this farm is one of the most pleasant
and desirable in the county Application can bs
made to either of the undersigned.
Terms OF sale In ade known by them.
c HILL. BRINrON. lW;,,,;,,
ALLEN GAWTHROP, nnihSton'
JOHN W. EVANS, Newark.
GEORGE LODGE. near Claymont.
oct3l-dkw6w
EOR SAlE-A Lot OF Land at the southeast
Il corner of Front and Clayton streets ~ feet u
inches on Front and "a feet on Clayton street.
| Apply to GEO. C. MARIS.
Real Estate Agent,
| oc5ll tt az Market street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14

BLowx 10 U1xrA Il rusrlGou4H OF CAM
sosnAs w:srs:s:S :ss :yu,ss .ss.'SsSs, ,ssrs
vhils firing salats, ~ '0ssat, was killed BY q
prenatuss disdAasss os : seaauos. Hs waa itsr'
slly blown % pieees - The .0n1poah mouth
o. an vas tosa q q. .tkea q ldsent1s othsl
Vos toss a at ~ elboW; eaAsayaMa9 llovn oa'
q ~ sssksk. ga Ne laes xAs tHrihly diaasuEsd
oieksd up aad taksa p ~ beasdtnS hoaAs, whsr'
s Kaesisd till svsains.- .-A@xfxS Tney.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
DAILY GAZETTE.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION,
STATE OF DELAWARE, I

,,, ExECUrIvE DEPARTNRNT. J
i, JAMES PONDER, Governor Of the State of
Delaware, do hereby recommend the observance Of
THURSDAY. the twenty. eighth day Of November,
4. u. lS7z - day Of General Thanksgiving and
Prayer, and request that said day the good cti
gems q this Side assemble in their respective houses
Of RELIGIOUS wonhp there TO offer up thanks for the
many mercies and benefits Of the past year. and ia
iMplorc Divine aid for future guidance and pros
perity accounting 70 gpnel usage, and In pursuance
States.
In testimony whereofI have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal Of the Stat,
0f Delaware to be hereuntO aff xed. a
CrAH. ND0ver. this twelfth day Of November
SoA0 ziuothe year of our Lord one thousant
eight hundred and seventy two. and 0
the independence Of the said State tn
the ninety y-seventh.
JAMES PONDER.
BY the Goysrn0r: -
JOHN II. PAYNreR,
Secretary Of State. nOv14-dGw
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14

The salary of General Mcclellan as engieer
in chief OF the department Of docks in New
York has been reduced from go, 900 tos10, O00
o year. at his own request.
Look out for your kitchen ranges at night And
ba surs aud certain that the damper1 are not SO
completely closed as to fill your houses with gas
A Chestnut street family barely escaped suftocs
ton frem this cause few nights since.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14

Business still suffers in Baltimore from the
lack Of transportation BY the sieknese among
the horses. Dropsy Is now attaching the over
worked diseased animals. many casss proving
fatal. In Oswego, N. V. but few teams are in
| the Streets
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14

PRocLAAATIoNs.-In another column will be
found the proclamations Of Governor Ponder, an.
nouncing the election Of the Republican Presden-
tial Elcctors and James r. LoAand. Esq as Rep.
resentative in Congress.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
Opposing the Cholera.

ROME, November l3-In consequence Of the
reports Of the prevalence Of cholera in the
southern par. Of Austria, the government has
ihued IN order requiring all vessels arriving at
ports in Italy from the former country to undergo
quarantine -@
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
Tor Sale aud for Reut.
EOk SALE.

- A Blacksmith and wheelwright Shop and
I'll Twelve Acres Of Land, near Landenbers Pa.
n within y Of mile Of the Wilmington and
the Parkesburg and Delaware Railroad. There are
two Dwellings on the property. good business is
lone. and the place is thriving. and healthy and
pleasant eighborhood. For sale cheap.
Apply on the premises to JAMES I. BURNS.
nov l3-dit
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14

NRuprs NArnmDL-A, nsehins q New Har
vi1heUt ~ manual ahse Of any psssen. alaA turns
~ 9o.oo0 70 10000 OF thsm daily. AnotAee ma.
c1ine paeks them up and aSsangss thsn Aeads and
poiols Together, and ths third piscs Of nschanism
- ths4 into papss. Il y nseasss 10 reAsk that
~ = aAainG1na} ihinR 1oNn n mn ala poiAk
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
4otifes.
WATER DEPARTMENT.

WATER DEPARTMENT,
CHIEF ENorNsERs OFFICE.
-, No. loo Market Street,
WILMINGTON. DEL. Oct. IS, lS72 }. p
NoTlCE to Water Renters. 4,
AN All persons WhU have sold 70 perty during thu
resent year nust give notice in writing to
rar at the office of tire Water Department, before
tho 3Oth day Of November. 1872 and insert in The
aotice the name Of the pure haser and number Of
H,9Ssr!y =, purchased otherwise they vi bs held
sho may wish to discontinue the use OF water. or
my part Of 1t: must give notice as above, and lay
NO alterations will be made in any bill after the
A new assessment of properties using the Bran
dywine water having been made. and the bills com
peted all persons intereeted are vied TO cali and
examine tue same. FRANK A. TAYLOk,
octlo- -sh.V " Registrar.
NOTICE. -
~ The Wilmington and Reading Railroad Com.
Rany nave completed arrangements to carry Money
Packages and Express Matter to AMI from all popts
on the line OF their road and W est Chester.
Express matter sent to Franklin TELEGRAPH Office g.
NO; est Third street or to their Depot Front
and Madison. or orders left with McMulien 4 Seal
delivering agents, will receive prompt att eation
l aW,-u Genl SuD't W. r X. r. X. Co. ,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
No Specie Payment.

The Philsdelphia Ledger, understands that the
T. S. Mint at that city is now employed in
melting up one million one dollar pieces. for the
purpose Of converting the product into pieces Of
large denominations, principally INTO double
eagles. 1t is reported that twenty millions OF
these smallest gold coins are to be melted up
This is an indication most unfsv orsble to . re-
turn to coin circulation. The double eagles to be
made are to be used as counters for the exchange
OF large sums between bankers and bullion
dealers They would scarcely at ell enter into
| circulation even if paper was at par with coin
The movement at the Mint il one directly away
from resumption of specie payments.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
PROBABLE MURDER OF A GREELEY ELEc

PROBABLE MURDER OF A GREELEY ELEc-
TOR IN PENNsyLvANIA.-The Philadelphia
Ledger states that private advices have been
received in that city giving the outlines Of a
tragedy which occurred on Thursday last, In
McConnellsburg, Fulton county, Penn. The
circumstances leading TO the tragic affair were
W. Skinner, whose name appeared second ON
the list of Greeley electors In that State. was
| struck on the forehead with stone thrown by
man named Hammill, ard injured 30 serious
per warm friend Of Captain skinner, ,immed.
lately drew his revolver and discharged 1t a!
IIamlnill. The ball flew wide Of its mark. an,'
took effect on the body Of bystander, q Capt
Welsh, almost instantly killing him. Capt
Skinner is we'll known throughout: theeState
having served two terms in the Legislature
aud was recently candidate for State Office
before Democratic State Convention. III
recently married Miss Parker, Of Reading
Penn. Capt. Welsh resided ut Burnt Cab
ins," FELTON, county.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14

Tun RupRnAzRs vALI8Y RAIlHoAD- Of the
progress CT this iaterestingl sntsrpFisA the
Lesans Herald announce sthat the Grand Vizier
has commissioned n. Pressel, the well-known
engineer to undertake the survey Of the ground
Tor . line Of railway from Tripoli. ON the coast
OF Syris, to Bagdad, aud preliminary step has
already bsen taken in the despatch to Tripoii
q two expsrisaesd engineers, Messrs. Schern'k
and Schutt, the former OF whom took An active
spast in the pioneering work Of thu Ronmelian
fsaliooal tracing Of the route devised 81 the
GRIND Vizior, "a Substitution a the lines pre-
viously proposed for connecting the Meditsr-
ransan with the PsEsian Gulf. The line now
suggested by Miihat Pasha will cover distance
Of about 661 miles, oommenciag at Tripoli. on thu
Syran soast. pGssisg BY way Of Palmyra. and
orosaing the Euphratss; thence. ttaversing Mes.
opotamia and The Tigris. and terminating q
Bagdad, whsse IL would Asst the Persian Gut
line, - originally planned.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-14
value Of Rubbish.

The value of metallurgic skill has recently
been sirikingly demonstrated In Greece. some
time ago the Greek Government parted for q
mere triie to two enterprisIng foreigners,
their rights over the rubbish heaps Of the Iau-
rum mine0 whichwere first worked $500 years
ago by the King Of Athens. It was soon found
that eveJthe debris, which had been cast aside
by the anc;ents as worthless, possessed great
Value, and the Government, repenting Of
their bargain. Assessed the property at 500,
100. 900, and are demanding more money FOL
their rights.