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Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
ORGANIZE KENT FARM BUREAU

The preliminary organization meet
ing of the Kent county Farm Bureau
was held in Dover last Saturday.
Ihe campaign for a county wide
organization OF farmers is now under
way and is being pushed with great
yigor by the leading farmers in all
sections Of the county. This is a
farmers organization and it depends
for its success on the cooperation of
the greater part of the farmers in the
county. Membership is open to both
men and women who are actively en-
gagged or interested in farming. The
membership fee of fifty cents a year
is small and should not keep any one
out of the organization. The Farm
Bureau is not an experiment. but is
working successfully in three hund-
RED and nifty counties IN the northern
and western states.
At the preliminary meeting last Sat
urday to discuss whether or not a
Farm Bureau should be formed, there
were present representative farmers
and farm women from all sections of
the county, and all seemed to be
heartily in accord with the plan. A
county organization committee con
sisting of Mrs. K L. Cowgirl, Mrs.
Annie Slaughter. Prof. A. r. Spaid
W. V. COsden, Walker Miffhn. Of
Dover, Frank Richardson Of Rising
Sun and A. B. Peet of Milford. was
appointed to head this campaign.
Local committee chiarmen were ap-
pointed for twenty-five communities
in the county. James H. Hughes, as
temporary chairman, in his opening
address, gave a number of good rea-
sons why the Farm Bureau is a ne
cessity at this time. He laid great
stress on the value of farm bureau
in helping solve the labor situation
and the need of cooperation of farm
ers with the Extension Workers of
the county and state. The value of
this organization in handling the la
Dor situation cannot be over-empha-
sized. Through the bureau the labor
needs of the various farmers can be
determined and if necessary outside
help can be secured at various times
to relieve the temporary shortage
The labor situation alone would
warrant the farmers joining the bur
eau, but this is only part of the ben
efits to be secured through the organ
ization. By means of community
groups work of the county agents can
be made more effective than at pres
ent and far wider reaching. There
are many new problems coming up
every day that must be solved, and
better methods in home making and
farming, which, if practiced, will add
dollars to the bank account of the
farmer. There are some farmers in
the county who say that they have
saved several hundred dollars this
year by following some Of the new
methods advocated. Through the
agency of the Farm Bureau many
hundreds of farmers should be able to
say this every year. The women, by
cooperation in the conservation OF
food, can do much toward the win
ming of the war. OF course, we are
all working to this end.
The membership campaign will be
conducted from now until January II,
when a meeting for permanent organ
ization and the election of officers for
the coming year will be held. Let
every farmer put his shoulder TO the
wheel and push the good movement
along.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21

A iurv in the condemnation pro-
ceedings before Judge Bradford OF
the United States Court, at Whining
ron. last week awarded damages OF
80 $50 to Mark A. Shockley and his
wife, Jennie Shockley. for a tract Oh
iand near Cedar Beach, which the
limited States government is using
for fortifcation purposes. The land
in onestion is that which the govern
ment is now using for fertilization at
Fort salisbury. and adioins another
large tract which was purchased
some time ago. The land could not
he purchased at the price for which
the government expected and the con
demnatiOn proceedings were the re-
sTit A number of persons who know
land values in this section were sum-
moned to appear as witnesses in the
proceedings. About ten acres OF
land were taken.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
MARRIED
VEINOT-SAP

The wedding of Mr.. Irving Vienot,
of Milford, and Miss Bertha W. Sapp
of Houston, took place at the Houston
parsonage on Thursday evening, De-
cember 18th, 1917, at eight o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
W. S. Grant.
BALDWIN-HANMOND.
On Tuesday, December 11th. 1917.
at six o'clock in the evening, Miss
Mary Hammond. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Wilbur Hammond, Milford and
Mr.. Harrison Earl Baldwin, of New
Haven. Connecticut, were united in
marriage at the Tabernacle Presby-
terian church, in West Philadelphia,
by the pastor, DR.. John Allan Blair.
HAZZARD-SHORT.
On Friday, December 14th, 1917.
Mr.. Ira S. Hazard, son of John Cord
Hazard, of Milton, Delaware. ana
Mrs. Adelia r. Short, of Lewes, Del
aware, daughter of Mrs. Samuel Cord
Warrington, we're married at hVe
O'Clock in the afternoon at the M. E.
Parsonage in Milton. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. j. d.
Givan, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Hazard returned to Lewes where a
wedding reception was held from
1880 to 10:3O at the home Of the bride.
The brides gown was geOrgette crepe
over taffeta silk and she carried a
bouquet of violets and pink roses. A
large number of friends we're present
from Lewes and the surrounding
towns, and refreshments we're served
by Prices.
DICKERSON-ROGERS.
On Tuesday evening, December 1S,
1917. the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cur
tis S. Rogers, near Asbury Church,
near SeafOrd, was the scene OF q
very pretty wedding when their
daughter Blanche was united in mar
riage to Mr. Ernest DiekersOn, son
of John C. Dickerson of Glendale.
At seven-thirty o'clock the bride. at
tended by Miss Mildred Jefferson OF
Milton, a cousin of the groom, while
the groom had Clyde W. Rogers OF
Georgetown as best man, stepped be-
meath a large floral arch where the
ceremony was performe dby the pas
tor Of the bride, Rev. L. T. McLain.
The wedding march was played by
Miss Myrtle Jefferson. The brides
gown was a handsome creation OF
pussy willow taffeta. and the brides
maid wore brown taffeta. A recep-
ton followed the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dickerson will reside on their
farm near Sycamore, which they have
recently purchased.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
aILFORD RED CROSS

The monthly meeting of the Mil
ford Red Cross will be held at Mrs.
G. W. Marshall's home on Thursday
December 9th, at three in the after
noon. A full attendance of members
is requested.
The following letter has been re-
ceived from the Captain of the U. S.
S. Delaware, and will prove interest
ing to many as Milford has knitted so
many of these articles for the men on
hoard this ship. The letter follows:
L. S. S. Delaware,
q October, 1917
Mrs. Charles Copeland,
Wilmington, Delaware.
Dear Mrs Copeland:
Your letter relative to sending thlr-
teen boxes of sweaters, mufflers and
wristlets for the men of the Delaware
has been received.
The boxes have not been received
on board yet. but I expect them By
the freight boat which is to come
from Boston this week.
| assure you that the men of the
Delaware appreciate what the ladies
of the State of Delaware have done
for them to keep away the cold during
the coming winter months.
Please permit me to thank you in
the name of the ship Delaware. for
the men Of the Delaawre. and through
YOU to extend to the ladies of Della
ware the thanks of the entire ships
company.
am proud to have command OF the
Delaware and to know that the ladies
of Delaware are so ready and willing
to aid and comfort the men who are
serving on the Delaware and who
wish to do their bit in the great strue-
gle now going on for the supremacy
of Democracy.
Very sincerely yours.
S. H. SCALES,
Captain U. S. N.
Commanding the U. S. S. Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
RAISE SERVICE FLAG

A service flag, containing one large
star and the numerals "2S00" indicat-
ing that twenty eight hundred Red
Men throughout the State are in the
service Of Uncle Sam, was raised last
Saturday, at the office of the Grand
Council, Improved Order Of Red Men
l24 North Eleventh street, Philadel-
phia. The flag, which was ten by SIX
Ieet, was raised by DR.. T. G. Bes-
wick, grand sachem, State OF Penn
sylvania. DR.. Beswick, following the
unfurFing. made short address 70
the hundred delegates from State
councils, who were present. Dr.
5eswlck is the son of Mrs. William
Beswick, Of Milford Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
OIG lip THAT DOLLAR
FOR The RED CROSS
Nm Women and Children Of Della
ware Should be Members of
This Organization.

,,or,an of Delaware! You can't all
pa5 cross nurses but you can help
~ ~ send Red Cross nurses where they
". en- badly needed on the battle
s-on+s bv contributing the small sum
y 0 S1 in exchange for membership and
a. Sres in the Red Cross for one year
WI Mon of Delaware! You can't all be
-."sicians and surgeons in the Red
p-oss service. but every one OF you
snare a dollar bill for member
oSn -SiD and dues in the Red Cross to help
sIaca 9i doctors and surgeons in that
so-vice You can't buy a Red Cross
oD,bulance, but you can buy few
.1otes in a wheel to help keep this
ambulance running when it is so VT
a. campaign for getting 100000
rsw members throughout the country
Soe 5oe been on this week. and a share
~ these are to come from Delaware.
IN Iast Saturday evening a meeting
,Tas held and teams appointed to so.
I;cit Miss Ruth Heisler is leader of
Team -resr A. with Misses Mildred Truitt,
norothv Brace. Della Hall, Emily
Iones Elizabeth Aldred, Sara Ban
ming Helena Evans, Margaret Holz-
mueller and Mrs. Haswell Pierce.
Team is in charge of Mrs. Mary
MARSHALL. Miss Fannie Holmes, Miss
Shattuck, Miss Trice, Mrs. Saunders
Truftt. Mrs. ]. G. Sharpe, Mrs. q.
r. Hall. Miss Jennie Davis and Miss
Ida Draper. Team c is under the
leadership of william Webb and Post
master Robinson.
The drive closes Saturday night
and now is the time to do your part.
Don't nut it off until a later time
Milford has led heretofore, and is now
eYnected to do her part.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
TOLD INA FEW LINES
A Merry Christmas to everybody

A Merry Christmas TO everybody! Z
Jobn E. Davis, son of Rev. T. G.
Davis, has joined the colors ana Is
now at Fort Meyer, sergeant IN the
goth Battalion of Engineers.
The Ladies' Aid Of Milford Neck
will meet Thursday evening, Decem-
her 9th. Christmas recitatiOns and
Victrola music will be rendered.
The Wilmington Conference Acad-
emy. now the Wesleyan Institute. at
Dover. will probably be endowed by
a sum of $21O,OOO, after their cam
paign closed last night.
St. Johns Church, Sunday, Decem-
ber 23d, mass at a. m; rosary
sermon and benediction at 1880; mass
at Owens at 1870. Christmas day.
mass at z, 9 and 10:30. All are cor
daily invited.
At the Baptist Church, Sunday, at
lO:45 a. M, pastor Davis will speak
on the subject, What is Coming
Next?" At 1880 p. m, the Christian
Endeavor, followed by Bible Read
ing by the pastor. ~
The supply of coal oil and also OF
gasoline, in Milford, is almost ex-
hausted. The tanks at the Milford
depot are empty Of coal oil and the
gasoline is less than half its usual
quantity at this time.
Make a Christmas present of one OF
the Baby Bonds" of the United States
to your boy or girl. 1t will be en-
couraging to them to save money, ana
at the same time get interest upon II
at per cent, compounded every SIX
months.
Services appropriate to the Christ
mas season will be held at the Pres
byterian church next Sunday. In the
morning there will be special music
and the pastor will preach; subject
"The Day Spring." Sunday School at
p. m, lesson, "The Advent" in the
evening there will be a service of re-
citations, readings, and presentation
OF gifts by the members OF the schOOl'
The stock of coal at the Milford
Light and Water plant is getting un-
comfortably small. There are lOU
tons on the steamer, but she is fast II
the ice at Bowers Beach and helps
the situation but little. If the Light
and Water plant in Milford shuts
down, the people will have to get back
to candles, as coal oil is scarce and
and lamps to burn it will not be like
ly in stock.
The following services will be con-
Quoted at Christ Church by Bishop
Kinsman during Christmas week: Ol
Monday, December oath, Christmas
eve, 1880 p. M, carol service a nd
address; Tuesday, December 25th
Christmas Day, 1880 m. Holy Com.
munion; Sunday, December 80, lO:SV
a. m, Holy Communion and sermon
2:S0 p. m, Children's Christmas ser
vice and confirmation. A Christina
party for the Sunday School Will DC
held on Saturday, December 29th.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
OBITUARY
COURTNEY.

Joseph Wesley Courtney, the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Courtney
died on November 25th, 1917, Of bron-
chial pneumonia. He was eight years
one month and three days old. Inter
ment was made at Odd Fellows ceme-
terry.
BLACK.
David H. Black, aged So years,
died in Philadelphia on Tuesday last
and his remains were brought 10 MIL
ford Yesterday for interment. He was
a builder of ships in Milford about
fortv-five years ago, and will be re-
membered by many of the old CITIZENS
of Milford.
REYNOLDS.
John Wallace Reynolds died at his
home at FELTON,, Delaware, Monday
morning. December 18th, 1917, aIter
a long illness. He was a candidate
for the nomination for governor al
the last election in Delaware, ana was
man of cOngenial temperament
which brought him many friends MI.
REYNOLDS was born in FELTON,, On
Docamber 1860. He learned the
business of telegraph operator and
entered the employ of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company as suc1 oSl on
September 1, 1873. On June l. Iooo
M REYNOLDS was appointed tram
Jisnatcher on the Maryland DIVISION l.
IIe held this position for 10 years
narforming the duties efficiently VI
August /. 1900, he was named assist,
ant train master, which position ne u
held at the time Of his death e.ai ne u
survived erI by his widow and seVera'
children.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
death OF PETER C. FOSSETT

Pneumonia caused the death on on
sunday december 18th, 1917, a. IN ms
Sorne Sorre No 341S SAMSON street PhiiSo "a
doinbia % of Peter C. Fossett' for ~ ~
uears ue EDITOR and publisher OF the me
49, yTas Pbiladeiphian. Previously ne
va a. edited the West Philadelphia lei
aaSoDa n@S and papers in Milford, Dela-
spIo" ',lnro and Pokomoks City, Nd, Pc
sides writing for several otlei Pas PaS a
cations. For many years ne w1s I'D +
member of the Twenty-seVentn -..,,,as wa :
School Board. His widow SURVIVES +Js
him with two married daughters IL 51s
was in the 10th year OF his age; o5ai ~
"s,n rsn,ains were inferred in Pniiauei-
phia on Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
RlLFORD GRANGE

On next Saturday. December 22nd,
the members of Milford Grange are
urged to come prepared to talk about
the great events that have Happened
throughout the world during the past
year.
The Christmas social will take
place on the evening Of the 29th. It
is hoped that large attendance Will
be there to spend pleasant evening.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
new CENTURY CLUB

At the Milford New Century Club
ON Monday, December II, Miss Ethel
Pennewill Brown, an artist Of Will
mington, gave the members who we're
present most interesting afternoon.
She was a student Of the late How
ard Pyle, and exhibited a great deal
Of her work, while she also told, in
her very charming and enthusiastic
manner, Of the year before the war
when she was studying art in Paris.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Cornelius J. Hall visited his mother
here this week.
Mrs. Cullen, of Middletown. is Wis
itine her daughter. Mrs. H. W. D.
Moore.
Misses Mabel and Blanche Trader
% Wilmington, are spending the holi-
Javs ~ with their parents, near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
DAMAGES AWARDED FOR FORT LAND

Commanding the U. S. S. Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
AUTO STRUCK By TRUCK

While driving his car in Chester
last week, the vehicle in which DR..
James P. Lofand Of Milford was rid
ing was struck by a heavy motor
truck. Lofand's car was damaged,
but he was uninjured.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-17

The C. N. & L. company will sell
excursion tickets from NeTberry and
Prosperity to Charleston and return
for $3.50. Date of sale, April 18th;
return limit, midnight April 23rd.
The meeting of the W. c. T. U. has
ben postponed to Wednesday after
noon at o'clock on account of the
patriotic rally this afternoon. The
meeting will be held with Mrs. Mary
Wright with Mrs. j. NJ. Workman as
leader.
Death of Mrs. Alewine.
Mrs. J. H. Alewine died Of Brights
disease at her home near Chaplin on
Monday morning at 5 o'clock, after
an illness of about three months, at
the age of about so years. She will
be buried at Spring Hill Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock. Besides her
husband she Is survived by her four
children, as follows: Mrs. P. B. Banks
of the Johnstone Academy section,
Mrs, G. a Counts OF the same sec
ton, IT'S. Oscar Shealy Of Little
Mountain and Mr.. Ernest Alewine OF
Lexington.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-17
4 WORD TO COLORED PEOPLE
OF NEWBERRY COUNTY

Every colored person of NeWberry
county is called upon to use his i'll
fiuence, time and energy to help solve
the great food problem that confronts
us today.
If you have not started, start now
and plant everything you can that
will furnish something to eat. II
you haven't a garden get one; ii you
haven't any pigs or chickens. get
some, and 'above all of your getting
get a move on you.
The prices of food stuffs are almost
out of reach and will soon be out
of sight, but if We start now We will
be able to have food of our own.
All the year I have been travelling
throughout the county organizing pig
poultry, agricultural and canning
clubs, among the school boys ana
girls and now l am asking the Older
PEOPLE to cooperate with me in help
ing them to make a success.
1t is useless for US to pay hign
prices for vegetables and other foou
DIOQuCIS WuCu " e CoN IoioS '1ASAAA ~
home.
Our merchants would rather buy
fresh raised products from home than
have them shipped from dts,ans
places.
Plant some water melons, corn,
potatoes, tomatoes, ,~peas, beans and
other vegetables for marketing.
A hearty cooperation from all Is
expected. I'VE are citizens of this
great commonwealth and God expects
every one to do his duty.
Remember the high price of flour
on account of the short wheat crop
last year. This years crop will be
short too, so you must plant plenty
of corn, plant enough to feed your
hogs.
Our farmers should spend more OF
their time on the farm and less Ill
town and remember if you want to
succeed, stay on your job
L. 8. GALLMAN,
Colored Supervisor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-17
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
FROM PROSPERITY TOWN

Prosperity, April 16.-Mrs. Goldman
OF North Carolina has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Jno. Sease.
Mrs. Boylston and son of Newberry
were the guests Sunday of Miss Nan
ME Wheeler.
AIRS. Alice Ellis is visiting in New
berry.
Mrs. P. C. Singley has returned
from a visit to her sister, Mrs. }. A.
Hunt Of Saluda.
Misses Willie Mae Wise, Marie
Schumpert, and Mesdames G. Y. Hun
ter,W. J. Wise, and Miss Alice Eli,
motored to Laurens Thursday where
Miss Wise was one Of the judges for
Field day.
Mr.. and Mrs Pat Mitchell of near
Newberry spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Dominick.
Mrs. j. A. Baker has been called to
Columbia on account Of the illness
OF her sister, Mrs. P. c. Fulmer.
Rev. Z. P. Taylor has returned
from Austin, Texas, where he has
been on account of the illness of his
son, Prof. John Taylor, who is very
much improved.
Rev. Geo. S. Bearden preached
Sunday at Saluda court house.
Mrs. J. C. Schumpert is spending
a few days in Columbia.
Mesdames NJ. C. Mo and G. W.
Harmon leave toda~ ttend the
!Nomans Federati6 J artsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. npert and
Mrs. NJ. A. Boozer ar. aiding a few
days in Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. ]. Kohn spent
Sunday in Saluda with Mrs. Eric
Barnes
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Dominick and
Mrs. Alma Nance of Kinards spent
Sunday at the home of DR.. C. 7.
Wyche.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Cromer of New
berry have been visiting relatives in
Prosperity.
A congregational reception OF
Grace church under the auspices OF
the Ladies Aid society will be given
Friday at $3.50 p. m. at the parson-
age. All the members are cordially
invited.
DR.. and Mrs. E. P. Taylor of Bates
burg spent Sunday at the home of
Rev. E. P. Taylor
Nil Vance Matthews spent the week
end in Columbia.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-17
Committee Appointed.

The following committee has been
appointed to cooperate with the State
committee in the civic preparedness
campaign: T. NJ. Mills, c. P; Barre,
Rev. J. J. Long, Rev. R. H. Burrlss'
Rev. T. C. Croker, Rev. ]. NJ. White,
Rev. W. R. Bouknight, Jno. NJ. KIM
ard, q. F. Wright, W. C. Brown, j,
Thompson Hunter, H. o. Long, Miss
Sadie Goggans, Miss Willie Mae Wise,
Mrs. L. ". Floyd.
Mr.. Mills says it is the purpose OF
the committee to hold a meeting to-
day to arrange a campaign throughout
the county. Whatever is done should
be done quickly.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-17
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

A new SUNDAY school was opened
on Sunday morning by the Pentecos-
tai Holiness denomination in New
berry, with Mr.. F. ]. Reddick as su-
perintendent. The Sunday school
meets in the little house near Mr.
Reddick's dwelling. where Mr.. REQ
rick formerly conducted a store and
which was recently conveniently fit
ted up for church services, the con-
gregation having services at stated
intervals by the Rev Smith and other
preachers c. that faith.
we are all advised to plant every
available foot of ground to aid in the
wise food crop movement. But wha {:
the use for some of us to try to have
little patches when our neighbor's
chickens are allowed to ruin them
1t seems that the city council OF
Newberry cannot or will not do as
some of the city councils in the State
are doing In some cities it is against
the law for chickens to roam at
large. Newberry is ahead of several
cities of her size in some respects
but in certain other respects she is
wcfully behind.
The boys are off. Troops passed
through Newbery On Monday in two
trains, one on the Southern railroad
the other on the C. n. & l.. The SOL
diers were joined by those in New
berry who had not already got with
the companies but were here waiting
for orders. The NeWberry boys are:
Company X Mess Sergeant Guy
Brown, Corporals Humbert NJ. AulI,
J. NJ. Chappell and J. H. Fellers,
Cook P. B. Cromer and Privates j.
B. Goodwin and NJ l.. Glasgow. CCom-
pany b T. E. Bullock, w. G. Bull
lock and D. H. Werts. (Machine Gun
company Bugler Carroll NJ. Dennis.
Mayor Griffith of Columbia has pro-
claimed this week as Kindness to
Animals Week. which is being OBJ
served throughout the United States
under the auspices of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
All citizens are called upon to es-
pecially remember the dumb animals.
1t is a nationwide movement to en-
courage people n the humane treat
ment Of the dumb creatures, called
beasts and brutes, but which have
counterparts in some human beings.
Mayor Wright is trying to have every
week in Newberry kindness to AMI
mails Week"
There are certain days set apart
in the different wards for the removal
Of trash, as follows: Ward 1, Mon
days; ., Tuesdays; 3, Wednesdays;
I, Thursdays; 6, Fridays. This does
not mean that trash will be removed
when it is put there late in the after
Moons. Put it there in the mornings
of those respective days and it will
be removed, otherwise it will have
to remain until the next regular day
rolls around for your ward. Health
Officer Player can't be everywhere
and see after everything in one day.
This is a large town and there is lots
OF work to be done in it. especially
since the health officer will have to
visit about 200 washerwomen and
see that they keep their premises
clean after they all get their per-
mits.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-17
REQUEST.

In order to avoid accidents ana
clear the line of parade we most
earnestly request everyone to keep
their automobiles or vehicles OF any
kind off Of the following streets at
ter 8 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and
until after the parade:
College street from Harrington to
Friend.
Boyce street from College to Nance
street.
Nance street from Boyce to Friend.
Friend street from Nance to COL
lege street.
Main street from College.street to
Nance street.
No vehicle will be allowed on upper
or lower square.
z.>E, WRIGHT, ,,.
L. RoDELsPERGER,
Chief Of Police.