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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07

were there, too, watching closely ask
Ing keen questions now and then,
thoroughly alive to the Importance OF
the test in progress. Among the most
interested of all was Mr.. Ffnnegan,
who now owns the old Wilton farm,
out on the Osborne turnpike south
east OF Richmond. where the test is
under way. He is a believer in tract
ors himself owning two big fellows.
each capable of drawing eight plows.
Seeing thar the ground had to be
broken anyhow. he had seized the OPP
portunity to sec Just what the smaller
machine would do on his own domain.
Well. Mr.. Fjnnegan and the others
got an eye-full In the course of the
day. That little old Henry just put
tered right along, as unexcited as an
efght-day clock. The dead weeds av-
eragng four feet high went uniformly
to the useful oblivion of humus- max
ing burial. The green stuff, save for
rare wisp. went the sam way. Every
furrow cut ty the twelve-inch plows
was just twelve inches wide and eight
inches deep. the bottoms joining with
precision. straight as a surveyors line.
Stearily, but much more swiftly than
any team of big mules ever dragged
pillow. the tractor shuttled back and
forth. The first hour showed that
1t had broken nearly an acre of fall
low land. The next hour showed a
little over an acrs--"Henry" having
gotten Its collar warm, so to speak.
BY late afternoon the plowed ground
had grown to a good-sized field When
dark came, the owls Of the James
river bottom were sorely puzzled by
the strange, bright light that went
weaving to and fro across the open
spaces. cleaning from the tractors
spotlight along the open burrows. The
gait was still around an acre an hour
and the tractor had a new driver but
II had no need of roll in the barn
lot bale of hay or a ration of grain
hadn't even thought OF wanting to
rest.
When the test is finished. this at
ternoon.. the details will all he COL
lected for future use-the consump-
ton Of oil and gas, the exact amount
Of land plowed and all the other facts
that are OF interest to farmers. All
Of these will be properly verified so
that those who did not have the good
fortune to Witness the performance OF
the tractor may be assured OF Just
what 1t amounted to.
but there isn't any doubt that the
Fordson gives a good account of itself
anywhere. any time." declared Mr. Ell
lerson. who has seen the machine at
work on steep hills. in stiff clay in
crawfish land that freezes in the sum-
mer." even in land grown up in young
pines. And Ee ought to know.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
SORE,
'NFLAMED
EYES

II had very sore eye for two
months, all hloodshot, with burning
sensations that were tortuous. was
advised by my family physician to
see specialist. BY advice OF friend
tried Twentieth Century Royal Lini-
ment and got relief the second APP
plfcation. Ny eye trouble was en-
,irelS relieved after using one-half OF
q small bottle"
That is the way II. - Anderson, Of
Gary street. wrote To the Twnntinf h
Century Royal Liniment Company. 200
East Marshall street, In his gratitude
over getting well
NO disagreeable eye drops, no
oarkened rooms. no loss of time Just
rub ii little of this powerful, harmless
behetfaht on the temples OCCASION
any and relief comes quick.
ASK your druggist Take no others.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
MRS. TODD IN CRITICAL
CONDITION AT MEMORIAL

Mrs. f. Parke Todd, widow OF
Thomas j. Todd and daughter OF DR.
Benjamin Megginson, is in tht
Memorial hospital suffering from &
fractured spine, as the result of he'll
leap from second story window al
524 West Grace street on Monday. II
Is thought that she was suffering from
a fit of dependency. Authorities al
the hospital last night said they could
not yet tell whether she would survive.
She Is about thirty-seven years Old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07

receipts and expenditures this year.
Both Mr.. Roden and President Robert
Lee Peters hold that this Is an unwise
move, being detrimental to the eity.s
best interests. They think tho deffcit
or most OF It ought to be made up by
some other means or by increased taxes.
II necessary.
according to Mr.. Roden's plan. the
amount to be borrowed Will he cut
down to $25o.ooo, II not less. He was
not prepared to say how tho. $612,OOo
would be obtained. but It Ii understood
4 will be raised in such Z way - .
work NO hardships on taxpayegG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
Hang out your Flag.
FORGER
ARRESTED AGAIN

w. r. Smith. white, of Norfolk. was
arrested yesterday by Detective Ser
geants Tiller and Waymack on a charge
OF forging the name of Paul Srnlthers,
to an American Railway Express com
pany's check for the amount of $4,000,
getting II eashed at@the Merchants Ma
tionai bank, of this city
Smith is wanted in Norfolk on a
similar charge, and was arrested here
several days ago at the request of the
Norfolk authorities. and was released
after a preliminary hearing. on bond
when arrested he implicated another
man. but 1t is believed that the latter
charge may be disproven.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
RODEN MAY SUBMIT
SUBSTITUTE BILL

With a view Of reducing the citys
bonded Indebtedness, Councilman f.
Lee Roden. of Lee ward. said last night
that he was preparing an appropria-
tons ordinance to be offered As a SUBJ
stitute to the budget which WAS recon
mended by the finance committee. This
may be presented at tho meeting OF the
common council tonight 1t 3 O'Clock.
The finance committees budget pro-
xides for the borrowing Of 3s63,5S4.s2.
In order to meet the difference between
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
WH|SKEY SEIZED ON
STANDARD OIL BARGE

Five Southside officers raided a
barge of the Standard Oil company
yesterday afternoon at the city
wharf, working on tip that there
was whiskey aboard. Five quarts of
liquor which had been cleverly con-
cealed in an oil tank, were found af-
ter the vessel had been searched
from stern to "fo'castle"
Those arrested and locked up in
the Third police station pending a
hearing before Justice Maurice this
morning are Charles Refs. James
York. X. Brown. John Willis and
John Troihlic. The policemen TAX
ing part in the seizure were officers
Lee, Westcott, Schaaf, Cousins, Brown
and King.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
THE RIcHMoNp NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NAY V 1919
You Are" the palm going to the gal

lery.
Some of.thn more pleasing numbers
OF the evening were Chaplain will
sons "Good-by France; Hello. Miss
Liberty" by Rodeheaver and chorus;
Carl Avery Werner's Lonesome for
You.'. by Rodeheaver: Loves own
Sweet Song" by the chorus: Mendel-
sohns They Will BE Done" by the
chorus: Merry Life" by the chorus
Rejoice" by the chorus; wen Re
Waiting When You Come Back" by
Rodeheaver and chorus: when the
BOYS Come Home" dedicated by the
author John Hay, to the valorous
sons OF the north and south in the
troublous period Of 1851 to 1865 and
adapted to the recent world struggle:
Garry Me Back to Ole virginny," by
Rodeheaver: Sail On" by the chorus:
II Walk With the King" by Rode
HEAVIER: Hoy City" by Rodeheaver
and chorus. "S.nce Jesus Came Into My
Heart" by the chorus, and as a. A.
male. Rock of Ages by the chorus.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
THE VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN.
continued FroIn Page One. }

night showed total subscription the close of business of
81 4oO which was increase for the day of $20OO3UO
Many OF tho pledges that given at the meeting the
Business Mems Club did not reach the financial institutions
last night and will be forwarded to them today Against the
million dollars and than is charged against Richmond
each day until down Saturday. the city going to sub
stantial credit.
Plans have been made for big demonstration in front
OF the nostolcc at today which will be featured by
concert by Wfghts Saxapone Orchestra aggregation of
colored "jazz artists who have wide reputation
will be staged by Henry Schwarzschd chairman of the
lures committee stated at lone headquarters which
expected to result in heavy sales There will be meeting of
the general committee at headquarters at noon
Every member of the Richmond police department voun
eercd his service during the loan drive, and beginning today
they will conduct ctywde they patrol their BEATS
his work expected to bring in substantial subscriptions for
the officers acquainted with practically person in
their territory The general committee out of appreciation for
their services announced that victory coupon would
be given to two members of the observation-disclosures selling the
largest number Of bonds.
Featuring the day return the announcements that
the Merchants National and the Central National banks had
passed their quotas The former allotted and
subscribed $263O while the other bank had been appor
toned $27740O It's sales amounted to $S000O last night
there would be another meeting of business this afternoon
at O'Clock in the Business Mems Club He presided the
conference yesterday which John Laird of the War Loan
organizations of Washington made short ringing talk John
Kerr Branch who headed the three campaigns then
took charge of the meeting pointing out the extremely attrac
tive features of the oan and urging heavy subscriptions The
response magnificent but only in keeping with Richmond s
position the head of the Fifth Reserve District for she is
setting the example for the entire district
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
Hang out your Flag.
Mrs. Taiiaferro Qualities.

Mrs. Carried T. Taliaferro qualified
yesterday in the chancery court as
cxecutrix of the will of Phillip p
Taiiaferro. late assistant city engineer
who left an estate valued at $1,000.
Alma l.. Collins qualified as admins
tratrix OF Bette L. Collins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
F0RDS0N TRACTOR, PULLING TWO Pl0WS, STARTS
ON 24-HOUR DEMONSTRATION ON WILTON FARM

10 O'Clock last night
an.w
OF
OF
pietcis weeds M grass " $500 I'm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
FRENCH rHEss HoipS
OFT the GLAD HAND

Paris. NAV s-The French press to-
dav enthusiastically welcomed the re
turn IF fne 1tHlian delegation to the
eeace conference. They return" says
lie Martin. mot 20 disunite tho aIlics
hut solerinly 10 demonstrate the sol
tliars' unity before the enemy delega-
ton.
Ii Petit Journal says our reasons
Tor being o7ttrtstie ara strengthened.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07

Mrs. +, II. Smith. Jefferson street
was arrested last night by Detectives
Waters. Caldwell and Ford. of the Sec
ond police station. on charge of sell
ing whiskey. and for maintaining a
disorderly house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
P[EST|NA WINS FROM
CUTLER IN As MINUTES

Especial 10 The Richmond vtrginian
Norfolk May g. Marin Pleatina,
contender for the heavy weight crown,
wrestied. Charlie Cutler, of Chicago
at the Piekwick club tonight, gaining
Two falls in - minutes
Hang out sour Flag.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07

Today means a new era II
trading
n Congress has sleereed a dead
line between necessity and
luxury and we poor traders
must execute the decree.
Pity us, 0 pity us. And please
help by being patient with the
salcspeople and their woe.
But after all it's not really
AS bad as il seems at first
thought.
The man Of luxurious taste
who INDUCES in a $500 shirt,
doesn't pay an additional 30
cents, but pays ten per cent on
81. O0-the difference between
the congressional idea Of what
is enough for any man TO
spend and reckless cxtrava-
gance. SO $500 shirts will to-
day, and until this law is re-
pealed cost $500.
We'd pay it ourselves, but
zthe law forbids.
Never mind, what trihe of
in couple of dimes, when Il fell
low pleases his fancy?
Thanks toa kind Providence,
no tax is levied on clothing
except separate waistcoats-
md who wants a waistcoat a
part from suit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07

Alleged speeder caurAt.

p. Caplar. II North Eighteenth street,
was arrested last night by Policeman
W. G. Kuhn. of the First police station.
on charge of reckless driving
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07

Hang our your Flag.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-07
COMPLETE PROGRAM

Continued from Page One.)
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-04-25
CIVIC LEAGUE MAKES SUCCESS
TIONS

We are now beginning a new year
for Civic Improvement.
Our ambitions are great for, the
City Beautiful We must first CAPTURE
the honor as the cleanest town lid the
State; next to beautify each block
corner by planting an evergreen
! shrub. Each street to agree on like
design for trimming anne
When main street is paved, we beg
to suggest that a space be left in CEN
ter for trees and shrubs, same design
to extend down College Ave.
We are proud of our College and
would surround it with all the beau
ty at the City's command.
We need a new High School build.
ing. Grenada County needs an Ag-
ricultual High School. We have the
grounds for the buildings, so why
not combine the two schools and give
the county children the advantage OF
a well rounded education. Make oul
schools the civic center where child.
rem would be interested and surrOun-
| ded as we'll as knowledge.
| CIVIC LEAGUE.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-04-25
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES.

In accordance with Section 2 OF
Chapter 1874 of the Laws of Missis-
sippi of 1918, which was amendatory
to Chapter 35 of the Laws of Missis-
sippi of 1917. notice is hereby gwen
all candidates who expect to be voted
for by the electors of Grenada Coun-
ty. Mississippi, at the August Primar-
les, 1919, that they are required tc
furnish written notice on or before
the first Monday of May, 1919, OF
their candidacy.
O. F. LAWRENCE.
Chairman Dem. FIX. Com. of Grena'
NADIA County, Mississippi.
Grenada, Miss, April is, 1919 st.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-04-25
PHOTOGRAPHER WILL BE AWAY
ONE DAY EACH WEEK.

/ wish to notify my friends ard the
public generally that, beginning next
Tuesday, l shall spend n day in the
town of Winona each week for the
purpose of accommodating those in that
vicinity who are DESTROYS of the ser,
vices of a photographer. hope my
friends in this community will ote
the date, Tuesday of each week, ano
make their plans to visit me accord
ingly for which / will thank them IL
advance.
w. G. CAMPBELL, Photographer
4-11-19 II
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-04-25
MRS. PAUL Z. BROWN ENTER
TAINS

A most enjoyable tea was given
Monday afternoon in the lovely Bell
home on College ave by Mrs. Paul Z.
Browne in honor of the charming
guest, Mrs. Oscar Far; Of Bolton,
Miss.
The home was decorated in ferns
and rose buds and a number of war
relics from DR.. Browne was viewed
with much interest, by the many
young ladies and young. married Ia
dies present.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed and all assured the charming
hoctess of a delightful afternoon.
ed. Note. The above should
have appeared last week but owing
to the crowded condition of our col
umns, it and much other matter was
omitted.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-04-25
EMBRY DOTS.

Mr. H. H. Marter and family or
Graysport, was visiting in u COM
munity Saturday, and all returned
home Sunday except Mrs. Marter.
she will spend this week among rela-
tives.
Mr.. Walter Pittman spent Sunday
with his brother, Mr.. Lester Pittman.
Mrs. Mary Dial Middleton and Miss
Blanche Rodgers were in our midst
Wednesday,.
Messrs. John Colbprn and Maud
Ayery made a call at Bcllfountaln
Sunday.
| Miss Emma Avery returned home
| Saturday after spending g. few days
| with friends and relatives at Sabou-
gla. :.
| Avery and John Colburn made a call
| at Mr.. II. L. Montgomery Sunday al
ternoon.
Mrs. Mollie Oneal and daughter.
i MIS-. LOTA OIcNIudhClS "a
guests of Mrs. Dicie Marter Satur-
day
Mr.. H. L. Montgomery made a JUS
| mess trip to Cadaretta Wednesday.
Mr.. John Bradford passed through
our midst Sunday.
Mrs. Gordie Clanton and MISS
Thelma Marter made q trip to Grays-
port Sunday evening.
Mr.. Galloway Jenkins was the
guest of his brother, Mr.. John Jen-
kins, Sunday.
Mr.. Bob Gilbert passed through
our midst en- route for Mr.. T. R.Cian-
/, tons.
MI. Lee Clanton made a flying tr1p
to Mr.. r. F. Carpenters Friday.
Mr.. Lee Pittman passed through
our midst Wednesday en- route 1or
Mrs. Eula James.
We all welcome this pretty weather
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-04-25

for the farmers, but especially for
Mr.. w. H. Hannah, as he has had
so much bad weather carrying the
mail this winter.
Mcssrs. Hughey and George Sim
mons passed through en- route to
Duck Hill, and was accompanied by
their cousin, Mr.. Denny Avery, Sat-
urday.
Miss Els Montgomery and Mrs.
Sallie Montgomery made a call at
their cousin, Mrs. Lillian Caro-, Non
day.
Love and best.wishes to home folks
BLONDE AND BRUNETTE.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-04-25
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE COMMIT
TEE MEETING.

The Democratic Executive Commit
tee of Grenada county is hereby call
ed to meet at the court house in Gre
NADIA, Monday, May s., 1919, at IL
O'Clock a. M, for the purpose OF
transacting such business as may
properly come before it.
O. F. LAWRENCE, Chairman.
V. A. BRIDGERS, Secretary.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-04-25
&c A WORD COLUMN
One cent a word per insertion.
No advertisement accepted for less
than Csc per. insertion.


WANTD - First class .saIesmen
and salesladies to sell securities IN
proven Texa. Oil Fields. Dividends
guaranteed from wells now Produe-
ing. Mississippi territory, apply with
references, Southern Securities Ex-
change, Planters Hotel, Grenada, Miss
4-1S-19-tf.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1919-06-20

we'll attended and practically every
journeyman in the union was there.
New constitutions and bylaws were
ordered printed The union expects
to double its membership when the
outside plumbers arrive to work on
some of the big contracts throughout
the city Hereafter the plumbers un-
ion will meet in trades counci. hall
No. second floor.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1919-06-20
List OF Fair Firms An
nOunced By Plumb
ers Local No. lO8

At the meeting held by Local
Plumbers Union No. 1O8 Wednesday
night in Trades Council han that or
ganization gave the following list of
Plumbing firms in this city, who have
signed the working agreement of their
union and who are strictly fair firms.
Firms who are not listed below are
considered non-union and are not rec
ommended as worthy of your patron
age
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1919-06-20
IIkenhans Only Union
Matchmaker.

E. Curtis Ilkenhans known in the
north and northeast portion of Ohio
and known as Youngstown's only
Union Matchmaker has accepted
position in one of Hamilton's leading
jewelry stores. Ilkenhans is union
man from every angle and is always
doing little organizing as a side line.
He was admitted as visitor at the
Trades Council meeting Tuesday
night.
ma pa Ea
Buy Thrift Stamps and help.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1919-06-20
Fair Firms:

John L. Walker co., Harry j. Thomp-
son, Sewers & Ballett, Louis B.
Schaub, George o. Betscher, Theo
Oiger, Albert Shuler & Son, Louis
G. Betscher, Martin Arnold, Modern
Plumbing Co, Donald Metzler, Fred
Farr, Malvin Auraden.
The meeting of the plumbers was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-14
"AFRICAN GOLF" PLAYERS
PINCHED IN NEW YORK

New York. April 13.-The corner Of
Broadway and 42d street, famous the
world over as the heart of the Great
White Way" was the scene today Of
what was probably the most centrally
located crap game New York detectives
ever have broken up.
Detectives strolling along Broadway in
the early watches heard an impassioned
voice urging a natural" to put in its
be.ated appearance. Drawing nearer.
they observed about 40 men clustered
around the man with the bones" and
$4,000 in currency in a pile on the side
walk waiting for the winners clutch.
"A detective invested SIS in levi
dence" and announced that the game
was "pinched." Aided by policemen the
detectives captured IS players who lat
er were assessed 50 each by Magistrate
Ringle. One Of the victims announced
regretfully that he would be obliged
to work his fine out as he had just
'Glropped" his last $4,000 in the game
$3.50 on one pass. A friend put up the
necessary 81. however, and after Mag
istrate Ringle hal warned the players
that "Agrican golf' would pot be toll
Grated on the street OF this orderly
city" the players disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-14
Principal Industries
CONTINUED from Paaa nn.A

-. Hand-to- mouth buying h. l.,
bers, retailers and consumers av.;.
ing expected price reduction.
rs. Continued government co,,,.,
management and operation Of r.u
roads. &C.
&c. Sudden imposition of b.,,.
war revenue tax burdens on ind,.
try.
80. Labor unrest, agitation and !,
dustrial strife.
IS. High prices of wheat due "a
government guarantees.
20. Unemploym> and pood ii,
tribution of labor forces RELEASED
from naval or military service
10. Delay in settlement by fsd
eral government Of claims for nav
ment under informal war contracn
III. Partial shutting off of i'm.
portant European markets due 4.
import trade embargoes by Gr,,
Britain. France and Italy"
The digest thus summaries ii.
opinions Of the association memhe,
as to what is needed to promote ma.
tional prosperity and a return n
normal business conditions:
"Stop wartime extravasancies. ~.
turn the railroads and the wires +,
the owners: modify taxes on indus.
try: let the government bear ,,s
losses; the foundation of rood
prices; abolish war-period regu)atm,
agencies; let increased producto,
justify high wages: have the govern.
ment pay its war bills"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-14

their Heavenly Father, He burst into
bitter weeping because they were un-
mindful of Gods presence and unre-
sponsive to His call.
tx musical program was as usual
of the finest numbers and added much
to the enjoyment of the congrega-
ton. The orchestra is to be congrat-
uiatcd on the fine selections that they
play every Sunday evening. The COM
munlty sing proved to be as popular
as ever, the congregation taking hold
with will. A solo, "Repentence," by
DR.. Mary Coughlin. soprano. was a
beautiful number, while a duet, I'm
the Cross Of Christ ] Glory" given
by DR.. Coughlin and Earl Hayes,
was much appreciated. The cornet
and trombone duet. THE Palms." by
M.ssrs. Dennis and Hill made fine
number. as was a solo by Earl Hayes
entitled king of Love-"
That these popular services are
craving to a close is source Of re-
greet to the people of Augusta and
surrounding cities, to whom they
have proved very enjoyable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-14
Disappointment at
Limerick, Ireland, Over
POstp0nement Air Flight

Limerick. Ireland. Saturday. April u.
There was keen disappointment here
today when it was learned that Avia-
tor Woods machine. in which he will
attempt tight across the Atlantic.
could not arrive until early next week.
Thousands were Mt the temporary air.
DIVINE today to view the work of pre-
pairing the machine for it's voyage. and
workmen were s:ready to begin opera
tions. when it was announced that
Woods wanted to complete tests Of GER
tain Instruments before coming here.
The ce!ay is causing some trouble to
the military authorities as Limerick will
BE- placed Under martial law on Monds v
OWING t. r. cent political disorders. on
GERS are working night and day to get
out 10000 military passes. People were
lined up ~ tore military headquarters
here to-day waiting for passes. only a
few being admitted at a time The CITY
e quiet. hrt unusual police precautions
have been taken.