Nevertheless, the advice of the police was heeded, and on the fateful day no Jews were to be found on the streets.

This, however, did not prevent the numerous bands of rioters from assembling on the streets and embarking upon their criminal activities.

The pogrom started in Podol, a part of the town densely populated by Jews.

The following is the description of an eye-witness: At twelve o'clock at noon, the air saddenly resounded with, wild shouts, whistling, jeering, hooting, and laughing.

An immense crowd of young boys, artisans, and laborers was on the march.