The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25

pressed himself as follows: my first sug-
gestion Is that all homes should be made
immature arsenals, at least 10 the extent
OF one good Winchester and one good pistol:
that women be allowed to carry weapons
upon their persons concealed, IL so desired,
ana tnat they be taught the use and hand
ling of firearms. SO that they may become
their own protectors in the absence OF the
husband or master OF the house. An &C.
shot by a brave woman in defense OF her
honor, will do more to stop this awful
crime than all the lynching that may oc-
cur In a year. / would have every county
supplied with at least a half dozen we'll
trained bloodhounds. I would have an or
ganization of at least twenty men in each
county. who should have supervision Of
lawlessness in the county,"
Mrs. Louise +. Gordon, a prominent figure
In society. not only in Atlanta. but through
out Southern cities, favors the equipment
Of a company Of militia by each county.
she says: The Mexican government has a
KIND or rural soldiery. having the power
10 hold a drum-head and to
shoot the criminal caught If he is found
guilty. The per cent. of crime Is lower in
berries are scarce. and yet trains are loaded
with silver and bullion. 1t seems IL would
be a wise investment for our farmers to
add a fund to what should be contributed
by the Legislature TO provide an up-to-date.
well-equipped military force for the coun-
ties, as well as cities and towns which.
with the good moral effect IL would surely
bring. would produce a sense of safety and
would drive fear away from stricken
hearts.
Mrs. Fenton, who produced a sensation
by her assertion at an agricultural conven-
ton two years ago that a thousand negroes
should be lynched every week until the
outrages stopped. says she has no reason
to change her opinion.
Attorney General Terrell favors a better
enforcement of the laws. He says: The
means of enforcing our criminal laws
would be very materially improved If a
system OF county police were established
In every county In the State. The system
established by the commissioner of Fulton
county several years ago and declared il
legal by the Supreme Court. would be a
most admirable plan. The court declared
this system Illegal solely upon the ground
that, under existing laws. the commission
ers did not have authority to establish it.
This objection could be easily removed by
proper legislation"
5. NJ. Inman, one of the wealthiest citi-
zens Of Atlanta, thinks trouble could be
averted II men employing negroes in the
country would investigate the character OF
the people they employ. Not much was
known OF Sam Hose before he came into
OF the chain-gang and penitentiary, and.
by going TO a strange locality, can easily
obtain work where they will have oppor-
tunities to do wrong.
Inspector General O'Bear: 1.-THE sheriff
of Rich county should organize a regular
posse or competent and determined men
VINO would be ready to respond to his call.
and IN addition thereto should maintain a
number OF trained dogs To follow n trail
when a crime IS committed in his county.
NO efforts should be spared TO discover the
criminal and bring him to justice. Women
could assist in their. own protection by be-
coming familiar with firearms and having
them on hand when the occasion demands.
1t Is not the duty of the military 70 hunt
criminals, but to assist the civil authorities
In protecting them when called upon"
The states troops that were in readiness
to proceed to Palmetto were dismissed to
their homes to-day, the Governor deeming
their Services unnecessary