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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-03-20
The NegIected RIG.

Of the 100000 men in the
United States who are available for
military service, only about $50 in
all branches of the service are being
trained in target practice, leaving
over Is 100000 unorganized militia
men who are either entirely ignorant
or unskilled in the use of any kind
of small arms. Such is the remark
able and disturbing statement made
by Lieutenant Albert S. Jones, secre-
tary of the National Rifle Association,
of America, in Harper's Weekly. Our
regular army itself, says Lieutenant
Jones, would contain forty per cent.
of new material when recruited to it's
war strength; as now constituted, it
is highly disciplined force of 10000
officers and men, which, in case of
war, would be swallowed up when
absorbed, as it would be, into an
army Of 100000 or more which we
would have to mobilize for serious
war. Lieutenant Jones proposes the
organization of civilian clubs for the
training of our inexperienced citizens
in rifle shooting.
He would have the Government
plan to provide national trophies, and
the States local trophies, as incen-
tives. The details of his plan are told
in coherent and interesting manner
in his article, which no sincerely
patriotic person should fail to read
and digest.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-03-20
The Use 81 tIlc IInrrow.

Tho farmer who has not learned
the value OF the cutaway disc ana
smoothing harrows, is simply sleeli-
ing over his rights Preparation is
half the, battle I'M making 4 crop. and
you can not put land Ia good tiltE1
without the harrow. Then you can
do SO much good work iii 4 day with
the best modern harrows 1t is time
to go slow and to be conservative iii
your expense, but It is also a good
time to buy the best tools for doing
your work Every farmer should
have one or more good harrows. They
are as essential as the common plow
stocks The plow comes 1rst and the
harrow second as essential tools
upon the farm. Remember, the finer
the soil, the more readily 1t yields
up its plant 4ood to the growing
crops.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-03-20
Navy Beans.

These beans are always a most SAL
able crop IN Southern markets. they
may be planted this month and Jaly
and will, on land in fair condition
OF fertility, make good crop. Plant
in rows two feet six inches apart.
dropping the beans six or eight inches
apart in the rows Cultivate fire.
quently, but only when the plants are
dry or they will rust. - Southern
Planter
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-03-20
GRINDING FEED ron HORSES.


Opinions differs the adj
vantages of grinding grain as feed for
horses. For those out Of the stable
during the day and worked hard, it is
quite generally believed that all
grains, with the possible exception Of
oats, should be ground, and for those
ut extremely hard work the ground
grain should be mixed with chaffed
hay. For idle horses, oats or grain
should not be ground, nor should hay
or straw be .chaffed When animals
have time to masticate their food
thoroughly, grinding is not necessary.
When this is not the case, grinding
takes the place of mastication to
some extent and increases the assim-
ilation of their food.-Epitomist.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-03-20
VAN Farm Topics. WV WV
TTTE POULTRY YARD.

Set the coops in the shade OF a tree.
Keep hogs and ducklings in sep
arate Enclosures.
Watch the cat which you see watch
ing the chicks
If the duck feathers are ripe, pick
them. They are always salable.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-03-20
WOE For the EYenincs.

In the evening plan out the rota-
ton OF crops to be planted in the
spring and so arrange those that they
will work in well with each other
and not crowd the teams or labor to
handle them at the best time.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-03-20

AS the British thirst diminishes,
the British sweet tooth becomes more
exacting. Fifty years ago the annual
per capita consumption of sugar in
the United Kingdom was twenty
nine and one-half pounds; now it's
nearly 100 pounds.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-03-20
Nafcli FL Ennce.

See to3t that new fences are built
and old Ones repaired Make all
fences straight as nearly as possible
50 that there iaay be no corners into
which you cannot take the plow and
narrow.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-03-20

While the protein content Of diff
ferent kinds of feeding stuifs, forage
included, does not comprehend the
entire feeding value, by any means,
yet it affords d very good guide as a
comparative view in this direction.
AS such TIE following table may be
considered with interest;
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
THE WATERMELON.
Africa Is the Original Home Of This
Luscious Fruit.

The humorists always associate the
African with the watermelon. assum-
Ing that the taste of the colored man
for his favOrite dainty arises from his
life In the southern states, where the
melon vine grows like q weed.
AZ a fact. however the African taste
for the watermelon is hereditary. The
vine Is n native of Africa, where 1t Is
found Wild in the great central plains
OF the continent and has also been
cultivated for many ages.
In Egypt the melons grown along the
Nile rival those OF southeastern Mis-
souri,.
The melons mentioned by the Israel
ties as being among the good things
they had In Egypt were undoubtedly
wutermelons, for In the wall paintings
about the time of the exodus the melon
vine is represented, and In one case a
long procession Of slaves IS depicted.
each bearing on his shoulder huge
dark green watermelon.
Botanists say that varieties Of the
melon are found In southern Asia, and
some even claim that the plant grows
wild in central and South Africa. but
Africa is no doubt the original home
OF the melon. and In his preference
over every other kind Of vegetable or
fruit the African merely displays a
taste that has become fixed In his race
by thousands Of years Of indulgence,
for in central Africa ripe watermelons
are to be had every month In the year.
Detroit News-Tribune.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
COURTING DEATH.
The Work of the Mounted Police Of
Canada In the Northwest.

The Work of the Mounted Police Of
Canada In the Northwest.
The Northwest policeman's first duty
is to die If that should be necessary.
He is not allowed to shoot a desper-
ado. go up, sit on his carcass. roll a
He must not shoot. At all events he
must not shoot first, which is often
fatal, for If there Is q time when delay
Is dangerous 1t is when you are cover
ing an outlaw, writes Cy Warman in
the Sunday Magazine.
Numbers Of the force have been
known to ride or walk INTO the very
mouth Of cooked As Colt and never
finch. In about nety-eight cases out
Of every hundred the man be hind the
gun weakened. In the other two cases
he extended his lease of life, but made
his going doubly sure. When a mount
ed policeman falls, the open space he
leaves Is Immediately closed, for back
Of him stands the Dominion govern
ment and back Of that the British en-
pire. So the Desperate who thinks he
can kill and get away has a hard time
If the police chase him out Of the Do
minion back to the islands, he Is likely
to fetch up at Scotland Yard. II his
native village lies south Of the forty
ninth. the Pinkertons take up his trail,
and when all these forces are after a
man his days are gliding swiftly by.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
SLEEP MYSTERIES.

Tasks Often Performed While the
Worker Siumbers.
A psychologist was discussing the
miracles of sleep.
Zone can become SO accustomed" he
said, ito a monotonous task that one
can fall asleep and still keep Oh work
ing. Thus In India there are punka
coolies. men who turn fan oil night
long in the hot weather while their
English masters rest, and 1t Is not un-
common for punka cody to acquire
the knack Of sleeping at his task. On
and on he sleeps through the hot, per
fumed hours of the Indian night, but
his hand mechanically and steadily
turns the punka pulley.
Men have composed great literary
works in their sleep. Coleridge's 'Ku-
bla Khan Is the most famous example
Of this; but. then. Coleridge was q
morphinomaniac, and his sleep was
scarcely natural. But r. L. Stevenson
Corelli and Longfellow have also done
good work while sleeping.
divers sometimes fall asleep deep
down in the sea, but some unknown
part of their brain keeps watch, and
at the proper moment. though asleep
they give the order to be hauled up
This is good deal like the miracle
that happens to all Of us-the miracle
whereby II we tell ourselves on retir.
ing that we must wake ut We In
II,
or why it is impossible to say. Some
part of us watches, works. keeps
awake RI! night, so that at it may
call us."-New Orleans Times-Demo
Cr0t
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
HORNET SENTINELS.
II Would Seem That These Insects
Keep Guard Over the Nests.

II Would Seem That These Insects
Keep Guard Over the Nests.
Is hornets nest guarded by senti-
nels, after the manner Of ant hills
1t Is not SO easy to decide, for their
private habits do not invite familiar
approach. But some experiments
seemed to point that way. No noises.
however near or strident, had the least
effect upon the workers. Blow on
divers instruments as loudly and
shrilly rs would, they poured in and
out Of the gate or labOred on the walls.
intent wholly upon their own affairs.
But Mt the slightest jar upon the win
dow or shutter, out flew a bevy OF
irate insects and flung themselves
against the wire window screen with
an angry bump" that showed how
good was their intention at least to de-
fend their home. 1t was always so. A
squad Of workers. free and ready for
aggressive duty, seemed to be lurking
near the gate. prompt to sally forth
upon alarm. Even Mt night a few kept
near by, and, although their port had
lost its vicious swing and they moved
about with sluggish pace, like sleepy
watchmen, as doubtless they were,
they left upon the observer the impress.
sion that they were on sentinel serv-
Zee, in which the community was never
lacking.-Dr. II. G. McCOok In liar
per's Magazine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
"NextIn

81 was counsel for a railway compa-
ny In the west" says prominent New
York lawyer. I'm whose employ a sec
ton hand had been killed by an ex-
press train. His widow. Of course. sued
for damages. The principal witness
swore positively that the locomotive
whistle had not sounded until after the
entire train had passed over his depart
ed friend.
"'You admit that the whistle blew?'
sternly demanded Of the witness.
"'Oh, yes; 1t blew
"'NOw.' added impressively. II that
whistle sounded In time to give Nor
gan warning the fact would be In favor
of the company, wouldn't itr
"T suppose So said the witness.
every well. Now, for what earthly
purpose would the engineer blow his
whistle after the man had been struck 2
81 presume replied the witness,
with great elaboration. that the whis.
tie was for the next man on the
track "-Harper's Weekly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
DEAN BovEY AGAINST IT.
The Eminent Canadian Opposes the I
O. Gas Scheme In Montreal,

The Eminent Canadian Opposes the n.
o. Gas Scheme Ia Montreal.
While In Washington recently Or.
Henry +. Bovey. dean Of McQIl uni
versity. Montreal, said In the course
Of discussion Of the proposed opera
tion Of the Montreal gas works by the
municipality:
Il am OF course opposed to any such
proposition. Any one who under
stands the engineering aspects Of such
. plan can readily sec that to turn
over a lighting undertaking to munich
pal authorities would be equivalent to
making It q tool Of politicians who
would not operate for the good Of any
one but themselves. In your own coun-
try the experience Of Philadelphia
should be enough to make any city
hesitate on smbarkins In an enter
prise calling for a largo number Of
minor employees who would be nothing
but political appointees and chosen be-
cause Of their allegiance to the party
In power.
"From the standpoint Of economy
any one can SEQ that Il Is more costly
Tor . city to operate its lighting plant
than for individuals who have been
trained In their respective departments
for years and whose tenure Of Office
doesn't depend ON political exigencies."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
WINTER BUTTERFLIES.
+ Hardy Breed For Which Frost ans
Snow. Possess No Terrors.

= Hardy Breed For Which Frost ans
Snow Possess No Terrors.
Coming ii one Day from walk In 4
heavy SHOW storm, l dr"iIrd upon the
cvrni"= liable ~nur triangular brown
/ p l,:;S t!!a; ,,..hrd at first sight like
f,al,s If dried bark.
"Nliat arr thu>" chip::''
~ HutIrrtiivs"
Such Il reply with Il foot of snow on
the ground and great probability Of n
foot more before morning was accept
ed as Il p!eaSantry and not to be taken
seriously. The idea of catching but
tcrtlirS i'll Il SnoWSturm seemed TOO
''tishy" for serious consideration.
On the approach of winter most Of
the butterflies those delicate little
creatures of fair weather. naturally
die. But among their number there Is
Il whole hardy brood for which the
rieors Of winter possess no terrors.
These are til" angle wings. or vancs-
sids. They are Frequently called "thaW
butterflies from the fact that during
the warm spells of winter they awake
from their torpor and may frequently
be seen summing themselves near their
place of Information or If the weather
IS mild and pleasant lifting lightly
about In the open places.
These insects pass the winter both
as chrysalis and as mature butterflies.
Normally they remain In the crysalis
form only about two weeks. but 1t Is
probable that the severe cold overtakes
some before they are fully developed,
which may account for some Of them
alternating as chrysalis.-St. Nicholas.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
lINCOlk'S JOKE.

Fixing the possibility For the Loss
of Harpe-s Ferry.
PRESIDENT l.incGln'> jokes, especially
when perretratrd in connection with
grave matters. usually had purpose
in them. After Lee had taken liar
perS Ferry the president, realizing how
;.:'2at n calamity Il was to the north
ern arms, determined If possible to fix
the responsibility for the loss of the
important position.
lIalleck was summoned, but did not
know where the blame lay. Very
we'll" said Lincoln, "Ill nsk General
Schenck." The latter could throw nc
light upon the question. further than
TO say that he was not to blame. MIL
roy was the next to be called to the
presence of the commander in chief
AMI to enter a plea of mot guilty"
Hooker was next given q hearing, and
Fighting Joe" made very emphatic
disclaimer Of all responsibility.
Then the president assembled the
four generals in his room and said tC
them: Gentlemen, Harpers Ferry was
surrendered and none Of you, It seems
is responsible. am very anxious tc
discover the man who is" After strid
ing across the room several times the
president suddenly threw up his bow
ed head and exclaimed: II have It!
know who Is responsiblew
"Who, Mr.. President; who Is itT
asked the distinguished quartet as they
looked anxious, If not troubled.
"Gentlemen." said the president
with n meaning twinkle in his eye
General Lee is the man."
There was a lack Of mirth in the
laugh created, and the four generals
took their departure with a determine.
ton that they would not again be
placed under suspicion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
ONE PET THEORY DOWNED.

Interest In Civic Matters Not Increased
by Municipal Ownership.
Advocates Of municipal ownership
toll US that the Ownership and manage
ment Of public utilities by the munich
pality Is invariably accompanied by
greatly increased interest in munich
pal affairs by the rate payers. Az has
been pointed out in these columns on
many occasions, this Is ono of tho pet
theories which. as O theory. Is indis-
putable. but which IN actual practice
has proved time after time most dis
appointing.
Another instance has Just come to
hand. Edmonton Is extensively adver-
Used as the banner municipal owner
ship town Of the Canadian west. Its
civic officials have acquired much dex-
terity in throwing bouquets at one an
other and even at themselves. Accord.
ing to theory. public interest in munich
pal affairs in that town should always
be at q white heat. But 1t Il not.
The other day the 1900 rate payers
ON the roll Were invited to express their
opinion upon bylaws adopted by the
council involving the expenditure Of
the large sum. for Edmonton, Of $780,
GOO for various municipal improve
ments. OF the 1000 qualified voters
1oS only. or one out Of every twelve,
found their way to the polls Editorial
IN Montreal Gazette.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
Michsianoelo.

Michelangelo stood In the front rank
both as painter and sculptor. In
both arts he was worthy of the high
est praise. The fresco of the Last
Judgment" In the Sistine chapel Is
considered the most wonderful picture
IN the world. showing the omnipotence
Of artistic science and the fiery daring
Of conception that but few other paint
ings can even approximate. In sculp-
ture the "MOses" and the Slaves" not
to mention other pieces. rang among
the finest creations OF the art and pro.
claim Michelangelo to have been as
masterful with his chisel rs he was
with his brush.-New York American.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
Penny For a Priceless Book.

A work:nyman once purchased for a
penny an aged looking volume bearing
date Of 1910. The man tried to read
1t, but threw up the attempt apparent
~ in disgust. AMI the volume was rele-
gated to the cupboard. a friend Of his
happened to see the book and took 1t
to the British museum authorities,
who promptly made an offer Of zoo.
the highest sum the librarian Is allow
cd to expend without special vote of
the trustees. Had the man known
what he was about he would have
stood out for Lore. as the authorities
would have paid almost any price rath-
err than allow the volume to slip
through their fingers. 1t was. In fact,
the first book printed by Gutenberg
and was therefore almost priceless
London Tit-BitS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
Repartee Of the Shop.

Il never was SO insulted In my lifew
said the girl with the brown eyes in
dignantly.
Explain further" was the request.
"Why, you know Fido chewed up the
muff to that set Of gray furs Of mine.
and SO I went into a shop today to see
II I could find a muff that would re-
place 1t. I told the clerk what I want
ed. He couldn't find anything that
would suit. so he called another clerk.
This one hunted high and low. he drag
ged out NUTS till they heaped the coun-
ter. but he couldn't find one that would
match. Finally he called the proprie-
tor. fat. stuffy man. who came wad-
ding down the aisle and said. What is
the troubler
81 can't make a match said al
most tearfully.
"'Why. that's funny he said In a
hatefully patronizing manner. What's
the matter with the menr New York
Press.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
Teaching the Drummer.


1t was the custom In the days Of our
old navy for the men to bring to the
mast all the WORKOUT articles which
were to I've inspected. handed In and ex-
changed for new. The drummer had
applied for so many drum heads that
the commodore felt sure he was being
imposed upon and one day set himself
to watch while the band was playing.
As one rafting martial air followed an
other his anger increased perceptibV
until he burst forth IN uncomfortable
rage:
There. now. confound you! l see
why you use so many drum heads
Don't drum in the middle Of it all the
time. Drum all over that drum, I tell
your
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
A Jewel Beyond PrIes

Many years ago Norwegian was
taken to big London hospital suffer
Ing from an illness which prevented
him from earning his living. Sir Fred
erick Treves operated upon him and
completely cured him of his trouble.
Some weeks afterward the man called
upon Sir Frederick at his private house.
and, much to his surprise. presented
him with a coin. At first Sir Frederick
refused to take 1t. but the man would
not be put of.
1T Is now three years since left my
native land" he said, "and before I
came away my wife gave me this coin
and told me never to part with It I'M
less was starving. 1t Is not worth
anything. but the value to me I cannot
express. When I was In the hospital I
made up my mind that you should
have 1t. Since you cured me I have
been starving, but I would not part
with the coin because 1 wanted you to
have It as a small return for saving my
life"
what magnificent piece of jewelry,"
said Sir Frederick when he told the
story. could equal the value Of that
coin ?"-LoAdon NJ. A. p 49,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07

M 0ItduVdhtagos
BacOn-Would you call him q good
talker?
Egbert-NO, l would not.
How many times have you heard
him talk?"
"Only once"
"And when was thatT'
when he was trying to open a car
windOw."-YOnkers Statesman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
olympia Tacoma Nav. CO
TINE CARR.
Effective February 4. 1907.
GREYHOUND

GREYHOUND
Dally) q, Re,uTn'ns0 N ~
Lv. Olympia Il 30 a. IN. l-v. olympia loe p IN
Lv. Tacoma 1000 a. m. lLv. Tacoma 4 % y. M
Ar. Olympia ia p. m. Ar. Olympia. 90 p. IN
MULTNOMAH.
daily except SUM- Returning
Lv. Olympia 4 90 y. IN. Lv. Seattle 10 q. m
Ar. Tacoma Ills p. M. Ar. Tacoma. 800 q. m
Lv. Tacoma $50 y. III. Lv. Tacoma. 30 a. m
Ar. Seattle 1915 D. IN. Ar. Olympia lo.lo g. III
The Greyhound makes direct connections at
Tacoma with the steamer Flyer at 35o y. IN. aud
Interurbsn limited at AS for Seattle.
Passengers leaving Seattle on a. IN. and Up
m. Interurban trains. or on the 205 p. IN. steam
Greyhound at Tacoma for Olympia.
The Greyhound connects with the Shelton boat
on the =. m. and p m. trip from Olympia, and
on the p. m. trip from Tacoma.
Through tickets sold over the lnterurbau. In.
GLIDING street car rides for ST. or 81. % round
trip. over the steamer Flyer for 10 or $l.75
round trip. Meals served ON board for 80 cents.
may come aboard the MultnOmsh at ii p. m. and
take berths.
Fare between Olympia and Tacoma. Is cents
round trip, Sl.25 Between Olympia and Seattle
on MultnOmah, 81. or 81. rs round trip: via steam
er Flyer from Tacoma, 81 10, or 81 10 round trip;
via Interurban from Tacoma, including street
car rides, SIPS, or $225 round trip. Berths, SOC
Meals, SOC.
Mutnomah leaving Olympia at 4 p. m. makes
onnectiona at the N. p. dock Tacoma. with the
''T H. F. M N AHs' f''e' '0 J. {. PERcIvAL.
General Manager. Secretary
-PHoNE MAIN 33-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-07
afashln9ton s tandard
OH uPIs. VISA.
FRIDAY YORlING. FFBbl lEY :, 1903.
LOVES AFTERGLOW

bar it'Art, feed Mt the sIrin.,
90 h.rnu.' tear
l'"u heart. elm. less 10 thIn.-
az ~ad.!cr vcai-'
VT - tl,. harvest lr
- not ir-rct;
IL ur-; to weed tn" ,ca
~ foolish fret
bear heart. STIR not the ash
90 l'A.n, long ,i,.Ai
bear heart. lit not the lash
pl pain t. wed
The mem ~ oi lhat flash
~ HAM. l"nG sped
r-,''t, 81 Wu" again,
Folly : at flow;
Sniic "n the illt uf pain
Loves aflciLluw
We ne'cr know the value III Il smile
" hat II II he Il heritage 81 Woe
W no then can ever price the precious
smile,
That flaming Jewel OF loves aiterglow :
LHr +, IrruoU.