"Women may assist in their own protection by becoming familiar with the use of firearms, and having them at hand when the occasion demands..."

"...Former Governor William J. Northen expresses himself as follows: "My first suggestion is that all homes should be made miniature arsenals, at least to the extent of one good Winchester and one good pistol; that women be allowed to carry weapons upon their persons, concealed, if so desired, and that they be taught the use and handling of firearms, so that they may become their own protectors in the absence of the husband and master of the house...."

"...Inspector General O'Bear: "The Sheriff of each county should organize a regular posse of competent and determined men, who would be ready at a moment's notice to respond to his call and in addition thereto should maintain a pack of trained dogs to follow the trail when a crime is committed in his county. No expense or effort should be spared to discover the criminal and bring him to justice. Women may assist in their own protection by becoming familiar with the use of firearms, and having them at hand when the occasion demands. It is not the duty of the militia to hunt crimes, but to assist the civil authorities in protecting them when called upon."

[The Record-Union, Sacramento, Tuesday Morning, April 25, 1899. Volume 97.--No. 63. Pg. 1 - Excerpted from the article; "People Of Georgia Greatly Stirred. Atlanta, April 24."]