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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
Riding and Driving Association.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the
Richmond Riding and Driving Associa-
ton was held at the Exchange Hotel
last Friday night
Mr.. William G. Owens rendered his
resignation as secretary of the associa-
tion owing to the pressure of other bust
ness.
Colonel A. W. Archer the treasurer.
was unanimously elected to fiji the vacan-
cy The Office of the secretary and trea-
surer will be located at the Exchange
Hotel I'm the future.
The association is very much encour-
aged from the reports received as to the
success of the organization. All the in
dicatons point TO a highly interesting
series Of races this spring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

This is the last month OF the oyster sea-
son, and IL is more than likely that
the members of the Board of the 'Chesa-
peake and it's Tributaries will take trip
over Chesapeake Bay before the season
closes. IL is now over year since the
board visited the territory under It's jul
risdiction. The occasion OF the trip at
that time was the investigation on Tan
gier Island in regard TO acts of lawless-
ness committed by Marylanders In Nir-
ginia waters.
The present season has been compare
lively quiet. and the oyster navy has
had but little TO do, its principal busi-
ness having been TO see that the oyster
laws were enforced in Virginia waters.
The board consists of Governor O'Fer-
rail-. Auditor Marye. and Treasurer Har-
man. Mr. d. G. Zoleikofer, of the treas
urer's Office. is secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
THE GRAY ANDTHE BLUE
THE JOINT ANNIVERSARl CELEBhA-
TTONs ON HISTORIC SHILOH
Addresses by Generals Joe Wheeler, Stew
art. Prsntiss. Buell. and Capt Paine.
Erstwhile Enemies In Love Feast.

SHILOH BAT-rLE-F'IE1lD, TENN,
Anril 6.-The 1900 people attending the
thirty-third anniversary ceiepratloh on
the historic battlefield were greeted win
81 clear sky on this. the second anu cios-
ing day of the ceremonies.
sTba exercises were conducted In a new
frame memorial church near where the
little log church stood when the thousand
roen stroye for the mastery. A grand
stand had been erected near by for this
occasion. and this was to-day canopied
with the national flag.
LET US HAVE PEACE"
seWelcome TO the Blue and Gray was
,ainted on the front, while within were
Grants memorable words, Let US nave
peace." The utmost good-1eeling pre-
Among those present were Generals
Prentiss and Buell., Joe Wheeler and a.
y. Stewart. General McClernand was al
sent owing TO sickness:
The exercises opened with q snort
specch from General Prentiss. the hero OF
Tho 'Hornets Nest" He favorably I'M
pressed his listeners. The REV. i. .:
Bailey, of Iowa, delivered an eloquent
and IMPRESSED prayer.
THE t,onfederate veterans had held a
meeting and selected Generals Wheeler
and stewart and Captain Paine to vel
come the boys in blue.
GENERAL PREMISE Address.
General Wheeler's welcoming address
followed the prayer. after which General
Prcntiss spoke again, describing minutely
the first days fighting, showing how Sher-
man on the right and Hurlbert on the
left were driven back, and Prentiss, I'M
der orders from General Grant, held the
POSITION until 5 80 +. NJ, when, surrounded
on all sides and his division greatly deci-
mated by the Confederate fire, he sur
rendered with 2.2S9 men.
General Buell. spcke briefly In a digni-
fed and eloquent manner, saying thai
all differences were buried and only
Lrctherly love remained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

ST 20 will buy a Pretty Rattan Carriage,
upholstered I'm carriage cloth, ana
si5 wlii bny a Fancy Rattan Baby Car
rage, tapestry and plush upholstery
patent parasol rod, shellacked and var
CARRIAGES FROM sa75 to so.
$50 new Rocking Chairs greet
YOU Monday morning; all one kind.
What's two car loads Of chairs If we
can make the price'
LADIES' Sewing or Nurse Rocking
Chairs, height So inches, seat I6x-
IA, double woven rattan, vanished
and highly polished maple, for
EIGHTY EIGHT CENTS. Two
chairs to A single purchaser.
TO MAKE 800 DOZEN -THIN-BLowN
BOHEMIAN Il u NJ ID l. X ) 90
AROUND WE WON'T SELL bNp
ONE DOZEN TO a SINGLE PlR
CHASER. YOU'VE NEVER Bol1hI
SUCH UNDER 81 DOZEN. THESE
ARE TWO CENTS EACH.
Lamps for little. We secured a
lot of handsome lamps from factory
closing out its season lines. VIII
YOU share the savings!
Beautiful Banquet Lamps. FURNISHED
brass. onyx column, emf ossed head,
central-drafr burner, nominal value 3,
for H9S
Exqulsiteiy-Designed Banquet Lamp.
warranted li-karat gold, lacquer plate,
% inches high. nominal value Nl0,
for 1875.
Handsome Vase Banquet Lamps, grace
fully designed, yelloW, pink or blue,
hligree bottom, central.iratt burner
nominal value $l2, for $685..
Tables are in the lot, too. Beau
tiful Onyx Tables, polished legs,
fllgree mounting, Mexican onyx
top, warranted I4-karat gold lacquer
plate; nominal value 81, for s2.o5.
Exquisite Onyx Tables, fancy pol
ished legs; nominal value $40,
for S6.75.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
Minister Rsusom's Iudl.posItion

ST. LOUIS. MO. April GA City Of
Mexico special says: Senator Ransom
rested easier yesterday. but a large car
buncle has devcle ped on his neck. and a
similar Inconvenience on his risht elbow.
hcse. with the extreme acarfeEess which
troubles him. will probably prevent him
taking an active part IN the duties OF
his new Office for week or so.
The new envoy is greatly pleased with
Mexico. Until Minister Ransom RECEIVERS
fsofn his indisposition the lea ton will
remain in charge of Edward c. Butler,
secretary. MIR. Butler VIII officially in
form the Mexican Government of the ar
rival OF the rev Representatives and
within q few days ask his Official recep-
tion and recognition BY the President and
the Cak1net
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

This does not include the many
separate and distinct little purchases
that involve other and many thou
sands of dollars worth of all new,
fresh and brilliant merchandise, just
such as is proper for you TO buy.
Where DO all these new and
beautiful Silks come from' Coun-
tiers and shelves and hangings all
filled. Price them and you Will
know that they came through other
than the ordinary trade channel.
Silks for Shirt Waists, silks Tor
Dresses. Silks for Drapery, silks
for every sort of use that fashion
demands.
yard-wide 5Oc India silks in an colcrs,
including black and whlte' tue S"''i'
Tho Io' Most a. -f0 beautiful Drapery SILK, the
quality usually selling for &C. THESE
36c yard. .,- ., al
RSautifiII New Dresden silks. 81 yari
everywhere we know, Tor &c
TWo-Toned Colored Taretas, IN cheVAS
or stripes. TO be sold for s3c. .,,
BLACK India silks. Write India SILKS.
ali handmade and most superior QUO
quality. for sc ysri. 49, .h,.o
Handmade India Wash Idnetas' MI NJ
grounds, with Dresden hgures. these
Black Satin-FInish A-inch Gros-Grsin
SILK. worth I'm the ordinary way y
n yial1' six tII' sergctte SIS a yard value,
Co oI' ID India silks. real handmade
light grounds. with small nSu'eu
prints, worth Hi2c, Tor lsc ydi.l- H.
Black Peau de Sole best $i'oc Vaiue' tut
ch lSr Embroidered Taffeta silks
10 be sold for 69c.
And so for unmentionable others
in black and colors.
The gathering of Cotton Fabrics
has been phenomenal. Read these
prices. The styles and qualities
will speak their own commentator.
Toile de Norte GinghamS are Ioc
everywhere. The latest of this
mills production in Dress Cling
hams, including bright Bourette de-
signs. small to large pIaids and
stripes. solid cOlOrS, etc. The en-
tire productions full pieces to be
sold by the Cohen Co. for 9 lac.
Only two Dresses to any one customer
asa wards of Fruit Of the Loom, Best
Yard-Wide Bleachcd Muslin for 3 &C.
The price Of pride Of the west i
usually l2iac we sell II Tor q. 49,.
Printed Flannelettes, III az ,ne ueSis ~, lll
OF the finest French, entirely new ahu
made to sell for Eye yard-Weil Sell
them for S-4c ,
Printed India Linens, never dreamed 70
be sold for less than &C. all newest
pretty designs. for DC yard.
Solid or Printed Silkine Crcpons, every
where else Zoe these for &c a yard
every light and dark coloring.
Real Scotch Dmities. shaded grounds
with new printing &c the usual price
these for l0c yard. only one dress
TO a customer.
French Satteen. the kind usually solo
for 25c. for l2hc, light or dark color
ings. ~,
settles or Piques, new and prett,
printing, are sold for lie.
The first time in the history o.
America 46-inch wide all-woo
French Serges, every desirable
color, including Navy, Brown, Re
ceda, Cardinal, Rose, Heliotrope
ETC., SAC value for $50.
3S-inch Atwood French WhpcOrds, al
colors. worth 65c, for &c a yard.
| Crepons, worth $l.25 and $50, YOU
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

The skill of artists of this country
and the old is displayed to great add
vantage on these dainty bits of re-
membranes, and the messages they
convey are full of sweet and beau
tiful sentiments.
"And there's Pansies that's tor
thoughts" Trailing ArbutteS, the
First Message of Spring, the dainty
Lily of the Valley, and the always
constant Violetamong ouT 22c Book
lets.
Revised Prayer Books and Hymnals,
from T25 .eatherette) TO N.N;
Devotional Books, from lgc 10 NsS.
Paper-Bound Books, choice titles s'1e
each.
For the accommodation of our
patrons special arrangements and
special prices have been made in
our Candy Department for Easter
Tide.
Boston Chips 2Oc pound.
Fine Mixed Candy. 2Oc pound
Mixed Plain Candy, l0c pound.
Tany, &c pound
A WEEK OF WONDERS IN
THE BASEMENT.
Here's a Houseware sale at prices
that must seem sensational---CHl-
MA. POTTERY and ART GOODS.
Decorated China Cuspadores, 25c for the
C5c kind.
About 1000 dozen Plates, Amerl-
can, German and French kind; all
az per cent. and more UNDER
PRICE.
Breakfast Plates. 81 per dozen value for
Dinner Plates, sl.25 per dozen value for
Breakfast Plates. made in Lemoges,
| France, Toe each.
100 Toilet Sets, gracefully shaped. neat
floral decorations, 10 pieces, - value
for $50.
Iight-Weight Toilet Ware, new shape,
daintily decorated, $3.50 value ior 100
Other new Toilet Wares at UN-
| DER PRICES:
Covered Vegetable Dishes, new shapes
and light weight, at 26c-we've got
| others as good for 6Oc.
White Wash-Bowls, extra large, factory
price soc, these dc.
Thin White China Tea cups and
saucers two shapes, 81 per dozef
value for Csc.
Three hundred new English Pot
terry JardiniereS, $3.50, S2.25 anC
SI.75 sorts, all oS cents.
2I Carlsbad A. K. Austria China
Dinner Sets, richly shaped anC
daintily decorated; bought from
retiring firm. Cost to land, s35.25
for $50.
AN ARRAY OF ORNAMENTS. SUct
AS GRACE CHRISTMAS TIMES
FRENCH BRIC-A-BRAC AND TIL
LIKE-EACH BEARS A RIDICU
LOUSLY LOW PRICE.
RefrigeratorS are ready. Yol
want the best, hence It's valuable
Bit of store news that shall brinl
wanter and wanted together. TIKI
Refrigerator is the GURNEY patent
REMOVABLE PATENT CALVAN
! lied ICE COMPARTMENT; henc
is the only Refrigerator that can b
kept absolutely pure and clean 70
ali time. Not only are they easies
to clean, but easiest in ice, and th'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

..o,.,v f..,,re. Both teams are In FIRST
re,a cond,f,on. and an interesting game
may be expected - Faster
Monday will open the Virginia League
for the season OF 20. On tnat n"y , tns
uustIers will play the first OF se''e'
or three games with the Peterspurss' TIM
Mr.. Twobig Temple. who conauc.s .ne
,tes,c,e messenger service in Richmond
s p'.s aae arrangements at the west
r ras PARK for checking bicycles. me
naltrv sum OF Ave cents will pay Tor TINS
Ths .'tars will play the william ana
Mary College team In WILLIAMSBURG on
saturday the 10Th instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07


There are now outstanding 1885 2Oia-25.
equal to $259,595.50, making the book value
OF the stock. per share. Sl6.37. We sold
during the year 75l 2-i2 feet for slo'oD2'sS.
OF this amount there was pald-in stock,
s.. 1875, and in cash, Sl,l6i.93.
We have during the past year expended
s.. 1900 I'm Improvements; that IL 70 say,
In filling lots, grading streets and DRAIN
ing. Our expense account was s5o3.52,
taxes. sl,549.35, making our total expenses
s2.052s7. Our income from interest was
s2.1S.5o. Surplus OF income over all ex-
penses. s7579.
1t Is notorious that the past four years
have been particularly disastrous 10 ;and
companies. 1t would be difficult to find
any that can make ajbetter showing than
the West End Lard and improvement
Company. | think1 may safely say that
we have touched bottom, and that our
future course WI be upward. ! recon-
mend that thef policy OF conservative
Improvement which has been commenced
shall be steadily pursued Every oppor-
tunity should Ne embraced OF procuring
earth al reasonable prices for filing the
low-lvfne lots bn Grove avenue, which
VII, uoon the next rise In real estate
become marketable for buiic1ns pur-
poses.
President.
Tho folIowtnr officers and diroctoru
wore unanimously re@eaeeteo TOT me n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
HILLED ny Il TREE.
II Fell on an Old Man with Fatal Results
r,hsr Henrico News.

The dead body of an old colored man
nanrd Flint was found FRIDAY near
Seven pines. Flint was wooosnai'
and was killed by being caught uhuer
a falling tree which he was cutting oown,
souo time ago was arrested on charge
of beating his wife, was before Justice
James T. Lewis at the county court
house yesterday morning and fined % ana
costs. ~
The Tuckahoe District School Board
held it's regular monthly meeting In the
board-room at the county court-nouse
yesterday afternoon. Besides other pus s.-
ness transactions relating TO the puplc
schools Of the district. orders on tne
county treasurer for salaries Tor the
month OF March were issued 10 the
teachers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

king of keepers. Prices as low as
those which are not worthy OF the
name Of Refrigerator.
cut-GlasS Cologne Bottles. one pint, at
the Under price Of Csc, worth $40.
Baby Carriages are also ready;
from the leading maker of America,
WAKEFIELD RATTAN COMPA-
NY, which goods we have the ex-
elusive right of the sale for Rich
mond and vicinity. Price newneSs
as well as we'll as Carriage newness.
sseS will buy n Strong and Pretty Ca
rage like cut below.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

Captain George Wayne Anderson says
that the American Telegraph and Tele-
phone Company, which was chartered by
Judge Wexford Friday, has no connec-
ton with the Standard Company. The
American is a long distance company
and already has an extensive line. 1t is
proposed TO build from Washington 10
Richmond and from Richm md to Nor
folk. When completed il will be posi-
BILE to talk direct with Chicago and the
cities of the West
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
The Actress and Her Husband.

'Trlxey Hamilton the actress. who was
last week married 10 Mr.. ]. g. Baylor
the young medical student. will prolcng
her engagement at Putnam's Theatre
through this week. She is at present liv-
ing with her husband. but no one knows
where the couple are stopping in the city.
1t is said that Baylor's people will at
tempt to prove that he was insane when
he was married. and thus render the mar
rlage void.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
A Lor ron THE STUART MONUMENT.


M Ofsr to the City-AanuHl M~etinz.
The sixth annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the West-End Land and I'M
provement Company was held at the Of
nee of the President. lloS east Main
street. yesterday at 1 o'clock +. NJ. Mr..
T. A. Cary was requested to take the
chair. and Mr.. Geo. J. Rogers to act as
secretary The president submitted his
annual report. Ii was adopted and or
dered to be recorded 1t was as follows:
To the stockholders OF the West-End
Land and Improvement Company;
Gentlemen: The year which has elapsed
slncA our last annual mectjnc has hxan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
David COpperileld.

Mr.. Leland T. Powers the famous i'm
personator. will once more appear before a
Richmond audience. He will tomorrow
night ;mpersolate Dickens celebrated
DAVID Copperiield for the benefit of Cal
vary Baptist church. He will reproduce
David, Steerforth, Peggatty, Micawber
UTiah Heep. and others. The entertain
ment will be given in the large hall Of
the Young Mems Christian Association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
VIEW SCHOOL BUILDING.
II VIII be Erected in Fairmount before
Septe'r be-.

An e,ent-room brick building 10 be
,sed as a graded high school for Falr-
field district in Henrico county VIII De
erected in Paramount in the near future;
paramount is the most centrally located
place in the district. The building VIII
have a capacity of $50 to 400 scholars. IL
will not be used exclusively for this sec
ton. but WIN be erected for the purpose
Of higher education OF the scholars OF the
entire Fairfield district.
The paramount Land Company has do
mated the site for the building, and Will
have It erected in accordance with the
plans approved by the school trustees
OF the county. The company has agreed
TO turn the building over to the trustees
before September list, 1895.
The school will add considerably TO the
value Of residential property In the VI
cinity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
COMPANY.

suing year: James II. Dcoloy. president;
George J. Rogers, yice-president; Joseph
Bryan. treasurer. Directors--James II.
Dooley, J. J. Montague. r. 4. Cary. Jos.
Bryan. John b. Purcell. Thos. Nj. Ruth
erfoord, Moses Milhiser.
The president was authorized 70 make
an offer OF a lot 70 the city, on which TO
erect the monument proposed 10 General
l. e. H. Stuart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
Ke,psb.e Ic..

The Richmond Ice Company since 1881.
and our predecessor Captain a. q. Bah
cock). since 1865, have sold kennebec
River Ice Ia the city Of Richmond. Dur
Ing all that time We nave heard OF no
case OF Illness caused by It's use. and
have never had TO apologize for Offering
to handle it. and trust TO receive the
usual number OF customers and hope
for more. Rates the same as for the
last four Years. AS we have not IN tho
past found II necessary 10 furnish cer-
tincates from physicians with each piece
sold. we shall not attempt 10 do II this
~ RICHMOND ICE COMPANY.
- d. LANDERkIN. Superintendent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
Closed It's Engarement.

Large audiences witnessed the produce
tier of Willard Spencer's charming little
opera The Princess Bonnie" at The
Academy yesterday afternoon and last
night and as on Thursday and Friday
nights the spectators were much pleased.
The Princess Bonnie" will be warmly
welcomed when 1t comes to Richmond
again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
CITY Circuit Canrf-

In the City Circuit Court before Judge
Wexford yesterday the case of Daniel
Richardson against the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company was called for trial.
The jury was sworn and the evidence
partly heard. The case was then dis
missed by consent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
Another Hargsin.

A lady ..uthorizcs us 70 sell, on her
account. a fine kimball Upright at one
half its cost. Must be sold at once.
A rare chance.
WALTER -. MOSES & CO,
1905 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

The latest In Earl & Wilson and Ger
man Collars at NJ. Oreentree's Oil east
Broad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

when you have bought a Steinway or
Hardman Plano, there Is nothing TO DO
desired In that line. The best Is tho
cheapest
WALTER ID. MOSES & Co,
1905 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07

means should be adopted of raising addi-
tional funds The company now mas the
following assets:
call leans 5000
Cash I'm bank OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1890
$4l, s27. 50
Real estate, per schedule prices. $40. l64.54
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
RICHMOND.

Long out for being MT by patleu "a"'
summary: Earned runs-Boston, .
Richmond, /. T>wo-base hits-Hall' Lowe
Duffy. Bannon and Camel. Three-Dase
hits-I,ong. Stolen bases-Lowe, Duny,
Tucker. Double plays-Lowe, Nash ana
DUFFY; Hall and Foster; HAN ana benue'
Raises on balls-by Knorr 3; by Stvetts,
I. nv Wilson, 3. by Nichols, ?. Hit by
n,tched bail-welis. Struck out-by
stlvetts. 3: by Wilson. 2; by Nichols, l.
Passed balls-Wells. Time OF game
one hour and nifty minutes. Umpire
Ryan. OF Boston Club. Attendance
QOl0
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
nAsH-HALL MOTIFS.

"Biuy" Nash was shaking hands with
his many friends In Richmond yester-
day. Nash is an old Richmond boy, and
one Of the cleverest ball payers In the
National League. He has been captain
OF the Bean-Eaters for several seasons.
Jake's men are gradually getting into
shane. They need practice. and II Is
thought that within two weeks they
will put up a much better game.
The cranks will have ample opportuni-
~ TO enjoy the game this week. a game
Is booked for every day In the week. To-
morrow the Quakers will meet the Rich
mond team. The Phillies showed under
the Petersburg Farmers TO the tune of
8 TO /. II Is expected that Richmond will
make a better showing against the Penn
sylvanians. There will be two games
with the Philadelphia. Monday and
Tuesday.
The Bostons will play in Norfolk Mon
day and Tuesday. and will return TO
play the Hnstlers on Wednesday. They
yiefeatcd the Lynchburgers with a bigger
score than that made against the Rich
monds.
On Thursday and Friday. the far
famed Baltimores. who won the pennant
in the National League last season. will
play the Richmonds. The Orioles de-
feated the Roanokes by a score OF % to
2. The cranks are anxious to see last
years pennanf-winners play. and IL is
expected that the grand stand and bleach
cries will be full when the Maryianders
appear here.
vervity OF Virginia ct the Weet-End Park
- saturday next. This VIII % quite ,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-04-18

The Glascock (Ga.) Banner tells a
good story connected with the Forty
eighth Georgia. As the regiment was
on the march to Gettysburg some Of
the soldiers stepped out of the ranks
and " confscated couple of geese
and one of the drummers unheaded
his instrument and put the captured
birds in his drum. Shortly afterwards
the colonel came along, and noticing
the drummer failed to give his usual
drum whacks, rode up and said (:
"Why don't you beat that drum ;"
Colonel" said the startled man, 81
want to speak to you" The colonel
drew close to him and said: Well,
what have you to sayP" The drum
mer whispered: "Colonel, I've got a
couple Of geese in here" The colonel
Strengthened up and said: Well, If
you're sick you needn't play" and
then rode on. That night the colonel
had roast goose for supper.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-04-18
Should Write English.

Many innocent persons have died
before their time because doctors
persist in making out their prescrip-
tons in what passes for Latin. Tha
doctor, in recent case, made out 1
prescription which, when filed, was
to contain among other ingredients
three drachms Of castor oil. or
course the doctor did not writA
"castor OIL" but "Ol. Ricini.n Il
means the same thing, but all drug
clerks do not know it. In this in
stance, the clerk mistook 'Ol. Ricinl
for 'Ol. Pini.' One stands for cas-
tor oil; the other for turpentine. He
gave the turpentine and the child
died. The doctor should have been
convicted of manslaughter. But, if
prescriptions were written in Eng
lish, there would not be such a mys.
terry about medicine, and doctors
and druggists would not make so
much money. But, there would not
be so many accidents. To make
out prescriptions in Latin, a dead
language, is to make mistakes easy,
and therefore is directly dangerous
to life. That fact should settle the
whole matter. To use bad Latin.
to abbreviate it in all sorts of mys-
FERROUS ways, to write it so badly
that no one can make out what ID
meant-these are but added dan
gers and added counts in the indict.
ment against the system of which
they are simple consequences.-TN.
Y. Times.