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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
rhirq> Look Differently When We >wop Eye
Glasses.

THINGS Look Differently When We >Wop Eye
GLASSES.
Colonel Knight always believed 'h'l 80
had for his guest for short time 'h'
famous Jonn Brown who shortly AFTER
wards inaugurated mis- insurrectioh 'f
scheme al Harpers Ferry and by hahslh'
hecame a martyr Gin the eyes oil m@"S'
and has been worshippel since acc"I'
inql,. The Colonel then lived I'D t'e
county of Nottoway, which ma
negroes 10 every white pc'soh. IL jun
Brown had remained with Ms No7'
week. / think De would nave ma" ''5
ideas Of slavery modified. provided ne mao
been sane man. which HoV"
He was a mOno-maniac.
Colonel Knight had a number or re-
eroes. He was as careful OF them as nc
could well be. in providing for thei COM
fort and wel-being and tney were COZ
tented and cheerful and appieciatNe OF
his kindness.
How he was regarded 10y tncm Was
brought out after the war had c.o-ed
tle was then living at Wilton beio"
Richmond Instead Of leaving rim
large proportion of them remained Oh
his farm and after he had sold MS farm
and removed 10 Richmond. always Looked
10 nm ana fdlirA MN ~ +"' ~ -t-''-t'f
They made free 10 call on MIN whe.. thty
were in need OF food or necessaries, ana
seldom Saturday passed without a
delegation visiting him at his office.
Ills kind heart was ever Interested ID
them and his ear never ncat 20 taelI
pleas fer help.
one Saturday afternoon after number
had come and gotten wI,at they asked
for and told their Old maste. all about
their trials and "tribulations' a. usual.
there was In the Office of the Stove con-
pany. the superintendent Of the folnlry,
n New Highlander who had until that
year never been in the South. lie rad
seen the negroes from time TO time COM
ing and going and heard the interviews
between them and their fOrnier master.
and was very much impr 'sscl y what he
saw and heard.
After the negroes had gone. he said.
well. | must confess ! have '"en labor
ing under false impress Hli ny life
/ was led 20 believe that between master
and slave naught bat "nmfv existed
leading the one 10 be cruel and harsh and
the other TO rebellion and revenge al their
lives. see l have been mistaken.
see now no one regards his g. | slaves v.'h
as kindly a spirit as the old master and
to none other do these people ~ tp 10
and approach with the same confidence
and hope Of being helped. | never could
have believed IT. II / had not seen ii
with my own eyes"
Doubtless there was a corresponding
error on the part Of Southern people.
Nobody now doubts the kindly interest
Of Lincoln in the Southern people and all
were sorry when he was so untimely cut
of.
Tho leaders OF the Abolition party.
Horace Grocly and Gerrit Smith showed
their generous hearts when they volun-
toered to sign the bail-hond Of jefferson
Davis. one Ieason they were abolition
isis were mainly because they had so
much kindness OF heart.
RICHARD IRBY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
CRY DHmOCRiTIC COuuIrrEE
II eadquarters VIII he Opened on Next
Monday.

The city Democratic Committee held
their regular weekly meeting at the
Powhatan Clubhouse last night at s
o'clock.
Under the head OF unfinished business
several Of the members Of the commit
tee who are 10 secure judges and clerks
and places for holding the election In
their respective wards. reported that they
had made satisfactory arrangemcnts.
while others stated that they were not
as vet ready to make any report II
is understood that al the next meeting
OF the committee the judges and clerks
and places for the polls will all be set
tied upon.
When the head Of new business was
taken NO Mr.. Wallace moved that three
disinterested citizens In each ward nc
selected 20 witness the count OF ballots
An that ward that one OF these citizens
be recommended by the ward superin-
tendent by the Democratic club in that
ward another by the Good Government
League. and the third selected by the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
DISMISSED THE PETITION.
Judge Wexford Decides That He Has Not
Jurisdiction in the Biondo Case.

Judge Wexford Decides That He has Not
jurisdiction in the Biondo Case.
4 hearing was given by Judge Wei
ford I'm the city Circuit Court yesterday
TO Raffaele Blonde. the Italian shoe
maker. who was committed 10 jail by
Justice Crutchheld on the previous day
in default of security required OF him.
The hearing was upon Kaifaele's petit
ton for a writ Of habeas corpus. justice
Crutchneld was an interested spectator.
Judge Wexford stated that in his opin-
ion. the case was one in which the riis-
oncr clearly had the right Of appeal
as it was the judgment Of a justice re-
quring bond TO - furnished. Tbs
was referrel TO Justice Cruochheld, who
said that it was if the bond was fur
nished.
Judge Wexford then stated that the
case was one that did not come under
his jurisdiction, as the code provides that
each case must be carried TO the Cor
poration Court by regular motion. 10 be
disposed of as that cou.t deems right.
Messrs. Barraud and Wise contendcd
that their client had not been committed
on a warrant, but simply by he arbitrary
mandate Of the Justice. who admitted
in delivering his decision that as far as
the testimony was concerned. the prs j.
er was discharged. but that ne suspe TED
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This motion wal

suncrintendent himself. This motion was
agreed TO without any opposition.
Tho question OF opening neauqu"i 'els
vae then discussed. Several Suggestions
vero made az 10 the date. ana upon MI
Gardens motion, IL was agreed 10 open
beadouarters next Monday. April l"th.
Mr. Wallace's motion that the appoint
mont of the force and the details OF me
ARRANGEMENT be left TO the E~eS"''''
Committee was adopted.
In reply to communication from the
secretary Of the committee enclosing
COPY of a resolution passed by the com
mittee in regard to having the reglsilA-
ton books plrged and recopied. the
following communication was received
from the secretary OF the Electoral Board
OF Richmond:
april I. 1896.
"Mr. Jefferson Wallace, Secretary Cl'y
Democratic Committee:
Dear Sir.-Your communication OF the
2Sth ultimo. conveying the resolution Oh
your committee i' reference 10 the copy
ing OF, the poll books Of this city, was
laid before a meeting Of the Electoral
Board held On the Both ultimo An IN
spection Of the poll books Of this city
has been ordered. with a view OF meet
ing the difficulty suggested.
VERY respectfully,
THOMAS Elicit, Secretary
After the transaction Of some routine
business the committee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
rHe NANsEmoND POISONING.
Lavinia Jones, a Twelve Near-old 'oiored
Girl Charged with the Crime.

SUFFOLK. VA. April l0.-Special.-To-
day Constable ". T.. Whitfield. OF TINS
county. arrested Layinia Jones, colored
cir, about twelve years old. and took
her before Justice Daughtrey. she was
charged with attempting 20 poison the
family OF r. l.. Holland. Of Elwood, Va.
she was sent on 20 the grand jury ana
lodged I'm the county jail here.
AS reported I'm telegram 10 you last
night the family of Mr.. Holland was
poisoned some time ago by drinking some
coreo and the cook died. Lavinia Jones,
il is charged. did not seem to have got
ten the right party, So last night put
Rough on Rates I'm some milk to be
used I'm the bread for supper. but before
if was used Mrs Holland gave drink
10 her child. who was made ill by j.
The girl was suspected and arrested as
stoted above. No one has been able 10
give any reason for her wanting TO Kill
,he entire family of Mr.. Holland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
linfler ArnlllltrlI.

PETERSBURG. VA. April lO.-spe-
cial.-George Butler (coloreD, WHO shot
ard killed his brother Joe IN Prince
George county about a month ago, was
arraigned for trial IN the County court
this morning. TO answer the charge oil
murder. The jury found the accused
not guilty. as the testimony OF the
nrisoner himself and that OF other wit
nesses went 10 show that the shooting
was accidental. Butler had no
counsel After the shooting But
Ter became frightened and left his horne.
and went TO Dinwiddle county, whore ne
was arrested by the police officers OF
Petersburg.
The receipts OF tobacco al the din@"S"'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11

Not LessThan 500 secured by Association
for Promotion of idchinond Trade.
Reports received up TO this time by
rr. Alex. Meyer. secretary OF the Asso-
citation for the Promotion Of Richmond
Trade. show beyond a doubt, that It's
excursions Of April 7th, was a great
success financially. and il is estimated
that after all expenses are paid there
wln be a profit remaining Of noe less
than 500.
a meeting Of the Association will be
held IN the course Of a few days 10 con-
slider the future work 10 be done. and
ne running Of other excursions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
FIRE At ASHLAND.
W. Il. Newton Camp Confederate
Neterans

ASHLAND. Va, April 1O.-Special.-
A. noon Yesterday the Graded School
building was discovered TO be on fire.
Professor Hewlett. the principal, and
some Of the larger pupils succeeded In
extinguishing the flames without the as
sistance Of the fire company. There was
no panic among the pupils
The W. r. Newton Camp. Confederate
Veterans. held its regular meeting here
yesterday owing 90 the small attend
ance much business OF Importance went
over until tine next meeting.
A committee was appointed to assist In
getting a full attendance at the next
meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11

POPE.-Died. Wednesday April s, 1896.
at eI5 p. NJ, JOHN POPE, in the fortieth
year Of his age.
The funeral will take place from ST.
Peters Cathedral SATURDAY, April I'm.
AT II O'Clock I'm the morning
GAY.-Died, AT his residence. 207 south
,,,birJ street Thursday at | o'clock r.
n EDWARD IL. GAY; aged thirty
years. amer,
DAY at II o'clock A. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
EfGHT MEN DROWNhD ~ THE
SURF ar yIRGIAIA beach.
C,n,ain Fauuce His son and Six Negroes
~Capsized in n Small Boat-Iwo
Other sons Witnesses.

NORFOLK, VA. April lO.-Speciai.-
This afternoon eight men were drowned
near Virginia Beach. The awful casualty
occurred at Captain John Faunces hsh,
cry. about mile and quarter south OF
the Princess Anne Hotel ana apou' "li"
way between Life-Saving Slalvhs '"u
2 Too far for the llfe-sdvers TO render
assistance. .t..
There were eight I'm a boat-Captalh
John Faunce. his sen Percy, and SIX col
ored men.
A BIG WAVE.
They were just putting out from the
beach TO set n net when big wave
struck the beat and turned II entirely
over. 49,
The accident occurred In TIE midst OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11

the breakers from ten 20 nfteen reet
from the shore. Not soul IN inc boat
was saved.
Two OF them succeeded IN s',nnE on
,o,, ~ the boat. and remained there about
nfteen minutes. but they were washed
~, and sank beneath the waves.
ms SONS HELPLESS WITNESSES.
The shocking affair was witnessep from
the shore by Frank faunce. another son
of Captain Faunce. A. quickly az posi-
bic he put out in a small boat with an
other man. but reached the scene 100 iats'
None OF the bodies have been recovered
CAPTAIN Faunce was native OF wash
ingtOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
Cane Charles Wayclets.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. April lo.-spe-
cial.-Afr. Drew, OF the Johns Hopkins
University, has been here several Gays
hunting along the beach for specimens
OF Lgula.
DR.. q. r. Moore has been selected as
sessor OF property for the town oil 'ape
Charles. -,
At a meeting of the directors OF 'nc
Cape Charles Agricultural Falr -"
days ago II was decided 10 reuu0. ~
general admission from - Genus " -
cents, and to hold the regular a. a''',u n1
fair this year on September LIST, "a ana
2rl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
Hanover Items.

HANOVER {. H., VA, April W--9pe,
cial.-Pleasant Easter services were he'u
m St. Paurs church, Sunday, the 81" u
ApriI. Rev. s. :. Hepburn, pastor
Miss Bessie Winston Lee Is Nisiuns
Miss Lucy Cooke, at the university VI
Virginia.
mo Misses Berow. OF New Brunswick
canada. returned 10 Richmond. after
making a charming visit 10 Signal Hill,
the home Of Mrs. Il. J.. Winston, Han
over county.
The Misses Winston, OF Minneapolis
are visiting "Courtland" the home OF Mrs.
W. O. Winston, Hanover county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11

ROME. April i0.-The Government Is IN
for,,e1 that the Dcrvishes are retreating
10 Osobri. on the Nubian side Of Atbara
river. abandoning their mules, wounded
men. and stores
II is affirmed that King Menclek has
hastily sent an envoy into Bcgemeder
province as the bearer Of large quantity
of coffee and other presents and with
instructions TO treat for an alliance with
the Deryishcs.
An official denial is made here ~ an
rumors which have been In circulation re-
garding the abandonment Of kassala.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11

the commission Of another oiense ana
mon that ground he committed him.
Judge wexford maintained That me
course 10 follow was TO bring the case 10
tho uustng's Court ana upon these
Grounds dismissed the motion.
After some little delay bond was SEE
cured and all repaired 10 the Pouse
court where Mr.. Edgar White and Alr.
Franciono became Ranaele's bondsinen
M the sum Of $500 each for the latter. 3
GOOD behavior for twelve months. R1'-
faele promised his bOndamen TO leave the
CITY at once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
RUSSELL GOWN CORR.
The Veterans VIII Meet in May t. Organ
izr and Come to Richmond.

LEBANON. Va. April lO.-Special.-
The April term Of Russell County Court
BEGAN Tuesday morning and Is stu in
session with Judge Ayers presiding.
Or. Talbee. OF Finney, Va, obtained
license 10 marry Miss Maude Combs OF
this county.
DR. Talbee IS prominent physician ana
a native Of Kentucky, and brother OF eN'
Congressman Talbee, OF Kentucky.
The Confederates OF this county are
called TO meet for organization at the
May term Of the County Court.
Quite a number OF the men expect 10
visit Richmond at the reunion IN july
next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
THE TIMFS-RICHMOND VA. SATURDAY APRlLli' $780,

warehouses in Petersburg for the past
week were 800 hogsheads: inspections -
hopsheads: sales OF loose. 3J4 go pounds.
A brilliant reception was given Tonight
az Mr.. Alexander Hamiltons residence
on sycamore street. In honor OF MISS
Matte Morton, of Glover Depot, Halifax
county. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11

Invitations have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. S. Lloyd. OF 2C0l street. 10 the
marriage Of their daughter Miss Ellie
nora, 10 Mr.. NJ. Harry Epps. we'll
known and popular young man. The
voune lady Is distinguished for her beau
sifuI character and loyablc disposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
+ COMPLIMENLIRr ram.
i Brilliant scene at the Casino at Newport
News.


NEWPORT NEWS. April lO.-Special.-
The Casino was the scene Of a most brill
liant assemblagc Wednesday night. the
occasion being a dance given by the
Young men of the city 10 the Government
employees at the ship-yard. The latter
gave a german TO the former last Jan
nary when the double launching took
place at the ship-yard aud this was re-
turn of the compliment.
The beauty and fashion for many miles
arouud participated in the merry-making,
which was kept up 10 late hour.
AIR Francis *. Wilde. Jr.. and Miss
Laura NcAllister. both Of Wilmington,
Del. were married in this city last night
by Rev. George " Wray
The police are on the track OF policy
writer's who are operating just outside the
corporate limits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11

The meetings at the pino-Street Bap-
fist church continue 10 grow I'm interest.
Rev ". l.. Hines, the evangelist. VIII
preach tomorrow al II a. NJ. ~ 3 +.
~. his subject will be. How May Know
That am a Christian" lie will preach
also at S T.. NJ, and during the week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11

WASHINGTON. April lO.-Ruth Cleve-
land. the Presidents eldest daughter, de.
veloped a case OF measles this morning
Little Esther Cleveland and the children
OF Private Secretary Thurber who also
have the same disease. are getting along
nicely. a Cabinet meeting was held as
usual to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
II tina LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY.

r. TNA IN vl,,33 r,.n1,,7 1Ir alsr DAY or
GE|EiBEFl rms
THE Al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11

Tho number Of policies issued during mo
year. and the amount Of insurance Ell
fected thereby. ...-.-.. ...-t--'''''' .'''
Tho whole number Of policies in force
and the amount OF liabilities or r'sNs
thereon .............' 'f''''' ''-'''''''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
"Mr. jefferson Wallace, =
n,,rocratfe Committee.

After the transaction Of some routir
business the committee adjourned.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26
THs cHzRBoN is disappearing

The cHARBoN is disappearing
and we hear of few cases develop
ing within the last week, On
Newell's Ridge back Of the lake
st. Joseph country, CO. mules and
workhoFses are reported as having
died from Charlton and many
cattle. The carcasses of the first
victims Mere net burned, but al
lowed to rot in the. open air, thus
nlultiplyings the spread of the
disease immensely. 1t presented
"a most painful object lesson TO
show the necessity. Of burning the
dead animals. The officers of
Justice in this parish, are de-
terrhined to prosecute every vio-
lation of the low recently passed
by the Police Jury,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26
A Chance to- Make Money.

/ have berries, grapes and peach-
es, a yearold, fresh as when picked.
/ use the California Cold process,
do not, heat or seal the fruit, just
put it up cold, keeps perfectly
fresh, and costa almost" nothing;
can put UP bushel in tenminutes
Last week / sold directions to over
120 families; anyone viii pay u
dollar for. directions, when they
see the beautiful samples of fruit
AS there ere many people poorlike
myself, 1 consider it my duty to
give my experience to such, and
feel confident any ons,can make
one'or two hundred dollars round
home in a few days. Twill mail
sample of fruit and complete d.
rections,. to any Of your readers,
for eighteen 2-cent stamps, which
is only the actual cost of the
samples, postage, ETC., to me.
FRANCIS CASEY,
iune19-sepi1 St. Eouis.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26
A Chance to Make Money.


Tread how one of your subscrib-
ers made money selling Dishwash-
ers; / ordered one, and my, lady
friends were charmed as they hate
dish washing. My brother and ]
commenced selling them, and
have made 81 700 after paying all
expenses. We don't canvass any.
Our sales are all made at home.
People come or send for them.
The Mound City Dish Washer is
the best Dishwasher. on the mark
ct. Our business is increasing,
and we are going to keep right on,
until we make ten thousand dol
lars. We sell from 5 to 15' ma
chimes every day, and some days
more. The Dishwasher is lovely,
every housekeeper wants one.
There is no excuse to be poor
when so much money can be made
selling Dish Washers. For fun
particulars, address The Mound
City Dish Washer Co., St. Loais,
No. They will start you on the
road 70 success "A READER ,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26
The New Hook Spoon Free to All.

I road in the Christian Standard
that Miss A. M, Fritz, Station A.
st. Louis, Mo, would give an ele-
giant plated hook spun to any, one
sending her ten 2-caHt stamps, /
sent for one.and found it so useful
that shewed1t to my friends, and
made $13 in two hours. taking
orders for the. spoon. The hook
spooRis household necessity. It
cannot ,sliprinto the dish .or cook
ing vessel, being held the place
by hook on the back. The spoon
is something hcnsekeepsrs have
needed ever since,speons were first
invented. Any onecAn get a sample
spoon by sendingten2-cent stamps
to- Miss Fritz. This is splendid
wsg to mske money around homeI
. Very truly,
luhei9ssep11< JEANNHTTE S..
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26
.fnrs Adams Light.ihfan4ry Ga.

'fHB Adams Light nfantry Ca-'
diets, crack millitxry organiza-
tion Of Natckes; assisted by the
AdsAs Light. Infantry, VIII cele-,
brate the National holiday at
Jamestown Park, on Julsgrd. A
grand pyroteehnic display ,individ-
ualcompetitive drills between the
A. E.. /. Cadets, the annual COM
.pany shoot Of the All. ] Cadets
and Adams Light Infantry, blue
rock shoot, bicycle races and
ADJUSTMENTS Of every description
will be the order of the day. We
suppose there will besa large DIE
CATION from Tensas IN attendance.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26

Great and sudden revolutions
have marked several Of tbs PresiS
Dental campaigns IN this country,
and the ides Of Nosensber win DIS
close the fact whether history viii
repeat itself in the great campaign
of 1896. We have great faith in
Che, good sense and sound judge
hhent Of the peoples verdict at the
polls after all the issues of the
campaign have been thoroughly
ventiIated for months through the
press and on The. stump, and no
matter what that verdict may be
it will be accepted by the Kmeri-
can people without danger to ouf
institutions.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26

A
THE BLACK STALLION REX
DENMARK, will; make the sea-
son'of 1896 at the'stable Of. JIM
Smitha, St. Joseph, La. Terms to
insritefoaling ten+dollarss payable
November 1st 1896. Care will be
taken of mares, but ] will not be
responsible for any accidents.
Money will be- refunded if mare
proves not to be with foal- Rex is
a beautiful black stallion, Syears
old, stands 16 hands and. weighs
1900 lbs. Hesis thoroughly gated
for saddle and harness He has a
fine'pedigree, which an.beseen at
the stable.
JAMES r. LYNCH
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26
ACard.

T WILL OPEN MY SALOON on
Il WEDNESDAY. JULY lst,s 1896,
and Will give free supper.that night at
the saloOn, to which the general'public
is invited. Itisrhy purpose to run q first
class and reputable house and / request
a share OF the public patronage.
Very Respectfully
DAVE MEYER.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26
the. Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. @. Cailloutte. Druggist.
Beaversville, H., says: ITO. DR..
Kings New Discovery | owe my
Me. Was taken with La Grippr
and; tired allithe physicians tor
miles about, but no avail and was
given up and told'I could not live.
Having Bt. Kings Nov. Discovery
in my. store FseDt for q bottle and
begauiy use and from TIE first dose
bef al, te.gee better. andiafter using
three, bottles was up and about
az ain: II Is worth its weight in
70 Id. We won't keep store or
b7uses without" Get a free trial
bottle at j p Kershaws's Drug
Store. 2
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26

We RE-INDEBTED to Messrs.
Graves & vinton,. of Memphis,
Tenn, for. a very interesting
pamphlet containing extracts
from bulletin No. IL, of the MIS-
sissippi Agricultural Experiment
station, published'in 1898, oh the
subject of Charlton. We shall
take occasion to,quotes Literally
from it for the benefit of oul
planters as soon,as we have ith'
space in our columns. -
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-06-26

Hon. France WATSON, of New
Orleans; has caused to be intro
duced in the Legislature bill for
the, purpose of compelling all
druggists who offer for sale medi-
cines, narcotics containing opium,
morphine or any other kinds of
poison to put a label on the.medi-
cine sold, giving the proportions
in which it ia mixed. Mr. Wat
sons family were the victims OF u
patent medicine, winch he admin
istersdto his daughterwhieh came
very near causing the death of the
child, and did cause total blind
ness for some time OF coarse
the druggists viii make a, hard
fight against this BILL.