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(3) French turpentine for poisoning by phos- 

 phorus. 



(4) Powdered ipecacuanha in a well-corked bottle; 

 the bottle containing a small pill-box, which is cut 

 down, so that when full it contains thirty grains — 

 the proper dose as an emetic. A similar small 

 supply of sulphate of zinc may also be provided. 



(5) A tin of mustard for emetics ; and sulphate 

 of zinc tablets. 



(6) A bottle of vinegar, in cases of poison by 

 alkalies, such as caustic soda. 



If then, provided with such a supply, any mem- 

 ber is known to have taken poison, and yet the 

 precise poison is not known, give a sulphate of 

 zinc or ipecacuanha emetic^ and follow it up by the 

 multiple antidote, which is in itself not poisonous. 



In adding the remedies suggested by eminent 

 medical men, I have quoted such, as a rule, as 

 can be applied at once ; but I have omitted what 

 can only be left to the medical man, who should 

 be called in as soon as possible when any accidental 

 poisoning has occurred. 



