People v. Olmstead

The respondent was informed against for manslaughter in killing one Mary Bowers, whom it is averred he did “feloniously, willfully and wickedly kill and slay, contrary to the statute in such case made and provided,” etc. The information does not name the offense, nor the manner or means of its commission.

Upon the trial the prosecution, in opening, stated that the prisoner was charged under § 7542 of the Compiled Laws, which is as follows:

“Every person who shall administer to any woman'pregnant with a quick child any medicine, drug, or substance whatever, or shall use or employ any instrument…