22 THE MILK QUESTION 



laden milk is especially dangerous to young infants; and 

 the discovery that some widespread epidemics which were 

 formerly attributed to water, air, and other causes are, in 

 reality, due to milk. The scientist has the satisfaction of 

 knowing that while he has pointed out the dangers he has 

 also pointed out the means by which they may be pre- 

 vented, and in some instances cured. t 



