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struction and easily used. Whereas sulphur acts badly on many articles, this 
gas injures nothing ; moreover, it penetrates where sulphur fumes cannot reach 
and have considerable effect. Being inexpensive, breeders are advised to pro- 
vide themselves with some such contrivance; which may be occasionally em- 
ployed to advantage, even if the kennels escape infectious diseases. 
The alcohol is but slowly converted, therefore the gas would escape through 
crevices and openings if any existed. Consequently it would be advisable 
always to employ a large generator. and seal the room to be disinfected as 
tightly as possible. 
