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dollars worth was purchased. The question was then

raised as to whether the stuff was worth the extra cost,

and, as you will see from these papers, the decision was

arrived at that it did not give a good result, and the

consequence was that Carbolosene was abandoned, and a

return was made to Jeyes Fluid.

That is so.

We have been already informed by previous witnesses 15.756

that the objection to Carbolesane principally was that

it would not mix with water, and secondly, working as

we do with Chinese coolies, who want very careful

watching, the full benefit of this disinfectant was not

obtained because it was not properly mixed. Jeyes Fluid

as you know mixes instantly.

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That is so.

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Bọ that on this ground alone, Jeyes Fluid was considered

superiot. There was also a question as to whether

Carbolosene by itself from the point of view of an

analyst was an equally good disinfectant, and we have

had evidence from people who have been before us, who

tell us it is not so good. The point I want to get at is,

if you can remember, why you as M. O. H. recommended the

introduction of Carbolosene ?

Well, I can only tell you that it was tried, and by

virtue of the fact that it removes grease and dirt very

readily from floors and walls, it appeared to do the

cleansing work better.

And you thought it was worth paying 15% more for. 15.758

It appeared to be so. This question of price was raised,

add the question of its efficaoy se a germicide. Or

course, it was not being used solely for disinfection of

infeated houses.

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