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about, and exposing the jars to the danger of being broken.  The room is, moreover, infested with mice which destroy the dried preparations, such as turtle shells.  But worst of all, the room is so dark and damp, that it is impossible for the curator and his assistant to work there during part of the day.  During the recent floods water from the sewers covered the floor of the office several inches high.  The light from the small and low cellar windows which open into a light well has recently been obstructed by a stable having being built less than 20 feet from the windows, while the alley thus formed between the two buildings