Dr. Ox's Experiment

Dr. Ox wants to introduce a new gas lighting system in a small Flemish town, free of charge. However, something doesn't add up. Solely because Dr. Ox's goal is not as philanthropic as it seems. He is conducting secret experiments on the effect of oxygen on all living creatures. The outcome is most certainly not what is expected. What goes wrong in his project? Do the people realise what a madman they have let into their town? Will Dr. Ox get what he deserves, or will he manage to get away with it? The answer lies in Jules Verne's short science-fiction novel from 1874, "Dr. Ox's Experiment".