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solid deposits frequently. The only objection that has been raised against this 

 system as a whole is that the pipes sometimes become clogged and have to be 

 dug up. In such cases it would seem that the trouble is not with the system but 

 with the manner in which the pipes have been worked; they require proper 

 flushing to keep them clean. 



Whatever method of drainage or sewage disposal is adopted, it is important 

 that it be decided upon before the inside house drainage system is arranged, 

 otherwise complications are apt to arise. 



The sanitary principles which govern the disposal of the house sewage may 

 well, with certain natural limitations, be applied to that of the barn and stable. 

 As in the former case, the separation of the liquids and solid matter will add 

 materially to the ease of its care and disposition. 



Although garbage cannot be considered as either drainage or sewage, its 

 disposal is an important sanitary consideration not to be treated lightly. Pro- 

 vided poultry or swine form a part of the stock, this question is simplified, especially 

 in the case of the latter. Poultry, however, are fastidious and are apt to leave 

 much to be trod under foot and decay, which makes it necessary to collect and 

 compost this rejected element. Where neither poultry, swine nor the public collec- 

 tion are at hand to aid, the composting of garbage becomes a necessity. 



Whatever method of disposal is used, the garbage receptacle itself should be 

 of galvanised iron with a tight cover. This receptacle should be frequently emptied, 

 and as frequently and thoroughly cleaned. It should not be kept indoors under 

 any consideration. Sometimes the natural conditions are such that it may be 

 enclosed in a tight box with a cover, which box may have a small galvanised vent 

 pipe running into the kitchen chimney and thence to the top and the outside air. 

 Such an arrangement, if feasible, will carry ofF any odours which may collect. 



Windmill and tank combined to make a tower for the barn 



