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them ; and should have enough descent to prevent stag- 

 nation. Sanitary traps should be used whenever pos- 

 sible. All cesspools should be walled and cemented, 

 and at some distance from the stable. The drain, in 

 the centre of each stall, should connect with a drain in 

 the passageway, running along the back of the stalls. 

 Have all drains large enough to properly carry away all 

 matter without being overcharged. The plans here 

 shown will give an excellent idea of dijQferent ways of 

 properly draining the stable. 



CEILINQ, 

 AISLES, WIN- 

 DOWS AND 

 D00R5 



DOOR. 



above the doors, 

 the stalls. 



The height of ceilings should be at least 



lo feet. The aisles from 5 



to 6 feet wide, which allows 



g plenty of room to back 

 the horses. All win- 

 dows should be hung 

 in the middle. They 

 should be wide and 

 kept clean. Doors 

 should open outward, be divided 

 in the middle and be at least 4 

 feet wide. Transoms should be 

 The windows should be dack of 



WINDOW. 



