ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION. 29 
Where paving is used the urine is absorbed in the litter, 
and thus saved with the manure: had removed paving 
alter many years standing and found the sand underneath 
peifectly clean and dry, as when put down. Under most 
floors in dairy barns was a complete cess-pool, and no 
amount of ventilation can remove the odors. Should have 
plenty ol fresh air; barn should be high between joints, so 
ail could freely circulate among stock. In one barn had 
sixteen windows; top sash he left out in warm weather; 
used wire screens to keep out flies in summer, and used 
blinds in winter. Ventilation is of great importance; 
when doors and windows are closed and the barn is full of 
cattle, the air soons becomes really foul. The convenience 
of the barn is also important; as well as the convenience 
of getting the milk to the cooler. A good board fence, 
eight or ten feet high, should protect the yard. The house 
is also of great importance on a dairy farm. It should 
front so as to get as much sun as possible, and receive a 
free circulation of air. Many dairymen do not build as to 
comfort; some build with the front north, which is wrong 
when it can be avoided. The rooms most used should be the 
pleasantest, and all should be arranged with a view to the 
convenience and comfort of the family. 
On motion the chair now appointed the following Com¬ 
mittee on Finance: 
E. H. Seward, J. R. Mo Lean, and C. H. Larkin. 
On motion, adjourned to meet at 7:30 p. m., to listen 
to an address from Prof.G. E Morrow, of the Illinois State 
Industrial University. 
