ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION. 
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The times portray that dairying is yet to become the industry of a great class who 
e to conduct it in conformity with the vast improvements made in other fields of 
lr agricultural industry, and'in attaining it, will place the fortunate dairyman who 
ieps abreast with the spirit of our universal progress, upon a recognized level with 
ly class or profession. 
Stock raising for the dairy was next discussed. Abijah Powers, of Prairieville, 
lid he had made butter thirty-five or forty years ago in Lee county; used grade 
lorthorns, and believed them to be quite as good, if not better, than other breeds. 
At this point Mr. P. Kuleshoff, a delegate from the Russian Agricultural Depart- 
ent, at Moscow, was introduced, and expressed himself highly gratified at meeting- 
merican farmers, and hoped to learn much of their ways so as to report to his gov- 
i*nment. 
The question drawer was then opened, and the following question was discussed: 
Are shade trees on dairy farms objectionable ? ” 
Col. Curtis favored shade in the pasture, and said some dairymen were setting out 
lade trees in their pastures. 
O. S. Colioon said some of his neighbors did not believe in having trees in the 
isture. 
W. R. Hostetter wanted trees in his pasture. 
Major Grout favored shade enough for the cows, but not too much so as to injure 
le pasture, as it wanted sufficient sunlight and air; his cows frequented the shade, 
! ter crossing a river. Did not believe in trees all over the pasture. He thought 
tat when the cows were done feeding they knew best whether thev wanted shade or 
ot. 
C. C. Buell did not believe in letting the animals have their own way. A cow did 
it like to leave the shade in hot weather ; some find that cattle will do full as well 
1 the prairies without shade as with it. 
Mr.* Scott had lived forty-three years in the vicinity of Sterling, and he believed 
iat cool water running through the pasture was better than shade. 
The President said every dairyman should have plenty of fresh running water for 
s cows ; don’t change pastures too often; would always have trees. 
Mr. Buell did not object to slough water, provided the slough were like his, sandy 
ittom, and not stagnant. 
E. Y. Lapham said that cows were naturally lazy; they want good pasture, com- 
rtable position, and then they will care for themselves. 
On motion, adjourned to 1:30 
Thursday Afternoon. 
The Convention was called to order at 1:30, and the programme taken up. 
; f • SILO AND ENSILAGE. 
BY JOSIAH GROUT, OF MOLINE, ILL. 
The practical significance of the above words will hardly be in the minds of all at 
■st thought. To pass a few utterances upon the subject, calculated to enlarge its 
>mprehension, carry its tidings to new ears, and create new convictions shall be the 
irpose of this writing. Silo is a pit, vault or place for preserving green fodder; 
ost advantageous, because as a rule most profitable, green corn fodder. The fod- 
Jr, of whatever kind, when preserved, is called ensilage. Thus with elementary defi- 
tioTTS we pass to practical reflections. The preservation of green fodder is a matter 
' great importance to the farmer, and of late has attracted much attention in stock 
ising and dairying sections. It is not, as with some seems to be the impression, a 
}w idea, but has been under consideration and test for many years. France germi- 
ited, developed and submitted the invention, in 1873, concerning which since there 
ive been criticisms, doubt, hesitation and discussion. The question has been on the 
ble, under the tableland in various unhappy positions with the incredulous public, 
itil at last I believe it is about to be placed regularly upon the calendar and given 
e benefit of the previous question. 
M. Auguste Golf art, a French farmer of wealth and enterprise, is entitled to the 
dividual credit of the primary experiences in this business. lie commenced in 1853, 
adually ascending the hill, stimulated by the daylight of slight encouragement and 
