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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10

cases thas it would be impossible to
lay down gene'a al rules that would al
ways be practical. Sweet cream. up
60 date methods Of making, and every.
thing else apparently necessary to pro
duce the q est butter will be present,
but some little unexpscfed change in
the temperature or an accident TO tt 9
machinery or failure TO have the pack
ing tuns perfectly sEerilized may cause
a defect that will reduce the profits q
cent or two a pound. Even the matter
of controlling the moisture in butter is
an impOrGanEone. Over. churning but
ter will some lines cRuse the moisture
in it to dry up 90 that it will not keep
we'll o present q foe appearance
The salt in this dry butter does not dis
solve properly, but collects IN the out
side of the butter and iDjures its ap
Oesrance. On the other hand over
cburnIDg will sometimes the soft
and slushy butter that is al ways hard
TO self in the market. Very few can
30 absolutely control the moisture in
butter so that it will always come out
hard and frm, with a texture that de-
lights the eyes and a Fl .vor that is in
no way impaired. Yet this is what
every dairyman aspires to accomplish,
and he has plenty Of study and work
ahead OF him to do it.
8 W. CHAMBERS
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10
The Poultry Yard,
BUILDING POULTRY FENCES.

Any one who has handled wire net
ting for fences knows how hard it is
to get it evenly stretched and pTeveUt
iT from getting crimped and bent in
undesirable shapes.
We found thRt IL w8s q d fl ,ult mat
ter to stretch the netting sa,IsfsctOr'lS
and have the meshes retain their shape
We used one ILch meth, with nettIr z
one foot wide at the bJttom Of the
fence. At the top and bottom Of thu
we used a plumber 10 wire to support
and strengthen the netting Above
this We used four foot netting, WI
inch mesh, fastened to the same wire
on the lower ti1e with the Z met
mesh netting, and fastened at the t. p
to a DumOer 10 WIRE. Toe end anO
corner posts were securely braced RLo
the strengthening wires tigh.ened
with rRtcnets. Az u stores we COnlC
not find smell wire to 1asten the net
ting [ o the stay wires, 60 We bought
pig rings, 800 Tor 70 cents, set then
with the ringer, and c,Osed ugh er With
the wire uipPers. netting ICu fee,
wide, and over, shLuId have three
stay wires.
The hardest part TOT accomplish neatly
10 OgeE the netting properly stretched.
Ii Is out Of the question I o draw tigh
even a shorU-Or longtime Of iG, o.
placu g the fpgers through the meshes
The way we DO this ls TO fasEen the net
ting to the post az one end of the line
by placing the nettIng on the face OF
he post and mailing q leth or other
strip of wood over 1t. This will holO
all parts of thu netting secure and make
&c stretch evenly.
We then unroll the needed emoun
Of netting for the line. When we have
the Fl quU ed length we place two slate,
one underneath and the Obove the wire.
These we ma securely together, then
cut the netting b9Cwet n these stats AID
the rCll. The stats give us something
to hold or fasten the stretcners TO when
placed in line against the posts Any
OF the devIcs 8 used 20 etretcn wire can
be used to tighten the netting by at
taching to slats and some sold obi CT
back from where the netting is to be
fastened.
The Stats can be nailed to the build
ing or post ueed for the end of the line
or another sIat used placed over tie
netting and nailed through slat an
netting. Then with the netting a.
tached to the stay wires we have a ne {
and durable poultry yard fer CO thai
will stand till the posts rot IF or tt g
wire III ts out.-FamIly Herald anO
Weekly.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10
TIL h DAIRY.
Inquiries regarding DairytnE cheerfully an
1Hh DAIRYMAN AND SCIENCE

orreaDondence of the Progressive Farmer.
The successful dsir. man n u.s. be q
man of some know leOge of cht mlstrS
and generally practical SCIENCE and
the more he know Of the fundamental
laws of these departments OF humen
knowledge the better be ill be aole TO
compete with the large creamerles
The latter employ men OF more than
practical knowledge TO make heir but
ter the best tina can be produced. 1t
is by uniting practical business brains
with scientific knowledge that they
have teen sbie to raise the stapdard Of
butter. The farmers dairy butter has
been the p oduct to sUf most from
this change. No any farmer with a
fair amount of energy can perfect him
self in such chemical knowledge NC 8
sary to make his work a success. There
are several points Of special int rest
where this knowledge CONES l n valU-
able. It should help him in samplIng,
testing snd analy z ng milk and It's o
stituents so that i5 will give him a cor
rect idea of the value Of any milk
offered to him for butter making. Such
knowledge should also eDa lie him to
Judge of the specific gravity Of milk.
and to enable him to calculate the
weight of butter obtained in pounds BY
cnurnIDg cream. Then there 10 a Ions
list of points in the matter of bacteriol
ogy which are not only interesting, but
of value to the dairymen. These are
naturally closely associated with sani-
tary science in the ct tble, something
which no daiTyman can we'll do to
ignore. Cleanliness is one OF the PRIME
essentials to success IN modern butter
making, and unless q understands IL
ia it's widest sense be will make MIS-
takes. Finally we have the value of
kno wing how to calculate food IONS .itu
ents and their fl CITE upon the health
and milk 40 2 of che animals. There
is no study more interesting than this
in the whole range Of seier CO. and the
0SAG 40A ANS u "AGAAA LfS ~" VOL w
mage experiments, and by care'u l.
noting and recording the results he can
rsacL conclusions that will be o. more
than l.cAl value. But the CARY nan
who koOw s nothing of science, aud mas
not trained himself 60 not CO and OBJ
serve facts closely and accurately may
miss the point at issue. There is 10
reason why farmers and dairymen
should not undertake to study sci nce
and practical chemistry in this age #
popular knowledge. There are fscrIe
writers who present these subj ects in a
clear way so that through the wInter
evenings q could pick 10 a prac real
working knowledge of the sui CT, ano
put tbt m &c the desIred It st In
time this knowlt dge could be converu d
into dollars and cents.
JAMES 8. DOTY
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10
THH NATIONAL FARmEEs,
ANCE AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION,

PFesident-J. Q. w1borD, odp+.
Vice President-P. Il. Rahillev J..
City, Mimi. l'a
Secretary-Treasurer-A r W..
Victor, N. Y. w.
LECTURERS.
J. P. Sossamon, Charlotte, N. q
J. O. Hanley, St Paul. Mum.
NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE
ANOE
President-W. A. Graham NJ.
pelah. N O. ~~
Vice President. 8. Mitchell, '
ton, N O. .
Secretary Treasurer end State z
ness Agent-T. B. Parker, Hist y
Lscturer-Dr. Y. N. seawell, ia.
0haplatn-w. 8. Mercer, Moyr.
Door keeper-oeO. 7. Lane, Gre.,
0oro, N. o
Sergeant at Arms-D. W. Wat
haywood, N. @
Trustee Business Agency Fund
\. Graham, Mechpelab, N O.
Steward-J. O. Bain, Wsde. N. ii
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF TIE No.,
CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIAE,c
}. W. Denmark, Chairman, Ralee
n, O.
W. A. Graham, Exc 1cfo), NJ.
oelah, N. =.
W, B. Fleming, Ridgeway, ". O
John Graham, Warrenton, N. @
DR.. ]. E.. Person, PIkeviIle, N. c
Thomas j, Oldham, Teer, N. @
STATE ALLIANCE JUDICIARY COMMIT
J. 7. B Hoover, HuIsboro. N. @.
Q @. MrLallan, God win. N. G.
H.. T. Jones. GoIdabNro ". q
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10
Hunts CONSUMPTION and Bronchitis Cure

Cures when all else fails. Write 70,
testimo, isls which prove the truth
of this statement This wonderful
remedy is prepared by Rev. Geo. e
Hunt. Lexington, N. y. Price 81
cenrs per bottle. For sale by al
d. u EQiafa.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10
THE NEW REPOR ER'S FIRST
EFFORC {.

a man killed a dog belonging tc
another mao. The s)n Of the MAJ
whose dog was KILLED proceeded to
whip the man who killed The dog of the
man he was the o of. Tue man who
was The son Of the man whose dog wee
killed WAS arrested on complaint o.
the man who as assault ed by the soT
Of the man whose dog the mar VIII
was a. saul ed had killed -Chicagc
N~wa
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10

less in Ootn coil an1 tree from tne
ELECTS of heat and drought.
After the site has been choeen' 1ne
land must be prepared for planning
and the trees must be selected, che lat
ter being a very important pars OF
orchardiog, for upon care and Jldg
ment in the selection of trees depend
largely future profits of the invest
ment
The bulletin gives suggestions as to
r~renariug the land, distances for plant
ing. season for plsntipg, selection OF
trees. and varieties to plant A li5t OF
varieties suited tolsrge areas, arranged
by districts, is also given. This rs fol
lowed by directions for setting the
Young trees, culture, pruning and
training, shaping the tree, and gather
ing the crop. The bulletin contains 10
Illustrations. Copies may be obtained
from Senators, Representatives, or
Delegates in Congress. or from the De
partmeDt of Agriculture. We advise
our readers to secure copies
A general standardization is given
along the following lines:
u A general eastern or northeastern
alope. as a rule. is the most desirable.
f2) 8 ills such as are found In timber
regions afSrd the best results, but out
hide of such,districts clay ey loan hav
$1,000 d-o,po0o aPn hast
(S) Well rotted barnyard manure Ia
the most valuable for apple orchards
The next best fer tit zsr is crops OF red
clover grown among the trees, or
allowed to rot and fall down or fire.
G1ently turned under and re seeded.
"a Thorough surface filth is required
60 obtain best results, and when need
ing fertility the land should be properly
manured before blowing.
o. Trees for settir g should be l to 3
years old, with a vel developed root
gyssem, and aE time of setting tops
should be cut back to the height at
which the main branches for the future
ton ia TO be formed. ALI broken and
bruised roots should be cut back TO
sound wood.
60 thorough cultivation during the
crossing season with q cultivstor is
recommended, and ploWing the land
each spring, turning the furrow each
alternate year toward the trees.
"a Pune yearly in early spring, be-
fore growth charts, thinning cut where
too dense, removing all Cross branches,
balancing the tops.
60 II good prices are expected, all
Glas.e Of fruit, winter aud summer
must be hand picked, without loosen.
ing the stems from the fruit; handled
carefully TO avoid bruising and placed
under protection from sun and wind.
Those for home use should be stored 10
some place where the temperature will
be as Low as possible without danger
from fro {
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10
Deafness Cannot be Cnrad

BY local, applications, as they cannot reach tba
diseased portion. OF tae CO. Tac-o ia oSi1 Cns
way to cure Deafness, G2d hat il ~ co1Sstiff3o
famed condition OF the mucous liainS oFP ~
Eustachlan Tube. When tits tube Gets fnIaT a
ing, AL when it is entirely closed DCSF,nnSCa ;-
the res2tt, a2d unless the Inflammation can a b Re
akSn OUT and dts u5e restored to its normal
nIne cases OCT Of ten arc caused by c St :
which IS nothing bet an inhamed co1dif;o1 u
the mucous sCrf2ces. 11Oa OF
we vi GIVE One Hundred Dollars for snv
case OF Deafness (caused by cata--S1 tSSStt c19
12L 0S cured oy HaL's Catarrh Cure. Send for
-~,,ab6 T: j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
daLFs Family Pills are the best.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10
IMPORTANCE Or A DRY cow
STABLE.

Jurisprudence OF the Progressive Farmer.
IL there Ia one thing That | would i'm
press on the mind of a wouId-be sue
cesstul dairy farmer, it is the necessity
OF keeping a perfectly dry COW stable
Damp stables are the cause Of a large
percentage of other wise ~preventa6le
bovine tuberculosis, and In any event
they undermine the physical vigor of
COWS and interdict heRlChtul milk secre.
tion.
It is of vital Importance to every
person who eats butter, or cheese, or
consumes milk in sny form, that such
milk il yielded by healthy cows'in
sanitary quarters.
A COW staDle does not necessarily
have to be located in a vet place to
after ward become damp.
No adt q late facilities for drainage,
followed Dy an irregular method of
cleaning the apartment, will soon
make a foul wet place.
Many such stables standing in the
same spos for q generation do not get
dried ous IF, m One years end to an
other.
Uoder the rottiDg flooring the soil is
soaked With the seepege of the richest
per cent OF barnyard compost, that
should have gone TO fertiiiG9 and make
prof able the farm.
Over such costly GEES pools many a
dairy stable stands to day with the
owner deeply in debt and growing at
the hard times.
It will always be hard times for such
an indfvtduaI. till he learns thai gooo
tiu' g begin homo
Nov in b ea'ly spring Of the year.
when there is alternate thswipg anC
free Eing, and everything is slusby IN.
der foot ia this cut 'cE Of faulty stable
C onst~Uc Ion brought forci0ly to ones
ate ntIon.
7 u can't make a new stable now.
but you can mitigate the bad cond.-
tinns OF the cid one, until a new struc-
ture G An be erected
Keep il rigIdly cleaned out, twice a
day If n &c. s4ry, and eprinkle the fl nr
after e Gu C Gaming with some dry at
sop bent
For this purpose sawdust is good,
but plaster is better. 1t any lq lid *
cremen5 clmes up between the plarks
as the cattle walk over them a dIa"E
should De ruu under The stable to essist
drainage.
Sc that the mich caws have pr
ffc L. dFV bedding. and changed Ofaen
enough to keep 1t Gle an.
A COW with w.t. bffouled fans,
sneee q in a athletic manner Il the
slower MY habits OF her owner.
IG Ia Of the utmost inns orGance that
ca va in the early sprloG se9son be
OIvan the meet dry and C mfOrteble
q sr6ers p ssiole They have pO~
been deprived OF green feed teVer |
months and are naturally not in as
gnnd vigor so in the sun mer.
WHAT ls more. the bulk of cows are
either heavy viii calf or already par
rurient, which ia another drain upon
their physIcel economy.
The ne5t stable IN the land is none
too good for them no ., especially i
you want tn make money from them
next summer
The ideaI COW stable whether in the
0asomenG of a barn or eleew here.
shnuld be where lie can drain from all
sIdes and then iE thould have an i'm
Oervioul a Sor like cemert Sc hat
there are plenty Of facilities FIR flood
ing IL WJth RunRhine, and that it il
thoroughly ventilated
GEORGE e. NEWELL.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-10
Farmsrs' Bargain Counter

Purrell Orn Shelter. iron, C, bsepsrstor at SO
6n 10. Z S. Stant Ri platform ScaiPs at 5 3 50
Hal ok S A" i Il, g Weener and ulIivttOr at
SIC Electr C H nd @ ru Shell~r- at So. Ing r
soil Nat''he- with Chain y mail. at 81 Ma
ton J Hog Ono err Cure ectpe." at 25c.
Can ing aud preAtr ing. NJ W bCOk. ct Csc.
Peerless itia~ of the World, worth ~. at s so.
Gas VT order coin or P.'. O1det. No stamps
Reduced p &c ,isU % Rnv article &c. M,Dey
ia II g powder No Good t. Il it goes off address
J E. Rue, FOX 3. LItUietOn. n. @.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-05
IFS SIXTEEN TO ONE
WE ASK FOR YOUR TRADE

thought 1t wise to adopt the same prln-
clple in the running OF our store and
by good service, correct styles. best
quality and lowest prices IN mems. la
dies and children's shoes give perfect
satisfaction and thereby gain and hold
your trade. c. May. the popular priced
shoe dealer, No. EOS west Railroad ave-
nue..
OH MY BUT IT'S HoTl is all you
hear these days. Now, why not avoid
this by going to J. Ii. O'Rielly & Co.'S
drug store on Second street and Gold
avenue and partake OF those ice cold
refreshing drinks and delicious fee
cream served at tn. soda fountain and
feel perfectly c%ontented?
Regular meeting Of Harmony lodge.
No. IL, /. q. o. #. tonight at 5 o'clock.
Degree work. a fun attendance Of OIL
GERS and members Is desired. Visiting
brothers cordially Invited to attend.
For fine values In tea or coffee call
on the lana Grocery company. We
have "A fine coffee, 8 pounds for 81. az
good as any 25 cents coffee on the
market.
There will be a special meeting OF
Rio Grande Chapter Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, June 9Th and 9Th
for work. l.. II. Chamberlin. Recorder
For anything In the line OF hot
weather wearables call on US. We car
save YOU money. Simon stern. tn,
Railroad avenue clothier.
Mrs. W. @, Hope and two daughters
left this morning FOR p-ennsylVania
where they will visit relatives an,
friends for a few weeks.
Ladies' shirt waists-the largest lin
In the city-the Stanley waist Is tn,
: best money will buy. b. Ilfeld 4 20.
II your parasol needs are not sur
piled and you need a parasol see tn
parasol stock at the Economist.
Have YOU taken out that fire insur
ance policy? II not telephone to Il. .
Parker at once.
Children's shoes-the Albright sho,
fifteen different styles. Tan and black
Il. HELD & Co.
Il SCREEN" to No. 47S. new phon,
when l want something extra nice 4
Ice Cream.
After the theater go to Delany'
Candy Kitchen for Ice cream and sher
' bets.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-05

who carried away several good razors.
and suspicion rested on the young
man. The boy left town Immediately
after the robbery and the police here
were notified that he was en- route to
Albuquerque. and IL possible to place
him under arrest to await further de-
yelopments.
Thomas s. Hubbell, sheriff OF Ber-
nalillo county, who Vas one of the
delegates to h national capital to
oppose the passage OF the Infamous
stephens bill, returned to the city last
night. En- route home he stopped over
at La Porte, Ind, 20 visit Judge
Crumpacker's old home and his poli-
tical friends, and while there enjoyed
himself immensely, the visit result
ing In r. j. Fry's famous dispatch to
Judge Crumpacker and which was
published in this paper last Thursday
| throwing out OF office, only temporar-
ny, Il. G. Newcomer, the capable depu-
ty sheriff, and appointing In his stead
Judge Maloney, the famous stable
boss at the Crumpacker barns. The
transfer, as stated. was only tenn
porary, and to-day chief Deputy New
corner WIS siiiliihb q I NH' ShNi'H -
flee.
O. II. Oxendlne. a former furniture
dealer on west Gold avenue, leaves to-
night for San Francisco, where he will
reside with his family. He expects e
take life easy for a few months be
fore engaging In business.
+. T. Newton, formerly employed as
a millwright at the Albemarle plant IL
Cola, has taken a leave of absence
for a few weeks and will enjoy q
much-needed rest among his relatives
In Albuquerque.
II. II. Wentworth, the efficient ant
popular foreman In the reduction
works at Bland, was among the arriv'
ais In the city last night and circulat'
ed with his friends here to-day.
Henry Metzgar. formerly an employ,
of this office, now a prosperous ranch.
man Of the PaJarIto neighborhood, wa,
In the city this morning with a lo'
OF fruit.
Judge j. w. Crumpacker and wifi,
will leave for Woodstock. Canada, to-
morrow night, where they will enjoy Z
vacation OF several weeks,
Mrs. F~reelove. wife Of the carpen
ter and contractor. will leave 70
southern California for her health.
Mariana Perea, who was here tn,
past few days, returned to his hom'
at Bernalillo this morning.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-05
CITY EWS S.
Matthews Jersey milk; try 1T

Matthews Jersey milk Try IL
MIX Drinkers, Try Matthews Jersey
milk
Attend the big sale In all departments
at the Economist.
Matthews drug store for ice cream
soda-the rich and cold kind.
Look into KlienwOrts market on
North Third street. lie has the incest
fresh meats In the city.
10 you know the meaning Of the
were ~"sorosis2" II means a collection
OF perfect parts forming a complete
and perfect whole. Since We found
that the sOrosis shoe for which we have
the exclusive agency for this city, has
proved such a great success WI
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-05

Mrs. Mary Collins. aged SO years.
who resided with her two grown
daughters on south Third street. died
Sunday night at 10 o'clock. Until last
Saturday morning she has always en-
Joyed good health, when she was
stricken with paralysis and never re-
gained consciousness afterward. Mrs,
Collins came to this climate a long
time ago with her two daughters, one
of whom a sufferer OF asthma. The
remains of Mrs. Collins Will be ship
ped to her former home In Bridgeyille,
Pa, on Thursday evening. where the
relatives will give them burial In the
family burying ground. 1t is under
stood her surviving daughters will con
tlnue their residence In Albuquerque.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-05
DRESS MAKING,

/ am prepared to do all kinds Of
dressmaking on short notice and guar
antee every garment to be satisfae-
tory. My work is
Matchless in style.
Perfect In Fit.
Reasonably Priced.
A cordial invitation Is extended to
the ladies OF Albuquerque TO call and
see me. MRS. SHATTUCK,
Room 20. second door N. T. Arm s.
building.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-05

And that is j. w. Balls ladies and
gentlemen's shoe shining parlors, No.
1903 Railroad avenue. No waiting. -Four
boys employed. Twelve shines for 81.
Expert shoe repairing. Two compe-
tent shoemakers employed. Rubber
heels put on while you wait.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-05

Ia view Of the constant demand Tor q guide
% the beautiful Pecos country and for horses,
! hsNe decided "a place MisELF n FIVE
fully EQutPEp HORSES at the services OF
parties 50 desiring. Pack and saddle animals
Ia let BY the day, week or month. AL charges
r~esaonable, John BALL,
! Willis, n, NJ, Winsor ianch.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-05
THO linn GrnrnrN On.

We have Just received a fresh ship
ment of imported Cervelet, Medwurst,
Salami sausage, Also imported wash
cd hgs In / pound baskets.
To close out our breakfast foods We
offer the following values. Every
naglruga p"ut4r4uFA.I
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-05
Jnst One Plnee

Fine National Cash Register for sale at
less than half original cost. Enqnir" Of ",
:. knight
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-02
CHINESE FIGHTING
THEIR COUNTRYMEN
Signs of Dissension Among
the Campaigning Braves
Near Tien-Tsin.

TIEN-TSIN, Friday, July 20.-Chinese
coming in from the country report that
the Chinese soldiers are killing the Box
ers wherever the latter are seen, giving
as a reason that the Boxers deceived
them into embarking on hopeless strug-
gle. An intelligent Chnaman said he re-
garded this as a sign of widespreading
dissension. 1t was only a matter of Il
short time, he declared, before the same
state would exist in Picking, when, in all
probability, Jung Lu, commander in chief
OF the Chinese forces, and Prince Ching
would be able to regain sufficient influ-
cree to make peace, especially if the for
eisners in the capital We're safe. This APP
pears to represent the general native opin-
ion here as far as 1t is possible to ascer-
tain 1t. !.
In the meantime reliable news as to
events in Picking and whether the for
elgners are alive is entirely lacking or is
only obtainable from Chinese sources, and
even this is most meager and contradic-
tory.
1t is now thought that the forward
movement of the allies will probably take
place earlier than was first intended, pos
sibly by the end of this month; but moth
ing definite will be decided before the ar
rival of General Sir Alfred Gaseee COM
manding the Indian contingent.
A runner who arrived from Picking yes
terday reports that the foreigners Were
safe on July 10th and that there had been
&C nsiderable fighting between the Boxers
and soldiers inside the city.