The Press., 1896-04-09

ANAIA oiAN \'''lCtS0O V d VOL iiN'k tNlN"u general was pcrturbed.
 "We.must do 7somethng to gain time," he said, "I cannot risk a battle now"
 But the enemy is advancing already" protested his aid.
 "Then we must fall back" returned tho general, decisively.
 ''We are strongly intrenched," ;" suggest ed the aid.
 ''I cannot help it," replied the general. The odds are against us, and it would engagement"
 I've outnumber them," persisted Sthe aid, as if unable to understand the gen erals sudden resolve.
 ''In the matter of mere numbers we have the advantage, but
 The general shook his head solemnly
 'The fact is," he continued a moment later, "a great calamity has overtaken us."
 'The ammunitiOn"--
 "Oh, that's all right"
 "Our supply trains have. not been cut off, have they"
 "Oh, no."
 Has any one tempered with the bal loons?"
 "No."
 "The batteries"-- "They're i'll good condition, but we have no one who can keep them in good fn ho, oh be operated" The aid grew pale.
 "The electrican'--hc gasped.
 "The electrician is dead drunk" re- piled the general. "We'll have to fall back and wait until he is fit for duty again. We cannot risk an engagement without him. BUCKLEN's ARNIOA SALvE.-The best salve ill the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and ali skin eruptiOns, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
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