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Show SU8PICIOU3 OF THE DRANDY. Reason Why Congressman Hull Preferred Pre-ferred Admiral itvana' Whisky. Here Is a good story of Admiral Bob-ley Bob-ley D. Evans, of the navy, which some of his associates are telling: Soon after the close ot the Spanish war the people of Iowa decided to present a sword to Capt. Evans as a. uictucU ot his command of the battleship Iowa In the Santiago fight. The presentation presenta-tion was made at the home ot Admiral Evans In Washington. Mrs. Evana assisted her husband In entertaining the guests and presided over the collation colla-tion which was served In the dining room after the speeches were concluded. con-cluded. "Bob" did not make a very elaborate address, but soon after tho close of the formalities he said a few words which wore highly appreciated ! by those who heard them. "Step into this room," said the naval herb; "we'll have a cigar and a toddy." Leading the way Into a cozy den, Capt. Evans said: "I ran out of my favorite brand of whisky yesterday and wns compelled com-pelled to stock up with some that I don't know much about. But hera Is ' some brandy that I do know something I about; It has been in this housu for ' raoro than twenty years." Turning to Repiesentatlvo Hull, he added, "Which will you take, governor?" "Just hand over that whisky decanter," decan-ter," responded Mr. Hull. "Why, what's the matter with the brandy?" aBked Evans In a tone of surprise. "I don't know, Bob," said Hull, "but If you have had It In tho house for twenty years without drinking It thero must be something the matter with It. I'll take tho whisky." And Cap. Dob ictlrsa under the roar of laughter. |