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Show SUSPICIOUS OF THE BRANDY. Reason Why Congressman Hull Preferred Pre-ferred Admiral Evans' Whisky. Here is a good story of Admiral Rob-ley Rob-ley D. Evans, of the navy, which some of his associates are telling: Soon after the close of the Spanish war the people of Iowa decided to present a sword to Capt. Evans as a memento of his command of the battleship Iowa in the Santiago fight. The presentation presenta-tion was made at the home of Admiril Evans in Washington. Mrs. Evans 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 the close of the formalities he said a few words which were highly appreciated by those who heard them. "Step into this room," said the naval hero; "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 was compelled com-pelled to stock up with some that I don't know much about. But here is some brandy that I do know something about; It has been in this house for more than twenty years." Turning to Representative 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?" asked Evans In a tone of surprise. "I don't know, Bob," said Hull, "but if you have had It in the house for twenty years without drinking it there must be something the matter with it I'll take the whisky." And Cap. Bob retired under the roar of laughter. |