Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 September 1902 — DIDN'T BUY AN AUTO. [ARTICLE]

DIDN'T BUY AN AUTO.

Admiral Evans Took Disinterested Advice of a Cabby. A story is told of how Admiral (then captain) Evans was cured of his dasire for an automobile. He was riding in one of these machines with a friend in New York. After the spin through Central park had become most invigorating the captain became talkative with the chauffeur. “You are the man I want to talk to,” he remarked. “I have been thinking for some time of buying one of these flying machines for myself and I want some expert advice as to what brand of wings to purchase. “I’ve driven every kind of machine that there is,” returned the affable engineer, “steam, gasoline, electric, and all, and I guess I know 'em all from A to Izzard.” “Well, now, my man” returned the captain, warming up to the gentlemanly steerer, “ if you were going to buy a machine for your own self what kind would you select?” “Well, sir,” replied cabby, “if I was to buy one, I’d save up my money and buy a boss." The admiral is still without an auto.