Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
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I'm this column win Be answered all questions OF
a proper nature submitted to The Star. Inqulrers
should write on one side only and address their let
ncult conundrums answers may be delayed for a
week OF two. Consequently It may be advisable
ERUDrTE.-what Is the meaning OF the
phrase. "a driveling IDIOT? Awe are
acquainted with q definition. his desk being
not far from ours. Send self addressed en-
velope for name.
LdLLYAN.-I understand, Uncle yasper
that there 10 q new and recherche method
OF eating oysters that has become very
fashionable this winter. Please describe It.
A.-Sure. LII. Open the countenance and
mold within few inches OF the plate on
which the bivalves repose At the psyche
logical moment prod an oyster in thu ribs
with the point OF your fork and It will jump
merr1ly into your mouth. Do not be dis
couraged at a few failures. The oyster is
easily taught and will become quite expert
after few lessons.
DREAMER.-Uncle Jasper. on nass,nv
the Capitol the other day l glanced upward
at the Goddess Of Liberty on the dome and
II really appeared to me II that lady
s ~as wea aar ga broad grin How do you
cove You. The returns from the third
Wisconsin district had just come In.
N. Q. MA friend tells me that the
horse Is not an appreciative or a grateful
animal What do you think? A,-Your
tHeno Is dead wrong We patted a horse
once and he kicked us on the jaw. II that
WASH repay1ng friendly slap with inter-
est then we weren't in the hospital for a
week. And. as for that, we can show the
unreceipted bill.
GERTRUDE.-Is It proper to keep a dog
In the house Ayes. Gertrude, while the
animal Is alive.
Y. U. HI understand that Count Bont
de Castellane Is very much cast down
these days. Is it so? Account Boni is not
only cast down. He is broke.
MERCHANTMEN is Greater Wash
ington? A.-On the level. Merch. were
ashamed to tell you. Drop around after
office hours. You'll find We can appreciate
Joke as we'll az the next man.
s. o.-My doctor tells me that whisky
eats away the lining of the stomach. Is this
so7 Alt Is; but what's the odds? We take
comfort in the thought that in our frame
there's a little less lining to rip.
ETHELBERT-Are spats a la mode tust
now and do they go with a frock coat7
A.-Spats are very popular In the apart
ment house where We live. There were
tho man was In his lingerie. However, We
do not recommend this as good form In
dividual tastes rule.
G. H. K.-Would you advise me to get
married on a salary of $40 a month? A
Why should We? You have never harmed
US in any way that We aware Of We
IRE not cruel. You wrong us deeply by your
harsh and unjust suspicious.
High diddle dddle
We all guessed the riddle.
And guessed IL too soon.
Hughes Is elected.
New York is respected.
And Willie now bays at the moon.
ASTRO.-Uncle Jasper please ten me
where to find the brightest evening star to-
morrow night. A.-You ought to find It In
front Of your door. If not, then remember
that now Is the time to subscribe"
MOTHER.-Oh Uncle Jasper I am 50 I'M
happy and what shall l do my beloved
son came home the other night with I'M
steady feet and very fearful alcoholic
smell he declared he hadn't had drink
but I can't believe him what shall dor
Achieve him, madam. / recognize tho
symptoms perfectly. Your son had eaten
grape.
UNCLE JASPER.