Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-25
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II. K.-Is 1t considered healthfui to eat
strawberries and asparagus around this
time OF the year? Ave have had an
intimation that 1t was not. Last February
when Strawberries were 81 box and as
paragus 80 cents bunch We had them
both every day. In March our grocer
wouldn't let Us have more. He said we'd
have to-but never mind the details.
YsAYE-Kindiy advise me as to learning
TO play the violin? A.-Piease forward
your address. We may have friends In
your neighborhood.
VEXED.-Dear Uncle Jasper, what kind
of spring weather do you call this we're
having? A.-Youll have to excuse US
this time. The baby is learning to say
things and we're learning not to. We
having more trouble than the baby.
HOPELEss.-Please tell me. Uncle JAS
filling a fountain pen. A.-Delighteal
Fin a porcelain bath tub with ink of the
desired color. and having removed tho
clothing. step Into the tub. cutchins the
pen firmly and In perpendicular position,
between the first and third fingers of tha
left hand. The rest Will come to you.
AUeiUSTUS.-Is there any member of tho
House who possesses an unqualified amb-
Al DrIucinal L
In mind just now is Representative Hard
wick of Georgia He has been trying to
coax anemic mustache to the curling
stage since this session convened.
H T. b. K-what is the difference be-
tween Senators Plat and Depew? A
One minds 1t and the other doesn't. y
swat more or less is a small matter to
public punching bag, but a kick In the ear
is diseommoding to popular IDOL.
Decentralization can make my lit
tie boy go to Sunday school? A.-Nothing
is simpler. Tell him 1t is bad for the
morals and dangerous to health. and that
you'll whip him IL he dares to attend. He
will be there before the doors open every
Sunday and cry when dismissed fouthum
opposatis glnfiz Latin is such help some
times.
ASTONIsHED-I have cold Uncle Jas
per, and while walking up the avenue the
other day behind a very wide individual
with light hair and southern accent
ual in question turned complete somer-
sault and made running motions before he
hit the ground. Who was it2 A.-four
description Is graphic. You saw Repre-
sentative Sims of Tennessee, author of the
local automobile measure Mr.. Sims Is OF
nervous temperament.
THE COMMON PEOPLES it true that
a John D. Rockefeller. III. was born three
days ago? Ave are not officially IN
formed. but do not doubt the report. the
oil -6taf c q
Wednesday.
GENTLE.-what Is the most cultured
manner of eating a soft-boiled egg2 A
This is one matter upon which authorities
agree Make a small aperture in the shell
place a nickel-plated funnel In that portion
of the couTrtenance where 1t is desired to In
sert the egg and spill. Do not miss the fun
mel. You win regret it If you do.
ALFRED AND MABEL-Dear Uncle
Jasper we have just been married amt
we'd like to know IL you have found II eco
nomicai to bill at the grocery store?
A.-Never mind my personal experiences,
children. AS general proposition we
should say that 1t was economical but right
hard on the grocer.
your opinion as to what will happen il the
statehood bill fails? A.-As uncle to uncle.
Mr.. Speaker, we'd rather some one else
would break the sad news.
sTATIs.-Why is It that oil poured in
water will form scum over the surface OF
the latter2 Ave do not know why. But
If 1t is of any interest TO you the fact was
first discovered by John d. Rockefeller.
The principle has been put to good use since
then on Wall street.
w s. COUCH-Does horseback riding In
duce energy? A.-Well we should remark.
The last time we rode we took our meals
in a standing position for two weeks there
after. II that isn't energy please name IT,
BOURKE COCKRAN.-Kindly tell me the
colloqufally accepted meaning of hot air"
A.-Don't trife with US, Bourkey. Amateur
advice wouldn't be valuable to an expert.
FURY.-Dear Uncle Jasper. am in such
predicament. have been invited to a SVEN
dinner and none of the books on etiquette
tells how to eat pate de fois gras. Won't
you enlighten me? A.-Sure. When tho
pate de fois gras is placed before you i'm
pale 1t quickly with your fork and remove
the stopper Convey to the countenance
with dessert spoon. Do not eat the seeds.
INSURANCE.-Please tell me the breed
of the most valuable canine In the world.
A.-We'd like TO call your attention to the
fact that we not Andy Hamilton. Try
him. His yellow dog was right expensive.
HON. ROBERT ADAMS-UncIe Jasper, I
should be so charmed If you would suggest
a superior brand of cigarettes and clever
blend OF tea. Ave use a pipe and drink
something else than tea, Bobbie. Look for
sample of wild rose sachet by next mail.
UNCLE JASPER