Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-29
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I'm this column win be answered all questions
Of proper nature submitted to The Star. In
and address their letters TO Uncle Jasper" star
of,ce. In case Of dIfscuit conundfums answers may
may be advfsable for al questioners to watch this
column carafuly.l
JOSEPH O. cANNoN.--what dia you
think. Uncle Jasper, after reading my state
dacy In 1905? Ave sort Of thought. uncle
Yesf
OSCAR.-Is the Newfoundland dog consid-
cred to be the most affectionate and faith
full caninef A.-oh. no; you are thinking OF
the bulldog. A bulldog became very much
attached to US once. He wouldn't leave
until his owner pried his Jaws apart with
q poker.
complexaon7 A.-Splendid. Simmer until
tender and before retiring cover the face
an inch deep with the result. You VIII be
benefited Do not turn over during the
night. II Will spoil the looks of things.
DIR. HI wish to thank you. Uncle Jas
per. have been having great success as a
punster since you recomme nded that I read
Joe Miller and Artemus Ward. A.-Glad 10
hear II, doc. We told you that Aristotle and
Dfogenes were sort of out OF date as fun
makers.
I. p. K.-Is II considered good form to
speak to lady on the street without an
Introduction? A.-Certainiy not-unIess she
Is attractive
Recommendations give me a recipe for
live eggplant, wiring its neck plunge into
boiling water. pluck. Eliminate the internal
arrangements. cut into sections dust with
seasoned -four and cook over hot Goals. The
white meat Is the best
ELIZABETH Are peek-a-boo waist,
CONNIE u faut as YETI A.--Our French amt
strong this morning. but we'll take a
chance. Sure Liz! 1t sounds mighty good
to us.
CIT1ZEN.-I want TO Inquire once moro
whether Barnes has ever been confirmed.
Ale may be confirmed by the Senate to-
morrow We doubt whether the church
will ever take a hand.
! FAN.-The other day I heard a friend
mention the great success Of the National
had he In mind? A.-You're way of. He
was probably referring to last weeks stunts
Of the local nine.
J. L. B.-A friend who was stopping at
my house last week told me that Congress
would adjourn May 3. IL this correct? A.
Your friends name must have been Mum
chausen. Or. do you know Prof willis
Moore? He's In the weather line of bust-
ness.
t1G1lo.-N nat Is q peSSlQllStg "A man
who can attribute the San Francisco dis
aster to the republican protective tariff poll
Icy is pretty fair sample of this type
X. F. G.-I have had a great deal Of sick
ness In my family lately and have been
forced to remain away from the office. Ny
employer has threatened to discharge me &c
l lose another day. Isn't that unjust? A.
we don't care to commit ourselves. The
Nationals are putting up a mighty good
game. We don't blame you. though
BERNICE.-What is considered the most
recherche perfume? A-Musk dearie and
plenty OF it. There's lots of action in a pint
or so OF musk. well distributed and per-
mitted to soak in. Try 1t. You will never
use any other.
REPRESENTATIVE LoUDENSLAGER-
What do you think of my poetry, uncle,
Awe try not to think of 1t, Harry. It
keeps US too busy.
SPECIALS there any merit in hair
tonic. A.-Sure, It's a good substitute for
Scotch whiskey when the Sundays dry and
there's none of the genuine on the premises.
Has more refined taste. though. s'
JTN(T. n JASPER