Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-17
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FIN this column viii be answered all questions Of
should write on one side only and address their let.
ter: Uncle Jasper" Star ONCE. In case of dim
cult conundrums answers may be delayed for a
week or two. Consequently It may he advisable for
all questioners to watch this column carefully
]. b. K.-Who Is the greatest animal
trainer in the world? A.-Presdent Roose-
welt. by long odds. He entered a cage I'm
which were some of the fiercest railroad
magnates In captivity. In a remarkably
short time they were docile and subdued
Now they are perfectly tame and eat out
of his hand.
HENRY G.-Please give me. briefly. the
history of the United States Treasury
building, at 18th and Pennsylvania avenue.
A.-Certainly. 1t was built by Andrew
jackson. filled with money by William Nc
kinley and sand-blasted by Leslie Shaw.
Mr.. Shaw also wanted to have the Capitol
painted pink. but couldn't find the au-
thority.
EL1ZA--What is joyous carol? A
The noise made by the canny florist as he
views his depleted stock on Easter Sunday.
A. A. M.-When l go to heaven how can
/ get my shirt on over my wings? A
You've got us cornered. But We can tell
of horns. When seeking information why
not acquire useful knowledge?
SCPERSTITIOUS.-Is 1t true that the
White House Is haunted? A-So rumor
hath it. IT'S said that the ghost of the
third term story walks the corridors at
night
FINANCIAL.-whatw was the cause of the
oil, in,
on Wall street during the past week? A
Some careless person started a rumor that
President Roosevelt had suffered slight
attack OF indigestion and was feeling some
what more irritable than usual. The fest
Is history.
HELENE.-Please. Uncle Jasper write me
an original spring poem. A.-Sure little one,
We always strive to please.
The dandelion's roaring in the field,
The blue bells are tinkling in the wood
The poet Is sharpening all his pencils
And the publishers awaiting something
good.
CURIOUS.-Please tell me something con-
corning the Ides of March. Ave are not
acquainted with any members OF that
branch of the family. So lar as We know.
Any relation to the Ide who was governor
general of the Philippines?
T. T. HI noted the other day that the
lower part Of Pennsylvania avenue Is fear
fully cut up. noted two wagon tracks
fully six inches deep. What vehicle could
have done that? A.-The republican presi-
Dental band wagon Is responsible. That
vehicle is now In the shop being fitted with
broad tires. and 1t is understood that the
load will grow heavier from now on until
convention time.
CULINARY.-whati is a Hungarian gou-
lash? A.-Ten cents worth of Irish stew or
a quarter. Have some?
connection with the boil weevil? A.-L.atest
reports are very hopeful. One scientist
claims to have discovered a parasite that
Will destroy the parasite imported from
Egypt to destroy the parasite Imported from
Brazil to destroy the boil weevil. Things
are looking up in the cotton belt.
CIvIC-Are two-cent fares in effect in
any city in the world? A.-No. not by
ordinance But in one German city where
there is a cheap local parcels post system.
one thrifty widow woman malls her fear
children to school every morning. The
government is indignant but powerless.
POLITICAL.-Has any prominent man
ever agreed with William j. Bryan's theory
that II Is not necessary to be in official
life to make good run for the presidency?
Alt Is understood that former Secretary
of the Treasury Shaw is thinking somewhat
along that line.
8. s. S.-What is brain storm? "A
j
acute conglossis of scylathical regrevina-
yis-in other words the condition of mind
of an expert witness whose charge for his
testimony on the stand Is reduced by the
state from $50 to $50 day.
ISADORE.-What is the Idea of the ad-
ministraton in placing democrats In official
positions on the Isthmus of Panama? A
We hadn't thought much about the matter.
but presume II is intended to further en-
nance the prospects of the republican presi-
Dental ticket in 1905
Clickety, clickety clack!
I've a pain In the small of my back.
Please look through 1t and
What's the matter with me-
Cickety, clickety clack!
O. NJ understand it is a sure sign OF
spring when the robins begin to come
around A.-You're wronb. The poor birds
are no better acquainted with Prof. Willis
Moore than you and l.
UNCLE JASPER.