Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08

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ferent from those we have used ore-
Viously, which, as stated mt the time
were run to attract attention AS we
propose to write the paragraph about
snort skirts. we think the subject is
attractive ensugh without pictorial or
namentatiun. OF course, when zoe Tho
Ia'ilcs these damp days in short EllIrts
shy like Il country mule when he secs
MS ilrst trolley car, but then L am old
ana DaShful and should be excused m,
when ! see a fellow gazin. nj - ,,d,,
III rainy day costume nm compeIlod
to burst forth in an cxclamation like
the one at the top of this item. wonder
ing how they could do as thov do H.,
turn my head, of course But gentle
hetT-dnn titfif4tl- ffrr-111sstt,fy-
IN me only pebble on the beach, and I
wan to say right here, that in don
nihS the short skirt, | think your ac-
tloh is not only wise. but mighty ,vol
Tor the skirts, ana meets not only nv
approval but, dare say, that of tho
Washer-woman as we'll. And then there
y, Il hobbiness about the short skirt
,il,t. - uu'y refreshing, and with the
young pcoplc is really an ccstatic do
nSht. Glance for q moment at the nir-
lure above, showing the old form nnd
then think of the comfort and grace
ana dont-carc- a-snap for Tho = rain
uhd-Wind of the girl in her bicycle srit
or one similar TO it. Gentle reader. Won
nave my hearty approval of the stnnd
you have taken. or rather the skirt
you nave adopted. ana l know full well
echo the sentiments of ninotvnfno
per cent. of the male population when
say chcerfuly endorse the abreviat-
ca costume. 1t is sensible. clean. pretty
niiu IS mere 10 STAY and. in the lam
Euagc of the divine and Immortal hard
would say, so mote it be.
KNOWS IT ALL
Don't You kinder hate the Teller.
who talks all day long
Bout what he lSpnus ,,,,-i~
And can't sing u song?
IFS praln don't iig'r very much,
In fact, it's only gall
ana You cannot breach n subiect
But nell put his mouth right in IT,
lie knows 1t all.
Don't You kinder hate the TELLER
w no makes an awful fuss
About his many accomplishments
And cant worth a cuss?
Hls checks The only thing he's got
r. some On .,d day twin have Il fall
us out beyond his mental range.
But
He knows it all.
Don't You kinder hate the feller,
WHAT'S always CROWN
And talNin' ana tcllin things.
Etcrnally BLOWN
E ,r!,t this; that and the other,
NJ som ON gives Il ''cnll"?
WIN I'VE ,hln INK; he's the hull dern show
'''i ii ~, eise on earth to know,
lie knows It all!
Uncle Zeb amblcd into the Office like
" ir.toW making his first call upon a
young lady. "Mornin'. Mars Willjar,
mornln' to yo. Pies, pies sab. Mars
William, scusc de ole darky fer hain,
eF niue late; but jest want ter wish
va or Apply New Year. I wud er bin
opTr sooner. but l had or site tack or
coier morbus. as er suit of ali dot
eatin las week, an 1 wern't able to Eli
Out. Thdnkec, sab. Is tolerble smart
now, cepin or site soness. scuism de
spreshun, Mars. William. so'ness in NV
stomach Is gittin long alrite Is turn
cd over er good meny new leabs Mars
William, since de new year comes in
DIeeDS cbry body turns ober new lcabs
Mars William, and | speck mos oh nm
blows back fore day gifts settled down
good. Mine does, I know. Sum how.
MDf W!Hlain, wen yo makes er new
Teserushun, somebody sure comes rite
long and do Sumpin TO ageTvate yo an
make 20 brakes it. I.eastwise dat's
my case. Las Sunday l made nine res
crlishuns an Monday mite cherry one
ccph one. dun bin broke an ] tell 70,
Mars William, de las one cum mitv
near bein er CORNER seberal times. I
ciar seems like wen 70 makes er nov
reseriushun is de very time sumpin go
happen watl make yo wish yo hadn't
My barca wcs out. so l want gwvne
smoke no mo. an de fust thing Mundy
mornin er Semman says Uncle Zeb
here's sum barca yo kin hab and dar
went de reserlushun. l hopes yo cant
bin trubled like dis Mars William. an
dat de leabs cant bowed back on yo.
Good bye Mars William, thankee sab.
good bye, an de Lord Dress yo
There is certainly one dry spot in
Norfolk. I trust prohibitionists won't
jump up and go to cracking their heels
in delight ct this assertion, for up to
date have not been able TO find such
a spot as would naturally carry delight
and enthusiasm 10 the hearts of the
cold water fraternity. In fact, 1 might
say the dry spot alluded to is thor
ouShly prohibition. for under no
consideration viii water stay in this
place. This is indeed strange. as it is
well known that water usually remains
where 1t fills here, and that during a
rainy spell gumboots are greatly to be
admired and are usually very much
needed. The dry spot alluded to can
be seen any damp day. 1t is located
in the centre OF City Hall avenue, about
midway between the Virgnian- Pilot
Office and the southeastern corner of
the Monticello Hotel. The place is