The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-18
THE SPIRIT OF The PRESS.

Another American heiress, Mrs. Robert Hor-
ace WalpoIe, formerly Miss Louise Melissa
Corbin of New York, goes Into the higher rank
OF the Brltlsh peerage as Lady Oxford. her hus-
band having acceded to the earldom OF that
Tx. AS rule In the past American heiresSeS
VINO have married into the European nobility
have received less than fair allotment OF the
estate OF domestic felicity.-Chicago Herald.
The bullet-Droof garments which were In
vented this year will probably give place in
1896 TO something which is claimed TO be more
effective. but If the football rules should not be
changed the cast-otf garments might be SER
Yiceable on the gridron.- Philadelphia En-
quIrer.
1t Is decided by high authority that it will re-
quire years 10 determine the full value of the
anttdiphtnerla serum; but so fal the expert
ments are most encouraging. The great danger
Is that 1t may fall into dlsrepute by the use of
improperly prepared serum.-Commercial Ad-
YertiSer.
The President strongly recommends appro-
priations Tor new batte-sbips and torpedo
boats. Recent complications in Brazil. at Blue
fields and the far East have convinced even the
Bourbon mind that the United States cannot
get on Without navy.-Boston Herald.
Secretary Carlisle recommends "the retire.
ment and eXtuguiShment of the greenbacks."
The people recommend "a retirement and ex-
tinguishment." bu it only refers TO the smart
set OF statesmen now in power. The peoples
motion VIII pass.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Only small portion of last years Immgra-
ton went 10 the South; but this state OF things
VIII be changed after ten or twelve Southern
States help to elect Republican President two
years hence.-Kansas City journal.
The peculiar Chinese policy makes 1t better
for Chinese generals to surrender than TO
escape. Ii they surrender they are treated as
prisoners OF war. II they escape on comes
their heads.-Boston Journal.
a society item tells us that six ladies las;
night rode at West Philadelphia academy in
divided skirts. 1t is further remarked that
neither The spectators nor horses were fright
ened.-Phiadelpha Item.
Ii the combined efforts OF Editor Stead and
Lady Somerset do not succeed In eevating the
morals OF this country there will be nothing TO
do but depend on home talent once MORE
Washington Star.
Coils Huntington talks of poor widows and
Henry Havemeyer talks Of rHingmen thrown
out OF employment. But eveTybo knows
just what Coils and Henry are afIer.-St. Louis
Post. Dispatch.
"A new Jersey woman, VINO mas laQ nine nus
bands, has at last been adjudged insane The
mental status of the husbands cannot be de-
termined, as most of them are dead.-Plttsburg
Dispatch.
China offers S126, OOo,o 600 for Japan to let up
on the scrimmage. and il Congress would quit
right now for such sum Uncle Sam would be
away ahead TO ACCOMPLISHING Press.
Those who In the social war condemn the
back and front exposure incidental to the low.
cut bodice are readiest TO admit the fault can
be redressed.- philadelphia Times
President Cleveland has Congress ION his
hands" again. Poor mani But thea that isn't
the only hing he has to w0rry him NOWADAYS.
New York Tribune.
DR.. Cleveland's treasury prescription would
be accepted much quicker If he could show a
diploma from some regular school OF finance
New YORK Press.
Secretary Morton's suggestion of let up In
the shower Of official garden seeds Is In Itself
seed that should not fall on stony ground
Philadelphia Record.
Mr.. Greathead, the landlord, says he prefers
as tenants experienced chess players. because
it is so seldom they move.-Boston Transcript
Poor sugar trusti If its affairs keep on 90.
ing this way it will soon throw Cresus in the
shade.-Wheeling Intellgencer.
The society woman of to-day who laughs. In
her sleeve has plenty of room for ir.-Grand
Rapids Democrat.