The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-11-08
THE SPIRIT OF THE PRESS

Burke's Peerage for the present year has
taken The liberty of changing the date of the
birth OF a certain member OF the British no
bi,ity. 1t is undets God that this has been
done 10 spare the feelings Of the family most
concerned In the case. There are already scan
dals enough in high life in Great Britain with
out adding 10 them.-Boston Herald.
The repeal of the income tax will be effected
whenever The Democratic majority in the
House OF REPRESENTATIVES Is wiped out. Ii Is
an exclusively Democratic measure and It was
passed with jeers for the business men Of New
York. who met at Carnegie Hall TO protest
against it-New York Commercial Advertiser.
That Washington doctor who claims to know
how TO save thousands of lives now sacrificed
by the prevalence of dIphtheria charges other
physicians with following "Jack.o' lantern
ideas" He isn't. Fifteen thousand dollars is
what he wants.-Philadelphia Ledger.
1t will take Colorado and Kansas years to
recover the losses they have sustained from
noisy, half-craZy politicians. The sensible,
thinking people in both States know this, and
will labor for a change from the rule of
cranks.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Farmers OF the United States need not
seriously worry themselves about the German
embargo on cattle. since only 1000 head are
SuippCu duuudili W GtTlDdny. NDll6 OJS, 54l
were carried TO Great Britain last year.-St.
Louis Star-Sayings.
The folly OF firing cannon and exploding
powder at political rallies was illustrated at
Arcola, ILL.,, yesterday. where two victims were
rendered blind. 1t is time to stop this barbarc
nonsense. Noise Is not enthusiasm.-Phi ladel-
phia Item.
1t Is all right for the Universities OF Oxford
and Clmhridpa heat Eu,.
bassador Bayard. What we want to know is
whether Chairman Wilson is TO be overlooked
WHEN these things are distributea.-Boston
Journal.
II all the men being arrested In the far West
as members OF the Cook gang prove to be such.
IL VIII demonstrate the strength of that Organi-
Zatlon 10 nave been almost equal TO that OF
Uncle Sans standing army.-Pttsburg Dis
patch.
Several OF the thieves of the Pacific express
office having confessed their crimes, there is
still hope that the Lexow committee will not
have TO inquire into the official conduct OF all
The Tammany thieves.-Philadelphi Enquirer
Pleasant bits OF sod and turf are all right
along our streets. but does Phiade phIa COM
merce need grass growing on the wharves?-
Philadelphia Times
Inc Boston girl who has married a Russian
Prince has not been required 10 denounce her
religion. Even Russian despotism recognizes
how liked The Boston girls are in their beliefs
and opinions.-St. Louis Post-Dispatcb.
The Delaware man who has asked the United
States immigration officers TO preserve his
peace OF mind by keeping his motherin-law
out OF the country is evidently tank believer
In OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES York Recorder.
j. S. Coxey's residence near Massillon, O.,
has been burned 10 the ground This will not
greatly inconvenience the General" as he Is
fond OF living In the best hotel he can find
New York World.
The news that Senator Voorhees, IS TO retire
from public life will be cheerfuly received by
many aspiring youngsters In the Hoosier State.
But will he ?-Washingtou News.
The gratitude of Emperor William for his ex-
Chaneelors services is so great that II can
only b. measured by the insignia OF the Order
| OF the Black Eagle.-Omaha Bee.
Caprivrs removal so soon after the publica-
! tion Of Emperor Williams song suggests that