May 25, 1917. 
Oprimism Tuat Is Brtnp is unintelligible, but opti- 
mism that courageously faces the facts as they are with a 
determination to correct such evils as may appear is the 
optimism that will eventually yield a victory. Russia is 
practically “hors de combat” for the present, but Germany 
holds a power unchecked through central Europe and is 
being checked only in the western front where her forces 
have been able to be met by the combined resources of 
the French and English. The west front is therefore 
the point now to expect gains. But to win a substantial 
victory it will be absolutely necessary for the Alles to 
make gains north of Greece and in the immediate vicinity 
of the place where the war began. There is a growing 
conviction that while the western front is holding an im- 
portant place in the aggressions now being made the war 
will be settled in the Balkan states. 
SEBS 
Tne MorcaAn Memortar Crurci in Boston has a 
Mr. Smith who is caring for them. | He has given them 
forty-two thousand dollars to clear away the mortgage 
which has been long standing. The Morgan Memorial 
has been doing a great deal of good in a section of the 
city where it is most needed. This windfall will be a 
great advantage to the institution and will prove of great 
benefit to the City of Boston. 
Ea BS BS 
Tre “U” Boat Perit has been serious, but it is still 
hoped by many who are in position to know that some 
means may be devised to meet the difficulty. Already it 
is apparent that the strategy employed has been success- 
ful. The world, however, awaits the genius that can dis- 
cover a principle or invent a device that will effectually 
check the ravages of the undersea demon. 
SES 
A Surprtstnc StatemMEN’? has been made that the 
casualties are greatest among the members of the medical 
corps in times of war and then in order comes the in- 
fantry, the cavalry, the artillery and finally the aerial 
corps. This would appear strange to one not knowing 
the facts, but the facts are assured. 
SSS 
Av Frrst War APPEARED To CAUSE some apprehen- 
sion among those who usually come to the Shore during 
the summer. But that hour is past and the real estate 
men are reporting that the houses are being rented as 
rapidly as usual and it is not unlikely that the season will 
surpass those of other years. 
BS & 
It Now Apprars that General Wood was not censured 
when he was sent to North Carolina, but that he has been 
accorded the highest. possible command that could have 
been given him. To him will fall the task of training 
three hundred thousand men for service abroad. 
SSS 
Turre Is AN Honor CLAss among the operators of 
automobiles and every owner ‘who has volunteered his 
motor for service has been given an honor plate to be ex- 
posed upon the machine. Let it be hoped that these cars 
will never be called for service! 
BES 
Nor Onty Has Mancurster been honored in hav- 
ing many of her young men in the militia, but there are 
honor men in the wireless operating corps and now comes 
the appointment of two young men as alternates to at- 
tend the school at Annapolis. 
Ss S& 
“Anp Now SPAIN,” says the German press. Spain 
has at last begun to remonstarte and the work of the sub- 
marine may drive her into line with the Entente Allies. 
BES : 
Berrer A Liperry Loan than an indemnity payment 
It was America’s choice and choice is well made, 
not be a lesson learned amiss. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 15 
It ts Now UNiikELY that the Governor will call for 
a special election to fill the position made vacant in Con- 
gress by the resignation of Congressman Gardner, but in 
the fall the voters will be called upon to elect a repre- 
sentative. The North Shore is to have a candidate who 
will be loyally supported throughout the district in John 
L.. Saltonstall of Beverly. He is a graduate of Harvard 
university and has served in the Massachusetts State leg- 
islature. At the time of the Salem Fire he rendered eth- 
cien service as chairman of the Beverly Fire Relief com- 
mittee. He has had a public spirit that has been appre- 
ciated by all his friends. His candidacy has been wel- 
comed and he will be loyally supported in the campaign. 
The Sixth District requires a man of ability and experi- 
ence in such an important position. 
BES 
Tur AMERICAN PEOPLE have always been extrava; 
gant in their ways and tastes and the wastes have been 
enormous. The war has given every one, pause and new 
lessons in economy and efficiency will be learned. It will 
It is unfortunate, how- 
ever, that it is war that has taught it. 
SSS 
Were Is Our Freer? No one knows! But every- 
one knows that it is ready for service and has long since 
been on duty. The simple notice in a British paper of 
the safe arrival of the torpedo fleet was the first knowl- 
edge that America had of the departure of that effective 
arm of the Navy. 
BSS 
GENERAL, JOFFRE HAs ARRIVED SAFELY in France and 
he will again have placed in his hands the leadership of 
the armies and the French Republic. It will be an honor 
worthy of the hero of the Marne to lead the armies of 
France to an ultimate. victory. 
BSS 
Tie Conscription Day draws nigh when the young 
men are required to register. As far as it can be esti- 
mated those who register have about one chance in twenty 
of being drawn for service. 
SSS 
McCartt May Br DEPENDED upon to codperate with 
our national government in the fight against the insidious 
evil influences around national camps. 
SSB 
Ir Is Now a Qurstion of planting all you can and’ 
canning all you can, or, as the Pittsburg papers say plant- 
ing for “seed and feed.” 
BSS 
Wirn Her Quota to be drawn and the volunteers 
already in service, Manchester shows up creditably in the 
present crisis. 
Tue MercHaAnt Is A. Parriot when -he: keeps his 
business going. It is absolutely essential for prosperity. 
It’s good to have money and the things that, money 
can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while’: 
and make sure you haven’t lost the things that. money 
won't buy. 
For men, not money, make a country great, and joy- 
less children do not make good men.—Jacob Rts. 
A man’s life to be useful, to be a life of service, must 
be given immediately to his fellows. He must do visible, 
tangible things——Henry Sydnor Harrison. 
You’ve got to believe in a thing before you can put 
any heart in it—William Dean Howells. ; 
The root of all evil seems to thrive in any soil. 
