NORTH 
No Ong Wuo. Has. Ever Reap the “Rise and Fall of 
the Dutch Republic” can ever forget that mighty, little 
nation. Now the plucky people of that small country are 
earning new laurels. They have declined to receive any 
help from any outside nation or organization or indivi- 
dual, for their relief work for their Belgian neighbors. 
For their stricken neighbors they have opened their doors, 
their hearts and their purses. Holland is the Hero na- 
tion if Belgium be the Martyr nation. 
No Man Witz Minimize the suffering of the human 
race in this terrible war; but everyone must have given 
at least a passing thought to the sufferings of horses in 
this conflict. The Boer War used up many of the horses 
of the world and this war will be the cause of the destruc- 
tion of thousands more. Maudlin sentiment that is 
wasted upon the brute world while humans suffer is con- 
demnable and all must but feel that the slaughter of so 
many horses is a crime against civilization. 
A Story Comes Across THE WATER to the effect that 
Germany and Austria still have 18,000,000 men in reserve. 
And then there are the babies, too. Even yet it may 
develop into a respectable sized scrap. 
SHORE BREEZE 7 
Ir 1s RumMoreD that the Kaiser has given word that 
the resignations of all attaches of the embassies to the 
nations at war with Germany be received. Whatever 
Germany’s explanation of the war may be in the future 
it is quite evident that the Kaiser considers that the for- 
eign work of the embassies has signally failed. This is 
evident. It will be difficult to prove to America whatever 
the initial causes of the strife may be that Germany by 
a determined stand for peace could not have averted the 
war. 
Tue Acgurra, of the two Italians, in Salem of a 
capital crime was somewhat of a surprise to the public. 
But in our country trial by jury is the law. Twelve 
good men and true heard the testimony and the acquital 
must be accepted by the public whom they serve. 
THE War TEMPERANCE WAVE has passed over to 
England and within a short while a drastic temperance 
war measure restraining the use and sale of intoxicating 
liquor will be promulgated. 
A Cuicaco BANKER says the country is on the eve of 
the greatest wave of prosperity in history. Eve, indeed! 
Give us the full glare of day! 
Too Bap THE WHALES have about all been slaught- 
ered. They might be scooped out and converted into 
submarines. 
MANIACS 
By Robert J. Milne. 
If a man is level headed, 
With a kindly hymane heart ; 
Thinks that slaughtering peaceful 
Belgians 
Isn’t quite a manly part, 
Backs the plucky little beggar 
’Gainst the bully on his track; 
Some folks here are sure to brand him 
As an Anglo-maniac. 
If a voter loves his country 
and her toiling millions too, 
And he backs up every principle 
That’s broad and fair and true, 
If he plumps when votes are needed—- 
Gives monopolists the sack— 
Would you brand him as a true man, 
Or a Demo-maniac? 
If a man believing women 
Take an interest in our laws, 
That our progress would be furthered 
If they triumph in their cause, 
Stands up boldly to defend them 
From some ribald’s base attack ; 
Would you call him honest-minded, 
Or a Sisso-maniac? 
If a man goes home directly 
When his working day is o’er, 
And he wears a smile that’s cheery 
As he steps inside his door, | 
Loves his home and wife and chil- 
dren— ! 
Sports may deem him slow or 
slack— 
Would you call that model father 
Just a Kiddo-maniac? 
Aut oF Us MILLIONAIRES are joining in the move- 
ment to wear goods “Made in America.” 
If a man takes all the comfort 
That a meerchaum pipe can bring, 
As he’s seated in his rocker 
Feeling happy as a king, 
“Peace with all the world” his motto 
As he smokes reclining back, 
Would you call him a good fellow, 
Or a Nicotiniac? 
Ours is a land of freedom, 
For her sons shall ne’er be slaves, 
And our glorious flag unfurled 
Stands for truth where’er it waves, 
Proudly then stand up for justice, 
E’en though some, behind your 
back, 
Speak of you with narrow motives, 
As a foolish Maniac. 
Curistmas Matt, 
In order that the Christmas mail 
may be handled promptly and sa‘is- 
factorily the following suggestions are 
offered to the public: 
Prepay postage fully on all parcels. 
Address parcels fully and_ plainly. 
Place name and address of sender on 
all matter. Pack articles carefully and 
wrap them securely; do not seal them, 
as sealed parcels are subject to post- 
age at letter rate. Mail parcels early; 
they may be marked “Do not open un- 
til Christmas.” Insure valuable par- 
cels, fee 5 to 10 cents. Patrons wish- 
ing to insure a number of parcels may 
obtain the cards at the Postoffice to be 
filled out before bringing the parcels 
to the office for weighing. Written 
inscriptions, such as “Merry Christ- 
mas,” “Happy New Year,’ “With 
best Wishes,” and numbers, names or 
letters for purposes of discriptions, 
are premissible additions to parcel 
post mail. Books may bear simply 
dledicatory inscriptions not of a per- 
sonal nature. Other written additions 
subject parcels to letter postage. 
Communications prepaid at letter rates 
may be sent with parcels prepaid at 
fourth class rates provided they are 
firmly attached to the outsie of the 
parcel. Cards bearing tinsel, mica, 
sand or other objectionable material 
liable to rub off in the mail, are un- 
mailable unless inclosed in a tightly 
sealed envelope, and prepaid at letter 
rate. Cards bearing writing enclosed 
in an envelope, transparent or other- 
wise, sealed or unsealed are subject 
to postage at letter rate. Cards en- 
closed in transparent envelopes must 
have the stamp affixed to the envelope. 
Experiences with forest fires on the 
national forests this year show that 
automobiles, where they can be used, 
furnish the quickest and cheapest 
transportation for crews of fire 
fighters. Motor rates are higher 
than those for teams for the actual 
time employed, but the total cost per 
distance traveled and in wages paid 
to men in getting to fires is much less. 
The time-saving is self-evident; trips 
which ordinarily require two days 
time by team have been made by 
automoble in a few hours. 
Your calling cards may need re- 
plenishing. All our engraving done 
by Ward’s, the Boston stationer. The 
Breeze Office. adv, 
