playing a masterly game. 
vision of a seer to foresee that his 
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“ue Destruction of a large German naval force by 
Rtssian forces at Riea was a surprise to Russia, to Ger- 
~eny and to the whole world. The defeat is a great gain 
f-+ the Allies and a corresponding loss to the Germans. 
Riva is absolutely necessary to both Russia and Germany. 
it was Napoleon’s failure to gain and hold Riga that 
ceused in no small degree his famous defeat and retreat. 
While Russia holds this key, Germany must make her 
wilitary plans with caution. The Russian generals are 
They have retired with their 
armies intact and have entrenched in new positions ta 
await the time that advances can be made with a thor- 
oughly equipped ammunition supply. Russia’s first battle 
must be won in the Dardanelles. The Allies are hammer- 
ing away at the straits and if their hopes can be realized 
ard a way opened through to Russia, Russia will then be 
able to obtain supplies to continue the conflict on more 
een terms. Germany is making the gains that prepara- 
tions have provided. Russia cannot afford to make pro- 
gressive moverrents until av:runition can be abundantly 
and steadily stipplied. When the Dardanelles have pets 
opened then Russia will be able to move and not until 
then. 
Ir ts Nor Dirricutr to see the Georgian viewpoint in 
the lynching of Frank, nor was it necessary to have the 
lynchers would never 
be brought to justice. The whole nation deplores the 
lynching as a violation of the moral law and as a disgrace 
to the nation. Frank was found guilty by the courts and 
sentenced to be hanged and the Governor committed him 
to prison for life because of an alleged doubt in his mind 
of Frank’s guilt. Frank was in the care of the state. He 
was taken from prison and hanged, and despite the pious 
feeling of the lynchers he was irurdered by them. Oniy 
the regularly appointed officers of the state, upon direction 
of the courts, could have executed his sentence. Georgia 
does not seem to regret the lynching nor to seek to bring 
the murderers to justice. The whole affair has been repel- 
lant and disgraceful. The Frank incident is ended, but 
what if it should sometime be proven that he was not the 
murderer of Mary Phagan? 
Ir ts Nor To BE GAINsArpD that America must defend 
the rights of neutrals and maintain the integrity of the 
nation, but those American citizens who travel between 
this country and the old world ought to have patriotic 
spirit enough to stay at home or take passage upon an 
Asrerican ship. ‘There is a war on and such Americans 
ought not to jeopardize the interests of this country by 
their headstrong thoughtlessness. It may not be advis- 
able for this country to forbid Americans to travel other- 
wise than on neutral ships, but it ought nevertheless he 
the moral obligation of every individual American to fol- 
low such a policy. 
Ir ts Trme for the public men who are seeking the 
approbation of the public to stand on high moral ground 
Relative to the cuestion of preparedness, It is folly to 
avoid the issue and it is more than folly to make it more 
than one issue of our national life. America should have 
a broad policy of preparedness, but it should avoid the 
pitfalls of militarism. 
Tue Foreratuers of the present generation of 
Americans came to America to avoid the oppressions and 
wars and violations of liberties of the old world. Why 
should this generation undo by hasty actions the great 
gains made for humanity and freedom in the past? 
supplies. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder See eat ees 
ONE OF THE MarkKeD disadvantages of the war has 
been particularly felt by the manufacturers of medical 
Many of the commonest remedies and medicines 
and appurtenances used by chemists, druggists and physi- 
cians have been needed and the American market has*been 
unable to supply the demand. Now, however, the Ameri- 
‘an capitalists are turning toward this branch of industry. 
Germany has held the markets of the world so long and — 
has been able so efficiently to manufacture articles used 
by the trade at a lower price than they could be produced 
in America the operations of the simplest laws of supply 
and demand made the German people the merchants of 
the world in this line of trade. America now enjoys a 
“protected period.” German goods are not coming in and 
the demand must be supplied. During the last year mil- 
“ons of dollars have been placed by American capitalists 
for the manufacture of drugs and druggist supplies 
formerly made in Germany. If these supplies can be 
economically made and if the American capitalists can 
hold the world market after the war is over there will be 
at least one advantage that has accrued from the war, but 
at what a price! 
Dors ANy Movruer wish her son given up as a sacri- 
fice to the war gods? Is it not possible for a mother to 
feel that she did not raise her boy to be a soldier without 
being guilty of treason? It is possible for a patriotic 
mother to hate war and its sacrifices and to object to. 
being mother of soldiers to fight and fight only with 
sword or arms. Yet such a mother when a conflict arose 
might with true patriotic sacrifice give up her own life 
and that of all dear to her for the cause of her country. 
The sacrifices of peace are as honorable as the sacrifices 
of war and the heroes and heroines of peace are as 
worthy as the heroes and heroines of war. It is the 
mother’s instinct to shield her children. Who can blame 
a mother from such objections to war and its bloody 
sacrifices. The very mother who feels like singing the 
song, “I didn’t raise by boy to be a soldier,’ could and 
would probably be the first to send her boy into an hon- 
orable strife. But are such strifes necessary? 
Tur Loya, Errorts of Americans and Italians to 
raise funds to care for the families of the Italian soldiers 
who have returned to fight for their colors are being 
richly rewarded. The humanitarian instincts thus ex- 
pressed are not misplaced. ‘The Festa on the Hammond 
Estate was the success that it was hoped for, The fund 
has made a good beginning, but the treasurer would 
doubtless be glad to increase it. 
Tur Boston AND Marne Rariroap has another six 
months to meet the extended notes. It may be pos- 
sible for the corporation to avoid a receivership, but a 
receivership: might in the end mean much for the re; 
habilitation of the companies. 
Tur TREE PLANTING movement has always been a 
part of the policy of the residents of the North Shore 
and progress has been made. Gloucester, Beverly and 
Manchester have not been remiss in this way. 
THe War Has GiIvEN us new rules for spelling 
Petrograd and Serbia for St. Petersburg and Servia. The 
spelling comes easy but the map mz ikers are having the 
har d ale 
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Wuar Erratic MovEMENTS international events 
cause in the marketing world? 
