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THE SELMA ENTERPRISE THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 1914 PAGE SIX i THE AURORA BOREALIS. THE SELMA ENTERPRISE AIXYN O. TAYLOH LEA TAYLOR TAYLOR TAYLOR, Editors and Proprietors Entered as second class matter at the post jitlce at Selma, California. One Year fl.SO Six Months 76 Three Months 50 The Subscription price of The Selma Enterprise is $1.50 the year, payable in advance.

Subscriptions not paid in advance are due and collectable immediately at the expiration of one year. A strict enforcement of this rule is necessary in order to maintain our second-class mailing privileges. Subscribers will confer a great favor on the office by remitting promptly when notified that thpir subscriptions are more than a year in arrears. Those who pay their subscriptions in advance find that the more satisfactory way, a newr machine iD good working order, and it is keeping him very busy at his work. Airs.

Fred Eastlund spent Saturday afternoon with Airs. AATn. Anderson. Air. and Airs.

Otto Olson and son and T. 1). Linden spent Sunday afternoon at P. A. San-dells and also at Ben Holts home.

J. AAT Boyd spent Sunday evening at Clias Bergmans. There has been a great deal of discussion about the new proposed county road which should he built from the Colony church straight west into Selma. It would be a great thing for this community, especially to those who reside in Riverside Colony, as they would have about one mile nearer to Selma. They would likely do more of their business there.

But some have an idea instead of building the nexv road the county should use this money and repair the other road only onchalf mile south of this one, which is not in a very good condition, and have one good road in first-class condition, than have two poor ones. A great number of people attended the Dan Shannon meeting at Kingsburg last Sunday afternoon, (for men only.) Air. Shannon seems to have a deal to say about criticising Socialism. Judging by his talk he did not knoiv anything about it. lie should study Socialism before he speaks about it, and then show himself a man to challenge any Socialist speaker for a debate on the question.

The U. S. Senate has passed a bill which has already passed the House, providing that a postoffice money order may be cashed at any postoffice in the country, regardless of what office it is issued in. That is something proper. Hanford Sentinel, 10th inst.

Before the Progressive Republican organization disbanded on Saturday in Fresno the standpat organization tried to have the Prorgessives appoint the standpat members to fill the places from which the Prorgessives were resigning. This was not done by the Progessives. By glancingdown the list of committeemen whom the standpatters suggested for appointment, we notice the name of W. W. Ward, of Kingsbuig.

Mr. Ward was appointed about a year ago by the standpatters as a member of their county central committee from Kingsburg, but he did not serve, for he was then, and we believe is to-day a thorough Progressive and supported Roosevelt for president. So our standpat friends seem to be barking up the wrong tree in one case at least. Wonder how many more of their committeemen are out and out Progressives. The Kingsburg Recorder, 6th inst.

S. P. MUST HAVE IT FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD i Undei the heading, The Supervisors Should Shut Down on This Scheme the Tulare County Times (Visalia) remarks on the 5th inst. in part as follows: There is no particular reason why at this time Tulare county should help pay for Southern Pacific advertising, for this in a measure is what the Sunset proposition means. The supervisors should turn down this Sunset scheme, not only because in the judgement of men long connected with county publicity work it is not a good business proposition at this time but also because of the methods which have been used to put it through.

THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE A LEADER cause 14 or 15 other States are to wage the same war this year and the Royal Arch must need devote its forces, and if so victory was ours; that if the Royal Arch chose to concentrate its efforts upon California it would still be a battle of giants here and a number of the other Slates might win out. Airs. AVashburn spoke of the long, expensive campaign for the Red Light Injunction and Abatement Law which has been held up by forgeries on the referendum petitions. She spoke also of the relentless activity of the White Slaver. The attention of the speaker was called to certain markings appearing upon the doors of houses in Selma and Fowler.

Airs. AVashburn stated that this report of the marking of houses wherein lived young, innocent girls, had reached her from many towns that it was in all probability the work of the AAThite Slavers. She gave out this warning to parents, and also that we be weary of unknown and unreliable agents and census takers. If Airs. AAkishburn should ever return to Selma she would doubtless he given a very large hearing.

County President AH-s. also gave interesting and help-ul addresses. The session closed with the AV. C. T.

U. benediction. Clay District News Misses Ruby Ellingsen and Sophia Korstad spent Friday evening at Hal Says home. Air. AI.

II. Duddy lias bought a good three room house from James ITe had it moved out here on his ranch last Monday. lie expects to move into it soon and the other one where lie lives now will be occupied by his renter. Air. Louis Johnson is busy spraying his orchard.

Mr. Isaac AATooley has put up a new wind mill and tank. Aliss Anna Peterson who has been cm Joyed in Fresno is home lor a visit with her mother. Air. Arthur Londquist and Aliss Alinnie Lofgreen of Kingsburg, were1 married last Saturday even-i 11 ET.

Air. Henry Brandvig was a caller at the Erick Johnson home last Thursday. Air. L. Johnson made a business trip to Los Angeles on Saturday and returned on Alon-day.

Mr. S. Ilolmdahl and Aliss Olive Carlson, near Ivingslmrg, were married Thursday evening. Air. T.

D. Linden and Otto Olson, and Aliss Ruby Ellingsen and Air. and AHs J. AV. Boyd, motored to Selma to attend the lecture given by AAT.

J. Yarrow last Saturday evening. ATr. Swan Johnson met with a had accident the other day while hauling a load of brush. Some way or other he fell off the load and sprained his neck and shoulders.

AYe all hope it is nothing very serious and that he will soon he able to be up and around. Air. F. O. Bergman has been checking and leveling some alfalfa land for L.

Johnson this week. AHs. E. J. AnJerson visited with AHs.

(has Bergman last Saturday. Airs. Otto Olson was a visitor at Ben Holts home Friday. Air. and Airs.

J. E. Noren visited at AATn. Andersons home Sunday evening. Alessrs.

George and Osborne Swanson, and Alisses ATera and Signe Swanson, were guests for dinner at the Johnson home near Kingsburg last, Sunday. Air. and Airs. Roy Boyle of Kingsburg. have purchased seme land from AA T.

Alartin and they will become residents of Clay District. ATr. Boyle has sold his outfit and they will dispose of their home in Kingsburg. AYe extend to them our hearty welcome, and wish them success in Iheir new line of work. Air.

E. Johnson and family attended the wedding of his brother-in-law Arthur Londquist Saturday evening. There has also been some talk about putting in a new bridge across Kings river, either on the load leading along tin' power line or another road one mile further north. Either of these roads lead direct from Dinnha to Selma. If this would be done it would he a great improvement to the country, and also to Dinnha and Selma, and the other neighboring towns.

Air. X. AL Nelson has been in this neighborhood cutting brush for a few days. ITe has Glorious Beauty of the Wonderful Northern Lights. When the frequency of the aurora in the polar regions- is referred to, the expression should not be taken too literally.

On the contrary, auroras, I believe, are far less numerous in the polar region proper than farther to the south. It was one night about the mid-die of September that 1 beheld a truly magnificent display of the aurora borealis. Across the inky blackness of the northern sky a great arc of pure white light was suddenly stretched, which lit up the snow covered mountains around our camp just as if we had suddenly attracted the very active attention of a gigantic searchlight. From the main body of this glorious sheet of flame great darts and streamers constantly shot shivering and shimmering through the sky, now opening out into broad white lanes of light, and again narrowing until swallowed up once more by the envious darkness of the surrounding sky. Never for a single instant were these wonderful polar lights still.

They constantly spread and contracted in every varying waves and tongues of light until they finally died out, and the stars once more shone brightly in the clear sky. The effect was indeed amazing and awing in the extreme. Only once more did we see the northern lights, but then, too, the display was so soul stirring and magnificent, and I count these splendors of the arctic sky as the most marvelous of all the wonders of the world all the wonders of the world that I have been privileged to see, at any rate. Seen in the solitude of the northern wilderness, such visions of glory cannot but awaken reverence in the soul of man, of whatever race or degree of culture. E.

C. Selous in London Strand Magazine. The Extinct Tasmanians. Tasmanias pretty girls of European lineage have never been tempted to follow the fashion of the native Tasmanian women, who had all their hair removed with a flint and went bald. The last pure blooded Tasmanian woman died in 187G, aged seventy-six; the last man in IS 69, aged thirty-four.

A traveler says that the native had two fine points, eyes and teeth. The eyes were prominent and often of great beauty and brilliancy; and a dentist of wide experience knew of no teeth equal to the Tasmanians for strength, size and enamel. But the nose was bridgeless, the chin ran off, and the upper jaw protruded. Two Great Orators. As an orator Demosthenes was head and shoulders above Cicero, the Roman.

The great Athenian stands in a class all by himself, if we are to believe the consensus of learned opinion. Cicero, it is said, prided himself on his faculty of extemporizing at need, but probably trusted little to it on great occasions, while with Demosthenes it was the rule never to speak without the most careful preparation. The speeches of both were spoken without manuscript. They would never have made the reputation they did if they had been tied down to their notes. New York American.

Sieg. of Crete. Crete can claim to have been the scene of one of the longest sieges on record, longer than the siege of Troy, for in the seventeenth century it took the Turks more than twenty years to capture its capital city. The island, in fact, is famous for protracted military operations, for, though the revolution of 1821 was speedily successful in the open country, the fortified towns were still uncaptured when the powers intervened in 1830. Dignity of the English Waiter.

The English hotel waiter belongs to a race which is slowly but surely becoming extinct and carries about him the melancholy aura of the doomed. Every head waiter at a British inn has in him at least the making of a dukes butler. No glimpse of avarice marks the perfection of his monumental manner, and if at the last he condescends to accept your vail it is with something of the air of a discrowned king. London Sketch. Blands Photograph Best.

Blond girls have their photographs taken just about twice as often in the long run as brunettes, remarked a famous photographer. The reason is easy to discover. Blonds make better pictures than brunettes. The lighting effects are far better when the subject is a blond. A blond girl may get a photograph that will flatter her, xhere one of a brunette taken under the same conditions will not even do her justice.

IT. II. White Ribbon Forces listen to Excellent Program of Papers and Musical Selections The Annual Selma W. C. T.

U. Institute opened auspiciously Thursday morning in all day session at the Christian church, which was ornate in decorations of white ribbons and greenery. After devouons led by Mrs. McCart, Pres. Mrs.

Shepard introduced the Institute Leader, Mrs. Washburn, a State and National organizer, also Mrs. Petit, County President, both of whom were enthusiastically greeted by the white ribbon salute. After the appointment of committees Mrs. N.

A. Rowell read a paper which appears in this issue, a paper all the more significant to the people because the pioneer temperance work of Mrs. Rowell herself helping make history. Miss Scbraek sang, Were Coming. Dear Leader, in such spirited and beautiful voice as to put militant courage into the hearts of her hearers.

Mrs. Sehrack read an excellent paper on the Union Signal, the official organ of the National W. C. T. U.

in which shespoke of it as a clean, Christian paper of truth and power. Mrs. Wash-urn regretted the dearth of sacred literature in the homes. The Institute Leader stated that the new department. Hospitals.

would seek to obtain for the insane a more scientific treatment by suggestion and auto suggestion than was now given in the State hospitals, and that the name Insane Hospitals be changed to Psychological Training Schools. Oisnn read a paper on the new department, Country Lite Progress. In the discussion Airs. Washburn stated that any book on any subject may lie secured for reading from the State Librarian. Sacramento, by merely a post.

card request. Further that Californias State Library was superior to that of any other State. Mrs. Vincent spoke ably to the qu ion, The Bible in the Public Schools. The noon tide hour of prayer was followed by a bounteous luncheon served in the dining room of the church.

Rev. Allen opened the afternoon session with prayer, and BeVier of Ohio, a deaeonness in the M. E. church, lead the devotionals. In the beautiful service, The Taking Bold of Hands, Airs.

Alatlock of the Presbyterian Alissionarv Circle Airs White of the M. Mrs. C. S. White of the M.

E. South. Airs. Alitchell of the Baptist, and Airs. OBryan and Airs.

Shepard of Womans Improvement Club, responded as being gratified to bring the hand clasp of good cheer from their respective organizations in the great federation of forces for a whole California in 1914. The remarks of Arr. L. D. Scott were greeted with enthusiasm.

During the course of the afternoon Air. Heath, a master of song, rendered the solo. Take the Stars and Stripes Away From the Saloon amid (mutinous applause. Airs. Heckman and Aliss Snow AN it each added to the pleasure of the afternoon with their beautiful solos.

Airs. Aspinall read a great paper on the Birth of the Pro-, iiihition Proclamation. All's. Washburn. Institute Leader, was a dignified and fearless speaker a dynamo of enthusiasm, a living encyclopedia of fads concerning the issues of the day in State and Nation.

She spoke of the doubt expressed in some quarters regarding the Expediency of the 1914 dry campaign. She stated that she had learned that God's tense is the present. Now the accepted time; that State Prohibition would he impossible, in 1916. when local issues are always pushed aside by the National politics; that the moral and financial lethargy and reaction following the Panama Exposition would delay prohibition many years if postponed; that 1914 is the year, further, be- The attitude of President Wilson towards the woman suffrage question does not strike us as being the correct one. If Mr.

Wilson were merely the President of the Democratic party his point would be well taken, but he is President of the United States; and while, as a Democrat, he is under special obligation to carry out the promises of his party, there is no constitutional or other drawback to prevent his furthering any measure which, in his judgement, would benefit a large number of his fellow-ctizcns. Consequently, if he favors woman suffrage there is no good reason why he should not say so frankly ami, if he wishes, bring his influence to bear to promote the cause. In doing so he would violate no precedent, no convention, worth respecting. The Sunday Mirror (Fresno), 7th inst. International Woman's Day Alarcli 19th is International AYomans Day.

It is to he observed as such by the Socialist party throughout the United States and Europe. Such an observance is an indication of the impression tiie feminist movement has made on the labor movement of the world. The day is most commonly observed by the holding of meetings, for the discussion of such topics as suffrage, special legislation for women, conditions of women and children in industry, world peace, and kindred subjects of interest to the modern woman. AK-etings will be held on that day in many of the cities and towns of California. Shooting Stars.

AYhen a shooting star breaks into flame in our atmosphere the residuum of, the combustion remains in the air and can be found in what is known as atmospheric dust. The virgin snow of the polar regions is often seen to he spotted with traces of dust which contains particles of iron. Like particles are found on church towers and elsewhere. Among the minute bodies that dance in the suns rays there are certainly particles of shooting Btars. Atlantis.

A. Henry Savage Landor discredits the existence of Atlantis, the island continent, which is supposed to have occupied much of the sea that now separates Europe from America and to have been submerged in a great earthquake. The first account of the existence of Atlantis comes from Plato, who gives the story as a tradition existing in his day, but there are still many persons who cherish the belief. A New Tip For Nureery. Here is something new in the way of putting on babies' didies.

Fold the oblong ones in half, making a square of double thickness. Fut a square side around the babys waist, pull up the middle of the lower side to meet it and fasten with one safety pin. Fold the remaining ends one about each leg and fasten each with a safety pin. This forms comfortable little trousers and is the latest news from a training school for nurses. Bathing Baby.

Use a handful of absorbent cotton instead of a cloth the next- time you bathe the baby. It has all the good qualities of the sponge and. being renewed each time, is absolutely sanitary. Flace tiie child in the tub while it empty; then gradually and carefully pour the water in. and there will be no more screaming with fright, but the bath will become a delightful affair.

A Sad Break. Our credit man made a bad break yesterday." What was it?" lie told a dumb man that his word was ns good as his bond. Detroit Free Press. False Friends. Why is a man's shadow like a false friend? Because it accompanies him only in sunshine.

Painting Concrete. If concrete is first given a coat of a 10 per cent solution of zinc sulphate, paint will readily adhere. In loving Memory (In Loving Remembrance of Nellie May Baehr.) She is gone (but not forgotten) From this earthly life of care, Gone to share with all the angels, Gods blessings bright up there. She suffered, but so kind and patient, Through her long, hard siege of pain And shes gone to be with Jesus, All the time his love to gain. The mother sadly will miss her, From her rocking chair close by, But she can now remember That she is with God on high.

The brothers and the sister Will miss her from her place; But no years can dim the memry Of her bright and happy face. Loved ones and friends so many Will wish once more that face to view, See the light of her sweet presence, Feel her kindly manner, too. We will miss her, sadly miss her, Sadly, each and everyone But her sun is brighytly shining With her God, the Holy One. Written by her cousin, MRS. J.

S. MARVIN. Cuttings may he started in water or moist sand placed near the kitchen stove. Strathmore ranchers plan to undertake extensive experiments in casaba raising this season. Mrs.

Rebecca Pence of Pasadena, offers a prize of five dollars for the best dry empaign song. Send in your copy to The Issue, 208 Bryson Los Ange'es. The Executive Committee of the Inland Waterways Association has been invited by the San Joaquin Valley Water Problem Association to attend a meeting at Bakersfield February 23. The Irrigation Districts Association will meet at the same time and place. Farmer's Bulletins Copies of any of the publications listed here may be obtained free upon application to the Editor and Chief of the Division of Publications, Jos.

A. Arnold. United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. as long as the departments supply lasts: The Gypsy Moth and the Brown-Tail Moth, with Suggestions for Their Control. By A.

F. Bmgess. In Charge Gypsy Moth and Brown-Tail Moth Investigations. Pp. 24, figs.

10. Contributions from the Bureau of Entomology. Jan. 29. 1914.

(Farmers Bulletin ,564.) Corn Meal as a Food and Ways of Using it. By C. F. Langworthy. Ph.

Sc. Chief of Nutrition Investigations. and Caroline L. Hunt. A.

Expert in Nut lit ion. Bp. 24. Contribution limn the Office of Experiment Stations. Jan.

22, 1914. (Farmers' Bulletin 565.) Boys Pig Club, with Special Reference to their Organization in the South. By W. F. Ward.

Senior Animal Husbandman. Animal Husbandry Division. Bureau of Animal Industry and Bureau of Plant Industry. Dee. 31.

1913. (Fanners 'Bulletin 566.) To Plant Young Trees The facts are that the exact spot from which an old tree has been removed is the most favorable place to start a young ono; first, because only the large main roots of thif tree have occupied that space for many years, and they not absorbing fertility from the soi it has had an opportunity to recuperate. Second, the feeding roots of the trees occupy practically all of the space between the rows except immediately about the tree and have drawn heavily from its fertility..