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STORY OF THE (RANGE TWO TREES IN .CALIFORNIA TIIE PARENT“ OF MILLIONS. India is the Home 0! the Orange â€"â€" The Trees Are Remarkably Efuidlul. At the entrance to the tamed Mag- nolia Avenue at Riverside, Caliiornia. are to be seen two orange trees. Above ‘ all trees these are honored, as the pros-i perity of a considerable portion of Cali-‘ fornia is largely due to those parent trees. From those two marvellous trees were produced directly or indirectly the whole of the orange trees in River- side. trees which cover some thirtyi acres of groves; in tact, the whole it the has Angeles district sends away by rail each year 350,000 tons of or- anges and lemons. These oranges are the famous seedless oranges, known the world over. Riveiside owes its existence to or- anges. Not much more than a genera- tion ago this town was simply the haunt of cattle, and even as a grazing ground it was poor owing to the ab- sence of water. A number of progres- sive men came along and thought that the place could :pnoduce oranges. They mmmenced digging irrigation canals .-~::d planting orange seedlings, but their unturc was a complete failure. At this time, when things were at their blackest, one of the planters re- (‘(‘i\'(‘d a couple of orange trees which had been imported from Brazil. These trees grew and multiplied to a marveL :ous extent. They were without pips and ot‘ excellent size and quality. Buds were taken from these trees and grafted on the stock of ordinary orange trees grown from seedlings. so that in a short time there were a number of trees at Riverside which produced the seedless orange. FIRES TO KEEP THE FRUIT \\’ARM. The culture has achlevod the propor- tions of an exact. science. Water chan- nels lined with cement. are to be found all over the groves. which are irrigat- ed at stated ported-s the whole year round. T0 such a degree is the culture carried that the growers even go so far as to provide warm fires to keep the groves at a good temperature when the surrounding districts are at freez- 1m.r {M mt. The fruit is picked during the win- ter months mainly by Japanese. Tfic produco is taken to the packing house, where the oranges are cleaned. separ- ated into various Classes. covered with tissuepaper wrappers by means 0' marvellous machinery, and packed into cases. The Los Angeles neighborhood de- sputches 200 truck loads of oranges daigv ttu‘oughout the picking season. Orange trees are remarkably fruit- ful. In fact. a tree 20 feet high‘ occu- pying a space of little more than 12 feet in diameter, may yield {mm 3,000 to 4.000 oranges in a year. There is one tree in Florida which has frequent- !y yielded 10.000 oranges in a single season. The tree lives to an age of 100 to 150 years. and the young are less productive than the old. India is the home of the orange, and thence ii spread into Western Asia and Europe. it grows in all parts where the climnto is warm enough. thriving Last in subtropical climates. The great many-growing districts of the world‘ however, appear to be Florida, Louisi- it is grown to great perfection in Queensland and South West Australia, but for some reason or other it is not cultivated there on a commercial scale [or competition in the markets of the world, and. of course, it is extensively grown in the South of Europe. the most common of all oranges being the Portugal or Lisbon orange. Probably the favorite oranges are those from So. Michael's and from Mat- tn, though these oranges cannot com- pare to the Mandarin from China, and the naval from South America; these latter are nearly double the size of the ordinary orange. The oranges intend- ed tor the export market are always gathered beioro they are ripe. however. appear to be Florida, Louisi- ana and California. AUSTRALIA'S LOST OPPORTUNITY. India is “10 home thence it, SDI‘CZId into Europe. It grows i The China orange is receiving more and more attention; It has a smooth. thin rind. and very abundant juice. Then there are all manner of other oranges such as the egg. the bio-3d. the 15118. and the seedless Majorca orange. The Mandarin orange is a fruit which is much broader than long, and the rind is only very loosely attached; it is like the Tangerine. A very curious description is the Kunkquat, which is obtained from China. Japan. and Australia; this curi- ous orange is little bigger than a goose- berry. The Seville orange used for marmalade is well known. There are uses for everv part of the orange 9¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢§¢©¢¢6W¢¢¢W¢¢9 are uses {or every p tree, from making me fiéééééééééfi’éééééééfiéééé A New Orleans woman was thin. Because she did not extract sufficient nourishment from her food. She took Scott'w EmuIJior;. Result: She gained a pound a day in weight. ALL DRUGGISTS: 50c. AND $1.00 description is the is obtained from Australia; this curi- bigger than a goose- art of the >dic1nes‘ to decorating the headdress of brldcs. Even the small green oranges which fall from the trees are not wasted. These are collected and dried, and used in making llqucurs.â€"Pearson's Weekly. WHEN BABY IS SIUK ENE BABY’S OWN TABLETS GREAT PLAGUE 0F MOTHS COSTING MASSACIII'SETTS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. The Stan- is lnvadod .hy Hordes o! A molh plague which has cost mil- lions of dollars is being fought in the States. This gipsy and bmwn-tuil molh best is proving 10 be one of the great- est plague; of any ago since the locusts flew over Egypt. The glpsy moth plague is due to the carelessness of a scientist who lived in Massachusetts some years ago. The ipsy is a silk-spinner, and lhe scien- isl had an idea that. by crossing him with the ordinary silkworm he could obtain a caterpillar hardy enough to withstand the cold winters. Accordingly he imported a great number from their native European haunts. and then. unfortunaiely. allow- ed several caterpillars to escape. When they got, acclimatizcd to the cast winds of Massachusetts the mischief began. It was a case of 500 caterpillars to each female moth. COMMISSION APPOINTED. Soon a commission had to be ap- pointed. which expended a million and a halt dollars in ten years in a vain effort to exterminate the plague. What the result would have been had not the Legislature in a mistaken {it of economy suspended the work is a matter of speculation. Last year indignant public opinion and the openly expnessed alarm of ex» pel‘Ls in the neighboring States brought about the appointment of another com- mission. The brown-tail had mean- while been imported on some rose bushes fnom Holland. It is a conservative estimate-that over $1,000,000 will be expended in Massa~ chusetts during the next two years in fighting moths. The increased seriousness of the situ- ation is roughly indicated by the in- creased expenditure under the new commission as compared with [he 01dâ€" $1.500,000 in ten years, as against over $1,000,000 in two years. The only method so far successful in coxitmlling the plague is that of direct. ti'm-to-Lree work. Hundreds of men are going from tree to tree destroying the moths wherever found. Certain habits of the insects aid in this herculcan task. The bmwn-tail caterpillar hatches in the late summer, and as soon as the weather becomes cold weaves a nest of leaves and silken thread at the end 0! a Dough. into which he crawls and HIBERNATES ALL \VINTER. These nests are cut off and burnt. During the winter also the eggs of the gipsy. laid in clusters on the trunks cl trees. can be killed by painting with a thick coat of crude coal-tar creosote. The brown-tail caterpillar is an enemy of man. It sheds its minute. wiry hairs. and these. floating in the air, come in contact with human flesh. producing a painful, itching irritation of the skin. Cases have been reported so serious that the victims, with thelr faces swol- len out of recognition and their eyes closed. were obliged to go to the hos- pital. The most helpful remedy seems to be any cooling lotion, or. best of all. an abundant use of common vaseline. An overwhelming number of moths have settled down upon eastern Mas- sachusetts since the plague began. In the infected districts of the sub- urbs the stench from the caterpillars which have dropped dead from leaves poisoned by arsenical spraying has fre- quently been so great as to necessitate disinfecting with lime before the bodies could be shove-lied up and carted away by the wheelbarrowful. Cull'rpillurs Appointed. Conuni‘ssiqn .ful remedy seems on, or._best of all common vaseline CLOTHING IIAS A GREAT INFLIYENCS 0N Ol'II SPIRITS. Scientist Says He Thinks Women Ought to Wear Trousers as Well . as Mon. PROBLEMS OF TAILORS Originally men a: clothed, without, expel table covering of hair lost. it more time and table covering of hair, and since they lost it more time and labor have been given to supplying substitutes than to any other affair of life. It is calculated that seventy million people are constantly employed in mak- ing and distributing clothes and orna- ments for the human body. Wilfred N. Webb, curator of the Eton (England) College Museum has recent- ly published a work dealing with the effects of clothes on their wearers. HEAVY CLOTHES, SAD THOUGHTS. On our spirits. and even on our char- acter, clothing, it apears. has a pow- erful influence. Heavy clothing cauSes mental depression. Gauzy stuffs and laces are said to produce feelings of lightheartedness. .ui-,.AA~,_ vDr. Fluccus made an investigation into the effect of clothing on the pupils of a girls' school. and among other things, found that the style of the hat may delermine the mood of the wearer. “In a large, heavy hat my spirits are low," said one girl. “A broad hat makes me [eel jolly.” “If my hat is flat on my forehead I feel depressed." “A ‘faney hat puts me in a coquettish mood." “I feel brighter in a hat that rolls away from my face." It appears that the whole of our principal attireI masculine and femin< ine, originated in the shawl. The shawl was first worn as a wrap. then the edges were sewn together and it formed a sleeveless tunic, after that slits were cut. in the sides for the arms, next came sleeves, and then the front was cut open and fastened with but- Thus came into exislence the man's coat and vest and the woman's bod ca and jacket. Another shawl worn on lhe lower part of the body developed into the petliooat and skirt, and when sewn up the middle became a pair of trousers. TROUSERS FOR WOMEN. Mr. Webb seems to think that the trousers, being later in development than the potticoat, is the superior gar- ment. and one day will be the fashion- able wear of women. Gymnastics and outdoor work and exercise are working a revolution in girls' dress. When lady gardeners were first employed at Kew Gardens, the, director had to issue an order con- cerning dress suitable to the ocupar tion. ' it was found that the long skirt Jan aged the plants. and the ladies readily adopted the divided garment. wearing an apron which covers it to some ex- tent. But it is to the rising generation we must look for any radical change. And already in gents' schools a knick- erboeker costume has come into use, and, curiously, is much better liked than the long dress. COLORS FOR MEN. The need for more color in men’s wear has often been urged. Men real- iy like color, and use it whenever they get the opportunity. A desirable reform is suggested by a custom which pie vailed in Cornwall many years ago. “When they go a-wooing," says a writer in the “Spectator.” “whether they have any post. in the militia or not. they put on a red coat." Why can‘t we do this? A man ought to appear at his host on such an occasion. and. as the clothes would indicate the object of his visit. he would be re- lieved of the most embarrassing part of the performance. THE CHANGING FASHIONS. Why fashions come and go is still a mystery. The Eton jacket was once colored, and the boys were mortarvboards. But on the death of King George III. black jackets were put on as mourn- ing, and they have been worn since. In the some way came the black gowns of King‘s Counsel. 0n the death of Queen Mary II. black gowns were substituted for coIored ones, and ap- parently the barristers forgot to d'Ls- card their mourning. ventry CON-NUBIAI an Investigation mg on the pupils 1d among other style of the hat .d of the wearer. women were in a comfor- since th nan Iun RS. JOSEPH LACELLE, 124 Bronson SL, Ottawa East, Ontario, Canada, writes: “I suffered with backache. headache and dragging pains for over nine months‘ and nothing relieved me until I book Peruna. This medicine is by far betler than any other medicine for these troubles. A few bottles relieved me of my miserable halfâ€"dead, half-alive con- dition. “I am now in good health,‘ have nei- ther ache nor pain, nor have I had any for the past year. “If every suffering woman would take Pcruna, they would soon know its value and never be without it.” Dyspepsia and Indigestiion. Mdc. Joseph Beaudo'm. 59 Rue St. Olivier. Quebec. P. 0.. Can.. writes: Backaahe, Headache “Peruna is wonderful for indigestion. I eat whatever I want and no longer feel any oppression. Having had dys- pepsia tor a long time and having tried various other remedies, I decided to try “What.” eacher of we divers Bashtul :iung lena Mlle boys y of you tell me?" Then John'aie's arm shot up. "Well?" nskvd the teacher. “Please. mm," answered SF 3me 31‘ of her youthful pupilsâ€"“what Lvers di;ca.ses‘?" ' ‘xtul or ignorant. the scholars lenaciously to the doctrine that boys should 'be seen and not S\\'ALLO“’ED 75 PINS. an DIVERS DISEASES inquired the Sunday sphpo pursued BE GAY! h and st brain I' R,\\l.\l;\R “If awry suf- fering woman would lake Pe- r u n a . t It 5)! 'w o u 1 d s a a u know its value and never be wit/2071! it." runn teacher. can't {135‘ Johnnie internal Pains. “I suffered for some limo. with chronic nasal calarrh, but after five months' lrrutment during which time I used seven bottle-s of” Peruna I am pleased to say that I am ontivcly well, more not being the slightest trace of thore not k calarrh left “Pcruna i mind, [he catarrh.” Perunn who :11 (11d more than give me Ien’xpomry re- lzof. and some did 'not even do that. “I look I’eruna at the suggestion of a friend, and was more than pleased and surprised at the resulis. “I am now perlcrliy well and strong. That weak. tired feeling has left me, and I feel like a different person en- Lirely." Not the victims 0! any organic disease. but just & halfdead and half-alive, 00n- dilion. IL is wonderful how many women in Canada and the United Skates have been pructicaIIy made new again by the use Miserable, dragging pains that keep a woman always from doing her best work. from being her best self. Cross and petulant. perhaps. Maybe even a Islallern in her household. just because her health is continually below ‘par. She never feels quite right. She gets the reputation of being sullen. or mor- bid, or ill tempered. Iler trouble is not a moral one at. allI it is simply a physical one. Make such a woman well and she immediately be- comes transformed into a new being mentally. This is exactly what Perunu has done who are troubled wi as I was for years, ‘ “I had lriod many did more than give licf‘ and some did 'I “I took Peruna at friend. and was. mor ’l HE EXCELSIOR LIFE INSURANCE CO. The annual statement of The Excel- sior Lite Insurance Company issued re- cently, indicates a year of increased business. The total income was $427.- 450. That the Excelsion Life Insurance Company is pre-eminently a policyhold- ers Company, may be judged from the tact- that for three successive qulnquen- nial periods it has paid very satisfac- tory profits to its policyholders. and further its record and present position is unexcellcd as regards those features ot the business which policyholders are particularly interested inâ€"securityâ€" interest earnings the highest in Canada â€"economy in managementâ€"an un- paralleled low death rate. B. The popularity of the “Excelsior Lite" may be judged from the fact that new insurance applied for during the year amounted to $2,711,000. The total. amount of insurance now in force reaches almost eleven and one-half mil- lion dollars. The assets of this Com- pany amount to 31.411330. It has a Reserve Fund largely in excess of Gov- ernment requirements. Although it has been only eighteen years in ex- istenoe The Excelsior Life is one of the strong Canadian Companies. its success is indicative of shrewd and capable management. On its Board of Directors are to is? found the names of gentlemen distinguished [or their integrity find business capacity, it is largely owing t) their executive ability that the Excel- sior Lite occupies the high position ‘1th it does amongst insurance com- .panies. Any one thinking at insuring their lives would do well to have the Excelsior figure on the proposition. Fullest internmtion may be obtained on application to the Head Office in To- ronto, The Company want good active agents in every place where it is not represented. From a stm An' his '1“ keep things n-goin' \\’hile Bill superinlcngied th' earth Miss Marie A wicago. 111. V‘ , wriles: “I am glad lo give a good word ‘Ior arunn. and I hope that. all who see this ho are lrnubled with syslemic catarrh ; I was for years, will profit by it. “I had lricd many remedies. but none cl more than give me len'xpor‘ary re- ?f. and some did 'not even do that. - “I look Peruna at the suggestion of a lend. and was more than pleased and ma and with the as perfectly cured 'or this reason I those who are s ible malady, d3 all who are afl‘ ‘What did your wife say when you Jn't get home until three in the morn- Warder (to I IRKC I’CX‘UI‘L‘ Chronic . Chas. H. Detnoit. M Nothing that I care lo-remembcr the m .a tarrh afL multitude of cases. NOTHING OF IMPORTANCE All day after day Bin Jones talked away a store box {er all he was worth; 1' his wife took in Sewin' The Slavery of Disease. 1997 a Prosperous Year. \"oak. Tired Feeling. A COMMON TYPE Worthy Sc without a doubt. in my ralcst 'remedy known for DYle \\’ISII th the Iourlh bottle SDEQ Nasal Calarrh Stevens. 1:22 1 rs, will any ren give me lid 'not amic‘ and M . writes: 'cat pleasur Peruna as sufk dysp if 928 \V. 36th St M‘y with Sixteenth [C'HIDC :0 testi- remedy me. What or it th at hope 33’