The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-08-28

both died Fl the course or the term TOT
which they were chosen, this came
very near happening In the term for
which Harrison and Tyler were
elected. When Tyler was serving as
president after the death OF Harrison.
he had an extremely narrow escape
from death by the explosion OF the big
gun Peacemaker on the steamer
Princeton Feb. %. 1874. which killed
two members OF Tyler's cabinet-Sec-
rotary of State Abel p. Upshur and
Secretary Of the Navy Thomas w. Gil
mer-and David Gardiner. the father
OF Tylers second wife.
EnaIish Royal Marriages.
The English royal marriage act Is
one OF the time honored absurdities
which survive in spite Of common
sense and enlightened public opinion
BY it the matrimonial choice OF the
English princes is practically restrict
ed to the swarms Of ''the German
hive" and the proverbially handsome
English women are forbidden. The
legal prohibition was enacted In 1712
at the persistent command Of George
Ill, he being thereuntO melted"
first by the marriage In 1776 Of his
brother, the Duke Of Gloster. to the
Countess Waldegrave Maria Wal
pole). and, second, by the taking to
wife by a young brother, the Duke
OF Cumberland, in III, Of the widow
Of Colonel Christopher Horton.
The first provision Of the act forbids
to the descendants Of George ii. mat
rimOny without the consent Of the
crown under the great seal. necessary
exception being made to cover the
marriages Of princesses abroad. The
second provision has been the especial
mark Of raillery. 1t enables marriage
by one above the age OF twenty-five
against the will Of the crown under
certain conditions. - Westminster Ga
Eette.
| Buds IN Reserve.
When a large branch OF a tree Is cut
of, small branches will frequently
shoot out round the stump. These
branches are from reserve buds, Of
which all trees have a great number
at every portion OF their surface. IN
der ordinary circumstances these never
come to maturity, but when the tree is
wounded or cut or or loses some Of its
branches the reserve buds at once
come into play and renew the foliage.
Fair Warning.
4 cof halonOinO 70 NJ lone. haA
caused great annoyance to the small
boys OF the neighborhoOd by killing
some OF their pets, 80 they decided to
set a trap for It. Dwight, a little boy
OF seven. with a very tender heart, was
much afraid some innocent cat would
suffer. so printed the following notice
and pinned IL OH the trap:
This Is for Jones cat only."-De-
llneator
Another Scientific Discovery.
The doctor eyed the patient gravely,
and then solemnly addressed the tear
full mother who was In attendance.
II regret. madam, that your son is
suffering from a severe conclusion Of
the brain"
A g!eam of satisfaction nitted across
the lady's face.
"Ah. my bonnie bOyw she exclaimed.
with pride. Wont his father be glad
to hear thatr'-London Scraps.
Welcome Punishment.
A little boy went to church with his
mother. The service was somewhat
long and utterly incomprehensible to
the child; consequently he fidgeted.
His mother reproved him several times.
At last she leaned toward him. Bob
BY" she whispered, If you act badly
Ill never bring you to church again"
CLEAN OF hope dawned In Bobby's
weary eyes. Mamma" he said eager
~, how bad will have to beY"
First Burglar-HellO, Jim! Why. you
look as II you had been In n railway
accident since l saw you last. What's
wrong?
Second Burglar-I got into a house
where the woman was waitin' up for
her husband. and she mIStOOk me for
him.
want w SS' pan VI SCdIeS' re-
marked the customer. Have you the
ambusrade make:"
What's the Ambassador" inquired
the clerk
We'll" returned the customer. 81
am given to understand that they're
the kind which lie in weight"
Some one asked Archbishop Whately
II he believed personally in early ris.