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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
LOCAL NOTES.

Remember the orphans benefit on
the 18th, at Turner hall. 1856
A new line OF millinery, including
hats, bonnets, feathers and flowers just
received at s. Mayors. 12-10-4t
Those are nobby checks in ready made
suits. at Panooast & Sons. 10-20-lmo.
ps5- Use the Excelsior polishing paste
and ha le your silver ware replated by
DOE Il ENGELKE. 12-2-1m
Every smoker should try little Joker"
See our neckwenr for fall,
10-20-lmo. PANCoAsT & SoN.
For good and cheap Photographs go to
L. Rivoire, artist, ii Navarro street.
Remember the orphans benefit on
the 18th, at Turner hall. 12-S-6t
Germantown, crewel. fairy floss and
zephers, in all shades, at $. Mayors.
For life-size Crayon Portraits go to +.
Rivoire, artist, II Navarro street.
"A bran new piano, never used, cost
$3.50, can be bought at bargain, by
calling on or addressing Il. b. johnson,
LIGHT office. 1l-l2-tf
Remember the orphans benefit on
the 18th, ut Turner hail. l2-S-Gt
EdrDoE & ENGELKE does the most
stylish monographs in the South. 2-lm
Embroidery and knitting silks, che
mile, arasine cord and tassels, In all
shades, at $. Mayors. l2-l0-it
Our custom department is superior
this fall. Finest of imported and domes-
tic goods. PANCoAsT Il Son.
Remember the orphans benefit on
the 18th, at Turner hall. l2-S-Gt
Hats, everything new for fall, at
10-20-lmo. PANcoAsT q Sons.
Dry goods and cloaks for less than
cost at S. Mayors. 12-l0-4t
For Carte de Visit at $3.50 and $500,
cabinet at $500 and $500, and panel size
at 500 and $500 a dozen, go to f.
Riyoire, artist, II Navarro street.
Look at our show windows.
l0-20-lmo. PANCoAsT 4 SoN.
The finest line of ladies and children's
dresses, and at the lowest prices, at
l2-l0-it 5. MAYER's.
ps1~DoE Il ENGELKE make the finest
jewelry at their factory, 2ii Commerce
street. l2-2-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
To Saloon Keepers.

Some person or persons, with the ma
licious intent Of injuring us, have been
circulating reports among the different
saloons that we are selling beer at less
price than So per keg, and that we
charge some saloons $3.50 and others 50
per keg. Buyers can see the object our
competitors hope to attain, and we de
nounce MS false any statement that we
are selling beer at less than 50 per keg
to any saloon, and furthermore, will pay
any man, be he a saloon keeper or other,
who can prove that we are either selling
beer at less than So per keg or rebating,
$500. Pure and wholesome beer, and
the determination Of our citizens to up
hold and support home industries, will
gain the day, all competition to the con-
trary. LONE STAR BREWING Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
SeasOnable.

Many colds are caught on the eve OF
the morning, when arising from downy
couch, and stepping on n cold and badly
protected floor. This can be avoided by
getting fine, beautiful rugs, which have
lust arrived at l.. Wolfsons. He has Just
received very large lot Of fine Turkish
rugs OF many sizes, in the newest and
unique patterns as n special shipment
preceding the holidays, besides a large
assortment Of velvet, tapestry and In
grains. Another surprise awaits the
visitor in viewing the fine and well Sc
lected display Of children's perambula-
tors, In n stock large and sufficiently as
sorted, and some ofwhich are sufficiently
stylish and grand to suit the most fastid-
ious. In the same department should
be mentioned the various styles OF carved
goods, such as wall pockets, corner
stands, book shelves and whatnots.
These goods have only lately arrived,
and will be closed out at n very low fig
ure during the next few days. 12-4-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

We visited the San Antonio Eye and
Ear lntlrmary this morning, and DIR.
Burnham showed us new drug that has
the most wonderful effects. A few drops
placed in the eye will, In few minutes,
render II insensible to all pain, no mat
ter how badly infamed or hurt, and by
its means Cataracts, Pterygiums and
Tumors, in or about the eyes, can be re-
moved, and crooked eyes Strengthened;
in fact, all operations about the eyes,
ear. nose and throat can be performed
without pain or the use of chloroform or
ether. Thus, people who could not take
an@sthetics, and need such work done,
can now safely venture and feel no pain
whatever. We advise all who have any
diseases of the eyes, ears, nose or throat
to consult DIR. Burnham, at San Antonio
Eye and Ear lnfirmary. See his double
column advertisement. ll-20-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
A Splendid Bargain.

a well improved farm, situated two
hundred yards from station ut Moore
Hollow. on the international railroad, in
good, healthy country, containing
400 acres of land all under fence; G5 in
cultivation, n good frame house of six
rooms, dining room and kitchen, all sur
rounded by gallery; stable, barns, bath
house; garden, AL in good order; water
from n tank and well; to be sold for
cash. If desired some cattle and horses
will be sold on the place at their mar
kct value; possession given at short
notice. Title perfect and warranted.
For particulars address or call on al.
O. care Il. d. johnson. LIGHT office.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

The Galveston, Harrisburg and San
Antonio railway system will place on
sale December 10, 1881, round trip tick
cts to New Orleans, at greatly reduced
rates for those desiring to attend. AS
this is the only direct all rail line, and
by far the most desirable route, 1t being
the short line, added to which are the
superior facilities of the double daily
trains with Pullman palace sleeper and
buffet cars attached, it of itself. com
mends 1t to the public. For further in
formation call on, or address, II. G. Ar
cher, ticket agent, San Antonio. or #.
". Peiree, Jr., General Passenger Agent,
HOUSTON S-l2-7t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Many lovers of good, pure wines will
be glad to learn that the popular and re-
liabl house of Hugo & Schneider have
lately received, per ex steamer Weser,
from Bremen, Germany, a large and
varied invoice of superior, pure Rhine
wines, specially selected by Mr..
Schneider whilst In Europe the past
summer, consisting of 800 cases of the
following choice and desirable brands:
Niersteiner, Deidcsheimer, Rauenthaler,
Macrobrunner, Ruedesheimer and Berg.
which they are offering at figures to suit
every one, ranging from SIS 90 to SIS
per dozen. Also direct from England,
per ex steamer Victoria, 200 casks GUM
ness stout and 200 casks Bass pale ale,
which, on account of low ocean freight,
they are offering at lower figures than
ever offered in this market. l2-5-2Ot
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
PAUL WAGNER'S BAZAAR
Avoid the Rush.

Call early TO select from the largest
and most complete assortment of TOYS,
FANCY GOODS and CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS of every description at
PAUL wAGSER's BAZAAR. Our stock OF
velocipedes, Express Wagons and Wood
en- Toys in general are displayed in the
Bennett block, opposite of us.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
DR., WtATHERS
Cures One More Unfortunate Man Who, as a Cit
ften OF San Antonio, Speaks for Himself

This patient is DR.. W. II. Ware, -
Acequia street, who Is an old practi-
tioner OF medicine, and had to retire on
account OF bad health, and who came to
this city for its climate and other adyan-
tages. But on consulting n distinguished
physician, was told his case WAS very
doubtful. lie continued from bad to
worse, until he was confined to bis room
and bed. "On reading some cures made
by Dr. Weathers, OF this city, and see
ing the same certified to by reliable and
disinterested citizens, whom | knew, at
once inspired me with sufficient conf
dence to call the Doctor to my aid, and
to-day am happy to say that, through
the skilful treatment Of DR.. Weathers,
whom regard as gentleman and an
able physician, am once again on my
feet as an active business man, and with
strength, good appetite, and feeling
grateful, pay TO DR.. Weathers this mer-
tied compliment. w. III. WARE"
|, NJ. l.. Cureton, certify to the cor
RICHNESS of DIR. Wares statement.
No. - Acequia street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

In Illustration of the wonderfully low prices
ut which we propose selling goods during the
coming season, read the following:
50pieces black goods, l5c.
10 pieces black goods, Pic.
~ pieces 40-inch all wool French cashmere,
worth SIC, mt SOC Il yard.
IL pieces iOinch all wool French cashmere,
worth 81, ut G5c yard.
". pieces 40-inch all wool French cashmere,
worth 81 r. ut SIC yard.
rs pieces Atwood French cashmere worth
81 II, mt 75c yard.
~ pieces all wool French cashmere 40 inches
wide, worth 81 10, at a II yard.
That our stock has been well selected and is
clean and fresh cannot be contradicted and an
examination will readily show the advantages
we offer HAAS 4 OPPFNHEIMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
Recorders Court.

Juana Barrera, striking Modesto SUI
nlga, $40.
Barbara Cano, Modesto Suniga. Petra
Galicia, Antonio Gonzales, Migrants, So
or five days each.
John MoGarvy, vagrant, $40 or 30
days.
Frank Falley, drunk, s..
Josephine Doyle, vagrant, 81.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
b. B. and l.. a.

The annual election of officers of the
Bexar Building and Loan association
was held last night, and the following
officers were duly elected: President,
j. j. Stevens; Vice President, II. b.
Andrews; Finance committee, A. Pres
colt, j. NJ. Bell and John Withers; Val
uation committee, +. j. Bethel, John +.
Ochse and j. Wahrenberger.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

The cash grocer, offers for this month
reduction on wines, liquors and cor
dials, which must be sold for cash, at 2OG
Commerce street. I2-S-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

A fine ingram carpet for Bic.
A good wooden carpet for zoe.
A splendid wooden carpet for 1jc.
A Brussels carpet for 55c.
Napin mating, fine new cOlOrs, iSc.
Canton mating PC.
Colorcd mating, best quality. Bic to i5c.
Floor oil cloth, hearth rugs,
Crumb cloth, door mats,
WOODEN squares, something new.
12-Slit HAAS * OPPENHEIMEU
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

12-IO-2t


Fathers and mothers of good-looking
boys who wish to set off their good
looks to the best advantage will find an
opportunity by not alone examining,
but investing in one or more OF the Polo
caps at l.. Wolfson's. They are the
acme In the way of boys head wear, and
prices very low,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Ladies who are In any way particular
about their appearance in the mode of
trimmings of dress or hat wear, can
now be satisfied. A large lot of assorted
oolors of pure silk velvet, and in va
rlety of patterns, has arrived at l..
Wolfson's. They are damaged by cut
in the "fold," and while actually worth
SO per yard, will be sold for trimming
purposes at Sl.25. The goods are of the
best quality, and at the price quoted are
extremely low,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
sIxTy-FIvE THOUSAND ACRES,

Solid body Of land, well erased, 10 miles
fronting on the Rio Grande; l., 900 Sheep,
3,O0O Goats and 100 head of Horses.
frioe OF ranch and live stock and also
az equipments inclusive, quick sale,
S14,ooO. Address d. w. Bradley or II. b.
johnson, San Antonio, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
Fire Works, Toys, Etc,
~ Bells, cor, Houston st. and Ave. G.


s East Commerce street, has just re-
ceived the latest designs in holiday
goods, consisting of celluloid dressing
cases. Florence sets, shaving sets. nail
sets, infant sets, odor cases, Cigar cases,
large assortment Of Wright's, Palmer's,
Lundb0rg, Colgate's and Lubin's per-
fumes at lowest cash prices.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AT ONCE.

four room cottage, two galleries.
nan, stable, carriage house, well water
and irrigable land, for sale, 81 BOO
on place.
A hve room cottage, stable, carriage
room, plenty Of shade. and hydrant
water. Price $500.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

The Frank d. Zottarell Company will
furnish first class music throug-
out the coming season for balls and par
ties. The band Is composed of the best
talent In the city and will insure salts
faction whenever called upon. Give us
trial. Address Gl2, Avenue Il.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

We have too many ladies' and misses coaks
on hand and us we are having very mild win
ter, we have put the prices way down.
200 fine all wool dolmans, Is.
This Is an assorted lot. Among them you
Will ind cloaks that sold formerly as high as
SE 10 SD. We lose money on every cloak IN
the lot. HAAS * OPPENHEIMER
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

You will find it to your advantage to
buy your coal of A. Bruni, 324 Military
plaza, telephone 234. Delivered In any
quantity to any part Of the city at low
est prices. ll-10-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
Caution.

All interested will take notice that
everyone will be prosecuted to the full
extent of the law If detected selling
"Prime White" "Standard White" or
other inferior oils for Star oil. The UNI
derslgned and their customers are the
only parties In possession of and author
lied to deal in Star oil.
l2-9-6t WATERS PIERCE On Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
For the Winter

Rev. W. j. Young, formerly the tai
ented young pastor of Paine Methodist
Episcopal church of this city. bit now
of Galveston, is in the city with his
wife, nee Miss Campbell, of this city, to
spend the winter. Their many friends
will be very glad to welcome them.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

have never sold or authorized the
sale Of my Prime White as Star oil. Its
equality to Star or any other brand is
fully established. Any one threatening
to prosecute for any real damage, other
than showing up the Waters Peirce Oil
Co. In true light will cause laughter
from all sides. CHARLES w. GREEN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

DouND NoTICE-Taken up, and in CIV
l. Pound on Monterey street, near Alazan
creek, on the 81 day OF December, 1881, one
roam morse, Spanish brand; one roam mare
horse branded @ and G on the Jaw; one gray
and one bay horse, with brands blotchod,
when VIII, y not redeemed before sale
DO sold at public auction to the highest bidder
Tor cash at said pound, a. the hour Of ii o'clccS
Z; ~. on the 18th day OF December, 1884.
~. b.-Bins less than the amount fixed by Ordi-
nance will not be received for any animal plit
up at auction. '''
Phil SHARDEIS, Marshal
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

The undersigned, Secretary Of the late
Volksfest committee, is authorized to
state that in the suit, Mahncke VS.. Lind
ner, the whole Volksfest committee.
with two exceptions, consider them
selves parties to the suit.
G.. RUNGE, Secretary.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

EhONlMo PERALES, u g Laredo strc, I,
" Card and Fancy Writer, Copyist. dc
Make specially OF dplnmgs, Z mmlfsi ns,
etc. Terms moderate u"4-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

A new suit of clothes or nm ovcrcoat for Christ
mas. Just read the prices and you can see that
you can get either mt any price from us:
Suits for boys q to 10, 81 10 to $3.50.
Suits for boys 10 to III, 81 80 to 80 90.
Ovcrcoats for boys Mt 81 90
l2-S-l5t HAAS 4 OpPENHEIMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Is the Wildermuth patent bed springs.
The best ever made, and as cheap as the
cheapest. Smoothness and comfort
combined. Can be seen at No. 3 West
Houston street. l2-ll-30t.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Brokers in grain, cotton and provisions,
No. 8 Soledad street. Home Office, Gal
weston, Texas; branch offices at San An
tonic, Houston and Fort Worth. 10-l7tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

And can offer bargains in confectionery,
fireworks, fire crackers, nuts, raislns
and figs. EMANUEL ABRAHAMs,
l2-S-6t 20G Commerce street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

The members of Endowment rank,
section $50, Knights of Pythias, are no.
titled to attend the annual meeting for
the election Of officers, Sunday after
noon at 8 o'clock, December %. Mem
bers will also come prepared TO pay all
dues and assessments.
Il. B. JOHNSON,
12-l0-2t Secretary and Treasurer
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Every one purchasing TO the amount
of one dollar or more, will be presented
with bottle of champagne.
l2-6-20t HARRY BAUM Il Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

And call on Emanuel Abrahams for bar
gains in fine brandies, French cordials,
and straight WHISTLES, at 20G Commerce
street, 10-S-Bt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Silk and linen handkerchiefs, silk,
wool, thread and kid gloves, all shades
and lengths, for ladies and children, at
5. Mayors. I2-l0-4t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Carpenter and builder, 2l5 West Com
merce street, next Daily Express. Store
fitting u speciality. All kinds of jobbing
promptly attended to. s-26 G-m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Can offer you, for cash, great bargains
IN wines and liquors for this months;
206 Commerce street. l2-s-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Two-story house, Z rooms, s acres of
iIrlgable land, 800 fruit trees, on South
Garden street. Apply to
j. w. BRADLEY,
ll-l3-u 4O2 East Houston street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

Are bound to be sold, and / sell them.
for cash. at prices that will astonish all.
Call on the Cash grocer, Emanuel Abra-
hams, 2O6 Commerce street. l2-S-0t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

ny us, so that II you only have 81 you can get
n good one. Clothing below amy former offer.
ings;
Gcntlcmens figured print suits at ......s . 20
Gcntlcmcns fancy cashmere suits at. 90
Gcntlemcns absolutely all wool suits at ~ ~
ed suits at '' " VS.. Is 90
Gcntlcmcn's Harris cashmere suits ut II 10
Gcntlcmcns elegant corkscrcw four
button GETAWAY suits ut............... " N
Gcntlcmcn's basket diagonal suits at &c. Is %
GCntlcmcn's globe cashmere fOur-but.
ton cutaway suits nt......... ........... .. 10
suits very anc, at. ..,..,'. . wv a5 90
suits, extra fnc, Observation-Disclosures, n 30
Gcntlcmcn's black four-burton cork.
screw, very handsome, at'.. ,. % 30
ls-S-lbt HAAS a OPrENHEIMEH.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

In Mumm's extra dry champagne. Rhine
wine In cases. cannot be undersold on
these goods. EMANUEL ABRAHAMs,
12-S-Gt 20G Commerce street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

In stock of goods at No. West Houston
street by llosack Il Newton at auction
on Friday, the 18th, and daily till closed
out. 12-ll-2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

BY Rice Brothers, another supply of DR..
Kings new discovery. 12-S-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

AT the Cash grocery store of Emanuel
Abrahams, 206 Commerce street. Ct
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

oysters, Celery, Game,
at Bells, cor. Houston st. and Ave. c.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
WAGNER'S BAZAAR

1t will please you to call on us and
examine the Low Prices we have on all
our goods. We have no special prices
for One Day only, but our drives are for
EVERY day. We win always guarantee
our prices lower than the lowest.
READ OUR PRICES:
Per Set.
Best Havlland China Dinner Plates. % l 20
Best Haviland China breakfast Plates. 10
Best Haviland China Cups and saucers 10
Other goods in proportion.
Fine China Mossrose Tea Sets, a pieces. 80
white Granite Decorated Chamber Sets. %
Mossrose Chamber Sets, 10 pieces ....... 80
Tin Toilet Sets, Japanned, Q pieces 20
Decorated China Moustache Cups and
Shucere. ..sss's...s.....ss..S % Genus per pair
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

clipped beef, ETC., at Bellis'.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12
Come and inspect our large assortment
OF Plush and Leather Goods.

We have the largest assortment OF
Toys in the State. A visit to our store
will convince you of the fact. See the
Bargains we offer on our &c, l0c. 25c, SOC
and 81 90 counters. Mechanical Toys,
Children's Furniture. School Desks.
Girls Velocipedes, etc.. etc.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-12

And thousands Of other articles too
numerous to mention.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-04-11
Growing PhilOsophers.

Any philosophy which hopes for
other than misery and disgust in life
must indeed seem strange doctrine to
teachers such as these-even as the
smiles of the cheerful seem unmeaning
and offensive to those whose souls are
overcast with gloom and discomfort.
Sir Walter Scott tells story of his
childhood which well illustrates the
unreasoning hatred felt by the ever
lasting growl school for the doctrine
that conduct should be directed to
the increase of happiness. One day
his healthy young appetite made him
enjoy very heartily the brose, or por-
ridge of the family breakfast. Unluck-
lily, he was tempted to say aloud how
good he found his food. His father at
once ordered pint of cold water to be
thrown in, to spoil the taste of 1T!
Possibly he meant to inculcate what
he regarded as high moral habit;
but rather more probably Mr.. Walter
Scott, senior, objected to his sons en-
ioying what he had no taste for HIM
self. Much of the sourness of the
growl philosophy may be thus inter
preted-Popula7 Science Monthly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-04-11
The "Great Paper"

Many pieces of old paper are worth
their weight in gold. l will tell you
of one that you could not buy for even
so high price as that 1t is now in
the British museum in London. 1t is
old and worn. 1t is more than 66S
years old.
1t is not easy to realize how old that
is. Kings have been born and died,
nations have grown up and have vast
ed away during that long time. There
was no America, so far as the people
who lived at that time knew, when
this old paper was written upon;
America was not discovered for near
ly 800 years after it. A king wrote
his name on this old paper, and though
he had written his name on many 9th
er pieces of paper, and they were
lost, this one was very carefully kept
from harm, though once it fell into
the hands of a tailor, who was. about
to cut it up fer patterns, and at anoth-
er time it was almost destroyed by
fire.
Visitors go to look at it with great
interest. They find it shrivelled
piece of paper, with the kings name
and the great seal of England on it;
but they know that it stands for Eng
lish liberty, and means that-as the
poet Thompson wrote in the song,
"Rule Britannia" "-"Britons never
shall be slaves" 1t is called the
"Magna Charta," which means simply
the "Great Paper" There have been
other great papers, and other papers
that have been called charters" but
this one is known the world over as
the "Great Paper" y Vide A,cake.