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Show "Dick Turpln's Tree." The last remaining portions of a famous old elm, which was known to all lovers of Hlackheath, England, and the surrounding country as "Dick Turpln's Tur-pln's Tree," were removed recently. Tradition goes that the famous highwayman high-wayman used to hover about near the gigantic branches or this elm, well out of view of his prey, whom he used to so adroitly "hold up" with his horse pistols, and relieve of whatever loose valuables they might have. The elm, which had a circumference of over 15 feet, stood close to Hyde Vale, almost al-most opposite "Ye Olde House." While it was being cut up a nail, In perfect condition, was found Imbedded in the center of the wood. ' |