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THE OLDEST OAK IN AMERICA.
Celebration in Honor or Tree that 10 Said
TO he 800 Years Old.


to be 1,sOO Years Old.
New HAVEN, Oct. 13.-There was celebra-
ton Of a unique character to-day on an en-
inence in the town Of Woodbridge. about six
miles from this city. 1t was In honor Of what
is said to be the oldest oak tree in America.
From where 1t stands there is view Of thirty
miles across to the shores Of Long Island. and
1t has always bcen landmark. The tree Is
said to be from 900 to 800 years old. Its cir
conference at the base is thirty feet and some
Of it's branches extend sixty feet from the lobe.
Despite its age 1t is still full OF vigor. To-day
It was covered with flags and flowers. while un-
der It's branches a distinguished party was as
sembled to do 1t honor. The majority were
residents Of this city. who have long admired
the old monarch, and who recently. formed the
" Old Oak Tree Association" with the object OF
building railing around the tree and afford
ing it protection. Ex-Mayor Sperry called the
meeting to order. and ex-Gov. English was
elected President OF the day. Among the Vice.
Presidents were Gov. Bigelow, cx- Mayor Lewis.
Thomas r. Trowbridge. Prof. Daniel G, Eaton
OF Yale. and Col. Lyman Manville, The ad-
dress OF welcome was by the Rev. s. p. Marvin.
the local Congregational minister. Ex-Gov.
English replied. Postmaster Sperry OF this
city read n history of the old oak and there
were songs. original poems. and other speeches.
Then came collation., served in n large tent
by the ladies of Woodbridge. More than
hundred leading citizens of this city were pres
emit There will be an annual celebration here
after. similar to to days. in honor Of tie tree.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15
A Question for BroOklyn's Young
Mayor.

Mr.. SETH Low, as a typical rcformer, has
achieved prominence which he probably
never dreamed Of year ago. He is tho OBJ
ject Of positive aduation on the part Of hun
dreds Of gray-haired Republicans Of wealth
and responsibility in Brooklyn, while the
young men shout for him because he is one
of them. His head has not been turned by
all this yet, as he showed at the meeting
which he addressed the other night but 1t
may be well to remind him that as between
him and the people in the present political
campaign the duties are not oil on ono side.
He told the voters of Brooklyn TO register,
30 as to be able to vote for good local officers
and Assemblymen, whatever they did in. re-
gard to the State ticket. This was good ad-
vice In any view.
He then went on to tell them that they
ought to elect an Auditor and Comptroller
who would act with him In promoting GER
tain reforms which would make his Office
more powerful.
In order to determine whether to follow
this advice or not, we think the people are
entitled to know whether their Mayor is In
favor Of the election Of CHARLES j. FoLGER
on GROVER CLEVELAND as Governor Of the
State of New York.
1t will not do to say that this is merely
personal matter. The present campaign
Is q test by which the Republican sheep
are to be separated from the Republic
can goats. The Republicans who go for
FOLaER are for the party right or wrong.
The Republicans who go against him are for
the party, but only when it acts honorably.
Men in public life must not shirk the test.
tits not enough that both the candidates for
Governor are committed to home rule for
cities. The question goes beyond that SO far
as Brooklyn is concerned. SETH Lows
answer will tell the inhabitants Of that city
whether their Mayor is after all Republic
can partisan before all things, or in truth q
public officer entitled to the support Of
citizens irrespective Of party.
Therefore we say he ought to make known
mis- sentiments on this point without delay.
Is he in favor Of CHARLES J. FoLGER. now
represented in Brooklyn by Mr.. MICHAEL j.
DADY, or GROVER CLEVELAND, now repre-
scented in Brooklyn by HENRY W.SLoCUM?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15
The Cost OF the War In Egypt.

Next to the actual character Of the settle
ment which is to be carried in Egypt cost Of the
war 10 the question In which the country most inter
ested good deal Of exaggeraon is prevalent this
point, and sums ranging from twenty millions
have been mentioned likely to be the the cam
pagn 1t hardly necessary to that this war
10 not likely to entail so large burden the country
When the vote Of credit for e. was taken the
Government based their calculation the belief that
tho war would be by the 18th OF September This
pectaton fulfilled almost to the day; but a. usual
the original estimate has turned entirely mad
equate believe that the expenditure connected with
the will he between four and ave mions and II IL
should not exceed the higher figure country will not
have much cause to complain This Ia of course ex.
elusive OF the cost of the indian contingent which will
be over two millions, and part OF which will almost GER
tAinly have to be borne by this country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Ono seldom takes up newspaper without
finding an account OF a railroad accident. 1t
seems as though there were more lately than
ever BEFORE They have been for the most part
on the smaller railroads. What is the cause OF
this2 Is 1t that the few thoroughly equipped
trunk lines have set an example In speed and
management OF trains which the other lines
imitate2 Or Is It that the railroad propretors
are putting into their pockets earnings that
should be expended upon double tracks. good
rails. and sound roadbeds. as we'll as In the
employment Of responsible. intelligent. grown
up men2
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15
A Learned French Lock sm,th,

=, II Adrian MaQuet the learned locksmith Of
larry nnds mat to be famous IL pleasant sensation he
torsn sardou Tor neighbor But for the dranatists
Kindly help ~ writing preface to his humble friends
TsSsn'iS published book lie. Seignen1s de Marty
its remarkable author. The preface has aroused so
much curiosity in the subject Of II that the locksmth
who few days had scarcely been heard OF outside
his village now receiving Visits from Pars journal
sts who describe his poor dwelling his gray hair and
horny hands with graphic exactness and eager TO
publish anything he may tell them about himself.
Adrian Maluet has added another name to the list OF
learned workngmen For thirty 1--WE years the study OF
local history and antiquities has been his ruling
Whenever lie could steal day from his toll he would
betske himself to some public library at Paris or Yer
had invented would often taks notes enough to serve
him for three months nocturnal study Ne had an
ether way OF obtaining the Information that he coveted
when Sent 10 Mork a. heghhorng chateau possessing
the family documents and tho motive being appreci
Ated The permission WAS readily granted In course OF
time ne became as expert u dectpherng ancient
graphic locksnh 10 now in fair way Of eceyiny some
Government appointment which will free him from
those hdrances to his beoy pursuit which for thirty
hve years he has 80 bravely struggled against.
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A Religious Paper Drops Out.

After an independent existence OF twenty
two years, the Methodist Of this city has been
merged in the Christian Advocate, the New
York official organ OF that very centralized
religious communion, the Methodist Church.
When the Methodist was started, In 1860,
there was rebellion against the authority
exercised over the UNCONVENTIONAL religious
press by the General Conference. The edi-
tors Of the great Methodist papers are ap-
pointed by that body, and, Of course, cannot
be independent in their discussions Of Meth
odist questions. They only act as official
mouthpieces; and opposition to the measures
taken by the General Conference, or move
ments toward change in the ecclesiastical
procedure Of the Church, cannot hope for
help from them.
The Methodist, therefore, as a newspaper
outside Of the Conference, free to offer criti-
cism and suggestions, and furnishing forum
for independent discussion, supplied a want
which was pretty widely felt among the
Methodists at the time Of Its establishment.
1t succeeded In getting very considerable
circulation. though always one much less
than that OF the Official paper published
by the Methodist Book Concern. Its first
editor, the Rev. DR.. CROOKS, was man Of
recognized ability, and welded strong per-
sonal influence In his denomination.
But we imagine that the Methodist has not
OF late years been holding its own. The
interest In the disputed questions which
were uppermost among the Methodists
twenty years ago, and which continued active
during the most vigorous part Of Its life, has
now greatly declined, or those questions
have been settled to the satisfaction Of the
party represented by DR.. CROOKS. "The
work for which the Methodist was founded"
says the present editor, "has been accom-
plished." Its Original uses" he adds, mo
longer exist. The fraternal spirit which'now
for many months has prevailed in all
branches OF Methodism shows the fulflment
OF the largest desire Of the proprietors and
editors Of this paper"
That may be very true, but 1t is hardly
probable that the Methodist would now be
absorbed II 1t was successful newspaper as
financial enterprise. 1t finds that there Is
no room for II, and 80 drops out OF the con-
test in the most graceful way 1t can. It is
unable to stand the competition with the
official organ.
The official Methodist papers gain large
circulation because 1t is made the duty of
the preachers " sec that they got Into al the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Judge FREEMAN Of the Postal Service has
just returned from Mexico. and he reports
that eastern Mexico Is rapidly becoming
Americanized." Note the use made Of that
word Americana On one side OF the st. Law
renee the people are Canadian. on the other
American; ono shore OF the Rio Grande is
Mexican. the other American. The citizens OF
the United States are everywhere popularity
spoken OF as Americans-yet there may be no
nation In North or South America in which
there is Q smaller proportion OF American born
people than In these States. The popular use
Of the word American may be regarded as one
form Of the tribute paid by the world at large
TO the greatest and most vigorous OF Western
nations,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Of Gen. ARM1srEAD comfort TO believe that
he was consistent rebel, we see nothing In
his dying words which Of necessity deprives
them Of that mourniul satisfaction. 1t was
natural that, dying In the camp Of his old
comrade, friend, and messmate. remnis-
cences Of army days spent together In fight
ing for tho same cause, should stir the SEN
sibllities and arouse the regrets OF the
broken-spirited man whose sword civil war
had drawn against his own military friends.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: Noticing
the request Of correspondent In The Sun for remedy
to correct tho effects Of tobacco using send you the
following simple plan, which have found eYectve On
rising in the morning rinse the mouth with cool water
aferward retaining q small quantity as long as con
venent This must be repeated after each meal and
often during the day as the desire returna faithfully
followed complete cure should follow In ten days, In
root may be chewed with advantage.
BROOKLYN, Oct IL. Our Tolls.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Mr.. MACMULLIN. who has offered himself as
an Independent Democratic candidate in the
Third Congress district Of New Jersey. says
that he enters the field because he is tired OF
being represented In Congress by man who
does not act according to the principles OF De-
mocracy. He says that he is opposed to the
statesman ofCheeseouakes Creek and his Con-
gress record. The statesman Of CheeseQuakes
Creek is the Hon. MILES Ross. and about the
latest act In his Congress- record was voting for
the River and Harbor steal
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so far as Mr.. BREWSTER CAMERON is con-
cerned" said Mr. MrRRcK, although Mr.. DICKSON dis
claimed any intention Of rejecting upon him. the Attor
ncyGenernl Ia now investigating his conduct in the mat
ter."-NeU York Tribune.
How2 By making speeches in Pennsylvania
in behalf OF the Stalwart Republican ticket? 1t
is fine spectacle to see the Attorney General
engaged in this sort Of work. while the Supreme
Court Of the United States is in session. and the
interests OF the Government before that tri-
bunal are left to the care Of his subordinates.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

rare opportunity will be afforded at the
Anglers Tournament this week to see the remarksb
skill with which expert anglers cast the Turing ny The
programme Is to consist OF double light rod contests
three classes OF ny casting light bass casting heavy
bass casting and salmon casting Many costly and ap
proprate prizes will the scientific handlers
Of rod and line No more favorable place could be e.
lec'ed than Harlem Mere, at tho upper end Of Central
Park whore stals Art ARMS Axe " poise the ay.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Policeman FULLY has failed to prove the
charge Of felonious assault that was his excuse
for shooting FLOOD. The shot. cost FLOOD a
leg. The policeman has contradicted himself
grossly In his several accounts Of the ARRAY
but he admits at present that he provoked it,
and the bullet taken from the amputated leg
defeated his original attempt to make it ap-
pear that FLOOD had shot himself. Upon the
evidence now in. tho policeman causelessly az
fronted and threatened. and then assaulted q
citizen who was keeping the peace. The citi-
zen resisted assault. and the policeman shot
him and took him to q hospital and finally.
when the patients leg was of and he was able
to be about. arraigned him in police court to
answer charge Of felony
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

This Is good month in which to test the
theory OF weather-wise farmers. who say that
the weather on the first Sunday Of month is
likely to represent the weather that will pre-
vail on the other Sundays Of that month. Last
Sunday. the LIST OF October was a perfect day.
and to-day promises to be fair. There are Ave
Sundays In this month. and II the theory is
good. residents Of these large cities. whose
holiday is Sunday. are TO be congratulated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15
Let the Young Man Wait a While.

A young man Is now going about this
State to Republican meetings and asking:
Is Gen. SLOCUM here Z"
II this anxious person will wait until the
next Congress meets and will then go to
Washington, he will find the object OF his
present search at the Capitol, occupying q
seat on the Democratic side OF the House OF
from New York
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Attorney General BREWSTER seems to be
making good use Of his time and power by ap-
pointing relatives to office. He has just ap-
pointed his son to q post in the Department Of
Justice. displacing for the purpose an old. ex-
perienced. and very useful and successful
LAWYER
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: Be kind
enough to enlighten Californian the Oregon ca
of Gov Woods OF that State and his Official career
o. Utah He is Republican candidate for Congress in
this district and the Oregon papers do not speak very
highly OF him. VIII you cast little sunshine on this
matter through THE Sun that shines for alli v
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

The arrest Of OSCAR WILDE by Young
Mems Christian Association at st. John. New
Brunswick. for breach Of contract to lecture.
seems rather like the act Of Young Mems
Money making Association.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Asthe liver Ia easily dsordered and more or less bou,
distress sure TO follow, DR. Jaynes Sanative Pills are
nMAs OF seasonabs efficacy As they restore the liver
10 healthy action, aud remove ~ billouspess-Adp.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

There seems to be no reason for doubling
that CocKRELL killed SLAYBACK in self defence.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Deacon Richard Saith CogniEes tho Situation.
Prom ~ Cincinnati Gazette.
That which has taken place In Ohio Is work
ing In all the States
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Aud for All Other Presidential Aspirants.
T. M.-No man can DO President who has not
attained the age of IS years
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-10-15

Tho Democrats Of this city have agreed
upon ilrst-rate candidate for Mayor-a man
who Is well known and who can be elected.
FRANKLIN EDISON at the head Of the city
ticket will strengthen GROVER CLEVELAND
at the head OF the State ticket.
We congratulate the party on its choice and
on It's prospects.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1882-10-26
Elk:5ySIsE ySYsl ,II5S. lsI 3.
HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED!

ust published, n new edition Of DIR. cuL,
e. vERwELL's CELEBRATED ESSAY on the
radical cure of SpermatOrrhOea or Seminal
Weakness. Involuntary Seminal Losses, I'm
Potency, Mental and Physical Incnpaciry.
Impedients TO Marriage, etc,j also Cor
sumption, Epilepsy, and FITS, induced by
self indulgence or sexual extravaganza, &c.
The celebrated author, in this admirable
Essay, clearly demonstrates, from thirty
years successful practice that The al rminp
consequences Of sglf abuse mny be radically
cured: pointing out n mode Of cure nt once
simple, certain, and eff ctual, by means Of
which every sufferer, no matter what his
condition may be, may cure himself cheap
Iy, privately and rad cally.
1Ey" This ucct nre should be in the hands
80 every youth and every man in the. mnd
Sent under seal, in plain envelope to
any address. posi- paid, on receipt Of u
cents or two hostage stnmns lrPss
The CulVeTWell Medical Co.
i. Ann 81, New YORK. ~
PostofFiCr Box, 46O.
janJ, 1882 IL Iy
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Sherif's Sales.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICkENa.

PY virtue of an execution TO me directed,
- Will sell to the highest bidder, al
Plckens Court House, S. c., during the
legal hours of sale, on Saleday in Novem. :.
ber next,
All that Piece, Parcel or Tract Of Land
situate in State md County aforesaid, con
elsting OF TWO separate tracts, as follows.
All that Piece OF Land Oh both sides of
Eighteen Mile Creek, and containing One
Hundred and Ninety>fve Acres, more or
less. beginning on u Rock Pile on line of
lands formerly belonging to Thomas Hal.
lums, and Hencry Parsons, thence sn;d
line n. 43, E. 1916 to q rock X, thence s,
~, T.. 3l.44 to II. o. Stump, thence N
48, e. AZ 40 to Postoak 8 X, thence :. a.,
4. 43'20 to a stake X, thence S. 81. ",
26.5 to u rock X, thence N. So. w. I8 to
a rock X. thence N. Al, W. 1910, corner,
thehce N. oo, W. ii to a corner in rond.
thence sHid road N. II, W. 1850 10 corner
IN held' North 86, West $3.50 to beginning
corner.
AND,
All that Tract on Eighteen Mile Creek.
containing Thirty mine 8 8 acres, more ~
less, beginning on n rock, North 81. Weat
30 to rock pile, thence South 48, West q
to rock x, South SO, Enst 81. rs to W.
o.. thence North 884. East Ii. 40 to r. o. 3
x. thence North As. East 100 TO the be-,
ginning corner, and containing in the whole
Eve Hundred and Thirty. four and Three
Fourth Acres, more or less. adjoining lands
OF Levi Taylor and Augustus Hamilton and
others.
Levied upon as the property of Thomas
L. Williams, Mt the suit of Robert r.
Child. N'
Terms CAsH-Purchaser to pay extra for
titles.
oct 12, 1882
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SheriR's Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLYN A
COUNTY OF PICKENs.


IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MarthA Smiii, ct al Plaintiff, against Aman-
da L. Smith ct al Observation-Disclosures
FOR RELIEF, SC.
I Y obedience to n Decretal Order, made in
Il the above stated case, Oh the 9th day OF
June 1882 by the Hon. Is e PRESLEY, Pre-
siding Judge, | will sell to the highest
bidder, at Pickens Court House during The
legal hours Of sale. ou the first Monday in
November 1882, all Of that part of the RE =
AL ESTATE of Gown G. Smith, d. ceased,
recommended to be sold by the commits
DiOners aPpeinted for that purpose In said
order, TO wits
All of that Piece, Lot or Parcel of Land,
continuing Thirty-three .nL One half acres,
more or less, adjoining lands of Abn er
Mulluix, john ", Wilson aud others, on
branches of Eighteen Mile Creek.
TERNS-One half cash and the other
half on Il credit Of twelve months, with in
terest from day Of sale, secured by bond and
security, with mortgage Of the premises
sold; the purchaser paying for ull deeds
and mortgages, and for recording the same,
with leave TO anticipate payment.
JOAB MAULDIN, s.p.o.
oct II, 1882
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1882-10-26

Malaria, Chills snd Fever, and Bilious
attacks positively cured With Bmory'S Stan
aapd Cure Pills--an infSlliblo remedy: never
fails 70 cure the most obstinate. lonK-stsnd
Saa sSses ~hcts Quinine and ell other re.
uaadiss h&9 allied. They are prepared ex
PrSssiX for mAlsrious sectIoRs, in double
boxes, iwo kinds of Pills, containing A
SrOhg sHthsrtio and = chill breaker. sugar
asatEd; contain no Qninine or Mercury.
causing no gripping or purginK; thew are
Aild Hnd efi6ient certain in their action
cad harmless In all cases; they efFectuallv
cleanse the system, and give new life and
tens to the body. As household remedv
they are uneqnsled. For Liver Complaint
their equal 10 uot known; one box will have
O wonderful sffect on the worst case. Thev
are used and prescribed by Physicians, and
sold by Druggists everywhere, or sent by
mail, 70 ard so cent boxes. Emo;y's Li,tis
Csthartic Pills, best ever made, only Is
0sSts. STANDARD Cure Co., ia NassaI
street, New York. June 10, 6m
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Clerks Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
.. COUNTY IF PICKENs. '..

IN COU ri OF COMMON PLEAS
Sarah L. c. Arnold, Plaintiff, against A.
c. Carson ct al Defendants. s.-CoMPAINf
FOR PARTITION.
10y virtue of n DecNetal Order, made in
ID the above stated case, on the 18Th day
Of September, 1882, by Hon. J. s. Cothran,
Presiding Judge, will sell TO the highest
bidder NJ PiCkeus 'ourt House. on Saleduy
IN November next, during the legal hours
of sale, the following described REAL ES
TATE, to wit:
. TRACT NO. | All Of that Tract of Land
near Central, on the Air Line Railroad, adj
joining lands Of Tilm0n B. Powers, @. w.
Mellow aud othets, on both sides of Five
Mile Greek, containing One Hundred ur.
Eighty-seven O87) Acres, more or less.
TERMS-0ne third of the purchase m on
ey to be paid in cash on day CT sale, and
the balance on II credit OF ore uud two
years, credit portion TO be secured by bond
anu mortgage of the prcmiseS--purchase er
to pay for al papers and plats.
ALSO,
20 LOTS, near Central ,on the North aud
South side of Railroad No. /, 7 acre.
No. & J acre; No. 5, I ncrs; No 4, I acre;
No. 5, | acre; No. g. / acre; No. 7, / lie
acres; No. 8, acres; No. 9, II acres: No.
10, 8 ncres; No. II. acre; No. II, lcre;
No. l3, acre; No. II, II acres: No. Is, u
acres; No l6. II acrcs, No, II, acres;
No. l0, acre. No. l9, II acres; No. 20, %
acres.
Plats will be exhibited on day Of sale.
TERMS CAsn-Purchasers paying for
titles and plats.
J. j. LEWIS, c.c.p.