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A Coon STORY An honest old Penn
sylvania farmer had tree on his prem-
ises he wanted cut down. but being weat
in the back, and having dull axe, he
hit upon rhe follo~ing plan: knowing
the passion among his neighbors for
coon hunting. he made coon's foot our
of u potato. and proceeded TO imprint
numerous tracks to and up the tree.
When all was ready be Informed hi
neishbors that the tree must be filled
with coons, boittlng to the extern /
evidence made with the potato foot.
The bait took. aud III Il short time n,lf
u dozen fellows. with sharp axes. ~er,
chopping at the base of the tree, each
taking his regular turn. The party als''
brought dogs and shot guns, and WERE
in tcstacies over the anticipated hau
O. fat coons. The tree finally fell, buf
nary coon was seen to ''drap."
, 1873-06-19

The wife. of tie British premier, ac-
cortline to London correspond. MT l.
an estimable woman. but sadly LACKS
the social tact necessary to person Ill
her position. Distralt al all times, sE
is the cause greater offences against
etiquette than any otLer person Ill Lon
don, Mrs. Grnndy Is fond # tel in
bow on O. occasion, III order to refresti
her husband's memory, she wrote on u
card which she placed i'll the frame OF :.
conspicuous mirror: Don't forget t.
invite those horrid Smiths and how
those ..horrid Smiths" as well as Mr..
Gla stone. had the exquisite delight OF
reading the endearlng epithet OF tie
frank hostess.
, 1873-06-19

NORTHERN NEwsPAPERs.-The editor
of the Glyndon (Minnesota) Gazette says
his paper is published nearer the
Nolth Pole than any paper in the Uni
ted States" In this he is little out In
his reckoning. Seattle is nearer the
North Pole than Glyndon, and Port
Townsend is yet farther north. We be-
ieye the Port Townsend Argus is pub
lished nearer the North Pole than any
other paper in the United States
, 1873-06-19

1t is reported that George Smith, cor
rs,oudent of the London Herald, IN
digging in the ruins OF ancient Nineveh
HIS fund the missing fragments OF the
old Assyrian recold of the D-lugt, and
a library on stone, Of IN Assyrian king.
Similar discoveries Of antique records,
all sustaining the statements OF the b.
BILE. are reported at Jerusalem Cyprus.
the Temple of Diana, and aucisat Troy
, 1873-06-19

A Mechanic, whose occupation IS such
AS to make it impossible to clean his
hands by any Of the ordinary methods,
asks in the Scientific Apericdn. "how to
t,ke the CRIME off his hands and is
told by one who has tried ii. to wash
them in the common lubricating petro
leum. and then without removing tn
oil. give them a second washing with
SOAP and water. as 5asl {
, 1873-06-19

LoAD1Nd.-Ships Shirley and Dash
ing Wave are loading at Tacoma. Schr.
D. S. Williams at Freeport and brig
Perpetua at this place. The schooner
Clara Light is loading here with coal.
, 1873-06-19

Of good. 65. No considerable lot c,
be purchased at that figure. Exporter
cam tbuy more under present Engll>
orders, and freight "a los. Barley; 10,
SKIS coast feed l 1917. The extrem.
ere 121sGl 80. Potatoes, good new.
/ 5U91 IS.
, 1873-06-19

T DIR. B. Il. Freeland has returned
to this city. and may be found at his
effce next door to the NJ. E. Church,
for the next fifteen days. May 80.
, 1873-06-19

SeCIABLE AND FEsTIvAL.-The ladies
Sf the Presbyterian Church will give
Sociable and Strawberry and Ice Cieam
Festival, on Thursday evening. July 8,
1t the Pavilion.
, 1873-06-19

The Constitutional Convention of
Pennsylvania has arranged to apply Il .
limited vote to the election of Judges,
The provision reads: Whenever two
Judges are to be chose for the m
term of service. each voter shall vote for
one Judge only. and when h ee are to
be chosen he shall vote for no more
than two. and candidates highest in
votes shall be declared elected" The
provision was adopted by the convention
almost unanimously.
, 1873-06-19

u Some ten or dozen Seattleites
went to Olympia on Friday on the North
Pacific, returning, Saturday, on the
Zephyr. They all agree IN saying that
they had most delightful trip.
, 1873-06-19

DIED. AT the house of Mr.. Sanderson,
in this city, on the 10th inst. the wife of
J B. Robinson, of spotted fever. The
deceased came to this city from Iowa a
short zine since. with her family, and
leaves hurbal d and four small chli-
dren.
, 1873-06-19

VICTORIA, June 15.-Arrived, bark
Briefly Hill. 16S days from London.
PoRT BLAKELY, Jun, 14.--Arrived,
June 8, bark Martha Rldeout, from San
Francisco.
SEATTLE, June 14.-Sailed, bark Un-
ion, with coal, to San Francisco.
PoRT MADISON. June 14.-Arrived.
bark Oakland, from San Francisco.
Sailed, bark Chris Mitchell, for San
Francisco.
, 1873-06-19

| Eae Ladies of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. will give Straw
berry end Ice Cream Festival on the
evening of June 10Th, inst, at the Pa
vyfi,or-
, 1873-06-19

CtGAEs.-Sam Coombs has just recei
we'd, ex-Perpetua and D. S. Williams.
another large assortment of those fine
Cigars.
, 1873-06-19
DRiARD HOUSE.
T1ctoria, B. c.

bedrooms AND PRIVATE PARLORS
AO provided in the best style, and e>y eiallA
IT Families. Every attention paid to the COLL
,,r O. travellers. Private saloons TO- ladi an
mil $. H. e, ba" Prep.
, 1873-06-19

Ix,--.7l, FLl roK THE DAILY DISPATCH
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08
Served Them Right.

Three half drunken teamsters broke
into the residence Of Mr.. McLear, on
Cd street, on Thursday evening, badly
frightening Mrs. McLear. They evil
IDENTIFY at first mistook tbs character Of
the place, but on being informed of their
error persisted. Word was at once
sent to Mr.. McLear, who was down town,
but before his arrival the scamps had
been driven away. The lady had been
been badly frightened, and her husband
at once went in search OF the insults to
mete out punishment. They were final
ly found at Tippie's billiard hall, and
the candidate for Sheriff of Bureigh
county let down on that trio like hun
gry hawk on tame chicken. The bat
tie was short, sharp and decisive, and
in about two minutes the three fellows
had received just what they deserved
a good sound thrashing. It's worth a
dozen votes for Mike. P. She don't
want them.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08
School Lands.

Severrl weeks ago our County at.
torney was instructed by the County
Commissioners to proceed to the land
Office at Pembina to try and prevent GER
tain parties from obtaining fraudulent
possession of some Of the school lands
in Burleigh county. 1t seems that these
parties, II. P. Boguei and Chas. Stod-
dard, had prc.empted, or tried to pre-
empt, portion Of school sectian No.
is, township 13s, range go, and had
succeeded so far that they had the as
surancc to convey the said lands by
warrantee deed to Walter G. Bacon, now
or formerly Vice President Of the L. S.
& P. S. Co., before returning to this
place from the land Office Mr.. Wasson
returned a few days since and reports
that he has met with complete success
in the matter and has instituted pro
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08
A New Way.

he re are some good mechanics III
Bismarck, and as in every other town
some poor ones. 1t has been our good
fortune to always live in rapidly grow.
ing Western town. and where there was
consequently always demand for car
penters. Among them are always TO be
found certain number Of wood butchers
or as they arc commonly known Jack
knife carpenters" They arc generally
men who have at Some time during
their lives acted as first assistant in the
erection of a hen-coop or other out
house, and who failing to make living
bv other means turn their hands to
earpentering, But the very worst case
of this kind we ever heard Of came to
our knowledge few days ago. 4 gen
tlelnan, whose name we will not mcn-
ton, but who resides in Bismarck, wish
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08
Soms e:hing Pleasant.

Morton has introduced a new feature
into his Club Rooms which is bound to
draw. After generally repsirins and
renovating the whole establishment, a
commodus stage has been erected in
tbs rear end, fitted with footli ights.
dressing rooms, etc, from which on
every evening free entertainment Is
given by a corps Of drst-class represen-
tatives Of Ethiopian peculiarities. The
performers are none Of them a,na-
teurs. The instrumental music is good,
singing excellent, while the by-play Of
Wayne and Monroe would put even
Happy Cal Wagner to the test. You
can't spend half hour more pleasan tly
than by visiting Morton's during the
performance
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

ceedings againstthe aforesaid parties tor
perjury. His experience at the Land
Office, however, he says, has not giTet'
him very exalted opinion Of the Re
ce,ver, Geo. f. Potter, who threw every
possible obstacle in his way and refused
to allow proceedings to be instituted
before him as y. S. Court Commits
ssoner to bring the parties to justice.
He says that upon his representations,
supported by the testimony Of tire re-
liable witnesses, the register refused to
allow these Fraudulent entries and has
referred the matter to Washington.
Here the matter rests for the present,
but it is tc be hoped that all the guilty
parties to this transaction will be prose-
cuted to tho full extent Of the law. +
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08
A DECK or CARDS.

Mr.. EplroR.-Pernit me through the
medium Of your paper to contradict q
report which originated with and has
been circulated by parties wishing TO
injure Mr.. 7. T. Singiser, one Of the
candidates for Register of Deeds, said
report being to the effect that ! was vir-
tually the candidate for that Office, but
owing to my not having been in the
Territory long enough to be eligible, l
had arranged with Mr.. Singiser TO ap-
pear before the people, and should he be
elected, appoint me to fill the office in
his place and stead H. =.
Nothing Of the kind has ever passed
between Mr.. Singiser and myself, either
privately or otherwise, ard [. denounce
such report as entirely false and with
out foundation, gotten up by his enc
mics as last resors1to tind something
which might defeat him. H.
As friend Of Mr.. Singiser's, shall
do what little l can to aid him III secur-
ing his election; but in so doing expect
to receive no benefit save that which
will accrue to the people Of this county
in general, should SO worthy man
fill the office =
~ Fl. F. DoU0LAs.
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Thos. Moer vs.. Cuthbert Ducharme !;
Williams & Davis for plaintiff. judg-
ment for plaintiff.
Territory of Dakota vs.. J. Haley for
assault; Stoyell Il Delamater prose-
cuted; Williams & Davis defended.
Defendant fined $25 and costs, snd $500
to keep the peace. a." .... ..
/ R. Page VS.. Charles Anderson Gal
loway; Williams & Davis for plaintiff {;
Stoyell & Delamater for defendant. Suit
dismissed. -
II. Waller VS.. VIM. Woods, Sheriff.
Repleyin suit; suit withdrawn. Will
liams & Davis for plaintiff; Stoyell &
DeIamater for defendant .... q.
Territory of Dakota vs.. H. Whalen;
assault and breach of the peace. Suit
dismissed upon motion Of j. Wasson,
County Attorney; Justice refusing to
issu. subpoenss.
i. G. Hallenbeck VS.. Asa Fisher; civil
action; Williams & Davis for plaintiff; {;
J. s. Carvell Cor defendant. Adjourned
to Oct Goth.
Us. Warne vs.. John McLane; suit in
trover; suit withdrawn by plaintiff.
Stoyell & Delamater for plaintiff; VIII
liams & Davis for defendant.
United States VS.. John Mullen !;
charged with shooting at JAS. Kinney,
with intent TO kill and murder him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

ing 10 have a house he was binding on
a claim a short distance out shingled
sent carpenter to do the work. Two
or three days afterwards, Wishing to
know how affairs were progressing, be
paired to the spot where his cottage was
being finished. On nearing it be was
pleased to see that the job was nearly
com mpleted, and to the eye looked. co@y
ana water and snow tight A closer
view of affairs, however, revealed q
piece Of workmanship for which he was
notprspared and which nearly threw him
into con7u|scns from various causes.
This competeUy carpenter and Grst-class
workman had a:tuallv pNt the shing25s
on aarong eaA wp. The gentleman is
now considering whether to turn his
house bottom up OF take the shingles
OF llI Il II tle II r.ll,i.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Tie great financial panic has come to
an end. The marks Of its ravsges,
however, are still visible in depressed
business all over the country. The
wheat market in Minnesota is literally
dead No grain is. offered, and if Of
fered there are no buyers. Affairs are
gradually working back into the old
channels, and few days more will sof-
fee to quiet down the great wave which
swept the continent and threatened to
enculf all in ruin. What the effect of
the crusade which has been inaugura-
ted against railroad bonds will really be
upon the Northern Pacific, is as yet a
partially unsolved problem; still
enough is known to put at rest any fears
Of serious disaster. Should it result in
stopping tie ownward march Of the
road for few months, we believe that
Bismarck would be the gamer. 1t would
continue to be the great transferring
and transnipping depot it now is, and
our prairIes would soon be covered
farmers cottages. Let matters shape
as they nay, the future for Bismarck
Jocks bright.
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Of County Co.azsaission-


BIsMAHck, D. T., Sept. a5th, 1873
Board of County Commissioners met pursuant to
cal Of james a. Emmons.
prese t. James A. Emr- ora, John p. Dunn,
The following bills were presented 10 tao Board
au aiIowe;i and orders drawn lor the amount:
Dunn & Co. }"r stGt."nery, SiL35; Tribune
TO-, for printing, FIi3> Ja!nca a EnII'enN. inf
goods furnisls,! equity |i1.G}.
motion was made and car led that the bondsmen
0! II. n kotg ex-sticrif of Dnrieig county, lie re-
pascd.
Motion was made ana carried that the board sd-
journ until Sept. 26a, ut = O'clock T. NJ.
DAE. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
DisMAAoE, D. T., Sept. 2tth 1913.
The Board met pursuant to.aGjournnent.
Present James A. EmGons, Johnp P. Dunn.
A motion was made carried that n building be
erected Immediately for nse Of the county otliers,
1GX20, ulso 4 Jail l2HlG.
A motion was made and carried ti9t .soln Mason,
Raymond, T. y. Morton and Il. Il. Marsh be r..
quesed to act as ire wardens Of the town.
= The following bills we're presented and approved
and orders drawn on the Treasurer for t:e amount
IL \. Rnss, 2S-sheriif his fee for collecting liquor
licenses $1,000, Gibbs and Cady for labor and ma.
taria furnished the county S23SJ; J. s. Carveil
fees for county attorney $3.50; III. NJ. Davis Tor
q, ting county attorney SloI 30.
Moved, seconded and carried tha: the \. 2. Il. Il.
CO. be requested to put ia crossing on 9th street
and notice board also TO erect Notice board at the
present crossing oh3d street.
Motion made and carried that the board adjourn
sine dfc.
...... a... DAN. WILLIAMS, CT ERIK.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Does the Northern Pacific company
appreciate the fact that by compelling
travellers to consume three days on
their road in making the trip to St.
Paul they are playing losing game =?
Such is the fact. One day can be saved
in time by taking the stage at Fargo for
Breckinridge to connect with the st.
Paul & Pacific. A night train from
Fargo would obviate. this, and bc not
only great convenience to travellers,
but we believe streke Of policy by the
N. P. company. 1t is to ba hoped this
change in the running arrangements
will be made.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Attention is called to tho "cards'
published or tho first page to-day.
Mr.. Douglas etfectually explodes the
silly story started by some person re-
rarding the situation as between him.
self and Mr.. singiser. When Mr.. Doug
las wishes Office he will probably run in
MS own behalf, and Mr.. Singiser is hard
" the man who would accept the posi-
ton of stool pigeon.
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BISMARCK, Oct. 4, lS73


To tie Editor Of tho I,iogns.
Certain maliciously disposed persons,
with the view Of defeating me for Sher-
if, having circulated a report that am
working against part of the ticket nom
mated by the same caucus that placed
me in nomination, take this OCCASION
to deny all such reports, and to state
that am now, and intend unit! the close
Of the polls on election day, to work
for the ticket nominated with myself.
I also desire to state that have resided
in the Territory over one year, and am
therefore eligible to the office under the
laws Of the Territory.
Soliciting the votes Of the people Of
Bucleigh County, / ana
Yours Respectfully,
W. J. CoNNELby.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

The Sioux City Journal says that
when man refuses 70 drink in Bis
marck they "put head on him" This
will be news here; but we cant tell the
writer what they do do: they some
times "put q head" on newspaper men
who lie about tho country and its in
habitants, and if he ever calculates to
visit the Coming City it woad be judi
cjous to stick little nearer the truth.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

The TRIBUNE has but word of advice
to tho voters of the county in addition
to what has already bcen said. Vote
and work thougAVuNy. The officers
elected on the 14th arc elected for two
years. Let no man receive your vote
who is not DIRECTLY IDENTIFIED
WITH THE FUTURE OF THE COUN-
TY. There are candidates befor, the
people whose interests at this point are
limited to the time that it remains the
terminus Of the road. SCRATCH THEM
FROM YOUR TICKET. Vote only for
men who are interested in tho business
welfare ofthe community. Don't vote
for man simply because he is "good
fellow" Make the good fellow your
friend, put the thoroughly practical
man in office. Think before you vote,
and the result will be tho "best men will
win -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Interested parties having put in circu-
lation a statement to. the effect that
am not eligible to Office in this county
under the provisions OF the nine months
act, l wish to publicly refute all such
statements. claim to have been . res
ident of Burleigh County since the l7th
day of June, 1873, in proof Of which
statement | refer by permission to @. u.
Miller. Rich Lambert, H. w. Holloway
K. M Douglas, Q. E. Beal, and any and
all other fair minded and impartial old
citizens of the county. Fair play, gen.
tleman.
j. NJ. AVER.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Donaldson, who was to have gone up
a tho balloon "Graphc," yester day
started on his trackless course across
The ocean His friends can only hope
success for the brave adventure.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08
BISMARCK AND VICINITY
(Con1inued FROM, Fourth Page.)

Forster's Oyster Depot, ON Main ST.,
8 doors west Of the Capitol Hotel, keep
the best brands Of oysters constantly on
hand. Families, hotels and restaurants
supplied at tho lowest rates.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Carhoof brought two handsome elk
into town the other day, People from
the East have no idea what constitutes
good steak till they insert their molars
into elk meat. 1t discounts the best
Of beef
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

As soon as we set eyes upon Capt.
VIM. Harmon, who visited us yester~
day, we knew he had not been killed by
the Indians, as reported. The Captain
does business as post trader at Fort
Rice, and is favorably known by all old
settlers in this section.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

The statement published lastweek that
freight to the amount Of 14,OoO,o0o
bounds had been received at this sta
lion ex,ites much surprise among news
papers East.
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10 tie Edttsr Of t&e Tribune,

To tie Edttsr Of tae Tribune,
Having been nominated for the office
of Register of deed by a caucus in which
participated, and being bound by the
action Of that caucus to support the
ticket placed before the people by it's
action, l respectfully decline the NOM
ination for the office of County Conn
missioner tenderd me by the CAUCUS held
on the evening of the 9th ultilno.
Thanking the gentleman composing that
caucus for the courtesy and good will
extended toward me, am: s. s;...... .
3. Very truly Yours, !
...s. Z. F. srNoIsEE.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Having noticed my name upon a bal
lot, purporting to be ballot to be pre-
sented to the people Of Burleigh county
fer support at the approaching election,
designating me as candidate for the
sfice of County Commissioner, take
the opportunity to state that ] am not
u candidate for said office, or any other
Office Of the county. r.'.
JoHN A. SToYELL.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08
Approved, Jan. 10th, 1878.

Forster's restaurant and eating house
near the Capitol Hotel, ia a credit to the
city. It's neat and Clean, the food
placed before toe visitor is in plenty
and cooked so as TO be eatablc. The.
proprietor is himself gentleman, and
shows it in the treatment Of his guests
The consequence Of all this is that his
house is crowded-as it should be-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Capt. Buddiugton is wise man, and
keeps close mouth. He will only tell
nis story of the lost Polaris TO the prop
er authorities
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08
An Act to Prohibit tao Sale OF Ih~
toxicasing Linuoys OF Bays o& Elec~

SECTION /. That il shan be unlawful
for any person in this Territory to sell,
or give away, or dispose OF any intoxi-
eating liquors, on the day Of any gen.
eral or special election in Ihis'Terri tory.
SEC. 2. Any person offending against
this act shall be guilty of Inisde,o can
or, and shall be punished by fine, not
less than twenty-five dollars, nor ex-
ceeding one hundred dollars; and by
imprisonment in the county Jail not to
EXCEED twenty days. One half Of said
finc shall go to the informer, and the
balance to the Treasurer Of the proper
county for TIE benefit Of common
schools.
Annrnyed. Jan. 10Th. 1873.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

3. F. Slaughter is candidate on half
dozen or less tickets for the office OF cor
oner. He is also postmaster of this
city. Slaughter is fast becoming a
bloated Office holder. Figures never lie.
A little ciphering reveals the fact that
he receives the immense sum of almost
four cents per. day for handling the
mail. And now he expects an indu!~
gent people to elect him to an office
worth at least three cents day more !!
Such assurance is something astonish-
ing; but we pledge him the support Of
the TRIBUNE ifwill he induce the govern
ment at Washington to let the citizens
Of this place have few postage stamps
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Capt. Jack has met fclon's death.
A b -ays murderer died in his clothes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

Mr.. "Handsome" (?) Collins, who
ever he may be, wishes the fact particu-
lsrly impressed upon this community
that he was the first settler in this
neighborhood. At least that is the
impression We gathered from remarks
dropped in our presence the other day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1873-10-08

The New coal exposure near Fort
Lincoln looks better every day. The
principal vein being worked is seven
feet thick. The quality Of the coal is
excellent, and the mine easy of access.
It seems likely to prove the most valu~
able discovery yet made.