The oasis., 1897-11-13

An Election Unnecessary.
 Doctor Doherty. one of the school directors of Nogales district, inform. TIE OASIS that the bonds for the erection Of school building hereI,- fore voted have not lapsed, and may yet be issued, sold, and the pro- ceeds devoted to the purpose inten- ded This is the opinion of good, legal authority. The bonds author ized were never even printed. The proper course Of procedure would be for the board of supervisors to take up the matter, issue the bonds, sell them, and put the money into the building fund of the district. as pro- vided by law Nogales needs a new school building very much. Many districts Of much smaller resources and population have fine edifices. The present structure at Nogales is en- tirelv inadequate. It is to be hoped that the supervisors will move promptly in the matter and give the district good schoolhOuse in the shortest possible order.
 If yon want to buy or sell cattle, go to Harlow & Gowan.
 It is reported that L. Zeckendorf & Co.,, of Tucson. have leased a store room in the Breen block and will put in stock of general merchandise. Workmen are putting in shelving and and counters.
 The cattle buyers who were at No- gales last week and preceding have all returned northward. They say Sonora cattle are held too high-they cannot pay the freight and duty with any margin left.
 At the Nogales opera house, Tues day evening, farewell ball was given in honor of Mir. and Mrs. k. Ogarri0. II was attended by the elite of the city and was most successful and enjoyable function.
 Ladies shoes, gents shoes, and children's shoes in great variety, and at prices which beat the lowest, at the Red House-R. Vasquez.
 Surveyor Phil Contzen of Tucson, and assistants, is surveying the Noga- les town site, in accordance with in structions from the general land f. flee. in the matter of granting a patent Co the lands included.
 Thursday MT. George J. Wanless, agent at ilerm0Sillo for the Mexican Ore company, was at Nngales, return 1 iDg from trip Do El Paso. He re- nained at Ncgales until yesterday morning and resumed b Journey.
 Three unfurnished rooms to rent in Mir Wilson's New building, corner Of Avery avenue and Canon streets Apply to Mrs. A. J. Sullivan. Tuesday evening Col. W. P. Harlow, J. Dessart, N. Mckenzie, II. Gamble A. F. Bachellier and several more Nogales gentlemen went to Bisbee tC attend the grand lodge of Masons They are expected to return this morning.
 Mir Ashley, the watchmaker, has a Thanksgiving turkey, with which he has to sit up nights to prevent it' being stolen. He fears the severe strain will cause him to die before it i IS time Tor the turkey to do so.
 Wednesday Mir Geo. B. Marsh re- turned from visit of some weeks il his old home in Indiana, where ht went for rest and recreation. He re turns much improved in health, hay ing gained fifteen pounds in weight
 TIE OASIS is in receipt of the illus trated catalogue of F. w. Braun & Co.,, 50l-505 North Main street, Lo' Angeles, California, dealers in assay CTS, miners and chemists supplies which will be sent to any address upon request.
 Monday Mir. Theo, G. Fitch of Tue son, general agent for the Singer Saving Machine CO WAS at Nozzle,