Mesa free press., 1898-01-28

Cnc year 1871, 10 6no OeoToIaTy VI Ino
Interior. 1t contains vast amount
of information concerning the terri
tory, its immense resources and the
steady strides in development. Ev-
cry county has received exhaustive
attention, as to all the varied and
various resources. A large number
of these reports should be distributed
throughout the states.
! The convention of the assessors of
the territory held in Phoenix Monday
in conjunction with the meeting Of
the Board of Equalization, gave rise
to deal of discussion on the subject
of ia xation. If was pretty well es-
tablished from the discussions that
real estate throughout the territory
is assessed at It's full cash value. Elev-
en- out of the thirteen counties were
represented.
Rev. O. G. Brown, the San Fran
cisco Congregational minister whose
name was rather unpleasantly con-
nected with that of Matte Overman
couple of years ago, and who was
tried by his church, and who stoutly
denied his guilt, appeared before the
Bay Conference in San Francisco a
few days ago and made full confess
sion.
The bill granting the right of way
over the San Carlos. = reservation to
che Gila Valley. Globe and Northern
Railway has become law and work
will commence on the construction of
the road on the lst Of February. It
is the intention to begin work at both
ends of the line at Globe and Geron-
imo.
The late miners convention. seemed
to have at one time resolved itself
into a political convention. If a
meeting were held in Arizona to med
itate upon the immaculate conception
of Jesus Christ, the ubiquitous poll
tician would be there with his little
resolution.
Will q. Bailey, a former California
newspaper man will be in Mesa in a
few days and will give a lecture on
Theosophy. He is good speaker
and his subject is one that is attract
ing great deal of attention in the
religious world.
Boulon q Comes show Friday and
Saturday mig ghts was accorded light
houses. Those who were present en-
joyed musical treat. Mr.. Come in
his specialties is strong and Paul Bou-
lon is master of over two dozen music
al instruments. As violinist Paul
has few equals.
The young orange groves of Mesa
have been put to severe test the
past week or two. but so far they have
passed through the ordeal bravely
and safely. Winter has been frown-
ing upon them from the mountains in
every direction. but they still live.
If you want Carpets, Rugs, Portiers
Lamps, Silverware, Watches, Clocks,
Diamonds, go to G.. F. Lampey, 526
West Washington St. Phoenix.
Drop postal card, and my agent
will call on you at your home. l
want your trade.
From the complaints heard nova
days ON every hand, one would would
naturally conclude that people now
do not possess the vim and vigor that
people did years ago The weather, ii
is true, has been little cool, but it is
healthful, fresh and invigorating.
There is to be house warming al
the Normal school building in Tempe
tonight, in honor of the completion Of
the building. The Governor and
other territorial officials will be there
and the public generally is cordially
: invited.
San Francisco celebrated Miners
day in grand shape this week The
25th, Tuesday, was the Doth annlVer-
: sary of the discovery of gold at sut"
ter's Mill, California Ly Capt. John
A, Marshall.