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AOdresa mil communication to " THIS CHKON
tCliE," The Dftlltfl, Oregon.
. WEDNESDAY,
JULY 24, 1895
FAIRNESS TO THE ACCUSED.
There is, without question, in many
instances too much leniency shown by
courts to men convicted of crime on the
Pacific coast ; bat the press of the coast
will never be guilty of too much fairness
toward men accused of crime and not
yet convicted. From the time of the
arrest of Durrant in San Francisco up to
the present time the press have left un
improved no opportunity to prejudice
and embitter the public against him.
False and exaggerated reports concern
ing the testimony have been published
double leaded and spread broadcast
among the people from whom his judges
are to be selected ; unnecessary and mis
leading statements concerning his ap
pearance and conduct are published ;
and, not least among the unfair repre
sentations, are the pictures of him which
are printed ; if they are as correct like
nesses of him as those often 'published
of prominent people, the publishers
should be punished on account of these
for criminal libel.
The press dispatches say: "His
closely cropped hair gives him a criminal
appearance, and his clean shaved lips
reveal the coarse "sensuality of - his
mouth," and make other suggestions as
to his personal appearance, which are
for the purpose of prejudicing those who
read them. The hired detectives are
' band to hand with the press, the latter
to create as much sensation as possible
and thereby enrich the corpoiations
which publish them, and the former to
advertise their business and secure the
rewards ; methods are chosen regardless
of truth, honesty 'or justice. .
We are reminded by the present con
duct of , the San Francisco press of the
history of the arrest of Hale, Barnard
and others in Gilliam county some years
ago, for the robbery of the Roslyn bank
by the alleged Detective Sullivan. Or
egon's leading journal lauded the al
leged detectives, declared that the ar
rested were guilty beyond a peradventure
of a doubt and proceeded to prejudge
the case and prepare the public to
convict. The services thus rendered"
had its effect and the accused barely
escaped, although the evidence was
weak ; atterwarda it was learned for a
certainty that the accused were wholly
innocent.
This same paper now follows the same
course in Ihe Durrant case. Comment
ing upon the defendant's application for
a change of venue it says : "By these
means (referriug to the reading of the
affidavits filed in support of the applica
tion) it is proposed to wear out the
patience ot the courts and the public and
finally to escape justice through its sheer
weariness." The fact is defendant's
counsel advised the couitof the time it
would require to read the affidavits and
asked to have the reading passed by and
stated that the motion was made antic
ipating the difficulty in obtaining a fair
jury. The course pursued is proper and
usual under such circumstances ; the
counsel were compelled by the judge to
read the affidavits. Of course, accord
ing to this style of journalism, the whole
trial is "to escape justice;" ia other
words, that justice be done, do away with
the trial and hang the accused. A man
however innocent is in imminent danger
when he gets the modern paid detectives
and these unfair journals after him, and
if he proves his innocence, a tbing no
man should be required to do, because
the law presumes him to be, he is for
tunate. Justice should be fair above all
things else ; it top often stoops to use
the same methods adopted by the really
guilty.
Durrant, like every other accused,
should have a fair trial ; if the San
Francisco dailies have any influence he
will not get it in that city.
CONCURRENT JURISDICTION.
Judges Bellinger and Hanford have
decided the disputed question in the
only practical way, giving each state ex
clusive jurisdiction to the middle of the
channel only in all offenses peculiar to
its own laws and concurrent jurisdiction
over the entire river in all crimes com
mon to both states.
We are glad it is settled ; Wasmng
tonians can fish on Sunday and Oregon
ians can fish without getting a license
from the state of Washington.
A company has been organized at
Pendleton to build and operate a woolen
mill; we are glad of it. But there is
certainly greater reason for the establish
ment of such an. enterprise here. We
have a larger wool market,' an abundant
water supply, cheap fuel and unexcelled
transportation facilities.
There is trouble brewing in the State
University. The trustees have put on
the retired list two professors of long
service in the institution. Whether or
not this was wise, remains for- the trus
tees to say ; but of one thing we are cer
tain that had the circle of removals been
extended and Prof. E. B. McElroy in
cluded, the welfare of the university
would have been assisted. At the time
we doubted the wisdom of bis election
to the professorship of English literature
and we doubt it yet. Mr. McEhoy,
however successful he may be in other
Dursuits. especially politics, has never
shown those qualities which should at
tend an instructor in a progressive col
lege. Under the management of Dr.
Chapman the university will be raised
to the front rank. His ideas are pro
gressive and his methods up to date.
The trustees should not hamper him in
his desire to build up the University of
Oregon.
SI MM ON 3
1
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take a liver remedy. It is a sluggish or
diseased liver that impairs digestion
and causes constipation, when the waste
that should be carried off remains in
the body and poisons the whole system.
That dull, heavy feeling is due to a
tcrpid liver. Biliousness, Headache,
Malaria and Indigestion are all liver
diseases. Keep the liver active by an
occasional dose of Simmons Liver Reg
ulator and you'll get rid of these trou
bles, and give tone to the whole sys
tem. For a laxative Simmons Liver
Regulator is better than Pills. It
does not gripe, nor weaken, but greatly
refreshes and strengthens.
livery package has tlie Bed Z
stamp on the wrapper. J. H.
ieiliu & Co., Philadelphia.
Notice.
The Dalles, Or., July 20,
'95.
To AU WUom It May Coucern,
This is to notify the general public
that Columbia lodge, Xo. 5, I. O. O. F.,
has secured the services of Mr. A. N.
Varney as sexton of the cemetery, and
all businessin connection with the cem
etery must be done through Mr. Varney.
By order of the lodge.
C. J. Crandall,
I. J. Norman,
C. L. Phillips,
jy23dot Trustees.
See us before
you buy.
We carry a Complete Line of
Fishing Tackle,
Ammunition,
Stoves and Steel Ranges,
Wire Cloth,
Wire Poultry Netting,
Sewer Pipe,-
Iron Water Pipe,
Garden Tools,
Sheep Shears,
Barrell Chums,
Rubber and Cotton Wrap
ped Garden Hose,
Groceries and Provisions,
Oak Fir and Maple Cord-
wood and General sup
plies, Telephone in Grocery Store
is 101. Send in your orders
by Telephone. All orders
promptly filled.
MAIEft & BENTON.
EVE, m HOSE and TflRORT
DR. WADE, (F. O. 8., Ixindon. member of
the British Medical Association, formertv
wulist and aurist to the Victoria Koval Jubilee
Hospital), has opened an office for the practice
ot the above specialties, at rooms 5(H-505, Mar
quttm Building, Portland, Or. OHice hours, 10
to 12 a. in.; 3 to 5 and at 8 p. m. . jlylSlm
REGULATOR
at Could
AS A COMBINATION FOR HEALTH?
CELERY, for the entire NERVOUS system
BEEF, the greatest SUSTEN ANT . known
IRON, to purify and enrich the BLOOD
ASK F"OR ' .
elety Beef 0 Iron
Nature s Builder and Tonic
FOR SALE BY BLAKELEY & HOUGHTON.
A New Store
on a Cash. Basis.-
The credit system is a heavy weight to carry, and
those who pay must make up for the ones that do
not. The only way to have low prices is to sell for
cash, and that is what we are going to do.
Large Stock, Fine Goods,
Prices Way Down.
We sell for cash, buy cheap, and our patrons have
the benefit. We have
H. H. CAMPBELL
patrons and new ones. We are in the field for
business.
W. A. Johnston,
No. 113 Washington
New Man ! New Prices! New Goods!
Having just purchased
am prepared to meet all competition. A large invoice ot
FRESH GROCERIES,
Bought for cash at low rates, enables me to sell closely,
My stock is complete, and prices to suit the times.
I SELL FOR CASH,
And give moie for a dollar than ano other store in The
Dalles. Give me a call and examine for yourself.
B. A. HUNSAKER,
Successor to II. Moses & Co., adjoining the Diamond Mills.
Opposition We Invite.
Closing Out Sale &
of DRY GOODS
CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS.
Past or present values cut no figure, as goods
MUST be SOLD LESS than COST.
Give JWIe
J. P.
FOUR BRICK WALLS the front knocked out and win
dows stuck in its place, with a roof flopped ori top, sur
round a complete and recently purchased line of
Fresri Diags and flffedieines at
Donnsll's tpag Store.
Deutsehe Apotheke.
Blakeley & Houghton,
DRUGGISTS,
175 Second Street,
Country and Mail Orders will receive prompt attention.
Be Better
bought out the business of
and will be pleased to see old
St.
the store of II. Moses & Co., I
Competition We Defy.
a Call.
McINERNY.
Telephone Jio. 15.
The Dalles, Oregon
Bring m Your Family.
Come in Yourself,
N
And see how cheaply
Men's Suits, Boy's
LACES, WOOLENS, COTTONS, LINENS,
Everything from Hat to Shoes, for everyone. All new stoek.
C. FY STEPHENS.
JOS. T. PETERS & CO.,
-DEALERS IN-
BUILDIWC ;
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Telephone 3NTo. 25
When the Train stops at THE DALLES, get off on the South Side ;
'
COliUlWBlfl HOTEL.
- oo- ,
Tbis iaree and popular House does the principal hotel business,
and is prepared to furnish the Best Accommodations of any
House in the city, and at the low rate of
$1.00 per Day. - pirst Qass Teals, 25 Cepts.
Oflce for all Stage Line leaving The Iallen for all
points ia Kaateru Oregon and Kastern Washington, .
In this Hotel.
Corner of Front and Union Bts.
GEORGE RUCH,
INEERJGJROCE
Successor to Chrisman Sc Corson.
FULL LINE OF
STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES.
Again in business at the old stand. . I would be pleased to
eee all my former patrons. Free delivery to any part of town.
RUPERT & GAB EL,
Wholesale and retail manufacturers and dealers in
Harness, Saddles,' Bridles, Collars,
TENTS and WAGON COVERS,
An . all Articles Kept in a First Class Harness Shop.
REPAIRING PROMPTLY DOSE
T
THE
COLUMBIA BREWERY,
AUGUST BUCHLER, Pro'pr.
This -well-known Brewery is now
east of the Cascades. The latest appliances for the manufacture of good health
ful Beer have been introduced, and ony the first-class article will be placed on
he market.
MAINS TAPPED
Pipe foil, Till Ee
Shop on Third Street, next door "west of Young & Rugs'
. Blacksmith Shop. ; ' -
we can dress all of you.
Suits, Silks, Satins,
MATERIALS
AXD -
T. T. NICHOLAS, Propr.
Adjoining E. J. Collins & Co.'s Store
, OREGOKT.
RKTED
turning out the best Beer and Porter
IM8 81 Mil
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UNDER PRESSURE.