ASTORIA, OREGON:
SATURDAY- AUGUST IS, 1S48
Trial by Jury.
The jury, like everything else,
will on the whole reflect the aver
age character of a people. Make
the people better and better juries
will be the result. Yrlrdfig
Oregoniim.
And that is about the fact.
Iconoclastic tendencies may weak
en the popular regard for the jury
system, but to correct its abuse
will be better than to decry a sys
tem that exists because it cannot
well be supplanted. Numberless
have been the suggestions con
cerning different devices to decide
questions at issue, and most glar
ing are the deficiencies that mar
the workings of our juryT system,
but like the pen with which we
write, or the needle with which we
sew, but little improvement has
been made for a thousand years,
and the best that can be said of
them is that they are better than
the appliances whicii they super
ceded. The trial by jury means an open
and public trial before twelve im
partial men, temporarily selected
from the mass of their fellow citi
zens, and presided over by a mag
istrate; their function is, undr his
direction, to delcrmmc(in Oregon)
by a unanimous verdict, in civil
cases, such issues of fact as are
submitted by the court to their de
cision: in criminal cases to find
the guilt or innocence of the ac
cused by a general verdict of
guilty or not guilty. In theory it
is a splendid scheme: in practice,
as the present session of the court
for Clatsop county sadly demon
strates, it is a failure.
But while we condemn in part
the pernicious tendency of a jury
to disregard facts and pervert per
sonal action, it must be remem
bered, in general, that there are
necessary adjuncts. A good jury
requires an intelligent, discrimi
nating judge: it requires good
material in the composition of the
jury itself. Here, m our opinion,
is the grout defect, the fatal
weakness.
We all shrink from jury duty;
no man whose time is worth any
thing wants to sit on a jur'; all
sorts of dodges and excuses are
used and made to shirk the dis
tasteful duty; it is human nature,
but it is not right. The result, as
airy one must see, is to allow men
to naturally fill places in the jury
box that a man in his private busi
ness would sometimes hesitate
about intrusting with business in
terests. "What man that reads
this but recognizes the truth? We
have known instances where men
of good standing and respectabili
ty, and more than ordinary consci
entiousness have put a little mon
ey where it would do the most
good in the hope of keeping off
tho jury list. Yc arc talking now
of something that occurred a thou
sand miles from here, and mention
it to illustrate the feeling that the
average citizen has toward serving
on a jury. This is the great
trouble, and till men take a pride
in this matter, till men can be in
duced to look upon it as a matter
of business interest, and essential
to their individual and communi
ty prosperity, the jury system of
the United States will be a re
proach and a discredit to our civi
lization. It was noted in Australia, in
her convict days, that the ticket-of-lcavcrs
who went into trade
were much more punctiliously hon
est than the average tradesman.
They felt that they were the ob
jects of jealous notice, and that
numbers -were waiting to catch
them tripping,and exclaim, "Didn't
I tell you so?" Looking at the
heavy percentage of these men
who become exemplary citizens
and fathers of worthy families, it
is a matter for profound regret
that the system had to be aban
doned. The convict in England
to-day is, as here, continually driv
en back against his better self into
crime and breeds a criminal fami
ly. Australia to-day has thousands
of citizens wealthy, honored, and
highly educated, who but for their
fathers having been sent to the an
tipodes would be thieves and out
casts. The drive around Smith's Point
is in a very fair condition, but the
hill opposite the Seaside cannery
should be avoided. It is too steep
by far. It might be well to change
the grade of that point.
Lame Argument.
Dir. Hamkoxd in a recent
article in the JFortt. American
Itevictr, declared that woman's
organization incapacitates her from
telling the truth, citing in illustra
tion that she will begin by telling
ber doctor that she hasn't eaten
am'thing for breakfast and after
cross-examination admits a cup of
coffee, a roll, and an egg, which
"wasn't eating anything.5' After
such ungallant aud untruthful as
sertion Dr. Hammond proceeds lo
liken the brain of women to that
of the lower animals, and to de
duce from a supposed inferiority
of quantity and quality of what he
calls "the mind-producing organ,"
woman's unfitness to exercise
equal political rights. Man's
brain is larger and superior in
structure, therefore he has more
mind. To be sure, in proportion
to the weight of the body, there is
very little difference between the
sexes, but that fact is quickly
brushed aside. The fact that j
some very unintcllectual men have
very heavy brains, and that some
very intellectual men (like Emer
son and Gamhetta) have very J
small ones, is ignored; and thej
learned doctor remands woman loj
political subjection by jxmipous
parade of weights and measures. 1
Indeed, we wonder tliat Dr. Ham
mond does not propose to abolish
republican government altogether, i
and to substitute for suffrage a
civil service examination to ascer
tain the comparative size and
structure of brain. T'pon
his theory craniology should
take the place of political
science. -AVc should award the
presidency to the possessor of
the largest skull, and choose our
governors, congresses and legisla
tures by superior dimensions of
heads, certified by a board of ex-
aminers presided over by the il
lustrious discoverer. There arc
plenty of arguments against wo
man suffrage, just as there were
against abolition, but such at
tempts as Dr. Hammond's, even
though he gain an audience in the
JRecktr, cannot injure the cause
very much.
NEW TO-DAY.
jieiwrAaie
This Day at II A. II,
AT MY AUCTION ROOMS.
Second-Laud Furniture,
AND
Lot of Sundries.
E. C. H0LDEN. Auctioneer.
ESTABLISHED IK 1849.
SUTTON & C0S DISPATCH LINE
For 'New York.
80 BAYS to IIEW TGBX
The New, and Elegant, Al First
Class Steamer.
REOKGE S. lI07fZEK.
CKOWELL, .... Master.
Will be ready at Astoria, in a few days for
cargo, and having the most of her capacity
cnpapi-d will have the usual prompt dispatch
of this line.
Karly application should be made for the
balance of disengaged room or iwsuje to
. W. SUTTON.
Care or Allen A Lewis Portland, Oregon.
Consignees in New York.
J.IESSUS. SUTTON & CO.
Plumbing and Gas Fitting.
EORYEA IIIIOS.
Plumbers, Gas. and Steam Fitters.
1001)1112 Promptly Attended to.
A Full Supply of
OAS FIXTURES, COCKS, STEAM FIT
TINGS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HANI).
Cannery, and Steamboat Work
a Specialty.
Chcimmus street, omioxite Iloinniit' Drmr
Store, Astoria, Oregon.
Cleaning Repairing.
NEAT, CHEAP AND QUICK". BY
GSORGS LOVETT,
Main Street, opposite N. Loeb'..
LADIES DRY GOODS FOR
LESS than COST !
Must be Sold in Next 10 days
Store Opposite Astoria Candy
Factory on Slain St.
S3TH and set BARGAINS.
MRS. E. A. HALL.
SOLID GOLD
JEELET.
4
Scarf Pins. Chains, WatcheSj
OI every description.
The finest stock of Jewelry iu Astoria.
JSAH goods warrantcdasreprcscnted
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
For Sale.
IIVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM
. lock Wood, which I will deliver at the
houses of customers for $4 a cord.
graying or all kinds, done at reasonable
rates- . RpIC-SLUtlOK.
NEW TO-DAY
Special Ailii Sale
Monday, August 20, 11 A. 82.
Iiilru-;. l.v Mr. ;'t.1 Mr-. Jaiw s Mas,
1 will sell.::; t'jfir rf.-utlwr- nenr Ik-iiin's
Cjwnerv. lo th hi;riul iitMr. lor cab. a
lxrt OF HOl SHHU FL'KM'iri'E,
consistiai;, in w of tti following :
PARLOR: 1 Greeu rep Lounge,
1 Fine rosewood Marble top Table,
G Parlor Chairs, 1 large locker, 1
20-day French Clock under "lass
covcrC 1 large Vliat-not, 1 Brus
sels Carpel, 1 large gilt fr.ime
Mirror, 4x2 feet, Pictures and En- j
graving; kImj 1 rive Ootave Me
lodeou aud 1 Desk.
BEDROOM FURX1TUKE: 1
cottage Bedroom Suit, complete,
1 Dressing Bureau and .Bureau
Wash Srand, 10 single Bedsteads,
Tables, Chairs. Wash Stands, Mat
tresses, Spring Beds. Blankets,
Pillows and Toilet Sets complete.
KITCHEN: 1 Goldsmith j?tgc
No. S and furniture, Crockery and
Glassware, Wash Tubs, Clothes'
Wringer, etc.
Also 1 barrel Salmon and I) cords
of Wood.
One Cabinet Sewing Machine,
cost new $00.
E. C. ITOLDEN,
Auctioneer.
LLS
TORPID BOWELS.
DISORDERED LIVER,
and MALARIA.
Prom these sources arise three-fonribs
ortlio diseases of the human nice. These
symptoms indicate their existence:
Xos8 of Appetite. Bowels costive,
filch. Ilcntlnchc, fullness nftcr ent
itle, aversion to exertion of body or
mlud, Eructation of food, Irritabil
ity ortempcr,IiowspIrits,AfeeIm:;
before the eyes, Itislily colored
UrInc,COXSTlIATIO,anddcmand
the use ofarcnicdy thntactsdlrccllvon
the Liver. AsaLivcrmedicineTDTT'S
PIIiIiS have no equal. Thciraclionon
Uic Kidneys and hkin is also prompt;
removing all impurities through these
three scavenprra cf the system,"
producing appetite, sound digestion,
regular stool, a clear skin and a vig
orous body. Ti'TT'.S PILIS cause no
nausea, or griping nor interfere Willi
daily work and aro a perfect
AHTiDOTE. TO MALARIA.
oW ereiyw lierc2s OI&-MI ilurriiybt.N Y.
GbatILur on'Wiri'-xras changed in
stantly to a Gv?sr Black bv a single
application of tills I) VK. Sold hy Drug.
9M8,orent bv express on receipt of ti
Oflice, A f Murrav Street. New York.
Scow for Sale.
T OFFEK MY SCOW "ROUGH AXD
X Rrd" for sale. Rattles who wish to
lurelia.' will find her wH ada'ricd fiw er
ryiu. I can lc found at O'Brk'n's hotel.
17-lwk. rETERMlI.UIi;.
FGR TILLAftlOOK.
The now Steamer
BABBAGK,
Master.
"J7.0R SAILING DATES AND RARTICU
lars apply to .7. G. HUSTLKK. Main
Mreet Wharf. Astoria: ALLEN LEWIS.
i'oriiatHl;.!. L. STORY Tillamook.
FOR LONDON DIRECT!
Tho splendid IW A.u Inm lianpH'
"Glenbervie" 800 Eegister
Wil! lake SALMON" in lots tn snitsliip-
piTS. on ItKASOXAlH.K TKKMS, for tlM
altovt JiaiHcd Tort, anl having large en
Ra?piHeHl. will lc quickly ilispatelMJd.
Fr rat es of ProijcUt an Insnraure
Ajly hi SlttSON, CHUKCHft CO..
I'ortUuHl. dr.
Or tol. 1-CHERRY,
Astoria, Or.
Annua! IVIeeiinn.
milK ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
JL stockholders tf lite O. lr. L, & R. Awoei
atiiti will Im' lipid on the fourth ThNrwlay In
August. UK' 2i. at the hall of Itraver lHtse.
No. Xi, 1. 0. 0. 1. immediately after ckmug;
the lo4;e.
A..I.MKGLKK.
See'y.
Notice
TS HKUEKY GIVEN. THAT I HAVE THIS
x day aliaudoned all claim, to the time,
work, and waces of my son flehavl Camp
1mH ; ami I will not m "tlie fiiture be reHm
silde for any debts contracted by him, nor
any contracts he may make as 1 have this
day released all claims upon him ; ami iiavo
left him tree to work, and make such con
tracts for himself as he may see fit to enter
into. NEILCAMPBELI
Deep River, "VV. T. Aug. 1 Jth. 1!WS. 1 w-d w
City Taxes.
-VTOTICE IS HEIIEIJY GIVEN THAT THE
lA city assessment roll for ISO is now iu
my hands for collection, and all persons that
are indebted for the same may save fire per
rent, by paving said taxes liefon Sptemler
H, ISS3. .1. G. hustlei:.
City Treasurer.
Hiss Farm for Sale.
Tins valuable farm, on clatsor
Plain, consi-t i jig of aw acres of dairy
aud fann land, together with stock ami farm
tools, is for sale on rcanbie terms. For
particulars apply to C. N. H1CSS, in Astoria.
jr-lm
Hall's Safes.
WE HAVE THE AGENCY FOR ASTO
na of the above safes ; parties desiring
to pnrchase will do well to call ami examine
catalogue and jktoc lists.
JIOZORTII&.IOHNS,
Farm For Sale.
THE "BUCKEYE FASM''
ON BLIND SLOUGH. THREE 3MILES
alwve Knapa. consisting of 100 ars
(5 acres under cultivation aud fenc, timber
for 8W.0 it-el of Joc and an immense piai
tlty of eonl wothI. ivlik li is easily aeeessllde,
is for sale. Tlierc is good range for 10 or 12
Iicatl of cows.
Finest Water In the World,
on tltc "Place,
For terms, etc. apily to .1. G. ROSS, Pion
eer Restaurant, Astoria, or to D. G. ROSS,
on the premises. dw-lm-au -t
Stockholders Meeting.
mill! ANNUAI, MEETING OF THE
JL stockholders ofthe White Star Packing
Compinywill be held at the oflice of the
company iu Upper Astoria, mi Thuntday,
Augi5t23d.atl0o'clock.. 3i for tlie imr
pose of electing a Board of Directors for tin
ensuing year, and the transaction of such
other business as mav come lefore it.
Bv order of N. 1. JOHANSEN.
SI. J. il EARA. President.
Secretary. lltd
FOR SALE.
500,000 First-class Red Brick.
KILN SITUATED ON RIVER BANK.
Can lond on Barges or Steamboats
from the kilns. Address
F. II. REED.
t-tu t s Portland, Oregon.
TUTT'S
; Have a Full Line of
Corner GMenamns
PEREMPTORY
AUCTIOI SAM
OF
Balance of Stock
ON HAND AT
j IjUJjILLL i U ljjlij i)t
! !
l MAirMIWllIVC I
MONDAY, JULY 23, MjFlglBl Ill Ll8 !
I h.-ivt received positive in.-true- i
turns from the j
BONA TIDE OWWERS
OF THIS
LARGE STOCK OF DRY GOODS
OK
EVERY DESCRIPTION
To close the satne out at Auction,
WITHOUT HESEEVE
Sale commencing on above day.
"K. C. 55CIiTi:.V.
AtietiojUM!.
BAHXING AHDIHSURAHOL
w. ez.fi.sjs2.
az;d
IHSUBANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA, - - - ORKGON
OFFICE. llOiriUS:
FliOil n O'CLOCK: A. M. UNTtL 3
O'CLOCK V. il.
OF CALIFGRNIA.
1. K. liOUISHTOX
Ciiak. i:. Stouv.
i;ko. ffc Sronv
President
.. ....Stcnlary
.AKeut for lion
Caitai iid up in U. S. gold
&Au .. MG 000 W
I. IV. CASE. Agent,
Cticuamus street. Astoria. Oregon.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AXD LOON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AXD 2IERCAK
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART
FORD, AND "
COMSLERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES
IWresatilint; z capital of $G7.Ct'0,0C9.
A. VAN DUSIiN. Atient.
ASK FOR
Union India Enbber Co's
Pure Para Cum
CRACK PROOF
RUBBER BOOTS.
i:ev.ake ok imitations !
Re sure the Roots are stamped CRACK
PROOF on tins heels, and have the PURE
GUM SPRINGS on. the foot and Instep,
which prevent their cracking or breaking.
We are now making them with RUUUEU
AND ASBESTOS Soles which will make
them hist more than twice as Ions as any
Rubber boots made.
FOR SALE RY ALL DEALERS.
ALL KINDS RURBER RELTING. PACK
ING, HOSE.SPRINGS. CLOTHING,
ROOTS AND SHOES. Etc,
COODYEAR RUBBER CO.
IU 11. PEASE. .Ir. i Agents.
S.M.RUNYON, f San Erancisco.
TO THE TEADE !
Messrs. Wm. E. Hooper & Sons
BALTiRflORE, EflDM
Hav. given its tho EXCLUSIVE SALE for
raeiilc Coast of their Celebrated
"W00BBEEBY
TWINES I E0PE,
Including a Full Line of
GOTTOH SEINE TWINES,
WRAPPING TWINES,
SAIL TWINES, ETC.
Iu addition to above, we have on land a
Complete Assortment of
Needle Brand Seine Twines.
Palmetto Seine and Wrapping
Twines.
HENRY BOYLE & CO.
517 and 519 Market Street.
SAN FRANCISCO.
ai EeneTO Sis..
W.B. BEHEST & CO.
AST05ISA. - OKKOON
Cam in Mock.
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET
and
?ASCY ARTICLES.
Prescriptions carefully ComjiouiideU,
1. W. OA.SE,
j l.MJt'KTKK AND W1IOLKSA1.K AX lE
' i'AHi iBALKK IX
,n.r Chettamti! and Ca dr.-et ...
.ST)KIA - - - OREGON
-.
T "rT? 775 T?
T7i
9 X i -
0? THE CH0? HOUSE
Can prove by his books that lie is doing the
lrtggest business of any
SESTAUEAHT
i In Hie city, ami lie will guarantee to gie
ine w-st meal lorcaHi.
i
Drugs and Chemicals
TT?.T7ftftTST
A An
Pharmacist.
ASTORIA.?
I'rescrlptions carefully compounded
Day or Night.
Astoria Oil Works.
J. II. DfFORCE. Proprietor, P. O.Rov 2TA.
Astoria, Oregon.
Manufacturer and Ocnlcr iu
FISH OIL and SKID GREASE.
Loggers will find m Skid Grease ti Ih
good and cheap.
Ill JIM CO,
Cor. of Cliennnms and Benton Streets,
ASTOKIA, - - - Oi:EGOX,
Have the best facilities for furnishing
CHDiTA LAB0REES
Of all kinds, of any firm in the eitv.
j"J4-lm
Boot and Shoe Store
CD
FINEST AXD L.VRGEST STOCK OF
Boots A2?D Siloes
Ever brought to Astoria, is opened to the
Rubin in Rrown's Xew Rnildin?,
Next to City Rook Store
Come and see Latest Styles.
!. J. ARVOLD.
GAEL ABLER
CHEXAMUS St. - - ASTORIA, OR.
Keeps g52
A FULL LINE OF
FINE WATCHES, CLOCKS,
and JEWELRY,
AVhich 1m offers to the public at the lowest
llsures. Every article guaranteed to be as
represented.
Repairinj; done by Y. I". Annbruxtcr,
Pmetieal "Watclimaker ami Jeweler.
I'Inc Watch ICepairins: a Specialty.
fi3AH work guaranteed.
Notice of Assignee.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEX THAT THE
nndersiKiied has been appointed as
signee of the estate or H, F, Prael and R. F,
Praei. partners doins business under the
Ann name of I'rael Rrothers, and ail persons
having claims against said estate are hereby
notified to present tin same, properly verf
lied. to to the undersigned at his oillce in the
cdy of Astoria, Oregon, within three months
from this date,
1. W.CASE,
. . . . . Assignee,
Astons, .Inly Si, ISSS, et-Cw
I CI E. THOMAS, I
W
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L.
Fresh Fruits
FANCY GROCERIES.
V"i liave tfKlay finished opening and putting in order the
ens StocK of Goods
llought in San Francisco by B. F. STETENS.
C. P. MOFF1T will be found behind the counter. His long established repu
tation as a good and reliable salesman is all that need be said.
You WHI Find Prices Lower than the Lowest.
S. F. STEVENS & CO.
TER apply to the Captain, ov to
(SrCCESSOR TO .TACKINS & jMONTG OiDZRY.)
s?5553Ersi--
"M
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
CIIKAAJirs STiJKKT. Xext to C Iu Parker's Store.
THE NEW MODEL
A FDLIi STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND.
S3d -Ex.- HAWES,
Two doors oast of Occident Hotel. ASTORIA, OREGON.
CHAS. HEILBORN,
irANUFACTUKER OP
FURNITURE S BEDDING
AND" DEALEK IN
Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors,
Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings
YflNDOTV CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES
Complete in every branch.
jr. OLSRN. J. GUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON.
MARTiN OLSEN & CO
DEALERS IN f
FURNITURE Sa BEDDING.
Corner 7da:i anil 5quciiioqna Streets. Astoria, Oregon.
WiHDOW SHADES AND TRIMMIHCS; WALL PAPER ETC
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
AIA. KI?IS or runrviTunE retaired axj tabkiseded.
CEAS.H.WILLIAMSON&CO.
REAL ESTATE
AND
General Commission Brokers.
Oflice on Genevieve street, in the rear or
E. It. Hawes building.
A General Agency business transacted.
READY FOR BUSINESS.
Saddle and Harness Shop.
A. J. GL0UTRIE.
All manner of Repairing, etc., attended to.
Shop in Page's new building on Cass street.
OYSTER AND COFFEE HOUSE.
Frank Fabre
Has re-opened in the Odd Fellowa Build
ing : Entrance on Cass street.
Ice Cream. Ice, Etc.
PARKER.
Vegetables
OK STORE.
STEAMER
CLARA PAMER
Eric Johnson, Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR
IS. P. PABKEIt.
DEALER IK
Tin, Sheet Iron and Conner Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Eanges
Tho Best in the market.
Piumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job
work done in a workmanlike manner.
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
E. . SAWE9,
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOD
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. R. HA WES Is also agent for the
Mil patent Coolinff Stoie
And other first-class stoves.
Furnace Work, Steam Fit
tins. etc. a speoialty-
Leinenweber & Co.,
C LKIIfKJi WEBEK. H. BBOWN
ESTAB LISI1 ED 1865.
ASTORIA. OREGON,
TAMES AND CDBBBES,
Manufacturers and Importers of
ALL KINDS OF
AND FINDINGS
Wholesale Dealers In
OIL AND TALLOW.
ssr-IIigheat cask price paid for Hides and
Tallow.
ASTORIA
Brewery Beer Saloon.
The Best Beer 5 cts a Glass.
Hot Lunch every Day from 10 to 12 A.M
The best of Liquors and Chrais on hand.
A deservedly popular place of social resort.
GEO. HttXEB.