ASTORIA, OREGON: THURSDAY AUGUST IG, 18S3 Brown & McCabe are having an office built, 23x23, on Capt. Flavel's wharf, just north of his office. Dan Castello's circus showed to a large audience last night, and the universal verdict was "the best circus that ever visited Astoria." Several coal prospectors are scouring the country between Astoria and the Xehalem for new coal de posits. Some indications have been found that look promising. Andrew Anet, a member of the I. X. L. Co., died at his residence in upper town yesterday morning, of heart disease, aged 33 years. The funeral will tako place from the Scan dinavian church this afternoon. All persons who arrived in Oregon previous to 1853 are eligible to be come members of the Oregon Pioneer Association whether they came by water or land, and all who were born in Oregon previous to that year are also eligible to membership. In another column appears notice of the marriage of Mrs. E. S. Warren, and Mr. I. W. Case, of this city, which event took place at Oregon City last Sunday. The many friends of the bride and groom join with us in tendering heartiest congratulations. Messrs. Hellenbrand & Forsyth, of Salem, who have been at Xestucca beach, found there a fishing boat be longing to S. D. Adair & Co. They hauled the boat up to J. W. Hellen brand a and launched her in a small lake for safe keeping until the owners call for her. In the polico court, yesterday, George Foster, charged with vagrancy, was discharged; Thos. Wallace, charged with vagrancy, was discharged ; John Wiseman, charged with disorderly con duct, was fined 5 ; George Hill, charged with keeping open after mid night, forfeited $50 bail. The Walla Walla Watchman man says he travels on a pass from the railroad company, and that he can en joy his free ride and do his duty as a member of the legislature at the samo time. When a man succeeds in de ceiving himself, he always trie3 the samo game on other people. The hydrographic surveying party in charge of Assistant Engineer Otto Von Geldern are about through with their labors on the bar, having taken several thousand soundings. Clatsop and Peacock spits will receive atten tion this week, and then the channel, more particularly where the hulk of the Sylvia Dt Gras lies. R. D. Dodson, a carpenter work ing on the Eagle mills, two miles west of Dilly, accidentally shot and killed himself on Sunday. The circum stances, as near as can be learned, are these: At the time the fatal accident occurred, Dodson was in a room lying on a bed, resting, or simply lounging the tune away. He was known to possess a mania for pistol shooting, often firing out of the window of his room at such objects as Ins fancy might select as targets, notwithstand ing tho warning that he would some day get hurt had often been given him. When the Bhot was Gred parties in an adjoining room took no notice of it, until about a minute had elapsed, when they heard poor Dodson ex claim: "Boys, I'm shot clear through," which wero the last words he was known to have uttered. In a moment his friends wero at his side, but all efforts to save were vain, as in a few minutes life was extinct. Ore Ionian, 15. Trial of Jos. Havs. Yesterday's session of the circuit court was altogether taken up with the trial of Jos. Hays, changed with tho murder of E. D. Baker, o:i the 13th of last May. At half-past three in the afternoon a jury was empaneled and the case begun, F. D. Winton assisting District Attorney McBride in the prosecution, C. W. Fulton and F. R. Strong appearing for the defendant Chris. Radmeyer was tho first wit ness called, followed by Drs. Baker and Fulton. Upon the conclusion of tneir testimony, ueorge iu was placed upon tho stand, followed by Hattie Marks, whoso testimony . was exceedingly damaging to the defend ant. At its close the court adjourned to ninsjo'clock this morning. Baker was stabbed in Georgo Hill's saloon about one o'clock on Sunday morning, May 13th, and died at the hospital next day. On the 15th coroner's jury was summoned, who, in their verdict, charged Jos. Hays with murder. On the 17th he was given a preliminary examination bo fore Justice Fox, and was held with out bail to await the action of the grand jury at the present term of court A true bill was found against him and his trial is now progressing. Wanted. A girl to help take care of children Apply at once at tins office. A fine lot of Silverware just received at Aaiers tne oiu, reliable brand. Rogers Bros, plated ware and Wost obelm cutlery at Jordan & Bozorth's MWtore. THE BURNT TRICT. DIS- What a Returning Astorian Would j See. To an Astorian who had been ab sent since the first of last month, tho appearance of that portion .of tho city east of the old sawmill would bo a singular one. Were he to faunter down Water street, strange indeed would be the sight. Whcro Humo'a sawmill stood, oit of whose tall brick chimney poured clouds of thick smoke, i he would sea a pile of shattered debris. The mill and the lumberyard ; have disappeared; the chimney, once the highest and long the ofily brick chimney in the state, is a shapeless mass; part of the material is already ; carted awuy, and nothing would be recognizable to our returning Astorian but the old engine bed. On the same side of Water street he would find a force of men busily cnged in open ing West Ninth street, so as to inter sect the western extension of Cedar street and continue southward up the hill and past the Catholic church. On the east side he would find, upon in quiry, that all the ground was leased, and that, every available inch that was not already covered with buildings would be as soon as material could be procured and put in place. Were ho from the smoky interior, the brilliant rays of the sun would dazzle him as reflected from the glistening tin roofs of tho new buildings across the street, and, moving eastward, he would find the sound of saw and hammer growing louder, till farther progress was almost barred by the crowds of busy workers, some removing the charred and black ened posts, others resetting founda tions and squaring beams, still others putting them in place, and more on ladders and scaffolding framing and nailing at a rate that suggested they wero working on contract. Were he to turn his eyes northward, he would see a strange sight a con tinuous line of half-burned piles, as thick as piles are generally driven, and covered with half-burned beams, melted glass, twisted pipe, old iron, bits of copper, charred box ends, bar rel heads, and other truck. In the slip he would sec a funny looking craft with a grappling iron fishing up its long-lost brothers, viz.: sundry and divers pieces of wator pipe. So far about J.5C3 of these have been brought to the surface, and the good work goes on. Ftirthor on fhe dweller in Astoria who, by his absence, had been saved the anguish of the fire, would see great barges from which lumber from Weidler's mill at Portland was being discharged, and would find a broad and firm roadway built by the 0. B. & Co., on its private property, 410 foet eastward from jLhe old entrance and directly opposite the now landing place. North of that roadway he would find an army of men encased in very ugly but very necessary work meu with saws cutting off the tops of the burned piles, showing a fresh, smooth surface, as sound as tho day it was driven. Swavinr on the flood tide he would see a scow with n pile driver, and in place of the jarring thud of the driver he would notico how well and quickly the chain was thrown around half-burned beams, which wero wrenched from their bolt ings and scut adrift. He would note tho immense amount of labor it will tako to get this burned timber away and the piles cut down ready for the new foundation, and make a men tal calculation I hat it will be January 1, 1884, beforo the new dock, which will be eighteen inches lower than the old dock was, will be completed. Balancing himself on a giddy plank, tho strolling seeker after useful knowledge would now go out to tho edge of the old dock and on board one of the vessels lying at the edge, where clouds of soot and a smell of sulphur, alternating with the rattle of a donkey ngine showed where cargo was being lightered so that tho vessels that come to the seaport of Oregon may go east ward, ercn unto tho pleasant inland city of Portlaud-on-the-Wahlamet. IVoXicc. -Dinner at "J EFFSCI10P HOUSE every day at 5 o'clock. The best'J" cent meal in town; soup, hsli, seven kinds of meats, vegetables, pie, pudding, etc A glass of S. F. Beer, French Claret, tea or coffee included. All who have tried him say Jeff is t he "BOSS." "When You Come to Astoria and vrant a nice pan roast, go to Frank riiiiii's, iippo-sue nil jhToni. onice. Fragrant CofHce to cheer and comfort, at Frank Fabre"; in the Odd Fellows building. 3Iore West Shores. Just received a new lot of July Xum- uer wuicu &uii on sigm. a iso a new in voice ol views ol Gloria, l on tigs iuver .Falls, Tillamook Rock Light, Fort Canny, etc., at Carl Auler s. Fine Ornament. A beautiful lot of Plaeoucs of all de scriptions and designs; also other nov elties just received at Carl Adler.s Book Jslorc. Tho finest flavored Ice Cream at Frank tabrc's, Odd rellows building. The best preparation of iron a doc tor can prescribe is Brown's Iron Bit ters. because it does not injure the teeth as other iron medicines will. Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint ? -Shiloh's Vitalizer is cuaranteect to cure j'ou. Sold by W. E. Dement. AverilFs mixed paints, the best in use, for sale at J. W. Coun,s drug store, opposite Occident Hotel. THROUGH SINGULAR PHENOMENON. Alleged Rain Yesterday Morning. Citizens who rose early yesterday morning, were greatly surprised to note that as the hour came at which the rays of the morning sun usually shone upon their eastern windows, that useful luminary did not make its appearance. As the hours went by, and six, seven, eight and nine o'clock ; arrived, the continued non-appear-anco of the sun caused the greatest surprise. So used have wo of As toria become to cloudless skies by day, radiant with glittering etars by night, that the general gloom was the gen end topic of remark. lTpon observation it was found that though the sun had evidently risen, yet there waB a layer of moisture some distance abrve the earth, so thick that its rays could not penetrate j it. Careful observation proved that this unusual vapor was growine in thickness and density, and that as increased in volume it took a darker hue. Men who had lived where rain used occasionally to fall said it re minded them of the appearance that the sky used to present just before a shower, and even ventured the opin ion that there was going to be what they called "a shower." Their pre dictions wero received with "wild in credulity," though we cannot see why, for in those countries where rain is said to fall, it ia evident that some such appearance must be noticed in the sky as was seen here yesterday morning. However, be that as it may, it is certain that- this great mass of dark vapor which seemed to come from Youngs river, or perhaps the Nehalem, moved up and soon was so directly over the city that, the sky seemed to come down at the samo dis tance from every side. It was also observed that small drops of water which had evidently con densed above were dropping on the streets, the roofs, and whatever olse animate or inanimate that happened to be out of doors. One individual, who was about to take a walk, notic ing this returned, and sallied forth wiih an umbrella, opened and held d irectly over his head and at a right angle with the horizon, but he was so jeered at by those who witnessed the unusual spectacle that he closed his umbrella and disappeared. By this time the attention of those who refused to believe that the appar ent rain was only a phantom of the imagination, was directed to the side walks and streets which had assumed hue that is caused only by the prompt and steady application of moisture. It was now evident to the most incredulous that it was indeed raining in Astoria, and after our citi zens had recovered from the first shock of surprise that the singular phenomenon naturally produced, a deputation proceeded to the top of Main street hill, having with them a piece of ordnance, and having got all things in readiness, fired a salute of five guns. This occurred at twenty minutes past nine yesterday morning. The report of these guns at once cre ated the impression that it was thun der, and every one, without regard to age, sex, or tormer conaition ot servi tude expressed themselves iti torms evincing the greatest surprise. One party who has been haunting the county jail for the last two weeks was seen to strike his breast and heard to say something about "mercy" and "a conscience," and it is with the utmost difficulty that Sheriff Twombly in duced him to be quiet and not give himself awav in such unseemly manner. At twenty-five minutes to ten, it was plain to the dnllcst comprehension that rain was really falling. Sailors on the ships in tho stream, to whom such a sight as "rain is probably not uncommon,refuscd to take any special notice of the phenomenon, and kept steadily at work, but tho general ces nation of all occupation and tho uni versa! interest evinced by nearly evervone elsu showed with what won der the phenomenon was regarded. For fully twenty-six (or as some assert twenty-seven minutes,) the drops fell continuously, and when shortly after ten o'clock the cloud or mass of vapor we spoke of rolled by and the sun shone out once more, his rays fell upon a much surprised community. It is probable that papers published at other points will have information concerning this unusual occurrence, and should there be any thing addi tional to what is hero noted we shall publish it in the interests of science. Such phenomena as are here described are as rare as they are wonderful, though from the way the mist started in at nightfall it would seem that the hearts of our citizens are gladdened this morning by an abundance of welcome rain. loolc Here! You are out a treat, and don't you for get it, if you miss JEFF'S Dinner every day from 5 to 8. Soups, fish, eight kinds of meat, vegetables, pics, puddings, cof fee, tea, wine, S. F. beer, or milk. Din ner 23 cents. ForaXcat Fitting Boot Or Shoe, so to P. J. Goodmans, on Clie nanius street, next door to I. W. Case. All goods of the best make and guaran teed quality. A full stock; new goods constantly arriving. Custom work. For the genuine J. II. Cutter old Bourbon, and the best ot wines, liquors and San Francisco beer, call at the Gem opposite the bell tower, and see Campbell. Positive and AUCTION OF ilry Mi Cloli, Millinery, Etc, AT Sheriff 0' Neil's Bankrupt Store, Corner eiicoinIy and .TZalu Strei'lM. This Afternoon From 2 to 4 o'clock, and in the evening from 7 to 9 o'clock, Continuing till Further Notice. STORE TO LET. SHOW CASES, ETC., FOR SALE, Getting Ready for Sluicing. The steamship Walla Walla went down the river last night to commence tho work of cutting a channel through St. Helens bar. She was accompanied by the government snag boat Corntllis, which will be used in placing and shifting the anchors by which the steamship will be moored. She has on board two anchors belonging to the Coloina, two from Astoria and two be longing to tho company and formerly used to moor a wharf boat to at Wallu al. The lightest of these ponderous mud hooks weighs 3,000 pounds, and the steamship will be made fast to them, two on each side, by nine-inch haws ers. The greater part of to-day will probably be consumed in getting the anchors in position and everything ready for work, which will commence to-morrow. With the experience of last year and the greater facilities af forded by having the steam snag-puller to move tho anchors, the work of cut ting the channel should make rapid progress. Tho channel will be cut a little closer in shore than it was last j'car and the direction will be more in line with the current of the river, which will reuder the cut more easily kept clean. After a few days it is to be hoped that we shall hear no more of steamers or ships being stuck at St. Helens bar during this season. Orc gonian, 7.v. Our I'rosrcs. As stages are quickly abandoned with the completion of railroads, so the huge, drastic, cathartic pills, com posed of crude and bulky medicines, are quickly abandoned with tho intro duction of Dr. Pierce's "Pleasant Purgative Pellets,' which are sugar coated, and little larger than mustard seeds, but composed of highly con centrated vegetable extracts. Iy drn'"ists. Oyster, Ojs!;r.s. Oy.slr. at the Astoria Oyster depot; a slew, frj'i pan roast, or raw at Frank Fahre's. A Juicy BccfMenk cooked to perfection is what yu can get at Frank Fabrc's. Sliilolf.s Vltalizer is what you need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Diz ziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 75 cents pr bottle. Sold by V. E. DemenL Roscoc Dixon's new eating house is now open. Everything has been fit ted up in first-class style, and his well known reputation as a caterer assures nil who like good things to eat, that at his place they can be accommodated That Hacking Cough call Imj so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. Wc guarantee it. Sold by . E. Dement. For lame Back, Side or Chest use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price 2T cents. For sale by W. E. DemenL Catarrh cured, health and swret breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Rem edy. Price f0 cpnts, Masai Injector free. For sale by W. E. Dement. Croup, Whooping Cough and JJron chitis immediately relieved by ShilohV Cure. Sold by V. E. Dement. A friend to the rich and jwor. A medicine that strengthens and heals, 18 Brown's Iron Bitters. Shiloh's Cough anil Consumption Cure is sold by us on guarantee. It cures consumption. Sold by V. E. De ment. Two splendid pianos have been re ceived atuustav Hansen s uau around and sec them. They are of exquisite tone and finish. The Peruvian syrup lias cured Ihou- j sands who were suffering from dyspep sia, debility, liver complaint, nous, hu mors, female complaints, etc. Pamph lets tree to any auiress. xx'tn w . r ovi &Son" Boston. Brace up the whole system with King of the Blood, bee Auvernsenienr. Sleepless Nijihts, made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy tor you. Sold by V. E. De ment Peremptory SALE! Fmisliii ciirncirmnECTORY. (iK.U'E Ciirncir Holy communion first Sunday of even month. Sunday services atli A.Mantl7 im. "Wednes day evening service at 7.'i0 o'clock. Rev. D. Wilson, Rector. Fiust Pkksiiyteki.vn" Curnrir Ser vices :tt 11 a. m. and 7 0 r.M. Wednes day evening prayer meeting at 7&0 o clock. Kev. .1. V. .Millignn, Pastor. C'oNo keo AnoxAr. Cuuncir Services at II a. sr. and 7S i r. Rev. Sam'l Wood, Pastor. p Rosiax Catholic Cnuucn Services atlQ.'!0 a. m. i:ev. h. Dielman, Pastor M. E. Curium Services at 11 a. m and 7 ".'50 p. m. Lecture and Praver Meet ing, Wednesday, at 7 p. m. Rev. W.T. Chapman, Pastor. Baptist Curncir. Services every other Sunday. Sunday School at 2 p. ji. uev. ii. b. ;Mci,atrerty, D. D. pastor. THE AMERICAN FLAG STILL WAVES! OYEK "JEFFS," Ami will continue to WAVE until ALL in this lioastoil laud of Liberty are deprived of tin right to EAT After VI o'clock midnight : then lie will si lently fold It up and depart for the Sacchar lnnl SnbsiMiuentlv. JEFF. L. K. G. SMITH, IiniM)rter and wholesale dealer in "lKar nml Tobaccos, Smokers' Articles, IMaylns Cants. Cutlery. Sta tionery. Etc. Thp lr.rse.st and finest stock of MEER SCHAUM ami AMI1EK HOODS in the city. Particular attention paid to orders from the eouiitrv. Tn KO.HItACKEK, Manager. Cheuaiims Street. Astoria. Oregon. Changed Hands. mill! P.AKEKY OXCHEXAMUSSTKEET. JL foimerly owned by Clias. Carow. has been bought by Chas Eberle, who will here after conduct it. tiootl Itreatl Specialty. The public trade solicited. REAL ESTATE CHAS. H. WILLIAMSON & CO. ATOW LS THE TIME TO BUY A HOME y before the Kail I toad comes. We nave lots for sale in all the additions in McUlure's lots rungin;; from one hundred and twenty-live dollars to four thousand dollars. InShively's we have two lots 9 and 10 In blfciS that are in a .splendid location and easy of access, for Sl5o,oo each ; also lot 5 in b!k X, which Is grading, for SC00.00. in Atiairs Astoria we nave a nuinDer oi line lots on, or near the Koadway travelled bv the staues. for sale at reasonable prices. In Aldefbrook we have thirteen (13) lots which we will sell for each, to those who will Improve. We have also water front on the river lust below town ; also lOo acres on Young's Tflver Spiles for Sale. In lots to stilt purchasers, market prices Oflice on Genevcive Street. Mai of Astoria, complete. Scale 400 feet to an inch. Price. -510.00 each. For sale by CI IAS. 11. WILLIAMSOX & CO. Assessor's Notice. 7VTOTIOE IS IIERERY GIVEX TILA.TTHE Li assessment roll of Clatsop county will be comiilcte-1 and in the hands of the Board of Equalization, at the court house in said county on the last Monday In August, 1SS3, when all iersons Interested are required to atieimauu maKe any omecuons uiev may have to the same. V. W. PARKER, County Assessor Clatsop Co., Ogn. Astoria. August C, 1S33. PLUMBING, Gas and Steam Fitting TON'E BY KUDDOClv & WlffiELEIL AT X fair rates. Also a complete stock of goods in our line, estimates given and worn guaranteed. Cass street. In rear of I O O F building, next to (5.1S Go's olllce. HOUSE, SICN, AND CARRIAGE PAINTING. Paper Hanging. Kalsomining, Etc. And all kinds of work in my line done In a Goons prompt auu sausiaciory manner. S5?Sliop next east of Orace Church. E. E. CniPMAX. C. H. COOPER, GENERAL MERCHANDISE. riTi ri7 i" r w The Leading Dry Goods Clothing House of Astoria, Xi2LG22 CURTAINS, I have just reoeived a large consignment of Lace Curtains, and Curtain Materials, in the newest designs, and would invite an inspec tion from intending purchasers, confident that for rarity and Low Prices NO SUCH VALUE HAS EVER BEEN OFFERED IN ASTORIA. Silks and Brass Goods, "We are showing on our Centre Counters a collection of the most elaborate and richest Goods ever shown in this City, AT REMARKABLE LOW PRICES. All Silk Rhadames, Drap D'Almas All Silk Poniards, Wool Surrahs, All Silk Ottomans, Satin Soleils, Etc., Etc. "We are now showing the Largest and most Eiegant Line of La dies' Cloaks and "Wraps ever brought to this City. Black Dolmans., Trimmed with Lace, Fringe, and Gimp. Black Silk Dolmans, Lined and Trimmed with Guipure Lace and Gimp. Fine Brocaded-Satin Dolmans, Handsomely Trimmed with Chenille Fringe. Walking Jackets, Mantles. Ulsters and Dusters. Shetland Shawls, Evening Shawls, Wool Shawls, All Sizes and Colors. CLOTHING AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT We are showing, witnout doubt, the largest, and most complete stock of Mens', Youths', and Boys1 Clothing ever brought to Astoria AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICES. Largest Stock, Xxowesi Prices in JLsioria, O. H. COOPER, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS BUILDING, ASTORIA. Gr. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Caas ana uourt streets. Shlo and Cannerv work, llorseshoeinsr. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. FIRST QUALITY LUMBER. TIIE WESTPORT MILL COMPANY IS IX TIIE FIELD AND PROPOSES TO remain. "W'e will take orders for lumber from 100 to 500 31., at the mill or delivered. w c also manufacture lath and .shingles or .VI quality. Flooring: a Specialty . Address all orders WESTPORT MILL CO. S. C, Bkxxer, Supt. OCCIDENT STORE. GOODS! New Styles in Hats! line Clotninrj and Gents' FnrnisMno; Goois Received at the Occident Store. Largest Stock and Finest Goods D. A. The Xaeading TAILOR, CLOTHIER, HATTER ffl U C-j -S rt -a S I Mi" !S 5 i- 2E c 3 C3 5 It O tfr A V c o in Finest Goods. and - IT PAYS TO TRADE ITH ME ! "WHO ? j FRANK ELBERSON, .SeasifleBakery & Confectionery. W IKE'S"? Because my Goods are the Best, and Always Fresh. Cakes Candies etc., furnishedfor Wedding parties, on short notice, and guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. I Cake ornamenting a specialty. Oppo.sito . IV. Hume's. and GENTS FURNISHER. lEd.D. Curtis & Co. UNSURPASSED IN STYLE AND FINISH. NEW FURNITURE, A-COMPLETE STOCK. S. B. CROW, PHOTOGRAPHER, Comer Benton and Squemoqua Streets, East of the Court House. SH, I Carpots DjMstery Astovla. Oreffoa.