Lucky Tourists End Long Imprisonment; 10 Disappointed

Forty-two expectant motorists last night camped on the banks of the river near the steamer dock and awaited the arrival of the Teal, knowing that the vessel could only carry about 30 of the cars on its return trip to Portland.

Among the crowd were persons who have been held up for more than two weeks in their efforts to reach Portland, some at Arlington and others in The Dalles.

Each motorist had been given a number priority to determine which cars would be taken by the steamer on its return trip to Portland. Hoping against hope, all awaited the arrival of the boat, however, building big fires on the beach with which to keep warm.

Awaiting Next Trip

After loading the vessel to capacity, only 32 of the automobiles could be packed in, with the result that 10 despondent drivers returned to the city, to await the next trip of the vessel, which will be Thursday morning. The Teal, according to the present plan, will reach The Dalles again Wednesday night.

Although only 10 cars were left after the boat had been loaded last night, the number to be shipped was swelled to 29 today by the arrival of additional automobiles from Pendleton and way points, according to H.R. Fancher, manager of The Dalles garage.

Tired of waiting, a number joined together today and shipped their cars by rail, chartering an automobile freight car for that purpose.

Rev 2000-02-18