DAILY
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tARCt CARGO ON
STEAMER ARABIA
The Oriental Liner Expected at
i the Mouth of the River
Thie Afternoon.
RETURN LOAD AWAITS
HER AT THE NEW DOCK
Important Announcement Ex
pected From Manager Schwer
in on Improvement of Service.
The oriental llnr Arabia should reach
the mouth of the Columbia river thta
afternoon, aa aha Nailed from Yokohama
on December 4, and haa usually made
tb trip in 17 days. Her cargo of mat
ting. Chinese groceries, curios and
products grown pnly In the far east. Is
one of the largest she ever carried.
The steamsr Is due to sail on the re
turn trip on January if and a full cargo
Is awaiting her of tobacco, cotton, struc
tural Iron and othar goods of eastern
manufacture, and a falr-alaad quantity
of flour. The vessel's Inward cargo
will be discharged at Montgomry dock
No. 1, which was recently leased by the
O. R. N. Co. Heretofore the freight
from Mi" oriental liners has been dis
charged at the Alaska and Atnaworth
docks.
o far as the local officials know.
General Manager Bcherwln haa not made
arrangements for an improvement In
the service. He is still In New York,
and it la supposed that he will shortly
make Important announcementa concern
ing the Portland & Aalattc line.
Shippers believe. Mint tramp steamers
are hesded In this direction to load sup
plies for Russian porta In the orient.
' CARGO READY; NO CREW.
British Ship Darto-idg. With
Feet ef Xexmbex, Weeds Mes.
The British ship Durbrldgb got her
csrgo of over ). 000.000 feet of lumber
aboard today, and If a crew can be se
cured, she will ssll for South Africa
this week.
The Durbridge arrived October 2t and
waa chartered, to carry lumber. Nearly
all the sailors deserted, and It men are
needed. The sailor boarding house pro
prietors, who charge $S a man. will
receive something leas than 11,000 for
providing a crew. The men deserted
a couple orDlghts ago, taking money
belonging to tne ship.
When the Durbrldge vacatea the berth
the British ship Falrport will reoetve a
cargo of lumber for the wast coast of
South America.
WEDGE NEWS.
Colombia. X.ald Off and Portland at Work
at Morrison Street Bridge.
Having closed the season on the bara
In the Willamette and Columbia rlvera.
the United States engineers turned the
dredge Columbia over to. the Port of
Portland yesterday afternoon. She will
be laid up at Ht. Johns until next spring.
In the meantime it la believed the bara
will five no trouble.
The dredge Portland went Into com
mission this morning between Morrison
and Madison atreet bridges. Particular
attention will be given to the river near
the east side draw of the Morrison street
bridge ,
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609, 610. 611, 612 and 613 Cham, of Com. Bldg., Portland, Ore.
moved to the Portland mill to load rum
ber.
Hchooner Watson sailed this morning
with a cargo of lumber from Vancouver
and Bt. Johns mills.
I.aat night the schooner Mabel Oaie
arrived from San Pedro in ballast. She
will take lumber fronythe Inroan-Poul-sen
mill.
Steamer Elder reached port laat even
Inn from San Kranclseo with a full
cargo of general merchandise and the
usual number of passengers. A fine pas
sage la reported.
MARINE NOTES.
The schooner Eldorado la taking lum
ber for Shanghai at the Eastern West
em mill. 'nh.- schooner Americana haa
Ajftorla. Dec. 11. Arrived at ( and left
up. at 10:50 a. m. Steamer P. A. Kll
burn from Ban Francisco and coast
ports. Arrived at 8:30 and left up at
10:30 a. m Steamer Bee from San Fran
cisco.
San Francisco. Deo. II. Arrived at
a,- m. 8teamer Aurella from Portland.
San Pedro. Dec. 10. Arrived Schoon
er Mahukona from Portland. Sailed
Schooner Robert H. Hind for Columbia
river.
Astoria, Pee. II. Condition or me
bar at S a. m . rough: wind nortnwesi;
weather cloudy.
WA1
J Williams Is here from San Francisco
transferring the accounte from the O. K.
Sc. N. Co. to the ateamahlp lines which
are operated by the Hariiman Interests
from thla port. It is me internum i
keep the railway and ateamahlp business
separata. J. H. Kelly baa been appoint
ed to look after the frelg-nt businesa at
h. Atnaworth and Alaska docks For
a number of years paot thla work haa
been attended to by 3. B. Glover, freight
agent for the O. R ft N. Co.
On Tuesday Portland will have steam
er set vice with Rogue River, when the
gasoline schooner Chetco makes her ini
tial trip. She will iae own prno
merchandise and will bring a cargo of
frozen salmon A refrigerating plant
haa been Installed on the veasel. which
haa a carrying capacity of 150 tons. She
la owned by the Coast Trading company.
A Boy'e Christmas.
Make It laat the entire year by getting
him a membership In the Boys Depart
ment of the T. M. C. A. Then he can
enlov the a-amea -and reading room.
gymnasium and swimming pool for 12
months. Annual tickets, 14. If. I. 7.
Humidors.
la hardwood, aluminum lined, keep
clears In -perfect condition; we have
large variety. Sig. Blchel Co., 02 Third
street. Agents Garcia and Ml Hogar
cigars.
IS FORTY-EIGHTH
ANNUAL BANQUET
St. John's Masonic Lodge of Al
bany Meets in Temple With
Many Present.
RECTOR CELEBRATES
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Rev. Louis Metayer Telle of Trip
to Oregon Many Years
Ago From Canada.
J
MOW. ABOUT
THAT
CHRISTMAS
PIANO?
Remember, this week you can same some
money besides buying It on your own terms.
Why delay the purchase when It means
so much In the home? We can meet every
requirement from (200 up. Some good sec-end-hand
ptanoe from 11 10 up. Also a large
stock of organs to select from at almost
vour own price. Call this week and arrange
your Christmas! surprise.
Open Evening
Allen Gilbert-Ramaker Co
(Special Dtapateb to The Jnernal.)
Albany, Dec II. The annual meeting
and banquet of St John's lodge No. IT.
A. F. ft A. M . was held In the Masonic
temple here laat evening, the 48th meet
ing of the kind since Masonry was Intro
duced here. This Is the first such gath
ering since the two Masonic lodges In
this city consolidated here three months
ago. A large number of members wss
in attendance, and It was a notable gath
ering. After the lodge businesa was
transacted, including the election of of
ficers for the coming year, a banquet
was served, to which more than 100
members sat down.
A table in the form of a horseshoe
was arranged In the spacious hall, and
with the cigars and coffee speeches
came from some of the most noted mem
bers present. Including Gov. G. K. Cham
berlain, Justice C. E. Wolverton of the
supreme court, both old-time members
of the lodge, and Ntmrod Price, an octo
genarian and the only living charter
member of the lodge. The rooma were
beautifully decorated In mistletoe and
holly, and the occasion was a notable
one In Masonic annals. The officers
wbo will nerve the lodge during the com
ing year are:
JS. r. Rice. W. M; R K. Oh ling. S. W.;
Owen Beam, J. W; E D Cusiok, treas
urer; Ed Washburn, secretary; C C.
Bryant. 8. D.; J. H. Ralston, J. D.; Will
iam Fortmlller, senior steward; R a
Crutebfleld, Junior steward; W. U. Baker,
tyler.
A- aCver Anniversary.
Rev. Louis Metayer "rector of the
Catholic church In this city, yesterday
celebrated the silver anniversary of his
labors as a priest In Oregon, and the oc
casion waa observed by the celebration
of a high mass at 8 o'clock yesterday
morning, when a large number of hla
parishioners and marly friends were
present. Father Adelhelra of Mount
Angel, musical director of the college,
had composed a special hymn nd muslo
for the occasion and this wal suns; by
the choir at the celebration yesterday.
Miss Lulu Jones, Mrs. O'Neill. Miss
Dorgan and Miss Barrett were among
thoee singing In the choir on this oc
casion Rsv. Mr. Metayer told of his arrival
In Oregon II years ago. comlna from
Canada. He detailed the hardahlDa of
me trip which consumed more than a
month's time. Hla first work was done
In Portland where he served the church
for five years. At the conclusion of
that time he came to Albany when the
church was a small struggling organiza
tion without a building, and for 10 yean
ne naa labored here, building all of the
structures owned, by the church since
he came here. He served successively
under Archbishops Seghers (who waa
later murdered In Alaska): Blanchett.
Oroea and the present archbishop. Very
Rsv. Alexander Christie.
After the Chrlatmas holidays Rev.
Mr. Metayer expects to go to Old Mexico
ror an extended stay and Rev. Mr.
Adelhelm of Mount Angel will come here
and nil the pulpit during the rector's
absence.
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The swellest and most exclusive Haberdashery makes its head
quarters at our store.
Chic," will be the attraction for three
nights with a special price matinee Sat
urday. This opera combine la one of
the moat auccessful of contemporary of
ferings, and lta universal acceptance Is
gratifying. A logical libretto, -a tune
ful score, s taxing and costuming, dun
orate to the degree of lavlahnesa. sn ex
cellent cast of principals, and a pretty
chorus that can really sing these are
the things which are said to character
ize "The Princess Chic."
Mixine Elliott for Christinas.
Maxtne Elliott, who has scored the
most unprecedented success In "Her Own
Way.'t Clyde Fltch'a comedy, will be
seen at the Marquam Grand theatre
next Monday, Tueaday and Wednesday
nbrhts. The story of "Her Own Way"
Is an Interesting picture of New York
life of today with a society background.
The atmosphere is supplied In the best
Fttch vein, snd the social satire is of the
kind which can be appreciated by every
one. There arc many delicious comedy
characters, among them a lady hair
dresser and varloua types of social
climbers. The advance sale of seats
will open next Friday morning at- 10
o'clock. Not more than atx seats sold
to one person for any performance.
"Yon Yonson" at the Empire.
"Ton. Yonson" will appear at ths
Empire theatre four nights, starting
with Sunday's matinee. There will be
a special matinee Monday, which la the
day celebrated for Christmas and. is a
legal holiday.
The company Is capable of giving one
of the best performances of this delight
ful comedy-drama ever presented to the
public. Ths title role Is In the hands
of David Brattstrom, a youthful and
handsome young actor, who first won
his dramatic spars' on the state of the
Royal opera house In Stockholm, and
haa since crested the American right to
the' title of the best dialect comedlsn
ever seen In thla country.
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The Sclo Milling comoanr veeterdav
afternoon Sled articles of Incomora-
tlon in the county clerk's office. The
company will operate with a capital of
tM00, and will acquire the old roller
mills at Scio. c. A. Warner. J. A. Bll-
yeu and W. F. Ulll are the Incorporators.
The members of the first district of
the Patrons Life Insurance association,
a society composed of prominent mem
bers of the grange, met In thin city
yesterday afternoon and elected a di
rector for Linn county. H. C Powell, a
prominent farmer, waa elected td suc
ceed J. H. Scott, also-from thla county,
whose term expires the first of the
year.
AT THE THEATRES.
"Camilla."
Nothing but admiration and praiss la
being- tendered Miss Cathrlne Count las
and Edgar Baume with the other mem
bers of Portland's favorite stock com
pany for the beautiful production of
Dumas' great emaetlonal drama, "Cam
illa." which Is being; given (his week. In
spite of the many holiday attractions
elsewhere, the Columbia Is receiving; Its
fall share of patronage and large audi
encee are applauding "Camilla" nightly
Special care has bean taken to make
this production ef the old play ths most
beautiful ever given In Pert land, and
the scenery and nettings, together with
the new and elegant gowns worn by the
women, are attracting a work) of admi
ration. Ds net mtsa me opportunity nf
seeing "Cam tile" at the Columbia, this
week. The regular matinee will be given
Saturday.
"Princess Chic" Tomorrow.
At the Marqnean Grand theatre be
gins tng tomorrow night, the beautiful
operatic muatcal success, "The Princess
High Act at the Arcade.
Little Fern Hart, the air! of 7. swings
high In the air on a trapeze at the
Arcade theatre this week. Her set is
one of the most entertaining that has
been presented at thla popular raude
villa house, and It has scored distinct
and marked auccess with the audiences.
The whole program at the Arcade the-
atrs Is excellent, and demonstrates the
desire and ability of thla house to re
main in the lead In the entertainment
Una.
Bijou's Top Liners.
There are so many genuine top-llners
en at the BUou thla week that It Is hard
to pick the winner. Westin. the merry
man of many faces, makes ths crowd
laugl every time; first, he's President
Roosevelt, then In a flash he's Bryan,
then one of men of history. Napoleon
tenerally. and finally he appeara la a
new character. There's plenty to laugh
at in the Hljou show. The Divine Dod
son fools them all. and Jennie Bentley
la a famous equilibrist
Taken Prom Miss Counties.
The children attending the matinee
of 1 "Cam 111 e" at the Columbia theatre
Saturday afternoon will all receive
pretty presents from the hands of Miss
Counties, the charming leading woman
of the Columbia Stock company. Miss
Counties desires to show her warm
friendship and earnest appreciation of
the many kind attentions shown her
during; her stay in Portland by ths
younger generation of play -lovers.
This Is Holiday Week.
The bin at the Baker this week la a
atrong owe. and In pleasing a big- audi
ence every performance. Every act Is
entitled to praise, not one act being bet
ter than ths other. Aga Is mystifying
all who see her. while Osrnsey, Wilson
and Ryan are captivating- ths audience
with their college songs and antics. If
you have a few moments between your
shopping expeditions drop In to the
Bskor.
In Holiday Attire.
The Lyrle nan on Its holiday attire
this week, and Is simply outdoing all pre
vious efforts In presenting a good bill.
There Is not a weak number on the pro
gram, and each act Is worth ths price
of admission. Don't fstl to get In on the
free gift of II at each performance;. It
will help along with your buying gifts.
Shivers at the Star.
Mourn to a girl entirely surrounded
by knives and appears this week In com-
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pany with her marvelously expert
partner. ZaT Zan. at the Star theatre In
one of the most shivery and shuddery
acts even seen In vaudeville. It Is an
act that half the audience watches with
bated breath. Another, and possibly
even better, feature on the program is
Daisy Harcourt, the London music hall
alnger, whose work differs greatly from
the average turn of the average Ameri
can soubrettc.
Attractions at the Grand.
At the Grand every number Is so far
above the average, and each act la so
unmistakably a top line act that It Is
difficult to make oomparlsons. Few
people have seen a man make plotures
out of common aand, but that Is what
Eldrldge la dolna every night to the sur
prise of everybody at the Grand. That
and nine other greet features, and all
for 10, cents.
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