The Billboard 1911-06-24: Vol 23 Iss 25 (1911-06-24)

JUNE 24, 1911, The Billboard ARMY AVIATION SCHOOL TO OPEN College Park, Md., June 12,—If the work of preparing the hangars for aeroplanes at the army aero training grounds here continues to progress as rapidly as it has, this week will mark the beginning of the new army school of aviation at this place. One hangar Is already completed and two others will be in) condition for the reception of aeroplanes in a few days. A class of oticers is being assembled for instruction, Captain Charles KE. de F. Chandler will be In charge of the school. Aeroplanes searing around the Capitol may soon be a common sight for Washingtonians, THRILLING FLIGHTS. Topeka, Kan., June 11 board).—The Curtiss aviators, and Hugh Robinson, showed a crowd of neurly 2,000 people on the aviation fleld that they are really alr men, putting on four excellent flights, and mixing in a few spectacular features, the “Jimmie? Ward “dips,’’ “‘spirals,’’ ete., for which the pair are noted. The crowd was an «appreciative one, cheering the airmen several times during the flights, and especially when, shooting out of the sky like a giant bird, each man would alight on the fleld as easy as a bird might light, showing the perfeet control and perfect know!ledge of the machines they were operating. MLLE. DUTRIEU WILL FLY HERE. Paris, June 13.—It is expected that Mlle. Dutrieu, the famous French woman aviator, will soon arrive in this country to give some demonstrations of what French women have done in the way of ftiying. In order to prove that aeroplanes will be practical for women to handle, she will attempt to perform a feat by flying from New York to Philadelphia. Mile. Dutrien is one of the best women in the fiving machine world. She is a brave and fearless driver, and has had more than hairbreadth escapes. The date set for her departure from Paris has not been set, but it is thought (Special to The Bill| | toy flying machine, she will reach New York by the middle of July. | TO VISIT AVIATION MEET. Detroit, June 13 (Special to The Billboard).— Brig.-Gen. James A. Allan, chief signal officer of the United States Army. proposes to come to Detroit, Mich., for the international aviation meet to be held June 29 to July 4 on the state fair grounds. An invitation was sent to him by David L. Herman, chairman of the executive committee of the meet, and in his reply the general expressed deep interest in the projected tournament and said that undoubtedly be would be here, and that if possible he would bring with him a detail of the signal corps to take part in the flights. HYDRO-AEROPLANE FLIES. Hammondsport, N. Y., June 9.—Glenn H. Curtiss allowed his hydro aeroplane to be flown yesterday for the first time by some one other than himself when Lieut. T. G. Ellyson of the United States Navy, operated the machine successfully over the waters of Lake Keuka. Lieut. Ellyson has been at Hammondsport for nearly a month, getting instructions from Mr. Curtiss. One of the machines has been ordered by the navy and will soon be ready for delivery. Mr. Curtiss also made a filght in the machine, carrying a passenger. For such flights a dock has been built in the lake which the bi plane approaches when about to take on a passenger. AVIATOR INJURED. Italy, Viterbo June 13.—Robert Frey, the | that two flyers are furnished with each machine, | ing to the starting point. German aviator, who was the only one to start | om the last leg of the Paris-to-Turin flight from Rome early this morning, was found lying in a ravine near here by a searching party, with both arms and a leg broken, as the result of a ter rible fall from his aeroplane. That he was not ~ killed was due to his heavy helmet and the marshy condition of the ground on which he fell. Although weak from loss of blood, he told his reseuers that he lost his way in a dense fog. Then something went wrong with his machine and he fell to the ground. Frey is now at the hespital at Roneignols. He was not found until 13 hours after the accident. It is not believed he can survive, ENGINE STOPS IN MIDAIR. Lafayette, Ind., June 13. (Special to The Billboard).—Lincoln Beachey and C. C. Witmer made successful flights in biplanes at Purdue University today, remaining aloft one hour. Beachey gained an altitude of 3,600 feet. President W. E. Stone, of Purdue, was to have been taken up in one of the machines, but the wind was so high the aviators were afraid to attempt it. Witmer narrowly escaped just as the meet was closing, his engine stopped in midair. By clever manipulation he brought the machine down a mile from the aviation field. FANCIULLI BACK. New York, June 16 (Special to The Billboard). —Jerome 8. Fanciulli, vice-president and general manager of the Ourtiss Exhibition Co., returned to New York after having been out on aa inspection and business trip, comprising St. Louls, San Antonie, Dallas, El Paso, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Denver and Kansas City. The principal thing that impressed him on the trip was the interest in aviation. In twelve cities, the billboards were advertising Curtiss aviation meets and in five of these cities, filghts were actually taking place by Curtiss aviators. THE AEROFLYER. That is the cause of the increased rush of business at the Hampden Toy Co.'s factory of Westfield, Mass., at the present time. The new which ascends in the air to a great height, is the sensation of the day, and is proving a big seller at all aviation meets, public gatherings, etc. Every boy a birdman without the hazard of going up himse'f. A trip to the clouds for ten cents is a most liberal proposition, especially so from the fact and to make the flights more sensational, both flyers can be sent up at the same time, making a competitive race, to see which will go the highest or fly the farthest. GALESBURG’S BIG MEET. Galesburg, Il., June 14 (Special to The Billboard).—The aviation meet today was featured by three successful flights. Rene Simon made two trips, covering forty miles. On his second trip he rose to a height of 4,500 feet and then, descending, circled over the south end of the city, from where he went to Knoxville, return Rene Barrier took his monoplane to a height of 6,000 feet and sailed over the north part of the city, making a safe return after being in the air twenty minutes. Capt. John J. Frishe made an ascent in his biplane and circled about a few moments at an altitude of 1,000 feet. The weather was perfect and not a hitch marred the performance. FALLS 125 FEET—LIVES. Magdeburg, Germany, June 13.—The first ser| fous accident of the national aviation circuit | race occurred here today, when Earl Mueller fell with his biplane from a height of about 125 | eet. The aviator suffered a concussion of the brain, but it is thought that he would recover. Lindpainter, Koenig, Buechner, Leitsch andj Wittenstein, all of whom covered the first stage | Ques } J A, em 2 Sout The Aeroplane In War A show that draws the crowds. A daring exhibition of the Aeroplane as used by the Army and Navy, together with a unique exhibition of fancy flying. Something new. Never shown before. Full of thrills. A show that brings you the money. All that the other aviators show and a 1,000% more. Aviators of established reputation flying the famous Wright Bros.’ Aeroplane holding all American records. The machine that made the wonderful showing on the Mexican Frontier. Telegraph for dates and proposition. x R. S. RICHARDSON, Manager. The C. P. RODGERS CO. Room No. 23 Cambridge Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio. | For particulars address WALT. JOHNSON Flying the THOMAS HEADLESS Now booking for the season. Flights guaranteed under terms of contract. THOMAS BROS., Bath, N. Y MANAGERS AND PERFORMERS AT LIBERTY SHOULD AVAIL from Berlin t this city, within the preseribed THEMSELVES OF THE SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY ADVERTISING time, continued on the second leg to Schwerin, | a distance of 113 miles, and arrived a RATE ACCORDED MEMBERS OF THE PROFESSION FOR PUBLIOA t Schwerin today with Lindpainter in the lead. TION OF AT LIBERTY CARDS. Astoria Centennial, and GLENN H. CURTISS, Managing Director. A CONTRACT WITH THE CURTISS EXHIBITION COMPANY Means guaranteed flights by the best aviators and the best results from an advertising standpoint. The following fairs have contracted for CURTISS AVIATORS Montana, West Virginia, South Dakota, Vermont State Fairs, the Spokane Fair and numerous other fairs. the Seattle Potlach, the Fall River Cotton Carnival and Insure yourself against fake propositions by addressing THE CURTISS EXHIBITION CO., 1737 Broadway, New York City. Also the various other celebrations. JEROME FANCIULLI: Vice-President and General Manager. For Dates and Terms address |McCURDY-WILLARD AEROPLANE CO. INCORPORATED J. A. D. McCURDY, CHARLES F. WILLARD and four other Aviators with international reputation, flying the McCurdy-Willard Machine — all equipped with Gnome Motors. NOW BOOKING THE FAIRS McCURDY-WILLARD AEROPLANE COMPANY, Inc., R. R. YOUNG, General Manager, 1780 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY