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broke two other records, according to
the estimates OF those present who have
seen his previous flights.
on other occasions It has been the
consensus of opinion that wright has
never flown at a higher elevation than
l5o feet. while last night. it was quite
generally agreed that the aviator not
only made heights between 200 and 80
feet, but that he maintained an average
height Of 200 feet
One other record. which the experts
would place as the last leaf in this gar
/ land Of honor which the quiet Ohioan
has won for himself In a few short
days, is that for speed IN aerial naviga-
ton. While no measurements Of the
speed were made yesterday, Il was de-
cided by the officers and experts, acting
unofhciauy. Of course. that the aviator
made forty miles IN hour-perhaps a
little better.
These decisions are believed TO be
/ quite within reason. for so great an
/ expert as Col. James Templar (ze-
tired, OF the English army. was firmly
convinced that Wright flew at an alti-
/ tude Of at least 800 feet az many points,
and that he made close 10 80 miles an
hour.
Had Perfect Cont-oL
one other thing noticeable about the
latest OF these mountaineering voyages
/ is that Wright seemed last night TO float
about the parade ground rather than
( fly with that peculiar dipping motion
noticeable at times during the early
/ part OF the week
/ Altogether the aviator showed a most
complete control Of the aeroplane, and
while he made no figure Fights, such as
/ he made Friday evening. he made sharp
turns apparently at viii and showed
/ that his familiarity with the machine is
becoming such that he can do almost
as he pleases-
I The first flight yesterday began at
40 o'clock before a crowd which ulti-
mately numbered close 70 5000 people.
and it resulted in the breaking OF the
| Wednesday record for passenger carry
/ ing. Major Squier, the occupant OF
/ the cushioned seat IN the aerOplane. the
| second man TO have the honor OF as
| cending with Wright. was immensely
/ pleased " n the honor that the inventor
D has bestUwt-t upon HIM
AT all times during this flight Wright
/ had good control. and although he came
down more quickly than he does when
| alone. this was attributed more to his
unfamiliarity with the negotiation Of a
I landing when Ire has a passenger. than
TO any lack OF contro, on his part.
Up For Nine Minutes.
! With Major Squier on board Wright
/ made eight circles of the parade ground
while the spectators down below, not
/ quite understanding why, but willing 10
show their appreciation nyhOw. cheer
/ ed him with good American cheers
/ The aeroplane was up. according 10 the
/ timers. just minutes 6ls seconds. This
I beats the Wednesday record by almost
/ three minutes
Major Squier was much pleased when
I he came down, and the newspaper men
/ and scientists sought him out. He
I thought the trip was the finest he has
( ever taken, and said that it certainly
I beats automobiling by some miles He
| is anxious. too. that the record stand
/ Tor a few days and IL isn't likely that
Wright viii lake anyone up before
/ Tuesday, wheS g. is possible that he Will
/ try flight with Lieutenant Selfridge
one OF the board. in charge Of the tests.
The only near-accident OF the whole
/ weeks flights and something which IL
I IS probable the calm. cautious. ever
| Thoughtful Wright foresaw long ago,
! happened just Is ne and Major SQuier
/ hit the ground. A horse attached 10 a
RIG, standing near one corner Of the
/ parade ground became frightened by
the sight Of this unusual bird-like thing.
started to make a quick dash for
I safety, soaring one % its occupants. q
woman, quite badly. one OF the cav
alrymen on duty 10 gever, used 10 some
Embarrassing riding tunts at Fort AIyer,
refined in the obs eperous animal with
a much heavier-t sn-air touch in a few
seconds, and the incident closed quietly,
/ in spite OF runOrs that f1oated about
last night that some one had been seri-
| OUsly injured.
After Major SqUier and Mr.. Wright