Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
TAKE TRIP IN BALLOON
King and Queen of Wurttem-
berg Sail Through Air.
COUNT ZEPPELIN'S GUESTS
CraSt Circles Above the Royal Castle
and Grounds.
PASSENGERS ENTHUSIASTIC
Inventor Is the Recipient Of Con-
gratulatory Telegram From
Emperor William.
COUNT ZEPPELIN'S GUESTS
PASSENGERS ENTHUSIASTIC

FR1EDR1SHAFEN. July 4.-Today 1ol
the first time in history reigning King
and queen made an ascension In steer
able balloon. The royal personages were
King Wilhelm of Wurttemoerg ano
Queen Charlotte who are staying IN thelf
castle on the shores of Lake Constance
and who accepted Count Zeppelin's oner
to make a trip in his airship. His maj
esty was the first to ascend, and sailed
for half an hour over the waters OF the
lake and found the experience so delight-
full that he requested Count Zeppelin to
return to the floating shed. where he pre-
vailed on Queen Charlotte to take his
place on the platform for an aerial ex-
cursion.
Hearing that the King and Queen OF
Wurttemberg had arrived at their castie
Count Zeppelin decided at 3 O'Clock this
afternoon to make an ascension IN MS
big flying machine. After various ma
neuvers he directed the machine to the
vicinity Of the castle and circumnavlgat'
ed the royal residence and its surround
ing park. The royal personageS viewed
the evolutions from the yards OF the cas-
tie and when the airship returned to the
lake the king and queen proceeded ABOARD
the royal yacht to the balloon shed. Their
presence was signaled to Count Zeppelin
who was cruising aloft, and the airshir
Immediately descended.
Monarch Steps Aboard.
Count Zeppelin offered to take King
Wilhelm for a trip and the monarch ac-
the forward platform beside the count
Engineer Durr and several mechanics
while Gen. Won Heilsinger, the kings
oH@ A
$50 o'clock quietly and smoothly the air
ship moved off and arose into the air 1JI
feet Its bows were then turned toward
the castle, which was reached in eight
minutes. The entire domain was cir
cled several times. giving the king an OPP
portunity for a splendid bird's-eye view
of his possession. Then return was
made to the shed. where the queen was
waiting. The water anchor was cast out
and King Wilhelm and his aids were
transferred to a motor boat. They landed
at 4:O4 pm.
The king appeared full of enthusiasm
while relating his experiences to the
queen, who a few minutes afterwaro
adopted his suggestion to make the trip
Boarding the motor boat. her majesty
loon. accompanied by a lady of honor
while Court Chamberlain Rassler clam
bered to the platform aft. Again. at Al:
o'clock. the airship arose. and with the
motor boat following 1t bearing King WI
helm another flight was made over the
castle grounds. The queen enjoyed the
same spectacle that her husband already
had seen. The crowds below waved
handkerchiefs and cheered. to which the
occupants of the balloon replied.
Emperor Extends Congratulations.
The return journey to the floating dock
was effected shortly afterward and the
queen landed at 4:4O o'clock pm. an6
proceeded aboard the royal yacht toward
the castle amid the cheering of thou
sands of spectators.
Later Count Zeppelin carried out fur
Their steering tests in most satisfactory
manner. Thousands Of congratulatory
dispatches from all parts Of the world
have reached him. Among them is one
from Emperor William. which says:
"Heartiest congratulations. l stand by
you now as ever. WILLIAM"