Evening star., 1909-09-12
American Aviator Arouses En-
thusiasm in Italy.
SCARS ALOFT AT BRESCIA
Five Times He Circles Course in
Fast Time.
WIND TOO MUCH FOR BLERIOT
orville Wright Flies in Germany.
Zeppelin III Makes Successful
Trip to Frankfort.

BRESCIA, September 11.-Glenn H.
Curtiss. the American aviator, before an
enthusiastic crowd. made flight today
of 30 kilometers (31-O5 miles) in 40 min
utes and "a seconds. Curtiss made his
appearance in the competition for the
grand prize of $4,000, and although this
event will be continued tomorrow, the
brilliant performance of the American is
considered by the majority of the spec
tators likely TO stand as the winning
fight. He covered the first lap In .
minutes % As seconds; the second in 8
minutes 46 3-5 seconds; third, $40 2-5;
fourth. $50 40; fifth, 9.55 %.
After SO many disappointments of the
past few days the great crowds which
had gathered to watch the contests be-
came wrought up to high pitch when a
few minutes before 6 o'clock-the official
time limit-Curtiss' biplane was run out.
The American flag was run up over the
Judges stand and the signal station, and
a moment later Curtiss left the grounds
easily.
Cheered at Each Round.
He was cheered at each round, the
aeroplane moving swiftly without the
least sign of pitching or rolling. Curtiss
kept at height varying from forty to
fifty feet. but he took each turn rather
wide. When he landed there were shouts
of Long live America; long live Curtiss."
Senators and deputies, diplomats and
government officials Joined with the other
spectators in an ovation to the daring
aviator. Curtiss was showered with con-
gratulations, many of the other aviators
pressing forward to shake his hand. for
popular.
Curtiss was very modest and seemed
to think nothing of his performance,
merely remarking that he had greatly
enjoyed the view during the flight. This,
however. was accepted in semi-humor-
Gus way. as a practical system of keep
ing tally of the rounds was put in ope-
ration on account of the difficulty an
aviator finds In counting the laps when
he is preoccupied In driving his machine
at great speed. During the flight five
men were stationed on the course at the
instance of Cortlandt F. Bishop and at
the conclusion Of each round one stood
up and waved a signal flag and a spe
cial signal was given at the conclusion
of the race.
Lost Ground on Corners.
Curtiss estimated that he covered about
thirty-five miles. for he had lost con-
siderable ground on the corners and was
carried somewhat out of his course by
the wind. He said he might have gone
much faster, but purposely went at an
easy pace on account of the distance,
fifty kilometers. which he considered a
long road to travel, and he wished to
save his motor. AS matter of fact, his
motor worked perfectly.
Rougier, in the height contest, reached
an altitude of 116 meters, although this
record may not stand, as the time limit
was past.
Gabrielle D'Annunzio, the dramatist, has
accepted an invitation to make flight
with Curtiss Sunday.
Wind Halts Bleriot.
The wind was still blowing strongly
today. NJ. Bleriot made an attempt to
fly. but he was obliged to land after COW
ering half mile. He simply crossed the
line TO avoid penalzation in the Grand
Prix contest. Rougier crossed the line
for the same purpose. and on landing
broke one of his wheels.
The number of soldiers on duty at the
aerodrome was doubled today for the pur-
pose of maintaining order
Cortland r. Bishop, president of the
Aero Club of America, gave a dinner to-
night. Sig. Puccini, the composer, was
among the guests, and proposed the
health and success of Mr.. Curtiss, the
American aviator.
Curtiss will fly next week at the aero
nautic exhibition at Frankfort Germany
He is arranging to ship his biplane on
North German Lloyd steamer reaching
New York September 2S, he wishes to
fly during the Hudson-Fulton celebration,
as we'll as at st. Louis. Chicago and In
dianapolis.
The committee having the aeroplane
races here In charge was obliged today
10 return $4,000 to the people who bought
tickets yesterday. for the reason that no
flights were made.
Zeppelin III in Flight.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, September IL
The dirigible balloon Zeppelin III left here
at 40 o'clock this morning for Frank
fort. where an aeronautic exhibition is
being held.
FRANKFORT. September 1.-THE Yep
pelin III made a successful landing here
shortly before 10 o'clock tonight
ANTWERP. September 1.-THE Aero
Club of Belgium has arranged to hold a
series OF air races during the week be-
ginning October H. Dirigible balloons
and aeroplanes will be entered in the
contests.
orville Wright Flies at Berlin.
BERLIN. September 11-Orvile Wright
made two successful flights over the
Templehof parade ground this afternoon.
In the first he was aloft alone for ~ minI
utes and executed a series of intricate
maneuvers. A strong breeze was blow
ing and the aeroplane pitched and tossed
among the air currents. His second flight
was with a passenger, Capt. Won kehler,
and was of short duration.