Evening star., 1909-08-30


a favorable landing place was reached
The ship came down gently, and it now
rests on q meadow within fifty yards
of the railroad tracks here. It will
take at least two days to complete re-
pairs. kilograms have been sent to
Friedrichshafen for workmen, materials
ard gas.
The trouble with the propelers occurred
at ) o'clock.
Arrival at Berlin.
BERLIN, August 3c.-with Count Yep.
pelin at the helm OF the Zeppelin III,
Germanys largest and newest airship
arrived here yesterday, concluding its 45o-
mile journey from Friedricl,shafen. The
Zeppelin started at 4:3O am. Friday, aad
arrived here yesterday at 1890 pm, one
day late. An accident detained the ship
at BirterfeId, where it was met by the
crown prince.
When the monster aerial cruiser landed
on the Tempelhof parade grounds the
count was greeted by the emperor and
empress and a distinguished entourage
o. disnitaries. Among the guests invited
TO witness the landing was Orville
Wright. Emperor William himself per-
ducing to each other the two leaders OF
the opposing types of aircraft.
Mr.. Wright during a conversation with
the emperor was thoroughly surprised a,
his majesty's technical knowledge of fly-
ing machines and the results achieved
The emperor expressed regret that he
shall net be able to see MIR. Wright fly
at Berlin owing to other engagements.
From one end of Berlin to the otneI
the shout Zeppelin is here" went ul
when the huge airshp arrived. The peo-
pies desire to see the giant dirigtble, with
the renowned constructor at the helm
cruising over the roofs Of the capital al
last was to be gratitied. Berlin was hap
py, as the count had announced that al
1890 he would appear over the Tempel-
hot parade grounds.
Came in Crippled.
The airship left Eitterfeld early in the
morning with the count. his nephew, En-.
gineer Duerr. who had navigated her from
Friedrichshafen. and eight others aboard
Some repairs had been made, but only
three propellers were working, the one
which was lost hot having been replaced
The motors worked perfectly and the trir
to Berlin was. made without mishap
Wittenherg and Juterbog were passed
amid the cheering of thousands Pots
dam, the city Of palaces. was throngei
with crowds to witness the flight OF the
airship. For some minutes the ship how
cred over the gardens of Sans So,.ci. and
then she turned in the direction Of Ber-
lin. slackening speed SO as not to arrive
before the scheduled hour
The roofs of houses. church towers and
the open spaces In the outskirts of the
city swarmed with people who cheered
and waved flags and handkerchiefs al the
vessel passed over.
Templehof field was reached just afte,
church services. The emperor and en-,
press motored from the dedication service
of the new garrison church. They arrived
at the special tribune In the center OF the
immense field just as the bows of the air
ship appeared over the edge of the parade
ground. The hundreds of thousands vh,
mad gathered there sighted the craft a,
the same moment. and roar OF cheering
went up The church bells changed and !
military band played the national anthem
Graceful Evolutions.
Zeppelin meanwhile had descended to a
low altitude and carried out a series oi
Intricate evolutions gracefully in full
view of the people. the sun Plintine from
the white envelope. Then the balloon 4
nose was turned toward the city, over
which 1t circled fer two hours n al
direct ons. executing every manner OF
maneuver and ascend'n" and descending
sometimes coming so close to earth that
the spectators could see the faces Of the
occupants Of the eondolas.
The emperor and empress. accompanied
by fhs princes and princesses, went tc
Tegel, where small company gathered
around the imperial group on the shoot
ing range. which was destined to be
the landing place The city councillors
prominent military officials and the for
eisn attaches. including Capt. s. G. Shar-
rle. the attache to the American embassy,
ass 'nlbied there to await the arrival OF
the count. The emperor. who had spe-
9 ally sent Prof. Fergesell, government
comin'ss 'oner on a'rships. to invite Or
vile Wright and mis- sister to JON the
party. gave them q most hearty welcome.
His majesty CONGRATULATED Mr.. Wright on
his great success in air navigation.
Then the balloon came slowly over
.he field the motors stopped and the
vessel glided to the ground. The band
paved and the emperor saIuted as Count
Zeppelin stepped forward. His majesty
then advanced and shook hands heartily,
He presented Mr.. Wright 10 the count,
and the American aerop'anist and Count
Zeppelin exchanged congratulations. The
mayor welcomed the count N the name
of ths citizens. and the emperor took off
his helmet and called for three cheers
for Zeppelin.
Later. with the count seated at his
right. his majesty proceeded TO the castle.
where lunch was served. The emperor
left for Swinemunde late In the after.
noon