The sun., 1909-11-05
ORVILLE WRIGHT RETURNS
HUNT FOR PLACES TO HOLD
AVIATION MEETS BEGINS.


Trophy VIII Remein nAmerica's-West-
crn Cities Eager 20 Hold Contests
Miss wright Has some Views.
Orville Wright and his sister. Miss
Katherine Wright. were among the pas
sengers on the steamship Adriatic. which
dooked yesterday morning. They were
met at the pier by Wilbur Wright, Cort-
landt Field Bishop Of the Aero Club OF
America and W. j. Hammer.
Mr.. Wright has been in Europe since
August 10. in which time he has made
approximately 100 flights. On one OF
his trips he took as passenger the German
Crown Prince for an eight minute flight
at Potsdam. Mr.. Wright described the
Kaiser's son as a good sportsman and
said that although he took him up
seventy or eighty feet he was eager to 60
higher. While In Germany Mr.. Wright
instructed Capt. Engclhart. retired
naval officer. in the use OF the aeroplane.
Capt. Engelhart will act az instructor
for the German firm that is manufactur-
ing machines.
Late in the afternoon Mr.. Bishop con-
ferred with the Wrights about making an
entry for the Michelin trophy. for which
Henry Farman made fight Of four
hours IS seconds. covering distance
Of 40 miles. The trophy. which carries
with 1t a cash prize Of 5000. was won
by Wilbur Wright last year in a flight
OF 78.5 miles In France. II is probable
that one OF the brothers will try for the
trophy. wilbur Wright said that in
order to win it an aviator will have to
remain in the air from dawn to dusk
He thinks Farman's record will be ex-
oeeded several times before it Is won.
The rules stipulate that the machine
making the. longest flight in a circuit
without touching the ground shall Do
Il is certain that Glenn H. Curtiss will
make an entry and will BUILD a special
machine Tor the event. Belmont Park
has been placed at the disposal OF the
Aero Club OF America for the event and
in all probability viii be selected. II
is the purpose TO hold the contest in the
last week in December, as the award
will go to the aviator making the longest
Digit in the year.
1t is also hoped that either Wilbur or
Orville Wright may compete IN the
in this country. Wilbur Wright Is quoted
as saying now that the cup Is here It will
remain.
Although neither of the wrights cham
pioned this country at the meet in Reims,
where the cup was won, it Is believed
that one or both OF them will defend
il next year.
Several Western cities are bidding
for the event, but Mr.. Bishop hopes that
il will not go away from New York. In
order to get il a sum between 500 900
and s200.0Oo must be raised. Mr.. Bishop
will visit the various cities making bids
and inspect the suitability OF tho grounds.
A bid was received yesterday from
Denver for the international balloon
races. but Mr.. Bishop said the high alti-
tude might make a very great difference,
and he would have to consult aeronauts
about this point While st. Louis offers
desirable grounds for the balloon COM
petition Mr.. Bishop said he preferred to
go further West, as il would increase the
territory.
The plan is TO have the two events
within a week OF each other. as the for
eign entrants would not make two trips
Miss katherine Wright broke silence for
the first time and gave out some real
opinions.
Il don't even like to talk for publiea-
tion.- she said smiling. because II makes
me conspicuous, and | don't approve Of
women making themselves conspicuous.
Anyway, haven't done anything TO talk
about. II is all right Tor my brothers
to be interviewed, for they are doing
Lnl1R8 tOaL lntctcct tuC PhDhCs
DO you think women will take up
aeroplaning as a sport?T she was asked.
1T ia absurd TO discuss such a possi-
bility Just now. and don't think It is q
sport Tor women yet. as IL is more or
less spectacular
But IL isn't so different from driving
an automobile" was suggested.
1T may be that am little old fash
ioned," she said. but i don't like TO see
a woman driving her own car. 1t at
tracts attention
Miss Wright was told that il had been
said that she had designed a costume for
women aviators.
mo, l have not fashioned a costume
she said. nor am I organizing an avia
ton club for women. When / made a
fight with my brother Wilbur / wore
ordinary clothes. only made one fight,
and that gave me much publicity that was
unpleasant. When aeroplaning becomes
50 common that il won't attract attention
it will be all right for women TO take it
up as a pastime, but l have really given
the subject no thought"
what do you think OF. the militant
suffragette2" she was asked.
Il have taken no interest in suffrage
and most assuredly have no desire TO
vote. I believe in woman keeping her