Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-30
BIG AIRSHIP
GOES TO BERLIN
Count Zeppelin Redeems His Promise
Made to the German
Emperor.
ORvnLE WRIGHT -EETs HIN
American Aviator CohtS Guest of
the Emper6x
THOUSANDS GREET z HIP
MansuverS Over City Before Ahzss> :
at Appointed Place.
TRIP AN UNEvENTFUL ONE
Maneuvers Over City Before Ah.sc
at Appointed Place. z
TRIP AN UNEvENTFUL {
Count Zeppelin, the Engineer ana
Eisht Passengers Come with the
ship 20 the German
Capital.

BERLIN, Aug. @.--The airship Zeppelin
III with Count Zeppelin at the helm' ar
rived safely at Berlin shortly after noon
today. The voyage from Friedrichshafen,
where the start was made at 4;So o'clock
Friday morning, was marked by an accl-
dent to the airship, which caused a consid-
erable delay at Bitterfeld. At that point
Count Zeppelin met the craft and was
greeted by the crown prince, representing
the emperor. The emperor himself wit
messed the arrival OF the airshlp here to-
day.
Two monarchs Of the air, Count Zeppelin
and OrYflle Wright, the foremost exponents
OF distinct systems Of aerial navigation,
met at Berlin this afternoon for the first
time They were introduced to one an
other by the monarch OF the German en-
pire. Mr.. Wright during the course Of a
conversation with the emperor, was sur
prised at his maiesty's knowledge Of flying
machines and the results achieved. The
emperor expressed regret that he would be
unable to see Mr.. Wright NY at Berlin
owing to other engagements. In talk
with Count Zeppelin. Mr.. Wright expressed
admiration for the wonderful airship the
count had constructed. He said he would
like to see experiments with smaller craft
on the same system, however, as vessels
such as those used by the count were too
expensive.
From one end of Berlin to the other the
shout. Zeppelin is here" rang out The
peoples desire to see the giant dirigible
with the renowned constructor at the helm
cruising over the roofs Of the capital at
last was TO be gratified. Berlin was
happy, as the count had announced that at
1880 he would appear over the Tempelhof
parade grounds.
start Early in Morning.
The airshlp left Bitterfeld early in the
morning with the count. his nephew, En-
gineer puerr. who had navigated it
from Friedrtehshafen, ana eight others
aboard. Some repairs had been effected
but only three prOpeilors were working, the
one which was lost not having been re-
placed. The motors worked perfectly and
the trip to Berlin was made without mis-
hap. Wittenberg and JuterboR we're passed
amid the cheering Of thousands. Potts
dam. the city Of palaces. was thronged
with crowds to witness the flight Of the
airship For some minutes the ship how
cred over the gardens OF Sans Souoi and
then turned in the direction of Berlin,
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 as the
vessel passed over. Tempelhof field was
reached just after the conclusion of church
services. The emperor and empress had
motored from the dedication service Of the
newly built garrison church, which was
burned down several months ago. They
arrived at the special tribune constructed
in the center OF the immense field just
ka Of air
the edge Of the parade ground. The thou
sands who had gathered there sighted the
craft at the same moment and roar OF
cheering went up. Zeppelin" Zeppelin"
was the cry from every throat The
church bells rang out and the military
band played the national anthem.
AIaneuver over City.
Zeppelin meanwhile had descended to a
low altitude and carried out series of
intricate evolutions gracefully in full view
of the people. Then the balloons nose
was turned toward the city. over which IL
circled for two hours in all directions, ex-
ecutng every manner OF maneuver and as
cending and descending, sometimes coming
80 close TO the earth that the spectators
could see the faces Of the occupants OF
the gondolas.
The emperor and empress, accompanied
pS Nhe piihSos anu pIlncesses, proceeded
to Tesel where a small company gathered
around the imperial group on the shooting
range, which was destined TO be the
landing place. The city councillors, prom
inent military officials and the foreign at
taohSs including Captain s. G. Shartle,
the attache OF the American embassy, as
sembled there TO await the arrival of the
count. The emperor, who had specially
sent Prof. Hergesell, government commits
sioner on aiTships, to invite orvnle Wright
and his sister TO join the party gave them
a most hearty welcome. His majesty con
graduated Mr.. Wright on his great sue
cess In air navigation. Then the balloon
came slowly over the field the motors
stopping and the vessel glided to the
ground The band played and the en-
peror saluted as Count Zeppelin stepped
forward. His majesty then advanced and
shook hands heartily. He presented Mr..
Wright 70 the count and the American
aeronaut ana Count Zeppelin exchanged
oOhET tdlat tiOns.
Later, with the count seated at his right
his majesty proceeded TO the castle, where
lunch was served The spectators all along
the route shouted themselves hoarse and
waved flags until the procession disap-
peared. The emperor left for swinemundt
late In the afternoon. while Count Zeppelin
returned to Friedriohshafen by train TO-
night
The airship started at IL "a tonight on il:
return voyage to Friedrichshafen. 1t tool
= Ia southwesterly course.
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