New-York tribune., 1909-07-26
DET4ILS OF THE START.
CooLneSs Of Injured 4eronaut-
Return to Calais.

Calais. July 25-Lous Beriot flew from the
shores of France. leaving behind q group OF
spectators who, while they were filed with ad-
niration at the mans daring. feared lest he
might be overcome. There was applause when
the monoplane rose in the air, but il some
rllat restrained through anxiety. Keen sus-
pense followed, but when the word that
II. Bleriot had reached England mighty cheer
WAS sent up. for great crowd had gathered
The news Of his triumph spread quickly and
there were celebrations everywhere
In spite OF his injured les, n. Bleriot stole a
march on his rivals, Hubert Latham and Count
de Lambert. The former, deceived by the high
winds Of the day before. thought that a start
would be impossible on Sunday morning. while
Count de Lambert had gone 20 England 70 pick
out q likely place TO land At a conference of
the aeronauts last night it was decided that the
torpedo boats should be at the disposition of NJ.
Latham and the destroyer az the disposition Of
II Bleriot should the men decide TO start It
was midnight when the rivals separated,
Latham going to Ssngatte and NJ. Bleriot sleep
ing at Calais
AT O'Clock N. Bleriot, who was determined
not 10 allow the slightest chance to escape, went
10 the shed al Sangatte and his monopane was
pushed out. To the few persons who had gath
cred there the spectacle Of this man. hobbling
on crutcles. dreaming Of q fight to England
NJ
was the coolest Of all. He cast aside his
orutehes and took his place in the monoplane, on
which he had already hosted red flag TO guide
the rescuers in case he should fall. AS he sat
there smiling and ready to give the signal be
said. IF 1 can't walk. I viii show the world
that I can fy.''
The mcnoplane arose easily and made two
circles above the land. Peasants, aroused by the
whirring Of the motors. appeared at their doors
and cheered- Soon NJ Bleriot descended. His
motor was running perfectly. and he had con-
hrred the fact that he had q favoring south
southwest breeze
The critical moment was at hand Anzani the
constructor Of the motor, stepped forward and
set the motor in motion Bleriot pulled down
his cap and settled himself calmly in his seat
waving farewell, and at 4::}6 O'Clock the aero
plane arose and sped seaward. Fourteen min
utes later, flying high above the water it was
lost in the mists overhanging the Channel The
hearts Of the onIookers beat fast, and they
screened their eyes until the monopane was a
mere sPeck and finally disappeared The de-
stroyer. which had been warned to prepare.
steamed swiftly in pursuit, but the flying man
vas faster and soon left it far behind
NJ Bleriot's feat has aroused the most inten-e
enthusiasm in aoronautic circles. where tn.
schieTernent IS regarded as 4 well earned vic
tory Tor daring The French Aero Club and the
fsfllarrentary Aviation Commission telegraphed
lheir congratulations. the Litter aGding: .Ho-
sanna- for the peace OF the world"
NJ Bieriot is cne Of the Oldest and most non,,-
lar Of aviators in France. and i the winner of
the Osiris prize OF $4,000. in conjunction ,,itt
GABRIEL Noisin, the aeroplane nanufacturer for
tneir contributions 10 the progress of aviation
oniS YESTERDAY ne was decorated with the Le-
gion OF Honor He is a graduate of IT, -
brated Technical School Of France ana L.. :,
vented a searchsht for automobiles He he
came interested in the problems Of ayis,io, :,
1900. sold out his factory in Orleans and wen,
10 Paris Since then he has devoted his time "a
aviation and made countless experiments erin
ping his resources to a great extent.
Throughout bis career NJ Bleriot has disnlaved
such reckless daring that Us friends an pre
dicted hs would be killed He has had mn
rlerous accidents and broken dozen machines
hut has never been disrnaved by misfortune He
made his first cfoss-country fight from Tourv
10 Artaensy. made aghi of an hogr at Doue
and on July Is made a new record for cross
country from Etampes TO Orleans
After NJ Latham failed in nfs atteunt 10 cross
the Channel n BIeriot hurried To Calais 10 trv
ais luck. announcing subsequently that he in
tended 10 maize a 'cross-country fight of one
Enndred kilometres tsixty-two niles, from,
Evreu1 Ia ORLEANS. without a stop NJ BIeriot
: exceedingly cool. and has always maintained
that q man that kept his head could not be serj-
casy injured. In case Of accident" lie has
said. 4 throw myself on one Of the wings. thai
breaks The wing, but II saves me"
" Bleriot returned this evening from Dover
as3 board the destroyer He was met by a cheer
z crowd He vas escorted to his hotel where
fspns speechee Of congratulation were made
~ tie Vice-MEyor. N Berquet. President