The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-30
COUNT cONQUERs AIR
EMPEROR WELCOMES zEPPELIr
S. AFTER GREAT FLIGHT. ~
German Ruler Presents Orvilfe wrfgh<
to Count, Then Dines with Lat
ter---Beriin wild. with
: Enthuslasm.

beriin' AUG. ES.--Ihe airship Zeppe-
lin III. with Count Zeppelin at the
helm. arrived safely at Berlin shortly
after noon today. The voyage from
Friedrich shafen. where Z the start was
made at $3.50 o'clock Friday morning,
was. marked by an accident to the air
ship which caused delay at Bitter
field. There Count Zeppelin met the
craft and was greeted by the Crown
Prince. representing the Emperor. The
Emperor himself witnessed the arri-
val of the airship here today.
Count Zeppelin and orvilie Wright
met at Berlin this afternoon for the
FIRST time : They rwere introduced to
one another by Emperor William. The
Emperor expressed regret that he
would be unable to- see Mr.. Wright fly
at Berlin. owing to other engage
noents.
In a talk with Count Zeppelin. Mr..
Wright expressed admira ton for Count
Zeppelin's wonderful airship. He said
smaller craft as vessels such as his
were too expensive.
From one end of Berlin to the other
the shout, Zeppelin is herer rang
out. The peoples desire to see the
giant dirigible cruising over the roofs
OF the capital at last was to be graft
fed. The Count had announced that
at 1880 he would appear over the Tenn
plehof parade grounds.
The airship left Bitterneld early In
the morning with the Count. his
nephew, Engineer Duerr and eight
others aboard. Some repairs had been
effected. but only three propellers were
working. The motors worked perfect
ly and the trip was without mishap.
Wittenberg and Juterbog was passd
among the cheering of thousands
Potsdanl, City OF Palaces was throng-
ed with crowds to witness the flight.
For some minutes the ship lowered
over the gardens of San Souci. and then
turned In the direction of Berlin.
The roofs of houses. church towers
and the open spaces in the outskirts
OF the city swarmed with people who
cheered and waved dags and handker-
chiefs as the vessel passed over. Tenn
pIehof field was reached just after the
conclusion OF church services. The
Emperor and Empress had motored
from the dedication services of the
newly-built garrison church. They
arrived at the special tribune con-
structed in the center of the immense
field Just as the bow of the airship
appeared over the edge Of the parade
ground The hundreds of thousands
who had gathered sighted the craft,
and a roar OF cheering went up. Yep
peiin!" "Zppeieinr' was the cry from
every throat.
The church bells rang out In merry
peal and the military band played the
national anthem.
zeppelin. meanwhile had descended
to a low altitude and carried out Sc
ries of eVolutions gracefully in full
view of the people, Then the balloons
nose was turned toward the city. over
which 1t circled, for two hours, exc
cutting every manner of manoeuvre.
The Emperor and Empress. accom-
panied by the Prince and Princess, pro-
ceeded to Tedgi, where small COM
pany gathered around the. imperial
group on the shooting range.
The city councillors, prominent mill
tary oflcials and the foreign attaches,
including Capt. s. @. Charlie, the at
tache of the American Embassy as
sembled there to await the Counts ar
rival The Emperor. who had speci-
ficany sent Professor Hergeset. Gov
eminent Commissioner on Airships, to
invite OrviHe Wright and his sister
to Join the party. gave them a most
hearty welcome. His majesty congrat-
uiated Mr.. Wright on his success in
air navigation,
Then the balloon came slowly over
the field. the motors stopped and the
balloon glided to the ground. The
band played and the Emperor saluted
as Count Zeppelin stepped forward.
His Majesty then advanced and shook
hands heartily. He presented Mr..
Wright to the Count and the two IN
ventors exchanged Congratulations.
The Mayor welcomed the Count in the
name OF the citizens, and the Emperor
took ofs<his helmet and called for three
cheers for Zeppelin.
Later. with the Count seated at his
right. His Majesty proceeded to the
castle. whore luncheon was served.
The spectators all along the route
shouted theselves hoarse and waved
flags until the procession disappeared,
The Emperor left for Syinemund, late
In the AFTERNOONS while Count Zeppelin
returned to Friedrichshafen by train
tonight. ~,
The airship started at 1l:94 tonight
on its return voyage to Frledrichs-