The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-14

! Washington will have an aviation meet
this fall which will be second only 10
the international exhibition al New York.
This was evidenced yesterday at a spe-
cial meeting of the board OF directors OF
the Chamber OF Commerce. which was
called for the purpose Of considering a
proposition by ]. s. Berger, Of New York.
Mr. Berger. however. was not present.
but probably win arrive to-day and be
given hearing.
In the absence OF Mr.. Berger other
plans was considered, the principal one
being presented by J. Lynn Yeagle.
secretary OF the National Aviation
Company. Washington organization.
Mr.. Yeagle, who was IN New York In
the interest Of his company last week.
| asked that the Chamber OF Commerce
give its Endorsement to a meeting at the
Benning race track the first week in
November He assured the members Of
the participation OF aviators OF national
and international Importance He pre-
sented figures to the value OF such flights
10 Washington business men. Capt
Charles j. Fox also spoke in favor of the
proposition.
Curtiss VIII Compete.
The Aero Club OF washington IS ex-
pected to give its support. as well as
indorse the saSction which will be
given by the Aero Club Of America.
Among the features which would give
wide publicity TO the meet would be
the entry OF Glenn Curtiss. winner OF
the Gordon Bennett trophy in France
last year, and which victory brought
the international meet 10 America this
year.
Assurances have been given by mem
oers OF the Aero Club that efforts Will
be made TO have flight from New
York to Washington at the time of the
Washington exhibition. Prizes will be
solicited for flights from Baltimore 10
Washington. and for a flight from Ben
ming 10 the Washington Monument and
return. The Endorsement Of army Off
GERS has been obtained. who may try
bomb dropping and other military
maneuvers
Edward H. Young. OF the Aero Sci
entihc Club, asked the favorable con
sideration of the Chamber Of Com
merce TO an amateur meet. which IL is
proposed TO hold at College Park the
week OF October Il. At this meeting
cups Will be offered 10 the best flights
made by local owners Of machines.
Joyce Not speciHc.
A telegram from Col Jerome H. Joyce.
OF Baltimore. was read. 1t was as fol-
lows;
Have arranged for aviation meet 10
be- held between Baltimore and Wash
ington during the week Of October 81"
A request was made that Col. Joyce be
more specific.
Tho whole matter was placed In the
hands OF the executive committee with
power 10 act The members will con-
slider the various plans and will con-
suit with the aviation committee before
taking final action Efforts will be made
TO combine the various propositions into
one grand effort, whica will mean a
meet for Washington that VIII attract
national attention
During the meeting a letter was read
from G. A. Barrance. vice consul OF the
Cuban government. offering his aid IN
anything relating to Cuban commerce. He
was Invited 20 be present at the next
meeting.
James E. West, secretary Of the Play
grounds Association. asked the sanction
Of the Chamber for the horse show TO
be held October 25 and 2s at American
League Park for the benefit Of the play
graunds. under the auspices OF the Wash
ington Riders and Drivers Association.