The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-13
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PHILADELPHIA, June 13.-Charles
K. Hamilton successfully covered the
eighty-six miles between New York and
Philadelphia on his recOrd-breaking
flight between the two cities in hour
and IS minutes. and landed safely at the
aviation field at 9.29. two minutes ahead
Of his schedule
The greater part Of the way between
New York and Philadelphia he was ac-
companied by the special train which
Travelled at speed Of fifty miles an
hour.
At times he exceeded the speed made
BY the train, but during the greater part
Of the time he Travelled high above IL,
occasionally falling behind.
Under perfect control the aeroplane
was driven with the precision Of train.
The average speed was $3.50 miles an
hour.
Circles Over Field.
Hamilton appeared above the aviation
field. a quarter Of mile northwest Of
Front street and Erie avenue. at 500
O'Clock. He circled TIE big lot three
times, tearing 10 the earth on the fourth
circle, at a point several squares distant
from where crowd of 10000 had eXpec-
ID him 10 descend.
A policeman was the first to greet the
daring aviator When 2 group Of news
paper men SWarmed about him, Hamil-
tons first request was for a cigarette.
A moment later, the vast thrOnS gath
cred about the field surged in about him,
all striving 70 grasp his hands and all
cheering him ma0ly- Shouts were made
for a speech, but Hamilton turned 10 his
aerial craft, plainly embarrassed by the
reception given him.
Beautiful Flight" Says Aviator.
1T was a beautiful flight" said
Hamilton. THE most beautiful I have
ever had. The weather was great
couldn't have been better"
At this point Governor Stuart, who
was an interested spectator of the
flight, was presented TO the aviator.
Il want TO congratulate yOus Nj.
Hamilton" the governor said. ION
your remarkably beautiful flight"
Thank YOU. governor returned Ham
iltOn. I guess it's time was deliver
inE the goods"
Drawing a packet from an inside pock-
Ell. he gave the governor a letter from
Governor Hughes. of New York He
also carried greetings TO the Public
Ledger from the New York Times, under
whose auspices the flight was made,
As the peace bombs with which
Hamilton was provided were hurled into
the crowd from the aeTOpldne, there was
a scramble 10 secure them as mementOs
which almost assumed the proportions
Of a riot.
As The aviator stepped from his ma
surrounded by the crowd only the for
malitles Of presenting the messages he
carried prevented the enthusiasts from
Carrying him around the field on their
shoulders
Starts on Return TriP.
Hamilton started on his return trip
at 1870 a. m. Just before he sailed of
he declared that ne would. before land
ing at his starting point at Governors
Island. fly up the Hudson to Yonkers
and possibly even further, returning TO
the island without landing, If possible.
I'm going to fly more than Us miles
without a STOP" he said
As the plane scared up, the crowds
about the aviation field and the streets
nearby-mOre than 10000 people-cheered
Justify. Swinging over them leisurely,
Hamilton waved his hand in farewell.
lie was perfectly cool and showed no
sign Of strain when. With a cigarette
between his lips, he stepped TO the
plane
Here goes for a record" he said in a
low voice TO those nearest MIN, Spalled.
and th . the plane glided forward on
its wheels and shot ahead
He got away easily. fellQw-aviatOrs
declaring the start remarkably good.
Within few minutes ne was out OF
sight from the field.
Hamilton passed North Phila5 lLia
Junction at 1883. winEinE graceful Y.
At 1873 Hamilton passed Holm .-Tg
Junction.
As he passed over the outskirts o he
city Hamilton let his thrObbing en- <. ls
out TO the limit, passing Frankford at
u IS. going high and fast
Conwalis, eleven miles away, reported
the aviator's passage at 11:46.