Evening journal., 1910-10-06
BIRD MAN FAILS
TO MAKE FLIGHT
FriSbee viii Get Up To-day,
However, With Aid Of
New Engine
SATURDAY CARD WILL
SHOW MANY FEATURES

J. j Frisbee, who was TO have at
tempted an aeroplane fight at Horse
Show Park yesterday afternoon in
place Of Tod Shriver. injured on Tues
day, was unable to do so owing to the
eccentricity Of his machine. Shortly
after o'clock Frisbee sent his ma
chine scudding along the field, but the
motor stopped before the aeroplane
was raised above the ground. The avi-
ator then turned the machine about
and II was run 10 the starting place
but the engines refused to work, and
darkness prevented further attempts.
II there is no heavy wind this af-
ternoon, Frisbee will renew his efforts
10 soar. The engine from Shriver's ma
chine will be installed on Frishee's
Rochester, as this engine is more
powerful. Frisbee will attempt an al
titude fight during this week To-day
he will attempt 10 fly around the
grounds every hour.
Persons who visited the grounds
yesterday may receive tickets of ad-
mission for any afternoon of the meet.
The directors of the Wilmington Aero
Club announce The statement fol-
lows:
The directors Of the Wilmington
Aero Club announce that those per-
sons present at the aviation meet yes
terday afternoon may receive tickets
of admission for any afternoon of the
meet, and II such persons who are dis
satisfied will notify any member of
the board tickets viii be left for them
(subject to their calD. at the man
ayers office at the field. Automobiles
and carriages can use their yellow
reservation ticket or secure a duplixI
cate ticket under the same arranget1
ment Such arrangements would have
been made for the issuing of such re-
turn tickets had not the officials felt
that the weather would become more |
favorable after sunset They feel that |
Mr. Frisbee will not only be able TO
fulfill his agreements. but IN addition
DO double work in an effort to Offset
the accident to Mr.. Shriver."
Shriver was at the grounds in an
automobile with his wife and some
friends. He is obliged to use crutches
and it is improbable that he will be
able TO attempt fights this week.
Kite flying exhibitions were given
during the afternoon by Samuel F.
Perkins, of Boston. A string of seven
kites was flown in addition to a large
single one. The feature was his man
carrying kite, In which he made a
number of ascensions. Mr.. Perkins
will permit any one to make an as
cension, as there is no danger of ac-
cident. The occupant occupies a sad |
die, and perfectly adjusted balances |
prevent its topping
A balloon ascension was made late
IN the afternoon After flying toward
the Brandywine. the balloonist was
.c-lit,looge and landed in a parachute
near the experimental station of the
DUPONT Powder Company. Balloon as
tensions viii be made every afternoon
Of the meet
In addition 10 the seroplane flights,
balloon ascension and kite flying ex-
hibitions on Saturday, there Will be
five-mile running race Thirteen fast
boys have already entered
The running races will begin at
o'clock. J. A. Oliver, Jr. Will be in |
charge
TIE prizes will be - for the first, |
s for second and for third. each /
prize to be given in any variety OF |
merchandise the winners wish. The !
entries to the present time are Miller,
Nolan. Baldwin, Sawin, McGonigal,
Stuart Witsel. Wittford. Stall, Mccoy.
Reed and Wrath. Entries will be re-
ceived at the aviation grounds until !
time to start the race. but all Of them |
must report before o'clock. the time
set.