Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-27
AERIAL TRAVEL
ONLY DEFERRED
RECENT ACCIDENT TO THE
DEUTcHLAND ONLY AN
INCIDENT.
DESCRIPTION or SHIP AND THE
NOVELTY OF SAILING THROUGH
The AIR.


wreck in wind storm, the start out
Germans method Of aerial navigation
seems the one most certain to be
practicable commercially. Aeroplan-
ing is for sports, possibly for little
dynaiting in tine of war, but for gen.
eral aerial travel the dirgible balloon
easily leads the way. Therefore,
a description of the counts finest
craft becomes interesting. The
Deutchland's measurements are
forty-eight feet beam by 4s2 feet in
length, a progressive increase of
thirty-si xfeet over the Zeppelin H.,
now u. 9, before the latter was
overhauied and enlightened. The new
aerial leYiathan has FIVE compart.
ments attached to the under body Of
aft compartment stowage is found for
tne hull In the first of the fore ana
such dunnage as anchors. cables, land
ing ropes, tools, extra air propellors,
motor fittings, water ballast tanks,
and what not. The forward motor
car contains the navigation and chart
room, together with a single motor.
its complementary car, near the stern
housing the other two engines and
the dynamo, a new departure in air
ship construction. Between these two
eondolas, but elevated above them, is
tie passengers cabin, approximately
1@Xl20 feet, in the waist of the mid
snip section. This cabin is rightly af-
fixed TO the hull and part thereof. II
is, of course, the feature of the shlp
that most engages popular attention.
,One-tlme Minister Won Einau was a
guest OF Count Zeppelin on one of
the more lengthy preliminary tests.
He was highly delighted with the
ship, it arrangements and its be-
havior, and said so with almost boy
ish enthusiasm. Together he and
his host enjoyed their Westphalia
ham and beer in the cafe ncw
wrinkle in airships-and washed their
hands in the nearby lavatory-still
another new wrinkle. Chatting so
ciably, they viewed the scenery of
land and sky from the wide window
ports that pierce the sides of the
staterooms and lolled back contented-
ly in the ample wickerwork arm
chairs
Mo Smoking.
But there is one thing they did not
do. They didn't smoke. AS in
spherical balloon. one ironclad and
copper rivited rule takes precedence
over all others in a hydrogen infiat-
ed airship, to wit:-"No smoking al
loved; no matches to be scratched"
Walking up the gangplank and en-
tering the companionway one notes
with nomentary surprise its low
eight foot ceiling, until it is recalled
that excessive head room means ad.
ditional weight where every ounce of
equipment must be made to tell But
the finish of this lobby, as indeed
that of the entire cabin, vies with the
most sumptuous marine craft afioat.
The panelled cabinet work on bulk.
heads and sides is in rich old mahog-
any veneer. with fat floral tracery
borders in mother of pearl.
From the Lobby one enters the mar
row carpeted gangway and crosses al
ternately from port to starboard to
accommodate the passengers state
rooms, so distributed that the trim of
the ship will not be affected Be-
sides the four arm chairs. these closed
compartments are furnished with al
small folding table directly under
meath the window ports, and rock of
small cameras, small satchels, wraps
and a thernos bottle of some partic-
ularly priced beverage. Hanc baggage.
however, must be kept down to less
than bicycle outfit
Progressing to the middle of the
cabin the visitor comes to the lava
tory, the cafe and adjoining dining
saloon, with its ladies' retiring room
attached. When meal time is over the |
folding tables will be cleared and
clamped to the ships side, collaps- |
ible sofas and easy chairs will ap-
FEAR, and in trict handsome and |
convenient lounging room for social |
assemblage will be made ready.
victuals and Drink.
Although pipes and cigars are Ia |
booed on the Deutschland, other ere |
ature comforts W. not be lacking |
Good hot dinners and suppers will |
be served and the dainty bill of fare
will be varied each day Soups, en-
Gees, vegetables and roasts will be
stored in the pantry in hot thermos
kettles and pans or cooked by cleo
trlcity. Table drinks such as tea, |
coffee and chocolate will be available
at all times. Fresh melons, fruits and /
salads will emerge at the stewards
bidding from small ammonia
cooled refrigerator.
Cold cuts or sandwiches of ham. |
tongue. chicken and fillet of beef. as /
well as sardines, sausage an, other
relishes, will also be forthcoming
when ordered. And there viii be an 1
abundance Of mineral waters, to say
nothing of the great array of liquors
and cofdials In fact, the Light weight /
ainship's stewards unique person.
age in many ways-proudly boasts
that he can decant tire six coIored
pousse cafes without using the same
ingredients twice. Bonbons viii he at
hand for the ladies.
The setting OF the tables viii not
differ in any respect from that of a I,
high class restaurant. There viii be
vases Of flowers and at night shaded /
electric candles. The draperg will be
OF the finest linen, the table service Of
translucent porcelain and feather