Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-18
PRIZES FOR AIRMEN
WILL De OFFERED
At JOURNAL MEET
Cups for Speed, Altitude. Gid
ing and Bomb Throwing Will
Be Given by Leading Mer-
chants and Citizens

AtIantA's aviation meet on December
Is. Is and g will be complete sue
cess
Such is the composite opinion OF the
most progressive men OF the city. ire
spectfve OF profession or business oc-
cupation- Lawyers. merchants, bankers.
politicians. brokers. professional men
OF every type. all agree that the great
gathering OF the bird-men TO be con-
Quoted by The Atlanta Journal will be
Of Inestimable benefit to the people OF
Atlanta
Following the announcement made by
The Atlanta journal on Monday that IL
would provide for the people OF Georgia
during the holidays an aviation meet at
the Atlanta speedway at popular prices.
and one OF proportions never before con-
Quoted anywhere in the south. express
sions of approval began TO pour into the
offices OF The Atlanta Journal In ar
ever-increasing flood
Atlantis business men. whose reputa-
ton FOR clear-headed and keen insi int.
is unsurpassed. have expressed them
selves az heartily in favor Of the prof.
ect Representatives OF The Atlanta
Journal have personally called upon
many OF the merchants and representa-
tive citizens OF the community. and
have everywhere found spirit OF warm
ana cordial cooperation
That the aviation meet viii help bus
mess is instantly perceived by all. and
IN every case The Atlanta Journal has
been assured OF the support and indorse-
ment Of the project by the men who
are the financial sinews OF the city.
Particularly fortunate has been the
choice OF the bird-men secured by The
Atlanta Journal for the meet All three
OF the daring aviators who are to ap-
pear In Atlanta are men who have won
undying fame by their marvellous per-
formances In the air
Today the name OF Eugene s. Ely Is
written In letters OF everlasting fire
across the pages OF history. Only yes
terday he inaugurated a new epoch in
naval history by making a flight from
the deck OF the United States cruiser
Birmingham across the waters OF his
torfc Hampton Roads to the mainland.
This was the first flight ever made
from q vessel. and in accomplishing the
miraculous feat Ely won q prize OF s5,-
900.
This is one OF the men who will be
seen In the gathering OF the air kings
10 be conducted by The Atlanta Jour-
nal The other two members Of the
Curtis Exhibition company, Augustus
W. Post and A B. McCurdy. are both
among the men whose names are IA
mflfar 10 the world as dauntlesss dar-
ing conquerors OF the air.
That the city will be thronged with
eager thousands gathered to take adj
vantage Of the double opportunity to do
their Christmas and holiday shopping,
and at the same time witness the first
great aviation meeting Of the south, is
q foregone conclusion Such chance
to combine business. education and
pleasure. at such a low cost, was never
presented anywhere In the world be-
fore. and the people realize this fully.
Following the announcement made
yesterday by The Atlanta Journal that
IL would be possible 10 witness the
three-day meet for so cents a day. the
railroads. ever ready to do their share,
have taken up the matter OF inaugural
ing low rates to Atlanta during the Pc
Rod Of the meeting. The Atlanta
Chamber OF Commerce, IN placing its
hearty Endorsement upon the project
Recommended TO the railroads that spe-
citl rates be inaugurated- :
This morning Joseph Richardson,
chairman OF the Southeastern Passenger
association. advised Secretary Walter
Cooper, OF the chamber Of commerce.
that the matter will receive the early
consideration OF the passenger traffic
officials.
Plans for the meeting go on apace.
and The Atlanta Journal promises such
q program as the south has never seen
before Each day there will be six
events. including altitude contests.
speed races. endurance flights and bomb
throwing competitions