Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-05
Reports of Abandonment
of Trip Are Discredited

Late this afternoon no word had been
received by officials Of the Chamber of
Commerce from Harry n. Atwood. at
Atlantic City as to whether he would at
tempt to resume his New York TO Wash
ington flight today.
Reports that Atwood has entirely
abandoned the trip for the present were
discredited by Granville NJ. Hunt and
other officials of the chamber Mr.. Hunt
communicated with the aviator by long
distance telephone this morning, and
was assured that Atwood would COM
mence the last leg of the aerial journey
this afternoon If conditions were
favorable.
Atwood, Mr. Hunt declares. told him
that he would by all means make the
attempt tomorrow. II he were prevented
today.
The chamber sent Atwood a telegram
informing him that he would be met on
rea ching the capital by q number OF
government officials.
Shortly after noon Mr.. Hunt again en-
telephone with Atwood. but was informed
that the aviator at that time was con-
ducting an exhibition flight before large
crowd on the sands at Atlantic City.
Whistles to Blow.
woods approach, II he finally comes to
this city. by the blowing of steam whis-
ties. At the same time large American
flag will be raised above the Evans
building.
Determined to make the reception to
the aviator a memorable one, and to give
residents of the capital a chance to wit
ness his landing. representatives of the
Chamber Of Commerce today made ar
| rangements to give notice of his ap-
prOach-
munication with a number OF factories
and other institutions that are equipped
with steam whistles. AS soon as the
aviator has been sighted these places
will be notified by telephone.
Granville NJ. Hunt. who induced At
wood to make the attempted flight from
New York to Washington yesterday, had
barely reached his office this morning
before Capt. James +. Oyster. president
Of the chamber. called to congratulate
him.
Although Atwood was forced to remain
over night in Atlantic City, Mr.. Hunt in
formed Capt. Oyster that he was con-
vinced the aviator made every effort to
| reach the capital yesterday.
Entertainment Is Planned.
Shortly after Capt Oyster called to see
Mr.. Hunt. Secretary Grant arrived. and
the three Immediately began mapping out
a program of entertainment to be given
by the chamber In honor of Atwood dur
ing his stay in the city.
1t was decided to notify Gen. Wood,
officers Of the United States Signal Corps,
the Vice President. the Speaker OF the
House and other government oIIlclalS the
minute it is learned Atwood has left At
lantic City, in order that distinguished
assemblage may greet the aviator Shouio
he be successful in making the greatest
cross country flight In bipiane ever at
tempted in this country.
1t was announced that the chamber
will give a luncheon in honor or AT,
wood, but the time for this event Will
not be determined until later Prom
inent government officials, inciudihs
Gen Wood, are to be invited.
Several organizations, including the
Washington Aero Club, 1t was learned
this morning. have approached offlclals
of the chamber with a view to ascer-
tanning whether they would be allowed
to participate In the plans Tor receiV-
ing and entertaining Atwood.
They have been Informed that At
wood Is coming to Washington as the
guest of the chamber and that invita-
tions to meet the aviator will be issued
through that organization.
Sends a Piplane Here.
II also was learned this morning that
Atwood already has shipped biplane
TO Washington and that the machine is
now in the city. but has not been un-
packed
There is q probability that the aviator
may use two machines during his visit
here, with the object OF interesting gov
ernment officials IL the purchase of one
Of them.
Granville NJ. Hunt was kept busy today
explaining to members of the chamber
how he persuaded Atwood to make the
attempted flight yesterday.
According to Mr.. Hunt. Atwood did not
receive the telegram he sent him. 1t was
with the greatest difficulty that the
chamber representative finally located the
aviator. Atwood, at first. refused to make
the attempt yesterday and said he had
practically decided to ship his machine to
Washington. Mr.. Hunt. however. insisted
that he would be making a mistake to do
this, with the result that Atwood. after
several hours discussion, finally con-
santed TO make the attempt.
Mr.. Hunt is of the opinion that Atwood
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