The Washington herald., 1911-07-05


the flight to Washington on the Fourth
Of July. Something of the convention
hunters well-known enthusiasm was i'm
parted to the birdman, and a short con-
ference brought seeming victory for the
| formers hopes.
Tells of Interview.
When seen by a representative of The
Washington Herald last night, Mr.. Hunt,
who is about as tired from his efforts as
was Atwood when the latter landed in
Atlantic City. told briefly of his inter-
view.
In the first place, ever since he braved
the currents of downtown New York and
flew over Wall street and almost around
the tower of the Singer building, Atwood
has been lionized by the New Workers" &"
said Mr.. Hunt. Nothing is too good for
him and no time of day is too early or
too late TO crowd to his quarters and
disturb him.
When / tried to see him I had TO
battle my way through a small army.
1t was like catching the first car after
circus. He is literally hemmed in
practically all the time he isn't in the air.
When 1 finally reached him, I was
face to face with a medium-sized man
who appeared to be about twenty-eight
years old. He is about five feet ten
inches tall, weighs about 155 pounds, is
smooth shaven, and shows the dare
devil spirit in his square jaw. firm lips,
and heavily developed jaw muscles.
Mr.. Atwood was a bundle of nerves
when 1 saw him. He is an inveterate
smoker Of strong cigars and keeps his
nervous energy right up to the sticking
point all the time. Naturally this con-
-dition has been largely brought on by
his inability to get a complete rest since
he startled the aviation world by his
aerial stunts in New York.
Plans for His Trip.
TT was nearly o'clock this morning
before 1 left Mr.. Atwood, after we had
completed the plans for his trip to
Washington, and others still waited to
see him. Nevertheless, he was on hand
early this morning, tuning up his ma
chine and making final preparations for
his flight.
Mr.. Atwood was confidence itself when
he started out from Governors sland
ly certain he would make the flight as
first planned, and I am sure the delay
comes as a severe Disappointment to him.
"Of course, until he reaches Washing
ton, She plans for his entertainment will
be more or less up in the air. He will be
rendered a luncheon, probably Thursday.
The luncheon will be attended by the
board Of directors OF the Chamber of
Commerce, prominent army officials, and
residents Of Washington most deeply in
terested in aviation. 1t will be given
at the Commercial Club.
while I have heard nothing officially,
have no doubt the movement to bring
the next International aviation meet to
Washington will be touched on and given
an impetus that will insure its success.
''Mr. Atwood's visit will be the big
gest thing in an aviation way Wash
ington has yet been concerned in, and
before he terminates his four days stay,
the New England aviator will have
made history here, II he carries out his
present plans.
while the dangers Mr.. Atwood braved
in New York could not be found in
Washington, he plans to play a few
tricks around and on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. that VIII be remembered for some
time to come. 1 do not know in detail
what his plans are. but I suppose he
will land in and ascend from the Ave-
nue., fly the distance from the Capitol to
the White House and back several times,
and circle the Capitol dome and the
Monument on one trip.
'T do not know whether he will re-
turn to New York by rail or by the air
line"