The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-06
THE HoWEAND DRY GOODS co.
LINCOLN BEACHY
CIRCLES ABOUT
CAPITOL DOME

Al! doubts as to the qualifications
of Lincoln Beachey to fly in such
company as Glenn H. Curtiss and j.
A. D. McCurdy at the Bridgeport
aviation meet, the Aerodrome, on May
IL, IL and IL, were swept away by
Beachey at Washington, yesterday.
At the aviation meet now in progress
at the nations capital in celebration
of the anniversary of the first flights
OF Langley's heavier than-air models,
Beachey was the star performer of
the opening day.
The meet in Washington is being
held at the famous old Bennings race
track. On one Of his flights yester-
day, Beachey flew from the track,
across the Potomac and over to tie
capitol, where he circled the dome De-
fore returning to the aviation field.
His flight was one Of the most spec
taculaT ever made in Washington, and
was the first on which an aeroplane
had clrcIcd the big dome.
The flight was particularly interest
ing from the fact that four years ago,
when driving the first airship, or
dirigiblc balloon ever seen in WASH
ington, Beachey drove his craft over
practically the same course and alight-
ed on the capitol grounds. Interest
in his achievement was so great thai.
Congress, in session at the time, took
a recess in order that the members
might meet tn eaviator and see him
off for his return flight.
Especial efforts are being made 10
bring the meet to the attention of au-
tomobilists in all parts of the State
in order to make Bridgeport a toar-
ing center during the days of the
flights. To this end, 10000 circulars
are being sent out to all holders Of
on
from the aviation meet headquarters
in the Stratfield, calling their atten-
ton to the excellent facilities pro-
vided for automobiles. On the SUBJ
ject. tn ecircular says:
THE Bridgeport Aerodrome, owned
by c. J. Lake, is permanent insti-
tuition, and is destined to become one
of the most widely known flying
grounds in this country owing to lis
exceptional advantages and facilities.
Excellent parking space for auto
mobiles visiting the meet will be pro-
vided along an entire side of the field
though the space abutting on the track
where the aeroplanes WILL start and
alight is limited. This is really the
best spot from which to see the flights
and because of the limited number Of
automobile stalls there, it is advisable
to reserve the spaces in advance. For
these reservations parking charge of
one dollar per day will be made for
each automobile, and an additional
charge of one dollar for each occu-
pant will be collected at the gate
daily.
Besides these limited spaces, there
will be provided on the grounds at
less advantageous points ample &C
commodationS for automobiles for
which no charge will be made other
than one dollar for each occupant"
Directions are also given to auto
lists for reaching the aerodrome, these
directions having been found neces-
sary because of the large number If
inquiries as to the location of the
For the guidance of au-
toists, guide signs will be placed along
all the main roads with arrows point
ing the proper direction to take for
the flights.
At noon on the flying days, it is ex-
pected that the roads will be lined
with automobiles, the impromptu pa
rade of motor vehicles continuing up
to 8 O'Clock in the afternoon, when
the flights are scheduled to begin.