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Dumon has completed an ingenious machine that will compete for a prize of ten thousand dollars offered for any airship that can travel a kilometer and return to the starting point. A condition is that the invention must be heavier than air. That brings us into a realm of air-going vessel's outside the gas-bag balloon. The constant endeavor of a few skilled inventors to solve the enigma of aerial navigation will in time achieve the desired result. There have been many failures; there will b emery more. It is a problem for more than a day. The balloon has its uses, and the air can be safely traversed in it; but if we ever hope to accomplish the desired end- the invention of a machine that can carry passengers and be managed by human will instead of the elements- we must look to the philanthropist who will make it worth the inventor's while to continue his efforts. [[?]] 13 Mar 1907 SAYS HE FOUND POLE. Aeronaut Telegraphs Strange Story from Montreal. [By Telegraph to The Tribune/] Milwaukee, March 12.– An unknown Milwaukee aeronaut, who gives the name of "Captain Daring," telegraphed as follows from Montreal to-day: Veni, vidi, vici 90 degrees. Ascended ten miles north of Montreal Thursday, March 7, 9 a.m; reached 90 degrees or the pole, 1:15 a.m. Sunday, March 10. Planted American flag and left record. Remained at pole 1 hour, 45 minutes. Time consumed going to the pole, 67 hours, 15 minutes; return time, 40 hours, 7 minutes. Solid ice field at pole. Am coming on to Milwaukee in balloon to-marrow, if wind is favorable. "Daring" said that when he achieved success he would disclose his real name. [[?]] 13 Mar - 1907 AT NORTH POLE IN BALLOON, HE SAYS Milwaukee, March 13.—An unknown aeronaut, who has given the name of Capt. Daring, has telegraphed as follows from Montreal" "Veni, vidi, vici, 90 degrees. Ascended ten miles north of Montreal Thursday, March 7. 9 a. m.: reached 90 degrees, or the pole, at 1.15 a. m. Sunday, March 10th, 1907. "Planted American flag and left record; remained at pole an hour and forty-five minutes. "Time consumed in going to the pole, 67 hours 15 minutes. Return time, 40 hours 7 minutes. Solid icefield at pole. "Will send particulars at earliest convenience. Am coming to Milwaukee in balloon if wind is favorable." Capt. During has said that when he achieved success he would disclose his real name. When he was here he had taken a picture of himself taken in Juneau park with the balloon hanging at a low altitude. as aeronauts. The date for the receiving of entries has expired, but as there was a misunderstanding in Italy it is likely that a special ruling will be made to admit that country's representative to the contest. [[?]] 13 Mar-1907 WIRES "REACHED THE POLE." Intrepid "Captain Daring" Says He Did It in His Airship Special to The New York Times MILWAUKEE, March 12.—The north pole has been reached. "Captain Daring," the intrepid Milwaukee explorer who some time ago announced that he proposed building an airship which was to carry him to the coveted spot from a point in British Columbia, to-day sent the following dispatch to the local news-papers: Veni, Vidi, Vici, 90 degrees. Ascended ten miles North of Montreal, Thursday, March 7. 9. A. M. Reached 90 degrees or the pole 1:50 A. M. Sunday, March 10, 1907. Planted American flag and left record. Remained at pole 1 hour 45 minutes. Time consumed in going to the pole, 67 hours 15 minutes; return time, 40 hours 7 minutes. Solid ice field at pole. Will send particulars at earliest convenience. Am coming on to Milwaukee in balloon to-marrow if wind is favorable. "Captain Daring" all along said he would beat Walter Wellman in an aeronautic expedition to the pole. It seems that he packed a balloon in a grip, left here for Montreal in an entirely unostentatious manner, and, lest pesky reporters should divulge his purpose, hied himself to a spot ten miles out of Montreal and there made the ascension. "Captain Daring's" Real name is not known here. He has evaded all inquiries on that subject, saying that when he had accomplished his great purpose he would reveal his identity. Press Pittsburg 13 Mar. 1907 AMERICA BUILDING BALLOON BE THE MOST DREADFUL Company of Army Office Workers and an Expert Aeronaut at Work on It at West Point–Secret features Guarded by Secret Service Men. New York, March 2.—If there is a war with Japan or any other power, keep your eye on "No. 10." "No. 10" is the first balloon, other than stationary, that Uncle Sam, has used for his army, and "No. 10." will figure along with the numbers of regiments with divisions of cavalry and artillery, in the future history of the United States. A Company of officers are supervising the building of this new war machine on grounds of the military academy, and experimenting with other balloons at the same time, in order that "No. 10" shall [[photo]] Women AT WORK ON THE BASKET CAR OF "NO. 10" AT WEST POINT. LEO STEVENS, EXPERT AERONAUT, WHO IS HELPING TO BUILD "NO. 10." [[photo]] THE PHOTOGRAPH POINT, SURROUNDED BY SECRET SERVICE MEN IN THE FOREGROUND be strictly up to date when finished. The new balloon will have distinct features which are That they are important fact that the secret service ing the balloon and al to closely inspect the par The government is spe "No. 10" and two other size and type. "No. 10" ready, and it will be to Fort Omaha, Nebraska officially designated as a of the United States arm being done by Leo Stevens and aeronaut of New Yo The new balloon is un others made for the United States and also differs from the the armies of foreign c not cigar-shaped, and is n
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