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for having been such a fool as to listen or pay any attention to the remarks about being afraid, etc. The Lake was only a short distance away and we were being blown rapidly toward it. Something had to be done at once. By releasing some of the gas we settled on the roof of a dwelling and wrecked both the rudder and the propeller. The ship bounced off the roof and into a tree, ripping a large hole in the balloon which quickly deflated it. The damage was great but by working all night repairs were made and we were ready again the next afternoon. On this occasion we had excellent luck. Even with a good stiff wing, the light was made without trouble, and to the surprise of everybody the motor functioned perfectly. From then on we were able to complete our contract satisfactorily. 

AROUND OHIO'S STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
From Chicago we moved to Columbus, Ohio and assembled the outfit on a vacant space which had at previous fairs been used to exhibit thrashing machines. Our contract called for a flight from the fair grounds downtown and around the dome of the state capitol and back again. The opening day was Labor Day. The event had been well advertised which resulted in a very large attendance. However, the wind blew so hard that we did not attempt a flight, much to the disgust of the fair officials and to the keen dissappointment of the crown. The newspapers printed accounts that bordered on accusation of fraud. We were downhearted but nothing could be done about the matter except to hope for better conditions the next day. Another day passed without a flight and a big crowd had gathered, the remarks that were made together with the hooting of small boys now and then added to our misery.