New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 29, 1928, Page 9

DIRIGIRLE 1S WELL OUT OVER OCEAN " (Continued frem First Page) £ Rsuse which riges from 2 precipiteus on the extreme eastern edge of island that he did not lose sight the Zeppelin until it disappeared, @fl'a southeast course over the Rose &nd Crown shoals, miles off shore. ‘The Zeppelin was reported over lower Manhattan at 3:15 a. m., and that time until it left the main- 1gnd there were but brief intervals ® those on shore were out of t or sound of its progress. “Bt held its course over Long Is- land Sound and then picked up the Wbede Island shore. A few minutes 1er it was steering a course over eyard Soynd and for a short e it appeared as if it might head wértheast for Previncetown, But it sgen straightened out picking up its Lsarings and held east until it had hseed through. “Naval Alr Station, Lakehurst, N, Oct. 29 (P—The German dirigi- ble the Graf Zeppelin, imprisoned for s by contrary winds, heaved off ita bonds early today and headed hack through the moonlight skies for its home port at Friedrichshaten, Germany. Tt departed at 1:54 a. m. With three score men and one woman aboard, the greatest airship that ever flew the skies was dragged tall first from the hangar not long after midnight and then, seeming Suddenly to acquire a life of its own, it lifted proudly against the moon and floated away on its journey across the skies, Doubt Entertained ANl day yesterday there was doubt whether the Zeppelin would get away. Zero hour for the ground crew of sailors who have been in constant attendance on the great ship since its arrival from Europe two Weeks ago today was first set for fiye o'clock in the afternoon and then advanced to midnight, But even then no one really agemed to belleve the alvkhip would leave. But midnight came and action fol- ldwed with breathless swiftness. The passengers were bundled aboard, chatting feverishly and grinning , With something of desperation in their smiles. The ground crew, more than 300 sailors, trained to such events by frequent handling of the Los An- geles, marched to their posts and grasped the air monster as uncere- mouiously as a mother pushes a baby carriage, The great east doors ©f tho hangar swung open on thelr tracks and the night wind wafted into the hangar with its invitation of limitless space to be traversed by those who dare, Barks Command An officer barked a terse com- mand, The great ship stirred through its whole length of 778 feet, its 111 tons of wefght seemed to heave and #ise. It was like a glant sighing at the thought of activity expected of him, activity that cannot be post- poned, Out of the hangar the sailors wplked the Graf Zeppelin, as though were a little blimp, such as the two that have huddled under the tafl of the navy dirigible Los An- meles since the Graf Zeppelin came | to crowd them into one corner of the hangar. At 1:35 the Graf Zeppelin was claar of the hangar, and so had passed one of the most perilous mo- ments of any flight. For one of the &reatest dangers is the possibility of some errant gust of wind pushing the ship against the hangar walls and ripping its silver flanks against the steel bulkheads. Out in the night the Zeppelin was @& great black monster with a fin of sllver down its back where the moon nttuck. It twisted toward the north and moved ponderously, unnder the sallors’ expert guidance, to a hol- low far enough from the hangar so that there would be no danger of being blown against the towering ateel structure, And then: “Weigh ship:” An Towed. Officer bel- BEST SIRLOIN HALF SKINNED FRESH FANCY CENTER CUT BONELESS STEER FRESH OR CORNED FANCY CORNED The greund crew released its many handed hold. The Grag Zep- pelin, a giant waking from a deep sleep, lifted its head slowly, as though aniffing with relish the morning air,.and then s rear of five great engines split the night. shoots U Propelled by these engines, the Grat Zeppelin shot upward toward the moon, and circled majestically overhead. Once in the air all its sluggishness seemed to have vanish- ed, from an ungainly brute as bur- rowed in mud agd wallowed across the wastes in time before man was known, it suddenly had become & fairy thing, light and graceful, and utterly ssornful of the human help which had been so needful to it on the ground. / In a large circle it swung about the air station that had been its temporary home -since its arrival from Germany and then headed eastward toward the ocean it must cross to return to its home station, It started into the air at:1:5¢ this morning and at two it was nothing more than a gray blet agkinst the moon. And then it was nothing at all. The Graf Zeppelin, come to America from across the seas, had gone back whence it came. Sends Mewages During the first hours of flight Captain Hugo Eckener, pilot of the Graf Zeppelin, dispatched three menmsages of thanks for the reception given the dirigible crew while in America, One was r.ddreseed to the commanding officer here, one to the secretary of the navy and one to President Coolidge. Stowaway Discovered Berlin, Oct. 29.—(M—The repre- sentative of the Lokal-Anzeiger ahoard the Graf Zeppelin today wire. lessed his newspaper that a 17-year- jold American youth was discovered on the airliner as & stowaway at six o'clock this morning. Rolf Brandt, the correspondent, sent the news of the stowaway in the following message:— “Stowaway discovered at six o'clock this marning, a 17-year-old blond American boy employed in a lawyer's office. Passed Pollock light- ship at 6:30 a. m. Very cold despite a beautifu] sunrise.” Pollock Rip lightship is anchored off the eastern entrance to Nan- tucket Sound, about four miles off whore, it was at this point, as previ- ously reported, that the Graf Zeppe- lin passed out to sea. The problem of a stowaway aboard the huge German airliner is one that has received much attention from the German Zeppelin authori- ties and before the ship-left Fried- richshaferr on October 11 for the United Btates great care was taken to Mmake sure that no stowaways were aboard. Because of the size of the ship and the attendant confu- sion upon her departure an oppor- tunity for stowing away wae inevit- ably offered. The chief reason for precautions against stowaways being taken was because attempts had been made to sneak aboard the dirigible Bodensee on its delivery to Italy and the ZR-3NOQ the Los Angelés on its flight to the United States in 1924. During the test flights of the ZR-3 in 1924 Knut Eckener, son of the Dr. Hugo Eckener, repeatedly flew as a stowaway but this was possible with the connivance of the crew who shiclded the youth .from his stérn father, Young Eckener wag an officer aboard the Graf Zeppelin on its re- cent transatlantic flight and dis- tinguished himself by the part he played in moking repairs in mid- ocean to the stabilizing fih in which a hole was torn. Identity Believed Icarned Rye, N. Y., Oct. 29 UM—Officials of the Rye Country club belleved today that the youthful stowaway aboard the Graf Zeppelin is Clar- ence Terhune, 19-year-old caddy, known to his friends at the club as “8t. Louis” because he came from the Missouri city. “I'll be golng away any day now,” MEAT MARKET SPECIALS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY and ToP ROUND b STEAKS SHOULDERS © 23c 88 15 Average PORK CHOP SPERRY & BARNES COLUMBIA Pork Sausage i 30c POT ROAST n 35¢ SPARE RIBS » 19c Pork Shoulders s 22¢ All Sizes 4 the caddy was telling his friends ! mysteriously last week, according to Paul Belluscio, one of the club's C (4 b 35¢ .msd—lgl(‘ul. They theught "On leaving your great country we he meant ornia until they |beg permission heard abeut the stowaway. “He Was just the sort who would de that” said Belluscio. “He blew out of here 1ot Friday with sbeut $50 that he trem ing here during the ‘The yeuth was described as blond, fair-complezioned build, He reemed in Rye his 8t Louis address was not knewn, Washiiktons Oot 30 UPA radio- isram expressing gratitude for the ihup‘uuty shown them during their istay in the United Btates, was re., ioelm by President Coolidge. today from the erew of the German Alr- ship the Graf Seppelin. The radiegram, sent as the Zeppe. lin lett Lakehurst, wes signed by Dr. Hugo Eckener, the commander, It to express our feel. ings of gretitude for the gracieua pe- ception which has been accorded te us by yourself and by the American people.” Meusage From Husband Columbus, O., Oct. 29 (P—Mrs. Dor;l:.:l.n‘&nm today received the follow io message from her husband aboard’the Graf Zeppelin on its return flight to Germany. A “Daybroak, heading over . North Atlantie. Motors perfect. Wonderful weather.” The message was sent at $:45 this morning. Weather Praspects Hambyrg, Germany, Oct, 29 P— Varying weather conditions over the Atlantic face the airliner the Grat Zeppelin on_her homeward journey to Friedrichshafen. NEW: BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1928, While & more southerly course than the normal great circle ®oute would carry the ship into more fav- orable areas, the northern route has the advantage of a stgoug tail wind which would enable the Graf Zep- pelin to make good time. The marine weather station here, on the basis of extensive reports, ex- pressed the opinion today that the Graf Zeppelin might encounter wind pockets, clouds and intermittent rain soon after leaving the eastern coast of the United States unless it steers south of the 43rd degree of latitude. A course south of the 43rd degree would carry the Graf Zeppelin con- siderably south of the great circle course on a line with Cape Finistere in nerthwestern 8pain. Even if the ship should remain north of the 43rd degree weather re- ports indicate that it will soon reach a favorable area extending from the Bermudas to Newfoundland. Beyond the 60th degree of longitude, or about one-fourth across the At- lantic, there may again be bad weather if the ship keeps to the northern course while the weather will be good around the Azores. Hamburg. Germany, Oct. 29 (P— The local weather bureau reported two storm centers driving south from Labrador today, but if the Graf Zeppelin stays below the 43rd degree she will find good weather and tail winds. Excellent weather was reported from the Azores, in case the south- ern route should be followed. On the northern route the huge alr liner may have rain, but also a tail wind to help in making better speed. ACCIDENTAL DEATHS Bridgeport, Oct. 29 P—Two find- ings of accidental death were made today by Coroner John J. Phslan. The coroner finds that Francis J. 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