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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 3, 1914)
T1TR BEE: OMAHA. TIll'TSSDAV. SF.rTT.Mm.U ;!, 1!M. Entertainment Features of the Fair Provide Amusement for Everybody i (uki dsrul flying as r- ftT l A. B IRROWI, tHK lit n t M f tr tnftniffumAnl I I expect to give th. people who A I attend th Khritk aiiui. sltlon this year something as a thriller which will fr anything ever before seen. They have eni?agd Lincoln Heachry, (he man who not only loop th. loop In an aeroplane, but files upside down, side wise and In every other way. He. lms mart the ' birds attempt daring stunt In their efforts to out-fly the man who has Invaded their airy domain and has me audacity to perform aerial which they heretofore have not to attempt. No bird waa ewr flying upside down, yet Lincoln Beachey will fly upside down In hla aeroplane, hooting down and up, to the left and to the right, providing, of course, that he doea not get killed attempting hla mad flighta before reaching Lincoln. Juat how this reckless daredevil ever concoived the Idea of flying upside down nu now no started out In the "u, an Interesting story aiwi oy Mr. Boachey himself: "When I was a young fellow 13 year of age I bejean to study aviation and gasoline motors. That waa Just thirteen years ago. I lived in San Francisco and made but little progress until .after the fire, when I went to Portland; Ore., and succeeded to get a position wlthi Captain Baldwin to fly his dirigible. I waa suc cessful from the start and soon came Into great demand among the owners of dirigi bles, later building one of my own, with which I made Ul.ooo in one year. I was enraged to . fly my dirigible durlng the first aviation meet In Los Angeles. It was the time Paulhan, the Frenchman, flew there.- That gave me my first glimpse of an aeroplane In flight. I waa astounded at the eight and knew that I must take up the aeroplane. The call of the sky rang In my ears and heart. "It took me a full year to induce Glenn Curtlss to give me a chance. I trailed him from city to city and simply forced him to take me on as a pupil to get rid of me. I smashed two machines In two wejks and he called me aside and told me I was not cut out for a filer and that he was through with me. But I liad a contract and made him give me another machine, and It was never smashed, "Then I became filled with a mad de sire to outfly every other man In ihe game. I Investigated the much talked of lr pockets, vortexes. Swiss cheese holes and other alibis so dear to the heart of the novice flier. I soon found that there were no such things. I learned that the one thing to master was the knaok of combining thought and action to a su perlative degree. I succeeded remarkably well and while giving exhibitions at the pumpkin fairs and small town carnivals, I waa getting the experience and orao tlce necessary to startle other aviators. "In July, 1911. I flew a few feet above the swirling whirlpool rapids of Niagara Falls, diving down under the suspension bridge and Into a malstrom of cross cur rents which any scientist will declare Impossible to navigate. Curtlss threat ened to fire me. "A few weeks later I entered the big Chicago meet. There were forty of the 'f reatst navigators In tbe world there, rcachey was a"novlceto them. But on '.".he first windy day, when the rest were ' oj.liing" around, I took to the air and .'11h! spirals, dlvea and atunta that : 1 the crowd wild. But I also broke the world's altitude record. The officials ere indignant and ordered me off the i old, but the public would not stand r It and I woke up next morning to ' !nd myself the sensation of the day. Fabulous sums were offered for my appearance at other meets and a prem ium to put on my stunts. Then other aviators tried to emulate my stuff. They did not know that constant practice and study alone was responsible for nty suc cess. One by one they tumbled out from the sky, and "Daredevil Beachey" got the credit for their deaths. "I kept at It and invented other tricks and became sufficiently dextrous enough to make an aeroplane fly many ways that Curtifi ard the Wrights pronounced impossible. "A year ago I built a small tractor machine In the Curtiss shops and shipped it to f?en Diego. I meant to loop the loop in It, but this I kept to myself. One day I told Curtlss what I was going to do. He looked at me pityingly and shook his head. " 'Beachy,' says he, 'I've thought you know what you wore doing, but If you really mean that you think It possible loop the loop I believe you are craty. Id you can never fly another machine mine." "H ordered the machine kept out of my reaii and the next da: I gave up flying. I felt hurt that Curtlss had so little faith In me. A month later Orville Wright complimented me on 'putting over a lot of good publicity In the way of fake atories about looping the loop, and he knew' It was Impossible to per form the feat. When I told him that I had been diving vertically, dropping t.VM feet, during all my exhibitions, for six months, and that on three occasions 1 had actually flown upside down at a right angle, he patted me on the shoulder and said: 'I'm glad you have quit flying If it has affected your head in this manner.' "Imagine that coming from the man 4 S jxm. rr'" 1 a 1 ....... J I '4 -V t Liucolu's Parks ON "THE A11DWAV AT THE NbUKASKA STATiS PAIR. What the 1914 Fair Will Demonstrate That no state in the union can, raise as fine cattle. That the' educational interests of Ne braska are well taken care of. That products of the farm are of the best quality, and the yield per acre won derful. That the people are prosperous, and take great Interest in their state fair. That there are no better horses In the world than are shown at the state fair. That the hogs and cattle are the finest and bring the biggest prices. That the speed events at the fair are the peer of those of any other fair In the country. Why this will be shown is: Because Nebraska stands first in the value of beef cattle. Because Nebraska stands first In the number of automobiles per capita Because Nebraska though less than fifty years old stands second in the value of farm property. Because Nebraska stands second In the per capita Value of her wheat crop. Because Nebraska is second in the per capita value of her horses. Because Nebraska stands second In the capita value of her swine. Because In everything that count foi agricultural value no state In the union can compete with her. And all this will be demonstrated when the gates are opened for the 1914 expo sition. The women of the state are taking a keen Interest in the fair. In addition to the domestic and fine arte department the exposition management has attempted to set forth the latest advancement In solv ing the problems connected with home life, both rural and city. The modern labor saving devices are exhibited. Patrick Conway's band1, assisted by fiVe state bands, furnishes the music There are free concerts morning, afternoon and evening. Conway'a band Is assisted by a number of grand opera singers of Interna tional reputation. The vaudeville amusements are; both clean and entertaining. Slayman All's Wild Moors will appear in whirlwind athletic work. The six Van Dtemans will give the latest In aerial tumbling. Teddy Bros., the Benedettoes and other vaude ville features will supply 'the comedy. Free entertainments are given each afternoon and evening before the grandstand. Under the direction of Superintendent W. J. O'Brien there will be a fish exhibit that will attract anglers and sportsmen. whose Invention I waa proving had llmtt leas, possibility s. J. .know nothing of fly ing any other machine, but a Curtlss, and It would take me a year to master an other sufficiently to do my stunts, so I Just got disgusted and quit. Then en me the feat of Pegaud, the Frenchman, first flying upside down and describing the letter "S' elaborating the 'Z' and Just what I had been doing last year, describ ing the complete loop. I never felt so angry In my life. I cabled Curtiss, who was then In Europe, that he hud cheated me out of my life's ambition and that the only way to stop the hurt was to let me build a machine and outdo everyth'ntr they were doing In Kurope. He proved as enthusiastic as I was and cabled back not only the permission, but added that not in all Europe were they doing what I had been doing. . So I rushed the ma chine together, building It as strong as possible, and went to San Diego to get my touch back. I am not flying for money. Not that I do not get big sums for my appearance in public, but it is not the lure of gold that is making me fir. "Do not lot them tell you I am foolish or hare-brained. It took me six months to work Into that dive of mine, falling 3,0u0 feet. In a 1,400-pound machine at a speed of 200 miles an hour. Had I not accustomed myself to the stunt by long practice gradually working Into It, the rutih of air would have killed me as It kills a person falling from a high build ing even before the ground Is struck." The resources of Nebraska are but vaguely understood. Only the wlae fish ermen know the game fighters are found. O'Brien has the exhibits which convinces all doubters. The fish building Is one of the most attractive places on the fair grounds. More than 100 boys last year' availed themselves: of the privileges offered by the boys' state fair school encampment. Competent Instructors gave courses In agriculture, athletics and farm manage ment. Visits were made to the live stock and agricultural exhibits as well as to points of Interest about Uneoln. This will again bfc a feature. The educational exhibit under the charge of Superintendent Anna V. Day offers opportunities to the school children of the state and In the new agriculture-horticulture hall will be housed these products of the school rooms. At the fair grounds there will be tele graph offices, telephones, a postofflce, barber shop and all the conveniences of a modern city will be accessible to patrons. Education, Inspiration, amusement and recreation are provided for In the pro gram of the 1914 state fair. It Is tho am bition of the management to reflect the prosperity of the Nebraska farmers and set forth as fully as possible the bound less resources of one of the best states In the union. Lincoln might as well le railed a Park oil.. Not because of the number of its parks, fur it Ins but few, but because as a whiili- It Is one benuliriil park whV extendi out over the entire city limits and oi. t Into the snt.urhs Its shady wIKs etrcohlnn for mllis In either dl rect'nn have been rS.onlhlo more than I anythttiif else for (he lack of enthusiasm : In pari; development, for when a man has i tree ualore, green grass In aliundancr i and slimlv nooks rlnht at his d 'or he not i unite as apt to think of the lark situ i I tion as he would be If th sun had th" lMnnwnii. Hi I'vur iit.i iiip imi iiu.im. and lamn unhindered by shady trees. I l!ovcer In lute years Lincoln peop'e have hcKUn to consider the park question I nun luiitiv i;m i.in "iin jmijiij (no ii iv j I llfn of parks. thouRh few they msy be. Of the parks within tue Ci.y, close ' enough so that the people may reach them In n short walk Is to be found Ante, lope park, the most pretentious of them all. This park la situated In the south eastern portion of the city and extends for more than a mile along the Antelope valley where natural slis.'.e tress con tilbute to Its comfort. This park is equip ped with a "" and a large number of animals, such us buffalo, deer, elk, bear, etc.. cult be found within Its limits. The state capital grounds I" popular place for people to gather on a warm evening. Its beautiful trees and shady lawn covered with a thick growth of green grass mako It an Ideal place for the weary ctttxun, while on on occasional evening the Nobraska Htate band dis courses sweet music to the enjoyment of the poopte. City, or what Js more familiarly called, "F 8tret park." la situated near that part of the city where the poorer class of people can easily find a place to rest. It Is situated near the railroad yarda and In close proximity to hundreds of homes where the chance to spend a warm evening In a cool place Is appreciated. Band concerta are given for their amuse ment, and it Is becoming a popular re sort not only for the people who live near by. but for others and It Is frequently the case that several thousand people gather In the little park and listen to the band. ' Amusement parks are Epworth take park, where each year the rhautauqua known all over tho country as the E1 worth assembly Is held. It is a beauti ful place and with Its lake and boating has made It a place where many societies hold their annual outings. Lincoln park Is another amusement place reached on the Epworth lake park line of the street railway and la well situated to the needs of picnics and other similar gatherings. Capital Beach, however, la the real amusement park of the city. Thla park Is situated about two miles west of the city and is the place where people go who want to enjoy motion pictures, swings and similar things. There la a big lake of something like a thousand acres In connection with the park and It is here' where people go for their boating and enjoy a bath In the big salt lake pool. LIDGOLD' where quality and reasonable prices combine, extends a most cordial invitation to visitors from out of town to make FRED SCHMIDT & BRO'S . STORE THEIR HOME Our waiting room on the second floor is at your dlspoRal. Our Men's Furnishing Dept. has a complete line of fall furnish ings. Our cloak and suit department buyers have just returned from the eastern markets prepared to show you the latest of fall creations. Our Shoe department is better able to meet the demands of patrons than ever before. In short all our departments will appreciate a visit from you when in Lincoln. FRED SCHMIDT & BRO. LINCOLN, NEB. $E$ssi(t Lightning Rod s The beet' -by test. Adopted by engineers and experts. All principal features patented. The word. "SHINN" Only stamped on large center wire to prevent substitution., roa soiu unner a sid.uuv.uu lionu A State Inspector examines every building roilded by our dealers you get "Lightning I'rotectlon" when you use Hhlnn Lightning ltoJa. When you come to the State Fair visit our factory In Lincoln, or exhibit at Htate Fair Grounds. Write for illustrated! book, sent free. i EL v i NEBRASKA'S M-y W, BEAUTIFUL t V RESORT ON Ca 4 THE LAKE II I S I XX I ! y-v e II I I I Taotoryt X.X2TCOX.ST. NEB. W. C. SHINN The Lincoln Accident Insurance Co. OF LINCOLN, NEBRASKA A STOCK COMPANY PREMIUM RECEIPTS FOR 1918 .91U2.OOO.0O orricni . K. BTTaUrHAJf, J. Xh riXBCB, Tloe-Prsslfant. O. J. OOX.X.KAV, Secretary. O. W. COLLMAN, Treasurer. A. r, OOU.KAV. Aualtor. X. A. KOBBIBTB, Adjuster. . A Nebraska Company owned ly .Nehra.nka men, operated for Ne braska, people. Its 1013 NebranltA business was tlie Urgent of any company doing business in tha state. Agents wanted throughout Nebraska. Write for an agency today. Rig agency profits assured. sfcJSKX FALL PLANTING THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR TO REG IN YOUR FALL EVERYTHING THAT GROWS SEEIXS The following field seeds should b sown in August and September: ALFAIJA Ours is government tested and guar anteed 99 per cent pure. FALL WHEAT We have two Tarietles. The Marvelous, of which you only need sow one fourth bushel tr acre, and No. 17 Beardless. . Both of these grains have proven enormous ylelders. WINTER RYE Sow early for fall pasture and reap a big crop next spring. RAND VETCH This is a comparatively new for age crop. Will grow anywhere. CLOVERS Comprising Red. Whlta and Sweet. GRASS MIXTURES For pasture or the lawn. BULItS We import all our bulbs direct from Holland and are the largest importers In the PLANTING. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR west. Buying as we do, in such large quanti ties, we are in a position to make prices right. Plant a bed of tulips this fall and have a flower bed in early spring. FIOWERS This is a new department that we have recently added. We have two of the larg est green houses in the city. Our cut flower store is located at 1041 O street. Call there and see our fine display of ferns, geraniums, etc. We also can furnish cut flowers for all occasions. STATE FAIR EXHIHIT Of course you are going to the State Fair, and of course you will visit Agricultural Hall. You will find there two bootha showing our products. The flower and plant booth Is on the first floor, and the seed booth Is in the balcony at the north end. We want you to be sure and visit both of these. Be sure to rail at our Seed Store at 147 South Tenth , or our Flower Store at 1042 O street, and get a fall catalog In which you will fiud full description and prices of all the above tilings to plant. G riswo ldl Seed Dept. 147 S. 10th St. 22dl Co Floral Dept. 1042 O. St. 'IT:- - i 1 I The Best Moderate Priced Hotel in Nebraska NEW IMPROVEMENTS: $50,000 Spent in Remodeling. First Floors To Street Grade. New Dining Room. Telephones In all Rooms. New Sanitary Kitchen. Tile Floors In Lobby. Entire House Renovated, New Kawneer Front. New Electric Elevator. New lavatory. New Vacuum Heating Plant. Rooms With Hath. Indirect Lighting System. A HOTEL WHERE HOME COMPORTS ARE COMBINED WITH THE BEST SERVICE AND SURROUNDINGS. EUROPEAN PLAN. - THE WINDSOR HOTEL CO. August Hagenow, President. I. C. Miller, Mgr. A house that combines pleasing service' with genuine hospitality. STATE FAIR WEEK - Go Where the Crowd Goes BIG FREE PROGRAM OF High Class Circus Acts Introducing Astounding, and Amazing Arcoic Feat s - THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY and Spectacular Fireworks Production SALT WATER BATHING ? The Security Mutual Life Ins. Co. i of Lincoln. Nebraska A HOME COMPANY Its business Is confined to the healthiest portion or tha United' t states. Its investments, except Its office building, are confined to first I mortgage loans, almost all of them on Improved farms. . Its surplus in proportion to Its liabilities is exceeded by very few, If any, companies of Its age. It has not and will not ludulge in special contracts, stock selling schemes or any of the "frills and furbelows" of recent years. I For these reasons this company can furnish safe and satisfactory t Indemnity at reasonable rates. The policy of this company has been in the past and will be In the future to conduct the business In a conservative manner k at a reasonable expense rather than a large, reckless bust ' nesa at an extravagant expense. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS W. A. A. W, L. M. LINDLY. President. FIELD. First Vice-President M. KEENE Fremont, Second Vice-President WEIL. Secretary. WRAY A. LINDLY. Ass't Secretary. L. J. DUNN. Treasurer DR. H. B. MILLER. Medical Director. CARL J. QUENZEL. FRED D. MASON. D. B. CR0PSEY. Fairbury. 1 0nnSt&nf&&f&f&f& o