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Will its, Cal., Dec. 17th, '96. Ed. Dispatch:Just over the ridges of the coast range which lie west of the romantic village of WillitB, a short distance from the old picnic ground, was discovered an immense airship. It was first discovered Tuesday evening about 7:30, but the people then had no knowledge of its arrival. It sailed at 10:15 a. ra. Wednesday. The entire population of Little Lake, Sherwood, Walker, Roektree and Scott’s valleys flocked to Willits to catch a glimpse o! the flying wonder.The motley crowd rushed to and fro in utter confusion. All was excitement and there were cries and moans from hundreds of women and children who were being trampled under heavy feet. Drs. Liftehild and Edmondson were summoned to care for the injured but being unable to attend all, Mumra Reid was pressed into service, and after .hours of arduous labor they were able to administer to all. Business was suspended, doors closed, and the proprietors (except Thomas Saxon, who does not believe in airships), joined in the mad rush. Never before in all the history of Willits didsuch excitement prevail.%DESCRIPTION OF SHIP.The ship was of cigar shape, length 325 feet, extreme breadth 48 feet 4 inches, normal displacement 955 tons, maximum indicated horse power 900, estimated speed 24 knots. Her engines are of the quadruple expansion type. The ship has one large sail. This sail, however, will hardly give her headway, but will be serviceable in steadying her In a moderate blow, or for keeping her afloat in case of disabled machinery. The ship was lighted throughout by electricity and the glaring search light adorned the front.THOSE SEEN ON BOARD.Among those on board were Mr. Armstrong, hound for Canada. S. D. Paxton, who carried a long knife and on being asked what be intended doing said: “1 propose to return in two years and attend to the Republican party.*’ Billy Rice was seen hovering near ex-Judge Mc-Qarvey, but the most attractive personage on the Mhip was a young Japanese girl. She was about 5 feet 4 inches in height. Her eyes were dark drown, features smooth, hair black, and she had a smooth olive complexion. Her appearance showed (hat no doubt at some time she had graced the courts of the Mikado. The maid sang by request, rendering a few choice selections, which utterly captivated the audience, especially the young men.THOSE VIEWING Ti-K SHIP.•W* t« 4 4 I - ... - .1 1. • „ 1____
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Mendocino Dispatch Democrat
Ukiah, California, US
Fri, Jan 01, 1897
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