Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 October 1908 — HERRING HAS AH AEROPLANE [ARTICLE]

HERRING HAS AH AEROPLANE

Takes It to Fort Myer To Be Tested for Army Use Occupies Very Little Space. Washington, Oct. 13. —A. H. Herring has arrived at Fort Myer, bring Ing the aeroplane which he has built for the United States army, but there will be no tiights z at the aeronautical testing grounds for several weeks. Herring was accompanied by an assistant and brought a trunk and two suitcases, in whiich he sajd the aeroplane was packed. Official delivery of the aeroplane must be made today? and it will be inspected by the signal corps aeronautical board. HerrTng intends leaving for New York later in the day, and probably will fhke his aeroplane back with him, as there are various parts that he desires to perfect before making any flights. Herring will Imve thirty days in which to make his official flights, which must be made at Fort Myer.