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This, however, is the common lot. The situation can only 
he estimated by the spectator — such as I am — of many abortive 
attempts. 
My space is consumed before my pen has run dry, else I 
might adduce some more reasons why such earnest workers in 
the' solution of the profoundest problem which ever absorbed 
the brain-power of aspiring man should be encouraged by the 
wealthy to go on and progress in Aeronautics. 
