The Washington herald., 1915-01-19

7 At 3 o'clock the doors opened, and,
marshalled by the fifty policemen spe-
cially detailed for the work. the crowd
| Justled into the hall. In 4 few mo-
ments the streets were nearly empty,
| except for those who had no tickets
| being content to stand on the street
| corners outside the hall.
| The audience assembled in Conven-
ton Hall contained. as Speaker Clark
| said in his speech. "a quorum of the
\ House and nearly all Of the Senate" A
large majority of the clergymen and
churchmen in Washington were pres
ent. as well as many persons socially
/ prominent, including wives and fami-
/ lies of Congressman.
"BIIIy" Enters Scene.
Billy Sunday appeared shortly before
the close OF the song service. amid =
burst of genuine welcoming applause.
From the moment he opened his mouth
and flashed his happy smile over the
entire audience. everybody was with him
in heart and soul
When, at the end OF his sermon. Mr.
Sunday requested all those who vera
with him" to rise in testimony thereof.
nearly every person in the big hall got
to his or her feet. There was one Old
crippled man in the front row who was
unable to stand unsupported In that same
row there was one man who cried OMEN
ly. another who could do nothing but gazs
and gaze at the Rev. Billy" while the
tentalc moisture swan in the rims OF
his eyes and those of another who stood
with his eyes closed and his lips moving
silently. One tall. white-bearded man
rather distinguished in appearance, gazed
at Billy during his prayer with rant
expression, his lips parted and his hand
raised to his cheek in a gesture Of be-
wildered admiration
When the meeting was over people
turned to so. But one man, more bold
than the rest. stepped forward with his
hand raised to Mr.. Sunday in the pulpit.
Others crowded after him. Billy leap
ed down to the tables in front of the
platform and there shook hands with all
who came to greet him.
Sunday sups with Bryan.
The crowd dispersed with the usual
noise and confusion OF such a gathering,
every one comparing opinions and impres-
siOns with his neighbor. Many waited
to see Billy come out Of the hall He
appeared with Secretary Bryan With the
immediate members of the Sunday family
he accompanied the Secretary of State
and Mrs. Bryan to the latters home for
tea. No outsiders were present. The rest
OF the Sunday party We're entertained at
4 special supper at Union Station.
Long before train time n crowd assem-
bled at Union Station to watch the de-
parture of the evangelist from the Capt.
tai At little before o'clock Secretary
Bryan's automobile arrived with the Sun
day family. Escorted by the Secretary.
the party pressed through the crowd.
Mr.. Sunday greeted the people who press
ed around him happily. Secretary Bryan
said farewell to the Sundays at the gate.
BILLY" passed through with his party,
and the crowd dispersed.
Just as the train pulled out at 7:O5
o'clock two women and an old man came
running into the great concourse of the
station and up to the gate through which
BILLY" had vanished.
Alas! They Missed Him.
Has Billy Sunday gomez the younger
Of the women asked the gatekeeper,
breathIessly.
She learned that he had. and her coun-
tenanCe fell
We've missed him. mother" she said.
turning to the older woman But
there's the car he's in. We can see
that"
All three members Of the little party
pressed against the bars, and with half
disappointed expressions watched the
last car as the train pulled out.
Mr.. Sunday arrived in Philadelphia at
10 o'clock last night, and this morning he
will continue his eyangelistic work in
that city.
On the train between Baltimore and
Washington yesterday morning Mr. Sun
day was particular to inquire about the
pulpit from which he was to speak IN
Convention Hall. He was relieved when
told it was built in imitation Of that he
is using in Philadelphia.
You know. I like to hang onto the
pulpit" he said. His confession was
emphasized to all who saw him speak
yesterday. His pulpit and his handker-
chief are as much parts Of his speech
as his words.