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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Mrs. w. w. Conner Is
Hostess at Bridge

SEWAREN, Nov. Mrs. w. w.
Conner, of West avenue, entertained
five tables of guests at q delightful
bridge party Tuesday afternoon. The
house was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with a profusion of
chrysanthemums and other fall
flowers intermingled with autumn
leaves in a most artistic manner.
The guests lncluded: Mrs. II. D..
Clark, Mrs. ]. A. Lahey, Mrs. A. C.
Walker, Mrs Rush, Mrs D. V. Rush,
Mrs. r. w. Muller Mrs. C. S. Wis
wall, Mrs. c. f. Lewis, Mrs. A. F.
Sofield Mrs. f. T. Howell, Mrs. Her.
bert Rankin. Mrs. C. A. de Russy.
Mrs. F. I, Perry, Mrs. J. w. Fergu-
son, Mrs. e. w. Christie, Mrs. S. F..
Henry, Mrs. B. B. Hood of Fanwood,
Mrs. r. IT. Snyder OF Bayonne, and
Mrs. Harry Darby of Metuchen.
Refreshments were served and a
most enjoyable social time had.
Mrs. Lahey won the first prize, a
double compact; Mrs. A. c. Walker,
second, a silver tea ball; Mrs. G. f.
Lewis, third. bottle of perfume;
Mrs. J. F. Ferguson, fourth. two
dainty handkerchiefs; Mrs. Hood the
consolation, a silver cake knife.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Miscellaneous Shower
For Miss Esther Levine

Tuesday night a miscellaneous
surprise shower was given MISS
Esther Levine in honor of her ap-
proaching marriage to Joseph Levy
of Jerusalem, Palestine, at the nome
OF Miss Esther Kramer in state
street. The house was most artistic
ally decorated in the Halloween col
ors of orange and black and autumn
foliage. The many pretty and ex-
uuIsite gifts which Miss Levine re-
ceived were arranged in and around
a witch's huge caldron.
The guests included Misses Esther
Beckhoff, Rae jacobson, Sarah We
deem, Til1ie Wedeen, Lillian Polko-
witz, Ruth Jacobson, Rose Brody,
Mary Wilmer, Lydia Jacobson, Fanny
Brody, Ida Levine, Eleanor Levine.
Grace Levine, Bessie Kramer and
Esther Kramer, Mrs. Jack Slobodien,
Mrs. Aaron Kaufman. Mrs. Leo JAG
OLSON, Mrs. Isidor Siegel, Mrs. Philip
Levine, Mrs. Abraham Kramer, Mrs.
rzun1ewHad- Mrs. Isenberg of this
10y, and Miss Betty Seligman of
Newport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
WOMAN STILL
MISSING HERE
While Michael Stumpf, Her
Father, is at Point of
Death at Home
ONE CLUE is FOUND
Woman, Like Description of
Helen Lane, Seen at Hall
Avenue
The disappearance of Mrs. Marga-

The disappearance of Mrs. Marga-
ret Helen Lane, twentyfour year
old wife of Perry c. Lane, who left
Cleveland Saturday night to visit
her parents in Perth Amboy, re-
mains still a mystery. A report wis
received here last night that Mrs.
Lane alighted from a Pennsylvania
railroad train at Railway and board
ed a trolley for Perth Amboy. She
is said to have discussed her marital
affairs with the conductor and got
off at Hall avenue which is the near-V
est stop to the home of her parents.
Whether this report is correct could
not be ascertained as she has not
been seen as yet.
Meanwhile Michael Stumpf, the
father of the girl. is in a critical
condition at his Cortlandt street
home which was caused some two
weeks ago from blood poison. Wor-
ried over his daughters fate, Mr..
Stumpf is on the verge of death. He
Is pleading for her return and ex-
pressed this morning to his many
friends who came to his bedside o.
wish that Helen may return before
he expires.
The Stumpf home is in a complete
turmoil Mr.. Lane, who came here
from Indiana to help find his wife, is
seeking the aid of the netghbors to
find her. He is sitting at the tele-
phone in hopes that she may teIe-
phone, or that some news of her may
come to him. Mr.. Lane corrected
today the description of his wife
which appeared in the press. He
said that his wife had black hair and
not blonde as was reported.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
KatherIne ANN Johnson

Katherine Ann Johnson, ninety
five years old, wife of Hezekiah E.
Johnson, of Ernston, Sayreville
township, who died on October 20,
was buried on Tuesday, October 23,
in the Ernston cemetery. Rev. ]. L.
Piel, of South Amboy, officiated at
the services conducted at the house.
Mrs. johnson besides her husband is
survived by two daughters and four
sons, Mrs. Mary e. Wescott, Mrs.
Eleanor Sylvester, Lewis, Jesse,
Hezekiah, Jr., and Johanihan John
son, fourteen grandchildren, forty
six great-grandchildren, nine great
great grandchildren. four step grand
children and five step great grand
children. The bearers were Daniel
Wescott, Charles Pearce, Charles
Johnson, Richard Johnson, Arthur
Monroe and Leonard Fowler
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
st. lanes Rosary
Society Has Big Event

WOODBRIDGE, Nov. About
seventy-five prizes were awarded last
night at the monster card party and
dance given by the Rosary Society
of st. James church for the benefit
of the st. James school building
fund.
The prizes were awarded as fol-
lows:
Euchre: Mrs. j. ]. Dunno, pyrex
pie plate; Miss Rose Kelly, pyrex
pie plate; Miss Alice Bergen. bud
vase; Mrs. b. A. Dunigan, towel;
Miss Julia King, cups and saucers;
Mrs. George Heating, scarf; Mrs.
Fred Carroll, collar and cuff set;
William Heating, vase; Miss Alice
Kelley, vase; Mrs. James King, pin;
Miss Gertrude Casey, cologne; Miss
Mary Burke. dish; James Fullerton,
double boiler; Leon Jordon, silk
socks; Mrs. o. s. Dunigan, towels;
Miss Susie Murphy, tea pot: Miss
Margaret Holohan, tobacco; Mrs.
Leahey, handkerchief case; Miss
May Brown, apron; Mrs. John Free
man, scarf; Mrs. II. Needer, dish
Joseph Dolan, towel; John Freeman,
towel, Mrs. John Nash, cap; Miss
Helen Kelly, stockings; George
O'Brien brush; Walter Jordan,
towel; Mrs. N. Langan, towel; Mrs.
Witheredge, scarf: Miss Mary Kelly,
towel: Mrs. Brennan, writing paper;
Miss Anna Dunigan, coffee: Miss
O'Brlen. towel: Mrs. Stewart Scho-
der. soap: Miss Jane Flanagan, ta-
BILE cover; Mr.. Brennan, bill case;
Miss Alice Sandahl. dish.
Peanut jab: Mrs. Peter Keating,
a fern; Mrs. August Bauman, bou
doir cap; Mrs. Saulier, a chicken.
Pinochle: Rev. Father O'Farrell,
pyrex pie dish; Mrs. NJ. Conole,
scarf; Bruce Pender, silk socks:
Mrs. Wooster, pyrex dish; Mrs. Ber-
nard Sullivan, center piece; Miss
Kathleen McQuirk. Placque; Mrs.
sauce pan; Miss Julia Sullivan bread
doilie; Herman Hopper, tomato
server; James Harding, cake server;
Mrs. James Gerety, buckle; Frank
Mcdonald. six glasses; Ferdinand
Kath, towel; Mrs. christensen, two
lbs. coffee; NJ. J, Holohan, towel;
Mrs. Bauman, centerpiece; Henry
Needer, vases; Mrs. Mary Keyes.
coffee: Mrs. NJ. 2. Schubert, buckle;
Mrs. Thomas Gerety, coffee; NJ. p.
Schubert, writing paper; Mrs. Bar
ron Levi, aprons; Joseph Krupi,
cold meat fork; Mrs. Il. ]. Coffey,
cream pitcher; Joseph Bosie, scarf !;
Mrs. Fisher, towel, Mrs. Arthur
Hunt, scarf.
Whist: Miss Mary Petro. scarf;
Miss Bernadette Delaney, towel;
Miss Bessie Minski, towel; Mrs. H.
Hopper, percolator.
Non-players prize: Miss Margaret
Delaney, layer cake. Dood prize,
$3.50 in gold, Edward Gallagher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Probate Ellen Mcoarthy,s WIN

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. IL
A will of Ellen Mccarthy, who died
at South Amboy on October IA, has
been filed for probate at the surro-
gates Office here today. The testa-
tor has been in the employ of the
family of DIR. Eugene A, Meacham.
whom she names as executor ana
leaves the entire estate to his chill
dren. A legacy of $2,100 and $500
Liberty bond is left to the doctors
son, Thomas. The sum of $1,000
and a $100 Liberty bond is left to
another son, Joseph, $500 is left to
Francis Meacham. The sum of $500
is requested to Rev. William G. Gill
f1llin, of Sayreville for masses. The
residue of the estate is left in equal
shares, half to Thomas and the
other half to Joseph and Francis.
The will dated, Oct. Is, 1920, was
drawn in the presence Of Adrian
Lyon and Laura O'Brien.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
GOVERNOR PUSHES TOUR

TRENTON, Nov. 1:--Governor
Silzer is appearing nightly on the
stump this week in behalf of Demo-
cratic candidates for the legislature.
Tuesday evening he addressed audi
eEces in Burlington City and Trenton
and last night was in Camden. This
evening he will speak at Democratic
rallies in New Brunswick and Perth
Amboy.
On Friday evening he will speak
in Passaic county and wind up the
campaign Saturday evening with sew
eral meetings on behalf of the Essex
Democratic assembly ticket.
Frederic M. p. Pearse, secretary
to Mr.. Silzer, is scheduled to address
meetings of voters on Friday night
at, Asbury Park and on Saturday
evening at Atlantic City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
EpWorth League
Has Barn Party

About seventy-five members and
friends of the Epworth League en-
ioyed a barn party at Pfeiffer's farm
in Metuchen Tuesday night. Games
were enjoyed during the evening
Mrs. Blanche Seip was awarded a
ring for the prettiest costume and
Miss Ruth Shoe won the prize for
the most grotesque costume. Re-
freshments were served by the COM
mittee headed by Mrs. Edward CarlS
bon. Everyone present was invited
to attend the next social of the club
which will be held on November IL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Many Attend Dance

st. Stephens auditorium, in State
street, presented a pretty sight for
the annual masquerade dance of the
Lyceum Athletic Club last night.
The hall was decorated most artis-
tically with orange and black
streamers, black cats and grinning
pumpkin faces. William Seiboth
and his Sterling Six furnished the
music for the affair. Ten beautiful
prizes were awarded those appear
ing in the best costumes. There was
also a prize combination contest
and a fin entertainment was offered
by Prof. Browning of New York. The
first fifty ladies entering the hall
were presented with souvenirs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
MIDGETS, PLAYING AT The
MAJESTIC, MEETS SILzER

Twenty-Five of Irving's Midgets.
who are playing today, tomorrow
and Saturday at the Majestic theatre.
were given treat yesterday after
noon at the Madison hotel when they
were introduced to and shook hands
with Governor George S. Silzer and
Prosecutor Joseph e. Stricken.
These tiny men and women will
perform the last three days this
week in what is claimed to be the
worlds biggest little show, direct
from London, Paris and Germany.
Special matinees have Been arrang-
ed for every afternoon at 2:15 o.
clock for the children. Last night
the midgets occupied all the boxes
at the Majestic as guests of the
management.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
3 JURY DISAGREES

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. L.
Deliberating for more than four
hours, the jury yesterday disagreed
in the case of Elizabeth Ernish, ad-
ministratrix ad prosequendum on
the estate of her husband against
the Jersey Central Traction Com
pany, whom she alleges is respons-
ible for the death of her husband.
The trolley company through their
attorneys, contended that Mr.. Err
nish was killed on the Morgan tres
tie when he was trespassing on the
property. for which they have no
obligation,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Hks Club Has Most Delightful
Event = Junior Club Also
Has Pleasing Affair

COLLINS, ghosts and black cats
have had first place in the spooky
decorations which grow spookier
zach year at all the entertainments
md parties held this week. Witches
)erched in every corner and grin
ling jack o. lanterns peering through
cks of corn added to the mystery
n the air and even the orchestras
>aSnge from jazz to the old fashion
n jigs and reels to harmoniZe with
Ne spirit of the occasion.
One of the many delightful aitalrs
vas the Elks masquerade dance
neld in their clubhouse in Madison
enue last night. William Seiboth' s
hestra furnished fine musical
gram Prizes were awarded TO
!. and Mrs. James A. Compton OF
. Dedbridge for the prettiest cos
/ aies. Mrs. Al Hagan won the prize
r the most original, Mrs. Harry
in and Mrs. Samuel Borak was
( 4arded the prize for the most gro
.oue and Mrs. John Powers for the
most unique. The judges were
sharles Simmer, NJ. Mitchell and
Henry Schrimpf. In the apple race
orizes were awarded to Howard
Richards, John Powers and Louis
Paviovsky. Hats and noisemakers
were given as favors.
Black cats. orange and black
streamers, and pumpkin faces trans
formed Junior hall into an attractive
setfine for the annual dance of the
~ nior Club which was held TUESDAY,
and last night. Both nights the hall
was packed with people in fancy cos
tunes who danced to the strains Vi
the Royal Serenaders. Prizes were
awarded those wearing the prettiest'
most unique and most grotesque cos
tunes Much credit is due Q. u
Groves, chairman, for the decora-
tions as 1t is said that they were the
most elaborate ever seen in this city.
The Triangle and Hi-Y Club are
holding their dance in Dana hall IN
Market street tonight. Arthur Cor
sons orchestra viii furnlsn the
nnsic FOR tbe affair. Many Hallow-
aer features are being planned py
The committee in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Mr.. and Mrs. Perszak
Entertain at Party

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Perszek, of Wash
ington street, entertained at a Hal
lowe en- party last night. Orange and
black streamers were used in the
decorations. Games were enjoyed
throughout the evening.
The guests included: Elizabeth
Perszelk, Z. Granawalt, Percy Brown,
Marie Beslic, Marie O'Brien, Harry
Donovan Jack REILLY, Henry Jensen
and Alfred Paterson of this city,
Miss Anna Costs. Joseph Hackett. A
Kerestes, K. Kerestes, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. Ambus, of Elizabeth: Miss Ella
Bartha, Lillian Costs and Mr.. and
Mrs. Costs of New York, and Jo-
seph Smith OF Philadelphia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
NOTE FIGHT IN COURT

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. L.
Arguments are being heard in the
county court before jury and Judge
John p. kirkpatrick in the case of
Peter Scovboe. of Perth Amboy,
against Patrick Rockssof Old Bridge.
Joseph Kehrer, 162 Market street,
Perth Amboy and William Cowell,
S19 Oak street, Perth Am!Aoy, to re-
cover $1,000 on note made out by
Rocks and indorsed by Cowell to
Kehrer.
A counterclaim has been set up
by Rocks that the note was merely
an accomm odation and also alleges
damages Of $500 for failure to car
ry out the provision of an agreement
in connection with the note.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
MISTRIAL DECLARED IN
SUIT AGAINST RUSSELL

NEWARK, Nov. IA mistrial
was declared by Judge Lawrence in
the case of Lucius I. Russell, edi-
tor of the Newark Morning Ledger,
and the Ledger Publishing Company
charged with criminal libel against
Prosecutor Bigelow, and his staff,
when the second day of the trial
opened today. The mistrial was call
ed on the request of council for Mr..
Russell, on the ground that one of
the jurors, Charles l.. Barber, is a
relative of Assistant Prosecutor
Wachenfeld. one of the plaintiffs.
The relationship is that of brother
in-law.
Judge Lawrence said that he
wanted no question of prejudice to
enter into the case and granted the
mistrial. Selection of a new jury
began Immediately.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Miss Janet Klein
Has Halloween Party

A Halloween party was held at
the home of Miss Janet Klein in
Brighton avenue Tuesday night.
Games and dancing were enjoyed.
Many prizes were awarded.
The guests included: Misses Ida
and Estelle Herr, Helen and Frances
Haynig, Rose and Eva FEEDER, Ma
thilda Markowitz. Ethel Roth. ida
Mandle, Marian Weiss Ruth Baum,
Ethel Goldstein and Edwin j. Lev
inSon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Woodbridge Club
Year Book Delay

WOODBRIDGE. Nov. 1:-Due to
an unavoidable delay the year book
for 1923-1924 of the Woman's Club
CT Woodbridge Township will not go
to press until November 5. 1t was
announced today that this member
ship list will lbe kept open until that
time. Duee may be remitted to the
treasurer, Mrs. George f. Brewster,
Grove avenue, on or before Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
ATTACH SALVAGE GOODS

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. L.
To satisfy a pending court action
against the Van Dyke Smelling and
Refining Company and Maxwell
Spiro, Anthony f. Munoz, of Perth
Amboy, today attached salvage
material composed of shells, scrap
metal and lead situated at the Nor
gan ordnance depot. Material valu-
ed at $4,000 has been levied on the
Van Dyke claim. The salvage ma
terial seized in the Spiro action is
valued at $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
SUES BUS CORPORATION

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. IL
Joseph and Joseph c. Bauer, of Rah-
way, are suing in the supreme court
the Middlesex Bus Service Corpora
tion, Leon McElroy, agent of Wood
bridge, for $4,000 damages for in
juries received by Joseph c. when a
bus of the defendant company col
lided with the plaintiffs machine on
June II at woodbridge. The sum of
81, 200 is asked for the machine and
S3,SO0 for injuries to the second
plaintiff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
iNiSs Borak is
Charming Hostess

A Halloween party was held at
The home of Miss Mollie Borak, in
state street, Tuesday night. Hal
lowe'en games and dancing were en-
ioyed Prizes We're awarded for the
best costumes to Miss Beatrice Sti-
mon. dressed as THE Question Girl"
and Ruth Cast, who was dressed as
Japanese maiden. Refreshments
were served,
The guests included: Misses Ruth
Cast, Dora Goldfarb, Lena Cohen,
Beatrice Stimon, Mildred Rossi,
Mary Szalucki, Rose Engelson, Pearl
FrankeI, Lillian Plain, Mae Chain,
Wanda Lenchislli, Mary Feketa,
Jennie Zellnak, Mollie Borak, Rho
dah Chain, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Bor-
ak, Of this city; Mrs. Lindhardt, of
New York, and Mrs. Charnes, of
Lakewood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
kpelaWn Girl
sing Hostess

( IiSANLAWN, Nov. Miss Eliza
beth N3kvath entertained recently a
group on her friends. Dancing and
music consumed the evenings en-
tortainment. In the party were:
Miss Bertha Reid Clarence Kiss
snrd. Miss Grace Reid, Joseph Smith,
Pearl Sabo. John Hospador, Alex
Fabo. Julia Yura. Joseph Sattilaro.
e'a.el Iverson, Anton Remby, Marion
senrn. William Hettigar, Veronica
lrnulick. John Pado. Rose Wald-
sa.n. william Kissgard. Mary Pado,
nix Dorak, Elizabeth Horvath'
o,h Butcher, Joseph Waldman
nd Verona Shein,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Endeavor Society
Will Have Party

The Christian Endeavor society OF
the First Baptist church will hold
a Halloween party in the lecture
-xppm OF the church tomorrow night.
Invitations have peen sent to the
nlembers and their friends. Paul
Steel is in charge of the invitations,
Miss Ruth Emmons, decorations
and Miss Lucy Bernard, refresh
ments. Everyone must be masqued.
The committee in charge has been
working hard to make this affair n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
w. C. T. u. Holds Meeting
Tomorrow Afternoon

The w. c. T. U. will hold their
regular meeting at the Home for the
Aged tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock. Reports from the delegates
ho attended the state convention at
Now Brunswick last week will be
heard at this time. Miss Helen Ward
win entertain with a piano solo, Miss
Jeanette Hosking will give vocal
sciection and vocal number will
also be given by Ruth Applegate,
lleth Waterbor and Marian Kane.
Miss Florence Kane will close the
program with a piano solo. A social
time will follow and refreshments
will be served by the committee in
Sarge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Danish Young Peoples
Halloween Party Tonight

President II. J. Vedde, of the
Fix high school at Hadsten, Dem
mark, enroute for his country, after
a tour of study in the United States
will speak at the Danish Young
Peoples Halloween gathering to-
night, in the basement fthe church,
in Broad street. A most enjoyable
time is assured all those who at
tend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
THREE KILLED, MANY HURT
IN z RAILROAD WRECKS

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1:-Three
men were killed early today when
Reading railway milk train hit an
open switch and plunged twenty feet
over q trestle siding here today. The
dead, all of Reading, Pa, are: I. l..
Williams, engineman; A. C. Folk,
fireman, and II. w. Deicher, brake
man.
The accident occurred on a spur
of the railway running from Port
Richmond to Wayne Junction. Made
up of locomotive, tender and two
empty milk cars the train, north
bound for Harrisburg, was said to
have been moving at fair speed
when it hit the switch and ran out
on the trestle siding.
ORLANDO, w. Va, Nov. 1:-More
than seventy-five passengers were in
jured, four seriously. when Balti-
more &c Ohio train No. 81, a local
running from Clarksburg to Rich
wood, was derailed near here today.
Two coaches. crowded with passen-
gers, jumped the tracks and rolled
about forty feet into field, where
they came to a stop upside down.
The injured were brought to hotel
here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
zEV IN CONDITION

NEW YORK, Nov. 1:-Declared
fit for the greatest race of his
career, Zev left early today for La
tonia, Ky, where on Saturday the
Rancocas stables crack will match
strides with Rear Admiral Cary T.
Grayson's My Own and several other
thorobred stars in the $50, 600 cham
pionship at a mile and three quar-
ters a race that may determine
American three-year old supremacy
for tie year.
The brown son Of the\ Finn Miss
Kearney was accompanied by a
stable-mate, Jockey Earl Ssnde and
trainer Sam Hlidreth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01

NEW BRUNSWICK. Nov. AR
rested by Chief of Police Cornelius
Mccarthy, of South Plainfield, for
their suspicious lettering about a
jewelry store, William Oughton and
and Frank DeBanco, of Bound
Brook, are held in the county jail
for further investigation. Pearls
were found in the possession OF the
men. which is believed to be a part
of a loot recently taken at the coun-
ty seat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
THREE TAMPA RESIDENTS
TAKEN TO WOODS; WHIPPED

TAMPA. Fla, Nov. 1:-Unmasked,
men last night took at least thref
residents of Tampa to the woods
about six miles east of here, whipped
them and left them wounded and
bleeding to make their way back to.
the city, according to reports made
to Chief of Police Williams today,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
7dieS' Chorus
J ehearsal Today

rhs arst rehearsal of the ladies'
81 nrus or .he Woman's club was
$50 at the home of Mrs. Maxwell
- Michael. chairman of the music
dos4artment. this morning at 10 o.
..a.lS. ANY member of the club who
Wishes 10 Join this chorus should
communicate WITH Mrs. Mac Michael.
i once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-01
Two Coaches Turn Over

WESTON, w. Va, Nov. 1-Baltt-
more and Ohio passenger train No.
CO., on the Charleston branch,
Va, today. Two coaches, crowded
with passengers, turned over. Many
wera reported hurt. A relief train
with doctors and nurses left here
for the scene at a. m.
Evening star., 1923-10-11
BISHOP FORESEES
RELIGIOUS REVIVAL
Rt. Rev. DR.. Freeman De-
cIares Dawn of New Day Is
Already on Horizon.

Belief of the coming of a great
worldwide religious revival was eS-
pressed last night by Rt Rev. DR.
James e. Freeman. Bishop of Wash
lngton. at an informal reception
rendered him at the close of Il meet
ing of the Laymen's Service Associ-
alton at the Church of the Ascension.
Members of the clergy were present,
including representatives of twenty
three Episcopal churches. DR. L.. w.
GlaZcbrook presided.
The bishop thanked the association
for the excellence of the arrange
mcnts at the open-air services at the
National Cathedral. both last Sun
day and the Sunday before.
Il assure yDu that the most inn
portant thing in the United States of
America today is the revival Of in
Freeman NaiG. THE dawn of this
revival can already he seen on the
horizon, aud when il comes l believe
il viii he the greatest religious move
ment that the world has ever known.
Religinn has come to be concern
only of the more Intelligent and more
prosperous of our people. fIf You
want TO suppress the dangerous ele-
lHrntS Whlcn are now undermining
the foundations Of those things which
YOU hold most dear-your homes, your
government. your social life, your
husiness-the religion of Jesus Christ
must lie made more conspicuous in
our everyday life.
The responsibility does not rest
alone on the ordained ministry The
only hope of an efficient clergy is
TO he found in an efficient laity. We
need Christian faith that expresses
itself in daily life. What L want
you to do. AZ laYmen Of the church
is this: | want every man by his life
aud by his example. at home, on the
street,tin the office. on the golf links.
III the 'automobile, to show forth the
spirit of the living Christ. Especially
here in the federal Capital, the
church should set n standard to the
whole country. We must make the
church here so gloriously splendid
that il will become the boast of the
nation"