Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-03-17
The Emperor, Bismarck and Won NOltks
Unable 10 Be Present
SERMON BY The COURT CHAPLAIN.
A Long List Of Diguihries Pressnt-Rsprs-
ssnatiVes Of France, Austria, Rus
sia Italy and Greece.
FLORAL OFFERING.
The BensiiCtion Pronounced Amid the Firing
Of Iufantry-A Long Procession Fol-
lows 10 the Tomb-Ths Peo-
PIES Grisi-Ssrvices in
Other Capitals.

BERLIN, March l6.-The funeral OF
Emperor William took place to-day, The
weather was again extremely cold, and the
troops who were arranged four deep along
the route taken by the funeral cortege,
wore heavy cloaks. The low temperature
had no apparent effect upon the people,
and hundreds Of thousand OF spectators
occupied the space behind the soldiers,
while every window along Inter Den
Linden WAS crowded. All the houses on
the thorougbfare were covered with
and exhibited aAgs with black
drapery. At the street crossings, massive
pillars draped with black and surmounted
by Prussian eagles had been erected. The
lamp posts were covered with Grape,
ard at every fifty PAGES there were large
candelabras bearing flaming cressants. The
route of the faneral procession presented a
most imposing aspect, entirely in keeping
with the sorrow and reverence Of the peo
ple. The centre Of the road was strewr
with gravel and fir branches, Ir Pariser
platz large Grape festoons entwined with
laurel, were hung The Brandenburg gate
was draped and there was large arch in
front Of il upon which were the words
God Bless You"
THE CATHEDRAL SERVICE.
The funeral service took place in the
Cathedral in accordance with the pro
gramme. Emperor Frederick was moi
present, the weather being too severe u
permit OF his exposing himself. The ser
vice began with 3 soft prelude on the OF
gan, during WI ;CI the mourrers began tc
assemble DR.. Koegel, the Court Chap.
lain. read passages from the Ninetieth
Psalm, and verses % and 20 OF the llth
chspter Of John. The choir sang ~ Know
That Ny Redeemer Liveth." Passages
were then read from Palm Of, and limo
thy, ith chapter, 7th and 5th verses, the
Chaplain concluding with the words,
blessed are they who die in the Lord,
now and evermOre." The choir respond.
ed with the words, Yea, the spirit saith
they shall rest from. their work, shall live
after them" The prayer WAS then in
toned, what God doeth is well done"
Dr. KOegel delivered the sermon, stand.
ing beside the cofiiu. His text was, Lord,
now lettes. Thou Thy servant depart in
peace according - Thy word, for mine
eyes have been Thy salvation" He con
cluded his sermon with the Lords Prayer,
and the congregation then sang the hymn,
"Wenn EinmaI Soil Scbeiden." " A motel
from Giauns, TOD Jesu, was then su ny
by the chJir, afgcr which the members oi
the Sing Akadmaic rendered VIE Herr
Itch ist ID Neu Welt" Al l2ij o'clock
DR.. Koegel pronounced the benedictioD
while at the same time volleys were fired
by infantry on the outside. The Cathedral
ceremony closed with, Holy, Holy ia the
Lord"
TO THE MAUsoLRUN.
The procession to escort the Kaiser's re
mains TO the mausoleum then began u
form. Prince Bismarck and General Won
Moltke were not present at the service in
the cathedral, nor did thsy take part In III,
pECce sion 10 the mausoleum
The cathedral presented q most solemn
and impressive appearance. When the soii
organ prelude began the Court Chamber
lain aud ministers took positions behind
tabours hearing the empires insignia.
General Won Pdpe, holding the imperial
standard, then stationed himself ut the
head Of the coffin, Count Lehndorf and
Prince Raiziwill, the late Emperor's aides
de camp, with drawn swords, standing OF
either side Of him, and the AdjntAnt Gen
ersl and other Aides-de-camp standing to
gether at the foot Of the coffin. While the
organ still played the royalties entered,
Pince William arriving at noon.
At a signal from the chief master Of cere.
monies the organ broke into swelling tones
aud the service was begun. Prince Will.
lam stood in the middle OF the nave behind
the imperial standard. Alongside Of him
were the King Of Saxony, the King Of Bel.
GUM and the King Of RoumauiA. Close by
stood the Grand Duke OF Baden, Princes
Albreeht and Henry and other princes Of
the royal house Of Prussia: the Prince In
perial Of Austria, the Prince Imperial OF
Russia, the Grand Dukes Michael and
Nicholas Of Russia, 1be Prince Of Wales,
the Crown Prince OF Italy. the Crown
Prince Of Denmark and the Crown Prince
Of Greece, all in the uniforms Of their re-
spective countries. The Princes Of Bavaria,
the Grand Duke OF Hesse and other DotA.
bles and foreign representatives, including
General Billet, Of France, and his suite,
formed the next rows in the nave. The
diplomatic pew was crowded.
THE SCENE WAS MEMORABLE
when, amid the strains Of the inal chorus.
and the sharp rs'tle Of yolleys outside,
twelve regimental commanders slowly and
reverently raised the coffin from ils rest
ing place, moving forward with il on their
shoulders to the principal door. Before
them walked q high court Official. %
either side Of the coffin were ministers Of
state, bearing on cushions the imperial
croHn, and sceptre sud other insignia
About the coffin saved the imperial
standard, borne by Gen. Yon Pape. Ga
each side OF him walked an officer with
drawn sword. The royalties essumed
position IN the cortege in due order.
As the coffin reached the door the drum
mers Of the military bands outside beat =
deafening tattoo. This was the signal for
the troops 10 prepare To march. While the
procession was forming the bands played
Chopin's "MArche Funebre, I" the sounds Of
the tolling Of the church bells mingling
with the strains. The formation oftbe cor
te9e occupied sometime. bat was
Effected in nm orderly man
ner in rigid accordance with
the Official programme. The conspicuous
absence Of the Emperor and Count Won
Moltke and Prince Bismarck was deeply
regretted. This was the only prominent
change in the arrangements. The proces-
sion was in every way worthy Of the oocs-
sion. The military display was nagnif.
cent, though sombre. The entire a.
cort, comprising the elite Of the army,
wore dark overcoats and mautle, owing
to the extreme cold. All the surround.
ings Of the funeral car were invested with
solemnity.
FRANCES oRYERIsG
In the morning, the French General
Billot, placed on the coffin o superb gar
land Of roses, violets and cAmellias.
Wreaths were also contributed by dele
gates from Moscow, Kisf, Amsterdam,
Rotterdam and other foreign cities.
The Czar Attends Services.
ST.. PErRRsBURo, March 1.-the Car
and Czarina and Many notable penonaees
vere present ut special service In the
I Latheran Church to-day In memory OF fhe
dead German Emperor.
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