The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-03-22
Funera, Of the Emperor.

Funeral Of the Emperor.
II,iuneralo Emperor William took place
amid much pomp. The weather was again
extremely cold, and the troops. who were
ranged four deep along the route taken ~
the funsru1 eontege, wore heavy cIoaks.
The low temperature had no apparent
effect upon the people. and hundreds OF
thousands OF spectators occupied tne
space behind tho soldiers. while every WIN
dow along Inter den Linden was crowded.
All tie houses 3 on re s sm% o9kihted ses
With black drapery. lie funeral service
took place in tho cathedral il at4ordance
with the programme. Emperor Frederick
was not present, the weather being too
severe to permit Of his exposing himself:
br, Kpeasl delivered the sermon standing
beside tie Edfih: His text was Lord,
now lettest ehou thy servant depart in
peace according to thy word. for mine eyes
have seen thy salvation" He concluded
his sermon with the Lords prayer and the
ich einmal sollscheiden." The cathedral
ceremony closed with the singing OF Holy.
holy il tho Lord" The procession to es'
cort the kaiser's remains to the mausoleum
then began to form. Prince Bismarck and
Gen. won Moltks were not present at the
servite in the cathedral, nor did they take
part In the procession to the mauso.
lsum. The cathedral presented most
Solemn aud impressive appearance.
amid the strains Of the final chorus and the
sharp rattle OF volleys outside. twelve
regimental Commanders slowly and rever-
emily raised this coffin from its resting
place, moving forward with it on their
shoulders to the principal doors. Before
them walked high court official. On
either side Of the coffin were ministers OF
state bearing on cushions the imperial
crown and scepter and other insignia.
Above the coffin waved the imperial stand
ard borne by Gen. Won Pape. On each
side of hin, walked an officer with drawn
sword. The royalties assumed posi-
tions in the cortege in due order. As the
coffin reached the door the drummers OF
the military bands outside beat deAfen.
ing tattoo. This was the signal for the
troops to begin to march. While the pro.
cession was forming the bands played
Chopin's "Marche Funebre." the sounds of
the tollins of the church bells 'nineling with
the strains. The formation o! the cortege
occupied some time, but was effected in an
orderly manner in rigid accordance with
the official programme. The conspicuous
absence OF the emperor and Count Won
Moltke and Prince Bismarck was deeply felt.
This was the only prominent change in the
arrangements. The procession was in
avery way worthy OF the occasion. The
military display was magnificent. though
somber.
The sight OF the chief mourner, the heir
OF German blood. followed by the most
illustrious representatives OF every Euro
bean country, whose presence gave evidence
OF the universal veneration in which the
deceased wns held. and by n long line Of
statesmen, all combined to give the scene
an impressiveness that was reflected in the
demeanor OF the dense throns in the cor
tege: 49,, o.o
broken. Every one remained uncovered
until the coffin had passed. In the Siege
sale, as had been arranged the, procession
halted. Crown Prince William. who had
thus far walked Immediately behind the
funeral car, now entered u carriage, ac-
companied by the kings OF Saxony, Bel
GUM and Roumania. The other royalties
at the same time took seats in carriages
following that OF the crown prince. The
order OF the procession was now changed.
the garde du corps assuming the place OF
escort and officers Of lower rank relieving
the pail bearers. The cortege then moved
onward until it reached Charlottenburg.
The chaplain then closed the solemn
service with the benediction. Members OF
the imperial family and the other mourn
ers then withdrew. the generals taking
their hands, as If in salute. upon his coffin.
A salvo OF artillery announced that the
ceremony was over.
THE POPE's LETTER.
The autograph letter from the pope to
Emperor Frederick which Mgr. Galimberti
takes to Berlin expresses the deepest sor-
row of his holiness at the death Of A mon
arch who was animated by the friendliest
feelings toward the Catholic church. The
tone Of his proclamation, which, he says,
gives him Joy. inasmucI, as it proves
that the son cherishcs the senti-
ments OF his Observation-Disclosures which give
assurance that the relations between
Prussia and the Vatican shall become
more and more friendly. The pope in his
part will do all in his power to secure q
friendship that will be to the glory of both
the emperor and the papacy. In conclu.
emperor may recover his full health, in
the interests alike OF his people and the
whole OF Europe.
SERVICES IN WARRINGTON.
Services LII memory OF the late Emperor
William was held at the Concordia Luth-
eran church in Washington. The services
were conducted by Rev. DIR. Mueller, pas
tor o! 1.-THE church, and the singing was by the
Washington saengerbund. The president at
tended accompanied by secretaries Bayard.
Fairchild. Villas and Whitney. and Post
master General Dickinson. They were met
ut the door OF the church by
Baron Won Zedwitch, the German
| charged affaires, and DR.. Mueller, and cs.
corted to seats Immediately in front OF
the chanceI. The seats back o; them were
occupied by members OF the diplomatic
corps and other invited officials. Hon.
George Bancroft was present. The main
portion of the services. inc!udin. mem.
orial address by DR.. Mueller were con.
Quoted in the German language. The pas.
tor. however, made a brief eulosistic adj
dress, and several Enslish hymns were
sung.