The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-03-21

throng watching the cortege, Vending its
way over the castle bridge and through
inter den Linden, the procession reached
the Brandenburg gate a few minutes after
o'clock. Inter den Linden presented an
extraordinary spectacle, like the gloom of
night at midday. Everything was black
houses, pillars, and flags. In the midst of
this intense sombreness of color glimmered
tbs pale light OF lamps vsiled with Grape
The strangest effect came from the haring
light OF pitch torches, throwing over the
scene glare that was tempered by the
smoke OF the torches blown by the wind.
Inc oemeanor OF the countless spectators
was excellent. The silence was unbroken.
Every one remained uncovered until the
coffin had passed. In the Siegesalle, az
had been arranged, the procession halted
Crown Prince William, who had thus far
walked Immediately behind the funeral
car, now entered carriage, accompanied
by the kings OF Saxony, Belgium and
Roumania. The other royalties at the
sane time took seats in carriages following
that of the crown prince. The order of the
procession was now changed, the gsrde du
corps assuming the place of escort and OF.
hcers Of lower rank relieving the pail
bearers. The cortege then moved onward
until it reached Charlottenburg. At 3:15
O'Clock the remains were received at the
mansoleum by the pastor of Charlotten-
burg, and Chaplain koegel then read the
PRAYER blessed is the man who resisteth
temptation" and the Lords prayer. The
chaplain then closed the solemn service
with the benediction. Members of the
imperial family and the other mourners
then withdrew, the generals taking fare
well of their dead master by placing their
hands as If in salute, upou his coffin. A
sslvo Of artillery announced that the cere-
mnny was over.
From q window Of the Salon overlooking
the park the Emperor watched the process
sion. He wore the uniform of a general,
the sash of the Order of the Black Eagle.
He remained in the same spot until the
close of the ceremonies were announced by
the guns. Impress Victoria and the prin-
cesses attended the service at the mauso-
leum, They returned to the palace at 4
p. m.
Early In the morning the coffin was
closed in the presence OF Crown Prince
William and other members of the
imperial family, the grand duke of Baden
snd the more distant relatives, who took
long parting look. DIR. ksOgel gave his
blessing. after whiSn the coffiu was raised
higher and the catafalqus was turned toward
the altar. The roy0l helment, spurs, staff
of command, sword, scarf, gloves aud chain
of the black eagle were placed on the coffin
and the wreaths snd palms were heaped
around in picturesque confusion.
Around the Gals upon which the catafalaue
rested stood red velvet chairs. From there
to the back OF the cathedral sloping
platform extended. This was occupied by
the congregation with the exception OF the
princes, who sat In front. All the music
played and the passages OF scripture read
be" been chosen by Emperor William.
Empress Augusta remained at home in
solitary prayer. The deceased emperor
had expressed his desire that the texts
read should alternate between the old and
the new testament. The word of prayer
from TIE old testament was responded to
by promises from the new testament and
the end was r. jOicing over the attainment
of eternal bliss, when the selection from
Pslam &c, THE days Of our years are
three score years and ten," ETC., was read
there was not 8 dry eye and suppressed
sOba were heard throughout the cathedral.
Chaplain Koegel opened the sermon with
these words: THE plsintive peals OF the
church bell, rssoundiDg from town to town
and village to village, have announced the
sad news, and every German eye is filed
with tears. The father of the fatherland,
the pride and delight Of our people, Ger
many's preux cbevalier, the empires first
emperor, has left u.s.
Another touching sllusion was to the
daily greetings Of the people at the en-
peIor's WINDOW. "Wgs il not 8 thank
offering every day? Toward the end OF
his life was it not daily leave taking for
fear that they would not see him again
He exceeded the age the Psalmist calls
the greatest by more than ten years,
yet be did not outllve his vigOr.
Like Moses, his age vas undarkened; his
forces did not fail; he was restless and
eager for work 20 the last. 4 have no
time 10 be tired were among his last
words" In conclusion be said: Now
his funeral procession is about to wind its
way to Charlottenbnrg,t to the quiet eraveof
his father and mother, to the mother who,
dying. blessed him with loving bands, TO
the father who was an example of probitY
to him.
The emperor was greatly grieved because
be was not allowed to attend the funeral,
the thought disturbing his sleep. The
physicians had TO entreat him earnestly
for long time, as he persisted in bis
intention TO attend the funeral. While
the csH non were firing he stood silently
listening end watching at the back win
dow. As the coffin passed the window he
covered his eyes with his hands and burst
inf