The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1888-03-23
THE EMPERoR's FUNERAL.
Description or the Last Rites Held over
the Remains.

weather was again extremely cold and the
troops who were ranged four deep along
the route taken by the funeral Cortege,
wore heavy cloaks. The low tempera-
ture had no apparent effect upon the peo-
ple and thousands Of spectators occupied
window along Inter den Linden was
crowded. All the houses on the thor
oughfare wore covered with mourning
and exhibited flags with black drapery.
At the street crossings massive pillars,
draped with black and surrounded 10y
Prussian eagles, had been erected. The
center of the road was strewn with gravel
and fir branches. Brandenburg was
draped and there was Il large arch in front
of which were the words, God bless you"
The funeral service took place in the ca
thedral. Emperor Frederick was not
present, the weather being too severe to
permit Of him exposing himself. The
service began witha
SOFT PRELUDE ON II ORGAN.
DR.. KoegeI, the court chaplain, read pas
sages from the nineteenth Psalm and
verses 25 and 26 Of the eleventh chapter
of John. The choir sang, Il know that
my Redeemer liveth." Passages were
then read from Timothy, the chaplain
concluding with the words, BLESSED
are they who die in the lord, now and
eyermOre." The prayer was then intoned,
"What God doth is we'll done" DR.. Koe-
gel C-livered the sermon standing beside
the coffin. His text was, Lord, now let
test Thou Thy servant depart in peace aC-
cUrding to Thy word, for mine eyes have
seen Thy salvation He concluded his
sermon with the Lords prayer and the
congregation sang the hymn "Wenn Geh
Einmahl SOllscheiden." DR.. Koegel then
pronounced the benediCtiOn, while at the
same time volleys were fired by the infan-
try on the outside. The cathedral Cere-
mony closed with the singing Of "Holy,
holy is the Lord" Prince Bismarck and
Gen. Won MoItke were not present at
the service in the cathedral nor did they
take part in the procession
TO II MAUSOLEUM.
The cathedral presented a most solemn
and impressive appearance. When the
soft organ prelude began the court cham
berlain and the minister took positions
behind the tODOUrets.the empires insignia.
While the organ still played the royalties
entered, Prince William arriving at noon.
At IA signal from the chief master of Cere-
monies the organ broke into swelling
tones and the service was begun. Prince
William stood in the middle of the nave
behind the imperial standard. Along
side OF him were the king of Saxony,
the king Of Belgium and the
king of Roumania. Close by stood
the grand duke of Baden, Princes AL
brecht and Henry and other princes of
the royal house of Prussia. The prince
imperial Of Austria, the prince imperial
of Russia, the grand duke MiCheal, Mich
olas of Russia, the Prince of Wales, the
Grown prince of Italy and the crown
prince of Denmark, all in the uniform of
their respective countries. The prince Of
Bavaria, the grand duke of Hesse and 9TH
er notables and foreign representatives,
including Gen. BellOt, of France, and his
staff
FORMED THE NEXT ROW.
In the ave the diplomatic corps was ar
ranged. As the eortege reached the door
the drummers of the military bands out
side beat a deafening tattoo. This was
the signal for the troops to prepare to
march. While the procession was form
ing the band played Chapin's March
funebre," while the sounds of the tolling
of the church bells mingled with the
strains. The formation Of 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 Bis
marck was deeply regretted. The pro
cessioG was in every way suited to the oc-
casion. The military display was mag
nificent thoughgssombre. The entire
escort comprising the elite of the army
wore dark overcoats and nantes. Owing
to the extreme cold all the surroundings
of the funeral ear were invested with
mouineF, the heir TO the throne, accom-
panied by three kings Of German blood,
followed by the Representatives
OF EVERY EUROPEAN COUNTRY,
whose presence gave evidence OF the uni
yersai veneration in which the deceased
was held, and BY a long line of statesmen,
all combined to give the scene an inn
p-ressiveness that was reflected in
the demeanor Of the dense thr0ng.
The strongest effect came from the glar.
ing nghtof pitch torches, thrown over
the scene a glare that was tempe cd BY
the smoke Of the torches blown BY the
Wind The demeAnor Of the counties:
spectators was excellent. The silence was
unbroken and every head remained I'M
covered until the coffin had passed the
EcOTleEe anu ulOVeu OnWard until II rehchee
Charlottenburg 1T 3:15 o'clock. The re.
mains @ere received at the m~ausoleGm BY
the pastor Of Charlottenbrrg and Chaplain
Koegel then read che prayer, BLESSED /.
title man who resssteth temptation,n anc
the Lords prayer. The chaplain CLOSED
che solemn service with the henediction
EMPEROR FREDERICK.
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