The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-16
SCENE AT THE DEATH.
The Family Group at the Bedside of the
Dying Monarch.

Dying Monarch.
BERLIN, June 15.-After the emperor
questioned Dr. Howell regarding his pulse
this morning, his breathing gradually
became fainter. till it was scarcely per-
ceptible.
At o'clock a person who came direct
from the bedside said: "All is over now.
In a few hours the last struggle will be at
an end"
The hope of obtaining portrait of the
emperor by Angel proved fallacious, but
Herr Werner sketched the features Of the
DYING monarch, and several photographs
were taken.
The last bulletin issued by the doctors
was fixed to a tree so that it could be easily
read. 1t was the original document, with
the autographs of the doctors instead of the
usual copy.
CoMMOTIoN IN THE CASTLE.
Shortly after it was posted there was
sudden commotion in the castle and court
yard Servants were hurrying in and out
with expressions of despair upon their faces.
Crown Prince William had been walking in
the emperor's court yard, stopping from
time to time to look toward the house At
10 O'Clock DR.. Mackenzie stepped out of the
emperors room with his hat on and
hurried toward the crown prince. After a
few words both returned to the sick room.
The emperor's head was raised upon a large
pillow and his wan hands rested on the
coverlet. Dr. Mackenzie stood Between the
bed and the table, covered with Instruments
and medicines.
THE NEW KING AND HIS MOTHER.
The crown prince stood opposite him,
The empress was seated at the foot of the
bed, but later she knelt at the bedside,
and remained Sin this position during his
last hours, watching her dying husbands
faint gasps for breath.
During the night the emperor had beck
oned her to his side. As she bent over him he
murmured single word, then short SEN
fences which she alone understood. At the
foot of the bed knelt the emperor's daugh-
ters, Prince Henry and the two daughters
in-law
The chaplain softly murmured the litany.
Prince Frederick Charles who had strewn
the coverlet with white roses, stood with
the rest of the family. At the same dis
lance were the members of the household.
The servants were crowded about the doors
with bowed heads and bated breath, and
from time to time the ltany was inter
rupted by half-restrained sobs, the
most heartrending being those of
old Wendelin, who had been
the emperor'S trusted servant since his
youth. He is quite prostrated, and it is not
likely that he will survive the emperor
long.
DYING BY INCHES.
Every five minutes the doctors feel the
pulse The expression on DR.. Mackenzie's
face showed that it was weakening. AT times
the pulse was suspended, and the doctor
was obliged to place his ear close to the en-
peror's lips to detect his breathing.
At II o'clock DR.. Mackenzie made a
sign to the empress, who fervently kissed
the hand of the emperor.
At 20 o'clock the doctor drew his watch
and declared that all was over.
The crown prince gave whispered orders
to two adiutants, who left the room, and at
1918 o'clock, while the silent throngs
watched with bated breath the standard on
the castle was placed at half-mast.
MOVEMENTS OF THE TROOPS.
Another adjutaIt had stepped into the
court yard and waved handkerchief to
the sentinels and in less than three minutes
the hussars had mounted their horses and
galloped away in ali directions, taking pcs
session of every gate and outer doors OF the
castle. In all parts OF the park
soldiers were soon conspicuous. The
garrison was ordered to surround
the grounds and to particularly watch the
outlets. Strict instructions were given that
old cards of admission were no longer valid,
and that nobody should be permitted to
enter or leave except with fresh cards issued
by the officials. The lates were opened and
closed by soldiers at every carriages arrival,
which was generally at intervals OF three
minutes.
THE EFFECT IN BERLIN.
The effect of the emperor's death in Ber-
lin was instantaneous. In couple of
hours the bright summer look of the streets
was changed. Women appeared clad in
black, and men with bands of Grape tied
about their arms. Many shops were closed.
Newspapers sold at exhorbitant prices,
but ~ buyers were disappointed because no
details of the emperor's last hours were
given until evening
The grand duke and grand duchess OF
Baden are already en- route 70 Berlin.
Much anxiety is felt concerning the new
empress whose confinement is expected
daily. -,
No post mortem examination will be
made Of the emperor's body, the doctors
being agreed as TO the cause Of the death.