Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-17
THE DEAD MONARCH.
Impressive Ceremonies at Emperor
WiIliam,s Funeral

Williams Funeral.
BERLIN, March 16th.-The funeral of
Emperor William took place to-day. The
weather was extremely cold. Hundreds
of thousands of spectators occupied the
space behind the soldiers, while every
window along the Inter den Linden was
crowded. All the houses on the thorough
fare were covered with mourning, and ex-
hibited flags 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, and at
every fifty PAGES there were large candele-
bras bearing flaming cressets.
THE ROUTE OF THE FUNERAL PROCESSION
Presented most imposing aspect entirely
in keeping with the deep sorrow and rev
erence of the people. The center of the
road was strewn with gravel and fir
branches. In the Paris Plot large Grape
festoons, entwined with laurel, were hung
The Brandenburg Gate was draped, ana
there was large arch in front of it upon
which were the words: "God Bless You"
THE FUNERAL SERVICE
Took place in the Cathedral in accordance
with the programme. Emperor Frederick
was not present, the weather being too
severe to permit of his exposing himself
The service began with short prelude OF
the organ, during which the mourners
began to assemble.
DIR. Koegel. the Chaplain, read passages
from the Goth Psalm, and verses 25 and %
OF the 10th chapter of John. The choir
sang, 81 Know That Ny Redeemer Liv-
eth" Passages were then read from Psalm
81 and Timothy, fourth chapter, seventh
and eighth verses, the Chaplain concluding
with the words, Blessed are they who die
in the Lord, now and ever more.''
The choir responded with the words,
Yea, the Spirit saith they shall rest from
their labors. Their work slfall live after
them"
The prayer was then intoned-"What
God Doeth is Well Done"
Dr. Koegel delivered the sermon while
standing beside the coffin. His text was :
Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant de-
part in peace, according 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 Ich Einmal Sol Schei-
den." A moiel from Graun's " Tod Jesu :"
was then sung by the choir, after which
the members of the Sing Akadamie rem
dered "Wie Herrlich Ist Die Neue Welt"
At 12:45 DR.. Koegel pronounced the ben
ediction, while at the same time volleys
were fired by the infantry on the outside
The Cathedral ceremony closed with the
singing of Holy, Holy is the Lord"
The procession to escort the Kaiser's re-
mains to the mausoleum then began to
form. Prince Bismarck and General Won
Moltke were not present at the services at
the Cathedral, nor did they take part in the
procession to the mausoleum.
GpAND Ann corr.rN
The Cathedral presented q most solemn
and impressive appearance. When the soft
organ prelude began the Court Chamber
lain and Ministers took positions behind the
tabourets bearing the Emperor's insignia
General Won Pape holding the Imperial
standard, then stationed himself at the
head of the coffin. Count Uehndorf and
Prince BadZiwill led, the Emperor's Aides
de-Camp, with drawn swords, standing on
either side of him, and the Adjutant-Gen-
eral and the other Aides-de Camp standing
together at the foot of the coffin.
While the organ still played the royalties
entered, Prince William arriving at noon.
At 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. Alongside
of him were the King of Saxony, King of
Belgium and King of Roumania. Close
by stood the Grand Duke of Baden, Princes
Albrecht and Henry and other princes of
the royal house of Prussia, the Prince I'M
perial of Austria, Prince Imperial of Rus
STA, Grand Dukes Michael and Nicholas of
Russia, the Prince of Wales, the Crown
Prince of Italy, the Crown Prince of Den
mark and the Crown Prince of Greece, all
in the uniform of their respective countries
The Prince of Bavaria, Grand Duke of
Hesse and other notables and foreign rep
resentatives, including General Billott of
France and his suite, formed the next rows
in the nave. The diplomatic pew was
crowded.
THE SCENE WAS TRULY MEMORABLE
When, amid the strains of the final chorus
and the sharp rattle of the volleys outside,
the twelve regimental commanders slowly
and reverently raised the coffin from its
resting place and moving forward with it
on their shoulders to the principal door.
Before them walked the high Court officials
and on either side of the coffin were the
Ministers of State bearing on cushions the
Imperial crown and scepter and other in
sigma. Above the coffin waved the I'm
perial standard, borne by General Won
Pape. On each side of him walked an
officer with drawn sword
The royalties assumed positions in the
cortege in due order. As the coffin reached
the door the drummers of the military
bands outside beat deafening tattoo.
THE PROCESSION MOVES.
This was the signal for the troops to pre-