New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-21
Funeral of the Emperor.

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Thefuneralo OF Emperor VILLAIN took place
amid much pomp. The weather was again
extremely cold, and the troops. who were
ranged four deep along the route taken by
the funerul contege, wore heavy cloaks.
The low temperature had no apparent
effect upon the people. and hundreds of
thousands of spectators occupied the
space behind the soldiers, while every win
dow along Inter den Linden was crowded.
All the houses on the thoroughfare were
covered with mourning and exhibited flags
with black drapery. 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
DR.. Koegel delivered the sermon standing
beside the coffin. His text was Lord,
now lettest thou thy servant depart in
peace according to thy word, for mine eyes
have seen thy salvation" He concluded
his serin on with the Lords prayer and the
congrega ton then sang the hymn, "Wenn
Ich einmal sollscheiden." The cathedral
ceremony closed with the singing of III oily,
holy is the Lord" The procession to es.
cort the kaiser remains TO the mausoleum
then began to form. Prince Bismarck and
service in the cathedral, nor did they take
part in the procession to the mauso-
leum. The cathedral presented a most
solemn aud impressive appearance.
The scene was truly memorable when,
amid the strains OF the final chorus and the
sharp rattle of vollevs outside. twelve
regimental commanders slowly and reyer-
entity raised the coffin from its resting
place. moving forward with it on their
shoulders to the principal doors. Before
them walked a high court official. On
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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
size OF him 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 a deafen.
ing tattoo. This was the signal for the
cession was forming the bands played
Chopin's "Marche Funebre, y the sounds OF
the toling OF the church bells minsling 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 Bismarck was deeply felt.
This was the only prominent change in the
arrangements. The procession was in
every way worthy Of the occasion. The
military display was magnificent, though
somber.
The sight OF the chief mourner, the heir
to the throne, accompanied by three kings
OF German blood, followed by the most
illustrious represen tatives Of every Euro
pean country, whose presence gave evidence
OF the universal veneration in which the
deceased was held. and by a long line of
statesmen, all combined to give the scene
an impressiveness that was reflected in the
demeanor OF the dense throng in the cor
tege.
The demeanor OF the countless specta-
tors was excellent. The silence was I'M
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 a 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
farewell OF their dead master by placing
their hands, as il 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
pope thanks Emperor Frederick for the
tone OF his proclamation which, he SAYS,
gives him Joy, inasmuch as it proves
that the son cherishes the senti-
ments OF his f,ether-sentim ents 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 a
friendship that will be to the glory OF both
the emperor and the papacy. In conclu
sion, his holiness expresses a wish that the
emperor may recover his full health, in
the interests alike OF his people and the
whole OF Europe.
SERVICES IN WASHINGTON.
Services IN memory OF the late Emperor
William was held at the Concordia Luth-
cram CHurCn III washington. Inc services
were conducted by Rev. DR.. Mueller, pas
tor ofthe 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
at the door OF the church by
Baron Won Zedwitch, the German
charged affaires, and DR.. Mueller and es-
corted to seats immedia tely in front OF
the chancel. The seats back OF them were
occupied by members OF the diplomatic
corps and other invited officials Hon.
George Bancroft was present. The main
portion OF the services. including mem
orial address by DR.. Mueller, were con
Quoted in the German language The pas.
tor. however, made brief eulosistic adj
dress, and several English hymns were
sung.
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