The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-03-16
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Inc DelIS IOlleQ unClI O'CLOCK THIS morning,
when the people departed from the cathedral
and the emperor and empress repaired to the
palace. A heavy snow storm prevailed.
The features of the dead monarch still re-
tain the expression of genial kindIiness which
characterized them in life.
When the coffin was removed to the cathe-
oral it was carried on the shoulders of eight
teen soldiers of the body guard through the
vestibule of the palace, where it was handed
to a number Of non-commissioned officers.
The streets were lined with double
holding torch The whole route
along Inter den Linden was lined with silent
crowds. The throng was so dense that the
police and military, who bore torches, had
difficulty in effecting a passage. The cathe-
dral bells began to toll at midnight when the
Emperor Frederick arrived to visit the re-
mains The removal of the body was delayed
on account of the emporer's arrival until a
quarter to O'Clock.
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.
The funeral procession was headed by 4
squadron OF cuirasSiers These We're followed
by detachment Of foot guards and a numer-
Gus train of servants of the imperial house
hold. Then came the coffin. 1t was covered
BY black pail and was borne by soldiers Of
the imperial body guard. The crown prince
and other princes followed on foot. The
cOrtege closed with detachment of cavalry
Upon the arrival of the procession at the ca
thedral the tolling of the bells ceased and the
crowd silently dispersed.
The Dowager Empress Augusta last night
received Prince Bismarck, who had previously
passed some time by the side of the body Of
the dead monarch. After the interview
Prince Bismarck visited Prince William.
Prince Henry, with the princess of SAKE
Meiningen, arrived in Berlin at 8 O'clock last
night and Immediately went to the chamber
in which the body of the emperor Law.
Another requiem service was held to-da ',
and was attended by an immense number of
distinguished mourners.
The public will be admitted to the cathe-
dral without cards to view the remains
Prof. Hartmann, assisted by Drs. Won
Lauer, LeuthOld Thiemann, conducted the
post norton examination of the emperors
body. They found calculus the size of n
pigeons egg, which must have caused intense
pain. Drs. Won Lauer and LeuthOld caught
the calculus and each took possession of one
half of it. The examination lasted one hour
and half. The doctors report will be pre-
served in the state archjeves.
THE NEW EMPEROR WELCOMED.
All the members of the ministry who had
gone by special train at 3:15 o'clock this
afternoon met the Emperor Frederick on his
return from San Reno. The special train
conveying him and the Empress Victoria ar
rived at Munich at $3.50 O'Clock this morning
and met with a sympathetic reception at the
station.
At $3.50 last evening thousands of persons
stood in front of the castle at Charlotten-
burg, which was illuminated. There was also
large crowd outside the railway station
which was guarded by detachment of the
guards. The imperial train, on its arrival at
Leipsic at 6:3S, was met by Prince Bismarck,
Count Herbert Bismarck, Count Ohio, the
chief court chamberlain, all the ministers
General Albedyll and General Won Wilmouski.
chiefs OF the imperial military and civil cabi-
nets and Count Gutenberg, grand master Of
ceremonies. The approaches to the station
at this time were filled with an enormous
crowd There was no official reception by
the local authorities.
Prince Bismarck entered the salon to greet
the emperor and empress when the Emperor
Frederick stepped quickly toward the door
and repeatedly embraced him. 1t was no
ticed that the emperor stood quite erect
with the empress BY his side. during b con-
versation 18th the chancellor. The empress
also greeted the chancellor most warmly.
Herr Won Puttkamer and the other ministers
and Count Herbert Bismarck were then pre-
sented to the emperor and paid their respects
to him.
WELCOMED WITH ENTHUSIASM
Emperor Frederick how appeared at the
window OF his carriage and owed TO the as
sembled people on the platform, who received
him with the greatest enthusiasm.
On resuming his journey at O'Clock the
emperor again appeared at the window and
was received with perfect tumult of cheer
ing. which continued as long AS the train re-
manned in sight Prince Bismarck remained
in the salon until the train reached Char
lottenburg.
CHARLoTTENBURG, March 11.-Midnieht-
The imperial train or its arrival here was
OF an hour late having been
delayed by snow storm. 1t arrived at This
place at 11:l5. The Crown Prince William
and his wife and Prince Henry OF SAKE
Meiningen entered the salon and each kissed
the band OF the emperor and embraced the
Emiress Victoria. The emperor and empress
slighted from the train and pro
ceeded through vIon. which was profnse-
~ decorated with flowers TO their carriage
They were driven direct to the castle and
were followed by dctachments from the
guards Despite a snow storm which pre-
vailed the entire route was crowded The
emperor was heartily cheered and much en-
thusasm was manifested. The royal princesses
with Prince Bismarck and their suite continued
their journey.
RUSSIA HOPES FOR PEACE.
The s. Petersburg uew spapers TO-DAY
agree in expressing a wish that Emperor
Frederick continue the friendly policy Of the
deceased monarch toward Russia. The
Sp1ffb[ ne o. [steFsD1rg SAYS: I'VE learn
from a good source that In the televr Arms
passing between San Reno and St Peters
bnrg strong confidence Il expressed on both
sides in the continuance OF friendship be
tween the two countries aud the durability
OF the old friendly ties We therefore hana
that the monarchy of the venerable monarch
VII ever be present with the two trnnertaf
families, and the two nations. for their own
welfare. viii continue TO recognize the fact
that peace between them means tie man
tenance Of social order aud peace throughout
the world"
The Official NsszeHgsr Isra1lds Rmess uublfsh
articles, with mourning borders. pa Ing warm
tributes 10 the memory OF the deceased mon
arch and the whole army. by special order III
The czsr, viii wear mourning for four week.
and the regiments Of which the dead en-
peror was honorary colonel for I've weeks On
The day Of the funeral the whole army w5l
wear fulI mourning and the use of bavlea
Hil u prohibited. The Kaluga regiment viii
continue 20 bear that name Its vacant eol-
onelcy has been conferred upon the Frnueror
FTederick = DO has also been appointed tltular
commander Il - Petersburg regiment ~
-Fen2diers The German theater will rernaIn
closed for 8 fortnight.
BERLIN, March I2.-The late emueroyfs viii
has teen opened. IL directs thar hIs brIv
XII be inferred dressed tn field uniform with
erax military cloA< over the shoulders and
held cap On the head. pom the bodE are u
5e placed Tie decoration Of the orders of TIE
black EAEJe aud Irou cross. second class. tie
-Foss of the Russian order Of - George. the