The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
All That Remains of the Aged Mon
arch Gone Forever.
The Weather Is Extremely ColS
During the Funeral Services.
The Low Temperature Has No Ef-
feet Upon the People.
The Funeral Procession Presents an I'm
posing Aspect Entirely In Keep
ing With the Sorrow OF
Devoted People.

BERLIN, March lG.-The funeral OF EN-
pcror William took place today. The
weather was again extremely cold, and the
troops, who were arranged four deep along
the route taken by the funeral cortege,
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 window along Untor den Lin
den was crowded. All tho houses on tho
thoroughfare were covered with mourning
and exhibited flags with black drapery.
At tho street crossings massive pillars,
decked with black and surmounted by
Prussian eagles, had been Erected. The
lamp-posts were covered with Grape, and
at every fifty PAGES there were largo can
delcbns bearing flaming crcsscts. Tho
route OF the funeral procession presented
most imposing aspect, entirely in keeping
with the deep sorrow and reverence OF the
people. The center OF the road was strewn
with gravel and fir branches. In pariser-
platz large Grape festoons ontwined with
laurel were hung Tho Brandonburg gate
was draped, and there was large arch In
front OF il, upon which were the words,
God bless you"
The funeral service took place In tho
cathedral in accordance with the program.
Emperor Frederick was not present the
weather being too severe 10 permit OF his
exposing himself. The service began with
n soft prelude ON the organ, during which
the mouncn began TO assemble. DR.
kocgcl, the court chaplain, read passages
from the nineticih Psalm and verses TWEEN
ty-fivo and twcniy.six OF the eleventh
chapter Of John. The choir sang "l Know
that My Rcdecmcr Iivcth." Passages
were read then from Psalm ninety ono and
| Timothy, fourth chapter seventh aud
eighth verses, the chaplain concluding
| with the words: blessed are they who
die In the Lord, now and evermorc.n The
choir responded with the words "Yea,
the spirit saith they shall rest from their
labors; their work shall live after thcm.n
The prayer was then intoned "What aod
docth Is well done"
Dr. Koegcl delivered tho sermon, stand
Ing beside the coffin. His text was:
lord, now lettest thou thy servant de-
part In peace, according 90 thy word, for
mine eyes have sncn thy salvation" lie
concluded his sermon with the Lords
PRAYER, and the congregation then sang
the hymn, "Wcnnich Einmal Soil.
scheidcn." A motct from Gmun's "rod
Jesu" was then sung by the choir, after
which tho members OF the Sing Akadamc
rendered "Wio llculich ist die Nouo
Welt
At l2:ib o'clock DIR. Kocgel pronounced
the bencdiction, while at the same time
volleys were fired by infantry on the out
side.
The cathedral ceremony closed with the
singing Of "Holy, Holy II the Lord"
The procession 30 escort the kaisor's re-
mains to the mausoleum then began 10
form.
Prince Bismarck and Gen. Won Moltkc
were not present nj the service In the ca.
thedral, nor did they take part la the pro-
ocssion 10 the mansocum.
Tho cathedral presented a most solemn
and impressive appearance. When the
soft organ prelude began the court cham
bcrlain and the ministers took positions
behind tabourets bearing the empires in
signla. Gen. Won Papc, holding the i'm.
pcrial standard, then stationed himself at
the head Of the coffin, Count LchndorH
aud Prince Radziwil, the late Empcror's
aidcs-dc-camp, with drawn swords stand.
ing on citherside of him, aud the adIutant-
general and other aides dc.camp standing
together nj the foot OF the coffin.
While the organ still played the royal
ties entered, Prince William arriving nj
noon. AZ a signal from the chief master
Of ceremonies, the organ broke into swell
ing tones, and the service was begun.
Prince William stood In tho middle Of the
nave behind the eimpcrial standard. Along
side Of him were the King Of saxony, the
King Of Belgium and the King Of Rou.
mania. Close by stood the Grand Duke
OF Baden, Princes Albrecht aud Henry
and other princes Of the royal house Of
Prussia, the prince imperial Of Austria,
the prince imperial OF Russia; the grand
dukes, Michael and Nicholas. OF Russia;
the prince OF Wales; tho crown prince Of
Italy, the crown prince OF Denmark and
the crown prince Of Greece, all In the
uniform Of their respective countries.
The princes Of Bavaria, the grand duke Of
Ilesse, and other noiables aud foreign rep
rcscntaiiycs, including Gen. BillOt,
| Of France, and his suite, formed
the next rows Ia the nave. Tho diplomatic
pew was crowded. Tho sccne was truly
memorable when. amid tho strains Of the
final chorus and the sharp rattle Of yolloys
outside, twelve rcgimental commanders
slowly and rcverenily raised the coffin
from its resting place and moved forward
with Il on their shoulders 10 the principal
door. On one side Of the coffin were min
isiers OF state, bearing the imperial crown
aud scepter. Above the coffin waved the
imperial standard, borne by Gen. Won
Papc. On each side Of him walked nm Of
ficer with drawn sword. The royalties as
sumed positions In the cortegc, and the
signal Tor the troops 10 prepare 10 march
was given. While tho procession
was forming the bands played "Marche
| Funcbre," the sounds ol the tolling Of
the church bells mngling with the strains.
The formation OF the cortege occupied
somo time, but was effected In an orderly
manner In rigid accordance with the OIL.
cial program. The conspicuous absence OF
the Emperor Count Won Moltko and
Prince Bismarck was deeply regretted.
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 entire escort comprising the
elite OF the army wore dark oyercosis, ow-
ing 10 the extreme cold. All the surround