The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1892-11-05
IN MEMORY OF LUTHER.
REDEDlCATlON OF THE VEN-
ERABLE SCHLOSSKlRCHE
Emperor William and Other Men,
bers Of the Royal Family At
tend Services Commem-
orative of the Great
Reformer.
Time Turns Backward

Wittenherg. Nov. 1.-This old town of
pointed gables. quaint towers and mar
row streets to-day presents an unique
aspect. Everywhere bright banners and
floral frstoons are seen, and the whole
town bears n holiday appearance. \
great pavilion had been built in front of
pcror received the keys of the cditicc.
This church was commenced in 1880 and
finished in 1499. In 1860 it was seri-
ously injured by bombarlmcnt. aud it
suffered in the same manner in 1871.
1t was first restored in 1Sl4-7. aud has
now. owing TO Emperor Williams gem
crosi1y. been again restored. On the
north side of the church We're the wooden
doors to which Luther affixed his theses.
These doors wcrr burned in 100. but
We're replaced in 1858 by metal doors
ten feet iii height. presented by Freder-
ick William lN. They bear the original
Latin text of l.uthcrs thesis. Above Oh
golden ground is representation of
Christ, with Luthcr and Mclanchthon at
his teet on the right and left above the
doors are statues of the electors Frcdcr
ick the Wise and John the Constant.
The bodies of these electors are buried
i'll the church. Everywhere in the town
are evidences of the great rcformer.
Not far from the railway station, out
side the Elstcr. there stands an onk that
was planted in 1880. This tree is snid
to mark the spot where Luther publicly
burned the papal bull on Dec. 10. 1920.
Upon the arrival of the imperial party
at the railway station they We're well
coined by Prince Stolbcrs- -Wcrniserodc.
who conducted them To the town hall.
The railway station is some distance
from the town, and the whole route was
lined with troops Back of the soldiers
the crowd stood four or five deep for the
entire distance. The emperor Wore the
uniform of an officer OF the Garde lu
Corps lie walked the entire distance
from The station to the town hail. and as
he moved through the lines OF troops
they presented arms and the crowd
shouted and chcered enthusiastically. The
imperial party We're received mt tho
town hall by the burgomaStcr of Witten-
berg, who, OH behalf of the municipal
authorities, read an address to the cm-
pcror. When this was finished and the
emperor had replied in II few words,
thanking the town officials for their good
wishes, the procession began TO move
slowly across the market place in the
direction of the church. Lines of troops
guarded the route. and as soon as the
order WAS given for the procession to
move the church bells began to peal mer-
ry. while the strains of "Ein Frste
Burg broke forth from the instr,l-
mcnts of the trumpctcrs stationed i'll the
towers of the castle church. When En-
pcror William arrived at the doors of
the ch-rch Prof. Adler, the architect of
restored cdiiirc, preS"n,rd the key to his
majesty. who. with q; few gracious
Words handed it to the president of the
church council. The latter in turn
handed the key to DR. Quandt, the pas
tor of the church. DIR. Qnandt then
opened the door and the emperor and his
train passed through. As the imperial
party entered the church the congrega-
ton arose and sang the hymn, Come.
Holy Ghost. Our God" When the inn
perial party had taken their seats as
signed to them DIR. Srhaltzc, the leader
of the church in Suxony, opened the
services. DIR. Nirr"sgr. the court chap
lain. preached the sermon. taking his
text from Romans. ill.,. 24: Being jnsti
fed freely by his grace through the re-
dcmption that is in Christ Jesus"
Upon the conclusion of the service, tho
imperial porty drove to Lutlcrs house,
where the emperor signed the decd cf
dedication. They than proceeded tn tho
rectory, where banquet was awaiting
them. There were DO guests present
The duke of York who represented
Queen Victoria in The celebration. was
seated opposite the emperor At the con
clsion of the banquet his majesty arose
and dali rDunf1,