The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-11-01
IN HONOR OF LUTHER
Dedication Of the Celebrated Church Of
HittenbsrG
TWAS A NOTED GATHERING
Emperor william and Distinguished
Noblemen Take Part In the
Exsrcises-Over Historic
Ground.

Everywhere bright banners and floral
festoons are seen. Tho whole town bears
holiday appearance. A great pavilion
has been built In front OF the Schloss-
kirche doors, where the emperor will re-
ccivc the keys Of the cdiflce. This church
was commenced In 1430 and finished In
1899. In l76O IL was seriously injured by
bombardment, and suffered in the same
manner In 1894. 1t was first restored in
1874. Now, owing to Emperor Williams
generosity, it has been again restored.
On the north side were the wooden doors
TO which Luthus affixed his theses. These
doors were burned In 17G0. but replaced in
1857 by metal doors 10 feet in height. pre-
scented by Frederick William Nv. They
bear the original Latin text of Luther's
theses. Above, on n golden ground, Is a
representation of Christ with Luther and
Melancthon at his feet; ; on the right and
/ left above the doors. statues of the cleo
tors, Frederick Wise and John Constant.
The bodies Of these electors are buried in
| the church.
Everywhere in town there are evidences
of the great rcformer. Not far from the
railway station. outside Elster Thor,
stands an oak planted in 1880. This trcc
Is said to mark the spot where Luther
publicly burned the papal bull December
| 10. 1920. This spot Is said to have been
selected for the purpose by Luther because
here was buried the clothing of those who
died from tho plague.
In Collegien strasse In Augustaum. in
the court of which stands L,ither's house,
the first floor fitted up as Luther hollc,
contains many articles that belonged to
Luther. In the vest ibule arc n number of
paintings representing scenes in Luthcr's
life. Ia the market place stands statue
of Luther, under Gothic canopy. The
base bears the inscription: ''Is,'s Gottes
Werk so wirds's bestehn; lists Menschen
werk. wird's Untergehn." ''If il he Gods
work II will endure; il mans work. IL
will perish" Under q brazen slab in
Schlosskircho lies the remains Of Luther.
Immense crowds of people from all parts
OF the country are in town TO witness the
ceremony of the rededication of the re-
stored church.
Upon the arrival Of the imperial marty
| at the railway station they were welcomed
by Prince Stolberr- -Wernieerode who con-
Quoted them TO the town hall. The whole
route was lined with troops. Tho emperor
walked the entire distance, and the crowd
shouted and cheered enthusiastically.
The imperial party was received at the
half of the municipal authorities. read an
address to the emperor. who responded
with thanks. At tho head of the process
sion, which was formed in the market
place. were the highest Protestant clergy
of the empire. including the president Of
| the evangelical superior council and the
general superintendent of tho Lutheran
church. These were followed by q large
number of clcrgymen of lesser note. Then
came long line of generals of the arruy
in full uniform and other military officers,
| ministers OF state, representatives of the
lantag and many officials from the civil.
military and naval departments. Then
the Protestant princes of Germany. with
retinues. and representatives of Protest.
ant foreign sovereigns. Tho emperor and
suite brought mp at the end of the pro-
cession under escort of squadron of cav
airy. As soon as the order was given for
the procession to move. church bells be-
gan to peal merrily. while the strains of
''Einc Feste Burg" broke forth from the
instruments of the truinpcters stationed
i'm the tower Of the castle church.
When Emperor William arrived at the
door of the church, Professor Adler, archi-
tcct of the restored ediiicc, presented
its key to his majesty. who with few
gracious words, handed it to the president
Of the church council. The latter In turn
handed the key To DIR. Quandt, pastor Of
the church. saying: "By command of the
emperor. high architect OF this house of
God. and in virtue of my high Office. I de-
liver to you as ordained minister of the
word, this key. May all who enter
through the door which this key opens en-.
| ter the gate Of Heaven"
| IA. L. . =
tho emperor and train passed through.
As the imperial party entered the church.
the congregation arose and sang the hymn
.'Come Holy Ghost. Our God" When tho
imperial party had taken the seats as
signed them. DIR. Schaltze. leader Of the
church in Saxony, opened the services.
DIR. vicrona. court chaplain. preached the
sermon. taking for his text from Romans
iii-2i: "Being justified freely by His
grace through redemption that is in Chris;
Jesus" Upon conclusion of the services
| the imperial party drove to Luthcr's house
where the emperor signed the deed Of ded-
| :ca,ion.
From Luthcr's house the emperor and
parry reviewed the gorgeous historical PRO
| cession. composed Of 10 groups. illusirat.
| ing the foundation and Development of
| wiitcnbcrg and the foundation Of the
Schlossklrchc. The eleventh car was the
chief feature. 1t was enblematic Of the
| reformation. On II was n representative
Of Martin Luther on horseback, sur.
rounded by his adherents. Behind the car
rode five leaders of the famous league OF
Schmalkald. who founded wittenberg in
| 1886 to defend the Protestants against
Charles V.
After dinner there was a banquet. The
Duke of York. who represented Queen
Victoria. was seated opposite the emperor
| The emperor in his speech said: ITO us
the church is not only memorial and a
serious admonition. hut an expression OF
| divine blessings through the Prot.
estant church. The confession Of
our faith that wo made to-day
| in the presence Of God binds US and the