The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-02-01

his son, Count Herbert, and several
friends left FREDERICKSBURG at half
past O'Clock Friday morning, en- route
TO Berlin.
| The North German Gazette says:
! ''1t is nearly four years since the en-
peror has been face to face with Prince
Bismarck. Friday the prince will be his
majesty's guest, and the ex-chancellor
will realize that the gratitude of his
court and the people for his incoin-
parabl service remains unaltered.
Every patriot thanks the emperor for
preparing so joyful a day for Ger
many. May this feast CT reconciliation
bear further fruit for our whole politi-
cal life"
At 9:1O o'clock Friday morning six
FREDERICKSBURG ladies dressed in white
proceeded to the castle and presented
to Prince Bismarck large laurel
wreath bound with ribbons and bear
ing the inscription, GA happy journey.
When the time arrived for the start 10
the station, Prince Bismarck appeared
attired in a cuirassier uniform, over
which he wore a fur coat. He was ac-
companied by Princess Bismarck and
several friends. Six girls led the way,
strewing flowers.
At the station large crowds from
! Hamburg arrived and vociferously
cheered the prince. At the station
Princess Bismarck stood in front of
the saloon until the departure of the
train. When the train pulled out the
crowd broke out in cheers which lasted
for some time. Some Of those present
cried: "a prosperous journey" while
others shouted: "Auf wiedersehen."
Prince Bismarck was visibly gratifed.
He was in excellent spirits.
The train arrived punctually at the
Lehrete station. Prince Henry, Of
Prussia. the emperor's brother; the gov
ernor of Berlin and a large suit Of Off
GERS, were waiting the princes arrival.
When the train stopped Prince Henry
stepped out from the group surround
ing him and walked to the carriage oc-
cupied by the ex-chancellor He warm
ly shook hands with Prince Bismarck
and Count Herbert. The party then
walked to the royal state coach that was
in waiting
Count Herbert and the governor Of
Berlin drove in the second carriage.
Prince Bismarck's uniform was the
white one Of the Ilalberstadt cuiras-
siers, with generals distinctions.
The cheering and salutations from
the crowds that had gathered to wit
ness his entry into the city evidently
pleased him very much. He smiled in
response to the cries of welcome, and
saluted the crowd frequently.
Half squadron of the gardes du
corps rode in front and behind the
closed state coach.
Most Of the houses along the route
were decorated with flags. The entire
population OF Berlin, swelled by thou
sands of people from all parts OF Ger
many, had apparently turned out to
welcome the return of the prince, and
the younger element in the crowds
cheered themselves hoarse as the state
coach passed along.
When the party arrived at the castle,
Prince Bismarck and Prince Henry de-
scended from the state coach and en-
tered. The emperor, who was standing
at the foot of the stairs to receive his
guests, wore as a special mark OF honor
the uniform of the Bismarck cuiras-
siers. His reception of the old states
man was of the warmest and most cor
dial nature.
His majesty greeted the prince with
the utmost heartiness, and q kiss
pressed on the old mans neck sealed
the reconciliation between the emperor
and the greatest of his subjects.
Prince Bismarcils gravity OF de-
meanor during his reception by his
majesty was much commented upon.