The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-26
THE CAR is WE'D.
Nicholas IL is Married to the
Princess AIix Today.
Thousands of People Watch the
Bridal Procession
MANY ROYAL GUESTS.
The Prince and Princess of
Wales Are There.
Alix Rode in Il Carriage Drawn
by White Horses.
Gar AstOnished People byGoing
Without Guard.

ST PETERSBURG. Nov 26-Before z
o'clock this morning some large crowds
of people were assembling on the
Newsky prospect in order to secure
places along the route of the royal we'd
ding procession. From the AnitckhOH
Palace to the Winter Palace, the whole
avenue was lined with troops. The
morning broke dull and cold but dry
Before long the whole front Of the route
was black with people. There, was not
an inch of space to spare along the grand
MorskaiJa, prospect and on the square IA
front Of the Winter Palace
At 1915 a. IN. in the distance was sud
denly heard the grand swelling strains
Of the national anthem and all along rha
route the multitudes uncovered in Antici-
patton of the approach Of the bridal party.
soon after there appeared an open
state carriage drawn by four white
horses. la this vehicle were the car
and his brother Grand Duke Michael.
They both wore the uniform of huzzars
of the guard and we're greeted with a
veciferous burst of cheering which was
renewed again and again The car
equipage was preceded and also follow
ed by detachmeuts of chovalIers and
guards and huzzars and lancers Of the
guard all in brilliant gala uniforms.
Then came a superb landau, also drawn
by four white horses, in which was PrIn
cess AIiN and the czarina- They recely-
ed, if possible, even more hearty popu-
Tar greeting than himself Handlzer-
chiefs and hats were waved in the air
and the most intense enthusiasm, pre-
vailed
After the carriage OF the princess and
czarina followed q long train Of carriages
with bridal guests. including the prince
and princess Of Wales, Prince Irene os
Russia, the Grand Duchess SergIus and
other prominent members Of the imper-
ial family as well as all the wedding
guests.
Military bands were stationed at var
ious points along the route between the
two palaces, and they each struck up the
national anthem as the cortege appeared.
The national hymn was thus sounded ia
She ears Of the imperial party along the
entire route.
The wedding procession entered the
winter palace at i:15, where as soon as
possible afterwards, were assembled all
those who had been invited to be pres
ent at the wedding.
Along the prospects there was mag
niticent scene. thousandz OF cavalry and
infantry lining the roadways, and behind
the troops were the immOvable multItudes
of spectators, all waiting patiently for a
view Of the procession on its return from /
the Winter Palace.
At 1870 p. N. the guns from the fort /
ress announced that Gar Nicholas IL /
was married to Princess AliX Of Iesse- 4
Darmstadt, and as this dispatch is sent I
the newly married couple are receiving T
the congratulations Of the wedding /
guests in the palace.
His ajesty has also received the min (
isters very graciOusly. When N. De /
Ceers. the minister Of foreign affairs, 4
tendered his resignation, the car insist
ed that he hoped they would work to- 4
gether for a long time yet. To this NJ. (
De Cseers replied: But, your majesty. /
look at my feet They cannot carry me /
Whereupon the car replied: i do not \
want your feet; 1 only want your head" 7
According to current reports the car +
has caused Consideration among the Off
GERS of his household by leaving the (.
palace unattended and walking through X
the streets in a military mantle or walk 4
ing arm ia arm with the first officer that I
recognizes him.
On sunday the car went for walk /
with Princess Alix, entered glove store /
and made several purchases. On leav-
ing his majesty was recognized by the 4
people and loudly cheered
La honor Of the cars wedding, 10000 I
poor people ofthis city viii dine today at
the expense of the car. All the schools /
have been closed for three days to give .
the children a holiday and enable them
to celebrate the marriage