The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-03

FRaEDRICHSRUHE. Aug. the
Emperor and Empress OF Germany arrives
here az { o'clock this morning, aecompa-
MED by Baron Won Buelow. the minister
for foreign affairs. The empress was in
mourning. The members OF the late Prince
Rismarcks family received the Imperial
garry, and the emperor. on alignths,
kissed Prince Herbert Bismarck on both
checks and shook hands with Count Will
liam Bismarck The party then entered
the castle. passing through detachmen,s
of the Thirty first regiment, which were
drawn up along the road and UP to the
castle gate.
The grounds about Bsmarck's castle
were thronged with people early today.
crowds OF Hamhurgers being attracted
there 10y the prospect OF seeing Emperor
William pay a tribute OF respect to the
dead They wandered about the wood,
congregated in The beer gardens and sent
hundreds of memorial postal cards with
portraits of the DECEASED prince and PIC
lures of the castle Many OF the people
wore mourning, and hundreds came on hi-
cycles. Under the trees sixty men of the
Thirty-nrst infantry from Aliona, and tho
sergeants in the service of Bismarck's reg
iment from Magdeburg had arranged their
messes The sergeants. In their white uni
forms with yellow facing and FURNISHED
helmets, furnished guard which was on
duty in the gardens. These remained
strictly closed A. little side gate was
opened occasionally to admit messengers
with kilograms and wreaths. which wers
constantly arriving.
The crowds on each side Of the road were
composed OF Hamburgcrs. who had been
arriving by every train. foreSters from all
foreign countries. venders of cards. pho
tosa phs and medals swarmed about the
outskirts Of the crowds and walters from
the neghboring beer gardens bearing trays
OF empty or filed glasses circulated on all
sides and did big business among the
thirsty. There were Only a few gendarmes
present but they were perfectly able to
maintain order.
When The imperial train arrived here
the crowds were so anxious to see tho
emaeror that they swarmed over the
fences and upon the platform The troops.
however. were able 90 keep a space clear
around the emperor's saloon carriage.
The presentations at the railroad CROSS
ing. where the Bisniarcks received the en-
peror and empress consumed ten minutes.
the emperor shaking with Count won Rant
Eau, the late princes son-'n-Iaw. and other
relatives OF the deceased. There was no
cheering. but an uproa- was caused by the
exciting conversation carried on among
the crowds present.
What took place in the death chamber
is not known. though an Official statement
on the subject may be forthcoming. But
there Is no doubt the religious service was
most impressive
Pastor wcstphal. OF Brunstorf. conducted
II, according 10 the rites Of the reformed
church. The text. in compliance with
Prince Blsmarck's desire. was from tho
first Epistle Of Paul the Apostle to the
Corinthians. chapter Is. V. 50 to s.. as fol-
lows.
For this corruption must put on IN
corruption, ard this mortal must put on
immortality.
80 when this corruption shall have put
on interruption and this mortal shall have
put on immortality. then shall be brought
10 pass the saying that IL written. Death
Is swallowed up .n victory.
20. death. where IS thy sting? o. grave.
whore Is thy victory?
THE sting of death is sin and the
strength Of SIN ls the law.
"But. thanks he 10 Cod, which giva.h u
the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ"
The mourners present. including the i'm
pcy.al party. numbered from thirty 10 for
Is persons. Immediately after the services
the emperor ard empress and those who ao-
cornpanied them started for Berlin
TIE former EEnpres Frederick sent q
large laurel wreath with palms. lilles ana
white roses fntertwined and tied with biack.
President Kruger. Of the Transvaai re-
yuil.c. tel~eraphesi 20 Emperor William ard
to Prince Herbert bismarck bis eonaol-
snces ard announced that the government
flags a. Pretoria. the capital were hair
Ipssse,i IN honor % me deceased statesman.
'"s@ emperor and impress remained forty
fye minutes a the castle and we're esoortef
back 20 tae train ny the entire Bismarck
family. BTaes f4rere!!s rue sxsaxn6s6 q