The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-09-17

empress, so beloved by all Europeans,
had fallen a victim to an assassin
within the borders Of. their country.
They Immediately arranged to hold an
extraordinary federal-council on Sun
day morning in order to consider the
measures to take against the assas-
sin. The latter must be tried accord
| ing 10 the statutes of the canton in
| which the crime was committed. which
| forbid capital punishment and make
| life Imprisonment the most severe
| penalty which can be imposed.
An Autopsy.
Emperor Francis Joseph tele-
graphed the Austrian minister, Count
Won Kuefstein, to consent to post
norton examination. DR.. Reverdin,
DR.. Megevaus and NJ. Golday, mayor
of Geneva, were intrusted with the ex-
animation of the wound, on behalf of
the judicial authorities, and accord
ingly proceeded to the Hotel Beauri-
wage, where they carried out their in
structions. At the close Of the exam
ination they announced tina, death
was caused by internal hemorrhage
The autopsy showed that the lung as
well as the heart was pierced.
Great GRIEF In vienna.
Vienna, Sept. 1.-THE news of the
assassination became known here
shortly before six o'clock Saturday
evening. 1t spread like lightning. The
streets suddenly filled with mu,itudes
of people, many becoming impossible
for vehicles. Extra editions were is
sued by all the papers. Many Niennese
considered the report incredible, I'M
til the semi-otIicial Wiener Abendpost
appeared, confirming the statements of
the other papers. All the papers nc-
companied the announcement with
warm tributes to the empress. They
were eagerly snatched from the HANDS
of the sellers and were read aloud to
groups of citizens. An incredible
grief overpowers the people. The per-
formances at the court theaters and the
jubilee exhibition have been Cancelled.
Plans for the Funeral
Vienna, Sept. 12.-The plans for the
funeral Of the late Empress Elizabeth
contemplate bringing the remains TO
Vienna next Thursday, Il lying-in-state
on Friday. and the obsequies of inter
ment on Saturday. Every flag in the
city Is at half-mast and the theaters,
races and other amusements are sus-
pended indefinitely. All the archdukes
and Archduchess Marie Valerie have
arrived al SchuenDrunn. 1t was re-
ported that Emperor Francis Joseph
had gone to Geneva by special train.
but this was an error. Al noon Sunday
he had not yet left Schocnbrunn.
Crown Princess Stephanie, who has
been staying at Darmstadt, has been
summoned.
The EmpcrOr's Grief.
The cmperor's fortitude is the topic
of universal admiration. lie is bear
ing up manfully despite the terrible
shock. which, IN view CT his age, had !
inspired the greatest apprehension.
Although at first stunned and then |
slightly hysterical, he soon regainei |
his self-control, and displayed re-
markable Caimness. Occasionally. |
however, completely overpowered by |
his grief, he moaned piteously, re-
pNh'Nhl. oopplhB thc huiHt .Ol the tHl- |
press. Addressing Prince Won Lieccth-
stein, chief marshal of the imperial
household, he exclaimed Saturday |
EVENING" 1T is inconceivable how a |
man could lift his hand against one
who never in her life injured anybody, |
one who did nothing but good" Then
he moaned: Nothing is spared to me
III this world" lie managed to sleep |
several hours Saturday night, and said |
in the morning he felt comparatively |
well. discouraging the attempts of his |!
to display solictude for his
health.
Dispatches of coincidence are arrv-
ing at the palace from all parts Of the
world, testifying to profound horror
and sympathy. Among them are mes
sages from President Mckinley, from
Emperor William and from nearly all !
the European sovereigns. The court |
will go into mourning for six months. |
The Late Empress.
tThe empress Of Austria was born De- |
cember "a. 1897. She was daughter of
Duke Macmillan of Bavaria. and was mar
ried TO Francis Joseph, emperor of Austria
and King Of Hungary. April "a. 1854. They
had three children. Archduchess Gisela, |
who Is married to Prince Luitpod. of Ba- |
varia Archduke Rudolph. who married |
Princess Stephanie of Belgium, and who !
was tseemingly) assassinated In 1889. and
Archduchess Maria Valera. who married
Archduke Franz Salvador. OF Austria-Tus-
cany The late empress was an enthusiast
tic horsewoman.l
Urge Action Against Anarchists.
London, Sept. i2.-Many of the prin-
cipal European journals are again