The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-25
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Louise fthe duchess of Arxyie) walked
to whippingham church this after
noon
Unless the king otherwise directs. It
Il probable that the queens body VIII
be taken on board the royal yacht AZ
berta tomorrow for conveyance TO
Windsor to prepare h apartments Tor
royal arrivals
Emperor William has ordered. In
London. two magnificent wreaths.
with broad ribbons bearing h initials
of himself and the empress. whicn
will personally place on the queens
coffin at tomorrow's service.
BY a special request of the family.
the authorities OF St. Paufs cathedral
have sent &c Osborne the six Candida
bra used at the funeral OF the duke OF
Wellington
SERVICES OVER BODY TO-DAY
Cowes. Isle Of Wight, january al
a. NAT IL O'Clock this morning the
members Of the royal family viii gath
er around the body of the late queen.
which lies in a simple coffin. in the
chapelle ardente. festooned with red
and white hangings. The bishop OF
Winchester. standing before an altar
removed for the occasion form the pTf-
vate chapel. viii read a portion Of the
service Tor the e
The coffin rests upon specially erect
ed platform draped with royal purple.
the feet lying to the asst. The head
faces the simple altar. Over the fea-
lures is a thin veil.
For a few hours after the conclusion
Of this service the public Will be ad-
mitted to the room and above to view
the remains of the sovereign who so
long reigned over them. The body viii
rest there until Sunday and it is prob
able that no removal will occur for ten
days.
CAUSE OF DEATH ''SENILE DE-
CAY"
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns that the cause OF the
queens death as officially given, was
"senile decay" The doctors attribute
the paralysis which attacked her as
secondary to the general weakness of
her condition, nor is it considered ad-
visable, fer reasons of state, to init
mate that her intellect was dimmed by
this particular form of disease.
THE QUEENS LAST MOMENTS.
Cowes, Isle of Wight, January 3D.
The queen was moved Sunday from
her big bed INTO a small cot especial
ly built with springs, which was sur
rounded by a screen. This was to en-
the doctors TO reach the patient
easily.
When Emperor William arrived ne
rushed, without taking off his O~vercoat,
to the bedside, and the first words he
said were words of regret that his
mother was unable to come. Yes
murmured the queen, II wish 'Vicky'
could be here" using a pet name of
her eldest daughter.
On Tuesday afternoon all the men,
bers of b family were in readiness.
for the end. At 5 o'clock the duchess
of York arrived and the queen kissed
her, saying: IT am glad you have
come.
shop Of Winchester began 20
pray. The queen slowly sank into un-
consciousness. AT 6:15 D. m. the end
was thought to " come. The prince
of Wales and several others walked
out of the room; bul the vitality of
the queen nee more won the day. For
another moment the feeble spark of
life was maintained.
AT $50 o. m. with Emperor William,
the prince of Wales and the Others alb
death actually came.
Death ha sOftened the face and the
thin veil cOnceals tn terrible defects.
Tuesday night neither the king nor his
wife would allow their encourage to-
address them by their correct titles
President NICK inley's early c~ablegram
VI d UlOSt ldNOIdDfe HHDT0SSlOn.
1t was handel o among the roy
al personages at breakfast yesterday
morning, with the general comment
hiatt American sympathy was fifty the
first to be received.
London, aJnuary 24.-The morning
papers record with the greatest salts
faction that the king has taken the
title of Edward VII. King Edwards
first speech is highly applauded.
Cowes, Isle of Wight. January %
The yacht Alberta has received
orders to be in readiness to convey the
queens remains to the main land.
Berlin, January 2S.-The official Ba-
zette contains an imperial rescript
which orders:
All officers Of my army shall wear
mourning for fourteen days. The First
dragon guard regiment of the queen
shall go into mourning for three weeks.
Flags on all military and public build
ings shall be half masted.
WILHELM, r. l."
Manila, January 23-On account Of
the death of Queen Victoria General
Macarthur has indefinitely postponed
the governor generals ball announced
FOR tomorrow and Rea Admir Re
has postponed the reception sched-
uled to take place on h flagship
Thursday afternoon.
Dublin, January 2.-At a meeting of
the corporation of Dublin today the
lord mayor moved a vote of condo
lense with the royal family. NJ. T..
Harrington. NJ. p. introduced an
amendment but the coincidence resoiu-
ton was finally passed by 30 to % votes.
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