The daily sentinel., 1901-01-23
THE QUEENS DEATH
Victoria, Queen of the British
Empire, Passed Peacefully
Away.

| The greatest event in the memory OF
this generation, the most stupendous
change in existing conditions that could
possibly be imagined has taken place
quietly, almost gently, upon the anniver-
sary of the death of Queen Victoria's
father, the duke of Kent,
| The end of this career never eQualled
by any woman in the worlds history,
came in simply furnished room in Os-
borne house.
This most respected woman, living or
dead, lay in great four posted bed and
made shrunken atom whose aged face
and figure were cruel mockery Of the
fair girl who in 1887 began to rule over
England.
Around her were gathered every de-
scendent of her line.
Well within view Of her dying eyes
hung portrait of the prince consort. 1t
was he who designed the room and every
part of the castle.
In scarcely audiblel words, the white
haired bishop OF Winchester prayed be-
side her as he had often prayed with his
sovereign, for he was her chaplain at
Windsor.
With bowed heads the imperious ruler
of the German empire, and the man who
is now king of England, the woman who
has succeeded to the title OF queen, the
princes and princesses, and those OF less
than royal designation, listened to the
| biubops cea salaaa pravar
Six o'clock passed. The bishop con-
tinued his intercessions.
The women Of this royal family sobbed
family and the men shutfied uneasily.
At exactly half past six Sir James held
up his hand and the people knew that
England had lost her qeeen.
The bishop pronounced t.s sbensdic-
ton.
The queen passed away peacefully. She
suffered no pain, Those who were now
mourners went to their rooms.
A few minutes later the inevitable ele-
ment OF materialism stepped into this pa
thetic chapter of international history
for the court ladies' went busily to work
ordering their mourning from London.
The wheels OF the world were Jared
when the announcement came, but in
this palace at Osborne everything pur-
sued the usual course.
Down in the kitchen they were pre-
pairing huge dinner for an semblage
the like of which has seldom been known
in England, just as if nothing had hap
pened.
The body Of the queen was embalmed
and will probably be taken to Windsor
Saturday. The coffin arrived from Lon
don last night.
1t was thought the queen was dying
about o'clock in the evening and all
the members OF the family we're sum-
moned to her chamber. But owing to
her remarkable constitution, she rallied
When things looked the worst.
Four o'clock marked the beginning Of
the end. Again the family was sum-
moned, and this time the relapse was not
followed by recovery.
The prince OF Wales was very much
affected whom the doctors at last inform
ed him that his mother had breathed her
last.
Emperor William, himself deeply af-
fecte6, did his best to minister comfort
to his sorrow stricken uncle, whose new
dignity he was the first to acknowledge.
From all parts Of the world there are
still pouring into Cowes messages Of con-
dolence. They come from crowned heads,
mlllionaires, tradesmen and are variously
addressed to the prince Of Wales and the
king OF England.
Emperor Williams arrangements are
not settled. His yacht will arrive here
today, but it is believed that he will not
depart until after the funeral. Several
other royal personages are likely to DO
present at the function.
i The record OF the last days Of the
reign Of Queen Victoria, is not easy to
tell. For several weeks the queen has
been failing.
On Monday week she summoned Lord
Roberts and asked him searching ques-
tions regarding the war in South Africa.
II On Tuesday she went for drive, but
was visably affected. On Wednesday
she suffered a paralytic stroke, accom-
panied by intense physical weakness.