The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-14
SERVICES AT THE TOMB
They Are Very Simple, Consisting
of Song Only.
THE IN'ERMENT IS NEAR POTSDAM
King Edward and Emperor William Walk To-
gether in the Funeral Procession, Not
able For its Display of Military
and Clerical Pomp.
(By the Associated Press.)


Potsdam, August 13.-The remains of
the Dowager Empress Frederick were in
tered today beside those of her husband
in the mausoleum of Friedenskrche, near
Potsdam.
Promptly at 1030 the tolling OF bells
announced the arrival of the funeral train
at Wild Park, but it was nearly eleven
O'Clock when the sound of music in the
distance announced the approach of the
funeral professions. Far down the avenue
moving masses appeared, now and then
halting fer the professions to assume its
proper order.
AS the procession drew near the notes
of the best known funeral marches, played
slowly and plaintively, became audible
the muffied drums rolling in impressive
ness.
At the head of the procession rode
Major General Won Moltke, nephew of the
famous field marshal in command of the
military forces participating in the cere-
monies.
The procession wa sin every way grand
and solemn. The Gardes du Corps. with
black and white pennants futterng at
their lance points. attracted much atten-
tion, rs did the royal page corps, COM
posed of cadets from the military acad-
emy at Gross Lichterfelde. in bright red
coats, with tight fitting trousers and
broad hats trimmed with white lace.
After the military came the highest
clerical dignitarics of Berlin, including
Or. Dryander the court preacher, and
Bishop Aszman, the highest Catholic mil
itary chaplain in a resplendent purple
robe
Over the head of the coffin were the
imperial colors, on which was crown
of state of massive gold and heavily
jeweled. Also on the colors was a
wreath, deposited there by Emperor Will
liam a Cronberg and TWO other wreaths.
Behind the coffin marched the Emperor
with head erect and displaying the great
est self-possesson and dignity, but, his
face was pale and sorrowful and he gazed
straight forward in serious manner.
King Edward who was on the Emperor s
left, walked heavily and evidently found
the march fatiguing.
Both Emperor William and King Edward
wore the uniform of the Second regiment
of Dragon Guards, Queen Victoria's s regi-
ment.
The procession reached the mausoleum
at 11:40. The proceedings there were most
simple The coffin was carried into the
mausoleum followed by the Emperor and
Empress, King Edward and Queen Alex
andra the royal prices and other mem
bers of royal families, the rest of those
present remaining outside during the last
ceremonies. After the body had been low
cred into the vault the choir from the
rection.'' by Grell. A prayer followed and
then the choir sang "Be Faithful Unto
Death" by Neidhart. This was the only
service. X
In the meanwhile the Emperor stood be-
side the tomb in most solemn manner.
There was no weeping, but King Edward
frequently used his handkerchief for
beads of perspiration were coursing down
his brow
After the brief ceremony the royal par
ty withdrew and the invited guests, mill
tary men, diplomats. statesmen, etc, filed
in for the last hasty view of the cof-
fin.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns that Ambassador Whites re-
turn here foR the funeral was upon the
special invitation of Emperor William.
After the services at the mausoleum NJ.
White was about TO withdraw with the
other Ambassadors, when the Emperor
sent for him and expressed his warmest
sympathy with him in his recent aff1ic-
ton.