Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-09-14
LAST SERVICES
FOR EMPEROR
HELD IN TOXIC
Body Of Late Japanese
Mikado Started on Jou.-
ney to Grave With I'M
posing Ceremonies.

ney to Grave With I'M
posing Ceremonies.
Toxic, Sept. 13.--Generai Count
Maresuke Nosi, supreme military
councillor and his wife, the Coun-
tess NogI, committed suicide to-
nlaht following the religious cere-
monies In connection with the
death Of the late Emperor Nut
suhito.
Toxic, Sept 13.-The second part
Of the ceremonies in connection WIN
the funeral Of the late Mutsuhlto, en-
peror OF Japan, took place tonlgnt
when the casket containing the pody
started on its journey to Aoyama'
whence it will be taken to Monoyama
Nor burial.
Imposing as had been the ceremonial
attended by the great dignitaries IN
the palace earlier in the day. when
the funeral service, serving to en-
phasize the contrast between the
ancient Shinto rites and the twentieth
century militarism. was conducted,
The passage Of the funeral car through
the streets Of the capital tonight was
even more impressive. It afforded the
populace of the capital an opportunity
to display sorrow as the nations be-
reavement and hundreds of thousands
stood for hours in absolute silence
along the route as the coffin passed
on the first stage of its journey to-
ward its last resting place.
The streets and boulevards were
brilliantly lighted by torches and arc
lamps on both sides Of the road. In
tersecting the torches and electric
lamps were placed large sacred trees
and at frequent intervals black and
white cloth covered poles. surmount-
"a BY wreaths Of evergreens, had been
erected
AZ seven o'clock in the evening
those who were to take part IN the
procession began to assemble again at
the palace Among them were the
holders Of orders OF merit, officials of
many ranks, ministers of state, Korean
peers, members of the two houses OF
parliament and of the imperial cabi-
net, presidents Of provincial assem-
blies. the mayor of Toxic and chair
man OF the Toxic city council.
!, Foreign, Embassies Not Represented.
The foreign princes and special en-
bassies, including. that from the United
States headed by Philander c.. Knox,
secretary Of state, did not take part In
this ceremony. The special ENJOYS
and the foreign diplomats resident In
Toxic went directly after the con-
clusion of the funeral service to
Aoyanna.
All the officials had gathered within
an hour, and at eight o'clock they
were conducted by masters OF cere-
monies to places at the entrance OF
the palace, where a double line was
formed.
The great funeral car, attended by a
large number Of Japanese OF high
rank. wearing the ancient national
court mourning costume, consisting OF
an upper robe Of horse chestnut color,
dull colored loose trousers and coro-
net caps of black silk, was then
brought to the gate.
To the wailing notes of Shinto
dirge. the immense coffin was wheeled
in solemn procession from the main
hall.
Chamberlains marched in front Of
the funeral car and following it were.
the grand master of ceremonies, bear
ing the departed monarch's sword and
the master of the household, carrying
the imperial sword Of state.
On each side Of the casket walked
high officials of the household carry
ing lighted candles.
People Silent As casket is Moved.
Profound silence prevailed as the
casket was placed on the funeral car
and all those gathered in the vicinity
OF the palace bowed their. heads. On
the ton of the coffin reposed q small
white wood tray on top Of which the
Imperial sword was laid. Then the
doors Of the car were shut and lock-
ed. with the candles extinguished and
torches lighted by those who were to
march alongside.
All the arrangements had been COM
pleted. Emperor Yoshihito and EN-
press Sadako, Princess Takeda, rep
resenting the empress dowager, whose
physicians prohibited her from taking
part in the ceremonies. and the prin-
cesses Of the imperial family came
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rfages and started off alone for Aoy-
anna in order to be ready to receive the
casket on its arrival there.
After the departure of their majes-
ties, the great procession formed in
line. 1t was headed by twelve police
inspectors and the inspector general.
These were followed by strong con-
tingents of military and naval guards
OF honor. Then came the attendants
bearing torches and wearing garments
OF hemp. Others carried drums and
musical instruments Of ancient types
on which they played dirges.
The funeral car was preceded I'M
mediately by Count Togo, grand mas
ter of ceremonies, and Count Watan-
abe, minister Of the imperial house
hold, who were hanked by torchbear-
ers.