The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
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 GEN. BOOTH IS PAID German Emperor Sends Wreath of White Lilies ALL CLASSES MINGLE From 10 a. m. Until the Day Closes Constant Stream of Humanity
 Passes Through House-Open
 Early for Workmen
ALL CLASSES MINGLE

London, August 2S-The last tribute of respect was paid to the late General Will liam Booth by many thousands of people today when his body lay in state at Con gross hall, Clapton.
 Among these who showed their appre- citation of the evangehst's life-work was the German Emperor who sent wreath of white lilies forming the imperial initials to be placed on the bier. It was accom- panied by his majestys card surmounted hy crown The German embassy also sent q wreath
 The people of England paid an impress sive tribute today to the memory of General William Booth, organizer of the Salvation Army Ceremonies attending tte l.sing in state of the late general s bod. brought forth a tremendous dis llay of respect from all classes and creeds. Even before dawn and despite a petying rain thousands stood in front of Congress hall, Clapton, where the body had been taken from the late general s residence. From 10 a. m. until the day closed, a constant stream of humanity filed past the catafalque Side by side with poorly clad women who had come for last sight of the religious leader who had brought so much happiness into their lives, were fashionably dressed women who desired to pay their homage.
 The usual signs of mournings were not to be observed Flying over the hall at the top of the flagmast was the Saliva lion pennant with blood and fire upon ha ba ITninp Jack and German flag intertwined with The stars and stripes of the United States, and also the Rising Sun of Japan. Ex cept for Salvation Army flags there was no other banner in the hall The plain casket was covered with pail made of the Salvation Army coat-of-arms which supported instead of sword the dead generals fayorite Bible. hymn books and campaign cap. The coffin rested on marble base underneath huge canopy of gold and white muslin draped with red and blue, Standing at the four cor uers of the bier cadets held the flags of Great Britain the United States, Japan and Germany. All around were body guards of Salvation Army officers wear ing led and white bands on their sleeves.
 So great was the crowd which came to- day 70 view the body of the dead gen cral that it has been decided to open the doors of Congress hall at 5:3D o'clock to- morrow morning so many workmen who desire to pay their respects will be accom- modated. constant service of song went on throughout the day about the catafai- que, many cadets of the Salvation Army participating. Forty bands are to take pant in the funeral procession.
 Memorial services for the late com mander in chief of the Salvation Army will be held in every country of the world where Salvation corps are established. on September 1.
 Three services on that day are planned to take place at Congress hall. Clapton. They will be led by General Bramwell Booth and his wife, who will be accom- panied by Miss Eva Booth, commander of the Salvation Army In the United States, and Mrs. Booth-Helberg.
 Twenty thousand persons filed past the coffin of the late general today although it was raining most of the time.