The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-25
WORDS OF DYING
 EMPEROR HEARD
Voice From Great Beyond Came Back to Austrian in Last
 Words-Body Resting in State in Quietly Furnished Chamber

Ill Qulttly UuTnlSne0 CndmDer Vienna, Nov. 24.-A voice from the great beyond spoke to the people of Austria-Hungary today. Vienna, al- ready in deep mourning, read the dy- ing proclamation of Emperor Francis Joseph, written, it is believed, few hours before the aged monarch's end came Tuesday night. The document ] was among the papers in his testa- ment, which was opened today by his young successor, Karl Franz Josef, at Schoenbrunn castle.
 In his farewell to the people of the dual monarchy, Francis Joseph thanked them for their loyalty and devotion, 'in happiness as we'll as in hardships." He expressed deep grati- tude to his army and navy, and urges his people to be as faithful to his suc- cessor as they were to him.
 The emperor's testament makes dis position of his vast fortune, naming numerous legacies. Francis Joseph was, except for the Russian czar, the richest potentate in the world.
 King Alfonso of Spain, it was learned today, will arrive here shortly to attend the emperors funeral, which is to take place next Thursday, No vember 30.
 Additional details were told today of Francis Joseph's last hour. "I am tired" were his last words. He had been stricken with pleurisy which de- veloped into pneumonia. The mon arch was quite conscious to the end, and was pleased to learn of the occu- patton by the central powers troops of Craiova.
 The rulers body lies tonight in a simply furnished chamber in the east wing of Schoenbrunn castle, which for years served as his sleeping chamber. His hands clasp rosary of silvery pearls which always hung by his bed side On his breast reposes a bouquet of violets and lilies of the valley, his favorite flower, placed there by his daughter, Archduchess Marie Valerie, On either side stands a tall candle In the center of the room the bare working table has been transformed into an alter, before which the attend ing priests keep constant vigil. At the approach of morning will begin the celebration of the succession masses.
 The silver casket, which, according to custom, has been in readiness for many years, will receive the mortal relics tomorrow.
 The documents issued by the new monarch bear the signature Karl" From this it is concluded that the new Austrian ruler has chosen the title Karl the First" and he will be known as Karl the Fourth, king of Hungary.
 Advices from Rome state that Pope Benedict received the news of Francis Josephs death from the Spanish am- bassador at the Vatican. Solemn death prayers in the sistine chapel were begun shortly afterward.
 The Rome newspaper Osservatore Romano, which is known for it's affilia- tions with the Holy See, states that the emperor conquered all the sad events of his life by the comfort of a strong faith and deep religious feeling, of which at all times he gave ex- cmplary proof, The paper points out that the monarch never ceased to show his unshaken devotion to the Holy See.
 Excerpts of bitter press comments in England and France were repub- lished by German newspapers today. The Paris Temps is quoted as speak ing of Francis Joseph's death as "the end of an abominable government, while the British newspaper, The Star speaks of another world and eternal