Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 34, Number 20, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 June 1888 — Page 5
THE IK Dl ANA STATK SENTINEL, WEDNESDAY, J USE 20,1583.
EMPEROR FREDERICK DEAD
WILLIAM II ASCENDS THE THRONE. Scenes at Fotsdam Daring th Dying Monarch's Last Honrs-A Gallant Struggle Against the Inevitable Preparing for the Funeral. Eerlin, June 15. The emperor died at 11 o'clock this morning. A bulletin issaed an hour before he died said that the emperor had been lying for some time, in a light slumber, broken by wakeful interval, during which he showed distinct signs of consciousness. lie gave no indications of suffering pain. His pulse and breathing were very weak. There had been no material change in his condition during the niht. All the members of the imperial family remained at the castle till after midnight. The empress did not leave the castle and at 4 o'clock resumed her watch at the bedside of the emperor. The death of the emperor has caused intense excitement in this city. All the members of the imperial family and the ministers were present in the death cbamler at the Friedrichskron palace at Potsdam. A ministerial council was held just before the emperor died and Prince Brsmarck, who presided, was much agitated. The EeicJtsanzciger (official paper) publishes the following announcement: "The royal sufferer has ended his earthly career. By God's decree the emperor, king, our most gracious master, passed to his eternal rest shortly after 11 o'clock this morninsr, after long and grievous sufferings, which were borne with admirable fortitude and submission to God's will. The royal house and the German people have been twice bereaved within a short time. They deeply mourn the all too early decease of our beloved ruler." The announcement is signed by the ministry of state. "Durine the first part of the night the condition of the emperor was comparatively good. At 4 o'clock this morning he became restless, and soon after the whole family assembled in a room adjacent to the one in which the emperor lay. Court Preacher Persius had been in attendance since yesterday. Herr Von Werner sketched the emperor's features after death.' At midnicht the emperor sat for half an hour in an arm chair and took some nourishment. At 3 o'clock there was an alarming increase in his majesty's weakness, and the relatives who had lelt the palace were telegraphed to return. At 10 o'clock this forenoon access to the palace was stopped, lount Von Stoibers ernigerode, court chamberlain, was the only minister present at that hour. Chaplains Persius and Jloagge were also in attendance. The emperor died without a struggle. He was surrounded by all the members of his family. The remains now lie on the bed on which the emperor died. Hussars occupy the road from Friedriehskron castle to San Souei. In the interior of the castle the Lehr battalion laaunta guard under command of Maj. Natzner. The bells in Berlin lesran tollinz at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mourning is displayed on many houses. In a number of hop windows busts of the emperor veiled with crape have been pladed. The bundorath met at noon. Prince T.ismarck formally announced the death of Krnperor Frederick and the accession to the throne of YilliaIü, who takes the title of William II. The municipal council received notice of the death of the emperor through Herr Von Forkenbeck, mayor of Berlin, while they were in session. They immediately adjourned to meet in special session this evening. Prirce Bismarck arrived at Potsdam at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The flag flying over the Fried rich skron palace was lowered to halfmast at 11 :2U this morning. The ministers asassembled at the Friedriehskron castle awaiting an audience with the new emperor and emress, who are at the castle. Before his death mperor Frederick gave directions that his remains should be interred in the Garrison church at Potsdam. The lUich-sanzeiger publishes a telegram from Baden stating that the dowager Empress Augusta, to whom the news of the dancerous turn which the emperor's mo lady had tnken bad been carefully broken, immediately expressed a wish to return to Berlin. Her viifijirt bnwpvr u-riiilti Tint iwrmit er 1a mndertake the journey, her strength having been so overtaxed by recent events as to render her unable to stand the fatigue of the trip. She may return next week. The evening papers are full of expressions of grief at the emperor's death. The AbrfA German Gazette says: "He was a true llohenrollern. He leaves behind him, in the remembrance of the hearts of his contemporaries ana as a heritage to the future generations, the memory of a prince in whom the highest perfected virtues of noble manhood were as a crown of glory about his head, illuminating his whole being. Another article in the AorrA German Gazette, referring t the new emperor. William II, says: "A precious possession of the house of Hohenzollern, handed down from father to son throuirh many generations namely, an earnest feeling of duty ami strictness in the performance of their high functions has been present with the new emperor in all his eurronndinors, indicating to him his path through l:f. He passed the years of youthful education in rigorous work, and thus prepared himself for the exalted and difficult duties of his princely office." Some details are now becoming known in regard to the last hours of the emperor. An Lour after midnight the empress dismissed the members of the imperial family to their apartments, and prepared herself to pass the night watching in a room adjoining the sick chamber of the emperor. Dr. Hovell shared in the Tigil. At this time the emperor was in the full possession of his faculties. Shortly after 1 o'clock he wrote on a fclip of paper the following questions, which he handed to Dr. Hovell: "How is my pulse? Are you satisfied with it?" He then wrote something more, but retained the piece of paper in his hand after erasing the words. Between 2 and 3 o'clock his breathing became terribly labored, and some moments of struggle would occur, alternating with spasms a reat distress as the hard tight with approaching death progressed. By this the strength of the dying emptror was seen to be waning. As soon as it became evident that'the end was near the empress caused the royal family to be summoned. At X o'clock all gathered around the bedside. Dr. Koegel, court chaplain, who had been summoned by telegraph from Ems, did not arrive in time to administer the last sacrament. Dr. Persius, therefore, officiated in this ceremony. Pastor ltoae;e was also present in the death chamber. Durin the administration of the sacrament, and Indeed even to within fifteen minutes before bis death, the emperor appeared to be quite conscious. He showed by the expression of his eyes and by the movements of his eyelids that he still recognized all who approached the bedside, relatives and others. A number of officials who had been summoned early in the morninar reached the palace before death had taken place. Among those present at the time the emperor died were Count Von StolbergWernigarode, Gen. Von Albedyll, Couht Elenberg. Gen. &au-h, Connt Kauolin-Kadolinki, Gen. Pape and Gen. Lindequist. Prince Bismarck did not go to Potsdam from Berlin until after the meeting of 'the ministerial council where he formally announced the decease of the emperor. The emperor's remains will probably lie in ntate in the garrison church at Potedam. By. order of the evangelical church council the bell will be tolled at specified hours for fourteen days succeeding in all the Protestant churches of the kingdom. Prince Bismarck and the members of the ministry, the aides-de-camp and the officers on duty in the palace have been admitted to the room at Potsdam in which the remains lie. The servants of the household and the soldiers of the Lehr battalion were afterward allowed to enter, and they paid their last tribute of respect to their master. The empress, overwhelmed with grief, ha withdrawn to her apartments and is seen by no one. It is now stated that the remains will be interred in the Vriedcnskirche, beside those of Frederick II. The official attestation of the death and the cense of death was made this evening. The will of the deceased, deposited in the archives of the minister of the household, will be duly opened in the presence of the minister of justice. The issue of the proclamation of William II to the nation is not expected until after th funeral. The body reposes in the iron bed in which the emjeror expired. The body is enveloped in a white shroud. Only the upper half of the face is L.iMe. On the breast lies a wreath of laurel. The hands arc joined and rest on the hilt of a cavalry sabre. At the foot of the bed stands a table covered with flowers. The features wear an extremely peaceful expression. Dr. Mackenzie informed the empress on Wednesday that he had abandoned ail hope of further prolongation of life. Official notification of the accession of Will
iam II has already been sent to all the representatives of Germany abroad. The oath of allegiance of the troops will be administered tomorrow. The arrangements for having the body lie in state are progressing. Since 6 o'clock no one has been allowed to view the remains. A guard of honor composed of members of the guarde du corps, the Hussar's guard and the Lehr battalion, stands in the chamber. In accordance with the wishes of the late emperor and of the empress, Emperor William II has ordered that the funeral be held Monday morning. The obsequies will be devoid of pomp and will be of a military character. Owing to the limited accommodations the attendance will necessarily be very small. It is understood that the ceneral period of mourning of six weeks will De proclaimed. All public amusements will be suspended until two days after the funeral. It is stated that the proclamation of Emperor William II will refer to Germany's alliance with Austria-Hnncary and Italy as guarantees that the peace of Europe will be maintained. DEATH-BED SCENES.
Empress Remains Close to Her Dying Consort's Side During the Last Hours. Berlik, July 15. After the emperor questioned Dr. Hovell regarding his pulse this morning, his breath gradually became fainter, till it was scarcely perceptible. At 9 o'clock a person who came direct from the bed-side said: "All is over now; in a few hours the last struggle will be at an end." The hope of obtaining a portrait of the emperor by Angeli proved fallacious, but Werner sketched the features of the dying monarch and several photographs were taken. The last bulletin issued by the doctors was fixed to a tree so that it could be easily read. It was the original document, with the autographs of the doctors, instead of the usual copy. Shortly after it was posted there was a sudden commotion in the castie and court-yard. Servants were hurrying in and out, with expressions of despair upon their faces. Crown Prince William had been walking in the emperor's courtyard, stopping from time to time to look toward the emperor's house. At 10 o'clock Dr. Mackenzie stepped out of the emperor's room with his hat on and hurried toward the crown prince. After a few words both returned to the sick room. The emperor's head was raised on large pillows his wan hands resting on the coverlet. Dr. Mackenzie stood between the bed and a table covered with instruments and medicines. The crown prince stood opposite him. The empress was seated the foot of the bed, but later she knelt at the bedside and remained in this position during the last hours, watching her dying husband's faint gasps for breath. During the night the emperor had beckoned her to his side. As she bent over him he murmured a single word, then short sentences which she alone understood. At the foot of the bed knel' the emperor's daughters, Prince Henry, and tne two daughters-in-law. The chaplain softly murmured the litany. Princess Frederick Charles, who had strewn the coverlet with white roses, stood with the rest of the family. At some distance were the members of the household. The chief features of the room are pictures showing the life of Frederick the Great. Over the bed was a pencil drawing of Frederick the Great 8 a bov, which arrived a few days ago. The empress had had it copied from a picture which Queen Louise of Prussia sent to King George. It pleased the emperor so much that he kissed the hand of the empress. It had been the emperor's great pleasure to look at these pictures, and he often explained to his attendants their true meaning on slips of paper. The servants were crowded about the doors with bowed heads and bated breath, and from time to time the litany was interrupted by half restrained sobsj the most heart-rending being those of old 'Wendel in, who bad beeu the emperor's trusted servant since his youth. He is quite prostrated and it is not likely that he will survive the emperor long. Every live minutes the doctors felt the pulse. The expression on Dr. Mackenzie's face showed that it was weakening. At times the pulse was suspended and the doctor was obliged to place his ear close to the emperor's lips to detect his breathing. At 11 o'clock Dr. Mackenzie made a sign to the empress, who fervently kissed the hand of the emperor. At twelve minute past 11 Dr. Mackenzie drew his watch and declared all over. The crown prince gave whispered orders to two adjutants, who left the room at 12:15 p.m. "While the silent throngs watched with bated breath, the standard on the cattle was placed at half-mast. Another adjutant had stepped into the courtyard and waved a handkerchief to the sentinels, and in less than three minutes hussars had mounted the horses and galloped away in all directions takin? possession of every gate and of the outer door of the castle. In all parts of the park soldiers were soon conspicuous. The garrison was ordered to surround the grounds and particularly to watch the outlets. Strict iuMructions Mere jjiven that cards of admission were no longer valid, and that nobody should be permitted to enter or leave except with fresh cards issued by the officials. The gates were opened and closed by soldiers at every carriage arrival, which was generally at intervals of three minutes. The effect of the emperor's death in Berlin was instantaneous. In a couple of hours the bright summer look of the streets was changed. Women appeared clad in black and men with bands of crape tied about their arms. Many shops were closed. The newspapers were sold at exhorbitant prices, but the buyers were disappointed because no details of the emperor's last hours were given until evening. The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of leaden arc already en route to Berlin. Much anxiety is felt concerning the new empress, whose confinement is expected daily. .No post mortem examination will be made of the emperor's body, the doctors beim; agreed as to the cause of death. When the emperor was awake his eyes had such an eloquent expression that his very thoughts seemed to be revealed. Besides the family, only Adj't. Gen. Mischke. w ho wept like a child, was admitted to the chamber. An eye witness, describing the last ten minutes, says the emperor's eyes became fixed, his breathing exceedingly difficult, he coughed twice violently, and then all was over. The report that he had a convulsive attack is without foundation. After 4 o'clock Thursday the emperor filled numerous sheets of paper with remarks regarding family and state a flairs. The new sovereign calls himself Willian II, and his consort Empress Victoria Augusta. Immediately after death the widow folded the silk family handkerchief around the deceased's neck. William, who sobbed audibly, placed his father's iron cross and order of Merit decoration on the small gold chain to which was attached a number of lockets and charms, and laid his father's sword by the side of the body. Prince Henry fetched a wreath of flowers, and after the family had kissed the face and feet of the corpse, the prince gave his arm to bis mother and led her from the chamber. It is stated that Dr. Mackenzie favored a postmortem examination, but deferred to the wishes of the empress. The Yvt-iische, Leitung says of the emperor: "Not only for what he has done, but for what he wished to do, he will continue to live as the German nation's best son, best husband, best father, best citizen, best sovereign. He is gone, but his name will shine like a star in heaven as a sure guide for the present and coming generations." On Thursday, when rtincess Sophia, anxiously concealing her tears, went to her father's ledside, the emperor handed her a slip of paper on which was written: "Remain as noble and good as you have been in the past. This is the last wish of your dying father." Later the emperor's first tutor, aged eightythree years, asked with trembling lips for news from his majesty and was led to the bedchamber, but was so shocked at the emperors condition that he withdrew before he could ascertain whether the emperor recognized him. The windows of the sick room wf re open all night, permitting a free entry of air. The physicians stood on either side of the bed trying to administer soothing medicines, while the empress remained an example of fortitude to all others. .The crown prince, who was too much distressed to remain long in one place, paced backward and forward between the palace rooms and the court-yard. Thus the night passed. The emperor, though never unconscious, was in astate of stupor. An occasional flitting smile showed that his last hours were painless. The last nourishment taken by the emperor was an orange. The last present, which he received with a grateful smile, was a basketful of water lilies, such ns he was wont to find 'n the Havel when he bathed there every summer. The reiehstag and diet will probably convene a week after the funeral. During the last hour the empress held the emperor's right hand and the crown prince and the crown princess stood at the left side of the death-bed. The laurel wreath, now lying on the body, was given to the deceased by his father at the battle of Worth.
LAST HONORS TO THE DEAD.
FUNERAL OF EMPEROR FREDERICK. Services Without Ostentation William's Proclamation to the People The Press Comment On the New Emperor'a Tone Sympathy in Kngland. Potsdam, June IS. Prince Bismarck and Count Von Moltke and a number of foreign princes arrived here this morning. The railway stations at Berlin and rotsdam are closed against the public. Crowds have gathered outside these buildings and Foldiera and police are posted all around the 6titions to keep back the crowds. The Friedriehskron palace is guarded like a fortress. At 9 o'clock this morning the bells were tolled and the ministers who were to officiate at the emperor's funeral took their places around the cofiin in the palace. The choir sang the hymns, "Soon Thou Calient Me to Higher Joys" and "Jesus Is My Trust." Chaplain Koegel blessed the corpse and the mourners, after which the choir sang the hymn, "If I Am to Die." The commanders of twelve regiments,of which the late emperor was the chief officer, carried the coffin to the hearse. Eight majors then took the horses by the bridle and the procession started for the church. In the procession from the castle to the church the Frinoe of "Wales walked with tlje emperor and the king of Saxony. Among those who took part in the procession were Trince Henry, Eecond son of the deceased emperor, the hereditary prince of Saxe-Meiningen and the generals of the army, headed hv Count Von Moltke, who carried a marshal's staff. Bodies of the Prussian corns of the guard and the dragoon's guard Drought up the rear of the procession. The fcecond mortuary service over the remains of the emperor was held at the Friedriehskron castle last evening. Dr. Koegel, court chaplain, officiated. Emperor William and the empress, the dowager Empresses Augusta and Victoria, all the members of the German imperial and royal families, and the entire household were present. At the conclusion of the service the coffin was closed in the Eresenoe of the emperor, Count Von Stol-erg-Wernigerode, court chamberlain; Dr. Friedberg. Prussian minister of justice, and the others who had been bidden to the ceremony, and was then placed ontho same state bier used at the funeral of Emperor William. At 0:15 o'clock this morning Potsdam was in mourning and emblems of grief were to be seen everywhere. All the way from the castle to the Friedrichskirche", where the funeral was to take place, torches and cressets were seen, illuminating with their pallid flames the morning light. Everywhere there rose huge thigstallVi and poles bearing banners with mourning devices. The troops which were to take part in the funeral ceremony were already mustering. They comprised the entire garrison at Potsdam and a portion of the IJerlin and Spandau garrisons. They consisted of one combined infantry batallion, t wo combined cavalry squadrons, two combined batteries of artillery, a regiment of the grand corps from Ili rlin and similar combined battalions and batteries from Spandau. At 10:30 o'clock the troops assumed their positions and the various dignitaries, deputations and warriors' associations proceeded to their places. The ceremonies at the Friedriehskron castle began with the erformance of Iiach'a "l'ald Rufet du Mich zu Hohren Frieden." Then the choral "Jesus Meine Zuversieht" was sung. As the last strains died away Chaplain Koegel arose and offered a prayer in which he alluded in feeling terms to the doubly grievous visi tation upon the im terial house and upon .tanked God for all he the nation. He t had done for the departed monarch and implored heavenly consolation for the sorely tried members of the imperial family and for the nation. The choral "Wenn Ich Einmalsoll Scheiden" was then sung, after which the cofiin was removed from the castle and placed on the funeral car, the choir meanwhile singing "I know that my Redeemer liveth." The procession was then formed and moved to the church. Upon arriving at the church the mourners took seats assigned to them. After the service Chaplain Koegel pronounced the benediction. There was no sermon. After the liring of volleys and minute guns by the troops the mourners took their departure. Before leaving the widowed empress bent over the colli n and took a solemn farewell look at her dead husband's face. Court Preacher Persius repeated the closing prayer and the choir intoned a dirge. In spite of the hurried preperations, the funeral was not only a military display worthy of a great soldier, but a ceremonial graced by every evidence of public grief and affection. A heavy rain fell throughout the night. Still the workmen, labored on, completing the sombre decorations. Potsdam was crowded, and accommodations of any kind brought fabulous prices. In the morning rain was still falling, and the clinging draperies gave the route a sad and weird aspect, but as the hours wore on the rain gradually ceased, and at 9 o'clock the sun was bright and hot. An express train brought the final mourners, who assembled in the Jasper nail a little before 10 o'clock. "When the empress and children came to take a farewell of their grandfather, the three bovs walked hand in hand. There was little difference in their heights. Then came the little princes and lastly a nurse carrying the youngest. The eldest boy folded his hands and prayed. As the children retired the imperial family and mourners entered and took up their positions. Chaplain Koegel having blessed the emperor and the king of Saxony, knelt by the cofiin and prayed whilo the others tiled out. The dowager Empress Augusta sat upon the terrace, closely veiled, and Empress Victoria and the other ladies stood on the balcony while the procession was forming. The scene when the imperial family emerged from the gloomy hall with its flickering lights to the exquisite summer beauty of the park was in strange contrast with that on the occasion of the late Emperor William's funeral. A half hour elapsed before the procession was ready to start, ytt the time seemed short. The emperor gave the signal, after having watched every movement made in arranging the hearse and the cotlin, which was placed very high. Victorias wreath hung at the foot ot t he cofiin and others lay on the platform around it. The golden helmet of the Hohenzollers was placed at the head of the coffin. Eighteen generals bore a canopy of velvet. Military bands stationed at intervals along the route played ihc glorious funeral marches of Chopirt and Beethovin, never ceasing until the procession had passed. In Potsdam garlands of oak leaves had been laid upon the ground ou either side of the road for a mile or more, and the middle of the road was strewn with oak leaves. Behind the lines of veterans and members of trade societies stood the patient sectator8 that had been waiting for five hours to see the procession pas. The best vie. ) of the spectacle was obtained in the town were every windon and roof was thronged. Gen. Von llanke led the procession. The brilliancy of the uncloaked uniforms glittering in the sun presented a picture very different from
that present on the occasion of the funeral of Emperor William. As the cortege moved along ever head was uncovered and there was hardly a dry eye. The clergy came first, followed by the court officials. Then came sixty young pages dressed in black hese, scarlet coats and black hats with ostrich feathers. A feature of the cortege was the eighteen physicians walking side by side. The central figure was the new emperor. Count Von Moltke walked with difficulty, the exertion being a great strain upon him. The service in the church was most impressive. Old generals were heard to say that, although to-day's ceremony was much less grand than the obsequies of Emperor William, there was much more in it that appealed to the heart. Fronting the church was a large cross of forget-me-nots, and there were tall palms and ferns on each side of the archway. The princess of Wales, the young empress and several of the other princesses had driven by the Sans souci to the church and were there in a retired corner before the procession arrived. Toward the end ot the service there was an interesting incident. A dull light pervaded the building. The curtaiLs were closed everywhere except at one point, where the sun shone in and fell with brilliant radiance on the young emperor, whose face, auroled in licht gained a prominence which would otherwise have been impossible in so large an assemblage. When he rose from praying at the cotlin his eyes filled with tears." Then he Fadly bowed his head. The empress and the princess of Wales then advanced and were joined by the. prince of Wales, and the three prayed by the coffin, the princess weeping. The other relatives followed. In the archway of the church the emperor thanked the relatives for their presence and bade them adieu. The church was then cleared and prepared for the solemn service. Empress Victoria, unable to boar the strain of the ceremony, drove with the three youngest daughters to Bornstedt, arranging to drive so as to return when all was over. Chaplain Persius arranged a special service for her, none but the empress and the three daughters being admitted. The Woerth "Wreath was inclosed in the coffin. On her return from the services at Bordstedt the empress went to the church unattended and prayed beside the coffin. WILLIAM TO HIS PEOPLE.
The Proclamation of the New Ruler of Germany to Ills Subject. Berlik, June 18. The following is Emperor William's proclamation in full; "To My Teople God's decree has once more plunged us into the most poignant sorrow. The tomb has scarcely closed over the mortal remains of my never to-be-foreotten grandfather, when his majesty, my warmly beloved lather, is also calied'from this life into everlasting peace. The heroic energy, prompted by the Christian self-sacrhic with which, despite his sufferings, he knew how to fulfill his kingly duties, seemed to justify the hope that he would be preserved to the fatherland still longer. God willed differently. The royal sufferer, whose heart beat responsive to all, was qrcat and beautiful. He only had a few months granted to him to display on the throne the noble equalities of mind and heart which won him the love of his people. The virtues which adorned him and the victories which he achieved on the battle-field will remain a grateful remembrance as )on as Cereinn hearts beat. Au imperishable glory will illumine his chivalrous figure in the history of the fatherland. Called to the throne of my fathers, I have assumed the government looking uv to the Kinirof kines, and have vowed to God that after the example of my father I will he a just and clement prince to my people, that I will foster piety and fear of God; that I will protect peace and promote the welfare of the country, and that I will be a helper of the poor and distressed and a true guardian of tb- rights. " In prayinz- God for strength )u fulfill these kingly duties, which Ills Will imposes upon jne, I am supported by confidence in the Prussian people, w hich a glance at our past history gives ine. In good and evil days th 'russian people have always stood hy their kin-. I'pon this fidelity, which my fathers have t'onnu an indissoluble hond at all times of difficulty and danger, I rely with a consciousness of returning it from the bottom of my heart as the faithful prince of a faithful people, both equally stromr in their devotion to their common fatherland. From this consciousness of the reciprocated love uniting me and my people I derive confidence that God will vouchsafe the strength and wisdom to exercise my kingly office for the welfare of the fatherland. Signed WILHELM. THE DECEASED EMPEROR. An Outline of the Career of Frederick Willlm Niclioln Charte. Frederick William Nicholas Charles was the full name of the deceased German emperor. He was horn Oct. IS, 1S31; entered the military service at an early age, rose to the rank of general and filled several important appointments. In the war with Austria in lSCö heledanarmy of 120,0-00 men through operations of great difficulties and dangers. I?y a series of brilliant operations he pushed his way through the mountains, fighting four severe engagements. July 3, lSöt, he suddenly and unexpectely appeared on the field of the Sadowa, struck the heart of the Austrian position and decided the fortunes of the day. Iiis marches and his victories finally established his reputation as au energetic commander. In the war between Germany and Prance the crown prince played a most important part. The close of Julv, 170, found him ou the lthine frontier in command of the Third German army, comprising 20,000 men and .r00 guns. Aug. 4 he vigorously attacked the position held e.t Wcispeuburg bv that portioD of Marshal .MacMahou's corps which was commanded by Gen. Able liouay. The French were repulsed and disperseil after a severe struggle. Following up this important victory, the crown prince attacked the united ami)' corps of Gens. MaeMahon, Fa'dly and Ganrobert, drawn up in fosition at Woerth. MacMahon had under lim M.OOO men in all, P.nd occupied a stron? defensive position on the slopes of the Vosges. The crown prince arrived from Weissenburg in the evening with 100,000 men and began the attack at 7 o'clock the ne.xt morning. The French line was turned at two points and their left and center broken, notwithstanding a desperate charge of cavalry ordered by Macilahon as a last resort. In a memorable engagement at Sedan his troops and those of Prince Frederick Charles were engaged against nearly all of MaeMahon's army, niid the crown prince succeeded in' the difficult feat of crossing the Mcuse river with his troops. He next pushed on to Paris and entered Versailles Sept. 20. He threw additional troops around Paris and remained until peace was declared. Oct. 2S he was created a field-marshal of Prussia, and Nov. 8 a Ilussian field-marshal. After the termination of the war, the imperial prince, as he had been styled since his father was proclaimed emperor of Germany, paid a visit to England (July, 1(71), accompanied by the princess. The prince married Jan. 2ö, 1SÖ8, " ictoria Adelaide, princess royal of Great Britain, by whom he has seven children: Frederick William Victor Albert, born Jan. 27, 1S5S: Victoria Elizabeth Auguta Charlotte, born July 24, 18GO; Albert William Henry, bom Aug. 20, lsti2; Frederica Amelia Wilhelmina Victoria, born April 12, 18(io'; Joanhim Frederick Ernest Waldemar, born Feb. 10, 18oS; Sophia Poroihy Ulrica Alice, born Jan. 14. 1S70; and Margaret Peatrix Feodora, born April 22, 172. I rederick's first acquaintance with his wife occurred in 18."1. lie was then only twety and a visitor to the London world's fair, lie was fascinated with the graces of the young Victoria, compar ing her to one of the saints in a 1 itian s paintmir In ISÖo he returned to England and the consent of his parents, formally with requested the hand of the princess in marriage. Consent was given with the understanding that she should not he told until sue had grown older. He, however, could Jot restrain his love, and during a romantic alk among the hills of Scotland lie wooed and won his bride, scarcely seventeen years ohl The wedding did not take place, however, until she had rRx'd her seventeenth birthday. Her dislike of IWsmarck, and her unpopularity with that class of Germans who do not like England or her people, have been the subject of much gossip ever since her husband ascended the Frederick stood for a very b f season ot the threshold of the creat roibifttiea which" lio
within the grasp of a ruler of one of the foremost nations of the earth, but between him aad this possible career constantly stood the certainty of an early surrender to his malignant and unrelenting foe. History present few figures more melancholy than this of Frederick, who ascended the throne in hia prime, with the death rattle in his throat "There was a time when his friends imagined a very Hiflerent career for him," says Max Müller in the Contemporary JlnUtr. They believed that he might succeed to the throne in the very prime of manhood. His father, the iate emperor, then prince of Prussia, had been the most unpopular man since 1S48, and it was considered by no means impossible that he might think it right to decline the crown and to abdicate in favor of his son. The star of Prussia was low in 1S45, and it sank lower and lower during the last years of the afflicted king, Frederick William IV. Few people only were aware of the changes that had taken place in the political views of the 1rince of Prussia, chiefly during his stay in England, and the best spirits of the time looked upon his son, Prince Frederick William, as the only man who could be trusted to inaugurate a new era in the history of Prussia. His marriage with the princess royal of Eueland gave stronger zest to these hopes, for while he was trusted as likely to realize the national yearnings after a united Germany she was known as the worthy daughter of her father and mother, at that time the only truly constitutional rulers in Europe. England was then the ideal of all German liberals, and a close political alliance with England was considered the best solution of nil European difficulties. Young men, and old men, too, dreamt dreams, little knowing how distant their fulfillment should be, and how dashed with sorrow when at last they should come to be fulfilled." THE NEW EMPEROR.
Sketch of the T.lfe and Character of the . New Monarch, William II. The new occupant of the German throne will be closely watched. AVho is he? He is more than a Uoulanger. A soldier passionately fond of military exploit, self-willed, forceful, cold, in a moment he assumed power and responsibility bo vast that it can be hardly estimated. Says one who knows something about him : 'Ticture to yourself a young man iu his thirtieth year, six feet in height, straight as an ash sapling, with finely-formed slender limbs, narrow hips, swelling chest and square broad shoulders, with a smallish head on a lone, full-throated neck, held proudly upright, and an oval face, with an aquiline effect of profile, clear-cut, strong chin, bended nose, pröminent though not high cheek bones, and good open forehead, with clear, sharp, cold gray-blue eyes, light-brown hair, close cut behind, but longer on the crown, and rising from the temples to form a sort of ridge from the parting across the brow, and a yellowish mustache loosely curled up at the ends, and you have such ,i portrait as words can paint of William, the ivv emperor of Germany." His full name is Frederick William Victor Albert. His mother was the eldest daughter of the present 3üeen of England. He was born in Berlin an. 27, 185!),' and upon his last birthday anniversary, being the twenty-ninth, he received the title ot major-general as a birthday present from his grandfather, the venerable emperor. Previous to this he was ordered about as an ordinary major, and but little attention paid to his royal rank. It is said that he lacks the prominent rugged features of his father and the handsome lineal features of his grandfather. His upper lip shows a sparse blonde mustache, his nose is slightly lioinan, with a medium forehead and hais- stands back like lieethoveu's. Put, despite the comparatively weak chin, his cold blue eye has a brave, daring expression, which reminds one a little of the great Frederick, whom he is fondly said to resemble in character. He is slender iu build, and shorter in stature than his brother, the "naval Hohenzollern." His right hand is badly crippled, and his right arm at least two inches shorter than his left, a defect which has caused him as much annoyance and mental paiu as ever Byrou's deformity did. He tries upon every occasion to conceal it, but tries, of course, in vain. Yet the skill he possesses is remarkable, lie carries his sword upon parade as well as any officer, and lias become a most excellent fencer, rides like a Cossack, and shoots with unerring aim. He has been phenomenally popular, and his comrades in arms are specially attached to him. With a pleasant word for all, he cracks i'okes with anyone that he chances to meet, lis training has been democratic. He attended school at Cassel, boarding with one of 'e teachers, and treated exactly as one of fie other boys. Taking his lunch one day, he noticed one of his comrades eating the black bread which the poorer classes use in Germany. Wishing to taste it he offered to "trade" with the boy the son of a poor merchant who, of course, was only too glad to do so. It pleased the prince's palate so much that he made an agreement to exchange lunches with the boy every day, and henceforward he always feasted upoii the black bread baked iu the house of the niechani". lie was graduated after several years at Cassel among the first in his class, to the great satisfaction of his parents, who attended the commencement. lie afterward, as is Hohenzollern custom, attended the university at Ponn and joined the famous Saio-Borua-sen corps. Regarding his civil training an intelligent German of Chicago said receutly to a representative of the Tribune of that city: "JIis military studies were occasionally interrupted to tive him an opportunity to study the civil adniinistrationi Ihis was done by attaching him to M. Ackenbach, first president of the Province of Brandeuburg, and afterward by placing him with the minister of finance and the minister of the interior in Berlin. lie has studied with Bismarckj too. During two or three winter seasons his carriage was regularly seen two or three times a fortnight at the door of the chancellor's palace. What the master of statecraft taught him you can as well imagine as I. From this date those intimate relations of William with Bismarck which Germans as well as the obscrvingof other nations take so much pleasure in contemplating." Regarding the defect in his arm, the same authority says: "Yes. He has but partial use of his left arm since his birth. And I should not be surprised if the circumstances attending the loss of that arm would in time have tremendous influence upon the history of Europe. William has always keenly felt this impairment of his physical strength, and claims that the injury was indicted by the unskillfulness.of the English physician who attended his mother at his birth. His enmity to the English, and his distrust of English surgeons in particular, may have had origin in this circumstance. Put the lack of full control of his left arm does not prevent him being an exquisite swordsman, as he at all times showed when in college and when with the Hussars, nor does it forbid him the fdcasures of the hunt. He is a good shot and las inherited the true Hohenzollern passion for the chase. "William is as familiar with French and English as with his native tongue, and the party of Americans who, two years ago, presented Emperor William with a basket of flowers at lnnspruck, where he Mas resting during the hot hours of the day, doubtless remember the perfect grace and cordiality with which young William acted as interpreter in conveying to them the emperor's thanks for the compliment. He has artistic tastes and talents, too. Several of his paintings, mostly marines, have been sold in Berlin at fabulous prices for the benefit of charitable objects." "He married in 1&) Princess Victoria Augusta of Schleswig-Holstein. He has four boys. The new crown prince is about seven years old. William's closest friend, I should say. is his brother Henry, who is in the navy, and I predict that the world will hear much more of both of them." , CLEVELAND BLESSED.' How the President Received the News of His Nomination. sit. Louis Republic A Republic, reporter was talking with Mr. W. C. Connor, mavor of Dallas, Tex., and secretary of the Texas delegation to the recent convention, on Fourth -st. yesterday, when a tall, well-built, fine-looking man in clerical black w alked out of the Planters' house and turned southward. "There's a man vou ought to know," fcaid Mr. Connor. :MIe is the Itev. A. P. mithand one of the most prominent clergymen in Texas, and can tell you a very interesting story regarding a recent experience with the president, if he will." Idie reporter immediately approached Mr. mith and said: "I understand that you recently enjoyed a very interesting experience with "President Cleveland." "You arc rightly informed, eir. I recently had an experience with the president that was not only extremely interesting, but to me it was one of the most solemn episodes of my lifo, and an occasion never to be forgotten. I have tx-cn for the past three . weeks in attendance on the Southern presbyterian conference at Baltimore and the " Uixhn coakn vxo at
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E. C. ATKIWS & CQ. -v m n mji it Vi ri" I ti Li . Mp3 fT7 r Vila pr pvn (3 afclLutUd EL&ifiJlv,a Philadelphia. On my return T stopped, oft' at Washington and called on 1 'resident Cleveland. I was received with a irauk courtesy I can never lorpet. I also enjoved the honor of a presentation to Mrs. Cleveland. I have met many charming and beautiful women in my day, but. never on? moro attractive than fche. As I was leaving the white house the president came praeiou.-lv forward to shake hands 'with me, and while I still grasped his hand a mpfxonjrer entered with a telegram, which, with aa apology to me, he handed to the presidentMr. Cleveland opened, read it at a glance, and, without the quiver of a muscle in his face, continued his conversation with me. I imagined the dispatch related to gomo unimportant piece of state business, but, zs- I wa5 leaving him, he handed it 10 me with a smile and faid: "Perhaps you will be pleased to I n among the first to know this piece of news?" "I cannot describe to you my feelings when I read on that little slipof paper the announcement of the president's renomination! I could not offer stereotyped congratulations to a man so grandly calm and bo wonderfully self-possessed, and as 1 looked at his strong, commanding and impassive features, I felt the inspiration of the hour and the man's singular and Fplendid fate, and I know that he was the creature of a will even stronger than the will of the people, which had called him to the high place he so magnificently fills, and would maintain him there until his mission was ended. Lifting my hands above his. head, I blessed him" and his administration, in tho name of Almighty God, and gave him cheer for the li'jht to come, lie received my blessing with bowed head and remained an instant in the same position ; then, w ith a gesture and a word, he thanked me and moved away. It was an impressive moment, and I do not believe there was a person in the room w ho did not feel a solemn conviction that he was looking upon the next president of the United States, beyond the power of mere partisan opposition to make otherwise." Mr. tmith is a handsome man of imposing appearance, apparently about lifty years of age, though extremely well preserved, with bright, kindly blue eyes, prominent features and a corn-colored )eard, worn in the Conkling style. He is one of the foremost divines of the country and took an important part in the proceedings of the recent presbyterian conference. Col. Matson Indorsed. WAsniXGTOX, June 14. Special. There is probably no man in congress who has done more to secure justice to tho waeworkers of the country than Col. C. C. Matsou oi Indiana. I mentioned in a formcrdispatch the testni onial presented to the colonel by the 2,5'-employes in the government printing ofiice, in appreciation of Mr. Matson's efforts in conrei tor the laboring classes. At a meeting held on the 12th inst., a further indorsement was given iu the following resolutions: Resolved, That we, tl.e employes In the government printing otlii-o at Washington, IK C, n( leuizo in the Hon. C. V. Mat son ot Indiana a true truiul of the laboring jienle, as fully denionMraW iu hi oHicial and private life, and' we herehy pkdje ourwlves to earnestly npport him for governor of Indiana at the coming election. A knights of labor, ?nd others not iaeuilers ot the order, we commend to our fellows iu Indiana our true and tried friend as worthy in all respects ot thnir linrty support. V. I Hkiimik, FKi:rKR!CK O.TO, ( VltTlS t LARK, J. K. HAr.ni.sTY, f. W. Baxter, W. II. il KTOX, C'oiuuiitce. A Double Marriage nt Mentor. Mentor, O.. Juue 14. A litrcre number of pnests, ineluJinsr many 'veil known people from the cities of Cleveland. ('hica'o, CiiK-in-nafi, Hufliilo, New York and Washington, assembled at the plensant country home, of Mrs. James A. tiartield near Mentor, O., to witness the double nir.rriarje of Mr. Harry (iarfield to Miss IJefle Mason, of Cleveland, ., and Mr. J. Stanley Brown, of AVnshi nerton, 1. C, and Mi.Mary Garfield. The hour fixed for the wedding was 5 p. m. At the" conclusion of the ceremony both of the bridal parties stationed themselves in front of the alcove of greenery and the newly- wedded youujr people received the congratulations of t lit ir friend. while the orchestra played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." At ri o'clock tuppcr wa pcrved iu the lower rooms, all the pncMs bt itig teated at tab!c3 beautifully decorated with flowers and lighted. A special train returned to Cleveland at 9:."0 p. m., carrying most of tho guests. Mr. and Mrs. ilarry (iarlield tvili go to northern New York lor their honeymoon, while Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Urown, after a short trip to the western states, will sail for Kurope. Anxious For Stanley. BurssKi..?, June IS. The Cor.go ofliciuLs here think that the had reports from uii'sfcenirm from Arawhbiii vrt.ro Caw lutiie
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