Mourning In Germany

Berlín, April 25.- Gen. von Moltke, one of the great historie figures of the Germán empire, died last night at his residence in this city. The newa spread rapidly through the city, and on every hand created tha most profound sorrow. Etnperor William, whose love for the old soldier amounted almost to idolatry, sbed tears when he hteard of the general's death, and imraediately ordered that extensive preparations be made to show the esteem in which he was held by the nation. Residences and business places in Berlin are already draped, and the city presenta a spectacle similar to those witnessed after the deatbs of Emperor William and Emperor Frederick.