Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-21
How MAMMALIAN Died.

How Macmillan Died.
THE STORY OF THE EXECUTION REToLD BY AN
EYEWITNESS.
A correspondent of the St. Louis Globe Demo
cFdt writes as follows concerning the exec ution
of the Emperor Macmillan:
The troops under command of General ES-
cobedo, formed short distance from the city.
where the execution of the captive Emperor
was to occur Thousands poured out Of que
retarO to the scene, all eager to catch glimpse
OF the distinguished prisoners. AT seven O'Clock
the bells OF the city tolled. 1t was the signal
that the prisoners had left their prison for the
multitude as the cortege containing the Empe-
ror and his late Generals appeared. The car
riageS in which they sat were surrounded by a
strong guard: Maximilian came first, Miramon
next, lastly Mejia. The carriages stopped and
the prisoners alighted, while SObS burst from
the crowd, and there was not dry eye in that
vast s assemblage The three doomed men were
In an easy and graceful manner made regal
bow to the multitude. and, with light step,
LED THE WAY TO THE FATAL SPOT.
The Emperor, like the other prisoners, was
attlred In plain manner. He addressed the
crowd In clear voice and firm manner. which
partook not of bravado. He stated that when
first waited upon at home by deputation of
MeX1canS, who came with credentials Offering
him the throne OF Mexico, he refused. Suisse
quently the proposition was renewed. He re-
pied that II convinced that ma jority thought
t to their interest to place him at the head of
the government, he might consent. Another
deputation brought him additional testimony,
ana upon advice OF the powers of Europe, he
had accepted the call. Said the Emperor q
deny that the court that tried me mad the
power to do so: Mine has been case of good
1alth. The nations OF the world have pledged
their faith to me. would never have done the
act had it not been for the good OF Mexico. /
hope my blood will stop the effusion of blood in
Miiamon spoke, and when he ceased there
was murmur and a buzz among the crowd
me guard were drawn up in line. The pris-
one oners faced them The Emperor called to him
the sergeant: He then drew from his pocket
handful OF $40 gold pieces. Handing them to
him, he requested that after his death the
money be divided among the sergeant's COM
paniOnS In return, the Emperor requested as
favor that the sergeant would aim his bullet
at his heart. A moment OF deep and dreadful
silence ensued. The officer was about to give
the signal. The military figures of the prisoners
were erect, m0t10nleSS-nOt muscle Quiyering
their faces calm as though death were still far
on. MaXimilian, the central figure, maintained
nently became that unfortunate prince The SOL
d.ers' pieces are aimed. The word is given Bang!
The emperor, Mejia, MiramOn have all fallen to
the ground, on which each lays stretched. Mi
ramon and Mejia were killed at the first volley.
-Four balls entered the breast of each. The
emperor did not instantly expire, though he
had fallen unconscious. Five balls had pierced
his bosom. There were some convulSive move
ments of the muscles and quiverlng OF the flesh.
Seeing this two soldiers were ordered to step
from the ranks. They each aimed their pieces
sent into his PROSTATE body. Then he was still
The physician who was to embalm his body ap-
preached and threw sheet over the face of the
quarters, but the multitude for some time, and
as If by supernatural instinct, remained
rooted to the spot.
WHERE ARE THE MoTHERs?-"A Teacher
writes to the Providence journal: Every stormy
days forces the above question upon the teach
ers: Were it not so common, it would be
matter Of establishment for the teachers to see
little children come to school through the
storms of snow and rain, most Shamefully I'M
protected. They are sent from home when
there is no possibility of their reaching the
school house without their feet and ankles be-
coming thoroughly wet: They are often sent
in the storm without umbrellas or proper over
clothing. In most OF the school buildings the
registers are SO located as to afford no good
opportunity for drying the feet, and If it were
otherwise. 1t Is dangerous to dry clothing upon
the person. Some parents seem to think that
the teachers can remedy all this at school. 1t
Is simply impossible; Pupils who come in such
great danger Of being made sick by remaining
at school.
Some mothers-most mothers PERHAPS we
may say-See that their children start ali right:
or, what is better, keep them at home on very
stormy days. But from the fact that others do
not exercise proper care, great care and
teacher. Rubber overshoes are Cheap. and
should be provided; for the frail shoes and
boots commonly worn are no protection against
ulOlSt SHOW UT water. For OOyS, VINO Will con-
tl1ye TO fill the tallest rubber boots with snow
and water, we can only say, "Put them to bed,
for reflection, while the clothing dries.'
THE MISTAKE OF NIGHT.-Some years ago
Old Judge - of Maine, accompanied by his
good and much beloved wife, visited New York
The Judge put up" at 1.-The old tavern down by
the Battery" Before retiring for the night, and
while Mrs - was costly tucked away be-
tween the sheets the judge thought he would
have good old;fashloned scrub6lng. Having
performed his ablutiOnS to his entire Satisfac-
zion, and scrubbed himself until his limbs were
the color of freSh-bOiled lobster the Judge
looked about for some receptacle into which he
might turn the contents Of his wash-bowl
There was nothing at hand, and rather than
| summon servant the old gentleman conceived
the idea Of throwing the water out of the win
dow. so mounting chair the judge opened a
little square window which he thought likely
opened into back yard, and deliberately
emptied the contents of the bowl A howl of
rage greeted the ears of the good old judge, &C
companied by female cries and loud OathS from
masculine voice. "What the - are you up
to?" shouted somebody. "What the - are
| replied the Judge. you ought to be at home
with y'r wife and Children In point of fact,
the poor fellow, who had good reason to be
angry, was quietly sleeping in bed with his bet
ter half and the little window which the Judge
had opened was intended as a ventilator for
both rooms. The judge had SO completely
drowned out his neighbors that they were
obliged to seek another rOOm.-[ Boston Post
THE GIRLS OF SL1Go.-The girls OF Sligo were
not exactly pretty, and not quite the reverse
They were fresh, wholesome, and hearty-lOOk-
lng-btGad- ShOuldered and ruddy-faced, by no
IieanS to be passed by with GOODNESS or indiffer-