The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-10-04

was only Dy the most convincing proofs
aiterward that he was shown his mis-.
take in meeting some other woman
than the real queen. Among other
things that the cardinal gave to whom
he supposed was the Queen was valu.
able necklace. This was not paid for
and finally led to the exposure Of the
whole affair. Lamotte tried to injure
the Queen by producing letters, etc.,
which the cardinal wrote. The whole
affair was royal scandal and for a long
time It seemed that the innocent Queen
must suffer the penalty Of the base i'm.
position OF Lamotte. The latter, how
ever, was finally shown to be perjurer
and was banished from France. But
this seemed an unfortunate circum.
stance for Marie and dated the begin
ming Of her unpopularity, which finally
eliminated in her execution.
We arrived at Versailles about noon
and first visited the Palace Of Trianon.
This palace in former times was occu-
pied by several Of the rulers Of France.
1t was h favorite residence Of Emperor
Napoleon and his wife Josephine.
Much of the furniture Of this good EN-.
press is still to be seen. The palace Is
the property OF the Government and is
kept open as one of the attractions of
Versailles. Among other things that
belonged to Josephine is work table
where this benevolent woman made
garments for the poor. Her benevolent
spirit showed itself in a thousand differ.
ent ways. She encouraged art and re.
warded industry. She gave thousands
OF francs to the poor and provided en-
ployment for those able to work. Her
life, in short, was continued act of
kindness and benevolence. So that her
husband said to her, II can win battles,
but you win hearts," In order to
strengthen France the people advised
Napoleon to divorce the Empress and
marry the Archduchess Marie Louisa.
Napoleon at first refused, for he was
very much attached to his lovely wife,
but upon being pressed by his subjects
he consented. When Josephine was
made acquainted with the wishes OF the
nation she nobly sacrificed her private
feeling and consented to the marriage.
She, however, did not quit France but
withdrew to country seat and nobly
lived and suffered her outraged feelings,
a martyr to her country and heroine
in every particular. When Napoleon
was first exiled to Elba she manifested
expressions OF the most poignant re-
gret, and it soon became evident that
her health was declining. The best
medical aid was secured and everything
done to save her, but hers was disease
beyond the power Of the most skillful
physician. When Napolen returned,
before his final Punishment to st.
Helena, he asked for Josephine, but was
told she was dead. When he asked the
cause OF her death he was told that she
died of broken heart. This drew tears
from the great warrior, and it is said to be
the only time he ever wept.
It was in this palace that Victoria was
received a few years ago when she made
a visit to Paris. The ball room is q
richly carved and heavily gilded hall,
which connects the two main wings of
the building. The last time this hall
was occupied was at the close Of the
great Paris exhibition, when supper
was given to all who had won gold
medals. The medals were also here
awarded. The palace is surrounded by
acres of fine gardens and parks, with
much costly marble and bronze statu.
ary. Three fountains play here; one,
the fountain Of the frogs, so called be-
cause it represents innumerable figures
OF these animals, is a wonderful piece of
mechanism.
The State carriage house was next Wis.
tied. Herein are contained the royal
carriages which we're used by different
French rulers. They are now the prop
erty OF the government and are seldom
used unless to receive visiting crowned
heads or some noted dignitaries. The
most OF them are gilded and carved in
the most elaborate style. Some are gold
mounted and set with precious stones.
One used by Emperor Napoleon cost
1000, 900 francs, or $240, 900. and is a
veritable miniature palace on wheels.
While was admiring this fine carriage I
thought whata great scheme it would be
to buy it for Jim Hawk to use in meeting
passengers at the train. Just imagine
Jim standing by the side Of this mag
nificent carriage and crying out in his
deep, mellow, basso profundo voice,
"Thia way for the Parker House." 1t
would be great scheme for his hotel
and II the proprietor will remit me some.
thing like half million will try and
secure 1t for him.
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