New-York tribune., 1892-12-18
NOTES FROM GERMANY.
DUKE LoU1s's MoRGANATIC MARRIAGE
BALLET DANCER BECOMES HIS SECOND WIFE
-HEINE's LETrERS-voN wERDER.


Munich. November so.
Morsanatc marriages between sclons OF the regnins
houses OF Germany ana women in the lower ranks OF
life have been more frequent than IN tAe nss
six months. Despite the fact. however that only
short time has elapsed since Prince Ernst. OF SAKE
Meinngen led Frauein Jensen 20 the aar and Princs
Henry of Hcssc -Darmstadt married Frauein Milena'
the marriage OF Duke Louis OF Bavaria and Fraulein
Antonio Barth a ballerna Of TIE Court Theatre. has
created great surprise among all classes OF people
II IS needless 10 say that the members Of the House OF
Wltiesbach OF the most ancient mmles In Europe
were opposed TO the match. and used their influence
I'm vain to persuade Ills lllshncss TO rcnouncs his
matrimonial Intentions.
Duke Ludwig a. he Is known, Is more than
sxty.onc years old and in reality was the chief Of
the duca branch OF tie Wttclsbach family. lie re.
noInced his pretcnsions 10 the succession however,
in 1857, in favor OF his younger brother, Duke
Charlie, Theodore who has gained such widespreae
fame as a physician ana ocullSt
A romantic marriage also the cause OF that
renunciation. The Duke. at that time commander OF
a regiment Of the guards. fell in love with Henrette
MendelI an actress of this city. Although In order
TO carry out his intentions. the Duke was obliged to
give I'D large OF addition TO his rank.
he did so without hesitation and without regret After
happy married life of thirty four years the Baroness
OF Wallcrsee-thc title borne by Miss Mcndell Us the
morganatic we--died last year. mourned by her hus-
band and many friends.
The Ducal widower never lost bis interest in the
people OF the theatre Several months ago he began
TO attend the performances frequently and 1t becams
a matter Of comment that he often went behind the
scenes talk with Fraulcin Barth and her sister,
members OF the ballet. No one ever dreamed. how
ever that His Iiighness had any intention OF making
one OF the sisters life partner. But two weeks ago
the Young their designations TO the theatre
ntcndent and 10 day, the elder one is the morsanac
wife OF the Duke As far titles CO. she has not been
fortunate her predecessor In His gonesss aec-
tons the Prince Regent only consented TO ennoole
her under the name Of Frau von Bartoll lie declined
TO mako her Baroness Countess, which Is usual
when such nll anccs made.
Frau von Bartolf Is little than twenty years
old She Is tnll, slender pae-faccd brunette. with
large dark eyes. Although pretty, she Is not beautiful.
and is not attiacyeoOking as her younger sister,
she is the daughter OF mechanic who disappeared about
fourteen Years ago on account OF differences with
his employer. Ills widow. the girls mother. searched
everywhere for tldngs Of the missing man, but she
searched in vain Nothing could be learned regarding
him.
Frau von Bartolf and her sister We're placed In an
orphan school, where they remained until their en-
trance into the ballet school Of the Court THEATRE
The mother, In the tmc supported herself ana
daughters BY dressmaking. About two years ago. the
two sisters secured a place In the regular ballet ana
since then have drawn small salary sufficient how
ever 70 make easier the old age Of their mother.
Duke Louis lives in comparative simplicity In his
palace in this city. owing to his former marriage
King Louis II and other members OF the family treated
Lin with some Indifference That gradually forced him
70 take little part In the social fes;ive, at Court lie
IS neither poor wealthy since his renunciation OF
the primal place among the Ducal Wittesbachs Ills
brother. Charles Theodore, allows him an income from
the lands which he surrendered In addition TO ms
revenue he also draws salary as general Of cavalry
and receives an annual allowance from his sister, the
beiut1l Empress Of Austria Frau von Bartoh there
fore as the Dukes morganatlc wife, VIII be able 10
enjoy life better than member of the theatre
ballet. Ier sister, too, will share indirectly in her
left-handed glory.
The publication OF the book. Henry Heine's Family
Life BY his nephew Baron Emden and his sister,
Frau Won Emdcn, which has been awaited with 50
much interest has taken place at last. AS was TO be
expected the hundred and twenty-five letters which
the volume contains, together with the complers'
notes and comments, throw new light upon the poeps
character and show that at least In his intercourse
with his mother. sisters and relatives, he was man OF
LIndne,s OF heart and generous impulses Apparently
he almost wOrshpped his sister, Nine. Won fmden'
TIE letters naturally, coming from Heine. are witty
and full Of interest.
IIenc announced his marriage-to quote only lew
| lines from the volume-in the following letter:
Paris. sept 13. 1s41.
Dear and nuch.loved sister! Not until to-day have
| I been able 10 report officially my marriage
welded on August 81 Mathilde Creszentra Mirat with
whom have quarrelled daily for six years. She has.
however no6e and pure heart and is as good as an
angel
Il has been decided at last 10 allow Count von
>ciIwenitZ the n-llw of John Jay, Of New York.
who has occupied the position OF German Ambassador
at s. Petersburg for with distinction. To
retire from his responsible post private life. His
successor l. 10 BE- General Werder. who was mill
tary attache az ST. Petersburg for sixteen years.
The appointment Of the General made al the
special request Of the Gar. who numbers him among
If, most intimate friends. Although no f' -. Peters
burc in 1856 become the successor OF Baron Won
Wi,en rs Governor Of Berlin the Car never lost sight
Of him. No year passed by, In fact. without the
Generals being a guest Of His Majesty for several
weeks. lie always present. too, at the great
hunts in the imperial forests OF Russia. Willie miliar
atlche Le had al0 the honor To be appointed an hon
orary adiutant Of the Emperor and In that capacity
took part on the Russo Turkish war. 50 fond of Won
WeNier il the Emperor that he sent his brother 70
Berlin 10 plead with Emperor William for his appoint
mcnt No pleading. Of course necessary. as Ills
Majesty was only too happy 10 be able to send rep
rcentative who is popular with Russias ruler ana
he society its capital