The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-28


age of his wife. who fed with him into
exile. and was his faithful helpmate until
death came to end his ruined career.
Surely no woman ever lived a more ro-
mantle life or gave stronger proofs OF
that devotion which endures even unto
death.
In 1866 the Austrian Archduke Maxinil-,
ian was seated on the throne Of Mexico.
His court was almost as splendid as those
of the monarchies of Europe, after which
1t was modelled and by which 1t was sup
ported. But already there were many in
dications of troubles ahead The revolu-
tionists were gathering in the interior.
the churchmen were plotting IN the capital
itself.
In this juncture Marshal Bazaine. vet
eran French soldier of many wars IN
Europe and Africa, was made commander
in-chief of the armies of Macmillan. He
was already a widower. having buried his
young wife two years before his appoint
ment. In his new position he showed him.
self strong man, handling the compli-
Gated questions which arose with firmness
and discretion. In personal appearance he
was a typical soldier. sturdy In figure and
martial in bearing. carrying his 81 years
like boy of 20.
One night in 1865 Emperor Macmillan
gave grand ball at his palace. Marshal
Bazaine was foremost among the guests.
ball room young Mexican girl, who had
heen waltzing. tore the skirt of her lace
dress and stopped to repair It, The gallant
French soldier was the first to come to
her rescue. When the rent had been
mended the young girl thanked the great
man and walked away with her partner.
Rut Marshal Bazaine had for the second
time lost his heart
"yyho il tbis?" he asked of his attend
ants
He WAS told that the young woman was
Mile. de la Pena. the daughter of an an
cient Mexican house. Then he excused
himself. followed her through the crowds,
and begged the honor of an introduction.
Their courtship was short Bazaine was
a soldier accustomed to taking fortresses
nv storm. Mile. de la Pena had all the
tronical warmth of nature, Their en-
easement was announced to the emperor
He gave them his blessing, believing that
the marriage of his commander-in-chief
70 a native Mexican would tend to make
HE ruIe more nopular and his throne
more secure. When they were married
the emneror gave the Young girl as her
dowrv the palace of San Cosme, located
In a beautiful suburb west of the capital
citv. NJ Was an Imperial gift, for the
buildings and grounds were valued. at
,nora than st00 o00. The unfortunate EN-
nress Charlotte gave the bride a magnifi-
nant neckIace Of diamonds.
I,ha next two years were spent by Mar
shaI Razaina and his beautiful wife in
aud about the court. A child was born
10 tham and never was husband more
nroud of wife and child than was the old
so,sier Einally. the French army. under
tha nrassura of the United States. was
ordsred In embark for home. leaving EN-
uaror Maximilian to his fate Marshal
payai,a and his wife sailed with fine fleet
which fool, the soldiers back to France
~ ~, orrivaI the marshal was greeted
Iii, storr, ~ renroaches n was de-
$3.50 .hat he had nIaved Tho mart of a
,.,sra hut through n ali he retained the
49,. o"s 90 he innerial master Ma