The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-04-28
Hhncoolk'1 EirEt Love

The name oil tne gallant soldier, General
Winheld scott Hancock. 10 familiar 10
millions OF Americans. But few know the
many and great hsrdships which he ls-
bored undor before attaining mis- present
honorable position. he was born in Mont
potncry county, PonnsylYanis, February
lath, 1923. His father VGs tho owner OF q
wall. paying farm there. Unlike most farm.
era, Mr.. Hancock made up his mind to give
his son all the benefits OF q GOOD education.
AT the age OF . years he was sent to
sn academy for Young gentleman in tho
mol hborhood. He remained thora Until
he was 10 years OF age, when he wss gradu.
atad with high honor5. His parents than
wished 10 place him at WORK Ia large
Wholesale dry goods house in Philadelphia.
lie had different views for himself, how.
ever, and asked thst ho might BIO permitted
TO 90 TO West Point 10 study for tho Ermy.
Mr.. Hancock placed no obstacle in the
way Of his son. DO was admitted to West
Point 10 1910. Hs devoted hireSslf entirely
10 hig books and wss thus enabled 10 grad
uate nfter four years with lieutenant's
commission. He returned TO his father 8
home, but he was OF q too active temperG-
ment TO remain long inactive. With par
tn Of army mon he started out to explore
tho great WoBt. Their fra. stopping plscs
was ST. Louis, where they remained
General Hancock nt the time made II Il
practice to take ride on horseback every
morning.
While taking his usual daily constitu.
tionsl through the streels OF st, Louis err
" one morning., his attention was attract
ed by the sight oil, a handsome young lady
standing In the window CT one OF the most
fashionable houses In the city. Up 10 this
time hc had remained heart whole, not
withdrawing the numerous young society
ladies' were only too eager 10 become Mrs.
Hancock. Bnt the lovely countenance at
the window.gsve him bis. first heart fluttor.
Almost involuntsrily he stopped his
charger and doiied his hat The youns
LADY blushed divinely, waved one fair white
hand toward him ia token vi Ie.
call, and then let the window curtains fall.
He rode TO his hotel blushing like school
boy, thrilled with a new aud rweet sensa-
lion. Alter returning to his hotel he be-
came so abstracted as 20 excite the ntten.
ton OF his comrades. The vision OF fair
young girl standing at q window kept con-
tinually in his mind. He could not resist
the temptation to 20 again and take n look
at the house where hia divinity lived. As
he reached the placs che was leaving the
house on the arm OF tall, handsome, gray
whiskorsd gentleman. The young lady APP
psrently recognized him, for rosy bushes
chased one another In rapid succession over
her fair countenance. With her companion
she entered handsome carriage standing
away. The brilliant young officer deter
mined ct all hazards not TO let this opportu'
nifty OF finding out who she was pass. He
hailed cab, and, giving the driver a hand
SO me Tip" directed him to keep the car
riage In sight. Who can describe
his feelings when. after an hours
riding, he saw the carriage containing his
charmer draw up Ut the door OF q houee Of
one of his old army comrades. In me
ment his mind was made up. he dismissed
his cab aud walked slowly In the direction
OF the house. He knocked for admission
and was ct once ushsred In by his friend 10
person.
With many blushes aud hesitancy, b!
begged 10 be introduced to the young
lady. His friend lauEhipgiy compiled
Win the request and led him intt
the paylor where the lady and gen
tlemen were already seated. He was In.
troduced 10 Miss Mary Russsll, and thu
gentleman with her was her father, one o
The merchant princes Of q. Louis, Before
leaving the house that afternoon he bad re
ceivsd cordial invitation from Mr.. Rnsssl
10 visit his houss. He availed himself o
the invitation and thereafter became con
slant caller.
The swee,-fsced young lady appeared u
be a. deeply In love with the young soldie
q he IVES with her. and SIX months ate
their romantic acqu aintspce was formet
they were happily married. Tbs lady he
proved hersffa devoted wife. They hsv
had two children, boy and q girl. Tn
bov, now Q man 80 years old, is wealth.
planter In mississippi. but the fondly love-
daughter died in ISIS in this city, at th
age OF 20 years.
This Vas the generals first aud only love
He had served with distinction In the Mex
lean and civil wars. and was rapidly pro
moted.from grade TO grade, until at pre-.
eut his title Il major-genersl. His nomi
nation and grand race Tor the presidency Il
also fresh In the memory OF all.
The soldiers under his charge on Gov
emor's Island love him % o father, and no
one OF them but would b willing 10 Ia.
down bis life 10 save the general me
ed for her many charming and lsdy-lik
qusliiiss-[New York Morning Journal.