Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08


was married TO Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan. who had
been bachelor until he succumbed TO the
charms OF this lady. Gen. Sheridan was then
in the prime Of life. and he first met his future
wife al a marriage in army circles where she
was bridesmaid. The young bride was twenty
wears her husbands junior. but he was de-
voted lover, and she. a soldier daughter. knew
well how TO appreciate his sterling qualities.
The domestic life OF Gen and Mrs Sheridan
was ideal. Naught occurred TO mar their hap
piness save one case Of severe illness on her
part and occasional premonltions of the heart
trouble which finally caused his death.
For a time they made their home in Chicago.
but when Sheridan was placed in command Of
the army on the retirement OF Gen. Sherman
they removed 20 Washington and set up their
household here. Their Chicago friends bought
house here and presented il 10 them. There
they made their home during the rest OF their
married life and .hc-e Mrs sheridan mas con-
tinued 10 reside since the genera! died, keeping
up the OLD home life unchanged. The house is
comfortable-looking threc-story pressed
brick structure. with u French roof. on the cor
ner of Rhode Island avenue and 18th street
The furnishings plain and old fashioned,
but very substantial, and the homeiiks atmos-
phere Is the great charm OF the establishment.
The adornments of the house are unique
Memories of Gen. sheridan are everywhere and
are lovingly cherished. There are swords army
saddles brides. Mexican sombreros. rare coins.
canes that were presents from admirers and
scores OF other relics os the adventurous life
that Sheridan led. There are also a few pieces
of rare china and a fine portrait of sheridan.
representing MIN in fall uniform on the field of
battle.
In this home. that is still redolont with the
suggestive presence Of the dashing cayalryman,
Mrs. Sheridan, now in the prime of life, lives
in dignihed retirement. deyo ted TO her children
and TO the memory of her dearly loved hUs-
band. She Is woman OF agreeable presence.
| deep brunette, petite in figure. very pretty
and vivacious in manner and good converse
tionalist. Her weekly receptions were most en-
joyable affairs and were attended by the people
whose acquaintance is best worth having. Even
now society knows her well and her parlors are
frequently thronged. She has four children,
who are her loving care-Mary, a girl well in
her teens. Irene and Louise. the twins and
Philip, the youngest. q sturdy boy named after
his father and giving promise of the possession
Of the strong qualities of character that dis
tinguished the general
MRS. HANCOCK.
The widow of Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock
has never been prominent in public life and
now she is rarely heard of. Since the death of
her distinguished husband she has lived in this
city in an unpretentious house No children
are with her to cheer her declining years. A
son and daughter. the only children that she
and Gen. Hancock had. died before they had
grown to maturity. The death of the son was
u severe Diow 10 OOtn parents ana IL premA-
turely aged Gen. Hancock. who was unusually
attached TO the young man and was looking for
ward to his future with much pride and hope
Mrs. Hancock WIS the daughter OF a wealthy
merchant of st. Louis. Gen. Hancock when
he was only a lieutenant stationed at st.
Louis and there be met Miss Russell. The two
became engaged despite the opposition of Miss
Russell s family who regarded the poor lieuten-
ant as beneath them socially and financially
But love prevailed and the marriage took place
January p. 1850.
Mrs. Hancock is slightly above medium
height, woman of fine physique and beauty
of face. that the burden OF years and grief has
quite failed to destroy. She Is possessed OF IN
telligence and perception of a high order is
quick at repartee and fascinating in converse
ton and in every way wen fitted to be a social
leader had her life turned her in tha. direction
Threads OF silver have appeared in her golden
red hair. but she is AS youthful in heart as ever
and enjoys the quiet CON paEionship of her
friends as of yore. A generous inheritance
came to her from her father estate, and she
loves nothing more than to be the a!moner of
sweet charity TO the needy.
MRS. LOGAN.
Mrs. Mary A. Logan has made a name for
herself in the literary world since the death of
her husband in 1855. She was no. left in good
circumstances financially, aud she felt the ne
cessity fo- engaging in some active regular oc-
cupation. alike as a means of income and sur
cease OF the sorrow that burdened her life. She
began to write for the newspapers and for the
magazines. chiefly subjects pertaining TO
women and domestic life. and also reminis-
cences o: her own career Her work was pop
ular from the outset. and she soon had thou
sands OF admiring readers. This led her to the
establishment OF q periodical! of her own, an5
now Mrs. Logan's Magazine occupies q field
peculiarly its own and has large clientele.
Mrs. Logan is an easy and graceful writer.
Without much pretense TO the possession of a
perfect style, she is direct forcibie and enter
tanning. with an admirable faculty of choosing
topics that interest women generally and Of
treating them in an engaging manner.
Mrs. Logan is ffty-fiye years of age and hey
early life was one of privation that contrasts
strongly with her present circumstance
While u mere girl she endured many privations
in rude pioneer life in Illinois. and knew what
1t was to do housework for % cents a DAY in
order to get money needed for her own family
She was married to Gen. Logan at the age Of
seventeen and all through his life was his con-
slant helper. Her genuine good sense bust
ness ability and literary talent stood him in good
stead during his public career, when she was
practically his private secretary. The expert
ence that she then gained has been of inesti-
mable value to her since she has been compelled
to rely upon her own efforts for support. Her
literary work and her business ventures give
her q substantial income. and her Washington
home is one OF the literary centers OF the capi-
tai.
MRS. CLUSTERS LITERARY woBK.
The widow of Gen. George A. Custer is an
other woman who has attained literary promi-
nence since the death of her husband She
makes her home in Washington and New York
principally and is held IN high esteem for her high
literary Attachments and her rare social quail
ties. She has become a conspicuous rgure in
the group Of American women who make up a
unique literary circle. As a lecturer she is
everywhere in demand on the strength of he.
own accomplishments as well a. on account of
the romance that attaches to her name. She Is
the author of several books that have been vcry
successful. 'Boots and Saddles" descriptive VI
military life tho western frontier, and o
volume of "reminiscences of Gen. Custer that
breathe the very spirit Of patriotism and wiiely
devotion.
Mrs. Custer was Hiss Elizabeth Bacon and
was married in 1864. During the next ten
years Ars. Custer WAS with her husband in his
frontier service ALMOST continually. II is on,y
since her bereavement that she has taken he-
place in more conventional life, whsre abe has
achieved and is enjoying financial, literary aud
social success.
The romantic story OF Mrs. Jezsie Benton
Fremont has often been toid-how she eloped
with the handsome but cenniiess young officer
despite parental opposition, and hos they were
married and lived happily ever after. Ms. FIRE.
mont rs the daughter OF Senator Benton en-
joyed many social advantages and was we'll edu-
Gated. Before the death OF her husband she
engaged in literary work. publishing sketch of
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