The Portland daily press., 1883-01-12
Mrs. Logan.
How She Works for Johns Political Sue
cess and Always Gains Her Point.

tChieago Journals Washington letter.
By the way, shall never forget the frst
time l met Mrs. Logan 1t was at Springfield
in 1871, when her husband was a candidate for
the United States Senate and I humble mem
Der OF the Twenty-seventh General Assembly
Nobody knew for whom was going to vote in
the Senatorial caucus, and those who were fig-
uring for Logan were anxious to fipd out on
which side to count me. My mind had been
made uD from the beginning; but SO many peo-
pie wanted to know whom was for that de-
terminsd not to crafty their curiosity until l
had expressed my preference in the caucus. FL
nally, Alderman Arthur Dixon, who was then
member OF the House, and several others
thought they would commit me In spite OF my
self. Meeting mo one day In the corridor Of
the Leland Hotel, the artful Dixon, who was
accompanied by several other warm friends OF
Gen. Logan, asked me why did not call upon
Mrs. Logan. I said had not the honor of the
lady's acquaintance, and would not dare ven
ture int her presence without an invitation.
"Well," said Dixon, 81 am authorized to in
vite you, and now I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll
bet you box of cigars that you can not
go into Mrs. Logan's presence and come out
without being pledged to vote for john" "Ill
take the bet" said l. "Well, them" said Dix
on, you call at Mrs. Logan's parlor at o'clock
tomorrow, and in the meantime I'll speak to
her, and no doubt she will be ready to receive
YOU" "pll do it," said I. Next day at the
appointed hour raped at the parlor door, ex-
pecting to meet Mrs. Logan, and perhaps Dix
on and one or two friends. What was my
amaZement to find the large parlor filled with
members of the Legislature and other gentle
men-sbout forty ardent admirers of Gen Lo-
gan. AS the boys say, II tumbled to the rack
et," and concluded that Dixon had 'fput up
job" on me. was not then posted on the ways
of politicians. My entrance was the signal for
a buzz OF applause. Two empty chairs were in
the centre of The room. Being the subject to be
operated upon, ] was requested to take one of
them. There was piano in corner, and an
accomplished yourg lady played 1.-THE Star
Spangled Banner" "Der Wacht am Rhein,"
and ''The Wearing of the Green" according to
the supposed predictions Of the caller. The
latter tune supposed 20 have the most sooth-
ing effect on Dixon. was asked to sing and
friend OF mine, who knew that / could no more
sing than stand on my head, deliberately u.s.
serted that had a sweet tenor voice. and in
my yoRnger days had been the leader of a
church choir. They were "giviDg it to me"
with vengeance. Then they began to talk
about the large msjority General Logan was
sure TO have in the caucus, and what a blessed
idiot the mau would be who would not put him.
self on the winning side right away. Suddenly
l heard the rustic OF silk, and, looking behind,
beheld Mrs. Logan, delightful vsion,' as
Barke remarked of Marie Antoinette. She was
in her prime, and looked like Queen Instinc-
lively rose, and Immediately my friend Dixon
was by my side, presenting me to the lady. 1
was received most gracously aud requested to
resume my seat. | resumed. The conversation
then ratified on much the same as befors, and
again l was invited to sing. Then there was a
lull, and quick as lightning Mrs. Logan turned
to me and said: "Of course. Mr.. -, you are
going to vote for the General?" That as pref
ty direct. Dixon in Imagination began TO puff
those cigars. He smiled like basket OF chips,
and then there was silence to hear the reply.
Said ], Mrs Logan, if you were the candidate,
l should certainly pledge myself to vote for
gou." Yes" she said, "but you know my hus-
band and are one" THAT is true, madam"
said /; "but you are not the same person."
" it'll infinite tact Mrs. Logan Immediately
turped the conversation in another direction.
Dixon's countensnce fell. Then there was an
other request that should sing. had already
refused TO MARBLE bali dozen times, and the
requests were getting monotonous, not to say
impairment Mrs Logan seconded the motion
of the others that should favor them with
something-"any selection" pleased. By this
time had grown indignant, and said: La
dies and gentlemen, the only musical perform
ance ever indulge in is standing on my head"
with the lmpetoositv OF a girl, Mrs. Logan
clapped her hands and said, "Oh, do III" Sew
eral seconded her motion. finally got up, and
backing towards the door, said: when stand
on my head / always require two persons to
hold Up my feet" There was pause Eyery-
body laughed except Dixon; and taking advan
tsge of the merriment, bowed low to Mrs. Lo-
gar, and In a jify was oat la the eerridsr. It
is only necessary to say that / voted for Logan
in the caucus and in the Legislature