The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-27

Senator and Mrs. Logan in that church, and
had had the pleasure of knowing them and re-
alizing that both were faithful members of the
church. Whenever Senator and Mrs. Logan at
tended church services it was at this one. 1t is
beautiful structure located on Four.and. a half
street. square south of the Presbyterian church
attended by President and Mrs. Cleveland.
1t took but few minutes for the announce
ment at the church to spread over
the city, and soon everybody was talk
ing about it At l o'clock a number of
carriages were going in the direction Of the Sena
tors residence, which is situated in the northern
suburbs. Senators, Representatives. Cabinet
officers and others either went in person or sent
messengers to ascertain the truth, as it was
hardly believed to be possible that one who. a
fortnight since, was out on the street. now lay
at the point of death. Little further informa
tion was obtained, so that shortly after o'clock,
when the announcement was made that the
Senator had died just before 3, the people we're
startled. Almost in twinkling the tele
graph Offices were filled with sad and
excited men and women, writing the news to
distant friends Not even the very sudden and
unexpected death of Vice e-president Hendricks
caused more surprise or such universal sorrow.
When last Senator Logan appeared at the
Capitol, and when he was last seen at his home
by friends who were received in social circles,
he looked we'll. His bright, deep black eyes
were as full of ustre as in years ago. His
heavy, raven black hair had scarcely silver
thread in it. His face was full
and ruddy. There was no falter
in his strong voice or murmur
in his conversation-all was life with HIM. But
Notwithstanding the vigorous and healthful looks
and bearing of Senator Logan, those who knew
him best, and who were thrown in daily or fre
quent contact with him, felt, somehow, that he
was failing Frequently in private conversa-
ton he paused, and as shadow showing pain
fitted over his face one was impressed that all
was not well with him. Often felow-Senators
remarked his rugged appearance, and in the
same breath predicted that he was not what he
appeared In physical force.
1t seems that as early as last June Senator
Logan began to realize that, although he kept
up well in general appearance, he was failing in
health well-known life insurance man.
speaking of this tonight, said: II called upon
close of Congress, last summer, and talked to
him about taking out policy. OF course was
anxious TO insure him for the advertisement it
would offer our company. He talked at great
length and with ususual interest of life insur-
ance i found him to be well versed
in all the different plans and
various rules of the companies, well as famil
lar with the cost Of policies. He said he could
see that ne ought to have policy on his life, as
he was advancing in age and would probably die,
as then, poor man. He told me all about the
purchase of his home here, how much he paid
down on it's, 600, think-and how much he
owed on it. which was about $12 600. He did
not like TO go deeper in dept, he said, be would
have TO economize from his salary and save from
the proceeds Of his book and other literary ef
forts to come out / told him that
there would be no trouble about paying bis pre-
miums: that wanted to>write him life policy
for 500, 600, and would take his note for the pre-
mium, due in a year. and without interest"
II thank you" said he; the offer is very gen-