Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30


THE BIER THE SAME AS USED FOR THE REMAINS OF
PRESIDENT LINCOLN AND OTHERS.
The bier upon which the mortal remains OF Sem
ator Logan now rest Is identically the same that
was used to expose the remains OF President Lin
coin to public view. Even the covering and trim
ture, exclusive OF the covering, has held the re-
mains OF other distinguished men. 1t was used
for President Garfield, for Chief Justice Chase for
senator Sumner and for Representative Thaddeus
stevens. For each OF these distinguished Ameri-
cans different covering was used, but Architect
nor the Sranry ts fSai as1ng occasion 70 EN-
funeral couch. Logan was another son OF the
state Of Illinois, and he held place in the hearts
OF the people OF that state second only to Lincoln
CROWD IN THE RoTUNDA.
There were no restrictions Imposed upon en-
trance to the Capitol during the forenoon, and as
consequence the rotunda was filled early with a
promtscuous crowd. It was with no little difficulty
that the workmen engaged in hanging the mourn
Ing and making other preparations completed
Inelr Work. everything mad to be done in a few
hours, and as Sergeant-at-Arms Canaday had to
be at the Logan mansion there was some delay in
completing police arrangements.
no PHOTOGRAPH THE REMAINS AS THEY LIE IN STATE.
Mr.. Stevenson OF the geological survey was at
the Capitol early to-day making arrangements to
photograph the body OF Senator Logan as it laid in
state. Mrs. Logan requested that the photographs
should be taken with the apparatus OF the geologi-
cal survey, which is OF the most modern pattern.
M stevenson
tend the work.
TENDER OF SERVICES GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED
Col. Donelson, doorketper OF the House, this
morning called upon Ser geant-at-Arnas Canaday
and rendered his services ana the services of as
many of his men as Col. Canaday might require
in connection with the funeral arrangements and
exercises Col. Canaday accepted the Offer with
expressions OF thanks, as quite number of his
employees are absent, having had permission TO
spend the holidays at their respective homes
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE.
Speaker Carlisle has appointed the following
named gentlemen as q committee to represent the
House Of Representatives at the funeral Messrs.
Thomas. Springer, Henderson, Townshend, Pay
son, WOrth1ngtOn, Hit, Riggs Roweu and Neece
OF Illinois: Reed, OF Maine; Curtin Of Pennsylva-
MIA; Burrows, or Michigan: SymeS, OF Colorado.
and Carey, OF Wyoming.
RUSH FOR TICKETS
During the entire day there was demand at the
sergeant-at-arms Office for Information as to tick
cts Senator's, Representatives, citizens and
strangers wanted to know how and where tickets
could be procured. Nobody was authorized TO an
swer questions on this head The distribution of
tickets rested with the Senate committee, and at
their meeting yesterday they had not time to ap-
the remains from the Logan mansion TO the Capt.
tOl was imposed upon the committee, and il was
not until after that was done that they could give
their attent1on 10 the subject OF tickets.
THE PALL-BEARERS.
All the pall-bearers except Governors Rusk and
Alger and ex-Secretary Lincoln selected by Mrs.
Logan have telegraphed that they will be present
Gov. Rusk is about to be inaugurated for another
term and he telegraphed his regrets that 1t would
be impossible Tor him to attend. GOv Alger OF
Michigan, had engaged to conduct the ceremonies
at the dedication OF soldiers home and Gen.
Logan was to be an honOred guest OF the Occa sion
EX-Secretary Lincoln is immersed In the Wabash
railroad case and so situated that he cannot come
Ex-senator Simon Cameron telegraphed that he
would be on hand II the weather would permit rim
to venture out. owing to the fall OF snow there is
some doubt as to his presence, but nothing more
has been heard from him. Ex-senator Conkling
telegraphed that he would be here without fail
and Col Fred Grant is already in the city.
TOMORROW
the public will be excluded from the Senate wing
OF the Capitol. All who wish to see the body viii
be permitted to pass through the rotunda from
east to west, but with the exception of members
OF Congress and officials and employees no passing
through the rotunda from either wing Will be per-
mitted.
Gen ordway, the chief of staff of to-morrow's
procession, and COL Blunt, OF Gen. Sheridan'S
staff, Were Susily engaged to-day In preparing the
program for the procession. Col Kellogg, OF Gen.
sheridan s stan, rode out TO ROCK creek cemetery
to-day to inspect the proposed route and To form
an accurate idea OF what will be necessary tobe
done at the cemetery.
to army officers in washington stating that a
space will be reserved for them at the Capitol at
the funeral services OF senator Logan tomorrow.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LOGAN FUND TO-DAY.
The only contributions to the Logan fund re-
ceived by Mr. George L. Lemon to-day were 500
from Horace White, of the New York Euening
Post, and s25 from Sidney L. Wilson the pension
agent at Washington. Nr. Lemon said this after
noon that the above subscriptions do not indicate
S cScao Si se andu as Suca cues as san
work in hand, and he is hourly expecting gratify-
ing intelligence by telegraph from those places
THE SOLDIERS HOME.
Surprise is generally expressed by the friends of
cX,~
Indignation is manifested, that the suggestion
that Gen. Logan should be buried In the grounds
OF the Soldiers Home has not been more favorably
received by the managers OF that institution. 1t
position of his remains should be made because
not only was Gen. Logan gallant soldier himself
In two wars, but both in the House and Senate he
tial friend of the army. The ofer of burial place
there for the remains OF Gen Grant would seem to
be and is generally regarded as suf1cient prece-
dent in the premises, and II the same courtesy be
not extended in this case the inference naturally
drawn from the action OF those in authority would
oe .naI aonGrS ne s o t4aG & are reserved Ior
Soldiers, however gallant and distinguished they
may be- are not entitled to such distinction. This
impression may do injustice, but the generals
friends say it Is not easy see how it can wen be
avoided.
ACTION OF rLINOIsANS.
The citizens Of Illinois residing in this city held
q meeting last evening at Wizards hotel to take
action In regard 10 b0e Qeatn OF Gen. Logan. Judge
Weldon was made chairman; Col. John E. Deft-
rich, Judge Henry Strong and Gen. Francis Cotton,
vice presidents, and Gen. Green B. Raum, Secre-
tary. A COMMITTEES OF seven, consisting or First
Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson, Judge
Weed, DR.. /. w. Powell. j. H. Holt, w. W. Dannen-
hover, Stillwell and Whitaker was appointed to
draft appropriate resolutions, which, upon being
reported to the meeting, called forth remarks from
Judge Strong, Gen. Stevenson, Mr.. Browning, Gen.
Raum, Gen. Black, Gen. Francis Cotton and Judge
Cotton, after which the resolutions were adopted.
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Gen. Raum was chosen to act as marshal
MEETING OF coLoRED CITIZENS.
meeting OF colored citizens was held last even.
ing at the Berean Baptist church, j. A. Rainey pre-
siding and A. st. A. Smith secretary. 1t was de-
cided to take part In the funeral ceremonies and
committee consisting OF W. H. A. WormIey W. H.
H. Hart, w. c. Chase, j. +. Cook, Howard WILL
lamS, ). H.sRa1ney ana A. st. A. Smith was ap.
pointed TO make the necessary arrangements.
THR FUND FOR MRS. LOGAN
Is growing rapidly Up tolast night 1t had reached
5000, with several OF the large cities not yet
heard from at all A fund has been started in
Chicago to raise the mortgage on the Chicago
home OF Gen. Logan. G. B. Farweu headed the
with Sc 600. IJ is expected that any
surplus win be applied to the fund being raised
Tor Mrs. Logan.
FUNERAL NOTES
The members OF the Society OF the Army OF the
Tennessee, OF which Gen. Logan was one OF the
original members, are specially invited by MIA
Logan to be present ct the funeral.
The secretary Of the Navy has given permission
to all members OF the Grand Army OF the Republic
and ex-s0ldtefS and sailors employed In the Navy