Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-29
LOGAN'S FUNERAL.
"a Decided 10 Have tine Ceremony
Take Place Friday in the
Sena'e Chamber.
Fund Made Up for MRS. Logan's Relief.
Logan'a Book, The Great Uonspir-
ncy-A Pension.
NOTICE TO THE G. A. R.

81 MADISON, WIS, Dec. 2s.--Gen. Fair.
thjli, commander-in chief of the Grand
Nrmy Of the Republic, issues the follow.
hgi
4 To the Grand Army Posts of the Coun.
ky-Special Order No. 3-The command
hin chief, with great sorrow, announces
ne death of Comrade John A. Logan,
kho departed this life on Sunday, De-
eember 90, at Washington. One of the
tery first TO become an active worker in
'he ranks of the Grand Army of the Re-
Aablic, he continued 10 the end of his
,yentfu and most efficient life to give
&s best efforts for the good
u the order. Always brave, patriotic
ND honest his life closes admidst the
Ears and lamentations of the people of
De great republic which he did so much
j preserve. His memory will continue
j be one of the richest inheritances of
BE old comrades OF the Union army. AT
DC funeral ceremonies, wherever they
bay be held, will be found III usands OF
fs old comrades gathered to pay the last
&d tribute of respect for the gallant
bldler whom they SO dearly loved.
ACTION OF cHIcAGo's COUNCIL.
CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. 2s.--Mayor Harri-
b. sent a communication 10 the city
buucil last night requesting that body
- pass resolutions asking the family OF
Hen. Logan &c allow the dead general TO
IS Inferred in Chicago. Resolutions to
hst effect were adopted by a rising vote
'she West park board yesterday took ac-
Hon looking to the erection OF a monu-
lent to Gen. Logan at the entrance Of
Sne OF the parks. site overlooking the
touleysrds has been rendered by the
&outh park commissioners for the gen
sral's grave.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
WAsHlNG ron, Dec. 2s.--Mrs. Logan
Received this morning long telegram,
gigned officially by the city clerk of Chi
cRgo, embodylng the resolutions adopted
bg the city council last night. The coun-
Gil formally requests that a burial place
M the dead statesman he selected In the
5,ty upon which he conferred 80 much
,bnor, the cite to be dedicated by the city
ID that purpose. The council appointed
KcommIttee to confer with the commit
Hes # civic aud military organizations
n regard to the selection of the place of
ahrial and to make arrangements for
Hceiving and inieTring the remains.
%s announced Informally last night, de-
,fsiOn is prac ically reached 10 have the
ianeral in the senate chamber next Fri
hy, and then convey the remains to
Rhcsgo. A few details of the arrange
Aents are yet to be determined upon.
Die senate committee, acting through the
&rgeant. alarms, will have immediate
nbarge q the remains. Col. Kennedy an
'bunces that BY request of Mrs. Logan,
Zen. Sheridan will De In charge OF the
recession which will escort the remains
'fpm Calumet Place to the capitol.
LoGAN's BOOK.
sNRw YORK, Dec. % - The publishers
|H Geu. Logan's book, "Great Conspir-
~ received letter to-day from W..
MI Taylor, the private confidential secre-
ny OF Gen. Logan, ia which he says the
1eeipts from the sale OF the book Will
| about the only Legacy left Mrs. 7 gan,
ID suggesting If this fact could b. made
|&own to the public the patriotic i'm
..4lses of the great people might,
tough this channel, place her beyond
Ont "Knowing Mrs. Logsn's circum-
ances as well as do" adds the secre-
nv, ~ beg OF you to take immediate
If&ps TO place this matter before the
sblc."
' THE LOYAL LEGION.
|VAsHISGroN, Dec. 2s Among the
1ndreds OF messages OF condolence sent
fs, Logan Is the 10 lowing;
| WASHINGTON, Dec. -, 1885.
'#s John A. Logan;
ilEAn Thn taa1lltaru nrAns
81 yal Legion OF the United States desires
|# 70 exp ess 10 you it's sincere sympathy
SAd coincidence IN this hour of your greal
puoie. In the death Of your iIlustrious
4soand the Loyal Legion has lost one
VI US most distinguished soldiers and
hly esteemed companions. Very re-
Fctfully, p. III SHERIDAN
Ae utenant- General COMMANDMENT CHIEF
pa. 0. L. L. U. S.
MRS. LoGAN's WISH.
fAsHINGroN, ID C. 29.--The forma
angements and completion of details
W me funeral Of Gen. Logan awaits enc
Ponds upon a definite selection by the
icago people of suitable spot for tins
ho Of the patriot, Mrs Logan ex
fssed wish that the place be one
lch will never suffer from
encroachments OF commerce anC
paiation. She refers TO the site of thS
uglass monument which, when Sc
1ed, was remote from population but
. IS surrounded by steam railroads
dwelling houses, as an example o
y she wishes to avoid. A suitabl,
!, she thinks, will be found near tn,
France TO South park.
THE LOGAN FUND.
sAsmsGros, Dec 2s.-Capt. Georg,
lemon Of the National Trihune thi
Pfnipg started a subscription fund. fo
nenedt Of Mrs. Logan with $1,000 anC
sent Invitations TO hundreds OF Gen
Eah's friends and admirers Throughout
country asking them to contribute
Western Union TELEGRAPH compan,
ltred the free use OF its wires To-
asmitting subscriptions, and re
'PIses are now coming Ia rapid
and $1,000 subscriptions hAv,