The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
WASHINGTON.
Further Items Concerning the
Funeral of the Dead Senator
From Illinois.
Ten Thousand Dollars Subscribed
For Mrs. Logan, Who Will
Be Pensioned.

SPECIAL ORDER NO. 3.
The commander-in chief, with great sorrow, an
nounces the death Of Comrade John a.; Logan,
who departed this life on Sunday, December 70, at
Washington. He was one of the very first TO be-
come an active worker In the ranks OF the u. a;
r., and he continued to the end OF his eyenttul
and most efficient life TO give his best efforts for
the good Of the order. Always brave, patriotic,
honest his life closes amidst the tears and lamen-
tations OF the people of the great republic which
he did so much to preserve and his memory will
continue to be one of the richest inheritances OF
his old comrades of the union army.
At the funeral ceremonies, wherever they may
be held will be found thousands OF old comrades,
gathered to pay the last tribute OF respect TO the
gallant soldier whom they 30 dearly loved.
DEPARTMENT OF THE POTOMAC.
WASHINGTON, December eS-Col. jerome r
Burke, commanding the department OF the Poto
mac, Grand Army of the Republic, yesterday IS
sued an order In which, after reviewing Cen Lo
gan's brilliant war record, he says: "He was
among the very earliest In the work of organizing
the Grand Army of the Republic, and to him, as
much any other man, is due the credit OF attain
ing the proud position which our order holds to-
day throughout the country. Reposing confidence
in him, he was again and again elected as COM
mander-in-chief and at no time have his comrades
lost confidence in him. He has been true to US
and our Interest," always honest, loyal
brave and patriotic, his memory Will never fade
from those who loved and respected him SO long;
This department tenders to his loving wife ana
family It's deepest sympathy in their sad bereave'
ment, with the assurance that his patriotic deeds
and iilustriens services both on the field and in
the halls of congress- will be saCredy cherished by
his late comrades In arms
CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL.
WASHING ON, December 2S.--Mrs. Logan re-
ceved this morning long telegram signed official
ly by the city clerk of Chicago, embodying resou |
tons adopted by the city council last night The
council formally requests the burial place OF the
dead statesman TO be selected In the city upon
which he conferred 80 much honor-the cite to be
dedicated by the city to that purpose. The council
appointed committee TO confer with committees
of civic and militia organizations In regard to the
selection of place of burial and make arrange
ments for receiving and the interment of the re-
mains, as announced informally last night
The decision is practically reached to have the
funeral in the senate chamber next Friday, and
then convey the remains to Chicago. Few details
of arrangement are yet to be determined upon.
The senate committee, acting through the SER
RENAME. Col. Kennedy announces that by request
of Mrs. Logan, Gen. Sheridan will be in charge OF
the procession which will escort the remains from
Calumet palace to the capitol.
MRS. LoGAN's WISHES.
WAsHINGToN, December 2S.-The formal ar
rangement and completion of details awaits and
depends upon the definite selection, by the Chicago
people, OF suitable spot for the tomb of the pa
trlot. Mrs, Logan expressed wish that the place
be one which will never suffer from the encroach
ments Of commerce and population. She refers to
the site of the Douglass monument, which, when
selected was remote from population, but is now
surrounded by steam railroads and dwelling
houses as an example of what she wishes to avoid !
suitable spot she Thinks will be found near the
entrance to South park.
Among hundreds of messages of coincidence sent G
Mrs. Logan, Ia the following:
WASHINGTON, December 8.-To Mrs. John A.
Logan-Dear Mqdame The military order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States desires me to
express to you its sincere sympathy and condo
lence In this hour of your great trouble In the
death of your illustrious husband, the Loyal Lc-
gion has lost one OF its most distinguished mem
bers and highly esteemed companions.
Very respectfully,
p. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General, Commanderin-chief M. O. t
L. l.. U, 5.
HOUSE FUNERAL COMMITTEE. 4
WASHINGTON, December 2S.-The house funeral +
has not been made up. A list of mem I
bers now in the city was sent to Mrs. Logan for C
her to select FROM IL has not yet been returned v
to the speaker As soon as the list has been re- 7
turned, he will make formal announcement of Q
the committee. /
military affairs which General Logan has held for
years, will probably go to Senator Sewell. I
The senate chamber has been c
draped in mourning for Senator {
the latter is a mass of black. There is move
ment on foot to have ex.confederate soldiers rep.
resented in the funeral procession that will follow
the remains of Senator Logan. Many of the ex-
confederates expressed desire to participate, and
II Is probable that place will be provided for .
them in the procession.
During the afternoon kilograms were
received from Chicago throwing measure ,
of doubt upon the arrangements supposed
to have been already practically concluded for the
funeral The park commissioners telegraphed
that after consultation with their attorney, they
were reluctantly led to the conclusion that they
lacked authority to set apart place for burial in
public park, but that authority, they say, would
doubtless be granted at once by the
legislature, which convenes next week,
Meantime the ritZpna committees. of CHICAGO.
gested other arrangements which could be per
fected without delay.
Upon receipt of the above mentioned kilograms
II was decided that the funeral of General Logan
shall take place In the senate chamber, next Fri
day, and that the remains will be placed in vault
at 0akhill cemetery here until the place of final
burial is determined.
PENSION FOR THE WIDOW.
WASHINGTON, December 2s.-lhe Evening Star
says:
"Among the members of the house who visited
the capital yesterday and to-day the suggestion
was passed around that liberal pension should
be granted the widow of General Logan, and 1t met
with hearty approval on every hand. The demo-
Gratis manifested as much eagerness as the republ-
cans to join in providing for the widow Inc
hearty manner In which the SUGGESTION
has been taken hold of renders 1t
quite certain that among the first acts of congress
upon reassembling will be to pass pension biil
for Mrs. Logan. It is agreed there would be eml,
nent propriety in granting liberal pension oaseu
members are of the opinion that the pension should
be 5000 per year. This is the sum granted the
widowa Of the presidents, and though General
Logan did not occupy an office 30 exalted as that
he was the recognized head representative or the
VOLUNTEER soldery. 1t is hardly probable
that pension of less than 1880 will be voted, II
the expressions of congressman upon that subject
NAV be taken as a criterion. With regard to the
pension, as there is ne civil pension list, the
iroposition for relief of Mrs. Logan considers
only the military services of her husband IL Is
claimed that no violence will be done to the letter
or spirit of the law in granting her a pension, as
General Logan was a sufferer up to his death from
the effects OF his army experience. In fact, II Is
asserted that the rheumatism, which was the
primary cause Of his death, was contracted by ex-
posure In the army.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE.
WASHINGTON, December 2S.-All persons desir,
ing 10 contribute to the fuRd for Mrs Logan should
telegraph George E. Lemon, of the Citizens Ma
tisnal bank, Washington, ID. c., stating the
amount of their subscription, and send checks or
drafts al once TO order Of j. A. J. Creswel, presi-
dent Of the Citizens National bank, Washington,
d. e.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
WASHINGTON. December 28.-The following COM
mittee has been appointed by Senator sherman 70
take charge of the remains OF Senator Logan sen
ators Uullom, Stanford, Cockrell, Allison, Beck,
Hawley, Voorhees,, Hampton and Manderson'
MAYOR HARRISON.
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