Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-30

At the close of the exercises at the stand the
audience gathered around the tomb of Gen.
Logan and the large crowd and handsome dec
orations showed the universal esteem in which
the dead general is held. Today's decoration
and assemblage shows that as years pass by
Gen. Logan does not recede but as was his prac-
tice while alive constantly gains territory.
THE MoRTUARY CHAPEL.
The mortusry chapel in which Gen. Logan
lies lis a handsome structure of granite. 1t is
built in the Norman style from designs made
by A. B. Mullett and occupies a commanding
position near the main entrance Of
the cemetery. The walls of rock-faced
Maine granite are surmounted by a
hipped roof formed of blocks of granite. The
corners are marked by graceful buttresses.
In the center of the gables at each end are rose
windows filed with stained glass with appro-
pirate designs, one containing the mono
his army corps badge. Maltese stone cross
finishes the hip of the roof over the front. The
entrance. which is marked by fine arch, is
protected by handsome door Of wrought iron,
the inside doors being of oak. The interior
walls are faced with pressed brick and the floor
Is tiled with Italian marble. The letter L il
blocked out In bold design over the entrance.
ARTISTIC DECORATIONS.
The structure was one mass of flowers. Lead
ing up was a passage way of roses and daisies,
while the iron doors were masses of roses and
pinks.
The facade Of the tomb near the ton has the
name Logan in immortelles surrounded by a
wreath of laurel and sage palm, emblematic of
the hero glorious prowess in battle and the
spiritual victory and peace that follows The
entrance pillars are wreathed thick with WV
with La France, Jacque and Marechal Neil
roses, intermingled with delicate ferns at the
sides, SO that it resembled rather q bank of
roses and greenery than a casket. These deco
rations were the tribute Of the Illinois State
Association.
The decorations and floral pieces at the tomb
were not only profuse, but in excellent taste
Many were designed by Mrs. Electa Z. smith.
the chairman of the committee appointed by the
Illinois State Association. The other members
Of the committee are Mrs. Alice White. ID. J..
Stone and w. p. Ross.
The ladies Of the Potomac Relief corps. the
members OF the Logan Guard Of Honor and of
Logan Camp, Sons of Veterans, assisted the
committee OF the state association in furnish
ing the flowers for the decoration.
THE LOGAN GUARD OF HONOR.
The following formed the committee from
the Logan Guard Of Honor: L. B. Cutler. N
Feree, Edward Webster, A. p. Knight, JET,
Thomas, L. b. Parker and Aaron Stern. The
Guard OF Honor arranged floral piece which
hung over the entrance, consisting Of a large
wreath of white roses with a cartridge box II
the center of purple immortelles with The
words Forty rounds" across the center of thu
box.
This will be recognized as the badge Of Gen
Logan's army corps.
The ladies Of the Potomac Relief Corps hay,
been untiring in their labor at the tomb. an(
the artistic arrangement Of the decoratjou
speak for themselves in their praise The com
mittee from this organization consisted of Mrs
| Cutler, Mrs. Scribner and Mrs. whitmore
A delegation from the Logan Invincibles O
Indiana formed part Of the honorary Runrt
at the tomb. The committee consisted Of tn,
president Of the organization, Capt. +. q
Dubarst, Capt. Leakenbarnes, Robert Latta, T
George PindAl, Charles Wade and Peter Nc
| Callum.
THE SONS OF VETERANS.
The Sons Of Veterans were also prominent,
represented at the tomb, the committee CON
sisting Of L. Frey, Allen Bussius, 9. 7. Came
] ron and J. p. Poston.