The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-23
"BLACK EAGLE" MONUMENT
MAGNIFICENT LIKEN ESS OF GEN.
 LOGAN UNYEILED, YESTERD4Y.

Cords Pulled by His Grandson United
 States Vessels Fired a e--Governor
 Tanner Accepted the Monument George
 R. Peck Delivered the Ora ton, and a
 Parade Followed.
 Chicago, July 22.-The John A. To- gan monument in Lake Front park was dedicated with much ponp this after noon. few minutes after 1 o'clock John A. Logan III, the five-year-old grandson of the "Black Eagle" pulled the silken cord which parted the wells concealing the magnificent likeness of the great commander as he rallied the broken ranks of the Federal troops and led them on to victory before the city of Atlanta, July 22, 1864.
 The crowd began assembling at along Michigan avenue at nearly hour, an- ticipating the crush which was to fol- low, and proceeded to establish them selves in positions for a day of sight seeing. Reviewing stands Tined the broad thoroughfare facing the monu- ment. Window space was at a premi- um. As 1 o'clock, the hour set for the unveiling, drew near, the jam became almost unbearable, but police preeau- tions were timely and the crowds were good natured. The work of the com mittees in charge of the dedication was perfect.
 The immense body of troops was handled without a hitch. President Mc- Kinley was unable to leave Washing ton, but he government was represent ed by Secretary of War Russell A. AL ger.
 Shortly before o'clock the reviewing stand at the monument began filling With distinguished personages. Seats were provided for 5000.
 Governor Tanner and suite, of Illi- noise; Governor Scofield and suite of Wisconsin; Governor Mount and suite, of Indiana; Governor Holcomb and staff, of Nebraska were among the first to enter, following immediately after the presentation committee. Secretary of War Alger and judges of the su- preme and circuit courts came next, es- corted by Chairman Harper, of the ex- ecutive committee, and George R.
 
 St. Gaudens followed. The Logan fam 1ly--Mrs. John A. Logan, Major and Mrs. w. F. Tucker Captain and Mrs. John A. Logan, were almost the last to enter the stand. The boom of can non on board the revenue cutters Gres- ham, Fessenden and Calumet, anchor ed in the bay, announced the hour of 1. Rev. Dr. Arthur Edwards, Tn an elo quent prayer, opened the ceremonies. Henry w. Blodgett, chairman of the presentation committee, on behalf of the commissioners, presented the mon- ument to the state, and amidst the rattle of artillery little Jack III'' tugged at the slken cord the veils fell from the statue and thousands ap- plauded. Again the artillery salute rent the air as the United States band struck up the stirring Battle Scenes of the War"
 Governor Tanner in a short speech accepted the monument on behalf of Illinois. and gave way to the orator of the day, George R. Peck MT. Peck paid an eloquent tribute to the sol statesman with whom he served as comrade in arms.
 The programme was completed short ly after o'clock. The parade and re- view followed. The troops, falling in line on Twelfth street at the command of Grand Marshal General Brooke, of the department of missouri, marched north on Michigan avenue, past the reviewing stand. Over 10000 men were in line, headed by squad of police on foot
 This evening a public reception was held at the Coliseum for Mrs. Logan and other distinguished guests. The reception was preceded by a gorgeous display of fireworks in the Coliseum gardens
 The statue of General Logan was de- signed by St. Gaudens and is the larg- est equestrian statue in America The figure of General Logan as it stands on it's granite pedestal Is dressed In the uniform of major general. He sits erect and bareheaded, with his left hand grasping the bridal rein, while with his right hand he bears aloft the flag. The endeavor of the sculptor was to reproduce, as nearly as possible the scene presented as Logan rallied the troops before Atlanta after General Me Pherson's death.