The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23

CHlCAlrO LO0hN hOANO hiENk
\ the vast concourse swelled wave
! wave of cheers, increasing in vol
as the tens of thousands caught
xpse Of the sculptural triumph.
INV a gray-haired man in that null
e who had fought and suffered in
h uniform was seized with emotion
his likeness. He remembered the
Just thirty-three year ago, when
5saw the original of that statue,
nted upon a horse, dashing to the
at the battle Of Atlanta, rallying
[6isheartened men who had dropped
at the fall Of General Mcpherson,
hing them with his fire until they
n pressed back the Confederate
regained all their lost ground, and
defeat the lot Of the gray.
The Day Was Beautiful.
heavens smiled their blessing. The
Rose in a clear sky to beam upon
assembling crowds and lighted up
bntly the heroic figure when it was
bouded on the lake front. A cool
e made the air delightful. The
pn the revenue cutters were amone
rst to be stirring. At 6 o'clock the
bam, Fessenden and Calumet
ped over to their positions in the
br within sight Of the monument
East anchors. At s o'clock the or
b dress ship" was given and the
Is were soon respondent with pen
and steamers.
Sol found the regular soldiers,
were encamped on the Washington
club grounds, up almost as soon
was. They rose early to cook their
|fasts, polish their brass and put
nishing touches on their uniforms
appearing to the crowds. In the
PIES of the militia there were also
Scenes. And all the forenoon in the
Army Of the Republic posts gath
lgroups of those men who under
better than any others what John
gan really did. The halls of the
IS Templars and the Knights Of
as were frightened by flowing
5 and respondent uniforms. all be-
pade ready for the great pageant
afternoon.
Scenes of Animation.
he police stations, at the quarters
Sons Of Veterans, and of other
cations were similar scenes. The
ateness and extent of the prepara-
betokened an immense day in the
pom. The streets were filled dur
Pc morning. The bright summer
pes Of the women. the gay uni
OF the military, and the banners
uniting on all gave color TO the
Each hour added to the moving
until, as the time for the eX-
was close at hand, the streets
packed. Banks, stores, offices and
les were closed. Proprietors and
yes united in a common purpose.
ratlons were everywhere. The
Is OF General Logan and his wife
cen on every hand, wreathed in
fite and blue. The national colors
the fronts of buildings, twined
pillars, hung over doorways, and
orn by the multitudes. The long
all OF buildings on Michigan ave-
cihg the lake front and the statue
most obscured by the profuse dis
red, white and blue. Large
rs gathered on the lake front,
at this magnificent and broad
re which covered such an en-
NJ OF sentiment, waiting for 1t to
away so that they could gaze
ne living bronze.
rogramme mt the Monument.
programme of ceremonies for the
ns Oh the Logan monument on
'front.' was as follows: The ex-
oegan at l p. m. and the parade
al p. m. Following was the
mme:
ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Phin-
",led states band.) Prayer-Dr.
Edwards. Music-"Columbia
m OF the Ocean" Presentation
ument to the State Of Illinois by
w. Blodgett, president of the
I. commissioners. dwelling Of
SUI oy John A. Logan III, Lit
aged 5 years Salute of artil-
Battle Scenes of the
acceptance on behalf of the
ii,ihols-Governor John r. Tan
usic-"rhe Star Spangled Ban
atlon-George r. Peck. Music
'sah Republic" Music-"Hail to
Address by President Nc
o Sau ny member Of the cabinet.
lowing was the line of march
' parade In which 10000 men
'su' Start at Twelfth street in
avenue, north to Randolph
west TO State street. south to