The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-23
HONOR TO HIM
Who Saved the Day Be-
fore Atlanta
TENS OF THOUSANDS GATHER
TO PAY THEIR TRIBUTE OF
RESPECT
TENS OF THOUSANDS GATHER
The "Black Eagles" Grandson Pulls
the Silken Cord Which Unveils
the Logan Monument
Associated Press Special Wire.

CHICAGO, July 22.-Today the center
Lake Front park. Past its base for hour
after hour swept rank after rank of the
men who had been the defenders of their
country throughout the days which are
at once the brightest and darkest in its
history, rank after rank of the fighting
men of today, and rank after rank of the
boys who are to be the soldiers of the
future.
From o'clock until the broad ex-
panse of Michigan avenue was swep.
from curb to curb by marching host
From end to end it was glittering Wis
ion of weapons of war and tossing
plumes, and throughout it's length a vast
concourse of people packed the side
walks, filled the windows and scaled the
roofs to see, as the soldiers marched
how Illinois kept faith with the memory
of John A. Logan. In front of the little
hillock upon which stands the inspiring
and lifelike statue of Logan as he APP
peared while rallyng the broken ranks
of the Army of the Tennessee thirty
three years ago today, was erected a
large stand, and upon it were seated
his widow, his children, his grandchil-
dren and his brothers. In the absence
of President Mckinley, who was una
voidably detained in Washington, Sec
rotary of War Alger represented the
government. Old friends of Logan were
there in profusion. Members of his old
regiment, members of the Grand Army,
and members of the Loyal Legion all
gathered in great numbers to do him
honor.
The sun ehone warm, but its rays were
tempered by strong breeze from the
west, which kept the marchers comfort
able, though it was hard on the old color
bearers of the Grand Army, as 1t tossed
their flags with a vigor that at times was
too much for their ancient hands.
Reviewing stands were erected at fire.
quent intervals along the avenue, all of
them filled to overlooking; an enormous
crowd which taxed the police to the ut
most was in the streets and in the win
dows above, out of nearly every one Of
which f1oated the national colors in one
shape or another, were thousands of
spectators who cheered and applauded
the troops as they marched below.
1t was a great day on which to hold a
great pdTdQ6 III IOUOT OIL ule greatest
volunteer soldiery of the west
At l o'clock the reviewing stand was
filled with distinguished guests and
prominent citizens of the city.
Besides the members of General Lo-
gan's immediate family the reviewers
included the governors of Illinois, Ne
braska. Iowa, Indiana. West Virginia.
Wisconsin, Secretary of War Alger and
A10er ex-Sepa 20 in Of
sofa. Archbishop John Ireland of ST.
Paul and Lord Breadlebane of England
The two brothers of General Logan
DIR. Thomas Logan and James " Logan
occupied places of honor.
President Mckinley sent message of
regret to Secretary Alger.
Shortly after o'clock this evening Mrs
Logan and her party left the Auditoriu
annex for the Coliseum. An immense
throng had gathered to witness in the
Coliseum gardens the fireworks which
were on par with the lavish and beau
tiful display shown at intervals during
the Worlds fair At the conclusion of
the spectacle the crowd turned to the
Coliseum, where for over an hour Mrs
Logan, with Secretary and Mrs. A1ger
and Sculptor St. Gaudens received the
thousands who pressed into the building.
An incident of the parade that caused
much comment was the disagreeable re-
cepton accorded Governor Tanner of
Illinois at frequent points along the line
of march. In more than dozen places
he was Kissed loudly. Cheers were given
him. too, and on the front of the review
ing stand on Michigan avenue fattering
greetings were given him, but at other
places, notably at Jackson boulevard
and La Sale streets he was met with
storm of Kisses.
THE DEDICATION
CHICAGO, July 22.-The John A. Logan
monument in Lake Front Park was ded =
icated with much pomp this afternoon.
Shortly after l o'clock John A. Logan,
the 5-year-old grandson of the BLACK
Eagle pulled the silken cord which
parted the wells concealing the mag
nificent likeness of the great commander
as he rallied the Federal troops and
moved them to victory before the city of
Atlanta, July %, 1864.
Michigan avenue was jammed with
people, but the police precautions were
timely and the crowd good natured. The
work of the committees in charge was
perfect. The immense body of troops
was handled without hitch.
The reviewing stand at the monument.
with capacity for 5000, was filled with
distinguished personages, including the
Governors of Illinois. Wisconsin, Indi-
ana. West Virginia and Nebraska, with
staffs, Secretary of War Alger, Supreme
and Circuit Judges, the sculptor ST. Gau-
dens, the Logan family and others.
The ceremonies opened with prayer by
Rev. Dr. Arthur Edwards and Chair
man H. w. Blodgett of the Presentation
Committee presented the monument to
the State amid rattle of artillery from
the revenue cutters Gresham Fessen-
den and Calumet in the bay. Little Jack
Cd pulled the silken cord, the veil fell
and thousands applauded Again the
artillery saluted and Governor Tanner
in a short speech accepted the monu-
ment on behalf of Illinois, and gave way
to the orator of the day, George r. Peck
who paid all eloquent tribute to the SOL
der statesman With whom he served as
oomrade In arms. In the course of his
remarks, Mr.. Peck said:
AN ELOQUENT TRIBUTE.
Illinois is proud and happy Waiting
patiently for fitting time, she opens all
her welcoming gates and bids the world