The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-23

Chicago Since the Close of the
War.
CHICAGO. July 22.-To-day the CEN
ter of interest was little mound in the
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 fight
ing men of to-day and rank after rank
of the boys who are to be the soldiers
of the future. From ) o'clock until .
the broad expanse of Michigan avenue
was swept from curb to curb by a
marching host From end to end it was
a great vision of weapons of war, toss
ing plumes, and throughout its length
a vast concourse of people packed the
sidewalks filled the windows and scaled
the roofs to see as the soldiers marched,
how Illinois kept faith with the mem
DRY of John A. Logan.
In front of the little hillock upon which
stands the inspiring and lifelike statue
OF Logan as he appeared while rallylng
the broken ranks of the Army of the Ten
nessee thirty-three years ago to-day,
was erected a large stand, and upon 1t
We're seated his widow, his children, his
grandchildren and his brothers. In the
absence of President Mckinley, who
was unavoidably detained in Washing
ton. Secretary of War Alger represented
the Government Old friends and COM
rades of Logan We're there in profusion.
Members of his old regiment, members
of the Grand Army and members of the
Loyal Legion all gathered in great num-
bers to do him honor. The sun shOne
warmly, but it's rays were tempered by
a strong breeze from the west, which
8ept the marchers comfortable, though
it came hard on the old color bearers Of
the Grand Army as it tossed their flags
with vigor that was at times too much
for their ancient hands.
Reviewing stands were erected at fire.
quent intervals along the avenue, all OF
them filled to Overlooking. An enor-
nous crowd, which taxed the police to
the utmost. was in the streets, and the
windows above, out of nearly every one
of which floated the national colors in
one shape or another, We're thousands
OF spectators, who cheered and applaud
ed the troops as they marched below. 1t
was a great day on which to hold a great
parade in honor of the greatest volun-
teer soldier of the West.
At l o'clock the reviewing stand was
filed with distinguished guests and
prominent citizens of the city. Besides
the members of General Logan's imme-
date family the reviewers included the
Governors of Illinois, Nebraska, Iowa,
Indiana, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Sec
rotary of War Alger and Mrs. Alger, ex-
Senator Sabin of Minnesota, Archbishop
John Ireland of st. Paul and Lord
Breadalbane of England. The two
brothers of General Logan, DR.. Thos.
Logan and James V. Logan, occupied
places of honor.
President Mckinley sent a message of
regret to Secretary Alger.
Shortly after s o'clock this evening,
Mrs. Logan and her party left the Audi
forum Annex for the Coliseum. An i'm
mense throng had gathered to witness
in the Coliseum gardens the fireworks
which were on a par with the lavish
and beautiful display shown at inter-
walls 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. Alger and Sculptor St Gaudens re-
ceived the thousands who pressed into
the building.
An incident of the parade that caused
much comment was the disagreeable re-
ception accorded Governor Tanner of
Illinois at frequent points along the
march. At more than dozen places he
was Kissed loudly Cheers were given
him. too. and on the front of the review
inc stand on Michigan avenue fiattering
greetings were given him, but at other
places. notably at Jackson Boulevard
and La Selle street, he was met with a
storm of Kisses.
UNWILLING CEREMONIES.
CHICAGO. July 22.-The John A. Lo-
can monument in Lake Front Park
was dedicated with much pomp this af-
ternoon. A few minutes past l O'Clock
John A. Logan Ill, the five-year-old
grandson of the BLACK Eagle" pulled
the siIken cord which parted the wells
concealing the ma gnificent likeness OF
the great commander. as he rallied the
broken ranks of the Federal troops and
led them on 70 victory before the city
of Atlanta, July %, 1864.
Crowds began assembling alons
Michigan avenue at an early hour this
morning. anticipating the crush which
was TO follow and proceeded to estab-
ush themselves in position for day
of sightseeing. Reviewing stands lined
the broad thoroughfare facing the
monument. Window space was at
premium. AS ] o'clock, the hour fol
the unwilling, drew near, the jam be-
came almost unbearable. But police
precautions were timely and the
crowds good-natured-
The work of the committee in charg'
of the dedication was perfect. the I'M
mense body of troops was handed
without a hitch President Mckinney
was unable to leave washington, bu
the Government was we'll represented
by Secretary of War Russell A. Alger
Shortly before / o'clock the review
ing stand at the monument began I'LL
ing with distinguished personages
Seats were provided for 5000.
Governor Tanner of Illinois, Gov
ernor Schofield of Wisconsin, Governor
Mount of Indiana, Governor Atkinson
of West Virginia, and Governor Hol
comb of Nebraska. with their suites
were among the first to enter, following