Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-29
GREAT DAY IN CHICAGO.
The John A. Logan Monument Dedicated
with 5iuch pomr.


with Nurh pomp.
Chicago, H.. July %. Tho John A.
Logan monument, in Lake Front Park,
was dedicated with much pomp this
afternoon. a few minutes past ! o'clock
John A. Logan 3D., the years old
grandson OF the Black Eagla" pulled
the silken cord which parted the vel
coucealng the magnificent likeness OF
the great commander as be rallied the
broken ranks of the Federal troops aud
led them on 10 victory before the City
of Atlanta on July 22d, 1864.
Crowds began assembling along Miuhi-
gan avenue at an early hour this morn
ing, anticipating the crush which was
to fellow. and proceeded to establish
themselves 10 position for a day OF
sightseeing. Reviewing stands lined
the broad thOroughfare facing tbs
monument. Window space was at a
premium. As O'Clock. the hour set
for tbs unwilling, drew near the Jam
became almost unbearahle, but poics
precautions wore timely and the crowds
gond- natured.
Tho work OF tho committees in charge
of tho dedication was perfect. The
immense body os troops was handled
without a hitch. President Mckinley
was unable to leave Washington, but
the government was represented by Hec-
Rotary of War Russell A. Alger.
Shortly before O'Clock the reviewing
stand at the monument began filling
with distinguished personnges. Seats
were provided for ., 600. Gov. Tanner
and suite of Illinois, Gov. Schoield
ind suite of Wisconsin, Gov. Mount
ard suite of Indiana and Gov. Holcomh
and stall of Nebraska were among the
first to enter, followed Immediately by
the presentation committee. Secretary
Of War Alger and the judges OF tho
SUPREME Court and circuit court came
next, escorted by Chairman W. II. Har-
per OF the executive, committee and
George II. Peck, the orator of the day.
! Sculptor st. Gaudens followed. Tho
| Logan family--Mrs. John A. Logan,
Major and Mrs. W. r. Tucker and
Capt. and Mrs. John A. Logan--were
almost the last to enter the stand,
Tho boom Of cannon on board the
revenue cutters Gresham, Fessenden
and Calumet, anchored in the bay, an
nounced the hour of one.
Tho Ruv. DIR. Arthur Edwards, in an
eloquent prayer, opened the ceremonies.
Henry w. Blodgett, chairman of the
i VI
the mmissioners, presented the monu
ment to the State, and amidst tho rattle
of artillery Little Jack, 3D.. tugged
at the sillSen cord, the veil fell from
the statue and the thousands applauded.
Again the artillery salute rent the all
as the United States Band struck up
the stirring Battle Scenes OF the
War;" Gov. John X. Tanner, IN q
short speech, accepted thu monument
on behalf of Illinois, ami gave way tc
the orator of the day, George II. Peck,
who paid an eloquent tribute to the
soldier statesman with whom he served
as comrade in arms. Tho programme
WIS completed shortly after 3 o'olock.
The parade and review followed. The
troops, at the command Of the granC
marshal, Gen. Brooke of the Depart
ment of Missouri, marched north or
Michigan avenue past the reviewing
stand. Over 20. 600 men were in line,
The survivors Of Gen. Logan's old regi
ment, the Thirty-first Illinois Volun
teers, led the procession, proudly bear
ing the old regimental flag, tattered anC
torn by 200 Confederate bullets. Tit
parade was over two hours IN passing
the reviewing stand
The pageant on land was supple
mented by the finest marine dlspla,
ever seen on Lake Michigan. Grouped
around the revenue cutters Gresham
Eessenden and Calumet, which werl
anchored Just off the monument, wer,
nearly 200 vessels OF the merchan
marine and private yachts, all gail,
decorated for the occasion.
The statue of Gen. Logan, which wa
dedicated this afternoon. was designed
by st. Gaudens, and is the larges
equestrian statue in America. TIL
, figure Of Gen. Logan, as it stands Oh
its granite pedestal, is dressed in tn
j uniform of n major general. He sit
erect and bareheaded, with his left hant
, grasping the bride rein, while witt
, his right hand he bears aloft the flag
/ The endeavnr Of the sculptor was II
reproduce aa nearly as possible th
scene presented as Logan rallied tn
troops before Atlanta after Gen. Nc
: Pherson's death. From the base TO th
i top OF the horRo's withers is II feet
inches, and TO the top of logan's hea
is Ii feet II inches. The entire weigh
! is II, 200 pounds. The statue stands .
| iret above Lake Michigan.
Through the centre of the mound
o foundation of brick has been built
within which is a crypt for the reGaE
o tinn of Gen. Lngan's remains.
q The approach leading up TO tn
monument ia by series OF steps an
0 terraces 9G fent long. Tho statue face
kldredge court. in the ceotre of LAX
Front Park, and in full view of Gen
Logan'a old homo. in Park Row. TIL
I entire expense Of erection and ungei
. ing was $4,000. of which the State {
Illinois appropriated $50, COO.