Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
IN LOGAN'S HONOR.
A Magnificent Statue on the
Lake Front, Chicago.
His Deeds as Citizen, Statesman and
Soldier Recounted.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 22.-The pomp and
ceremony BETTING the memory of a SOL
der, rather than the solemnity and i'm
pressiEeness attached to that of Il SEN
ator and statesman, marked today the
unyelIIng of the monument erected upon
the lake front in honor of the public ca
reer of Gen. John A. Logan. By prOcla-
nation the event was made the occasion
of a public holiday. Thousands of Wis
ltOrs came from abroad, business was
largely suspended at noon, and the cen
ter of the city was gaiy decorated.
Shortly after l o'clock the exercises
were inaugurated at the base Of the mon
ument IN the lake front park at the foot
of Eldridge court, and in the presence
of a thr0ng estimated at 10000 TO o.
hoo. To the north of the monument had
been erected grand stand, and which
was occupied by 1000 representatives of
the nation, of various commemorative,
of the city, and the members of the late
generals family. The latter comprised
Mrs. John A. Logan, John A. Logan,
.Jr., and Mrs. Logan, and little Jack
Logan III. The administration was rep
resented by Secretary of War Alger and
several governors with their stats occu-
pied positions upon the stand. In their
rear were a dozen generals and eX-gen-
erals Of the United States army who
were Gen. LOgan'S companions in arms.
The Army of the Cumberland, the eX-
Confederate association and other organ
lzations were largely represented.
Crowds Assemble Early.
Crowds began assembling along Nichi-
gan avenue at ar early hour this morn
ing, anticipating the crush which was to
follow, and proceeded to establish them
selves in position for a day of slght-see-
ing. Window space was at j premium.
At l o'clock, the hour set for the unVeil-
ing, drew near. the jam became almost
Unhearable. But police precautions were
timely, and the crowds gOod-natdred:
The work of the committees in charge of
the dedication was perfect. The I'M
mense body of troops was handled with
out a hitch. President Mckinley WAS
unable TO leave Washington, but the
government was we'll represented by See
rotary of War Russell A. Alger.
Shortly before 1 o'clock the reviewing
stand Al the monument began filling with
distinguished personages. Seats we're
provided for 5000. Gov. Tanner and staff
of Illinois; Gov. Scofeld and staff of
Wisconsin; Gov. Mount and staff of IN
diana: Gov. Holcomb and staff Of Ne
braska, were among the first to enter,
following Immediately after the presenta-
ton committee. Secretary of War Al@er
and judges of the Supreme and circuit
courts came next. escorted by Chairman
w. H. Harper of the executive commit
tee and George r. Peck. the ora or Of
the day Sculptor ST. Gaudens followed.
The Logan family1Alrs John A Lo-
gan, Mai. and Mrs. William +. Tucker,
Capt. and Mrs John A. Logan-were al
most the last to enter the stand.
The boom of cannon on board the rev
enue cutters Gresham, Fessenden and
Calumet. anchored in the bay, announced
the hours of /.
The Ceremonies Begin.
The Rev DE-. Arthur Edwards arose
and IN an eloquent prayer opened the
ceremonies.
Henry ". Blodgett. chairman of the
presentation committee, on behalf of the
commissioners presented the monument to
the state. and amidst the rattle Of artil-
lery Little Jack III tugged at the silk
en- cord. the wells fell from the statue
and the thousands applauded.
Again the artillery salute rent the air
as the United States band struck up the
stirring Battle Scenes of the War
Gov. John r. Tanner in short speech
accepted the monument on behalf of Hi
nOis and gave way to the orator of the
day, George r. Peck. Mr.. Peck paid
an eloquent tribute to the sOldier-states-
man. with whom he served as a com
rade IN arms.
The Parade of Troops.
The programme was completed shortly
after = clock. The parade and re-
view followed. The troops, falling in
line II Twelfth street at the command
of Grand Marshal Gen. Brooke Of the
department Of Missouri, marched north
on Michigan avenue past the review nag
stand. over 10000 men were in lire.
headed by a squad of police Oh foot The
survivors Ct Gen. L0gan's old regiment
the Ihlrty-frst Illinois volunteers. led the
van, proudly bearing the old regimental
ate bullets.
Then came the grizzIed veterans Of the
U. a. Il. with barred heads in honor of
their first and id0lized c0mmander-in-
In-chlef. With the veterans marched the
eX-Confederates. 200 strong The ap-
pearance of the veterans Of the gray was
touching tribute TO the man they met
III b3tt!e on the bloody field Of Atlanta
behind the SOutherncrs marched with
easy swing 25U0 regulars the largest
number ever seen together in the West
since the Civil war. Every branch Of
the service was represented. including
elght troops Of cavalry. The gOvcrn0rS nf
states with their staifs followed and then
came tie Illinois national guard. 1900
strong, under command Of Gov. Tanner
as coMmander-in-chief. Knights TempIar
and AL-ghtS OF ITthias followed 20 the
number of 1900. The rear was brought
UP by 1905 Chicago mail carriers and
go uniformed dCtuclments Of various
civic societies rot bearing arms. Tic
parade was over tWo hours in passing tie
LEFIe Jig St3Iu.
\ Fi Marine Display.
The pageant on land vas supplemented
by the finest marine display ever seen on
Lake Michigan Grouped around the
revenue cutters Gresham, Tessenden and
Calumet, which were anchored iust of
the monument, were nearly 200 vessels
OF the merchant marine ami pirate
yachts, all gaily decorated for the coca
sion.
Conspicuous among these, partly on ac~
count Of the coincidence OF names and
partly on account of its tasteful dress of
bunting. was the vessel chartered by the
Chicago Press club-the Goodrich line
steamer Atlanta.
This evening public reception will be
held at the Coliseum for Mrs. Logan and
other distinguished guests. The -eccp-
ton will be preceded by q gorgeous dis
play of fireworks in the Coliseum gar
dens.
DESCRIPTION OF THE STATUE.
Largest Equestrian Figure in the United
Chicago. H., July 22-The statue I'M
vpiIad today and in tho orN-,+ ~,