The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-23
LOGAN DAY AT CHICAGO.
UnYeiling Of a Statue 10 The EemOfy
of the Western Volunteer.
THOUSANDS OF VETERANS PRESEEf,
President Mckinley Jnas oidably ABS en- I,
bat Writes "a Cordial Leitrr-A Big Ea-
rade, Speeches, Grand Fireworks.
and Receptions.

and "A Reception
CHICAGO. July 22.-To-day the centre
OF the West was a little mound in the
Lake Front Park. Past it's base, hour
after hour swept rank after rank Of the
men who had been defenders Of their
country throughout the days which are
at once the brightest and darkest in It's
history-rauk after rank of the hght-
ing men of to-day-and rank after rank
of the boys who are to De the soldiers
of The future.
From O'Clock until 6 the broad ox-
panse of Michigan Avenue was swept
from, curb 10 curb by marching host.
From end 10 end it was "a glitterins vis-
ion of weapons of war; tossing pIumos
and standards and throughout its length
a.yast concourse of people packed tae
sidewalks. filled the windows ana scaled
the roofs TO SEQ as the soldiers marched.
how Illinois kept faith with the memory
of John A. Logan over 29NO men
were id lne.
GEN. LOGAN > b.AAlLA.
I'm front OF the little mloak, upon
whose summit stands lne inspiring dua
lneHse statue OF Logan as. 4ne appeaten
while rluyLg tle broken RANKS OF rae
army of tho Icnutsscc-tuirty- -tA'ee years
ago to-day-was erected a large stand
and upon il were seated his VIE, DIS
children, his grandchildren ana MS
brofbcrs I'm the absence OF President
fH "
cd I'm Washingf0n Secretary of War Al
ger rcpresented the gOyeI nmen.. Oid
friends and comrades of Logan We're
fbere in ur0fuslon. Members Ol hia old
regiment. members OF the grand army
ana members OF the Loyal Legion, all
gathered ia great numbers 20 40 him
honor. 80 finer weather could nave
heen found in the month of july the
sun sbone warmly. but it's rays Were
femuorDd hy "a strong breeze from the
West. which kept the m"icAeis coiiiiul- -
table. though it was hafu oh the oiu
color-boarers of the Grand Army, as d.
tossed their flags with vigor that was
at times TOO much Tor thef dii-ir"'
hands and failing grip.
Re,iewiue stands were erected at ire
aucnt intervals along the avenue am OK
them filed TO OveriiOwing; an enormous
crowd which taxed tho police to the ul-
most was in the streets. ana from tne
windows above out of nearly every one ol
which noatcd the national coiors ln ono
shane or another. were thousands OF spec
tators. who cheercd and applaud ii
fine trooDs as they marched hc-
low. il was great aay on
which 10 hold a great parade ia honor
of inc Great volunteer soldier Of the West
/ At / O'Clock the reviewing stand was
filled ,lh distinguished guests and of.i-
| inent citizens of the city
DISTINGUISHED PERSONS.
Beside the members of General Logan S
| immediate family the reviewers iuciuded'
Governor Tanner. Of Illinois, Cos hor
Holcomb, of Nebraska; Governor Drake
OF Iowa. Governor James a. Mount, OK
IndiaIn; Governor Atkinson, OF West
| Virelnla. Governor ScOueld, of WIs--n-
sin Secretary of War h. =. Alscr s-ld
| Mrs. Algor. Ex-senator ID. NJ. aaUin, of
! Minnesota: Archbishop John ireland, OF
St Paul. Lord Brcadaibane, Of england,
aud Governor Barncs. of oklahoma.
The two brothers Of General Logan
! Thomas VI. Logan, Of Murphy iii.
| John A. Logan birth place, ana jar as
| y. Logan, of Omey Ill.,; occupied place.
| Of honor.
President Mckinley sent the following
| laDssale 90 secretary AlAtI-
! please convey to Mrs Logan and also
TO The committee ia charge of the cere-
/ morios my profound regret that / camo,
| be- present 10 do honor 90 the memory of
! the gallant volunteer soldier Of TWO NaIs
| and distinguished statesman my JersJnal
! friend whose life and work to-day Tee
ceivcs crowning honor. General Logan
achievements form part of the mlst
! brilliant record OF the united nation. and
will live forever On its history
"lSigncdJ NM. MkINLEI."
The monument was presented 10 the
! State 10y Henry vs.. Blodsett on behalf
] of the commissioners. and accepted by
/ Gov Tanner.
| George r. Peck, the orator Of the day,
/ paid "a glowing tribute 10 Losans mem-
/ ory.
shortly after S o'clock. Mrs. Logan and
! her party lett the auditorium annex Tor
! the Coliseum An immense throng had
/ gathered 10 witness the fireworks. which
/ were on q par with the lavish and beau-
/ tiful displays shown at intervals during
/ the Worlds Fair. Al the conclusion of
/ the spectacle the crowd turned 10 the
! Coliseum, where forO over ala hour Mrs.
! Logan. Secretary and Alrs. Alser and
/ Sculptor ST. Gaudcns. received The thou
sands who pressed into the building.
Quite q number OF people tainted ln
| the crush on tho streets while viewing
the parade. The majority of thcm were
women. but only three cases are serious.
| They are men-Jas. JcpsOn and Edward
| Hunt. both elderly, and Jas. Connellcy.
a private of Battery b. Third Illinois
| Artillery, are Ire precarious condition