Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-11
EQUESTRIAN STATUE
OF LOGAN UNVEILED
President Mckinley and Senate,
DepewPay Tribute to the Mem
DRY Of "Black Jack"

DepewPay Tribute to the Mem
DRY Of "Black lack.'
THOUSANDS WITNESS CEREMONY
magnificent BRONZE Memorial Erected iu
Iowa Circle at the National Capital
Grands6n of Logan Draws silksh
Cord Releasing hnfoiding Flaxs.
Washington. April 1.-THE magnifi-
cent equestrian statue of General
John A. Logan, erected in Iowa circle
In loving memory of the distinguished
warrior and statesman by his com
rades in arms and by the people whom
he served SO well, was unveiled this
afternoon. The ceremony occurred in
the presence of an immense assem-
blage, including President Mckinley.
members of the cabinet. the surviving
members of Logan's family and many
persons eminent in military and civil
life. The grandson of the famous
leader, George Tucker, drew the silken
corn which released the fluttering flags
That uraped the statue and disclosed
to view the heroic bronze figure.
AT 1880 a. m. an imposing military
parade. with Colonel Francis l.. Guen-
Their. Fourth artillery, grand marshal,
formed on Pennsylvania avenue in
front Of the white house and thence
escorted the president and other dis
tinguished participants in the cere-
money to Iowa circle. Many veteran
organizations both of the civil and
Spanish wars marched by separate
routes to the scene of the unVei!ing.
The music for the occasion was fur
nished by the Fourth artillery band.
General Granville NJ. Dodge, president
of the Society. of the Army of the
Tennessee, presided at the ceremony
After the Invocation had been pro-
nounced by Rev. Frank M. Bristol, the
presidents pastor. general Dodge pre-
sented the sculptor, Franklin Sim
the clinging draperies of the statue
and the splendid work was disclosed.
Presidents Address.
Following q brief Introduction nv
General Dodge, President Mckinley
delivered the following address:
My fellow Citizens: 1t is a good
token when patriots are honored ani
patriotism exalted. Monuments which
express nations gratitude for great
deeds, inspire great. deeds. The statue
unveiled today proclainls our countrys
appreciation of one of her heroic sons.
whose name Is dear to the American
people, that ideal volunteer soldier Of
two wars, that eminent senator and
commoner, General John A. Logan.
"Logan's career was unique. His
distinction does not rest upon his mill
tary achievements alone. His services
in the legislature of his own state in
the national house of representa- ives
and in the senate of the United States,
would have given him an equally con-
spicuous place in the annals of the
country He was great in the forum
and field. Some names instantly sug-
stands for exalted patriotism. This
was the key to his success. Party poll
tics to him was nothing when the
union was in danger. When the alter
native came he was swift to dedicate
his life and fortune to the party of
Lincoln. because 1t stood for the in
divisibility of the union. How much
he did to create, and increase the sem
timent of loyalty and patriotism
among the people Of his own state and
throughout the nation can never be
told. He stood with Douglas holding
up the cause of the nation, and offered
his. own life as Il cheerful sacrifice il
need be for its preservation.
Logan was never half-hearted. An
Intense patriot. he was also an intense
partisan. He was as forceful In the
senate as he was undaunted in battle
He had convictions and followed them
was never trimmer nor laggard. He
despised duplicity, was the soul Of
frankness and always at the front in
every struggle during the years of his
eventful life. He was a leader from
boyhood, recognized captain among
his youthful associates. His integrity
was pronounced and served him WELL
as integrity will serve any man who
has and keeps it. His success was
founded on good character. unfailng
sincerity, high courage and unremit-
ting industry.
Brilliant In War and Peace.
He came out of the war with the
highest military honors Of volunteer
soldier. Brilliant in battle, strong in
military council, his was also the true
American spirit, for When the war end
ed he was quick and eager to return to
the peaceful pursuits of civil life
beloved by all his men. No duty was
too hazardous for them to cheerfully
undertake, no sacrifice too great for
them to undergo when he commanded.
He was not only considerable and tender
Df the soldiers whom he led. but gener-
bus and courteous to his brother Off
GERS.
ut was significant of his generous
spirit that under a tempting opportun;-
ty to secure great command he de-
clined it rather than injustice should
be done and humiliation put upon a
brother officer. No wonder Logan was
the lido! of the rank and file Of the
army. They loved him and he loved
them. In Washington with most gem
erous and exacting senatorial duties
resting on him, he was devoted to the
wants and necessities of his Old COM
rades. His sympathy and the services
of his limited purse We're never denied
them in their need. He was among
the first commanders Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, and to him we
are indebted for that beautiful service
which on the 30th of May each year
brings to the graves of the soldier
dead, among whom he now rests in
everlasting comradship, the offerings
of an affectionate people. and the I'M
dying gratitude of the nation.
LAS q popular orator his voice has
been heard in every state. always for
his country and the flag he SO much
loved. The highest eulogy ever paid
him was by his father. The latter in
his Will divided his property between
his widow and children equally, ex-
cept and l quote from the will: John
Alexander, whose marked abilities are
such that he can provide for himself
and aid his mother II necessary. This
provision is not made from want of
affection. but because of unbounded
confidence in his future success What
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