The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
Graped the statue and disclosed to
view the heroic bronze figure.
Military Parade.

At 1870 p. m. an imposing military
parade. of which Col. Francis L
Guenther, of the Fourth artillery,
was grand marshal, was formed on
Pennsylvania avenue in front of the
white house, and thence escorted the
president and other distinguished
participants in the ceremony to Iowa
circle. Many veteran organizations
of both the civil and Spanish wars
marched by separate routes to the
scene of the unwilling. Music for the
occasion was furnished by the Fourth
artillery band.
Unveiled.
Gen. Granville NJ. Dodge, president
of the Society of the Tennessee, pre-
sided at the ceremony in Iowa cir
Gle. After the invocation had been
pronounced by Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol,
the presidents pastor, Gen. Dodge
presented the sculptor. Mr.. Franklin
Simmons. Young Master Tucker then
released the clinging draperies of the
statue and the splendid work was
disclosed.
The President Speaks.
Following a brief introduction by
Gen. Dodge, President Mckinley de-
livered an address in part as follows:
my Fellow Citizens: 1t is good token
when patriots are honored and patriotism
exalted Monuments which express the
nations gratitude for great deeds inspire
great deeds. The statue unveiled to-day
proclaims our country's appreciation Of
one of her heroic sons whose name Is dear
to the American people. the ideal volun-
teer soldier of two wars. the eminent SEN
ator and commoner. Gen. John A. Logan.
Logan's career was unique. His oistinc-
ton does not rest upon his military
achievements alone. His services in the
legislature of his own state. in the ma
tional house of representatives and In the
senate of the United States would have
given him an equally conspicuous place In
the annals of the country. He was great
In the forum and in the field.
Some names Instantly suggest senti-
ment That of Logan stands for exalted
patriotism This was the key of his sue
cess Party politics to him was nothing
when the union was in danger. When the
alternative came he was swift to dedi-
cate his life and fortune to the party of
Lincoln because 1t stood for the indivisi-
bility of the union. How much he did to
create and increase the sentiment of loy-
atty 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 union and Of
fered his own life as a cheerful sacrifice.
If need be, for its preservation.
.'As a popular orator his voice has been
heard in every state and territory of the
union, always for his country and for the
flag he loved.
"The highest eulogy ever paid him was
nv his father. The latter in his will d.
yided his property between his widow and
children equally. except-and quote from
the will-"John Alexander, whose marked
abilities are such that he can provide for
himself and aid his mother If necessary.
This provision Is not made from want of
affection, but because of unbounded con-
fidence in his future success" What a
remarkable tribute from father to son!
That expression of faith was enough to
quicken the young mans noblest aspira-
lions and call out the best that was in him.
And how worthily he vindicated the con-
fidence! To have inherited. to have de-