The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-12
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EQUESTRIAN STATUE
OF MAI. GEN. LOGAN.
UNVEILED IN WASHINGTON WIrIi
OR EAT CEREMONY
Presfdcnt MKinlry's hddreas-- Pays HIgh-
est Tribu'e to Logan as Soldier,
Stntcsmnn ard Citizrns--Ths
sCu!p,or iSrRent

lC DrOnZe equestrian statue Oh Mai.
Gen. John a. Logan, which rests on
an imposing brouza pedestal in Iowa
Circle, WAS unveiled today in the
presence Of the president, the cabi.
net, the widow aud tho relatives of
tho gallant soldier, many of his com
radcs in arms and vast multitude
Of people. The Sculptor, Franklin
Simmons, who wGs kui GIFTED by King
Hnrhert Of Italy, rs q tribute to the
artistic character Of the work, also
was prHsrut.
Master Grnrg" Tucker, grandson
OF The warrior, pulIoi the unveilirg
cord 1T 2:i5 o'clock. The folds of
th" large American flag fell away and
the d"shing ii'ure of "Black jack"
Logan, seated on bis charger, stood
revealed amid roar Of cheering that
echoed far down tho interesting
streets aud avenues. The president
and members Of the cabinet had been
escorted to tho statue by Il military
parade nudpr commund Of COL Fran
els l. Guenthor, Of the Fourth
Cnit"1 States artillery. The prorc,.
s'pn lrc!ulrd detnchmonts from the
artillery and infautry arms Of the
regular army, It battalion of marines
and cpnpHny Of seamen from the
navy yN'l, provisional regiment Of
tho District OF Columhin militia, mem
h"rs of tn" societies If the Armies Of
tho TenI ",s"o and Cumherlund, mem
h"rS OF The lu,'al vet"rnns' us,ocin-
tlons. Mrs. John \ Logun and other
relatives sat upon " platform at the
base Of tn" IN ,un,neut. Tho presi
d"nt and his cabinet and other dis
tingnlshed gncsts occupied flag.
drapei stand opposite to this plat.
form.
Gen. Grccnvjl|o N. Dodge, presr
dent of the Army Of the Tennessee,
presided over tho ceremonies. He
paid personal tribute to the dead
chleftaln and after the invocation
had been offered by the Rnv. Frank
Bristol, Introduced the sculptor, Mr..
Simmons, to the assombIage. There
WAS then unveiled amid tho great ap
rlau>o and tho Fonrth Artillery band
rendered "Columbia"
AZ III" moment Of the unveiling a
section Of tn" Fourth artillery fired Il
ha''"n"l salute on the White lot, south
of the executive mnnsionr.
President Mckinley received an
ovation rs he WAS introduced and it
some time b"fore he could begin his
remarks. He spoke as follows:
My fellow citizons: 1t is good
t"kon when patriots are honored and
patriotism exalted. Monuments which
express tho nation'a gratitude for
great de"da inspire great deeds. The
Statue unveiled today procla;ms our
conn'ry'> appreciation Of ono of her
heroic sous, whose name is dear to
tho American people, the ideal volun
teer soldier OF two wars, tho eminent
senator and commander, Gen. John
A. Logan.
Logan's career was unique. His
distinction does not rest upon his
military achievements alone. His
sarvices in tha legislature Of his own
State, in the national house of rep.
resentatlves, and in the senate IF the
United States would have given him
an eqn"lly conspicuous place in the
annals of tho country. He was great
i'll the forum and in the field.
Somo hamos instantly suggest a
sentiment. That of Logan stands
for exalted patriotism. This was
the key Of his success Party pol,
tics to him was nothing when the
union was in danger. When the al.
ternative camo he was swift to dedi
cate his life and fortune to tho party
OF Lincoln, because it stood for the
indivisibility Of the union. How
much he did to create and increase
the sentiment of loyalty and patriot,
ism among the people of his own
State and throughout the nation can
never be told. He stood with Doug.
las holding up the cause of the nnion
and offered his own life as q cheer.
ful sacrifice, if need be, for it's pre-.
servation.
Logan was never half-hearted.
An intense patriot, he was also an