The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-04-10

deeds inspire great deeds. The statue
unveiled today proclaims our country's
appreciation Of one Of her her' ic sons
whose name is dear 60 the American
people. the ideal volunteer soldier OF
two wars. the eminent senator and
commoner, General John a. Logan,
Logan's career was unique. His dis
tlnction 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 te Of the United Etar-~ would
have gwen MIN AN equally conspicuous
place In the annals OF the country. He
was great In the forum and IN the
field.
Some names instantly suggest a
sentiment That of Logan stands for
exalted patriotism. This was the key
Of his success. Party politics 70 him
was nothing when the Union was In
danger. When the alternative came he
was swift to dedicate mis- life and for
tune 70 the party Of Lincoln because II
stood for the indlvisibilty Of the union.
How much he did TO create and in
crease the sentiment 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
union and offered his own lie as n
cheerful sacrifice II need be for It's
preservation.
Logan was never nalf-hearted. An
intense patriot. he was also an intense
partisan. lie was forceful In the sem
ate as he was undaunted IN battle. he
had convictions and followed them TO
their conclusion at any cost. He was
never a trimmer nor q laggard. He
dcspised dupicity, was the soul Of
franlness and always at the front in
every struggle, civil or military, during
the years OF his eyentful life. He was
a leader from boyhood, the recognized
captain among his youthful associates.
His integrity vas pronounced aud
served him well as integrity win serve
every man who has and keeps Il. His
success was founded on good charac-
ter, unfailing sincerity, high courage
and unremitting industry. He came out
Of the war with the highest military
hOnors Of the volunteer soldier. Bril-
liant in battle and strong I'M military
/ council his was also the true Ameri-
can spirit for when the war was ended
| he was quick and eager TO return to
the peaceful pursuits CT civil life. While
a strict disciplinaran. ne was yet be-
loved by all OF his men. No duty was
too hazardous for them to oheerfully
undertake and no sacrifice was too
| great for them tc. undergo when ne
commanded. He was not only consid-
crate and tender 10 the soldiers whom
he led. but generous ana courteous q
his brother officers It was significant
of his generous spirit that under the
tempting opportunity OF great com
mand, he declined It rather than IN
justice should be done and humiliation
put upon brother officer. No wonder
that General Logan was the idol Of ths
rank and file of the army They loved
him; he loved them.
In Washington. with most onerou.
and exacting senatorial duties resting
upon him, he was degored TO the wants
and necessities OF his old comrades
His sympathy, his services and his linn
tied purse was never denied them ir
their need He was among the hrs
commanders OF the Grand Army OF IN,
Republic and 20 him we are indebted
for that beautiful service which on Tho
S0th Of May each year brings 60 tn,
graves OF the soldiers dead, among
WHOM he now rests IN everlasting com,
radeship, the offerings Of an affection
ate people and an undylng gratitude o
a nation.
AS popular orator his voice has beer
heard in every state and territory o
the union. always for his country ant
Tor the flag he so much loved
The highest eulogy ever paid hin
was by his father. The latter i'm hii
win divided his property between hi
widow and children equally except
and I quote from the will-"John Alex
auder. w hose marked abilities are sucl
that he can provide for himself and ai'
his mother if necessary This provision
Is not made from want of affection, bu
because of unbounded confidence IN hi
future success"
What "A remarkable tribute from
father TO son, that expression Of faiu
Was enough to quicken the young man
noblest aspirations ana call out tn
best that was IN him. And how worth
ny he indicated the confidence, &
have fulfilled that commentator iron
his fathers love and faith was bette
than any inheritance OF lands and tene
ments, stocks bonds ana money, he
loved OF father, wife and children. be
loved of his comrades IN war ana 4
peace, and baloysd Of his country, hi
, whole Me realized his fathers prophes
and its worth would nd9rn any monu
ment 60 his fame