The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-04-19
STATUE
OF LOGAN UNVEILED
President Mckinley and Senator
Oepew Pay Tribute to the Mem
Dry of "B|ack Jack"
THOUSANDS WITNESS CEREMONY
Magnificent Bronze Memorial Erected an
Iowa Circle at the National Capital
Grandson of Logan Draws Silken
Cord Releasing Unfolding Flags.

Washington, April 1.-THE magnif-
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 tluttering flags
that &draped the statue ana disclosed
to view the heroic bronze figure.
AT 1890 a. NJ an imposing military
parade, with Colonel Francis L. Guen-
ther Fourth artillery. grand marshal.
formed on Pennsylvania avenue in
front of the White house and thence
escorted the president and other dis
unguished 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 unwilling.
cSNSAoAoAA
nished by the Fourth artillery band.
General Granville M. 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
mons. Master Tucker then released
the clinging draperies of the statue
and the splendid work was disclosed.
Presidents Address.
Following brief introduction by
General Dodge, President Mckinley
delivered the following address:
my fellow Citizens: 1t is good
token when patriots are honored and
patriotism exalted. Monuments which
express a nations gratitude for great
deeds, inspire great deeds. The statue
unveiled today ioroclaims our country's
appreciation Of one of her heroic sons.
whose name is dear to the American
people, tina. ideal volunteer soldier of
two wars, that eminent senator and
commoner General John A. Logan.
'LOgans 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 representatives,
and in the senate of the United States,
spicuous place in the annals OF the
country. He was great IN the forum
and field. Some names instantly sug
gest a sentiment. That Of Logan
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
ctr oa n
divisibility of the union. How much
he did to create and increase the SEN
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 cheerful sacrifice II
need be for it's 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
to their conclusions at any cost. He
was never a 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 we'll.
as integrity will serve any man who
has and keeps it. His success was
founded on good character. unfailing
sincerity, high courage and unremit-
ting Industry.
Brilliant In War and Peace.
"He came out of the war with the
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.
While "a strict disciplinarian. he was
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 considerate and tender
Of the soldiers whom he led. but gener-
GUS and courteous to his brother offi-
GERS.
ut was significant of his generous
spirit that under a tempting opportunl-
ty to secure great command ne de-
clined it rather than Injustice should
be done and humiliation put upon
brother officer. No wonder Logan was
the idol Of the rank and file Of the
army They loved him and he loved
them. In Washington with most gan-
erous ard exacting senatorial duties
resting on him, he was devoted TO inc
wants and necessities OF his old com
rades. His sympathy and the services
Of his limited purse were 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 Both of May each yee.l
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.