Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-04-20
EQUESTRIAN STATUE
OF LOGAN UNVEILED
President Mckinley and Senator
Depew Pay Tribute to the Mem
DRY of "Black Jack"
THOUSANDS WITNESS CEREMONY
Magnificent bronze Memorial Erected In
Iowa Circle at the National Capital
Grandson OF Logan Draws snken
Cord Releasing Enfoiding Flags.

Washington, April 1.-THE magnif-
cent equestrian statue OF Genera
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 IL military N civil
hfe. The grandson Of the famous
leader, George Tucker, drew the silken
corn which released the huttering flags
that draped the statue and dN'osed
to view the heroic bronz 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 unwilling,
The music for the occasion was fur
nished by the Fourth artillery band.
General Grenville NJ. Dodge, presiden,
OF the Society Of the Army Of the
Tennessee. presided at the ceremony,
After the invocation had been pro-
nounced by Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol, the
presidents pastor, general Dodge pre-
scented the sculptor, Franklin Sim
mons. Master Tucker then released
the clinging draperies Of the statue
n the splendid work was disclosed.
Presidents Address
Following a brief introduction by
General Dodge. President Mckinley
delivered the following address:
MY fellow Citizens: IT Is a 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 proclaims our country's
appreciation of n 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 w state in
the national house OF representatives,
n 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-
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
Lincoln, because 1t stood for the in
divisibility Of the union. How much
he did to create, and increase the sem
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 w life as q cheerful sacrifice If
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
to their conclusions at any cost. He
was never a trimmer nor laggard. He
despised duplicity, was h o of
frankness and always at the front in
every struggle during the years Of his
eventful life. He was Il leader from
boyhood, a recognized captain among
youthful associates. His integrity
was pronounced and served him well,
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 I'm War and Peace.
He came out of the war with the
highest military honors Of a volunteer
Brilliant in battle, strong in
military council, his was also the true
American spirit, for when the war end
he was quick and eager to return to
the peaceful pursuits of civil life.
While q 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 c~onsiderate n tender
Of the soldiers whom he led. but gener7
bus and courteous to his brother off,
GERS.
1T was significant of his generous
spirit hat under a tempting o~pportuni-
ty to secure a great command he de-
1t rather than injustice should
be done and humiliation put upon a
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 gen.
erous and exacting senatorial duties
on him, he was devoted to the
wants and necessities of his old COM
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
on the both of May each year
brings to the graves Of the soldier
dead, among whom he now rests in
everlasting c~omradship, the offerings
Of an affectionate people, and the I'M
dying gratitude Of the nation.
LAS a popular orator his voice has
been heard in every state, always for
his country and the flag he so much
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 I quote from the will: John
whose marked abilities are
such that he can provide for himself
and aid his mother IL necessary. This
provision is not made from want of
affection, but because of unbounded
in his future success What
q remarkable tribute from a father to
q son That expression of faith was
to quicken the young mans
aspirations and call out the best
that was In him. And how worthily he
indicated that confidence!"
Depew Orator OF the Day.
The grafton of the day was delivered
by Hon. Chauncey M. Depew. He
spoke in part as follows:
In the crises of our fate as a nation God