The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-04-13
HONOR TO GEN. LOGAN
Equestrian Statue of the Warrior
Statesman Unveiled.
President Mckinley Pays an Flo.
Quent Tribute to His Memory-Sen-
ator Depew Delivers the Ora
ttOn-The Monument

pie whom he served so we'll, was I'M
yelled Tuesday afternoon. The cere-
mony occurred in the presence of an
immense assemblage, including Pres
ident Mckinley and the members of
his cabinet. the surviving members of
Gen. Logan's family and many per-
sons eminent in the military and civil
life of the nation.
Military Parade.
AT 1880 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. Grenville M. 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 M. 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: It 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 distinc-
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 tho
senate of the United States would have
the annals of the country. He was great
in the forum and in the field.
"Some names instantly suggest a senti-
ment. That of Logan stands for exalted
patriotism. This was the key Of his sue
cess. Party politics to him was nothing
alternative came he was swift to dedi-
cate his life and fortune to the party Of
Lincoln because it stood for the indivisi-
pility of the union. How much he did to
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 cheerful sacrifice,
If need be, for its preservation.
GAS 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
by. his father. The latter in his will d.
vided 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 aSbira-
tons and call out the best that was in him.
And how worthily he vindicated the con-
served and to have fulfilled that COM
mendation from his fathers love and
faith were better than any Inheritance Of
lands and tenements, stocks. bonds and
money. Beloved of father. wife and chill.
dren, beloved Of his comrades in war and
In peace. and beloved of his country his
whole life realized his fathers prophecy
and its words would adorn any monument
to his fame"
The Grafton of the day was deliv-
cred by Hon. Chauncey M. Depcw, jun
ior United States senator from New
York.
The ceremony was concluded by
the pronunciation of the benediction
by Rev. DIR. J. G. Butler.
Description of Monument.
The equestrian statue Of Logan unveiled
Tuesday represented seven years of labor
on the part of Franklin Simmons, the
sculptor. and marks a departure in sculp-
ture In Washington in that 1t rests upon
pedestal of bronze. Congress appropri-
ated $4,000 for the statue and $4,000 was
contributed by the Grand Army of the
Republic. The pedestal is 20 feet high. On
Its west face is group representing Gen.
Logan in consultation with leading off,
GERS in the army of the Tennessee. In this
Hazen. slocum. Leggett Mower, Blair and
Capt. Strong. On the east face of the
pedestal is a group representing Gen. Lo-
gan taking the oath as United States SEN
ator, which is being administered by Vice
President Arthur. In this group are por-
trait bronzes of Senators Cullom, Evarts,
Conkling, Morton, Miller, Voorhees, and
Thurman. The south front of the pedes-
tai is embellished with an allegorical figure
Of war, and the north with another Of
peace. The equestrian statue rises above
the pedestal 14k feet Gen. Logan facing
south, is represented as riding along q
line Of battle. his horse moving for
ward at gentle trot, his hat on and
sword drawn. The statue produces an
impression of dignity, beauty and power.
Humbert, late king of Italy, after a pri-
vate view Of the monument, knighted Mr..
Simmons.
Cut the Price.
Saginaw, Mich, April 10.-The Ma
tional Salt company, of this city, which
controls about three-fourths of the
Michigan salt output, has cut the price
80 cents barrel in order to meet com
petition from outside companies, who
have been reducing their price in order
to sell their product.
Drowned Den6.