The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-04-19
LOGAN STATUE UNVEILED:
Appropriate Ceremonies Mark Ded-
=; + ication of Monument at the
Nations Capital.
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT K'x|ALEy.

Senator Chauncey M. Depew Delivers
! - the Grafton of the Doy-Imposing
Military Display Precedes the Ger
:, emony-Parade from White House
to the Monument.
Washington, April 1o.-The mag
nificent equestrian statue OF Gen.
John A. Logan, erected in Iowa cir
Gle in loving memory of the distin-
puished warrior and statesman by
his comrades in arms and by the peo-
pie whom he served so well. was un-
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. A grandson OF
the famous leader, Master George
Tucker, drew the silken cord which
released the futtering flags that
6raped the statue and disclosed to
view the heroic bronze figure.
/. 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
Cen. DODGE, President Mckinley de-
livered an address in part as follows:
s-"My Fellow Citizens: 1t Is good token
when patriots are honored and PATRIOTISM
sxa1ted Monuments which express the
nations gratitude for great deeds INSPIRE
great deeds, The statue unveiled to-oa!
nroclaims our country's .appreclat!o1l OF
one of her heroic sons whose name IS yea
to the American people, the"ideal volun-
taer aoldier of two wars, the eminent SEN
stor and commoner, Gen. John A. Logan.
I,ogarl,s career was unique. HIS distinc-
tIon does not rest upon his military
achievements alone. His services IN the
legislature of his own state IN the ma
tionaI house Of representatives ana III the
senate of the United States would nave
given him an equally conspicuous place IN
the annals Of the country. he was sfea'
in the forum and in the field.
''Some names instantly suggest sentl-
ment. That Of Logan stands for exalted
patriotism. This was the key OF MS sue
cess. Party politics to him was nothine
alternative came he was swift to dedl-
cate his life and fortune to the party OF
Lincoln because it stood for the indivisl-
bility of the union. How much ne dlo 10
create and increase the sentiment OF 10y.
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
Tered his own life as cheerful sacrifice'
II 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.
."rhe 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-
fdence in his future success" What q
remarkable tribute from father to son
That expression Of faith was enough to
quicken the young mans noblest aspira-
tons and call out the best that was in him.
fidenae! To have inherited. to have de-
served and to have fulfilled that com.
mendation from his fathers love and
faith were better than any Inheritance o!
lands and tenements, stocks. bonds and
money. Beloved Of father. wife and chill
in peace. and beloved Of his country. his
whole life realized his fathers prophecy
and It's words would adorn any monument
to his fame"
Senator Depew's Speech.
The Grafton of the day was deliv'
cred by Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depcw, jun
Tor United States senator from New
York. He spoke in part as follows:
I'm the crises Of our fate as nation God
seems to have raised up and prepared mer
specially for the accomplishment Of the
wonderful purposes which He had In store
for the republic. But these wonderful IN.
telligences. ready for great occasions and
the accomplishment Of historic deeds. are
Inactive and undistinguished In communt
ties like ours until their country calls then
to duty. The Mexican war at once fre1
the imagination of the adventurous you'll
of our land. It carried young Logan, Will
a musket, as a private In the ranks OF hi
company across the Rio Grande, and hi
won his shoulder straps in the bloody bat
ties under Gems. Taylor and Scott. This
baptism of fire opened the mind. enlarged
the horizon and pointed out larger future
than ever dreamed of before for himself
and for his country 70 this enthusiastic
lad"
The speaker reviewed Logan's splendid
work in the halls of congress and said IL
closing:
I'm every community in our land thu
leaders of public opinion and the dwe1ler: