The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-22
The LeavenwOrth Lawyer I'm
conscious for SO Hours.
WAS A NOTED KANSAN.
Preceded Mr.. Burton as a One
Term u. 3. Senator.
In Office in Washington When
POpuliSts Ruled the State.
A Lover of His Home and De-
voted to His Little Grandson.

Leavenworth, Kan, June 22.-Lu-
Glen Baker, former United States sena-
tor from Kansas, died this morning
at 1:15 o'clock, after a most critical
illness of Bright's disease. For the
| past week he had been lowering be-
tween life and death. He had been
unconscious SO hours
Lucian Baker was born in Fulton
county, Ohio, in 1845, and was of Eng
! llsh and Holland descent. He was
reared in Lewanee county. Mich, to
which state his parents moved when
he was a mere child. In April, 1869,
| he removed to Leavenworth, where he
resided until his death.
After leaving college he read law in
the office of Andrew Howell of Adrian.
He was admitted to the bar in Sep
TENDER, 1858. and attended the law
school at Ann Arbor during the fall
and winter of 1868 and 1863 He be-
gan the practice of law in Leaven-
worth, with Lewis Burnes, now de-
ceased In 1872 he was elected city
attorney of Leavenworth In 1874 the
city charter was amended, providing
for the appointment of city attorney.
He was offered the appointment but
refused.
In April 1874, he opened a law Of
fee, and has maintained it in the same
place ever since. From 1872 to 1895
he devoted his entire time to the law
and built up a large and lucrative
practice.
In 1892 he was elected state senator
from the Leavenworth county district.
He was elected to the United States
senate in January, 1895. but was not
reelected to second term Mr. Bur
ton followed him. But few senators
have entered public life under more
trying circumstances The state in
the hands of the opposition, and his
own party torn and rent on the mon
ey question, he has stood firmly with
his party. He was unreservedly for
sound money and in favor of a pro-
tective tariff, and was a firm advocate
of protection to home Industries OF
the ten representatives of Kansas in
congress, seven were Populists and not
in harmony with the administration
Besides the federal patronage proper
belonging to the state, he had 1749
fourth class postoffices and 139 presi-
Dental offices to look after
Senator Baker was a forcefu1 speak
er and a logical reasoner. He was re-
served and quiet determined but never
dogmatic, and men who knew him adj
mired his fine abilities. He was mar
ried in 1872 to Miss Mary Higinbot-
ham of Leavenworth
Senator Bakers wife died. several
years ago. They had two children a
son, Burgoyne, who has practiced law
here with his father since the latter
retired from politics, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Captain Lowndes. whose hus-
band is a surgeon in the United States
navy.
During the past year or so he ADAM
doned his law practice practically al
together, and was familiar figure on
the streets UP to few weeks ago,
driving a blooded horse and was al
ways accompanied by his little grand
son. for whom he showed passionate
devotion.
Ex-senator Baker left an estate esti-
mated to be worth about Il million dol
lars. He accumulated his fortune in
the practice of law. His diversions into
politics were expensive for him and of
no material gain.
The funeral will be held on Monday
morning. All arrangements were COM
pleted TODAY.