The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13


character, man of varied and mark
ed abilities. He accomplished a great
work in less than the full span OF Ru-
man life. In the state of Kansas,
where his honors We're Won, his demise
is universally regretted and deplored- =
Rristow's Tribute.
Senator Bristow paid this tribute to
the late Mr.. Mitchell: IAN able law
yer, an experienced and useful legis-
Iator, successful in the administration
of important and varied public duties,
frugal and generous in business af-
fairs, SpotleSS in private character, a
citizen of high standing and command
ing influence in his community; at the
age of so chosen to represent his con-
Sressional district in the national
house of representatives, and at the
very threshold of promising con-
gressional career stricken with a fatal
disease he passed away
This briefly tells the story of the
attachments of Alexander Clark Mitch
ell. Why one so wen equipped 20
serve, possessing character, industry.
Intelligence of q high order, and
superb moral worth should be taken,
while millions who do not possess such
Ieft, is one of the ineXplicable mys-
terles of human existence.
Mr.. Mitchell was elected to repre-
sent the Second Kansas district in
congress in November, 1910. He re-
ce1Ved large majority for that dis
trlct, much larger than was usually
given to the Republican candidate. He
enjoyed in u high degree the conf
dence of the people. They believed
IN his integrity and had faith in his
ability. They loved him and trusted
him. He was permitted to serve them
but short time, yet those of US who
knew him well can fully realize the
great loss they sustained in his death.
He was born in Cincinnati, O., in
October, 1860 came to Kansas when
young man, and began life in his
adopted state as a farm hand. BY his
own efforts he acquired a good educa-
ton, graduating from our state uni
VerS1ty in June, 1889. He began the
practice of law in Lawrence the same
year and soon became one of the lead
ers at the bar and continued to hold
high position in his profession until
his death. He was honored by the
as their county attorney for two terms,
was chosen twice to represent his GiS-
trict in the state legisla ture, served as
regent of the State university for six
years and was member of the state
board of law examiners for three
years In 1890 he was married to
Miss Helen NJ. Baldwin, and she and
three children mourn the loss of Il de-
voted husband and kind father.
While no plummet line of sympathy
yet thousands of friends yearn to help
them bear their burden. With deep
and abiding sorrow [ bow with them
in their great affiiction, for the death
of Alec Mitchell was to me a per
sonal bereavement He was my init
mate friend. We were about the same
age and started our political life to-
Gether in the same community. When
was elected to a seat in this boGy he
presented my name to the Kansas leg
islature. The mutual joy which that
day brought us both no fitting phrase
can properly express. L knew him
well for % years For d quarter of
century we worked side by side in
the fierce political conflict that was
w2ged in Kansas for better govern
ment In that struggle he was always
on the firing line. Able in counsel,
cool in Judgment, and vigorous in ac-
ton, he bore well his part in every
battle.
Il feel his death more deeply than
words can express. When he passed
away | lost beloved friend and
wise counselor whose place can not
be filled. But not only was his death
Il great loss to his intimate personal
trends, but a disaster to his district,
from which it will not recover for
years to come. We loved him we
mourn his loss. and with fortitude
submit to the inexorable decree of an
all-wise Providence whose judgments
are good, and though We can not now
understand them we know that they
are wise, and we patiently wait for
the unfolding of the years to reveal
His purpose in visiting upon us this
great affection L. w. THAIRS.