New-York tribune., 1918-07-10

mas given his life in the service of his
country. Overwhelmed in sorrow, their
grief is softened by the thought that
John Purroy Mitchell died ns he lived
an honor to all, answering in his
devotion to the nation, and faithful,
loyal and true American"
The woman's division Of the Repub
lican party sent the following resolu-
tion:
Whereas. Major John Purroy
Mitchell, cx-Mayor of the City Of
New York, member of the aviation
section of the army of the United
States, lost his life in his country's
service; now, therefore. be it
=, Resolved, That the sympathy of
the women of the Republican Party
Club of the 18th Assembly District.
Borough of Manhattan, City of New
York. be extended to his mother,
Mrs. James Mitchell, and to his wife,
Mrs. John Purroy Mitchell, in their
great bereavement; and be it fur
ther
Resolved, That copy of this reso-
luton be forwarded to Mrs. James
Mitchel and to Mrs. John Purroy
Mitchell.
CAROLINE l.. ISELIN.
Chairman Woman's Division.
BERTHA B. MICHELBACHER,
Secretary.
City Clubs Resolution
The City Club sent the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That the City Club
records it's profound respect for
Major John Purroy Mitchell and it's
sense Of great loss through his
death.
AS Mayor he administered the city
government with conspicuous ability
and set high standard and ideal of
municipal service, for which the cti-
zens of New York are deeply in
debted.
In the broader field of national
service he has set an example of
courage and self-sacritice which is
inspiring.
The trustees of the City Club ex-
tend to Mrs. Mitchell and the men,
bers of Major Mitchcls family the
deepest sympathy, and join with
them in mourning the loss not only
of great citizen Of New York, but
of an upright man and friend
The executive committee of the Ma
tional Security League, comprising
Colonel Charles E. Lydecker, Franklin
Remington, Henry l.. West, DR.. Robert
IuCElIOy, hdWIeuCc r. f1DDOC, Lewis u.
Stlwell and Leland B. Duer, sent the
following:
Resolved, That the National Secu-
rity League records its tribute of es-
TEEN and admiration for the character
Of John Purroy Mitchell and our deep
grief at his untimely death He set an
example of wholesouled and unselfish
devotion to the ideals of good citizen
ship and to love of country. AS Mayor
of the City Of New York he set new
standard Of municipal administration
and his own qualities of loyalty and
highminded patriotism drew to him
men of the greatest ability and char
acter to serve the city under his lead
ership. His reception of the various
missions to the United States was one
of the brightest pages in his life. His
addresses were eloquent and inspiring
and worthily represented the city and
nation"
Other messages of coincidence ad
dressed to the mother and the widow
we're sent by Edwin r. A. Seligman.
George r. Ben njamin, president of the
18th Assembly District Republican
Club; Mrs. Jean Brown McCook, wife
of Major McCook, who is now in
France; former Governor Walsh OF
Massachusetts,, Frederick Wendt and
Mnjo General and Mrs. Charles f. Roe
1t was announced by Chief Magis-
trate Charles W. Appleton that the
Magistrates Court will suspend the
morning session while the justices at
tend the funeral in body. A place
has been reserved for them in the Ca
thedral.