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Evening star., 1902-08-11

cock of the House committee on the Dis
trict Of Columbia was deeply shocked at
the death Of Senator Mcmillan, his CO.
worker I'm District work I'm the Senate.
These two friends Of the District Of Co.
lumbia had together framed many Inn
portant measures of legislation. In con-
Versation with The Stars correspondent to-
day Chairman Babcock paid feeling tribute
TO the deceased senator. He was the ideal
senator" said Mr. Babcock and was the
soul of courtesy and consideration in deal
ing with members Of the House in confer
ence committees. His death will be a Sc
we're blow to Washington. for he was bound
up In the Improvement and Identification
of the national capital
Chairman Babcock said that Senator Nc
Millans death would probably have I'M
portant bearing on the legislation for a
union depot next winter. He called atten-
tion to the fact that Senator Mcmillan was
the chief advocate of the Massachusetts
avenue site and said that much of the
strength of that bill in the Senate was due
to Senator McMillan's personal influence.
No Arrangements for Funeral.
MANCHESTER, Mass. August l1.-Ar-
rangements for the funeral Of Senator
James Mcmillan of Michigan, who died at
his summer home, Eagles Head, Sunday
morning will not be made until the sena-
tors sons reach here from Detroit. They
started as soon as news OF the father
death reached them yesterday. and are eN-
pected to reach Manchester during the al
ternoon.
Evening star., 1902-08-11
SEVERE BLOW TO STATE
Senator Burrows Shocked at Death Of
His Colleague.

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, August Ex-senator
Burrows Of Michigan arrived here TODAY
and took lunch with the President. He was
greatly shocked and deeply grieved by the
announcement of the death of his COL
league, Mr.. Mcmillan.
Senator Mcmillan was one of the strong
est ana best men of Michigan said he
and his death will be a severe blow to the
state as well as to the nation. He was a
wise counsellor and distinguished states
man, and one of the most potent influences
In the Senate. His political and business
vision was keen and his advice always was
sought upon any great question affecting
his party or his country. In Michigan he
was loved and honored above almost any
other man, and his place will be difficult TO
fill. The national capital loses in him one
of its ablest and most influential friends
Tor, as chairman of the Senate commit ae
on the District of Columbia, he was in a
position TO promote, II not absolutely to
carry out, his comprehensive ideas as to the
development of Washington. His death
will be mourned universally"
The news of Senator McMillan's death
came to President Roosevelt in a telegram
from Representative Corliss of Michigan
who had received the tidings at Detroit
President Roosevelt was deeply shocked by
the information. as his personal relations
with Senator Mcmillan were very close
Senator Burrows visit to the President
was largely Of personal character al
though they talked about Mr.. Roosevelts
trip to Michigan, to be made while he is on
his northwestern tour.
Shortly after noon the Sylph arrived from
New York bearing Prince Chen and his
party and Third Assistant Secretary of
State Peirce. the special representative of
the government. With the prince were
Minister WI Ting Fang, Sir LANG Chen
Tung. Mr.. Won Kai Tai and Secretary
Wong.
The party will return to New York on the
Sylph this afternoon.
President Roosevelt passed a quiet and
uneventful day at Sycamore Hill yester-
day. He did not attend church in the
morning, as Is his custom, but Mrs Rpse-
welt and the children were in their pew at
Christ Church. No visitors of an official
character were received during the day
Evening star., 1902-08-11

means for our needs at this crisis in our
affairs must be followed by a permanent
and satisfactory settlement Senator Nc
MILAN heartily approved the recommended
uon OF the Commissioners for settlement
on business principles which would provide
extraordinary means for extraordinary ex-
penditures for Improvement and set right
the departure from the half-and-half prin-
clple which resulted in our present de-
hciency. We shall miss him greatly when
we come to deal with this matter, as with
all other District legislation next winter
but pelng dead, he yet speaketh, and his
wise ana patriotic counsels will STILL
trust, have weight with his colleagues and
work to the lasting advantage of the Dis
trict of Columbia
Col. Biddle's Remarks.
Col. John Biddle said:
The loss Of Senator Mcmillan seems to
me almost irreparable. His long residence
In the District. his constant thought and
attentlon TO Its interests, made him thor
oushly familiar with its daily needs and
his broad views. his knowledge and culture
made him foresee how Washington might
become the most beautiful city in the
world.
His kindly disposition and genial man
ners made him ever accessible made him
listen to all plans, and his ability and good
common sense led him always to take the
best. He sought ideas from III sources and
gave credit to each for what was due him
so that It was pleasure to work with him
10 discuss with him, to receive his advice
and criticism. He was known to be thor
oughly In earnest. to have the best inter-
ests at heart of all he undertook, and con-
fldence in him was unbounded.
l. MY own relations with Senator Mcmillan
were particularly pleasant. Coming from
the same city of Detroit, I had always
known and admired him, and when ordered
here as Commissioner looked forward to the
intimate relations into which our common
interests would throw me- Ny feeling of
personal loss is. therefore, great The pass
ing away of one who would and could do
so much for the District would at any time
be a great loss. but now, when the grand
plans originated by Senator Mcmillan for
the Improvement and beautifying of our
capital are scarcely begun, and when his
help was so much counted on to carry them
out. We must feel that we have lost a good
friend and a powerful Champion
Secretary Tindall.
DR.. William Tindall, secretary to the
Board of Commissioners, said:
Nothing is too good TO say of Senator
James Mcmillan. AS a man and public off,
cial he was as nearly ideal as human be-
ing can become. He was one Of the very
best friends the District has had in Con-
gress or out of 1t, and had the wise tact to
further the legislation the District ought to
have. rather than the eXtravagant meas
ures Of the ultra-enthusiastic and self
seeking.
The senator who shall succeed him as
chairman Of the committee on the District
of Columbia will have high standards for
his guidance, but be under the necessity Of
vast exertion to keep the pace the decea sed
senator has set.''
Evening star., 1902-08-11

chairman of the District committee, and
after that / found that l had become so
much interested in the national capital.
and it was so much pleasure. and thinking
l might be useful, l changed my mind and
came back to yhe Senate that 1 might pur-
sue this work"
Senator Mcmillan was a very able man,
practical and just. Always approachable
and considerate of others, it was pleasure
to meet him.
Personally and as a citizen 1 deeply
grieve at learning of his death
Business Mems Association Acts.
The board of directors Of the Business
Mems Association, at meeting held this
morning, passed resolutions of sympathy
upon the death Of Senator Mcmillan. The
members of this body were brought into al
most daily contact with Senator Mcmillan,
have received many courtesies and kindly
attentions at his hands. and many and sin
cere regrets were expressed at his death
The text of the resolutions stated that the
board of directors of the Business Mems
Association of Washington, d. c. has
learned with the deepest regret of the
death of Mr.. James Mcmillan. Unit ed
States senator from Michigan and chair
man of the Senate committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia: and that the members
of the association have ever received at
the hands of the deceased the most courte-
Gus and patient attention and the presen-
tation of their views has ever been ac-
corded the most careful consideration.
1t was accordingly resolved that the
business Mems Association, through its d.
rectors, does most deeply deplore the un-
timely death CT a public servant OF high
character, unquestioned ability and unim-
peachible integrity and the District Of CO.
lumbia liberal, experienced, watchful and
faithful friend.
A copy of these resolutions will be trans
mitted through the secretary of the asso-
citation to the sorrowing family Of the de-
Sed.
Evening star., 1902-08-11
BUSINESS MEN SHOCKED.
Statements by President Smith Of the
Board Of Trade and Others.

The announcement of Senator McMillan's
death came as a shock and surprise to
business men throughout the city. His
long interest in the Improvement of the
District Of Columbia and the national capt.
tai had brought him in touch with nearly
every one. 1t is known that Senator Nc
MILAN would have retired from the Senate
of his own volition some years ago but for
his interest in making Washington the
most beautiful city in the world. The park
commission scheme was paramount in his
mind He hoped to live to see the plans
evolved under his direction to a consider
able extent assume a phase of tangibility.
Many kindly expressions were heard today
on every hand.
Mr.. Thomas w. Smith, president Of the
board Of trade said
1.-The District Of Columbia has lost one
of its best friends. Senator Mcmillan was
always looking to the future needs of the
District. He was ever shaping legislation
in the present that should benefit the COM
ing generations. His death, coming so
suddenly, makes 1t hard for us to feel the
loss; but every one who has the best in
terests Of the national capital at heart will
feel it strongly later on Some comfort
may be drawn, however, from the fact
that the next man on the list of the COM
mittee having in charge the affairs of the
District is one who has always been broad
in his dealings with District affairs Sena-
tor Gallinger of New Hampshire will,
tor Mcmillan
Mr.. Henry F. Blount vice president Of
the American Security and Trust Company,
said:
II was we'll acquainted with Senator Nc
MILAN. I always regarded him as one of
the wisest and best members Of the United
States Senate. He did much for furthering
the work Of the parking commission. AS
chairman Of the committee parks and
reservations of the board Of trade I was
thrown with him often. 1t was a pleasure
to notice the effort he always made to
keep in touch with the board Of trade in
bringing about legislation that should bene-
fit the people Of the District as a whole.
He often used to say that the work Of the
park commission was nearer to his heart
than any other thing that he had ever
undertaken. He was broad-minded and a
man in every sense of the word"
The death Of Senator Mcmillan Is great
loss to the nation, but the loss to the Dis
trict of Columbia cannot be overestimated
and is greatly to be deplored.
No living legislator, and 1 doubt II any
legislator, took so great an interest and
was so thoroughly acquainted with the
needs and what he considered the proper
Improvements Of the nations capital. It
had become genuine pleasure to hip.
At dinner few years ago he told me
that some time before his last election he
had fully made up his mind not to return
to the Senate. but, said he, Il became
Evening star., 1902-08-11
Protest Against Arrest.

The Commissioners have received letter
from A. Studer of Anacostia, protesting
against the arrest of his driver for driving
a short distance on the wrong side OF 11th
street southeast. The matter was investi-
gated by the police department and 1t is
stated the driver, Patterson by name, had
driven for about two squares on the wrong
side of the street, which led TO his arrest
Lieutenant McCathran of the fifth precinct
said that according to the ruling OF the
court this was in open violation of the
regulations, and the arrest followed. No
further action will be taken.
Evening star., 1902-08-11
Cavalry Will Go to Gettysburg.

Under authority of the Secretary of War.
the commanding officer. Fort Myer. Nir-
ginia, will send one troop of cavalry by
marching to Gettysburg, Pa, In time to
participate in the ceremonies on the battle
field there on September 10 and 20, 1902, in
cident TO the dedication of a monument in
honor of the late Maj. Gen. Henry w. Slo-
cum and to perform escort duty on the oc-
casion. Upon completion of this duty the
troop will return by marching TO Fort
Myer.
Evening star., 1902-08-11
Promotion Ordered.

The District Commissioners have pro-
NOTED Charles III. Mackall from laborer in
the executive office at $500 per annum to
laborer in the street cleaning department
at 80 day. Robert H. Martin, jr.. has
Office vice Mackall.
Evening star., 1902-08-11
Schedule of Bids.

The computing engineer has forwarded
to the Commissioners schedule of the
bids received for constructing cement side
walks during the present fiscal year, and
has recommended that the contract be
awarded to the Brennan Construction Com
pany, 10000 square yards at s1.o4 a yard,
and 10000 square yards at LII yard
Evening star., 1902-08-11
Pursued Projects With Persistence.

w
To the many people who are acquainted
with his methods of doing business the SEN
ate committee has been regarded as storm
center for District legislation. Project after
project has been conceived there and steadI-
y pursued. Indeed, persistence in his un-
Gertakings has been a marked feature of
the Michigan senator's success y story Is
told Of him which Illustrates how he was
regarded by his fellow senator's. His ex-
Jensive knowledge of ships and shipping in
terests made him an extremely valuable
member Of the committee on commerce,
which has charge Of the river and harbor
legislation. Senator Frye especially de-
sired To have him as a conferee on the bill
a the last session of Congress. One day
Senator Frye was talking TO one of his
friends IN the committee room in regard to
the prospects of the bill. A great deal of
trouble was expected from the House con-
ferees because of the large number of In
credSes that had been added 10 the bill by
the Senate committee.
Il have on that committee" said Senator
Frye, referring to the confsrees which he
had selected, AN obstinate Scotchman, and
pertinaciOus Nerkegian, and If the
House cOnferees can get away with them,
viii extend my congratulations to them.
The obstinate SCotchman was Senator
Mcmillan and the pertinacioUs Norwegian
was Senator Nelson. Senator Frye had
overlooked the fact that Mr. Mcmillan was
in the committee room at the time he made
cepted his reputation for obstinacy good
naturedly and laughed over 1t.
When the cJnfereCs actually did come in
contact with those from the House they
met a stubborn resistance. which in turn
was met by high degree of obstinacy that
resulted In general victory for the Senate
committee.
Conciliatory, Not Controversial.
While steadily pursuing his course in re-
gard to all the projects he had in view,
Senator Mcmillan was always conciliatory.
lie seldom spoke in the Senate, and when
ever he made statement there It was In
moderate language, given in calm, delib-
crate way. and never in a controversial
manner. He brought TO the Senate the
ideas OF successful business man, and he
secured legislation by exactly the same
methods that he would use in consummat-
Ing some great business project II there was
opposition to his proposed legislation he
found the real basis for it and endeavored
10 modify his bill SO to cOncilate other
Senators He recognized that legislation
must necessarily in it's finished state be
the result of compromise. and while he
was always firm in maintaining the salient
features of every project he advocated he
had no pride of opinion to prevent a mod-
fication of his plans.
Park Commissions Project.
His work in relation to the plans ai the
park commission viii live as his E-9test
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committee. has been ELECTED. with the re-
suit that the desired legislation has been
defeated All such danger has been avoid
ed by the method adopted by Senator Nc
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ally make trip to Detroit, where he had
dustrial enterprises with which he was
connected were centered, there would be
meetings of the managers of these con-
Germs, and interviews lasting very brief
time would result in the decision of ques-
tions that might be regarded by many men
as deserving months of consideration. He
was a large owner in the Detroit and
Cleveland Steam Navigation Company.
Managers of this concern would come to
his office and discuss it's business. Some
one would suggest the necessity of build
ing one, two three steamships for the
line, and give his reasons why this should
be done Others might argue that the busi-
ness did not warrant such action and that
they could get along without them Mr..
Mcmillan would hear what every one had
to say, ask a few questions and then, in
a matter-of-fact way, indicate what he
thought should be done, and that was the
end of it.
Dominated Michigan Politics.
While Senator mcmillan was never a
prominent figure on the hustings, yet for
nearly twenty-five years he has been
dominating factor in Michigan politics. In
1879 he succeeded Zach Chandler as chair
man of the state committee. From that
time his authority was accepted. He found
Governor Pingree in opposition to him and
Governor Pingree succeeded In being
elected to two terms. Although this was
a particularly bitter political fight, the
character of Senator Mcmillan was shown
by his actions when the news of Governor
Pingrees death was announced. He did
everything that could be suggested by
thoughtful man on such an occasion to
show his respect for governor Of Michi-
Evening star., 1902-08-11
Conciliatory, Not Controversial.

Park Commissions Project.
His work in relation to the plans ai the
park commission will live as his E-9test
Smyrna times., 1902-12-24
Mistaken Bounty.

Shortly after George De Forest
Brush, the well known painter, had
sold $1,000 picture Mrs. Brush, whose
delicate, spirituelle face and old fash
iOned gowns are familiar to the public
through her husbands canvases, was
lettering one afternoon along Fifth
avenue with her children At an art
store window the little group tarried.
While gazing at the pictures a woman
of distinguished presence and fashion
able attire came out of the store. In
passing to her carriage the beauty of
one of the Brush children attracted her
attention. Calling the lad to her. she
gave him some pennies. Then, meet
ing the wan, spirituelle face of the
mother, the same face that shines out
from that painted canvas Mother and
Child" awarded i'm Paris the gold
medal and now the property of the
Boston museum, the Lady Bountiful
said solicitously, MY good woman,
does your husband have plenty of
work." "Oh, yes. thank YOU" said
Mrs. Brush humbly. HE is quite busy
painting" The carriage door closed
upon the beneficent lady, who went
home dOubtlessly inwardly patting her.
self for having shown sympathy for a
poor house paiuter's wife.-New York
Press.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-24
An Old Enemy.

Persons who rise in the world are not
always as frank about their former
place in life as good sense and humor
might lead them to be. Dean Hole in
his book of "reminiscences, "Now and
Then," tells a little story of one whose
humOr did not desert him in time of
prosperity.
A foOtman who had begun life as a
Doctors boy grew interested in the
study of medicine and spent his leisure
hours reading medical books. He came
to the United States, worked hard as a
student and as a physician for many
years and attained a laSse Bs6et1ce.
After some years of absence he re-
turned to England. Seated one day at
luncheon with those whom he had for
merly served, he suddenly astonished
the company by holding up the mus
tard pot and addressing hSwhh. Hast
thou found me. o mine enemy"
Afterward he explained that the only
reproof he had incurred from the lady
who was then at the head of the table
was evoked by the neglected condition
Of the mustard pot.-Youth's Compan-
ion.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-24

1 SAW BOLT OF LIGHTNING COMING d.
RECTLY TOWARD US.
send such thrill through me. Before
the sound of the bell had been swal-
lowed up in the roar of tine storm had
whistled for the brakes and reversed
the engine l knew that this would be
of little avail, for the rails were slip
perry as glass, the train was heavy and
we were running down an eighty foot
grade. Just then l CHANGED to look
back and saw Tom Gage, the conduct
or, climbing over the rear end of the
tender. A moment later he was in the
cab, and his face was as white as
sheet He shouted in my ear:
How far are we from the old gravel
pit siding? Tell me, quick!'
The fireman mad come over to nv
side of the cab, and l motioned to him
to answer the question. "A little more
than 300 yards, reckon. Why?"
"WhyF Tom repeated in a shout.
Were all of us going into the ditch:
that's why! That guerrilla chap has
just come to his senses, and he saws his
gang pulled out the spikes and then
threw the switch, so as-to open the side
track, and that a whole let of the gang
are waiting there for us now. I'm 90
ing to climb down before we get there.
so gOodby, boysw And. jumping to the
side, he disappeared.
Jump, Jimw | cried to my fireman.
I'm going to stick here and take nv
chances, but you needn'tY
He looked at me steadily for second.
shook his head and turned to his own
side Of the cab. Our speed had now
slackened, but not sufficiently to offer
the slightest hope of our coming TO a
stop before reaching the fatal siding.
And remember now that fell to cal
culating how long it would probably
be until we struck the switch. noticed
that we seeIled to be running into the
heart Of the storm. The lightning was
terrific.
And now we were in the cut-just
beyond it was the siding-and knew
that within the next three minutes the
story would be told, for we were still
running at fair pace. AS we came
'out of the cut the siding was I'm plain
sight in the lightning. and saw in a
moment that the wounded man had
told the truth, for the switch had been
Thrown over and no earthly power
could save us from turning off to the
left, passing over three or four sections
Of the trestle, and then. when we
l.