The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-08-16

himself against it, but the extra re-
sponsibilities in the senate, thrown
upon him last winter, together with
the shock of losing a brother, son
and grandson within one year, are
believed to have aggravated his
trouble.
Shock for Gov. Bliss.
Saginaw, Aug 11.-Gov. A. r..
Bliss was greatly shocked at the
death of Senator James Mcmillan
and expressed the regret which he
said he knew would be generally
shared over the loss sustained by the
state and nation. Soon after hearing
the news he issued the following
proclamation:
Hon James Mcmillan, United States
senator from Michigan, died Sunday, Au-
gust 10, 1902, in his summer home a Man
chester-by-th e-Sea Mass. Death came swift
ly and very unexpectedly, with one stroke
ending the active and highly honorable
career of ore Of the most eminent Of Mich
igan's many illustrious public men. But
slightly past the siXty-fourth birthday, in
the maturity Of vigorous life, he had the
promise of many years of useful service
regretted. A sclf-made man, resolutely he
climbed the ladder Of success in both bust
ness and public life, at all times clear of
head and keen Of judgment, a man to be
depended upon, d true friend, honest of
purpose and fair in his dealings with all
men. In his home relations, where Amer
lean manhood is at it's best, he was low
ing husband ard devoted father.
Thrice elected to represent this COM
monwealth in the United States senate, by
Very force of character. he became lead
er in that august body, applying to the So
luton of the problems Of legislation the
sharpened judgment Of a business man, and
bringing to the execution of the tasks
intrusted to him executive ability Of high
order. His death is distinct loss to the
nation as we'll us to the state.
"As q mark o! public respect, until after
the funeral, the flags on the capitol and t
all other state buildings will be displayed
at half-staff During the funeral services
all state departments will be closed, and
as far as circumstances will admit the
justices of the supreme court, state Of
fcials and heads of departments are re-
,quested to attend the obsequies.
"a. II. BLISS. Governor"
Career of the Dead Senator.
Senator James Mcmillan was born in
Hamilton Ontario. May -, 1888, and re-
moved to Detroit when II years of age.
Soon after his arrival in Detroit he was APP
pointed purchasing agent of the Detroit
& Milwaukee railroad. which position he
held for several years. In company with
several others he organized the Michigan
car company in 1864, ard afterwards pur-
chased the car works at st. Louis and es-
tablished similar works at Cambridge,
Ind, and London. Ont. His brother, Will
liam, who died short time go, afterwards
purchased theS Louis works. Senator Nc
MILAN became interested in the lake
carrying trade and invested large
sums in lake transportation, both
freight and passenger. He also was
heavily interested in the ship building
business on the great lakes. 1t was largely
South Shore & Atlantic railroad across the
upper peninsula of Michigan was con-
Etructed.
Prominent in Business life.
Senator Mcmillan became one of the most
prominent men in the business life of De-
troit. He was a director in the First ma
tional the Detroit savings and the State
savings banks of this city. and was also
stockho!oer In number of other banks
ard financial Institutions. Among the
more important local corporations in which
he held stock are the Michigan malleable
iron works, the Detroit Railroad Elevator
company. the Detroit Union Station COM
pany, the Fulton Iron & Engine woSks, the
Detroit Iron Furnace company and D. NJ.
Ferry & Company, wholesale seed dealers.
He was large stockholder in the Detroit
and Buffalo and the Detroit and Cleveland
lines of steamers, and was president of the
latter lire.
His Political Career.
Senator Mcmillan was the recognized re-
publican leader in Michigan, and had been
since his first election as senator in 1889.
When ex-senator Zacharah Chandler died
in 1879 Senator Mcmillan was secretary of
the republican state central committee.
Chambers death left the republican party
in Michigan without Il dominant leader for
several years. In 1885 Mr. Mcmillan was
elected chairman of the state central com
mittee, and from that time until his Gea tn
he was the leader OF his party in Michigan.
sewing for seven years after his election
to the senate. Senator McMllans sue
cess in politics. as we'll as in business, can
be largely accredited to his wonderful ex-
ecutive ability. He was man OF compare
lively small personal acquaintance
throughout the state, but he picked his
party lieutenants with rare judgment. He
was no orator. and seldom spoke before IN
audience. His life was clean and his char
acier spotless. His word was sacred. An
unqualified promise once given was Eever
broken. a qualified promise was never
changed from the original qualifications.
The late governor. IL. S. Pingree, opposed
Senator Mcmillan strongly during the last
years of his Qingree's) career in state poll
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