The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-15
HE IS DEAD
Senator James Mcmillan Sue
1A. cumbs to Heart Failure.
AT Els SUMMER HOME
Started in Life Poor Boy-Organized
Michigan Car company-President
of a Rallroad-Reen in the Senate
Since 1888.

Manchester, Mass, Aug. 11.-Sena
tor James Mcmillan of Michigan died
suddenly Sunday morning at Eagle
Head, his country home on the shore
Of the Atlantic ocean, near this city.
No event could have been much
more unexpected than the death of
Senator Mcmillan. Saturday he was
in his usual robust health. In the
morning he enjoyed brisk game OF
golf and later had a drive along the
beautiful country roads near Eagle
Head with some guests.
In the afternoon, while sitting on the
veranda overlooking the ocean, with
the spray from the pounding breakers
dashing almost to his feet, he com
planned Of feeling faint But the faint
ness passed, and later he resumed his
place on the ocean side of the house
where a stiff breeze from the sea
rolled giant waves against the bold
rocky promontory on which Eagle
Head stands, making sight well
worth watching.
BY evening he had entirely recov-
cred his good spirits and spent several
happy hours in the society of Mrs. Nc
MILAN, Miss Mcmillan and his son.
At about II p. m. he retired, appar.
emily as well as he had been in years,
and with every prospect Of passing
comfortable and restful night.
The senator had generally been a
good, sound sleeper, and consequently
when he was taken suddenly i'll at mid
night there was considerable alarm.
At no time. however, was his condition
considered dangerous, although a
nrhi no rct
the evening, suddenly became more sc.
we're and the usual ministrations for
congestion of the lungs We're admin
istered by the physician in attend
ance.
At o'clock in the morning, when
the senator for some time had APP
peared to be resting easier he all at
once began sinking rapidly, and in two
or three minutes, perhaps in less time,
had ceased to breathe.
His heart, Influenced by the conges-
ton of the lungs, had suddenly ceased
to perform its functions, and death
came almost before anyone at the bed
side realized the danger
The relatives in Detroit have been
notified, and the arrangements for the
funeral will not be made until the SEN
ator's senior son, William G. Mcmillan,
arrives. 1t Is understood, however,
that the interment will be in Detroit.
Detroit, Mich Aug. IA dispatch
was received here Sunday announcing
the death Of Senator James Mcmillan
at o'clock in the morning, at his
summer home at Manchester-by-the-
Sea, Mass. Death was the result Of
heart failure, following congestion, af-
ter an illness of very few hours. The
news came as a great shock to his
host Of friends and admirers, as when
the senator left Washington, shortly
after the adjournment of congress, he
appeared to be in good health and
looked forward with much satisfaction
to quiet and restful summer. For
some years Senator Mcmillan has
made his summer home at Manchester
bythe-Sea, having erected very fine
cottage at that place. While no infor-
nation on that point has been re-
ceived, the expectation is that his re.
mains will be bright here and be de-
posted in the family vault at Elmwood
cemetery.
Hon. James Mcmillan was born in
Hamilton, Ont, May IS, 1888, and came
ing in a hardware store for two years
and then becoming purchasing agent
for the Detroit & Milwaukee railroad.
In 1854, with John S. Newberry and
others, he organized the Michigan Car
company, which in ten years became
one of the largest car manufacturing
concerns in the United States, and led
to the formation of the Detroit Car
Wheel company and the Baugh Steam
Forge company and other large enter
prises. In 1881 he organized, with
others, the Detroit, Mackinaw G. Mar
quette railway and became it's presl.
dent He was interested in numerous
banks and trust companies and direc-
tor in several. He was the largest
stakeholder and president of the De-
troit & Cleveland Steam Navigation
company and the new Detroit & Buff
falo line. In 1886 he jointly with John
8. Newberry, gave 100000 for the es-
tablishment of a free hospital in De-
troit.
Great, however, as has been his sue.
cess in the financial world. 1t has been
even more marked in political circles.
He was first elected chairman of the
Republican state central committee,
and in 1888 was elected United States
senator, being reelected in 1894 and in
1900. Without assuming the dictatorial
attitude that makes political bosses so
offensive, he rapidly and steadily gath
cred the reins of state affairs in velvet
gloves which, however, surely hid the
mailed hand of the master. For many
years his influence has been potent
In Michigan legislation and patronage,
and his passing cannot but create con-
sternation In the ranks of those who
owe their positions and prestige to
the good graces of Senator Mcmillan.
On the other hand, the antiMcMillan
faction feel, as they see the scepter
fall from his lifeless hand, the kindling
OF hopes long abandoned, and 1t is not
unlikely that before the bier Of the
chieftain is hidden from sight the
skirmish lines of enemies and those
OF his retainers will be clashing pre-
monition Of the great battle that will
now rage around Governor Bliss,
whose duty II will be to I'LL the va
cancy for the next FIVE years.
In the capacity of senator, congress,
too, has realized his great value, and
his life In the capital city has been
q busy one
He was chairman Of the committee