The Washington times., 1902-08-11
Of Generous Impulses.

He was n man of generous impulses.
l After pondering for some time the fact
that there was In Detroit no hospital
where a person without money could re-
ceive treatment, he decided to present
to the city free hospital. and his part
ner. the late John 5. Newbcrry, Joined
in the undertaking. The result was the
Grace Hospital.
The building which cost s15O,000 con-
tains every convenience known to medi-
cal science, and no person who needs its
ministTations is denied them. The hos
pital was originally endowed with $780,
900. but the endowment has since been
increased by Senator Mcmillan and 9TH
ers to 100000 Senator Mcmillan gave
the Michigan University one of the ma
est Shakespearean libraries in the coun-
try: the Agricultural College. the Tep-
per collection of insects: to the Mary
Allen Seminary, OF Crockett. Tex. a
| school for the education of coiOred
girls, 5000 for a new building, and to
the Presbyterian Club, at Ann Arbor,
building
His name was much sought to head
subscription papers. and his private Civ
ings we're full OF consideration. Daily
application was made to him for aid
which, IL the object. was deserving, was
never denied.
Senator Mcmillan displayed rare gifts
of political leadership. He was initia-
ted into politics by Zachariah Chandler.
served several times on the State CEN
trail committee under Stephen Bingham
and took the position OF tre@s'1rCr of The
Republican State central committee at
| he bar of he hard
campaign of 1880, when the Republicans
gained a signal victory in the face of tho
Greenback movement. He was a merl
Der of the board of estimates. 1875 to
1873, and 1881 to 1884 was president Of
| the board of park commission ar5.
Senator Mcmillan gave his JCr:onal
supervision to the successful Congress
sional canvass OF John s. Newberry. and
In 1886. when the affairs of the RepGb-
licans of Michigan seemed to be at ;neir
lowest ebb he was called to the party
leadership.
Showed How to Win.
He demonstrated that he could win
victory against the greatest odds. He
was the unanimous choice of his
party caucus as a candidate for United
States Senator TO succeed Thomas ".
Palmer and January 10. 1889. he was
duly elected. In 1895 he received every
vote in the joint legislative conven-
ton .or election. He vas again re-
eiec;ed in 1901.
When the Republicans regaincd con-
| troll of the Senate Senator Mcmillan was
made chairman OF the District Commit
tee, and as such he was the most I'M
portant factor in shaping legislation for
the National Capital. He had been
chairman of the committee before ;Le
Democrats secured control. and, in fact.
during practically his entire service in
tn. Senate he was a memDer Of the
District Commit.er
He was a loyal friend of the District
and did a great deal to advance it's in
terests. During the last session OF Con-
gress Senator McMillan's work in be
half of the District was especially con
spicuous. He secured the passage Of
the Union Depot bill. which. If the
measure succeeds in getting through the
House and the structure is erected, will
in itself be monument to his memory.
He also devoted much effcrt 10 Sc
cure the passage of a measure TO in
crease the revenues OF the District SO
as to make the receipts adequate to
meet the necessary expenditures and to
provide for much-needed public i'm
provements.
Personal Tax Law.
The outcome was the personal tax
revenues by many hundreds OF thou
sands OF dollars annually. Senator Nc
MILAN always gave careful att>~tion 10
the requests of citizens of the District
for legislation, and he enjoyed the re-
spect and confidence OF all who came ir |
contact with him.
While not public debater, Senator |
Mcmillan was one OF those men who did /
diligent. careful and conscientious hard !
work in the committee room. and as
such he was one of the most valuable /
men in that body. He was conserva-
tive and enjoyed the highest esteem |
not only of his party colleagues but /
members Of opposing political faith /
Besides being chairman OF the District /
Committee. Senator Mcmillan was a .
member OF the Committee on Naval At .
fairs, Commerce. on Relations with /
Cuba, and Coast and Tnsular Survey.
Fond of Outdoor Life.
senator MCMILLAN enjoyed ms wealth I
in a most rational way. When he en-
tertained his friends he did so gener-
ously, but ne lived without ostentation |
He was fond OF outdoor life, and was |
OF very sociable disposition. He was
for several years the president of the /
Chevy Chase Club.
Senator Mcmillan always manifested |
an interest in young men who showed .
a disposition 20 get ahead in the worlG |
and he was the beneficiary of many OF |
them. In private life he possessed in |
an eminent degree all the essential |
elements OF 4 high toned and honora |
bic gentleman.
In 1860 Senator Mcmillan married /
Miss Wetmore. of Detroit, who survives /
him. They have had five children. four
sons and one daughter. The elder son, /
W. c. Mcmillan, Is a graduate OF Yale /
and manager OF his fathers business en-
terprises James H.. the second son,
was also a graduate OF Yale. He en-
tered the army during the Spanish war
and died several months ago.