The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-11

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James Mcmillan or Michigan died Sun
day morning at 4 o'clock at his summer
home, Eagle Head" He was In his
usual health Saturday evening on re-
firing. but was taken Ill during the night
| with congestion OF the lungs. which a
! weak heart was unable TO throw off. He
was "a years OF age and leaves widow,
two sons and one daughter.
James Mcmillan was born of Scotch
parents in Hamilton, Ont, May IL, 1888.
His father was a Presbyterian elder.
man OF thrift. enterprise, intelligence,
which qualities made him influential
and prosperous. The boyhood days OF
James were passed at home, but he
toiled az did other boys of his time.
But everywhere II was remarked by his
companions that he had a gift for hand
ling men and an unsual taste for barter
and exchange. His education was Sc
cured I'm the public schools of his native
city supplemented by an apprentice
ship in a hardware store.
WENT WEST IN EARLY LIFE.
Al the age Of II he went TO Detroit. and
found employment there In the hardware
business also. He afterward becSme pur-
chasing agent for a railroad. then ne
handled the work OF extending the De-
tro,t and Milwaukee railroad 20 Grand
Haven. and Ia the Cos he entered into
the business or building freight cars.
From small beginnings the manufac-
ture OF cars grew to bo the largest In
dustry In Detroit. and 10 this interest
Mr.. Mcmillan added to the Detroit and
Cleveland Navigation company, the De-
troit Dry Dock company. several lake
transportation companies, the building
of hA int hridNa ar -
Marie. and OF the Duluth, South Shore
and Atlantic railway across the upper
peninsula; and various other enter
prises.
During this time, Mr.. Mcmillan also
invested heavily in many of the lead
ing manufacturing and financial institu-
tions In the city Of Detroit, all OF which
owe their present high standing In the
community in a proportionate degree
10 the amount OF time and counsel which
he had given them.
CALLED TO PUBLIC LIFE.
Mr.. Mcmillan was called into public
| life upon the death OF Senator Zachariah
| Chandler I'm 1873 Since this time he had
| been the acknowledged leader OF the
| Republican party In Michigan. He was
| first elected 10 the United States senate
| In 1883. and had since been honored by
two more re-elections 10 this body by
In these elections Mr.. Mcmillan had
enjoyed the rare distinction of being
three times nominated unanimously by
reclamation. and once being elected by
unanimous vote, when ia 1896 the Demo
cratic member of the Legislature cast his
vote for him. In the senate. he took
prominent place; he had been chairman
OF the committee on the District of Co
lumbia, and member OF the committees
on congress, on naval affairs and on re-
lations with Cuba.
With his busy attention TO business
and politics, nc was never at a loss for
time To devote to the public interests
not strictly confined within the bounds
OF these definitions and his gifts TO pub
lie and private charities were always
proportionate TO his means.
Besides being a regular supporter OF
the established charitable and benevo-
lent institutions of Detroit his gifts
TO the State university, the Agricultural
college. Albion college. and the estab-
lishment OF Grace hospital have been not
ably large and effective.
SHOCK TO his FRIENDS.
Washington, Aug ia dispatch was
received here announcing the death Of
Senator James D. Mcmillan OF Michigan,
at HIS summer home at Manchester-by
the-Sea. Mass. The news came as
the senator left Washington shortly af-
ter the adjournment OF congress he app
peared 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
by-the-Sea, having erected a very fine
cottage at that place. While no informa-
tion ON that point has been received
here, the expectation Is that his remains
will be taken 10 Detroit, Mich, and be
deposited I'm the family vault at Elmwood
cemetery The Senator leaves a widow,
three sons, w c., Phillip and Frank all
OF Detroit, and a daughter. Mrs. McMil-
Ian and her daughter accompanied the
Senator TO Manchester.
Senator McMllans family was prom-
nent In social circles I'm Washington and
the senator himself was "a member OF the
Metropolitan and Chevy Chase clubs.
IL the family desires Il. congressional
committee from both houses will be APP
pointed to accompany the remains TO
their last resting place The designations
will be made by Senator Frye, the Presi-
dent pro TEN OF tho senate. who now is
in Maine, and by Speaker Henderson, VIII
also IL out OF the city.
HEART FAILURE THE CAUSE.
Manchester. Mass Aug. u.-Senator
Mcmillan was I'm usual good health up
TO Saturday afternoon. For several years.
however. he had suffered from heart af-
fection. principally weakness brought on
by overwofk, but the extra responsible
ties I'm the senate. together with the
shock OF losing a brother son and grand
son within one year. were responsible,
no doubt. for the trouble which finally
ended HIS days.
At Essex County club Saturday after
noon. while playing golf, ne was over
come By a slight faintness, and he sent
for a stimulant. which revived him. He
felt much better toward night. but went
home without finishing the game. and nj
dinner time was very fovial ana light
hearted, having recovered entirely from
the afternoons indispostion lie remain
ed up quite late in the evening. talking
and Joking with the family. but az mid
night suffered a severe III turn. being
pressed for breath. and experiencing con-
siderable pain
Dr George ~. Washburn was called.
who administered the usual heart tonlcs.