Evening star., 1901-12-25
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
JOHN MILLS DROWNED ACCIDENT
ALLY EARLY TODAY.
Death of Mr. Anthony w. Armstrong;
Action Of RaR Associatfon-
Mrs. johnson Dead.
Evening Star Bureau.
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ALEXANDRIA. Va, December 70, 1901.
John Mills, known among his friends as
PUNK Mills, was accidentally drowned
this morning about $40 o'clock in the Po-
tomac near Reardon's wharf. At that time
telephone message was received at the
station mouse announcing that there was a
man overheard. and onicer Roberts was
dispatched to the scene. He reached the
place just in time to witness the last strug-
giles Of the unfortunate man. but was un-
able to render him any assistance. as he
sank few seconds later. A few minutes
after the body was recovered by Captain
Masters Of the tug Spray and Officers
Davis, Knight and Beach. It was seen that
life was extinct, and the remains were car
ried to Wheatley's undertaking rooms on
King street and prepared for burial Cor
oner William r. Purvis said this morning
that as the case was evidently one Of acci-
dent he thought an inquest would not be
necessary.
Mr.. Cravan Peyton was with Mills at
the time of the fatal accident. but was un-
able to rescue him from the water. The
deceased was about thirty-f1ve years Of age
and unmarried. His home was on lower
Prince street. The funeral ARRANGEMENTS
will be made later.
Death of Mr.. Armstrong.
Anthony w. Armstrong, which occurred
about 6 o'clock yesterday evening at his
home No. Oil Prince street, came as
great shock to the community. Mr.. Arm
strong had been Ill only a week and his
death was entirely unexpected to the pub
lie. His family was at his bedside when the
end came. Death was due to Bright's dis
ease.
The deceased was one Of the leading law
yers of this city. being well known also
throughout Virginia. He was born in Alex
Thompson Armstrong. At an early age he
graduated with honors from st. Johns Mil
itary Academy here. Later he commenced
the study Of law at the National Law
School In Washington. where he graduated.
Soon after he commenced the practice of
his profession. He held the Office of dep
uty city sheriff for some time and later
was elected chairman Of the city republi-
can committee.
Mr.. Armstrong had not taken an active
part In politics In recent years. devoting his
time to the practice Of his profession. Late
ly he frequently acted in the capacity of
commonwealth attorney during the absence
of Commonwealth Attorney Leonard Mar
bury. The deceased has been connected
with many of the most important civil cases
In the courts of this section. He was also
well known as an attorney out of the state.
Mr.. Armstrong was about forty-dve years
Of age. and is survived by a widow and two
children-Miss Jessie Vickroy Armstrong
and Anthony George Armstrong. The Bar
Association Of Alexandria met this morn
Ing in the office Of Judge j. X. NJ Norton,
on Fairfax street. and adopted resolutions
appropriate to the memory Of the deceased
attorney. The members will attend the
funeral, arrangements for which have not
yet been completed.
Mrs. Johnson's Death.
Mrs. Johnson, wife of Commemorative
Attorney Richard W. johnson OF Alexan-
dria county, died suddenly about 70 o'clock
last night at her home on Columbia pike,
near Arlington, in the county. The de-
ceased is survived by her husband and four
children. Mr.. Johnson is in South Carolina
for the benefit Of his health, and has been
telegraphed to concerning his wifes death
Mrs. johnson was apparently very well
yesterday. She went to Washington to do
some shopping in the afternoon and came
nome seeming to be In good health. Her
sudden death was shock to a large circle
of friends. Funeral arrangements will be
made later
Minor News Matters.
Judge ]. K. M. Norton Of the corporation
court has granted a charter to the Moore
= Hill Company of Washington D. c., the
objects Of which are to conduct a general
real estate business. The sum Of $4,000 is
named as the capital stock. D. A. Moore
Is president and w. A. Hill is vice presi-
dent. both Of Washington. Gardner l..
Boothe is named as local attorney.
The alarm of fire at about 63O o'clock
last evening was caused by the explosion
Of tank Of gasoline in the grocery store
Of o. ]. Nugent, 1901 King street The en-
tire fire department responded and in
few minutes the flames were extinguished
by chemical extinguisher. The damage
was slight. 1t is supposed that some one
threw lighted match into the tank
Samuel H. Lunt. auctioneer, yesterday
sold at public auction five lots of ground in
West End to Arthur Brown for the sum of
$1,000, and also house and lot to Mrs. A.
l.. Greed for 1902.
The Sunday school Of the Emmanuel Lu
theran Church will hold their Christmas
entertainment in that church at 7:3O clock
tonight. A special program has been pre-
pared for the occasion.