The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-26

ferring 10 the death. Il was overcome
by n and have not recovered from the
shock yet. He was a good and broad
guage man Much more so than most peo-
pie realized I was as intimate with him
as most any one else and shall miss him
more than I can express"
"A likeable fellow was Augustus Miller
from very young man." said Tax AS
SCISSOR General Elisha III. Rhodes today
IL knew him very well, even before he
entered the law he was most companion
able and recognized as an able fellow
even before he entered politics"
eve were warm. personal friends. and
| shall miss Mayor Miller very much -
said Hon. David S. Baker this noon. Il
have a deep appreciation OF his ability
as a lawyer as we'll as his integrity and
sterling worth as a man. His death viii
be great personal loss TO me as an m
dividual. but Il will be infinitely greater 20
the community. We were together three
weeks ago today In England and climbed
the steps OF the tower OF London together.
We had a splendid time. but the mayor
a first decided not to ascend, as his doc
tor would not let him climb stairs. After
a rest ne did go up slowly and enjoyed
the trip, he said
He graduated from Brown the year
entered and afterward he went 10 Texas.
remember. 10 practice law. We have
been warm personal friends for some
time and We shall miss him.
Judge Arthur L. Brown Of the United
States court was very much grieved to
learn Of Mayor Miller, his former part
ner's. death today. He said he HS.s not
unprepared for some such news. as II
was during their partnership that Mr..
Miller was told Of his physical unsound-
ness. 1t did not cast him down. though, -
continued Judge Brown, but he made
the best Of life possible despite his af-
fiction OF course he was despondent
about his health at times, but he put 1t
from him. He was man OF rare charm
and great talents"
BY strong coincidence Judge Brown
received a letter from Mrs. Brown. who
Is abroad, who spoke with great pleasure
Of the visit OF Mayor Miller to them while
passing through Switzerland
FUNERAL FRIDAY.
Since Mrs. Millers arrival I'm town II has
been decided that the funeral services will
be held In Grace church at noon on Fri
day
Undertaken Knowles has removed the
mortal remains OF Mayor Miller 10 his
home, at 1874 Elmwood avenue, where IL
will be prepared for burial
THE ACTING MAYOR.
William X. Reynolds, acting mayor, was
born In East Greenwich July 8, 1S4i. the
son of James and Sarah X Anthony Rey
nolds. He dates his ancestry back TO the
Anthonys and Reynolds pioneers who
came TO this country from England be
tween 1910 and 1860 and settled in the
southwestern part of the state.
He came 20 this city at an early age
and secured his education at the locaI
schools, including the Benefit grammar
school,
lie studied pharmacy with A. L. Calder
from 1852 till 1865 and I'm 1866 April 20,
opened a drug store for himself at the
junction OF Point and Friendship streets.
He continued In business at that loca-
ton until Sept. T. 1901. when he concluded
TO retire from active commercial circles.
Was first elected TO the common council
In 1886, taking his seat in January, 1887,
remained with that body until March,
1895. when he was elected to the upper
branch OF the city government 10 fill the
vacancy caused by the death OF Alderman
Burrows.
He Is the Nestor of the city council.
having seen nearly 10 years continuous
service in both branches.
His first wife, Anna Taber, died In 1876,
after eight years OF welded life, leaving
no children.
November s. 1879. he married his pres
ant wife an estimable helpmeet, Mary w
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Haz-
ard OF North Kingstown. They have no
children.
He is past grand ef-Creseent Lodge
I. O. o. r., and is affiliated with St
Johns Lodge OF Masons, Providence,
Royal Arch chapter and St Johns com
mandery.
Although born In the Society OF Friends
he Is a member and regular attendant OF
Calvary Baptist church.
He is a past president OF the Rhode
Island Pharmaceutical association and
was a prominent member Of the Ameri
can Pharmaceutical association until his
retirement from business four years ago