The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

Phillips. who fought through the Revolu-
u0nary war and also the war OF lalZ ana
who left TO bis son u name for pfoplly
which the latter kept untarnished lot
thrce-quarters of a. century. lie was the
last of nineteen children.
Mr. Phillips spent hi7 youth and carry
manhood i'm Henrico county, but just De-
fore attaining his majority he came 10
Richmond TO live. and July q. 1874. mar
ried Miss Elizabeth Bogss of this city
who survives him This union was
blessed with six children two OF whom
died some years ago.
Those who survive are Mrs. Fannie
Mason. Of Brooklyn, y. y; Mrs. w. A.
SNYDER. Mrs. Ida Arthur and James w.
Phillips. AN Of Richmond.
Mr. Phillips entered the wall paper bus
mess early IN life learning the trade at
the establishment OF Nj. Booth. Later
he became connected with George w.
Anderson. and then formed partnership
under tine firm name of Phillips q Jen-
nines. A number of years ago this irm
was dissolved and Afr. Phillips Canduc'e-
the business under his own name. Not
long ago the duh times -or.cI MN 10
make am assignment and since then DE
has been connected with the hTm OF J..
a. Arthur and Go.
I'm am his business dealings Mr.. philips
has been noted for bis upriehiness ana
honesty HIS word was always as good
as his bond.
AS 4 FIREMAN.
While Die displayed in his business deal
ings those qualities of head and heart
which made him universally respected.
he was endowed with "a more than ordi-
nary share OF bravery and patriotism.
As "A Young man hc was one of the fore
most members OF the old Asso ,iau)n or
Volunteer Firomcn. and attained the rank
of captain. I'm the performance or his
duty he never thought of danger 10 hlm-
self. and time and again risked ms me.
Tales of his cXI Lofts are often talked OF
among his old comrades. notably of the
Gallero Mills fire. where he narrowly
escaped losing his life.
When tine civil war came ON Mr. Phil
Inns was among the first to offer his SER
vices to the Confedcracy. He entered the
army as member of the old Richmond
Grays. Compaly a, and served Ndilint'F
until the close of the struggle, always
bearing the reputation of q fearless
faithful soldier.
PRESIDENT or THE GI;AYs.
After the war he took am active part
i'm the formation of the Grays' Associa-
ton. of which hc Was president al the
time Of his death.
SIR. Phillips was one OF the original
members Of Lee Camp. Confederate
Veterans. lie stood hign among his com
rldcs. and was always ready 20 give OF
his substance for the relief of any VINO
were sick or in distress. lie was also a
member of the Central Beneficial and
Social Society. and of Monroe Grove, An
cient order Of Druids.
He was a consistent member OF sew
onth street Christian church from which
his funeral viii take place tomorrow az
ternoon at clock.
Lee Camp has appointed the following
detail To- attend the funeral. and % wil
meet at Lee Camp Hall tomorrow after
noon al 430 O'Clock: Licutcnant-Com-
marder Joseph e. Dickerson. Messrs. ID.
Hardy Pyle. George y. Deane. William
4. Mountcaste. W. lpshur BASS o.
smith. Charles II. Turner and Andrew j.
Wray.
Monroe Grove. Druids will meet to-
night 10 choose detail TO attend the fu-
neral
The pall-bearers are:
Active-From Lee Camp: L. /. Lacy,
J. Hardy Pyle.
Central Beneficial and Social Society:
! Smith BEDFORD. +. Eugene Davis.
United Ancient order Of Druids: James
A. Hpscomb Andrew J. Krouse.
Richmond Grays' Association: James z.
Phillips. Isaac Goddard.
Honorary-George w. Anderson, James
r GRAY. Arthur c. Evans j. C.. Knox.
Greer r. Baughman. David Wilson, y.
| Blake Minor and w. G.. Fuller.