The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
FORMAL ACTION OF
THE SCHOOL BOARD
EXPRESSES REGRET AT DEATH
OF D. I. PHILLIPS.
President Jayne in Explaining the
Object of the Meeting Referred to
the Deceased as One of the Most
Progressive and Valuable Mem
bers of the Board-Eulogies Pro-
nounced by Superintendent Howell
and John Gibbons-Text Of the
Resolutions That Were Adopted.

Resolutions That Were Adopted.
The members of the board of con-
troll. at a special meeting held last
night, decided to close the city schools
today at IL o'clock, out of respect to
the memory of Daniel !. Phillips, the
late school controller from TIL Fifth
ward All of the members were pres
ent, except Mr.. Jennings. when the
meeting was called to order.
President Jayne explained that the
meeting had been called to take suit
able action on the death of Mr.. Phil
lips. whom he referred to as having
been "one of the most progressive and
valuable members of the board" He
then appointed the following commit
tee on resolutions: L. +. Evans, p. j.
Langan, John Gibbons, A. b. Eynon
and Peter Neuls. The committee re-
tired and later presented the follow
ing report, which was unanimously
adopted:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, We, the members Of the Scranton
Board of Control have learned of the sad and
unexpected death OF Mr. d. !. Phillips, late
member of the board from the Fifth ward; and
Whereas, We have assembled in special session
to express our sorrow for his loss and our ap.
probation Of his character and OF his services
TO the school district now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we deeply regret his untimely
death a great loss to this board to the dis
triCt and to his ward. We feel that we have
lost valuable member and whose place it
will be most difficult If not impossible, to fill.
Although member of the board but little
more than Two years, lie has been one Of its
al mp by rpaSO n
ling qualities, his intellectual force, his sturdy
manhood and his determination in the cause
Of right. He honest, upright fearless and
was ever ready to sacrifice personal interest for
the sake of advancing the cause of public edu-
cation. He was a friend of the teachers and
pupils alike and beloved by all who came
in contact with him.
Resolved. That in his death the board has lost
most efficient member and the school system
of this city earnest advocate and friend.
While a member, he has served the most
important committees and always prompt
and active in this discharge OF his duties. Dur
ing the past year, he chairman OF the
teachers committee, and his zeal and ability in
that position were recognized by his appoint.
ment at the last reorganization Of the board
TO the head OF another important committee in
charge OF the high and training schools. At
the time of his election a member from the
fifth ward, he was a lso elected at large as q
illcIbeT Oh lUe DOaTu Ol SIN sCnOOl directors, u
further recognition OF his fitness to manage the
school affairs of the district. As one of the
board OF twenty-onc, it might be said that
every member was his personal friend A man
Of such marked character and strong convictions
was necessarily in opposition at times to meas.
ures advocated by some Of his fellow members.
But his sense of justice and fairness was such
that no personal feeling was allowed TO bias
his official acts, and his courtesy and kindness
OF heart were such that no feeling of resent.
ment could he felt even by those who might
be for the time being in opposition to him.
AS Il citizen, his character above reproaCh
and everywhere are heard expressions indicat.
| ing how general is the feeling that the com.
munity has suffered great loss in his death.
In this hour of sorrow, we desire especially
10 extend our sympathy to his bereaved family.
An exemplary and devoted husband. a kind,
| affectiOnate father, his absence from the home
circle will cause grief that we, his friends
and associates, can only partially comprehend.
Very few men were more widely known or had
moro friends than d. I. Phillips, in the social
| circle, in the business world and in pub.
| lie affairs. And that he will be
seen no more in any of these walks of life, We
| shall more than ever appreciate his character
and abilities.
Resolved, That we extend to his stricken fam.
| lily and relatives heartfelt sympathy in their
| hour of sorrow and bereavement.
| Resolved, That this board attend the funeral
| OF our late lamented member in body.
Resolved, That, out OF respect to his mem
| ory the public schools be closed at IL O'Clock
noon on Tuesday, and that the flags at all build.
| ings be displayed at half-mast.
Resolved, That for a period OF thirty days
the desk occupied by Mr. Phillips in the boart
rooms. be draped in mourning.
Resolved That these resolutions be spread
| upon the minutes and that copy Of the same
attested by the officers of the board be for
warded TO the family of our departed fellow
| member.
PROF. HOWELL'S REMARKS.
After the adoption of the report
Superintendent Howell, who has beer
a life long friend of Mr.. Phillips
spoke feelingly of his death, referring
to the marked influence he mad upor
his own life. Mr.. Howelrs voice
broke and he was noticably deeply
moved as he finished his remarks. HI
was followed by Mr.. Gibbons, who told
briefly of some evidences of the de
ceased mans charity that had com,
under his personal observation.
The members of the board, and any
eX-members who may desire to attend
the funeral, will meet at city hall a
lis this afternoon, where carriages
will be waiting for them.
There promises to be a most inter
esting fight over the election of Mr.
Phillips successor, who will be chosel
by the board The act of 1874, unde
which the present school board 1
transacting business, provides that il
case of any vacancy in any of the SAT-
offices by death, resignation or other
wise, such vacancy shall be forthwith
filed by said board of control for tn
remainder of the school year"
The school year" means from tn
organization on the fourth Monday o
every February to the same time tn
year following, so that Mr.. Phillips