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substantial interest in mineral properties and mining enterprises. While so much of his life has been spent in the way suggested, Mr. Stuart has, nevertheless, found time to engaged in public service. He was a lead- ing member of the constitutional convention of 1901-02, and in 1903 was elected a mem- ber of the Virginia corporation commission for a term expiring in 1908. In 1914 he was elected governor, and he is still the chief executive. Two events so far contribute to make his term memorable. One is the adop- tion by the people of the prohibition of the

sale of liquor ; and the other is the great '"Confederate reunion" held in June, 1915. in the city of Richmond. He was a member also of the board of visitors of the University of Virginia, and of the College of William and Mary. In religious preference Mr. Stuart is a Methodist and in politics a Democrat. He is a member of the Society of Sons of the Revolution, the D, K. E. fraternity, and of ihe Westmoreland and Commonwealth clubs in Richmond, Virginia. He married Margaret Bruce Carter, February 26, 1896, and has one child.