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When the Governor of Pennsylvania was requested by the Legis- 

 lature to appoint a Commission who should select two distinguished 

 Pennsylvanians as subjects of statues to be presented by the State, 

 and placed in the Capitol in Washington, Mr. Keim was one of 

 those entrusted with this delicate decision. Tlie two decided upon 

 were General Peter Muhlenberg and Robert Fulton, and this selec- 

 tion met with the general appi'oval of the people of the State. 



Mr. Keim was elected a member of the American Philosophical 

 Society, April 21, 1882. He was frequently present at its meetings, 

 and manifested an active interest in all questions touching its welfare, 

 as well as in many of those of a scientific character brought before 

 its sessions. 



Throughout his life he was a lover of books, especially those 

 relating to history and classical English literature. His library was 

 large, and displayed sound judgment and good taste in the selection 

 of its contents. In it, he often sought and always found a welcome 

 relief from the harassing routine of his daily duties. 



Professionally, his strength lay in his profound acquaintance with 

 real-estate law and his accurate estimate of the bearings of prece- 

 dents. He was not a jury lawyer, and he always felt a hesitation in 

 addressing an audience. Although remarkably able in drawing up 

 a lucid and convincing statement, whether in matters of business or 

 purely technical, a certain timidity of temperament prevented him 

 from becoming an orator. In this he was in singular contrast to his 

 partner, Mr. Gowcn. 



The ennobling inspirations of domestic life were deeply appre- 

 ciated by Mr. Keim. In early life he married Miss Elizabeth C. 

 Trezevant, only daughter of Dr. Louis C. Trezevant, of South Caro- 

 lina. His widow and two daughters survived him. 



In the calm pleasures of the home circle he delighted to pass the 

 hours when business calls ceased their demands. For this reason, 

 he was less frequently an attendant at public receptions and enter- 

 tainments than many of his fellow-citizens holding similarly promi- 

 nent positions. 



Throughout his extremely active life and his constant dealing with 

 questions of magnitude and difficulty, Mr. Keim retained the un- 

 varying respect and generally the warm affection of those with whom 

 he was thrown in contact. His characteristics were entire honesty 

 and sincerity, a simplicity of manner which led him to treat all, 



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