3F. L. Ripley, Pioneer Fruit Man, Dies in Boston.t30Boston, May 8.—Frank Lyman Ripley, 30 years or more proprietor or H. Harris Co., fruit auctioneers here, died suddenly in the Atlantic National ' Bank shortly after noon Wednesday. He was about 72 years old and had been active in many business interests as well as in the fruit business. Mr. Ripley had been suffering with angina pectoris for two years and though, he had been made aware that this disease might occur at any moment yet he never lost hisbuoyvant, cheerful manner.After a cordial leave talking, with Cutler B. Downer,' one of the firm of H, Harris Co., a few minutes before noon Wednesday. Mr.. Downer was notified by the Atlantic Bank afew minutes later that Mr. Ripley had‘ e passed(rolprcUpWi 1,1 dui Th cat di 79: thi 19 be bu incollapsed at the bank.respectEiininthmamtliieIsJ1[fd _____ ’ Mass., Thursdaymorning stood • with bared heads for ono minute. Mr. Ripley was a member of many organizations, notably the Masons, Algonquin Winchester Golf, Eastern Yatch and Exchange clubs. He leaves a wife and two married daughters.c1rt