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President Earle — Colonel Colman is a man admirably fitted for 

 the place. In addition to his other good qualities, he is a live, 

 wide-awake Western man. 



Mr. Jessup, of California — Thei'e may be a question of propriety 

 in this matter. Our Society should steer clear of political compli- 

 cations. 



Mr. Kellogg, of Wisconsin — I think it is perfectly right for us 

 to pass this resolution. 



On motion of Col. Babcock, of Arkansas, seconded by Mr. Hoff- 

 man, of Kansas, the resolution was laid on the table. 



Dr. Shaw, of Colorado, spoke at some length on the resources of 

 his State, ably presenting its claims to the fruit grower. He refer- 

 red with pride to the collection of fruit on exhibition from the irri- 

 gated lands of Colorado. 



This called forth similar remarks from Dr. McKay, of Mississippi, 

 and Mr. Jessup, of California, lauding their respective States and 

 especially their adaptability to fruit growing. 



Mr. Jessup, of California, made a verbal and adverse report from 

 the committee appointed to consider the claims of the pending Louis- 

 ville Exposition, which report was adopted. After which, on mo- 

 tion of Mr. Kellogg, of Wisconsin, the Society adjourned to meet 

 on call of the President, 



