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Mr. Evans: We will now proceed with the regular order of busi- 
ness, and will hear the President’s Address by Dr. A. L. Foley, of Bloom- 
iigton. 
Dr. Foley’s address will be found on page 89. 
Following the President’s address: 
Mr. Hyans: LHyvidently this chair should be occupied by a physicist 
instead of a chemist, so I will vacate in favor of Dr. Foley. (Applause. ) 
Dr. Forty: It now gives me great pleasure to introduce one who 
needs no introduction, Dr. John M. Coulter, of Chicago University, who 
will speak to us on “Recent Progress in Botany.” (Applause. ) 
Dr. Coulter’s address will be found on page 101. 
Following Dr. Coulter’s address: 
Dr. Fotry: You will note from the program that Dr. Harvey Wiley 
was to have been here this morning to address us. I understand Dr. 
Barnard has a letter from Dr. Wiley. We would be glad to hear from 
Dr. Barnard. 
Dr. H. EH. BARNARD: Mr. President, I just this morning received a 
communication from Dr. Wiley, in which he said he was engaged in the 
preparation of a very important case involving one of the basic principles 
of the Pure Focd Law. He said if he came on here for four days, he did 
not know what would happen to the case, and that while he would be 
with us in spirit and thought, it would be impossible for him to leave his 
work in Washington to attend this convention. He sends to you his best 
wishes and hopes for a successful meeting. 
Dr. Fotrty: You will note from the program that we now have greet- 
ings from several associations, scientific and otherwise, who have sent 
delegates to this association at this time. I will call first for the Indiana 
Teachers’ Association, through its President, Mr. Geo. W. Benton. 
(See page 39.) 
Dr. Fotry: We will now hear from the Indiana Branch of the 
American Chemical Society, through Mr. R. B. Moore. 
(See page 42.) 
Following the various society greetings the Academy adjourned until 
2:00 p. m. 
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