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guish colors in lights used for signals, hence railroad accidents. Dr. Fee illus- 
trated his paper by worsteds, used for Holmgren’s tests of the various colors, and 
held that railroads should examine their employees in regard to this matter. He 
hoped Kansas would, by legislative action, cause such examinations to be made, 
and thus follow the example of some of the eastern States. 
Professor Snow then read a paper giving ‘‘ Additions to the Catalogue of 
Kansas Lepidoptera.” One hundred species have been determined during the 
year. 
Professor Parker read a memorial paper of Professor Mudge, giving a brief 
narrative of his life and labors. Professor Mudge was the first president of the 
Kansas Academy of Science, and was president when he died. During all the 
twelve years he was connected with the Academy, he was indefatigable in his 
labors for its success. His papers are all based on original observation and 
experiment, and are most valuable contributions to science. He discovered the 
ichthyornis dispar, or the bird having teeth, which is now kept for safety in a fire 
proof safe, being the only specimen ever discovered. He discovered the so-called 
bird tracks in the Osage valley, which would have made a reputation for any 
geologist. On the day of his death he spoke of eighty new species which he had 
discovered, many of which bear his name, and it is probable he discovered many 
more, as Professor Mudge was very modest in speaking of his own labors, 
although he was always prompt in noticing the labors of others. 
Professor Mudge possessed personal qualities which made him a valuable 
friend and neighbor. He was loved by all his pupils and by his neighbors: a 
sure test of a good man. He died at his home, November 21, 1879, of apoplexy. 
Scientific men from various portions of the State and from other States were 
present at his funeral to aid in doing honor to him who had done so much for the 
New West. Although Professor Mudge never claimed the honor of originating the 
Kansas Academy of Science, and in his report on the organization of the society 
published in the Transactions of the Academy for 1870, gave this honor to another, 
yet he was the first and last president of the Academy, and his services to the 
society were invaluable. As long as science has a votary in the great central 
plains of the North American continent, Professor Mudge will not be forgotten. 
Mr. Joseph Savage then read an interesting paper on Concretionary Forms, 
which was amply illustrated by specimens from all portions of the State. 
Professor Lovewell next read a paper on Weather Observations in Kansas. 
The Professor has recently inaugurated a system of State meteorological observa- 
tions, similar to those of Professor Nipher in Missouri, and of Professor Hinrichs 
in Iowa, and has enlisted in its behalf a large number of observers at various 
points. He expects shortly to have reports from every county in the State. The 
object of this paper was to indicate the general scope and purpose of the Kansas 
Weather Service. 
Mr. Eli H. Chandler, of Topeka, discussed in an illustrated paper the 
Feldspar Groups of Minerals. The paper was a contribution based on original 
