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The condition of the library was then taken np for consid¬ 
eration. After a lengthy discussion, it was voted to appoint 
a special committee on exchanges, whose chairman shall he 
known as director of exchanges. The chair appointed Messrs. 
Wagner chairman, Kremers and Hobbs. 
It was further voted that the sum of $500.00, or so much 
thereof as may he legally appropriated from the funds of the 
Academy, he placed at the disposal of the committee to assist 
in the prosecution of its work. 
The reading of papers was then resumed. Ho. 13 was dis¬ 
cussed by Messrs. Harper, Brown and Sherman. Dr. Dennis- 
ton indicated his desire to extend his investigations upon the 
Russulas and asked for the cooperation of other interested per¬ 
sons in helping him to secure specimens from other localities. 
Hos. 14 and 15 were read by title. 
Hos.. 16 and 17 were then presented by Professor Harper, 
and the two. papers, dealing with closely allied subjects, were 
discussed together. Messrs. Densmore, Pauly and Marshall 
took part in the discussion. 
In the absence of the author, Ho. 18 was presented by Pro¬ 
fessor Harper. This paper touched upon certain important 
economic questions. 
Ho. 1$ was read by Professor Prost. 
Mr. John G. Gregory then gave an address in memory of 
the late Senator John L. Mitchell, who had been a life mem¬ 
ber of the Academy for more than thirty years. 
Paper Ho. 5, which was omitted from its proper place owing 
to lack of time, was then read. This paper was discussed by 
Messrs. Gregory, Marshall, Harper, Wagner, Parley and 
others. 
Afternoon Session. 
The Academy was called to order at 2:30 by President 
Davis with seventeen members present. 
Paper Ho. 20 was read by Professor Prost and discussed by 
Messrs. Davis, Birge and others. 
Ho. 21 was read by title. 
