xxxvi Trans. Acad. Sci. of St. Louis. 



tory, Washington University, Washington University Medical Depart- 

 ment. 



While many valuable series were found in the course of the inves- 

 tigation, we found that in most cases the series were broken. We 

 would recommend that, if possible, the library having scattered vol- 

 umes of any journal turn these over to the library having the more 

 nearly complete set of that publication. 



We also found that while certain publications were represented by 

 more or less complete sets in all the libraries, other very important 

 journals were wanting entirely or represented only by a few scattered 

 volumes. 



Frequently it was found a rather difficult matter to decide whether 

 certain publications should or should not be included. For instance, 

 the close relation between archaeology and history makes it at times 

 almost impossible to decide which historical publications shall be re- 

 jected and which shall be retained, as a large number of historical and 

 antiquarian societies and magazines discuss archaeological material 

 relating to prehistoric periods. The question also arises whether eco- 

 nomics shall be included as a science. 



In conclusion we beg to submit the following recommendations: 



1st. That another sub-committee be appointed whose duty it shall 

 be to draw up an estimate of the cost of publishing the catalogue, and 

 to make a canvass of the various libraries and societies of the city for 

 the purpose of raising the necessary funds. 



2nd. That all serial publications be included. 



3rd. Where possible, libraries having scattered volumes turn these 

 over to the library having the more nearly complete sets of those pub- 

 lications. It would be desirable to have this done before the publica; 

 tion of the catalogue. 



4th. That the exchange or subscription lists of the societies be 

 revised. 

 • Respectfully submitted, 



(Signed) H. Aug. Hunicke, 



Chairman. 



These recommendations were adopted. 



Mr. Gifford, Father Monaghan and Miss Klem were appointed as 

 such a sub-committee. 



(Signed) Maey J. Klem, 



Secretary. 



Professor A. S. Langsdorf presented a paper on ^'The 

 Fatigue of Insulation." 



Tlie President appointed a committee to investigate 

 the possibilities of a better conservation of the natural 

 resources of Missouri. 



The death of Mr. George S. Drake was reported. 



