TRANSACTIONS 
OF THE 
NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES. 
October 6th, 1890. 
REGULAR BUsINEsS MEBTING. 
The President, Dr. NEWBERRY, in the chair. 
In consequence of the very inclement weather, the attendance 
was somewhat limited, only fifteen persons being present. 
The minutes of the previous meeting (June 9th) were read 
and approved. 
The report of the Councit (October 2d) was read, recom- 
mending : 
I, The payment of the following bills: 
Publication of the ANNALS, Vol. V., Nos. 7 and 8..$180.21 
Publication of the Transactions, Vol. IX., Nos. 
II. Price of single numbers of the TRANSACTIONS to non- 
members shall be fifty cents, extra copies to members twenty- 
five cents each. Authors will be allowed 25 copies of separates 
free, if desired. Back numbers of the current volume will be 
furnished at half price to members joining during the sessional 
