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of the pieces indicating- the full leng-th of a rib to be over live feet. 



In addition there Avere a good many small, undeterminable frag- 

 ments; though it is possible that, upon more extended examination 

 of the whole, the true place of some of them might be ascertained. 



These relics were discovered in a small stream running through 

 the Ijottom land on the farm above mentioned. 



The scapula was first found in the bed of the stream by Mr. Hop- 

 pin's boys while bathing. They at first took it for a piece of wood; 

 but, upon discovering its'true character, they made a search for more, 

 and found several of the other bones within a few feet of the same 

 place. Mr. Hoppin then continued the search by digging into the 

 adjacent bank, and there found the teeth and several of the other 

 bones. 



All the bones were found within an area of fifteen feet each way 

 in the black mud, (sedimentary deposit, chiefly of vegetable mold 

 with some clay,) and a1)out six feet below the surface of the level 

 ground. 



Mr. Hoppin contemplated making much more extensive explora- 

 tions after the.l)usy season should be past and when the creek would 

 be likely to be dry. Whether he has done so, we have not learned. 



We were very anxious to make some arrangements to secure these 

 valuable relics for our museum; but it was impossible to do so, as he 

 wishes to make all he can out of it, and was greatly in hopes of add- 

 ing largely to the collection when he could continue the work. 



We wish to express our appreciation of the kind treatment and 

 hospitality shown us by Mr. and Mrs. Hoppin and family, with wiiom 

 we took supper and spent the night. 



October 28th, 1881. — Regular Meeting. 



Dr. C. H. Preston, Vice President, in the chair. Eight members 

 present. 



Messrs. H, Stoltzenau, Muscatine, Iowa; Henry Dart, Rock Isl- 

 and, Ills.; and Chas. H. Hubbell of Davenport, were elected reg- 

 ular members. 



November 25th, 1881. — Regular Meeting. 

 Hon. Geo. H. French in the chair. Six members present. 

 The following papers were presented. 



