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 archeology 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 archeological 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) Mary J. Kiem, 
Secretary. 
Professor A. 8. Langsdorf presented a paper on ‘‘The 
Fatigue of Insulation.’’ 
The 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. 
