ST. LOUIS ACADEMY' OF SCIENCES. 695 



Prof. Nipher handed in a report upon the earthquake of November last, 

 together with a chart describing its boundaries, prepared by Prof. Gustavus 

 Heinrichs, of the Iowa weather service. The report showed that the earth- 

 quake of JSTovember 15 had extended from Julesburg, Ool., to La Crosse, 

 Wis., and from Olivet, D. T., to Topeka Kas. The territory disturbed forms 

 an elipsis, the minor axis of which measures over 300 miles from 'N. N. W. 

 to S. S. E., while tl\e major axis extends from W. S. W. to E. N. E. over 600 

 miles, and comprises fully loO,000 square miles. The greatest energy of the 

 earthquake was manifested along the Missouri River from Yankton to Sioux 

 City, at 11:30 a. m., and along the Platte River, from Columbus to Omaha, 

 at 11:40. The principal shock reached the eastern, southern and western 

 limits about 11:50. . From these data follows a velocity of transmission of 

 fully 600 miles per hour. 



Judge Holmes submitted his annual report, showing on the list of ex- 

 changes with the Academy 221 foreign publications, and 100 emanating 

 from various societies within the United States. 



The Librarian made his report, in which a condition of affairs not alto- 

 gether creditable to the society was set forth. There were 2,676 volumes 

 and 4,100 pamphlets catalogued, but they were in bad condition generally,, 

 and deserved the attention of the Academy. 



Dr. Bnno Sander, Treasurer, reported expenditures during the year 

 amounting to ^668, with receipts falling short of this amount. He took the 

 occasion to refer to dilatory members whose dues were unpaid. 



The Eoard of Curators and Committee on Library submitted brief 

 reports. 



President Riley read his annual report, which was a comprehensive and 

 interesting document, setting forth the progress of the society through a 

 period of twenty-two years, the hardships that had been met and overcome, 

 and the obstacles that still stood in the way of the permanent success of the 

 Academy. There were 110 members on the rolls of the Academy, twenty- 

 four of whom had been elected during the past year. In addition to these 

 there were 143 corresponding members. 



The Academy then proceeded to the election of officers for the ensi^iiing- 

 year. Mr. Pulsifer nominated Dr. George -Englemann, and Judge Holmes 

 Prof. Riley. The latter gentleman stated that he had occupied the chair 

 of presiding officer for two years, and believed, under the rules a re-election 

 was not permissible. At all events he would decline. Dr. Eogelmann was. 

 elected president without opposition, the -Recording Secretary casting the 

 vote of the Academy. 



The other officers elected were as follows : 1st Vice President, Prof. 

 Riley; 2d Yice President, Silas Bent; Treasurer, Dr. Enno Sander; Corre- 

 sponding Secretary, Judge Holmes, Recording Secretary, Prof. Nij)her; 

 Librarian, Prof E. M, Crunden ; Board of Curators, Dr. G. J. Engelmann, 

 Dr. Hambach, and Mr. Hilder. 



Mr. John Goodin was chosen an associate member oi the Academy, 



