Xxxviii Proceedings. 
on ‘* Results of Recent Researches on the Formation of the 
Heavenly Bodies.’’ 
May 22np, 1894. 
President Pritchett in the chair, 19 members present. 
The report of the Committee appointed to consider the 
_ advisability of adding to the Academy a section for investi- 
gations in Political Science was read, stating that after mature 
deliberation the Committee concluded that the present was 
not an opportune time for such action. 
A. S. Cushman read a paper on ‘* Post-Mortem Estimation 
and Detection of Strychnine.”’ 
JuNE 4TH, 1894. 
Judge Gray presiding, 18 members and visitors present. 
Prof. Nipher made a report for the Committee appointed to 
see if the meteorological work being conducted at Forest Park 
could be done under the Academy’s supervision. He stated 
that he had been unable to get any satisfaction from the City 
authorities, and could report no definite action. 
The resignation of Pres.. Pritchett was read, same being 
caused by his departure for Europe, and action deferred until 
the first meeting of the Academy in October. 
The introduction to the paper of Dr. R. Ellsworth Call on 
‘© The Unionidae of Arkansas’’ was read by Mr. Whitten. 
The Recording Secretary announced the vote by letter 
ballot, of the amendment to the Constitution, adding the 
Treasurer to the Council. 
Mr. Arthur Winslow laid before the Academy two maps, 
showing the work of the Geological Survey of Missouri. 
A. W. Douetas, 
Recording Secretary. 
