Dr. Henry S. Pritchett, to create in 1899 a special division known as the "Division of Terrestrial Magnetism of the Coast and Geodetic Survey" of which Doctor Bauer was appointed chief and "Inspector of Magnetic Work." In 1904 the Carnegie Institute of Washington established a "Department of International Research in Terrestrial Magnetism" and appointed Dr. Bauer director. He is thus in charge of the magnetic survey of the United States and of the designated international work; and has unexcelled opportunities for conducting researches of great importance.
His membership in clubs and fraternities includes: Sigma Chi; Cosmos; American Association for the Advancement of Science (fellow); Astronomical and Astro physical Society of America; American Physical Society; Philosophical Society of Washington, District of Columbia; National Geographic Society; Washington Academy of Science; Sociedad Cientifica Antonia Alzate, Mexico (honorary), and Deutsche Meteorologische Gesellschaft. He is affiliated with the Unitarian church and the Unitarian club of Washington, District of Columbia.
His most profitable reading has been found in books allied to his profession; and his diversion in walking, traveling, music and the theater. He would advise every young American to "put his whole heart and soul into his chosen work until success is achieved"; and success he would not necessarily limit to mere financial gain. He was married April 15, 1891, to Adelia Frances, daughter of Mayrick Haskell and Lucy Salisbury Doolittle of Washington. He is editor-in-chief of the International Journal of "Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity," which he founded in 1896. In conjunction with other leading specialists he has contributed to reports of the Maryland Geological Survey and the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, and to various scientific journals, articles on terrestrial magnetism. In recognition of his work he was made a member of the permanent International Committee on Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, and a member of the Committee on Terrestrial Magnetism of the International Association of Academies.
