208 Tue Microscope. 
which he stated that it was almost impossible to remove 
graphite marks because the paper is almost sure to be 
destroyed. He believes it would be important to use photo- 
graphic appliances in cases where there is a question as to the 
different kinds of inks. 
E. S. Nott stated. what he knew about the case alluded to 
by Dr. Fell. Dr. James said the only objection to a chemical 
test was that it is only seldom that consent of all parties can be 
obtained for the use of chemicals. Dr. Mercer related his 
experience in examining a document in which words had been 
added after it had been drawn. Professor Stowell explained 
the experiments he had made with different inks and with the 
appearance of crossings of lines drawn at different times. 
President Cox entered into the discussion, stating that there is 
no testimony on earth so useless as that of professed experts of 
chirography. Professor T.J. Burrill said he had made special 
experiments regarding the color of different inks which satis- 
fied him that careful observations are sufficient to determine 
whether inks are of the same or different qualities. 
ME ICS, 
NOMINATIONS. 
HE nominating committee consisted of Dr. Henry Mills, R- 
H. Ward, Dr. Blackham, Dr. William J. Lewis, Dr. Henry 
D. Kendall, Professor 8. H. Gage and E. S. Nott. 
They recommended the election of the following officers : 
President—William A. Rogers, of Cambridge. 
First Vice-President—H. F. Atwood, of Rochester. 
Second Vice-President—C. H. Stowell, of Ann Arbor. 
Secretary—D. 8. Kellicott, of Buffalo. 
Treasurer—George E. Fell, of Buffalo. 
These were all unanimously elected. 
Professor Rogers, however, stated that he intended to be 
abroad next summer and could not accept. After the most re- 
peated urgings he still declined to serve, and the committee 
were asked to bring in another nomination. 
It seemed to be generally understood that the honor would 
be offered to one of two parties; either Professor Burrill, of 
Champaign, IIl., or Professor Smith, of Geneva, N. Y. 
The committee, however, reported the name of Professor 
Smith and he was unanimously elected. 
