AlpctoberS!m'}    American  Pharmaceutical  Association.  491 
Methods  for  the  Analysis  of  Granular  Effervescent  Salts. 
By  Charles  E.  Vanderkleed  and  Joseph  L.  Turner. 
Estimation  of  Aloin  in  Aloes. 
By  Frank  R.  Eldred  and  C.  A.  Jennings. 
Color  Test  for  Methylene-Blue. 
By  L.  N.  Sahm  and  William  Mittelbach. 
It  is  shown  that  the  adulteration  of  methylene-blue  may  readily 
be  detected  by  a  comparison  of  color  stains  on  paper  by  solutions 
of  definite  strength. 
The  Behavior  of  Alkaloidal  Salts  towards  Immiscible 
Solvents. 
By  Dr.  Edward  Schaer. 
This  paper  was  presented  in  abstract  by  W.  A.  Puckner  and  con- 
tains a  review  of  some  thesis  work  done  in  the  University  of  Strass- 
burg. 
Tincture  of  Nux  Vomica,  U.S.P.  1900. 
By  Joseph  W.  England. 
This  is  a  review  of  the  history  of  the  tincture  of  nux  vomica  in 
the  several  editions  of  the  U.S.P.  and  a  recommendation  for  the 
reversion  to  the  original  method  of  making  the  tincture  directly 
from  the  drug. 
A  Comparison  of  the  Seventh  and  Eighth  U.S.P.  Requirements 
for  Morphine  in  Tincture  of  Opium. 
By  Theo.  D.  Wetterstroem. 
The  lime-water  purification  of  morphine  in  the  U.S.P.,  VIII, 
would  seem  to  demand  a  minimum  requirement  of  1-15  grammes 
morphine  per  100  c.c.  tincture  of  opium. 
Percentage  of  Alcohol  Remaining  in  Fluid  Extracts. 
By  Joseph  Feil. 
The  following  papers  were  read  by  title: — 
Oil  of  Santal. 
By  A.  R.  L.  Dohme. 
Preliminary  Paper  on  the  Use  of  the  Coloring  Matter  in 
Grape  Skins  as  an  Indicator. 
By  E.  V.  Howell. 
