. Personal identification; methods for the identification of individuals, living or dead. uto-graph and the usual three finger prints (right index, middle and ring), ofthe client. The other device or form of application is for bank checks,to prevent either forgery or any attempt to raise the amount. In theone case the imprint of the three fingers is placed in the area for the sig-nature, and written over with an ink that bites through the fiber of the Uses of Friction-Ridge Identification 355 paper; in the other the print of the thumb alone underhes the numericalexpression of the amount. Witho
. Personal identification; methods for the identification of individuals, living or dead. uto-graph and the usual three finger prints (right index, middle and ring), ofthe client. The other device or form of application is for bank checks,to prevent either forgery or any attempt to raise the amount. In theone case the imprint of the three fingers is placed in the area for the sig-nature, and written over with an ink that bites through the fiber of the Uses of Friction-Ridge Identification 355 paper; in the other the print of the thumb alone underhes the numericalexpression of the amount. Without wishing for a moment to belittle the conveniences furnishedby the various firms who prepare outfits for banks and other places, itshould be noticed that the finger-print system, as employed the worldover, is based upon natural features, and has been elaborated by scientificmen who have carried on their researches for the love of knowledge andhave given their results to the world without restriction. While thevarious improvements in outfit and method may fully repay the small 70-373. Figure 149. Check signed by the usual three fingers, and surcharged withthe signature. The fingers are printed by the Bauder method. cost of installation, nothing more is really necessary for an effective systemthan a piece of glass, a small rubber roller, some printing ink and paper,and a slight knowledge of the system in general use, fully explained inany one of a considerable number of available books, found in any largelibrary. The need of such a system for the identification of those with whomthe banks have to deal is apparent on the face of it, and especially is itvaluable in case of the small depositors in savings banks, many of whom aremore or less illiterate. Add to this the considerable proportion of foreignnames, which, in some cases, the depositors themselves cannot spell, andthe chance of error becomes very great, relying upon the customary methods 356 Personal Identification alone.
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