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CITY. CONVENTIONS

" -hI nfasalaT @aEoATcFaA 1TSL W.
Notice is hereby given that the
] Democratic SO primary conventions
5wm be held in the wards Of the
SIcity Of Roswell q Thursday, March
18th. at 7:aos O'Clock p n at the
3 following places: a. a ssiae
81 First Ward. Court House.
3 Second Ward. b. B. stones store.
5 Third Ward. Central School build
ling.
Il FOURTH Ward aQ.aGumpips5 Ma
2 chine .shop.s4yu sHAfoT
IObfeFifth Ward. goyerman g aBandy's
Bearriage ash0p.aH ~ sol sasf. ~
II AT which said primaries one alder
8 man Is to be nominated to serve. two
: yeaRrs. q alderman to serve four
2 years. a school adiractor for two
years. one school director for four,
,of YEARS. !. Ha 81,
4 the convention VIII also select
4 d~elegafes toy the eity Democratic con
d Nentien tosbe heldsatsthes court house
s On s~atirdass March a19th at 1880 p,
sim fof the pnfb6se 81 nonlnAting,
c~anaiaasttsss III y ! eandidats
4 fQr clty slerk and candidate for
= k~naoe.lns -I~~k-a &&4
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The following have ordered Blaze
Killer; Price & Co. A; K Mott. Rec.
ord ONCE, aStringfelIow & Tannehill.
The ;Joyce-Pruit Cn.a and Morrison
Bros. si1sm ~ b1Atuats f.sa d - iHsi
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DECIDEDLY MIXED.

washington, d. c.s Feb. asslThe
president Just cent for me. He en- n:
Enthusiastically favors joint statehood
as the only possible solution. and
will give US his influence to have
the bill pass this session Inn sure
he wantsoall his friends to help the
measure out. aotlaa ssiffsp n
e aa 4 RnnEy
.sd3flfa la4s.s & TaI gr@9fgI
Nov isn't this 2 pretty mixaiup. The
Repablicanad president ! assentAusias-
tie for joint statehood whilei the
Republican central COMMITTEES Of the
Territory has announced itself as
.enthpsiassticns for ssingle statehood.
and the Republican DELEGATE IA Try
to- square 1hlmselfn wifh both the
President and the conamlttee BY be-
lie snthdsiasticalIs III favor .of
single stftehood, bit 'snfhnsissticaa-
MI FprkiiRg far Joint atateheod, Anu
he situation = Just shout assnfzed
the-Demoesatse-s5de The Demo.
nnnts maconareas 4 akznsnsare I'M,
sistins - single stGtshs2d 1hlla ~
r@<~xl1 @fS%Yxx.S N. w5M
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's.J. n: Hahpton'z Is the place to 20
fof iIne candies. yo4~-n0f p>tr
3kar- aal eTsI91 th6 al &Iadr
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The report of the city engineer
shows that the electric light company
yet has many barei wires In the ci-.
ty limits. The neglect to cover same
is not only a matter OF dollars and
cents. but may be q Tat.er of hum
an life. ssyFaHeaI .H3 s4 II,
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ii
I The public health should be a mat
ter Of first consideration. No time
should be lost in abatins every nui,
..sance "rejndicial 10 health. First a.
nong these ~n..isancea are the unsan-
itary eonai1.s1 of the bitches. III
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In the District Court Of the United
States for the Fifth judicial Dis
trict of New Mexico. eN

In the Matter of James b, Trotter.
.IA Bankrupt. .~l,arno. a4f asrs lr
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Roosevelt and Parker. and German
and cleveland and Hearst and sever
al other American citizens who
have attained the age of thirty-ive
years would like to have a horoscope.
of the f'doings" in nWashington city
Just one year hence. fffa nh & IFS
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February 20. 1904.
fe4r a IRH VI
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Rodey says Roosevelt is enthusi-
astic for joint statehood. He al en-
t II also for for s IA ct tie
Rough Riders first meeting sever
al years ago. oa7e $50 II .IAiii "
nj
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1871 5a+ .8ssf&F4 IE3AsH HEN f-FAf sFZ itt=R Il 4
Precinct 5, Lower Penasco (23 yts)l
"a meeting of the Democratic vo
tiers of Precinct No. L is hereby call
ed to meet at the court house on
Thursday. March. s1st. at 1880 b. m.
for the purpose of selecting the del.
aggates for precinct / as above pro.
yided.
The. committeeman for all Other
precincts will calf a meeting in thei,
respective precincts for a like pur
pose at a, date, not later than March
31st..
nse...,#s ggss j. F. HINKLE.
Chairman.
c. c..TANNEHILL CLERK.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
YEARS OF THE COMPOSERS.

The year 1903 made Saint-Saens 50
years old. Bruch IS Strauss SO. Massenet
81, Dvork g. CIR eg so. Eigar As, Mac
Dowell ~. Mascagni 40. Puccini 45. Gi-
ordano "a. Franchetti 43. Leoncavelio 45.
d'Indy 81 dAlbert SO. Arensky ~.
Artchlbouchen 45. Mrs. H. II. A. Beach
&c. Bemberg ~. BlOckx 81. BoitO 81.
Brun 81. Bungert Sc. Emma 43, Faure IS.
Foote so. GlazOunow IS. Goldmark Il.
Widor IS. Upspruch So. Tosti 81. Whiting
~. Gernsheim "a. Dubois So. Draeseke
IS. Chaminade AZ. Tinel 80. Tanaiew a.
German Al. De Koven ~. Svendsen S.
Charpentier 43. Dudley Buck 81. Cui SIS.
Sousa AZ. Chadwick 40. Carre 81. Sjoren
So Sinding A.. Coleridge-Tayior %
COwen 81, Shelley As Sgambati 50. See
ling Al. Rimsky- Korsakoff 50. Rheirs-
berger So. Scriabine 81 Rachmanioff 90
Hamerik so. Hegar 81. Reinecke 70
Schytte So Schutt q. Hildach "a. Hubay
45. Huber 81, Saar S. p. Scharwenka IS,
X. Scharwenka 50. Humperdinck 49,
Huss Al, Jadassohn y. Kelley 46 KienzI
as, Klein as, Kopylow 20. Prout s.. Perosl
81. Pierne 40. Paine 81. Lad1~ IS.
Loeffier AZ. MacCunn s., Mackenzie S.
Mailer 43. Marchetti IS. Martucci A..
Messenger As. Meyer-Helmund a. Mosz-
kowski ~. Niconde 50.-Musical Courier
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SHE LOST NO TIME.

Since the beginning Of this leap year
there has been a standing offer betwsen
a certain justice. certain probate court
clerk. and certain dealers in household
furnishings in Cleveland that the first
girl OF Cleveland to avail herself of the
feminine prerogative and who was ac-
cepted could have the united services
of the parties involved when the we'd
ding occurred. II came OF the other
evening.
The bride was Miss AIbertha Morgen-
roth, and the bridegroom was August
William Herman. who came from Eng
land on the young woman's invitation.
at her expense. TO marry her. There
Is pretty romance behind the story.
The bride and groom knew each other
In Germany. They each left their
native country. she TO come to America
and he to go 10 England. Her venture
was a success; his was not.
That made no difference in her love
She wrote and he came. They were
married shortly after The license, the
ceremony, the carriage, hire and a fine
bedroom set 20 help furnish their house
cost them nothing.
The marriage proposal was made nv
the BRIDE ten minutes after the coming
In OF the new year.-Pittsburg Dispatch
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TEMPERANCE.

February Meeting of lie Droit Union,
The February meeting of the LIE Droit
Union was held the afternoon of the
Attn. at the residence OF Mrs. Morris.
the treasurer. The president, Mrs.
Hugh Phillips, presided. After the
singing of a hymn. Mrs Moore. presi-
dent of North Capitol Union, conducted
the devotional exercises. The recording
secretary. Mrs Gee. writing letter
TO the unions president resigning her
office. IL was moved and carried that
the resignation be accepted with re-
greet Mrs. E. p. Mertz was elected 10
that position. The corresponding sec
rotary, Mrs Merwin. read the minutes
Of the last meeting. which were ac-
cepted. as was the treasurer's report.
A new member. Mrs. Allison, was well
coined into the union. Mrs. De Riemer
made an earnest appeal In favor of the
signing of pledge cards. by the boys
and girls OF the Sunday schools in the
different churches Of the city. 1t was
moved and carried that the union donate
8 toward the purchase OF comfort
bags. to be given to the soldiers and
sailors. After the calling OF the roll the
meeting adjourned, followed by a social
season, during which the ladies present
were served by the hostess with ice
cream and cake
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
The Minute Men.

At the assembly of the First Regi-
ment Of Minute Men last Monday even
ing. at their headquarters. 339-341 Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest. the new
armory and parade on February % oc-
cupied the attention OF the various
companies
The New York Battalion. Major f. T
Paul. commanding. has been detailed to
represent Colonel Winter and officers of
the regiment, at the military ball and
reception Abiram Chamberlain. gov
ernor OF Connecticut, will give the First
Company. Governors Horse Guard. at
the Foot Guards Armory, Hartford
Conn. Thursday evening. February II.
This Battalion has also been detailed
by the commanding officer. to act as a
special guard of honnr at the unwilling
Of the tablet in the oldest church in
Brooklyn on February 9. by Fort Greene
Chapter. ID. A. r.. in memory of the
Revolutionary soldiers who fell in the
battle of Long Island and are buried
beneath it.
The celebrated Episcopal divine the
Rev. De Witt L. PeItOn, pastor Of St
Thomas Church. New York city. has
consented TO serve as chaplain OF the
New York Battalion
Major NJ. NJ. Lewis adiutant general
has. upon his own request, been placed
on waiting orders.
Sergt. Lemuel L. TAFT. Of Company A,
has been promoted to the rank of cap
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
Patriotic.

tain. and assigned to the command OF
Company G.
Second Lieut.. James V. Tierney has
been promoted to first lieutenant. and
Private ]. B. Altman has been elected
second Lieutenant. Company A.
The regimental board Of tactics. Lieut..
Col. 'E. r. Campbell. president, having
recommended the abolition of battalion
formation, Maj. Herbert w. Myers has
been relieved from duty as commanding
officer of the Second Battalion and
placed on waiting orders
Company E, Capt william c. Robbins.
he's made an arrangement for an en-
tertainment to be given at odd Eel
ruary 10. Polk Miller. the dialect
reader. and a celebrated negro quartet.
have been engaged for this occasion. and
an enjoyable time may be anticipated,
Applications for membership having
reached headquarters from the follow
ing men. duly approved by company COM
manders. the commanding officer as
signed them to the following companies:
Company A. w. l.. Wood; Company F.
James II. Rowe, w. II. Walters, sr
Company c, William L. Carrick. Lucien
10. Chauncey, Samuel L. Cook. Wallace
Cook. Arthur c. Haight and Frank c.
Hall.
Celebrate Washington's Birthday.
The District Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution have arranged to hold
a patriotic meeting on the evening of
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
Visitation of Rebekah Lodge.

On last Monday evening there was
q large representation of the Rebekah
Degree. OF the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, when the officers Of the
grand lodge paid their annual visitation
TO Naomi Rebekah Lodge. No. 1.
After the transaction OF thes regular
order OF business the grand master
James II. Crew. accompanied by the
following officers, was admitted
Deputy Grand Master W. H Mcneil.
Grand Warden E. w. Bradford. Grand
Secretary e T. Pettengill, Grand Treas
urer z. c. Grumley, Grand Represen-
tatives w. w. MILAN and Fred A.
Stier, Grand Conductor A r. vermiI-
lion. and Grand Chaplain D. d. Lore.
The entertainment consisted Of the ex-
emplifcation OF the beautiful work of
the Rebekah Degree by the drill team
of Naomi Lodge. under the leadership
Of Mrs. Julia Roberts.
The reports of the books of the sec
rotary and treasurer show that this
lodge is in a lourishing condition. and
well prepared to do the work OF the
Order OF Odd Fellows.
Complimentary remarks were made by
the grand master. the grand warden.
who is the supervisor of the lodge. by
the grand representative. and by the
instructor. Mrs. George Burroughs.
At the conclusion of the meeting the
guests repaired to the supper room,
where a bountiful repast was spread.
and enjoyed by all present The out-of-
town visitors to the lodge were George
w. Barnes and Mrs. Barnes, of Ohio;
s. A. Murdoch, of Illinois; John VIII
liams. of Minnesota; NJ. S. Keene, and
Miss Florence Percill. or Virginia
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Boys Literary Society.

The Working Boys Literary and De-
batting Club held it's usual meeting on
Tuesday night. A good attendance of
the boys and visitors was noted. Reel
tations varied the general routine. and
many humorous skits were given
The subject of debate was one that
gave occasion for thought and bright
speeches. Dallas Bolick led the affirma-
tives on the question: Resolved, That
the army canteen should be restored. d
His forces mustered eloquent argu-
ments including a noteworthy one by a
regular army member of the club who
gave interesting sketches of his personal
experiences But the negatives although
lacking personal arguments denounced
drink In all form so forcibly that the
judges were persuaded that Congress did
well in repeating the canteen act.
stephen Latchford was captain OF the
negative side.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
GOSSIP Of the Drama
From Manu- Points of View

november Is being written by Claiming
Pollock, who dramatized The Pit" for
the use of Wilton Lackaye The piece
is nameless as yet.
No less A parsonage than James NJ.
Barrie, the author Of "A Window In
Thrums" and AUD LIGHT Idyls," in
spired George c. Tyler with the ambi-
ton Of making a stage presentation OF
Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch, -
which highly successful. decentralization
is 70 be seen here for the first time al
the National on Washington's Birthday
Ada Rehan has denied the report that
she will star Jointly with Sir Henry
Irving, and that she has refused to sign
contracts with the Liebler Company for
another season under their direction.
Basil Hoods latest comedy. Love in
a Cottage" was produced recently I'm
London by Charles Frohman. The piece
did not prove a great success, but its
season will continue
Gilbert Heron, who IS playing a small
part in Amelia Binghams production of
Olympic" is a son of Henry Miller.
and Is on the stage, IL is said, against
his fathers wishes. Young Heron is
eighteen years old, and in adopting the
stage as a profession took his mother s
name. She was Bijou Heron.
IL is said the Conreid company, at the
Metropolitan Opera House, New York.
has been so lacking In stars Of the first
magnitude that the performances of
"Parsifal' have been the only ones
which tested the capacity of the thea
ter Calves return in Carmen" how
ever. served to I'LL every seat I'm the
house.
Fay Templeton. who appeared here
some weeks ago IS the feature of The
Runaways," has zone to Florida, where
she has taken 2 cottage for the winter.
II is believed Miss Templeton will not
appear professionally again this season.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
Satisfied With Skirts.

An English critic a snort time ago, on
seeing performance Of The Burgo-
master" dubbed Ruth White. the prima
donna. as the American Vesta Tilley."
Miss White is said - have no desire TO
shine in this directIOH.
II am perfectly sac ned to appear in
female roles, she US. and will really
be glad wher, I ca stop playing VII
lie. While / have been told that ! have
the knack of wearing boys clothes with
some degree OF ease. I detest them, and
shall be glad when I can get back i'm
skirts again on the stage"
Miss White receives many letters from
callow youths asking who has made her
clothes. The letters generally read:
What New York tailor designed those
for your" 1t may be well 20 set al
questions at rest by stating that an
indianapolis firm gets the credit
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
Bancroft Council Meets.

Bancroft Council. No. 4e6, National
Union. held It's regular meeting at Sl4
Ninth Street northwest last evening,
President r. w. Kerr, presiding. An
Increased attendance was noted, and
several new members were installed.
Resolutions were adopted 60 be en-
crossed and presented to the retiring
president. NJ. II. Keyes. for his untiring
efforts in the upbuilding of the council,
in the course of his two terms of office.
The council has shown great activity
IN the past two years.
An extraordinary meeting has been ar
ranged for on the regular meeting night
in April, due notice of which will be
given to the members. After remarks
by the president and others the coun-
ell adjourned to meet on the first Fri
day in March.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
Merging Of Societies.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
OdontoIogfcal Society Of the National
University was held In the reception
room AT DR.. J. Roland Walton's Office
on Wednesday evening. In view of the
merging OF me medical and dental de-
partments OF the National University
with the same departments Of the Co
lumbar University IT was unanimously
voted that the name Of the society be
changed to the Chronological Society Of
the Columbian University.
The offer Of Dr. Charles w. Needham,
president Of the Columbian University,
and the dean OF the dental department,
Dr. J. Hall Lewis. assigning a suitable
room in the university building for the
meetings OF the society. was accepted,
and the meetings hereafter Will be held
in the medical and dental department Of
Columbie University. Various matters
OF more or less interest TO the dental
profession were discussed in the course
OF the evening. and a committee con-
Fisting of DR.. J. Roland Walton. Dr.
Jesse b. Schafhirt, and DR.. Rosalind NJ
Balm was appointed TO prepare a pro-
gram. including a clinic and papers. for
the next meeting
The following members were present.:
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
APT.
The Columbia Heights Art Club.


The Columbia Heights Art Club was
entertained by Mrs. Clark. 1Ol2 Four
teenth Street. on Thursday afternoon.
February 4 Mrs. L. W. Doris presided.
1t being a business meeting, reports
were read and approved. The director
OF the d. F. w. c., brought in an in
teresting report from the District Fed
GRAFTON. and gave a brief resume Of
Mrs. II. s. Mussey's address upon
Compulsory Education in the District
and the Necessity for Truant Schools. -
New names were added to the waiting
list, and Mrs. Downing, whose absence
from the city last winter was much re-
GREETED, was reinstated. A practical
lesson in parliamentary law was given
by the parliamentarians for the day,
Mrs. Nd. l. Schneider and Mrs. p.
Munro. Mrs. e. c. Morgan read an in
teresting account Of a recent visit to
the Junior Republic of Maryland. THE
Wonderful Secret OF the Aztecs" was
contributed by Mrs. McCreery.
Miss Catherine Barlow. who has re-
Gently returned from Philadelphia. told
Of her visit 70 the Industrial Art School
and Of the exhibition Of paintings in the
Pennsylvania Academy Of Fine Arts. and
the illustrated catalogue of the exhibit
ton was greatly enjoyed.
The responses 10 roll call were cur
rent topics upon book notes. sociology
scientific, political events of the month
Mrs. Clark was assisted i'm serving re-
freshments by her niece. Miss Bessie
Heuber Clark.
The club adjourned 90 meet on Thurs
day, February II, At the home of Mrs
Davis. hi Q Street northwest, wher,
Mrs J. +. Engle will read a paper upon
The Great Iuterr9Snum." and Mrs
/. W. Doris will contribute art notes.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
Unity Club (Is74) Lecture


The parlors of the Riggs pouse were
filled with the members ami friends Of
the veteran Unity Club last Tuesday
evening. the occasion being the celebra-
ton Of ladies night" and to greet the
accomplished and graceful speaker Of
the evening. Mrs. c. S Clarke. wife Of
the superintendent Of the northwestern
school district of this city. Mrs. Clarke's
subject was Paul Jones. the Founder
Of the American Navy" She sketched
the remarkable career of John Paul
Jones. from boyhood to aged manhood.
as admiral until his death in Paris.
France. relating many noble acts and
thrilling experiences in behalf Of young
America, and declaring him one of the
most self-sacrifcing and loyal adopted
citizens-a typical American The lee
ture was interesting throughout and de-
hvered in Mrs Clarke's characterfstfcal-
~ entertaining style. and il was en-
Enthusiastically received. and on motiea
Of DR.. j. A. Dickinson. a unanimous
vote OF thanks was extended to Mrs
Clarke for her able and instructive ad-
dress
The remainder Of the program was as
follows: Piano solo. Miss Lena Feath-
ers; contralto solo. THE Journey Is
Long" Miss Elizabeth Leckie. of the
Junior Quartette. which. together
with her response to an enthusiastic
encore. was highly appreciated. king
Robert. of Sicily" was creditably de-
claimed by Miss Francis Elmira Cox
Miss Louise Farrow. accompanied on
the piano by Miss Leona Feathers. con-
tTibuted two violin solos, Mrs Mary NJ
Haywood gave Aux Italiene." Miss
Wild intermixing appropriate vocal and
instrumental selections from I'll Trova-
tore Mrs. Kelser followed with two
vocal solos. The program closed with
The Singing Baby" a storiette. adj
mirably presented by Miss Corinne Hay.
President L. II. PatteI son presided,
and on his suggestion a vote of thanks
was given 10 all the talent participat-
ing In the program. and assisting in
making Ladies Night" so great sue
cess.
Several new members were admitted.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07


District Tent. No. 8. has reached the
goal for which it has been striving-lOO
members
Columbia Hive, No. 3. will give a
euchre party on the night OF Febru-
airy 9.
The Women OF the Maccabees viii
give another public class Initiation at
the National Rifles Armory Hall. on
the night OF April 20. Mrs. Penelope ID.
Smith. d. s. c. for the District of Co
lumbia, has the matter in charge She
will be aided by some Of the ablest
exemplifers of the work I'm the city
Columbia Hive, No. 3. will give a re-
ception and colonial tea on the night
OF the 23d. at Schmidt's Hall. SIS Ninth
Street. fromsS TO II o'clock.
The entertainment to be held at
Golden Rule Hail, 40 Ninth Street. on
the night OF February IS promises to
be a great success. This is held for
the benefit or Golden Rule and Capitol
Tents. to aid in lifting a debt that rests
heavily upon the two tents.
Brightwood Division, No. 3. Uniform
Rank now meets on Tuesday night. in
stead Of on Thursday. as formerly.
Sir Knight w p. Ramsey. Of National
Tent. No. ]. who fell and broke his
arm on the icy pavement recently, is
able TO be at his desk in the Office OF
the Auditor for the War Department.
King David Tent. No. II. is now having
tnitiations at each OF its reviews. Its
attendance is better than II has ever
been.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
CHARITABLE.
To Entertain the Blind.

The list Of volunteers for the readings
and music for the blind. which are held
each week in the Library Of Congress,
are as follows: Monday. February s.
Commander Henry Harris Barroll. L. s.
N; Tuesday. February 9. Miss Julia h
Chadwick; Wednesday. February 10. vio-
lin and piano recital. Miss Olive Waring
and Walter NJ. Rummel; Thursday. Feb
ruary II. Mrs. NJ Laura Larner; Fri
day. February y. Mrs. George Edward
Patrick: Saturday. February Is, Miss
Dabney.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
EDUCATIONAL.
Prof. Shaler's Work.

Prof. Shaler's Work.
At the last meeting of the Society FOR
Philosophical Inquiry az the Columbian
University, on February 2, Hyland c.
Kirk gave an Interesting review Of the
recent work by Prof. Shaler. Of Har-
ward. entitled THE World and the In
dividual: A Consideration Of Life and
Death" The discussion was participat-
ed in by DR.. ]. Macbride Sterrett. DIR. r
e Richardson. the Rev. Frank Sewall
William NJ. Coleman, and Mr. Kirk
At the meeting 10 be held on February
o. at 4:45 O'Clock, the society will con.
slider the attitude OF present day science
toward nominalism and realism. DR.
e E Richardson will be the LEADING
speaker. All students Of philosophy are
cordially invited TO attend