PROCEEDINGS 



OF THE 



American Philosophical Society 



HELD AT PHILADELPHIA 



FOR PROMOTING USEFUL KNOWLEDGE 



Vol. LI. January-March, 191 2. No. 203. 



CONTENTS. 



Determination of the Depth of the Milky Way. By T. J. J. See I 



Contraband of War. By John Bassett Moore 18 



Stated Meeting, January 5, igi2 Hi 



Stated Meeting, Febmary 2, igi2 iv 



Stated Meeting, March i, igi2 viii 



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