I am trying to put together a panel for the Poe Bicentennial Conference to be held in Philadelphia Oct. 8-11, 2009. I've already asked for proposals from the Poe list, but Twain people, in all fairness, should have the same opportunity. The proposed panel is tentatively titled, "Reading Poe on Salary: Edgar Poe and Mark Twain--affinities and influences." Anyone interested in suggesting a paper (the usual 20 minute thing) can send a brief paragraph to me. Since proposals are due in early August, any suggestions should reach me by the first of July. Please reply directly to me at [log in to unmask] rather than to the entire list. Dennis Eddings