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Post [rails Mr. Wiggins commented as follows when I sent him a copy of the foregoing letter: I am perfectly willing for this to run, with the exception of a little thing to be noted further on. Mr. W. is evidently a good practical ‘‘six-gun” man, which is a whole lot different from a gunman. I am sure he learned the things he has mentioned by experience; it sticks out all over his letter, and I am very glad to see it, and know it’s to be run in the ‘““Ask Adventure” columns. But I disagree violently with his advice in regard IgI to the safety notch and the half-cock notch being ground off; with the five chambers loaded the safety notch is not really necessary, but sometimes we want all six full, and the loading of the gun, holding back the hammer with the thumb while filling the cylinder, is a blamed nuisance. The half-cock is just right for what it was designed for. And I pre- fer to leave the mainspring at its original tension; once in a while a hard primer chances to be found. From the word ‘‘Fire’”’ with the gun in the holster I can average a shot a second, so that’s fast enough, isn’t it? 5 , \ Temes ; K f ds adh ad el Ae ies Riis rts ‘#3 therefor. LOST TRAILS NotE—We offer this department of the ‘‘Camp-Fire’’ free of charge to those of our readers who wish to get in touch again with old friends or acquaintancea from whom the years have separated them. For the benefit of the friend you seek, give your own name tf possible. s ing contrary instructions, will be considered as intended for publication in full with inquirer’s name, in this department, at our discretion. right in case inquirer refuses his name, to substitute any numbers or other names, to reject any item that seems to us unsuitable, and to use our discretion in all matters pertaining to this department. We will, however, forward mail through this office, assuming no responsibility We have arranged with the Montreal Star to give additional publi- cation in their ‘‘Missing Relative Column,’’ weekly and daily editions, to any of our inquiries for persons last heard of in Canada. Except in case of relatives, inquiries from one sex to the other are barred. All inquiries along this line, unless contain- We reserve the Give also your own full address. HUBS, JAMES. 5 feet, weighs about 100, 15 years old, dark complexion. Moved to Nettleton, Ark., 1920. Later heard fromin Corliss, Wis. Somethingin view. Write your pal—Address DUNBAR SPECK, Blue Springs, Miss. UNDLEY,R.L. Nickname Bill. Last definite address known Stoneville, N. C. Thought to be in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Any information will be appreciated.— Address O. L. ALYEA, care of C. C. ALYEA, 3314 Sheridan Road, Chicago, Ill... McGuIRE, CHARLES. Dark hair, dark eyes, weighs 160 pounds. Last heard of in Minneapolis, missing a number of years. Any one knowing his whereabouts please communicate with his mother.—Address Mrs. Mary McGuire, 616 N. Greenwood St., Marion, Ohie. URRIEL. -Your pal would like to hear from you.— Address OrA CROBB, care of Cotton Belt R. R., Yard Office, Hodge Yards, Ft. Worth, Tex. "DYER, PAT. Miner, prospector, claim-owner. About 60. Last heard of at Rivertown, Idaho, about three years ago. Supposed to have gone to Canada, Alaska or Mexico. appreciated.—Adftress B. L. HANNAH, 4635 Delman Blvd., St. Louis, Mu. POTTER, A. First sergt. of Company A, 17th U. S. Infantry in 1873 and was with Gen. Stanley’s Yellow- stone Expedition. Would like some information regarding him. Also the present address and a communication from any one who served in the 7th U. S. Cavalry (Custer’s Regiment) from January 1872 until 1881.—Address Wo. O. TAYLOR, 34 Mechanic St., Orange, Mass.; (late of Troops M and A, 7th U. S. Cavalry). ARGENT, MABEL. Age 31. Resided in Washington, D. C., about 10 years ago. May have married since. Any information will be appreciated.—Address VALLA - KENNETH, 809 Sherman St., Johnstown, Pa. SGHAMBLIN. Last heard of in Virginia. Any one know- ing the whereabouts of the above mentioned family lease communicate with J. M. SHAMBLIN, Arcade Theater, fake Charles, La.- Inquiries will be printed three times, then taken out. In the February 10th issue all un- found names asked for during the past two years will be reprinted alphabetically. Any ingermation as to his whereabouts will be Boxs that served in France in Cos. B and C, oth Field Signal Battalion: I have something I think would be of interest to you. Please write me at once.—Address FRANK CLARKSON, Bishop, Tex. CASSI DY, JOHN THOMAS. Sometimes known as Tom Corliss; Roxbury, Mass. Your brother and sister (Sr. Mary John Berchmons) look in vain for you. in confidence that your wishes will be respected. Only end the suspense. Any information will be appreciated.— Address SISTER, and EDWARD CASSIDY, care ok A dventure. CRANE, E.; Gieze, W. F.; McKeown, E. P.; Senecal, A. L.; or Ristrom, Helmer. Last heard of left Nitro, W. Va. for Kalma, Mont. Would like to hear from the above men. i DAYTON ParRSONS, Box 150, Dunbar, ° a. Write LOY, EDWARD L. or his wife Ellen. Last heard from in Portland, Ore. Please write to your brother George, as he is worried over your long silence.—Address GEorGE,F. Dg Loy, 109 West 35th St., Wilmington, Del. ECHOLS, RAY. Left home May 31, 1921. 15 years old, dark-brown hair, dark-gray eyes, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 105 pounds. Was raised in El Centro, Calif., and may be on his way back there. When he left home was riding a very light roan pony with white face, black mane and tail. municate with his mother.—Address Mrs. Guy ECHOLS, Gotebo, Okla. APPY JACK. Last seen in Newark, N. J., July 13, 192t. Heisa ‘world trotter,’’ all around the. world by foot. If this reaches him or any one meeting him along the road, please‘tell him that Philip West Thompson would like to hear of his adventures through Camp-Fire as it will be welcomed by the Camp-Fire boys. “PAARSELL, B.-Eof Bedford N. V. - About 6 feet 2 inches, weighs over 200 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, about 48; looks younger. Lost on a walking trip through the Great Smoky Mountains. Was headed for Jasper, Ga. Is supposed to have taken train from Roanoke to near Bristol, then walked Clinch Mountains. course. Any information will be appreciated.—Address NorMAN HaRSELL, Allendale, N. J. OPPER, CAL. B. Please write to an old friend of five years ago.—Address M. C., care of Adventure. All of them I think are in ‘the Government - Anybody knowing his whereabouts please com-_ May have altered - CONMIC DOOKS (©