Argosy, Vol. 112, No. 2 — page 186: what you’re looking at

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352 of your stories, possibly those of Achmed Ab- dullah, Burroughs, Franklin, and Lauriston better than any. Should you print this in the Log- Book, please use initials only. WANTS MORE HISTORICAL NOVELS Frankfort Heights, Illinois. I have been a reader of THr Arcosy for about three. years, although I have not been a sub- scriber. I like your serials the best. Some of the best stories I read were: “A Soldier’s Honor,” “ Riddle Gawne,” “The Sword Lover,” ‘“ Odds and the Man,” and “ The Listener.” I don’t care much for stories like “After a Million Years,” by Garret Smith. His imagination ran away with him when he wrote that story. Give us some more historical novels like “ Playing the Man” and “Embers of Empire.” Your series, “ Cuth- ford—Soldier of the Sea,’ couldn’t be beat. I think that Charles Alden Seltzer and George W. Ogden are the best Western story writers you have. . : A. J. BARANOSKY. DELIGHTS IN THE CLASH OF SWORDS Seattle, Washington. When I read the Log-Book, and see that some one wants you to cut out the serials, I see red. You cut out the serials, I'll cut out THe Arcosy, so there. J wish it was all serials. The stories I like best, really, are where there is sword fighting. I like the stories by C. A. Seltzer all right, but all the heroes are just like Bill Hart. Fight with guns and fists. But when it comes to sword- clashing, boy, Bill would have to go in the back- ground. You see, I was in love with Bill Hart once. Keep one going all the time like “Sword and Anvil.” I wrote you once before, and that was printed; don't know if this will be. Don’t sign my name; people would think I was crazy. I am just MotTHER oF MANY. P. S—I just wish the style would comie back when men wore the silk breeches and powdered hair. THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENT Elmira, New York. I have failed to fulfil my promise of scoring at least once a month in the good old Log. How- ever, from here on yours truly intends to make it a point to do so,-providing the good old manager has no objections. Among the stories to my liking in the late issues are: “Thumbs Down,” “Beau Rand,” “Fathoms Deep.” “ Bully Bess” sure was bully, and—well, to tell the truth, they are all good, so why not save the space for other readers? I will have to agree with Josephine Wiley—our manager has a man-sized job, and knows how to cover it in grand style. If Mr. H. L. Walker would keep his arguments on his chest, and take a little trip down East, he may be able to learn a few facts about police protection which might prove mighty useful in-Toronto. If he does not ap- prove of the present methods, why not make a THE ARGOSY. suggestion to the proper authorities in Toronto? He should bear in mind the fact that we are constantly facing signs, almost daily, with the words, “Safety First,” upon them, and usually there are included the words, “ Suggestions Wel- comed.” : Mosite, alias Tire Parrot. A GRATIFIED CRAZE Lamar, Colorado. Have just finished reading THe Arcosy for June 21, and consider all the stories the best ever. This isn’t the first one I ever read, however. My father has taken Tur Arcosy for two years, and I haven’t missed an issue. I think “ Beau Rand” and “ Thumbs Down” are finc; but I wonder if there ever was a man like Beau Rand. When I lived in the East I was positively crazy to meet a real cow-puncher; now I have seen a number of them, and they are just like any other men, only perhaps rougher. But I admire the easy-going, care-free manner of the Western men, and that is why I love the Western stories. I would like very much to see more serials, such as “ The Girl in Khaki” and “ Blue Flames,” as I don’t care a great deal for short stories, al- though I am satisfied with Ture Arcosy as it is. My father likes Western stories, and also those of Asia and India and other foreign places. He has traveled extensively, and is somewhat of a critic, but all the stories so far have proved intensely interesting to him. Well, must close for this time, as I have a num- ber of chores to do. While dad is gone, I have to play the man; and I suppose this letter is taking up a lot of your most valuable time. ARDELIA STULL. PRAISING UP “ THUMBS DOWN ” Erie, Pennsylvania. Having read as much of the story entitled “Thumbs Down” as is printed in THe Arcosy so far, | am prompted to say that it is one of the best and most interesting stories that I have ever read in your publication. I have been a reader of THe Arcosy for some time, and am proud to say that I picked a real book. Being a finger-print expert myself, I would have done just as the book reads; but if I had the paper that the former reporter found, I would be convinced as to which one to arrest and charge the crime with. Newspapermen will soon be forced to absent themselves from murder cases if they are not careful. I learned this while at the annual meet- ing of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, of which I am an honorary member. Things are going to change, and persons who have no. right to know what is going on must keep in the dark until a responsible person reveals the truth. When the next chapter is printed, I have no doubt but what a line on the real murderer will be had; and I think that the reporter will pony up that piece of paper he found with the print on. If he don’t, I think the mystery will never be cleared, because the whole thing lies in that paper. ; Trusting that you will agree with me, I am, W. E. 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