The Argosy, Christmas 1912 — page 253: what you’re looking at

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THE LOG-BOOK. stories “The Taking of the Liberator” and “The Chase of the Concession,” published during the latter part of 1904, both written by Edgar Franklin. I was answered through the Log-Book that you were expecting some more stories soon from the pen of Mr. Franklin of the same nature. As yet I have failed to notice these stories, and I want you to know that I am still watching with an eagle eye for them. Since the publication of these two tales Mr. Franklin has, of course, written some ex- cellent stories. How could he do otherwise? But I consider the two just mentioned two of the best Mr. Franklin ever gave THE Arcosy, and I sincerely hope that another like them will not be long in “ coming up.” The pace THE ArGosy is setting certainly demands some more stories to keep step with these, and, in this connection, I can’t see how any one can find fault with THe Arcosy— unless it is because it is only published once a month. He Didn’t Like ‘* Between Two Alibis.”’ On C. H. P.’s own head fall the bricks that will undoubtedly be hurled after other readers spy this roast of his from Chickasha, Oklahoma, for the wuniver- sally praised story by Mr. Perry. - “ Roy Burns’s Handicap” began in January and ended in May, IQII. Here’s to the Greater Arcosy. Long may it wave, but please don’t let it wave over “ Be- tween Two Alibis.” I think a good name for that would be “ Seven Months of Misery.” It was the only bad story. Tell my old friend Hawkins “ Hello!” and not to worry about the bad boys that throw bricks at him. Why not some good stories about Kansas? I am a Kansan, but live in this place, so don’t get me mixed. So many people have registered kicks against “ Roy Burns’s Handicap” that I would like to know when it came out. Here’s hoping you print a story about Wichita, Kansas. So- long. Another Early Number Arcosy Reader. Still the contest for the post of being Tue Arcosy’s oldest reader goes on. Here is a very promising candidate for the position in the person of W. H. G,, of Nashville, Tennessee, who is informed that “In the Punjaub,” “The Sepoy Mutiny,” and “ The- Siege of Sebasto- pol,” were not published in THE ARGOSY. I note in the October issue that a cor- respondent lays claim to being one of the very oldest readers of THE Arcosy, I believe I can surpass his record a little bit. I remem- ber distinctly that I was in my twelfth year when I noticed a paper in the yard of my home and picked it up. It was The Golden 239 Argosy, which was being distributed free to introduce the paper. I read that copy and every succeeding copy up to the present time. Maybe your correspondent can recall “The Gold on Flattop Mountain.” In those days our town of Nashville had a population of 43,000. Now it has grown to 130,000, and Vanderbilt, our big college of the South, is to play Harvard this year. Sticking His Oar Into the Log-Book. The new Arcosy certainly strikes the fancy of B. J. G., of Goshen, New York. I’m sorry I can’t oblige him with any more Hawkins stories. Poor Hawkins, indeed! How could you expect the fel- low to survive the cruel blows that have been dealt him? I say “hunch” for Tue Arcosy. I have been a contented reader of THE Arcosy and The All-Story for five years, but have never stuck my oar into the Log-Book before. I take great pleasure in reading this department, as it is interesting to see the comments of other readers. It shows that our likes and dislikes are not all alike. Now as for me, J like the stories one and all. Of course, I have my favorites, but I have never read a story in either magazine that I did not like. And I don’t miss any of them. Give me Fred V. Greene, Jr., for good, snappy stories to drive away the blues. But you certainly have to hand it to Mr. A. P. erhune on historical stories. Poor Hawkins doesn’t seem to be in favor, judging by the comments in the Log-Book, but I like him and always read about him first, and wonder what he is going to do next. Let Mr. Franklin come with more of his stories. I think the new Arcosy is a great improve- ment. The book-length novels are great. “Heroes Both” and “At Every Turn” can’t be beat, for there is action in every line. The short stories in the October number surpass any I have read. They seem to be coming better all the time. Why Is THE Arcosy Like a Hard-Boiled Egg? Herewith a letter from another en- thusiast who will find additional satis- faction in putting to rout the theories of his Doubting Thomas friend. Leo K. writes from Schenectady, New York: THE Arcosy is like a hard-boiled egg: it can’t be beat. All of your stories are good. “Between Two Alibis” was great, also “Where Nothing Got Away.” Also “Every Hand Against Him” was first-class. My favorites are Lebhar, Terhune, McCulley, and Greene, Jr. The new Arcosy is fine. I like complete stories best, such as “ Heroes Both,” “ Cleared for Action,” and “At Every Turn.” _ I would like very much to see this letter In print, as a friend of mine said that the cComicbooks CO