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TIP TOP WEEKLY. Merriwell series is just as good as a lecture er ser- mon, Mr. Standish, ‘‘The Story Writer of America,” knows just. What the American girl or boy likes to read, and by his writings he has recéived ‘the bless- ings of thousands of parents. I am also an actor, but at present am studying for a stock company, whieh will go on the rodd some time in November, and for this reason I am taking interest in the pres- ent series, and I also indorse Miss Effie Jay’s re- quest. Would you think it advisable for any young man or woman to go on the stage? How can a reader communicate with Mr. Standish? In closing I will again express my heartiést congratulations upon your everlasting stories. Willard R. Kerchival, General Delivery. Minneapolis, Minn. The suggestion of Mr. Hartley has met with such unqualified approval that we are .now making ar- rangeménts with the largest manufacturer in the world to supply us with the badges. “We will soon “véil the Tip Top readers: more about this, All let- ters addressed to the publishers are shown to Mr. Standish. .The theatrical profession, like all others; must have its support, and where any particular ability is shown it should be cultivated. Your con- gratulations are much appreciated. I take pleasure in writing this letter, for I have read all the numbers, and I also buy Diamond Dick, Jr., and True Blue weeklies: It is hard to’ wait till Saturday arrives, for I think all the readers wait patiently for it to come, and when it comes they are glad to read their favorite, Tip Top Weekly. Your stories are true to life, and the facts it gives are worth while knowing. I fully agree with Mr. Hart- ley about having a badge and password. Wishing success to all your publications, I remain, your con- stant reader, : Alex. Hesse. Brooklyn, N. Y. We thank you for your good wishes. See else- where on this page our._replies regarding Mr. Hart- ley’s suggestion. f We have read most of your Frank Merriwell stories. We are glad that Frank has met some of his old friends, and hope that he will soon mect hem all. We think the Starry: Flag Weekly is very nice, but there is not a weekly that .can beat Tip Top. We are waiting for Frank to come back to Yale, for we think the college stories are the best, though all of them are fine. Wishing you success with all your publications, we remain, Frank’s friends, Dana Towne. Ross Culp. Norwalk, Ohio. Frank will soon go back to Yale. Meanwhile you will find that his experiences will be highly interest- ing. The Adventure Weekly is no longer published, as it was replaced by the Starry Flag Weekly; a sample copy of which will be mailed you. I would like to say that I for one am very much in favor of Mr. Lynn Hartley’s proposition as stated in Tip Top No.: 132, and) would like to add that a gripp be given along with the password. I think, as he stated, that the boys will join in one vast army of Frank Merriwell’s admirers, and each one should ~ do their best to increase the standard of the Ameri- can boys, also the circulation of the Tip Top. You may count on my hearty support of such an organi-‘ zation, and I am sure I voice the. sentiment of every reader of the Frank Merriwell in this city. Hoping the proposition will meet with success, I remain, vours trnly,-~ J. G. Wieting. oledo, ta. We are considering the suggestion regarding the password and grip, and will have something to say to our readers about it very soon which we know will please one and all. . Having read your Tip Top Weekly for nearly two years I am _ convinced that it is the best weekly for ‘the youth in America. The many adventures of Frank Merriwell are told in the charming manner of the author, who furnishes an ideal model for American boys, and I hope they will, as near as pos- sible, pattern after him, as I do. I‘admire Frank Merriwell for, that trait which causes him to be charitable and. gentle to the poor and afflicted. I can scarcely wait until the dealer opens the package containing these charming stories. We have a Mer- riwell club here, and the members join with me in asking for more about Elsie, Inza and little Nellie, Long life to Frank Merriwell. Samuel H. Allen, President Merriwell Club. Princeton, Mo. You are evidently a very careful reader of the Tip Top, and note the strong points in them. All such letters are very stimulating to Mr. Standish. Correspondence, A. R. S., New Haven, Conn.—The publication to Which you refer has been discontinued. EC. ME, ‘Chicago, Iil.—There is a recruiting sta- tion on Clark street in your city. Inquire there. M. §., Bluffton, Ind.—To obtain a hammer for ham- mer throwing write to Spalding & Bro., Nassau sireet, New York, C. E., Chicago, Ill.—You can obtain binders by writing to Street & Smith. Frank will return to Yale very shortly. Many Readers.—All back numbers of the Tip Top are now in print, and we shall shortly be able to supply all quarterlies. H. B. N., Martinsburg, Va.—Sir Julian Pauncefote is the English Ambassador to this country, and his address is Washington, D. C. F. B.. Louisville, Ky.—Thanks for your suggestion. It shall receive due consideration. We.intend. to keep the Tip Top ‘‘always ahead.’’ R. M. S.—A boy 5 feet 9 inehes in height, and a chest girth of 34 inches, is not badly proportioned; but a man of that height, if well developed, should show a chest expansion of 38 inches if not more. A. E. D., Hyde Park, L. I.—You write an excel- lent business hand. Frank Merriwell is a character of fiction, but most of his exploits are founded on fact, and there was a real boy who furnished the basis for Frank, Huron, S&S. D.—To. remove a wart, cover the» skin around the wart with lard, apply over the surface of the growth one or two drops of strong hydro- chloric or nitric acid, then keep the part covered up until the scab separates, Jack Diamond.—A Congressman cannot appoint a boy to the naval academy unless the boy passes his examination. You are too young to enlist in the navy, but you might enter as an apprentice—that is, a you can pass the physical and. mental examina- ion. Tip Top Correspondent.—To remove rust from nickel plate grease the rust stains with oil, and after a few days rub thoroughly with a cloth moistened with ammonia. If any spots still remain, remove ate VOR dilute hydrochloric acid and polish with ripoli, ; N. 8. K., Baltimore, Md.—The governor to an en- gine is an apparatus for regulating the supply of steam. When a machine is going too fast the balls fly out by centrifugal force and shut off a portion of the steam; when too slowly they fall back, and, Opening the valve, let’on the steam again. H. G., Milwaukee, Wis.—Frank. is supposed to weigh about 160 pounds. He will undoubtedly find his father again, and will probably marry, but whom we cannot say. He does not know himself yet. The fastest. time for running 100 yards was made by H. Bethune in 94 seconds. B. J. Wefers, an amateur, has also the same record. J. V. S., Meriden, Conn.—The principal languages are the English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Portuguese. The progress of languages spoken by different nations during the past century is,said to be as follows: Hnglish, an in- crease. of 312 per cent.; Russian, 120 per cent.: Ger- dant 7 per cent., and Spanish and French, 36 per cent. Marion D., Naperville, Ill—If you have a male canary and it don’t sing, it is safe to presume that the bird is sick. Place a little saffron in the water, a little nourishing food in the cup, and set the eage in the sun for an hour or two for a few days in suc- cession. If the bird does not warble after following the above directions, you can rest assured that it be- longs to the female sex, . S. How Can We Afford To Give Such Preminms For Three Coupons And A Two Cent Stamn?