Tip Top Weekly No. 139: Frank Merriwell's Father — page 32: what you’re looking at

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30 let you know that we like Frank Merriwell here, too. Hope to see this in your paper. I will con- tinue reading Tip Top as long as they are published, LUUIS DAVIES, Scranton, Pa. Your letter is only an additional proof that the interest in Frank Merriwell is widespread, and we are please to hear from you and to find that Scran- ton boys are lovers of good reading. As I am‘a regular reader of Tip Top and Diamond Diek, I thought I would write you. if it is possible, I wish Frank and Diamond Dick to meet before Frank goes to college. All the boys want them to meet. I stay at a book store, and the boys wanted me to write you about it. Hoping to hear from you at once, WILL ADAMS, Fitzgerald, Ga. Tt is hardly possible for Frank and Diamond Dick to meet, as the scenes of their experiences are far apart, and their interests somewhat different. They have not as yet met each other. I have read all of the issues of the Tip Top from No. 53 up. and I think that they are the best stories published. My brother wanted me to read A Jesse James, but I would not, and mamma does not think that they are suitable for girls to read. I read the eorrespondence that is printed near the end of the weekly, and see that Frank its going back to Yale. I think that they (the stories) are better where he has to work, and not where he has such a “cinch.” I will always be a constant reader of the Tip Top Weekly. Miss J. A. J., Norwich, Conn. We are always giad to hear from the girls and get their views of these stories. All tastes cannot, of course, be the same, but the Tip Top seems to please one and all. You must not think it is such a “cinch” for the college boys. It is not all play at Yale. I have read your Tip Top Weekly from No. 47, and I think it is the only paper any boy should read, I hope Frank will drop Elsie Bellwood and get more fond of Inza. I would Hke to know if Nos. 32, 36 and 37 are in print. I remain, your constant reader, JOHN CUFF, Watertown, N. Y. All back numbers of this weekly are now in print, We can supply them or you may secure them from your newsdealer. We are glad to have your good opinion of the Tip Top. Dear Sirs: ~¥ would iike to write a few lines, saying that the Tip Top is the only tip top paper out, As I was look- ing over the letters from your readers, I noticed the Lynn Hartley proposition of having a badge and password for the Tip Top readers, and I think it is a fine idea. I also notice that the girls are interested, and when the girls are interested the boys are sure to be, don’t you think so? I would like to read more letters from them. IRVING H. MEEKS, Rox, Mass. You are quite right about the opinions of the girls, and now that you as well as we have expressed a wish to hear from more of them, we know they will respond at once. See elsewhere on this page item about badge and password. We have read a great many of your Tip To Weeklies, and are much interested in Frank’s wel- fare: therefore we would like to ask a few questions about his future career. The first is, Will he ever go back on the railroad? Will he ever regain his fore tunes, R. W. W. and G. F. H. - I have been a reader of the Tip Top for a long time, and hope to be a reader of it always, for it is a very fine paper. I hope that Frank will meet his father again and live with him, and I would be glad te hear of Frank getting his fortune back again. If only every boy would take Frank for a model! I know that if all would read Tip Top that there would be a big change in the American youth. I hope that after a while they all will. I can eo that I have secured five readers for the Tip Top Weekly, and will do my best to add to this number. Frank is a good baseball player, and I would like him to be on the St. Louis Browns once and see if he could shake them up a little. I hardly think he could, Dut I would Hke to read about him trying it. hope that Frank will meet with best of luck in his future life, and I hope that little Jack and Nell are doing good with their stand. Will the show that Frank is in come to St. Louis? If it does it will make all kinds of money. Hoping the Tip Top will last as long as I do,- with good luck to Frank, I remain, your devoted reader, F. D. D., St. Louis, Mo. You are not too flattering in your reference to -. With Clif Tied to it, the Belt Moved to the Fatal Saw. True Blue No. 30. TIP TOP WEEKLY. Frank as a model, and we are glad to know that you and many other readers benefit by his example. Such efforts as you have made to secure readers for the Tip Top is a substantial proof of the interest you have in it and is much appreciated. Frank is fond of the game, but has so many irons in the fire that there is not much chance of his playing on the ‘St. Louis’’ nine. As to his appearing on the St. Louis stage, that will depend upon his theatrical engage- ments. That he would make money in that lively city is certain. We thank you for your good wishes. ' R. W. W. ana G F. oH. Questions about Frank’s future career can only be fully answered by the stories themselves as they ap- pear. It is difficult to forecast the future at all times, and what pursuits Frank may follow will de- pend naturally upon circumstances. It is certain that Frank will never be satisfied to stand still. He is progressive, hopeful and enthusiastic as to a suc- cessful future. We have read your Tip Top Library from No. 1 to date, and think it ts the best weekly paper pub- lished. ARTHUR HANSEN. — ROBERT KENNING. Chicago, Il1. We are giad that the Tip Top pleases you, and we hope ever to retain your good opinion of these stories, for it is Mr. Standish’s intention to keep them fresh, lively and as attractive as he can make them. Hic heart and soul is in his work. I have read the Tip Top Weekly almost since it was first published, and write to express my thanks to the author for the pleasant moments I have spent reading his stories. I hope Frank will go back to Yale, for it is a good place for a young gentleman. Iand a friend have formed a club, and we are going to take this paper as long as it is published. JAMES LEONARD and JOHN MULLEN. Grand Forks, N. Dak. Mr. Standish is pleased with your letter. We can all of us stand a good deal of praise where we feel that we are doing our best. This is a reward due persistent and conscientious effort. You will have noticed elsewhere on this page that Frank is soon to return to Yale. In reading over the “‘Applause’”’ In No. 182 I came across one written by Lynn Hartley which interested me very much. As I myself am a great reader of Tip Top, I think the plan of Lynn Hartley is very good, and when the members of our club had read it they all indorsed it at once. Herewith are the mem- bers of the club: GEORGE F. MESSIMER, President. ALBERT G. GOSTROCH, Treasurer. IRVIN C. KEEL, Secretary. WALTER HAMBRIGHT. DARL PUGH. JESSE CROFT. CARL BAER. ' FRANK NEBINGER. HOWARD WHITMOYER. WAYNE BELL. Harrisburg, Pa. Our correspondents shauld not expect to receive at- tention in the next issue after their letters reach us, for the old rule, ‘‘first come, first served,’ must be observed, and these columns are well filled, as will be noticed. There will be no great delay, however, and while waiting a reply read all the answers to other letters and you will find some of your ques-. tions answered. The first item.on this page refers to the Lynn Hartley suggestion about which you write wus. CORNICLOO CO)