someway linger with unforgettable eloquence in our memory.

The only objectionable word is perhaps the word "hordes," necessitated by the word "boards." This word implies a savage, wild, ferocious character, and the crowds were "on pleasure bent." But these few syllables are obliterated by the grand, overwhelming effect of the whole.

Our point of view, which is determined by our life philosophy, has been compared to a pair of spectacles. But the writer's, the artist's mind in general seems to me rather like a camera. The picture presenting itself to the different personalities is always the same; but how the artist focuses his camera, from what angle he approaches his subject, what

atmosphere and color he gives to it, how much of his own soul he mixes into his copy of life, that makes all the difference in the picture he turns out of his mind's camera.

Take for instance the school boy's verses; they represent the picture of life as the average man sees it, cold, unimaginative, unemotional, realistic. He sees just the bare facts. Then read Dr. Burton's lines; they grip your heart, they stir your imagination, you see Lincoln in that eternal scene; you are made to feel the solemnity of the moment, the gravity of the situation, and look with awe and consternation at the tragic death of the Martyr-President in all its sublime grandeur. O. F. Page. Fredonia, N. Y.

Dear Editor, THE WRITER:

I half suspect Robert Haven Schauffler does n't need much sympathy and comfort in his realization of the poverty of expression of the English language. He has too much enjoyment in the nice gradations of his intelligence and in the delicacy of his mental and expressed satire, both pro and con. He and other "high-brows," even "semi-high-brows," can just graft an apt word from some other language and thus add an extra gradation in the nice scale of expression. But I have a bulk of consolation to administer to him later, just "in case," which, paradoxically should lighten such a load of gloom.

As for us who are much nearer the sod, clod (where, what are we?) we don't worry a bit about the poverty of expression of the English language. When we can't give just the shade of meaning we wish to express what we are experiencing at that particular time we have n't a doubt but that there is an English word to express it if we only knew what that word was.

Do you know though, I think new words compounded of two old ones are really dangerous, they are so apt to convey the wrong picture to the one who did n't coin them. Take "scramp" for instance, I saw him quite distinctly as soon as I saw the printed word and before I could read its definition, saw a down-at-heels individual, halfway between a smooth scamp and a tramp. "Scramp" will never cause in me the mental visualization of an excursion that is a cross between a scramble and a tramp.

Then there's "smog," so expressive and graphic that one of our Indianapolis papers is worried editorially for fear that word has put us on the map, so to speak, that we have given this fair country the idea that we are a second London and have eternal palls of smoke and fog; thus unjustly ruining the reputation of a city where "smogs" come very infrequently. By the way I've often wondered just

how frequently London's farfamed impenetrable fogs come to her also.

Don Marquis's "oozly-goozlum" is n't nearly "oi-ly" enough for a blubbery whale's department of the interior. There are several places where Mr. S. and I don't agree (I know he'll be sorry to hear this) but I do hope he'll continue working on "am I not?", "thon," "one's" and a few other stiff and ungainly expressions of their kinds, which are great worries to even some cloddy "low-brows."

Now, in case Mr. S. needs proof that things are not as bad as they might be, I want to copy for him a short clipping, of ponderously futile words, from the reader's notes of the above mentioned Indianapolis paper. Friends seem to think the best way to comfort people is to show them others who are in worse plights than they, or at least how much worse their present plight might be. Read! Can you imagine a more chokingly pitiable situation!

"Kenelm Digby," a New York paragrapher has this: "It is brought to our attention that the German translation of Percy Mark's "The Plastic Age" has done over the words of the drunken and remorseful Hugh, who is keen for suicide: 'Oh, oh, I wish I did n't use a shafety razor!' into, 'Ach je, ach je, wenn ich nur einen Sicherheitrasierapparat haette!' But we can do nothing about it. If a man will get drunk in German- !"

It would n't be so awkward if we could only give him credit for stutterings or even prolonged wailing in his cups. Ach je, ach je!

Seriously, Mr. Editor, I feel so friendly toward THE WRITER of the last few months, and especially that of March, that I feel very forcibly that it is to be a real and helpful friend to me in my gropings, and I shall look for its coming. One of THE WRITER'S new friends,

New Salem, Indiana.

Mrs. C. B. Matney.

Market Editor.

In response to a query from THE WRITER as to the manuscript needs of HARPER'S MAGAZINE-49 East Thirty-third street, New York, Frederick L. Allen, of the editorial staff, says: "We are always looking for short stories of high quality. We have no favorite type of story; there is no formula for Harper fiction; we merely insist that stories of whatever type be both interesting and distinguished. We look for articles and essays on important problems of the day or on interesting phases and conditions of modern life, written by those who have authoritative knowledge of their subject, or can write at first hand out of their own experiences. Some of our most effective articles during the past year have been accounts of personal adventures or predicaments or decisions which were recognized by readers as similar to their own, and were, therefore, of wide interest. We also publish articles by recognized experts on a wide variety of subjects-scientific, historical, economic, political, educational, etc. Per

portance; usually we prefer information plus social criticism, satire, prophecy, or some discussion of the general significance of the fact given. We look also for verse of first-class quality, and for short humorous or satirical essays or sketches, not more than 2,000 words in length (and preferably much shorter), which might be suitable for the Lion's Mouth department. These are our major needs so far as it is possible to set them down briefly. But it should also be understood that we believe every good editorial rule should be broken on sufficient provocation; we are hospitable to work of new and unorthodox types if we feel that it possesses a rich human interest and is really brilliant."

THE DREYFUSS ART COMPANY, INC.-514 Broadway, New York, is in the market for verses suitable for greeting cards for all occasions, but especially at this time for greetings for Christmas, New Year's, and Easter. Payment is made at the rate of fifty cents a line,

not interested in merely informational articles unless the topic on which information is given is not only interesting but of some public im

merit.

THE FRONTIER-Garden City, N. Y., is always in need of good short stories of all

lengths, particularly good western stories with plenty of plot and action. At the present time the editors are particularly interested in short stories laid on any of the frontiers of the world - especially those with a South Sea Island, Chinese, African, or other little-known setting. The magazine also uses novelettes and complete novels, but no serials.

THE SHRINE-1440 Broadway, New York, wants some articles on subjects of general interest in light or fictionized form, and some general fiction.

Stewart Beach, managing editor of the INDEPENDENT -10 Arlington street, Boston, writes: "The Independent is not now in the market for any fiction, and I cannot understand where you could have seen the reference you speak of. We have quite a bit of fiction on hand at the present time and shall not be buying any more for the present at least. Our requirements are almost entirely for articles of broad national or international significance, running between 1,200 and 2,000 words in length. We pay two and one-half cents a word on acceptance." To which the Manuscript Market editor of THE WRITER replied that her own idea had been that the Independent used little or no fiction, and that she queried the periodical because she saw in a market list a statement of the wants of the Independent to this effect: "Short stories 1,500 to 2,000 used. We intend to make a feature of short short stories - believing that many of the longer ones written today are padded for the sake of revenue. . . . There is perhaps less competition for stories. The Independent is now one of the Atlantic Monthly group of magazines." Mr. Beach writes in a second note: "Thank you for your letter of May 18. I do not know where the periodical you mention received the authority for the note you quote, nor do I know why it should state that the Independent is now one of the Atlantic Monthly group of magazines. There is no connection whatsoever between the Independent and the Atlantic Monthly." While THE WRITER naturally follows with interest everything

that is published about the manuscript market, it prints only what editors themselves send it. And, of course, there never has been any connection between the Independent and the Atlantic Monthly, which is published at 8 Arlington street, Boston.

THE LARIAT STORY MAGAZINE - 461 Eighth avenue, New York, needs short stories of the ranch and range country in the west, and also several western novelettes, of about 10,000 words.

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THE COMPLETE STORY MAGAZINE enth avenue, New York, needs at present short stories, not exceeding 10,000 words. Stories of real human drama, with enough plot and action to give them a distinct story interest, are wanted; outdoor adventure is always acceptable, and a subsidiary love element is not objectionable.

THE LOOKOUT - Eighth, Ninth, and Cutter streets, Cincinnati, Ohio, wants really good short stories, not exceeding 1,000 words. Mr. Leavitt, the editor, adds that he is not afraid of a story that has a moral. Practical suggestions based on experience of how to promote church schools, Bible classes, Christian Endeavor Societies, and similar works of Christian education are always wanted.

THE POPULAR MAGAZINE 79 Seventh avenue, New York, wants some novelettes of 40,000 words.

THE AMERICAN BOY-550 Lafayette boulevard, Detroit, Michigan, is always in need of good short stories, of about 4,500 words, with a strong appeal to boys between fifteen and twenty. Fiction for the magazine should have strong characterization and plot, with vivid action and atmosphere, and "character stories," dealing with boys' problems in a way that will interest boys, are particularly wanted. The magazine also needs short articles about notable boys-boys who have outstanding accomplishments to their creditand interesting photographs, showing the unusual in science or nature, with very brief descriptions.

GOOD HARDWARE AND THE PROGRESSIVE GROCER-912 Broadway, New York, are in the immediate market for good, clear, unpublished photographs of retail hardware and grocery stores window displays. The editors can use at once window displays of timely interest retail displays showing summer goods and - will also consider displays for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other times. Pictures should be accompanied by details giving the name of the store and the necessary facts to provide proper captions and settings. Decisions will be prompt, and payment will be made on acceptance, at the rate of from one to three dollars each.

THE TORCHBEARER-810 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn., desires stories, not exceeding 3,000 words, for girls between the ages of ten and seventeen. Wholesome stories, dealing with athletics, outdoor camps, school life, or any of the numerous activities in which girls are engaged, full of action, with convincing plots and attractive and natural characters, written in a bright, readable style, are in demand. Illustrated articles, of about 2,000 words, dealing with nature study, history, or biography, and short poems are also used. THE JUNIOR HOME MAGAZINE - 1018 South Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill., is pretty well stocked with stories and poems at the present time. Its greatest need is for Something-to-Do pages, original and clever handwork that is adapted to the interests of children between eight and twelve.

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THE MASSEY & MASSEY COMPANY Webster avenue, Chicago, Ill., is again in the market for "Billy Freezem" blotter sayings, and will pay from three to four cents a word for usable material. For bare ideas that are usable the company will pay a minimum of $1.50 each. Interested writers should send for instructions and sample blotters before submitting material. Mr. Kline, the secretary, says that many writers send material without bothering to find out what type of sayings is desired. A previous announcement brought hundreds of inquiries, and "poetry, sentiment,

and epigrams showered down on us in an unending stream. Needless to say there was nothing in the contributions thus haphazardly submitted that we could use. Among those writers who wrote for instructions and samples of the type of material wanted were a number whose work we could use."

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THE CALGARY EYE-OPENER neapolis, Minn., is again in the market for short funny stories, jokes, and epigrams. The magazine would also like some four-line snappy verses, for which it will pay one dollar upward. The Eye-Opener pays on acceptance, and an effort is made to read manuscripts on the day they are received, but during the summer Mr. Fawcett, the editor, will be twenty-six miles from the nearest railroad station, and manuscripts may be held up approximately a week in transit.

NORTH-WEST STORIES-461 Eighth avenue, New York, is in the market for short western

and northern stories, also for northern novelettes, of about 15,000 words, and a northern serial, of from 45,000 to 55,000 words.