OVERLAND MONTHLY has al

ways been noted for its fiction stories, and many of the tales told in its earlier issues are still preserved in volume form and referred to as gems. The everyday man and woman are not looking for literary gems, but are seeking to pass away a few moments in reading something that will take hold of the mind entirely, obliterating all other thoughts, momentarily gripping the heart and exciting the emotions. Mr. Eric Taylor has given us an interestcompelling narrative with an element of newness in "Tiny" . . . Yes, how often do we do the opposite of what we at one time felt our only pleasure in life!

NOTHER story of interest in this issue is that of "The Outside Dog" by Emile Jansen. This story is founded on fact and the Outside Dog was a reality. Emile Jansen is perhaps one of the few companions of Jack London for whom London always preserved a deeprooted affection. Mrs. Jack London was so taken with the sincerity of the story that she asked Mr. Jansen for a copy to be placed among Jack London's books and private papers. No man with red blood may read this story without feeling the thrill of the North country because the account follows truth SO closely.

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the first of a series of articles on traffic which is being prepared for Overland Monthly by Kirkpatrick Smith, Jr. It has been through the co-operation. of Chief of Police Daniel J. O'Brien of the San Francisco police department in allowing Mr. Smith to study traffic in the Bay through the eyes of a traffic officer in uniform that this material has been collected. Appreciation is also extended to Captain Casey, acting head of the traffic division, for placing at Mr. Smith's disposal every facility for his enlightenment and information on traffic problems.

"I wish to say that I have met many police officers during my life," said Mr. Smith when he handed in this article, "but I can honestly state that I have never met police heads who are more interested in the welfare of the community they serve, and who are more gentlemanly and loyal to their oath of office or more efficient in their work than Chief O'Brien and Captain Casey.

"I might add further that the support they receive from the people in this community is far from being whole souled; the people of San Francisco, to a great extent, are unappreciative of the efficiency of these two men and the heartbreaking tasks which are theirs to perform, with a force of men which is lacking in numbers, and often overworked in many cases, by virtue of its loyalty to its superior officers.

"Chief O'Brien is one of the most popular police chiefs in the United States."

The fact that Daniel J. O'Brien is president of the Police Chief's Association of the United States speaks profoundly as to his efficiency in police affairs.

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will select at least two essays a month. The first two are by R. L. Burgess and W. T. Fitch. The third is, perhaps, out of classification but we trust Overland readers will find something lasting in its contents. While we may or may not believe in astrology it will be interesting to note what Miss Fest has to say in her essay.

TOM WHITE, who has done much

Overland, takes over the department with January, 1927. Mr. White also will answer and direct any one to reading material if addressed at Overland Monthly. That he can ably handle the department has been proven by his faithful work during the entire year 1926.

HEN you think of Overland Monthly think of it as the Mirror of the West, for you will find it exactly that, reflecting industry, commerce, literature, art and history of the West in each issue. Our February number will contain an article on industry, for which you will be grateful after reading. The amount of dollars saved in one year by the advanced business methods of the Sperry Flour Company is not only amazing but of great commercial value to the West.

February Overland will also enlighten you about San Francisco. Do you know that the best ice-cream man in the United States is in San Francisco with one of the leading ice-cream manufacturers of the city? Do you know that also the best chocolate man in the United States is here in San Francisco? Do you know that San Francisco has rightfully claimed the best furrier in the United States and that the best pastry chef in the United States is in San Francisco? In all probability you don't, but you will know after reading February Overland Monthly.