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a new contribution TO the literature
which deals with mysteries of the
duality of nature as witnessed in the
connection of mind and matter is
Cosmos, the Soul, and Cod by Rev.
c. i. Arnold who aims to solve the
problem as to the range and especially
the connection between mind and
matter He has a new theory that
ulsposes OF many of the difficulties
which have long baffled profound
thinkers and which is abreast of all
recent discoveries. In II DR.. Arnold
discusses the modern philosophers as
expounded by Darwin, Spencer, Hux-
ley and others in material lines, as
we'll as the more recent psychical phe-
ncnena which is eniisting the atten-
tion of many learned men, taking for
his chief mention many OF the facts
or phenomena brought to light by the
experiments of Sir Oliver Lodge, and
others Interested with him in the
same field OF thought. DR.. Arnold's
conviction after much research, stands
committed To the theory OF the ma
terial universe as the objective of an
all pervading and all potent psychical
universe which is Itself the objective
or Supreme Individual using the
forces at His command in designs
which are destined to work out event
ually a perfect scheme present in the
DIVINE consciousness, Matter as man
itesteu IN the material universe takes
on higher and more perfect forms as
IL becomes prepared for manlfosta-
lions OF this psychical force within.
waiting only for a condition OF re-
sponsiVensss in the object for It's ever
increasing manifestation. This theory
furnishes link between the concep-
tlon or an absolutely material uni
verse protected and sustained by nm
unintelliBent force, and the transcen-
dental NJ "a I'M nF
mind. with matter an Illusion present
only In consciousness. This theory
retains the objective while making 1t
totally dependent on the psychical or
spiritual universe within. The book
contains many interesting illustrations
ana deductions. and while Il perhaps
VIII not revolutlonizc the world OF
thought, VIII yet furnish new and
reasonable hypothesis for considera-
| tion In science and open a field Of
investigation which may give tangible
basis 10 his theory, The book IS pub
| lished by a. g. McClurg Co., of Chi
cagO.
People who imagine that the art OF
| fiction Is wholly mysterious and un-
| teachable thing have something to
| learn from book published this week
| win the title, THE Short story Its
Principles and Structure" by ~. NJ.
| nplisHt AZ ~ liue lnht no amount on
teaching VIII make a genius, but the
very sensible and practical suggestions
| contained in this book cannot be other
| than helpful 10 those who are learning
TO write, and almost equally 10 those
who wish TO learn 10 appreciate the
true character Of tho short story, The
book follows the scientific method OF
Analysing works OF recognized eharac-
ter. and thus setting forth the dlstin-
| gushing features OF the modern short
| story, with many suggestions as to the
details and the general principles of
narrative construction. References are
| made to recent magazine literature as
Wen AS to a large number of recog-
| nized masterpieces, The number OF
/ young authors who are attempting this
branch of action ought TO insure a de.