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 And, as I turn my eyes away from Tolstov, collection of Thoughts by the greatest minds of various races ana periods in history, which the RtisStlll sage compiled in the course of his epiS career. The selection and the arrange ment are Tolstoys, the sayings having been retold by him in his own language interspersed with his own observations and put under captions successively deal ing with all Iroblems affecting man spiritual aspirations, temporal require ments and moral conduct.
 ''The Russisl Authors Library aims to assist in spreading those profound con victiors in which the noblest spirits o every age and race have united-that the true happiness and aim of mankind is 1T unity hased on reason and love, and II the realization of the brotherhood of al men; and that with this in view, we must all strive to eradicate, each for himself those false ideas, false feelings and false desres-personal, social, religious, eco homie which serve to estrange us onf from another and which are responsible for most of the prevailing misery.
 The works selected for this series are those that carry a message to the hear of universal humanity. Never since tho days when the first message of the Grea' Teacher brought life and comfort to 2 war-torn, sin-ridden and suffering work has mankind been so thirsting for a gos pei of right living, right thinking ano cancellation as it is today, emerging iron the titanic struggle which has so depelS stirred it's passions and emotions into preesnt that is bristling with posslbili ties in the direction of good and of evil
 The writings of Leo Tolstoy furnish the most definite expression of those truly Christian and universally religious aspira tions which are profoundly convinced art destined to mold the mind of humanity ta wards the attainment of its best ideals
 Pathway of Life" is collection of the loftiest thoughts from the spiritual treas ure-house of rsanlSind-pearls of wisdom gathered from many races and many periods in the worlds history7retol1 1T Tolst9y's own language, interspersed wllr the sase's own sayings, and dealing with all problems of life, from the most ap- struse to those homely details of worka day conduct which shape individual char acter it is a modern gospel of wisdom and love, doubly precious for it's timeli' ness, and offering the only practical and feasible solution of the worlds social and spiritual difficulties which has yet been evolved by a human mind.
 Other works of Tolstoy will be pub 'ished n new translations specially made Tor this series, followed by works of other Russian writers with modern message.
 We earnestly trust that all who synra- 'hize will assist up in making these pub
 cations widely known. Suggestions. in 'uiries and offers Of help will be grate 'ully welcomed We shall be glad to form l list of symrathizers to whom new pub ications might be sent as issued. payment ,n receipt of books. The continuance of he work now depends entirely on sales, md every copy purchased strengthens ,ur hands We greatly appreciate the of 'ers ot assistance and helpful suggestions already received in> making known and 'irculating ou, initial volumes.
 Pathway O. Iife,' by Leo Tolstoy. &-onteAts of Volume 1-Faith, God. False science, False Religions, Vanity, Punish- nent, Force, Inequality, Pride, Anger, -ovetausness, Sloth, Sexuel Lusts. Sur eft, Sins, Errors and Superstitions. Love, There is One Soul in All The Soul.
 Contents of Volume II-Effort, LivinS n the Present Doing Good and Kindness, )n Refraining, The Spoken Word, rhougiit Sels-Renunciation, Humility, rruthfuiness, The Ills of Life, Death After Death. fife is Blessedness, Doing His VIII. The Teachings of Jesus.
 LOST WITH LIEUTENANT PIKE.' By Edwin L. Sabin. J. E. Lipincott
 Company. Publishers, Philadelphia
 Another chapter is added in this book 70 Edwin l.. Sabin's historical stories If adventure for boys-stories that are IS delightful to read as they are in- structive Real American boys. who owe and are proud of their native land will follow with close interest this story of Lieutenant Pike and his help CTS in winning the west; and of how from the Pawnee village the boy named Scar Head marched with the young American chief clear into the snowy mountains '(Pike's Peak was one of their discoveries): how in the dead ot winter they searched for the lost river