The Washington times., 1902-12-06
How Prominent Men Develop This
Power and Use It to Influence
Others-Women, Too, Adopts
in This Mysterious Art
A Reporter Makes Astounding Discov-
eneS-SecTet Methods Which
Charm and Fascinate the
Human Mind.
High Priests of the Occult Reveal
JealOusly Guarded Secrets Of Years.
A Wonderful New Book by
Prominent New York Men.

wonderful new book, entitled ''The Secret
oi Power has just been issued at an expense Of
over 5000 by one Of the leading colleges Of the
city Of New YORK This book is from the pen
OF the ablest specialists Of modern times. The
authors gave away the copyright on condition
that 10000 copies should be distributed 20 the
public free Of charge. The Columbia Scientific
Academy is now complying with this contract,
and until the edition Of 10000 copies is ex-
haust'd you can get copy Of this book abso-
uteIy free The book is profIscly illustrated
with the most expensive half-tone engrayings.
II is fun of wonderful secrets and startling sur
prlses and thoroughly explains the real source
ot the power of personal influence. II fully and
completely reveals the fundamental principles
of success and influence in every walk Of life.
lhe hidden mysteries Of personal magnetism,
viii power. and scientific character reading are
explained in an intensely interesting manner
Two secret methods Of personal influence are
described, which positively enable any intclli-
gent person TO exercise marvellous influence
and control over anyone whom he may wish.
These methods are entirely new and have never
before been made public reporter has tried
them personally and can vouch for their won
de-ful uorer.
-' alH' tAN1iitNfn aiiN'llAltlN NNfNalu
methods by which you can read the character.
secrets and lives of everyone you meet No one
can deceive You. You can tell what. vocation
Is best for YOU % follow. You can know the
secret power by which minds Of human be-
ings are charmed and fascinated. Tho newest.
latest, and best system Of physical and mental
culture and magnetic healing is fully explained
and illustrated by beautiful half-tone engrav-
Inc
lished. No such wonderful information has ever
before been placed in the hands Of the public
ON account Of the mighty power and influence
placed in ones hands by this book. the Leyis-
lsture Of the state Of New York debated
whether or not the State ought to permit its
promiscuous circulation: but it was finally de-
cidcd the good fl would accomplish would
greatly overbalance the ill., and its distribution
was not intcrfered with.
Not long ago John d. Rockefeller. the richest
man in America, said. in talking 10 a Sundsy
school class. that be attributed his success, in
life largely 20 his ability to influence Others.
Lincoln. Lee, Napoleon, and Alexander the
Great an won fame and renown by their won
deriul powers Of personal influence. jay Gould
piled uP millions by this same power. J. P.
Morgan organized the 5illion-dollar steel trust
and enriched himself By millions simply bv his
marvellous ability 20 influence others There are
today thousands Of men with the brains and
education Of Mr. Morgan who are practically
paupcrs They have the ability to organize
trust. but they have not sufficient power Of
personal influence. Personal influence. viii
power, stamiua-cal 90 what you wiIl-has
from the creation Of man been the subtle force
thar has brought wealth. fame. and renown %
those who are fortunate enough 20 possess IT,
This strange. mysterious influence is inherent
iu every human being BY the late methods ex-
planned hy the New York specialist in human
culture any intelligent person can develop a
wonderfully magnetic personality. and learn
how td read the character secrets, and lives
oi others in a few DAYS study al his own
home. You can use this marvellous power with
out the knowledge Of your most intimate
friends and associates. You can use it 20 obtain
lucrative employment, 10 secure an advance in
salary. 90 win the friendship and influence Of
others-t1 obtain a greater share Of happiness
from life You can be respected. huu0rcd.
and become a leader IN your community.
u you are not fully ratisfed with your pres
ent condition and Circumstance, II YOU long
ior greater success OF more money; IL you are
not able % influence others 20 the extent YOU
desire, the reporter would advise you 20 write
at once for a free copy Of this great work.
uov being given away by the Columbia Scien-
tifc Academy.
Nrs. r. O.. Young of SO Indiana Street
Lawrence. Kan. recently sent FOR a copy of this
book After carefully examining it and testing
the methods ~ personal influence on her friends
and a=sociltcs she makes the following state.
mcnt in a letter 10 a friend: The instructions
given bv the Columbia Scientific Academy have
been worth 90 me more than all the previous
reading Of my life. I wish every woman in this
country could read their grand book"
Fred Perkins. Of South Haven. Mich. SAYS:
OF have been In great demand since / read the
work Of the Columbia Scientific Academy.
People amazed and mysruei az the things
do I believe I could make sos per day read
ING character alone n ] were 20 charge for my
services. b anyone would have told me 7 would
receive s1 much wonderful Information ] would
have Thought him crazy"
5Irs. 81 Eme Watson. Of Martiusyille, Ind.
SAYS. Gould have had access 10 such iufor-
nation in past years ! could have avoided many
mifor-uncs- This work Of the Columbia seieu-
tifc Academy shah De my guiding star the
remaining days n my life"
n You viii send your name and address 10 the
Columbia Scientific Academy Dept $40 4, 1881
Broadway, Nev York city. tins book win be
sent 90 you absolutely free postage prepaid.
ON account Of the great expense involved in
preparing this book. the Columbia Scientific
Academy requests that only people who are cs-
QCrialiy interested write for free COpy-Only
those wlo really desire 20 achieve greater sue
cess and better their condition I'm life