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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28

For the brain is nauEht else nut secon-
Diary battery receiving ana transmitting
rhythmic magnetic waves which are the We
hiclcS OF thought. Thee are the manifesto
tons OF thought ana reason. and. knowing
these Tehici=S man Will then be in touch
with tho sun and the m on and the planets.
''DiSs2nc VIII not prevent. by reason OF
the magnetic field Through these can be
transmitted heat. life and primary thought
waves.
''Hlgh-pitci waves. hitherto unrealized.
will he know, Their Interpretation will re-
veal the realms IF the unseen. Will rend the
magnetic vel between the mortal and the
spirit
NOT PROPHECY. BIT
DEDUCTION. HE SAYS
All these things. Brazelle does not call
prophecy. He states that they are clear de-
ductions from what he terms shadows"
which are cast by the facts Of to-day A
reality must exist to cast shadow. he
holds. and therefore his theory IS reality.
None of these wonders can materialize,
however, until man learns to interpret the
tune and pitch" of the various manifesto
tons Of electrical energy. OF vibration.
which is the substance Of all life.
He cannot accomplish these seeming
wonders" said me- in conclusion. until such
time as he may know how to employ ma
lures force electricity in order to har-
monte With the pitches of the invisible
kind or vibrations. or until his brain has
developed 10 a pitch in tune with the pitch
OF invisible things
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
PLAN TO HELP ALL.
SICK FOLKS NOT TO GO WITHOUT GOOD Treatment.
Splendid Humanity Of Dr. PowsPs Famous Medical Institute POI Odd
Fellows Building Staff Of Prominent Physicians to Aid
In the Relief Of Suffering and the Cure Of Disease.

The growing custom of family physicians
and general practitioners 10 quietly send
their troublesome cases of Catarrh. Asthma.
Deafness Bronchitis, Rheumatism etc, to
the institute conducted by DR.. Powell and
stan at 2ol Odd Fellows Building for dag
nosls and treatment is an evidence of the
high and altogether superior character of
the professional services provided at that
excellent institute for every class of suffer.
ers There can be no doubt that the most
effective work in the relief and cure OF dis
ease yet witnessed by the community Is
that OF the association Of experts who are
receiving this unusual mark of respect ana
confidence from the physicians Of st. Louis.
The best feature of this splendid institute
practice. however is the Christian spirit
In which II Is carried on. Instead of being
conducted on money-making basis. with a
view TO big fees for marvellous cures. II IS
conducted az a great practical humanity.
Arrangements have now been conn
pleted that will enRb BILE all who suffer
from disease to partnLe of it's benefits:
All they have to do is to present
themselves at the comfortable ana
hospftablc reception rooms Of the in
stitute. Diagnosis, x-Ray examfnn-
ton, trial treatment. etc, Will be
without any charge whatever. To
those taking up systematic and
time required for n radical and last
ing cure there will he absolutely no
expense beyond n nominal rate OF 80
per month, treatment and medicines
Included.
DIR. Powell wishes to emphasize the
fact that NIL chronic diseases yield TO
treatment much more rapidly during
he makes this special oner mt this
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28

for the miraculous metal. radium, the ma
velous properties of which led Sir William
Crookes to cast aside the old theory of mat
ter. Benjamin Brazelle held these views be-
fore radium was discovered; and claims.
moreover. that calculation had shown him
that a metal such as radium existed. He
had not found 1t. but that NJ. Curie OF
France should occasioned him no surprise.
In short, Mr.. Benjamin BraZelle is an I'M
usual parsonage. He is 4 conundrum. With
a nonchalant wave of the hand he brushes
aside the entire structure Of laws which
scientists have spent years in the building.
and then, betraying no special enthusiasm
and talking in a monotone. he reconstructs
the whole thing a la Brazelle.
LIVES MODESTLY
AT FAIRLAWN STATION.
Alchemist or chemist. astrologer or
astronomer. scientist or charlatan? His
category is not easy to pick out. 1t was at
Fairlawn. twelve miles out on the Frisco.
that he YEARLY agreed the other day that
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28

"0h, yes. some of my theories have been
demonstrated. some Of my prophecies come
true, If you choose to put II that way"
Thus. speaking disinterestedly, In tired
tone. Benjamin Brazelle admitted that some
portion of the startling scientific pronounce
ments which Sir William Crookes recently
made had been voiced b. him six years ago.
Brazelle did not mean to set much store
by the fact that he was ahead of such an
eminent world authority as the English
scientist. BY his manner 1t seems that he
does not think this matter worth while.
He looks at 1t as a mere nothing not worth
twa5dle' since. as matter OF fact. he
believes that he is in advance of the whole
scientific world.
1 In theory. he tells you that he foresaw the
Marconigram, the X-ray. and other of the
most far-reaching of modern discoveries. Az
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
A SWORN STATEMENT.
Can Any Man Doubt That at Last
There In a Cure for Him When
such Assurance rs This
Is Giyens
CITY OF DENVER.

CITY OF DENVER.
County OF Arapahoe. April 2. ls9i
Company. frst being duly sworn. on cath
depose and say that the ingredients Of the
Sir John Hampton Vital Restorative are
known to me and that this Restorative does
drugs all Or a portion Of which are con on.
ailments weaknesses. which have been ex-
am!rsd by me. and which the Sir John Hamp-
ton Vital Restorative will cure. to-witIi Ph3s-
phorus. Nux VOTlica (Strychninel. Cans,aride@
Spanish Fly). Morphine and Damiana fal-
though Damiara is not considered n poison
By some physicians) And / do most soleu!nly
swear that the sir John Hampton Vital Re
storative could be taken In full doses by a
have been associated with the discoverer OF
this treatment ever since II has been offered
the public and that / am fully cognizant OF
the vast number of cures that 4. has and is
have investigated these cures personally and
am assured that they are permanent and last
ing From indisputabie evidence. from the
thousands who have been fully restored and
all cases. I am further prepared to swear
that II is an absolute and positive cure
specific for SEXUAL Weakness in Its various
forms ard for Associate Diseases: and l most
ment In existence which will cause growth or
development where shrinkage atrophy ex-
lists. I believe this to be the only real cure
that has been offered 10 men, and
out compensation. knowing the good this treat
ment will do men in need Of It
The manager OF the English Restorative Com
many per sonally known to me. appeared before
mo notary for the County of ArapahOe and
state Of Colorado. and duly syoTs to ,hs fore
going co,n,s.ion s,n,res Mach neIif "a s isd5
Notary Public.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
CATARRH.

Mr.. Solomon Miller, of BeiIeviIle,
H.. one of the oldest and best known citi-
zens of that community, took snort course
stitute for Catarrh. and in speaking OF the
results, said: There really isn't much 10
say about my case All there is to II is tina
ell for bad case of catarrh, complicated
with stomach. liver and spleen trouble and
got we'll / was so bad that had to give
UP my work: at times the pain would be SO
or lie down wherever l was. Yes you car
say for me that the treatment is all that
is claimed for 1t. 1t is not expensive. II
costs next to nothing, hut for results there
is nothing TO compare with it,
Home treatment as effective as omce
treatment. Write for home treatment,
symptom blank and book of testimo-
nfals.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
FREE x.RkY EXAMINATION.

The X-Ray equipment of the Powell
Medical Institute fs OF the latest type
and the most elaborate and complete
I'm the country. By a special dUoro-
scopic attachment they are cnn bicd to
effect an absolutely distinct eyesight
DIAGNOSIS of all diseased parts and
thus determine to q certainty the
cause of the addiction. All invalids
who 80 desire are welcome to this
radical and perfect examination. 1t
IL entirely free Of charge.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
STOMACH TROUBLE.

Mrs. John HUFFMAN. 6O4 Summit
ave. East ST Louis. says: II had suffered
for years with catarrh of the nose. throat
and stomach. My stomach became so weak
food The pain which experienced was in
tense Oftent.mes / would cough SO hard
that I would vonit all that / had eaten.
had lost g pounds In flesh and was phys
icai wreck Under the Bi-Chemic Treatment
nv appetite is good. my head clear. my
cough gone. and. in fact 1 am a new person
In every respect cannot speak too highly
of the Bi-Chemic Physicians.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28

Cures deafness permanently by applying
II to the ears. A mild current is passed
through the ears, reducing ell Inflammation.
relieving all thickened. shrunken conditions
of ear drums. 1t also acts as a great nerve
tonic. restoring and reviving every nerve
fiber TO a healthy condition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28

cause or age. you wear spectacles that
you may see more plainly When you cut
your finger. you stop the flow OF blood
with a bandage or plaster. To do these
things seems quite natural-plain duties
and requirements; but they are not one
whit more natural or sensible than 1t Is
and would be for you to take a recognized
and unfailing treatment like the Sir John
Hampton Vital Restorative when you find
your Physical Powers falling The chief
trouble. l find. is to get men to believe
that there really Is a cure for them. for
nearly all men whose vigor and vitality
are wasting have been imposed upon by the
many uuacks and charlatans who are
making all kinds of claims for their nos
trums In view of the fact that there are
(some Of which are positively dangerous)
| publish my affidavit herewith. statnS
that the Sir John Hampton Vital Restofa-
tive will cure those ailments which cam
IL will and that IL does not contain a
single ingredient that could possibly harm
YOU in any manner-and. TO further con-
vince men who are in need of vital Re
storative that havs just what they nave
been looking for. / have decided TO send
to each man writing TO me and tnciosing
800 a course OF the Sir John Hampton
treatment practically without cost. for l
either return the dollar or credit him with
IL. as I do not care to charge for this
demonstrating treatment, and mercy
make the nominal charge of dollar to
DO away with curiosity-seekers. for there
are certain class of men who write 70
every physician they hear OF and VINO
never did intend to take any treatment II
II had 10 be paid for. This asking for
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sffectually does away with these people.
Soy. when you send me a dollar. 90
No, inst send YOU a day or two's treat
ment. but send you enough to either cure
YOU perfectly or demonstrate beyond
doubt that | have cure for you Make
Inti TODAY. and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

common occurrence for people I'm the au-
dience TO break forth as the horses appar-
entity pass the winning post. with the
exutant cry OF cold Molasses wins"
The scenery. which is entirely new. is
painted from picturesque bits sketched
In the Green mountains OF Vermont and
IL magnificent I'm it's fidelity To nature.
OF Mr.. Nell Burgess as Abigail Prue,"
IL is faint praise 10 say that he is in
imitable. IL is impossible for any char
acter To appeal more strongly TO ones
humanity than that OF this prim New
England spinster. whose peaceful home
life quaint love affairs and financial diff
hculties form the motive OF the play.
From start 10 finish she sustains ones
interest. without. however. I'm any sense
eclipsing the other characters, and one
feels. as the curtain falls, that one Is
honestly sorry TO part with her so soon.
Her quaint originality, her subtle hu-
NOR, her tenderness OF heart and keen
ness OF perception.--all OF them charac-
ttristics which render the Yankee house,
wife the typical American woman.-are
continually before one and keep the
audience alternating between tears and
laughter the evening through The
piece viii be presented with all the clever
mechanical effects and beautiful scenery
that have helped to make IL famous, and
the village choir and husking bee height
ened by several new features.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

mas himself at the age OF 40 saddled with
young son and peevish father-in-law,
marries a young girl. not because he
loves her, but for the reason that he be-
Heves she will relieve him OF the re-
sponsibility of bringing up his son. The
girl, sweet, earnest, sincere. loving her
husband and beieveing poor child, that
he loves~her In return, enters her future
home to find one friend I'm 1.-THE child.
Quietly and nobly, she takes up the
burden and although broken hearted over
learning that her husband does not love
her. never for moment does she shrink
from her task or quail under the weight
Of her sorrow. The victim OF rivals and
an old mans malice, she struggles brave
ly on, unconsciously winning her hus-
bands interest, his admiration, and fin
ally his love This is. In general, the
Continued on page Seven
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
KEITH'S THEATRE.

The bill at Keith's next week Will be
headed by jolly little Aruth Dunn. who
has tremendous following with both
vaudeville patrons and devotees of the
legitimate houses. lie has been seen
here several times before In vaudeville
with Clare jerome. and in the leading
roles OF "A Runaway Girl" and "rhe
Messenger Boy. and this season achieved
distinct personal hit I'm Mark Twains
'Ifuckeberry Finn"
Mr. Dunn is undeniably ono Of the fun
niest comedians on the stage today. and
his unctuous mannerisms and smart wit
tisisms always provoke "A veritable gale
OF laughter lie will offer next week
new version of '"The Bell Boy" and will
be assisted by his clever sister, Jennie
Dunn. in Boston last week this pair
made one Of the biggest hits OF the sea-
son.
One OF the feathers OF the bill will be
Augustus Thomas dramatization of
Dickens famous story. Tho Holly Tree
Inn" said 10 be one OF the most beauti-
full playlets ever produced on any stage
In this country. The actors in the little
playlet are grown people and little chill
dren, so that the story appeals TO young
and old OF both sexes. IL tells of the
elopement OF two little children who are
lovers.
They escape TO Gretna Green. and are
overtaken at the Holly Tree Inn. The
seriousness OF the little lovers always
elicits great merr!ment from the audience
ence. and the sketch Is a gem which
adorns any program.
w. G. Fields, the eccentric juggler, win
play his first engagement since his return
from Europe. offering an entirely new
act Mr.. Fields is not only truly funny
comedian, but his Juggling IL all out OF
the usual routine and shows great skill
Kline. OFT Brothers and Nickersop will
be heard In well chosen number OF
high-class selections on various musical
instruments. N!ckerson Is we'll known In
Providence he having formerly been a
leading cornet soloist In a local band.
James Richmond Glenroy, tho man with
the green gloves, is too well known TO
need discussion. Mr.. Glenroy Is one OF
the funniest monologuists In vaudeville
and is always warmly welcomed by
are acrobats and hand balancers OF which
Keith audiences The three Millettes
much has been heard. and Avery and
Hart the colored entertainers who re-
Gently starred in the william and Walker
successes, will no doubt repeat their big
hit OF last season at this house.
Berol and Berol. the original ragpick-
ers. will make pictures from rags with
lightning rapidity, and the Clan John
son will be seen in a series OF interna-
tional dances which always arouse en-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
IMPE RIAL tn HATRE.

Mr.. Neil Burgess, who. with his com
plete original New York company. as
seen last season at the Opera house. Is
now making his farewell American tour
i'm ''The County Fair" will be seen next
miliar role OF Abigail Prue." Number
less improvements have been made i'm
the staging OF this famous play. the
mounting OF which now excels everything
previously seen In domestic drama.
The great racing scene I'm which for
merly but two horses took part. now
presents field of three spirited animals.
all running at full speed, n bit OF real-
ism which always sets the audience wild
with enthusiasm. II is indeed no un-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

| the Widow Culom comes through the
snow I'm answer TO Davids summons ex
| pecting to lose her home and John Len
nox's faith in his blum employer is shak-
en-. David / reminiscent and while
putting on a bad cigar and looking into
the misty past he tells the story OF his
boyhood visit TO the circus with Billy p.
and the whipping which followed. He
gives back the widow her home. John
and Mary plight their troth and the cur
tain hides from view the well known
characters as David expatiates on the
virtues of that celebrated bottle OF
champagne at the Christmas dinner.
MIR Cranes Harum is said TO be the
best thing that he has shown his admir-
crs. but as To this the public is about
10 have an opportunity 10 again judge for
itself
The present season seems TO be pro-
life I'm the best class of musical enter
tainments; and the failure OF the Boston
Symphony orchestra to appear here this
winter appears only 10 have served to
demonstrate how well music lovers can be
entertained by our own local organza-
tions among which OF course the Amer
lean band has always stood foremost.
The concerts Ii has given so far this
season have been IN the fullest sense pop
ular. and have attracted larger audiences
this famous organization is to give a Sc
ries Of Sunday evening concerts at the
opera house has aroused much inerest
and qualification.
Bowen r. Church is devoting his best
energies TO maintaining the past high
standard OF the band: and those who
visit the opera house tomorrow evening
are assured another genuine musical
feast, with all the delicacies that expert
soloists and a selection OF the most pop
ular musical compositions can afford For
this concert Mr.. Church has arranged
programme particularly calculated to ap-
peal to every. taste among the lovers Of
good music; and under his leadership the
band will of course be heard at its best
Among the soloists. naturally Mr. Church
himself viii be heard: and additional in
terest will be given TO the programme
by the appearance Of Mr.. Leo thinner
man. by many considered the great liy-
ing master Of that difficult instrument.
the trombone.
When Mr.. Zimmerman played at the
last concert OF the band he aroused
combined wonder and admiration to an
extent that no other trombone soloist
has ever done here; and those who failed
to hear him were warranted i'm feeling
that they had missed treat while those
who were present realized that I'm this
one feature alone they had received more
seats. Altogether aside from the musI-
seats. Altogether aside fro mthe musI-
cal strength Of the attraction. the fact
that the concert is TO be given for the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07

Joining the counting room OF the bank
and herein the ood. sordid side OF
Harums nature Is exhibited There is
the tussle with Bill Montaig, the Incl
dent OF the counterfeit bills with Dayid's
admonition TO John Lennox to place them
In the drawer as they are all right as
long as you keep'em movin' .. the story
OF Aunt Poly's visit To the theatre and
the securing OF the mortgages on the
Widow Cullom's house.
Last scene OF al, Is laid in Aunt Polly's
sitting room Christmas morning John
Lennox's things are moved surreptitiously
from the Eagle tavern TO the spare room,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-07
EMPIRE THEATRE.

There is an unusually strong heart
interest in the play. "The Little Church
Around the Corner" which comes next
week TO the Empire theatre. 1t is one
OF the new melodramatic successes of
the season. and It had a long run In
New York city. where II was nrst seen
IL Will be given here by a company
claimed to be usually strong, and in
cluding view with a scenic setting said
to be very handsome, and including a
view OF the Church OF the Transhgu-
ration on East 18th street, near Fifth
avenue. the famous Little Church
Around the Corner" known under that
name all over this country.
Marion Russell In the author OF the
play, which Is typical story OF New
York. Melodramatic conventionalities
are avoided to large extent There Is
strong plot, plenty OF action. some
bright lines, and some entertaining
specialties. In the fve acts and seven
scenes are shown a law office. a tene-
ment home, the court house and the pri-
vate chambers Of a Judge, the Flatbush
Insane Asylum and the Church OF the
Transflguratlon, In East 18th street, near
Fifth avenue. New York, commonly
called THE LATHE Church Around the
Corner"
Inc piot Is simple one, the attempted
ruination OF a good woman by wicked
and unscrupplous villain, who debauches
her husband with drink and tries to i'm
prison both In a madhouse. He fails
and at last is run to earth for his crimes
The hero is a bootblack. who shows a
wisdom that seems strange for a boy OF
such tender years.
In the end, he succeeds and sees the
man and the woman reunited.
A man OF the world, cynical. selfish.
pleasure loving, who losing his wife,