The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07
p ER SONAk
 MAGNETISM
How Prominent Men Develop Thls Power and Use 1t to Influence 9th ers-Women, Too, Adopts In
 This Mysterious Art.
A Reporter Makes Astounding Discov- erles-Secret Methods Which Charm and Fasclnate tho
 Human Mind.
Hluh Priests cf the Occult Reveal JeaI- ously Guarded Secrets of Years. A Wonderful New Book by
 Prominent New York Men.

A wonderful new book, entitled. The Secret of 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 pens of the ablest specialists of modern times. The au- thors gave away the copyright on condition that 10000 copies should be dls- tributed to the public free of charge. The Columbia Scientific Academy is now com plying with this contract, and until the edition of 10000 copies Is exhausted you can get copy of this book absolutely free The book is profusely Illustrated with the most expensive half-tone en- cravings. It is full of wonderful secrets and startling surprises, and thoroughly explaines the real source of the power of personal influence. It fully and com pletely reveals the Fundamental princi- ples of success and influence in every walk of life. The hidden mysteries of personal magnetism. will-power and sci- entific character reading are explained in an intensely interesting manner Two seceret methods of personal influence are described. which positively enable any intelligent person to exercise a marvel lous influence and control over any one whom he may wish. These methods are entirely new and have never before been made public. A reporter has tried them personally and can vouch for their won- derful power.
 The book also describes absolutely cer- tain methods by which you can read the character. secrets and lives of every one you meet No one can deceive you. You can tell what vocation is best for you to follow You can know the secret pow CT by which minds of human beings are charmed and fascinated. The newest, If rhUctcal and mental culture and magnetic healing Is fully explained and illustrated by beauti- fui half-tone engravings No such book has ever before been published No such wonderful information has ever before been placed in the hands of the public. On account of the mighty power and in fiuence placed in one mans hands by this book. the legislature of the state of the state of New York debated whether or not the state ought to permit its promis- cuous circulation; but 1t was finally de- cided the good 1t would accomplish would greatly overbalance the i'll. and its dis tribution was not interferred with.
 Not long ago John D. Rockefeller, the richest man in America. said in talking to a Sunday school class, that he attrib- uted his success in life largely to his ability to influence others. Lincoln. Lee Napoleon and Alexander the Great, all won fame and renown by their wonder full powers of personal influence. Jay Gould piled up millions by this same power J. P. Morgan organized the bil- lion dollar steel trust and enriched him self by millions simply by his marvellous ability to influence others. There are to- day thousands of men. with-the brains and education of Mr. Morgan who~a are practically paupers. They have the abili- ty to organize a trust, but they have not sufficient power of personal influence. Personal influence, will power, stamina. -call it what you will-has from the ere alton of man been the subtle force that