The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-02-02
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ment and gossip, and likely to continue so
for some time to come. The cause of all this
gossip is termed one of supernatural power,
the truth of which, your correspondent will
leave to your readers, as they peruse the
following facts The place whence all this
excitement emenates, is the parsonage of
Rev. Father Heinan, of the German Catho-
lie denomination, at East Mauch Chunk. 1t
became current in the carly part of the week
that at the parsonage lay young woman
who had not eaten anything for nine weeks,
except little milk, water and apples that
she is afflicted with hemorrhage or bleeding
of the lungs; that these hemorrhages have
occurred as often as four times in one day
morning at o'clock she became speechless,
and has continued so ever since; that al
though speechless, she hears and is perfectly
conscious of all that is going on ; that this
Saturday morning at $3.50, she will die,
and at $3.50 ain. the priest, Fathar Henan,
through supernatural influences or power
will bring her to life again, and that the
public are invited to witness the transition
as above mentioned. These facts hay
ing become known 10 the community, ma
turGlly excited every one's curiosity TO see
the sick woman, and it wds soon ascertained
that every one, of whatever creed or dcnomi-
nation, was cordially invited to come and
see for him or herself. Ever since Tuesday
small knots of people, from two to Elk, could
be seen vending their to Rev. Henans, and
the talk became so general, that your
correspondent could no longer resist, but go
and see too. In company with several other
gentlemen, we visited the place on Wednes-
day forenoon. On entering the house we
passed a large number of persons, mostly
ladies', and, on enquiring whether we were
permitted to enter the sick-room we were
asked to please walk up stairs, which we all
did, The door being opened, we entered a
room about 10 20 feet, which was quite
dark, and i'll which we found quite num-
Der Of persons. At this moment one Of the
Sisters Of Charity, in waiting on the patient,
raised one of the window blinds sufficient to
admit light enough to recognize one another.
OF course, our attention was drawn to the
sicli-bed, and there we saw a woman, about
SO years old, lying in half-reclining posi-
tlon, Il white cap on her head, crucifix
about her neck, her hands crossed, her eyes
closed, her face wearing the expression of a
long confinement and the color of dead
person. Her breathing seemed natural and
at regular intervals. During our stay she
raised her left hand to her left side twice
He hands and face are not emaciated as one
would suppose from so long and close con-
finement. The Sister in waiting was very
talkative and courteous, and ready to answer
any questions. In response to questions put
to her, she stated that the lady lived in
nd oil IN ,,le
what appears above, as to her ailment, treat
ment, &c., &c.
On leaving the sick-roorn, we inquired
for Father Heinan, and were at once shown
and admitted into his room On entering,
we were cordially welcomed by hearty
shake Of the hand, and we at once made
known our business. Father Heinan was
very pleased, and very prompt and willing
to answer all questions. lie was anything
but reticicnt. We win give Father Heinan's
own language TO questions put to him by
your correspondents
Correspondent-Fathe Heinan, what is
the name Of the sick lady in your care, and
where does she live?
Father lIenan-IIer name is Amelia
Greth, lives at Reading, and is thrty-six
years of age.
Cor.-Ilow long has she been sick, and
Nnul Is ncf ulseasc!
Father H.-She has been lying in the con-
dilon you saw her for the past nine weeks,
and her disease is hemorrhage of the lungs
she has thrown off blood from one to three
times every day during that time.
Cor.-ls she conscious Of what is going on
about her?
Father H.-Yes, sir, she is perfectly con-
scous Of everything, and hears all that is
said, but on Monday morning last at six
o'clock she became speechless. .
Cor.-I am informed that on Saturday
she will recover her health perfectly again?
Father H.-Yes, sir; ON Saturday at $3.50
o'clock i'll the morning the soul Will depart
the body. 1t may be in a state Of eXstacy
or death.
Cor.-IIow long will she remain in that
condition?
Father H.-Shc will remain one hour in
that condition. At $3.50 o'clock she will be
called back again and cured instantly.
Cor.-lf it is fair question, Father Helm
an, how will this be done, and who will do
il?
Father H.-All this will come in a super
natural way, and, through the power of
Jesus, will do it.
Cor.-When did you learn of this power?
Father III have known it this long
t''iN' Nh "l'S'i ."ll'NdINN W HCI anu loIu
her this would happen. ...
Cor.-When does the angel appear?
Father II. The angel has been with her
always, and is now in the room. Many
persons saw the angel publicly.
Cor.-lIave you, Father Uenan, seen the
angel?
Father H.-No, sirj have not seen it
yet,
Cor.-I am told that you cured this wo-
man before?
Father H.-Yes, sir; I have cured her
twice, and once sent her home.
Cor.-Was the cure permanent?
Father H.-Shc was cured perfectly, but
it was only temporary cure, long enough
for her to get home.
Cor.-Did you inform her of that fact?
Father H.-Ics told her she would get
sick again, that the cure would only last till
she got 10 her home at Reading.
COr,-Will any one be admitted on Satur-
day to witness Miss Greth being brought
back to life again?
Father H.-Oh, yes; everybody is invited
To be present; but no visitors will be admit
ted after Thursday evening until Saturday
morning
Having concluded these questions, and at
the same time informed Father Heinan they
were for publication, we bid the rev, gentle