The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-29
w. A. BRADSHAW.
a Prominent Business Man of Indianapolis
Suddenly Finds Himself Possessed of
Remarkable Healing Power-Facts
Cleaned by a Reporter.

For some time past rumor has said that W. A.
Bradshaw, real estate and loan agent on North
Pennsylvania street, and for years a prominent
music dealer in this city, had developed re-
markable and phenomenal powers as a healer of
the sick. Little attention has been paid to
these reports. but in conversation with
a well-Rnown indianapolis gentleman,
the reporter learned that Mr.. Bradshaw had
cured various persons IN this city of ailments
which had hitherto been pronounced incurable
by some of the most eminent OF the medical fra
ternity, and this entirely by the touch or manip-
Nation OF the hands. Calling at MI. Bradshaw's
Office, the scribe stated the object of his visit
and asked for additional confirmation of the
story. 81 do not wish TO be interviewed" said
Mr.. Bradshaw; my plans are not perfected, and
I have no desire to go into print" "But," asked
the reporter, will you not tell me what this
power is, and whether you have accomplished
what has been attributed to you2"
~ do not know what the power is or what it
may be Called nswered he. 81 only know that
TO m own surprise I have been able to relieve a
number of persons of what were pronounced
How did you ascertain that you possessed
this pOwer?"
CDR. Smith first told me that I was highly ma G.
netic and had healing power. l afterwards,
through curiosity alone, began to experiment +"
"Do you intend to follow it as o business2"
al do not know. Ihave been strongly urged to
do so by many of my friends, but have not fully
decided whay course / will pursue"
At this juncture of the interview a
prominent attorney entered the office
who was suffering with a very painful rheunfa-
tism in one of his limbs. He said that he had
heard of Mr.. Bradshaw's wondeful power, and,
having been Intimately acquainted with him for
years, had confidence in whatever he might say
or do i'll the matter. He desired Mr.. Bradshaw
to try his case and see If he could not relieve
him. After considerable hesitation and rtluct-
ance the old gentleman consented, remarking
that he thought he could relieve him. He then
ruo1Rad aP0TInd the POOm for Tho DQPiO6 of
haps two minutes, then suddenly confronting
the attorney he touched his limb and said: sit is
all right now; you will find no trouble there
reporter, the attorney confirmed the
remark of Mr.. Bradshaw, stating that he had no
pain, and his limb felt entirely easy. The scribe
next visited the office of DR.. T. A. Smith, in Va
who is perhaps the most successful magn etic
physician in the United States, and said:
doctor, it is reported that W. A.. Bradshaw
has developed into a remarkable magnetician,
and possesses a power somewhat similar to your
own. Have You heard of it, and, if so, what do
you think ofitf"
81 am well acquainted with Mr.. Bradshaw"
replied the Doctor. II know him to he a very
an exhibition of his power on two or three
different occasions. / regard it rs
wonderful, indeed. Few men possess
this vitality in excess SO as to be able to impart
shaw is one of them; there is no mistake about il.
If he conc1udes 20 follow the profession, | doubt
not that he will become one of the best in the
country"
persons, some of whom had been treated by Mr..
Bradshaw, and who testified to his remarkable
power. Hete a gentleman who is well known
and highly respected in this city, and the re-
ports con corning him have caused considerable
surprise and speculation. "Will wonders never
cease2'