Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-06
MIR. MYERS, STRANGE POWER
Another Alleged Cure by the Laying on
of Hands.


PHILADELPHIA, Oct. "A special dis
patch to the Times from York, Pa,
says: ''The publication last week of an
account of the remarkable restoration of
eX-Sheriff Peeling from a condition of
helplessness to apparent strength and
vigor by Edmund B. Myers, of this city,
has attracted the attention of a large
number Of persons who have suffered
from various causes which have baffled
the skill of the legitimate physician. As
consequence Mr.. Myers has been
overwhelmed with applications for relief.
Among the number whose attention
was directed to the potency of Mr.. Myers
touch was Mr.. James Kennedy. whose
home is at No. 1924 North Eighteenth
street, Philadelphia. Mr.. Kennedy ar
rived in this city from Philadelphia last
evening. When first seen his condition
was so pitiable as to provoke the sympa-
thy of every behOlder. With a heavy cane
in each hand he hObbled along in a pain
ful manner that could hardly be called
walking. Immediately upon his arrival
he inquired for the residence of eX-Sherlff
Peeling, and sought a confirmation of the
report published. For more than nine
years Mr.. Kennedy has been crippled by
what eminent physicians of Philadelphia
had applied all the known remedies with
out avail. Finding that the treatment of
the doctors afforded him no substantial
relief, Mr.. Kennedy tried, in turn, every
thing which appeared to present a promise
of alleViating his suffering, not forgetting
Hot Springs, Ark, at which place he re-
Gently spent three months, during which
time he gave the far-famed baths the most
thorough test. The effect was dishearten-
ing, and the sufferer returned to his home
in Philadelphia. Upon reaching this city
and assuring himself by careful investi-
CATION that the published account of Mr..
Feelings cure had contained no misstate-
ment of the facts, he summoned Mr..
Myers to his hotel. That mysteriously-
gifted gentleman arrived ct a late hour
last evening, but stated that he was so
completely exhausted from the effects of
full days hard travel to visit patients
in various parts of the county that he
could not then give Mr.. Kennedy's case
the attention it required, but made an ap-
pOintment for O'Clock this morning.
At the hour named Mr.. Myers visited
Mr.. Kennedy at his room in the Central
Hotel. BY invitation your correspondent
was present. Mr.. Myers began by making
a number of inquiries of his patient.
After satisfying himself in regard to the
nature of the trouble, Mr.. Myers began
his treatment, which is remarkable only
for its simplicity. After making few
delicate passes or, more properly speak
ing, rubs, over the afflicted parts, the op-
orator placed one hand upon the patients
forehead and the other upon the back of
his head. This was continued for a few
minutes, and then the operator said,
jocularly, but with an assurance which
was indicative of his own condolences: 81
must now say, in the language of the
Scripture, take up thy bed and walk"
Mr.. Kennedy Obeyed, hesitatingly
at first, but more boldly when he dis
covered that the task was not difficult.
Marvellous as it may appear it is neverthe-
less fact that man who was yesterday
and has been for years a helpless cripple,
who labored painfully along with half
paralyzed and useless limbs, to-day walk
ed the street and DrOmenaded the office of
ancy of youth, and without perceptible
halt in his gait. Whether the result will
be permanent or the transitory result of
excitement, or mesmeric influence, time
will tell. Mr.. Kennedy jubilantly relates
the details OF his case TO every inquirer.
Taking his two canes he hobbies along,
saying: This is how | walked yesterday
with two canes" Then, putting down
one of the sticks, he demonstrates with
the other how difficult locomotion was
with that slight help. Then he strides
firmly up and down the long room, kicking
playfully at different objects and swinging
his cane in the air as though that article
was purely an ornamental part of his
makeup.