The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-08-11
DIR. Tanner Triumphantly Completes His
Forty DAYS. Fast.

NEW YORK, August 7.-Dr, Tanner, at noon
to day, finished mis- fast of forty days. At
Ished. The crowd cheered Tanner enthusiast
ically. About 900 persons were in the hall
and an immense number OF people on the
and called for Georgia watermelon. This he
tapped, dug his hand into ir, and
ate heartily. When demonstrated with he
asked to be left alone, saying: "No. my Lord,
am running this now" When he placed q
glass OF milk 10 his mouth he remarked:
"Gentlemen, don't you believe that's good?''
The signal for the expiration of t1e fast was
whistle from factory in the vicinity. When
it blew, Tanner had q peach In his hand, but
before he could put it into his mouth some
plandits of the assemblsge, Tanner.
placed on table, waved his handkerchief
over his head. At l2:l5 Tanner got down from
the table and left the hall in a coach.in charge
of Dr. Gum, who took him to his residence,
where ne Will receive careful medical treat
ment. DR.. Tanner weighed at the end Of the
last l2l12 pounds-a loss OF thirty six pounds
in forty days.
Att a. m. DR.. Tanner had a Mt of vomiting.
he got up and dressed at 7:S0. He was mucn
exhausted, ana laid down on his cot. He
remained thus until 1915, when he went
into the lower hall. After the walk
at 1880 the Doctor arose and walked into the
| front room Of the hall, where was fine spread
| OF watermelons, fruits, bread, etc. At II the
street looking out upon the crowd. His BROTH
| erin law, Mr.. Gardiner, called. His visit
seemed to make the Doctor nervous, and he
com planned of a "goneness" in his stomach.
Just before noon the temperature of
,ion sne DTe''r on was ,eayina S, The haH the
Doctor walked unsssistsd down stairs,
with a slice of mel'n in his hand. He re-
ceived an ovation from the crowd in the shops
and windows. and exhibited much gratifca-
ton at the hearty reception. He ordered the
cover of the carriage thrown back, and joked
and talked with the crowd that surrounded
the vehicle. After two or three dozen psPs0nS
had grasped his hand, the accomT anylng ply
-, n hnA af
in the seat, TO prevent him nom firing hlm-
self out. On reaching the residence of DIR.
Gum, Tanner lay down in the front parlor
aud endeavored tosleep. The milk and water
melon had not disagreed with him. At 2:3o
Doctor Tanner was resting quietly and Is in
good condition. He has eaten of watermelon
IN small quantities three or four times with
ont injurious effect. At 1880 Doctor Tanner
drank on ounce of light Wine, after which he
ale a smslI slice of watermelon. at $50 ne
was eating with great relish piece of beef
steak. He did not swallow the fiber, but only
saw no visitors during the afternoon, and il
was reported he was in excellent spirits.
After 4 O'Clock p. M. DIR. Tanner rested quiet
he ate, and then asked for and received two
more. At O'Clock he was given beefsteak
weighing half pound. and partook OF 1t. At
then slept until 10 O'Clock. when he awoke and
cnatted cheerfully. DIR. Work said DR.. Tanner
was well and did not think that any trouble
would arise from the undertaking He had
gone against the advice of all the physicians,
seemingly Will a DeutuCldi Iccdib, dLO ne ca
pected the Doctor TO work 70 morrow on his
biography. At late hour the Doctor ives
resting quietly.
NEW YORK, August S-Dr. Tanner spent q
very quiet Gay to-day and saw very few Wis
itors. His physicians say he is improving as
well as can be expected after such a long fast.
During the carry part OF the morning ne
chewes n half pound beef steak, only retain
ing the Juice, and partook of some milk toast
and wine. shortly before noon he ate a half
pound beef steak and some po-
iatoes, which had been stewed In
milk. He then weighed
every hour he partook of some nourishlng
food or drink. which included watermelon,
milk. potatoes stewed in milk, ale, beef tea,
bread and wine. About O'Clock his weight
was again taken and was found to be I'D
pounds. He was quite lively to-day, ard
frisked about his room like a school boy. His
physicians say his rapid recovery from the ef-
fects of his long fast is something remarkable.