The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-08-19
The Last Day OF DR.. Tanners Re-
markable Fast.
NEW YORK. August I

NEW YORK, August {.
DR.. Tanner at noon to-day finished
his fast of forty days. At high noon
his time was up and his task finished.
The crowd cheered Tanner enthusiastic-
| ally. About one thousand persons
were in the hall, and an immense num-
Der of people on the sidewalk. The
Doctor drank glass of milk and called
for a Georgia watermelon. This he
| tapped, dug his hand into it, and ate
heartily. When demonstrated with, he
asked to be left alone, saying. mo, my
Lord; l am running this now" When
he placed the glass of milk to
his mouth he remarked, Gentlemen,
you don't believe that's good" The
! signal for the expiration OF the fast was
a whistle from the factory in, the vicin-
ity. When it blew Tanner had peach
in his hand, but before he could put it
in his mouth somebody snatched it
away. In response to the plaudits of the
assemblage, Tanner, who was sitting in
chair placed on the table, waved his
handkerchief over his head At a
quarter past twelve Tanner got down
from the table and left the hall in a
coach in charge of DR.. Gum, who took
him to his own residence, where he
will receive careful medical treatment.
Dr. Tanner weighed at the end of the
fast 1913 pOunds-a loss of thirty-siX
pounds in the forty days.
At seven o'clock this morning DIR.
Tanner had fit of vomiting. He got
up and dressed at 7:30. He was much
exhausted, and laid down on the cot.
He remained there until 1915, when
he went into the lower hall. After the
walk he laid down and was covered
with blanket. At 1850 the Doctor
arose and walked into the front room of
the hall, where was fine spread of
watermelons, fruits, bread, etc. At
eleven the Doctor stood at the window
on Thirteenth street looking out upon
the street. His brother-in-law, Mr..
Gardiner, called. His visit seemed to
make the Doctor nervous, and he COM
planned of 'goneness' in his stomach.
just before noon the temperature of
the doctor was SO; pulse, 90; respira-
ton, II. On leaving the hall the Doc
tor walked unassisted down stairs with
slice of melon in his hand. He re-
ceived an ovation from crowds in the
streets, steps and windows, and exhib-
tied much qualification at his hearty
reception. He ordered the cover of
the carriage thrown back, and joked
and talked with the crowd that sur
rounded the vehicle. After two or
three dozen persons had grasped his
hand the accompanying physician
grasped him by the arm and held him
in his seat to prevent him from firing
himself out. On reaching the residence
of DR.. Gum, DR.. Tanner lay down in
the front parlor and endeavored to
sleep. The milk and watermelon had
not disagreed with him.
At 2:3O DR.. Tanner was resting quiet
" and in good condition. He has eat
en- of watermelon in small quantities,
three or four times, without injurious
effect.
At $3.50 DR.. Tanner drank an ounce
of light wine, after which he ate small
slice of watermelon. At 4:30 he was
eating with great relish piece of beef
steak. He did not swallow the fiber,
but only partook of the juice of the
meat.
The Doctor saw no visitors during the
afternoon. and it was reported was in
excellent spirits.
After four o'clock DR.. Tanner rested
quietly. At six he asked for en- apple,
which he ate, and then asked for and
received two more. At seven he was
given beefsteak weighing half pound,
and partook of it. At eight he drank
one ounce of wine, and then slept until
ten, when he awoke and chatted cheer
fully. DR.. Work said DR.. Tanner was
well, and did not think any trouble
would arise from his undertaking. He
had gone against the advice of all the
physicians, seemingly with beneficial
result, and he expected the Doctor to
work tomorrow ON his biography.
At late hour the Doctor was resting
quietly.