Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-20
The Last Day OF DIR. Tanners Re.
mRrkRble Fast.

mRrkRble Fast. r
NEW YORK, August 2.
Dr. Tanner at noon to-day finished
his last Of forty days. At high noon
his time was up and his task finished.
The crowd cheered Tanner enthusiastic-
ally. About one thousand persons
we're 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 IL, and ate
heartily. When demonstrated with, he
asked to be left alone, saying, "No, my
Lordi 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
whistle from the factory in the viciH-
ity. When it blew Tanner had peach
in his hand, but before he could put il
in his mouth somebody snatched 81
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 q
quarter past twelve Tanner got down
from the table and left the hall in a
coach in charge of DIR. Gum, who took
him to his own residence, where he
will receive careful medical treatment.
DR.. Tanner weighed at the end Of the
fast 1911 pounds-a loss of thirty-six
pounds in the forty days.
At seven o'clock this morning DR..
Tanner had a fit Of vomiting. He got
up and dressed at 1880. He was much
exhausted, and laid down on the cot.
| He remained there until 1918, when
he went into the lower hall. Aftar 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 a 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 gonenessh in his stomach.
just before noon the temperature of
the doctor was SO; pulse, 92; respira-
tiOn, 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 tiring
] hsY,,ualf roaphipor tho rauiHanra
of DIR. Gum, Dr. Tanner lay down in
the front parlor and endeavored 60
sleep. The milk and watermelon had
not disagreed with him.
AT 2:30 DIR. Tanner was resting quiet
ly 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 430 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 an 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 DIR. Tanner was
| well, and did not think anV 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 a late hour the Doctor was resting
quietly.