The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-08-20


markahle Fast.
NEW YORK. August :.
DIR. Tanner NJ noon today 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
we're in the hall. and an immense num-
Der OF people on the sidewalk The
Doctor drank glass OF milk and called
for Georgia watermelon This be
tapped. dug his hand into il, and ate
heartily. When demonstrated with. he
asked 10 be left alone. saying. "No. my
Lord; am running this now" When
he placed the glass Of milk 20
his mouth he remarked. Gentlemen.
yen don't believe that's good The
signal for the expiration Of the fast WAS
4 whistle from the factory in the yicin-
iry. When ii blew Tanner had reach
in his hand. but before he could put il
in his mouth somebody snatched Il
away. In res, onse 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
coach in charge Of DIR. Gum. Who took
him 20 his own residence. where he
will receive careful medical treatment.
Dr. Tanner weighed al 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 fit u vomiting He got
up and dressed Il 7.3O. 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 Al 1850 the Doctor
arose and walked into the front room ~
the hall. where was a fine spread Of
wasermelons. fruits. bread etc. Al
eleven the Doctor stood at the window
on Thirteenth street looking out upon
the street. His brother-in-law. MIR
Gardiner. called. His visit seemed To
make the Doctor nervous. and he COM
planned Of a -gonencss' in his stomach
Just before noon the temperature Of
the doctor was 20; pulse, ~; respira-
ton. IL. On leaving the hall the DC
tor walked unassisted down stars with
n slice Of melon in his hand He re-
\ ceIved an ovation from crowds IN the
streets. steps and windows, and exhib-
tied much qualification a. his hearty
reception He ordered the cover q
the carriage thrown hack, and joked
and talked with the crowd that sur
rounded the vehicle. After two or
three dozen persons had grasped his
hand the accompanying ply stefan
rrasped him b. the arm and held him
( IN his seat to prevent him from tiring
himself out On reaching the residence
/ of DIR. Gum. DR.. Tanner lay down in
the front parIor and endcavored 70
sleep The milk and watermelon had
not disagreed with him
At go Dr. Tanner was resting quiet
IL and in good condition He has eat
en- Of watermelon in small quantities
three or four times, without injurious
effect
At $50 DR.. Tanner drank an ounce
Of light wine. after which he ate . small
slice Of watermelon. At 4.3O 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 ~
excellent spirits
After four o. clock DR.. Tanner rested
quietly. AT six be asked for an apple:
which he ate. and then asked for AMI
received two more Al seven he was
given beefsieak weighing half pound.
and partcok Of it. At eight he drank
one ounce Of wine. and then slept until
ten. when he awokc and chatted cheer
fully. DIR. Work said DR. Tanner was
well. and did not think any trouble
would arise from his undertaking. he
had gone against the advice q all the
MUSICIANS. seemingly with beneficial
result. aud he expected the Doctor 70
work tomorrow on his biography
At late hour the Doctor was resting
quietly.