American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-08-21
Tho Last Day Of DR.. Tanners Re-
markable Fast.

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NEW YORK, August Z.
DR.. Tanner at noon to-day finishes
his fast of forty days. At high moo
his time was up and his task finished
The crowd cheered Tanner enthusiastic
ally. About one thousand person
were in the hall, and an immense mum
Der of people on the sidewalk. Tn
Doctor drank glass of milk and calle'
for Georgia watermelon. This h
tapped, dug his hand into it, and at
heartily. When demonstrated with, h,
asked to be left alone. saying. "No, m,
Lord; l am running this now" WheI
he placed the glass of milk t.
his mouth he remarked, Gentlemen
you don't believe that's good" The
signal for the expiration Of the fast wa.
a whistle from the factory in the vicin.
ity. When it blew Tanner had peach
in his hand, but before he could put il
away. In response to the plaudits of the
assemblage, Tanner, who was sitting in
a 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 DIR. Gum, who took
him to his own residence, where he
will receive careful medical treatment.
DIR. Tanner weighed at the end of the
fast 1214 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 7:3O. 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 a blanket. At 1880 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 a goneness' in his stomach.
just before noon the temperature of
the doctor was 80; pulse. 80; respira-
ton, IL. 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 jeked
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 DIR. Gum, DR.. Tanner lay down in
the front parlor and endeavored to
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 DIR. Tanner drank an ounce
Of light wine, after which he ate a small
slice of watermelon. At $3.50 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 tho
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
'eceived two more. At seven he was
given beefsteak weighing half pound,
md partook of it. At eight he drank
INC ounce of wine, and then slept until
en-, when he awoke and chatted cheer
ully. DIR. Work said DIR. Tanner was
veil. and did not think any trouble
would arise from his undertaking. He
lad gone against the advice Of all the
physicians, seemingly with beneficial
esult, and he expected the Doctor to
york tomorrow on his biography.
1t late hour the Doctor was resting
uietly.