Bent County register., 1888-09-22
Fasting.
4 KRsrucKIAS TRIES IT FOB THE sAKl
OF SCIENCE.

A member of the Scientific Association
ofNewport, doubling the fast ofDr. Tanner
the writsr, in order to prove to him be-
health, could exist on aig diluted with an
occasional drop of water given time, un-
dertook strict fast, beginning on Sunday
morning the 11th inst.
After cautioning the partner of his bosom
to feed the chickens regularly, the patient
began his great test fast Immediately after
breakfast, The following is a true record
II the endurance:
At $50 A. N.-Pulse normal, though q
general cavity in the stomach is noticeable
Att A. M.-Pulse not quite so normal
- half an hour previous, but still tolerahly
normal considering.
At 7:3O A. M.-The patient sleeping
soundly and snoring loudly but the latter
is not caused by 3 loss Of tissue so much as
that the subject lay on his back.
At A. M.-The patient still asleep but
called out "Zwei !" He afterwards explain
ed that it wasn't because he was hungry,
but had dreamed he was in saloon drink
ing beer with some friends. Here several
Of the physicians cried out Fraud fraudr'
and argued that the body could derive sus-
tenance from eating and drinking in its
mind while asleep. DR.. Jeancon argued tha;
it could not
At $50 A. N.-Patient bright; eyes sam:
color as usual stomach normal, but fiatter:
tongue moist. Nine physicians, seven re-
porters, fourteen sub-reporters, and dozen
Or 80 friends ofthe undeceased in the room.
At A. M.-Patient shows signs of
hunger, is very grabbed, and wants to l-;clr
out of the room DR., Davis, who stated that
he belieysd the patient had Just eaten a
hy that had fallen into his throat.
At $50 A. M.-Patient asleep again, and
snoring normally. Drs Thornton, Gunkel
snd L0cke determined to apply the sphy-
mograph to ASCERTAIN the true condition Of
the pulse also, the dynamometer to learn
how his muscular strength is, and likewise
that isJ to learn OF the condition Of his
sense of touch. Dr. Jones objected to the
use Of the Last named instrument, sayinr
that the best way Of aseertaining the sens
vftouch ~1s to tickle tie patient on tho
end Of the nose with the ends of y fsw male
hairA He was finally allowed to make the
test, which proved an Gsthesiometer, =
sphygWograPh and dysn-ometer combined,
foS the sama Instant it was applied the
tho doctor lay on the floor insensible. The
patient had touched him with the punched
end Of his right arm.
A. 10 A, N,-The patient experiences q
kind Of goneness In the stomach. He PR
posed to walk out in the open air, but DIR.
Keener, being too keen for him, objected,
on the ground thzt person fasting so long
elss how do the spirits live? Patient didn't
walk.
At 1870 A. M.-Here the fasting mani
wife made her appearance, and wanted to
kuQW if they wouldn't allow him Just
quart Of beer only. She was refused;
whereat che became greatly alarmed, ard
sAid she knew he would die, and that sne
did not want = dead man for husband.
At IL A. M-Tongue a little unnormal,
presenting = somewhat parehed surface,
and patient splitting cotton. A few ounces
q water was suggested, but the irate lister
threatened to whip any man who would
offer him water-Snever drank the stuff
and wouldn't begin pow"
~ l1:30 A. M.-Stamach filing up with
gsneness, but its pulsations are tolerably
peTmAl. The patient wants to kick put .
physician who doubts that the has tasted
since morning.
At ll:45 A. M.-Dr. Phythian pronoun-
90 the patientis casa most critical one,
bat the latter exhibited greatnormal nerve,
and says he feels just % well as ever, but
. little Thirsty, having been accustomed to
take lunch at 10 O'Clock, He takes .
long walk about the room.
r. ga letter from George Francis
Train hss inst been received, telling tho
pstient fol Gods sake 70 cease not eating
any longesg thaA - has already gained
victory; but The lattsr sepds bum word back
70 Go-
At II N.-Tfme's mp. Patient still alive
and expresses hjg belief thst he could fast
m hour longer ifhe waan't 70 hungry. The
physicians sliuk from tho room perfectly
sstoupded st human epdaranee.