Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-03
The POPE IS H[ADS1RONG.

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Shows Decided Discrimination to Obey
His Physicians,
AND THE RESULT IS A SERIOUS
OBSTACLE IN THE WAY OF
PROMPT RECOVERY FROM THE
EFFECTS OF WEDNESDAY
OPERATION HAS FULL CONF
DENCE IN HIS OWN STRENGTH
AND INSISTS UPON LEAVING
HIS BED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.
Rome, March 3, l a. m.-The latest
news from the vatican is that the
Pope's temperature at midnight had
fallen several points. 1t appears that
his disinclination TO observe the recon-
mendations Of his physicians forms an
obstacle in the way of prompt recov-
cry. He has full confidence in his own
strength, and does not readily acquiesce
in their advice not to move. During
the afternoon he insisted upon leaving
his bed without assistance, and also
read several kilograms. The rise in
his temperature, which had given some
anxiety, was probably caused in this
way
The doctors exclude everybody from
his apartments except his personal at
tendants. Prof Mazzoni remained in
readiness during the evening to pro-
coed to the vatican if needed, but up to
eleven O'Clock he had not been called,
and at that hour he did not expect to
go until daybreak.
The Pope said during the day:
1T is a miracle of God that l am
still alive; for He wishes to spare his
church a terrible crisis at the present
moment"
Rome, March 2.-The Pope passed
good night He took a little soup and
brandy at midnight and then fell
asleep. The fever increased during
the night; but DR.. Lapponi says this
is usually the case after such an oper-
alton as the patient underwent yester-
day and that sleep will do the most
10 restore strength.
Although the condition of the pontif
is not considered grave, Cardinal
Ledochowski, the project Of the con-
gregation OF the propaganda fide, con-
suited yesterday with Cardinal Oreglia,
dean OF the Sacred college, camorolongo
OF the Holy Roman church, and project
Of the congregation of ceremonial, and
Cardinal Mertel, vice chancellor Of the
Holy Roman church and first cardinal
deacon, who, III conjunction with Car
dlnal Ledochowski, according to the
apostolic constitution, assume the gov
eminent of the church in case OF the
Pope's death.
The following bulletin was issued at
10 o'clock: The Pope passed tran
Gull night without pain, and slept as
well as usual, after taking nourish-
ment at intervals His respiration, cir
culation and digestion are normal.
The wound has been dressed and
everything is taking the most regular
course. His temperature is 37.5 cent?
grade, pulse Y, and respiration %
The Pope's condition at 2: 80 p. m.
was satisfactory. The circulation of
the wound has commenced, the patient
is much better and there is no fever.
A large number of additional inquiries
and kilograms have been received at
the vatican from sovereigns and others
in all parts Of the world expressing
sympathy with his holiness.
6 p. m-.The day has passed without
incident. The Pope has not suffered
any pain in the part operated upon.
His Holiness has partaken of food sew
eral times with enjoyment, his natural
functions are regular, his temperature
is 99.9, respiration %, and pulse rs.
$50 p. m.-The Pope was very cheer
full all day long and in an interested
way asked the doctors from time TO
time what they thought Of his con-
dition. They treasured him. There
was, however, some slight increase in
his temperature, to which the doctors
attach some importance, although hop
ing it is merely due to the nourish-
ment he has taken. DR.. Lapponi Will
remain in attendance at the vatican to-
night.
would not allow the wound to BE- sown
up, so the doctors had TO be content
with drawing the ends together in
plaster.
After the wound had been dressed,
chatting quietly, DR.. Mazzoni, the Pope
smilingly said: Il want you to cure me
without any pain and in two days"
The surgeon replied in the same spir-
ii: Your Holiness must not expect me
TO perform miracles"
The Pope for the present will par
take only Of liquid nourishment such
as soup, raw eggs and watered wine.
The doctors positively deny that
there is any dysentery or danger Of
blood poisoning. They are confident Of
restoring the health Of the pontiff.
Dr. Mazzoni to-day said 10 a high
parsonage at the vatican who asked
for confidential information on the sub
iect that If the Pope recovered as he
fully expected. there was no reason why
he should not live for another ten years
SO great is his vitality.