Milford chronicle., 1903-07-10

a.z3.'1.a E187aa )
caffeine had to be administered. Tn.
der their influence the pontin fell in
to a slumber, which, however. was
not very peaceful on account of the
difficulty that the patient has in
breathing.
Throughout the Vatican absolute
calm prevailed last night, the excite
ment Of yesterday having to a great
extent died out with the revival of
hope after the announcement that the
operation was attended with success.
The following bulletin was issued
"Bhe test puncture of the pleura
has been made and 500 grams Of
liquid have been taken off. A rapid
examination showed that some mu-
cous was rafting in the lung which
was originally Affected
The marvellous vitality and recu-
perative energy of the pope were
never so fOrcibly demonstrated as by
the series Of events preceding. ac-
cOmpanying and following the Cper-
alton. Since the morning when first
informed that the operation would |
perhaps be necessary, hi; holiness be- |
y, gan to inquire about it, Turning to 1
DR.. Lapponi with his usual familiar |
ity, he asked will it be painful? Re /
member, l cannot stand much pain"
Instead of DR.. Lapponi, Dr. Mazzoni
answered: 81 can assure your holiness
|. that you will feel no pain. A little
cocaine will deaden all sensation"
Pope Leo retOrted at once: "Remem-
ber you said the same thing when
you extracted that cyst a few years
ago" DR.. Mazzoni replied: That op-
GRAFTON went very woll, but this can
hardly be called an operation" The
pope then concluded: '"Fhen do what
ever you think best"
When the operation took place no 1
body was allowed in the room beside
the doctors except Pope Leo's valet, {
Pic Centra; even his nephew. Count l
Camille Pecci. left the room to await Y
with extreme anxiety in an adjoining {
hall the result The doctors. desiring
a strong light, had the window widely v
opened. but as it faces the bed the C
light offended the weak eyes of the h
pontiff. so that it was thought desir- o
able that he should reverse his posi- d
tion. AS soon as this was proposed t,
da ] 7
showing again that spirit OF activity "
and determination which seems con fe
stantly to inspire him. DR.. Mazzoni. S;
however, did not give him time to di
leave the bed. but, taking him in his bi
arms literally turned the pOntin 10
about Pope Leo smiled and exclaim- re
I'd: Bravo, professor. I congratulate
you Although l have become so tn
light. l must still be rather heavy" &C
Both the doctors laughed and were av
It the same time astonished at the cl,
brightness Of the pontiT when op. mi
,ressed by such a dangerous illness he
nd en- the point of undergoing sur wi
tcaI operation for the extreme neces- aN
ity 6 his life. en-
Pope Leo remained sitting up in
ed curing the vtBoia1 time OF the Op- exi
ration without need of support. He pre-
'eat through the Whole affair with roc
ut emitting the slightest lament and me
i1lnnt showing any feeling of pain. clu
e was extremely pale, almost dia- din
lanols and somewhat tremulous AS ute
ION as the operation was closed his wit
)liness felt much relieved. His eye. wit
ON an expression OF languid melau- Ope
loly. assumed its usual vivacity, IL is
the emaciated face. Or. one
azzoni at once administered a cor the
al, which the pontif took willingly, ces!
anking him with a grateful look for mig
e brave struggle to preserve his and
G. con
After half an hours peaceful and ap- betty
renuy refreshing repose the pom only
awoke and inquired about the doc cum
s. Hearing they we're in the next stro
om, he said: Il thought they had pope
ne. What do they stay here for? adm
hat are they plotting?" Dr. lap chuI
nj. re-entering the room, said: ava
We were preparing bulletins re-
riding the operation, saying it was
:cessful in ali respects" Dr. MAJ Al
Ii added: We must inform the pub Krr
which is waiting with such trepi- Tten,
ion, especially as it is so easy to vear
re inexact news spread" gva
Very we'll" replied his holiness, 81 editc
h to see myself these bulletins in ton
ir exact text. l have already seen enla