The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-07-25
THE FORM OF POPE LEO NOW
LIES IN THE HALL OF THE
THRONE ROOM.
POI.
INTERMENT NEXT SATURDAY
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE FLOCK TO
CHURCH TO PRAY FOR THE
LATE PoNTlFF.

Rome. July o2.-The body of Leo
XIII lies now in the hall of the throne
room a few steps from the room in
which his death took place. The same
vestments. the comauro hood, the
rochet and the white gown which were
put on Monday cover the form, which
rests in semi-state surrounded by the
lighted candles, the noble guard and
Franciscan penitentaries.
Today the diplomatic body, the high
dignitaries and the Roman aristocracy
will enter the hall to pay their tributes
Of respect TO all that remains of the
pope, who won the respect and affec-
ton Of the world. In the afternoon the
body will be arrayed in all the glory
placing the hood and at sunset it will
be taken into the chapel of the sacra-
ment Of St. Peters, where for three
days the public will be given an OPP
portunity of paving a last farewell.
The interment will occur Saturday
evening.
Impressive Ceremonies.
Tuesday was notable for the impress
sive ceremonial of the recognition of
the death of the pope. which occurred
In the morning in the CHAMBER in which
The died. Thereafter only thoae were
admitted who were concerned in the
embalming of the body, an operation
which occupied six hours. Meantime
the authorities Of the vatican pro-
ceeded with the preparations for the
H,1nnra1 and tho rnnG1ovn opI tho az.
Acknowledgement Of the condolences
which had been received. Among the
latter was a notable message from the
German emperor.
Throughout the day the vatican was
surrounded by crowds which increased
towards night. Several thousand en-
I'm prayers for the departed. Among
troops shortly after sunset were
their barracks. AT no time had their
custom in Italy to wear the conven-
the crowd which, in consequence of
the closing of many places of business,
wanders the streets. has more the ap-
pCdldllCo VI OH dlluleSS HotiudS man
ing throng than one s%orrowing for the
death of the pope.
Hundreds Pray for Pope Leo.
Into nearly all the churches. how
ever, hundreds, not often seen in places
of devotion, locked to vespers to say
a hurried prayer. Afterwards they
loitered outside. reading the deep
black edged proclamation of Cardinal
Respighi, the vicar of Rome. concern.
ing the funeral arrangements. the
meeting of the conclave and the church
ceremonials.
The quiet Of the evening was broken
by a chorus. such as the world has sell
dom heard. On the strike of s all Of
Rome's 400 churches commenced to
toll bells for the passing of the soul
Of Leo XIII. From the ven hills and
from every quarter of the city which
contained churches came the constant
clang until all was one vast reverbera-
ton.
The harsh jingling of the smaller
chapel bells striking quickly and more
often was not drowned by the solemn
strokes that came in mourning meas
ure from the great dome of ST. Peters.
1t was as if a great fire ragged and
every bell in Rome vas vieing with
every other in anxiety to warn the
populace. Except in its common mo-
tive and common sorrow it was an
amazing discord, which continued an
hour. and which will recur nightly un-
til the obseQuies are over.
Seals PapaI Property.
Monsignor Cagiano. the major domo.
assisted by the papal notary. and Mon
signor Bisleti. master of the chamber,
sealed all the drawers and boxes in
the papal apartments. making a minute
inventory of all objects of value found.
These were entrusted for safe keeping
to Prince R%ospigliosi, the comman-
dant Of the noble guard. Cardinal
Oreglia. in giving instructions to the
commanders of the papal armed bodies.
said:
although the relations between the
church and the government of italy
are less strained than in 1878, so that
certainly order will be maintained out
side the vatican, I remind you that it
is your duty to watch closely inside
the vatican to prevent, especially dur
ing the conclave. the interference of
any e%xtraneous influence"
According to tradition. the Gamer
lengo is entitled to have his apartment
watched day and night by a picket Of
the Swiss guard. but at 9 o'clock last
night Cardinal Oreglia sent word that
the eight Swiss guards posted at his
door should withdraw. Cardinal Greg.
Has request to Cardinal Rampolla
that the latter should remain at the
vatican is considered
A Most Diplomatic Move,
being perhaps the first step for an
agreement between them and might
entirely change all the prophecies hith.
erto made concerning the issue Of the
conclave. Indeed, some profess to see
q result of this in the mornings Skin.
mish at the first meeting Of the con.
gregation of cardinals over the ap.
lpointment OF a secretary to the con.
sistorial congregation. After the dis.
cussion Of several candidates, among
whom was Mgr. Gaspari, known to be
Cardinal Rampolla's protege, some
n suggested Mgr. Merry del Val. He
was Immediately supported by the
whole anti-Rampolla element, merely
TO test the strength OF the ex-secre.
tary Of state. but this strategem was
unsuccessful. as Cardinal Oreglia made
&c manifest that he was not personally
Interested In the matter, while Cardi'