The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-07-09
KICKS OFF BEDCLOTHES AT THE
IMMINENT RISK OF TAKING A
FRESH COLD.
EXHIBITS GREAT FORTITUDE
BEARS THE PAIN OF THE OPERA.
TON WITHOUT ANY SIGNS
OF SUFFERING,

Rome, July 9.-e:45 a. MAN off.
cIal bulletin says the night passed
TRANQUILITY enough, although the pontiff
had 70 restorative sleep. The pulse
was frequent but regular. Breathing
was as free as last night. The condi-
ton Of the pope does not permit of
long examination, but it seems that
pneumonia tends to solve itself and
that the pIeuric liquid is not regather-
ing. However, the general condition
OF the patient is not tranquiIizing be-
cause Of the state of depression which
at intervals Increases
Rome, July s.-2:15 a. m.-Pope
Leo is now sleeping, but his head lies
uneasily on the pillow. The allevia-
ton brought about by yesterdays
operation of removing the fluid from
his pleura was followed later in the
evening by restless period, and
fresh doses of choral, digitalis and
caffeine had to be administered I'm
der their influence the pontiff fell into
a slumber, which, however, was not
very peaceful on account of the diff
Guilty the patient has in breathing,
Seeing DR.. Lopponi Always at his bed
side, the pope just before falling
asleep said kindly to him: Nov, it
is your turn tonight. You must
Sleep"
Throughout the vatican absolute
calm prevails, the excitement of yes
terday having to be great extent died
out with the revival of hope after the
announcement that yesterdays opera
tlon was attended with success.
Inc pope on waking at 6:55 a. m.
did not speak. He was somewhat ir-
r1table and it seemed as though the
blankets and other bedclothes were
too heavy, SO he kicked them aft at the
Imminent risk of taking a fresh cold,
which would be absolutely fatal.
The doctors consider that altogether
his holiness has had a rather peaceful
night.
All is tranquil at the vatican this
morning.
DR.. Lapponi at O'Clock had gone to
sleep.
Inquired About Operation.
The marvellous vitality and recuper-
ative energy of the pope were never so
fOrcib!y demonstrated as by the series
of events preceding. accompanying and
following Tuesdays operation. Since
morning. when first Informed that the
operation would perhaps be necessary.
his holiness began to inquire about it.
Turning to DR.. Lopponi with his usual
familiarity, he asked. will it be pain
full? Remember, I cannot stand much
pain. Instead of DR.. LappOni, DR..
Mazzoni answered, Il can assure your
holiness that you viii feel no pain.
little cocaine will leaden all sensa-
ton
Pope Leo retOrted at once. "Remem-
Der. you said the same thing when you
extracted that cyst a few years ago.
DR.. Mazzoni replied. THAT operation
went very well. but this can hardly be
called an operation The pope then
concluded. Then do whatever you
think best"
When the operation took place, no.
body was allowed in the room besides
the doctors except Pope Leo's valet,
Piocentra. even his nephew, Count
Camille Peccl, left the room to await
with extreme anxiety in an adjoining
hall the result.
The doctors had light in the win
dow. but as it faces the bed. the light
offended the weak eyes of the pope. so
that it was decided he should reverse
his position. AS soon as this was sug-
gested to the pope he himself made a
move, showing his consciousness and
determination, which is so constantly
manifested. Dr.. Mazzoni did not
give him time. however. to leave his
bed. but taking him in his arms.
moved the pontiff around. The pope
smiled and said:
consratulates His Doctor.
Brave professor, l congratulate
you. Although l must have become
lighter, | must still be rather heavy"
Both doctors laughed and were
pleased at the brightness of the pope
when oppressed by so dangerous an ill.,
ness and when on the point of under
going a dangerous operation.
Pope Leo remained sitting up in
bed during the whole time of the opera
ton without any support. When Dr..
MaZzoni sublet the paravesis needle
with apotain aspirator, the pope did
not even notice it, going through the
whole affair without emitting the
slightest lament and without showing
any feeling of pain. He was extreme
ly pale, almost diaphanous, and some.
what tremulous.
AS soon as the wound was closed his
holiness seemed much relieved. His
eye. from an expression Of languid
melancholy, assumed its usual vivac-
ity, illuminating the emaciated face.
DR. Mazzoni at once administered a
cordial which the pontiff took willing.
ly. thanking him with grateful look
for the brave struggle to preserve his
life. He afterwards expressed a de.
sire to see the liquid which had been
extracted from his thorax. Both doc
tors assured him that his wish would