Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-27

Cepetelli, who conducted the services.
Drs. Lapponi and Mazzoni directed the
work of the removal of the bier, which
was executed by eight sediari, or The
popes carriers. attired in their red
robes of custom, then to the strains of
the "Miserere," which walled thru the
lofty church, and preceded by a glitter
ing cross held aloft, the procession,
carrying candles and torches, slowly
left the chapel and went up the church,
passing the bronze statue, and beyond
the shrine of ST. Peter, where those
gathered fell on their knees.
After slow progress around the
church, the cortege arrived at the chap
el of the choir, the chapel from serni-
obscurity flashed into brilliancy by The
suddenly turned on electric light. Here
all those who had received invitations
were stopped, remaining in the main
part of the basilica behind the double
line of Swiss guards in their peculiar
yellow, red and black Informs and
armed with halberds and serventine
swords. In the chapel the music
changed to notes of joy and triumph
and IN Paradism" rang out with tell
ing effect. From the outside the i've
bells of St Peters rang their accus-
toned salute to the coming night,
mingling tremendously with the music
Of the choir.
The scene in the chapel was most re-
markably alfactive. The bier bearing
the body was received by Cardinal
Oreglia. 1t was placed in the center,
backed by an altar with the beautiful
image of the Madonna, before which
were burning four immense candles in
silver staffs.
Around two sides OF the chapel in
choir seats, were thirty six cardinals,
all wearing violet robes. except Gotu
and Pierotti, who wore the white
mantles of their orders; Martinelli, as
an AugustInian and Wives Tuto. in
Franciscan brown. In the middle of
the right side of the chapel, among
the cardinals sat Prince Mercantonio
Colonna. assistant to the pontifical
throne, with an empty seat next his,
owing to the fact that Prince Orsini.
who held the same position, had re-
signed.
The body was springied with holy
water, absolution was given, and the
foot of Leo XIII. was kissed for the
last time by Major Domo Caglano.
master of the chamber; Bisleti, and
Count Camille Pecci. The major domo
then covered the venerable features
and hands with white silk veil bor-
dered with gold. Over this the prefect
of ceremonies spread large red silk
veil which covered the whole person.
Monsignor Bartolini read the 0rato
Breyis, eulogizing the dead pontiff and
Notary Poponi read the burial record,
a service which he performed upon the
deaths of Popes Gregory XVI. and
Plus IX.
Monsigrors of the basilica. aided by
the Noble Guard, then laid all thai. was
mortal Of Leo Kill in a cypress coffin.
lined with red satin and bearing ON the
covering an inlaid cross, the entire
sacred college and Prince Coionni ris-
ing to their feet as a last tribute. and,
sign OF respect.
When the body was carefully nut In
the coffin Ii was entirely concealed
with a red velvet covering. The major
domo put beside the body two SILK
purses containing coins of silver and
a bronze medal struck during Leos
pontificate. Eulogies written in Latin
and enclosed in q metal tube, were also
Inferred with the body.
When all had been arranged supreme
prayer was said and the last benedic-
ton given. All present Joined in.
Half suppressed sobs were heard on
all sides, the coffin was then placed In
the lead receptacle, which was sealed,
and these two placed in third casket.
They were then removed from the
chapel. preceded by the same process
sion which had escorted the remains of
the pope into the chapel, TO the strains
of "Benedictus dominus deus Israel
The coffin was then hoisted into the
stone sarcophagus. where it will re-
main until suitable tomb Is erected
in the basilica of st. John Lateran.
Thus was the pope consigned to his
long rest.