Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-07
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Dying PontiR.

The Dying Pontif.
Rome, July 7.-Itis officially stated
this morning that the Pope's condition
has become somewhat worse, inasmuch as
cyanosis of the finger tips has set In
due to depressed heart action, affecting
the kidneys. One point slightly in his
favor is q change in the right side of
his thorax, the middle lobe of which
was Yesterday blocked. Today, it is
sufficiently clear to allow air to pass.
The Pope however, still hoyers on the
brink of death as one standing on the
boundary line of strange land and
unwilling to take the step into the un-
known. The latest official bulletin
which was issued by Doctors LapPonl
and Mazzoni at 9:2O this morning read:
1.-The pneumonia from which the Pope
is suffering is now complicated by
pIeurisy and paralysis of the fingers.
The pontif passed a restless and sleep
less night"
kilograms continue to pour into the
Vatican asking for the Pope's condition,
and many of these queries, especially
those from the various rulers, are shown
to the Pope who expresses great satisfac-
ton at the interest in his condition. One
message received shortly after extreme
JUNCTION was administered to the Pope
last night, came from French woman
who stated that she had made VOW to
Jeane dare for the prelate's ultimate re-
covery. The message was shown to His
Holiness, and he expressed great salts
faction, quarter of an hour later asking
for it again. He made this request sew
eral times, finally asking that the tele-
gram be kept at his side. His pbysi-
clans, as well as his encourage, lave
practically abandoned hope and are wait
ing for the end, which they feel is bound
to come within very short time.
An operation of puncturing the Pope's
pleura with a prayaz syringe, in order
to drain the water collected there, took
place today. Eight hundred grammes
of matter were extracted
Rome, July Pope Leo's end
seems near. 1t was unoficially stated
in Vatican circles early this afternoon
that the Pope was gradually sinking into
state bordering on uncOnsciOusness.
He makes efforts to speak, but is I'M
able to make himself understood.
Paris, July An official telegram
from the Vatican received here at IL
o'clock today states that the Popes end
is very near. The dispatch says /:
"The Pope's condition is most serious.
He is almost in the extremity"
Rome, July IAN official bulletin
issued by the Pope's physicians late this
afternoon states that heroic measures had
been taken to save the Pope's life.
The bulletin reads: "The puncture OF
the pleura has just taken place. Eight
hundred grammes Of matter were abb
stracted A rapid examination shows
mucus rafting in the originally affected
lung. The patient stood the operation
courageously, and well, maintaining his
strength His general condition is
better. He is now resting well, though
his mind is not so clear.
The Pope slept quietly after the opera
ton to remove the matter from his
pleural. This sleep, however, which al
first seemed tranquil, soon gave rise t.
alarm, as it threatened to generate int
coma. When he finally awoke he ex'
claimed; Gam | really in this world?
/ dreamt | was in Paradise"
Rome, July THE struggle of the
Cardinals as who shall be the successor
of the Leo is becoming very bitter. A
prominent cardinal said this evening
81 have no chance personally, but if
have any influence am determined tha
Rampolla shall not sit in the chair o
St. Peters" All the prominent cardi
nails are similarly opposed.
1t is confidently believed that Car
dinal Gotti will be the next Pope, {
prophecy to that effect being in exist
ence. The prophecy is the result of &
prediction by st. Malachi, archbishop
of Arm agh, and Primate of All Ireland
in the twelfth century. He foretold the
accession to the papal throne of Pope
Leo XIII. under the motto for one, in
whose coat of arms would shine comet
and a star. Ten more Malachian
prophecies are to be fulfilled yet, and
after that, according to the revelations
of the Irish saint, will come the end OF
the Christian world.