Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
Received Communion Again.

the hand of the pontin reverently, fearing
1t was for the last time.
Received Communion Again.
The pope this morning expressed the de-
sire of again taking communion notwith-
standing the fact that he received the last
communion on Sunday and extreme JUNCTION
yesterday evening. Monsignor Marzolini,
one of the chamberlains. therefore perform
ell both ceremonies. The pope showed great
serenity. repeating that he felt quite pre-
pared to leave the world. In spite OF this
he now and then expressed the hope that
he might yet recover. The pontif after
ward received his niece and Count Canal,
her husband. who purposely came from
their home in the country to see him again.
The pontifr continues to be greatly inter-
ested in what the press says about him.
asks to be informed regarding the printed
opinions and views expressed and shows
satisfaction on learning that throughout
the world general regret at his condition Is
manifested without distinction of creed or
politics.
aware for the first time OF his danger. the
pope literally forced himself to take a
greater quantity of nourishment.
Today the authorities inaugurated more
stringent regulations for the preservation
of order and quiet at the Vatican.
Operation for Pleurisy.
The calmness with which the pope UNDER
went the ordeal of the operation was one
of the most remarkable evidences Of forti-
tude that he had given In his whole life.
After a lengthy conference the doctors
concluded 1t was advisable to operate for
pleurisy. the primary purpose being to ex-
plore the affected parts. They hoped Incl
dentally to draw off the collected fluid.
When their determination was communi-
Gated to the pontiff he showed no anxiety.
On the contrary, he submitted very will
tngly. expressing the hope that good re-
suits might come. recalling the successful
results following DR.. Mazzonrs operation
some years ago for cyst AS the operation
was not Of capital nature, not suggesting
the use of chlorofOrm or other anesthetics,
the pope lay on his bed with his left side
exposed below the armpit to the waist.
Only the two doctors and two personal at
PENDANTS were within the chamber.
The immediate direction of the opera ton
devolved on DIR. MazZoni, who handled the
Instruments and made the preparatory ar
rangements. First, slight incsion was
made in the side of the venerable patient.
y solution OF alcohol and corrosive sublI-
mate was then injected and cocaine was
used to deaden the sensation. The point OF
operation was Just below the seventh rib.
and the operation itself consisted in the
insertion of large PravaZ needle syringe.
This penetrated to the region where the
matter had accumulated and by means of
ful guidance of DR.. Mazzoni the operation
scarcely occupied over four minutes.
Manifested No Pain.
The pope manifested no pain whatever
neither was there the slightest CULVER from
moral dread of the operation. IN the Ian
guage of one of the doctors. the cocaine so
deadened the parts that the pontifr felt no
more than slight pin trick.
so soon as the liquid was drawn off by
the suction needle the patient felt great
relief owing to the removal of the pres
on hn I,,r,,
taneously the doctors could hear air pass
Ing through that zone. which this morning
was declared to be impervious. owing to
congestion. From pathological stand
POM the free passage OF air was consid-
cred satisfactory. but more were the re-
suits. the mental and physical relief which
II brought to the pope.
He Immediately showed an exhilarat ting
spirit. With slight smile on his paid
face he whispered his thankfulness and
bestowed bepedictions on the doctors bend
Ing over him The pontifr even stroked
DR.. Mazzonis face. in the benevolent way
which is characteristic of him. Then with
one hand he rearranged his position, closed
his eyes and in a few minutes passed into
calm. healthfui sleep.
Tho doctors remained by the pope's side.
noting the regularity OF his breathing. and
pronounced the operation to have been In
every way successful and leaving no per-
ceptible adverse results.
PARIS. July THE papal nunciature
here received the following dispatch this
afternoon:
THE holy father is no worse His con-
dition Is very serious. without causing the
LOSS OF all hope.
(signed) "RAMPoLLA"
Paris Prays for the Pope.
PARIS. July 7.-An tho morning callers
III quest of news Of the pope's condition
rocked to the papaI nunciature in the Rue
de rElyze but the only information the
Dapal representative could communicate
was brief dispatch from Cardinal RAM
pola. the secretary OF state. received last
night, saying that the ponttff's symptoms
were more accumulated and that his mind
was clear. and advising prayers. Accord
ingly. prayers were offered up early this
morning in all the Catholic churches. There
We're frequent celebrations of the masa
The register of the nunsiature Is rapidly
filling up with names including those OF
Madame Loubet. former Queen Isabella OF
Spain. a number of diplomats ana many
officials and political personages.
STILL RETAINING HOPE.
Cable Dispatch Received From Cardia Ia