Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-08

there is a tendency toward a radical change
for the worse. The pontin Is extremely
weak. and even choral seems to have LOST
its power to give the sufferer the relief OF
tranquil rest BESIDES. what depresses the
pope Is the difficulty he Is experiencing IN
breathing. At times he appears to be upon
the point of strangulation, and then his
breathing gradually becomes weaker until
his heart apparently stops.
Another great preoccupation OF the doc
tors is the arrangement of the patient
kidneys. as result of which blood poison
ing Is feared
The outlook now Is that the pope's life
may perhaps be prolonged more than couio
have been expected thirty-six hours ago,
but the hopes of his recovery are still very
small.
The following particulars were obtained
of the doctors visit this morning to the
pope:
zoni
II do not feel as well. I am weaker"
replied the pontiff.
Perhaps you did not sleep suf1icientlyr
mo. no." answered the pope: II was bet
ter last night. l am sorry. because today
should be day of great work"
Surely" DIR. Mazzoni replied. his hoh-
ness does not intend to work"
Certainly" answered the pope. Il have
so many things to do, but l am AFRAID
have not the strength"
Both Of the doctors then proceeded to
convince the pontiff OF the necessity TOT
rest urging him not to place obstacles IN
the way Of his recovery.
II shall do as you wish,'' said the pope
In conclusion with a sigh OF resignation.
"Afterward his holiness expressed desire
to rise saying he would be more comfort
able in his arm chair.
Refuses Attendants Help.
The pope's attendant, Pho Cintra. then
proceeded to help him to arise. but the pope
refused his assistance, saying he could still
move by himself. In fact, without any
help except that afforded by his cane. the
pontifr walked a few steps to his arm chair,
repeating now and then:
Il am weaker. I am weaker"
Part of the work referred to by the pope
was to repeat a novena to the Madonna OF
the Carmelttes, whose feast begins To-Day
The pope is very devout generator OF thls
madonna. always carrying her scapuiar
about his neck.
The intense anxiety regarding the pom
t!ffs condition which is felt throughout the
United States is shown by the receipt or a
very large number of kilograms from emil
nent American prelates and lay Cathoncs
in America making anxious inquiries ana
expressing the hope that the prayers for
his recovery will be answered.
DIR. Mazzoni speaking, about the pope this
afternoon. remarked: 1T has always been
said that Pope Leo has shown powers OF
extraordinary resistance to diseases of the
constitution which is true. but he also,
which is little known, enjoys the absolute
harmony of all his organs and OF his physi-
cal, moral and intellectual qualities, which
is the real cause of his great resistance to
illness Notwithstanding his advanced age
and his present sickness the pope has
constitution capable of enabling him to re-
cover. The difficulties and delicacy of the
moment are created by the personality of
the pope. He is a very sensitive man and
a person to whom a simple injection of
caffeine causes great suffering for about
three hours. Three years ago when / OPP
Grated on him for cyst 1t was said he
did not suffer- but In reality he did suffer
intensely.
1.-The liquid taken yesterday from the
pleura may gather again and another oper-
alton may be necessary, but l hope not.
Some of the liquid may remain and often
the little which is left Is spontaneously alb
sorbed. which may be the case with the
pontiff."