The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-07-13
ENJOYS BENEFICIAL REST.
Pope Remains In Bed ty Request Of
Physicians.

Rome, July 13.-A full week has
elapsed since Pope Leo was stricken
with illness and it finds him still bat
Ting against death. He enjoyed con
siderable periods Of repose during the
night. DIR. Lapponi remained near the
sick room throughout the night, but
there was little occasion for his serv-
Ices. When DIR. Mazzoni joined him
In the sick chamber 1T s go a. IN. they
found that their patient had not suf-
fered any serious depression during
the night. although the same terrible
weakness was still manifest
The usual bulletin was issued at 8
O'Clock and II showed that the condi-
tions In the sick room were practically
unchanged. the pulse, temperature
and respiration being almost Identical
with those maintained the previous
day The most cheering feature of
the bulletin was the silence concern.
Ing any Immediate aggravation OF
Dieuric conditions.
Pope Leo continues to show great
interest In arranging that his tesla
mentary desires shall be carried out
He has specifically designated Car
dinal Rampolla. Mgr. Mocari and Car
dinal Cretoni to see that every detail
should be carried out as he desired.
These arrangements relate to the cir.
cumstances and place Of burial and
also to his beQuests and the provisions
Of his will. which have been drawn up.
Some Hopes Of Recovery.
Hopes Of the pope's recovery have
again risen at the Vatican through the
restful night. taken as a whole, passed
by the pope. Even his attendants have
been able TO enjoy much needed rest
DT. Lapponi paid visit to the pope
at O'Clock. The pontiff at first was
not In good humor. saying he could
not stand remaining SO many hours
In bed. never having been accustomed
To lie down for longer than four or
tive hours at time. The doctor sue
ceeded. most patiently, In convincing
him that when persons are Ill Ii Is
necessary to change their habits even
they seem not to be SO comfortable.
But is 1t really necessary" asked
the pontin.
DIR. Lapponi replied: 1T Is not In
dispensibIe, but 1t will certainly assist
our efforts"
"Then." concluded the pope. Il must
do So"
After this the pontiff's face again
assumed its habitual, bright, benevo-
lent expression and he smiled as he
had done In his best moments. This
conversation with the doctor succeed
ed In 80 tranquilIizing the pope that
he refused to see Mgr. Pifferi, his con.
lessor.
Expresses Desire to Hear Mass.
Having expressed desire to hear
mass the pontiff's secretary, Mgr. Man
geIi. celebrated IL In the chapel ad-
tacent to the sick room. leaving the
door open SO that the pope could fol |
low the service.
Shortly Afterwards DIR. Mazzoni Wis |
tied the pope and confirmed the rela- |
lively good condition OF the patient,
as observed by DIR. Lapponi, with the |
exception OF the working OF the kid |
neys, which continue to cause appre-
hengion, as they are not functioning |
well The amelioration In his holi |
ness breathing will continue until |
liquid regathers In the pIeura. The |
pope's pulse is better and the move |
nents Of bis bowels are regular.
A representative OF the Associated |
Press saw the popc's doctors after the |
mornings visit and they assured him |
that the ameliOrati0n which had taken |
place In the condition Of the pope since /
the last operation was more noticeable |
than any which had occurred since
the pontin became Ill. but II was not