The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
HAD PAINTING.
Physicians Soon Revived the Pontiff
 However.

Physicians Soon Revived the PontiG
 However.
 Rome. Aug. u.-Pope Plus x, had a falntiug ft thia morning while celebrating mass. His holiness soon revived. E The Pope has been over exerting himself to such an extent that his naturally strong constitution was unable to bear the strain put upon 1t by the coronation ceremonies. Such has been the effect upon his nerves made matters worse. Last night his holiness was very much agitated. stu he insisted upon admitting this morning to hear hls mass all Yene- tians who had journcyed to Rome pur- poseiy to attend the coronation. They numbered about 300 when th0 mass Began in the Pauline chapel and the air was vitiated with the temperature above eighty degrees.
 Pope Plus was seen to grow paler and paler finally throwing out his hands as though seeking support He would have fallen had not Monsignor Bressan, his private chaplain, been quick to catch him. It is impossible to describe the confusion and alarm among the worshippers while the Pope lay motionless and unconscious, with his eyes closed.
 Fortunately, among the Venetians pres ent was Dr. Davenezia, who for nine years had been the Pope's attending phy- sician at Venice. but had been called only once during that time to treat a sore throat.
 Davenezia gave. the pontiff immediate assistance. while the messengers tele- phoned Dr. Lapponi. The latter rushed to the vatican but did not arrive until after the pope had regained consciousness and been taken to his own apartment.
 The pope had already given the com munion to 200 people. when he began to feel i'll. Those about him soon perceived that he was not himself. by his nervous ness and impatience. which showed itself when his attendant handed him his spec tacles. t.
 He pushed them aside and drew another pair from his pocket. When another at- tendant tried to tie the ribbons of his robes behind, he told him to stop and did 1t himself. most unusual occurrence with him. The consternation of the Ve- netians when they saw him faint was great and they rendered matters worse by crowding around him. Mgr. Bisletti, how ever, kept his presence of mind and or dered the Swiss guard to clear space about the pontiff. Smelling salts were brought hastily and had the desired effect
 When able to speak again the pope asked for a few drops of water which were given him and water was sprinkled on his face. His gown was opened at the neck as he seemed to be choking. He re- fused resolutely, however. to be carried to his apartment. saying that he was sufti- ciently strong to walk. He then proceed ed slowly, surrounded by his anxious ens touraRe, his head bent almost on his shoulder and so pale that the flesh was scarcely distinguishable from his robes. The neck of his gown still remained open.
 It was solemn moment when the Pom tin passed through the midst of the kneeiing Venetians without having the strength to give them his benediction. Deep silence accentuated the impress siveness of the scene.
 As he went out of sight through the Raphael Loggia tears fell on several cheeks of the pilgrims and one could not refrain from crying out: Take care of yourself. your holiness. for our sakes who love you so much as we'll as for your own"
 The Pope, after taking some medicine to calm his heart and nerves, was able to lunch afterwards taking a sleep which lasted two hours and . half. On awak- ening he felt much benefited and re- freshed.
 Although the Pope was much better this afternoon. pr. Lapponi who visited him again. thought 1t more prudent for his holiness not to leave his apartments ana not tO Bo iutO rtuc BdTOGn or the Vatican as he desired. The doctor fur. ther insisted on a suspension of au. diences.
 The Pontiff seems more docile to thu doctors wishes than his predecessor. al, though he insisted on transaeting some current business. such as the appoint, ment of the Alberto Sili. the son of the dean cf the grooms. as his personal va, let. the place occupied by Pion Centre under Pope Leo.
 Dr Davenzla, speaking about the Pope said; "If they wish our Plus not to suc-