The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-14

the common takes place Then they
resort even TO pawn brokers to OBTAIN
money with which TO buy tcketS
Naturally the pope's illness could LOT
be overlooked and yesterday thOusanoS
of dollars were spent in this way, the
favorite numbers being fifty eight for
the pope twenty six for the disease,
and fifty-nine for the cardinal. II Is
computed that if these numbers had
all Won the government would nave
lost 81, 100000
However, none was successful, so the
money came out Of the poor. who with
characteristic elasticity Of spirit are
already saying that the numbers are
evidently those of next week and are
anxiousIy watching the phases of the
pontiff's illness so that they might L"
able to make wagers with what they
consider a show of security.
Rome July 1.-THE pope continues
to hold his own. A slight Improvement
is manifested IN the primary ailrnent,
but the condition of the kidneys gave
cause for a renewal of anxiety. This
was increased by the danger Of the
pontiff's heart giving out at any mo-
ment. In a general way, however, the
brave old patients may be said to be
more comfortable than for several
days The doctors now say they would
scarcely be surprised if the see-saw be-
other fifteen DAYS. This afternoon the
extraordinary nOnegarian received in
audience three cardinals. one belonging
to the order of bishops. the order OF
priests and one to the order of deacons.
in the private chapel of the ponIftcal
apartments.
Hopes of the pOpe's recovery have
again risen at the vatican through the
restfuI night. taken as a whole, pass
ed by the pOntiff. Even his attendants
have been able to enjoy much needed
rest. which. however meant for the
faithful valet, Contra rising at 4 o'clock
in the morning.
DR.. I,apponi paid a visit to the pope
at o'clock. The pOntiff at first was
not in a 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 five
hours at a time. The doctor, however.
succeeded. most patiently, in conVinc-
ing him that when persons are sick. 1t
| is necessary to change their habits,
even if they seem not to be so COM
| Portable.
But is it really necessary" asked
| the nontiff.
DR.. Lapponi replied:
1T is not indispensable, but will assist
our efforts
| Them concluded the pope, L must
| do So"
| After this the pontiff's face again as
| sumed It's habitual bright. benevolent
| expression. and he smiled as he has
| done in his best moments.
| Having expressed a desire to hear
| mass. the pOntiff's secretary, Monslgnol
| Angel, celebrated it in the chapel ao.
| jacent to the sick room, leaving the
| door open, so that the pope could fol
| low the service.
| Shortly afterwards DR.. MaZzOni visit
| ed the pope and confirmed the relative
| ly good condition of the patient, as op
| served by DR.. Lapponi, with the ex
| ception of the working of the kidneys
| which continued to cause apprehension
| as they were not functiOnlng we'll. Ih'
| amelioration in his holiness breathing
| Will continue until liquid re-gathers II
| the pleura.
| The poDes pulse is better and tn
movements of his bowels are regular.
| Cardinal Rampolla waited for Dr
Mazoni in the throne room ana Whel
| the physician appeared the papal secre
| tary of state requested him to make
| detailed report of the pOpe'S condition
| After complying DR.. MaZoni complain
| ed to the cardinal of the gossip an
| criticisms concerning the doctor
| diagnosis of the illness of the pope an
| the treatment being administered. L
| reply Cardinal Rampolla said he ha
| complete and unbounded confidence i
| the physicians. -.
This is why" the cardinal added, 8
| never interfered IN anyway in the con
| sultatiOns."
Later in the day the pope receive
| the Countess MOrOni and COUNTIES
| Canal. his nieces and after short tai
with them asked about Monsignor Vo
| pini saying:
what is the matter? Why does /
| not come to see me-?
IT was explained to the pontiff thS
the excitement of the last week ha
overcome Mgr. vonpini who was quit
| unwell. but the pope was not lflIorile
| that Mgr. Volpini was dead.
rllrnor gained circulation toda
| that the pope is suffering from inf
, | nation of the kidneys.
A representative of the Associate
| Press went to see Professor Mazzenl
. | obtain q direct denial or connrrnallC
| of the rurnor DR.. MaZonl said:
"I know all about it. The news W.
| snread by an American doctor in Rom
authorize YOU to deny it emphatical
| and to make the following Staterner
| The disease of the pope is pneurnoil
| followed by pleurisy or as 1t is cor
; monty called. pleuro- pneumonia.
| have nephritis. which means imam
ton of the kidneys, the latter must
| disea sad. while those of the pontlH
L | healthy. HI urine is scarce, out
is normal. both chemically ana nlcr
; | soDically considered.
L To understand the sudden and rae
cal changes occurrine not so much
y the rlone's condition as in the feeling
:. | the public when rumors are clrculat [
| about the improved or retrograde std
a | of the oontiffs health. one should u
: | derstand the state of nervousness. II
: ened to an electrified condition or [
= | atmosphere which has been arous
: throughout Rome and especla
around the vatican. during the pf
= | week of trepidation and anxiety
r | general desire to see Pope Leo win
+ other battle and accomplish what Wol
,r appear to be a miracle. against all Il
rr1er experiences and the laws OF scler
is is uniting everybody. Catholics as
! as others. in one. supreme wish TO
. the pope out of danger.
"a Iridium for the pope's recoTe
was commenced today and will ct
IL | tinue Increasingly until Monday mig
:; Prayers will be said and chanteo
~ Pope Leo's behalf and the expenses
| +ba services will be borne OK the