The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-08-01
N THERLASI RESTING PLACE
REMAINS OF LATE POPE INTER
RED IN ST. PETERS.
AZ shutdown the Most Important ~
neral soiemnities Took PIacs--I4oiy
Water sprinkIed on the sody-soI-
smn Service Rssd-Then tire Heavy
caskst 10 Raised 70 careophasus.

4
The strokes OF the hammer, which re.
sounded through the immense dome
OF the cathedral. announced 70 the
earnest gathering in the nave that Leo
XIII. had been laid 20 rest.
At sundown the most important and
solemn Of all the obsequies took place.
The front doors Of the basiliea were
closed and the vast church, except for
row Of lights At the shrine OF St
Peter. the candles about the bier and
those persons who had quietly ana
with the utmost reverence gathered
there, appeared deserted. About 1000
persons had received invitations to at
tend the ceremonies. The cardinals,
who met earlier in the vatican, entered
the chapel choir. waiting there for the
arrival of the procession. Cardinal
Oregiia, the camerlingo, holding the
keys Of command.
In Chapel Of the Sacrament.
Through special permission a rep
resentatiVe Of the Associated Press
was allowed TO enter the chapel of the
sacrament before the remains OF the
dead pontif were removed. Cardinal
Rampolla. as archpriest OF the basilica,
was waiting outside the gates in vio-
let robes. surrounded by the chapter
OF the cathedral. which was led by
Mgr. Cepetelli. who conducted the serv-
ices. Drs. Lapponi and MazZoni d.
nected the work Of the removal Of the
bier. which was executed by eight Sc
diarii. or pope's carriers. attired in
their brilliant red robe costumes. At
first they tried 70 raise the bier, but
finding II too heavy. they slowly slid
il onto low car with noiseless wheels.
Then. 10 the strains OF the Mis-.
erere," which walled through the lofty
church, and preceded by a glittering
cross held Rloft. the procession. carry
ing candles and torches, slowly left
the chapel and went up 20 the church.
passing the bronze statue and beyond
the shrine Of ST. Peter. Those gath
cred there fell to their knees.
Most Effective Scene.
St Peters is peculiarly fitted to be
the background Of such a scene. AZ
ter slow progress around the church
the sad cortege arrived at the chapel
choir. the bier being so carried that
the dead pope entered head first, &C
cording TO the ceremonial, the chapel
from semiobscurity flashing into the
brilliancy OF the suddenly turned on
electric lights. Here all those who had
not received invitations were stopped,
remaining in the main part OF the ba-
silica behind a double line OF the Swiss
guards in their peculiar yellow, red
and black uniforms and armed with
haibreds and serpentine swords.
Within the chapel was Count Ca
milo Pecci. a nephew OF the late pope.
wearing the red uniform Of q general
of the castle guard.
In the chapel the music changed TO
notes Of JOY and In Paradisum" rang
out with telling effect. From the out
side the ave bells Of st. Peters rang
their accustomed salute TO the coming
night mingling tremendously with the
music OF the choir.
In the Chapel.
The scene in the chapel was most
remarkably effective. The bier bear
ing the body was received by Cardinal
oreglia. 1t was placed in the center,
backed by an altar with a beautiful !
image Of the madonna, before which |
were burning four immense candles in |
silver staffs. Around the two sides OF |
the chapel in the choir seats. were SO
cardinals, all wearing violet robes ex.
cept Cardinals Gotu and Perotti. who
wore the white NANTES Of their or
aers; Cardinal Martinell. as an Angus
tinian, and Cardinals Wives Tuto in |
brown.
Religious Services.
The body was sprinkled with holy
water. absolution was given and the
loot OF Leo XIII. was kissed for the
asst time by Majordomo CAgiano. Mas
Ter Of the Chamber Bisletti. and Count
Camille Pecci. The majordomo then
covered the venerable features and
hands with white silk veil bordered
with gold. Over this the project Of
spread a large silk veil,
which covered the whole person. Fire
was lighted in a brazier and blown by
\ bellows, the psarks rising almost to
he ceiling. while Mgr. Bartoloni read
tor 20 minutes the CRATIC brevis, Gu.
the dead pontifi, and Notary
Poponi. 81 years old, read out the
burial record. a service which he per.
'ormed upon the occasion OF the deaths
II Pope Gregory XVI. and Plus TX.
Body ls Covered.
The monsignors OF the basilica, aid.
ID by the noble guard. then laid all
hat was mortal OF Leo XIII. in a CT.
press conn lined with red satin and
on the cover a cross, the ga
red college and Prince Colonna rising
% their feet as q last tribute and sign
u respect. When the body had been
put In the coffin It was en-.
.ireiy concealed with the red velvet
covering which before had been on the
bier. The maiordomo put beside the
oody two silk purses containing coins
" silver and bronze metal struck dur.
ng Leo's pontihcate A eulogy writ.
on In magnfnrpnA attn ana anfttnr