Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-14

Rome, July 1.-THE pope con-
tinues to hold his own. Slight i'm
provement is manifested in the
primary ailment but the condition
of the kidneys now gives cause for
renewal OF anxiety. This is in
creased by the danger Of the pom
tiff's heart giving out at any min
ute. In general way, however,
the brave old patient may be said
to be more comfortable than for
several days. The doctors now
say they would scarcely be sur
prised if the see-saw between life
and death continues for another
fifteen days.
Rome, July IA bulletin regard
ing the condition of the pope issued at
o'clock this morning said During
the night His Holiness rested at inter.
walls. His pulse is ninety and has
shown no diversity since last night in
strength and resistance. Respiration
is thirty, temperature SO degrees. The
function of the kidneys is still def
cient. The general condition, however
| is fairly easy"
Hope Grows.
The feeling that the patient may
live for some time is becoming more
general Contrary to his usual habit
the pope did not get up this morning
not because OF any unusual depression
but because the doctors urged him to
rest as much as possible and to stay in
bed.
Is Not Failing.
The foregoing comes from authori
tative sources thus disproving the re
ports circulated during the morning
that the pope was failing rapidly.
| Takes Nourishment.
| The pope took midday nouriShment
| of sweet breads, chicken, jelly and {
small glass OF wine and then fell into
peaceful sleep.
Awakes From Long Sleep.
The pope awoke at o'clock this aft
ernoon The long continued sleel
caused anxiety among those about hin
the fear being expressed that STATE
of coma was approaching. This, how
! ever was dissipated upon his awaken
ing.
Asks for VoIpini.
Later the pope received his twt
nieces and during conversation asket
what was the matter with Monsigno
Volpini. 1t was explained to the pom
| tiff that the excitement of the last few
/ days had overcome Volpini who wa
quite unwell. The pope has not beel
informed that oVlpini is dead.
! Doctor Denies Rumor.
/ There is a rumor in circulation to tn
effect that the pope is suffering from
inflammation OF the kidneys but d.
Mazzoni emphatically denies the story
Doctors Feel Safe.
| Rome, July 11.-(5.2O p. MI -Th
pope is still alive but is not feelin
quite SO bright as he was this morn
ing. The doctors are now arrivin
at the vatican for an early visit. In o.
der to take into account the conven
ence Of all concerned including tn
pope, unless new symptoms are dis
covered, the doctors will not be likel
to return to the vatican tonight.
voIpini's Body Neglected.
| Rome, July 1.-THE extraordinar
confusion prevailing at the vatica
outside the immediate vicinity of tn
pope's sick room is demonstrated b
: the remarkable neglect to make eve
the most ordinary preparations for tn
interment of Monsignore Volpini, tn
secretary of the consistory and cano
of st. Peters who died suddenly Wee
nesday of syncope. Usually the ful
eral of so high an eccliastical woul
, have been prominent affair in Rom,
but yesterday it was completely TO
gotten in the shadow of the create
impending loss to the church. TIL
body of Monsignore Volpini seems
have been permitted to remain almos
I in the condition in which it died. Th
: remains were not laid out in the Gu
: tomary manner. Only two lighted cal
: dies were provided, and they were pc
mitted to burn to the sockets, and ha
almost expired when a noble Roma
lady came yesterday to view the bod
She raised an indignant outcry at sue
e a condition of affairs. Hasty arrange
ments We're then made for the int
It ment.
/. The Funeral.
nj At o'clock the body was brougl
Q down from Monsignore Volpini's rooI
;.,, MO dioknlxy aya1y1 !