The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-07
1By Associated Press. /,

Il.
ROME. July 7--3:5b A. M.-Another
morning has broken upon the pathetic
scene within the simple chamber Of the
Vatican. where Pope Leo lay dying. As
the soft light OF dawn penetrated into
the room the Pontic whispered to his I
devoted physician that he desired the
shutters OF the window to be opened,
saying: II wish to see once more. par
haps for the last time, the rays OF the
sum-
1t is Just short while that the POPE
cane back to CONSCIOUSNESS from a sleep
that DR.. Lappori has induced by
strong dose OF choral. His sleep was so
deathlike that artificial respiration was
resorted to. and Dr.. Lapponi every few
minutes leaned anxiously over the couch
to observe the llustrious patient and
listen to hardly perceptible breathing.
The Popes condition was feeble in the
extreme and his voice hardly audible.
He had pains in his chest and shoulders.
and thinking his end was now near. he
said to DR.. Lapponi: Tell me when the
time really comes
The doctor assured his patient that
he felt that the danger Of his immediate
passing was over for the time being.
Although his physical powers are at
the lowest ebb and his breathing be-
comes more labored, the Pope's mind Is
clear, as Is manifest to all around him
by his bright. expressive eyes and the
few words he now and then succeeds In
uttering. Count Camille Pecci. the
Pope's nephew, whom the dying man
kept by his bedside yesterday. was SO
exhausted late last night by his contend-
ing emotions that he had to be taken
from his uncle's room completely worn
cut. A few moments before, as he
stood bowed beside the bed, Pope Leo
laid his hand on his head with paternal
affection, saying: "Take courage"
Shortly after 10 o'clock at night the
Pontiff received the extreme JUNCTION. At
Q o'clock his condition seemed SO hope
less that only short time apparently
remained before he would glide into his
last sleep. At DR.. Lapponis initiative
hasty consultation OF the Pope's rela-
tives, Cardinal Rampolla and other ec-
clesias astics was held. and 1t was decided
that extreme unction should be given.
READY FOR END.
The pontiff received the announcement
with his utmost calmness. and though
scarcely able to speak audibly he said
he knew his time had come and he was
ready to appear before the sublime trt-
bunal with full trust In the Divine mercy.
Monsignor Pifferl. Pope Leo's confessor.
administered the extreme JUNCTION. and
when the ceremony was over His Holiness
sank back on the pillow with apparent
great relief that all was done and that
he was entering into rest after his long
pilgrimage.
After the administration kilograms
hoping for his recovery We're shown to
the Pope and he appeared to be much
gratifed. One of the strangest features
In his condition is the interest the Popo
takes In kilograms !nqurlng about his
health. Yesterday, having heard that q
French lady whom he had received IN
audience few weeks ago had telegraph
ed n message OF sympathy. he asked to
see the telegram, and upon NIonsignor
PlFerl bringing It he was not satisfied
with looking at the message, but wished
to read it, From the piazza of st. Peters
the groups of watchers can see groups of
figures fitting 10 and fro across the wins
dows OF the Vatican. which are illu-
minated.