The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-07-08


ROME, JULY e.-7.i5 p. MAS
EVENING APPROACHED THE PoPE'S
CONDITION GREW ALARMlNGLY
WORSE AND THERE IS SERIOUS
FEAR THAT He WILL PASS AWAY
DURING THE NIGHT.
Rome, July 9.-Thc pope's condition
is very grave. His doctors are alarmed
at the continued weakness which is
complicated by certain functional dis
ordero. His holiness Is restless and
drowsy, frequently falling asleep
The pope's condition has become worse
since morning. his weakness IS incrcasin.
hour by hour. he is only intcrmittcntly
conscious and catastrophe is imminent.
Consultation Is Held.
q few moments ago DR.. Maz1oni was
suddenly called out Of the sick chamber
by Cardinal Rampolla and hurried Wits
pcrcd conversation cnsucd.
This gave rise 10 all kinds Of rumors.
but Il was soon explained that Cardinal
Rnmpolla had taken on himself the duty
OF acting as mouthpicce for some uf Tho
intimate friends aud relatives OF the pope,
who suggested the advisabilny OF calling
certain other doctors in consultation.
Has No Objection.
DIR. Mnzzoni replied that he had not the
least objection TO such consultation but
that the symptoms and course Of the dis
case were so clear and well defined an
10 leave no doubt as TO the diagnosis.
lie was, therefore, unable TO see tho
necessity for the step proposed.
No decision has yet been reached about
the matter.
Another Painting Fit.
The pope had another lainiing fit to-
day. The action OF his heart is very
feeble and his condition has again be-
come critical.
The pope's condition today is not 50
favorable as II was last night, due to
the fact that the operation Yesterday haa
not accomplished what the doctors wished.
Though inflammation OF the lungs is
decreasing, the patients general condition
does not improve and there is tendency
towards radical change for the worse.
The rontlll is very weak and even
chloroiorm seems 10 have lost its power
10 give the sufferer the relief Of tranquil
rest.
Difficulty in Breathing.
Besides, what dcpresses the pope is The
difficulty he is experiencing in breathing,
~ times he appears 10 bc upon the point
OF strangllation and then his breathing
gradually becomes weaker until his heart
apparently stops
Auatbsr ure1t -,.rnn.,i,, 81 IA.
tors IS the arrangement Of the patients
kidneys, as result Of blood poisoning
The outlook Is now that the popes
life may perhaps be prolonged more han
could have been expected 80 hours ago,
but hopes for his recovery are still very
small.
The following particulars were obtained
OF the doctors visit this morning to tho
pope:
"Ilow feels his holincss?" asked DR..
Mazzoni
Il do not feel 50 well | am weaker"
replied the pope.
Perhaps you did not sleep sufficiently"
Better Last Night.
mo, No." answered the pope. 81 was
better last night
Surely" DR.. Mazzoni replied, his hoi-
ness does not intend TO work."
Certainly" answered the pope. 81 hayo
so many things to do, but | am afraid 1
have not the strength"
Both OF the doctors then proceeded to
convince the pontih Of the necessity Of
rest, urging him not to place obstacles in
the way Of his recovery.
Il shall do as you wish said the pope,
in conclusion, with sigh OF resignation.
After this his holiness expressed de-
sire to rise, saying he would be moro
comfortable in his arm chair.
The pope's attendant. Rio Cintra, )ro-
ceeded to help him to arise, but the pope
refused his assistance, saying he could
still move by himself.
Walks a Few Steps.
In fact without any help except that af-
forded by his cane, the pontin walked a
few steps to his arm chair, repeating now
and then:
II am weaker, ! am weaker"
Part OF the work referred to by the pope
was TO repeat a novena to the Madonna Of
the Ccryeni, whose feast begins today.
The pope is dcyout yenerator OF this
madonna, always carrying Ler scapula
about his neck.
The intense anxiety regarding the pom
tits condition which is felt throughout
the United States is shown by the re-
ceipt of very large number of kilograms
from eminent American preates and lay
Catholics in America, making anxious in
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