The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-08
been in every way successful and leaving no nnssihle adverae results

been in every way successful and leaving no possible adverse results.
 The marvellous vitality and recupera- tive energy of the Pope were never SO forcibly demonstrated as by the series of events preceding. accompanying and following today's oprations. Since this morning. when first informed that the operation would perhaps be necessary. Ills Holiness began to inquire about it. familiarity, he asked:
 win it be painful? Remember. can- not stand much pain"
 Instead of Dr. Lapponi. Dr. Mazzoni answered T can assure your Holiness that you will feel no pain. A little CO., caine will deaden all sensation"
 Pope Leo retorted at once Remember you said the same thing when you ex- tracted that cyst few years ago."
 pr. Mazzoni replied That operation went very well. but this can hardly be called an operation"
 The pope then concluded Then do whatever you think best.''
 When the operation took place nobody was allowed in the room beside the doc tors, except Pope Leo's valet, Pic Centre, even his nephew Count Camille Pecci left the room too. and waited with ex- treme anxiety int an adjoining hall the result. The doctors. desiring a strong light. had the window widely opened. but as 1t faces the bed, the light offended the weak eyes of the pont.ff, so that it was thought desirable that he should re- verse his position. As soon as this was proposed the pope himself made a move- ment, showing again that spirit of ac- tivity and determination which seems constantly to inspire him. Dr. Mazzoni. however. did not give him time to leave the bed, but taking him in his arms literally turned the pontiff about. Pope Leo smiled and exclaimed Bravo. Pro- lessor, congratulate you. Although I have become so light. I must still be rather heavy"
 Both the doctors laughed and were at the same time astonished at the bright ness of the pontifY when oppressed by such a dangerous illness and on the point of undergoing a surgical operation.
 Pope Leo remained sitting up in the bed during the whole time of the opera ton. When Dr. Maxzoni substituted the needle with a potain inspirator. the pope did not even notice it, going through the whole affair without emitting the slight est lament and without showing any feel ing of pain. He was extremely pale, al- most diaphanous and somewhat trem- ulous. As soon as the operation was closed his Holiness felt much relieved. His eye, from an expression of lan- guid melancholy, assumed it's usual vivacity. Illuminating the emaciated face. Dr. Maxzoni at once ad- took willingly, thanking him with grateful look for the brave struggle to preserve his life He afterwards ex- pressed a desire to see the liquid which had been extracted from his thorax. Both doctors assured him that his wish would be gratifed The Pontiff then ask ed for minute explanations of the appa- ratus used in the operation. "lt Is most ingenious instrument" he said. but your hand is also very clever. That is why the operation was successful in not giving me any pain. thank you"
 After half an hours peaceful and ap- parently refreshing repose, the Pope awoke and inquired about the doctors. Hearing they were in the next room. he said, T, thought they had gone. What do they stay here Tor? What are they plotting?" pr. Lapponi. re-entering inc room, said:
 we wer gseQrilta bt.itptirs rsgfraing the operation, saying 1t was successful in ali respects"
 pr. MazzonI added. we must inform the public which Is waiting with such trepidition, especially as 1t is so easy to have inexact news spread"
 "Very we'll" replied His Holiness, 1T wish to see myself these bulletins in their exact text. 1 have already seen and med itated on that of last night" He then went on speaking about the causes of his illness 'T would like to know" he said. from what it comes. I think I have al- ways followed pr. Lapponi's advice.'
 Not always. Your Holiness" replied Dr. Lapponi gently.
 Well" retorted Pope Leo. you could not expect to remedy old ago.
 The happy and cheerful expressions of the Pontiff at the moment when he was in the very shadow of death astonished the doctors. The Pope himself seems to boast in his ability to present a calm and bright demeanor and particularly asked the doctors to tell the people about the state of his mind.