The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-07

About Him-HOw the Day Passed.
Rome, July 4, 6;45 "a. ma buIIe-
tin has just been issued. 1t says
the condition of the Pope is sta
tOnary. After twice taking n raw
egg and a little brandy he went to
sleep. At 8 O'Clock DR.. Maz1oni
VIII visit his holiness again, and a
new bulletin will then be issued,
Rome, July 7, 1855 a. m.-Another
morning has broken on the pathetic
scene within the simple chamber of the
Vatican where Pope Leo lies dying.
AS the soft light of dawn penetrated
into the room, the Pontiff whispered
to his devoted physician that he de-
sired the shutters of the windows to
be opened, saying, 81 wish to see once
more, perhaps for the last time, the
rays of the sum-"
1t is just a short while since that
the Pope came back to consciousness
from sleep which DR.. Lapponi had
Induced by a strong dose of choral.
His sleep was so deathlike that ar
tificial respiration was continued, and
DR.. Lapponi every few minutes leaned
anxiously over the couch to observe
the illustrious patient and listen to
his hardly perceptible breathing.
Pope Leo awoke wet with perspira-
ton, feeble to the extreme, and his
voice hardly audible. The fits of
coughing had brought pains in mis-
chest and shoulders and thinking his
end was now near, he said to DR..
Lapponi:
Waiting for the nd.
Tell me when the times reall comes
The doctor assured his holiness thai
he believed the danger of his immediate
passing was averted for the night AND
for to-day.
These seemingly last moments OF
Pope Leo are full of solemnity. Per-
haps his last hours would be less mel
ancholy and sad if the august sufferer
were less conscious of the circum-
stances and his mind less clear as to
the duration of time remaining to him
before he enters eternity.
Although his physical powers are at
the lowest ebb and his breathing be-
comes more labored the Popes 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. The scene is so touching that
those present can scarcely restrain
their tears.
To Cheer His Nephew.
Count Camille Pecci, the Pope's
nephew, whom the dying man kept
by his bedside yesterday, was so ex-
hausted late last night by his con-
tending emotions that he had to be
taken from his uncle's room, complete
ly worn out. 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 o'clock his condition seemed so
hopeless that only a short time APP
parently remained before he would
glide into his last sleep. At DR.. Lap
poni's initiative a hasty consultation of
polla and other ecclesiastics was held,
and it was decided that extreme unc-
ton should be given.
The Pontiff received the announce
ment with his utmost calmness. and
although scarcely able to speak audi
bly,, he said he knew his time had
come. and he was ready to appear be-
fore the sublime tribunal with full
trust in the divine mercy.
After Extreme UnctiOn.
Monsignor Pifferi. Pope Leo's con-
fessor administered the extreme unc-
ton 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 of the viati-
cum, kilograms hoping for his recovery
were shown to the Pope, and he APP
peared TO be much graufied. One of
the strangest features in his condition
is the interest the Pope takes in tele-
grams inquiring about his health. Yes
terday, having heard that a French
lady whom he had received in audi
ence few weeks ago had telegraphed
a message of sympathy. he asked to
see the telegram, and when Monsignor
Pifferi brought it, he was not satisfied
with looking at the massage. but wish
ed to read it.
From the piazza of st. Peters the
groups Of watchers can see figures
hitting to and fro past the lighted
windows of the palace. ar unusual
number of which are illuminated.
Protested Against Oxygen.
Tho confederation in the non-