Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-15
POPE LEO IS SOME BETTER.
HE HAS LIVED TO SEE ANOTHER
SUNDAY.
His Doctor Says If He Lives Until
July Fl He May Achieve an Absolute
Cure-Pope Dressed Himself In the
Afternoon - Received Cardinals
King Victor Will Go to Rome.

AIteTHoon - received CarotnalS-
King Victor Will Go to Rome.
Rome, July 13.-6: 45 a. m.--The con.
dition of the pope was stationary dur,
ing the night. He slept at intervals,
but was not entirely tranquil.
Rome, July 12.-Pope Leo has lived
to see another Sunday. and with the
Sabbath quiet which fell upon Rome
came also peace and even progress to
the pontiff. Beginning this morning
with distinct signs Of improvement, he
maintained this throughout the day.
DR.. Lapponi made the following impor.
tant statement to the question IL he
believed the pope's improved condition
could continue:
81 believe II the pope lasts until July
21 we may not perhaps achieve an
absolute cure, but we will secure such
good state of health in the patient
as will allay our anxiety"
Pope Leo took his usual light break.
fast, and DR.. Lapponi felt sufficiently
assured to leave the vatican for the
first time. When the physician left
the sick room he was almost mobbed
by high dignitaries. who rejoiced at
seeing the physician tranquil enough
to leave the patient. DR.. Lapponi ad-
dressed them all. saying:
"Yes, the pope is better. but l beg
you not to exaggerate in optimism in
order to avoid disillusion later"
DR.. Mazzoni was also absent from
the pope's side, which in itself gave
the clearest evidence that the doctors
themselves were relieved of immediate
apprehension.
He Rose in the Afternoon.
During the afternoon the pope felt
strong enough to get up. He rose,
dressed himself alone in white and
went to sit in his usual arm chair,
where he remained for some time.
Then the windows were opened for a
change of air. the sun streaming in,
together with light, refreshing
breeze from the Mediterranean. Late
in the afternoon he received several
cardinals. The pope showed his usual
brightness.
King Victor Emmanuel has given
orders to keep the quirinal palace in
readiness, as he may come to Rome
at any time from his summer villa
near Turin on account Of the pope's
condition or death. In any event, the
king and queen will return to Rome
July 20.
In addition to DR.. Rossoni, five
newspaper correspondents have been
added to those stricken with fever.
The latter have been taken to the hos
pital.
The Pope's Room.
As many fantastic descriptions are
in circulation regarding the room
where Pope Leo lies. the representa-
tive OF the Associated Press has taken
some pains to secure an exact account
from one Of the pope's nephews. The
room Is large, bright and airy. The
walls are hung with pale green and
gold like damask. Entering 1t with
the sun pouring through the ample win
dow is like taste Of spring. A large
curtain divides the room and Is drawn
open, showing on the right the modest.
narrow brass bed, covered with red
damask cover.
Later.
Rome. July 14.-2:16 a. m.-"While
there is life there is hope" was all the
consolation that DR.. Lapponi would
give tonight in admitting that Pope
Leo's condition was very grave"
The pontiff has suffered another re-
lapse and he lies this morning in
more critical condition than at any
time since the middle Of last week.
confessor 10 Offended.
Rome, July 15.-Mgr. Pifferi. the
confessor Of his holiness, feels rather
offended because he Is not allowed
to enter the sick chamber and Is
especially dissatisfied with the attend
ing physicians, believing 1t is due to
them he Is excluded. This morning
he again asked to be permitted to see
Pope Leo. On hearing the request
the pontiff said:
when I need him shall send for
him." and Mgr. Pifferi left the vatican,
considering himself an injured man.