Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
D. m.-The condition of the pope continues stationary.

6 D. m.-The condition of the pope continues stationary.
 6:15.-Dr Lapponi answering an in quiry on emerging from the sick chamber a short time ago, said: ."I cannot say that the pope is better, but he is not worse. His condition con- tinues grave, but he may finger for some time.
 Rome, July 1T, 1O:30 a. m.-The doc tors attending Pope Leo, although not entertaining the least hope of their pa tient's recovery, consider his general condition to-day somewhat better, whereas they expected him to be much worse. The pontiff's pulse Is exactly as it was yesterday and his temperature is about the same, while his respira- tion shows little improvement, having returned to what it was on Wednes- day. His appearance, however, is that oe one who could not last another hour. Ut
 pr Lapponi, wishing to leave the vatican on urgent personal business, asked permission of the pontiff, who not only said ''Yes' readily, but added: s'I am So glad to have you go. feel great remorse, as you are all perfect martyrs on my behalf" Dr Lapponi remained away from the sick room a half an hour.
 Dr Mazonni entered the pontiff's bed room at half past eight o'clock this morning after Dr Laponni had reported to him how his holiness had passed the night. He found the patient, as Pope Leo himself said: "Unrefreshed and tired" His holiness complained that, while the doctor had promised that his illness would not last long, it is now two weeks since he went to bed.
 The pontiff prefers to sit up in bed, as in that position he feels less oppres- sion on his lungs and can breathe more easily.
 Dr Mazzoni spent much time in ex- arnining him. As his holiness is reduc- ed almost to skeleton, If a new opera ton is decided upon it will not be be- cause of any hope of saving the pa tient's life, but simply for the purpose Of rendering the death agony less acute.
 After the doctors visit his holiness appeared calmer and rested better. He also took some light nourishment.
 The Osservatore Romano and the voce Della Verita, both vatican organs, give prominence in their latest issues to the news that prayers for the recov- cry of the pope had been offered in American Protestant churches. The yoce Della Verita refers to it as "a fact truly sympathetic"
 ntrriY,cy +ho nioht oS xyon fhJn1roh out the morning the pope continued calmer and his breathing was better. While he does not want anyone con- stantly in the room, the pope rings frequently for trivial causes, thus showing beyond doubt his desire for companionship. He takes very fire quent sips of meat broth, alternated with half spoonful of chicken gela- tine. His urine continues scarce, amounting in the last 24 hours to 36 cubic centimetres, When asleep the pontiff appears to be dead. His cheeks are sunken, his eyes are hollow and his Jaws are exceptionally prominent, the skin being tightly drawn over the bones. When awake the pope usually appears to retain life only ill his bril- liant black eyes. though he recovered the lucidity of his mind this morning and gave fresh proof of his wonderful memory saying:
 To-day is the fete of St Leo I have never failed to assist at mass since when almost a boy. I came to Rome to participate in thd jubilee of Leo XII. I wish to hear mass today"
 The pontiff's desire was immediately gratified by Mgr Marzolini celebrating hn ir, Inc chapel adjoining the sick room
 After the visit of the doctors the pope said he could not stay in bed, as it made him restless. His limbs were uncomfortable and he felt pains all over his body. Therefore he wished to go back to his arm chair No oppo- sition was made as the doctors think that nothing can now do the pope much harm. But, to the pontiff's as- lonishment he found he could not dress himself, as he did some days ago, or walk to his chair, so his ever watch ful valet Pic Centra, assisted by Sen eca, another valet: clothed the pope and almost carried him to the arm chair, the pontiff frequently thanking his faithful servants and remarkinc that they must be very tired. .t
 The pope underestimate the gravity of his condition and says he is ready to die; but. he does not realize the inn minence of his danger, as again de- monstrated when his confessor, Mgr Pifferi, asked to see him. The pontiff on being informed of the monsignor's request, replied somewhat petulantly:
 Not now, tell him I shall not die without calling for him."
 The doctors really think that unless a complication arises the pope may live for days and even weeks longer.
 Washington, July 17.-Mgr Falconio, the papal delegate, at $40 o'clock this