The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-24

Rome, June 1.-The ECIy Oh Leo
XIII lies ton ght IN the hall Of the
throne room G few steps from the room
in which his death took place. The
same vestments, the comaro hood, the
rochet and tie white gown which were
put.on yesterday V the form which
rests in seri-state surrounded by the
Lighted candles, the noble guard and
Franciscan penitentiaries.
Tomorrow morning the diplomatic
body, the high dignitaries and the
Roman aristocracy will enter the hall
TO pay their tributes of respect to all
that remains of the pope who won the
respect and affection Of the world. In
the afternoon the BODY will be array
ed in all the glory of the Pontificial
robes, the mitre replacing the hood and
at sunset il viii be taken into the
chapel of the sacrament Of st. Peters
where fer three days c~cmmencing Fri
day, the public Will Re gwen an Oppor-
tunity of paying a last farewell. The
interment VIII occur Saturday evening.
Today vas notable Tor the impressive
ceremonial of the recognition of the
death Of the pope which occurred in
the morning in the chamber in which
he died Thereafter 9lIy those were
admitted who were Concerned in the
embaIming of the body, an operation
which occupied six hours. Meanwhile
the authorities of the vatican proceed
ed with the preparations for the funeral
and the cOncIaYe and the acknowledge
ments OF the condolences which had
been received. Among the latter was
a notable message from the German
Emperor.
Throughout the day the vatican was
surrounded by crowds which increased
towards night. Severa! thousand en-
tered st. Peters at vesperS and Joined
IL prayers for the departed. Among
those were many Italian officers whose
troops shortly after sunset were march
ed from the vatican back TO their bar
racks. Al no time had their services
been needle It is not the custom in
Italy 20 Wear the conventional emblems
OF mourning and hence the crowd
which, IN consequence cf the closing OF
AAAttA-- E|AN%NN- u Ia III
streets tonight and has more the APP
pearance OF an aimIess holiday max
ing throng than one sOrrowing for the
death of the people.
Into nearly all the churches. howev-
CT. hundreds not often seen in places
Of devotion. Hooked outside reading
n deep black edged p~roclamations of
Cardinal Tiespighi. the vicar of Rome.
concerning the funeral arrangements.
the meeting of the conclave and the
churc ceremoniaIs.
The quiet OF the evening was broken
by a chorus such rs the world has
seldom heard. On TIE stroke of eight
all Of Rome's four hundred churches
commenced 10 toll bells for the passing
Of the soul of Leo NH. From the
sever hills and from every quarter OF
the city which contained churches came
the constant clang until all was one
vast TeverberatiOu. The harsh Jingle
OF the smaller chapel bells striking
quickly and more Often Was not drown
ed by the solemn strokes that came in
mourning measure from the great dome
OF St. Peters. It was ~ If a great fire
ragged and every bell in Rome were
vieing with every other in anxiety to-
ward the ~pOpulace. Except in its COM
nor motive and common sorrow il was
an amazing discord. which continued
an hour and which viii recur nightly
until the ~obsequies are over.
THE CEREMONIES BEGIN.
Rome. July 21.-This morning began
tHe first of those ~grandiose ana unique
ceremonies which follow the demise of
a pope. II although nrivate. il was
conducted with great pomp and was
most impressive. All the cardinals
present in Rome. numbering twenty
n-ne. assembled at the apostolic palace
to view the remains of the late Leo
Nil and 10 officially pronounce him
dead.
Within the death chamber the body
lay with - white veil OVer the face. or
the bed surrounded by Franciscan
peuiteltIdrleS. while outside the noble
guard maintained : solemn vigil The
profound silence was Only broken by
the chanting OF prayers for the
II this solemn presence came the
mourning procession of cardinals. VINO.
kneelIng. silently PRAYED.
The white veil was removed from the
dead mans face, revealing the cameo
like features of the departed pope.
rendered sharper and more transpar-
ent by death. So life-like was the body
tina those present half expected Leo
10 raise his hand in the familiar ges-
ture of blessing.
a of breathless silence en-
sued and then the cardinal camerlengO.
taking the aspersium. sprinkled the
late pontif with holy water n said
in q firm voice: 'Gioacchino." CThe
Christian name Of the deceased holy
father.O
When there was no answer the same
word was repeated three times, louder,
and louder. After which turning TO
the kneeIing cardinals the camerlengo
solemnly announced: