The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-08-13
POPE FA|NTS
DURING MASS
Strain Of the Past Few Days Proves
Too Much for Him.
THE P0NTlFF is SOON REVIVED
Ordered by Physicians TO Take
Needed Rext-IIIness Creates Com
fusion and Alarm Among
the WorshIpers.

/ IuslOn anu Alarm Among
the worshIpers.
Rome, Aug. 12.-Just week has
elapsed since the election of Plus X, and
he has been already overcome by the
unaccustomed strain of his pontifcaI
duties. Tuesday morning he tainted
while at mass. His collapse is consid-
cred to be due to heart weakness, aggra-
waited by fatigue. 1t constitutes the first
victory of his encourage, which has in
| sisted that he should take the change
| from his previous life less strenuously.
Even though he disappoint some peo-
pie, they urge him not to concede audi
ences to all comers and to render him
self less accessible. DR.. Lapponi sup
ported this view and recommended the
pope to take complete rest. The doc
tor has ordered all audiences postponed.
The pope, however, cannot under
stand the necessity Of sparing himself,
and said to DR.. Lapponi:
Il am stronger than Pope Leo. Why
should not do what he did?"
1t was explained to him that Leo, when
elected, began by taking a fortnight's
perfect rest, and thereafter gradually
trained himself to his new duties. More
| over, Leo's special constitution did not
need exercise in the fresh air. which an
ordinary healthy man does.
At noon Pope Plus was reported to be
almost restored to his normal condition,
but was keeping his room, as he feels
occasionally slight palpitation of the
heart.
The pope ardently wished to receive
the Austrian ambassador, who was to
present his credentials, but he was per-
suaded to renounce his intention, not
only in this case, but with regard to all
audiences which were fixed for Wednes-
day.
The pope, after taking some medicine
to calm his heart and nerves, was able
to lunch, afterwards taking a sleep,
which lasted two hours and half On
awakening he felt much benefited and
refreshed.
Ceremonies Too Much.
The pope has been overexerting him
self to such an extent that his naturally
strong constitution was unable to bear
the strain put upon it by the coronation
ceremonies. Such has been the effect
upon his nerves that he has been unable
to sleep for whole nights, while numer-
GUS receptions Monday made matters
worse. Monday night his holiness was
very much agitated, still he insisted
upon admitting Tuesday morning to
hear his mass all Venetians who had
journeyed to Rome purpOsely to attend
the coronation. They numbered about
300 when the mass began in the Pauline
chapel, and the air was vitiated, with the
temperature above 80 degrees.
Pope Plus was seen to grow paler and
paler, finally throwing out his hands
as though seeking support. He would
have fallen had not Mgr. Bressan, his
private chaplain. been quick to catch
him. 1t is impossible to describe the
confusion and alarm among the wor-
shippers while the pope lay motionless
and unconscious, with his eyes closed.
Fortunately, among the Venetians
years has been the pope's attending ply
sician at Venice. but had been called
only once during that time to treat a
sore throat.
Davenezia gave the pontiff immediate |
assistance, while the messengers tele- |
phoned DIR. Lapponi The latter rushed |
to the vatican, but did not arrive until |
after the pope had been restored to con-
sciousness and taken to his own apart |
ment.
Needs Plenty of Fresh Air.
DR.. Davonozia, speaking about the
pope, said: IF they wish our Plus not |
to succumb, the vatican authorities
must change their system. They must
not oblige him to follow the habits of
Pope Leo. The present pontifr needs
especially plenty Of fresh air. He must
not be shut up in a box in a vitiated
The pope retired earlier than usual,
saying that he felt quite recovered. His
intimates, however, say that he is
much changed since his election and
seems to have grown years older. His
sisters at Venice were much alarmed
over the news of his indisposition and
have decided to come to Rome to at
tend him.
VannutteIIi TO BE Secretary.
London, Aug. 1.-THE Catholic Her.
aid announces that Vincenzo Vannut-