The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-07

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cyanosis in the last phalanges of the
hands.-Lapponi Mazzoni.''
Rome. July There is no denying
that the life of the pontiff is slowly
when he seems better and others in
which he is worse but no one doubts
that hour by hour, moment by moment,
he is leaving the world.
By the pope's express desire all his
relations have been to see him today.
nephewS to whom he has been a real
father, entered the room sobbing. His
holiness soOthed them saying:
I feel the moment approaching when
must leave you. Say our last good
bye l am about to enter eternal life
But do not grieve for me. 1 am about
to enter my real happiness"
Before leaving the room they all kis-
sed the hand of the pCntiff reverently
fearing it was for the last time.
THOUSANDS OF TELEGRAMS.
Up to 9:2o a. m. the kilograms re-
| ceived at the vatican from all parts of
the world number 37S2- They include
many from America. among which is an
especially affectionate one from Cardi-
nal Gibbons.
Cardinal Oreglia begins to be the CEN
| ter of all vatican affairs, as it is con-
sidered that the moment is close at hand
when he will assume the supreme pow
er in his capacity as cardinal camerlin-
go.
Engineers Scheifor and Manuce, who
are called architects of the conclave as
their office consists in walling up the
cardinals when they have gathered for
I the election of a new pope, have placed
themselves at the disposal of Cardinal
| Oreglia, as has also Prince Chigi, who
| holds the office of marshal of the con-
clave.
When DR. Mazzoni entered the sick
room this morning Pope Leo smiled
benevolently at him, but seemed not to
have sufficient strength to speak. The
doctor asked:
How is your holiness ?''
To this inquiry the pontiff, in a faint
voice. replied:
Il have no Illusion and am resigned" ."
Then he raised his eyes, while his lips
moved, evidently in prayer.
The doctors then proceeded to make a
most minute examination of the patient,
listening to his breathing and testing his
lungs
| The pope this morning having ex-
pressed a desire to read the Osservatore
Romano and the Voce Leila Verita to see
what they were saying about his i'll
ness, special editions of the journals
were prepared and sent to his holiness.
MUCH GOING TO AND FRO.
| There is considerable excitement
around the vatican and numerous per-
sons are going to and coming from the
pope's bedroom. The relatives of the
pontiff, Cardinal Rampolla, and Pope
/ Leo's private secretaries, however. re-
main in the chamber. Cardinal Ram
polla has been receiving members of the
diplomatic body at all hours of the day
and night.
! Several large books kept for the pur-
pose have been signed by members of
the Roman aristocracy, high ecclesias-
teal authorities. notable personages, a
papaI court and distinguished strang-
ers who have called to inquire regarding
the pope's condition
| All the papa1 military bodies in prom
/ inent service are earning the two
months extra pay which they receive
I in case of the death of the pope and ex-
| ira pay for two additional months from
4 a new pope
STILL HAS HOPE.
/ Washington, July THE papal lega-
ton here received at $3.50 O'Clock this
morning the following cablegram from
Cardinal Rampolla:
Holy father today no worse. Con-
tinues very grave state without. how
ever, making us lose every hope"
Paris. July All the morning cal
lers in guest of news of the poDe's
condition f1ocked to the Papal Nuncia>
tu-e.
PRAYERS were offered up early this
morning in all the Catholic churches
There was frequent celebrations of the
Mass.
The register of the Nunciature is
rapidly filling up with names, includ-
! ing those of Nine. Loubet, former
queen Isabella of Spain, a number of
diplomats and many official and polit-
! ical Dersonages.