The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-08
POPE LEO'S end is NEAR
Pontiff Receiveo Extreme Unc
ton at Laponni S Suggestion.
GROWING WEAKNESS APPARENT I
Physicians Administers Heart Stimu-
Tents to Keep Spark Of Life Aflame.
His Mind Retains Its Usual Nigor

Rome, July 7.-Another morning
has broken on the pathetic scene with
in the simple chamber OF the vatican
where Pope Leo lies dying. AS the
soft light OF dawn penetrated into the
room the pontiff whispered to his de.
voted physician that he desired the
shutters of the windows TO be opened,
saying. Il wish to see once more.
perhaps for the last time, the rays OF
the sun"
1t was just short while after the
pope came back to consciousness from
sleep which Or. Lapponi mad in
duced by a strong dose OF. choral.
His sleep was so deathlike that arti-
fetal respiration was continued and
Dr.. Lapponi every few minutes leaned
anNiously over the couch to observe
the lllustrious patient and listen 10
his hardly perceptibIe breathing. Pope
Leo aMoke wet with prespiration. fee
Bile to the extreme, and his voice
hardly audible. The fits of coughing
had brought pains TO his chest and
shoulders, and thinking his end was
near, he said to Dr.. Lapponi. Tell
me when the time really comes" The
doctor assured his holiness that he
believed the danger OF his immediate
passing was averted for the night and
for the day.
These seemingly last moments of
Pope Leo are full of solemnity. Per-
haps his last hours would be less rael-
ancholy and sad ii the august sur
ferer We're less conscious of the cir
cumstanees and his mind less clear
as to tne duration OF time remaining
to him before he enters eternity. Al
though his physical powers are at the
lowest ehb and his breathing becomes
more labored, the pope's mind IS
clear, as is manifest to all around
him by his bright expressive eyes
and the few words he now and then
succeeds in uttering. The scene is so
touching ti4at those present can
scarce restrain their tears.
Receives Extreme JUNCTION.
Shortly after 10 o'clock at night
the pontiff received the extreme unc-
ton. AT 8 O'Clock his condition
seemed SO hopeless that only a short
time apparently remained before he
would glide into his last sleep. AT
DR.. Lapponis initiative, a hasty con-
sultation with the pope's relatives,
Cardinal Rampoila and other ecclesi-
astics was held and it was decided
that extreme JUNCTION should be given.
The pontif received the announce
ment with his usual calmness, and
| though scarcely able to speak audi
bly,, he said he knew his time had
come and he was ready to appear be-
fore the sublime tribunal with full
trust in the divine mercy.
Mgr. Pifferi administered the ex-
treme JUNCTION and when the ceremony
was over his holiness sank back on
the pillow with apparent great relief
that all was done and that he was en-
tering into rest after his long pill
| grimage. After the administration OF
the vaticum, telegrams hoping for
his recovery were shown to the pope
and he appeared to be much gratified.
One of the strangest features in his
! condition is the interest the pope
| takes in kilograms inquiring about his
health
A bulletin was issued this morning.
1t says the condition of the pope is
stationary. After twice taking
raw egg and little brandy he went
| to sleep.