The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-15
P0PE'S ILLNESS IS NOW TAKING NORMAL COURSE Pontiff, Gaining in Strength, Chafes at
 Restrictions
Good NatuTedIy Refers to His Physician, Prof. MarChiafaVa,
 As That Tyrant"

Rome. April 15-Continued reports CT were circulated about the city to- day and lent much encouragement to the throngs of pilgrims who gathered near the Vatican to catch the latest bulletins
 Prof Marchiafava. the Pope's pay- sician, said, today:
 s'The illness of the Pope is now talk ing it's normal course. The patient was much better during the hours of the forenoon after his nights rest. He had had a slight setback, late yester- day afternoon, when his temperature rose slightly. If 1t is possible to in duce Pope Plus to follow the orders of his medical advisers the ameliora- ton of his illness will bring with it a revival of streng gth:
 ''In other words, the recovery of the Pope is chiefly in his own hands.
 'The Pope is a most difficult patti ent to deal with. While apparently giving in to the recommendations of his physicians, the moment he feels slightly better he insists on having his own way, saying I command here'.''
 The clearing up of the weather, to- day, is taken here as hopeful au~ gury for the. recovery of the Pope who
 
 tendant drew the blinds, this morn ing, and let the sunshine into the room.
 Father Pare1in. the Pope's nephew, came into the bed chamber immed1- ate1y afterward and helped his uncle through the morning toilet He then gave him his first nourishment, con sAsting of a cup of weak coffeee and milk, the change from eggs and milk being greatly appreciated by the Pope.
 Father PareIfn then left his uncle with Mgr. Bressan, his private secre- give his aunts, the Pope's sisters, the satisfactory morning report.
 In the meantime, Dr. Amici notified Prof. Marchiafava of the Pontfff's condition
 Father Parelin, who has installed himself in small room in the vati- can adjoining the Popes apartments, declared, this morning, that the Pope had suffered from only three cough ing spells from midnight till morning and that the cough was much 1ooser and caused less discomfort His pulse, he said, was stronger and his respira- tion more regular.
 When Prof. Marcniafava appeared, the Pope was cheerful and even jocu- lar. He congratulated the professor on the realization of his prediction in regard to his amelioration whereupon Prof. Marchiafava answered:
 tI will make another prediction. You will have a further relapse if you behave imprudently and if you do not patiently fulfill the doctors com mands.''
 At the request of the Pope, who had frequently complained that remaining in bed makes him nervous, agitated and weak, Prof. Marchiafava authoriz- ed the pontiff to sit up while his bed was being made but would not allow him to walk. At II o'clock, the Pope was assisted from his bed and re- moved to a chair close by. He had been there only 8 few minutes when he showed signs of dissatisfaction and began signing. He finally said:
 That tyrant Marcniafava forbfds me to walk. At least carry me to the window SO that I may enjoy the sum-
 This was done, to the great delight of the Pope.
 At noon, the pontiff took some jelly which seemed to refresh him greatly.
 The Pope's condition appeared to be practically unchanged, this morning, The early morning bulletin issued by the papal physicians was as follows:
 t"Fhe Holy Father was again with out fever, this morning. His tempera- ture is 97. The cough has diminished and expectoration has become easy and copious. The Pontiff's general condition has always been satisfac- tory. (S1gned) Marchiafava- Amici.''