The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-08-28

Rome.--Pope Plus x. died in the
Vatican after suffering several re-
&pses. Oxygen was administered to
Keep him alive pending the summon
ing to the bedside of the officials de-
nanded by the rites of the Church.
Unofficial bulletins carried by those
Who were admitted to the Vatican
aept the thousands waiting about the
8QuAre OF St Peters informed.
The bulletins ceased around eight
o'clock and then over all official
aAurch circles there descended the
Sminous silence which the wise easily
Interpreted. The temporary duties OF
Supreme head of the Church descend
now automatically to the Cardinal
chamberlain, who is Cardinal Della
FOtpe. He will administer the affairs
aatu the Conclave shall choose a sue
SCISSOR TO Plus X.
Pope's Grief Over the War.
Grief over the war in Europe caus-
~ the Pope much depression from the
4rst outbreak several days before his
aemise symptoms appeared of the old
bronchial affection from which the
Bontiff had suffered in times past, DR..
&Archiafava, the Pontiff's regular
physician, announced that the Pope
1as suffering from a simple cold, and
sAat possibly complete rest for a week
would restore him to his usual health.
The bronchial trouble, however.
spread. and finally it was announced
ahat the Pope's condition was serious.
Throughout the final day Doctors
Aarchiafava and Amici devoted their
utmost energies to stimulating their
patient and keeping him alive. The
cardinals were notified of the Pope's
grave condition, and some of them
Who entered the sick room describe
ehe impressive. and heart-rending
3cenes, especially when the Pontiff,
1ousing himself from time TO time,
2D0ke. Once he said:
TN ancient times the Pope by a
Eor6 might have stayed the slaugh-
aer. but now he is impotent."
The Scene at the Oeathbed.
Extreme JUNCTION was administered
~ Mgr. Zampini, Cacristan to the
%ope. amid a most touching scene.
The sisters of the Pope and his niece
we're overcome with grief Cardinal
Herry del Val, the Papal Secretary
u State. knelt by the side Of the bed
where other Cardinals Joined him, the
members OF the household informing
prayers.
The dying Pope in a moment Of lu.
sidity said:
NOW beginto think, as the end
B approaching, that the Almighty in
His inexhaustible goodness wishes to
spare me the horrors Europe is under.
going"
10 another lucid moment the Pope
whispered:
Nov | am forced to see the spec.
3cle of my own children, even those
yh0 yesterday worked here with me
Pave for the war, abandon the cas-
aock and cowl for the soldiers uni
Drm- Yesterday, although they were
- different nationalities, they were
1ere studying, in sympathetic com
Benionship; now in different fields
hey are armed against each other
s5ssdy to take each others lives.
The day was one of the most anx
BUS days in the history Of the Papacy
The whole world knew that the Pope
vas indisposed, but it was supposed
nat be was suffering from his usua
aEiment, the govt. Almost without
warning came word that the Pontif
'xas at deaths door.
Pontiff in Agony All Day.
An day his agony continued. A
1nes he revived and was able to sa,
y few words, but hope Of saving hin
LAS finally abandoned. Several time,
throughout the city and at the Apos
Risc Palace the rumor spread that TIT
Sspe had passed away, only to be de
ned later.
Ia the presence of Cardinal Merr,
Mf Val. Cardinals Ferrata, Cagina,
nd Bisleti, and the two sisters of tn,
s9sEe. bulletin on the condition O
Re Pontiff was posted early in tn
2Aarnoon, on the bronze door OF tn,
zkkacan. where the Swiss guards stoo,
- watch. A great crowd outside ga2
= With grief-stricken faces up at tn
ssseeE chamber on the second floor
sAsre the windows were closed wit
saAaes-