The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-26
BODY OF PONTIFF
BORNE TO CHAPEL
Solemn Rites Of AbsoiutiOn Perform
ed. Tribute From Many.

Rome, Aug. 21.-Borne BY red
uniformed members Of the Sediall who
when he was alive carried him in
sedan chair. the body of Pope Plus
x, dressed in political robes and
mitre with the other emblems Of his
sacred office lying beside it, was
taken today to the Chapel of the
Blessed Sacrament in st. Peters where
the solemn rites Of absolution were
performed.
Thousands previously had visited
the throne room, where the body
lay, to look upon the face Of the dead
pontiff and many wove themselves
into the great procession from the
throne room to the chapel. The pro-
cession was headed by the bearers of
the massive silver pontifical cross, 20
cardinals, and patriachs. archbish-
ops, bishops. priests and papal and
court chamberlains and members OF
the Swiss noble and paiatial guards
in their multi-colored uniforms. The
scene was an impressive one. Under
the fare Of the candles in the chapel
could be seen the tear dimmed eyes
OF prelate, priest. laymen and papal
guard. Especially affected were the
bearers Of the body OF the pope.
The burial OF Pope Plus will be alb
solutely private. This was decided on
today. The body was embalmed to-
day prior tos it's removal to the
chapel for the ceremony Of absolu-
tion. Instead of the antiquated meth
cd of removing the viscera and pre-
serving 1t in vase in tie church Of
st. Vincent near the Quirinal, a fluid
which 1t is claimed Will preserve the
body perfect was infected into the ar
teries.
The late pope's only brother. An
gelo Sartor, arrived in Rome today.
From handsome elderly person,
grief had changed him to broken
old man. Great affection existed be-
tween the brothers, and when Angelo
entered the mortuary chamber today
and the dead pontiff did not answer
his customary greeting. he fell to his
knees at the body sobbing aloud.
There he kneft for an hour, praying,
the tears meanwhile streaming down
his face, and sobs convulsing his
frame. Kindly hands finally lifted the
sorrowful man and led him from the
death chamber to the apartment of
his sisters
Mourning throughout Rome CON
tinued today All theatres, moving
picture shows and other amusement
places remained closed. Thousands
gathered In ST. Peters square last
night and remained there, some in
prayer until broad daylight when a
violent thunderstorm drove them
away.
The contents Of the will of Pope
Plus became known today. The testa-
nent is dated 1911 but has codicils
made in successive years. To the
members Of his immediate family he
leaves $4,000 which was presented
to him some years ago, and $2,400 to
his nephews. Both bequests are made
subject to the approval Of his sue
cessor. In the will Is the following
phrase:
II was born poor and lived poor
and I wish to die poor"
Prince Chtgi, hereditary marshal
OF the cOnclave, today. because Of his
advanced years, requested Cardinal
Della Volpe to obtain substitute for
him. The cardinal chose Prince Lu-
dovico. The marshall of the con-
clave Is entrusted with the protection
OF the cardinals during the conclave.
Vatican officials today expressed
their appreciation of messages of con-