New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 20, 1922, Page 1

b LSS Herald “Ads” Mean | Better Business 1 GIVEN POPE. WHOSE SICK NEW BRITAIN, (‘,()NNE(J'I‘ICU'I', ]RII)AY JANUARY 20, 00 19 —TWE NTY FOUR PAGES News of the World By Associated Press SS HAS TAKEN TURN FOR WORSE STEEL AND IRON 1§ FEATURE OF MARKET Buying More Spec facular Than at Any Time Since War PRICES UP 2 T0 10 POINTS Gulf States Steel Opens at a 3 Point Gain to 85, But Ford's Denial That He Was Interested Causes Abrupt Drop to 70%—Other Sccurities. 20.—Buying of the iron shares on a New York, Jan. so-called steel scale without parallel since the w: boom was the feature of today's early dealings on the stock exchange. 3ains of two to over ten points were made by a round dozen of those shares in the first hour, although the greater part of the first was speedily can- celled. The movement was attended by rumors of impending consolida- tions or mergers. Gulf Rises and Falls Gulf States Steel which over- shadowed all other stocks on the pre- vious day opened at a 3 point gain to 85, yesterda highest figure. Selling for profit effected only a one point re- action after which it resumed its up- ward course to 9014, a new record. A statement on the news tickers at- tributed to Henry IFord, denying that he was interested in Gulf States, then caused that stock to fall almost per- pendicularly to 703 or 11 points un- der yesterday's cl Later it climb- ed to 7815 and sagged back to 74, Crucible steel which is controlled by frominent industrial interests was an- other sensational featu rising ten and five cighths points in the early dealings to 41 but soon falling back to nea 3. Crucible, Lackawanna, Midvale, Re- public, Vanadinm, Sloss Sheffield, Iron Products and Colorado I'uel were among the affiliated stocks to register gains of 2 to 5 points with subsequent sharp reactiol Sug; and Also Strong Aside from.sugars, which unusual strength, the general stock list was full and irregular attention centering entirely in the spectacular movement of steel and iron shares. Conservative traders seemed to take little interest in the advance of steel shares the buying being attri- buted to professionals. Commission houses with wire connections to the principal steel center, especially Pitts- burgh, Cleveland and Chicago were among the participants in the buy- ing of steel and iron shares. TRUTH IS BEST Dealer showed Bridgeport Liquor Pleads Guilty to Charge of Selling Booze and Court Is Lenient. Bridgeport, Jan. 20.—James Raw- ley, a liquor dealer for 30 years at 1411 Main street, today pleaded guilty on two charges of violation of the lquor laws and in suspending a sen- tence of ten days in jail Judge W. B. Boardman said he w willing to bear the brunt of criticism of de- parture from his previous announced intention of adding jail sentences to fines. He imposed a fine of $100 and ten days, saying that he believed Raw- ley had told a truthful story in ad- mitting having the liquors. I’rosecu- tor Garlick also sald that Rawley had had an excellent reputation. These two facts, truth and a good reputa- tion, the court said influenced him in being lenient. MAY NOT SELL BONDS Water Board Chairman Feels Cash Now in Treasury Should be Expend- ed on Extension Project. | In working installments of the wa- | ter extension project next year, Chair- | man William B. Rossberg will advo- | cate that money now in the board's treasury be used rather than perform the work with money secured through the sale of honds. Legislative right has been given the water board to the amount of about a million and a half dollars. The wa- ter hoard chairman feels, however, | that there is no occasion for borrow- | ing money when there is a large sur- plus on hand. On several occasions in the past it | has been found necessary to market the bonds at less than par. Freight Wreck Ties Up Traffic on Shore Line New Haven, Jan. 20. — Fourteen cars in a long freight train over the Bhore Line division of the New Haven railroad were off the track here this | forenoon and the line was blocked The wrecking crew expected to work all d bfere restoring use of the line. Trains in both directions were re- sautad via Middletown, BRID(.FPORT TO CUT ALL WAGES 20 P. C. Mayor Atwater Announces Flat Re- As Policy Of Democrats Auction Part Of Economy 20 per cent id to city v 1 was an Atwater this Rridgeport, Jan. 20.- reduction of the wage employes effective Februs nounced by Mayor I® afternoon. He had made 107 new appointments to office. He said that there were over 5,000 applicants for positions on the city employment rolls and he had 270 yet to fill. The wage reduction he said, was in line with the democratic administration's re- trenchment and economy policy. WILL ANNOUNCE TAX ASSESSMENTS MONDAY Grand List May Drop Below Mark of $90,000,000 At- tained Last Year Cards announcing property valua- tions will be sent out next Monday from the office of the hoard of sessors, according to announcement this morning at City Hall. Itis expected that this year's grand list will show a reduction when com- pared with that of last year and it is not improbable that the total will drop below the $90,000,000 mark. There are several contribuing causes that are expected to bring about this reduction. The local factories showed $13,000,000 worth of goods in the course of manufacture last year, all of which was taxable. Conditions in the labor market during the year resulted in a big drop in this item. Automobiles are marketing at per cent less than last year, this caus- ing some reduction in the grand list. Reports from the assessors’ office in- dicate that the list of delinquent prop- erty owners who have not filed lists of their holding is not as large as in other years. Last year an additional $500,000 was realized, but this year it is not expected to run higher than half that amount. The assessors have found that a large amount of new building this year is represented in structures that are non taxable. “AGENT” GETS EVIDENCE 15-Year-Old Boy is Alleged to Have 25 Sold Liquor and the Arrest of Broad Street Man Follows. Benny Kos i, proprietor of a store at 84 Orange street, is under ar- rest on a charge of violation of the Jiquaor law. Working for the ‘“strong arm squad,” a police ‘‘agent” is alleged to have made a purchase of liquor at the place today. A 15-y the store curing the -old hoy was in charge of the time, and after pro- prohibited liquid, the “agent” turned the evidence over to Patrolmen Thomas Keeney and Pat- rick O’'Mara. The arrest followed. It ! is the second {ime that Koswoski has | been afrested for a similar offens He work in a local factory the time the alleged purchase was| made. A R. LAMB ELECTED New Britain Machine Club ' Makes Popular Selection For President— Other Officers Chosen. A. R. Lamb was clected president of the New Rrifain Machine club at the annual meeting and banquet held last evening in the company's recrea- tion hall. The other officers are follow Vice-president, Burton Smith; secretary, Leonard Ifox, and treasur- er, H. A. Howard. During the banquet which followed the meeting, J. Verner Anderson, of the Commercial Trust Co., gave an ex- cellent talk on the subject “Thrift,” a program of vocal and instrumental selections was rendered. TOWN TREAS. RCQUITTED Willtully Londonderry, N. H., Innocent on Charge of nbezzling Public Fund. Exeter, N. H, Jan. 20—Elmer I Wheeler, former town trpasurer of Londonderry was acquitted by a jury today of the charge of embezzling $9,- 708 from the town funds. Wheeler had goné west at wear ago, after two years in office with the intention never to return but broken in health, came back and surrendered. Tn his defense it was stated that, although there was a shortage in his accounts, he had not himself profited by it and that when he left $700 remaiged in the safe. Wheeler, on the crutches, was on trial for three days. | Pneumonia HUBBY FREED BUT WIFE 15 JAILED Former Shilts Blame for Opera- ting “Still” to Latter PRISONER HISSES ACCUSER But Tony Rujewecksi Merely Shrugs Shoulders and Departs for Home to Care for Baby in Accordance With Court's Order. Hartford, Jan. 20.—Tony Ruje- wecksi of 79 Anthony street, Bridge- port, in federal court today accused of operating a still, disclaimed responsi- bility and told the court his wife was the guilty party. ou go home ¢nd tend the baby while your wife goes to id Judge Rdwin 8. Thomas. The \\on\.\n Who was in court pleaded guilty, say- ing she made the liquor for her hus- band. She was given three days in Bridgeport jail, and turning on her husband, Thissed him. He merely shrugged his shoulders. The judge gave Tony a sharp lec- ture for his aotion in placing the guilt on his wife. Bicycle Inventor Is Dead in Springfield Springfield, Mass., Jan. 20.—Robert M. Keating, inventor of the Keating bicycle which he manufactured in this city and later’ in Holyoke and Mid- dletown, Conn., died today aged He owned a controlling motoreycle patent and also had invented a sani- tary flush valve that has been largely adopted. CRUSBERG FIRM\ON WAGE REDUCTIONS Second Ward Councilman, Member Of Salary Committee, Adheres To His Original Stand. Councilman Arthur Crusberg of the second ward is in a fight to the finish for reductions in the salaries of city officials and employes. The councilman, in a statement to the press, explains that adverse criti- cism, of which there has been plenty, will not swerve the salary committee. He feels that by reducing salaries, taxes can be brought down propor- tionately and that it is the duty of the committee to so recommend. Councilman Crusberg argues that cuts have been ken in practically every line of business, and since the city is nothing more or less' than a corporation, it cannot do otherwise, but fall in line. MRS. BLAKESLEY Di§S is Fatal to West Main Street Woman—Funeral — Services Monday Afternoon. Mrs. wife of Iid monia at her home at 451 West Main street this morning, aged 53 years. She was born in Mansfield, Conn. She was a member of the lady Nest of Owls, Star of Good Will Shepherds cf Bethlehem and the Iirst Congregational church. She is sur- vived by a husband and one son, How- ard 1., of New Britain; a step daugh- ter, Mi May Devall, of California. There are six sisters, Miss Jennie M. Wood, Mrs. Edith Daley, Mrs. Sarah L. Lyons and Mrs. Anna Blakesley, of Iforestville; Mrs. Ida Reed, of Farm- ington, anl Mrs. Illizabeth Saunders, of Northfield, and a brother, William W Wood, of Plainville. I"uneral services will be held from Mary Louise Blakesley, rd 10, her late home Monday afternoon at 2| o'clock, by Rev. Henry W. interment will be in ANDERSON-—WEDLAKE Maier, and I"airview ceme- Ungagement of Plainville Man to Lo- cal Young Lady Made Known at Party Last Evening. . The engagement of Miss Fanny . Wedlake to Clarence H. Anderson, was announced last evening at a party ten-| dered her at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Willlam J. Wedlake of 626 Stanley street last evening. Mr. Anderson is the son of Mr. and Mrs, C. M. Anderson of Camp street, Plain- ville, and is employed at the Wilson Vlothing Co,, on West Main street. Miss Wedlake is employed at the Stan- ley Works office. No date has been set for the wedding. NO NEW C. Bridgeport, Jan. 20.-—No new cases of smallhox were reported today. On the other hand four cases have been discharged from observation, Blakesley, died of pneu- | lodge, | GREENBERG’S CASE PUT OFF TO JAN. 27 Disbarment Proceedings, Scheduled to Come Up Today, Are Postponed One Weck Hartford, Jan. 20.—Postponement of the disbarment proccedings against Albert Greenberg, former prosecuting attorney of New Britain was made in the superior court here today. The hearing which was set for today was put over to I°rid January 27, T grievance committee of the Hartford | county bar filed the complaint for | disharment proceedings. H SAYS MRS, STILLMAN OFFERS NO DENIALS Counsel for Plaintiff in Di- vorce Action Attacks Child’s Legitimacy New York, Jan Statements that Mrs. Anne U. Stillman never had denied her husband’s contention that| Baby Guy Stillman is illegitimate, were made today before the appelate division of the supreme court in Brooklyn by former Presiding Judge Almet I5. Jenks, counsel for James A. Stillman in his suit for divorce. Mr. Jenks, arguing for the appeal against an order directing Mrs. Still- man to pay his wife $7,600 costs for a hearing in Canada declared the banker had paid her $122,000 without a murmur during the last nine months and that no accounting had been made for any of this money. The law, he said, provides that al- lowances shall be made only when the defendant can show sonable probability of success and “Mrs. Still- man's defense so far has not indicat- ed that probability.” The co-respondent, Fred Beauvais, an Indian guide, has many times been within the jurisdiction of the court, but he had never been called, Mr. Jenks continued. 'he plaintiff in his complaint al- leges Mrs. Stillman lived continuously with Fred Beuvais in violation of her marriage vows' the lawyer continued. “She says ‘these charges 1 deny. There is nothing to show that she denies the possibility that she may have misconducted herself with Beau- vais one or more times. “The plaintiff alleges the only issue to the marriage are Alexander, Anne and James. She alleges that her chil- dren are Alexander, Anne, James and Guy. [Further on in her brief, she says ‘my issue’ and adds ‘the infant Guy".” OFFERS NO DEFENSE District Attorney Pelletier Is Ready To Continue With Case — Secks Judgment On His Record. Jan. 20.—District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier on trial on charges of misconduct since December will offer no evidence in defen Senator James A. Reed of Missouri, his senior counsel announced at the resumption of the trial today that the respondent was so confident hoth as to law and fact that the state had failed to malc out a case that he clected to stand upon the case pre- sented by Attorney Gen. J. Weston Allen and to ask for judgment on that record. “We are ready to proceed with ar- guments at the court's pleasure,” counsel announced, Boston, N.E.0.P. ELECTS OFFICERS Nettiec Samlow Heads Local Order— John Wright Named Vice-Warden At Annual Mecting. At the annual meeting of the New Britain Lodge, New England Order of Protection held last night, the follow- ing officers were clected: Warden, Nettie Samlow; den, John Wright; secretary, I.. Klett; financial secretary, M. M. Cashmore; treasurer, Willilam Nich- olls; guide, Carolyna IFritz; Chaplain, Jennie Carlile; guard, Ferdinand Latus; sentinel, Annie Millry, and trustee, Lulu Schade. Physicians and Mayor Inspect New Hospntal Drs. ¥red lLee, Joseph Walsh and Frank Zwick and Mayor Orson T Curtis inspected the isolatton hospital on the town farm properties (nday‘_ The institution has been in operation one week today. Several tuberculosis patients are under treatment. vice-war- Charles * % WEATHER. —ol Clondy and colder tonight; Saturday unsettled, probably snow by night. THE —d | * was prowling around the house at 2 | EXPECT BISHOP T0 GIVE PRAYER EDICT Delay in Tms State Caused by Absetice of RL. Rev. J. . Nilan CARDINALS ARE PREPARING /\mm‘lvnn Prelates Will Have To Go To Rome In Event of Pope's Death In —Hold Special Services Many His Holiness Suffering Although Condition Is Admlmstered SUSPECTED MURDERER 13 HELD INCOMPETENT Hampton Youth, Accused of Churches of World, Hartford, Jan. 20.—The Right Rev. John J. Nilan, bishop of the diocese of Connecticut was out of the city to- day when word was received at the rectory concerning the grave illness of His Holiness Pope Benedict. The Rev. William Flynn, chancellor of the diocese, said it was probable that Bishop Nilan would issue a proclama- tion as soon as he was acquainted with the situation asking the mem- bers of the diocese to offer prayers for the recovery of the Pope. Prayers At 3 P. M New York, Jan., 20.—Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes, today received a cablegram from Rome that Pope Benedict was ‘“serious il ang im- mediately ordered prayers to be said in all churches of the diocese of New York at 3 o’clock this afternoon for the recovery of the Pontiff. Washington Notified. Washington, Jan. 20.—Monsignor Bonzano, Papal delegate in Washing- ton, was informed in a cablegram re- ceived at 9: o'clock today from |Cardinal Gasparri, Papal secretary that Pope Benedict was “very seriou ly ill.” Such a message was regarded as indicating that the Pontiff was in a most serious condition. Anxious inquiries are being received by Monsignor Bonzano from all over the United States. In many of the dioceses archbishops and bishops have ordered prayers for the recovery of the Pontiff. Cardinals Prepared. As is customary when the death of the Pope is expected cardinals in every part of the world must keep ready to go to Rome to participate in the cenclave for successor. tion of a member of the Sacred col- lege. America has two princes of the church, Cardinal O'Connell, arch- hishop of Boston and Cardinal Daugh- erty, archbishop of Philadelphia. Although the conclave generally does not meet for ten or 11 days afte the death of a Pope it is not always easy for the Cardinals who live far| away to reach Rome in time for the selection of the new head of the Catholic church. after the death of Pius X, the ican cardinals arrived shortly successor had been chosen. No Time Limit no limit for the duration of a4 conclave. In the middle ages one conclave which met at Viterbo about 50 miles from Rome lasted more than two years and a half; in fact it nmlml only because the people of the town, impatient at the state of anarchy in | which the Pontifical state; were thrown for the want of a ruler, climb- ed on the top of the palace wherc Hn' Cardinals were gathered and unroof- ed the building. mer- There i I‘rnwn in lumlnu London, Jan. 20.—Cardinal Giorgi, the Apostolic penitentiary was sum- moned to Pope Benedict's bedside 8 o'clock this morning says an I change Telegraph from Rome, to re- cite the prayer for the dying. Cardinal Bourne, archbishop of Westminster, dispatched @ cireular notice to the clergy of the archdioc: today reading: “Your earnest prayers arc requested | for our Holy I%ather, the Pope, who| is dangerously ill. We enjoin that prayers pro Infirmo be said at every mass and that the faithful be exhorted | to receive Holy (‘nmm\lnlnn for in-| tention of His Holine Hatch Ex:bected to Head X- W. L. man of the realty hoard when that committee meets for organization this evening, it is expected. Mr. Hatch's name was the first announced by the to govern its hearing on land valua- tions. It will advise the board of as- sessors on questions of land values. (‘()\ll’l:/\l\ or l‘“fl\\l ER Sergeant George J. Kelly at o'clock this morning received a tele- phone complaint that a strange nnn" 25 | Edson street. Policemen Kennedy and but could ! McGrath were sent there, find no trace of the fellow. \IA\ on Dll()l’\ DEAD Kansas City, Jan. 20.-—Mayor James 8. Cowglill, 74, democrat, dropped dead of apoplexy in his office today. He was the election of aj That is the highest func-, v | bers. At the last conclave after lus’ Land Valuation Board | Hatch will be elected chafr- | & mayor. The board wil draw up rules | 2:20 Killing Farmer, Taken to Insane Asylum Willimantie, Jan. 20.—Ernest Skin- ner, aged 17, arrested for homicide in November, after Clarence T. Miller, aged 64, had been burned to death in his house at Howard's Valley, Hamp- ton, was declared today to be a men- tal incompetent, due to birth and en- vironment, by a commission which was appointed by the court earlier this week. Skinner was taken to the Nnr\\!ch insane hospital for observation by or- der of the court. The lad told a story to the effect that while he stood guard a man went into Miller's house and killed him and then set the house on fire. It was proven, however, that this man was not near the house or in that vicinity that night. Skinrer's family lived in a shack near the Miller place. His mother had served sentences for misdemean- ors. The evidence secured by state police was that Skinner went into Miller's house the night before the latter was to leave for New York state to visit a sister Skinner knew that Miller had considerable money in the house which was to meet his expenses of the trip. He first used a hatchet and hacked Miller and then set the fire. MRS. CASE HEADS LEGION AUXILIARY Annual Election Of Officers Held And Plans Are Made For Big Mem- bership Campaign Mrs. Howard Case was elected president of Eddy-Glover post, Am- erican Legion Auxiliary, at a meeting of the auxiliary last night. Other of- ficers named were: Vice-president, Mrs. Walker; treasurer, Mrs. Albert Schade; secretary, Miss Mildred Hel- The following committees were se- : Membership, Misses Lillian | fer, Vera Schade, Elizabeth R. | y, Ethel Madely and Mildren Hel- sicle call, Mrs, Albert Schade, | Mrs. Walker, M G. E. Brann, Mrs. G. W. Helberg and Mrs. C. J. Tomlin. A membership drive is to be in- laugurated in an effort to increase the | | roster of the auxiliary 100 per cent. | Mothers, wives, danghters and sisters| | of members of the legion and of men | who died in the service are eligible | | to membe I Annual Gathering of Amphion Alum- | i Association Will Be Held Next Tuesday Evening—To Elect Officers E The annual meeting of the Am-| {phion Alumni association of the New Rritain High school will be held next | Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Academic building on Franklin Square. Officers for the coming year will be elected at this meeting. | Several changes are expected to be | made inasmuch as several of the officers elected last year are not liv- | |ing in New Britain at the present | time and are not able to attend meet- | ings. lLonis Schaefer is president of | | the association. Other offi of the Amphion | | Alumni are Vice president, Helen | lgan; secretary, Ruth Schaefer; treasurer, Hurlbut Griswold; director, David Magnuson, advisor, Mrs. A, C. Guilford, historian, Miss Minnie Ciark. The club was or- | ganized to turther the interests of the | | members in dramatic art. Al mem.- | bers ave asked to attend this meeting. DRY AGENTS ARMED Sawed Off Shot Guns Are To Be Given Prohibition Agents In State Of Cali- | fornia, | | San Francisco, Jan. 20.—Sawed off| shotguns will be given to all prohibi- tion agents in California under orders published here today by Tom Brown, assistant prohibition director. The action was taken, Brown ex- plained, as a protective measure, bhas- ed on information that armed bhandits had attempted to rob prohibition agents of $15,000 worth of liquor in Dublin Canyon, Alameda county, serving his second ‘term. ‘Wednesday. |though From Pneumonia And Grave, It Is Not Hope- less, Attending Physicians Say — Oxygen Is L] Rome, Jan. 20.—(By Associated Press,)—Pope Benedict's life hangs in the balance today, and fears were ex- pressed at the Vatican at noon that His Holiness was in a dying condition. During the early hours of this morning, towards 4 a. m., there was a sudden change for the worse and the bronchial affection from which His Holiness had been suffering for seve eral days, spread to his lungs. Receives Last Sacrament. The Pontiff asked for and received the last Sacrament, insisting upon this “if only to give a good example,” he said, despite attempts by his attend- ants to dissuade him. The Pope's physicians were in con- sultation at the Vatican at an early hour, and the morning bulletin, is- sued afterward, indicated an extreme- ly serious condition. Dr. Battistini, however, stated then that while the condition of His Holiness was grave it was not hopeless. Oxygen Administered. About 11 o'clock in the forenoon, however, the Pope's condition became aggravated, and the administration of oxygen was begun. At 11:30 o'clock the Eucharist was solemnly carried to him. Meanwhile prayers were being sald in all the churches and Catholic institutions of Rome on behalf of His Holiness and great crowds began to assemble in St. Peter’s. Relapse Is Surprise. Today's sudden change for the worse in the Pontift's condition seemed to have come as a great sur- prise even to those-wile had been ob- serving him most closely. Last eve- ning he received some strengthening injections, and the doctors then stated they were satisfied with his condition expressing hope that danger of an ex- tension of the inflammation to the lungs had passed and saying that the crisis appeared to be overcome. Rallies, Then Fails. One of the most disturbing condi- tions that developed early today seemed to be passing away after 10 o'clock this morning, as the Pontift was then able to expectorate slightly. This aroused more hope among the watchers, but towards 11 o'clock he | became worse again and oxygen then was administered. Monsignor Zampini, sacristan of the Apostolic palace, Monsignor Mlgone. the private chamberlain, were at the' Pope's bedside. Cardinals Assemble. There was an air of deep anxiety and apprehension about the Vatican, where many of the cardinals were waiting in an ante-chamber, all the cardinals in Italy having assembled in Rome upon receiving word of the Pope’s serious illness. The doctors after this morning's consultation did not conceal the grav- ity of the Pontiff's condition, al- Prof. Marchiafava took a more hopeful view than his colleagues Relatives Are Notified. Later Cardinal Gasparri the Papal secretary of state, telegraphed all the nunciatores advising them of the seri- |ousness of the Pope’'s condition while telegrams were sent to Pope living in Genoa urgent | Benedict's relatives land Placenza. Upon leaving the Papal apartment Ithe cardinals who administered Ex- treme Unction said the Pope's mind was perfectly clear but that his con- dition was so grave that only a mir- acle could save him. Shortly after 11 o'clock Monsignor Zampini, the sacristan of the palace, accompanied by the cardinals, went to the Palatine chapel and took the Sa- crament to the Pope. The cortege was preceded by four of the Palatine's guards, carrying lighted candles, four chair bearers, and four uniformed private guards, the cardinals follow- ing. Cardinal Gasparri and Monsig- nor Zampini were weeping. The cortege proceeded to the Papal apartment which was entered only by the cardinals and a few of the palace prelates. Those who were waiting in the ante-chamber told their beads as the procession passed to the Pope's bedside, where Extreme Unction was administered to His Holiness. Remains Conscious. Pope Renedict, retaining the clear- est consciousness followed with deep emotion the reading of the formula of | profession of faith by Cardinal Giorgi. After receiving the Communion he said to Cardinal Sili: beg you to recommend me to the Virgin of Pompeii."” Crisis Tonight. physicians gave their patient another examination shortly after noon, after which Dr. Marchiafava said the Pope's condition was very grave, but not desperate. He thought the turning point would occur this evening or late tonight. After this examination, the Vatican cardinals gathered around the Pope's bedside and kissed his hand, which lay on a cushlon. At this time His Holiness was allowed to sit up in bed a few minutes. During the day the Pope was given just enough nourishment to sustain him, all food being withheld in order to allow his fever to subside. The