SSN A POPE DIES. The Curious Ceremonies That Follow His Decease and the Way a Successor is Elected. CONCLAVE OF CARDINALS IN SISTINE CHAPEL. Once again the occupant of the Vat ican at Home has become an object of aonte interest to the civilized world. When tho new of Leo XIII.'s sud den illness wan circulated recently, it was believed that his great age and feebleness wonld make it extremely ilonbtfnl whether he conld undergo the operation which his physicians de cided to be necessary. His illness re sulted from a tnmor on the thigh, of thirty years' growth, the excision of which he bore with much fortitude. His physical condition, however, was such that the slightest indisposition could only have a serious result, and the princes of the ltoraan Church realized the fact that the dy was not far distant when another Pontiff must bo chosen to the throne of the Tapacy. This is the story of the death of a Tope, of the Conclave which follows and of the election of a new Tope, as told by the New York World and il lustrated by pictures taken from Harper's Weekly: When he is in his agony his nephews and his servants will remote what fur niture they choose from the palace of the Vatican. When the doctors certify Ilis Holi ness to have ceased to live in this world the Cardinal Camerlengo, robed in violot. and the Clerks of the Cham ber, robed in black, will approach the corpse and, tapping him three times on the forehead with a silver mallet, they will invoke the dead Tope by the THE CARDINAL CAMERLENGO VERIFYING) THB DEATH OF THE POPE. name by whioh his mother called him in his boyhood: "Gioacohinol Gioac- chinot Oioacchinol" If no sign of life he given after this strange summons the Apostolio Fro- thonotanes draw np the Act of Death. From the lifeless ringer the Chamber lain draws the Fisherman's King of massive gold, worth a hundred golden crowns, and, having broken it np, divides the fragments among the six Masters of Ceremonies. Tho Apostolio Datary and his seore taries carry all the other seals to the Cardinal Camerlengo, who breaks them also in the presence of the Audi tor, the Treasurer and the Apoetolio Clerks. No other Cardinals may as iBt at this fnnotion. L I THE TOPE IN THE EVENING OF HIS DAYS. (Soene In tbe private garden at the Vatican devoted to tbe use ot Pontiff alone.) The pontifical nephews and the Cardinal Patron must quit the Palaoe now. The Cardinal Camerlengo takes possession in the name of the Apos tolio Chamber, making an inventory of what furniture ha anrvived the apol lotion. Twelve penitentiaries of St. Peter's Church with ohuplaini see the body , ahaved and embalmed with pew per fumes. They Test it in the poutifioul habits, crown it with a mitre and jplaca a obaliee iu tba hands. The meat bell of the Capita, which only sounds when the Tope is dead, knells unceasingly. Aftor four and twenty hours the penitentiaries and the chaplains bear the corpse upon an open bier to Bt. Peter's Church. Canons meet them. The ordinary prayers for one dead are chanted. The dead Pope lies in stato on a lofty catafalqne, where many tapers burn in the Chapel of the Holy Trinity. Alter three days the corpse in lapped in lead. Two and fifty Cardinals of ELECTION twy.lrB Iff iMMPaH rorE-coxcr.A.vE op TINE CHAPEL. the dead Pope's creation will put in gold and silver medals, having the effigy of their benefactor on one side and some notable act of his upon the other. The leaden coffin is placed inside a casket covered with cypress wood and walled up in some part of the Basilica. If tho Holy Father shall have choson his place of sepulchre, cither when living or by his will, the translation of his remains must not take place nntil at least one year shall have elapsed, except a vast sum of money U9 tui to Chapter of St. Tcter'e Church. During the vacancy of the Holy See affairs are administered by the Car dinal Camerlengo, assisted by the Lord Louis Oreglia di Santo Stefano, First Cardinal Bishop, Dean of the Saored College and Biiihop of Ostia and Valletri; by the Lord Miccislas Ledochowskl, First Cardinal Priest, and by the Lord Theodolphus Mertel, First Cardinal Deacon. The conclave must assemble days after the death of the Pope, cardinals go in procession, two two, according to their rank, roundod by the Swiss Guard singing "Veni Creator Spiritus," to take possession of the cells assigned to each by lot. These cells are erected in a hall of the Vatican communicating with the Sistine Chapel. They are mere frame works of wood hung with fringed cur tains. Five are green in hue, beoause their occupants were created by Pius IX. Tho drapery of fifty-two will be of violet, beoause their oecupants are creations of Leo XIII. On one aide of each cell is a cur' tained doorway over which the car dinal's armorials are shown, and higher still is a little swinging win dow. Each cardinal has a bed, i table and a ohair. Having viewed their quarters, tba cardinals go to the Pauline Chapel, where bulls concerning the eleotion of a Pop are real. To these the Car dinal Dean exhorts tba couolava to snr- Ujni and conform. Then all may go and dine at home in comfort for tne last time uuiil a new Pope begins to reign, but their Eminences are bound to return to the Vatican before 0 p. m. on pain of en trance being barred. Three hours after sunset doors are shut and walled np on the inside with masonry. Guards on the outside watch every avenue. One door is not walled np, iu case some cardinal or conclavist must needs retire because of illness. Buch may not return. There is a lock on each sido of this door. The outside key is with the Prince Sovblli. Heredi tary Marshal of the Church. The Cardinal Camerlengo holds tho inside key. The Sistine Chapel has been furn ished for the conclave. On both sides thrones are set, having canopies which can be let down by pulling on a cord. On a lonq table boforo the altar are silver basins full of voting papers. These are blank. On the altar are BIS. two great chalices of gold with patens. Here is also the oath which every Cardinal must sweat before he records his vote. Blank voting papers are handed to the Cardinals. Each voting paper is a palm iu length and half a palm iu breadth. Their Eminences take great care that none Bhall overlook them while they write and seal their vote. Each Cardinal in turn takes his CHIMSET OF ANNOUNCEMENT, f As the election of a Tope, druws near, crowds author without tho Vntlcan nml watch a tall chimney on its southwestern front, fl'lin Issue of a cloud ot smoke Bie nnis the election of a Hupreme Pontiu. The chimney is never used at say other time. folded voting paper between the thumb and index finger of his riuged right hand, holding it aloft iu view of all. So, and alone, he goes to the altar, makes his genuflexion on the lowest step; on the highest step he swears his oath aloud that his vote is free. ' On the paten whioh coven one of the great golden ohalieea be lays his voting paper. He tilts the paten till the paper slides from it into the cbal lice. He replaces the paten as a cover and returns unattended to his throne. When at last a Pope hat been elected three Apostolio Prothonotaries reeord the actpf conclave and all the Cardi nal's sign and seal it. The Cardinal Dean demands tbe new Pope con sent to his own eleotion and the new name by which he w ishes to be known. Each Cardinal releases the cord of the canopy of his throne', which folds down. No one may remain covered in the presence of the Pope. A new ring te King of the Fishormau is given to the Sovereign i'ontill. The first and second Cardinal Deacons Lord Cardinal Theodolphus Mertel and Lord Cardinal Louis Maochi conduct His Holiness to the rear of the altar with the masters of ceremonies and the AugustiuianSao riBtan; vuey lane away uis r ; nalitial scarlet and vest him in Ry sock of white taffeta with cineturCTsW fair white linen roohet and the pope . . . , j . stole, a crimson almnee, and sho es of crimson cloth embroidered in gold Tbe servants of tbe conclave proceed to pillage the cell lately occupied by His Holiness. Tbe new Pope 'sits upon a chair be fore the altar of tbe Sistina Chapel and the Cardinal Dean, the Lor Louis Oreglia di Santo Stefano, who is Ostia s and Velletri's Bishop, tol -lowed by other ;Eoiinences in their order, kneels to adore His Holiness, kissing tba oross upon bis shoe, tbe ring upon bia baud, whereat tbe Sovereign Pontiff makes tbe kneeler rise and aooords the Kiss of Peace on both cheeks. Then tbemaster mason breaks open the walled-np door. The First Cardi nal Deacon, the Lord Theodolphus Mertel, goes to the baloony of St. Peter's and to the city and the world proclaims "I announoe to you great joy. We have a Pope." Tho papal benediotion is imparted and tbe Pope is bcrne aw ty by the twelve porters, clad in st arlet, to bi private chamber. U S ' " 8 0 Afflfi7fn71i7i'"0 WiieilBTflf Boston has a exchange. municipal telephone i FOR WOMAN'S BENEFIT. TfffffffVfffffffTfTfVTWTT A Sister tn Snrnala In London. Theve has beon talk for some time in London anent the' formation of a club for American women on the linos of Horosis and which conld be atlllinted with till mother of clubs. The talk, until lately, seemed likely to roxnlt in nothing, but within the last few weeks the project has taken such form that the projectors are confident of its ul timate success. (If its lined there is no question, and Mrs. Hugh Griffith, the proposed president of the new or ganization, speaks most positively of its being an assured fart in the near future. "It is intended," quoting Mrs. Griffith, "to miike the society both se lect and useful. It will probably bo affiliated with the New York Horosis. It is proposed as a dub for American women in London. I lie 1ienliiiar I ters of the club will lie the Hotel j Cecil. There is no doubt as to the j sneoexs of the club, so far ns number I nre concerned. The real difficulty will i be to keep a select club where Amorl I can women can meet periodically. A I'relly 'illilm In House ftnwti. "There's a pretty India silk," said tho dressiunkei', looking n run ml tit a gown nearly completed, "and only n short time ngo 1 paid SI. 50 a yard for those silks. The woman for whom I am muking it ha picked it np for 43 cent''. It is a w hite ground with n black figure. Hho had some black velvet that she had worn before that we will ue for trimming, and she will have a pretty and nut expensiva gown. "Hho is going to linve little point in tho neck in front, and that will give it cut iu a liack and it a pretty nir of its own anil l-e very becoming. I don't know w hy more w omen do not have their house gowns cut a little low in the neck. It is an infinitely pretty fashion and becoming, if a woman has a neck that is at nil plump. The back of a woman's neck, if it is pretty at all, is very pretty, and it will remain pretty longer tliiiu any oilier of her charms. She may grow stout and have an ugly double chin, but the plumper she is the prettier will bo the back of her neck. Sarah Bernhardt tiiiilorstninls that secret and she al wavs displays the charm of a beauti ful' back libernllv." The New Neik t'linin. There is quite a sensation in- fash ion's realm over the new neck chain that bus been snlistituteil for the lit tle'straud of gold or silver from which the purse or lorgnette is suspended. Iu introducing this ornamentation, the jewelers have aroused the tlixpleustire of the only moderately wealthy wom an, for beHide personal remuneration, be is suspected of catering to the pro tests of the rich that the less expen sive chnins nre too easily duplicated and have become common. With the jeweled chain it is ditlerciit, for even a good imitutioii costs nve times a much ns a solid cliiiin, unless it i heavilv engruvod, and there is little probability that it will be frequently be scon outside of swelldom. I lie new chain is nuide of any kind of jewels, pearls, amber beads and turquoises, however, being the most in vogue. It is two yards long, and when put around the neck the longest strand falls below tbe waist line. No othor ornament is attached to the chain, un less it be a small jeweled brooch to bold the strands in place. These chains are worn on all occasions und are as appropriate for tbe street as for a full dress reception. Tunics for Hie Hummer Frocks, Hummer frocks will be constructed with the tunic overdress e fleets and drapery will appear in the later mid summer creations. Tbe tunics will be inserted with lace iu up-and-down lines and vnrions designs. These again are being made by hand by provident women. When the luce is inserted iu Vs the mutter is not a dill! cult one to master, as the bands or strips of sheer dimities or muslins or silks are ueatly overlinnded or run to gether, but wbeu the deigus of lace ere used it is necessary to applique them firmly onto the material and then i cut it, out back of the luce and neatly bum ititcn the edge. Bodice avo also .milt in the same manner. It is quit a fad for women to inuke their own yngerie. That is, they make all of the duinty yokos and ru tiles in their spare moments. In fact, Ameri can women are following their English sistors iu this particular, for an Eng lish maid or matron never sits with idle bauds. Lingerie was never so T-aiHuumiD, x uu w ui Kiniiiisiiiij ik iiuer. ruHitesimal tucks not wider than a V: -ll mi -..I l.i.. !.. 11..-.. I o nd are seeu in tbe finest garments. Lice iiiser:ions are set iu squares, d auioud points and diagonal and straight rows; medallions of embroid ery are used, and iiiplique work is ra ich iu evi lence as a decoration for l.uge.ie. Soldiers Home for Soldiers' Wlvre. Chicago has one of the most unique soldiers' homes iu the country. There isnoneother like it in Illinois, sndouly two or three other states possess simi lar institutions. Unlike the usual home for soldiers, the Chieago borne cares for not only the veterans, but their wives as well, and also, the wid ows aud mothers of soldiers, A few days ago the home celebrated its eighth birthday, but despite its youth the constantly increasing tie niuuds nuide upon it since it was fouuded bavo necessitated two remov als to targes, qunrtor. The organisa tion of women who support the insti tution raise money in all sorts of ways. They give card purties, to whioh an admiHsiouee of 23 ceuta is charged, These ore bold at the homo, where tbe fmblio are shown the practical results of their contribution; picnics, outings and miscellaneous eutertainmeuts also replenish the treasury. Mrs. Wardner, the rounder, gives an interesting account of the origin and rise of the home. "Tho idea of starting such a borne as we have first came to me iu 1HU1," said Mrs. Ward ner. "It occurred to me that it was pitiful for old soldiers and their wives to be separated in their old age. There seemed to be plenty of homes for the old veterans and pletity of others for their widows, but almost none where the old soldier could go and take his wife. If the soldiers went to any of them they must leave their wives be hind and trust to some other charity to prevent tliera from suffering. "I thought it wonld bo a grand thing if we could establish such a home here in Chicago. I began tnlk- fng with a number of my women friends, and some men, too, and most of them thought the project entirely feasible. Our hi st two contributions of $'25 were from Lorrniue J. 1'itkin Aldcrmau Vierling, and the latter gave us, rent free, his building at 140S A abash avenue to be used as a home. Chicago 'J 'linos-Herald. Worn (Irnnt In -clnrp. Among the best known American women who follow scientillc pursuits nre Miss Mury J. Ilothboiie.Mrs. Anna Botsford Conistock, Miss Catherine J. Bush, Miss Harriet linnilolpli, Mrs. Elizabeth Cory Agassi, Miss Cather ine Foot, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Britton, Miss Clara G. ('uniniings, Dr. Julia . Snow, Mrs. I lora umbaiigh Pat terson, Miss Kalheriue E. Golden, Mrs. Hnrn A. Pliimmer Lemmon and Mrs. Alice Merritt Davidson. Miss llnthboiiQ is curator iu the de partment of murine invertebrn'e t of the United Stales National museum, and has written a good deal about biologv. Mrs. ('omstock is the wife of John Henry ('omstock, professor of invertebrate zoology iu Cornell uni versity, and is tho only woman to be given the title of professor at that in stitution of learning, for she hei Fclf is assistant professor of zoology ns ni plied to nature study. She is a clever engraver, and has been elected to tho society of Aniericnn Wood Engravers, and because of her belief in tho bless ings of farm life she lia been made n member of the h'oi ietv for tho Promo tion of Agriculture in New York stute. Her studio is next to her husbuud's at Cornell. Miss Bush is assistant in the zoo logical do ni tuiont of the Peabody museum, Yale university, and is a prolific writer, while Miss Randolph is instructor nt Bryu Mawr college, mid is the author of "Laboratory Di lections iu General Biologv." Miss Lnngdou receive ! the degree of V. S. and M. H. in biology iu the University of Michigan, and has pur sued her studies with much success. The uame of Mrs. Eliznbeth Cary Agassi, is well known to scientists. She Is president of ltadclill'e college, and a prolillo writer jm scientillc studies, including such subjects as travel, natural history and radiates. She has also written the life and let ters of her distinguished husband, and is an earnest Christian aud a firm believer iu the Biblo. Miss Font won recognition as nn earnest student of celnlar morphology, nil I Mrs. Kliabntb G. Hi it ton is di-rector-in-cbief of the New York Bo tanical Garden, one of the associate editors of "The Plant World," and the author of many books on mosses. Miss Cumiuiiigs is associate profes sor of botouy in Welle ey college and one of the editors of "The Plant World," and Dr. Julia W. Snow is connected with the biological survey of lake undertaken by the United States Fish commission. She is au M. S. and a Ph. D. New York Her ald. Fnvhlnn's fads mid Fancies. Jet is again much iu favor among the season's trimmings. Orioutul designs and colors appear in some of the new materials iu all silk and silk and wool. ' Many tucks are to be seen in mourn ing gowns, pointed vests and guimpes being masses ot tucks. What is known as satin d'Orient has all tho pliability of pure silk. This quality makes it particularly desirable for waists. The woman with a pule clear com plexion will look her best this season in the shades of rose and coral to be used in millinery. A new spiral skirt is rather long at the back and without semis; it falls in sinuous, clingiug folds over, a de tached foundation. Cloth gowns of rich, smooth, satiny surface and very lii;ht iu color are su perceding ailka and satins for many oc casions this season. Though the sleeves of evening gowns when there are any are made perfectly pluiu, there is still a little fulness in those Mouse bodices of velvet and silk which are worn for tlieat.es and with cloth snits. Broad phi id gauze ribbons with satin stripes are very smart for dress bows aud bat trimming. The gauze is iu blocks of black and white, tbe satin, also semi-transparent, iu ai! of the new colors. Golf,' teuuis, .yachting, cycling and out-of-door amusements have come more aud more in favor, and conse quently the ireiiuiuely comfortable shirt waist will lm iu proportionally greater demand. Soft effects are shown i i the wash tnateriuls which are appearing, aud have a finish quite unlike the stilt' ma terials heretofore seen, 1 lie piques of last year will hardly recoiiuo their sisters of this. The weaving of silk into tbe new materials has brought out this result in so ua goods. Soft silks, satiunaud crepe de chines foriu the linings for cloth gowns. Maw to I. sour In ftpllng Cleaning. Spring clnsnlsg Is no longer the labor It wss In the days of our urn nil mothers. Women underMnmt how to save thenuelves by the use of modern convnlenees. When beginning the work everything should be In readiness tacks, hatnmera, brooms, with a supply of Ivory Bosp (which Is the beat for ail cleaning purposed), lime, am monia, and esrbollfl nnld. Uood weather should be selected, and only one or two room cleaned at a times air and sunshine should be freely admitted. Eltxa It. Paries. Bummer and Winter Ctoarie. Many must have noticed that In Winter time the sky seems to lack the roominess and loft.' arching of sum mer. It appeare on cloudy, or partially cloudy days, to be nearer the earth than Is the case on similar days dur ing the summer months. That this ap pearance Is no figment of the Imagina tion Is shown by recent Investigation made at the Upsala Observatory on the elevatlon of clouds. It Is found that all varieties of clouds float at. a much greater altitude In summer than In winter. The months of greatest ele vatlon, at least In Sweden, are June and July. 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