The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-07
REED DIES IN
 WASHINGTON Bright's Disease Cause Of
 Demise. Ex-sPEAKER OF HOUSE
For Many Years Prominent in
 Public Life.
Last Monday Witnessed Converting of Congress and at That Time
 Was Thought to Be in
 Good Health. .

Washington, Dec. 7.-Thomas Bracket Reed. formerly Speaker of the House Of Representatives and for many years prominent in public life, died here this morning at 12:10 o'clock in his apart ments in the Arlington Hotel.
 The Immediate cause of death was urae- mia.
 Mr. Reed had been confined to his bed since Tuesday last. A change for the worse was noted in Mir. Reeds condition early yesterday. At 9:3o o'clock yester- day evening he was given sub-cutane- ous saline solution in order to stimulate his kidneys which were failing to per form their proper function. At o'clock yesterday afternoon saline solution again was administered, about three quarts of fluid being used. The heart became weaker and weaker, but the patient re- tained consciousness until Il o'clock last night when a complete coma came on.
 At the bedside when he died were Mrs. Reed and Mss Catherine Reed Drs. Gard iner, Mcdonald, Bishop and Goodnow' and the nurses.
 Dr. Goodnow, who had been in consul tation with the local physicians Thurs day was again summoned from Phila- deiphia yesterday and arrived here at 9:30 last night.
 Did Not Realize Condition.
 Mir Reeds mind was in such state during the day that ne did not realize the seriousness of his condition. He was cheerful and conversed with those about his bedside When 1t became2 apparent that he would not survive his illness, the wife and daughter were notified and they remained constantly at the bed until the distinguished patient breathed his last. With only faint hope of saving his life, oxygen was administered throughout the day.
 1t was stated last night that Mir Reed had suffered from Bright's disease for some time. This ailment reached the acute stage yesterday and furnished al additional cause for alarm. Mir. Reed passed away peacefully and without pain.
 No arrangements have been made for the funeral.
 MT Reed reached Washington Sunday having come to attend to some matters in tha United States Supreme Court. He was at the Capitol Monday visiting with friends and former associates in Con- gless and witness ed the converting of the second session of the Fifty-seventh Con- gress.
 Apparently in Coed Health.
 Apparently, hc was enjoying good health. but later in the day he called on Dr. Gardner and complained of gastric distress,
 The following day his physician conn pelled him to remain in bed while a diag- nosis was made of his condition.
 Mir. Reed wes strongly adverse to stay ing in bed. but a rise in temperature made it imperative that he remain quiet Symptoms of appendicitis appeared though his condition was not considered as alarming. trained nurse remained with him throughout Tuesday night. and the patient showed signs of improve ment.
 Mrs. Reel and daughter arrived We'd TIC sday and have remained with MT. Reed at the Arlington Hotel since.
 '"A 3:sday the physicians announced ap- pentIical symptoms were batting, but that kidney trouble had developed, giving more serious aspect to the case. Dr. Goodnow was summoned from Philadel- phia for consultation. An attack of natl sea Friday night distressed those attend ing because of his we lkened condition.