Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-12-11
THOS. B. REED
PASSES AWAY
Died in his apartment at the Arlington
Hotel.
WIFE AND DAUGHTER PRESENT
Was apparently in good health when
stricken down Did not realize his
serious condition.

Washington, December c. Iho mas
Bracket Reed, former Speaker OF the
House of Representatives, and for many
years prominent in public life, died here
tonight at 1910 O'Clock in his apartment
in the Arlington Hotel The immediate
cause of death was uraemla
A change for the worse vas noted IN Mr.
Reeds condition early this morning Al
$50 O'Clock he was given subcutaneous
saline TRANSMISSION in order to stimulate bis
kidneys, which were failing to perform
their proper function. At 8 O'Clock thle
afternoon saline solution again was ad-
ministered, about three quarts OF fluid be-
. ing used. The he art became weaker and
weaker, but the patient retained con-
sciousness until IL O'Clock tonight, when
a complete coma came on.
At the bedside when he died were Mrs,
Reed and Miss Catherine Reed Drs. Gard
ner, Macdonald, Bishop Goodnow and
the nurses. DIR. Goodnow, who had been
in consultation with the local physicians
Thursday. was again summoned from
Philadelphia this afternoon and arrived
here at $50 tonight.
Mr.. Reeds mind was in such a state
during the day that he did not realize the
seriousness of bis condition. He was
cheerful, and conversed with those about
bis bedside. When it became apparent
that he would not survive his illness, the
wife ard daughter were notified, and they
remained constantly at the bedside until
the,distinguished patient breathed his last
With only faint hope of saving his life,
,oxygen was administered continuously
Throughout the day.
1t was stated to-slght that Mr.. Reed had
been suffering from 3right's disease for
some time, which reached the acute stage
today, and this furnished an additional
cause for alarm. Mr.. Reed passed away
peacefully and without pain. No arrange
a mensS have been made for the funeral.
DEATH FOLLOWED VERY BRIEF ILLNESS
Mr.. Reed reached Washington Sunday
5having come to attend to some matters In
the United States Supreme Court. He
was at the Capitol Monday visiting with
frie nds and former associates in Congress
and witnessed the convening of the second
session of the Fifty-seventh Congress.
Apparently he was enjoying good health
but later in the day he called on Dr.. f. A.
Gardner and complained OF gastric distress
The following day bis physician compelled
him to remain in bed, while a diagnosis
was made of bis condition. Mr.. Reed was
strongly averse to staying in bed, but q
rise in temperature made it imperative
that Le remain quiet.
symptoms of appendicitis appeared
though his condition was not considered
at that time as alarming. A trained
nurse remained with him throughout Tues
day night, and the patient showed signs
of impr ovement.
WITH HIM.
Mrs. Reed and daughter, Miss Kittle,
arrived Wednesday and have remained
with Mr.. Reed at the Arlington Hotel
since.
On Thursday the physicians announced
that the appendicitis symptoms were
abating, but that kidney trouble had de-
veloped, giving more serious aspect to
the case. DIR. w. 9. Goodnow was sum-
moned from Philadelphia for consultation.
An attack of nausea Friday night dis
tressed the patient considerably because o
his weakened condition. Today's bulletins
offered little or no encouragement.