Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

lbes-sl-SpCaker OF the house
lSt5-Se--Again SPEAKER Of the house.
Extraordinarily mentioned for presi-
lsss-Retires from congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-Thomas Bracket
Reed, former speaker OF the house Of rep
reseutatives, died here tonight at 1910 in
his apartments in the Arlington hotel The
immediate cause OF death was uraemia-
change for the worse was noted in Mr.
Reeds condition early this morning At
$50 he was given a subcutaneous saline
TRANSMISSION in order TO stimulate his kid
neys, which were failing to perform their
proper function.
At 5 this afternoon saline solution was
again administered, about three-qusrters
Of a pint of fluid being used.
The heart became weaker and weaker but
/ the patient retained consciousness until IL
/ tonight, when q complete coma supervened.
wife with Him at End.
At the bedside were Mrs Reed and Miss
| Catherine Reed. Drs. Gardner. Macdonald,
Bishop and Goodnow, and the nurses.
Dr. Goodnow, who had been in co1sulta-
/ tion with the local physicians on Thursday,
was again summoned from Philadelphia this
| afternoon. and arrived Al $50.
Mr.. Reeds mind was in such state dur
BUSINESS Of his condition He was cheerful
and eonversed with those about him. When
it became apparent that he would not sur
| vive, the wife and daughter were Notified
| and they remained constantly at the bed
side until the distinguished patient breathed
his last.
With only faint hope OF saving his hfs
oxygen was administered throughout the
day.
II was stated tonight that Mr.. Reed had
been suffering from Brights 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 arrangements have been made for the
funeral.
HI Just one Week.
Mr.. Reed reached Washington on Sun
day. having come TO attend to some mat
ters in the United States supreme court
He was al the capitol Monday visiting
friends and former associates in congr, -
and witnessing the oonvening Of the second
session Of the Fifty-eighth congress.
Apparently he was enjoying good health.
but later in the day he called on DR.. p.
A. Gardner and complaining OF gastric dis
tress. The following day his physician
| compelled him TO remain in bed while a
diagnosis was made. Mr.. Reed was strongly
!. adverse, but a rise in temperature made It
imperative that he remain quiet.
symptoms Of appendicitis appeared.
though his condition was not considered
alarming trained nurse remained with
him throughout Tuesday night and the
patient showed signs Of improvement
Mrs. Reed and daughter. Miss Kittie. ar
4. rived on Wednesday and have remained
with him ever since.
On Thursday the physicians announced
that the appendicitis symptoms were abat-
; ing. but that kidney trouble had developed
: giving a more serious aspect TO the case
I DR.. W. c. Goodnow was summoned from
Philadelphia for CONSULTATION. An ATTACK
OF nausea Friday night distressed the pa
tient considerably, because Of his weakened
I condition
: The annual gridiron dinner, attended b,
> members OF the cabinet. many prominen
and representative citizens and ofhcerH O
the army and navy was about 70 close wher
) the announcement was made that Mr.. Rec,
was about at deaths door. He had beer
= an honored guest OF the club during al
the years Of its existence and every mem
| Der was his personal friend
The entire assembly arose and drank |
silent toast to his memory and Joseph c
= Cannon paid a handsome tribute 20 II,
= man he had known go long and 50 we'll
o II was now past midnight and as Mr.
n Reed was passing away Mr.. Herndon Nor
!. eel was singing q song the statesman love.
{. and had often heard. "The Song thA
= Reached Ny Heart" It's touching melod
being refrain from Home. Sweet Home
h The situation Was strangely dramatic
u Before the gavel fell Mr.. Reeds death be
came known and gloom succeeded TO n
n mirth and festivity Of the banquet hal
d a silent and sincere tribute TO the dead.
Portland MOurns Dead Son.
B. PORTLAND. Ne. Dec. s-The news c
=, the death Of Thomas B. Reed was receive
a. here With universal sorrow. Mr.. Reed va
q born In Portland. was educated In ii
a. schools q this city and retained his resi-
q; denes IN Portland after he resigned hi
= seat in congress He Was personally know
"a 10 q great number Of people and there at
scores living here today Who have been hi
III lifelong friends
W Mr., Reed spent much time here last sum
N mer and one Of his last public appearance
~ was when he delivered an GRAFTON in June q
~ the celebration OF the hundredth snniVsrs
AIRY Of BoWdoin college. from which he grad
uAted IN 1850.