The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-16
COUNTY DOCTORS MEET,


 terday at the New Haven house. The meeting was largely attended, about sixty members of the medical profess sion being present.
 The following were elected fellows of the State Medical society:
 Dr. W. L. Barber, Waterbury; Dr. B. L. Lambert, Dr. F. Bellosa and c. D. Gilbert of New Haven, and Dr. o. J. D Hughes of Meriden.
 Dr. Joseph H. Townsend of this city was unanimously reelected secretary for the sixth consecutive year. The following new members were elected;
 William Matthew Kenna, M. D., New Haven; Ambrose Kirk Brennan, M, D., New Haven; Ralph Schuyler Goodwin, jr., M. D., New Haven; Leonard Cutler Sanford, M. D., New Haven; George Holbrook, M. D., Waterbury; Willis Hanford Grove, M. D., New Haven; Joseph Scripture Holroyd, M. D., Wa terville; Archibald McNeil, M. D., New Haven; James L. Moriarty M. D., Wa terbury; George w. Russell, M. D., Wa terbury. ...
 The expected protest from the Mer den physicians in regard to County Health Officer Hoadleys fines did not develop.
 Papers were read by Dr. Hughes on 'tAetiology," by pr. O. T. Osborne of New Haven on "Dietic Treatment" and by Dr. N. R. Hotchkiss of New Haven on Medical Treatment"
 Charges against Dr. Hughes of Meri den, preferred by the Meriden Medical association, alleging unprofessional conduct in regard to Dr. Pierce. The minority then raised a point of order, alleging that the complaint was not properly before the society, as it was signed by the Meriden physicians as a society and not as individuals. Dr. c. s. Rodman of Waterbury, who pre- sided at the meeting, ruled that they were properly brought, and an appeal from his decision was overuled by a vote of 19 to is.
 The society consequently took no ac- tion on the charges and the matter was dropped. Subsequently Dr. Hughes was elected as one of the five fellows LO lll6 toldlS AIGutCdl SOClGly. Just before adjournment Dr. Hughes rose on a point of privilege and said: T wish to thank those members of the county association who have stood by me, and who have vindicated me by electing me as fellow to the state so- ciety. There Is nothing more cowardly than to attack and traduce a man be- hind his back. During the twelve years that I have been in this state I have acted like a gentleman, and have stood by some of my so-called brothers in 1 Meriden through some pretty tight places.
 T want to say that this whole attack has been a cowardly contemptible and low-lived affair. My traducers have left no stone unturned in their efforts to in- | jure me, even going to the length of ! writing anonymous letters to my wife.
 However I will say no more about that. I do want to say that if at any | time in the future, this society should | desire to try me on any charge what ever, the members have my full consent I to do so. only stipulate that I shall | have a fair trial and not be brought be- | for a tribunal, one member of which, as is now the case, is one of my principal l accusers"
 | Dr. Hughes concluded his address amid considerable excitement The gen tleman he referred to was Dr. Edward | w. Smith of Meriden, a member of the 1 board of censors. As soon as Dr Hughes sat down MT. Smith arose and said:
 q shall not make any pretense of moi knowing that the gentleman who has | just spoken referred to me. Of course I shall immediately tender my resigna. l sors. I should have rendered 1t if Dr Hughes case had ever come before tha body Before I close, however, think it necessary to call the attention of the society to the charges which have been made by Dr. Hughes. They are charged against the county society, as the Meriden society is an integral par of the county organization. He has said that we have written anonymou! letters Now, he has made charges be fore which he could not or would no | SuDSldulEdLt, dHL ueilldilu LIdI llt produce these alleged anonymous let ters'
 There were calls for order and for ad journment, while some members asked that the letters be read. Dr. Hughes \ started to hand them to the secretary but on a point of order, the chairman decided against having them rear. Dr. Smiths resignation was accepted The society banquetted at 2 o'clock The following was the menu served: Buzzard's Bays on Shell.
 Chicken, au Windsor
 Boiled Halibut, Caper Sauce.
 Veal Outlets, Dreaded, Tomato Sauce, | Oysters, a. la Roulette Ribs of Beef, Apple Sauce,
 | Turkey Cranberry Sauce Chicken Salad, Lettuce. Mashed Potatoes, Rice, Green Peas
 Indienne Pudding, Orange Sauce. Apple Pie, Apricot Pie
 Assorted Cake, Wine Jelly, Fruit Nuts, Raisins.
 Caramel Ice Cream.
 Tea, Pop Corn, Coffee. | Cheese.
 Pineapple, Cream, American, Roquefort Gorgonzola.
 The committee of arrangements con sisted of Charles A. Futile. chairman